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Journal
"New England",
For
on
Board
the
New Bedford,
the
Sandwich
Ship
Massachusetts,
Islands
1830-1831
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writes.
Sometimes read & _____________________
_____ -B who for some time has _______________
___ to sit in all day--but is now much better.
_______ comes our large flat trunk which we use
for
seat, on the other side of our room is a
rocking chair and beside it a long flat box on
which we put our desks, the vacant place on the
flour is just enough for a comfortable place for
our feet, a convenient shelf reaching across the
room upon which we place our books—& some other
articles--opposite to the door are our births one
over the other, the top which is mahogany and so
is the door, our upper birth is furnished with
curtains of red figured satin— the other rooms
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�are more rude and plain in appearance.
In this
little room we sit most of the day since it is
colder.
Part of the time one of us read aloud &
part of the time to ourselves.
I think if we ever
reach the land & rejoice to get into a steady
habitation we shall not forget some of the times
in our little room on the waters where we have
been rocking from sea to sea over the swelling
billows have read prayed and conversed and talked
about our friends and former days.
The Sabbath
is drawing near, may it be a good and profitable
day to our souls-Sabbath after we had assembled for public worship
on deck & united in singing & prayer our little
meeting was broken up by the sudden appearance of
a squall the clouds looked terrific,
all hands
were summoned on deck & every one hastened to take
in the sails.
The weather continued variable
through the day & we had no meetings except in
our state rooms.
�Thursday.
The Sisters Have agreed to notice a season to pray
particularly for the seamen immediately after
evening prayers- I cannot but hope the Lord will
bless the means & pour upon us a spirit of grace
& supplication.
Our female prayer meetings still
continue to be blessed & we need to rejoice that
the Lord has enclined & ennabled same of us to meet
daily.
I sometimes have been almost sick through
the morning & have gone to the prayer meeting at
two
and come back refreshed in body & mind—
The sea has been very rough for several days— 3ome
of the family sea-sick so as not to be able to
sit up-
Just before tea I went up on deck and
took a seat in the afterhouse to look at the raging
ocean upon which we are tossing- no sooner did I
east my eye on the grand yet terrible scene before
me than I thought how alourmed would my friends
_____ _____ here whilst I from having become accus
tomed to all that I now see and feel
and
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calm going down with this vessel from one side
and then mounting up as she rolls over to the other
now and then giving a heavy plunge forward.
around me seems to say fear God"
All
The mighty terrors
of the deep proclaim his awful magesty, truly God
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Christ is a consuming fire. Let the raging
of the waters increase & let our vessel be recked
what horror & ddspair will fill the soul of the
impenitent sinner whilst to the believers ear shall
be whispered "it is I- be not afraid." I sometimes
think we may never reach the islands that it would
be more for the Glory of God that we should be
sunk in the deep but for thy own name sake, for
zion sake & for the heathens sake if thou dost
suffer us to be brought into the field give U3
hearts prepared for the work.
March 17 Saturday. S. Lat Long
For sometime I have entirely neglected noticing
the events of the day but in this time nothing very
�new or remarkable has heppened to us unless the
days of adverse winds which we have had & heavy
gales that has tosted us about may be considered
as something little different from what we have
before experienced & also our movement into a differ
ent room which is more retired and better on some
accounts, be new.
Two or three porpoises have been
taken which I had not noticed, the colour of the
meat is much like that of liver & the taste like
beef.
The brethren of this mission family commenced
yesterday a daily prayer meeting at 2 o'clock P.M.
It gave new life to ours- some have long desired
it, especially Mr. B.
I could not but rejoice &
hope that prayers might be offered that should
draw down blessings which maketh rich & addeth no
sorrow there unto but we must walk softly or our
best services will be defiled we need the whole
Christian armer to contend with the adversary of
our souls & great discernment to detect all his wiles
and alluring temtations my soul is pained within me
�that I make so little effort against sin that all
the powers of my mind are not awake to the contest—
much of my time passes uselessly- many of my _____
__________ though not particularly sinful in them
selves are ____ and out of place ___ I am fully
convinced ____ if I proceed in this way that it
____ be to no good purpose.
I have no excuse to
plead why I am not faithful & active in doing some
thing for Jesus being confined in our room by the
cold & shut out from the world in the midst of the
ocean still we may find much more to do than there
is time to do it in- if we have right feelings we
shall be found laboring & restling in prayer for all
nations and we shall find many an individual object
of prayer & this is not all, the Information instruc
tion knowledge & grace which we need & which with
the blessing of God shall make us profitable
servants and enlarge our share of usefulness.
Enough I fear I ought to.
God is faithful to his
promises if I do my part I shall no longer have to
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complain of a dull formal sluggish life.
April.
_______________ health & the cold weather has kept
me mostly for several weeks confined to my birth
am more reconciled than at first felt that it was
a useless place for me, that I was wanting in
energy and giving away to an unnecessary confinement
but repeatedly finding my going out & making efforts
to be better followed by sickness or colds, I have
become more quiet & better satisfied that this is
the right place for me & that perhaps it is a place
better calculated to profit my soul than any other
--at least I would make it so.
I think I have
learned something. & oh will the Lord condescend
to teach me more.
I would view his hand in every
days providence & walk by faith and not by sightI would be jealous for his Glory though it may be
through much suffering on my own part- for what is
my life, what my name what my pleasure & enjoyment
�unless through them my Father in Heaven is glorifiedcheerfully would I commit myself to his disposal
relying on his precious promises.
I will not be
anxious for myself but anxious for his glory.
April
We have had many interesting conversations with
Henry the San
h Isl_____ who is with us, he is
evidently interested with religious conversation.
Since the cold weather of the Cape he has had very
sore feet caused not only by the cold but from being
almost constantly wet- he comes to our room almost
every evening & Mr. B. applys remedies & binds them
up, it is very animating to see his countenance
brighten or his eye fill with interest when they
converse about the change in some of his countrymen,
he remembers the conversation of some, that of Keo
ne ___ T a n e _____ he and the wickedness of Koki
& some had good hearts at Wiriva where he lived with
Mr. Olny (?3 from Henry's conversation this evening
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we feel encouraged to pray for him
Mr. B said do
you sleep all night "no" he replyed, hear strike
12- to 6- What think about-- "bad heart-
miss
bad-sea it- see it-" "think about Jesus want love
him."
after some farther conversation he spoke of
going to bed but lingered- he evidently wanted Mr.
B to pray as he had done many times before with h im
but nothing was said & a t ______________ A more
amiable & faithful well disposed youth I have never
known.
This evening Henry on being asked said he wanted
Mr. B. to pray last night, hopes he shall get a new
heart on board ship- we feel quite interested in his
case and hope his mind may be kept from the influence
of wicked examples that are daily before him particu
larly that of the cook & steward who are profane
swearing men, the cook was once a praying man but
says he has got out of the step and cant get back,
he let go, there is a way as he expressed himself of
getting hold so that you cant let go."
Henry it seems
�had got this history about him by talking with him
himself and on Mr. B telling about him by way of
illustration, "Yes I say to him—-why no pray now?
he say too wicked- I say then go to hell—" he say
you go to hell, me _____ a taunting reply.
I must
hope I then will become a preacher of righteousness—
April 19.
Yesterday we changed rooms.
A pleasant &
milder day we have not had since we came within the
region of the cape.
We have been much favored for
a week past to been wafted on our way rapidly some
of the t i m e _____________ a hour, last night was
a dismal night to me I was not well and could not
sleep,
the wind was fair, square yards, but the sea
rough & the vessel rocked from one side to the other,
which is not the case only when the wind is perfectly
fair & in a calm, heavier waves I thought never had
broke over cur deck & it often appeared to me that
the water rushed down in torrents into some part of
theiBSsel.
I did not apprehend any danger for I
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supposed this was not the case, but it sounded
dismally how easily might an unguarded sailor get
swept from deck thought I but this I suppose raraLy
happens though they often get thrown from the yards
and plunged under water from the bowsprit ___ Their
cloths I suppose have not been dry for many weeks
till since we cleared the cape, from storms & the
breaking of the waves over the deck-- Mr. B had an
interesting con. with one of the sailors to day by
the name of Johns, one remark was what matter is it
where we are or what we have if we are only Christ
ians and said I think I have felt better for a few
days- by their fruits we shall know them may it be
_______________ the spirit.
My mind has been much
burdened to day not only for the sailors but for the
mission family.
Oh Arm of the Lord appear for our
rescue & revive thy work.
April 29.
We are sailing pleasantly & rapidly over
the peaceful waters of the Pacific,
it is again
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spring with us and very soon we shall be experiencing
the heat of summer.
In fancy I view our gardens
and orchard and fields at home breaking from the
dreary desolation of winter and putting on the cheer
ing aspect of life and viger—a lively emblem of the
resurrection.
Soon will the great and eternal
resurrection come and I and my friends whom I never
more expect to see on earth will meet at the judgment
to flourish in eternal life or in eternal misery.
We now specify objects of prayer for our daily
prayer meetings
among our subjects chosen and
mentioned the day previous have been the missionary
cause our own individual cases & success--our friends
& benefactors--the seamen of this vessel—Saturday
the duties of the Sabbath, on Sab. a blessing on
the preachers word—
My heart has been m u c h _______________ with the
mirth of the sailors--they have been employed in
drawing up provisions out of the storage rooms & have
�sung about it constantly-- had they been the songs
of Zion I could have heard & listened gladly but
they are far from being spiritual & most perniciously
calculated to drive away all seriousness-- it loudly
calls for more earnestness in prayer--the wicked
rule among them— their sins are of the deepest die
they have no fear of God before their eyes.
We
have at times some earnestness in praying for them
but more of the power of the spirit is wanted.
I
mourn and am disquieted. The work of the Lord does
not prosper among us.
April 30.
We are still favored with a fair wind, the
weather very pleasant yesterday put up a new sail
call the "sky sail", our ship makes a grand appear
ance-- Health some better to day-- weak, languid &
sickly, & lounge in my birth half of the time.
I
desire submission and a holy trusting in the Lord &
a quiet enduring all his will __ I rejoice that the
rules and reigns— I wish to write many letters but
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think I s h a l l ___________in some
______________ my attempts have proved so unsuc
cessful*- It will be much longer than I calculated
before our friends will have any intelligence from
us, have not spoken one ship bound to America.
Once we fondly hoped an opportunity had arrived but
soon our hopes were blasted and we were called to
sorrow over a slave ship.
Sunday.
Not well this morn but much enclined & favored
in pleading for a blessing on the preaching and de
votions of the day-- before night somewhat harassed
and troubled with some reflections on the conduct
of others—to keep my mind from sources of thought
that waste time & corrupt the heart,
I would
ever endeavour as soon as I perceive my danger to
search diligently to see if I may not at times be
charged with the same faults & spirits & then
seek the Lord to deliver & help me.
�Mr. B preached plainly on the duties of keep
ing the Sabbath- he did not spare but in kindness
to their souls interest told them the danger they
exposed themselves to in breaking this strict
command of God to keep the Sabbath day holy that
those that broke this command entirely neglected
their souls salvation--it would not be attend to on
any other day ______ attention given, not many
present--a true and faithful minister will declare
the whole truth and not keep anything back because
it may not be welcome or place him in danger of
loosing esteem and friendship-- such a mans ways
cannot please the Lord— nor do they meet the con
sciences of men-- how many are countenanced in sin
and go in their chosen ways because their preachers
seek to please them rather than God.
Mr. B had an
interesting & encouraging conversation with Johns
this evening, he was much affected that for the two
last Sabbaths it has been his turn to watch at mast
head for whales & so been deprived of hearing preaching-
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one took his place this morning, it came to the
knowledge of the mate who is manifesting much enmity
of heart, and was called down & J sent up. Mr. R by
his conduct says I will not enter into the kingdom
myself and thou that would, I will hinder.
J said
"I got to thinking what the saviour had done for us,
the other evening, how he died, and for the first
time in my life wept over it. Oh he said, if any of
our friends or any man had died for us we should never
forget him."
Mr. B told him the substance of the
sermon—he was quite affected during the conversation,
he said while looking for whales what should he do shd
_______________ he should not be faithful to the
officers or owners of the ship if he did not cry
out-- "it is hard to serve two masters"—he added.
May 12 Thursday
Have j u s t _______________ two fish bonetos about
______________ mackerel third longer but much thicker,
had a Skip Jack for supper last night.
I think I was
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never more thankful for a dish of food,
we all
appeared grateful & now a kind providence is providing
more.
We have not had so much fresh sea food as I
expected,
true our table has been well supplied but
we seem to have lost our relish, in part at least,
for our usual food and a dish of fresh fish seema a
great rarity.
The subject of our prayer meeting this P M was
our own preparation for the missionary labors among
the heathen.
We agreed to spend the day in fasting and prayer,—
have had two seasons with the sisters.
some it has been a profitable day.
I think to
It is good to
pray and make known our wants to God not only secretly—
but unitedly.
I hope and pray that I may never be a
stranger at the mercy-seat.
I find enough to draw me
there, & enough to keep me there.
If I have been
unfaithful I must go there and confess it—if in
darkness I must go there to get light.--if under
temptation, there is the place to find comfort & if
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m y heart is filled with joy and hope there I shall
be found to p r a i s e ________________ take away
the Christiaxs Christ and you take all __ Have tried
to remember the anniversary meetings at New York
which commenced on Tuesday.
Mr. B. little unwell.
Had to me a refreshing season of prayer this P.M.
I awoke this morning and felt myself at home,
in better health than usual.
We seemed almost in
a calm the vessel had but little motion, all around
seemed more pleasant than usual.
Husband arose at
4 A. went on deck, soon the water came rushing into
the cabin, could not account for it- learnt after
wards that the vessel moved by an opposite currentdiped backwards & met a wave that broke into the
cabin window—Vessels are sometimes sunk in this way.
Quite a rainy morning.
Sat. 14.
Early this morning we heard the cry
of whales not far off.
The watch was immediately
called & in 5 minutes the boats were lowered & all
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except 5 of the men, left to take care of the ship,
were rowing in the direction of the whales.
were soon among them.
They
As we saw them spouting on
all sides I feared for their safety.
I trust all
of us often lifted a silent prayer to God for their
safety.
One boat was soon fastened and we saw the
shoal, one after another raising its broad black
head out of the water spouting and moving rapidly
to the windward- the other boats followed but soon
returned, the 2d mates boat which was fastened to a
whale now already dead, was towed to the ship & soon
after that was cut into and drawed with the pully on
to the deck.
The Capt. fastened one and thought
it secure but the iron slipped & it made its way
off.
The whale contained 5 barrels of oil--the
largest contain 100 bis.
__________ approaching near to the land of our
destination.
The Isl^
of Moroke 40 miles lies
beside us & Hawaii before us.
I have been on deck
again to see all that might be seen in outward
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appearance at this distance of these islands & if
possible to awaken a deeper interest for the sal
vation of their inhabitants.
I had a happy joyful
morning, had much enjoyment in lifting up my heart
to God and imploring his spirit to keep me & make
me useful in his kingdom among the heathen.
Have
felt myself near home & making some little prepar
ation to go ashore--but contrary to our expectations
in the morning that we would be in port by night we
have had a calm & sailed but little.
Have been
willing to wait another day or two on account of
ill health.
June 7.
Teusday.
This morning 20 miles beyond
Ha______ carried by a current but soon after a
southerly breeze which carried us near the harbor
about 2 o'clock— the sails were gradually taken in
& a cannon fired for a pilot--0ne came on board,
the anchor was soon cast, the breeze was to strong
to enter the harbor about 2 miles from shore
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take the brethren on shore
&
Johnston with the Captain and his boat
sailed off leaving brother D. with
we
sisters soon retired to one of our rooms and united
in prayer.
We felt the need of calling on the Lord
for help & guidance, as he had so mercifully brought
us to behold the land of our destination, that he
would take us and make us instruments of helping
forward his glorious kingdom in these islands—
It was a refreshing season to us — I have had at
times great liberty in praying that God would make
use of us for his glory— I have been viewing with
great interest these once benighted shores.
I
never beheld a more beautiful landscape than the
mountains back of the town present--some of them are
covered with green verdure of various shades— lofty
ridges one rising after another— the native thatched
houses are thick—-with now and then a foreigners.
Groves of cocoanut trees are seen in different parts.
We defered our tea some time thinking our companions
�might return and bring us some fruit but at last
we once more, cheerfully too, sat down to our table
of salt junk and sea bread.
About dark our husbands
arrived bringing much love & fruits, bananas, oranges,
sweet potatoes, oranges, cake, pies, etc.--We par
took of them with good appetites & I trust with
thankful hearts asking many questions about what
they had seen and heard.
__________ waiting their arrival on
They had
been expecting us for a m o n t h ______________ the
natives crowded around
some drest
some but
one garment ____ a shirt while others had but a
bare strip of kappa around them--they followed them
to the mission home and stood around the doors &
windows.
The news was confirmed that Henry had
told us from one of the natives--That it was all
still at Honolulu now-- no riding on the sabbath—
no selling rum-- no women come on board of ships.
This was unexpected, there had been a very favorable
change in the government during several months past.
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Boki, Governor, enemy to the mission, with a great
number of his men on two vessels left here more
than a year since to go to get Sandel wood.
Bokis
vessel has not been heard of since, those in the
other vessel took a fever and most of them died—
Adams a pious man is now governor holding his
office,
many of the chiefs are pious exerting a
good influence over the mind of the young king—
In the morning we all expected to go ashore.
Jun 8 Wednesday
Messrs Clark Shephard & Bishop, Dr. Judd came
on board this morning to accompany us ashore.
We
were soon ready- were let down in chairs to the
little boats— The natives in canoes were sailing
in different directions.
Quite a company of all
ages surrounded us after we came ashore.
"Aloha"--
was constantly given by one and another & often
repeated, some had scarce a body ________________
some a shirt while o t h e r s __________ had I
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not been prepared for it I should have been much
shocked.
After m u c h _________________ urged that
the walk was too long, we took a ride in the waggon
ready, & were drawn by the natives to the mission
house.
Br. Bingham's.
As many as could seem to,
wished to get hold of the waggonof natives followed us on.
quite a company
Some running before
some at the side, & others behind, as we passed
along they came out from their native houses, some
bowing others exclaiming--"Aloha"—it was a new
scene indeed to us-
I felt myself among an inter
esting people __ at Mr. Binghams we were introduced
to the brothers & sisters stationed here- Mr.
Bingham, Clark, Shephard, Judd & their wives, Mr.
Bishop & Ruggles from Hawaii.
interest & joy.
It was a time of
We sung a hymn & knelt before our
Fathers throne while Mr Bingham led in prayer.
Afterwards we separated.
Brother Tinker & sister
staid at Mr B & Brother D at Dr J who lives in the
same house.
Mr. J & wife went to Mr. Chamberlins
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& Mr B & myself at Mr Clarks, the last two live in
native houses.
I was quite struck with their neat
ness and pleasant appearance- far superior to what
I had imagined- the inside of Mr Clarks is lined with
rushes and the storks of sugar cane, the outside
grass tied on in bunches- the flour or ground is
covered with mats-- large room in front with a
pleasant lanai over t h e __________________ room &
bedroom t h e n __________lanai which is a covered
roof o v e r __________then Mr Clarks study which is
to be our room.
At 2 we were all to be introduced
to the King & chiefs at the Kings house ____ some
of the sisters rode--myself & others walked,
we
entered two by two, Mr B and myself first and were
introduced by Mr Bing, first to the King who sat in
about the scenter of a _________room, then the Prince
Regent K __________, then to the Governor and other
Chiefs-
After we were all seated Mr B read Mr
Everats letter to the King.
Several remarks were
made by Mr B & some of the other new missionaries
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which Mr Bingham translated to the K & Chiefs- The
K is about 16.
Was dressed in superfine broadcloth.
____ ____ with Mrs Clark to a native females prayer
meeting- about 80 present.
Friday
Observed part of the d a y _______________ and
prayer ___ it has been profitable-
Desire to be
sober, grave, and upright in all my ways looking to
the Lord for direction-- May every duty be fully and
perseveringly attended too-- in all this I would, as
a Christian & a missionary, seek the good of Christs
kingdom, willing to deny sacrifice & to be the least '
of all and the servant of all when the good of the
cause requires it.
I would take the example of our
Saviour for my pattern & guide and live independent
of all who do not follow him through evil as well as
good report.
"I remember past days and my spirits
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move with tender emotion.
The goodness of the Lord
has been unceasing- he has done more for me than I
could have asked for.
confide in him.
Shall I not always trust and
My desire is to know no will but his.
Christians here are called to action-- The Lord
would know & prove the faithfulness of his children
in subduing the power of antichrist-- he has promised
his help & power to such as call upon his name with
humble, broken, contrite hearts, he is not slack.
Under such circumstances shall this church let the R
Catholics gain footing among this people?
Oh tell
it not in Gath publish it not in Ashkelon" _________
Often I visit the land of m y __________ my heart
is knit by strong ties to the people and land I can
no longer behold ______ My brothers & sisters appear
__________ 7 long months since I gave them the parting
hand.
My spirit longs to know all that concerns them.
They have been much on m y mind today ___ have read
of late some of dear A's letters, wish I had the
same spirit & hope- She is going on from strength to
�strength, eminently useful in the vineyard of our
Lord.
Sister Clark & myself frequently have seasons of
prayer, it reminds of seasons I had with my sisters.
Sunday.
Attended church 3 times to day in better health
than I have been since we landed _____ A female prayer
meeting here this evening-- I find much to condemn
in myself- the wanderings of my thoughts this morning
at the native meeting, & the struggle which I had
with my natural heart was painful.
more firm & unwavering.
I thought myself
To keep myself I must be
more diligent in watching and prayer- I would trace
everything to its source & its influence.
I must
not only forsake the world but even profess of the
gospel in many things—
The congregations were more attentive than
usual.
They were indeed interesting- between three
& 4 thousand present.
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________ awake to feel that unless there is more
zeal & love for the souls salvation among Christians,
the cause of zion must languish and mourn & the
judgment of God must be expected.
It seemed an
easy matter to arise and come up to the help of the
Lord against the many, it seemed an easy matter to
remove the enemy's power by him who has promised
never to leave nor forsake his children & to withhold
no good thing from them.
I felt God was willing &
is it possible that we should feel indifferent ____
Went to meeting at 11 & to the native meeting at 5.
__________ preached at 11.
Class 1 24 - prayer fe
male in the evening, more profitable than some of
my sabbaths-—
Monday— July 11—
Spent most of the morning with Sister J., made
several calls—regret that I have not been more
spiritual, when will the time come when my conversa
tion will be such as shall always edify
In our
walk after tea called at the door of a house where
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a native female sat braiding a hat.
It was a piece
of her own ingenuity- she h a d ______________ block
or a made up block, or her own ________ had commenced
braiding it whole, some the way of imperial chip,
with all the silky appearance of straw-- it will
take her a long time but if she succeeds it will be
very handsome.
July 30. Sat.
After tea Mr. B and myself took a walk down to
the seashore--As I looked over the waters I thought
of my far distant friends, of days that are past, &
desired in my heart that they were here to see their
C_____ situate on these heathen shores. While we
stood musing and conversing more than 20 natives
collected around us giving us their alohas.
Mr B
conversed a little, not able to say much yet— an
old infirm woman impressively said to us pointing
to Mr B—— Po maikai, then to me, repeating the same
words, then to herself—blessed you, & you— & m e _
The wild uncultivated appearance of the country
the high bodied coconut trees with their spreading
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tops, the thatched houses & the common dress of the
natives ledme to feel more sensible than ever that
I was truly on a heathen land.
As we came up we met
& saw great numbers of men, women & children- some
with scarce a badge of covering on— from their days
labour heavily laden.
Some carried their burdens on
their backs, some on their shoulders and others on
poles--if ever I feel sympathy & pity for this
people it is when I see them thus.
It reminds me of
the bondage and oppression of the children of Israel
in Egypt and that happy indeed are the people who
enjoy the liberty of a free government—True, great
has been the change for the b e t t e r ___________ since
the introduction of Christianity______________ of
their habitual destructive vices are discontinued
and reverence is now paid to the commands of God
__________ live to die a natural death & mothers not
only preserve but nurture & love their helpless in
fants.
Bui royalty brings with it a great distinction
and few incentives, to the common people, for habits
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of industry & invention, & then if the people exhibit
specimens of ingenuity, they, when seen, are wanted
& taken by the chiefs, for which at this time some
reward is given or not, just as they please—is given
in r e t u r n - o r they are taken into the Chiefs train
to work and serve them as the Chiefs direct------
Wednesday 5 August.
I have been hoping for a few days past for better
days—I have had some seasons of calling upon the
Lord with more ard
& faith—in no way do I expect
spiritual enjoyment but in persevering in prayer &
watchfulness.
Today brother & sister Dibble left
this for Hilo their appointed station.
Sister D &
myself had a tender and an affectionate parting.
I
felt that it was uncertain whether we ever met again.
The shortness of life, the solemn duties resting upon
us in the work of spreading Christ's cause, the
frailness & infirmity of our nature exclaiming that
without me ye can do nothing— led us to enjoin upon
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one another to pray that each might be faithful &
to communicate to each other views & feelings,
conflicts, temptations to triumph, so far as it
may be for our good _________________________
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Have been better able to attend _______________
duties for several days—I have many __________
____ in looking forward to the time __________
____ be able to talk with this people _________
____ much of Weimea and at times have ______ of
prayer for the people particularly _______ several
sabbaths past—May the Lord ____
to the time
when we shall depart for this place, in the mean
time may we b e ________fully preparing for whatever
work the Lord may have for us to do-- Several of
the native girls have been here to learn to make
work-bags for needles, pins, thread and thimbles.
I have taken some pleasure with them & hoped it
�might learn them to take care of the needles which
they are always losing through carelessness.
August 5.
Spent part of the day in fasting.
Have to
regret that I have not maintained an entire even
ness of feeling--enclined to irritation but was in
kindness reproved.
Mr B & myself agreed to watch,
reprove & exhort each other daily that we may have
a knowledge with the grace of God of our ways & be
blameless.
Took a walk after tea.
Mr. B myself &
Mrs Clark called at two native houses, in one find
a little chief, she was formerly very vile but now
had turned to the good.
She gave us an account of
what she had been & ____ present I _______________
August 11—
Commenced a few days since getting lessons in
the "Ninauhoike & reciting to M
Bingham at 11 A.M.
— cd feel somewhat encouraged--find myself learning
�something new daily—Yesterday attended the native
meeting & understood more than usual— 12 couple
married— their dress was a mixture of heathen &
foreign display—Some having on an abundance of
Kappa in the form of shalls without anything beside,
some with a loose dress tied round the neck with a
great thickness of kappa wound round the waist with
the skirt very short ____ with one or two strings
of Hala around the neck, or a heavy wreath of green
leaves with feathered wreath &c________ rich satin
kiheis with white factory dresses, or leis alone,
leaving the body part necked—black and other
colored handkerchiefs tied on the head, some with
old looking hats with little piece of a vail, &
some very decently dressed in gowns made after
foreign fashion with native head and neck dresses—
[DWIGHT BALDWIN and CHARLOTTE FOWLER were
married December 3, 1850.
They sailed from New Bedford December 28, 1830
and arrived at the Sandwich Islands June 7, 1851. At
the time this journal was written Dr. Baldwin was
thirty-two years of age and Mrs. Baldwin twenty-five.)
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