https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/63192016602a29b26aadbd8bd9977111.pdf e4ad8ab3fa5883df165decf8f06526f9 PDF Text Text 17 THF E RIEND CONTENTS Far March. 1870. Page. ••••«JJ ••• 17, 1». Star " " Morning Birthday Washington's Loss of the " Editor's Notes, lc-American 21 Editor's Notes, aVc.-Okl W0r1d......................20, Extracts from Report of Delegate of Hawaiian Board 2I ',a to Micronesia Good News from the Sea ,•»»••«••«••••••••••£■■ Marine News, ie ' ** THE FRIEND. MARCH 1, 1870. Morning |(010 Series, M 27. HONOLULU, MARCH I, 18.0. $cto Merits, U. 20. $a. 3.} How needful when the vessel is uncontrollable through calms or light winds, and a strong current is setting in the way of danger, to have power to repel opposition. As an instance of the force of the currents in Micronesia, we might here state that we have seen a piece of carved wood which was lost at the wreck of the late Morn ing Star, and picked up a month afterwards on the island of Namerick, having been carried during that period a distance of about 310 miles to the eastward, and that too against the trade winds which usually prevail. This happened between 5 ° and 6 ° north latitude ; while south of 3 ° north latitude, the current runs strong (at times) in the opposite direction, as the following fact proves. Some years ago a ship was wrecked on Baker's Island, whose gangway steps were picked up on the island of Apaiang about six weeks after the loss, having drifted nearly 600 miles to the westward. The fact that the English Missionary Society have had vessels wrecked within the past few years among the islands of the South Pacific, is additional testimony in favor of the need of steam power. Editor's Notes and Reflections while Passing Along.—No. 11. When thou, haply, seem Borne rare, note-worthy object in ihy travels i Wish mc partaker in Ihy happiness.—Skaktipeare. " COLLEGE. GREEK RECITATION ROOM IN AMHERST Some weeks ago we furnishe*our readers with an account of the late commencement exercises at Amherst. We are from time to time receiving communications relating to the prosperity of this College, which is now approaching its semi-centennial celebration. From a late communication we quote as fol- Star." It is with sorrow we have to record the lows : loss of the fine missionary pscket Morning recitation rooms are very elegantly Star, on Strong's Island, the 18th of last " The especially Professor Mather's Greek up; fitted from October, while on her return voyage must come and see this when room. You Micronesia. It doubtless will be cause of reyou come up. It is like a parlor. There are gret to every heart anxious for the spread of statues and bronzes, paintings and engravthe Redeemer's kingdom, to learn that this ings. It is his pride. Many of the articles of midst set, soon the are presents from his friends. Right over in Star has so little the desk is a splendid copy of 'Aurora,' her valuable services in this great Pacific which was painted expressly for him in Italy. that missionary field. We hope, however, This is said to be one of the handsomest another vessel will be built to replace her, rooms in the country. and help forward the work of carrying the "The Walker Building is progressing salvation to the millions sitting finely. It is to be a magnificent affair. Great glad tidings of preparations are being made for the semiof death. shadow in darkness and in the centennial in 1870. Walks are being laid In reviewing the loss of this vessel, the out, avenues planned,—in fine, everything need ol steam power to stem the currents will be perfectly arranged by that time. among the islands of the Pacific, readily They are to have an art gallery and new will As the 22d of February (Washing- library building, and many things which suggests itself to the mind. In almost every to acof money amount an immense celebrated on a c ost department of human enterprise, the power ton's birthday) was to be complish. of steam is brought into requisition. Why large scale by the friends of Temperance ini »We have lectures every Monday morninto here acted conjointly, should not such an agency be brought the United States, those ing from Dr. Hitchcock on the Laws of the service of Christ 1 It would prove inval- and a meeting under the auspices of the In- ■ Health. He is blunt, practical and good by uable in cases of necessity, and especially so dependent Order of Uood Templars, wasmatured. He does not think gymnastics perfection of exercise, but the means any stations. We Bethel Church. in or learn same the evening in leaving entering 1 held the if the College was rich enough ', would prefer,that that plenty of wood requisite for fuel can Considering the unfavorable state of the it, each student should have a afford to always be obtained on the different islands ;; weather, quite a good, number were present, horse, and also that there might be a young and the quantity consumed would not be when lively addresses were made by Rev. ladies' seminary near at hand, where we Any young very large, where steam was only used for Messrs. Snowden, Bissell, Sturges, Snow andI might find riding companions. character, scholarship, of suitable age, l ady are missionthe cases above mentioned. The incurredL others. The two last speakers tec., is now at perfect liberty to enter Amexpense of such a vessel would be offset by aries from islands in Micronesia, and vividly herst College. So you see what we are comthe great saving of time in getting in or outt pictured the effects and curse of intemper- ing to. held its class prayer-meeting of harbors where detentions for days andl ance as witnessed there. " Our class hare I enjoyed anything Never to-night. past. been suffered the It is in have weeks to- of the kissd so much before. Three Christian acknowledge $5 We thankfully to be considered, too, that the constant risk "Captain young men, representing each of the higher would be much less, and its existence in ser- wards support of the Bethel from classes, welcomed us in the name of their Jones, of British ship Nicoya. vice much longer. Loss of the " .• • ' 1 " ' . ',•' " i �18 IHE FRIEND, ■A R ( H , 1870. pipe, and from that lime forward his enter- wagons at the door, ready to start off for prising life and labors have been encircling various parts of New England. the city of his adoration, while the noble Mr. Boynton was a prudent, saving and charities which he has endowed and helped man, content with small profits industrious by the solid rewards of that well directed ina small in way, blessed bail after long years of labor, many. dustry have (he results indicated that he was a man of narrate, We not him long since, heard " IRON AND STEEL WIRE MANUFACTORY AT WORthe particulars of his first meeting a subscrip- foresight and business talent. Not having CESTER, MASSACHUSETTS. tion paper, the first year of his life in the advantages of an early educaAmong the numerous mechanical and School street machine shop. Timid and hes- ! enjoyed the he the tion, felt importance of doing somei subscribe a himself, certain good manufacturing establishments of Worcester, itating to rising generation. In 1865 he Mass., there is not one more worthy of the Dr. Alelvin said lo him, ' Put down fifty i thing for the cents, young man, and you will soon see it made arrangements to devote MM hundred tourist's inspection than the wire manufac- come back to you.' Skeptical then as to thonxund dollars for the purpose of founding turing establishment of Washburn & Moen. that, the young machinist paid down the silthis institution. It is situated a little out of the city of Wor- ver of his first subscription ; and in a very The citizens of Worcester came forward rester, to the north, and was first established few weeks he received a large and lucrative and liberally subscribed tioety-one thousand order, under circumstances that induced the in 1831 by Mr. Ichabod Washburn. Other Doctor to say, ' I told you so.' From dollar* for the purchase of land and the erecgood persons have become from time to time con- that time to this,' said Mr. Washburn, 'I tion of suitable buildings. The Honorable nected with him in business, and the concern have never lacked for work or ability to face Stephen Salisbury, of Worcester, has also has grown lo mammoth dimensions, and a subscription paper. So thatwhatever timidgiven thousand dollars to promote tlio fifty have less than or had at the outwhen fully completed, will cover no ity scepticism I may now, over it and am a conwhich I Mr. Boynton had in view in set, am bravely object over one thouseven acres, and employs now firmed believer in the Scripture truth that founding this seminary. works Some of the are parts sand hands. ' he who soweth bountifully shall reap also The late lchabod Washburn, of Worcester, run duringr-the night, as well as the day. bountifully.' This is the largest establishment for the "It is in place here merely to glance at gave most liberally to promote the same obmanufacture of wire in the United States. the public enterprise and institutions outside ject, and render the instruction of the instiMr. W. has been ac- tution more complete. It is the design of The following are among the various articles of business, with which the course of his busy the founders and patrons of the Industrial in identified tively made : Telegraph wire, hoop-skirt wire, gal- life. In the organization of the Union Church vanized wire, wire for pins, fence wire, steel (of which he was one of the first four dea- School " to furnish the young men of Worcester County, between the ages of fourteen music wire for pianos, &c. cons) the erection of the meeting house and twenty-one, with an opportunity for acservices, of bore an active and its Mr. W. There is no part of this extensive establish- support of the quiring a good scientific education, but not and erection In part. the leading than the rooms ment more interesting where State House and Mechanics' Hall, Mr. a college education. The science of chemthe hoop-skirt wire is covered with cotton Bay W. was among the foremost, giving $25,000 istry, as well as a thorough course of maththread. There are 2,000 separate machines, to the latter enterprise, and being a large and each machine will cover 350 yards— stockholder in the former. The Mission ematics, mechanical drawing, engineering thus all will turn out 700,000 yards per day. Chapel building and Industrial School on and surveying are thoroughly taught, so that 814,000, young men will be fitted for the growing deSuch is the demand for hoop skirts, that all Summer street, at an original cost of were his creation. The noble endowment mand in America for practical engineers, these machines are kept fully running. Sup- by Mr. Boynton of the School of Science, he pose the fashion should change, alas, how very largely supplemented, as the community who find constant employment in laying out many machines would stand idle, and how well know. For a much needed city hos- railroads, constructing public works, and primany operatives would be unemployed, until pital he has made generous provision. The vate improvements. Theological Seminary, Bangor,Me.,Wheaton a change was effected to suit the fashions! The leading men of Worcester have taken Illinois, Berea College, Kentucky, a deep interest in the establishment of this Not only were we interested in looking College, the Colored Orphan Asylum, Atlanta, Ga., through this immense establishment, but in and latterly, Lincoln College, Kansas, (its scientific school. It has already gone into reflecting upon the mechanical and financial name now changed to Washburn College,) operation. We were present on the Ist day career of Mr. Washburn, whose enterprise have each largely shared in his benefactions. of July at the public examination, and witwas the treasurer of the Church Anti- nessed with much pleasure the interest taken and skill called these works into existence. He Slavery Society, organized in this city in by the students and the public generally. For nearly forty years he was the presiding 1859 on a radical basis. The site selected is most admirable, and the genius of the establishment. His life and other and charMany enterprises private " career—first as a poor apprentice-boy, next ities his willing co-operation and ready means rising prospects of the school are most enas a journeyman blacksmith, and finally as have aided, and his teeming brain was exer- couraging. an extensive manufacturer and philanthro- cised upon others when sickness and death This is only one of many similar enterarrested him at ripe three score and ten." now being established in America. pist—are worthy of the profound study and prises INSTITUTE OF INDUSadmiration of all American young men and WORCESTER COUNTY FREE of Mr. Cornell, in the State of New That TRIAL SCIENCE. Christian philosophers. He was an active York, another, is upon a broader foundation, is the name of an located This institution member and deacon of the Congregational and of more world-wide fame. Mr. Vassar, Worcester, Mass., the of the history city in Union of the city of Worcester.. He died at of which is most interesting, and illustrative at Poughkeepsie, has built up a female semihis residence in the city of Worcester in of the American mind in the education of nary, which has become the admiration of December, 1868. We clip from the Massathe people. The founder of this seminary the friends of learning throughout the counchusetts Spy, published on the 31st of was John Boynton, of the town of Temple- try. Mr. Peabody is devoting his accumuDecember, the following paragraphs relating ton, in the State of Massachusetts. Mr. lated wealth to the endowment of colleges, to Deacon Washburn : a large fortune by the and the education of the ignorant throughout Born in Kingston, near Plymouth, Mass., Boynton accumulated of tinware. Thirty the South. The youth of America are to August 11, 1798, he established himself in manufacture and sale we can well remember enjoy such opportunities for learning as were this city in 1819, at the age of 21, in the and forty years ago manufacture of woolen machinery and lead passing his manufactory, and seeing the tin never before placed within the reach of any class to the College. There are many noble Christian men in our class. Many are preparing for the ministry. We have a large class—eighty-five in all. Prof. Crowell, the Latin, Professor, is a splendid linguist, and brings in all the nice points for us to discuss." ' " " �19 THE FRIEND, MARCH. 1870. The settled principle of the leading of America is this, that the people must be educated, in order to maintain the liberty and privileges of the Republic. Religion and education are corner-stones of the Republic of America. Religion must be supported by the i;o{triit'tn/ efforts of the people, while the State must educate the people, in co-operation with private enterprise. Wherever we travel in the old State of Massachusetts, we find new, commodious and handsome common school houses. The whole people seem to be alive to the subject of education. From the window where we are now sitting in Summer street, Worcester, we hear and see the sound of hundreds of school boys and cirls connected with one of the public schools of the city. It is pleasant lo listen to their morning and evening devotional exercises, but particularly their "songs of praise." people. men last of the mohegans. Fennimore Cooper astonished the literary world some years ago by his historical romance, entitled, the "Lastof the Moheguns." That book has passed into the list of the classical romances of America. It hits been perused extensively not only by English readers throughout the world, but has been translated into most of the modern languages of Europe. The Mohegans of romance may delight by their daring bravery and wonderful powers of Indian endurance, but after all Cooper's work is essentially fictitious, although founded upon the leading facts of history. Only a few rods from the spot where 1 am now writing stands a monument to UnCOS, so famous both in real history and romance. The foundation-stone of the present monument was laid by General Jackson, late President of the United States. On the original monumental slab there was a poetic inscription, concluding thus : ers, who should labor among them. In 1851 we visited the settlement in company with this gentleman, and yesterday, Sept. 26th, that privilege we again enjoyed. The following facts relating to the " Last of the Mohegans " we obtained from the Key. C. F. Muzzy, who is now pastor of the Mohegan Church. The Mohegan land reservation is located about five or six miles south of the city of Norwich, and embraces 2,500 acres. This is held by the United Suites Government, and cannot be alienated without authority from the Government at Washington. In addition, the Government appropriates the sum of $450 for the purpose of providing for the moral and religious instruction of the people. The Rev. Mr. Muzzy was formerly a missionary of the American Board at Madjura, India, but was compelled to return on account of ill health. He appears highly qualified for his present field of labor. The present number connected with the settlement is a little less than one hundred. Only a few are of purely Indian descent. At the Sabbath-school forty-seven were present on the 26th of September, including adults and youth. The church numbers eighteen. The Sabbath-school is under the efficient management of a delegation of young men belonging to the Young Men's Christian Association of Norwich. During our visit we learned that there was living in the settlement a great granddaughter of the Rev. Sansom Occum, whose name has become quite historical in the annals ofthe missionary and religious movements of the last century. He preached not only in America, but quite extensively in England, and once by special invitation before King George Hid. We have somewhere met with the statement that he was the glory ol Moheg.w, " He preached or made over four hundred adWhose death lia* catlHcd great lamentation, Both U, ye Engliidi iiu.l ye Indian nation." dresses in England. His name is associated The real historic Mohegans—the veritable with that of Whitfield. His history is conIndians—the matter-of-fact men, women and nected with the origin of Dartmouth College. children of the Mohegan settlement in Con- He was a man of some literary pretensions, necticut, aroiiot destitute of interest. We and was the author of at least one hymn, never take up the history of the North Amerwhich has found a place in many of the ican Indians and glance over the chapter hymn-books of this and the former generaupon the Mohegans without having our early tion. The hymn open thus : interest in this tribe re-awakened. How vivby Hinai's awful wound. " AwakM .My soul in bonds ol guilt 1 found," Ac. idly we can recall our reading the memoir of Mrs. Sarah Lanman Smith, the distinTHE BALLOON ASCENSION. Our visit to the beautiful city of Norwich, guished missionary to Palestine, and how deeply interested we became in learning Conn., occurred at the season of the year what she was enabled to do for the Mohegans when there was held the County Agriculof Connecticut. Others have labored most per. tural Fair. There were on exhibition at the severingly and gratuitously in their behalf, fair grounds the usual array of fine horses perhaps no one more so than Gen. Wm. Wil- and cattle, good butter and cheese, excellent liams, of Norwich, Ct. Forseventecn years fruits and vegetables, together with ihe endending May, 1868,this gentleman was accus- less etceteras that never fail to appear at a tomed weekly, in summer and winter, to visit country gathering in New England. These the Mohegan settlement anuVprovide preach- fairs are common throughout the country, — and ftfford-a fine opportunity for the farmers and the people generally to enjoy a season of healthful and necessary recreation. The American people are coming to understand that the people must have days of recreation and festivity, hence every well wisher in the community is solicitous that these seasons of relaxation and recreation from labor and toil shall not be attended with scenes of riot and dissipation. As the closing and remarkable event of the County Fair at Norwich, there was a balloon ascension, which is well described in the following paragraphs from the Norwich Daily Bulletin of September 25th, (and it was our privilege to witness the ascension): " James Allen, the aeronaut, was on hand with his balloon at eleven o'clock, and it was taken to the centre of the ground. Pleasantly remarking that James Allen was no humbug, (which he isn't), at a few minutes liefore twelve he stepped into Ihe car with his son, gracefully bid the crowd adieu, and sailed upward in the Empyrean.' At the altitude of about 1,500 feet he detached a parachute to which was attached a kitten, which found its way to earth just outside the enclosure without injury. The air ship then sailed toward the city, and then meeting a north-easterly current, settled and floated off to the southward and westward. The intrepid navigator discharged some of his ballast, and the balloon again rose and started towards the city, watched by an interested crowd at the grounds until it rose above the clouds and was lost to view. It then slowly descended over the cove, was again lightened, and finally descended on the farm of Peter Laninan at Norwich Town, after a voyage of about an hour and a halt. Daniel S. Guile followed the balloon, and brought it in good order with the aeronaut to this city. W. A. Hurlburt, Thomas Dawson and O. P. WattlesTendered Prof. Allen considerable service in landing. Mr. Allen, who is the same gentleman who made an ascension at a fair of the New London County Society September 30, 1659, has made over two hundred ascensions, having been employed by the United States Government to reconnoitre for the army of the James, and afterwards by the Brazilian Government during the siege of Humaita, Paraguay. He has never met with a serious accident, and is one of the most accomplished aeronauts in the world. His ascension to-day was exceedingly beautiful, and was a treat not only to those on the ground, but to nearly everybody in this vicinity." • Gradual repentance is like a man who taken out of a burning building, but who says to those about him : " Now, don't take me out too suddenly ; take me down first to a room where it is not so hot, and then to another room, where there is still less heat, and so take me out gradually." Why, the man would be a cinder before you got him out. A man who wants to reform should do so perp?ndicularly. wants to be Harvard has now, for the first time in several years, more undergraduates than Vale. Vale has 518, Harvard 563. �20 THE FRIEND, MIRTH, 1870. Editor's Notes and Reflections while Passing cipally occupied by gentlemen's residences. being not so well lighted there as in the Along through the OldWorld. We were most cordially welcomed by both metropolis, the accidents were more numerthan elsewhere. In the Numbers* 8. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. The long acquaintance ous in these districts it was found necessary to and west-end city which the reading world has had with the lead the horses, the great light from the shop THE REV. MR. AND MRS. ELLIS. The name and labors of Mr. Ellis are writings of both would lead to the supposi- windows tending rather to add to than demost essentially identified with the history tion that they were somewhat advanced in crease the density of the fog. The traffic on of Polynesia generally, and Hawaii in par- years, but surely we think both must have the Thames was completely stopped soon ticular. His early years as a missionary drank from that fountain imagined by the after five o'clock in the afternoon. GREENWICH OBSERVATORY. were spent in the South Seas and at the Ancient Greeks to impart perpetual youth. Who has not heard the sayings, "AccordHawaiian Islands. He first visited the Pa- A part of the ordinary labors of each is to cific in 1816, came to Honolulu in 1823,and correct proof-sheets of their respective books ing to Greenwich time," or " So many deleft in 1825. During the period of his resi- now passing through the press. When the grees east or west of Greenwich ? " Until dence upon the islands, he made the tour of present works are finished others are in con- within a few years, all geographies in AmerHawaii in company with Messrs. Thurston templation. The grounds, dwelling, and all ica, as well as England, were written upon and Bishop, an account of which forms the the surroundings and internal arrangements, the supposition that the degrees of longitude fourth volume of his " Polynesian Re- indicated a culture, taste and refinement were reckoned from Greenwich. Not only searches," but has often been published in a which were most delightful to contemplate. British navigators, but those of other nations separate volume under the title of " Tour of The weather was very unpleasant and reckoned from that place. Having conversed Hawaii." During the last fifteen years Mr. rainy, but it did not prevent us from attend- with seafaring men so much upon this subEllis has devoted his valuable services and ing the annual meeting of the local Mission- ject, we naturally felt a very strong desire to rare experience in the missionary work to the ary Society, auxiliary to the London Mis- visjt, on coming to London, this famous Ob" welfare of the inhabitants of Madagascar. sionary Society." Considering the unfavor- servatory. Several important works he has already pub- able state of the weather, it was quite numerWe were informed from guide-books and lished upon that island and its people. He ously attended. The Rev. Mr. Ellis pre- other sources, that it was no easy matter to is at present engaged upon a volume, soon sided. Addresses were made by the Rev. gain admittance. The following paragraph to be issued in London, under the title of the Messrs. Buzzacott, Gill, Williams and others. not many years ago appeared in the " LeisOn the following morning we returned to ure Hour," published in London : " No per" Martyr Church of Madagascar." As an author, Mrs. Ellis has become London, and long shall we retain most pleas- son, unless of some scientific reputation, or widely known by her works, entitled,"Women ing recollections of Rose Hill and its inmates. by an introduction of some well known asof England," " Island Queen," and several Few men have during the last half century tronomer, can ever hope to be admitted other volumes. A new volume from her pen done more than Mr. Ellis for the evangeliza- within the entrance gate." We confess this statement somewhat is about to appear, entitled, Education of tion of Polynesia and Madagascar. As a " us, and we began to consider our startled the Heart." writer upon missionary and scientific topics, case as utterly hopeless. While conning Having for several years corresponded with he has acquired most deservedly a high and over our in mind some of the officers of the Mr. Ellis, we felt a strong desire on visiting world-wide reputation. Mrs. Ellis is his British whom we had become acnavy England to form his personal acquaintance. most faithful coadjutor, assisting by both her at Honolulu, that of Captain with quainted week no The following our arrival, we were pen and brush. Perhaps upon lady in favored with a letter from him, contain- England has the mantle of Hannah More Richards, late of the British surveying vessel ing the following paragraphs : fallen, if not upon Mrs. Ellis, and we rejoice Hecate, was recalled. We were fortunate Rose Hill, Hoddetdon, Herts, \ that she wears it so gracefully. Long may in finding him in his office, at the head of November 17, 1869. \ both, by their writings and useful labors, the Hydrography Department. We could Williams, of Mr. son John Wilcontinue to bless their neighborhood and the not have been more fortunate, for he is the * " killed at Erromanga, is our wide, wide liams, who was world." very officer who has authority to grant perminister at Hoddesdon at present. Mr. Gill, " fog. LONDON mission for admittance to the Observatory. A formerly of Rarotonga, will be at our misOn the 17th of November we experienced We stated our request, and most readily the sionary meeting on Monday evening, as also Mr. Buzzacott (son of the former missionary one in all its intensity. Like the darkness desired permission was granted. Not only of Rarotonga.) So we shall have quite a of Egypt, it could be felt. We had occasion did we obtain a general permission, but also Polynesian gathering. I mention that should to go out of the city to visit a friend. His a private note to Mr. Stone, first assistant of you be disengaged on Monday, you might residence was upon high land—say forty Professor Aery, Astronomer Royal. Thus prefer to come on that day. " I should have mentioned Friday, but on feet above the city level. At that elevation accredited, we had no difficulty in gaining that day the annual Tea meeting of the there was bright moonlight, but below was a admission, where we spent nearly two hours, Mothers' meeting in our village occurs, and dense fog. The following paragraph relating much delighted with what we witnessed and Mrs. Ellis will be obliged to be with them a to the phenomenon appeared in a London the information we obtained. good part of the alternoon, as she with some on The buildings are very modest and unpre: paper the following morning other ladies meet them once a week to read Dense Fog in the Metropolis.—A dense tending. Apparently there is no great disto them and encourage them in their work. The women are the wives of laboring men fog hung over the metropolis and suburbs play of instruments and machinery, but when in the village, and most generally from during yesterday afternoon and up to a late we reflect upon the history of the Observahour at night. Traffic was almost entirely twenty to thirty." all sorts of locomotion being at- tory, the astronomers who have there toiled On Monday, November 22d, we took the stopped, tended with a considerable degree of danger. night and day over their calculations, railroad train running to the easi of London Numerous accidents have occurred and much spent their lives in careful observation of and the and reached thestation near Rose Hill, about damage to person and property has been sus- heavenly bodies, the spot and everything then sixteen miles from the city. Their residence tained, but, fortunately, no loss of life had connected with the establishment is invested is beautifully located a short distance from been reported last night. In the low lying with a peculiar Then, too, when interest. the of the in river the neighborhood the station ma most delightful region, prin- districts fog was thickest, and, by reason of the streets we remember how navigators in all parts of ** �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1870. the ocean have for centuries made all their, calculations and cast up their reckonings according to Greenwich time, we cannot but look upon Greenwich Observatory as one of the most remarkable places on our globe. O with what wonderful accuracy observations are now taken ! With intense delight we listened to Mr. Stone's explanations of the method employed to note down the passage of a star as it passed the transit instrument. We witnessed the method as three or four of his young assistants observed the sun's passage across the meridian line. Then, too, how wonderful the system of noting down the observations by means of electro-magnetic agency! Mr. Stone referred to his observations and experiments for the purpose of determining whether heat is imparted to our globe from the fixed stars. He expressed the opinion that such was the case. We have seen in some recent scientific publication the same fact stated by some eminent astronomer. The idea at the first glance appears incredible, but yet we are assured that the fact can be demonstrated by actual experiment. This is truly wonderful. We noticed with interest the various methods and contrivances for noting the rapidity with which' wind travels, and also the method of registering thermomctrical and barometrical observations. Electro-magnetism appears to be brought to play an important part in enabling the astronomer and philosopher to carry forward his experiments. Near the door leading into the Observatory is a large magnetic clock, which measures off timewith most wonderful accuracy. With this clock is connected a system of magnetic wires, extending into London, and from thence with all the cities and sea-ports of England and Scotland. Thus the time of England is regulated by the Observatory, on the top of which there is a contrivance by which said magnetic clock elevates a large ball on a pole about ten feet high. This ball is some three feet in diameter, painted black. By means of a galvanic current, this'ball is elevated and let fall at precisely one o'clock each day. We learned that this method was adopted for the purpose of giving information to shipmasters sailing down the Thames on their outward bound voyages. They could thus at the very last moment before leaving the shores of England ascertain Greenwich time. Many puzzle themselves about the origin of moral evil. It is enough for us to know that there is evil, and that there is a wav to escape it. The gospel of Christ makes known that way. There is one single fact which one may oppose to all the wit and argument of infidelity—namely, that no man ever repented being a Christian on his death-bed. Extracts from the Report of Rev. J. F. Pogue, Delegate of the Hawaiian Board of Missions to Micronesia in 1869. It has been my privilege, as well as duty, made so by a vote of the Hawaiian Board of Missions, to visit their Missions in the three groups of islands, viz : the Gilbert, or King's Mill, the Marshall, and the Caroline, of Micronesia. To carry out the designs of the Hawaiian Board, the brig Morning Star, Capt. Tengstrom, left Honolulu on the Bth of July, 1869, having on board the largest reinforcement of Hawaiian missionaries which has been sent to those Missions. Our voyage to the Gilbert Group was a quick and prosperous one. There are 15 islands in this group, 8 of which are north, and 7 south of the line ; supposed to have a population of 30,000. The Hawaiian Board have occupied four of these, with a population, as taken by our missionaries, of 15,000. These are Tapiteuea, or Drummond's Island, en the south of the line ; Tarawa, Apaiang and Butaritari on the north. The first island at which we were to stop was Tapiteuea. We made that place on the 27th of July, 19 days from Honolulu. Here, at the request of the Hawaiian Board, I will intro- duce some extracts from the report of the Rev. H. Bingham. Jr., Delegate of the Hawaiian Board to the Gilbert islands in 1868 : The general meeting of the Gilbert Island "Mission was organized on the 3d of August, 1868. # * * In accordance with the.suggestion of the Hawaiian Board, they decided to take a new station upon Tapiteuea. * * * You will remember the account of our visit at that island last year (1867), and the wide door which we found open to us there. Last year we landed on the north end, and as our time was limited, we only went up the island some two miles. Upon our recent visit we explored some eight miles farther south, and determined to locate the Mission more centrally than could have been possible had we yielded to the earnest wish of the inhabitants of the north end that we should land our missionary brethren and their families with them. * * * The station was located in the newly explored part, though the people at the north felt that they had a special claim, as they had been first asked if they would receive missionaries." Missionary Herald for April, 1869, page 131. On our arrival at Tapiteuea we found the Mission families well, and prosecuting their work with energy and a good degree of success. The island is 30 miles long, and lies in a N. W. and S. E. direction, with 15 large towns, and a population of6,200, as taken by the missionaries, the Rev. Messrs. Kapu and Leleo. There are 12 immense houses on the island, used for general purposes ol consultation, dancing, feasting, &c. These are now used as places of worship. Mr. Bingham says in his report, " There is no one king of the. whole island, but each district seems to be governed by its more important elderly men or land-holders." The people are degraded, debased, shameless. Men, boys and girls go about perfectly naked, while the women wear a pa-u around their loins. Our missionaries had occupied the field 10 — 21 months when we arrived. The people have outwardly forsaken their ancient worship ; abolished their taboos ; given up the hula, a licentious dance, and become teetotalers j the schools are crowded ; the congregations large. On the 13th of September, 1868, a few of the people began to cast away those things which were esteemed sacred. On the 11th of October of the same year Kapu preached on the character of the true God, and of the sin of worshiping other things called gods. At that meeting some old men proposed to cast away these vanities. Many consented to do so ; others opposed. One old man said to Kapu, " The gods will take vengeance on you ; they are angry ; you will die." This man has since cast away the sacred things in which he trusted, and is now numbered with the reformers. Mr. Kapu told them to consider well what they were about to do. If they really thought that these things, in which they had so long trusted, were vanities—powerless to help or punish, then cast them away; but if they still feared them, then continue to do as they had done, and brave the fury of Jehovah, who has said, " Thou shalt have no other gods besides me." During the next week, from the 11th to the 18th of October, 320 of these sacred things, such as stones, branches of trees, besmeared with oil, trees, fish, birds, &c., were destroyed, and the majority of the people became outwardly the worshipers of Jehovah. They deliberately chose Him as their God. One of the things regarded with much superstition was a large mamani tree near to the houses of the Mission. By measure, I found this tree to be 35 feet in circumference at about one foot above the ground. This tree was taboo. No one was permitted to pass or sit under its shade. To it they carried offerings of cocoanuts, fish, hala fruit, Sec. January Ist, 1869, three thousand per- sons, old and young, male and female, met under, around and upon this tree to keep, as the missionary expressed it, their first happy new year. An examination of the schools was held at that time. Sixty persons recited the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, read in the books prepared for them, and sang some of the songs of Zion as translated by Mr. and Mrs. Bingham. This tree has since been given to Mr. Kapu. He has purchased one-half of the land upon which it stand?, and hopes to be able to obtain the other half. Two tours have been made by the missionaries around the island. In these tours they have been followed by multitudes from place to place as they preached the Gospel in all the large towns. One hundred and fifty can read fluently in the Gospels, Acts and Ephesians, besides a great number who can read and spell in the spelling-book. July 30th, 1869, we attended an examination of schools in one of the large council houses. Our hearts went out in thanksgiving to God for what our eyes saw, and ears heard. The pupils of the different school.'-', of which there are three, read very well. 150 men, boys, women and girls recited the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and answered questions from the Catechism. They also sung several hymns. The missionaries, with their patrons, have great reason to thank God for the past, and take courage for time to come. A good beginning has been made. May the Lord give to our �22 THE FRIEND. MARCH, 1870. — The Lord is a present help in every time Tingitap, who had a musket, rifle and pistol. This native asked them if it was true lhat j of need. A few days ago we entered the some one had fired at Mahoe. They an- lagoon at Apaiang, expecting trouble, danger, swered, yes. He said he had heard so, and and, it might be, our " ocean home " cut off, was on his way to the house of Mahoe to j but there we lay for two days in safety, with Apaiang. protect him. As he and his father Tinnadala none to molest, and left blessing the Lord that He had permitted us to see and bring on a take board had slept at the Mission house on several at to Touching Tarawa had Mahoe, to alive our almost martyred brother Mahelp they away we on casions previously hastened missionary and his family, the wrath of man shall praise to Apaiang, as we had heard at Tapiteuea no suspicion of treachery, and said to him, hoe. " Surely of wrath shall thou redown. We glad thee; are the remainder going Mahoe, J. hnd "We are you brother, Rev. H. that our good you." aid the strain." j send to Leaving Solomon been shot by the rebels, then in possession of will house of Mr. j Butakitari. that island. Both of these islands are de- man, and having arrived at the Apaiang on the moralized ; the schools are closed; the church Courie, they heard a report of firearms and I The Morning StarforleftButaritari, and nrscattered ; the King of Apaiang, who is a a cry of distress. Rushing from the house, 10thof August,lß69, afternoon of the 12th. on the the There rived there premises. ran to Mission property exile; the Mission they Christian, an i here, und all destroyed; the missionary shot; anarchy they met the two little daughters of Mahoe, There are two Mission families their work. There in Father is shot— well and prospering that we were crying pitifully, who anxiety j It was with great reigns. " and islets, which when sailed towards this place. We were informed father is dead—he is covered with blood. ! are eleven islands are known by the name the of together, him." that the has shot Approaching spoken Tingitap j I the at Tapiteuea missionaries by Mahoe in a pool of blood j| Butaritari. This name, however, is never rebels of Apaiang intended to cut off the house, they found fence, having fainted. Ten jgiven to them by the natives of the island, island. north by the Morning Star on her arrival at that after the minutes they arrived Mahoe i they applying it to the village where the we entered lagoon, perhaps 7th, 1869, August ol their presence. Called j! Kiiig resides, but call the islands and islets distance from the became conscious and anchored at some had shot him ; jI Malcin. The population of this collection Tingitap ; 1868. each name said in by anchored where the vessel had place die; begged them j| of islands and islets is 2,500. A few years board, who he would probably inif came on asked Soon two foreigners hischildren,and fainted. | ago this was the darkest spot in the Gilbert shore. of again to take care formed us of the state of affairs on minutes he revived j Group. The King had killed two Hawaithe course of five shot, had been and H. In Rev. J. Mahoe The the had He then to house. ians ; the missionaries fled for their lives to where he was removed again. was then confined to his room, that the ball had | Ebon of the Marshall Islands. Howchnnged examination, found they an On Randolph, for four months. Mr. been below the collar I now. The King does not oppose, though he English gentleman, who resides on the isl- entered the right breast justback out at his just below | does not attend the instructions of the misbone, and came and, and in whose house we found Mr. Mahoe, gave me the following account of the the shoulder blade. The ball then struck a sionaries, while the King's youngest brother was and his wife are member* of the church. A shooting : From the time that the Morning panel of the house to which the clock church of 18 members has been formed Star left Apaiang in 1868, the missionaries fastened, the concussion stopping the clock ! little the past The next year ; 520 persons can read the excitement, five to twelve o'clock. a state of at minutes were kept in continual Our missionaries are comfortabeing insulted more or less every day. De- morning, which was the Sabbath, he was re- Scriptures. situated, and appear to have the confiwhere bly wile were Randolph, Mr. and his moved to the house of 11th, 1868, Mahoe cember 9th, dence of the people. These have contributed assaulted by a man named Tintinimea. This we found him on our arrival, August 100 gallons of cocoanut oil to monthly conman struck Mahoe, and, turning around, did 1869. His wound is a severe one ; has not the past year, and have bought books, | is, He howcerts a continues to holding suppurate. ; stood healed the same to his wife as she for which they have paid 209 gallons of oil child in her arms. March 13th, 1569, while ever, growing stronger; sleeps well, has a I and Here we held the genMahoe was husking a cocoanut, being in a good appetite, but suffers much from pain in eral $8 12J mofcash. the Mission. The Lord was meeting that the of Teis believing the arm. He patient, stooping position, a man by the name with us ; good was done ; the new missionwell, his and that it is things him, Lord has all behind struck done up coming uaught, back with a fourteen-inch knife, intending to good to commit his interests for time and aries were located, and we hope an impulse may have been given to the work which will kill him. A man standing by parried the eternity into the hands of God. We removed in the salvation of many souls. From result him and conveyed of the knife struck the to the Star him Morning the side blow, but flat we returned to with the Butaritari him Butaritari, black bruise as where we left to back of Mahoe, leaving a Tarawa west, from the blood at the till our return edge drawing blade, the missionaries as long leave the new medicine, missionaries, and visit the to said with him food, to Tenaught supplied having and point of the knife. King of Apaiang, A. Kaiea, who with i exile Mahoe as he struck him, " You are a dead &c, for his comfort. are at the north end of this islSoon after Mahoe was shot the mob com- jhis followers man ; I will kill you ; you are no good ; you We arrived at Tarawa on the 28th of i and. down Mission houses. menced tearing the are stingy." (he exile King in a hut March 20th, 1869, Mahoe was again as- The house designated in the " Morning Star August.feet,I found by four or five old surrounded 7x12 was a complete house. wife Books as Home supposing Happy His " saulted in his own " " who m&v have been his counsellors. he would be killed, fled for help to the house wreck; not a board, plank or post remains ! men, His wife and Christian daughter were also of a foreigner, some five hnndred yards to to show where it stood. Not only was the with him. These were dressed in neat, by demolished, but trees planted the the north of the Mission premises. Mr. Ran- house calico dresses. The King looked feeble*; clean down, cut from he and Mrs. were all Mr. been aroused sleep, Bingham having dolph like a broken down man who hail with Mr. Courie went to the aid of Mr. Ma- and more, the " little grave " in what was ■ appeared hope, and was resigned to let things hoe. They found the Mission house had the yard of the house, violated, and the dust j given up their own course, accepting what might lake winds. the balls of the one cast to the four passing I shot at. of sleeping been One with the best grace possible. He had thrpugh a post of the verandah on the north- Three cocoa posts, some blocks of coral and ; GOOMsent a second ambassador to the rebels west corner of the house, tore away the wood a few scattered shells alone were left to mark just asking has little influence very He peace. standGod's servants. by who was the once occupied spot work by the side of Mahoe, people. Some of those who followed ing on the verandah. He immediately ran Our hearts were sad—O how sad ! as we over hisTarawa have returned and joined the into the house, shutting the door after him. viewed the desolation. How vile, how de- him to of the members of the party. rebel six Only followed, the wicked the who could breaking down graded, how people Those without have stood fast. The King, his wife fence. Finding the door fast, they broke the thus treat their best friends—those who had church Venetian blinds sufficiently to admit a large left fathers, brothers, sisters, lands, country, and their daughter are included in these. A new missionary was placed with him to look pistol, which they presented at Mahoe, and home, to labor for their good ! We felt, how- after the scattered flock and return with him Finding times. the blood of our brother Magood pistol ever, several that the snapped should the rebels evacuate that to Apaiang, Messrs. been out soil poured Ran- hoe, which had on the did not go off they withdrew. now look dark on these two dolph and Courie remained with Mahoe of Apaiang, would hereafter spring up and island. Things we God may have good in hope islands, but of whose sake then left to look after the for glory Him bear fruit to about an hour, and their own property. On their way to the it was shed. " The blood of the martyr will store for them. theTarawa I found to be the darkest part of missionary field in Microhouse of Mr. Courie they met a native named prove to be the seed of the church." brethren there the desir* of their hearts, souls 'who may be jewels in the crown of Christ, when he shall come to make up his own, and give them an inheritance in his heavenly* kingdom. '' oc-1 \ , ' ': : ' : �23 THE FRIEND, MARCH. 1870. ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVBaTISEMENTS. nesia. Nine years have our missionaries labored there with no apparent success. May C. BREWER A. CO. the lime soon come when the power of God I •miniissloii ami Shipping Merrhants, of sonic ly may be there manifested in rescuing Honolulu, tlnliu H. I. 700 that warlike, degraded, savage people from Transportation Company. 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We quote the fol13—Am ship l.omi/.0, Follanshcr, for Cork. 14—Haw wh brig Comet, Warren, to cruise. lowing : 17—Urit ship Nicoya, Jones, for ComaRlcu. "My Dear Friend :—I take pleasure in writing these few lines, to bear testimony to MEMORANDA. the good effected through the kindly interest well such, a conyou took in us. Out of Los "fMtohrniegStar." ducted temperance society has sprung up, The brig Morning Star left Ihe south harbor of Strong's 18th of October, with light numbering at present about twenty-six mem- island, for Honolulu,at 3:80 on thewith two of the brig's bouts offshore. Were towed out bers (though we have had as many as fifty.) wind pilot und all the shore the M., At 5 P. snd the pilot boat. Our first lieutenant joined us, and also the hands left the vessel, and one of the brig's boats was sent to gel some lines which had been left on the reef. At 6:16 the boat captain has consented to be patron of the as- returned, and was taken on hoard the brig, which was at thia from shore, with wind very light, N. by sociation, giving us £2 for the purchase of lime fully three miles W. During the eveuiug, which wua cloudy and dark, it was friend, dear we had if see, had drifted inshore with a strong current, books. So you found that the brig bouts at once manned and sent ahead to tow her off; but not visited Honolulu, we should never have ihe drifting In. Finding that nothing could be still the vessel kept had a temperance society among us. done to keep her off shore, the port anchor was let go at 8:30 M., In twenty-live fathoms of water. At 10 P. M., a squall I have reason to bless God P. came up from the eastward, which apiwnred very threatening, " As to myself, gave us hope that by slipping (he anchor, we might gel out lhat I ever visited that place, for there I was but to sea before the force of the squall struck the vessel. Everyof awakened to a sense lost condition my first thing was made ready for thisemergency. As the squall slrurk the foreand alt sails were hoisted, the chain slipped, and as a guilty sinner,and led to repentance, and us, for a moment Ihe vessel went ahead •, but Ihe heavy rollers seek for pardon through the blood of a cruci- which came in checked her headway, and before she could she struck a little aft of the mainmast, the next fied Savior; and now I can say, 'He is my gatheragain, sea lifting her broadside on to Ihe rocks. The current at the an hour, In the opposite Savior ;' and that 'now in Christ Jesiis, time appeared to be si least four knots to what it usually runs. At 11 P. M., the passengers I who indeed teas very far off, am made direction were sent ashore in one of the bouts, at great peril. At 11:30 the foremast was cut away. A heavy wave which had broken nigh by the blood of Christ? over the vessel made a complete wreck of everything on deck I hope through His grace to continue and in Ihe cabin—staterooms, doors and furniture being comsmashed by its force, and all the clothing, stores, Ac, „ faithful and steadfast to the end. I feel much pletely scattered and destroyed. At 1:30 theboat returned from the entirely more than I can say, but my desire is, to harbor, three miles distant. As every sea washed the vessel, nothing could be done further to Save her or love Jesus more and more, to be more obe- over the effects; and st 2 A. M., the officers and crew went on returned at daylight, but found everything so dient and bold in His cause. The more I shore. Theydcatroyod by the breakers, that nothing could be ••read and study, the more simple seems the completely saved. Captain Tcngstrom then chartered the British trading brig Jesus, and plan of salvation by the blood of Porter, Captain Davie, of Hhanghilc, to bring the passengers to Honolulu, among whom are Rev. J. F. Pogue, Rev. through His merits and atoning sacrifice. brig • " when 1 saw the blood, And looked at Him who shed 11, My right to peace was seen, And 1 withrapture read it. 1 found myself to God broughtnigh, And victory became my cry.' 11 ■ For Please remember me kindly to Mr. Damon, and thank him for me for his kindness in giving me the book, ' Christ Knocking at the Door.' I am very fond of reading it, and it does me good. I have enjoyed a great " privilege in Valparaiso in attending the ministry of Dr. Trumbull and Mr. Guy at the Union Church. Mr. Swaney was also very kind while we were at Talcahuano. I always pray for you all in Honolulu, and for God's blessing on the Sailor's Home. Pray for us. " I remain, yours veryC gratefully, H." Activity in earthly things is not inconsistent with true piety. Right industry, light enterprise and right ambition in these do not stand in the way of religion. They are not only perfectly harmonious with it, but they are indispensible to it. I can scarcely conceive of a lazy man's being a Christian. Culd •nt. As God gives us space to repent, we pray that he would give us grace to has Mr. Sturges. wife and child, and Rev. Mr. Bnow. The been 77 days on Ihe passage up, touching at Ebon and Butaritari. Capt. Tcngslrom furnishes us with a few Items relating to the voyage of the late Morning Star, which are worthy of publication : July 26th, off Byron's Island, saw a topsail schooner, but as we tried to speak her she madeall sail and scud away.wrecked At Drummond'l Islsrid there was a topsail schooner on the southwest point sbout the 16th of July, hot we could not learn her name. The missionaries had inquired,but they would uot tell. The whole schooner's company was on the Island while we were there, but we did not see any of them. Auguat 3d, off Tarawa, saw a whaling bark trying out oil. Syrinya, In the beginning of December, 1888, the British barkcoals, lost Capt. Brown, from Sydney, N.B. W., to Chins, with the fore and main topmasts in a squall, when a little north of on the made snd snehored Jelluit, the Kiugsmill Group, she comnorthwest side in ovo fathoms of water. The carpenter before this topmasts, but fllting menced cutting out and new had been accomplished the wind had veered to the westward, and the vessel swinging, touched with the stern on the rocks snd was wrecked. Capt. Pease, of the Water Lily, bought the wreck for $600, taking away with him seventeen sails, two boats complete, a urge quantity of other gear, and left four men lo save what they could. Capt. Brown and part of the crew left for Ascension In the Water Lily. January, 1869, the chiefs ofthe Rsdack Chain left Jelluit on their way to Namcrick, and touched at Kill en route. There they found two canoes, nineteen men and women, natives of some islands to the westwsnl, of which the name could not be the betelascertained. Their teeth were blackened by eating complexion nut, they had woolly hair, and were of s darker been adrift than the people ofthe MarshallIslands. They had live months, and fetched Kill. On the departure of the Marshall Island canoes for Namerick, these strangers went with them, and were divided In different canoes, having previously been deprived of theirproperty, whloh was considerable, consisting of four brass swivels, powder, earthenware vessels, clothing, etc. During s calm the strange chiefand nine others rose against Hoiak, a Namerick chief, In whose csnoe Ihey were, murdered bis wtfc and son, stabbed and threw overboard his daughter, aud wounded several who jumped overboard. The Beet, which was slittle way astern, seeing the commotion, pursued the canoe, and on coming up with It a light ensued,which ended In thedestructionof the strange chief sad his followers by flresrras. The others, on seeing their <ieath,Juraped over, board snd were drowned. Msy 19,1669, srrived st Ebon, Martha tTrightington, Cspl. Turner,of Nantucket, 30 months out, with 200 bbls. sperm oil. June 20tb, arrived British brig /xKfy Alicia, Daly, master, from Sydney, on a trading voyage. July 6lh, Lady Alicialeft for Sydney. August 18th, arrived British brig Pioneer, Isle Water Lily, Capt. Benj. Pease, from Ascension, bound to the Mulgrares in Uie tirst part cf December. The Hamburg brig Vettta, Capt. Hainson. arrived, 60 days from Pelew Islands, snd left in a lew days for Samoa. The seoond day out aprong aleak, whico Increased to 16 Inchesper hour j put Into Mllle, but could not get any native help there to pump. She came back lo Khou and discharged the csrgu, which was dry cocoanuts, and then they were to haul on the beach, aud try to repair. PASSENGERS. Fsom Ban Francisco—Per n. C. Murray, Jan. 24ih— V Isenberg wifeanil 2 ctiil.ir.n. .1 Fuller, wifeand child, Mias 1.. Mason, W Chamberlain, O W Hubert, W Wilson, E Rritlou, W Martin, W Wilcox, I. J Low, anil IS Chinese—27. Foa Tahiti—Per Greyhound, Jim. 26—8 l.utiere and wife—2. From Honokong—Per Jas.Cheslon, Jan. .10—11 Fleet—l. F«om S»N Francisco—Per Idaho, Fob. Ist—J T Waterhouse, X Motlill, Mrs W P llnngcrllclil, Master llaiig.Tll.'ld, Alec, Mrs Alee, Mrs Wonggui, A J Upton, E 11 Dlmoitd, Miss Kk man. Miss Rachel Miller,Miss Ottawa*, R M (iruy, Mrs It M Oray.Thos lialley.Mrs Thus Bailey, J C Glade, M EdeSilva, Tal Yip, Aclmck, J II Runny, E .Moody, J Kiug, W J Kelly —24. Fob Hongkong—Per Charger, January 30ih—8 G Wilder and servant, Achuck—'&. For Yokohama and Honokong—Per R. W. Wood, Jan. 20th—8 Chineseami 40 Japanese. Fhom Inlands in tiik Pacific—Per Morning Star, Fib. 4—Rev J F rogue. Rev 11 G Snow, Rev A A Sturges, wire and child,Capt A Tcngstrom, Messrs Thompson,Bradley, Garrett, Nash, Kalawai, Mr Pond—l2. For Ban Francisco—Per stmr Idaho, Feb Bth—Capt B F Loveland, wife and child *, A Gli-hsoii, wife and child ; M Rawson, Jerome Alfonso, W Loud, Thos Baiiey slid wife, Ah King, Kng Tick, W Foster, J F Apgileton, Joliu Meek Jr,Mrs Dudoit nial servant, Misa BlancheDudoit, Miss Flla Dudoit, Rev l>r I. II Gulirk, J R Logan, Ed Burgess, W Wilson. J S.liwarlz, O Buhren, II W Keusey, Rev. O H (iullck, U J Harris, R 1. Lund, A Iluaner, Atui, vV J Sheridan, E Moody, James Liner, R Wilflcld, JamesLas, Francis Lee, II II Webb—39. From thr East Indies—Per Alaska, Feb. Bth—John Gibbons, David Aklns—2. For San Francisco—Per Ethan Allen, Feb. Wh—Dr E Hawthorn, Mrs Fopliss, 11 Rolhjems, R Winllelil, N ClilTord, A llasuer, J A Harford—7. MARRIED. Weedon—Sloan—In this city, at the Fort Street Church, on Tuesday evening, the 2Mh last., by Rev. E. 0. Bissell, Mr. W. C. Wkedon, of Middlesex, England, to Miss Ida J. Sloan, eldest daughter of R. R. Hloan, Esq., East Cleveland, Ohio. Rowland—Metcai.f—In this city, on Saturday evening, the £2d Inst., by Rev. 11. II. Parker, Mr. W. B, Rowland to Miss Helen Metcalf, secmul daughter of the lute Thco. II. Metcalf, Esq., both of Honolulu. No cards. Siiabbat—Bailey—At the residence of Capt. T. H. Hebron, GroveRanch, Maui, Jan. 28th, by Rev. J. 8. Oroen, W. F. Siiabbat, Esq., of Vtalhec, to Mrs. M. E. Bailey, of Norwich, Ct. DIED. Bound—In this city, Feb. 17, William H. Bound, a native of Charlottesville, Virginia, aged about 40 years. Deceased haa been a resident of these islands dnring the past VI years, and was for many years leader of the Honolulu Brass Rand. Swinton—In this city on the 17th inst., of hrain fever, Chablen Edwabd Swinton, youngest son of II. 6. Swiulou, Esq., aged 18 yearsand 8 months. Pbiaulx—In Honolulu, on the 14th lust, from cold contracted during the previous fortnight, Mr. Charles Priaulx aged 34 years, a native of Guernsey. Deceased was chief otliccr of the British ship flicoya. Fobd—At Kalauao, Ewa, on Wednesday afternoon, the 16th inst., Caroline J. Ford, aged 27 yeara, widow of the late Dr. 8. Porter Ford. Hyatt—In Honolulu, on Sunday, the 13th lost., Ceobok Washington Hyatt,aged 66 yeara. Bbay—In Honolulu, on Monday, the 14th Inst., ofconsumption, William Bbay, aged about 40 yean. Mr. Bray has long been employed here in the d raying business, and was known by our residents as an upright and reliable man. , Information Wanted, Respecting George Barrows, of Norwich, Connecticut, who when last heard from, kept a store near Hilo. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. Mary G. Gardner, Colchester, Connecticut, or at the office of thispaper. Respecting John Allen, wholeft the General Pike at Honolulu some years ago. He originally shipped at New Bedford. Any information will be gladly received by K. Dunacombr, Sailor's Home, or by Fletcher Allen, Colors*. Territory,Sydney Station, Union Pacific Railroad. As regards Front Oscar Tent/itrom, who left his home in Gottenberg, Sweden, In the year 1864 ha Is supposed to bo some where In the Pacific ; and tidings of him, or his whereabouts, will be gratefully received by his younger brother, Capt. Adolph 8. Tengstrom | Honolulu, H. 1., or at the office ot this paper. •, � 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 (1870) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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