https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/734c4c1d1b78633dcca20d3400b9d7d8.pdf f4f5b1ec0dc9385e20e29668ecc064e0 PDF Text Text F THE RIEND $eto Strits, flol. 21. $0.5.} 33 CONTENTS Far Mar, 18*12. Mr. Webb'. Miaaion to Australia The Rev. Charles Onion. Keillor's Table Deilh of Mrs. Turner Polynesia, Past anil Present Notices of Early Nantucket Whalemen. All Aboard lor the North Pole Opening of Leglalatlre Aaaembly Did ihe Apoatle Peter Vi.it llouie ? Marine Journal. < Ninfcaalona of an Opium Eater Young Men's Christian A.-aoclatlon P.IJK 33 33 ...84 84 34 86 3s 36 30 37 **'*jf 40 THE FRIEND. MAY 1. 18T». Mr. Webb's Mission to Australia. The attention of the civilized world has recently been directed to the Embassy of Japanese to America and Europe. This is n noteworthy event. An empire great and powerful, after ages of sealed seclusion, seeks alliances with the other great nations and empires. In some respects, however, we consider Mr. Webb's mission as one of equal importance. Here is a man of wealth, an owner of steamships and builder of vessels of war, who crosses this broad ocean to complete arrangements for communication by steam with the growing and prosperous Colonies of Australia. He is not an adventurer, but a shrewd and far-seeing projector of a line of steamers, in which he is willing to invest and risk hundreds of thousands of his own money. He does not start forth backed by governments, but simply asks governments to assist him in carrying out this really gigantic enterprise. We hope it may prove no " South Sea bauble," but may speedily become a settled, fixed and solid transaction, connecting America and Austaalia firmly together. We rejoice that the Hawaiian Government has manifested its good sense in making such an appropriation as indicates its good will and readiness to take its spare of responsibility. Some of the Australian Colonies have done their part, and we sincerely hope the United States Government will ensure the success of the enter- prise. {(DliSmts.M-W OONOLULU, MAY I, 1872. The Rev. Charles Onions. Temperance Legislation.—The English people are slow to move in adopting new This gentleman arrived by the last Aus.measures, but when they do go, everything tralian steamer, en route for England. He has to give way. We are glad to see that is connected with the Wesleyan Methodist the enormous tax. to support paupers and denomination, and left England for his health criminals, made so by intemperance, is at- and travel. He had spent a year traveling tracting attention. The question is asked, through the Australian Colonies, and expects Why should not those making and selling to travel through the United States and Canintoxicating drinks pay this tax? In other ada. While here, he preached with much words, why should not liquor dealers be held acceptance to the congregations of the Bethel responsible for the results of this traffic ? If and Fort Street churches. It is exceedingly a man is injured by a railroad, he obtains pleasant to be thus visited by our ministerial damages from the corporation. If a man brethren of other lands, and it enables us to opens a liquor store and poverty and crime cultivate an acquaintance with those of varican be traced directly to that establishment, ous denominations. why should he not be held responsible ? In In the course of our interviews, Mr. Onions some of the States of the Union—Ohio and related the following remarkable fact respect, Illinois—such is the present law. ing three distinguished English clergymen, the Rev. Dr. Parker, a noted Independent From Micronesia.—We learn that by the way of Auckland, intelligence bas been received from the minister of London, now preaching-, the Key. Rev. Mr. Sturges at Ponape, under date of Decem- Dr. Liefchild, an Episcopal clergyman, lately ber Is!. He repoits all well at tbe mission, and deceased; and the Key. Dr. McLaren,a Bapbappy in their work. Since bis return to bis field tist minister of Manchester, whom it was our of labor, eighty-eight members bad been added to to hear preach iv that city, and who the cburch, and tbe missionary work was progress- privilege ing favorably, tbe natives taking an increased in- was invited to preach the last annual sermon terest in church building. Letters from the Rev. before the London Missionary Society. These Mr. Doane statu that owing to tbe continued illness are three marked and representative men, in of bis wife, be should be compelled to leave tbe three denominations of England. About station, probably not to return. —lv tbia connection we bave a report that the twenty years ago, these men sought ordinaman-atealera of tbe Pacific bave recently paid a tion tbe sama year at the hands of the Wesvisit to one of tbe Islands occupied by our mission leyan Methodists of England, and were all and carried off into captivity some of the poor in- rejected as unpromising candidates for the* habitants. Tbe U. S. government should bave a Christian ministry ; hence they applied for steamer constantly cruising in that part of tbia ordination in ether denominations, and have oceau, to capture and bring to justice tbe wretches taken the first rank as preachers and divines. who like Hays and Pease, are constantly prowling Three more noted ministers of the passing; in those unfrequented seas to prey upon the simple generation could scarcely be named in Engnail yes.—Advertiser. Poetical Justice.—Stephen Gerard stipulated ulated in his will that no Christian minister of any denomination should be allowed to cross the threshold of the College which he would establish. We are glad to learn that said College has a President so thoroughly Christian, that he was elected President of the American Bible Society on the 7th of March by a unanimous vote. His name is William H. Allen, LL. D. land. Good men are not always wise and farseeing. Fast Steaming.—During the past eleven months the steamer Nebraska has run over 70,006 miles, and before the year or twelve months closes, will huve run a distance of more than three times the circumference of the globe. She has averaged when running, eleven knots per hour throughout the year. ft is reported that no other steamer afloat can, boast such speed or distance. �IU X 34 Editors' Table. Evidence or nn Aitimtv op tjmc Poltmisians asi> America* Indians with the Chinese ami Otueu Nations or Asia, derived (ruin the Language, Ue' p-cmU nnd History of those iliccs. Hy tliu Rev. W. Lobeohekl. Hongkong Priutcd by lie Sousa & 0». 187'J. FKIhM), MAY, 1812. was a younger sister of Martha Dunn, who*e memoir has been so extensively circulated in All persons ncqimiritod with the history of England and America. They were daughthe missionary enterprise have read llie Rev. ters-of the Rev. W. Dunn, of Coupar-Angus, Death of Mrs, Turner. Dr. Turner's " Nineteen Years in l'olyne- Scotland. sia." It is a standard work of much research, Polynesia, Past and Present. Our readers will recall some notices of Dr. and very reliable in everything relating to Lobscheid's literary labors and researches, the Sarnoan or Navigator Islands. Dr. TurThe Hon. J. D. Baldwin, author of •' Prepublished in former numbers of the Friend. ner has spent the last few years in England Nations," offered some remarks at historic From, ibis pamphlet it appears that he is superintending the publication of books and of the Antiquarian Society in a meeting show that gathering materials which tend to the Bible in the Samoan language. He has Mass., October 21, 1871, respertihe atiorigines of the Polynesian islands and lieen greatly assisted in this work by Mrs. Worcester, the ruins nnd antiquities of Polynesia, the North American Continent came origin- Turner, whose lamented death occurred in ing from which we as follows : copy ally from China. He bases his nrgument England February sth, 1872," at fifty-four of that widely extended In every part " upon the affinity in the languages of those years of nge, and thirty-one of missionary island world, from the Marquesas Islands, at countries. Probably there is no more definite service. From an interesting notice respect- j the east, to the Ladrones, at the west, there and certain method of tracing the migration ing this lady, and published in a pamphlet, nre very noticeable ruins which are monuof nations than by the study of their lanments of a higher condition of life than that In Memoriam," we copy as follows : " now prevalent among its inhabitants. Some of and othThe labors Max Muller guages. used her pencil, too, as well as her of them have been observed by explorers; but " She ers in this department nre working out some pen, and her husband was indebted to her for they are little known, and their significance most satisfactory results. ihirty-six of the sketches which illustrate a has never been carefully considered. An entitled, 'Nineteen Years in Polynevolume The Cornell University Register, 1871-72. Ithaka: sia.' But the work in which Mrs. Turner Ij educated and very intelligent gentleman, who has resided many years on one of the Pacific 1872. specially delighted, and in which she did Many thanks to young Hillebrand, son of long and valuable service, was the help given islands and made extensive voyages among the others, says to me in a letter, enclosing Dr. Hillebrand, who is a member of this Uni- to her husband in his editorial duties, from some account of archaeological explorations versity, for furnishing us a copy of this pub- the time he was appointed one of the revisers in the Pacific: 'These researches are not lication. It is far more than a catalogue, but of the mission press, in 1845, on to the close very minute, but they will indicate that there but few exceptions, she is a vast field ready for rather a history of the University, and a full of her life. With exploration, in the of the books of the first edi- Pacific, as well as in Central America and every read proof expose of this youngand vigorous institution, tion of the Old and New Testaments, in the A correspondent at Sydney speaks which does not appear to have had a youth- Samoan dialect, and also some volumes of Egypt.' in a similar strain of the Pacific island antimatuful or long struggle before coming to Scripture Comments, and a variety of other quities ; and I have received trom Sydney rity, but Minerva-like, to have sprung at once matter which passed through the mission drawings of some of these ruins which are into the full vigor of mature life and useful- press up till 1859. She then accdinpanied unknown to archaeologists. They were made her husband to this country on their first fur- by an intelligent English shipmaster, who ness. Mr. Cornell's aim in founding this lough, after an absence of twenty years ; and has passed much of his life among these islUniversity was thus expressed : " I would here again her knowledge of the language ands. In this connection, it is very suggesfound an institution where any person can and fine practiced eye were called to do val- tive that dialects of the Malay language are service. She at timeread all the uable that find instruction in any study." found everywhere among the islands of the of a new edition of the Samoan Pacific world, having been traced as far in This publication is just what we have long proof-sheets Bible, with marginal references, together with this direction as Easter Island. We need to desired, for we would know more about a illustrated editions of four volumes of Scripancient history of Polynesia to unUniversity claiming already to rival Harvard, ture Comments, &c, originally printed in know-the derstand clearly how this speech was so difVale, and the universities of the Old World, Samoa, and again printed in London by the fused as to become established in every part while it has not as yet entered its " teens." Religious Tract Society; and, when the of it. Probably its ancient history would inher husband clude some chapters in the history of that It has 595 undergraduates, taught by an able whole was done, returned with to their much-loved work in the Samoan Mis- great Malayan empire, which El Masudi defaculty, including 19 professors, 11 assistant sion Seminary. In IS7O Mrs. Turner again scribed, a thousand years ago, and which the professors, and 8 lecturers, with President accompanied her husband to this country. Portuguese found in the last age of its deWhite at their head. Mr. Hillebrand is now July, 1870, up to the 22d January, cline, when they first sailed to India. " From a member of tbe Sophomore class, but we 1872, modern history of the Pacific now Mrs. Turner gave valuable help again " The; but it has had another history which understand that he intends to accompany his to her husband in proof reading connected begins of the our stereotyped with a revised and edition preceded discovery of that ocean. The father to Germany, where he will complete Samoan Marginal Reference Bible. The Old prominence of the Malays in that earlier hishis professional studies as a medical student. Testament was finished, and Mrs. Turner tory is indicated, not only by traces of the We would acknowledge our indebtedness was reading a proof-sheet of the early chap- wide extent of their enterprise and influence, to Dr. Allen, of Lowell, Mass., for ters of Matthew, when she had to lay it down but also by the natural superiority of this and rest for a little, as she thought, from a race to all others in Polynesia and Eastern several pamphlets, including " Lessons on headache which she felt increasing. She had Asia. It is their Malay blood which makes Population, suggested by Roman and Gre- just finished Christ's Sermon on the Mount, the Japanese so superior to the Chines*. But cian History," and the Eighth Annual and there her earthly labors ended. She thus this subject furnishes material for an extend" Report of the Board of State Charities of died at ber pest, and spent her last strength ed discussion, which would now be out of a noble department of her Master's »erMassachusetts for 1871." The last is a most in vice—a most befitting close to her useful N. B.—We would call the reader's attenvaluable document, and we are reading it life-work. It is not generally known to what tion to the suggestive remark that the Jawith much interest. The good people of old a large extent the wives of missionaries are Massachusetts are excessively fond of statis- often helpful to their husbands in theFor- panese owe their superiority to the Malay tics. They are willing to labor for the poor, eign Version department of the British and blood in their race. insane,'and all the other unfortunates, but Foreign Bible Society, in which Mrs. Turner Rev. J.A. Daly, formerly of Stockton, then they desire to hare the whole affair thus, for seven and twenty years, rendered has received and accepted a call to Painesbrought out in a statistical form. This is most willing and efficient aid." ville, the proper method. Ohio. would that Turner We Mrs. merely add : ' ' �THE FRIEND, MAY, 1872. equal this among any of the old sea dogs, let me know it. Mr. Frederic C. Sanford, of Nantucket, the I find from toy' old journals that he was at accomplished historian of the great adven- the Falkland Islands in January, 1786, in ture which gives that island its renown, fur- Mr. Rotch's ship States, which returned to nishes the following memoranda of the early London, Ens-land, as did ship Canton, James Pacific and South Atlantic whale fishers : Whippere, Esq., and the renowned Maria, The first whale ship that entered the Pa- Capt. William Moorcs. cific was from England, in 1.787. The vessel All Aboard for the North Pole. was sent by the colony of Nantucdet whalemen in England. Capt. Archetus Hammond Mons. Octave Pavy, a wealthyand advenwas first officer of that ship, and struck the turous Frenchman, arrived in this city first sperm whale ever known to be taken in a day young or two ago, and is stopping at the that ocean. He afterwards sailed from Lon- Southern Hotel. He came here for the purdon in the ship Cyrus, which ship he gave pose of consulting Capt. Silas Bent in relaup to Paul West, his second officer, in 1801, tion to a voyage which he proposes to make and West made a fortune in her, and left her to the north pole in an ingeniously constructto join his family in America, arriving home ed India-rubber raft. This raft is comprised in 1813. Capt. Hammond came home to keel-shaped cylinders, fastened toNantucket early, and died in 1830,aged 70 of four on the deck by wooden slats, to which gether years. Capt. West died at the age of 83. the necessary masts and rigging are attached. 1791 our and Nantucket built people In A description of this raft was given a short sent three new ships, with three old ones, time ago in the Scientific American. It was into tho Pacific Ocean, the first that ever as a life-boat, to be designed went from the United States ; and they all carried by the inventor on vessels and used in case of fire or filled with oil, mostly sperm, and each ship It is so small that it occupies obtained up to 1,500 barrels. The new ships shipwreck. very little room—in fact, Mons. Pavy carries were the Beaver, Paul Worth, the first to his in a barrel. Such a raft cannot enter the Pacific and the first home; the be packed and will float in- the severest capsized, Washington, George Bunker, who first hoist- storm. It will carry about 10,000 pounds of stars and on that coast at ed the Cal- freight, besides the crew. Capt. Mikes, who stripes lao, in January, 1792 ; the Hector, Thomas Mons. Pavy, has crossed the Brock; and of the old ships the Favorite, accompanies in fourteen days on this same raft. Atlantic Meader; Obed Barnard; the Warren, Robert He will attend Mons. P. on his trip toward and the Rebecca, Seth Folger. As mentioned pole. before, they were all successful. Some went theMons. Pavy, finding the Union Pacific road the Pacific ; the Favorite to Can- blocked with snow, again to will return to New Orton, China. It was the' Favorite, Jonathan leans, and go to San Francisco by some other Paddock, which brought home to Nantucket route. He will leave San Francisco in the two distinguished Chinese merchants in 1808. and steer for Petrozavodsk, where he spring, They came again in one of our ships in 1814, take on board provisions, furs, dogs, and and it was at this time I remember them in will their rich costumes, cap, and red button upon reindeer. Sailing through Behring's Straits, Mons. P. will bear for the land discovered by the cap, marks of superior position in their Long, about 500 miles broad, which he own country. They were the guests of the Capt. cross in sledges drawn by reindeer and will owner of the ship, Paul Gardner, Esq. dogs, taking his boat with him. This land The first voyage made across the equator lies between 71 and 80 degrees of latitude, was made from here by Uriah Bunker in the and will be reached, it is expected, some time brig Amazon, arriving here, full of oil, 19th in August. After crossing it, he expects to April, 1775, the day the battle of Lexington find the open Polar Sea described by naviwas fought. Then we had many ships cross on which he will embark and sail gators, the equator, and so out to Falkland Islands, around to Greenland or Spitzbergen. and generally with marked success. He will take five men, a hundred reindeer In 1770 our merchants sent to sea 135 ves- and forty dogs,* six Winchester rifles, six sels, 13 hands each ; 4 West Indiamen, 12 rifles, and six Smith 6c Weshands each; 25 wood vessels, 4 hands each ; breech-loading 18 coasting vessels, 5 hands each ; and 15 son revolvers, and provisions for six months. has a splendid flag, presented to him by London packets, 11 hands each. Making He the New York Geographical Society, of of upwards twenty-two hundred and fifty men. Some of the captains I can remember, which he is a member. He will sail under French flag. and glorious men they were, stout and tall theThe undertaking seems to be hazardous, build, with a splendid address, and some in of them with large brains, almost equal to but Mons. Pavy is confident of being; able to problem of the route to the north Franklin. Benj. Hussey was one of them, solve the who, after plowing the ocean many years, pole. We wish him success.—St. Louis Demwas a victim to Napoleon 1., who confiscated ocrat, January 30. Notices of Early Nantucket Whalemen. can , his property in Dunkirk, France. When Napoleon fell, in 1815, Capt. Hussey took passsgc in the Archimedes (whaler), Capt. James Bunker, and arrived in France in 1817. He secured some of his property from the government, bought a ship and fitted out to Greenland, where he had previously been whaling; and when his ship was amongst the ice, he was so injured by the vessel's tiller striking him, that he died sooo afterw.irils SO years and 5 months old ! If you How to Reach the North Pole. LKTTRR rSOM AN OLD NAVIGATOR—HK CWTICISKS MR. PAVY'S PLAN. Honolulu, March 16, 1872. Editor Bulletin —I notice in your issue of the Ist of March an article regarding Arctic explorations. I see a gentleman named Ootave Pavy is about fitting out an expedition for this purpose. It is potssihie that Mr. Pavy may not have seen un article written by my«e! r, giving my views ilium the bei-t method of reaching the north pole, : 35 and mating a passage between the Pacific and Atlantio oceans. During my experience aa a shipmaster, for thirty-five yean, I have taken a great interest in studying the history of maritime adventurers, and nave noted very carefully the resalts of their expeditions, and the senses of their failure*. With all due regard to tbe enterprise of Mr. Pavy in organising this expedition for the purpose of reaching the north pole, I wish to claim to myself whatever merit may be deserved for first bringing it to the notice of toe public. Having made these few egotistical remarks, I wish to make some remarks on the character of the expedition now being fitted out. I do not believe it will be possible for Mr. Pavy to pass through the channels between Spitzbergen and Greenland, or between Nova Zambia and Spitsbergen, as those passages have always been found blocked with ice, and it would be impossible to winter in the ice in such a raft as he has constructed. I believe it might be possible for him to reach the north pole from Wrangell's Land, but to endeavor to pass into the Atlantic with such a craft I think would be the height of folly. I believe the north pole can be reached in the manner in which Mr. Pavy proposes, but it would be necessary for him to return to Wrangell's Land for winter quarters. lam of opinion that a vessel properly fitted for the purpose could make the passage from Behring's Straits to the Atlantic in one year from the time of passing Behring'sStraits. The only reason which has prevented myself from prosecuting this enterprise was want of means. Had I had sufficient political influence to obtain those means from the American Government, tbe secrets of the Polar Ocean on this side of the continent of America would have been solved, or I should have been turn est inventus. In conversation with Mr. Fonard. a member of the French Geographical Society, I was informed that he had translated my views on this subject, and that tlicy were published in tho Rtvue dcs deux Mondes. Now I thinkcredit should be given to whom credit is due for any information which may be beneficial to the world. I therefore claim that if this enterprise shall be successful, the route shall be named Long route to the north pole." " (Egotism.) Being an old and experienced navigator, (for whose qualifications and veracity I can refer to some of the merchants of San Francisco, vii: J. C. Merrill, C. W. Brooks and many others,) I have submitted these remarks, trusting ifthey do no good, they cannot do any harm. Yours truly, Thomas Long. Senator Sumner on the Future of the Pacific.—At a meeting of the Antiquarian Society at Worcester, Mass., October 21st, 1871, Senator Sumner remarked as follows respecting the future of this great ocean, in- cluding our little island kingdom : " Mr. Summer then spoke of the idea sug- gested in the report of the Council, that the Pacific would be our Mediterranean Sea, and said'tne unity of European capital renders it doubtful if the United States ever regains its power on the Atlantic Ocean, and it must improve its opportunity in the other direction. The Pacific is essentially ours, and it is cf vast importance that all our rights there be jealously guarded and defended. In this connection, he said he anticipated a time when the Sandwich Islands will become a part of the jurisdiction of this country, as our half-way-house to China and Japan. In this view, the Pacific, he said, is to be to us the great middle sea of the world. He spoke also of the high degree of intelligence of the Japanese, and the ease and industry with which they apply themselves to the acquisition of knowledge, and of the great importance of developing fully our international relations with that peoj'le." �36 THE PR I AND, MAY, 1 8 It. THE FHIEND. Mat 1. ist*. Opening of the Legislative Assembly. Tbe Legislature of tbe Kingdom, convened by Royal Proclamation dated the 27th of February last, met at the Court House in this City to-day at 12 o'clock noon, in the Supreme Court Room of the Court House. A large concourse of ladies and gentlemen filled the Hall outside the Bar of tbe House. As His Majesty left the Palace in the State Coach under escort of the Hawaiian Cavalry,' Major Judd, the Battery on Punch Bowl and Her Britannic Majesty's sloop-of-war Scout fired Royal Salutes. On tbe arrival of tho Royal Cortege at tlie Court House, tho troops drawn up in line presented arms, the Band played the National Anthem, and His Majesty, accompanied by tbe Chief Justice and his Ministers, pro] cccded to the Legislative Hall, when after reading of prayer by the Vencrablo Archdeacon George Mason, tho Assembly for 1872 was formally opened by His Majesty in the following gracious speech: Nobles and Rei'resektatives : At the opening of the Legislative Assembly of 1870, I commended to its attention Foreign and InterIsland Steam Communication, and the Assembly of that year responded by making liberal appropriation. Tbe means placed at the disposal of My Government for these purposes have been used as it was intended. The Report of My Minister of tbe Interior wi<l show you the gratifying fact that steam communication between the Islands is likely to be self-supporting, nnd will encourage the hope tbat the publio necessity will call for an iuoreato of that service at an early day. Steam communication with the Coast of America, and with tbe New Zealand and Australian Colonies, seems now to be firmly established, and I have not a doubt that the money devoted by us to this objeot will be found to be wisely expended. During the last two years. Agriculture has repaid handsomely those who have pursued it with courage, diligence and enterprise. It is the life of the Nation, not only from its profitable returns, but as tending directly to tbe increase of the population, and tbe prolongation of vigorous life. I therefore hope that you wilt not neglect to further its interests by every means in your power. But whilst giving your earnest consideration to it, I trust that every other interest will receive likewise its share of your attention. Our relations with foreign Governments continue to he of the most friendly nature. Since tho adjournment of tbe Inst Legislative Assembly, I bave concluded a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, tbe text of which will be laid before you. The Treaty of Reciprocity which was at the lost Session of this Body before the Senate of tbe United States, failed to receive the number of votes necessary for its ratification. I have directed notice to be given of My desire for the termination of tbose Articles of the Treaty with France, signed at Honolulu, October 29th, 1867, which it is agreed by the 26th Articlo of that Treaty, may cease to bave effect after one year's notice. This will leave you free to make such changes in the Tariff as you, in your wisdom, may think proper. The Report of My Minister of Finance will present te yoa ascst gratifying evidence of the good condition of our nuances. Tho interest* of the cause of Education have never liecn more thoroughly attended to, and tberesults of that attention have been most encouraging. Justice has been sdmhiistered equally and impartially te all. I'eiioe, aoiitcnluicnt and prosperity have reigned within our borders. All the works which have been undertaken and i-oropleted, as well as those which arc now projected lor tbe publio benefit, have hsd and do have My most hearty concurrence, and I therefore commend to you meat earnestly tbe reoommendations of My Ministers in this respect. It is my painful duly to inform you that the Widow of My Predecessor, His late Majesty Kamehameha 111., decease.] at her residence In Honolulu, 20th Did the Apostle Peter ever Visit Rome? September, 1870. Representatives : The Pope and all good Catholics assert It is with great pleasure that I see amongst you so that he did, and build their Church upon the former in years, who, have had many, experience in legislative business, and who by their return to this assertion that he there established the Romish Assembly, give evidence tbat the people have the Church. Protestants as an historical fact assame confidence in their experience which I myself entertain. sert that Peter never visited Rome, or assert Nobles and Representatives that this fact cannot be proved from either sa1 pray most humbly and heartily, the King of Kings, so to rule your Councils, that everything may cred, ecclesiastical or profane history. From be ordered for the public good. And with this prayer recent newspapers, it appears that the Pope I coiomeml the interest of Our Country to your wisdom, patriotism and fidelity, in which I have unfail- and his friends felt themselves so hardly ing reliance. pressed upon this point, that to the astonishWe do now declare the Legislature of tbe Kingdom ment of the Protestant and Catholic world, opened. The following is a list of the members of the His Holiness Pio Nono, sanctioned a public Legislative Assembly : discussion in the city of Rome upon this : NOBLES. His Highness W. C. Lunalilo, His Ex. P. Nahaolclua, His Ex. P. Kanoa, His Ex. J. 0. Dotninis, Hon. C. R. Bishop, " ('.D Kanaina, "•' VY. Kalakaus, P. Kamakau, Y. Kaeo, " P. " H. Kalimiu, His Fj. C. C. Harris, His*Ex. F. W. Hutchison, His Ex. J. Mutt Smith, His Ex. S. H. Phillips. RirBJCSENTATIVk*). Hawaii—Hilo—D. H. Hitchcock, a Kipi, Puna—J. Nawahi, Kau—W. T. Martin, 8. Koria—J. W. Kupakee, If. Kona—B. K. Kaai, Kohala—J. W. Naihe, llaomkua— <!. W. I>. Ualeuiaiiii, Maui—Lahaina—L. Aholo, W. HanaiVe, Kaananali—J. Adam Kaukau, Wailuk'u—H. Knibelaui, J. W.Lonoaea, Mskawao—P. Nui, Hans—M. Kahananui, Molokai and Lanai—D. \V. Kaiuc, R. Newton, Oahu—Honolulu—A. F. Judd, J. O. Carter, E. Mikalcmi, Z. Poli, Ewa und Waianac—J. Komoikehuehu, Waislua—J. N. Paikuli. Koolnuloa—E. Kekoa, Koolaupoko—C. H. Judd, Kauai—Hanalei—D. Kaukaha, Lihne and Koto*.—W. H. Rice, Waimea and Niihau—l. Hart Kapuniai. Advertiser. — question. In fact the Catholics challenged the Protestants. Three Catholic priests, Fabiani, Cipolla and Guidi, met Rev. Messrs. Sciarelli (Methodist), Bibetti (Vandois), and Gavazzi (Free Italian Church.) For two evenings (Bth and 9th of February) the discussion was continued. It has created a great excitement in Rome. Protestants claim that they have the best of the argument, and the good Pope says no more public discussions with heretics. We only wonder he ever allowed this to take place under his sanction. The world moves! Even old Catholic Rome is shaken ! The Bible, free schools, preaching and other potent agencies are overturning society. Naval.—The French frigate. La Flore, Admiral Lapelin, arrived at this port ou Tuesday, April Otb, having sailed from Tahiti, March 23d, making the passage in 17 days. Tbe La Flore has on board 410 men ami is a screw steamer of 450 horse-power, and 18 guns. We give below a list of her officers : Amiral—tic I.Bpelln. Che/d' Ktat-ftltijor —dr In Molte dc Is Mottc Kuuffc. Commitenire dc Mivision—Tsyesu. Cftimrjriertprincipal—Fournicr. Secretaire—Comtt Oentllle Qfficier d'ordonnance—Bolhuuis. Aumonter—Abbe Milhour. Commandant—Join. —('apiufne dc T.issesn. Second—PenfeutenyodeKfrvervgoW, Capitnine. defmatte. Lieutenants dc vaisteau—Fluui -ault dc Fonreroy, Rudolph,, l.i |;inl. Ssuva. JLnseignes dc vuitseau—dc fcl. Bluncard, Lu'lcrc, Haloun. Aide Cnmmissaire Dtflßßtr. Mecanicien principal—Mechuin. Chirurgicn dc Side classe—Ore. Aspirants dc la premiere classe—Bernard,Poldlnua, Viaud. Aspirants dc la 'idt ctasie—l'iclmi, Fubruguc, Fuurnier, Mclrhlnr Gazette. From the following items going the — rounds of the newspapers, we learn that two of our old college classmates have been as— sailed, and we only hope that Dr. Robinson may come forth from the trial as triumphant William Halford.—Our readers will many of them remember the brave American seaman above as did Judge Doolittle : who was the sole survivor of Lieut. Talbot's named, " Judge Charles H. Doolittle, of Utica, the voyage from Ooean Island to New York, brought a suit for libel against boats-crew onoccasion of the wreck of the Saginaw. S„ W. Payne, the editor and proprietor of Kauai, on the the Utica Bee, who had falsely charged Judge By late advices, we learn that tbe Naval Bureau at Doolittle with receiving bribes. The case has Washington has officially recognized its appreciation been decided against the editor, who was sen- of his bravery. On the 10th of March he was tenced to (out months' imprisonment in the awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery, promoted Albany Penitentiary." "Rev. Dr. Stewart Robinson, of Louisville, Kentucky, has brought a suit against the Chicago Evening Post to recover $100,-000 damages, because of the publication on January 23d, 1872, of the following 'false, scandalous and defamatory libel:' ' Rev, Stuart Robinson, of Louisville, who advocated from the pulpit, during the war, the shipping of yellow fever infected clothing to northern cities, narrowly escaped death from small-pox last week.' " to tbe office of gunner, and presented with a gratuity of one hundred dollars. The latter does not sound extravagantly large, as coming from the Great Re- public—ldvertisr.r. Childhood is like a mirror, catching and reflecting images all around it. Remember that an impious or profane thought uttered by a parent's lips may operate on a young heart like .a careless spray of water upon polished steel, staining it with a rtii-t which no afler-scouring can rflkee. �K Finances of the United States. The amount of cash transactions in the National Treasury Bureau during eleven years and a half, ending with January, 11372, thoushows an aggregate sand millions of dollars. This enormous sum could be swollen immensely by including bonds—hundreds of millions of which, subject to frequent withdrawal and replacement (the aggregate transactions reaching many thousands of millions), are included in the responsibilities for which Treasurer Spinner has been accountable. The following table exhibits the total amount of money-entries as they appear on the books of the Treasury of the United States at Washington, in each of the fiscal years Jrom 1861 to 1871, both inclusive, and for the fractional part of a year from the Ist of July to the 9th of January last, both inclusive, added thereto, and the aggregate nmount for the entire eleven and a half years, end tbe loss thereon in that time : 18»1 18«2 IMS 1864 IM* 18S6 1887 VMS 1889' |g7o' $ 231,448,516 07 2,294,874,642 O'J 4,946,434,289 68 7,432,886,024 1" 9,117,866,012 5S 8,403,203,990 72 5,930,41)7.941 90 6,622,381,160 05 3,034,012,014 16 4,199,841,001 61 .' 4,34-1,838.809 82 lg;l .' UM(B..n year ending January H).. 1,748,898820 09 $56,104,232,282 84 Total transsctloo. $65,067 45 Lou in elevenand a half year..... —about one dollar on a million of dollars of money transactions, as before mentioned. Our female readers particularly may excuse us for reference to another feature in (•eneral Spinner's management. His oflicial reports show repeated allusions to the ability with which ladies discharged their duties as clerks in responsible positions, and to the propriety of paying them as much salary as men receive for similar service. It will surprise many people to be told that more than four-fifths of the three hundred clerks in the Treasury Bureau are ladies (mostly mothers, sisters or daughters), whose natural protectors fell in defending the government. The fidelity with which these lady-clerks discharge their duties amid the treasures around them needs no further endorsement than is furnished by the fact that they constitute so large a proportion of the clerical force in a branch of government so well managed as the Treasury Bureau.— Leslie's Weekly. MARINE JOURNAL PORT OF HONOLULU, S. ARRIVAL. Mar. 29—Haw bk Queen Emma, Oelell, 15 37 MAY, I bit. I HI; HUE.MI. I. days from San Francisco. 29—11 1 R M's steam gunboat Tangos, Gregscvash, 40 days from Valparaiso, en route for the Aumor. 29—Am wh ship Josephine, Long, 6 months out from New Bedford, with 230 wh, 376 spm. 30—Am ship Kearsargc, Field, 13 days from Ban Francisco, en route for Baker's Island, al—Am schr Sonora, Hlmms, 10 days from San Francisco, en rouie for Japan. April 2—Am wh bk Nautilus, Smith, 28 months out from New Bedford, with 2.000 wh. 3 —Am bg Hesperian, Wilkinson, 21 dvs fm Humboldt. tt_A.ru stmr Nebraska, Harding, 15 days from Auckland. 9—French frlgntc Ia Flore, Admiral dc laapclm, 17 days from Tahiti0— Am schr C M Ward, Rlckman, 31 days from Howland's Island. U Haw bk R W Wood, Weeks, 14 da>» Irom llumiT .lit. passed ihe Hoods la company with staaaaer Mohongo, IT—Am stmr Mobongo, N T Bennett, 11 dsj. from Sou I her and three largeclippers astern toward, night, all Francisco. apparently making "hea.y weather" of It, a. ihe of them 17—Am bk D C Hurray, Shepherd, 11 days from San gale woo Increasing and a tremendous sea running. Tho MurFrancisco. shipped o heavy aeo o.er Ibe quarter tho some nlglit. ray ID—Am wh bk Helen Mar, Koon, from Hilo, with 250 which did llttl. or no dorrage Poaaod a large three-mealed sperm. daring the third night out, .teerlng a similar coarse, ateomer 26—Am ship 6om.tr., Mullen, 14 d«y. from San Fran- but owing to the darkness did not ascertain any portlcalara recisco, en route lor Hongkong. gardiog bar. DEPARTURES. Mar. 27—Haw brig Nuaaaa, Hughe., for Hongkong. April I—Hair brig Wm II Allen, Mchnieder, for Tahiti. 2—Am ahlp Kearaarge, Field, forBaker's I aland. 2—Am bk Comet, Fuller, for SanFrancisco. 4—Brit bk Gsi.tsng, Thornton, lor Ilowland's laland. 6—Am hk Camden, Robinson, for Paget Sound. 6—Am wh .hip Marengo, Barnee. to cruise. 10—Am wh (hip Joaephine, Long, to cruise. 10—Am bktn Jane A Falklnburg, Oai'icart, for Portland, O. 15—II 1 R M*. .team gunboat Tungila, Gregoevaah, ior Amoor River. 18—11 B M's steam correite Boost,R P Color, for Hilo. 16—Am stmr Nebraska, liardiug, sir San Francisco. 18—French frigate La Klore, Admiral o> Lanolin, for San Franciaco. 20—Am wh bk Nautilus, Smith, lo cruise. 30—Am .hip Syren, Johnaon, for Colloo. 22—Haw bk Queen Emma, Hum., for San Francisco. 22—Am brig Hesperian. Wllklneon. for San Francisco. 23 Am schr C M Ward, Rlcknian, lor Baker', laland. 23—Am wh bk Helen Mar, Koon, to cruise. MEMORANDA. Rbfiibt or Ship Ji.sh Paa.v —Sailed from New Bedford December list, 1871; hod a floe ran off the coast, and rroaoed Ihe line In ihe Atlantic ia long 30 ° W January 13th. 1872. Arrivedoff the River La Plane Jonoory SHIl). Bow .perm wholes several times took one which made 116 barrels, and struck anoUl r, but tho line gelling foul around a man', leg, had to cut to save him, and lost the whale. Cruised ■here until February 23d. I'oaaed through Straits of l.a Moire Morch 4lh, and paased bark Oaaia (merchantman), of Freeport, bound westward ; did not apeak ber. Arrived off Cope Horn ou the slh, and hod quite o favorable time from thence to laland of Mocha, where we arrived on tho 19th of March. Here the beat of potatoes can be had for $1.26 per barrel, and wood .t $3 per boat toad. Crossed the line la the Pacific April mil. Lost southeast Iradea In lot 3° N, long 12° W, and had much rain sod naming winds to lot 10° where we took uortheaat trades, havlug them moderate un to our arrival at l.ahalrra, April 22d. Voura rc.peclfully, L. C. Owas. Mooter of ahlp Jlreh Perry. -, **~ PASSENGERS. From Port Gamrlb—Per Caindtm, March itflth— Ml.. Sophiu E Emerson. From Han Kranciwo—rer Q.ueon Grama, March tttrta—ll Jackson antl wife, D U bartie 11, Chas Gruber, Edward Barnit, W Griffith. Foa San Francisco—Per Comet, April M—W II ««w*W»fi, J W (rlgk-r, A Hardy, JaaTa>lor, Alfred Wlghl. Mr Btillman, F W I'aty, John Brash. From Humboldt—I'er Hesperian, April .Id—A Mnllcr. For Port Gamblb—Per Camden, Aj>ril 6th i—The* Uuwc and Wife. From Guano Islands—Per C. M. Ward, April 10th :—W H Johnaon, assistant; J J Grawm, ear'nnler, ami M native laborer*. From Australia—Per 8 S V-lira*k,L, April 9th ■ Mr* HttUsMMO, U Knox, J Brown, Mr and Mr-* Dc Mawvurano ami children —55 pkgs frnght. 2 For Aan Francisco—Per Nebraska, April 18lh—II Wajrrhouse, t> H Bartli.-tt and son. Mm Burnluim, Geo X Pfttott J 11 111 tck, Mian II (Jamie, Johu Whtikt, W Blslic. wife and I children, Mrs Nsxirama ami 2 children, Mr Mclean, Mr Wil liaro*, Mr Anderson, Mux Roony, C F Nichols, W I Hujclv-*., Mr Kayc, T Uoyle, Antone Brown, John Grauiue, W ,Mhl From Sam Francisco— l»< r Mohoofto, April 17.—M T Lynd', Clara II Lyn.le, X A latrihow, X Madge, R A; A L Coan, IJ A Williams, sun nnd nephew, (100 Dorltjf, if Q Kn>n\er, Own*-Knebeker, Mrs 8 B StodrUrd, Cap( B CiijfiiD, Vm Mann,and 8 others—l6In trai.altu for New Kealni-d and Australia. From San Francisco—|>er l>- C. Murray, April 17—Mm Capt Jno Paty. Capt D R Praxcr Mlsa A Bsrnard. I'sni-1 Vida, wife and 2 children, lie Hula and nlfc, Mrs F Horn am, child, Mcl Kennedy, JohnLam, Clihr P Hunt, -Mr Moralise, John Weasel. For Ci a \o Islands—Per, C* M. Wan], April '-ltd—3s unlive laborers. For Bam Francisco—Pet Hueen Kmnu. April UiM-- II ( Allen, Daniel L Crediford. For Hah Francisco—Per Ileapcrlan, April SWd—Geor|o Cordy, Mlas 8 Cordy, MrsMoore. RzroaT or Bass Camden, llosis.os. Mastbo.—Left Port Uamble March 7th, with lumber to II Hockleld at Co. Come out of the Sound March loth. In company withbarkenline Victor, bound for Son Fronclaco. Had light northerly wind, all the i»eaagc. March 27th, ot 8 a a, lighted the laland of Maui, arriving off Honoluluat 11 r m. Come lv port MarchZSlli. Posaage 20 days. RKroRT or Baas Qusbn F.m.ma, Capt. C. W. Csl«tt.— Left Honolulu, Feliruary B2d. for Han Froiiclseo, and apartenccd light aouilierly weather until 241h, then easterly until theIst Inst, aficr which heavy southerly weather, ami northwest winds. Arriving on Ihe 6tli lust thirteen day. poaaage. Sailed for thi. port on 13th, with north-weat winda until lbth, hauling into aouthward, which continued until reaching latitude 32 s 30, longitude 1311-, then look westerly winds, three daya, and got tradea 11 day. out, which were modeialv uotil day previou. to arrival on morning of 29th. Tub 11. O. Wrt.ll.—By a letter received hy the last mall from Europe, we learn that the Hawaiian bark K. C. Wflie. which nailed from Jarvla Island with a cargo of guano for Europe on the 27 th of iaat October, encountered a eevere gale off Cape Horn, in which ahe sustained serious damage, aud lost two men overboard. Her deck,Inwere .wept hy a aea, and ahe waa thrown on her beam coda, which dangerouapoallion ahe lay for many houra, before righting. Sheh.d with difficulty b en brought into (auoeo.town under jurymaata. Rbfubt or Haiti llssriaiAN, Wh.binsos, Mastbb.— I.ei'l Humboldt March 14th under double reefed topsails, NW weather. l.oat the wind In lot SO" N, long 130° W, thence light awl baffling winda to lat 22° N, long 140° W. Moderate tradea the balance of the passage. Arrived in Honolulu April 3d. RarosT of Steamship Nbbba»sa—Left Honolulu, Feb. 17lh,at 6:45 A. M. Arrived at Auckland March3d, at 3 P. 51. March4th, at MARRIED. 11 daya 8 hour, from Honolulu, liIt Auckland 1:48 A.M., arrived ot Napier, March oil), left some day for Wellington, arriving on the Till, left same day for Lyttelum, Hatwas IIassim_Iii this city, April 27ta, at tho resiarriving on Ihe Bth, making the quickest run on record, vix., dencc of Ilia Excellency C. C. Harris, by Rev. 0. O. William14hour.. Left someday for Port Clmlinera, arriving March son, Mr. John Dominis Uscwib to Miss NaaifiK Ruslbi Auckland Habris. 10 left Port Chalraera March 15th, for Honolulu viaarriving at and way porta, with freight, mail, and poo engero,steamer behind .chedule the mail from time, day. 3 Auckland DIED. Melbournehaving been detained one day hy order of Pool master General. J. Yog I, Esq., then In Melbourne, accompanied CsloLBV—In Kooa, Hawaii, March UHh, oi cousuiapKon. hv Mr. Webh, in order to afford lime to execute tbe contract for the California mall service, made Jointly between Victoria, Willi\m N. t'Riai.KY,aged 20 years. The d,ceased came New Zealandand Messrs. Webb it Holloday, before Ihe depar- passenger by the Usl steamer Irom Csllforiiia. ture of Mr. Webb for San Franciaco. The moll steamer waa Grobbr—In Honolulu,Hawaiian Islands, of consumption, also 2 daya behind time on account of heavy weather between on the 4th day of April. 1S72.Charlks Gsisua,a naturalised r-ydney and Auckland. Let ill port ol Auckland, bark Ka rilisen of the United States, formerly of Kavaria, ami 1st* of Moi, lust arrived from Honolulu. San Fraoclsco, Cat fornia. March 80th, met 8 8 Nevada, boarded her and exchanged Hebaz—At liana. Vast Maul. April 4lh hy drowning while W. Meade, papers, etc learning from her that CommanderR. treaty with crossing a srroam during a freshet. Dr. 11. Heraz, a native of of the U. 8. 8. S. Narrtiganaett, had made a formal Havana, Germany, aged about 80 years. the King and principal chiefs of the Navigatora Islands, and Cam.ah—la Honolulu, April 8th, of general debility, Herthe U. S. Government, (said treaty lieing exclusive in favor of the U. 8. Government) of using the harbor of Pago-I'ogo for a mann (Japlan, a naUve of Bavaria, Germany. coaling station, for the California M. 8. 8. Line. Capt Meade Davis—In San Francisco, April sih, Wii.lism Roiht. presented the King with a very handaolne dag, which waa son of Win. H. and alsrla K.ludlllo Davis, aged IS jrsars, II hoiated and saluted by the Nnrrogansetl. The Nebraska months and 28 days. A nephew of the late It. G. Davis, U.'i , bringe a full cargo of wool and flax—9B through paaacngers. of this city. Arrived at Honolulu April 9th. have had strong winds aud Hi stmaiYS—In this city, April 21st, Mr. Wui.ia* 111 -<R. W. I.ainc, Purser. heovy head sea the whole trip. rHsKvs, a native of llrlstiton, England, aged 80 years. Rkfobt of 8. S. MoHosno, N- T. Bbsnbtt, Comuamiibk— Withbbbib—At Kslihl, near Honolulu, April 25lb„ Caps. Left Sin Francisco, April Bth, 12 M. Had strong northwest DsMlBL Wkthebbib, aged 07 years, a native of Conascttciu. wind, first thirty-six hour., afterward. Heady northeast wl-ids Hehad resided on theseislsnds a number of yews and was to port. Arrived April 17th, 1372, al 31 P. M. and esteemed as a master In the coasting trade. well known A. K. Ciabb, Parser. Domm.LY—In Kens, at the residence of Mr. John Vases, Rbpobt OF Book I) C. Mt'BBAV P. P. Hubpiibbd, Mas-Old, April hemorrhage of the lungs, William, DostalLD of ts.—LeiiHonolulu MarchOlli will) light aire feoiu south- ! aged 28 years, 1 month anil 20 dnya. Sep of Matthew Donwhich continued two days, then from E and SE to long netcy, 49 Mouih sth Avenue, New York 4,'liy. A saemhar ward, of HIT a W, during which time hod a aevere g.le with o tremen- Ii Myrtle laalge.No 18, K. of IV, 8ou FiAucisco. jj- *anFraiidous oeo running, lasting 41 hour., then moderate fr m e.»l- j Ciscopapers please cc.py. ward two d >ya with heavy crose aea ; had N and N W wind. theremainder of poaaage, orriving ot San Fnwci«co March InformaW tin anted. 28th, 22 dava hence, having ex|«rlenced very heavy rain squall, during the greater part of the lime. On return trip Concerning DanUt A er*s/fi y, who lift H<*toulast May,and from left H.,ii Frono.ce April Bth al uoou, wilh a heovy gale eastsupposed to have lieen since ilh-d in l!'*n»lulu. Any ttdligs as N W which continued eight days, working around to Ihe melvfcd by bis anxious mxibcr, ward, and then haul ligfjl wioda from that quarter unlll arri- regards him, will l<e lfcaukfti'iy Mary Aim Keridyiw, Wakefield. Mass., or at Un. office •, the „Wrs arrived followSighted Maui the ol and evenmg val llilli IM(M. day. 1.-anni Was Iran- lllii log evermsf, after a paaeagi ~f , — - — , ■- — , , , n r �38 TBE FRIEND, MAY, 1871. Confessions of an Opium Eater. Some montha ago a stranger landed in Honolulu, suffering terribly from the effects of opium. He belonged to one of the interior citiea of California. *As the drug had empoverished him, he made an appeal for aid, and waa assisted by the Ladies' Stranger's Friend Society. After several months had paaaed away, he returned to San Francisco, but before leaving, he allowed us to peruse a neatly written letter, addressed to a friend in the city where he had resided, and with his permission, we make the following extracts, which we hope may prove a warning to any poor victim of the drug who has not gone too far: I beg leave herewith to submit to your kindly notice a letter of mine, containing, as you will see, my experience while seeking release from the inthrallment of the accursed opium habit. Three different times I endeavored while in ■— to burst the bonds that bound me to the infernal fascinating drug, and after each trial I was compelled to fall back on the opium pipe for support. God seems to help a man in getting out of every difficulty but opium. There you have to claw your own way out over red hot coals on your hands and knees, and drag yourself by main strength through the burning dungeon bars. Knowing that you have ever taken an interest in my welfare, I will now inform you where I am, and'what I have been doing since 1 left your city. I started from with theavowed intention of breaking myself from the enchanting opium habit, an invalid with all the uncertainties ol victory which attend one addicted to the bewitching drug. It was impossible for me to accomplish the herculean feat while I remained in ———, subject to so many temptations, for under no treatment can a patient be cured of the miserable habit (I speak with the authority of sad experience on this subject) without enduring suffering and temptations which not one in a hundred could endure at all. There are none who would pass through the ordeal a second time for the wealth of the world. I reached San Francisco September 20th on the steamer New World at eight o'clock, P. M., and the first place that 1 found myself half an hour after I arrived was in an opium hell on Dupont street, which place I visited three times a day while I remained in the city, smoking a half dollar's worth each time. You must say that I made a good commencement to throw off my allegiance to the opium despot. I stopped in San Francisco until October 3d, trying to find a ship bound for Tahiti, but did not succeed in finding one; neither wns there one up for the Society Islands. As my finances were getting beautifully diminished every day that 1 remained in San Francisco (1 had but seven dollars when I started), it was necessary that I should start for soma place or other, and make another effort to flee from the fascinating narcotic. 1 heard that the bark D. C. Murray would sail for the Hawaiian Islands on .or about the 3d of October, so I went and engaged a passage to Honolulu, and bought one e ol sarsupHrilla, mid two dollars worm of opium to put into it. With this small stock of medicine to break a habit of ten years' standing, I was prepared to make a final effort to burst the deadly opium bonds. On Tuesday afternoon, October 3d, I bade farewell to California, bound for Honolulu aboard the bark D. C. Murray. We made the run down with very pleasant weather in twelve and a half days, arriving at Honolulu on Monday morning, October 16th. But oh! Lord! what indescribable, hideous, horrible, incessant tortures I underwent! Oh! my soul was miserable, hankering to acquire more misery,—by turns desperate, shuddering, groaning, tormented, pained and gnawed by the demon Despair. These are merely a part, but to relate all the monstrous, fearful, distracted, horribly hideous dreams, would bring my word in doubt, and stagger your belief. I was afflicted with all the ills that flesh is heir to. I could not sleep, eat or walk, and when we arrived at Honolulu I could hardly crawl ashore—in fact 1 was completely demoralized. I remained in Honolulu one month, bathing in the falls in Nuuanu Valley,and taking exercise on horseback, and afoot visiting all the places of note on the Island of Oahu. Here I may remark that after all the trouble and tortures my soul had endured, that enchanting sorcery of earth and hell seduced me again, and riveted ia iron chain of desolation, trouble, poverty and shame upon me, and incredible though the assertion seems, 1 could not resist it, and passively yielded to the direful temptation. Stung by misery, vexation, disappointment and remorse, but never (even in the moments of my most abject despair) relinquishing my cherished desire to once more stand upon my feet a free man, 1 decided to go to some other island where Celestial Chinamen did not live, for wherever you find them, so sure will you find the foul fiend Opium. Oh ! the torments I have suffered to gain what!—an hour of dreaming joy—a feverish hour that hasted to be done and ended in the bitterness of woe. 1 was recommended to go to the Island of Maui by a gentleman residing in the city of Honolulu, who kindly gave me a letter of introduction to an old Quaker by the name of A. P. Jones, with whom I could stop, and incur no expenses. I secured a passage on the schooner Ka Moi, Captain Davis, which cost me five dollars (cabin passage.) They do not carry white men in the steerage. That five dollars cleaned me out. On the evening of the 16th of November 1 went on board of the schooner, and on tbe 18th we arrived at Wailuku, West Maui. Here I landed a cold forsaken thing, that wandered along forlorn and desolate—a vtipor eddying in the whirl of chnnce. I fell again, and with desperate haste I went to wring the last sweet drop from sorrow's cup of gall. After a few days I met a Mr. Reed with his wagon, and engaged him to take me to the Quaker's, who lives on East Maui, near a little village called Makawao, fifteen miles from Wailuku. When I arrived at the Quaker's 1 wss out of opium, and 1 was unable to procure any more. A violent fever soon seized me; the heavens above, the earth beneath seemed glowing brass, heated seven times. Severer and severer yet it came, and as I writhed and quivered, scorched within, the fury reund my torrid temples flapped her fiery wing", and breathed upon my lips and parched tongue the withered blasts of hell ! Memory gave up her charge; decision reeled ; I wished to forget my " vow; " 1 had no hope ; enjoyment now was done. When I got a little better I occupied my time in exercising at the culinary art, and occasionally riding around to different parts of the island. 1 looked old, withered, decrepit, and was worn to skin and bone, and shook as with the palsy. I did not remain with tbe Quaker very long, in consequence of us not hitching horses toge'iher, but went to Mr. Farden's place at Puunialei to stop with Mr. John Lewis, an old Californian, until I could get some employment. I have gained somewhat in strength, but there is still a deadly stupor of mind, from which I have not yet awakened, and my whole nervous system is shattered and impaired after passing through the fiery ordeal—ambition fled—and only sustained by the wonderful power of Hope that I shall eventually prevail over that bewitching sorcery of earth, Opium. For the present I am safe, as there is very little opium on this island ; it is expensive, and I have no money with which to purchase it. There is no chance to make a raise, or borrow a half of a friend. This is a delightful climate, with balmy breezes, abundance of fruit, such as oranges, bananas and guavas. I intend to remain on these islands some time. In this delightful climate, dear generous summer is at hand, with her lap full, and her prodigal fingers scattering flowers on the mountain tops and in the deep secluded glens. So you will understand how very easy it is to lead a sort of vagabond life around these islands. If there are any would-be opium eaters in your city or its vicinity—and I doubt not but there are a few—you should not be slow to sound a timely note of alarm to the uninitiated, that tbey may be put on their guard against the insidious seductions of the infernal bewitching drug. G. W. P. Curtis, in his "Recollections of Washington," gives a copy of a contract written in Washington's own hand, between George Washington and Phillip Barton, his gardener. After the usual clauses, it provides thut the said Barton " will not at any time suffer himself to be disguised with liquor, except on terms hereafter mentioned." After enumerating the clothing, ike., to be furnished, it further says he was to be allowed " four dollars at Christmas, with which he may be drunk four days and"four nights. Also two dollars at Whltsunside, to be drunk two days ; also a dram in the morning, and a drink of grog at dinner at noon." We can easily comprehend what such rabid water drinkers as Gough and Greeley would say at such a singular compact; but the inference is that Washington, being an eminently practical man, saw the impossibility of eradicating the vice in otherwise a good and valuable servant, and so made a compromise, which should retain him in the rank of rational beings. Had he drawn the string too tight he might have driven Barton into the realms of rum altogether. Six days' intoxication is not two per cent., nnd is very moderate compared to many of our modern officials.—Am. Paper. �INK ritlK.M), MAY, MASTERS W SHIPS IiKSIRIM. TB.illK ADVERTISEMENTS. ml ATI 39 i. I 81 BARTOW, iluc<towecr. Sales Room on Uueeu Street, ~ne door fromKaaliuuienu Btreel. HOFFMANN. f,*. . M I» ~ Physician ami Surgeon, Corner Merchant si*d *iaehum»nu;Streel«,nesr tbe Hurt OfO.-e 11 X E \\' E X A 1 aßfiSßV^S^^^ _aeß(**rr*_ -* CO.. fc Commission and Shipping Merchaitts, Zjl P . Honolulu, Oahu. 11. 1. ADAMS. Auction and Commission Merchant, Firs-Proof Store, In Robinson*. Building. Queen Street. BEKFIELD, *•■ Wagon and Carriage Builder, 71 .ml 73 King Street, Honolulu. £r Island order, piomptly executed I. * I. X fc ". at lowest CALL. AT THE HARDWARE STORE, SHOII.I) jXo. rates. CIIHLINOWORTH, .vorui.K «E>4"s jKlnsr Street9 where they can fret AND sl\(il.K Kawaihae-, Hawaii, BARREL. SHOT GUNS, HENRY'S CARBINES AND RIFLES, PARLOR RIFLES. POWDER, Rifles and Revolvers, SHOT of sll sizes, Shot Pouches, Will oonlinue the Oeneral Merchandise and Shipping buai- OARTRIDGrS for Henry's Rifles, the Parlor nes. st thesbov. port, where they are prepared to lurni.li tlie Powder Kiosks, Percussion Caps, Kley's Best. auch otherrecruita a. Jostly orlebraled Kawaihae Potatuea.and Cheap Files, all sizes and kinds, Butcher Knives, got out expressly for trade, are required by whale.hip., at the .honest notice, and on the Butchers' Steels, 8 to 16 Inch. meet reasonable term.. tcr I'lrewood ■ Haa-ail J.r Palms, Needles & • 1. . AW * A. W. r-IBBCI. I* I XX (Suocesors to <' X C.O fc 0. L. Kiclianls k Co.) .. Ship Chandlers and General Commission Mer chants, Paalsa Salt Works, Brsud's Soak Uaces, And I'.rrr Davla' Pals Killer. A Full Assortment of Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes of Every Description ! ALL OF W II If II WILL BE SOLD at PRICES THAT WILL GIVE SATISFACTION DILLINCHAM & CO., CASTLE & COOKE, AGENTS FOR FORWARDING AND WHEELER & WILSON'S Portland., Oregon. HAVING BEEN ENGAGED IN OURPRE- sent buslneu for upwards ot seven year., and being located In a fire proof brick building, we are prepared toreceive and dispose of Island .Uplea.iuch a.Suger,Rioe,Byrup.,Pulu, Codec, Ac, to advantage. Consignment, especially .ollclted for tbe Oregon market, to which personalattention will be paid, and upon which cashadvances will be made whenrequired. Baa Fbaboisco Rbhkshob: Jaa. Patrick k Co., Badgor k Llndenberger, W. T. Coleman k Co., Fred. Ik.n, Stevens, Baker fc Ce. Pubtlabd Barisnoss: Allen fc Lewis. Ladd fc Tilton. Leonard fc Oreen BOKOLDLD RsrsaBSOBS: ly Walker fc Allen. st I. O. MB.BILL. >0«B H OBABBB J. C. MERRILL & Co., Commission; Merchants and Auctioneers 204 and 200 California Street, Han Francisco. ALSO, AOSNTB OIT CHI San Francisco and Honolulu Packets. Particularatt.ntlon given to the sale and purchase of taer rhandlse, .hip.' business, .applying whaleshlp., negotiating eIAVaMfC, fee. XT All freight arriving st Ban franclsoo,by or to the HonoluluLine of Packet., will be forwarded run or ouamaaios. jt Richaogc on Honolulu bought and sold. XI ■wwim Honolulu Messrs. 0. L. Richard, fc Oo •> H. Haokfeld fc Oo •• •' O.BrewerfcCo Bishop as Oo Dr.R. W. Wood 800. SB. Allen • - "" " , ■ 8. II V 11 (Can be .T. JMLcdreklien. Ac Co., COMIvIISSIOIV MERCHANTS, Roping Marlin Spikes, Sail Twine, Best Copper Tucks, Ship's Thick Steel Scrapers, Connecting Links, Topsail Chains, Coopers' Hammers and Drivers, and other Tools, January, 1872. Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. Aft-ati & Hooka Sewing An Endless Variety of Pocket Cutlery, Sail »• PBTBBBON. NO. 96 KINO STREET. M<-G R X \V . M. Late Surgeon Y. S. Army, consulted at hi. residence]on Hotel street, I> between Alake, and Fort streets. ATI WETMORE, M D , Physician and Surgeon, FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, WITH ALL H. Hllo, Hawaii,S.I. N. 8.-Medlclne Cheats carefully replenished at Ihe 8 tf THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS! - Hlla> Praia Bie>ra. THOB. G. THRUM'S STATIONEEY AND NEWS DEPOT, Ne*. Over all Others t AWARDED ATTHE GREATWORLD'S EXPOSITION A.T PARIS, - AND CIRCVLATINQ LIBRARY, The HIGHEST PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL 19 Merckaal Ssrect, •• Heaelala. FkACKAGES OF READING MATTER-OF Papers and Maga.ln.e, back numbers—pot up to order at ly reduced rates for parties folng te sea. GEORGE WILLIAMS. 18671 LICENSED SHIPPING AGENT. AUKNTB, ALSO, FOR BUSINESS ON HIS OLD Plan of settllnc with Offloers and Seamen Immedlateij en ceaneetloo, either heir Shipping at las Oaaws. andallow direct Indirect, with aaj a* has eatabllahmant. he napes te fire as collected debt, Ins the past, •ood satanwOon the foture he has Jas. Roblnaon Co.'s Wharf, near tbe D I ajOoosolete. *w»ew» THE CONTINUES Haviof no THE H/.T.T. TREADLE! or oetlttinf ow.ee. so to be In aa in A LABOR-SAVING AND k on omoe " HEALTH-PEEBERVING INVENTION! Caa ha «llacked ■• all Sowls-a* Maekls-M I MKCOMMKNDED *T TBS LAD Its On account of tbe pert** ease with wkleh It ofieratae, th. very sUfht pceassare of the loot that sate It la motion. Its slasplleltj of eoi>tsnoti«iand aotlOD, 1U practical darebUltj. Deal fsrret t» Call ■■« Exsalie fsr Tssrstlvn! Photography. Havtof IMPROVEMENT li" THE ORDER Or cce-ett-eoted a new Say-Matt, aad ssae. to. day. varlooeother lmprovessents, I bops new to be aate to salt the (aetidloas with moat astv, 3E»l»ot<>«pra»,jpli, Of9 asm Site,from a Crystal to a Mammoth, taJcm in the best Style of the Art, And on sust isasnnsliU tents. AUO, lor tale Views of Ik* a«te Islands. Portraits »f Ute K.nfs. p. a,. CHABB, Fort Street. ly «•» Osasm^ IMaHiav*a. �40 THE FRIEND, MAY, 18 72. AsYCMochoiearutnnH'gf onolulu. Annual Meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association of Honolulu. It has been tbe custom, since the com* mencement of this Society to hold the annual meetings at the houses of some one of the members, and to follow the regular busi- ness of these occasions with the less regular but very pleasurable duties connected with the discussion of a variety of eatables and drinkables, and the social interchange naturally incident to such circumstances. To these gatherings, guests have generally been invited, but heretofore from the ranks of.the "young men" portion of the community only. The annual meeting for this year, the third year of the Association, was held at the house of Mr. Athtrton, the President for the past year, on Friday evening of the nineteenth of Inst month. There was a large attendance of members, besides many invited guests, of whom the greater proportion were ladies. Xi ports were read ; u short address from the retiring President followed, which will be found below, and then the meeting proceeded to the election of officers for the coming year, with the following results: Mr.T. K. Walker, President; Mr. S. B. Dole, Vice President; Mr. W. W. Hall, Secretary; Mr. S. M. Da- Treasurer. The retiring officers-being, Mr. J. ii Atherton, President; Mr. T. fi. Walker, Vice President; Mr W. W. Hall, Secretary (re-elected); Mr. E. C. Damon, Treasurer, vice Mr. J. E. Tucker, resigned. The social part of the gathering included n delicious collation, flowers and music. mon, President's Address. In retiring from the Presidency of this Association, I have thought a few remarks upon the condition of and interest of the members of the Association might not come amiss, and perhaps be productive of good. We have on the books of the Association the names of thirty-eight members, twentythree of them being iictual resident! of Honolulu ; yet during the past year, and I think also the previous one, ii has rarely been the case that more than nine members were presentat theregular monthly meetings,although due notice was given of such meetings. During the year we have held eight regular meetings, the other four months failing for want of a quorum. The meetings held were interesting, especially those at which members previously appointed read essays, and afterwards had the "subject discussed by the members at large. At the annual meeting last year, it was voted thatthe President at each regular meeting should appoint some member to present a subject tending to the advancement and improvement of the Association, on which he should write an eaaar, tb« subject Joeing open to discussion, after the reading of the essay. During the year three subjects have been presented. 1. The Use and Abuse ef Narcotic Stimulants. 2. The Use and Abuse of Fiction in Literature. 3. The positiop which this Association ought to take in regard to the Temperance movement in Honolulu. These subjects aa presented were very interesting, and well havidled.and the discussions originating from them entertaining and profitable. 1 would recommend the continuance of these essays during the coming year. In regard to the work of the Association, I would say that the Reading Room has been kept in good order, well supplied with newspapers and periodicals, besides stationery for the use of strangers. It has been well patronized by strangers, as well as by residents of these islands, and would be much missed if compelled to be closed for want of support. The Chinese Sabbath-school which was started some three months ago under the direction of this Association in the Lecture Room of Fort Street Church, has proved thus far quite successful. The attendance has varied from Sabbath to Sabbath. We began with eighteen, and have had as high as twenty-seven Chinamen. These men have appeared interested and desirous of learning. The instruction thus far has been mostly from the Primer and First Reader, but we hope before long to give them the Rible to read. A few adult teachers, who can be regular in their attendance, much needed, and would add much to the efficiency of the " Uses and Abuses of Fiction in Literature." The subject was well handled, and the discussion which followed was well sustained. At the meeting in March, Mr. S. Pogue presented the subject of " Our duties to the Temperance Associations in this place." These discussions will be continued during the coming year, and will doubtless make the meetings more interesting. * The Reading Room has been well sustained during the past year, and many are now in the habit of frequenting it for the latest news, or for pleasant literary recreation. We can safely say that it has now become an institution of Honolulu, and it is quite important that it should be well susWe have noticed often during the slay of the steamers in our port, that the Room has been filled with strangers, who are thus enabled to spend a few pleasant hours while detained here. This Association has taken up new work during this year ; and on the first Sunday in January the Chinese Sabbath-school was commenced in the Lecture Room of Fort Street Church. From the six or seven Chinamen who were present the first Sunday, the school has increased, until now it numbers from twenly-five lo thirty scholars, with from fifteen to twenty teachers. Some of our lady friends have kindly helped us in this tained. school. We have thus far as an organization, except in providing a Reading Hoom, done little for the stranger young men who have come into our midst the past year. Ido not really missionary work. The scholars seem know that any have really needed our assist- all eager to learn, and many are making very ance, and yet have we sought to become ac- commendable progress in reading. We requainted with the strangers that have come gret to say that they do not take to singing amongst us, to see whether our help has been as well as to reading. This school opens a needed, or to throw good influences about wide field for work, and one which promises them. The Annual Report of the Boston great success. The Association were fortunate enough to Young Men's Christian Association for the past year, which I have before me, shows secure a lecture from Rev. A. L. Stone. much good work done in this respect, and Subject, " Symptons of Character." The shows us what can be done for young men proceeds of the lecture, amounting to about sixty dollars, were very welcome to the by our Association. We open now upon the new year, and in Treasurer. Six members have been added to our Asentering upon its duties and labors as an Association, I trust as members we may all re- sociation during the year, and several have left us for other places of residence, maksolve to do more this year than the last. J. B. Atherton, ing the number of resident members about twenty-five. President Y. M. C. A. Hoping that our next year will be one of great usefulness, and that we may gravy in Secretary's Annual Report. numbers and in strength, I remain, respectfully, As another year has passed over our AsWm. W. Hall, Rec. Secy. sociation, it becomes my duty to present a statement of what we have done during the year. Leaving all money matters for the Treasurer to account for, I will merely men- tion the work we have had in hand. Eight regular meetings have been held during the year in our Reading Room. On three different occasions we were unable to hold monthly meetings, as there was not a quorum present. Seme of our meetings have been exceedingly interesting, owing to the discussions which have taken place on subjects proposed at some previous meeting. At the meeting held in December last, Dr. C. F. Nichols read some interesting notes on the subject of narcotic stimulants and their abuse. The subject was taken up and discussed by a number of the members present. At the meeting in January, Mr. T. R. Walker presented some very interesting thoughts on the Report. AnTreauslr' Thereceipts for the year are aa Jbllowai Monthly col.ecl.ona Dr. Bt»ne'i lecture Donation from Hilo Donation* from member* Donation* from other* la Honolulu BaUure ffom la*t year Expensea ofhall, etc $66 26 00 00 16 00 00 60 43 60 116 00 i ,DiaauaaßMtNTS for lecture** muling!.$106 00 fr-3 T* 75 00 Paid E. DuiiAvconibe, curator of Ke»dinj Boom, 106*76 8 00 For booka for Chloesa 0unday>acbool 1 SO I ucidentala For priBtiuf pe«ieT«,iioiloe«of iiv»Uu«»,e.c.. Fur one pafe of the Friend one year mis Balance on hand $9* St The Association ia In debt to M. Wlillney for periodical, aad papers for II.the |IS8 00 ReadUn; Room Oilier bill*. M SO |1M U Annum required to clear the Association from debt...)US 16 B. O. Damon, Treasurer Y. M C A. of Honolulu. � 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 (1872) 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 - 1872.05.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1872.05.01