https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fe96bb7b367b04a947640364f3d52bfd.pdf 29f16765e2032b6f0b14e82b47328575 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 7 Volume VII • November 28,1826- September 14,1827 • Tuesday Novr. 28th 1826. Went on board the Peacock in company with Mr: Loomis & Mr. Ruggles. ~ " • ,1 After remaining some time on board-the persons under arrest were brought forward and the witnesses who were sworn yesterday but did not give :in their evidence testifie~ to what they knew of the affray which happened on Thursday morning of last week. The business so far as giving in evidence was concerned being closed Capt. Jones proposed an adjournment to Thursday the 30th at 11 o'ck AJvL, requesting the attendance of all the witnesses, in order to a further reading of the testimonies. \Vhile we were on board, three men of the ship Daniet were reported as in the water. As the crew of that ship had behaved very insolently and made much disturbance, and as these persons were swimming toward the Sloop of war and some of them using saucy language one of them singing I belong to the saucy Daniel and I don't care-Capt. Jones commanded them to be taken up & brought on board-The order was instantly obeyed. Capt. Jones being informed that they were on board, stepped to the gangway and reproved them for their impudence-They plead innocence-that they had only gone into the water to bathe-He told them he would teach them to mind their own business & to behave as they ought and bid • his men string them up & give them a lashing-They begged to be excused & promised to behave well, & prote.sced protested against a whipping-but their entreaties "vere in vain-Capt. Jones was resolute and they were lashed up one by one & each received nvelve blows stoutly applied of a six thonged scourge or cat amidst screeches & complaints & entreaties for mercy.---each blow started the skin & drew blood. The English Consul & Capt. Buckle were present and the former if not the latter approved & even recommended the measure. The latter appeared highly gratified & seemed to triumph. You rascals, he said, if I catch you on shore without "vritten permission I \-vill have you stnmg up and you shall receive six dozens. Wednesday Nov. 29. At the afternoon lecture Kahikona addressed the people from Heb. 6. 7. S - "For the earth \vhich drinketh in the rain" &c. Had the company of Capt. Gardner & Capt. Joy at tea. Thursday 30th. Walked this afternoon to Manoa. A good cart road has been recently made extending to the sugar plantation. Since the death of Mr. ';Xlilkinson the plantation has been under the direction of .: Pob-who continus carrying on operations there. He has, I was informed, more than one hundred natives constantly employed in various \vays, to whom he gives two dollars a week for their labor. The person who 1 �LEV! VOLUME 7 has the superintendence of the mill & the making of sugar, complained very much of the management of the natives. He has yet made scarcely no sugar at all-the mill has never been in proper order and he has • not been able to grind cane sufficient to fill the boilers-He was engaged boiling a small quantity of juice enough however only to make about half a barrel of sugar. A considerable of a Held of cane is now growing & they are plowing a large piece of ground more for planting. In a few years if the natives persevere in cultivating the cane & manufacturing it into sugar the nation may be supplied with that article and a surplusage remain for exportati.on. Friday Deer. 1st. Mr. Loomis has been quite itt to day, affected with vertigo and head~ach and inability to rest. Capt. Gardner in company with Capt. Ropes of the Brig Roscoe of Salem favored us with their company at tea. Capt. Ropes is a cousin of Mr. \"\lilliam Ropes of Boston, he appears a very interesting & friendly man. Just at evening we were irtvited over to the house of Kalaimoku to attend prayers with Nahienaena, Kekauonohe & Hoapili ma who arrived late in the afternoon from Lahaina. Saturday Deer. 2. The Russian Discovery ship sailed to day, as did also the Brig Roscoe, of Salem, Capt. • Ropes. The witnesses who gave in their testimony respecting the affray in the boats, in which one of the crew of the Daniel was drmvned, were called together today, by Capt. Jones, to attend to the reading of the testimony (,,,,hich has been copied) The native boy was not to be found. The persons concerned in chastising the boats crew of the Daniell Viz. Charles Stevens principal, Mr. Pickens & Mr. Joiner 1st & 2nd mate of the Owhyhee accessories are required to take passage to America in the Peacock for a final trial of their case. They will be allowed liberty of the ship by obtaining sufficient bonds as security that they will not make their escape from the ship. The witness are also to take passage for' America to be present on the trial. Sabbath Deer. 3rd. We were awaked before day light by a knocking at the door ofMr. Ruggles apartment, which we found to be from Mr. Ely, and upon admitting him. learned that he was but the precursor of others of our friends who had just arrived in the Missionary Packet from Hawaii & Maui. The • carts were sent to the village & they were shortly after drawn back accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Bingham and their little ones. Mr. & Mrs. Richards concluded to remain on board the Packet till break of day & Mr. Thurston thought proper to remain with them. Soon after day light we had the satisfaction of welcoming 2 �LEVl VOLUME 7 them to our habitation. At the hour for \vorship a very great concourse of natives assembled. Mr. Bingham preached from Malachi 3. 16. 17. 18. In the afternoon Mr. Ely preached. • Monday Deer. 4th. The brethren met togeth"er after breakfast to consult as to the method of attending to the business which brought them to this place Viz. that of complying with the request of the gentlemen who replyed to upon the subject of the circular. We were unanimously of opinion that as we had not called a meeting it did not belong to us to fix a time when no designate a place where we would meet the gentlemen, but simply to state to them that we had convened in complyance with their suggestion and that we would wait with pleasure to hear the result of the investigation which they have expressed a readiness to make of our conduct. Messrs. Richards & Ely were nominated to write a communication on the subject & in the course of the forenoon a letter was prepared embracing the above act,- and containing the assurance of our willingness to comply with what we had before stated, that if we have mistaken the grand principles of reformation, or if we have taken a wrong step, we will be grateful to any man, who in a friendly manner will inform us of it; and moreover, that if after an investigation the truth should be doubted of our statements \ye hold ourselves in readiness to redeem our pledge & prove to the friends of Christianity & civilization the truth of what we have stated. • Friday Deer. 8. Several communications having passed between the mission, and the Gentlemen accepting the challenge contained in the circular; in which the wishes of both parties were clearly stated or obviously inferred, we concluded to comply with a proposition of theirs contained in a letter dated the 7th & received yesterday to meet them this day at 11 o'ck A.M. at the house of Gov. Poki.-A letter in answer to theirs of the 6th had been presented last eveng. and contained a statement of the ground which we should take, and what we felt to be the only ground upon which we could meet them, Viz. to listen to the result of the investigation which they had expressed a willingness to make of our conduct. At the hour appointed we walked to the house of Gov. Poki, where we found a company of gentlemen assembled consisting of the Eng" & Am. Consuls Capt. Jones, some of his officers, several Capts. of vessels & residents. Mr. Charlton who held the papers containing the correspondence first broke silence by stating that the gentlemen had assembled in accordance, with a "vish expressed in our circular that if we might be allowed a candid hearing we would substantiate the truth of every assertions therein contained. The • gentlemen he said disclaimed the "vish or intention of investigating our conduct, but would be glad to hear what we might have to say in vindication of it. For himself his dissatisfaction of our operations was very great. I am greatly dissatisfyed with your measures I think them calculated to do immense evil, and I have 3 �LEVI VOLUME 7 made official complaint to government. He complained of the schools as being scenes of immorality & places where every kind of iniquity is practiced he made a statement which would shock the ear of modesty • to hear repeated & for having been an eye witness of which he might well blush. Me Richards who was advocate for the mission stated the ground upon which we had consented to meet them read part of our last communication & made a few more remarks. No one was disposed to bring charges against us in writing. Mr. Charlton said he did not wish to bring charges in that manner & moreover he was not accustomed to miting. This seemed to be the grand objection to meeting us on our ground-as was evident from the lip consure & condemnation which issued from different parts of the house. After a full explanation on our part of the prindpes we should adhere to in vindicating ourselves from any aspersions that might be brought against us & much altercation on the part of those opposed to us Capt. Jones arose & proposed that the Circular be read entire. Mr. Richards read it accordingly-after which Capt. Jones remarked in a very respectful manner upon what he conceived the meaning & intention of the article, and expressed his view of the propriety of the gentlemen's bringing charges in writing supported by evidence if they had any to prefer. Capt. C. spake to this import if accusations were to be brought against us supported by evidence there was an end to the matter at once; for there could not be a • native found in all the island who would dare bring a charge against the mission. The case seemed hopeless on their part and they moved an adjournment. Capt. Jones stated further that he did not wish to be thought the champion of the mission-He considered them in common with other men liable to err and thought that in some instances they had erred & this he had stated to them, and suggested to them where in he thought they might improve. i\nd he added he had no doubt we were ready to have our faults pointed out by any of the gentlemen, and that we would receive kindly if we were wrong any suggestions for improvement. Capt. Jones having closed an adjournment was moved a second time & the meeting was broken up. Saturday Deer. 9. By invitation of Capt. Jones the brethren of the mission took Dirmer with him at his house on the point. We were requested to call at an early hour for conversation and the discussion of any subjects of interest to us. We went at 11 o'ck A.M. and had a very pleasant & gratifying interview which was protracted till about 4 o'ck P.M. Our conversation embraced a great variety of subjects, those which • related to our work as missionaries were fully discussed and our host entered into the spirit of them in such a manner as greatly to raise him in our esteem. He produced a letter from the SeC)'. of the Navy to Capt. Hull, who was expected to visit these islands but had relinquished the though of it and had given the 4 �LEVI VOLUME 7 communication to Capt. Jones. The letter commended the missionaries & particularly Mr. Stewart to the kind attentions of Capt. HulL • Mr. Richards read extracts from several letters of Mr. Stewart to counteract any impressions which the assertions of individuals might have upon Capt. J.s mind that Mr. Stewart left the mission in disgust, or did not entertain feelings of friendship to\vards the missionaries. Sabbath Decr. 10th. Our Bethel Flag was hoisted for the first time today, on board the Peacock. Most of the mission attended-Boats from the Sloop of War were in waiting at 11 o'ck to convey the mission family on board. We were attended to the beach by Kaahumanu & some others of the chiefs who accompanied us off. This was the first visit Kaahumanu had made on board, and Capt. Jones would have given her a salute but for its being the Sabbath-This he wished stated to her-She appeared gratified on learning the factMr. B. preached from Mat. 2. 2. "For we have seen his star in the east, and are yome to worship him." .After the services Capt. Jones gave an invitation to Mr. B. to preach again on the next Sabbath. Thursday Decr. 14. Capt. Jones met the Chiefs this morning on business-to attend to the subject of a treaty and the payment of the national debts; which had been communicated in letters some time before. On introducing the subject & calling for the letters it was found that the chiefs had given no attention to • them and were in no \'lay prepared for business. The papers ·were given into the hands of the mission to translate and the meeting adjourned to a future period. Had the company of Capt. Jones at tea together with Capt. Gardner & Capt. Barnerd. Capt. Jones informed that the brig which arrived this afternoon is the Active from Boston & that papers recd. by her give notice of the death of the two Ex Presidents Jo1m Adams & Thomas Jefferson who both departed this life on the 4th day of July the jubilee of our Independence. Friday Decr. 15th. Mr. & Mrs. Richards & their little ones together with Messrs. Thurston & Ely left us this morning & embarked on board the Missionary Packet to return to their respective stations having been with us 12 days. This afternoon a partial examination took place for the inspection of Capt. Jones. A number of the best schools were convened and the scholars made a display of their acquirements in a manner very much to their own credit & the gratifycation of the visitors. Capt. Jones made a short address expressive of his • satisfaction, commending their improvement & encouraging them to perseverance; which was interpreted to the assembly. This evening took up my lodgings in the store house; which is to be my future residence. 5 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 18th. Execution of the murderer. Birth of a son to Mr. Ruggles during the night. Heard that Aniani was engaged in buying up all the bullets he can obtain. • Wednesday 20th. Tapping of Kalaimoku. Have heard today that Poki is formg. plans for rebellion against Kaahumanu. Thursday 21. Learned that a company met at the Kings house, that irregularities were practiced there, & that the king was prevailed upon by his sister to go to Kaahumanu's. Procession-& Sermon.-Minute guns from the Peacock from the time the procession moved till the close of the service & the return &c. Tuesday Deer. 26th. Signed bills of Ex. in favor of Pitman, French & Co. and James Hunnewell on the Am. Bd. For five days I have been very much troubled "\vith Ophthalmia. Thursday 28th. Mr. Bingham dined on board the Peacock together with the King, Kaahumanu, Opiia, Poki & other chiefs. Friday 29th. Change in Kalaimokus health indicating approaching dissolution. Dirmer at the expense of I.e. Jones. Mission family invited. Saturday 30th. Signing of a duplicate copy of a treaty between the U.S. and these islands. Capt. Jones at tea with the families. • Application of Mr. Loomis for a passage to Valpariso in the Convoy. Sabbath 31st. Capt. Jones attended native service, ML B. preached a ser. suited to the dose of the year So teach us &c. No service on board the Peacock. Monday Jany 1st. 1827. Mr. Loomis having reed. an answer from tllr. Jones that he can be accommodated with a passage in the Convoy to Vapo. the condition at length having been reduced to $200-returned answer accepting the proposal. Wednesday 3. Reed. a letter from Capt. Jones in an answer to the Circular. Friday. Returned an answer to Capt. Jones. Saturday 6th. The Convoy sailed-Capt. Jones Capt. Wildes. Capt. Meek arrived from Kauai. Monday 8. Mr. Cummings came to work at the printing business is to receive $1.50 pro day provided he boards himself or $1 if we board him. Wednesday 10. Robert Haia beat at Charltons last night. • Friday 12th. Departure of Kalaimoku for the windward. Sabbath 14. Baptism of Mr. Bingham's & Mr. Ruggles' infants also of the infant daughter ofKuanaua adopted by Kaahumanu. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Thursday Jany 18th. The Pupuka arrived from Lahaina 'with a note from Mr. Richards noticing that on the preecd. Sabbath 14 inst. the candidates were reed. to the Church. • Saturday-20. A very busy week copyg. letters of the Board & writing letters for Am. to go by the Peru, which sailed this day-The public letter was not finished. The examn. of the schools which comd. on the 18th closed this aftemoon.- The greatest number of scholars we have ever had. The Tally Ho sailed this momg. Monday 22. Miss. Packet sailed for Kauai Mr. Ruggles on board. Teachers met and certificates given out. Tuesday 25. The Becket sailed for a voyage but is to stop at Hawaii & land some of Kalaimokus people. Wednesday 24. Arrival of the Triton Capt. Bryant. Friday Jany 26. At about 4 o'ck this morning we were called to witness the departure of the 3d daughter ofMr. & Mrs. Ruggles- She died of a discentary and was sick only about thirty six hours. This afternoon she was interred. Arrival of the Kamoholelani. Saturday 27. Arrived this morning H.B.M. Sloop ofiX1ar Blossom Capt. Beachy, from the N.W. Coast \-vhither she had been to extend aid to Capt. Franklin who is on a tour of discovery towards the North Pole. • The B. visited the place designated as a rendevous and waited for Capt. E till the coldness of the season rendered it necessary to depart. This took place without a visit from Capt. F. The wind was favorable on the arrival of the Sloop of the War in the roads for her entering the harbor & she was brought in immediately. As soon as she had come to anchor a salute was fired from the ship and answered from the fort. Have not yet met with the Captain or any of the officers. A native teacher remarked on being told the ship which has arrived is a moku leaua 0 Berekane- "mamuLe hoowalewale rnal." Sabbath 28th. A smaller congregation than usual owing to the absence of great numbers of people who have gone with Poki to the mountains to cut Sandal wood. All the population of the island is called out for this purpose, none are exempted but such as through age or sickness or some other cause may be justly excused. • Kaahumanu called over after meeting in the afternoon and from feelings of sympathy proposed to Mrs. Ruggles staying with her tonight to cheer her loneliness which she supposed she felt from the absence of her husband & the death of her daughter. 7 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday Jarry 29th. lX1hile we were at breakfast a message was handed in on a sLate from Haatilio requesting Mr. B. to attend on the instruction of the King & himself. It was concluded best to comply '. notwithstanding the indifference of the king at the present time to his book as by a daily intercourse \vith him we shall have a hold upon, \vhich we can in no other way secure. It was also suggested that it would perhaps be proper to call upon Capt. Beachy. This being determined upon we began to get ourselves for the purpose. In the mean time Mr. B. having business at the printing office walked over where he found Capt. Beachy-He accosted him as a friend & an acquaintance but Capt. B. made no retum, or answered in a cold & distant marmer & refused his hand. Mr. B. asked why is this, we last parted on good terms" you surely must have heard something to our disadvantage." I have heard of your unkind treatment of my naturalist whom I left here." Mr. B. said-you will find I trust before you leave that the reverse of this is the fact. In the afternoon we received a call from four of the officers of the Blossom who seemed to have called rather by mistake than intention, supposing that the mission house was the residence of some of the chiefs. Tuesday Jany 30th. Mr. Lay called this morning in consequence of a communication of Me Bingham to him upon the subject of our treatment of him during his residence at the islands) Capt. Beachey having said • that we had treated him unkindly. The interview of Mr. Lay was very gratifying. He unequivocally denyed having communicated with Capt. B. in the least on the subject-and moreover stated that his communications with the officers of the Blossom had been of a character to give an idea the reverse to that expressed by Capt. Beachey. He appeared gratified to learn that we had so much confidence in him as to believe that he had not made statements implying unkindness on our part. The King dined on board the Blossom. Reed. from the King & Kaahumanu a handsome present of fresh beef-Kaahumanu gave a small hind quarter worth 5 or 6 dollars. Wednesday Jany 31st. Met the King and Haalilio at the small wood~house for the purpose of attending to their instruction in English. The King is more indifferent to the subject than I have ever known him, he seems wholly devoted to play & his mind altogether absorbed by it. \Ve feel that some of uS should attend upon him in order that we may show ourselves friendly, keep up an acquaintance and if possible retain a hold upon him, so as to prevent his influence from being enrlrely withdrawn from the side of virtue and • sobriety. Thursday February 1st. HoapiH sailed IDis morning for Lahaina in the Pakii which has been detained here some time for repairs. Sent the bureau left by Mr. Loomis & also letters & publications recently from 8 �LEVI VOLUME 7 America. • Friday 2. The Pakii returned a strong wind having deranged the sails making it dangerous to proceed. Saturday Feby 3rd. The gale continues wind about N.E. or E.N.E. Should the Packet be on her way form Kauai she must have a very severe time. I think however had she sailed previous to the setting in of the gale she has put back unless near in with the land of this island. Sabbath 4th. The gate continues with unabated force. Small congregation both in the morning & afternoon. Exercises short. Monday 5th. The Chinchilla arrived from Hawaii- reed. letters from the brethren at Kailua & Kaawaloa, at the latter place Mr. Bishop was residing with his family, awaiting the period of Mrs. B.s confinement. Me Thurston states that the health of Kalaimoku is materially better-At Lahaina a physician was brought to his acquaintance who attended him to Kailua & has been of essential service to him, and he is some in hopes that he may yet get the better of his disease & live to be an old man. Have been greatly distressed to learn that Kaomi of whom we have long entertained a high opinion has been guilty of irregularities which justly forfeit the confidence of the mission. Being at the store of Mr. French I was informed that Kaomi was intoxicated at his house. The source of the information led me to • doubt the truth of it and I was strengthened in my opinion when looking into his yard I perceived a Tahitian there in a state of intoxication. As Kaomi is by foreigners called a Tahitian I supposed that the drunken man I saw was the person referred to. On my dep31ture I stepped at his gate and inquired whether Kaomi was at home-learning that he was I entered the house which appeared not as usual and saw him with another man asleep on a mat platform-The persons who entered with me attempted to awake him but their efforts were unsuccessful & to my surprise & grief I perceived he was in the state he was represented to be. After the close of the monthly prayer meeting his wife came to the mission house & confirmed what I had seen & stated that he had cast her off & that in consequence of it Opiia had directed her to come to her house and that Opiia had been laboring with Kaomi to reclaim him. Tuesday Feby 6th. Kaahumanu made us a handsome present of blue broad cloth worth at least here $5 pro yd. • On entering the Kings house, I discovered that Kaahumanu was there & perceived that she was in tears. I supposed she had been conversing with Kaomi as he was present. She saluted me very kindly & seemed unusually affectionate, expressed warm attachment of the missionaries, and declared that her heart 9 �LEVI VOLUME 7 was fixed on God. As her appearance was unusual I asked if she was ill-she said no-she was weeping ua Wi kau kdki i ka hewa- ua hewa Kaomi ua labu ia ka bu rama. I asked if it was on that account she • wept-she replied no--The cause of her great grief seemed to me rather mysterious. I have since learned that it was on account of the insubordination of the King who seems disposed to listen to his on people, & to disregard her authority & reject her advice. Wednesday 7th. Nil'. Bingham had an interview with Kaomi-He pretends to be sorry for his fault-says he is not lila loa i ka hewa,---declares he is not guilty in the affair concerning his wife, that she is the one in fault & has several times requested of him a bill of divorce. He does not acknowledge having been drunk more than once. He represents that Poki has solicited him strongly to join with him & the King-and I fear it will be found that he" has complied)~ & that his recent irregularities are the effect of yielding to a new master. Thursday Feby 8th. The Pakii sailed again We learn that she will proceed to Hawaii before her return to this place-The object of her going there is to bring hither Leleohoku the little son of Kalaimoku, who we learn is to be sent to England in the Blossom. Learned to day that Kinau has been having criminal • intercourse again with Kuanaua-and that Kaomi has been guilty of adultery and new acts of intemperance. The leven of wickedness begins to operate, and I fear that many of the people wilt return to their old ways-Sports that have been laid aside) it may justly be apprehended) will be resumed, and those who have for appearance sake confirmed to habits & forms approved by the word of Go.d, will go back & walk no more with us and return to their own ways as a dog to his vomit. If the King should publicly sanction the sports & pastimes of other years, by being present to witness them or by engaging in them, it may be expected that his people will to a great extent give themselves up to them. Friday Feby 9th. Have learned that a hula or native dance has been performed this afternoon at the sugar plantation Manoa, attended by the King and others as spectators. The performers were we are told persons belonging to Honolulu- The amusement was connected with intemperance. Just at evening we saw a company returning on horse back-some of them apparently the worse for liquor. In the company • were several foreigners. This evening Kaleohano and a female together with two other couple came to be married-Kaleohano has but recently lost a wife- The woman whom he has now taken is one whom he had on receiving 10 �LEVI VOLUME 7 evangelical views with respect to marriage rejected in consequence ofrus having at that time another wife--The wife he then chose to retain being dead)- he was desirous of renewing his connexLon with this • woman,- and the measure we thought a proper one and justified his being married sooner than under other circumstances would have been deemed proper. The other two couple having been united formedy according to the custom of the country; nothing was required of them but a dedaration of the sincerity of their intentions. After the ceremonies had been performed they spent a considerable time in pleasant conversationthey spoke with apparent regret of the de.clension in religion visible at the present time & dedared their intention to live according to the precepts of the bible Saturday Feby 10th. Another Hula we learn has been performed at Manoa- and the company if I am not misinformed are to perform again on Monday for the amusement of Capt. Beachy & officers & other gentlemen foreigners & residents. The King appears to be a foremost spectator in these scenes. There has within a few days been a very great turning to the old ways-to intemperance & sports. The Packet made her appearance this afternoon on her way from Kauai-Just at evening Mr. Ruggles attended by Kapule & Kaiu having left the vessel out side at some distance from the mouth of the harbor • came on shore in a boat & proceeded to the Mission house) where he was reed. with demonstrations of joy mixed with grief from the consideration of the mdanchoUy event which has transpired since his departure. Sabbath 11 tho Morning service was well attended. The King and his company were present. In the afternoon the congregation was very much smaller. Have learned that very much more disorder has existed in the village than usual, and that the dancing women have been practicing preparatory for the hula which is expected to take place tomorrow. Monday Feby 12th. A native Schooner arrived from Lahaina bearing the mournful intelligence of Kalaimoku's death which had been received there yesterday from Kailua. It appears that he died on the afternoon of Thursday the 8th and that a vessel was despatched next day to Lahaina to carry the news. The notice was received here with demonstrations of sorrmv, but nonvithstanding the gloom which the intelligence had cast over the place, the foreigners, for whose entertainment the hula had been planned, were determined not to be disappointed in witnessing a heathen sport-and though the King was • disinclined to be present out of regard to the memory of Kalaimoku & a wish to stay at home and indulge in grief, the English consul insisted on his going and induced him to accompany the cavalcade which rode to Waikiki for festivity & mirth. At night they returned with sound of bugle as from a victory in triumph as 11 �LEVI VOLUME 7 though the nation were not in mourning for one of its chief supports & defenders. Tuesday Feby 13th. Kaahumanu accompanied by Keliiahonui sailed for Hawaii in the Waverly. • Previously to their departure the members of the station met her at her house where a number of chiefs had assembled to express their aloha and among them Pob who appeared friendly & manifested seriousness of feeling. Before parting a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham at the close of which she took a kind leave of the family & then seated herself in a hand cart which was in waiting to receive her, and was drawn down to the landing,- on her way she was joined by the King and Capt. Beachy-From the landing they proceeded on board the Blossom and were honored with a royal salute. From the Blossom she passed to the Waverly & with a pleasant breeze left the harbor We are happy to learn that at a consultation of the chiefs last evening Pob conceded the supremacy to Kaahumanu. The enquiry was made who shall go to Hawaii-The Govr. said he wished very much to go---and proposed that Kaahumanu should stay & manage affairs here while he went to the windward. Kaahumanu replied why should you go--what business have you at the windward. Poki replied it is with you-if you wish to go---go, and take along the King and his sister it is with you to exercise authority. Kamehameha at his death committed his sons to your charge & the kingdom to your care-and it was the wish of Kalaimoku that you should still have the charge. The mana is • yours. It is said this declaration of Poki was a gratification to her. Wednesday Feby 14th. The weather being unfavorable this afternoon there was no meeting for the natives. Thursday 15th. The Becket sailed this afternoon on a voyage, but is to touch at KauaL I sent in the care of the native captain Kaianui, a bundle containing letters & publications for Mr. Whitney. The Becket has been chartered by a comp81ly & is bound on a trading or sealing voyage. This evening several of the native members of the church met at the mission house to attend with us a preparatory service in reference to the communion. Sabbath 18th. The meeting in the morning "vas tolerably well attended. though owing to the weather the number was not so great as usual. The king was present. In the afternoon the weather would not admit of a congregation's assembling in our open & wet place of worship, and it was concluded to invite the native members of the church to the mission house where we • might in comfort observe the communion. Present besides Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles & myself, Opiia, Laanui Kaiu & Kalaaiaulu. A young man belonging to a vessel in port who is of the Catholic communion & spends most of his 12 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbaths at the mission house and who gives evidence of true piety having attend English service was invited to join with us in commemorating the death of our common Lord. He declined on the grotmd of its • being contrary to the rules of the Catholic Church for the members to commune with those of another persuasion. He says he does many things however which would brand him as a heretic if known to the Church. There are some things however in the forms of that Church which he prefers to ours. Friday Feby 23rd. The weather for more than a week past has been unsettled) which has occasioned a delay in the sailing of the Missionary Packet to convey Mr. Ruggles and family to Hila. The wind has been from the westward accompanied with showers of rain. For a day or two past the wind has been moderate & little rain has fallen, Mr. R. having got all things in readiness embarked this morning, together with Kapule who is bound to Lahaina. The wind still being from the westward they were obliged to beat out of the harbor the Pulaholaho for Lahaina beating out at the same time. The wind is favorable for them, and we hope they will have a short passage. She will probably proceed direct to the place of her destination. Saturday-Feby 24th. Wind still from the westward. The Pakii sailed: her ultimate destination is Hila, but will stop at Kailua and wait orders from Kaahumanu. She conveys Keaholawaiia who takes the place of Koahou deceased in the government of Hila under Kapili who is the head chief of that Division of Hawaii. • This afternoon I went with the natives of the family in search of a cow which not returning with the herd last night we supposed had calved abroad. We found her after some search) but saw nothing of her calf, after looking, however, some time longer we descried it but in so feeble a condition that it was not able to follow the cow. One of the natives carried it in his arms as far as Mr. Allen's where I borrowed a cart in which it was conveyed home) but on our arrival it appeared nearly dead. Saw a native this afternoon carrying a human scull, on making inquiry concerning it) was told it was the scull of a man who had been offered in former times in sacrifice to an idoL It was perfect, and as white as ivory) the effect of having been for a long time exposed to the sun and rain while suspended on a stick at the heiau, to decorate the supposed abode of the sanguinary deity. It is perhaps one of the seven who were sacrificed at Waikiki during the illness of Keopuolani, mentioned in the Memoirs. Sabbath, Feby 25th. The congregations were as large as they have been for several Sabbaths pastnothing unusual in the appearance of things- as good attention was given to the discourses & as is • commonly seen. Thursday March 1st. By the direction ofOpiia the females who have been denominated t..1,.e poe hooikaika were invited to her house that it might be known how many of the females of the place stand 13 �LEVI VOLUME 7 firm-We were gratified to learn that about 700 persons assembled this morning from Honolulu & vicinity. • A large number considering the absence of many in the mountains with their husbands & relatives who have gone after sandal wood. The Triton sailed this morning for the N.W. Coast. The Blossom also sailed, bound to Canton. Fourteen or fifteen of the serious natives attended with liS our weekly prayer meeting. They were invited in order that we might hold religious conversation with them-inquire into their state, give them advice & encourage them to perseverance in the ways of religion. J000 Ii, WahineaLLi, Laanui, Auhea & her husband & Kaiana were questioned respecting their desires & feelings, and each gave a short view of their religious experience & declared their determination to persevere in seeking the Lord & in endeavors to serve him. The interview was pleasant & 1Ne trust profitable. It is our design to have these meetings continued. Though the prospect is in some respects dark, owing to the prevalence of sin around us, the faU of some of hopeful appearance, the coldness of others, & the almost total suspension of the schools through the absence of the people and the remisness or 8_postacy of teachers, yet we are encouraged to hope that a • better time is at hand. We cannot but hope that the Lord \vill revive his work & put to silence the voice of the enemy-why should it be said among the heathen concerning the followers of Christ-"\Vhere is their God." Our prayer to him is that he would arise & vindicate his own cause and make his power known & his name gloriOUS. Sabbath, March 4th. The congregations to~day have been about as large as for several Sabbaths past and quite as interesting. There is a goodly number who seem to listen with attention. Poki. was present in the morning having just come down from Manoa and intending to return in the evening. He took his set in the house in a situation he has not ocupied since the time he declared his intention not to come again to our meeting. Kaomi was also present for the first time since his turning to sinful ways. After the morning service the people were infonned that a Sabbath School would be opened in the afternoon for the purpose of tead-ung the Sermon on the Mount and all who were desirous of learning that tract were invited to give attendance. In the afternoon I went to the house of Kaahumanu where the people were invited to • assemble. About 150 persons, mostly females, were present. Having been arranged in rows and a teacher appointed for each row the work of instruction commenced which consisted either of reading or repeating a portion from the tract No.6. The exercises lasted about 2 hours & were concluded by a prayer offered by 14 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Laanui and the repeating of the Lord)s prayer by the whole school in concert. Monday March 5th. The Chinchilla Capt. Thos. Meek sailed for Canton, by him sent many letters and • the joint letter of the mission containing a history of the General Meeting at Kailua. Tuesday 6th. The Kamehameha sailed for the Coast of Califomia by her we sent a few letters to be forward to the U.S. across the continent. Wednesday 7th. It was gratifying to see our afternoon lecture better attended than usual owing to the tempory return of a number of individuals who have been absent cutting wood. Thursday March 8th. Mr. B. reed. a letter from Kaomi in the style of confession and requesting advice as to what he must do. He acknowledged that the evil was in his own heart, but declares though he has himself done wrong he has not enticed others to go astray with him and has uniformly told them not to follow or imitate him. Our family meeting this evening for social prayer was attended by the native members of the church & persons desirous of joining the church-and improved as a kind of conference for their benefit-The exercises were altogether in the native language-These meetings it is to be hoped will be of important advantage to those who from right motives attend them. • Friday 9th. On going to the King's to attend to his instruction in English learned that he had gone to Manoa to see Kuanaua-he having fallen from his horse & suffered some injury also had a bone broken. Saturday 10th. Mr. B. has been engaged for two days past in making an alteration in the rooms of the wood house, east end--enlarging the front room and constructing the common eating room into a lodging apartment to be separated from the cook house by a partition forming a passage way from the cook house to the front room whi.ch will be more commodeous for entertaing company & will serve for a convenient room for meetings. Sabbath March 11. Our congregations both in the morning & afternoon were as large & interesting as they have been any time of bte. The King & his attendants were present in the morning. There were present at the Sabbath School from 150 to 175 persons-mostly females-several recited lessons that would have been creditable to any Sabbath School Scholar in any land. The order of the School is less exact than could be desired but this is to be attributed to the teachers-to a destitution of • books & the ignorance of all with respect to manner of conducting on such an occasion-But it is to be hoped the evil will be with little difficulty remtdied when all the scholars shall be supplied with booksregular teachers assigned & the method to be persued better understood. I intend as far as I am able, to 15 �LEVI VOLUME 7 explain in course the Sermon on the Mount, making it a distinct part of the exercise, & addressing myself to the whole school. • Thursday 15th. The native Schooner New York sailed for Kailua-Opiia goes up to visit Kaahumanu who is indisposed-She takes with her the infant child of Pauahi the adopted daughter of Kaahumanu. It is expected the stay of Opiia will be short. Her purpose is to return immediately. We have been thronged for several days past with natives bringing coal for the new tract we have taken in several barrels and as the natives still continue bringing it ·we are obliged to refuse receiving it. Kaomi was present at the family meeting this week and he says he wishes to return to the right way again. Friday March 16th. All the shipping which was in the roads has entered the harbor, four whale ships were towed in this morning. The Pulaholaho arrived from Lahaina by her reed. a letter from Mr. Richards. The Packet had not arrived there when the Pulaholaho sailed. Saturday March 17th. Drew up the articles landed by Capt. Swain of the Enterprise consisting of SL'{ boxes & one barrel brought gratuitously by permission of the owners & the kindness of the captain. • Sabbath 18th. The customary services of the Sabbath were conducted without any thing special to notice. Held a meeting in English at which were present most of the masters of the vessels in port & a few of the officers. Wednesday, 21st. By the Wailele which arri.ved last evening a letter was reed. from Lahaina stating that the Packet had not arrived but that it had been heard from & was expected to go to Kaawaloa before it returned to Lahaina & this place. Thursday March 22nd-I went twice to~day with a view to teach the King, but he was at the village absent, I was told,-He is very fond of the billiard table & he spends a good deal of his time in that play. Friday 23rd. The workmen have been employed this afternoon in tarring the roof of the cookhouse & spreading on tapa. Mrs. Taylor at tea-She appears desirous of maintaining a friendly intercourse with the family. In the evening I spent about half an hour at Mr. Charlton's-was treated politely, & passed the time • agreeably. Sabbath 25th. The Packet arrived early this morning from the windward. She was last from LahainaFrom Hilo she sailed for Kaawaloa & carried plank for Mr. Ely-she also stopped at Kailua. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Mr. Goodrich states having visited the volcano again and says a great alteration is visible in the crater-he thinks the lava has risen 300 or 400 feet from the bottom-there 3re more than twenty • openings which are constantly discharging liquid lava by boiling or spouting. From the black ledge he descended to the bottom & returned in 10 min. Mr. Ruggles arrived comfortably with his family-The constant rains had prevented his building a house but hoped to have one erected as soon as they should subside-He states that his family were all well and that he had not lost a meal since his arrivaL Tuesday March 27. The Kamohole1ani sailed for Kauai with the English ConsuL Arrived the Brig Niu 85 days from Canton. Four natives of these islands of the crew of this vessel died in Canton of the dysentery-one sent by the king ran away at manilla. \X1ednesday 28th. While at the village to~day I was interrogated by Capt. Swain of the Alliance why I did not teach the crew of our vessel better than to refuse relief to a man almost dying with the scurvy who sent a boat along side for a little fresh provision. He alluded to a story which had been in circulation some time and arose from a statement of Capt. Potter of the Abigail who sent his boat along side the Packet on her way to Hila for something fresh-but returned without obtaining anything with word that they had no refreshments on board. Capt. S. observed that he heard the boat was sent destitute away because it was the • Sabbath day. 111e facts were theseThe Captain of the Abigail was down with the scurvy & in great need of some fresh provisions-and seeing the Packet thot it possible he could obtain something from her & thus sent his boat with an officer some miles to board her. There were no vegetables of any kind on board the Schooner & Mr. R. stated the facts to the offLcer. There were however fowls! but it did not occur to the mind of Me R. that anything was wanted but vegetables as fmvls were not enquired for. Unfortunately too the officer was not invited on board which was not according to etiquet. The officer felt a little mortified & when he returned to his vessel & reported the matter the captain felt very much disappointed. On his arrival here he reported the fact & it was immediately caught up & made a great story of. We are told a certain person requested the captain to make a statement of the circumstances in writing in form of a deposition. Capt. S. seemed desirous to make something of it, but the facts being explained to him he admitted it was a misunderstanding, and in this instance pardonable: but said I must instruct the captain of the vessel & • teach him his duty in such a case as this. I endeavored, to be sure) to exercise all the gratitude to my admonisher that the nature of the case required. 17 �LEVI VOLUME 7 He also said we had a very bad name, that a great many stories were in circulation about us. The state of things at Lahaina last fall while he was there seemed to trouble him very much-He could not find words • to express all that he seemed to feel upon the subject-On enquiru1g what were the evils which were so offensive he saw fit to name only one, and that was, that Mr. Richards had established the price of potatoes at the extravagant sum of two dollars pr. barreL I told him Me R. had nothing to do with fixing the price of potatoes nor any thing else. He said Ah! but he sells them himself at that price & the natives justify themselves for asking the same and plead him as an example. I was satisfied that the kaou on female prostitution troubled him more than the price of potatoes. Thursday March 29th. The Waverly sailed this afternoon for Kailua to bdng down Kaahumanu-I sent a few articles to Messrs. Thurston & Bishop & 100 dollars in cash. Friday 30th. The Packet sailed this afternoon for Kauai-We expect Mr. \Vhitney will come up in her to be associated for a season with the missionary at this place or at Lahaina. Mr. Cummings who has assisted us of late in pdnting goes in the Schooner-His intemperate habits have been a great hindrance to him in his employments. He is sensible of the evil of drinking and seems desirous to break from it and has made resolutions to that effect. He wished to board in our familYI but as that was not convenient he • proposed going in the Schooner & working for his board-To this we consented, assuring him if he did well we would patronise him, & give him employment in the way of his profession as soon as it should be in our power. Saturday 31st. Walked to Manoa. The Wailele sailed for the windward.-To do us a favor she will stop at Lahaina. I send a few things to Mr. Richards. Sabbath ApL 1st. Native congregation much as usual in the morning-in the afternoon thin owing to rain. A few captains & officers met with the family for social worship in the forenoon. Monday 2nd. Having been infonned by Capt. Micajah Swain of the Phebe who has brought a few packages for us free of freight, that he should not enter the harbor, but expected me to send out side for the things, I hired a small double canoe & went off. The wind blew fresh & the sea was rough and being afraid to load the canoe deeply I took only nvo boxes which were heavy & left the barrels, three in number to be • brought at another time. Being apprehensLolis that we might meet with some difficulty coming in I left my watch on board the ship in the care of the mate. We arrived however safely, but I could not induce the men to go out again, though I offered to pay them the same as for the first trip off. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Tuesday 3rd. A hint having been given Kekauluohe last night that we wanted a double canoe to bring some things ashore from a vessel laying in the roads) she sent to Waikiki and had one provided. In the • afternoon I went off; but just as we were approaching the vessel a boat set off having the articles on board. I however went on board the Martha Capt. Benj. A. Gardner who has brought out articles for the mission, and took upon our double canoe 2 boxes-a cart remains on board which carmat be got at till the vessel enters the harbor. At tea this evening were favored with the company of Capt. Potter of the Abigail) Capt. Worth of the Congress, & Capt. Edwards of the Paragon. Reed. a letter to day from Lahaina enclosing two from the Missionary Rooms dated in Novr. 1825 which were forwarded by the hand of Oeo. Bumstead Son of Dea. Bumstead of Boston. Mr. R. speaks very encouragingly of the state of things at Lahaina. All is quiet & orderly though there are several ships there, and it is kapu loa-not a female goes on board the ships-the Captains are friendly. This is the Lord's doing: and let his name be praised. Thursday, April 5th. Reed. a eall this morning from Capt. Joseph Allen of the Clarkson who has kindly brought us a shipment of articles freight free consisting of 28 packages. We have tendered Capt. Allen the • assurance that should be find it convenient to enter the harbor the port charges shall be remitted. This we did without knowing the pleasure of government upon the subject, having concluded that if it was not agreeable to the government to remit the harbor fees we would bear the expense ourselves. But on Me B.s applying to Poki he promptly consented to remit them and stated his wLllingness to do it on all vessels bringing supplies for the mission. We however thi.nk it not expedi.ent to make application unless a large shipment is made as in this case. Friday April 6th. Early this morning the l'vliss.y Packet arrived from Kauai bringing Mr. \XThitney & family who come to sojourn for a season with Mr. Richards at Lahaina unless it can be made apparent that this station has greater claims to his labors than that, and it shall be agreeable to Mr. W. to take up his residence here. Saturday 7. Mr. lX'hitney having concluded to stop here began to remove his effects from the Schooner and to deposit them in Mr. Ellis' house where he will take up his residence while he remains at tills statiOD. • Sabbath April 8th. Morning service as well attended as usual, Mr. Whitney preached for the words, "One thing thou lackest." In the afternoon ML B. preached. Our English auditory consisted only of our own families, Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Cummings. 19 �LEVI VOLUME 1 In the aftemoon had a call from Capts. Kelly, Barzillai of the Maro, Swain & Benj. A Gardner of the Martha, the two former stopped to tea & spent part of the evening. • The Kamoholelani arrived from Kauai. Tuesday 10th. The first moderate weather for more than a fortnight, & the only chance during that time for vessels in the roads to enter the harbor. They had increased to 14 or 15 in number. three were towed in this morning & four more in the course of the day. Reed. from on board the Congress Capt. Worth 11 packages of articles (mostly small) gratuitously brought by the kindness of the Captain & the generosity of the owners by which we are laid under obligations to both. Wednesday 11 tho All the vessels in the roads except one the Daniel Capt. Buckle entered the harbor- the wind was from the sea and the chance favorable. Made arrangements to take the Schooner along side the Clarkson tomorrow morning to land our supplies. A young bull belonging to us having strayed into Manini's herd has been altered & marked by his people. This I noticed some days ago and to day I spoke to Mr. Marine conceming it. He said call just • before night when the cattle are brought up 81ld point out your bullock, I called with a native & designated the creature. A woman of the establishment declared the creature was theirs that it was the calf of a certain cow which she described; and that she knew the history of it from its birth. Marine said you hear what the woman says I know nothing about it-If you have a bullock in my head I do not want it-mine are marked. I saw how matters stood 81ld felt that it was not worth while to quarrel with him 81ld his people about the affair-though by a thorough investigation of circumstances I am satisfied we could recover the creature. The apostle says why do you not suffer yourselves to be defrauded rather than go to law before the unjust. I think it best to say no more about the thing & let it rest. Thursday April 12th. The wind being from the sea, in about a S.E. direction, and the appearance of a storm out-we deferred landing our supplies from the Clarkson-I however recd. from on board the Martha a cart shipped by the Ed. in 1825-a strong, well made & excellent carriage,-just what we want to bear the beating of Honolulu-it is constructed for a horse or for oxen by having fills and a tongue to ship & • unship at pleasure. This evening rain and an angry sky. Think we shall have a blow from the sea,- very unfortunately for Capt. Buckle,- his ship lays out side and pitches tremendously. 20 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbath 15th. A temporary cessation to the rain allowed the people to assemble for worship; but we found the ranai a very unfit place to conduct religious services in-a stable would not have been worse• wet & filthy: but the people assembled there & there the truth of God was addressed to them. The Spirit of God can make it effectual under what circumstances soever heard. Monday April 16th. Walked to the village met with one of the Captains who brought a few supplies this spring for the mission who enquired privately whether the harbor fees were not remitted to those ships which brought freight for the missionaries having heard he said that was the case. He seemed to be satisfied upon the point when I told him that the port charges had been remitted only in cases where a large shipment of supplies was brought. Tuesday 17. Went out with the Schooner to the Clarkson and received the supplies brought by that vessel for the mission-We were detained till afternoon for a part of the articles owing to the sailing of the Abigail & Palaena on account of which the attention of the crew was required in altering the position of the ship. By an arrival from the Society Islands reed a letter from Mr. Loomis dated Raiatea Feby 10. His health had somewhat improved and that of his family was very good. • The Waverly and other vessels arrived from the windward leaving Kaahumanu rna at Lahaina. Wednesday April 18th. Employed in arranging the store house & stowing away the supplies reed. by the Clarkson which the workmen drew up to day. Thursday 19. A few scholars were examined this afternoon in writing on the slate, being the day for the quarterly examination. Many of the scholars are absent after sandal wood & others that remain seem to have set aside the palapala & turned to play. The road for some time past has been thronged with idlers wasting their time at maika & gambling the king himself taking as much interest in these sports as his people. Went on board the Swift Capt. Jonathan Swain & reed. a box addressed to the Rev. C.S. Stewart shipped in Deer. 1825, & brought out gratuitously. Saturday 21st. A company of natives consisting of the more regular natives have been engaged in forming paHisades around the meeting house so near as to lean against the building by which the house is • secured from the entrance of goats, cattle & hogs and may be made comfortable to meet in. Sabbath April 22nd. A fuller congregation than usual Mr. %itney preached in the morning and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 2Jrd. This afternoon had Poki & his wife & Auhea & her husband to tea. Tuesday 24th. The Pulaholaho arrived from Kauai and brought news of the death of Koakanu; called • the brother of Kaikioewa. Thursday 26th. The Pakukai sailed this morning for Lahaina with Kekauluohe and attendants-she had been sent for by Kaahumanu & Hoapili wahine her mother-who directed her to bring with her Kinau her younger sister; but she refused to accompany her. The Wailele also sailed about the same time on board which I sent articles for Mr. Richards. The King and Haalilio took tea with the family this evening. Friday April 27th. The King & Pob left this morning in the Niu for Waianai & Wailua. They are going to superinted the delivery of sandal wood-The Kamolohelani & Waverly preceded them and Mr. Hunnewell having chartered the Miss.y Packet sailed soon after the Niu. Mr. Charlton took passage with Mr. Hunnewell for Waianai He seemed quite offended that the King had permitted so many of his people to attend him. He spoke of some of the King)s attendants in very harsh terms called them a set of vagabonds and the very refuse of the nation-the very worst persons in the islands-He had got the King away in hopes he would be freed from these scoundrals-and now they have gone with him. He said, if • Kaahumanu did not come back soon he should go to the windward on purpose to see Governor Adams & her in order to have some of the worthless fellows removed that keep about the king-He meant he said to advise that about a dozen of them be banished to Fannings Island. Thursday Mar 3rd. Kaumaumaakea the head man of Honolulu died this morning very suddenly. He had been ill, but was better and went up the valley to direct & assist his people in cultivating the land. On his way he complained of a trembling in his legs. 'W'hen he arrived at the place of work he gave some directions about clearing a water course for irrigating a kala patch-and squat down near the running water: pretty soon he fell, the people hastened to his assistance & took him up. - he uttered but one short sentence & expired. This afternoon the Packet arrived from Waimea on this island and brought for NiL Hunnewell 190 pieul of sandal wood. Saturday May 5th. Attended with Mr. Bingham the interment of Kaumaumaakea. A grave had been • opened in his own house; in which the coffin had been deposited before our arrival. Mr. Bingham made a few remarks, sung a hymn & prayed. Perfect stillness and order was observed-Thirty or forty persons were in the house mostly females clad in mourning, & a number of others outside. The shortness & uncertainty 22 �LEVI VOLUME 7 of life solemnly affected our minds as we slowly returned from this scene of mourning. Sabbath 7th. A full congregation in the momg. ML \\1hitney preached-in the afternoon the assembly • was much smaller, ML Bingham preached. Monday May 7th. ML Whitney addressed the people who assembled this afternoon to attend the monthly concert. We were gratified to witness a larger company present than we have seen for several like seasons past. The families met at the wood house and united in observing the delightful season. Tuesday 8th. Kaahumanu and Opiia arrived this mOlTling from Lahaina. The former in the New York & the latter in the Wailele. The New York came to anchor first and we went to the beach to salute Kaahumanu-we found her in the vessel & we went on board to meet her on landing she accompanied us to the mission house, where a hymn was sung and a prayer of thanksgiving offered up. A physician Dr. Pelham attended her, who brought letters of introduction from the brethren at KaLlua, who give him a very good character. The people appear very much pleased with the return of Kaahumanu to this place. The Missionary Packet sailed for Waimea on this island about 3 o'ck this aftemoon in the service of Mr. • HUIU1ewell who has gone in her. Kamahoula has entered on board as a hand and has a young man with him as a hoa hana. Wednesday May 9th. Mr. Bingham conducted native service this aftemoonMr. Whitney not being able to attend meeting in consequence of a sick head ache, which increased to an intenseness almost insupportable. An emetic was administered in the evening and after it had operated several times he became in a degree composed though his suffering was still great. Thursday 10th. A larger number of persons than usual attended the evening conference at the mission house. Kaahumanu & OpUa were present and a number of others who have never before attended. Kaahumanu remained at the mission house during ni.ght. We leam that she proposes to build immediately the meeting house some time ago contemplated and for which most or all the timber is cut. She has sent word to Bob & the king to dispatch Aneane the chi.ef to whom the work was iJ.1trus;:ed to collect the timber & remove it to this place. • An eclipse of the moon this evening almost total shadowed entirely by the penumbra. It commenced at a few minutes past 8 o'ck middle about half past nine or a quarter before 10 o'ck. I did not observe the close but it was probably about 11 o'ck. The natives who were at the house asked many questions respecting the 23 �LEVI VOLU1ffi 7 cause of the phenomenon and they seemed perfectly satisfied with the account of it which we gave though they did not seem well to comprehend how the earth could so get between the sun & the moon as to cast • its shade upon the latter & hide it from our view-They seem to have exploded the notion that it is occasioned by the Akua's devouring the moon. Sabbath May 13th. Mr. YVhitney had an attack of the Calera morbus last night and was not able to go out this day. Mr. Bingham conducted service both in the rooming and afternoon. The congregation was large particularly so in the morning. The people who attend Sabbath School instruction assembled in the meeting house. A larger number than usual were present owing to the return of Kaahumanu and Opiia. They were present and each of them recited a chapter of Christs Sermon on the Mount. Wednesday May 16th. Mr. \Xlhitney preached the lecture-a pretty large congregation a considerable number of those who have been absent for sandal wood having retd. among the rest LaanuL The Missionary Packet returned from the west part of the island and brings 220 piculs of sandal wood for Mr. Hunnewell. Thursday 17. Mr. \Xlhitney & myself accompanied by a number of natives made an excursion to the • pale. ML W. rode part of the way. An English whaling ship the John Palmer arrived having stopped at Lahaina, Capt. Clark brought letters from Mr. Richards also a letter from Mr. Bishop which was recd. at Lahaina by the Govs. Schooners. Mr. R. states that Kekauluohe was confined on the 13th instant and that the child died half an hour after its birth. Mr. Bishop communicates the fact that it is a time of scarcity with the people of Kana and that the Miss. families at Kailua have been destitute of flour for six weeks. Friday 18th. The King & Boki and their numerous attendants arrived from Waialua. The King immediately called upon Kaahumanu and was received by her with singular tenderness & affection. Saturday May 19th. Learn that the king has taken Kuke the Tahitian teacher for an instructor for himself & people and that he intends turning again to the palapala. Met with Boki this afternoon who gave me a kind salutation. He confirmed what we had heard with respect to Kuke's being secured for this place, and remarked that it is his intention now to tum to the pono. • Sabbath 20th. Mr. Bingham preached to a very large congregation from 1 Peter 2 c. 22 to 25 v. In the afternoon Mr. lXlhitney preached from Jer 7 part of the 14th verse-"Saying, peace, peace; when there is no peace." 24 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Mr. Hunnewell gave us an account of reports in circulation respecting Mr. Richards. Viz. that he is engrossing all the trade with the ships at Lahaina.-also that Capt. Clark of the John Palmer felt himself • injured by him in consequence of his telling the natives that they would be cheated if they traded with him (i.e. with Capt. Clark) This we told Mr. H. we would vouch was a misunderstanding and a mistake altogether. We should hardly think such things worth a thought were it not that lies the most improbable, calumnious and base respecting the missionaries are credited & circulated far and wide. There are those here who catch at any thing which may casually be said to our disadvantage and swell it to something enormouS. But the Lord will reward them according to their works as they love cursing so it will come upon them, it will come into their bowels like water and like oil into their bones. As they propagate lies we will endeavor to make known the truth of God-and pray even for those that haet us. Monday May 21st. Set a calker to work on the deck of the Missionary packet-the seams are quite open & the whole deck needs to be calked. His price is $2.50 per day & his board. Two dolls. & a half per day & board I find is the common price of labor for mechanicks . Tuesday 22nd. Mr. .Bingham & Mr. \X1hitney have commenced revising the first Chapters of Luke in • order to their being printed. Their plan is to prepare 24 pages & strike off a number of proofs & put them into the hands of the chiefs & the brethren of the other stations for critical remarks-and as soon as corrections can be made to commence the printing of the whole. In this way to proceed till Luke is printed which they expect will be effected in considerably less time than a year from this day. Mr. W. says September. Commenced a School this day among the natives of the Kings train. If I am instrumental in any degree of turning their attention from gambling & other sports I shall feel that I labor not in vain though they should accquire little knowledge of the English which is the language I propose to teach them. Wednesday May 2.3rd. We have heard that Boki & his wife Kuanaua & Kinau, Kaomi & the woman with whom he has cohabited and also a number of the dissolute persons in the king's train have been taxed for their misconduct, for intemperance, adultery & fornication-Boki 80 piculs of sandal wood Kuanaua & Kaomi the same quantity-Boki's wife) Kinau, & the woman with which Kaomi was connected each 40 • piculs. It seems by this that Kaahumanu has some energy and that she in conjunction with the windward chiefs feels like punishing the disorderly and br'mg'mg them under their mvn rules. This act does not look much like submitting to userpatlon. 25 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Friday May 25th. This has been with me a very busy & laborious day. I have been employed almost without intermission from sun rise to sun set.-in the morning coopering water casks to send to Kailua, • calling upon Harry Zupplien to settle a difficulty respecting some stones which I contracted for with a number of natives who claimed the right of selling them while he denied it;-the result at last was a consent on his part for me to buy them: called upon Capt. Jack respecting filling the casks with water,engaged a number of natives to work on a lime kiln and superintended the wark,-made a division of various articles for the stations-at sun down set fire to the lime kiln. The natives with whom I made a contract to cover the roof the blacksmith shop commenced work and required my attention. I was obliged to make them tear off the grass of part of one side after it was put on the work not being done faithfully. Saturday May 26th. Sent on board the Schooner 7 bbls. of beef & 6 bbls. of pork & two other barrels for the windward stations. Work men employed in the forenoon drawg. up stones in the aftemoon cutting & squaring them. A man acquainted with the printers art now under the care of the Americ81l Consul & recommended by him to us as a printer offered himself to be employed in our service-He is willing to work for a small • compensation over the price of his board. Me B. thinks we had better pay him American prices for work & let him board himself Wednesday 30th. Finished shipping supplies for the windward and intend getting all ready to day & early tomorrow morning to set sail. Capt. Jack was married this aftemoon. Thursday 31st. At 25 min. before 12 o'ck set sail the wind was pleasant & the sea smooth at sun down several leagues to the windward of Diamond Hill. Had worship on deck at the going down of the sun. Immediately after I betook myself to my berth. I did n;t vomit but was just sick enough to be uncomfortable. Friday June 1st. At day light found ourselves wide off the western point of Molokai & about half the distance fi-om Oahu to Lanai. At 11 o'ck took the bearings of Oahu W Lanai S.E. Molokai N .W. MaUl E. The high land of Oahu about W. by N. or W. halfN. from where I suppose Lahaina to be situated. • Light breezes part of the day, towards night more wind but directly ahead. Saturday June 2nd. At day light we were between Lanai & MauL It being almost calm & a current against us I had the boat let down & putting some of my baggage into it I set out for Lahaina and after 26 �LEVI VOLUME 7 about an hour smart rowing reached the shore. On my way to the house I was met by Mr. Richards whom I was rejoiced to find at Lahaina as I had some fears he might be absent on a tour around the island. He had ~. returned two days before with Mrs. R. who had accompanied him. They were attended in their journey by Nahienaena and other chiefs and found the excursion both pleasant & healthfuL It was towards noon before the Schooner got up to the anchorage having to contend against a strong current. In the course of the day called with Mr. R. upon the chiefs found them in very good mood & very inquisitive respecting the state of things at Oahu. I was very cautious in communicating intelligence & referred them to Cap. Jack. Auhea appeared much interested in the notice that candidates for baptism were to be propounded on the Sabbath at Oahu for admission into the church and seemed very desirous to know whether herself & husband were among the number. She called towards evening at the house of Mr. R. 's and resumed the subject: she appeared serious and interesting. Sabbath June 3rd. Attended divine service and witness a full congregation & an attentive audience. Monday 4th. Supplies shipped for Lahaina were landed from the Schooner and preparations made for sailing in the afternoon for Kailua. Afternoon I walked with Mr. R. to visit his land. I have never seen • Lahaina look so barren as now. It is owing very considerably to a destructive wind which took place in the winter. At three dck I went on board the Schooner to set saiL In getting under way we drifted astern & run against the Pupuka: but fortunately ver{ little damage was done. some time was lost in getting clear & after getting under way the wind being moderate & the current strong against us we lost ground & was obliged to come to anchor again. A canoe came off from Mr. Richards' just at evening & I went on shore, and took tea with the family. I found Nahienaena there with a number of her attendants where she had come to be instructed in singing. A gentle land breeze setting in at about half past 10 o'ck I went again on board the Schooner & we immediately got under way, but we made very little progress. Tuesday June 5th. Found ourselves within sight of Lahaina when the light enabled us to see where we were. It "vas afternoon before we got past Molokini, but a pleasant breeze springing up towards evening we • stood out by the Eastern end of Kahoolawe and we hoped to be off Kawaihae in the morning. Wednesday 6th. The wind died away in the night and we made little progress. At day light Kohala point in sight. 27 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Maunakea & Hualalai visible. The sea very smooth disturbed by nothing but the long swell. We were becalmed most of the day and part of the time we plied at the oars. In the afternoon a breeze from the sea • set in and we made pretty good progress and about dark we were off Hoona or Fisherman)s point. The moon shone pleasantly as we passed along the shores of Kana & the white foaming surf breaking along the beach contrasted finely with the dark rocks of lava with "vhieh the shore is lined. Thursday 7th. We thought it not safe to enter the harbor of Kailua in the night and we stood off and on all day light. About 6 o'ck in the morning we came to anchor near the shore and the boat was immediately Imvered to convey me on shore. I "vas met by Mr. Bishop at the landing & by him conducted to his house. Breakfast was on the table and set down \vith pleasure to partake the bounties provided-They had been for a considerable time destitute of bread & I was happy that I had brought some on shore with me kindly provided by Mrs. Richards for my passage. After breakfast I walked to the house of Mr. Thurston but he was absent having set out early in the morning for the woods to cut fuel. In the course of the forenoon I called upon the Governor & delivered letters from Oahu afterwards went with Mr. Bishop on board the Schooner and attended to the landing of supplies for the station. • Friday June 8th. Went on board the Schooner attended by Messrs. Thurston & Bishop carrying various containers for the wine & spirits which I had brought undivided-After drawing off a division for the station & carrying on shore various small articles, Capt. Jack attended to the landing of the water & the casks, and made preparation for sailing after dinner for Kaawaloa. About 2 o'ck I went off and we immediately got under way passed under the stem of the Kaoholelani which arrived in the morning from Oahu. At 6 o'ck I left the Schooner in Kealakekua bay and went on shore at Kamvaloa. I was met by Mr. Ely on the beach and conducted by rum to his house \vhere I received from Mrs. Ely a very hearty welcome. Soon after Naihe & Kapiolani called in to present their affectionate salutati.ons. They had questions to ask respecting affairs at Oahu. I delivered to Naihe the letter from Kaahumanu and referred them for other information to Capt. Jack. Saturday 9th. As soon as breakfast & family worship were over I was paddled off in a small canoe to the schooner which lay at the opposite side of the bay. I returned in the Schooners boat laden with supplies for • the station and as soon as they were landed I went off with Mr. Ely & his little son to draw of a division of the wine & spirits & to bring on shore the remainder of the articles for the station. In the afternoon ascended the precipice over hanging the village of Kaavaloa and went to the place 28 �LEVI VOLUME 7 where the flesh of Capt. Cook was burnt after having been separated from the bones. Within an ancient enclosure where it is said the flesh was consumed by fire Lord Byron of the Blonde frigate & his officers • erected a monument of loose fragments of lava supporting a wooden pillar with the following inscription upon a plate of copper. In memory -ofCapt. James Cook R.N. who discovered these Islands The year of our Lord -1778This humble monument is erected by his fellow countrymen in the year of our Lord -1825From this spot I walked a short distance inland over a rough path, but as time would not permit of my • going far back I was obliged to content myself with a distant view of the country which was enlivened by the appearance of cultivation & fertility. the bread fruit & other trees seemed to flourish & their green spreading branches added very much to the beauty of the prospect. I descended the precipice with cautious step passing probably over the very ground up which the lifeless remains of the unfortunate Cook were dragged to the place of dissection. Sabbath June 10. The Kamoholelani arrived about 8 o'ck from Kailua. The people having assembled for worship, we walked at 9 o'ck to the meeting house which was comfortably filled with an auditory dectent in exterior & with seriousness in general marked on their countenances. Mr. Ely preached a plain & good discourse which was listened to with attention. At the close of the service Mrs. E. attended to a catechetical exercise of the youth. At dinner we had the company of Mr. Thompson & Capt. Little from the Kamoholelani, who spent the day at Mr. Ely's attended with us the afternoon service for the natives & took tea with the family at • evening. At 10 o'ck in the evening I left the house of brother & sister Ely and went on board the Schooner with a view of getting under way about midnight for Kailua. 29 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday June 11 tho It was past 1 o'ck A.M. before any movements were made for getting under way & it was 2 o'ck before we left the bay. The moon shone bright & the land breeze blew moderately and our • passage to Kailua was pleasant. We anchored at 6 o'ek just as the land breeze was spent. OUf boat was immediately lowered & I went on shore & took breakfast with Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop desirous to visit the division of Kohala & Hamakua concluded to avail himself of the Schooner to proceed as far as Kawaihae. He embarked with me in the evening and about 11 o'ck we left the harbor with a very moderate land breeze. Tuesday 12. OUf progress was slow during the night so that at sun rise we had not advanced more than 20 miles. A sea breeze however setting in favorably at an early hour we proceeded with desirable speed and about half past one o'ck P.M. we were so near to Kawaihae, that the boat was lowered for MeR & his attendants to go on shore. We were detained till 4 o'ck for the boat as soon as it was taken up we shaped our course for Kohala point and were up with it just after dark. In passing the point we were favored with a moderate N.E. trade. Wednesday 13th. At sun set we were offWaimanu-near the division of Hila. Thursday 14th. About 9 o'ck A.M. spoke the Pakii from Hilo bay-left Waiakea last night. • At half past 5 o'ck PM. we were off Laupahoehoe. Saw the Pupuka ahead, offMaulua. Friday 15. At sun rise we were off Maulua having made very little progress during the night-a light head wind & a strong current against us. Sun dm.vu, have made scarcely no progress today. We are 8 or 10 miles to the leeward of Makahanaloa the N.W. point of Hila bay. Several canoes came off this afternoon enquiring for salt. In one of these the foreigner John Hiller who came passenger from Oahu went on shore-his residence being at Makahanaloa. Saturday 16th. Calm during the night-and tossed most uncomfortably by the swell. At day light found ourselves off Makahanaloa & entirely becalmed. Afraid of being set back by the current we lowered the boat and got out the sweeps :md began towing after rowing an hour and a half a very gentle sea breeze set in which we improved to the best advantage. We moved along but slowly and it was past noon when we came to anchor in a part of the harbor opposite the mission establishment. Soon after dropping anchor we were visited by Mr. Ruggles who came off in a canoe. He took passage • onshore with me in the boat. Mr. Goodrich was waiting at the landing and I was recd. by him with a hearty welcome & conducted to his house where I took up ladings during my stay. After dinner I walked to Mr. R's establishment which is near by & was reed. most kindly by Mrs. R. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Here I found Kapule and her husband. Sabbath June 17th. At the usual hour for divine service I walked with Mr. Goodrich to the meeting • house, which is situated about 80 yards from this residence on the path to the shore. The house was filled -800 or 1000 persons sat waiting to hear the word of life. The women occupied the right hand side of the house & the men the left. The service was conducted by Mr. Goodrich. After the exercises were closed Mrs. Ruggles & Mrs. Goodrich met a number of adults & children for the purpose of catechetical instruction. The afternoon service was not attended by so numerous a congregation as that of the morning. Many of the people coming from a distance are not disposed to return to the afternoon worship. Monday June 18th. Mr. Goodrich spent the fore part of the day in fishing with a seine in which he employed 8 or 10 natives. The S.E. shore of the bay is very favorable for dragging the net to land being a smooth sand beach. Called upon Maalo in company with Mr. Ruggles. His constitution appears considerably impaired. He seemed pleased \vith our visit. Wednesday 20th. Jack altered the position of the schooner this morning, moving her nearer the • Waiakea shore for the convenience of taking in wood. Thursday 21st. Walked with Mr. Goodrich to the woods which border the Wailuku river we visited two considerable water falls one is a very beautiful object, the body of water in the river is drawn to a narrow pass and is precepitated over a precipice 75 or 80 feet perpendicular height, at the foot of which is a cavern partly hid by the falling torrent and into which the waters rush by the violence of the fall. In the time of a freshet the scene must be grand. Mr. G. showed me a place in the river where he intends opening a water course to irrigate his land. Kamehameha formerly opened a passage at this spot for the water & a course is marked for it to run in nearly to the mission establishment. A dam at the head and a few barriers along the way to prevent the waters flowing in a wrong direction is all that is necessary. Friday June 22nd. An unpleasant circumstance has occurred today with respect to Mr. Ruggles land. The head man of the adjoining land lays claim to a part of that given by Kaahumanu to Mr. Ruggles. He says the boundary extends to a path which cuts Mr. R's land nearly in hvo. The bounqary was defmitely • pointed out by Kaahumanu but he declares she did not know. Mr. R. thinks it is a stratagem of the chief woman of Hila to get the use of a few kalo plats which the people esteem valuable. He has had much talk with her & her husband. They charge it all to the head man, but join with him in saying that he is right as 31 �LEVI VOLUME 7 to the boundary. Mr. R. determines to write to Kaahumanu giving up the land unless the difficulty can be satisfactorily settled. • Monday June 25th. Called upon Maalo this forenoon he was near the door of his house he invited me in & gave me a seat. He pretty soon began to speak of the return of Mr. Ruggles to Hila said he was very glad, he had asked of God to send him back & he had come when he came he desired to make him a present and he had given him a quantity of kapas he called upon the scholars to furnish them & they had brought them in. This he had done for his joy at the return of Mr. R. said to him you are very kin-It is God he replied that is kind. I said we should love and serve him. He answered, yes. In parting I exhorted him to attend to the immortal interests of his soul that he might be saved & be eternally happy in heaven. He heard me with seriousness and seemed to be sensible of the importance of the subject. In the afternoon I bid farewell to the brethren & sisters of the station by whom I have been very kindly treated & hospitably entertained during my stay and went on board the Packet. At half 5 PM. we weighed anchor & made sail. We had a light breeze & did not get out of the bay till some time after dark. Tuesday June 26. At 8 dck A.M. we were off the mokuna between Hilo & Hamakua. Having a good breeze at half past 3 P.M. passed Kohala point and at dark we were under the high land • ofMaui and 15 or 20 miles to the E. ofMolokini. During the night it became almost entirely calm. Wednesday June 27th. At day light we were becalmed and continuing calm all the morning, I concluded to go ashore in a canoe & proceed to Honuaula where I intended to stop with the vessel agreeable to the wish of Mr. Richards to take in a quantity of house timber. We got out our canoe and in company with 5 natives I proceeded to land distant about one mile. I very soon found the timber a gave directions to have it in readiness. It had been bought by a teacher of a school for books committed to his hand by Mr. Richards. The teacher informed me that all his scholars amounted to eight kanaha. The place appeared considerably populous. It is a region of much salt and I purchased twenty four bundles to take with me to Oahu. There is a salt lake if I am rightly informed in the vicinity. A pleasant sea breeze setting in soon after I got on shore the Schooner came up & dropped anchor in the mouth of the harbor. The timber was immediately carried on board and we were ready to go on our way again in the course of two hours. The head man treated me very hospitably, gave me a large goat & a very • nice fish & another person made me a present of a fowl. We weighed anchor with a light breeze but the wind pretty soon changed and blew briskly out of Maalea bay & drawing directly between Molohni & the land we were not able to get to the windward of 32 �LEVI VOLUME 7 that island after going about a number of times to little profit, we concluded to go to the leeward of it and shoot over towards Kahoolawe where we were told we should take the wind from the channel between • Hawaii & MauL We found the benefit of this measure soon took the trade wind on the other tack and had a quick passage up the north side of Kahoolawe. At sun down we were streaching across with a very pleasant breeze from the north point of Kahoolawe towards Lahaina roads, where at one o'ck at night we came safely to anchor. Thursday June 28th. At sun rise went ashore in the canoe. After breakfast the timber obtained at Honuaula & part of the plank from Hila were landed. In the afternoon called on the chief in company with Mr. Richards. Found ],-htenaeml in school attending with the other scholars 25 or 30 in number to questions in arithmetic. Mr. R. requested they might exhibit a sum in multiplication which he had given Robert the day before his schooL About a dozen stood forth including the young princess & in a few moments exhibited their slates with the sum done correctly, except in the case of two individuals who had made a mistake of one figure only. On our return Mrs. R. had tea on the table after partaking with them, I went on board the Schooner and at 5 o'ck got under way \vith a pleasant sea breeze we soon took the trades blowing fresh and at 9 o'ck we were nearly up with the western point of Molokai. We shortened sail in • order not to be up with the harbor before morning. Had we nm with all sail set we should probably arrived by 2 a'ck. Friday June 29 1827. At the dawning of the day we were off Diamond Hill we took in more sail to shorten our way until it should be light enough to enter the harbor. Passed a ship & brig in the roads. In beating into the harbor the wind was light & in one instance while in the act of going about the Schooner touched bottom on the after part of her keel but by our running forward she passed off clear. July 4th. (Wednesday). In honor of America Independence the Am. Consul gave a dinner to a party of about a dozen. The brethren of the station had the honor of being invited. Mr. B. & Mr. W. attended but having for several days been severely affected with a bile upon the lip which had rendered me unable to attend to business I declined the invitation. Towards evening I took a walk towards Waikiki on my way I met Hannah Holmes who was walking • down from Jones country seat, as I supposed to the village. In passing her I just saluted her and gave her my hand. On my return I met her again a few rods from the Mission house. She said she had been knocking at the door of Mr. Binghams house, but could not find any person there. They were absent at Mr. ,\Vhitnevs 33 �LEVI VOLUME 7 I said to her are you as happy now as you were formerly. She burst into tears & replied no. I cry a great deal • I cry every day. I was affected with her answer and her appearance. I said you m~st take care of your soul Hannah, that is yOUf all-If you lose your soul you lose every thing. She said I know it. I told her to repent & forsake her sin. She appeared much affected. I could not but hope that the Savior regards her as a lamb of the flock though she is now in captivity under the power of the enemy. May Jesus break the snare of the fowler & liberate the captive. Saturday July 7th. This day arrived the French Ship Comet of Bordeaux. We learn that there are several Catholic Priests on board together with a number of artisans & vine dressers who have come out to settle here in consequence of the representations of JaM Rives. If we are rightly informed they came expecting to find him here & depending on him to pay their passage on their arrival and expecting to enter upon his plantations of which according to his accOLmt he had many in the islands and extensive influence with the King & chiefs. The priests expected to be teachers for his people & propagators of the Catholic faith in the islands. Mr. Bingham having come to the conclusion of visiting Hila for the benefit of his health is making arrangements to sail early in next week. • Sabbath July 8th 1827. The meeting house recently erected at this place by order of Kaahumanu was opened this morning for public worship. Mr. B. conducted the exercises and preached from the 132 ps. 7 v. 'We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his foot stool." Tuesday July 10th. This afternoon Mr. Bingham embarked with his family on board the Miss. Packet for the windward. A large number of people accompanied him to the beach. Kaahumanu rode down in her waggon. The King also walked down, and Consul Jones sent his boat to convey them on board. A boat also from the English ship was also kindly sent to render assistance in the embarkation if necessary. Friday 13th. Auhea arrived this morning in the Pupuka from Lahaina, reports that she saw the Packet at anchor in Lahaina roads yesterday morning. The vessel she was in having been becalmed all night under Lanai & not made any progress. Sabbath 15th. The Congregation was not very large today but the people were attentive, and many seemed to hear as for their lives. The subject of the discourses was solemn both parts of the day & Mr. W • spoke with seriousness and fervor. Some perhaps may have been pricked in their hearts. In the morning "but as the days of Noe were so also shall the coming of the Son of man be." In the afternoon, "I have a message from God unto thee." 34 -------- �LEVI VOLUME 7 Tuesday July 17th. The French emigrants having been landed by the captain, and tidings having reached Kaahumanu that they were designing to remain here, she called for the captain and informed him • that he must take them away again. He declined saying that his contract was to bring them here & land them. That he had no means for conveying them away and would not take them on board. Kaahumanu has seemed determined that they shall not stop. But it seems from the conversation of the captain that she will be defeated in her design to send them away. Auhea has made enquiry respecting what will be proper to be done in reference to her sister Kinau, who has been living in a criminal connexion with Kekuanaua. Her mother is very desirous of reclaiming her and is disposed that the connexion should become lawful by honorable marriage. They think it proper that she should be brought back to this place from Waialua where she has gone with this man. That she shall remain here till he has finished cutting the sandal wood which he is required to procure. And afterward they two to be married according to the Word of God. Wednesday July 18th 1827. A larger number of natives attended the lecture this afternoon than I have seen on a like occasion for some time past. Mr. W. preached from Heb. XIII. 4. "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers & adulterers God will judge." After sermon a marriage was • solemnized. Friday 20th. Met with a French gentleman this afternoon at the store of Mr. Hunnewell who came from the coast of S. America about a month ago in a Portugese Brig. I have not learned what his motive is for stopping at the islands; but he manifests a great desire to become acquainted with the native language, and is assiduous in collecting words, but labors under a very great disadvantage in not being able to talk English. I have a suspicion that he is an ecclesiastic. Saturday 21st. Sailed this afternoon the Balaena Capt. Russel of New Bedford. By this vessel I sent several letters, also a packet addressed to Mr. Hill contg. the Doctors Encyclopedia Spectacles reed. from Canton & letters from America for Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & two for Mrs. Jerusha Chamberlain which have been on hand several years. The packet was sent to the care of Joseph Bourne of New Bedford, to whom I wrote a short letter requesting him to fonvard the bundle to the Missionary Rooms Boston. • I have been told today that the traders to whom the Sand. is1. nation is in debt have agreed to make a joint concern of the wood which they may receive on account of the debts, each severally to share in the proceeds of the wood according to the amount of his demand. 35 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbath July 2Ind. Full and attentive congregations both parts of the day. Monday 23. The Owhyhee arrived from St. Francisco---She has been at Norfolk Sound, brought notice • of the Triton, Griffon, Volunteer, Active, and the Louisa a ship blongiH.g to the same concern as the Active commanded by Capt. Martin. The Convoy has been sold to the Russians and Capt. McNeil who was master of her came passenger here in the Owhyhee. The Kamehameha may be expected from the coast in a few days. The Cap. of the French ship requested an interview with Kaahumanu, his object was to enquire whether she had a wish to have a Consul sent out from France to reside here. She answered him in the negative and requested him to take away the passengers which he has cast ashore here, and he promised to do so. Tuesday July 24th 1827. Examination of the schools. The number of scholars brought forward was very small compared with some examinations which we have had before owing partly to the absence of some of the teachers and scholars, but principally to a want of interest on the part of the people, and the indolence & indifference of the teachers. Eight hundred and seventy eight were examined in reading all of whom knew the letters & most of them could read without difficulty. The scholars that were presented but knew not their letters were disgraced. One considerable large school was stopped in the examination because • many of the scholars hesitated in the letters of the alphabet. Those who write on the slate were brought forward in one school about 400 in number Laanui gave out the following sentence which was written by the whole with scarcely an inacmacy of spelling. E haalele ka hewa a me ka make E hek koke ka pono i ke ala. The exercises \vere concluded with prayer. In the evening Mr. W. & I went to converse with Kaahumanu respecting the appointment of a school committee for the better management of the Schools. She and OpUa very fully approved of the idea and were willing to use their influence to carry a plan for restoring the schools into effect. We thought it advisable that Poki & the king should be consulted and as soon as their approbation shall be gained to appoint the persons & draw up a system of regulations for the direction of the Committee. Wednesday July 25th. Mr. W. & I met with the teachers this morning to give them advice respecting • the management of their schools and the propriety of bringing forward no scholars to be examined but such as know the letters & can spell in words of two syllables. Friday 27th. The French Ship Comet sailed this afternoon and we were told by Bob who took tea with 36 �LEVI VOLUME 7 us in the evening that the Cap. was going in search ofMr. Rives. The Captain gets no remuneration for bringing out his passengers at most nothing more than what he gets of their effects which he hoid back. He '. did not appear very well affected towards them or their patron with the latter he might well be displeased. 'Xlhen Kaahumanu told him to take away the emigrants he said he would not.- If moreover they were put on board he should give them nothing to eat. He said to her you had better send them away in some whale ship-head them up in barrels & thus send them off. Mr. \X1hitney had a conversation with Boki in cormexion with the other chiefs respecting a visiting committee to raise up the schools and superiIlted them. He approved the plan and named a number ofhi5 people whom he thought suitable persons to be entrusted with the business. Sabbath July 29th. The congregations were as large as usual81ld apparently more attentive & serious. Monday 30th. A number of teachers met at Mr. W'hitney's this morning in pursuance of a previous arrangement, with a view to enter into an agreement to visit the schools statedly though~out the island. Sixteen teachers were selected and arranged into two divisions of eight each, & then subdivided into divisions of four each, for the purpose of visiting the schools once in two months. One division to be engage at one period of examination and the other two months following (at another)-four being • associated to go together in one direction say towards Waihki and four in an opposite direction say towards Moanalua. A paper was drawn up by Mr. W. containing a brief statement of their duty in the form of instructions which was read and approved. The plan was submitted to the chiefs & received their approbation & the time for commencing the work of visiting & examination fixed at the day following the monthly concert every two months-from the first Tuesday in August Tuesday July 31st. The English ship sailed this morning for Waialua. Auhea & Boh took passage in her. The Packet anived from the windward. Reed. letters from Mr. Richards at Lahaina & from the brethren at Kailua. Mr. B. did not go to Hila a strong wind in the channel between Kohob point & Maui induced him to direct his course for Kailua where the schooner anchored Saturday 21st inst. He was advised by the • brethren to try the air of the region back of Kailua. The Gov. offered rum the use of his house at Kuahewa 5 miles from the sea and there he has removed with his family. Mrs. Ely was confined on the day of Mr. B. 's arrival at Kailua. Mrs. Thurston enjoyed pretty good health but Mrs. Bishop was somewhat feeble. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Four small schooners arrived to day including the packet & two vessels left the harbor the English ship & the Brig Owhyhee. The Brig is bound to Hawaii & I regretted that I did not know of her sailing in '. season to \-vrite to the brethren. Wednesday August 1st. Kaahumanu embarked this afternoon in a double canoe to go to Honouliuli whence she vvill set out by land for Waialua to visit the king, who reports say is suspicious of Kaahumanu that she is designing to rebel. She stated herself that she had heard that the King had been informed that she was forming a plan to rebel against rum. \Xlhether she supposed the king had any such fears or not she seemed to think it worth her while to take the trouble of a journey to see him. She had been invited to take a passage in the English ship which sailed yesterday, but she declined and said she chose to go by her mvn conveyance. She took dinner at Me lXlhitney's and said she felt a reluctance to leave us, and not at all comfortable in prospect of going away. Having let the Schooner to MI. Reynolds to go to Kauai at the rate of$250 pI. month at the expense & risk of the mission, she got under way just before dark and left the harbor for KauaL Friday August 3rd. The Chinchilla arrived this day from Canton. Capt Meek brought a letter & a phial containing vaccine matter from Me Sturgis--collected by him at the request of Me {?}earson of the English • Factory.-Capt. Meek has also on board some packages addressed to Mr. Bingham & presents to the mission from Capt. Edes. News has been received by this arrival of a War in Europe-England, Spain & POltugal against all the other European powers,-Russia, Austria, Prussia, France &c. Russia building a very great navy. This news needs confirmation. Sabbath 5th. A full congregation :in the morning-thinner in the afternoon but both parts of the day attentive. Just before the ringing of the last bell in the afternoon, the mullatto man who works for us, came into Me \X!hitney's yard & seated himself upon the step of the front door having his face bruised & covered with blood which he said was done by m Englishmm who came to his house & with whom he had had a quarreL pretty soon the man was seen coming in compmy with another and Smith said there he comes drunk with my pistol in his hand. Me W. bid Smith leave the house but he kept his seat at the door till the • man came up to the gate & seeing him about to enter passed through the house & made his escape out of the back yard-the mm with the pistol entered the gate & came up to the door &'was upon the point of comg. into the house but was prevented by Mr. W 'who asked him what he was agoing to do with that 38 �LEVI VOLUME 7 pistoL- he said it was a pistol which the muIlato man had fired at him, and pressed forward to come into the house. With a resolute voice Mr. W. bid him depart. The man begged his pardon & stepped back.• Asked Me W. to examine the pistol-said it was loaded. He appeared in a very great rage & seemed intent upon doing more injury to the muUato. They pretty soon left & said they should carry the pistol to the govr. of the fort. Shortly after we saw Manuia in persuit of Smith, but finding his wife he learned the cause of the affray & he seemed inclined to justify the conduct of Smith. In the evening Smith came to the house again with his wife for protection-said the man had sworn that he would take his life. We advised him to apply to Manuia for protection as he was Govr. of the fort. Monday Augt. 6th. 1827. \\1e were favored with the perusal of Am. papers brought by the Chinchilla from Canton, and with grief have noticed the death of another Miss. of the Board the Rev. Gordon Hall miss. to Bombay. He died of the Colera morbus after a few hours only of sickness. We also learn that the Bap. missionaries in Birma are safe though they experienced great suffering & were in iminent danger. About 200 people were present this afternoon at the concert for prayer. A messenger arrived from \\1aialua this afternoon with a note from Dr. Pelham to Mr. W. for medicine; in which he states that Pualenui had had an appoplectic shock & was in a very dangerous situation. '. Thursday Augt. 9th. Early this morning the Schooner arrived from Kauai with wood for Mr. Reynolds. Friday 10. The Kamoholelani arrived from Kauai this evening having on board Kaikioewa & KeaweamahL Saturday August 11th 1827. Kapu was notified this morning that we must take care of our cattle that they go not to Manoa lest evil should befal them. Have made enquiry for some person to guard them. Walked to Waikiki this afternoon to speak with Kamahoula upon the subject. On my return went to Makiki to see some house timber with a view to the building of a new native house. The Miss. Packet sailed this afternoon in the service of Mr. Reynolds to Kauai. She will go to Wahiawa on his business at our risk. Sabbath Augt. 12. At 12 o'ck a salute was fired at the fort. We were at first at a loss to account for so unexpected an occurrence, but we found out that this is King Georges birth day. Kaahumanu the king & Poki are all absent-we are not at all at a loss to account for this violation of the Sabbath nor have we the • least doubt i.n our mind who was the author of it . Wednesday Augt. 15th. Being in the company of the two consuls this morning. The Eng. consul asked whether Mr. Richards is expected at this place on my answering in the negative. He said he should be 39 �LEVI VOLUME 7 under the necessity of going up to see him as Me Richards had laid a very heavy crime against Cap. Buckle of the Eng. Ship Daniel in stating that he had bought a female slave at the islands which he had taken on '. board his ship. If it was a fact, he said, he should be obliged to take notice of it: but if it could not be proved Cap. Buckle could prosecute the editor of the paper for a libel. I told him the fact of Cap. Buckle's having obtained a female at Lahaina his having paid for her and taken her away without her consent could be fully proved. As to what the act would be termed in law that I was not able to decide. He had much to say upon the greatness of the crime of being engaged in purchasing slaves, and intimated that Mr. R. had published a libel, fOf, he knew, he said, that the woman went voluntarily, and more the oath of no native would be admitted on testimony. It was the opinion of both the consuls that the account of the attack of Cap. Buckles crew upon Mr. Richards was exagerated. They did not see the necessity of making such things public. Mr. Jones in particular declaimed against it said Mr. Evarts told him in Boston that nothing to the injury of character shd. be published whatever the missionaries might write. In the course of a long conversation Mr. C. had an opportunity of descanting upon the character of the Soc. islanders and of the people of these islands of the folly of attempting to make them better. He also affirmed with respect to India that he knew that not a convert to Christianity had ever been made from • among the people of that country. In regard to the government of these islands he declared that the King & Boki are the only persons who have any thing to do with it-the only natives I suppose he meant. Thursday Augt. 16th 1827. The Chinchilla Cap. Meek sailed bound to Norfolk Sound to touch at Kauai. Kaikioewa sailed in the Pakii for Waialua to meet the chiefs. Mr. Hunnewell & some others set out by land for the same place. The Eng. Consul I learn accompanied Kaikioewa. I was told he threatens sending Mr. Richards & some others of the missionaries to England as witnesses against Cap. Buckle to prove the charge of his having purchased a female slave. Since writing the above I find the joint letter of the missionaries at this station written on the occasion of Mr. Stewarts return contains the charge to which the English consul alludes: Therefore the burden of proof will rest upon the subscribers to that letter. Sabbath Augt. 19th. Full congregation both in the morning & afternoon. The Packet on her return from Kauai came to anchor about 12 o'clock A.M. in the roads. We could not • account for her not coming into the harbor, till Capt. Jack called up & told us she was stopped by the order of Manuia who wished no to have a species of fish called kull disturbed or prevented from coming into the harbor. 40 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 20th. After some delay on account of the illlwillingness of Manuia to have the fish disturbed the Packet came in & began to discharge. She was completely filled on deck & below. Jack brought up on '. his own account two horses several goats & a hog besides three or more large trunks for Kapule & several of her men together \vith forty bundles of poe, calabashes &c. All these were on deck. They were mercifully favored with moderate weather had they experienced rough weather their deck load would have been in danger. Tuesday 21st. The Schooner having been disburdened of her cargo Mr. Reynolds wished to get her away before dark for Waialua; but Capt. Jack & the people seemed disinclined to sail tonight.-They wanted fresh water on board & the men wanted their pay for their two last trips. They called up just at night & I settled with them. Wednesday Augt. Und 1827. The Packet sailed in the course of the forenoon. The Owhyhee & Kamoholelani both sailed just afternoon bound to Kailua. I sent letters &c. for the brethren at Kana also a letter for the brethren at Hila as one of the Brigs we learned would go thither. The Captain took charge of the letter & said he would deliver it if he went there. ie The Tinmouth which came to anchor last night from 'iX'aialua returned tills afternoon, thence after taking in Kaikioewa she will sail for Hila. Saturday Augt. 25th. The Brig Kamehameha arrived this morning and entered the harbor. She is from the coast of California & has a number of horses on board-The Capt. brings notice that the rumor of a war in Europe was in circulation; but that no official account of it had reached the coast. Having heard that Capt. Barnard of the ship Persia which arrived yesterday is in a very ill state of health a note was addressed to him by Mr. \Ii. & myself tendering him our sympathies & the offer of any service that may be in our power to render him. I found him at the establishment of Mr. Warren comfortably situated but very much reduced in flesh & in strength. I called upon him again in the afternoon in company with Mr. lXThitney. ML Reynolds & Capt. Charlton arrived this morning from Waialua by land, they report that Kaahumanu was on her way to this place & had got as far as Pearl River where they left her early this morning. • Kaahumanu arrived this evening from Pearl River. Sabbath Augt. 26th 1827. The Brig Niu which has been absent sometime at Waialua arrived this morning & entered the harbor. The Packet also arrived from Waialua with wood for Mr. Reynolds. 41 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 27. The Packet was freed ofthe wood to day & the charter of her ceased. Tuesday 28th. A small Spanish Brig arrived for the coast this morning loaded with pearl shells it is said to pay for repairs. • Sent our workmen on board the Schooner to set up the rigging & do what wants to be done. Friday August 31st 1827. The workmen finished setting up the rigging of the Schooner & Mr. Anderson, who I employed to fit a square sail which I have recently had made, finished his work. The work upon the Schooner has taken up my attention & a good deal of my time for the last four days. Yesterday the Kamehameha sailed, as I was told, for KauaL Sabbath Sept. 2nd. A very full & pretty attentive congregation in the morning; the congn. was smalier in the afternoon but more attentive. Monday 3rd. Early this moming sent a cow & her calf for Mr. Ely on board the packet which is to sail for Lahaina & Kailua. The Schooner did not get off so soon as I intended-The people on board had some affairs to attend to, notwithstanding special orders to them to get aU things in readiness on Saturday. Having lealned there were letters for the mission on aboard the Sabina of New York, a large beautiful ship which arrived in the roads on Saturday & got into the harbor this morning, about 9 months out & last from • Guayaqil, I went on board in company with Mr. Whitney. We \vaited a short time on deck till the captain had finished breakfast. \Vhen he came up we were politely invited below & he gave us the letters. One was from Mr. Stewart to Me Bingham written in great haste the Cap. said. I reed. a package from Me Loomis put on board the Sabina at Guayaqil by Cap. Grimes. It contained severalletters from Mr. L & a journal of hi.s visit at the Society Islands. In his letter he states that the vessel was in the most iminent danger of being wrecked on a reef of rocks a little to the southward of Valparaiso the very reef upon which the O'Cain struck &went to pieces a few years ago. Vie would be grateful to that merciful providence that preserved them when exposed to a watery grave. He mentions being kindly treated in Valparaiso and of having obtained a passage to the U.S. in a Baltimore brig for which he was to pay $400. In his account of his visit to the Soc. Islands he finds occasion to speak much of the conduct of a certain person who was there sometime ago and had done very great mischief by exciting the natives to evil, by selling spirituous liquors contrary to the laws & by opposing every thing good. He rendered himself obnoxious to the people • at length and as Me L remarks in a letter to Kaahumanu they kipaku'd him. The missionaries at this station are not unacquainted with this man, and think the Chiefs will ere long have a right view of this character. Opiia told Me "Whitney this evening that Boki makes no secret of telling Kaahumanu that this 42 �LEVI VOLUME 7 I. person has been urging him to oppose her authority & raise rebellion against. her. Tuesday Sept. 4th 1827. Reed. letters this morning & a present of oranges from Kailua. Mr. Binghams health was improving, he states that the symptoms of the liver complaint are all gone & is ready "vhen it shall be thought duty to return. Mr. Goodrich was at Kailua on a visit from Hila but about to return, shortning hi.s visit on account of the intelligence that Kaikioewa had sailed for that place. Learned from Capt. Hubbell this evening that a letter from his son in New York dated in Feby last & reed this day by the brig Gen. Suitor, contains the notice of a war between Spain & Portugal. Wednesday 5th. Had the company of Mr. Moor formerly mate of the London & a young man mate of the Sabina now in port at our house. They took tea & spent part of the evening. Both these gentlemen appear very friendly. Thursday Sept. 6th. Capt. Hubbell & his son of the Sabina called upon the family this forenoon: and with them some of the ship's crew brought two small boxes for Mr. Ruggles from his brother shipped on board the Sabina to the care of Cap. HubbelL The gentlemen made themselves very agreeable-Cap. H. in a particular manner seemed to feel an interest in the mission & expressed opinions respecting our 1.- usefulness very much at variance with what are advanced by many who reside among us & others who visit the islands. Wednesday 12th. Reports are in circulation respecting a certain folk that he has been guilty of moe kolohe with Kekeb, and with tv,.'o others both of whom have been designated by name. Kelda is said to have been guilty of this crime with several other persons, and as she has been one of our Thursday evening congregation Mr. W addressed a note to her forbidding her attendance in future on the ground that his meeting is designed for those only who are candidates for baptism or who give some evidence of a desire to be received into the church. The Kamoholelani arrived from the windward & brought a short letter from Mr. Richards to 1:vk W., Capt. Little reports that the Schooner had gone on to Hawaii. Thursday Sept. 13th. I was exceedingly annoyed this morning with the conversation of several persons at the store of Me. French- The contemptible wretch who kept a billiard room at the time our Schooner • arrived un took to tell the company Capt. Pitner, a certain folk & another person whose conversation showed him to be a vile hookamakama-about the gambling affair in which Roundey lost, otherwise was swindled out of $50 - and a brave story he made of it too. The Captain of the Missionary Packet was'the 43 �LEVI VOLUME 7 gambler-the Captain of the Miss. Packet indeed, said one,-a laugh, Capt. of the M~. Pack.!! I supposed the subject "vas introduced because I ,\-vas within hearing and was in doubt whether I ought to • say anything. I concluded however to hold my peace and get out of tt:.e way as soon as possible. Friday 14th. Cap. Hubbell called up this afternoon and spent an hour or more with the famity, and took tea, \YJe have been much pleased with our intercourse this gentleman. He seems to take a very different view of our work from many around us. His vessel will san tomorrow. End of Volume Seven • • 44 ",. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain (Levi) Family Journals Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0007 - 1826.11.28 - 1827.09.14 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826.11.28 - 1827.09.14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives