https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/c89cb06aef40611ebdba419841af57d7.pdf e29d0eecf9c1a5c24b276c14233ae5f2 PDF Text Text TF HE RIEND HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 18.6. $tto Stries, flri. 25, JinA., Centennial Reflections. THE TREATY. Most heartily we congratulate planters, merchants, and all others interested in the passage ol the treaty, whether residing on the islands or in America. Long has been the struggle to accomplish the negotiation. It is good twenty years since Judge Lee went to Washington on his mission, and was then confident of success. He has been followed by Judge Allen, Judge Harris, Hon. J. Mott Smith, W. M. Gibson, Esq., Hon. 11. A. P. Carter, and others unofficially. Having A Uisrunr-* Preaebed la the Bethel, in Honolaln, Aagost 37th, 1876, the Sabbath Morning following tbe Return of the Pastor, Rev, 8. C, Damon. ~ Dikiei. |Hi I Many shall run to and fro ; and knowledge shall be increased." For some of the most vivid and truthful descriptive pen-pictures of the passing age we must turn to the writings of the old Hebrew prophets. They were most marvelously inspired to unfold and portray scenes and events which would occur thousands of years after they had passed away. Standing on the mount of prophetic vision, they glanced with unerring ken far down the vista of coming centuries. The future was then present to their entranced minds. They doubtless saw and described events which they could not fully comprehend. In some- visited Washington, we can appreciate the trying and perplexing work which has been accomplished. In the final passage of the treaty, we can well imagine that Judge Allen, the Hon. Mr. Sargent and others mußt have worked with much skill and wisdom. All honor to those wbo have rendered a helping hand. We think some ot our readers will be interested in the following analysis of the final vote in thing more than a dim out-line, they saw what would come upon the earth; what the Senate: Yeas. Nay. seemed to them fleeting as the dissolving Yeas. Nays Soulh Carolina.. 1 1 Louisiana views of a panorama appears to us as a 3 Orrgoo 3 Massachusetts 1 matter-of-fact and reality. Isaiah prophesied Ueorgia 3 Michigan Vermont I New Hampshire.. 3 West Virginia 1 1 of the Christian age and the coming glory Maryland Wisconsin 1 1 lowa of the Messiah, although at one stage of the New York 1 2 Rhode Island vision, He passed before his eye as 2 Illlnol. prophetic 1 Florida 3 California Indiana 1 1 the man of sorrows," " acquainted with " 1 Nebraska Kansas 1 Minnesota grief." Isaiah saw in the physical world 2 2 New Jereey % 2 Missouri Connecticut changes and revolutions illustrative of the 1 Alabama Tennessee 2 Kentucky I Nevada 1 spiritual. " The voice of him that crieth in Thus it appears that 10 votes of the 12 in op- the wilderness," saith Isaiah, prepare ye position were from the former slave states, and the way of the Lord, make straight in the Every the remaining 2 were cast by Vermont and Cali- desert a highway for our God. exalted, and every mountain fornia. Throe in the affirmative—one each by valley shall be and hill shall be made low, and the crooked Alabama. Kentucky and Delaware, formerly slave shall be made straight and the Touch places and lin New favor in England gave 7 states. And the glory of the Lord shall be plain. opposition northwestern states gave 12 of the 29 revealed and all flesh shall see it together, votes in favor. for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it" Such passages of the Uld Testament are most naturally and readily suggested, to. the Editor's Table.—On returning, after a mind of the tourist while passing on. rail five months absence, we find our table cov- roads, through deep cuts in the mountains, ered with letters, books, pamphlets, &c., over frightful chasms and ravines, along which we shall duly notice when we find a pathways, where valleys are exalted, rough places made plain, and mountains and hills little leisure. made low. No paragraph or sentence ever penned Bradley & Rulofson's art gallery, No. could more aptly and truthfully portray the 429 Montgomery street, San Francisco, is passing year and passing events in the wide without dispute the leading establishment on world's history than this of my text, " Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be the Pacific Coast. so recently ... .... .. .. .. ; .. .. " 73 c -slftSmtS,M 33. increased." The prophet's eye seems to have swept the horizon and caught a glimpse of the kingdoms of the world, and the inhabitants of the same, as they are now running to and fro and increasing in knowledge. Some are inclined to imagine that crime and dishonesty, anarchy and misrule, are the predominant features of the passing age. There is much over which the eye of pity may weep, and which causes a blush of shame, yet there are brighter views which may be taken, and such as are most hopeful and encouraging. Although passing rapidly from city to city, spending only a day or a Sabbath in one place, yet I have been striving to learn what are some of the great lessons which God, in His wonder-working providences, was now teaching the church and the world. God is acting and working through human society and human organizations. I cannot for one moment doubt but that God is controlling and guiding this vast and complicated mechanism of the world's affairs. lam coming more and more to view human society as one vast organism, animated by the spirit of God, or under His supreme control. Human society is not a dead and inert mass, but a living, throbbing, pulsating body, each member of which is acting his part, and most responsible part to a great end. We are not separated and isolated atoms resembling grains of sand only touching each other externally, but connected together by many links,, bands and ligatures. During the months which have elapsed since I left the islands, and until my return, I have endeavored to be a close observer of passing events. I have enjoyed rare opportunities for seeing a gathering of the nations around one of the most, or perhaps I may say, the most remarkable exhibition of the skill, labor and genius of the world which was ever made. There ha-fc been in former times exhibitions of a nation's growth and wealth. It has appeared what one nation could achieve, or had accomplished, but now the nations of the world have made an eflort to exhibit the world's standing. What now are some of the great lessons taught by this immense gathering and herculean effort to exhibit the products of the various nations of the earth ? Although this exhibition has occurred in America, and upon American soil, yet it is most strictly an international aflpir. I cannot view this �THE 74 M(li:.\lli merely materialistic, mechanical, mercenary—God, as well as man, has a hand in this movement. It has bearings upon the church and the cause of truth, while even I cannot but.view it with reference to its remote bearings and effect upon the great missionary question, a question inferior to no other which can be contemplated by the human mind. Most questions which vast exhibition ns absorb the thoughts and occupy the minds of men, are of a transitory and temporary nature, but this question of missions touches the world in its most essential and important points, and extends forward in its far reaching results to the end of the world, ami the consummation of all things. CENTENNIAL AMD KNOWLEDGE. The first thought to which I would now call your attention is this, that during this Centennial year there is to be n vast increase of useful knowledge among the nations of the earth. The Centennial Exposition is now accomplishing this most desirable result. Thousands and hundreds of thousands will leave their homes and trnvel this year, who never before imagined that it was possible for them to go beyond the smoke ascending from their hearth-stones. This is true, not only of Americans, but of a multitude of visitors and tourists from Europe, Australia, India, China, Japan and the islands of the sea. From the day these visitors leave their homes in remote parts of the world until their return, they'are gathering up useful knowledge which they will take back with them to be diffused abroad among their neighbors and friends. After this manner, knowledge—scientific, literary, historicaland religious—is to be most marvelously increased. This knowledge, in due time, will be utilized and made subservient in a thousand ways to benefit and ameliorate human society. No one sight is more common in all the grounds and buildings, from day to day, than the great number of persons taking down notes ond recording their impressions. Many are doing this for private reference, and others for publication ; but all in order that they may return home freighted with useful information which is to become a matter of conversation in numberless family-circles and neighborhoods throughout the wide world. How wonderfully will be increased in this way the range of topics upon which men, women and children will hereafter converse. The tone of conversation will naturally become more varied, elevated and profitable. Every department of human invention is to be discussed, until much more useful information permeates the common mind and all ranks in society. Different visitors will compare notes and draw inferences whiiA will become part of the amount of human knowledge. SABBATH QUESTION. SKPI E M I E It, ings upon the Sabbath. This led to a public discussion of the Sabbath question throughout the United States. The enemies arid friends of the Sabbath and Christianity were aroused. No subject has interested the minds of so many people throughout the country for a long time. The opponents were confident of success, and the friends of the Sabbath, virtue, morals and Christianity were tremblingly nnxious for the result, because of the strong appeals which were made to the public and the Directors by the enemy. For a season, it renlly seemed doubtful which way the vote would be cast. Much earnest prayer was offered in private nnd public, that God's law might be sustained. The time came for the final vote to be taken, which was done by delegates voting according to the States of the Union which they represented. The final vote stood three to one for closing the grounds upon the Sabbath. It was a grand and glorious triumph for the Bible and the right. It silenced that foolish and untruthful clamor that the enemies of the Sabbath had kept up, that the people demanded the opening of the Centennial " upon the Sabbath. The " people demanded no such thing. The hearts of the jieople of America are right upon the Sabbath question, and many other moral and religious questions, which the enemies of truth and righteousness are trying to break down and over-ride. A report of this decision is to go abroad to other nations; it will strengthen the hands and cheer the heart of every missionary in heathen lands,—in India, China, Africa and the islands of the sea. Unless we can retain the Sabbath and its observance, farewell to true religion and a pure Christianity. The people must have a day for holy rest. God gave the world a Sabbath—a day of holy rest; let us not throw away the rich legacy. The importance of this decision cannot be overestimated ; it is a victory on the grand moral battle field of the nations. Most proudly has the banner of Christianity been made to float over America. It will be recognized in foreign lands, and knowledge ol the Christian religion will thereby be increased and spread abroad. It was cunningly and falsely argued that the Sabbath was the poor man's day for rest and leisure, hence the centennial grounds and buildings should be thrown open on the Sabbath as on other days of the week Never was a more false and erroneous position assumed, and the common sentiment of Christians of all religious denominations has so decided the question ; and most fortunately the directors of the great centennial have acted in harmony with this sentiment. I am not sure but the manufacturer and owner of the great engine in the machinery building had some influence in the premises, for he is reported to have said that if other parts of the centennial were opened, his magnifi- This knowledge wilt not relate exclusively cent engine should not perform its accusThere was to machinery, inventions and material inter- tomed revolutions on that day. ests, but questions of a moral and a religious also a rumor that England's commissioners nature are to be discussed. As an illustra- had intimated that their exhibits would not tion, take that relating to an observance of be open for inspection on the Sabbath. the Sabbath. Guided by what the Directors Such rumors operated to give the ground believed to be right and in accordance with swell of the incoming Sabbath wave a grand the views of a majority of the religious onward movement as it came sweeping over people of all denominations of Christians, the barrier reefs of infidelity, atheism, imthey refused to open the grounds and build- morality and impiety, which have ever re- 1 8 71. tarded the peaceful spread of the gospel and the reign of truth over the earth. CENTENNIAL AND EDUCATION. The second marked feature of the centennial, to which I would call attention, is the great prominence given to etlneutional nnd affairs. Nations, states, cities,eachtowns other to individuals have vied with render the centennial a success, and have contributed books and every variety of skill in penmanship, drawing and composition. The State of Pennsylvania has erected a large building almost exclusively devoted to the cause of education. All the means and appliances to lit up and equip a good school, primary or high, are there on exhibition. No one can fully estimate the vast amount of useful knowledge which is thereby to be diffused abroad, throughout America and the wide world Teachers nnd educators are there comparing notes and making there observations. So prominent appeared this feature of the centennial that it assumed the appearance of a vast school in itself, nnd the thousands of visitors were scholars resorting thither to advance and promote their education. The great educational interests of the world are to be elevated, promoted and ad- vanced. Furthermore I would remark that agriculture, mechanics, manufactures and the fine arts arc so fully represented that the condition of the world at large may be there learned without visiting foreign nations. England, France, Germany, and every nation of Europe;—Turkey, China, Japan, Brazil, and many other remote nations have brought their choicest productions. Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii have come forward with their respective quotas, so that the centennial is one great international exposition of the world's progress. Knowledge will thereby be increased in all the various and numerous departments of industry and the arts. CENTENNIAL AND MISSIONS. I shall be much disappointed if the missionary enterprise is noi vastly promoted by this gathering of the representatives of all nations. As visitors from the remote parts of the world return, they will have much to report respecting the cause of true Christianity. Will not the visitors from Japan, China, &c, go back wiser men? The influence of the Bible and the Christian religion will hereafter find many to speak in their behalf, who have hitherto been silent. In one part of the grounds was a Bible depository, where the sacred scriptures, in over one hundred different languages, could be obtained. There could be seen the mighty impulse which the missionary enterprise had given to the world. These various translations had in very many instances, been made by the missionaries. To the thoughtful and reflective mind, here was the mighty engine which moves the world. In the machinery building there was a mighty steam engine built in Providence, R. 1., to which I have already referred. It was reported as the largest engine in the world. Often as I walked through that department, I was impressed with its stately and grand movement. The vast and complicated machinery of the whole building wns propelled by this �i in; friend, si:v\i;>i b i; i: one great engine. The idea was grand, and the result wonderfully satisfactory. Passing from this department and visiting the little modest edifice where bibles were sold and given away, I beheld a source of moral power vastly more grand and magnificent than any display of mechanical forces urged forward by steam. Blind and exceedingly stupid it appears to me must be that man, who does not recognize the Bible as the great source of moral power in America and the world. It has made America, Germany and England superior to all other nations in their systems of government, education and whatever contributes to a nation's true grandeur and nobility. When this fact is duly set forth and carefully considered, it appears to me the cause of missions and true religion will have a momentous impetus given to them by this centennial exposition. With the increase of every species of knowledge, but particularly knowledge relating to morals, education, and true religion, the world is to be lifted up to a higher plane. It is to be made more and more manifest that knowledge is power, and that ignorance is the foundation of much of the misery, crime and sorrow which now afflict the nations; hence efforts will hereafter be more energetically put forth to remove ignorance and counteract the evils which exist among the nations, and on the other hand truth and whatever tends to promote virtue and good morals, will be encouraged. 'Ihe cause of true religion will thereby be wonderfully advanced. prayer, saying, " Our Father," we do thereby include within this petition every dweller upon the earth. Does the simple word our include merely the members of our own family, neighborhood, village, town, city, state, nation ? No, certainly not; but it embraces all of our fellow men, to whatever nation or tribe they may belong. The whole human race forms but one great family, of which God is the Father—He is "Our Father in heaven." This idea is quite too much ignored and lost sight of I think, the tendency of the great gathering at the Centennial will be to bring into marked prominence this forgotten sentiment. CENTENNIAL AND CHRISTIAN UNION. of many other exhibits. Hereafter the Australian Colonies, the Kingdom of Hawaii, China, Japan and other nationalities arc to be made known and appreciated. Americans and Europeans are quite too much possessed with the idea that because they are great in armies and navies, they are vastly superior to other nations ; but they will learn that all the taste, culture, refinement, talent, skill and ability are not exclusively confined to Anglo-Saxons. I honestly think the great Centennial will tend to take the conceit— self-conceit—from Americans and Europeans. II so, much real good will be the result. Visitors will goto their homes in America, Europe, Asia, Africa anil the islands of the sea, wiser and better men—more humble, more sensible, more appreciative of others, more conscious of their own defects and short comings, and more aware of the good qualities in the characters of others. Travel is said to liberalize nnd refine a man. Now this greut Centennial gathering will have this result upon an enlarged scale. The friends of every department of science, knowledge, invention and improvement are awake. During this season there have been held special conventions for the discussion of every important subject. The friends of temperance have had their convention, so also have literary men—authors have had their special gathering. Physicians have come together to compare their notes. On the very last day of my stay in Philadelphia I visited Old Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was originally signed, and where the Fourth of July exercises were this year held, and there I found crowds of visitors; and in Carpenter's Hall, near by, was convened a Peace Congress or Convention, where the evils of war were A"uiti 1 would remark. There is certainly a tendency in our day to bring all true and evangelical Christians into greater harmony. The centennial has done and is now doing much in this very line. As Christians of the various parts of the land and the world come to understand each other better, they will be found to be more free, open and cordial in their fellowship and intercouse. The more Christian intercourse is promoted and encouraged, the less manifest will appear those divisions and sectarian party prejudices which have for so many ages alienated the friends of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Already the Centennial has done much to bring the North and South together. It is quite impossible for those living in the South and the North to meet together on the Centennial grounds and not part better friends. Both parties will return to their homes with more kindly feelings towards each other. What is true of the inhabitants of different parts of America is still more true of those coming from remote parts of the wide world. God " hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on nil the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed and the bounds of their habitation; that they would seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him and find Him, though He be not far from every one of us." Every movement then in the line of bringing the nations together and inducing them to become better acquainted with each other is good, and it ought to be encouraged. All are members of the one great family, and all may offer the same prayer and say, which art in heaven." When "we,Ouror Father our fellow Christians, dilTcring from us in color, nationality and sect, offer this CENTENNIAL AND FRATERNIZATION AMONG NATIONS.* Finally, this gathering is to have a good influence in promoting a better ac- quaintance among the members of various nationalities, and will lead to a more full appreciation of each other. The Apostle Paul exhorts to " honor all men." Now we have come to despise some men and some races, Chinese nnd African. This is wrong. Man is to be respected and honored, because he is a man—a fellow member of the human race,—a candidate for eternity. Nationalities are brought into prominence about which but little was known by the generality of Americans and Europeans. How few have heard of Orange Free State of Africa ? Yet as one enters the Main Building, products of Orange Free State are upon exhibition. The same may be said is 7 «. 75 denounced and the blessings of Peace advocated. All these conventions, gatherings, meet- ings and discussions cannot but result in much good to the cause of education, good morals, advancement of science, invention, and true religion throughout the wide world. The nations of the earth are coming to understand each far better than formerly. The force of public opinion is becoming felt all over the world. As many run to and fro and knowledge is increased', the world ut large is vastly benefitted. It Will be more and more apparent that if one nation suffers, other nations will experience the effects. Nations must now come together, they Annot remain separate and isolated. The old and exclusive policy of China and Japan has forever passed away* England and America have compelled those nations to join the great family of nations, and treatieshave been formed with them. Now, shall America draw back from this advanced position, because the Chinese come to us with their peculiar civilization and customs ? Revolutions, it is said, go not backward; neither can the progress of the age be retarded. America and Europe need India, Chinti, Japan, as much as those nations need Europe and America. Then over all, who can for one moment doubt that God in His wise Providence is now overruling events occurring among these nations, for His own glory and the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ. I have already referred to the prophetical sayings of Isaiah, but those of another arc suggested to mind. "Thus saith the Lord," by the prophet Ezekiel, "exalt him that is low and abase him that is high. I will overturn, overturn, overturn it, and it shall be no more; until he come whose right it is, and I will give it him." Is not God doing this very thing during this centennial year? God is now overturning and revolutionizing among the nations of the earth and preparing the way for the final coming of His Son. To this grand and sublime result tend all the converging lines of Old and New Testament prophecy; to this end tend all the revolutions ami wars among the nations of the earth; to this end tend all the advances made in science and knowledge ; to this end tend all the efforts of Christians and philanthropists, for the amelioration of the condition of the human race ; to this end tend the labors and toils of missionaries and all evangelistic agents throughout the Christian snd heathen world. This running to and fro— this increase of knowledge—is all under the wise control of that all-wise and almighty Being, who originally created the universe and has sustained it throughout the long ages of eternity past and who will continue to uphold it throughout the never-ending ages yet to come. It is related that while Dom Pedro was at Newport, Rhude Island, be matte a request to have Oliver Caawell—an educated deaf and blind mute, of whom lie had beard—vieit liim. When Mr. Caswell was brought before the Emperor, he exhibited a small banket made by hia own hands, in proof that be could do something toward gaining a support for himself. Tbe Emperor was §o touched by tbe incident that be ordered the basket to be filled with jiul'l |iic*Cl« �76 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER. on that day there was any greater confusion than on any other day of tho week. NEPTKMBKK 1, 1*741. The vote of the Board deciding the question about opening the grounds upon the Bryant's Centennial Hymn. 'Sabbath, much astonished the general public Through storm ami calm (he jean have led as well as the Christian community. It was Our nation on from stage to Binge, feared it would at least be a very close vote, A century'- 1ipmce, until we tread The threshold of another age. whereas there were three to one for keeping We eee there, o'er our pathway swept, the grounds closed and for " remembering A torrent atream of blood and fire; the Sabbath day." Tbe influence of this And thank the ruling Power, who kept Oar sacred leagueuf slates entire. decision will vastly strengthen the friends of Oh ! checkered train or yean, farewell. good morals and Christianity in their efforts With all thy strifes and hope* and fears* to maintain the observance of the Christian But with us let thy memories dwell. Sabbath. To warn and lead the coming years. And thmi. the nrw-beginning age, In passing around, it is most gratifying to Warned hy the past atfjl not in valo. witness the unbounded respect and kindness Write on a fairer, whiter pagu. paid to women and little children. The The record of thy happier reign. policemen, gate keepers, street car conductors [Editorial t:.nri..|ioDilt;nr.*:.] and all official personages in and about, seem A TRIP TO THE CENTENNIAL-No. 7. to vie with each other to make it pleasant for visitors. 1 have not witnessed one inPhiladelphia, July 13th, 1876. stance of rudeness or unkindness. lam as My Centennial experiences and observa- much interested to witness the manner man tions are closed. My trunk is checked for treats man, and man treats woman, as 1 am Washington, en route for Cincinnati, and so to examine machinery, pictures, flowers, onward towards the Hawaiian Islands. Havbooks, and all the splendid array of products ing returned to Philadelphia on the .'3d of the from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Amermonth, I enjoyed the rare opportunity of ica, and the islands of the sea. being present on the memoriable 4th, markSome style this an exposition, some an ing the transition from the first to the second exhibition, some a show, some a grand discentury of the Republic of the United States play, but I would rather style it a vast ol America. In my last letter I noted the school, where the world comes to learn. events of The Day. I am sure Americans are learning much Each day, for six days following the 4th, which they didn't know before about Austraexcepting the Sabbath, I most diligently and lia, China, Japan, Hawaiian Islands, and carefully examined the vast collection of many other parts of the world. How few goods, specimens, manufactures, and all ever before heard of Orange I'ree State f the army of exhibits, going to make up the Yet there meets the visitor an exhibit of this grand international exposition. Some obvi- new African republic or kingdom, or colony. ous reflections are naturally suggested. I The products of the Australian Colonies have not been disappointed. As a whole, are very gratifying and astonishing. Our the exhibition has been most satisfactory. Hawaiian Department attracts a perpetual No one makes any complaint, but is rather throng of visitors. There is no making an inclined to express unqualified approbation. accurate estimate of the thousands who Tho Centennial Commissioners were most have passed in and out of this department, fortunate in securing ample grounds, which which is fitted up so tastefully and economiare most admirably designed by natnrc for cally. Hawaii's numerous friends in the such an exhibit of the world's civilization. United States are not ashamed of our little The buildings are also admirably suited for Kingdom's attempt to hold her head up the purposes in view, public aud private en- among the greater nationalities. 1 have terprise combining to meet the want-* of the seldom visited our department without meetexhibitors and the hundreds of thousands of ing those who have formerly visited Honovisitors. lulu, and come to inquire after those residing So far as my observation extends, there is upon the islands. an absence of every species of disorder and It was a great oversight that a pure Hairregularity. Scarcely an instance is reported waiian, well educated and speaking English, of extortion on the part of hotel keepers or was not sent as commissioner with Mr. the innumerable keepers of public and pri- Hitchcock. Such a man—of whom we have vate boarding houses. It is most gratifying so many—was frequently called for, and his In witness the quiet and order which uni- presence would have done much to have informly are manifest throughout all parts of terested thousands of visitors from all parts the buildings and grounds. On the sth of ot the world. Mr. Hitchcock has managed July, over 50,000 are reported to have vis- the affair most admirably and to the general ited the grounds, yet I could not discover as satisfaction of the public and visitors. THE FRIEND. • I.sid. As I have now commenced my homeward journey, while a feeling of love and pride for my native land animate my soul, yet for Hawaii and Hawaiians I cherish the wannest affection and tenderest sympathy. Three Days In Washington. Monday morning, July 17, 1876. My fust visit to this city was in 1851,but since that date a full quarter of a century has passed, so far as time is concerned, and touching changes and improvements, it may be said a century has passed over the city. In former times and days of slavery, this was a portion of the United States completely under Southern rule. The old jail is still standing, where slaves were imprisoned en route to the markets of the South. Such a state of alTuirs was of course a burning shame and living disgrace to a nation boast- ing that it was " the land of the free." With the fierce tornado of war, a new Washington has arisen. Formerly it was one of the most ill-managed and poorly conducted cities of the Union, but now, in the words of one of the Representatives with whom 1 was recently conversing, " Washington is the best paved, best lighted, best sewered, best managed, and becoming one of the most beautiful cities of the Union and the world." It is no longer spoken of as the city of " magnificent distances " and " open spaces," but is rapidly filling up with beautiful residences, pleasant homes and magnificent public buildings. The " State Department " is now going up, and built of granite. Other public edifices would be an ornament to the capital of any great nation. The next day after my arrival, I visited both Houses of Congress which were in session, and also the Congressional Library of 300,000 volumes. The business before.the Senate related to the currency question, but there sat ex-Secretary Belknap awaiting his trial! In the "House" I could with difficulty learn the exact nature of the question under discussion, but the speaker strove hard to keep the members in order ! Having once been permitted to visit the Houses of Parliament in London, I could not but take a lively interest in viewing the assembled wisdom of America as contrasted with that of the mother country. "Comparisons are said to be odious," so I'll say no more upon this topic. In visiting the Treasury Department I was much interested in the manufacture of bank If I caught the right idea, the notes. of the bills are prepared by the backs" " bank-note engravers of New York, while the faces are nil printed, stamped and signed in the Treasury Department. "Greenbacks" are printed in New York, but the " bright faces " in Washington ! Saturday, July 15, I devoted to Mount Vernon. A nice little steamer, the Arrow, runs daily between Washington and the spot so much cherished and reverenced by all Americans and multitudes of visitors from foreign lands. I found the " home" of Washington just as it is described in so many School hooks, histories and journals ol �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER. travelers. The premises are kept in good order, and the curators aim to preserve the much as possible. "1 ancient " landmarks as can fully endorse the sentiment of Edward Everett, who did so much to preserve Mount Vernon from utter dilapidation, and secure the sacred spot as a rich legacy to future and patrigenerations of American ots. "A visit," remarks Everett, "to the national capital is but half made unless it includes the home and tomb of Washington." With the dawn of the quiet Sabbath morning came an abatement of the intense heat which has for so many days, like the blast of a furnace, prostrated so many in all parts of the country, but especially in the cities. As 1 was a stranger in the city and unacquainted with the numerous preachers, I concluded to visit the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, not to see the President who worships there, for 1 had read in the papers that he was out of the city, but to listen to the gey. Dr. Newman, whose fame as a preacher, author, and traveler have become world-wide. I was not disappointed, as he occupied the pulpit of the church that morning. I cannot refrain from expressing my admiration of the preacher's great naturalness. In reading a hymn, passages of the Bible and the delivery of the sermon, his tones of voice and gestures were the most natural, I may remark,which I ever witnessed in a pulpit orator. From the beginning to the end of the service there was nothing "stilted." His text was from the epistle of Timothy, "Godliness is profitable," &c. To the sermon 1 listened with intense interest, for it appeared to be admirably suited to a wearied, tired and anxious audience, yet full of ambition and desire for wortlly gain. Before the public service 1 stepped into the Sabbath school and heard some good singing. While standing at the door a lady kindly addressed me, inferring that I was a stranger, and doubtless inferring that the of a stranger" in any place is open " heart to sympathy, she kindly made arrangement for the sexton to provide me a seat in the church. To my surprise I learned that she was the pastor's wife,—Mrs. Newman. Dr. Newman has just prepared a new volume of travels, relating to a part of his recent journey around the world. It is published by the Harpers and with this title, Thrones and Palaces of Babylon and Nin"evah." The dedication of the volume to his beloved wife is in the following words: " To her who was the choice of my youth, who accompanied me in my tour around the world, whose love of the beautiful, apprecia lion of the antique and enthusiasm in exploring, were to me a perpetual inspiration, this volume is affectionately inscribed " In the afternoon it was my privilege to accompany Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Newman, abott four miles out of the city, to the United States Insane Hospital, where he delivered a lecture to the inmates upon Palestine, but especially upon Jerusalem and its environs. Such a mode of address to those whose minds were sad and disordered, seemed in the highest degree appropriate. While in Washington it was my privilege to meet some whose acquaintance had been formed at Houolulu, nnd among the number were Mr. and Mrs NordhofT. They retain most Is pleasing reminiscences of their visit in 1873, and they assured me it would give them much pleasure to return and cast their lot among the people of the islands. During my visit, and while a boarder at the Arlington Hotel, where Judge Allen is stopping, I enjoyed frequent opportunities to converse with him and others, respecting the prospects of the Treaty. I find that there is strong opposition, but Judge Allen appears to be managing the affair with skill and ability. It is no pleasant or desirable undertaking to engineer a business of this nature, but requires great patience, tact and shrewdness, for Senators and Representatives are masterly inactive," except when pushing some measure intimately concerning themselves and their constituents. 77 7 <i. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Aug. iv—li 8 trainingship Jamestown, Commander Glass, 19 daya from rian Francisco. Li—Haw bk Mattie Nackuiy, I'ope, 18 dya fm Portland. i ■ Am bk MciiahtlcofT, Pmiili, 6tf daya fm Newcastle. 10—P Msa City of New York, Ca*arly, 10 daya from Kandavu. Id—Am bk Europa, Medley, 16 dys fromBan Francii.ro. u Murray, Fuller, 15 daya fm rian Fran. 17—Am bk Mary Belle Roberts, Cray, ltt days from Ban Francisco. •M— Haw bg Pomarc, Hatfield, 84 dye fm Burrard's Inlet JO—Am bk Camden, Robinson, 26 days ftn Port Gamble 26— P 61 sa City of rian Francisco, J J Waddcll, 8 days from San Francisco. 26—N G bk lphegenia, Green, M days fm Hongkong, for Callao. Put Into |n»rt for water •-ti-Haw brig W H Allen, R B Chare, 22 days ftn Tahiti a. It*—Am hk U " DEPARTURES. I—Am bk Chalmctte, White, for Amoy, China. 7—Nicaragusn bk Wellington, Foster, Tor Koyal Roads It*—Haw bk Lunalilo, Maritoo, for thui FrancUco. (Number S.) 17—P Msa City ol New York, Cavarly, for Hau Fran. 18—Am bk tnropa, Mudley, tor GuanoIsNnds Jonrney Westward. 26—P Mss City of San Frsticisco, Waddell, for Sydney Cincinnati, July 18, 1876. 26—U H training ship Jamrstowo, Commauder Glasa, for Hhii Francisco. Early yesterday morning I left the capital 26—Am bktn Jane A Fslkluburg, Hubbard, fr Portland 24—Ant bk Mary Belle Roberts. Gray, forBan Francisco of the United States and found myself on an ad—Am bk D C Murray, A Fuller, for rian Francisco the running at train—rapidly speed att—N Ger bk lphegenia, Green, for Callao. express Am bk Oamdeu,Robinson, for Port Gamble. of 35 or 40 miles per hour—bound through Sept. j'.'I—Brlt bk Canoma, Roater, for Portland, O. Aug. Western Virginia to this Queen City of the West, or Valley of the Ohio. Twenty-one PASSENGERS. hours brought me nearly five hundred miles. Foa Ban Francisco— Per Cyane, Aug Ist;—Mr Morehouse. (iii ano Inlands—Per U M Ward, Aug Ist —If EngFoa On leaving Washington the railroad passed lish, A Lwing, Alex McGuire, and 20 laborers. From Poktland—in r Mattle Macleay, August 12tls—ft X up the valley of the Potomac and through Crowley ami wife. Miss M V Crowley, James M Crowley, J W the gorge where is situated the town of Crowley, Mine N J Crowley,J F Crowley. City of New York, Aug 10th—Jos AbFrom was alternately in bott, F Sydniy—Per Harper's Ferry, which A Anderson, J MeCaU. J Blew, Max bucluter, Miss F the possession of the Federal and Confeder- i: Btowe, II 11 Butler; N M Botesen. From Pan Francisco—Per 1) C Munay, Augani lflth— ate armies during the late war. Here it Mrs Km iif* ami 2 daughters, I>r Knowles, Jhm Fullon, Henry Blanchanl,Chns 1. Yung, 11 J McCarthy, J Lfudermanii, X L will be remembered, occurred the famous Hnell, G E Tusbury, P McFarlane. J Lewis, J Rabbi. raid of John Brown. The old engine house For Han Francisco—Per City of New York, Aug 17t)i— Tarn tind wife. Miss J Alwood, MraBhattuck and son, Mra Mr car-window, where was visible from the Hunt, Miss Hessions, Chung Lung, W Kuster, Miss H foster, Capt Brown with twenty-one contrails de- G F Castle, J B Castle, Miss Carrie L> Castle, Rev B W ParMrs A H Spencer, MWs Kva Bpencer, Chan Kain Tauxm, fied the military or police force of Virginia ker. X Tliompnon, Akal, Jos Murphy, Cbum bhoung, Jaa Irving, There is no doubt Virginians and the whole 11 Hayes, Acheong. Bah Francisco—Per Mary Bells Roberts, Aug 17th— South were thoroughly frightened. It was N From Roberts, Mrs J X Pogue, W Holm, L lerry. Han Francisco—Per City of Han Francisco, Augunt From a great scare ! Brown had twenty-one folwin Jone«, Henry Thoinen. Rev 8 C Damon. Chas lowers—thirteen were killed, two escaped, 24th—I'M and wife, RChenesy, Mrs Magnlnand child. Mint MsrsBreolff and a children.Miaa Dame, Rev T Blackand six were executed with their heroic ton, Mrs B I, Lewis burn, wife und 3 children, Rev W Frear, T II Palmer. It F R Qlllcrleader—whose " soul is marching on,"and Dillingham and wile. Cans wall. Mrs IMlllngham,Roes, Mrs J Paty, J T Waterhouseand wye, W 1 Claus has become the watchword of universal man, Spreck.es, wife, 2 children ami servant, L McCully and wtk F. Mortimer, C Mangels and wife, T 11 J Urillln, / 8 emancipation throughout the world. A no- Mrs ltteerag§—Hn W Knight, Wm Hemcke, Chaa ble—a God-like idea had gained possession Hpnulding. Geutner. W 11 Jobnaoo, H Wheeler, Geo Thorn paou, C PeterCompton J and 3 Chinamen son, soul. was an idea more of John Brown's It For Bydnkv—Per City of Ban Francisco, Attg 26th—Miss potent than arms, and was bound to triumph. Clhuh, Mrs R H vcroft and a children. For Portland—Per Jat.e A Falklntmrg, Aug 2kh—H X While passing along the shores of the Po- Crowley, wil-jand 8 children, J W Crowley , II J CoolWge. tomac, the events of the war were continually brought to mind by the names of towns MARRIED. T»»n—Hknnbtt In thla city Aug lCUi, at the reaMenre and places. On our arrival at Cumberland, l)r I rl McUrew, by the Rtv Alex Mackintosh, JuH« Tasn , of where there is a branch road to Pittsburgh, Eaq, ol London, England, and Miss Mm iIkllktt Bin Perm., the train stopped to allow the passen- mktt, of Detroit, Mich, niece of Airs J n McUrew of Honolulu. gers time for dinner. On entering the dinDIED. ing room, there were to be seen President Komnhon.—At hto realdaocu. In Nuuaiiu valley, on TuesGrant and Secretary Fish, with a party of day, Aagust 8th, Mr Janks Rom»ao«, aged 77 yearaand '.< He was a native of Poorlleet. Loudon. England, and gentlemen ana ladies,who were returning to months. resided at those islands for the past M years. Washington, but stopping for the same pur- kmII01.1.KH —In thlscrty, st Kapens Place, August 11th.Mrs Hoi.i.M.of Waterford, Uounertlcui, aged HO years and pose as ourselves. The newspapers report- Fakmt 22 dava. J ," New Londou papers please rouy. ed the party as having spent the Sabbath at Hill—In thla city. August IHh, Mrs aL Hall,wile of K 0 Hall, aged H4 years. Mountain Retreat, called Deer Park. So we theHon Huwk —In thla city, at the Uueen's Hospital, Aaem.1 1IHI1, dined with the President and the Secretary JosKrH Down, a nativeof Manchester, England,aged *4 years. of State, although not by invitation! Information Wanted. The scenery in Western Virginia is very ! . — grand and picturesque; quite Alpine '. The population appeared to be sparse and poor. The farm-houses did not indicate thrift and plenty as those which greeted the eye of the traveler, after passing the line separating Virginia from Ohio. This is a thrifty, rich and prosperous state. When I have seen more of the city and stale, 1 shall be able to write more intelligently* Respecting Joseph A Ray, formerly of ralmoMh. Maaa, and u unci* a sailor on hoard Ihe whalcahlp Henry Kneelaod." I. lorination dealred by the Rev Charles 11 Ray, 311 Kaat ta editor ol the Faiaao. street, New York, or the New Bedford. Mass. Jane 1,1871. Rev 8 C Damoa-Dser air I wrote aknat threeweeks ago ta Hnaoluln to kaow If you knew the whereahouta i.t (.has II Laaeanh, a cooper, wka has been al the latanitaabout eight yeara He haa .ailed from Maai, and baa been on a augar plantation. He la a vtotm player. Hia Irlende are anxloua lo hearif he la living, or haa been withinlliat lime. An anawer from you will he anxto-sstv �1 II X FRIEND, 78 Si;PTK M B Ii X . Is 7(i * June 12, Jared X Smith, Koloa, Kauai. of Independence Hall. The government beEliaha H Allen, Honolulu II 1 U Croawell, Minneapolis,-Minn. ing apprised of the plans of Mr. Seybert, II D Jama, Boaton, Maaa. four bronze cannon were furnished to carry 13—C Forbea, Phila. May 10, Wm T Forbes, 1137 tiuard street, Philadelphia. Ellen Artnairong Weaver, San Francisco. out his ideas. Two guns, one Union and Florence May Forbea, " Edwin Booth. the other Confederate that had seen service Mr and Mra Jaa W Aualin, Hoaton, Maaa. Bingham, Boalon. Wm T Chas 1) Maiquette,r.l.nghivill.*. I'a. Manfred C Bingham, Honolulu. at Gettysburg were selected. The other Wm T Brigham. Boston, Maaa. Honolulu. Tutlle, A A G M Curlla, Boston guns were a British field piece captured at Wm T Damon, Honolulu, II I. (1862) J M llolliater, B F Dillingham, the capitulation of Burgoyne at Saratoga, A 1. Smith, I*B— Mrs E 1. Thomaa, New York. Chas A Conde, Phila, Pa, formerly of Wailuku. Oct. 13, 177f, and a piece used by the patDr Theodore Schwehardl, cliemisl, Germany. M llymau, Honolulu. Geo 1. Chancy and wife, Boaton. riot army under Gates in the battle of Bemis 13—F A Sarnpeon and wife, Boston. 19—R U llaakell, Lanaingburg, N Y. Egbert X Nichols, Phila. 8 C Armstrong, Hampton, Va. Hights, and the final struggle with the BritGeo San McKee, Atlanta, Francisco. 13—John 20—Mra W P Daiigcrflcld, ish army at Saratoga. The mingling of Mollis Hastings, Pramingham, Ma... W R Dang, l*!.* Id, John C Bailey, Wilmington, N C, (at Ihe ialanda in Cllaa W Goodale, Huilaou,Maaa. these bronze weapons of war in a new liber1840 to 1846.) 8 E Biahop, Lahainaluna, Maui. bell is truly poetic, and inspiring to the Chas F Wall. Wm Taylor, Phila. (at the iilands In 188*2.) ty 10 Bam Poorman, fhlp Java. Shockley, tneater, 1842. 21—Geo 8 Gay, Niiliuu. popular heart. To carry the centennial Mr and Mrs Wm H Rnnla. Miaa Carmelela A Porter, Providcoce, R I) born in 18—Rev 8 Reynolda and wife, Milwaukee, Wli, district symbolism further, but one hundred pounds Honolulu. Hoclety. for American Bible superintendent 22—Henry B Rouse, Peora. 111. of each cannon was used; the remaining Sarah Coan, New York. Wm lleardly, Boalon, Maas. P C Pope, captain II 8 Marines II 8 N. J W Colconl, Honolulu. metal representing the mineral wealth and F M Bhawa, ahlp Wm A Eliia of New Bedford. C Burlegh Fltchburgh. Maaa. growing industries of the nation, the copper A Welch, Clieauut Hill, Pc. 19—1 A Suwerkrop, late Consul and Plenipotentiary for Hamburg and Danish Conaul at Honolulu,Cain23—Alexander Gorgca, jr, proprietor Cinrinnali "Free being taken pure from the shores of Lake den, N J. Preaa." N G Lennox, New Zealand. Superior, to be mingled with the best of tin, Geo B Whipple, formerly at Wailuku, Maui. Albert C Engard, I) A N, Phila. Pa. 24—Mrs O W Henean, Center Rutland, Vermont. 'JO—Mrs H M Benson (nee Paty), 218 Trait ilreet, Balti26-Rohcri D Wood, formerly ol ship Oracle, 136 Pine fresh from the mines. more, Md alrevt, N Y. After the most careful the bell Capt L Bryant, If 8 N, Phila. Pa. John X Philllpa, Jeraey Clly, N J. was cast on Saturday overling, April SJ2, in Rogers II Gait, U 8 N. Norfolk, Va. 27—Jatnoa Williams, Stanford, Conn. 22—Henry W Hand, Cape May, N J, iormerly of USN, II 6! Whitney, jr, Honolulu. the presence of about a hundred ladies and (aloha to Hawaii). Wallace R Pond, San Franclaco. McCully and wife, Honolulu. gentlemen, who solicited the privilege of be28—Chung Lung, Vale College, New Haven, Conn. Partridge, New York J F Brown, Honolulu. ing present on the occasion. A large pit Commander U 8 N. Hayward. W N Armatrong, New York. o W Hayward. was dug in the floor of the foundry and the A P Maaacy, Cleveland, Ohio. Woodwards San Franrinco. Garden, tierman. Frederic Banning and wile, Honolulu. in Lynch, formerly Mias M Alklna, of BeneI Dwight, Hunt Sodua, N V; once a miaaionary of immense moulds lowered into it by a derrick. ,Cal. the A H C F M at theHawaiian lalanda. A spout was laid from the furnace to the ness. Phila. John Thoa Waterbouae and wife, Honolulu, and Cedar crown of the mould into which the metal Rnplila. lowa. Coates, Phila. Antum, Phlln. D G Coofier. Dover, N 11. .it theialanda in '73 and '74. was to be poured. When all was ready the .rrhmea-d.Phila. A W Weaver, Albany, N Y. [.King, formerly mate of 118 frigate l.aucaa30— F A Bcckwilh, Wall rl.iitj. Onlllli Vale 1871. metal vfcis released und ran glowing and Vlalted Hawaii and Oahu in June. 18111. N W Clark,Lima, N V; Naplea Record correepond- scintillating into the mould. It was a sufrom 1871. N Z in Hiaeman. enl. iM Cooke, Honolulu, W A Clark, Crown Point, toil) Crown Point Rcgiiler preme moment and every one present felt c F Alherton, Boaton, Maaa, and Honolulu. cnrrcapondenl. the inspiration. Mra M T Lynde. Capt fr. C Pulver, New York. Btockbridge, Baltimore. Md. I*' P Baker, Topcka, Kanaaa. After the bell was cast it was allowed to lerton, Honolulu. II I. Mra F P Baker, " lie buried in the ground for a week to cool .lories, Hurgeon IJ 8 N, II B 8 Potomac, Phila. July I—Wm Foster. Honolulu. t; F (.'hillingworth, 32Moulh St. Phila, lalcol Kawaihae lurch and wife, Kensington Hotel. slowly and thoroughly anneal the metal. tlllakerand wife, Globe Hotel. E J Dc Grove, 3d St, I'lnla, laic ol Honolulu. Charlea A IJuiiiliaui, Norwich, Conn; born in Kolou, Then it was raised from the pit, with great HI, linla. Pa. Dodge, New York. Kauai effort by an enormous derrick, and it was ,P Dodge, New York, 3—Mlaa Louise M Collin, Cincinnati. Ohio*, apent winter eeton, Boaton. ol 1873 and 1874In Ihe ialanda. lound to be sound and perfect to the great Mercer. Chaa J Elain, New Brltlain, Conn. joy of all. Few appreciate the difficulty of Iltngar, Manchester,lowa. Clarence M Ward, Kelhel, Conn; traveler. Bnow, Boalon. lie.i J Cannon, (Oia no hoi o Keoki Pukuniahi o casting a bell containing so great a mass of ske and wife, 1...ke Paakai Mauna Pohaku). redeck, Phila. formerly of Portsmouth, N H. J E Jacoba, Chicago. 111, apcut Feb, 1881,in Hawaii, metal. The difficulty and danger of accihie E Tredock.Phila. » Lahaina and Oahu. dent increase as the size increases. But the airy. New Bedford. Maaa. 4—Thomaa Morrison, Edgarlown. rler R Blakor, *' new liberty bell fulfilled the fondest hopes of Amu, Montague, (Mollie Cooke) Hawaiian lalanda. aa McLean, New Hartford, N Z, arterial friend Frederick II Allen, Honolulu. its founders. Men were immediately set to Dr and Mrs Judd. Chaa Hathaway. jr, Phila, I'a; grandson of MrsDanmry Helden and wife, New York, iel Chamberlain, the ouly survivor ofthe llrat inia- work to polish the immense surface until it rrh, Chicago, 111. aiooaiiee lo tbelalanda, who now reaidca lo WealBunt. M I), late tl 8 N, 1818 Fclhcrt street, liorough, Maaa, in her 92d year. Her daughter, shone with a lustre, which fitly indicates the lis; had hoaplta! of U 8 8 Preble in 1840. Nancy Chamberlain, waa Ihe flrat while child purity and richness of the metal. Its inin-hard. II 8 N. born on the lalanda. C Hurchard. scriptions shine out like letters of gold. Solomon M Kelly. Cunde, Troy, Pa, formerly of Wailuku, Maui 6- Collins Arnold, Cohoea, N Y. They are put on with the greatest care and Arnold. Cotioes, N Y. Walter C Hill, Boston, Maas. eber, lllo.mi.burg,Pa. Samuel C Damon, Honolulu. with a fine sense of true proportion. irvln, Phila. B F Dillingham, Honolulu. Encircling the crown are the words of aa M Rowlev, 871 Bhawinut Avenue, Boalon. J D Androwa, New York. Sankey, II 8 N, Norfolk, Va. II H Frary, Joneaville, Va; at Ihe lalanda Irom 1848 Holy Writ—" Glory to God in the highest, pnk Thom|teon, live yeara pastor of Foreign lo 1849. iirrli. Hilo; now Wendham. Conn. Clarence W Cooke, Honolulu, studying at Oberlin, and on earth peace, good will toward men." ibrldge Hofl,Lieut Com U 8 N. Ohio. On the waist, one side, is the following Idell Huff. i B—Wm H Jones, surgeon I! S N. Bainbrldge Iloff [ Aloha nul' Albert C Engard. USN. Presented to the city of Philadelphia, July ) Adell Hull. Jaa W Mills, Salt Lake City. 4th, 1*376, for the belfry of Independence Rowland, Cheltenham. Ta. 7—W Robertaon, Montreal. te Boyd. Phila, late captain II 8 Marine, on Dr C C Wllllama. 910 Walnut atraet, Phila. Hall, by a citizen." Underneath are the ird sloop ol war Vlncenneaj was stationed at Geo Bond, 49 South Frunl Mint, Phila. Meneely & Kimberly, founders, names, uolulu lo 1860 and 1861. S Christie, jr, late U 8 Vice Conaul at Honolulu. B—J H Brewer, Boaton. Maas. J B Ivea, Douglaaa, Kaoaaa. N. Y." Troy, .Isa Brewer, Jamaica Plains. Alfred Caldwell, St Cloud Hotel. « met, 1576," On the waist, opposite side, is 9—Mra Judge Wataoo, Ban Franclaco, Cal. ilcox, Nawlllwlll. Kauai. 10—Capt O W Welch, on abip Gloucester in 1810. and beneath the coat-of-arms of the United Dickaon. Honolulu. Rev C B Andrews, i Rowell, Walmea, Kauai, Arkanaaa Centennial '■ Makawao, Maui. States, an eagle with thirteen stars and the Mra AniUcwa, Ming Miaa F P Andrew., The coat-ofmotto, E pluribtiH unum. übeu Tinker,Wealfleld, N Y. I Smith, Koloa, Kauai, Brooklyn City Hoearms is set in a shield of chased U, N Y. H Smith, Koloa. Kauai. is a beautiful specimen of art. The New Liberty Bell. in Diell and daughter. Plattahurg, N Y. Encircling the mouth is the inscription W Octet!, Oakland, Cal. k Ruaacll, Kingston, Maaa. few a from the old liberty bell : Proclaim liberty A years ago Henry Seybert, gentleanrea, Florence, Italy, man of wealth and culture in the city Phila- throughout all the land, unto all the inhabiurnham, Phila. M rnhani, delphia, proposed to the city authorities to tants thereof." Leviticus, chapter xxv:l(J. Lilt of Recorded Visitors at the (Hawaiian Department) Centennial. " Ice preparation . - : " . " " > worUPund " Bleven, Ftoningion, Conn, yeaand wife, Brooklyn. N Y. ShlllaOer, Boston, Maaa. .dams, Caatlne, Maine. Kneeland. hie (: Kurelanil * Harlwell, Honolulu furnish a bell for -independence Hall. Mr. Just above this inscription is a circle of Seybert entered into a contract with Men- thirty-eight stars, representing the States. The bell is seven feet in perpendicular eely & Kimberly, bell founders of Troy, N. V., to cast the bell and place it in the lower height, seven feet and a half in diameter at �ADVBHTISEIVIEIirTS. the mouth, and twenty-three and a half feet the sound bow At the in circumference. ||"-- F. B. HUTCHINSON. thickness is seven inches. All in all, it is a l'h-,.1. Lan nnrf Sargraa, great triumph of the founder's an, and will at Drug of Oflloe Store, corner of Fort and Merchant Streets*, examples eminent be one of the most Residence, Nuuanu Avenue, near School Street. American skill and taste at Philadelphia. Office Hours, Dtoll A. M. lei '7d Places of Worship. Ba IRWIN «RT Si SAILORS' HOME! |jk— CO.. 79 Til KRIK N I, SKPTEMBKK, 1876. H^il soMfS KkL X Taft I' EM t 'mnviissiiin Merchants, Skamkx's Hktiiki. Key. S. C. Iliiinnn. Chaplain, Plantationand Insurance Agcnls, Honolulu, 11. I. Kiiif; street, near lha Baitan' Homt'. Preaching ut. 11 A. ft, Scats free. Sulibath School before the moiniiitr service. Prayer meeting oil Wednesday | KWKRN Si DICKSON. •evenings ut 74 o'clock. Dealers iv l.nmlier and Duililitni Materials, Four Stiikkt Ciii.iu'H -Bar. W. Frear. Pastor, Preaching Fort Street, Honolulu, 11. I. cninei* ol Fort anil HcreUnia streets. Sabbath 1111 Sundays al It a. ft and 7-J P. M. HOFFMANN, M D., B,i School ul 10 a. M. Kawaiaiiao Cm.Rrii-Rev. H. H. Parker. Pastor, and Surgeon, Physician King street, above the Palace. Services in HaCorner Merchant and Kaahumanu Streets, near the Post Ottoe waiian every Sunday at !>4 a. m. and 3 P. M. $6 Officers' Table, with lodging, per week, Human Catholic Ohiikch -Under the charge of ■> Seamen's do. do. do. BREWER fc. CO.. Rt. Rev. Bishop Maigret. assisted by Key. Falher A•* Hermann ; Fort street, near Beretania. Serviced on the Premiaei. Shower Huths Merchants, and Shipping Commission every Sunday at 10 A. M. and 2 P. M. Honolulu, Oaliu. 11. I. ED. DUNSCOMBE, Ku'MAkAi'ii.i Chcrcii Itev. M. Ktiaea. Pastor, Manager. Heretania street. n«»r Nuuanu. Services in HaJanuary 1, 1875. Honlulu, P. ADAMS. Bjl waiinn every Sunday at. 10 a. m. and 24 p. m. the Rt. Rev. AlThk Amii.ican Church—Bishop, Auction and Commission Merchant, Carriage Making and Trimming ! tred Willis. J). D.; Clergy. Itev. Kob't Dunn, M. A., Temporary St. Andrew's FireProor Store, iv Rohiuaon'a Building, Hue.n Street. Mackintosh, Rev. Alex. WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM YOU THAT Cathedral, lieielauia street, opposite tint Hotel. I now employ the best Mechanics in tbe Hut of MOTT SMITH, English services tin Sundays at (i-J and 11 a. m„ and || X Carriage Making, p. ». Clergy School al. tbe Sunday and 24 at74 a. Dentist, Carriage and General Blacksmitliing, House 10 ft Painting. Repairing, tie., Having resumed practice, can be found at hil rooms over R On tbe Hawaiian Oroup ; and it ia a well established Blrehi k Co.'s Drug Store, corner ol Fort and Hotel sts. fact that oar Carriage Trimming, by Mr. R. Whitaa any in New York City or |OHN S McGREW, M* D., man, it aa well executedfeel warranted in saying that elsewhere. I therefore BOOR BINDER, AND NEWS STATIONER, MIR Late Surgeon U. S. Army, we oan manufacture aa good a olais of work in HoMERCHANT STREET, HONOLULU. Can be consulted at hia residence on Hotel itreet, between nolulu aa oan be found in any part of the world. I will also state here tbat we fully intend to work at Alakea and Fort streets. FOLLOWING G. WEST. ON HAND THE tbe lowest possible rates, . . . ... . . THOS. O. THRUM, Work* pertaining the Hawaiian Islands: KEKPS Price, $2 60 .larvi*' History of theSandwich Islands U> 1 60 Dennett's Historical Sketch ol the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Club Papers, ISM " "• 1876.60 cts each Hawaiian Almanac and Annual for 1876 and The Second Interregnum, with cabinet photograph of Hia Majesty Kalakaua, c intalning an account of all the event*, inPrice, $1 60 cident to his election to the Throne Hasslnger's HawaiianTariff and Digest of I,aws and Regulaprice ft $1 *X I.B* paper theCustoms. 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TERMS: One Copy per anaum ■ Two Copies per annum Foreign Subscribes*, includiuc imstage $2.00 R.OO -i.tu �YMoeunnC'gshH Ariotcaf onolulu. Edited by a Committee -of the Y. M. C. A. A Spanish Poem. The following is a translation from an ancient Spanish poem, which, says the Edinburgh Review, •' ia surpassed by nothing with which we are acquainted, in the Spanish language, except the Odes of Lonia Dc Leon :" soul ita slumber break. < > ! let tbe its and awake Arouse senses To see how soon Life, with Ita glory, glides away. And ths stern footsteps of decay Come stealing on. And while we eye the rolling tide, Down which outflowing minutes glide Away so fast, Let us the present hour employ. And deem each future dream of joy Already past. Let no vain hope deceive the mindNo happier let ua hope to Und To-morrow than to to-day; Our golden dreams of yore were bright; Like them, the present shall delightLike them, decay. Our lives, liks hasting streams, must be. That into one engulfing sea Are doomed to fall, The sea of death, whose waves roll on O'er king and kingdom, crown and ihrone. And swallow all. — speak and work by their heavenly commission or they do not speak and work at all with any success. St. Paul when his sight was restored, waited for no earthly license, but bearing his credentials with him in his changed life and unselfish appeals, began at once to speak for the Master. Many since have followed his example and have been blessed in so doing. Wesley did a larger work thiin if the church of England had per-' nutted him to work under their routine. Moody's field is wider from the very fact that he looks to no one denomination for position or privilege but is free to work with all. We suppose that the different denominational arrangements for examining candidates for the clergy, and ticketing as safe teachers, those who have carefully learned their lessons, have some advantages of practical utility, but these are so slight, that we confess to something of a quandary in the effort to decide whether they are worth while in the face of the sectarianism and weak mental dependence which such processes tend to produce. The world moves slowly, and we on this western margin of it, follow at a still slower pace. We never think here of varying the church services of a place that can boast of Our birth is but tbe starting place, but a slim clerical exchange, with occasional Life is the running of tbe ruce. sermons from resident laymen of known And death the goal ; There all those glittering toys are brought; and earnestness. There is no reason ability Tbe path alone, of all unsought. in the world why this should not be done. Is found of all. Such a plan if carried out, would create reSay, then, how poor and little worth Are all those glittering toys of earth newed interest and promote religious thought. That lure us here? Because a man is labeled " Reverend " of Dreams of a sleep that death must break. bids us before it wake. the right denomination, is no reason why he Alas ! Ye disappear ! be trusted to speak on the most imshould H. A. P., in The Observer. portant subject; but because a man lives a good life and has something to say that will Preaching. do good, that is reason enough for him to Much progresses been made in the last speak. few years in breaking down the old and Thoughts About Fore-ordination. somewhat superstitious feeling of veneration a are towards clergymen as class. They BY REV. C. CAVERN0, IN THE CHRISTIAN UNION. now rated very much as other men are, A dozen other theories ol the universe measured by the same standards, allowed are as good as that of fore-ordination. the same privileges and held to the same It is just as honorable to God to maintain impartiality of judgment. Apostolic succes- that he makes his plans from day to day as sion is no longer at an appreciable premium, that he completed them " in the beginning." it be and the laying on of hands and issuing of If everything is predetermined must to watch the on-going of tedious infinitely ■licenses to preach by ecclesiastic bodies are event. daily regarded ns of less consequence. That eternal now " is poor philosophy. There is nothing surprising or objectionable If a boy"spins a top its gyrations are not an are the revoluin this change of sentiment; the only sur- eternal now to him ; no morewho spins it. the universe to him tions of it not taken place prising thing is that has movements among several things Given before. Men need no ecclesiastic endorse- and moments are a necessity to any mind ment to enable them to recognize the divine that looks at them, finite or infinite. baptism of God's messengers, and these The movements of the masses of the Alike ths river's lordly tide. Alike the humble riv'lel's glide To that and wave; Death levels property and pride, And rich and poor sleep side by side Within the grave. — 80 Pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: To visit thefatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep one's self unspottedfrom the world. universe have a relation to each other. Whoever looks at those relative movements marks time. The only sensible "eternal now " philosophy is Ithat ever the present is God's time for planning and working. Relatively to other things certain acts are done and past, so that you can say that " in the beginning," or further back than you can think, God did so and so. But not everything done by God was then done; and there is no reason to suppose that everything was then planned. God did some things once. He is doing other things now. The Savior said, " My Father works up to this time." God is constantly working. He initiates and maintains as much now as at any time. Why is it dishonorable•*> him to suppose that he is constantly planning as well as working? Where is the degradation to Deity to suppose that his thought is as fresh as his deed? One may posit fore-ordination as a speculation, but as dogma it is abominable. Who knows enough of the Divine Mind to assert that that is the way of its working —no, rather, the way it once worked ? The only admirable thing about fore-ordination as dogma is its audacity. It does violence to our religious instincts in relegating the activity of God to past time. It is not a definition of the Divine Mind, but its epitaph. It says not. Dens est, but IJeus fti'tt. It is not in keeping with the facts of the universe. Something new is always and everywhere appearing. It may appear o*.i the base of the old, but is new for all that. The appearance of the new increment is creation ever. The facts probably are that as much that is new has appeared to-day as ever came forth at any moment in the history of the universe. The new of to-day demands as fresh a pulsation of the Divine Will to bring it forth as the new of any beginning. The goings forth of the Almighty are not only "of old," but forever. To-morrow will be as new and fresh a day as the earth has seen. To-morrow the morning stars will sing together and t'"? sons of God shout for joy. 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