https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/11cb9399966c356ab8296f16edc9a9aa.pdf b2b0be26ed3d9cb34c1d2aaf14b26210 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 17 Volume XVII • August 15, 1832 ~ September 15, 1833 Honolulu Augt. 15th 1832. Wednesday. This morning the U.S. Frigate Potomac, Commodore Downes, which arrived on the 22nd ult. was got under way and proceeded on her voyage being destined to Valparaiso. The Commodore has treated the missionaries with politeness & attention and has made a number of presents. A present also of a Bell from the officers & seamen of the Potomac has been made for the church at this place ~ the Donation amounted to 220 dollars. Mr. H.A. Peirce added $10 to the donation. Mr. Grier the chaplain made our house his home during his stay. Mr. Warriner the School master who is a pious and very interesting man took up his abode among the families. The sojourn of both of these gentlemen with us for the three weeks of their residence on shore was mutually gratifying. The gentlemen had an opportunity to become acquainted with us and our operations and through them we gained much information respecting the state of feeling on board of the frigate in relation to us & our object and also of the movements of the foreigners on shore. Friday 17th. I walked to Manoa in company with Mr. Rogers ~ our object was simply recreation we went to the head of the valley and walked into the grove. We called at Dr. Judd's rustic dwelling which stands in the skirts of the grove there we met Mrs. J. & Mrs. Tinker, we took tea with them and afterwards returned home. Saturday Augt. 18th 1832. By letters from Lahaina we learn that a considerable theft has been committed by one of the Scholars of the High SchooL The store house of the station had been entered a number of times and a good deal of property taken belonging to the different brethren. What led to the detection was the stealing of a chair belonging to Mr. Spal.ding & occupying it at the meeting house. As soon as the thief was discovered and the fact made known the articles which he had stolen & had given out in different ways were returned. Mr. S. gave a catalogue of the articles amounting in all to quite list & to a considerable sum. Also learn that the work of building for Mr. Hitchcock on Molokai had been stopped by an order of Gov. Adams & his wife because the spot chosen was on his land and the work had been commenced with his permission. Auhea had previously given a place for building and it was her wish that .' the station should be taken on her land. The Schooner which was chartered to carry Mr. Dibble to Hilo & remove the effects of Mr. Green to Wailuku returned this morning having accomplished the object for which she was chartered, and she has 1 �LEVI VOLUME 17 brot down from Wailuku a cargo of wood. Sabbath Augt. 19. It devolved on me to lead in the singing as Dr. Judd was absent with his family at • Manoa where they have been most of the week. Mr. Tinker is also there with them. Mr. Bingham having a bad cold found it necessary to call upon some of the native members of the Coo. to assist in the services by offering the prayers. Gov. Adams offered one of them. Monday Augt. 20th 1832. The freight brought down from the windward in the Schooner was discharged and the vessel returned to the owner. Thursday 23. Mr. Blake has returned to work again for the Mission having been engaged on a job for Gov. Adams for about 3 months. I walked with Dr. Judd to the fort with a view to see Gov. Adams respecting the belL He was absent. We, however, walked through all the apartments of his new house, which is nearly finished and has the appearance of being a comfortable mansion. One of the lower rooms is designed to be a prison. It is however now occupied as a work shop in which we saw two mechanics engaged on gun carriages. From the fort we went to the store of Mr. Peirce and had conversation with his respecting the bell presented by Com. Downes & crew of the Potomac. Made an arrangement with him to have the two bells which remain rung • this afternoon that we might ascertain by hearing the sound at a distance which of the bells is the loudest tone in order to choose between the two. After this we went to the house of the king where he was and after waiting a few minutes at the door as a matter of ceremony we entered. The king was in another house but soon came in & appeared pleasant. We told him we had come on business of the bell & wished to know how much he had collected for that object of his attendants ~ and found that the amt. was 30 dollars ~ this he paid to us and wished us to attend to the business of getting it suspended. Saturday Augt. 25 1832. Cooper a black man began to work on the stones with which a platform is to construct for the bell frame. The pedestal or platform is to be commenced twelve feet sqr. on the outside to be carried up five feet and then carried up five feet higher in an obelisk form. The space within the walls will be six feet sqr. ,. the walls to be three feet thick. This space to be the place to stand to ring the bell when hung. Procured the bell and suspended it temporarily in the place where the old bell hung. Wednesday Augt. 29 1832. Mr. Dowsett & Miss Trescott took tea with us this afternoon and attended • the evening conference. They rode home in the waggon drawn by natives. I accompanied them with a lantern. Sabbath Septr 2. Seeing one of the native members of the coo. carrying along a bowl of coffee and soft 2 �LEVI VOLUME 17 bread which she had got at Mr. Bingham we asked who it was for, and learned it was for the Wife of Kuke who she said, was very ill. Some time after as Mrs. C. & I were going out of the door on our way to the • meeting house we met Mrs. B. who told us that Kuke's wife was very ill and that Mr. Bingham had gone to her house having heard that she had just had an ill tum. We went to meeting. The bell continued to ring longer than usuaL Mr. B. at length came in. Before the prayer he mentioned that the prayers of the chh. were requested for Kuke wahine who was very low. After the close of the service Mr. B. went again to the house of the sick woman and found her dying. She died before the Eng. service which took place in less than half an hour from the time of the close of the native. At the close of the afternoon service notice was given that the communion would be observed on next sabbath. The meeting for foreigners was attended at the house of Mr. Johnstone. Monday Septr 3rd 1832. The interment of Kuke whahine took place this afternoon. The body was conveyed to the meeting house followed by his two children and the friends of the deceased. Mr. Bingham preached an appropriate sermon. At the close of the exercises the remains were conveyed to the grave, • which had been prepared near the enclosure of the graves of the mission children. After the coffin had been lowered into its narrow house which had been stormed high enough to admit of a platform of stones of being placed ower the coffin, Mr. Bingham offered a prayer. After the exercises at the grave were over those who chose repaired to the meeting house and joined in the concert of prayer. The mission family met in my house in the evening and observed the mono con. The Waverly sailed for KauaL Tuesday Set. 4th 1832. The Wailele having arrived from Waialua yesterday and brought potatoes & several other articles for the station, they were landed & drawn up today. Friday Sept. 7th 1832. Several of the brethren & two of the sisters made an excersion to the pali this day. They went on horse back, the company consisted of Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone & Miss Trescott, Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Bingham, D. Judd & Mr. Rogers. The infant of Mrs. Armstrong was carried by natives. The day was fine and the excursion a pleasant one - The party returned about the middle of the afternoon. • Learn from Mr. Blake that the subscribers to the School had a meeting last evening and that the committee presented their report respecting the house and the support & regulations of the SchooL Respecting the Report there was a difference of opinion, The Report excluded all religious books & tracts 3 �LEVI VOLUME 17 from the school allowing no other book of religion than the Bible. This was opposed by a considerable • number of personSi ; but the vote was taken & the Report carried by a small majority. Sabbath 9th. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered this afternoon. No persons were admitted nor any propounded. In the morng. Mr. Armstrong's child was baptized and also several children of natives. Mrs. Johnstone was taken ill this afternoon and was in very great distress during the whole of the evening & part of the night. Tuesday Septr. 11th 1832. Commenced a school this afternoon for the male members of the Church for the purpose of reading and expounding of the Scriptures. Mr. Clark arrived from Waialua just before sunset having road the distance since between the hours of seven and eight this morng. Gov. Fin1eyson from Columbia R. and Mr. Douglas a traveller recently from the coast of California took tea & spent the evening at the house of Mr. Armstrong. They conversed much respect the N. W. Coast and the coast of California. Wednesday 12. Mr. Clark preached the lecture this afternoon & Mr. Bingham solemnized the marriages. • Took tea at Mr. Armstrongs with Dr. & Mrs. Judd, Mr. Clark, Mr. Rogers & Mrs. Alexander. Closed a bargain with Mr. Blake to make a frame for the bell, which he is to hang and construct a covering for the housei for which I am to give him 125 ; he to find everything. Friday 14th. Mr. Clark started this morng. to return to Waialua. He went as he came on horse back accompanied by Kuokoa. Saturday 15th. The Waverly arrived from Kauai & Dr. & Mrs. Chapin came as passengers. A native came to me this morning to mention a thing which occasioned him much uneasiness. A child of his wife's sister had fallen into a well and had been drowned, on account of which he was blamed by the relatives. He wished to know what I thought. The facts were these. His wife had gone to the shore to catch fish. He remained at home to cook food; his wife's sister was also ill the house with her own child about two years of age & the infant of her sister the woman absent a {at} fishing. She fell asleep and the said child got out of the house unbeknown to the man & wandered to the well & fell in. When she awoke she asked for • the child; The man said he did not know where it was and they went in search of it and to their great sorrow found it drowned in the welL He said to me that his attention was taken up reading the Scriptures & committing to memory the verse of the day and did not see the child go out of doors & moreover 4 �LEVI VOLUME 17 supposed the mother had the care of it. I told him I did not how he was to blame as the child had not been committed to his care to look after & he did not see it go out. It was a distressing occurrence; but he • seemed to find relief in the opinion expressed that he was not in fault. The bell frame has been completed and brought up to the bell house but as the house is not yet completed it was not set up. Thursday Septr. 20th 1832. This day the bell has been set in its place on the frame made for it and elevated upon the stone platform built for the purpose over the whole a roof has been erected to shield the frame which supports the bell from the sun & rain. Monday Septr. 24th 1832. This morning the ship Rasselas, Capt. Dominis which sailed from Boston on the 2nd of May came into the harbor. Last night she made her appearance in the offing and we reed. the notice that Cap. Hinckley & his wife and another lady were on board. In the course of the forenoon letters were sent up & we had the great satisfaction of hearing from friends & patrons. The distressing notice is communicated of the death of Dr. Cornelius who had but a few months previous entered upon his duties as cor. Secy. of the Board. Thursday 27th. The Waverly sailed for Lahaina a second time having put back on Tuesday in .- consequence of a leak and Dr. Chapin & wife embarked again. Dr. Judd left for Waialua to spend a period there in reference to the family of Mr. Emerson & was accompanied by Mr. Armstrong who is to return on Saturday. Saturday Septr. 29 1832. Mrs. Hinckley & Miss Davis made a visit at Mrs. Binghams and spent a good part of the day. The interview was a pleasant one. Just before evening Messrs. Clark & Armstrong arrived from Waialua. They left that place this morning. Sabbath Septr. 30. The Eng. service was attended by Capt. Hinckley & the ladies. We learned through a letter from Mr. Hunnewell that it is the intention of Cap. & Mrs. H. to attend worship with us on the Sabbath and that it is their desire to be on terms of friendly intercourse with the missionaries. Monday Octr. 1st. At the monthly concert for prayer this evening it was resolved to spend the Friday previously to the first Monday of each month as a season of fasting and prayer, to pray and strive for greater • fitness for the work in which we are engaged and for wisdom to guide us in all the responsible duties of our station. Tuesday Octr. 2. A meeting of the church was held this afternoon in the meeting house and a number 5 �LEVI VOLUME 17 of candidates for baptism were exhibited only two were conversed with. Saturday afternoon was appointed for the resuming of the examination. • A meeting was held this evening at the house of Mr. Johnstone for the purpose of discussing the subject of Temperance. This is the second meeting of the kind ~ the first was held on Tuesday evening last at the house of Mr. Colcord. Seven foreigners were present ~ Three of whom seemed to think, though they acknowledged intemperance to be an evil, that the selling of spirits on the part of the Grog Shop keepers was necessary for their support and if they could not sell liquor their means of getting a livelihood would be gone. They were answered on these points and they were made to see that they had a bad cause to support. Sabbath Octr. 7th 1832. The Averick arrived for a cruise. She stopped at Lahaina for refreshments. Her success has been very poor having taken less than 200 barrels since she left in the spring. Tuesday 9th ~ Another meeting was held this evening at the house of Mr. Johnstone to discuss the subject of temperance and prepare the way for the formation of a Society for the Suppression of intemperance. Thursday 11th. Had the company of the following persons to take tea with us, Cap. & Mrs. Hinckley, •• Miss Trescott & Doctor Thomas, also Mr. & Mrs. Bingham & Mr. Clark. The interview was a pleasant one. Monday October 15th. This day Mr. Rogers discontinued his boarding with us and began to board with Mr. Shepard having been with us nearly 2 1/2 months. Tuesday 16th. Mr. Clark left for Waialua this morning. Thursday 18th. Mr..Blake has been occupied today with his apprentice in erecting the roof of the new Stone House. Have heard from Lahaina today and get the information that Mr. Andrews has had the addition of a daughter to his family born on Wednesday the 10th. It was this day or about the day that Mrs. Emerson was confined at Waialua with a son. Tuesday October 301832. This day the Ship Commodore Rodgers, Cap. Grinnel sailed for the U. States by which we sent many letters. The Paalua sailed for Lahaina: by her I sent one of the mission cows for Mr. Hitchcock. Mr. Bingham left this afternoon in a small schooner for Kauai ~ and was accompanied by Debora mao • They go down to help forward the good work at Kauai, & to afford assistance to Mr. Gulick who is feeble . Letters were reed. from Hilo by the Waverly. The brethren are active in the schools and laboring hard to benefit the people, in which they find encouragement. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Thursday Novr. 1st. This day a school has been commenced of the teachers of the several districts of the island falling under the superintendence of this station. Dr. Judd and Mr. Armstrong take charge of the ~ • school in the morning and Mr. Johnstone aided by myself in the afternoon. The number of scholars this afternoon amounted to about 115. In the afternoon they are to attend to writing & arithmetic in the morng. to reading & geography. Friday Novr. 2nd 1832. This day has been observed by the brethren & sisters of this station as a season of fasting & prayer to humble ourselves before God & supplicate higher attainments for our work agreeably to our resolution at the last monthly concert and in consequence of a sentiment of the recent Cor. Sec. of the Board which it had been his purpose to express to all the stations under the direction of the Board: namely to observe the Friday previous to the Mon. Con. as a season of fasting and prayer by all the missionaries of the Bd. for higher attainments & greater fitness for the discharge of missy. work. Saturday 3rd. Mr. Clark arrived from Waialua having come over in compliance with our request to occupy the pulpit during the absence ofMr. Bingham. He came from Waianae to day having taken that district in his way to examine the schools there. Tuesday 6th. Mr. Clark returned to Waialua this morning. • Sat. Nov. 10th. Mr. Bingham arrived from Kauai on board the Becket. States that the work going on there is an interesting one and has the appearance of a genuine work of grace. Sabbath 11. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning to a large congregation of natives & Mr. Emerson who came over yesterday from Waialua preached in the afternoon. He also preached in Eng. to the foreigners. It ought perhaps to be mentioned in these minutes that on Sabbath Novr. 4 a foreigner was struck on the head by a club by a young man by the name of Henry Coleman a half breed, in consequence of which blow the man died in the night. The man belonged to the Ship Rodman. The youth was taken into custody by the chiefs and has been in confinement ever since. On Thursday the S Mr. Rogers arrived from Lahaina & took up his abode with our family again. We thought it well to propose taking him now on account of the ill health of Mr. & Mrs. Shepard. Friday N ovr. 16th 1832. Most of the members of this station took tea by invitation at the house of Mr. • & Mrs. Hinckley, who live in a house belonging to the Catholics & which has been fitted up for their accomodation. It was rather an unpleasant circumstance that no blessing was asked at the table nor thanks returned. 7 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Saturday Novr. 17 1832. This morng. the Missionary Packet arrived & we had the satisfaction of welcoming to their homes Messr. Tincker & Alexander ~ Mr. Whitney stopped at Lahaina with his family .• which he brought on from Kaawaloa. The families met at the house of Mr. Armstrong where we joined in a song of thanksgiving & prayer to God for his goodness to our brethren in carrying them out & returning them safely. Mr. Tinker read a sermon which he wrote as an introduction to a report of their doings. After which he read a sketch of what had taken place and what they had seen & heard during their absence. Got a few of the things of the br. from on board the Packet & called upon Cap. Nye. Had to tea with us Mr. & Mrs. Tinker & Mr. & Mrs. Alexander. Learned that the Potomac stopped at Tahiti. The brethren fell in with her & made a call on board. Dr. Judd reed. a letter from Mr. Warriner. Sabbath Novr. 18832. Mr. Tmker preached to the Eng. congo which was very respectable as to numbers. In the evening Mr. Alexander preached to a very full cong. of seamen at the house of Mr. Johnstone. I. Tuesday Novr. 20th. The Missionary Packet being now freed from her lading she returns to the care of Keliiahonui who leaves her in the command of Mokupopo the former kahu. Wednesday Novr. 211832. About noon Mr. Whitney & family arrived from Lahaina in a whaling ship. They take lodgings with us. Towards evening Mr. Clark arrived from Waialua. Thursday Novr. 22. All the brethren of the Mission present at this station assembled to consult on the expediency of occupying the Washington Islands ~ As a com. of the Mission appointed for the purpose, they organised themselves into a deliberative body by choosing a Chairman & Scribe. Thll-rsday Friday & Saturday were occupied in deliberating on the subject. For proceedings see Minutes of the Meeting. Monday Novr. 26 1832. On deliberations on the subject of the Marquesas Mission closed for the present and business posponed until such time as the Deputation should return from the wincld. Tuesday 27th. Dr. Judd & Mr. Armstrong the brethren chosen by the meeting for a Deputation to visit Dr. Chapin & if necessary Mr. Baldwin, sailed this afternoon in the Missy. Packet. The wind is strong & • not at all favorable: but it was thought their sailing should not be delayed on that account. Mr. Clark left for Waialua. The Brig Smyrna Capt. Barker saHd for Canton. Wednesday Novr. 28th 1832. Cap. Bryaton, of the ship Ann sailed today. Our intercourse with this 8 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Captain has been very pleasant. He has made it his home among the families & his deportment has been that of a decided & consistent Christian. By this vessel we sent many letters and difft. members of the .&iii, d mission forwd. boxes of curiosities for their fden s. • Thursday 29 1832. Several whaling Captains took tea with us this evening. Viz. Capts. Bunker, Wood, Worth, Russel & Fisher. Friday Nov. 30. This day has been observed by us as a fast in pursuance of the purpose of the station expressed about two months since. Miss Davis who had been at Mr. Bingms spending the day was present. Mr. Hinckley & she have requested to commune with us during their stay at the islands. They are of the Unitarian denomination. Our Communion will take place on the coming Sabbath by leave of providence. Saturday Decr. 1. The wind has been blowg. for several days very strong from the Eastward and we fear that the Packet has fallen to the leeward. A vessel has been blown off having her cap. on shore & has been out of sight several days. It is said a schr. has been seen this afternoon coming up from the leeward, which is thought to be the Packet. Sabbath, Decr. 2 1832. The Schr. seen on Saturday coming up from the windward proves not to be the Packet. • Mr. Whitney preached to the native cong. which was as full & attentive as usuaL Mr. Tinker preached in English to the fullest cong. of foreigners that I have ever seen at this place. His text was "What will thou say when I shall punish thee)) ; His sermon was one of much interest and was listened to with attention. Notice was given that religious worship would be conducted on board the ship Caroline, Cap. Chase at 2 o'ck P.M. This afternoon the Sacrament of the Lords Supper was observed. No new candidates were propounded: but one chh. member by the name of Kaululena confessed he had been hewa and was suspended, till such time as he shall give evidence of repentance. Monday Decr. 3. Monthly concert as usuaL The families met at my house in the evening. Learn that a murder was committed at one of the Grog Shops; the Red lion, last evening. An Irishman belonging to the Brig Bolivar in an affray used his knife upon his antagonist one of his own countrymen and killed him upon the spot. He fled to his vessel & being pursued by an officer of govt. he threatened • vengeance on the first person who should offer to take him. Being in the forecastle no one ventured down but Mr. Jones the Consul went to the gang way & attempted to reason with him while some persons above threw a noose over him and drew him up. He was conducted to the fort and very strongly secured with 9 �LEVI VOLUME 17 irons. He said to have exhibited a great degree of perverseness. He will be delivered over to this govt. to be tryed & punished. • Wednesday Deer. 51832. Mr. Whitney & family left in company with Mr. & Mrs. Alexander in the Paalua for KauaL Friday 7th. This marng. the Pupuka arrived from Lahaina and brat. letters from Dr. Judd & Mrs. Armstrong. The Packet arrived on Thursday of last week and had a very boisterous passage. The br. were to leave for Hawaii on the 6th. The fate of the Marquesas question would not be absolutely decided for the present till the dep. should have visited Waimea. It was decided at Lahaina if Mr. .Baldwin could not make his mind up now to go to the Marquesas as a pert. missionary the question must left for the Gen. meeting. Friday Deer. 14 1832. Yesterday & to day a trial has been going on at the house of Gov. Adams in the fort on a case of murder perpetrated by a man by the name of Robert E Bell on the person of a man by the name of Wilson. The jury consisting of 12 foreigners & 12 natives brought in a verdict of willful murder. Sabbath 16. This day Mr. & Mrs. Alexander arrived from Kauai in the Paalua. Mr. Clark preached in r. English. Wednesday 19. The Packet arrived from the windward & brought back Dr. Judd & Mr. Armstrong. The brethren assembled & passed a resolution the subject of the Marquesas mission be posponed till more light should shine upon it or till a general meeting should resume it. A copy of the resolution was sent to the Bd. by the W. & L Packet which sailed today. Monday 24th. This day Mr. Alexander & family moved into the mud house of Ana Waiakea where they expect to reside & manage their own domestic concerns until the gen. meetg. Wednesday 26th. This evening letters were reed. from Waialua. Mr. Emerson makes known that a strange vessel arrived there in distress on Sabbath evening. She was manned with four men. By signs they signified that their number had been eight; four had died It is thought that it is a vessel from the coast of Japan blown off by adverse winds. Thursday Deer. 27th 1832. A small vessel being about to be sent to Wailua by Mr. French, I engaged a conveyance for some lumber & a few other articles for Mr. Emerson. Messrs. Armstrong & Alexander took passage on board the Becket for Hila. It is expected the vessel • will stop at Lahaina on its way. Mrs. Armstrong will take up her stay with Mrs. Alexander during the absence of her husband. Thursday J any. 3rd. The vessel which arrived at Waialua being on her way to this port went ashore at 10 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Barbours Point and is lost. The strangers have come to this place. They are supposed to belong to Japan or some of the islands upon that coast. .• Friday 4th. Observed the stated monthly fast to pray for higher missionary qualifications. Saturday 5th. Several of the family went on board the Telegraph Cap. Sayre by particular invitation & took tea. After tea a hymn was sung & a prayer offered. Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Armstrong were the only ladies that went on board. Governor Adams was one of the guest, the King was invited, but he excused himself as not being in health. He has probably been keeping New Years with the foreigners ~ Thursday Jany 10th 1833. This day the Oahu Charity School ~ or rather house erected for the accommodation of the School was publickly dedicated to the object for which it was erected. A procession was formed at the house of Mr. French consisting of foreign residents & visitors ~ the gentlemen of the Mission at the station & the children who are to be instructed in the School ~ a band of Musicians was employed for the occasion., and took their position in front preceeded only by the Architect Mr. Payte ~ Mr. Johnstone & the boys went next forward and they were followed by the King & two aids. The Mission family: & foreign residents & others brought up the rear ~ Cap. Hinckley & Capt. John Meek acted as -. marshals ~ The precession being formed walked to the sound of marshal music to the house ~ at the front over the gate of entrance waved the national flags of the U.S.A. ~ Sand. Islands & England. Seats were reserved for ladies; and of the mission family several attended, also Mrs. Hinckley & Miss Davis & Miss Trescott also Mrs. Dowsett the only foreign ladies in the place. Most of the principal chiefs were present. A seat was provided for the King in front of the desk which is a very decent piece of workmanship & is an ornament to the room. The house was filled, but not to overflowing. The exercises commenced by singing Denmark & was followed by a prayer by Mr. Bingham. after that, singing ~ the Missionary hymn ~ "O'er Greenland's icy mountainsl! which was followed by an address by Mr. Jones ~ giving an account of the origin of the institution and its design together with remarks on the effects the institution is calculated to exert. A very handsome compliment was paid to the Mission for the astonishing change wrought in the natives by their persevering exertions. After the address a prayer was offered by Mr. Tinker which was followed by singing the 117 Ps. to the tune of old hundred. • Then the Benediction and Dismission hymn to the tune of Sicilians. The exercises being closed the processing again formed & all except the Mission family returned to the village. It is a very pleasant circumstance that the exercises & every part of the business of the occasion were 11 �LEVI VOLUME 17 conducted to general satisfaction. Saturday Jany 12 1833. Have learned that the grog shop of Harry Zip lin has been closed up by order of • the King. The reason of his doing it was the refusal of said Ziplin to lend a drum for the procession and for insolence to the King. If the shop had been closed up for violation of the laws of the land there would have been good reason for the act & a very praise worthy one it would have been. Sabbath, Janyary 13th 1833. The meeting in English was held today in the New School house sermon by Mr. Tinker. The evening service was held in the same place. Saturday Jany. 19. Examination of the schools of Honolulu were commenced today. I attended in the morning but not in the afternoon. Having concluded to comply with Mr. Emerson's request to visit Waialua next week & assist in the examination of the Schools of that division which will commence on next Friday. Have made up my mind to get away as soon next week as practicable in order to take the schools of this part of the island in my way and examine them as I pass along. Have been making some preparation for my contemplated journey. Sabbath 20th. English service in the school house as well attended as the Sabbath previous. In the • evening Mr. Bingham preached a lecture which was quite fully attended quite a number of the most respectable residents attended. The discourse was calculated to do good and seemed to be heard with attention. Mrs. Tinker was confined with a son sometime in the course of this night. Monday 21st. The Quarterly examination of the Schools of this place was concluded; but I did not attend as my time has been necessarily taken up in preparing for my journey to visit Schools. Tuesday 22nd. Set out as soon after an early breakfast as I could get away, on my contemplated journey of examination of Schools. My attendants are Kaaha, Opunui, Kahaleohia, Kaawahua & Naone. I go by the way of Ewa & shall cross to Waialua on Thursday if the good providence of God permit. Friday February 1st 1833. About a quarter past one this afternoon I was permitted to meet my family in health & comfort having completed my tour of examination of Schools. I returned by the way ofWaikiki having attended to the examination of the schools of that place this morning. The minutes I took of my journey & schools will show the business of each day and the prosperity which has attended me. It is now • about five years since my second tour was completed and more than 6 1/2 since my first was made. A very great change has been affected since my first journey. More than two thirds of the improvement which exists has been made since that time and I may not misstate perhaps if I should say nearly two thirds since 12 �LEVI VOLUME 17 my second journey. At three the families of the station began to assemble for prayer agreeable to our practice on Friday • previous to Mon. Con. Mr. Bingham took lead of the meeting & made remarks ~ others also made remarks. Just as we were going to bed Cap. Sayer of Ship Telegraph called, as his ship is in the offing he called for a lodging and was shown to Mr. Rogers room to take part of the bed with him. Saturday Feby 2nd. Mrs. Hinckley, Miss Davis & Cap. Sayer were our guests at dinner today. Miss Davis had been spending the week at Mrs. Bingham's ~ Her health is quite feeble. Mr. Shepard has been quite ill for a day or two. It would be no surprising thing if he should drop away suddenly. Cap. Sayre expects to leave finally this afternoon. I met him on the wharf and gave him the parting hand. He is a man of much sensibility & seems to regret leaving the missionaries. Our intercourse with him during the time he has been in port repairing his vessel has been pleasant. Sabbath Feby. 3rd 1833. Nothing peculiar in the services of this Sabbath. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning & Mr. Clark in the afternoon. In the evening Mr. Bingham preached in English to a considerable of a cong. in the school house. • Monday Feby 4th. The Packet arrived from KauaL Learn that she got ashore at Hanapepe through the carelesness of the crew, but was got off without much damage ~ She will need to have a new rudder that having been broken ~ the copper also is rubbed off of her false keeL The Becket also arrived from the windward and brought back Messrs. Armstrong & Alexander. Mr. Armstrong has returned with his family to our house. The King it seems is conducting in a very unbecoming manner, ~ drinking to excess and excluding the chiefs from his presence. It is probable he is showing his resentment on account of the refusal of the chiefs to purchase the brig Bolivar which he wished bought for him and had contracted for. Kinau with proper independence refused to the purchase being made. On Saturday Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Johnstone being at the house of S.J. Mills, he said to them the kings monkey is dead, meaning a baboon presented by Com. Downes of the u.S. Frigate Potomac, and moreover the king had ordered it to be interred in a ceremonious manner. ~ looking round they were • somewhat startled at the sight of a coffin. They soon found out however that it was not designed to contain a human being; but as a receptacle of the baboon, and they were allowed a sight of the animal which had been placed in the coffin. 13 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Friday Feby 8th 1833. The Packet sailed again for Kauai: but it is not expected she will go to Waimea. • She goes to Puna after food. The Hooikaika formerly the Pakii sailed for Lahaina today. She arrived on Wednesday & brought down Kahekili and now goes back after Hoapili to come down and look at the doings of the king. He seems to be setting his face to do evil and is trying to get a party to follow him. He is reviving the hula. Mr. Bingham called upon him a day or two ago and was pained to behold this amusement of naaupo times going on which his presence did not restrain until he gained permission of the king to put a stop to it. Having stopped the amusement for the time he addressed the company and reproved severely a native by the name ofNahinu who seemed to be a forward one among those who were rioting. This native was for a considerable time connected with the bindery ~ and has professed to be serious ~ He is a very shrewd fellow & capable of doing mischief. There are a good many things which look as though the King meant to bring things round to his willj or at least to make the attempt. He probably feels restricted and he wishes to follow his own inclinations more fully without so much regard to the chiefs as he has been heretofore under the necessity of paying. How it is a going to tum out we are of course not able to say certainly: But we are sure that the word of God speaks • truth when it says "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed & that without remedy." Should a party be formed and should they for a season gain ground & seem to prosper ~ yet their triumphing will be short. This may safely be predicted. Something, I understand has been said by the kings party about seizing Kinau & taking possession on {of} the fortj and she has been advised by some to go into the fort for security. But she does not see fit to gOj and moreover it would have a suspicious appearance in the eyes of the king. The best course for her to pursue is an open fearless one ~ & do nothing to give occasion to the King to charge her with usurpation. Monday Feby. 11 th 1833. Sent a canoe to Mr. Emerson. It was one sent down from Hilo by Mr. Goodrich for sale; but not being sold it was retd. to me. Thursday Feby. 14th 1833. On Sabbath morng. the Waverly & another vessel arrived from the windward & letters were reed. from Waimea & Lahaina and from Mr. Green. Letters have also been reed. from Kailua. The sick sisters that have been at Waim.ea were about removing to Kona. They are no better. • There seems to be little hope of their recovery. Last evening a small schooner arrived from Lahaina & this morning letters from the brethren came to hand and eight sheets of the translation of Colburns Arithmetic for the press. It was expected that Hoapili 14 �LEVI VOLUME 17 would come down; but he did not. The reason assigned was not to me very satisfactory. The King perseveres in his crooked course having Liliha to back him up. He has taken away land from • three church members ~ the reasons for doing it with regard to all I have not heard, with regard to one it was for seizing a bottle of rum which some one was carrying to the kings place. Mills has met with some losses for some reason or other. A ship of Salem, Cap. Archer arrived last evening. Verbal news has been recd. of the existence of the Colera Morbus in New York Boston, which had produced great consternation. Friday, 15th. Through Mills learn that the King & his company since they began their frolic have drunk 32 barrels of spirits. The end of such mirth will be heaviness. Have been engaged in the School of teachers this afternoon. I meet them three afternoons in a week. Monday, Wednesday & Friday & spend two hours each afternoon in teaching Arithmetic. I began on the 6th inst. Sabbath Feby 17 1833. After the close of the afternoon service, a native who has for a considerable time appeared serious called to tell me that he had been urged by the King to drink rum and that in compliance he had drunk one glass. He appeared to be in some trouble of mind on account of his • compliance. A church member also called and stated that he is accused of having drunk rum but he assured me it was not true, the he merely drunk part of a glass of wine mingled with water to gratify the King. How much credit the statement should receive I do not know. I should be sorry to think the man had told a lie. Quite a full congregation of foreigners assembled in the School house this evening ~ Mr. Armstrong preached ~ The noon service was conducted by Mr. Alexander. Monday Feby 18th 1833. Have seen a few American papers today. The Cholera Morbus is occasioning very great alarm. The existence of it in New York is undoubted. It was derived from Canada where it is now raging or was raging at the dates of the papers we have seen, and was very mortal its victims were principally drunkards and people of the lower orders. We have heard to day that four church members have drunk ardent spirits in the frolics of the king ~ It is very certain that the steps of the King are in direct opposition to the cause of religion & morality. And it is probable that he has adopted this course because he thinks his cause will be promoted by it. A very dark • cloud seems to be gathering ~ may it be a cloud out of which shall be abundance of rain. It shall be my prayer that the course pursued by the King may be the overthrow of the cause which Satan is instigating his friends to promote. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Thursday Feby 21st 1833. The transactions of this day will we trust have an important bearing on the cause. Since Tuesday our minds have been greatly distressed in consequence of hearing that Kekauonohi • not only absented herself from meeting on the Sabbath but had drunk ardent spirits. Rebeka the wife of Auauhema called upon Mr. Bingham & made confession of her sin in drinking with Kekauonohi ' at the invitation she said & out of compliment to her she drank brandy. She seemed to be a good deal troubled & shed tears. This was on Tuesday afternoon. In the evening Kekauonohi at the suggestion of Kinau & Auhea called upon Mr. Bingham, Mr. B. was at the time in pursuit of her, but learning from her husband she had gone to his house he returned having Keliiahonui in company. She acknowledged with apparent emotion having drank some spirit in compliment to the King, though she would have it understood against her inclination. In doing this she said she had done wrong. The circumstance was as follows: She called upon the King to deliver a letter from the princess. The purport of the letter being to dissuade the King from following the course he had taken and advising him to abandon his drinking. During the interview the King filled a glass of spirits, brandy, I think, & invited her to drink. She declined, but being further solicited, She said, If you wish me to drink give me a little and sweeten it with sugar. This was done & she drank. This act seemed to be what gave her uneasiness. She passed over in silence the transactions of the • Sabbath. Mr. Bingham then inquired of her what took place on the Sabbath. She related for substance as follows as nearly as I can recollect, as told to me by Mr. Bingham. She went in the morning to recite her verses of the Ai 0 ka 1a and then when to see a sick friend, Haaheo where a number of person? were assembled Rebeka being one of the number. After she had finished the visit she went with Rebeka to the house of Kamau to eat. While there she was invited to drink spirit, but declined and asked for wine, Wine was brought forward and she and the company drank a bottle. Mr. B. asked her why she did not come to meeting in the afternoon. She said she was afraid her breath would be smelled and the people would say she had been drinking. In relating her drinking on the Sabbath she did not seem to think that in that particular she had sinned. Mr. B. was not fully satisfied with her acct. but wanted more evidence. He however advised her to go to the King and acknowledge that she had done wrong, and also to acknowledge her fault to Kinau & Auhea, and moreover told her she ought by all means to go to Maui to see Mr. Richards. She said she wished to go: but the King wished her to stay. • Yesterday some new light was thrown upon the subject of her drinking by a statement from Kaaiahua the wife of Aikanaka. She stated that she saw Kekauonohi at Kamau's and that she was ana. Keliiahonu called to get her to go home but she declined and it was not till dark that he got her to consent to leave the 16 �LEVI VOLUME 17 place. To day Mr. Bingham has been sifting the stories & getting out the truth. He sent for Rebeka, Aiahua & • Kekauonohi in order that he might converse with them all together. Kekauonohi refused to come. Dr. Judd however went after her & succeeded in getting her. The investigation proved that what was drunk was called wine: but was in reality either brandy or wine so mingled with brandy as to be very strong. Rebeka called it at the time brandy. It was very evident from the smell & its effects that it was stronger than simple wine. Herein however Kekauonohi had a pretext for calling it wine it being called so by others in the room. The witnesses testifying to Mr. B. that it was so called at the time. Mr. B. having got at the truth of the story, he advised & urged Kekauonohi to set out immediately for Lahaina. She seemed to be willing to go: but the King wished her to stay having said if she went he should consider her as having haalele'd him. Mr. B. proposed going with her to the King: but she seemed rather inclined to go alone. He however wrote to the King. She went to the Kings house but he was absent and she concluded to go to Lahaina without an interview and embarked on board the Waverly, which was waiting to take her, being bound to Maui & Hawaii by previous arrangement. Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong embarked for Maui on board the Waverly. They expect to spend the interval • between this & the Gen. Meetg. at Molokai with Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock. I wrote to most of the brethren at the windward & sent a few articles. Pretty soon after the sailing of the Waverly the Pupuka saild having Kahekili on board for Maui. He has been more temperate than usual notwithstanding the carousing of the King & his company. He has however drunk a few glasses to show his loyalty. What effect will be produced by the departure of Kekauonohi for Maui, we cannot tell ~ the King may be very angry and show resentment in a way that we think not of. Saturday Feby. 23rd 1833. This afternoon a meeting of the church was held in the meeting house. The object of the meeting was to arouse the chh. to a state of feeling becoming the darkness of the present time and to inquire into the case of those who have sinned and to afford an opportunity to any who by compliance with some solicitation to sin have defiled their conscience, to make confession and thus place themselves in circumstances proper for them to be in order to obtain pardon & peace. • The services were opened with singing & prayer. An address was made by Mr. Bingham after which and in connexion with conversation he called upon those who had violated their conscience in any way to state the act by which they had wounded their own souls and done the cause an injury. A female stated she 17 �LEVI VOLUME 17 was afraid she was guilty in consequence of having made an assertion without sufficient evidence though she supposed at the time she was making a true statement; it proved however to be not true. Another said • he was afraid that he and his wife were both in fault in consequence of having taken under their protection a sister of his wife who had been guilty of moe kolohe, the same having been fined by the magistrate in a certain number of fathoms of wall to be made by her own hands. The king however seeing her engaged in this labor on the first or second day of her working discharged her & paid a fine to the lunakanawai for her liberation. His having taken her in to his house after this was the subject of concern least it was an improper act. Rebeka who had been guilty of drinking what is supposed to have been brandy mingled with wine on the Sabbath and keeping away from meeting in violation of the day was called upon and she made confession of her sin. Kinimaka who had been guilty of drinking wine with the King and thus countenancing his conduct 'whas called upon to make his statement which he did. The chh. were asked as a whole to make known if any of them had drunk with the party who are using their arts to entangle the people; if any of themselves had drunk or if they knew of any that had done so. Several mentioned that they had been invited to drink but had refused. One stated that he had been informed in a way which seemed to admit of no doubt, that Palu had invited a person not a member of the chh. to drink with him, • but that the person invited refused on the ground of his having forsaken the use of spiritous liquors. Palu was not present at that time, but he was invited in before the close of the meeting and was invited by Mr. Bingham to make confession if he had been guilty of any unchristian conduct. But he did not seem to be aware that he was in fault & made no acknowledgement. He was told however that he would be conversed with by some one who would make known his fault. The question was asked whether if a member of the chh. should purchase rum or ardent spirits for the King he broke the laws of the land: the answer was that he broke them: but probably the king would shield him from punishment. It was mentioned to the chh. that Friday next would be observed as a day of fasting & prayer and that the Communion would be celebrated the Sabbath following. Sabbath Feby. 24th 1833. It has been a very quite sabbath. The attention to the preaching appeared to be solemn. The sermon which was solemn and adapted to the state of things and powerful was founded on Prov. XlV. 12 & 13. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of • death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; & the end of that mirth is heaviness. My Sabbath School was unusually large and the scholars seemed much interested in the lesson for the week which was the 17 first verses of the XVIII chap. of Matthew. Most of the lesson was very appropriate to the times and the 18 �LEVI VOLUME 17 application was very direct & easy. The inference made seemed to make considerable impression. The • interest which individuals feel in the school affords me satisfaction and encourages me to persevere in my labors. I desire to leave the success with the Lord I feel that I am not worthy to be an instrument of Saving Souls but I desire that the Lord would sanctify his own truth and cause it to be like the rain & the snow from heaven. Monday Feby 25th 1833. I hear to day that Kinau has sent word to the king to restore the lands he took away as they were not taken according to law, those who were hemo ed not having been guilty of a breach of law. How his majesty will treat the request I do not know. But this I know Kinau has done her duty and she has right on her side ~ "Great is truth & will prevaiL" The Lord grant it success for his own name's sake. Thursday Feby 28th. A hula in the village today at the house formerly occupied by Kaomi. It was commenced at an early hour and continued until noon and was broken up only by the appearance of Kinau to put a stop to it. The notice that a hula was going on reached her and she sent word by Kalaaulana to Kaomi to put a stop to it & shut up the house: but the order recived a prompt denial the king being present. Then it was that Kinau & Auhea formed the resolution to go in person and to expostulate with the • king. Having come to this resolution they requested the prayers of the missionaries while they went to put it in execution. On arriving at the place of riot they learned that the King had decamped. Kinau's presence put a stop to the mirth and the dancers & musicians retired. In the evening two natives called upon me to state a grievance, which was Kaomi's taking possession of the house and yard in which they reside, in order to carryon the hula. Kaomi it seems was formerly their teacher and they recollected that he had told them that should their teacher forsake the right way the scholars should not follow him in the bad way. This one of the men reminded him of and made use of it as an argument to remonstrate against the hula beseeching him to desist: but in vain. They said their hearts were greatly pained in consequence of the conduct of their teacher and the revival of the hula. They left the place they said and retired to the fort. There indeed they have their business being soldiers of the fort. They said the dancing was conducted with drinking, the spirit being furnished by the King. It is said it is the Kings intention to make a tour of this island with his company of hula. I learned also • from Keliiahonui that this amusement of the wa naaupo is in a state of being revived. That the spirit of returning to it has got abroad or as he stated it has broken out from the pa of the King. If so it is preceedill_g him in his rout. 0 that the Lord would lift up a Standard against this and all the works of darkness which 19 �LEVI VOLUME 17 are perpetrated by the King and his adherents. A native was buried last Saturday, who came to his end in consequence of his excesses in his attendance • on the riots at the King's place. Attended with Mrs. Chamberlain "and the children a funeral of a child belonging to a native man & woman living in the family of Dr. Judd. This is the 3rd child which these same persons have lost by death in the course of two months all born since they have been living in Dr. Judd's family. The eldest was a little older than our eldest & the youngest a little younger than our youngest. Sabbath Mar. 3rd 1833. This has been a day of no ordinary solicitude on account of threats having been made of disturbance. At 3 dck in the morning a messenger came to Mr. Bingham and made known that Kinau had been secretly informed that disorder might be expected to day as the Kings party were planning to carryon their amusements openly, and to assail the life of Kinau. Although there was room to suppose that the report might not be true, still as it came from good authority, we could not but feel a good deal of anxiety. The day however has been quiet, and the congregation in the morning was unusually large. Saturday March 9th. This has been to me a week of unusual perplexity particularly on account of a • misunderstanding which exists between myself and another member of the station. The state too of the nation is such as is calculated to cast a gloom over the mind. The hula which was at first confined to the king's yard has been performed in various places in the village. Sports also are allowedi for instance, ulu maika, pal1.ee and pua:, many are seen engaged in them. This day a cryer has been proclaiming the abrogation of the laws respecting moe kolohe uni rama &c. - all except those laws which respect theft & murder were declared not in force. If a man were displeased with his wife he might abandon her with impunity, and so the wife the husband. Nothing was said respecting the Sabbath, but it has been predicted that the meeting house will be deserted. Kinau was on the point of despatching her vessel to Lahaina to give notice to Hoapili of the state of things, and to request his presence here to witness what is going oni but his majesty gave orders unexpectedly to Kinau to send the schooner to Kauai for food for him. And she despatched it accordingly. But she obtained a small vessel belonging to Aikana which sailed last night for Maui & Hawaii. • Sabbath Mar. 101833. The day, notwithstanding our fears, has been quiet, and the congregation about as large as usual. Mr. Bingham preached a very faithful sermon from the words 2 Tim. 2: 19. Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And let every 20 �LEVI VOLUME 17 one that nameth the name of Christ depart from all iniquity." In the afternoon Mr. Tinker preached. Monday March 11th 1833. The Brig Niu arrived from Hawaii with Gov. Adams ~ Mr. Ruggles was a • passenger. He came down on acct. of his health. Mrs.. Chapin was in a very low state: her husband has given her over ~ wishes Dr. ]. to go up & consult with him. But we do not know of any opportunity for his going and it will not probably be thought advisable to charter a vessel on purpose. Tuesday 12th. Learn that a cryer has been proclaiming through the village an order from the King that all the prostitutes assemble tomorrow to pay court to his mistress and to make her a present: henceforth they are to be her inheritance. Probably she is to become the Patron of Prostitution and will do all she is able to make the course honorable. A tax is also laid upon all articles of domestic manufacture: so says report. Gov. Adams visited the King and inquired of him who was the author of the confusion which now pervades the place. He replyed that he was the author of it. The Gov. said I am going to stop it. The King made no reply. The Gov. repeated I am going to put a stop to it. You hear it do you! Thursday March 14th 1833. Hoapili arrived this morning from Lahaina. He has come down on business of the nation. • Friday 15 1833. A crier was abroad last night not far from midnight) giving notice to the people) as we learn this morning) to assemble at the king)s place to hear what the king may have to say to them. Some considerable excitement has been felt by the people in prospect of what may be said by the King. Soon after noon a communication was brought to Kinau with much formality by Kaomi in the costume of an officer of government & John Stevens. ~ The substance of which was) that the King takes for himself all the lands conquered by Kamehameha his father ~ granting to all others the lands by their fathers taken by conquest ~ with him is life and death) right an wrong) ~ the amusements ~ the laws and all doings ~ with him only. Signed King Kauikeaouli. It was not till considerably after noon that the people and chiefs had assembled in such manner that the ahaolelo was opened. ~ Kinau having arrived the King caused a way to be cleared thought the crowd to the place assigned~ As they met he saluted her by pressing his nose to hers. She then took her seat on the ground. The King whispered to Kinau inviting her to speak: but she referred it back to himself. He then • arose and proclaimed the substance of the written communication with the addition that Kinau was the nohohale for himself & the imihale as it respects the other chiefs. He said it was with him to put a stop to the lea lea and not with the other chiefs. The day has been quiet; and to us a day of much solicitude. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Being at the store of Mr. Reynolds to day I was accosted by the Eng. Consul) and my ears assailed with • abuse of the mission from his lips on account of some remarks contained in a Gen. letter of the mission - published in the Herald for March 1832 which contained he said charges against the foreigners as having joined to oppose the King. I requested him to produce the Herald as I should be glad to see the article myself. He went out to look for it) but returned without it) as he said it had been removed from the place where he had seen it. But was sure) he said) as to the statement he had made. I was engaged an hour at least in conversation with him and others. During the conversation many hard things were said respecting some of the members of the mission and "liars» an appellation very frequently applied. Much was animadverted respecting the Journal ofMr. Stewart and the Eng. Consul said if he were to come out here) he would shoot him. Saturday March 16th 1833. Mr. Bingham made a call upon the king this afternoon) ~ not finding him at his house) he went in pursuit of him to a place where a concourse were engaged playing at ulumaika. Just as he reached the place he noticed that the king had started for the store of Mr. French. Thither he followed him) but he had entered one of the side rooms. Mr. B. waited some time and a length his majesty came out so as to be accosted) he gave Mr. B. a very friendly shake of the hand; and Mr. B. had some conversation • with him) and showed him a paper containing a short address and advice) which he read. Mr. French & Charlton were present and seemed desirous to divert the King)s attention. After awhile an opportunity offered for inviting the King to walk with him and they both left the store of Mr. E Mr. B. had an opportunity of conversing freely and of giving such advice as he thought best. He enjoined it upon him not to give permission for the violation of the Sabbath & invited his attendance at meeting tomorrow with which he promised compliance. He said moreover that the present disorders were nearly at an end. Mr. Ruggles sailed in the Waverly for KauaL Sabbath Mar. 17 1833. The day has been one of peace and quiet. Notwithstanding that the address of the King had left the country with no other law than his will ' and no other pono than his own manao. The congregation was as large as usual and attentive in listening to a sermon of Mr. Bingham respecting the Sabbath. I did not myself attend meeting having remained at home with Evarts who is ill in order to allow of Mrs. C.S going. In the afternoon Mr. Clark preached. During the first singing his Majesty made his • appearance with two of his punahele with epauletts and all three took their seats on the settee in front of the pulpit. Their behavior was orderly ~ the king joined in the singing and arose to sing the Doxology. In the evening Mr. Clark preached in Eng. at the School house and I met with the propounded 22 �LEVI VOLUME 17 members at my house for conversation. Monday March 18th 1833. Being at the village this morning I was accosted by Mr~Reynolds and • referred to a statement which I made on Friday at his store. Viz. that I had seen fire arms at the Oahu Hotel at the time of the excitement at this island just before the government was taken out of the hands of Madam Boki. He said I must be mistaken as to the time as he was sure that no arms were in the house at that time. I replied that according to the best of my recollection that was the time when I saw them. I said however that I had nothing but my memory to refer to ~ that I had never written anything respecting it ~ had no minute of it and had never before spoken of it. Our conversation turned to the subject of Friday & Mr. Reynolds was very warm and abusive. I conversed without anger tho' accused of lying several times. The topics were various: but all relating to the conduct of the mission, particularly as to their communications.- With regard to that in the March Herald, he said, if some acknowledgement were not made, he should use his influence to prevent the missionaries preaching ever again in the school house. Mr. Bingham having walked to the village to call upon Mr. Jones the Consul, came in contact with Mr. Reynolds & Mr. Charlton at the house of Mr. Jones ~ Here he had a sharp controversy with those gentlemen & others respecting the communication in the March Herald and respecting many other things • which have given the residents uneasiness. The two gent. whose names are mentioned were very abusive & insulting in their language & conduct particularly Mr. Charlton who is peculiarly rancorous in his feelings. Mr. French also made a heavy charge against Mr. B. among other things that he had thro. his influence lost the sum of $7000 ~ in consequence of the interdict upon distilling having purchased the distillery for the purpose of carrying on the business. The encounter lasted upwards of 4 hours, during which time much was said and an opportunity afforded to Mr. B. to vindicate himself which he improved but whether to the satisfaction of the Gent. I did not learn. Tuesday Mar. 19 1833. The Paalua arrived from Kauai & brought up Debora & her husband. Hoapili called and gave us the information that he had had an interview with the king, and that he (the king) had restored things much to the state they were in before ~ having given back the laws to Kinau and acknowledged that he was hewa. It is to be feared however that all things are not as they were before and that they will not soon be in that state, tho. we have great cause to rejoice that the torrent is for the • present checked. Bya letter recd. from Mr. Whitney we learn that a Frenchman at Kauai has had notice from the Catholics. They have heard of the death of Kaahumanu and desire to learn the state of things in the islands 23 �LEVI VOLUME 17 in order to arrangements for their return ~ The consent of the king if possible it is their wish to gain. • Wednesday March 29th 1833. The Crusader, Capt. Hinckley sailed this afternoon for the Coast of California. She is to stop at Kauai, Kailaa went down in her. I sent a few articles for Mr. Whitney and wrote a letter, stating briefly all the news I had to communicate. Friday 22nd. The musicians who have recently performed instrumental music for the gratification of the King and have several times attended him & his suit through the streets with flags waving in the wind, have, we learn, given his Majesty a dinner today. Quite a check seems to have been given to the sports ~ very little sporting is witnessed in the street, tho. no order has to our knowledge been issued against it. There is however more of sport, gambling & intemperance still remaining than has existed for many years. Friday Mar. 30th. This has been our fast for humiliation & prayer for higher Christian & missionary attainments. Wednesday April3rd. A fast has been observed by the church & congregation at this place for humiliation & prayer on acct. of the Critical state of the nation and to beseech God to avert the judgment of civil Commotion & to give union & integrity to all who are connected with the government. • Thursday April 4th 1833. Hoapili sailed for Lahaina having accomplished the object of his visit ~ or much of it. Things are now quiet. The disorders in the village have ceased to a great extent. It is tabu to carryon the sports in the village; but they are allowed elsewhere. Gambling is still allowed and groups of natives are seen playing at puu. Sabbath ApI. 7th. We were happy to see the king present at meeting this morning. He sat quietly: the sermon contained much that was calculated to awaken his conscience if he had any left to be wrought upon. Saturday ApI 13th. For a day or two past I have had occasion to go to that part of the village which includes the landing and I have been exceedingly pained with the sights which have been there presented ~ groups of natives gambling and making a noise ~ women in the attire of harlots mixing with the company & sauntering about ~ boats going off to the ships with females on board for the purposes of prostitution ~ Sailors laying hold of females putting their arms around them & pulling them about these have been the • sights and disgusting they are in the extreme. Prostitution has very greatly increased and it is practiced as shamelessly as in former times. The ship Pocahontas which has refreshed at Hilo came to anchor this forenoon. The capt. very kindly 24 �LEVI VOLUME 17 brought articles from that station ~ 5 barrels of pia, a number of baskets, past board &c. recd. letters both from Hilo & Lahaina. The bark Volunteer, Mr. Jones sailed for the Gulf of California. Sent various letters • to be forward by a vessel at the Coast. Wednesday April 17th. The Paalua sailed this morning for Maui & Mr. Johnstone took passage for Lahaina for a short visit. By the Ulu which sailed yesterday I sent sashes for Kaawaloa & letters. This afternoon the Packet arrived from Kauai and Mr. Ruggles returned. Walked to the King's with Mr. Ruggles and obtained an interview. He was pleasant and all things were very still and decent about the establishment. In one of the small houses of the enclosure was Kinau. We entered the house and saluted her. To the enquiry if she staid with the King she said ~ Ua noho wale ilio no. ~ as if she had said ~ I am only present I have nothing to do but to stay. My object in calling upon the King was to ascertain whether I might put a yoke of oxen on board the Niu which I learned was to stop at Lahaina. He did not seem to be aware that the vessel was to stop at Lahaina. He would determine, he said, about it and let me know. Thursday Apri118th 1833. The natives are assembling for examination. A teacher belonging to Ewa told me that some of his scholars had been engaged in the hula on the Sabbath ~ and that some of those • who had been thus occupied had come forward for examination with the rest of the Scholars. His heart he said was Maele (benummed [sic]) in consequence of this conduct. Friday 19. The schools of Honolulu were examined. The King was present with his school and exhibited in reading. He was also examined in singing with the Doctors class which exhibited in itself the singing of a number of tunes. The schools have fallen of very much since last quarter. Saturday 20. The examination of the schools closed this day - from Waikiki to Kualoa were examined in the morning & from Honouliuli to Kapalama in the afternoon ~ The falling offhas been rather more than 2/5 ~ taking the average of the districts. The greatest deficiency by far was in the district of Kailua. That is the present residence of Liliha & Kalo1a who are taking the lead in sin. Monday 22. A meeting of the teachers took place this forenoon and they were addressed by Mr. Bingham & Mr. Clark on the subject of faithfulness &c. Friday April 26 1833. The Packet sailed for the windward to carry Mr. Ruggles. He was ready on • Wednesday: but the wind was so strong and so much a head that he delayed. The vessel goes to Lahaina first & thence it is expected it will go to Kaawa10a. Having made inquiry respecting a vessel to go to the Marquesas to convey a mission there in case the 25 �LEVI VOLUME 17 decision of the Gen. Meeting to take place in June should be in favor of the measure, I have reed. proposals for the Loriot. The conditions are $3,000 for four months, i.e. 1500 for wear and tear of vessel and 1500 for • the sailing part. This sum we think large and as there is some uncertainty as to this mission's being taken, I have declined saying anything further upon the subject to the owners. Saturday 27th. The Niu, recently given up to the King by Gov. Adams who had formerly the charge of it, having been put under the command of a new captain and made ready for sea, sailed this evening for Kawaihae. I put on board a few articles for the brethren at Waimea. The vessel in going out struck a sand bank on one side of the passage, but was got off without much trouble or delay. Wednesday May 1st 1833. The ship Mentor of New London, the arrival of which we had been expecting for more than a month came to anchor in the roads. The waving of the Bethel flag from the fore topmast head apprized us that the Chaplain for seamen was on board. We were in doubt whether there were any families on board destined for this mission: but the arrival of a boat soon brought us information of two ordained clergymen & their wives and of an unmarried printer. The clergymen are the Rev. Messrs. Parker & Smith & the printer is Mr. Fuller. Mr. Diell the chaplain & his lady & Mrs. Rice wife of the • captain were passengers. Dr. Judd & Messrs. Tinker & Alexander went off in the Missionary Packet's boat. It was very rough & they got considerably wet in coming in. We were disappointed in not obtaining letters. A few only for one or two individuals were all that came to hand. The most of the letters are supposed to be in a box belonging to one of the missionaries which had been put in a part of the ship not now easy to get to. Mr. Diell came on shore today, but it was so rough it was thought by the cap. not expedient that the missionaries or the ladies should venture to leave the ship. Thursday May 21833. Early this momg. I went to the village to get a passage off the Mentor, an arrangement having been made by the Captn. with Mr. Reynolds to go off with a large boat to bring in the passengers. I took passage with Mr. Reynolds and was accompanied by Mr. Alexander & Mr. Rogers. On reaching the vessel we found the passengers busy preparing to debark As soon as they were ready the ladies were lowered by a chair into the long boat & the brethren having decended the side of the ship & taken their seat all set out for the shore. I came in the cap. boat ~ with Mr. Fuller the printer Having reached the • shore we walked to the house of the Eng. Consul, where Mr. & Mrs. Diell are to be accommodated with lodgings. Here the missionaries stopped a few minutes,. Mr. Bingham having come down, he gave the Missy. brethren an invitation to take breakfast at his house. A wagon was in waiting to take the ladies: but 26 �LEVI VOLUME 17 they chose to walk so we proceeded to the house of Mr. B. After breakfast the families were assembled and • joined in a hymn of praise & a prayer to God. In the afternoon the new br.& sis. were introduced to the chiefs. Sabbath May 5th 1833. Our new friends attended native service ~ Mr. Bingham preached: but the house was not as full as usuaL The cong. seems to be falling off: the number present did not I think amount to more than 1,200. Mr. B. preached again in the afternoon on account of the ill health of Mr. Clark. The king was present. The English service in the school house commenced immediately after the close of the native service, and was conducted by Mr. DielL The house was well filled. The exercises in the evening were conducted by Mr. Alexander. Monday 6. Most of the supplies for the mission bought out in the ship Mentor Capt. Rice were landed today & part of the drawn up. The wharf was filled with supplies at night & I employed natives to keep watch. Concert of prayer was observed at the house of Mr. Bingham. The having taken tea at Mr. B.s remained during the exercises which lasted till near nine o'clock. • A very fervent prayer was offered unto God for the King. 0 that he might live before the Lord and use his influence to promote the best good of his subjects. Wednesday May 8th 1833. Hoapili's schooner sailed for Maui today. I sent some supplies and all the letters I had on hand, for the brethren at Maui Molokai & Kona on Hawaii. Finished drawing supplies. Thursday 9th. Have learned to day that Mr. Bingham has been prohibited by the trustees of the Oahu Charity School from officiating in that building. This is in retaliation for some sentiments contained in a letter of Mr. Bingham which has been published in America. Monday 13th. The Waverly sailed this afternoon for the windward. She is to stop at Maui first and I have sent a yoke of working oxen in compliance with the request of Mr. Green. They will be landed at Lahaina and thence be driven to Wailuku. Mr. Alexander and family took passage also Mr. Rogers. The vessel will proceed to Molokai after landing the passengers & supplies at Lahaina and from • Molokai to Hilo. I have put on board all the supplies or about all I have on hand for that station. Saturday May 18 1833. The Paalua sailed for Kauai and I sent supplies for the station. It is expected the brethren will avail themselves of this vessel for a passage to the Gen. Meetg. Z7 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Friday 24th. The Paalua returned from Kauai and brought Messrs. Whitney & Gulick & their families. Mr. W. takes up his abode in my family & Mr. Gulick in the family of Dr. Judd. Mrs. Gulick is quite feeble; '. so much so that she is not able to walk. Saturday 25. The cart has been employed drawing up potatoes from the Schooner, of which there is upwards of 12 barrels. I have engaged the Schooner to go to Maui to carry as many families as can be accommodated on board. Sabbath 26. Mr. Whitney preached in the morning and Mr. Emerson in the afternoon. Mr. Emerson & his family arrived from Waialua on Friday. Tuesday 28. The cart has been occupied most of this day drawing supplies to the village to go on board the Paalua. Mr. Tinker has sent down his effects to remove them to Lahaina as it is his expectation to be located at the windward. Wednesday 29th. The Paalua sailed for Maui about noon or a little after. She was detained a few hours on account of a new movement of the king, he having sent an order to Kinau & her husband to deliver up the guns and commission of Kekuanaoa who has the command of the kings guards. This order disconcerted the chiefs very much and they wished to write to Maui and give notice of the movement. • The families which went in the Paalua are the following Mr. Tinker, Mr. Emerson and Mr. Parker. Mr. Clark went without his family. During the afternoon Kinau & her husband had an interview with the King. He said it was not the guns he wanted but the resignation of Kekuanaoa as he was hewa. What his hewa was he could not tell when questioned closely: that is really hewa, but he wished to put in another person,- a half breed native by the name of John Stevens. To this person Kinau objected. She talked very plainly to the King: so much so that he told her to stop. She said she did not blame him but the wicked men who were about him. Her heart she said was exceedingly pained on this account. She said she should call in all the guns & take charge of them her self until Hoapili & the Princess could come down & then a person should be designated to take command of the soldiers. Things are in a very bad state and war is much talked of. It is the opinion of the Chiefs generally that blood shed will be the result of these movements. Kaomi is the active man in stirring up contention. He seems to be aspiring to a very high place in the councils & business of the nation. The • Lord interpose to prevent the shedding of innocent blood and disappoint the expectations of this wicked aspirant. Thursday 301833. The Puahulale sailed today. As she goes to Lahaina to carry notice of the 28 �LEVI VOLUME 17 transactions of yesterday and to invite Hoapili & the Princess to come down, Mr. Whitney took passage. Mrs. W. remains with us: her little daughter is with her. Kuhia called today to know how many of us were going to MauL On my stating the number who • expected to stay, he said, Why do you not all go. I think you had better all go. He alluded to the difficulties and hinted that they were likely to be serious. He said it was their opinion that Kekuanaoa ought not to be censured. His helva could not be shown. Sabbath June 2nd 1833. Just at dawn of day a person rode by at full speed and as he passed he uttered something which I did not understand. This movement led me to think that something was going on designed to break upon the order of the Sabbath; and I was not mistaken for sure enough something was going on, and it was nothing short of a hula at the place occupied by Paki, and was attended by the King with drinking and noise. None of our number witnessed it: but some of the native members of the church in passing along to meeting saw it and gave notice. At the close of the morning service the church were requested to remain after the congregation had been dismissed. The object was to converse with some delinquent members previous to the communion to take place in the afternoon. Kinimaka 'who had been guilty of intemperance confessed his fault & professed repentance having made • his confession immediately after the commission of his crime and again on Saturday it was thought he ought not to be suspended. He was reproved and cautioned and then permitted to retain his standing as a communicant. Mills was called upon but the account he gave of himself was not satisfactory to show his penitence and having been guilty of faults since his suspension at the last communion, he was not admitted to good standing, but required to remain suspended till he shall give better evidence of penitency. In the afternoon the Church assembled to commemorate the suffering & dying love of the Savior. Eight persons who were propounded at our last communion having been under a course of instruction during the three months that have elapsed, were admitted by baptism & sat down with the Church. A young man a native of the islands who has spent several years in America & has learned the carpenters trade, was admitted as an occasional communicant by recommendation of the pastor of the Cong. chh. in Brimfield Ms. • Monday June 3rd 1833. This afternoon the Missionary Packet set sail for Maui to carry up the remainder of the brethren to attend the Gen. Meeting. ~ Viz. Mr. Gulick & family: Mr. Smith & wife & Mrs. Bingham. 29 �LEVI VOLUME 17 The Concert of prayer for the natives was observed. Dr. Judd conducted the services. The illness of Mr. Fuller prevented the families meeting together as usual on this occasion. • The natives seem to be devoted to sports and the hula. Great numbers were collected to day in a part of the village engaged in gambling. Kaomi)s place was the scene of a hula as we passed along to the shore near where the Packet was at anchor. Was kept up till nearly midnight to assist in taking care of Mr. Fuller who has been very much deranged. Tuesday 4th. I attended the Church meeting this afternoon. Nothing special can be recorded respecting it. The number who were present amounted to about 80. Wednesday 5th. The bell was rung as usual for the Wednesday lecture and upwards of 200 assembled together. I read and expounded the 14 chap. of Luke. The Diana arrived from Lima. Friday June 7th 1833. This morning a fleet of schooners arrived from Maui bringing down all the chiefs from the windward. Viz. Nahienaena) Hoapili Kane) Hoapili wahine) Kekauonohi) Kahekili) Kekapuohe) Kapiolani) Kamakau) Auwae) Malo and a great many of the chiefs principal attendants together with the scholars to the High School who belong to this island. A council of the nation will be convened for deciding on the Kings prerogative and settling other • matters of government. The native members of the church met together for prayer in the early part of the day. I called at the large house of Kinau and had in interview with the newly arrived chiefs all of whom I found there except Kekauonohi & Kahekili. There was much bustle of natives calling) and of the chiefs people spreading down mats. By letters from Lahaina we learn that the meeting was organised on Wednesday ~ which was the day on which the Packet arrived. all the brethren expected from Hawaii had not arrived. The subject of the Marquesas Mission had been entered upon and when the last letters were written the brethren had gone so far as to designate the number of missionaries to go. Mr. Richards thinks the design will be carried though it is possible it will fail in appointing the men. Much intemperance and confusion has been exhibited in our neighborhood yesterday & today. So much intoxication & disorder I have not witnessed since the early days of my residence in the islands. • Sabbath June 9th 1833. The congregation was rather larger than usual owing to the presence of the windward chiefs. Dr. Judd addressed the people in the morning) and I addressed them in the afternoon. The king was present in the afternoon. The day has been as quiet as usuaL 30 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Thursday 13. The Schooner Pupuka arrived from Lahaina and brought the Rev. Messrs. Armstrong, Alexander & Parker & their families and Mr. & Mrs. Rogers; the three first have been designated by the • Gen. Meeting for the Washington Islands. And I have recd. instructions to provide a conveyance & to fit them out without delay that they may depart as early as they can be conveniently ready. Called with the brethren designated for the Washington islands upon Mr. French, who has direction of the brig Dhaulle now in port & bound for the Society islands, in order to make an agreement with him to carry the missionaries to the islands for which they have been designated. We found Mr. French disposed to make an agreement at the rate of 600 pro mo. for the vessel or for 1200 the voyage independent of the board of the passengers and a few other things for which he should be disposed to make additional charges. Appointed tomorrow at 9 o'ck the hour for calling again & having an interview, the captain to be present and then to go on board and look at the accommodations of the vessel. Friday 14th June 1833. Called upon Mr. French according to appointment. Capt. Bancroft was present. After introducing the subject of terms for the vessel Mr. E took out his pencil and wrote for board of passengers 360 dollars, natives $75; cattle, goats & live stock $65, making the round sum of $500 for • exigencies. I was hardly able to speak for surprise, and was half indignant at the price. I did not gain my composure so as to speak with any complacency upon the subject. ' I told him I thought the price very high and did not see how he could possibly make a charge for board of such an amount. We accompanied Capt. Bancroft on board the vessel. The cabin is small & low but the forward cabin which is to be enlarged for the passengers though low, may be made comfortable for the passage. Saturday June 15th. Made another call upon Mr. French & conversed further on the terms for the vessel & agreed to give him $1500 for carrying the passengers & all their effects, cattle & live stock and their native servants and victualing them for the voyage, the vessel to be detained 14 days at the island & to sail from here on the 1st day oOuly. Sabbath 16th. Congregation as large as usual, I read part of the VI chap. of Matthew & endeavored to expound from it. D. Judd addressed the people in the afternoon. The King was present. Wednesday June 19th 1833. I read a chapter in the Epistle to the Romans and made remarks. The • congregation was about as large as usual. Debora is desirous of accompanying the mission to the Washington Islands. I called upon her & her husband to converse with them upon the subject. She expressed herself as having fully made up her mind 31 �LEVI VOLUME 17 to go if she may. Her husband also seemed to be of the same mind. Thursday 20th. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui & brought the brethren from the Gen. meeting. The '. following came down. Messrs. Bingham, Whitney, Clark, Emerson & family, Forbes & Dr. Chapin. Their baggage was landed & brought up. Friday 21st. On the subject of Debora's going on the Washington island mission Kinau addressed a note to the brethren of this station stating her unwillingness that she should go, on the ground that she needed her as a helper and that God had perhaps placed her with her in that capacity. The princess joined in the sentiment. It is therefore our opinion that we cannot under present circumstances advise her to go. Saturday 22. The Paalua sailed for Kauai & Mr. & Mrs. Whitney took passage for their station. Sabbath June 23rd, 1833. Mr. Bingham preached this morning & Mr. Forbes in the afternoon. I retired to rest exhausted with fatigue. About 12 o'ck I was awaked by Mrs. C. saying there was a knocking at the door. I arose and on opening the door found Deborah & Kapiolani standing waiting admittance having something to say to me. They stated that the chiefs had come to the conclusion to go tomorrow to the King and take him willing or not willing to Maui. This decision they had come to in consequence of the course he is pursuing, having spent this day in revelry having had a company of players at his house performing • instrumental music, accompanied with drinking. They wanted to know what I thought of the measure. I did not know what reply to make. It was a subject about which we had nothing to say. They were not satisfied with this and said if I saw anything exceptionable in what the chiefs proposed to do I ought to say so. I then asked a number of questions as to the unanimity of the chiefs and whether they had well considered the consequences which would be likely to result. And I gave my advise that they should review the subject and not decide hastily a measure which might involve very serious consequences. I advised them to use persuasion in preference to force ~ and not to think of coercing the king unless they were prepared for all the consequences of such a step particularly as the foreigners would stand on his side. Monday June 24th. At about 8 o'ck this morng. Mrs. C. was confined with a daughter so that we have now two sons & two daughters. She was very much favored. She arose at the usual hour in the morning and attended to getting breakfast. She found her labor coming on before she had finished getting breakfast, and left her work & came into the room ~ finding however a moments respite she returned to the kitchen & • finished getting breakfast. She then returned to her bed. Her pains increased rapidly so that as soon we had finished morng. prayer I was obliged to call in aid, and at 8 o'ck our second daughter was born. She weighed 7 1/4 pounds. 32 �LEVI VOLUME 17 There has been a movement to day to get the King to the windward: but it was ineffectuaL No force ie was used. He yielded to his sister and came as far as Mr. French's. There he was beset by the foreigners and persuaded to stay. Or rather his inclination to stay was encouraged & his resolution to disregard the wishes of the chiefs confirmed. There was a great concourse of people & much bustle. I learn that he tried to get Kinau and the chiefs to consent to his wishes respecting the grog shops in the presence of the foreigners. In this however he did not succeed, tho. he said if they did not consent, they did not consent to his being King. Kinau replyed that they did acknowledge him King, but they did not consent to his doing wrong. The foreigners consider this stand taken by the king as a triumph. The Eng. Consul says that the King applied to him for help to prevent being taken off by the chiefs to Maui against his consent. Wednesday June 6th 1833. I have been employed all this day in sending supplies to the village. The effects of Mr. Smith who is located with Mr. Hitchcock on Molokai were carried down immediately after breakfast and the rest of the day was occupied in conveying supplies for the W.L Miss. & the effects of the missionaries to the landing. The Waverly & Pupuka sailed for the windward. Our brethren Dr. Chapin, Messrs. Forbes & Smith • took passage. Saturday June 29th. Notice having been given that fresh provisions would be acceptable for the use of the brethren about to sail for the Washington Islands the friends of the object brought in various articles such as cabbages, onions, squashes, kalo & potatoes, also fowls, turkeys, ducks, goats & hogs; which were all taken down to the vesseL Mr. French will allow for these things a certain price and place the amount to my credit which will lessen just so much the expenses of the Washington Islands Mission. Monday July 1st. This is the day for the sailing of the vessel which is to carry our brethren & sisters to the Washington Islands. Everything is ready on our part. I sent down in the morning three heifers to go on board & Mr. French furnished a young bull to complete the stock. Owing to some difficulty in regard to the crew the Captain has sent us word that the vessel will not sail today but will be ready to sail tomorrow at 10 o'ck and requests that the missionaries will be ready by that time to embark. • This detention will allow our brethren & sisters to enjoy with us the concert of prayer. Tuesday July 2nd 1833. The residue of the baggage & personal effects of the brethren was taken down to the vesseL At 10 o'ck all things were ready for embarkation. 33 �LEVI VOLUME 17 There was some little detention in getting down and it was past 11 o'ck before we reached the wharf and were ready to engage in the parting exercises. As many of the brethren & sisters as could leave home • accompanied our friends to the place of embarkation ~ and we formed a group on the wharf in connexion with a considerable number of natives both of our acquaintances & friends as well as strangers. The parting hymn ((Blest be the tie that binds» was sung. MI. Bingham made a short address and offered a prayer at the close of which he spake a few words in native to the people. The exercises were then closed by singing two verses of an appropriate hymn. When our bI. & sisters designated for the Washington Islands Mission stepped into the boat in waiting & were taken quickly on board the vessel now lying near the wharf which is to take them to the field of their future labors & trials.- Several of us accompanied them to the vessel to witness their accommodations and to take our leave of them. Quite a number of the residents & merchants came on board to offer their respects & to give the parting salutation to the master of the vessel & compliments to the missionary passengers. Wine was circulated but it found none among the missionaries to bid it welcome not even as a compliment much less as an exhilarating draught. The moment for sailing having arrived~ It being then about 12 o)ck we gave the parting hand to our friends & stepped into the boat waiting along side and the rope by which the vessel was held by the stem • was loosed & she was in a few minutes under way. The wind was favorable and she was soon out of the harbor & soon out of sight. Saturday July 20th 1833. Since the last date the Packet has been dispatched to the windward with supplies and to take to Hawaii the brethren who remained at Lahaina after the close of the Gen. Meeting. The same day which was I believe the 7th inst. The Princess sailed in connexion with Auhea for Lahaina. On the 15th MI. Blake began the work of tearing down the house of MI. Ellis which has been pronounced unsafe for a dwelling and prized at $275. We have decided to take the house at the appraisal and make use of the lumber. On the 19th the Examination of schools took place at Honolulu. It was the most insignificant examination that I have known for many years. Sabbath July 21st 1833. The disgraceful transactions of this day will long be remembered. Marshal music broke upon our ears from the kings residen<?e ~ though this was no unusual sound for the Sabbath the • King often having a hula at his place yet as it was for' a long time kept up ~ I suspected that something more than ordinary was going on particularly after seeing a native pass along on horse back) a sight which we have not seen on the Sabbath for more than two years past. 34 �LEVI VOLUME 17 i. In the course of the day I saw several persons rideing in different directions. And after meeting in the afternoon a cavalcade headed by the King Mr. Charlton & Mr. French passed our houses returning from Waikiki where the company had been out to regale themselves in defiance of the laws of God & the laws of the land. Kinau who was apprised of the design of the King went to his place to do what she could to dissuade him from his purpose. He said to her ~ Give me the lands and I will give instant order for the arrangements to be stopped. She replied she had not come to talk on the subject of the lands but to suppress the violation of the Sabbath. How successful she was the event showed ~ The arrangements went on and the ride which was planned was effected without molestation or interruption. So the enemy has triumphed ~ a chh. member Kamanawaulu was of the number of the violaters of the Sabbath: He has also been guilty of intoxication, and seems much hardened. Monday July 22nd 1833. I went to Waialae & Waikiki to examine schools. Kaluwahinenui the head teacher & superintendent preceded me to make arrangements & to have the school ready. The schools of • Waialae I found in a very poor state ~ and so indeed the schools ofWaikiki. Most of the teachers & 2/3 of the scholars have deserted the schools and gone over to the hewa. I was distressed with the indifference of the scholars at Waialae. In addressing them at the close of the examination I found it impossible to gain their attention. The indifference displayed was greater than any thing I have seen since my first tour around the island. The scholars of Waikiki seemed to feel more interest in the examination and I was gratified to be able to get their attention when I came to address them at the close of the examination. Saturday July 27th 1833. The ship Hellespont which we have been expecting for some time came to anchor this morning. Three gentlemen have come passengers whose object is to establish a mercantile trading house at the islands ~ The names of the gent. are Brinsmade, Ladd & Hooper. The two former are .married & bring their wives each of which has a child. A single lady accompanies each married lady. [Miss \Vood later Mrs. \Vm. I-looper & Miss Lord later Mrs. ].0. Carter] We reed. letters & communications from the Board & friends. By an invoice I find what articles are on board for us. A very great part of the shipment is lumber. 14000 & more feet of boards, 32M. shingles • 16300 lathe ~ joist & clapboards. The greater part of the rest is paper and a printing press . I met the gent. at Mr. French's in the morning ~ where I was introduced to the master Cap. Henry & to a young gent. by the name of Foster, who I soon found was an acquaintance of my cousins Mrs. Nichols & 35 �LEVI VOLUME 17 Mrs. Spelman & brought a small bundle & letters from them. r.. Just before dark Mr. & Mrs. Bingham Dr. Judd & myself walked to Mr. Diell's expecting to have an interview with the partners & the ladies; but the ladies had not come on shore. After waiting some time they arrived and an introduction took place ~ we were pleased with the appearance of the company & hope that this new accession to the number who are in favor of religion will prove a blessing to the place. Tuesday July 30th. Some of the supplies from the Hellespont, which was brought into the harbor on Sabbath morng. were landed this day, and drawn up. A meeting having been appointed by Mr. Diell for the purpose of consulting on the subject of organising a singing school, several of the brethren assembled with some of the residents in pursuance of the notice. And a few steps taken in reference to getting up a school ~ A Committee consisting of the Rev. Messrs. Bingham & Diell & Dr. Thomas was appointed to make arrangements & to express to Mr. Pitman the wish of those present the acceptance of their appointment of him as leader. The meeting adjourned to Friday evening a quarter before 8 o'ck. Thursday Augt. 1st 1833. The Waverly & Paalua sailed for the windward and they carry Gov. Adams & his people to Hawaii. • Kinau goes into the fort to take charge of affairs for the present. Hoapili & Hoapili wahine are with her at present. Friday Augt. 2nd. Another meeting this evening for the purpose of further arrangements in regard to a singing school. Mr. Pitman having declined his appointment Mr. Bingham was appointed to lead; the rest of the evening was spent in singing. Wednesday Augt. 7th 1833. The native Schr. Pupuke sailed for Maui in our employ to carry lumber to Wailuku for Mr. Green. I caused her to be filled with boards lath: capboards, shingles & joist. I put on board also a few other supplies. Mr. Birch a carpenter which I have engaged for a year in the service of the mission took passage to work for Mr. Green in building him a house. I am to pay for the use of the vessel $55. Thursday 8th. Mrs. Clark was confined this night a daughter. Friday 9th. Another meeting this evening to improve in the art of singing. The Trustees of the Oahu Charity School having forbid Mr. Bingham to officiate as leader of the school, on the ground that singing is • a religious exercise, and that his leading the school interferes with th.eirs vote debarring Mr. B. from conducting any religious service in the house. Dr. Judd was chosen in his stead, accepted the appointment. Mr. Charlton who had walked with some gentlemen to the school house being attracted by the light 36 �LEVI VOLUME 17 entered into conversation with Mr. Johnstone and expressed himself in his usual vehement invective against Mr. B. and made known his cordial disapprobation of his taking lead of the singing, maintaining the i.~ religious character of the exercise. What the gentleman had to say was entirely in character with himself and most bitter against the object of his hatred. A crier has been proclaiming thro. the village that those who have forsaken their wives return to them. ~ and that drinking be confined within doors. Sabbath Augt. 11th 1833. Reed. letters from Hilo today by the Packet. Things were in a quiet state there. Mr. Baldwin & Mr. Ruggles had just left the station after a short visit. ~ Mr. R. to return by the way of Kau taking the road to the volcano ~ Mr. & Mrs. Lyman, Mr. Baldwin & Mr. Goodrich were of the company to the volcano. Monday 12. Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua this forenoon. He left about half past 4 o'ck this morning. Mrs. Clark confined with a daughter. Wednesday 14th. Mr. Emerson set out this morning to return to Waialua. A Mr. Whittemore ship carpenter who came out in the Honqua some years ago & who has been steadily engaged in his • employment during his residence here, was buried this afternoon. Mr. Reynolds deputy Com. Agent read prayers at his grave notwithstanding the presence of the Rev. Mr. Diell out of whose yard the corpse was carried. Probably he attended prayers at the house. But this I do not know. Discussed the subject at our social meeting ~ How far may Christians go in conformity to the world in order to benefit persons who are not religious. Saturday August 31st 1833. Mrs. Johnstone returned this afternoon from Manoa, where she has been staying about 10 days. Mr. & Mrs. Diell & Mrs. Rice have made a visit there also. Mrs. Diell & Mrs. R. went up the same day with Mrs. J. ~ They have all returned. The King is now at Koolau, Hoapili went over to consult him on the subject of the laws and received a favorable answer. The chiefs have consented to comply with the wishes of the King on condition that he will listen to them. To the proposition he has consented, so far as words are concerned. Sabbath Septr. 1st 1833. The communion of the Lord's supper was celebrated this afternoon. There was • a full attendance of the Chh. Several foreigners partook with us. Mr. & Mrs. Diell presented their infant daughter in baptism. ~ Mr. & Mrs. Shepard presented theirs in the morning. Monday Sep. 2nd. Several vessels sailed to the windward this day. The Waverly and the Packet sailed 37 �LEVI VOLUME 17 for Hilo. By the arrival of the Fourth of July Mr. Reid letters were reed. from the Society islands. The Dhaulle • arrived at Tahiti on the 24th of July having put in for food for their cattle. The brethren wrote and made known their circumstances. Most of them had experienced severe sea sickness particularly Mrs. Armstrong & Mrs. Parker. Mrs. A. was still feeble. The Dhaulle had left previously to the sailing of the Fourth of July. Had an interesting prayer meeting this evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. Mr. Brinsmade was present & made one of the prayers. Extracts of a letter from Mr. Barff of Hauhine was read which contained many encouraging ideas ~ Things at some of the islands seem to be on the mending hand. And the gospel is making conquests in other islands ~ Among the Fijees particularly. A crier has been abroad this evening proclaming that the laws are again in force. Saturday Septr. 14th 1833. Dr. & Mrs. Judd go to Manoa with their family to stay some days. Mrs. J. is just getting about after confinement with a daughter; which took place about a fortnight ago. Mr. & Mrs. Clark went to Manoa some days ago. Both are rather feeble as is also their little son Alva. Mrs. C. has also been confined lately with a daughter. Kapiolani left yesterday in the Paalua for Hawaii. Mr. Ruggles having written respecting his wish to • return to America on account of his long continued illness & inability to labor in this land, an answer to his application was returned stating that if Providence should open a way for him to leave with his family this fall the brethren would not feel it duty to withhold their consent. Sabbath Septr. 15th 1833. Mr. Blake the house joiner who has been sick a few months but not so as to be confined to his house but a short time deceased last night and was buried this afternoon. His funeral was attended from the house of Capt. Nye ~ Mr. Diell was invited to perform the funeral solemnities, which he did in the manner in which they are usually conducted in our country. A passage from the Holy Scriptures was read with brief remarks, a hymn sung & prayer offered; ~ The procession was formed & proceeded to the grave where another short & appropriate prayer was offered & the earth closed upon the remains. Mr. Blake was an enterprising & industrious young man & had established a character of integrity. Most of the time that he has been in the islands he has been occupied in working for the Mission. He left a ship at Hilo, engaged in the service of the mission there. Built a house for Mr. Goodrich & another for Mr. • Green. Afterwards he came to this place and was employed about a year in working on houses at this station. While he was at Hilo hopes were entertained of him that he had experienced religion; but after his 38 �LEVI VOLUME 17 arrival here he became worldly minded and his serious impressions wore off. And at the time of his death • seemed to have no wish to contemplate either the subject of religion or that of his own dissolution. • • 39 � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/53068c9633d388ddebca959877ac9b01.pdf 63bbd72f6818d3289674c470e60245a6 PDF Text Text I ! THIS IS A REPROOUCTION 0 .. AN UNPUBliSHED MANUSCRIPTFOR REFERENCE AND STUDY ONLY NOT TO BE REPRODUCD IN ANY V/AY WITHOUT WRITTEN ?E;W,;S:;ION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNER INSERT NO.4 . " '~j' _ ,.Tx,±p'\-i.:,ax.'.oUnd .'.0 ahu-"'by .;:Levi,:<:tphamber1:ai:n~'i!1.n"':'~--"1~3 ~":'>' .....". -:" .>'. - .~- ~ote .As the only record we have by him leaves out the h a:mination of schools between Honolulu and Honouliuli I am including copy of a letter to Mrs. Chamberlain dated ;ranuary 23) 1833 from Ronouliuli which help s the ac count. Vi. ;r •. Forbes] , - Ronou1i~i ;rany. 23rd 1833. My dear Wife, '. I have now finished the ,examinations on this side o:t the island. The nurn.ber of schools to 103- the'"scholar s iIJ.-, . eluding all that were given in by the teachers amOunt to 23?1: ......... readers 1213; writers ,680; verse a day 939; haalele baka 414; . haalele rama aboutall.- I have been pretty busy as you may ~' well suppose; but I· have sustained the fatigue very well.- I lodged last night in the school house at Waimano a place between 8.& 10 miles f~om Honolulu, and was pretty co~artable considerang change> 'of circumstance'.:- I am now in a very co~ar. t- able house which is occupied occasionally by Kekauonohi.Keliiahonui is at this place and I had the pleasure of drinking a dish of tea with him & of eating with him some o:t your . bread & butter.- Ronouliuli is distant from Honolulu follow- ing th:e zigzag course of the pa~h less probably in a direct line. 16- miles or ,more but much It is about as far as you can distinctly see in the direction of the sunts setting.- I shall set out tomorrow morning early for Waialua and shall leave the mountains of Waianae, which you can see by looking out of the West door, on the left hand. I seem to be pretty near the base of those which extend out towards the sea.- I have never �erogsed to Waialua in this direction and I do not know how long arrive it will take us to travel over- probably we shall~at the Miss~on Station before night.- The calculation is that I shall stay at Waialua until MOnday and then set out on the tour of ezamination ot the schools of KDolau. I think it doubtful whether I get back to Honolulu before Saturday of next week and by that time I shall be glad to get home and I 'suppose you , . will be glad ~ ~ I shall: think' much 0 f yo u- par. h8.ve me retuxn. . ticularly in the evening; for in the evening and night t.ta children will be troublesome. I cannot without taking a lesson myself.pr-s'sence and protection by day & e~ort May the Lord you to patience ~t ,you his by night and enable you to ./.- discharge all your dut~es. The Lord be gracious to tl:e. little ones and preserve their lives &. healthsand make them good children. Tell Warren Fay I hope the Lord will let me come back, and that I wish him."to bea very good boy- ·to obey his mother and to love his'b1't)ther mus t say hi s } r ayers & sister & be very kind to ttem - He every night and m.o rning and thank God f'or taking care of him - and try to 18arn a verse every day. He must read too every day & love his book &. try to Je arn, I that he may be a wise child and make his father & motJ:?er glad. Kiss all the little ones- and be kind to yourself &. do not undertake too much work. Neither do you set up too late at night, for you will often, I fear, be broken of your rest. Kind regards to all. Your very affectionate husband Levi Chamberlain. P.s. My kind host has just called to say that he has given me a �-3- hog & ., . 40 fish which he wishes me to dispose of -:: send them to you if I wish it - This suits me very well. will ,send them by a native who will be the bearer munication. l t" Says he will o~ He this com- �INSERT No.4 [cont1d] [Jan.24-Feb.l,1833] Jany. 24 1833 :24· Travelled from about half past 5 till 8 passed over a distance of about 8 miles. a 1 f ck &. Stopped at a guily where was a deep hole filled with water. Eere we prepared breakfast &. stopped about an hour. Started at 25 minutes before 10 and in half an hour reached a great gulch about 250 feet deep :perhaps in the be.d of Ylhich runs a stream of water in a westerly direction. III half an hour had a sight of the sea through t~ opening of the bend of the stream and in a few minutes more quite'a~ extension of the sea & of the district of Waialua open- ed to our vieu.is p~incipally se.a - The ground over which we passec from Eonouliuli flat moderately gscending for a few miles from the It is broken by a number of gullies but it has the appear- ance of land that might be profitably cultivated or used far pastu~age of herds - At 12 oTck we made a descent on the Waia- lus side and eros·sed a small stream of water emptying into tre bay_ Proceeding onwards some distance further towa~ds the mission- ary establisr1'""':ent now just in sight we passe¢!... another stream or creek being fe::.'ried across in a canoe. &. passing along by cultivated plats we arrived at the mission enclosure and I was met at the door by Mr. Emerson & reed. a hearty welcome from him and his wife who had been expecting my arrival and had made preparations for it.After dinner I walked out with Mr. E. to view the premises, which are surrounded by a SUbstantial mud wall the work of natives paid for in books. �-2- During the afternoon I visited the spot where the new meeting house is to stand. i~ The frame is already up. The timber good and appears to be well put together & promises to be when completed a SUbstantial house & sufficiently COIDmDdious. In the evening lILfr. Emerson attended a· ~inging ...fchl. Friday 25 This day attended the examination of Schools of Waialua district and after the close of the examination I walked with Mr. E. to view a ledge of sand stone some distance from the establishment and it was near dark before we retUrned. Saturday Jany 2& 1833. . Walke'd 'With ]IiI'. E. some dis- tance in a northerly direction to visit a sick man and to view some stones upon the sea shore. We found the man afflicted with the dropsy. The disease had been upon him about 3 mo. Mr. E. gave him a potion of calomel & I conversed with him respecting the state of his soul. He professed to desire the salvation of his soul and believed Jesus Christ to be the Savior. I exhorted him to repent ,of his sins & to put his trust in the Savior & prepare for his end. tha t he will reco ver. We could not see that there is any prospect Mter we left ,the sick man we walked some distance along the shore and looked at the stones we were in search of; but the ~uantity is so small that the object of send- ing to get them is not of much importance. We returned by tha way of the pond. Saw Laanui & his company fishing in a canoe in tha centre. It is said there are many fish in the pond & that the ducks there are sometimes very num.erous.in writing & in the evening Sfe t Spent some of tlB day down 'With Mr. E. to correct a composition he had been writing for his Sabbath School upon .the verses committed during the week.- �/ -3- Sabbath, Jany. 27- I - The conga amounted to about 800. ~r~.J I expounded from. the parable of tre. marriage of the Kings son, ;\ , " Matt. 22-' and was heard with good attention. ~ent Arter dinner I by invitation of btrs. E. to visit her Sabbath School of children varying in attendance from. 80 to 100. ~ITs. was I think less than 80. Reard a page in the Catm~ E. fS The numbe~ t1day class of 7 boys recite and then addressed the school. 1tr. E. in the mean time "~ent to the meeting house to attend a Sab. school Between the hours. of 4 & 5 I accompanied Mr. E. to of 'adults. the meeting house and addressed the as'semblage. an;.ount ing to about 200 from. the 22 23 verses of the VI Chap • .of RoIll8J:...s.- & Spent most of the, evening conversing with lliIT. & Mrs. E. and after retiring to my room wrote a letter to Mrs. C. and another . , to 1fr. Bingham to send to Honolulu by - L J expects to leave waialua i t~e wife of Laanui who -. on the mo;r;:rcm. for that place. Monday'Jany 28 - At "t:Ltt 8 otck started on horse back in company with Mr. Emerson, and were to be followed by Laanui Kahehuna & Kuokoa. The com.pany of teachers from liono. had gone on before together with the baggage:~...• On arr'iving at Waimea I found myself so much cPaffed by Tiding that I gave up my herse purposing to go on foot the rest of the way. Examined the ..schools of Waimea & was much gratified that the people of ,the whole district professed to have cast off the use of tobacco. Set o'ut from Waimea after having addressed tle.. Scholars of the Schools and went on towards Waialee the next place of exaIllina tiona Mr. Emerson being mounted reached the. " place som.e time first and commenced examination. ~rnen I arrived I took an account o,f the ..scholars. - Addressed the .scholars &' �-4- prayed. -' ,., ;$ " dinner From Waialee we proceeded to Kahuku. &. Here we took then attended to the examination of the ~chools. Here Mr. E. united a couple in marriage. Closed the exercises with prayer. From Kahuku we went forward to Laie and attended to the examination of the ~chools of that &. the twoneighbori~g districts. thr~u~£ It was nearly dark ,when we got the exercises. The head man, Peka furnishefr us with a very comfortable house well sp~ead ,> with mats. M:ller refreshing ourselves with a good dish of tea 't -&. partaking of such things as our buckets afforded &. some good potatoes, we called UDon the wife of Peka who is very sick. ,She appears to be very low and must be in a dangerous state. I conversed with her respecting her soul. The suhject seemed to be the all absorbing one to her mind. Said she thought very little of her body which she referred to as much wasted away. Said she' felt herself to be a great sinner but her trust-was in God. Her language and her manner testified that she had very deep _ ings on the s~bject feel~ of religion and had strong desires for sal- vationln'God through Jesus Christ.- I prayed with her and- at her request besought for her the bed of sickiless.-_ ~ter fa~or of God &. his support on her returning from the couch of the sic~ woman we called upon Laanui who lodged in the School house with - [SI'J the company of teachers who are of our ~uit~- and made arrangement respecting the mnrning and going ,to our house prepared for lodging for the night.Tuesday dany 29 1833. Hauula in company with Mr. ~. At an early hour set out for he having left his horse to be brought along by a native the distance not being very great there intending to take breakfast.- On our arrival we found preparations made ,for us and in a short time our tea kettle &. tea ~ot �t .... -5- /,\ were brought along and opening our bu4ckets or containers we spread out our food & partook after first looking to God for a blessing. From the house where we took breakfast we walked to the School house which was near by. Commeneed the Services in the presence of'the ~cholars assembled by reading a portion of .scripture making an ~ddress singing a hymn &. We then commenced the examination & having go~e offering a pr'ayerthrough with it made a few additional remarks & closed with prayer.- Went on to Kaluanui & examined the schools of that place & of iliakao- closing the examination as usual by an address & prayer. Learned from the head man of Lakao that one of the teachers of his place lay sick nigh to death. I called to see him as the house in which he lived was in our way. I found him indeed in a low but not in a stupid state. Said he thou8ht much of God and of the salvation of hissoul~ which he desired more than any thing else·. I g3.ve him some words of instruction and left hi:::2.. to .fo"llow on after i::.::r B. who had gon.e to the next place ?unaluu to COIIL- mence the examination of the SChools. When I arrived I found he had got through the examination' and it remained for me to take account of the Scho.+ars &. set it down in the regi ste r Rere ~r. Z. joined in marriage t~ee 0 f ..schools. couples. liaving completed our business at this place we set out for Kahana the last stopping place in 1'2. E. division tho. not the' last district. connecte~ Kaaawa being the last in Koole.u with Waialua station. 2..CCi.. tl:e -.:.ivision On arriving at Kahana we repair- ed to the house of Wahine the head woman of the district. She reed. us very k~ndly. Sat down by my side and fanned me, which was to me being much fatigued very refreshing. ~. E. went to �· -6- \".r ~ . the ~chool house to examine the£chools consisting or the ·$chol,~ , ,.I ars or Kahana & ~~kaua.- The teacher of Kaaawa presented him- selr h~t without his 8chools ~retending not to know whether his district came under the supervision of Waialua or HonolulU.- As Mr. E. did not wish to proceed any farther it was concluded that the ~chools of that district should exhibit to me & a teacher go .- on to 'receive the regmster of the Schools and take .it back to MI E.. The examination having been completed in a very short time we sat down to partake of a repast provided by Wahine consisting of a nice fish some kalo & potatoes n.icely cooked-:-: These wi th a dish of tea & the contents of our buckets furnished us an ex, - cellent meal ~ Eaving dined we went' toge ther to the ~chool hOus~.; I to take down the register of the £chools and fro E. to unite i.:1 marriage four cO\lple 'who had presented themselves for the celebration of their nuptials. be attended to at this plac~ J Eaving finished the bUsiness to I made prep:;;,::,::.."'.:"' 02. to go forwards with the teachers in my train to prosecute the examination of Schools' falling to the Station of Honolulu. salutation to I[illad~ a parting E. and left him to return to his family and I stopped set forward with my teachers. We at Kaaawa & eX3..I2.ined the .§chools ]i~r.· " and gave the register of them to Naaoa who came on with us from Kahana for the purpose. Pretty soon after setting out from Kahana it came on to rain & continued to be wet till night. From Kaaawa we came on to Kualoa and found t1:e. schools of' this place & Eakipuu met for examination. It was nearly nigh~ .before the business was finished and we took up our lodging in the School house.,j for the night. very liberal & kind. The people of the place were They brought in potatoes in great abundance �...• -7- Cooked also fish & fowl. & I refreshed myself with a cup of tea some of the; food set before me by the natives & sat down by the side of one of my buckets to write up the memorandum of yesterday & to day.- Having written so far I took up my pen and wrote a note to Mrs. C, to send by a mao. who expects to go to Honolulu tomorrow.- Opuni the luna teacher of "this place who has accom.panied us from. Honolulu~ "interested himself for my comfort and spread a curtain around my bed & provided sleeping kapaa After attending social worship I retired behind the curtains & laid myself down to rest for the night. Wednesday Jany. 30th. Arose as soon as it was light [ls/c) having enjoyed a comfortable ni"ght"s/\ rest for the next place of examination - & made ready to set out. Waiahole.A C3.llce was f~- nished & JJJ:Y baggage having" been put on board I stepped in"with three of the teachers & had a pleasant of Waiahole. to the district Here water was boiled for tea & my containers spread out upon the mats far breakfast. " paddl~ng Eaving refreshed myself " I walked to the ~chool house which is in a ruined state, and com.menced the business by reading a passage 9f £cripture interspersed with reIT£rks. After this I sung & prayed & then took doWn the register of ..£chools while the teachers inspected. the ~cholars­ At the close I made another address" & remarked on some of the evils of tobacco & recommended all to lay aside the use of it. Closed with prayer. The canoe in waiting being all ready I step- ped aboard with the teachers and as they paddled me swiftly over the smooth waters of the bay towards Kahaluu I wrote th~ memo- randum.After examining the ~chools of Kahaluu, Waiahol~& Waiono & addressing the~cholars we set out about i past 12 for K~eohe and arrived there in about an hour & a half pretty fast w~lking. �-8- Found the.Schools of Eeeia & Kaneohe assembled. After taking some refreshment I took an acc~ of the'~chools & the teachers inspected the .sCholars. Having dom.e this the writers on. the slate were called upon to exhibit writing a sentence which I gave them. '. having done this they took their seats and I addressed the assemblage. From Kaneohe I walked on with a ~uick step to Kailua; but it was nearly sunset when we arrived at the part of the district called Kaelepulu. A very cd~ortable accommodation fit for a chief. On house was opened for our in~~iry I learned it Was a house built by Kaahumanu for the accom2odation of the Kaahele. not purposely for them yet to be always o?en for them - I~ Pork &: potatoes were fried &: brought forward for my supper. I however chose to make my ~eal mostly of tea &: the contents 0 f my' buckets: My bed was spread and a curtain hung around it. After prayer I retired and enjoyed a comfortable nights repose • . Thursday Jany. 31,1833. A long t im.e be fore light the horn was sounding through the neighborhood to arouse the ~cholars for examination &: to call them together. AS soon as it was light' the natives mad.e preparation for my breakfast and shortly after . sunrise it was brought along. About the time of my finishing my eating the Scholars led by their teachers began to take their seats in the yard.- I took down the. register of the ~chools &: till teachers my attendants inspected the ~cholars in reading. ~ter the close of the examination I addressed the scholars on the subject of attending more constantly upon instruction -. on colllIili tting Scripture to memory according to the verse system and upon tbe subject of casting off the use of tobacco and also upon the more �-9- sub~ect important of the great salvation directing them to tte. inquiry of the jailor & the answer of Paul. Having closed the service with prayer made preparation to go forward on our journey.- - As I was about to set out one of the chh. members who .has the superintendence of~chools of the district of Kailua came to inquire about the interment of Kaualua the widow of Cap. Jack, who died last night. I gave advice that she should be DULied in the common burying ground and that Koiamai the chh. member alluded to should conduct the funeral services.From Kailua we went forward to .Waimanalo & found the schools assembled, which having examined we pursued our journey towards Kana. We were attracted by a house which had been struck with lightning. The owner had been injured by the shock & had for.sak- en the' house froill.a superstitious fear it being said that the place upon which his house was built was an ancient heiau. I did .' . not see the owner but I len word that he had. no cause to fear and gave my advice that he return to his house, which had been left to be occupied by hogs & stripped. of the thatching by the goats.- Going a little further on we arrived. at the house of Pau a chh. member residing for a season at W·aimanalo. She had pre- pared her house for my reception & invited me to the coolest seat and sat down by me to sQuee~e my feet & legs which she supposed were weary with walking. I waited till my food 'came up & then I took some refreshment. A calabash of fresh fish stood near & she asked if I would not have one cooked. As I could not stay I declined. When I was ready to sta~t she pressed me to accept of 'a canoe to carry me a mile or two to save walking. I stepped in with three of my attendants & was paddled. nearly to the place where we were to take our departu.:re· from that side of the island �-10- by crossing a narrow part near the east end of the island • We ascended the precipice ,which runs very abruptly from the sea &, crossed to'the South side of the island- passed by a inland path over a part of fuaunalua & descended on the side towards :fs,<"<.c) Haiala~- compassed the large pond of Maunalua & examined the resmdue o~ the$Chools of Waimanalo. A.t the .school house met a :fore,igner who had d'eserted from the ship Telegraph. Raving finished the examination cam.e on with a q,uick step to Wailupe. 1:... part of the..5chol- ars had met together for examination but as a good many were absent it was decided that the examination be'de:ferred till morning K~('ll & that the School assemble at Waialai; bu t as it was doubtful whether we should be as well acco:rI!Iilodated for the night at Waialae as at this place we concluded to stop at pos session o:f the ~chool house.' ~ailupe and we took Ead tea prepared of which I drank and partook o:f my hard bread which 1 had brought as a stand [~ by_ After prayers I lay down upon my creek bedstead which had been'spread for me in one corner of the room & suxrounded with curtains of Kapa. Friday Feby. 1st 1833. I woke o:ften during the night and listened anxiously for the i22dicative sign of day the concert (~\~ " ,.'i',-;f:... of the coks (coctct,S)?) - shrill clarion calling the schools together. & the echoing horn :for At last the light of day shone upon the curtains of my humhle lodging place &,1 arose. A.s soon as our baggage was adjusted far starting we attended prayers & set out for Waialae. On our arrival we found a few scholars assembled under a couple' of kou trees where it was calculated to have the examination. But as a foreigner owns the house direct- ly in front of which are the kou trees 1 thought it would be more �-11- agreeable to a ttend .t~e examination in some other place &, I recommended that the .scholars remoye some distance back &, sit /":"l under the shade of a grove of cocfanut trees- in front of the place where the natives were preparing breakfast for me •. ~ter drinking a cup of tea &, eating a hard biscuit &, a piece of a potatoe I took rrDJ seat on one of my buckets which I directed to , be carried into the circle of the -schools and took down the register of them. At the close of the· examI?-.I addres~cy the company . on the· subject of more diligent attention to -instruction &, upon ) casting off tobacco &, as the most impo~tant subject of all striv- ing to enter into the strait gate in order for salvation. From Waialae we took the most direct path for Waikiki inside of Diamond hill &, in one hour &, a half. was seated in a comfortable house near the kou grove. Waited a short time for tbe to form &, then went to attend examination. mence Q- . 1.:r.:3t:>fdre:nT{\f I / un.Jt' .. isJ..eJ] END OF INSERT No.4 At i past ten ~chools COffi- � 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 0017 and Insert - 1832.08.15 - 1833.09.15 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1832.08.15 - 1833.09.15 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