https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/de03a6d43bc9d03e3edb2adeca05334a.pdf 20572a4b1b5774ec89c6370e314bb437 PDF Text Text "Touch n o t ." AMOS S. COOKE'S DIARY No. 5. Commenced at Honolulu, Oahu, Sandwich Islands, January 1, 1839. and ending S e p t . 30, 1840. �Jan. 1, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Tuesday Jan. Page 1 1, 1839. And have I really entered upon another year--Yes truly. The past has sped its flight. The year that is now past has gone with the years before the flood never, no never, to return. With the years before the flood it will come into review at that great day of the Lord --"When the elements shall melt with f er­ vent heat, the earth also § all that is therein shall be burnt up." -- May my sins, unfaithfulness, ingratitude, want of love to God § man, sins of omission § commission, word and an innumerable multitude of others be washed deed, sins of thought, away in the all atoning bl oo d- 0!yes "The blood of atonement apply And lead me to Jesus for rest The Rock that is higher than I." Should I never behold another new year may this truly be the happiest one as yet of my existence by being the year to intro­ duce me to the Paradise above--where no sin shall molest § where the soul will be free to join with the holy throng in heaven "unto to him who hath loved us § brought us with his own precious blood to him be praise everlasting"-I this evening commence a new diary.--May it be filled with such as shall cause joy on a death-bed § such as shall be look back upon from Eternity with no regret. May I be able to record from day to day a nearness that I enjoy to God § that n e a r ­ ness be growing nearer as I may, from time to time, have occasion to record seasons of sweet § intimate communion with my Father, God, Savior, Prophet, Priest, King § Exampler. �Jan. 1, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke A protracted [meeting] has commenced to day. Bingham preached this morning from Gen. 32.26. ko Iehova aoao, e hele mai ia i'ou nei". Page 2 Bro. "Owai ka mea ma A very good sermon. At one o'clock a prayer meeting of the church § a meeting of children at the school house makai conducted § read Luko 11:19. from 2 Kov. 5.20. (a house fu l l ). This afternoon bro. Bro. Judd Smith preached "Knowing therefore the terrors of the Lord we persuade men §c" This evening bro. B. preach from Gen. ful is this place §c" 28:17 "How dr ead ­ It was very good but rather long. Since meeting I have written the foregoing. Wrote a letter, or rather a note to bro. morning--A vessel has sailed for Hawaii. Bliss this Bro. Bingham has a p ­ pointed neighborhood prayer meetings for morning meetings--a good thought-- Altho' I ride this week mornings § evenings. I think I enjoy the meetings better for it. Friday Jan 4. Wednesday morning bro. 29.1. "He Smith preached from Solomona that being often reproved § hardeneth his neck §c." In the afternoon bro. Bingham preached from Hosea 13.9. thou hast destroyed thyself but in me is thine help. attended the meeting at the school-house. ing apparent there. a few words before the service. Bro. Smith Not much if any feel­ Yesterday I had charge of it myself § said § had four prayers. the meeting at bro. 0 Israel, Wednesday evening I attended Chamberlain--One at bro B's last evening Yesterday morning bro B preached from Luke 13.26--"Strive to enter §c". In the afternoon bro Smith John �Jan. 4, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 3 1.29 "Behold the Lamb of God §c" Last evening bro. Bingham from Acts 26. "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" I retired last evening exceedingly fatigued § this ing] [morn­ it is very warm § sultry § I feel very languid. Evening This morning bro. Smith preached from H e b . 4.7. if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts". bro. Bingham from Gen. 24:49. § truly with my master, "To-day This afternoon "And now if ye will deal kindly tell me; § if not, tell me, that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left." At noon bro. § sister Smith took dinner with us § he attended my meeting with the children. Not much feeling and why--Because not much real feeling on the part of their teacher--myself--Wake me thoroughly 0 my God-This evening another prayer meeting before service, bro Bingham's. Bro. at Smith is to preach § is probably preaching now but I do not go being much fatigued. meeting with my teachers Have appointed a prayer § such of my scholars as love to pray at the school-house to-morrow morning at sun-rise. Bro. Parker was expected to-day but has written that he cannot come. Saturday Jan. Wished also to know if we could spare his clock. 5. The week has closed § What shall I render for all my opportunities to do good to the people among whom I dwell. How many may be lost through my lack of faith, of zeal, of example, �Jan. 5, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke decided beneficial, Page 3a of prayer, of improvement of opportunities to speak publicly § individually to my scholars as they have come in my way. § other natives 0 Lord who can count the number of my deficiences (!) the year gone by--the week--the day--the hour last flown. 0 God! have mercy upon me, miserable offender for thy name's sake--for thy son's sake--who died for me. This morning at sun-rise met at the school-house m a k a i , as suggested the night before. In the morning Eleven of us present (at 9 o'elk) bro. soweth to the flesh"§c. § all prayed. Bingham preached from "He that This afternoon bro. Smith "I came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance"-- Short but good. This noon took charge of the meeting with the scholars. freedom of speech § love for my scholars than usual, Had more for which 1 would bless God § take courage. This evening a prayer meeting before service at bro. Bingham's. A meeting this evening but I do not attend. prepare me for the sabbath. 0 Lord! Yesterday forenoon bro. Bingham's text was Mark 8.36. Monday Jan. 7. "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world § lose his own soul". The house was full altho' wet § uncomfortable within. a number of scholars. 2 Chronicles 34.31. At noon a sabbath school § quite In the afternoon bro. B. preached from He pressed upon the people to make a co v­ enant with the Lord § to write it down salvation. it was quite 1 To secure the soul's Those who thought they were Christians to make a new covenant-- 2 Emalama pono i ka manawa 3. Ehooponopono i �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 7, 1839 ko lakou mau hale § me ohua i lako, with tables, books §c. 4. To increase their subscriptions. other ^ encourage each other. in the good § right way lamps, 5 To build each 6. To teach § lead their children 7.-- their children with books chairs, Page 4 (!) § support teachers 8. To furnish 9. To tarin [train] up their little ones in the way they should go. 10.-- CD It was a very good discourse but not so appropriate for the closing of a protracted meeting. In the evening before service at the luakini a prayer meeting at bro B's--Did not go to any service on account of J's health, of of as she did not feel very well. (!) Palale thoughts Came home § read a little § r e t i r e d ea r l y ----- Tuesday Jan 8. Commenced my schools yesterday but not quite so many as usual. Thought there was a little seriousness among the scholars. 0 that it may be increased. quite wet § still fewer scholars. cert conducted by bro. Smith. To day it has been Last evening monthly con ­ A call last evening from Capt. Da g get t. This noon a station meeting to consult about Gen'*' m e e t ­ ing. Adjourned until to morrow forenoon. Commenced a letter this evening to send by the Plymouth which is to sail on Saturday. Wrote one p a g e ---- Friday Jan. 11. Wednesday evening I attended the prayer meeting at the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke luakini § at bro. Jan. 11, 1839 Chamberlain's also--§ led the latter. terday my school was as usual. Page 5 Yes­ Last evening I wrote two more pages of my letter about my visiting Waialua § about my school, also a list of my letters sent since September--and suggesting, if any wished, ing cott. that they could assist our native school by send­ cloth. This morning I accomplished little, school. or nothing before The Becket arrived this morning with bro. Whitney Ej bro. § sister Knapp. The latter stay with us. Bro. K. has been with me to Waikiki--this afternoon in the wagon--Sister K. rode out with [us (?)] this evening. Bro. K. § wife are going to Kauai. They wish us to accompany them--Will the Lord direct. Monday Jan. 14 I have just dismissed my scholars to prepare for going to Kauai. bro. J. § myself concluded this morning we would accompany § sister Knapp thither. Brother Bishop § wife are likewise going--Brother Whitney also. Saturday was to me a very unprofitable day--Little time to myself in the morning § then bro. Judd came with a do cu ­ ment to be copied for sending to America which took about 5 hours. I felt unwell some withall which made me feel very touchy. We took dinner at bro. Castle's. In the evening Sister Smith took tea with us. Yesterday morning bro. ness. ney, Bingham preached about covetous­ I went to the chapel § heard a good sermon from bro. W h i t ­ "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool". emn discourse. A very so l ­ On our return heard of the death of Capt. Ban- �Jan. 14, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 6 croft, a English gentleman who married a sister of Mr. Jones wife Hannah. He had been killed by some Indians, on board his vessel who had also shot his wife in her thigh. yesterday. The vessel was owned by Mr. She § the crew returned Grimes. These indians had been shipped for the purpose of hunting seal §c.-arose up § shot the C a p t . is unknown. to their own coast robbed her, Why they They had the vessel taken § let them (the crew) return here. When returning from sabbath school a vessel was seen coming and by many was supposed to be Mr. Brinsmade. proved to be the Indus on her way from Matzalan It has (!) to China. She has brought the mournful intelligence of the death of Little. His vessel with seven apt. others was wrecked by a tornado. He was all ready to return here § was expecting to do so the following day. He came very near staying on shore that night but finally concluded to go to the vessel, clock. § did so about 9 o ' ­ During the night the storm came on § lasted about 1 hour § ten minutes--He is no more. His wife is frantic with grief. May it bring her back to her God § if she never was a Christian may it lead her to repentance. This is a very heavy blow to her, for she almost worshipped her husband--He only of his crew was killed. The above intelligence did not reach us until this morning. Yesterday afternoon bro. Whitney preached from Prov. 14 . 14: "The back slides in heart shall be filled with his own way." --an excellent sermon. This morning I have had a school of one § a half hours with my g i r l s . �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Koloa Kauai Jan. 23, 1839 Jan 23rd 1839-- This afternoon I seat myself at bro. Lafon's writing desk to write up my diary for more than a week. night Page 7 For want of sleep last I feel rather dull § shall write comparatively but little. Monday evening the fifteenth I attended the meeting at bro. Castle's conducted by bro. Johnstone. Tuesday morning we made ready our bed § baggage them on board the Becket. fj sent The governor of Kauai had the vessel at his disposal § we were forced to wait his motion. He was about leaving his adopted son Mose in the care of his own parents Kinau fi Kekuanaoa for the purpose of attending my school. The Old gentleman was rather loathed to leave him § Mose himself did not wish to be left. had done before, He wished to return to Kauai § do as he follow his own way. This he knew he could not do if he remained with his own parents. boy § I shall expect trouble with him. of age-- He is a very obstinate He is about nine years It was long before we received word that we should not sail that day (Tuesday) § so we tried to remain contented, with the promise of going early next morning. The next morning came § the wind blew fair but no news about sailing reached us until after dinner. About noon bro. Locke came § would have staid with us had we not been going away. us to the deck. Both he § bro. Castle accompanied Kaikoewa § Mose came along about 2 o'clock to go on board § bro. Whitney, bro. § sister Bishop with their son Sereno, bro. § myself with Joseph accompanied § sister Knapp § J. them to the ship. The struggle of parting was yet to come for Mose refused to return on shore. tulate with him to go on shore. In vain did the old man expos­ In this condition we waited two �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 23, 1839 hours, when it was agreeded Page 8 (!) that both Kaikoewa § his wife should return on shore with Mose § we go out § they two come out to us. This was done but his father Kekuanaoa was obliged to hold him by main force. They reached the vessel about sun-set § the fair wind, which had blown all day, soon died away § in the morning we were not out of sight of Oahu. The vessel was liter­ ally covered with natives, probably as many as two hundred. The old governor had given license to all to go who wished to go § go free of expense. on his island Kauai. sole of one's foot. much if not perished, vessel. He is anxious to get people to live There was scarcely room on deck for the Had we had a storm we must have suffered for the sailors could not get about on the They had to go fore § aft on the outside of the vessel. The first night we did not suffer much from sea-sickness but the next day I was very sick § during the seventy hours we were out I suffered more than I did coming from Boston to the S. Is. Sister Knapp § Juliette were also quite sick § Sister Bishop suffered much, both from sea-sickness § diarhea (!). Sereno was also quite sick--Little Joseph was not § was on the whole a very good boy. During Thursday we scarcely moved but during the night we had a light wind which brought us in sight of Kauai Friday morning. Friday morning I was some better but kept a settee, which was occupied during the night by bro. Whitney all day. No wind during the day. We appeared to be about twenty miles from the shore. About noon bro. W. proposed to some natives to take him on shore in a canoe § accordingly one was taken off the �Jan. 23, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 9 the vessel § he with three natives started for the shore §, as we learned the next morning, reached Koloa about sunset. About sun set a trade wind commenced blowing § blew quite hard all night. at Koloa where bro. Saturday morning at sun rise we landed Gulick § Lafon were ready to welcome us, § with a horse, wagon § manele were ready to convey us to their habitations about two miles back from the shore, but in sight, bro. B. ma § bro. bro. Lafon's. Gulick, J § myself to They had provided for us a breakfast § we were much refreshed. saw bro. § sis K. went to bro. During the day I visited the sugar mill. We Tinker but did not go to his house which is still f ar­ ther back. Sabbath morning at sun-rise ing with bro. I attended a native m e e t ­ L. - made a few remarks § a prayer. ing attended service conducted by bro. Bishop. in the afternoon. In the m o r n ­ He also preached J. only went out in the morning. vice in the afternoon bro. After s e r ­ L. had a sabbath school in the Hawi na Kamalii consisting only of adults. At 4 o'clock bro. English fromGen. these words, Tinker preached at bro. Gulick's "I do remember my faults this day"-- In the evening a prayer meeting here at bro. conducted by myself. in Lafon's The climate of Koloa is some what cool § we find it very invigorating. Think that both J. § myself, at such a station, would enjoy very good health. Monday morning two men were going to Waioli § as bro. Bishop ma were going to Waioli this week we concluded to go to Waimea this week, (bro. K § myself) 5 go to Waioli next week. I wrote a note to bro. Johnson to send bro. Alexander's manele �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 23, 1839 Page 10 to get here by Monday morning next, thinking J. would not be able to go on horse back. It was not long before bro. Whitney's men came with a double canoe to carry either bro. Knapp with J. § myself. Bishop ma or bro. § sister As they were going to Waioli we co n­ cluded to Waimea § started for the landing about 10 o'clock. Did not start for Waimea until noon § reached there in two hours § a half--a distance of fifteen miles. These canoes were about twenty feet long § fastened by the side of each other about four feet apart. On the cross pieces which were crooked § elevated in the middle was fixed a place sufficient large for us four to ride upon. To the canoes was there a sail § they were managed by six men. The wind was quite strong § the ride was very ple as an t- Bro. W. § wife welcomed us to their habitation which was large § commodious. Their house was built of stone, two stories high three rooms below § four above. very pleasant room, Above stairs was his study a in which after supper I commenced a letter home. From the piazza up stairs could be seen Niihau § Lehua. The former containing 1000 inhabitants § the latter none. They were directly West § at a distance of about twenty miles. Waimea, in the immediate vicinity of bro. W's dwelling, is dry, barren § rocky. Aobut one fourth of a mile East of his house is a large river § quite an extensive plain, very well cultivated. The next day (Tuesday) we visited a corn field (corn very good size for b o i l i n g ) , § a vineyard just planted for �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 23, 1839 raising wine for the Lord's table. Tuesday morning we attended a prayer meeting at day break § bro. ing § talking. principally to bro. present. K. § myself did the p r a y ­ He appointed a meeting for the children there were no schools) at 10 o'clock. K. § myself. Page 11 (as This also was given up About one hundred § fifty were They met in tie meeting house a few rods East of bro. W's house. The school house is between this [and] his house. Both the meeting house § school house are built of dobies § have a lau ki roof. In the afternoon I attempted to write a sermon from Prov 23.23. "Buy the truth, $ Sell it not". Wrote only about half a fool's cap sheet. Added something to my letter home--Saw a book presented bro. Whitney by Sister Catharine with her her (!) hand writing. She almost came with him. In the morning Joseph got up with a sore eye § before night both eyes were so inflamed that we were obliged to darken a room for him. Just at sun set we received a note from bro Bishop st a t­ ing that the governor had altered his mind about the returning of the vessel--that it would start from Hanamaula on Tuesday next § that we, if we wished to go to Waioli, had better r e ­ turn to day to Koloa § accompany them on Thursday to Waioli. We soon made up our minds to do so. As Juliette § Joseph could not come on horse back as we had anticipated on account of Joseph's eyes bro. Whitney said he would send us in the canoe then we could go in the night which would be favorable for J's eyes-Accordingly we made ready last night § at midnight arose § went �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 23, 1839 Page 12 on board the canoe which was rowed by six men as there was no wind. We slept some but were not much refreshed. here at bro. We reached Lafon's about 8 o'clock when Sister L. furnished us with some breakfast. on horse-back. Bro. K. ma reached just after dinner Took dinner myself at bro. Gulick. He wished me to think of the question whether a man ought to be di sc i­ plined for puniwaiwai. He spoke of it in reference to his teacher who is anxious to get $1. a year from each of his § his assistants' scholars--say 100, or more. Thus have I written a cursory view of the scenes through which I have passed during the 8 or 10 days e hala nei. Think myself of starting for Waioli in the morning in company with bro. B . ma § bro. tempt, § sister Knapp. I shall a t ­ if the Lord will, to ride through in one day. This morning bro. Tinker had an addition to his family of a little daughter--Sister T. comfortable. Koloa, again Jan. 29 1839 Tuesday On Wednesday evening of last week we made preparations for our expected departure to Waioli--Thursday morning about 7 o'clock, bro. for Waioli. Bishop ma, bro. As § sister Knapp § myself started I wished to reach there that night I soon left them § went on ahead. While they went to the right along by the shore to Hanamaula I went inland between two mountains the shore by Wailua. Here my horse who had to swim. § came out to I crossed the river in a canoe § lead The next village to this was Kapa halfway between Koloa § Waioli. I reached there at 11 1/2 o'- �Jan. 29, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke clock § spend an hour. me a fish. Page 13 The native fired me some poi § boiled At this place the Opulele was anchored, schooner belonging to Kuakini (John A d a m s ) . a small The next place that I came to was Anahola where the governor § his train spent the night before § were [where] bro. B. ma were expecting to reach to spend the following night. This was sixteen miles this side of Waioli. I received the impression that it was only 12 § the distance appeared very long as I was very tried § sore from riding the distance already gone over. Found bro. However, I pressed ahead § reached Waioli about dark. £j Sister Johnson ready to receive § minister to me. They had provided eight men to come on for Juliette the next [day (?) ] . My reached there prevented them. Slept very well anticipated. § the next morning felt better than I In the forenoon rode on horse back about half a mile in company with bro. Alexander to visit the ruins of a sugar-mill burnt the night before. The mill had been in opperation those three days was consumed. The houses were of grass. (!) only three days § the sugar of Many bags were destroyed but the mill itself, the rollers (which were made of koa wood) were not much injured. The loss was estimated about 200 dollars. The establishment belonged to Young § Ramsel. Young is a half native § a member of the church--Ramsel is a carpenter § has a native wife. lessness. The fire was supposed to have been through care­ The governor had that night arrived there with his train § Young was anxious to go § salute them § left his fire not put out-- The governor offered to build again their houses �Jan. 29, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke for them. After returning from this visit to the ruins Page 14 I went into bro. Johnson's school of boys counting about sixty $ three native assistants. They were all together in a small house § seated on the mats. I talked familiarly about fifteen minutes § closed the school with prayer. On our return from school we stopped at his new school house which was a regular frame § nearly covered with the lau hala. § is to be plastered. It is 40 by 20. It was already floored When done bro. J. designs it for a select school--^ build their houses on the back part of his yard. He has about an acre of land surrounding his house § most beautiful soil--indeed the whole plain is made by the sand coming in § a soil forming on top so that it is nearly on a level with the sea-- Bro. J has a lot of about sixteen acres near the house which is for the school. It is surrounded with mulberry trees § part is planted with cane by the parents the avails of which is for teachers. Back of his house is a small lot cultivated by his schol­ ars, § now planted with sugar cane-- twenty acres at his disposal. Bro. Alexander has about Not enough however to support him sould he leave the Board as he contemplates-Bishop ma. § bro. § sister Knapp arrived. About noon bro. The former went to bro. Alexander's the latter staid at bro. Johnson § took the room I occupied the previous night. In the afternoon we walked out a little § visited bro. J.'s girls' school. This is generally under the direction of sister J. while bro J. is attending to his house. carpenters to work for him. which has three rooms. He has two They still occupy the grass house His new house is to be about 45 by 20. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke A spare room, a dining room, Jan. 29, 1839 Page 15 a bed-room § a little one for children 5 in the garret a study. It is to cost about 1000 d ol lar s. Bro. A. is two stories high built of Wood throughout § cost about 2000 dollars-But to return to the girls school. There were only forty present § there were two teachers besides sister J. These two native teachers were some of his more advanced scholars. I made a few remarks this bro. K. J. § bro. K. closed with pr ay er- -after § myself went in bathing. supper at bro. A's In the evening I took § spent most of the evening. The subject of licensing us who came out as teachers was discussed. A. was much in favor of it. Bro. Bro. B. did not oppose it--Bro. wondered at our blindness to that part of our instructions A. from the Prudential Committee. Saturday morning bro. A. proposed a ride in a canoe up the river. We were gone about two hours--It was in a large canoe § we all went. We ascended the river about two miles. from four to 8 rods wide little current, vegetation. the banks lined with The scenery was very pleasant. noon § all took dinner at bro. Johnson's. the largest turkies (!) I ever saw. We returned about Sister J. had one of After dinner we went to see his land § wandered about here £j t h e r e - j u s t for the Sabbath. Bro. It was before night prepared K. wife § myself took supper at bro. A's. Bro. B. ma at bro. Johnson. Bro. A wished bro. J. § bro. K. § myself to take charge of the morning prayer meeting on sabbath morning. We did so. K. followed. I made some remarks from Roma 8:5-7. Bro. �Jan. 29, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 16 We both attended bro. J.'s sabbath school at 9 o'clock. About thirty present. They recited in the Hawaina Kamalii. the morning at 10 o'clock bro. Bishop preached from Hoikeana 3:20. After this bro. J. had another sabbath school. was an attendance of about forty. "Anania a Sapire". In At this there These had committed a tract I followed with some remarks of half an hour. At one o'clock services commenced again § bro. A. preached from (!). in the ai okala. After this bro. J. had a school of adults At this I made a few remarks. exercises of the day in native. This closed the In the evening a prayer meeting was held at bro. A's § I was requested to conduct it. Bro. B. § A. conversed about the piety of Hawaiian converts. Bro. B. thought there were many--Bro. A. that there were but a very few-We had five prayers § a long meeting. Waioli is situated on the north side of the island. A. § J. houses face to the sea § of course to the north. the south Bro. On West from two to four miles lie very high mountains § on the East quite a hill--on which Mr. It is nearly on a level with the sea or three miles Charlton has a farm. the valley is about two, interior § about one wide. The soil is only about 8 or 10 inches thick § is formed on the top of sand, which causes me to think it was once a harbor § has been filled by sand washing in from the ocean. The missionary premises are about one fourth of a mile from the shore--Each side of the v a l ­ ley near the hills run two rivers. In building they are obliged to go without cellars. On Monday morning we all started on our return home to Koloa. As I was not able to cross the river on horse-back I waited to cross with the rest in a canoe near the mouth of the river. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 29, 1839 Page 17 When we reached the wind was blowing very free directly inland § the rest chose to wait for a larger canoe. there but it was half an hour before (written in pencil)] my horse across. I ventured in one I succeeded in [getting When I had succeeded I left them § commence in earnest my ride to this place Koloa. When I had really got started it was 8 o'clock. I pressed f or­ ward § reached Kapa in four § a half hours which is half way between this § Waioli. There I found the governor with his train about starting for Hanamaula. I had my horse turned out about an hour § the wife of the governor had me some kalo § fish prepared § with two or three of her train eat with me. started together on our journey. had spent the sabbath at Kapa. We then I soon left them behind. They When I reached Wailua there was no canoe there but a very small one. I sued for a larger one, but was refused until the governor should arrive. Not feeling disposed to wait that motion I got into the small canoe § led my horse through who was obliged to swim much of the way across. I got across with my horse in safety being paddled by a boy about ten years old. From thence I went immediately mauka over the mountain § came along between the mountain the same way that went. I I reached Koloa about six o'clock having been on the road ten hours § rode a distance of forty miles. Here I found my companion well § our little boy's eyes some better, but not well. Rested very well during the night. Slept rather late, § to-day have written the foregoing. Wednesday Jan. 30. Yesterday most of the forenoon was occupied in writing �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke most of the foregoing. § bro. Jan. 30, 1839 Page About noon we looked for bro Bishop ma § sister Knapp, but they did not come. After dinner J. § myself rode in the wagon about two miles inland § on our way back called at bro. Tinker nearly an hour. Before dinner J § myself walked over to the sugar mill § from there we called a few minutes at the school. \soth girls § boys. Only about forty scholars there § The school house was once the meeting house It was open all around--It appeared rather in a low state - About four o'clock bro. Knapp § wife came bringing in­ telligence that the Becket was at Hanamaula about twelve miles the East of this § that she would sail from there on Thursday. Bro. B. ma are to stay there until she sails. Bro. Lafon § we went over to bro. In the evening G. § spent an hour or more. This morning we sent Kamano to the vessel with a load of baggage. J. has been to the spouting horn on horse back a c ­ companied by bro. § sister Knapp § Mr. Hooper. I remained home to take care of Joseph § to write some .-It is now noon § bro. to take dinner here at bro. § sister Knapp § Mr. Hooper are Lafon's. Wednesday Honolulu Feb 6, 1839-I write a few moments this evening before going to the prayer meeting to bring up a week which has been kept back by a bile on my right hand, on my finger next to the little one. To day I have had salve on for healing it. Thursday Feb 7. Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mr. Hooper rode in �Feb. 7, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke company with bro. § sister Knapp § Juliette to see their p l a n ­ tation of sugar-cane §c. of mullberry trees. Mr. Hooper at bro. The next morning Page 19 5 Messrs. Peck § Titcomb's plantation W e , J § myself took tea in company with Gulick's § spent the evening at bro. Lafon's. (Thursday) we arose about day light § made preparation for going to Hanamaulu expecting to sail in the ev en ­ ing for Honolulu in the same vessel in which we had been brought from Honolulu. Bro. K. § wife came § took breakfast with us § after prayers we immediately set ourselves in earnest to wofk for our departure. We left about 8 o'clock committing our little one to Kamano § his wife § our baggage to three natives who reached there about as soon as we did. ied by bro. Gulick. exchanged with bro. We rode on horse back ac compan­ J. started on Mr. Hooper's horse but soon G. for Mr. Titcomb's horse. pleasantly § reached Hanamaulu about 1 o'clock, We rode very § about two o ' ­ clock had a chicken cooked for u s . Hanamaulu is about twelve miles East of Koloa § has but a very few houses. Just before reaching there we saw two hundred natives or more at work for Kakioeua making preparation for p l a n t ­ ing the sugar cane. They looked like so many slaves eral overseers--to keep them to work. § had se v­ It was rather revolting to a free-born citizen of the United States--but, so it i s -- The Old governor was reclining under a shade near where they were at work, § saluted us very cordially as we passed him. He was very good to us § had treated us with much attention giving us fish, kapas, § our passage from § back to Honolulu. The flat where these natives were at work was fine soil § quite extensive. �Feb. 7, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 20 When we reached the shore not a great distance from the vessel we found bro. Bishop ma had gone to see a fall of water near Wailua. They returned soon after bro. see the governor §c. G. left us; went away to § we did not see them again until about 9 o'clock in the evening when they came on board the vessel. When near sun down we began to feel as if we ought to get on board before dark § began to look about for a means of conveyance to the vessel but could not succeed. The head man at the place charged us one dollar § we would not employ him, but sent to the vessel for a boat which did not come for us until after sundown. We were not able to carry all at once § I with a majority of our things accompanied our wives 5 sent the boat back for the remainder § bro. he reached the vessel it was very dark. fixed in the cabin we had prayers. to the vessel Knapp. Before After getting things We found few natives on board which was gratifying to us on account of the danger to which we should be exposed had there been many. During the evening as there were several hogs on board § not fastened, a man was biten (!) through the calf of his leg--a sad mishap. When bro. to the shore, B. came he advised that the man should be sent § he was. After their arrival we made new move in the cabin p r o ­ viding a bed for our wives on the trunks in the middle of the cabin. I could not sleep in the berth § gave it up to bro. Knapp. During the forepart of the night that same hog ran about on deck frightening those lying on deck § would not listen to our advice to make him fast until I obtained a rope § drove him �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 7, 1839 to the fore part of the vessel Page 21 § made him fast by the assistance of the capt. About midnight they weighed anchor § hoisted sails--There being a land breeze we got out without much difficulty, morning were 15 or 20 miles from shore. then § by the A light breeze came from the South-West § increased all day so that by sailing close to the wind we kept a steady course all day § by the assistance of Mr. Butler § Ridley (?) who were anxious to make a quick passage we reached the rhodes about sunset, after just in time to see the danger. When our anchored buoys or little § enter without much (!) was dropped it was just six o ' ­ clock making it just 18 hours from the time of weighing anchor at Hanamaulu. The natives remarked that it was the quickest passage made for many y e a r s . T h o ' short we experienced much sea sickness which did not come on much until day light. I some thought but as the wind increased I began to feel unpleast £j was obliged to vomit several times. ing H. § so was J. § sisters Knapp § B. I should escape it (!) within I was sick until re ac h­ J. suffered much from an inflamed eye § when she reached here was not able to look up. She was carried to her bed-room, was cupped on one side § the next day had her room darkened which has remained so until now altho' now her eyes are getting better. § our neighbors' Bro. wagon. We were glad to return also. Castle went to the dock with a lantern § bro. B.'s We all came ashore in one long-boat. The stopper to the hole in her bottom getting out we came near sinking. It was only �Feb. 7, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 22 stopped with some trash--indeed I saw them stopped it with a piece of mashed kalo. By Saturday the bile, which had commenced on my right hand § on the back of my finger near the little one, was quite troublesome, Saturday night with Mrs. C. so that I carried my hand in a sling. I lodged with bro. K. § sister K. slept During the night it rained quite smart § supposing the house would be wet § expose us to colds if we went to church during the day, we did not go out but had two services at home reading two sermons of Mr. Finney's on Revivals. go to sabbath school. Neither did we In the evening bro. Judd cup J. again on both sides of her head, but in the night I was called up to go for the Dr as she was much worse § did not sleep any. When I was called I had been to sleep but a few minutes as bro K. § myself had had a long talk--Bro. J. recommended some laudlanum § did not come over until morning--then he bled her in her arm § she was releaved (!) some § began to sleep. ing better from that time until the present She has been gro w­ (7th). My bile con ­ tinued to grow worse until Monday afternoon when bro. J. lanced it § now it is nearly well--I begin to feel better 5 as if I was at home in other respects. Last evening wrote a few lines to bro. Lafon § took it to bro. C.'s when I went to meeting which was conducted by bro. Knapp. Monday evening the monthly concert was at bro. B.'s § conducted by him--several interesting were read from China from the Oregon. On Monday my native school makai commenced with 53 girls in the morning § 24 boys in the afternoon. On Wednesday (yesterday) I commenced my own mauka, with �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 2 3, § 2 5. Feb. 7, 1839 Page 23 In the afternoon went to Waikiki, but was too late the school being dismissed before I reached--I have almost come to the conclusion to put my boys § girls together in my select school § have them come all day. Will the Lord guide me in relation to it. My teachers makai are quite anxious to have a school sim ­ ilar to mine--am much pleased with Halai's proceedings. Kulu- wailehua has kept up his school at Waikiki during our absence § it has increased in numbers. wife. Bro. Sister Knapp still acts as house K. is under bro. J.'s Saturday Feb. prescriptions for the present. 9. Yesterday morning I commenced a letter to my parents 5 wrote last evening also. it to bro. Chamberlain's. This morning I finished it § carried Last evening the Europa arrived § brought some letters § papers as late as June last. Valpariso. She was from This afternoon had the perusal of a paper or two belonging to bro. Green. eral Assembly of 1838. They contained an account of the G en­ Sad doings § bad spirits. This afternoon have trimmed up my grape vine. evening we had Moses § Pauahi--Bro. Van duzee spoke to me to day about some dobies for a house near bro. Bingham's study-- Castle wishes his also for his bathing house. ceived a letter from bro. To tea this Bro. Last evening r e ­ Locke § my letter from Capt. Sumner. Wrote a few lines to day about a scholar at Molokai, to bro. Munn.-next week. I have several letters on hand, hope to answer them �Feb. 12, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 24 Tuesday Feb. 12 Sabbath day attended the preaching of bro. day. J. § the babe went out only half a day. School § had only a very few scholars. Bingham all Attended Sabbath Proposed to my scholars that we should have a sabbath school before morning service at the school-house mauka. We hope to commence next sabbath. to secure some small tracts for them which bro. printed. Emerson has had Sabbath evening read to my companion from a French writer of the seventeeth of Vol. Hope (!) century-- In the Christian Library 1 § 2. On Monday gave out my work for a study to my scholars, also bro. Castle's bath-house § bro. Van duzee house near bro. Bingham's study. My girls' school this week has been rather small § to-day I increased it by some from Halai scholars. To­ day I had thirty boys. § I Deborah's son Kaumualii, expected Moses, but he did not come. bro. commenced, Wrote a note yesterday to Locke. Bro. Smith's. § sister Knapp spent yesterday § last night at bro. To-day at bro. Judd's. They are expecting to return to Maui on Thu rsday-Last evening attended the Sabbath School. cert at bro. Thursday Feb. Monthly co n ­ Castle conducted by him. 14 After writing the foregoing I wrote a letter to bro. Ives. Last evening I wrote a note to bro. McDonald-- sister K. have not gone to day as they expected. to-day Kaumualii has not been to school. Bro. § Yesterday § This afternoon Moses �Feb. 14, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke commenced but returned before school was closed. very well. Page 25 He appeared Yesterday afternoon visited the school at Waikiki. Kuluwailehua had 43 boys § they appeared very well. he had 45 girls in the morning-- Heard from bro. afternoon about the French man of war at Tahiki He said Castle this (!). May we be delivered from such a call. Friday Feb. 15 This afternoon bro. § sister Knapp left us to return to Maui. This noon I wrote a note to bro. Van Duzee about his dobies § requesting him to get some rafters §c for my studay (!). This morning a whale vessel arrived from Kailua bound home. We thought it might be a vessel from home. She brought letters from Hawaii. To-day have given out my tracts for my sabbath school, sabbath morning. This afternoon Moses came, § staid until 3 o'clock. Kaumualii came again to-day saying that he had been sick for two days. Bro. Bishop has been in Honolulu to-day but I did not see him. Saturday Feb. 16 Have been engaged all-day in working carpenter work at making a bench § fixing the door of our accommodation house. Did intend to visit my sick scholars this afternoon but did not finish my work in season. This evening sister Smith has been with us § we have engaged in studying Logick. This �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 16, 1839 evening we are having frequent little showers. of the spirit rest down upon us, Page 26 May a shower § we be prepared for the holy sabbath--especially may I be prepared to come before my select scholars to morrow at 8 o'clock in the school house mauka. Lord';s day Feb. 17. This morning at 8 o'clock, my scholars came together agreeable to notice and altho quite stormy most of them were present § recited the verses I had given out Ex. 20.12 Sol. 30.17. I made a few explanatory remarks § told my object in commencing such a meeting. Halai closed the meeting with prayer. morning bro. B. had the history of Balaau Text 2 Pet. This 2.15. This afternoon remarks growing out of his morning subject. This afternoon I returned from meeting feeling as if I never knew what religion was, because: low state. Thought of my scholars my last term with them = Thought them. now I am in an exceeding § that possibly this might be I would labor for a revival among 0 Lord furnish me for my work § to labor for a revival with a sincere desire to glorify thee in the salvation of my sch olars. Tuesday Feb. 19. Yesterday the storm continued raining at intervals. Towards night a vessel was seen coming carrying a Chilian flagg (!). It has proved to be from Mexico. She reports the Swallow a very small schooner to have sailed for this port before her. This morning Mr. Calkins wrote a note to bro. Bingham stating that this vessel had brought them letters which said �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 19, 1839 Page 27 that Mr. Brinsmade sailed from Boston Oct 20th § that the vessel had 20 passengers. Mr. Brinsmade § Lady Doct. Wood § their wives with Mrs. Mr. Peck, Mr. Jarvis Shelton § child Mr. C. remarked that they would probably reach here next month. Last evening bro. Bishop § van Duzee were in town, latter spent the evening with us. day was quite full. § the My own school yesterday § to With my boys at the close of school I have had a new exercise that is giving them a sentence to write on their slates § then correcting it. This afternoon I was fearful of having difficulty with Moses. When the time for recess came he wished, days before, to return home, but I refused him, hat § started to go. mai hoi wale aku. as he had done so he took his I said to him in a firm but mild manner, After a little hesitation he returned § staid very contently until was almost closed when I said he might go, as he had finished the work, I had assigned to him. This evening Sister Smith has been here £j we have another lesson in logic. She said my manner of starting (?) in prayer time at church struck some unfavorably § advised me to seek another attitude. Reed a note from bro. Thursday Feb. Locke. 21. Yesterday afternoon I took J. to sister Smith's but as she was not at home I drove her to bro. of going down I was late at school. Diell's. When school was out that Juliette § sister Castle both were at bro. went down in the wagon. In consequence I learned Smith's 5 so I Fearing it might rain they concluded to �Feb. 21, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke come home with their suppers. Page 28 They did so § well they did for it soon commenced raining § rained very steady all the evening-so that there were but three of us to the meeting. Yesterday forenoon I went to Waikiki to visit the girl's school. Only 37 present, a smaller number than usual. Brought home some twine which had been obtained for b o o k s . --40 § better hopaumi bunches. This morning I called on Debora's son to see why he had not been to school § to-day he came. to come but he is rather uneasy. before school closes. Moses continues He requests to go every day I hardly know what to do about it. This afternoon bro. § sister Dimond took supper with us. Have written to bro. Johnson to day in reply to his of Dec. Saturday Feb. 21st. 2 3. Yesterday morning I went in search of scholars § found but few for I had only half an hour to seek. This morning afternoon. I took it up again § was gone most of the I succeeded in getting about fifteen names. I went makai § came out at Paha in front of Puna-hou. On my road towards mauka I asked an aged man to take me across a few feet of water. He appeared to do very cheerfully § when he had carried me across he said I must give him a hapawalu, or he would carry me back. I allowed him to carry me back § taking off my shoes § stockings § I passed over on foot--re- joicing that me what I had disappointed him of his hapawalu t h o ' it cost I did. On my return noticed a couple of grave stones at Keowalu. Last evening wrote to sister Lucia G. Lyons § to bro. �Feb. 23, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Wilcox. To-day I have written to bro. my letter from Capt Sumner to bro. Conde § Knapp. Page 29 Enclosed Lafon § Johnson. An English vessel arrived this morning from San Bias. She is bound to Canton. Report says there is to be a war b e ­ tween England § Russia = 0 when will wars cease. But I must stop on account of my eyes. Monday Feb. 25 Yesterday morning most of my scholars assembled at the appointed season in the school-house mauka § I had an interest­ ing season with them. May it be attended with good. Spoke to them freely of the many temptations to which they were expossed (!) Ej endeavored to warn them. Bro. Bingham preached all day missionary sermons. morning a gentleman of Austria came with bro. Bingham. In the I have since learned he was a Roman Catholic § came from the coast in the Indus. Attended sabbath at noon § had twenty scholars. This morning I went again in search of scholars. few. Indeed none of them came to-day. Found but a About a dozen of those I found on Saturday came § I gave them each a Kumumua. Heard this morning that Halua a very interesting scholar was going to marry a foreigner (?). She has said nothing to me about it. Will the Lord keep her from taking premature steps § she marry no one who will not make her a worthy husband--may she make a worthy wife. Kahuakaina leaves me to day to go to Maui to live under the king. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Feb. Feb. 28, 1839 Page 30 28. This day closes another month of my short pilgrimage here below. When a few more have glided away my work will stop if not done § what will then be undone will forever remain undone. to be very useful 0 § holy or to be holy then I shall be useful. How often I pray now days because I think I must § not because I love to p r a y -0 Lord forgive me this sin for I am confident it is a very great sin in thy sight. 0 clea$e [cleanse] me from all my guilt. Tuesday evening Bro. § sister Hall took tea with us for the last time before their departure. Bro. Bingham happening in just at supper time took tea with us. He spoke of our meeting the evening before at bro. Cham­ berlain's when we were called together to consult about paying the Chinaman $8.00 pr day for attending to the long-table. some conversation the brethren seeing that bro. C. was much opposed to it waved the subject § the long-table was dropped. for our poor sisters sake. After I am sorry May they have strength of body to sustain them-Monday evening I wrote a letter to Kekuakaihua for himself. The Lord accompany it with his blessing. to bro. Whitney. Tuesday evening I wrote Yesterday I received a note from bro. To-day one from bro Knapp § one from bro. McD. Bro. Lafon. Ives has written a circular for us all to declare off from the Board. Last evening bro. Hall conducted our meeting. ing I purpose to read logic to Juliette. This ev en ­ �March 2, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Saturday Mar. Page 31 2. Yesterday morning I went again in search of scholars immediately makai loa of Ehu. to bro. In the evening we were invited Dimond's to take leave of bro. Hall § wife. We all met then § after tea sung § had two prayers one by bro. H. other by bro. § the Bingham. We staid until half past 9 o'clock. Bro. Bingham presented his Invoice which his people had paid for for the Oregon $367.80. I could not but think of our schools § did enjoy the m e e t ­ ing on that account § I had wrong feelings aboutit. This morning I copied the invoice § gave the original to bro. Hall--This m o r n ­ ing they went on board § soon after dinner they set sail § with a fair wind were soon out of sight. The Lord go with them. This morning my time was employed in comparing my accounts with bro. Castle's book. for the coming month. Found I had $67.78/100 still due us Just before dinner went in search of scholars § found but few. This afternoon was spent at home principally reading §c. This evening our lesson in Logic--For some reason the communion season which should be to-morrow is to be delayed. Tuesday Mar. 5. Sabbath morning as usual school house, mauka. I met with my scholars in the Most of them were present. Bro. Bingham preached all day respecting the sabbath--Mareko 3.27.-"Ua hanaia ka la Sabati no ke kanaka aoleno na kanaka na ka Sabati". In the evening we had a school with our natives § I called �March 5, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke upon Kamano to pray-- Page 32 Monday morning Mr. Morstein came to work at our settee § finished at noon to-day. Yesterday bro. Van Duzee came down to see about his house. In the afternoon called into my school. supper with us to-day. He took breakfast § This afternoon bro. Parker came over-- John Ii's affair is becoming quite a serious thing. The propriety of bro. be left out to bro. Smith's calling him to an account is to Bishop. To day commenced laying a foundation for my hale palapala. My scholars many of them are still sick. Thursday Mar. 7. Yesterday morning I took up again Astronomy with my girls. They did not appear so much interested in it as my boys the week before. When I returned from school I found Moses had been here making his lepo for his ualaau the day before. I did not insist upon his making them himself but his mother did. has been very careful § attentive since-- He To day his kahu r e ­ quested to be admitted into school--I consented § shall but him into the class with Moses § Kaumualii. Yesterday afternoon went to Waikiki in the wagon. on [put] (!) thirty two scholars at school. Found Yesterday afternoon bro. Bingham had a meeting of the church § of those who expect to join next communion, next sabbath. I feel afraid of some he is purposing to take. evening I conducted the meeting at bro. males only present-- Chamberlain's. Last Four To day have commenced in earnest my house. This afternoon removed the window § put a door in its stead-- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 7, 1839 Page 33 As Kulilele has been § is still sick I have engaged my boys to make the remainder of the dobies.-- This evening J. is quite unwell from over exertion. Yesterday received some potatoes from bro Knapp. Saturday Mar. 9. Yesterday our carpenter finished working for us, making doors for our addition-- Thursday morning I went to Kinau § begged a bit of log-wood to stain our settee. Yesterday in my zeal to varnish it <j[uick I got some H a r ­ lem Oil § to day have tried to wash it off but did not succeed very well. This morning a vessel came in from Mazatlan a brig, Bolivar by name. In the forenoon I went down to Mr. Diell's to invite him § his family to tea this afternoon § he allowed me to peruse a letter to him from Mr. Peck. This letter c o n ­ tained the intelligence of the death of Mr. Brinsmade's oldest son Abbott § of one of Mr. Richard's children-- Saw a few papers of Jan. § March 1838.----- This afternoon Sister Parker was here to tea § bro. § sister Castle. To morrow is to be communion season. May we all be p r e ­ pared to partake of the emblems of Christ's sufferings Lord's day Mar. § death. 10 The hours of the sabbath are almost numbered. sit down to write the bell of the chapel is ringing. go for various reasons. While I do not I wish to keep Juliette company, have a school with our domestics I to § I am much fatigued from the �March 10, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 34 exercises already passed. This morning we had no sermon. Bro B. baptized 181. Two of them were our scholars Henere Kaulanui § Ema Kaluaaha. May they ad o me their profession. This afternoon a precious season at the table of our crucified Lord § King. Bro Bingham stated that 809 had united with the church since its commencement. Tuesday Mar. 12. Six years to day since I left the City of New York to return to my father's dwelling for the purpose of commencing studies with a view to the ministry. I pursued those studies at home, at North Greenwich, § at Wilton for three and a little better. I thought love to souls drew me from my business my studies to come on a foreign mission. § from While many times I have felt as if I was unworthy of the name of a Christian § much more unworthy the name of Christian Missionary Assistant, the whole I think on I have no cause to regret the course I have pursued. I think I have recognized the Lord's hand leading me from that time to this, and here after six years of living here § there I can raise my ebenezer E? say "Hitherto hath the Lord helped me". 0 for the continuance of his smiles § the return his Spirit into my almost forsaken bosom for love to souls, of such as Christ had = such a spirit of prayer--such a zeal to do good-such a desire to honor my Father in h ea ven -"Such was thy touch § such thy zeal Such defference to thy Father's will Thy love § meekness so divine I would transcribe § call them mine." �March 12, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 35 Last evening Sister Smith returned from Ewa with bro. Van Duzee. by bro. The meeting for schools at bro. Chamberlain-- Castle's conducted (Was told to day that Malaea Sumner had a daughter on Saturday last.) To day the natives have again commenced drawing stone for the meeting house. Sister Smith has come this evening to study Logic § I leave to go in § study also. Received a note from bro. a letter § jar to bro. Friday Mar. 15 Locke. Knapp yesterday by the Paalua. '39 This day is our little Joseph nine months old-§ hea[l]th has been precious in the sight of God. life § health have also been precious to him. gratitude for this his great goodness. of another week in school. 0! for hearts of To-day I close the labors What advancement have I made in piety have I felt for their never dying spirit. as Paul said of the Ephesians, 0! Lord forgive. His life His parents' § in what have my scholars improved during the week. men". Sent How little I cannot say of them "I am clear from the blood of all I think however I have felt more for my schoalrs the present week than usual. 0 may it increase. I wish to see a revival in my school before hoike. 0 Lord! help me to labor for a revival. Wednesday morning I wrote a letter in native to bro. Locke in reply to a note from the evening before. It occupied three pages.-- Last evening sister Smith visited us § we had a lesson �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke in Logic. March 15, 1839 It is an interesting study. For a few days Page 36 I have been looking over astronomy § have taken up the Geography of the Heavens. Wednesday I exhibited the Orery(?)tomy boys. school went to Waikiki. week. After The school was a li tie increased this My school makai is running down § I know not what to do. 0 Lord! undertake for me! Yesterday Kahiamoe came § acknowledged her guilt § wished to enter the school again. She left the school about 3 months since contrary to my wish § I would not allow her to return until she had made some acknowledgements. Nalua returned to-day. was married about a fortnight since to the Europa for China on Monday. She [a] sailor who sailed in His native name is Kama. This evening a female prayer meeting in the house = Gave to Piki to day a pr. of woolen pantaloons. Lord's day 17 This day, on the whole, has been a good day to my soul. Arose rather earlier this morning than usual p-repare for my meeting. § had more time to Prepared some remarks from Rev. My meeting with my scholars was interesting to myself. prove a blessing to them-- 3:20. May it Bro. Bingham subject this morning was the valley of dry bones--Ez. 37.4. This afternoon Eph. To parents § after sermon about 20 children were baptized. was Apii's 6:4. One (?) a son. At noon was much interested in reading J. B. Taylor's memoirs. I could not but think within myself, sincere Christian, a godly man, a a lover of souls--"An uncommon christian"-- 0 that his mantle might fall upon me. 0 that I might daily be �March 17, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 37 rapted in the genial influences of the Holy Ghost § the fruit of the spirit manifest itself in my life § daily § hourly deport­ ment . This evening read as usual, Monday Mar. sang § prayed with our natives. 18. I have just closed a prayer meeting with some of my scholars, those that are members of the church-- The Kahu of Moses, Halai, § Keomaka. We have all prayed. to pray for the scholars. Piki, I appointed the meeting Made a solemn appeal to my girls this morning at the close of school § to my boys this afternoon. that God would pour out his spirit upon them. not bear to live as I have done any longer- - 0 0 Feel as if I could that God would a s ­ sist me to pray with § talk to my scholars daily. I want to see them turning to Jesus with weeping § sincere contrition of heart. It is just a year this week since we had a protracted meeting with our scholars at bro. Smith school house. May we have a meeting even better than that at our school mauka, yea at all the schools. Wrote a letter to bro. Bingham this morning to come to our help--Will the Lord direct him. Lafon in reply to three which has sailed to day for bro. I wrote also to bro. I had received from him. A vessel Gulick's family. Replied this noon to a note from bro. Andrews. This af ­ ternoon when returned from school found a letter from bro. § two from sister K. to J. This evening bro. Knapp Castle has come to inquire about Kaopile's living with them--I recommended him, or Kahilahila. I should rather prefer the latter, that he might get to school steady § in season. He is now with bro. �March 18, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Bingham. Page 38 Saturday I staid at home § felt rather unwell most of the day. Went to bro. Thursday Mar. C a s t l e ’s to supper. 21. Tuesday after each of my schools scholars. I conversed with my Enquired of all whether they prayed or not--But few answered in the affirmative-- (Came home § found bro. Diell § his family here to supper.) Yesterday morning I went to Waikiki to visit the girls school--36 scholars. Found the parents making a fence around the schoolhouse § with a purpose to fix up the school-house. to find them thus employed, school, which is what as it evinced some interest in the I very much wish. After school in the afternoon had a short talk with my scholars Bro. Was pleased (boys). Bishop took supper with us § preached in the evening to the native congregation § from a text which I proposed to him to preach to my scholars At. 26, 28. Johnstone "Almost thou persuadest me £jc" I attended at bro. (?). Chamberlain conducted by bro. Have received no reply yet from my note to bro. Bingham on monday morning. To-day after school had a little prayer meeting with some of my boys--four of whom prayed. sister Smith took dinner with us. Bros. Judd § Bishop § Kamana returned yesterday from Koolau saying that Kaioe was about breathing her last. Saturday Mar. 23 Yesterday I said little to my scholars but appointed �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 23, 1839 a meeting for them this afternoon at 4 o'c. commenced a letter to bro. prayer meeting at bro. § found Mr. tle's. Page 39 In the evening I Knapp in native--J. went to a female Castle's. About 8 o'clock I went for her Calkins there with a musical instrument of Mrs. L i t ­ We staid until 9. work § made a long seat. This morning I worked at Carpenter's After dinner bathed §c--§ then p r e ­ pared a subject to speak from this afternoon at my meeting, Luke 14:28-30. At the meeting there were only about 25. spoke about half an hour. I I tried to show them what it would cost to be a Christian--to think much before they acted § if they could not pay what it cost to stop. While in meeting received a reply to my note to bro. Bingham from him by Kahilahila. I think he was very excusable. This evening another lesson in logic. 0, Lord prepare me for the Sabbath. Monday March 25. How uncertain is life! also! How certain is sickness § death To day we florish--to morrow we die! our desolation to day from hearing of bro. Bro. Have thought some of Clark's sickness. C. is to write to him to come immediately down. Bro. Knapp is very weak § feeble, we have some thoughts of sending for him to come down with bro. Clark's family provided they come down soon. Letters ;have been received to day from Lahaina. Bro. Richards § wife appear to be sustained under their afflictive intelligence. They have no doubt respecting the piety of their elder son who is the one supposed to be dead. �March 25, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke This afternoon the Lama has come in from Matzalan She has been absent only two months. Page 40 (!). Have not heard whether or no we have any letters by her. Yesterday morning but few of my scholars were present. I spoke to them from Prov. Eph. 1:4--"Election"-- "certain ruler” . 28:13. Bro. Bingham preached from In the afternoon from Luke 18:18. In the evening J. The § myself commenced reading "The Mother's Friend". Wednesday Mar. 27. Monday noon Mr. Steele came in to borrow a pair of white stockings for a native girl to wear to night to be married in. We endeavored to urge him to desist $ showed him our opinion founded upon observation that he would certainly be made a native, § besides as she was not pious, we told him he was going contrary to the word of God. Yesterday I understood bro. Castle gave him a talking to. But all in vain for I understand he is to be married this evening--Aloha ino! Last evening I accompanied sister Smith to hear Dr. Rooke lecture upon the eye--Some thing occurred just before starting which has caused me many unpleasant feelings since Bro. J. § wife called § they accompanied us. have been to Waikiki. This afternoon Yesterday afternoon had a meeting of both boys § girls after school. Kuke § Umauna came to my assistance. I enjoyed it. I am now about going to the prayer meeting. �March 28, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Mar. Page 41 28. Attended the meeting last evening conducted by bro. Chamberlain. This morning a vessel arrived from London one of the H.H.B.C.'s vessel. prove to be from A. England for Mr. At first we thought at least hoped it would Understand that it brings intelligence from Charlton's people. We ought rejoice that they have been refreshed with intelligence as to receive it ourselves. Yesterday commenced in earnest a crib for Joseph. Sug­ gested to scholars here § to those at Waikiki if they wished to assist the teacher they might bring some pili for my study. This afternoon had another meeting with my scholars. only present. Few Felt at first like giving up any farther efforts for my scholars as no one came to my assistance--but before meeting was closed I thought God might be trying my faith § perseverance § concluded I would persevere relying on God for assistance, that I would make special efforts for a revival in my school before hoike. The Lord assist me in this special effort. I have felt this evening, while reading meditating § praying as if God was with me § that he was ready to assist me it I would but recline solely upon his grace § strength for success. Jeremiah's words have come forcibly to my mind "Then I said I would speak no more, in his name, but, his word was in my heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones and I was weary of forbearing so that I could not stay". Saturday March 30 Last evening bro. § sister Castle took supper with us. �March 30, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Mrs. Smith was thought to be sick but it was not so. Page 42 This morning bro. Judd was called to see Kinau as she was taken with numbness. It has proved to be a paralytic affection. Just as we had finished family prayers this morning who should we find knocking at the door but bro. § sister Knapp. They came down in the Hooikaika. Bro. also, Clark's health is very feeble. so did bro. McDonald. Bro. Clark § his family came Bro. Knapp has done nothing since he left us Feb. McD. came on account of his lungs-- 14th. Bro. This afternoon the Hooikaika has returned to Maui for the king on account of Kinau's health. This afternoon have had a meeting with my scholars--about 30 present. Did not feel much in the spirit of it myself. After our meeting some of the church members had a meeting at the school house to pray for Kinau. Bro. McD. has spent some considerable part of the day with us--He took dinner with us. that bro. Diell had been wrose. Heard to-day This evening J. is quite fatigued from her excessive cares § labors to-day. She appears determined to work while she stands, or g o -This day closes to all intents § purposes another of our financial years with the Depository § almost another year has passed since we planted our feet upon these shores. 0 what have I done during the year to hasten the kingdom of the Redeem­ er among these islanders--among this rising generation for whose special benefit I came to these shores? profitable servant- -0 forgive! Monday Apl. 0 Lord! I am an u n ­ forgive! 1, 1839 I have just returned from monthly concert which was �April 1, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke quite interesting. Page 43 Bro. Johnstone spoke of reading the "Mis­ sionary Chronicle" from London § that Mr. Williams who returned to England from the Society Islands was exciting much missionary influence there. The corporation of London § others had bought a vessel for the benefit of the South Sea Mission. Bro. Bingham read an extract from the above mentioned publication respecting the great persecution at Madagascar--that a native woman § Christian had suffered martyrdom § she died by spears 15th August 1837, according to the edict of the Queen. some remarks about Madgascar Bro. McDonald made (!) as he once had a mind to go there Bro. Bingham conducted the esrvices. We had five prayers. Bro. Van Duzee was present to make one--J. went out with Joseph, § sister Knapp accompanied us. To day have had but few scholars from langor. § have felt rather dull Only ten boys at the school makai. continues very much as yesterday. Kinau still It is considered quite doubt- full about her ever getting over this attack of paralytic affection Whether she live, or die will the Lord cause it to be the means of good to the King § to the people. Heard to day that bro. Gulick § family were not coming-- why, was not mentioned. Yesterday Sister Lowell Smith was delivered of a son but it was still born. A very sad blow will this prove to her as she had undoubtedly thought much of being a mother, after a m a r ­ riage of six years, or more. Yesterday bro. Bingham preached all day. he had finished the translation of the Bible it would be ready for the people. He stated that (Ezekiel) § that soon Just nineteen years yesterday �April 1, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke since he landed at Kawaihae. Page 44 Probably no nation has had the bible translated in so few years. At noon bro Judd was at Kinau's § I took charge of the sabbath school--Few present. Wednesday Apl. 3. Yesterday bros. Van duzee § McDonald were with us to dinner § to supper. They spent the evening § we conversed upon various subjects of interest to us as new-comers § as teachers. This morning a vessel sailed for the Columbia river but neither J. nor myself wrote to Bro. Hall ma. Astronomy § went to Waikiki. This morning had This afternoon astronomy in my boys school § dismissed school soon because of debility. home § went to work at my carpenter's bench. This bro. McDonlad attended § conducted our meeting. [afternoon(?)] I invited him to come to my school § talk to my scholars to-morrow. consented. Came He partly Will the Lord come with him. Thursday April 4, 1839 This has been an eventful day to this people. Yes, their crown has fallen--Her spirit has gone to God who gave it-"She has no share in all that's done Beneath the circuit of the Sun." Yes, Kinau is no more. True indeed tho' painful--A Deborah in Israel is fallen--A warm supporter of missionaries is laid low. The friend of the Christian has departed to her final home. She, whom we trust, was a beloved of Jesus has gone to dwell with him. Her sickness has proved unto death-She bade farewell to all below just after the sun had �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 4, 1839 reached its meridian point in the heavens. Page 45 I did not hear of it until I had assembled with my scholars at 1 1/2 o'clock when I immediately dismissed my scholars. Wailing commenced in the yard of Auhea where Kinau died § has continued until now ing) . Companies, (even­ as they hear of it, go there to pay their tr ib ­ ute of respect to her worth by wailing. This is the common e x ­ pression of grief among this people. This morning, Lahaina in the Paalua. shore § on the hill. fall. about 8 o'clock the king arrived from Guns were fired from the fort on the He arrived just in time to see his prop 0 may it work for his good. I understood from the Dr. through Sister Smith that the king trembled. to some good purpose. 0 may he tremble About noon bro. Alexander § family came in the Pilot having been out 8 days. They are staying at bro. Dimond's. I received letters from bro. Johnson § Lafon--This a f ­ ternoon I wrote a short letter to bro. Hall. J. wrote to sister Hall. A meeting this afternoon to consult about bro. Clark's going to China. Saturday April 6, '39 To what changes of joy § of sorrow are we subject while traveling through this world. When I last took my pen I had to record the sad intelligence that Kinau was no more. Now I can state that the long expected Fama has arrived § Mr. Brinsmade ma also--Our eyes § hands § hearts have rejoiced at the perusal of American letters--Juliette has received 17 § I, 8. Two from �April 6, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke bro. Wilcox, one from sister Wilcox, from Mr. E. T. Hoyt, Page 46 two from sister Mary, one one from Edward Strong, cular respecting curiosities from tie Board. § a printed ci r ­ Bro. Knapp has received 8 § his wife 17.-Soon after dinner I went over with bro. bro. Richards, K. to call on § a vessel was in sight supposed to be the Fama. I soon went down to Mr. Ladd's store § found that that was their signal by which it was understood by them that it was indeed her. Found several had gone out to her § about 4 o'clock Mr. § Mrs. Brinsmade came bringing a large package of letters which bro. Castle § myself brought up to bro. tribution of them. Chamberlain's § made a d i s ­ I am called to go over to bro. Bingham § hear the general letter. Lord's day Apl. 7. Last evening having to go to bro. Bingham to hear the general letter from the Rooms, we did not retire until quite late § of course I was not up in very good season. sabbath school in the morning not feeling very bright talk too much purpose. Bro. Went to my § did not Not more than half of my scholars present. Knapp was there but took no part. In the forenoon bro. Richards preached from Iakoba 1:24, "Nana no oia ia ia i h o , a i ka hoi aua'ku, poina koke iho no ia i kona ano iho." Poina, was the main topic in his sermon. It was an excellent sermon § I understood it very well but not so well as bro Bingham's sermons. in his addresses. He (bro. R.) is much more fluent This afternoon bro Bingham preached from Kanikau o Ieremia 3:31,32. He alluded in his sermon to the death �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke of C a p t . Studson's wife. April (Capt. Charles § to Kinau's death. Rodgers. learned. was present) bro. Page 47 Richards's I thought I understood every word. At Sabbath School Capt. a Mr. s. 7, 1839 Studson came in accompanied by Soon another came in whose name I have not These three were at the afternoon service. This evening bro. Alexander is to preach at the Chapel. The Lord help him. J. has been out all day to-day. Monday Apl. 8. I have just returned from the sabbath school monthly concert at bro. Studson § Mr. Castle's, Rogers conducted by bro. Alexander. Capt. (!) were there. They led in prayer § spoke of the revival in Hartford. It was an interesting meeting. To day I have discovered a boil on the brow of my right eye--commenced to-day a letter to sister Mary to send by the Oscar to China § wrote two pages. letter to father, Friday Apl. 12, Closed a commenced on Kauai in J a n . , to send by the Oscar. '39 Nearly a week has passed since writing any thing of co n ­ sequence in my journal--my reason for it i s , I have been p r e ­ paring letters for America to go by the Oscar to China. closed my letter to sister Mary. was occupied in writing. bro. Diell's. Bro. made the prayers. Most of the time between school Wednesday evening a prayer meeting at Smith conducted it. sengers were present. Tuesday Bro. Brinsmade, Many of the Fama's p a s ­ Capt. Studson, § bro. Bro. Bingham § Brinsmade made most of the Smith �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke remarks. Page 48 After the meeting a subscription was commenced in view of giving bro. place. April 12, 1839 Bro. Tinker an invitation to supply bro. Brinsmade commenced it with $25. $25. bro. Judd 20 others 15, § others 10. Diell's Bro. Johnstone I subscribed $15. The meeting was a very interesting one. Wednesday noon after my morning school § sister Knapp to call I accompanied Juliette on the Ladies that had lately arrived § on Mrs. saw Mrs. Mrs. Dominis. We Rogers, Mrs. Brinsmade, the Capt's wife Mrs. Hoyer, Peck, Mrs. Wood, § Mrs. Jarvis. Mrs. Little's the others at Mr. The two latter were at Ladd's. Not feeling well did not go to Waikiki as I expected in the afternoon. I After my school was out I commenced a letter to sister Sarah § closed it yesterday morning without filling the sheet. the meeting was conducted by bro. Richards-- In the evening Yesterday morning my boil on the brow of my right eye began to discharge. Felt rather weak in school all day. I am troubled some with rheumatism or a sprain in my right shoulder. a prayer meeting was held at bro. Yesterday noon Chamberlain on bro. Clark's account. I did not attend on account of my school. About three o'clock they set sail § when school out they were about out of sight. to stay with us yesterday. ject, [was] Of course Eliza Diell came Last evening a lesson in logic, su b ­ "Analogy". After our lesson in logic sister Smith read to us a journal from Treadwell written between this § Ma ni la- - a l s o , a letter or two written from Boston. from him (Treadwell) I have bro. Castle's letter § one to sister Smith from Capt. Sumner. Made some remarks in my letter to sister Mary about the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 12, 1839 Page 49 law of the Board compelling missionaries to stay at their post, also, the same in my letter to sister Sarah. Acknowledge the receipt of § answered their letters. Have exercised none at all this week--partly because of my lame shoulder. Wrote yesterday to bro Locke in answer to his inquiries of the 30th ult. respecting board §c. by the Oscar to her mother, Saturday Apl. Juliette sent four letters Charles, Aunt Belinda § Harriet Warner. 13 Last evening I had the perusal of a journal from Capt. Sumner written on the way from Manila to Boston. Was much in­ terested in it. Read § heard read most of Juliette's by the Fama. Read again this morning Capt. Sister Knapp's-- letters from home Sumner's § some of Studied some logic § this evening recited a chap. on Facts. Have been troubled with a head-ache § took a potion of salts § now feel a little better. Read some in Astronomy this afternoon--The Fama is still out-side. Tuesday Apl. 16, 39 Sabbath morning I awoke with a severe pain in my head. Felt so unwell that I wrote to bro. Richards to accompany me to my sabbath school § address my select scholars. He came § I went with him but the severe pain in my head made me feel miserably. Came home § laid down § did not go out again all day. Bro. Bingham preached in the morning § bro. Richards in the �April 13, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke afternoon. clock. Bro. Bro. Page 50 Richards preached also at the chapel at 11 o ' ­ Smith in the evening. During the day I was not able to read nor pray much as it excited my head. Yesterday I was taken again § after breakfast § prayers went to bro. of blood. Judd, where he bled me § took about 3 gills I soon fainted away which is the first time I ever fainted away, to my recollection. I came home, took five pills, get up until afternoon. § laid down. I did not I, of course, had no school. My head ache continued all day but was not so hard the latter part of the day. I eat very little. My pills not operating I took an injection which did effect but little. ter § have been to school all day. This morning I felt b e t ­ This eve- my head is much better § pains me but little. On Sabbath morning the Fama came in § yesterday morning commenced unloading. This noon I went to bro. Chamberlain's § found a small bundle directed to me which proved to be my w a t c h . I obtained yesterday a Report Of Missions for 1838. have received an Annual Report of Sabbath schools, To day I a pamphlet on Missionary schools by M. Anderson?--McDowal's sermon before the Board in 1837.--Juliet te, a cirtificate (!) of hon. men. of the Board--A file of New York Observer's for 1837 from father, Dr. Nelson on Infideltiy, presented by Mr. Dexter to Juliette and my two journals left at home-- There are a very large n u m ­ ber of Temperance papers, New York M e r c u r y s , Missionary Heralds §c §c for the perusal of the mission. One would think enough to last a whole year. This evening I have been looking over my old diary's �April 13, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke just received § its truly reviving to read what my exercises 7 years since. Page 51 I recorded of May the perusal of them be blessed, to an eminent degree to my soul in days yet to come. Wednesday Apl. 17. Just as I was about to retire last night, I took a large dose of salts--Joseph § Eliza crying I did not get to sleep until midnight § then my sleep was not very refreshing. This morning my head beagan all day even more than yesterday. (0 to ache again § has ached However I attended school even at the recommendation of bro. Judd to desist. both short as I had astronomy only-- My school were Soon after my return from morning school a native brought one of our boxes which had se v ­ eral fancy articles in it--a dress pattern a loose dress, § ten letters with several papers all of which were from Juliette's relatives § friends. About noon another box came to hand with nothing in but dried apples which were very acceptable. call this noon from Mrs. Little § Wood. Just at night our long expected barrel came containing a saddle, bridle, dress-pattern, 1 muslin dress pattern, 1 pr. white opened worker gloves, piece of -blk. cambric, dried currants 1 cheese, (spoiled), Had a 1 blk. silk 1 calico dre ss- pa tte rn, 1 pr. high glass lamps, 1 bag dried apples, 2 feather pillows, 1 small 1 small bag 1 worked collar from sister Mary, Dodridge on the four gospels, published in 1760 in London, formerly Grandfather's, lished in England § sent by Mrs. Two ancient tract books p u b ­ Caroline B. Whittlesy 5 solitude sweetened, which I left at home, presented to me by Aunt Lois, § one letter from Rebecca § Elizabeth on one sheet, also an in- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke stallation sermon. This barrel came in time, in it we are in need of. given them to u s . April 17, 1839 Page 52 for every thing The Lord reward those who have freely I even regard the feelings that prompted the donors to send them more than the articles altho' mostly all very valuable. for us. The hymn sung this evening was very appropriate "When all thy mercies §c" When I returned from meeting found bro. Thursday Apl. Emerson here. 18. I have just returned from a prayer meeting at the Read­ ing Room of the ch ap el -- 5 present. To-day I have felt much b e t ­ ter of my head-ache § have been in school all day except just at the close of my afternoon school. During my recess at noon sister Smith sent me a letter found in a box to her, from cousin Caroline B. Lyman dated at Clinton N.Y. June 26/38. in Missouri Oct. marriage. teaching, 2/37, She mentions her sister Julie's death § who was taken sick ten days after her Mary Ann, married to Rev Ebenezer Mead Leroy, Elizabeth Louisa teaching music, Theodore studying for an Epis­ copal minister in N. Y. City § Dwight, for a Presbyterian minister in the same city. This evening bro. letters in it. Knapp's barrel came to hand but no Its contents not so valuable as ours. is to be our hoike. To morrow The Lord prepare both me § my scholars ther e­ fore . Friday Apl 19 1839. This day closes my school for the present. This forenoon �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 19, 1839 Page 53 we had our hoike § our scholars appeared better than at any former examination. boys. Halai 49, about 29 boys of whom could read. metic I had 68 in my division, § 20 girls 37 girls § 31 § Piki 33 girls none I examined my scholars in Reading, A r i t h ­ (Mental § written) § astronomy. from 9 o'clock until half past twelve. I continued my examination After dinner examined, or heard two, or three hundred read a verse. Juliette has to-day received a bundle of papers "Massachusetts Eagle" § a letter from her Aunt Smith--a dress, collar, §c.--came with it. This evening she received a bundle of baby clothes from Augusta § Hallowel Maine--a box sent out to the members of Honolulu to be distributed by M r . , Brinsmade. Bro § sister Knapp received this morning a large bundle of letters. This evening feel much fatigued. Bro. Alexander preaches at the chapel this even Saturday Apl 20 '39 This forenoon I was engaged in copying the minutes of our "Hawaiian Association Teachers" into a book furnished by bro. Dimond for the pu rp os e- This afternoon I have called on bro. Hitchcock § bro. Rodgers who arrived this morning in the Paalua. Also on bro. Van Duzee who has commenced keeping house in his own doby house. Bro. Alexander has moved into bro. Bingham's Bro. H. ^ R. are to occupy Kaina's house. study-- Made up my account with the school § found it indebted to me $90.- Hope to be able next week to make out my report § to prepare a piece for our association. �April 21, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 54 Lord's day A p l . 21. This morning at 8 o'clock I met with about 50 of my select scholars who had committed § did recite Is. 55:6 § 7 verses. Bro. Van Duzee talk a few minutes § I followed but apparently to little purpose, for they did give very good attention. Richard preached this morning from Luke 19:41. was to preach at the chapel at 11 o'clock. Bro. Bro. Bingham I did not attend. Came home § commenced reading Missionary Herald for December 1837. Since meeting this afternoon have finished it. The Home Missionary for May 1838. sent out by all denominations the money collected by London in the United States Have also read All the Foreign Missionaries I think cannot exceed 1000. M.S. § A.B.C.F.M. Church And M.S. Baptist M.S. does not exceed $1,100,000. This afternoon bro. Alexander preached from Ieremia Ehoonani aku oukou i ke Akua §c. This evening there is to be an interest service at the chap § I shall attend. joining the church- Those who came out in the Fama contemplate - The above did not made a public profession. Tuesday Apl. 23. Yesterday morning I wrote some on my report. supper we rode down § called on sister Smith. Capt. Stutson § Mr. In the evening Rodgers called on u s . ■ Sister Smith co m­ menced reading to us a new book sent to her by Capt. "The stage coach". After This morning Capt. fast with us under the impression that but J. did not like to have me go. Sumner, Stutson came § took br e a k ­ I would go to Waialua, �April 23, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 55 Have been busy in working at my study. Feel much fatigued--This evening we have been reading the Stage Coach again. I read until 10 o'clock. To-day bro. § sister Whitney have come. Thursday April 25. Yesterday wrote a short letter to bro McDonald in native. Wrote a note also to bro. Locke. In the afternoon just before tea sister Smith came § before meeting we finished the stage coach. Attended the meeting conducted by bro. This morning work at carpenter's work. Chamberlain. This afternoon read "The Annals of Education for Nov. 1837"--an excellent piece in it on teaching scholars to think. This evening there is to be a m e e t ­ ing at the Reading Room. Friday April 26. This morning the Jos. Pea-Body arrived bringing some letters, but could not bring any freight. Bro. § sister Knapp received several letters--I received one from bro. Halliday informing me of the death of bro. Moore--I also received a few New York Papers, giving an account of the result of Election in New York State § a few others. The Whig party appear to carry the day. A Mr. Thomson came passenger in the Brig Jos. 5 died before he reached this port. Pea-Body He would have come in the Fama but because so many pious individuals were coming in her he said he would not. He said to Capt. Stutson that he liked the accommodations of the Fama but there were to be too many d-d �April 26, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke psalm-singers aboard, Page 56 as for himself he wanted to play cards on the way and should therefore wait for the Pea-Body. While I am writing there is a female prayer meeting in the next room. Have worked hard all day. Saturday Apl. 27. This morning I was occupied a short time in plaste rin g- commenced my piece for our association, An Inquiry into the decrease of scholars for two years back. This afternoon have had a visit from bro. Whitney also, a call from bro. § sister Richards saying he had refered (!) the chief to us as teachers about laws to get children to school, or to encourage parents to send them. Will the Lord give us wisdom to consult about this and many other things relative to the rising generation. This evening thru' Sister Dimond have received an "Anti- Slavery Almanac for 1839." Have read most of the December 1837 number of Annals of Education--A valuable publication, especially for teachers. I regret no more numbers have been sent for 1838. Most of my select scholars have come to-day for their sabbath school papers. Monday Apl. 29 On Sabbath morning had a meeting of my select scholars at which about 40 presented themselves. Whitney preached from Jer. 2:22. In the morning bro. At noon as bro. Judd was not able to come out I took charge of the sabbath school where only about sixty were present. What shall be done for our sabbath �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke school? In the afternoon bro. April 29, 1839 Richards preached from Romans 2:4. An excellent discourse - "Goodness of God" §c. attended at the chapel § heard bro. in grace"- the Missionary Herald through for Jan. the annals of Education for Feb. In the evening Smith from these words, a very close 5 pointed sermon. little or nothing. Page 57 1838. During the day read 1838. Today have read This morning accomplished This afternoon white washed some. ing think of going to call on Mrs. "Grow Peck--0 Lord This even­ go with us. 1839 Wednesday May 1. I am now seated in my new study § have just returned from meeting at bro. from 2 Cer. Chamberlain's where bro. Forbes preached 4:18. Last evening about sun set he § his family with b r o s . Andrews § Baldwin § their families arrived in the Hooi ka ika -- In the afternoon bro. Hitchcock § family came § took supper with us. This forenoon I whitewashed our large room myself. afternoon finished off my study, which is to be, room. Had a season of prayer in it this evening. This I think a pleasant I prayed that it might be a sacred place - That I might pray read, meditate write study here indeed every thing with an eye single to the glory of God in the sanctification of my own soul § for the b e n e ­ fit of others. Friday May 3. Yesterday nearly completed the cleaning of our house § the arrangement of my study. To day have attended to the clean­ ing of the out house occupied by bro. § sister K. Yesterday �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke forenoon bro. May 3, 1839 K. rode on horse back to Punahou. yesterday bro. McDonald § family came. Page 58 About noon He is very feeble, day bro. Andrews § myself have made for his use a table. § to To -mor­ row they purpose to commence keeping house. This evening have been making out a new report of our school. Last evening read Annals of Education for May § part of March, 1838. The more I read that publication the more am I pleased with it. me. I very much wish I had a copy of it sent to I think I shall send home for it. A great revolution is taking place in reference to com ­ mon schools, both in America in Europe. Saturday May 4. This morning the vessel that was sent to Hawaii returned bringing bros. Coan, Lyman § Bliss with sister Bliss. cox § wife § the wives of bros. § wife did not come. Chamberlain's. I have taken to bro. C. § L. together with bro. Bailey Bro. Wilcox sent two woven baskets specimens of lava Ejc. bro. Bro. W i l ­ § some We have already sent them three mats to He sent some pamphlets to be bound which Dimond's shop. This afternoon have added something to my piece or essay. This evening bro. Andrews prayers before he left. Education for March '38. § family took tea with us § we had Read some to day in the annuls (!) of For a few days have been troubled with a cold probably occasioned from my study which still appears damp. Much conjecture among some of our brethren respecting lo- cations--The Lord take complete possession of all our minds at the coming ahaolelo (assembly). �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 7, 1839 Page 59 Tuesday May 7. On Sabbath morning I had a call at my sabbath school from bro. Bliss who talked to them a few minutes. noon bro. Coan preached for us from Rom. ers of the law §c". 2:13. In the fo re ­ "For not the h e a r ­ In the afternoon bro. Andrews preached from Is. 3:10.11 "Say ye to the righteous it shall be well with him §c". Bro. Smith preached at 11 o'clock at the chapel § bro. Forbes in the evening. I did attend at the chapel. Missionary Herald for Feb. Read the 1838.-- In the evening read about Luther § indulgences in the New York Observer's for 1837.-- also search the papers for the death of Mr. Wm. A. Tomlinson but did not find any notice of it. Came across the notice of the death of Mr. Frederic Wolcott of Litchfield C t . May 28-1837.--His wife was the widow of the Uncle after whom I was named. Monday morning brought with much work § to day I have worked very hard. Last evening attended the monthly concert at bro. The room was quite full, bro. conducted by bro. Richards, Brinsmade, Whitney § Lyman. Bingham, B's. four prayers This afternoon bro. Richards § his family took tea with us § we had prayers before they left. Yesterday § to day have had the school-house makai white washed § cleaned § lights put in. Attended to the carpenter work of a small house connected with the school house iuka. This evening have closed my report of the school for our Gen. Meeting--My essay is rather behind hand. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 9, 1839 Page 60 Thursday May 9 Yesterday morning I commenced on my essay § wrote about six pages § this morning I read it to Juliette. She criticized very severely--If I have time I shall write it again. noon bro. Just before Locke and his family came § immediately after dinner we went over to see a native house near the School-house th i nk ­ ing perhpas they would prefer to stay there than to stay in our bed room with us. They concluded to do so § we assisted them in putting up a bed-stead §c. They take their meals with us. Last evening the meeting at bro. teresting. Ch amberlain's was quite i n ­ Preaching by bro. Baldwin from Eph. 5.18 - "Be filled with the spirit". Yesterday morning bro. Andrews, wife Thurston § family came § bro. § George Pearce. Bro. Bishop § family, as did also bro. Emerson § family also bro Parker § family. the brethren § a few sisters were out last evening. have been trying to rest § have done little, some in the annals of Education. Fifteen of To day I or nothing. Read Have spoken to bro. Whitney about keeping up the gray horse § furnishing him with food for the use of him. this week, We shall not probably organize our gen. Meeting as ten brethren still remain behind. In trying to milk to night was kicked over by the cow § had my face bruised. Saturday May 11, '39 Yesterday morning as usual I was busy here § there mending harness §c. Augs -1838. After dinner I read the Annals of Education for There was but little in it in reference to schools. About the middle of the afternoon I understood that the brethren �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 11, 1839 from Maui had come § went down in front of the fort-- Bro. Armstrong, Conde E* Ives with their families. Page 61 Green, They had not called for bro. Munn on account of Mrs. Armstrong's health. Bro. come here Ives came with all his effects. I invited them to stay until they get up their things, or some of them. They were to occupy a house near us in the same yard with bro. Locke. In the evening his bed §c came to hand § I assisted him in putting it up-Brown to tea. ing. We had before invited bro. Coan, Lyman § Miss They came § the former pra)ed with us before leav ­ Just after prayers Kulilele while watering the garden was bitten some on his right hand by a centapede (!)-- I sent him immediately to bro. Judd but to day he has not been able to do but little. In the evening quite a number of the sisters of our r e ­ inforcement were together § had a prayer meeting, Duzee, Castle, Bliss, names. Ives, Locke, Knapp, Smith, Van § Juliette were their To day I have done little, or nothing. Tuesday May 14 39. When I had written thus far I received a note from bro Bingham requesting me to see that the school house was lighted for meeting. It was 8 o'clock § the bell had already rung-- I went to work opened the house § lighted it but no one came e x ­ cept bro. at bro. (!). them. Ej sister Parker. It was surmised that they had met Castle's § thither weowent Bro. § found even as was surmissed Coan was leading the meeting. We went in § united with After meeting I gave them the reasons why the house was not in readiness. �May 14, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sabbath morning bro. Page 62 Locke accompanied me to my sabbath school § addressed them about twenty minutes, or more, § he did it very much to the purpose. in his conversation with them. He made but few mistakes At the luakini bro. Thurston preached in the morning from these words, Aole hoi, o haawi wale i kau wahi no ka diabolo. "Neither give place to the devil". It was short § very interesting. After this I went to the chapel bro. The wages of sin is death. Coan from Rom. 6:18. a long § interesting sermon. § heard It was I remarked to my brethren on our returning that it was the first time I had heard any one say there it was wrong to whale upon the sabbath. Our sabbath school at noon was very small. In the afternoon bro. Forbes preached for us from Ierimeia 2. Aole he kanaka i i ae la heaha ka'u i hana'i. In the evening read Missionary Herald for March 1838. Mostly composed of extracts from other Societies. Bro. Lyman was to preach at the chapel in the evening. Yesterday morning a meeting was called by the former Moderator at 9 o'clock (bro. Green) § bro. Moderator for the present meeting, bro. Lafon assistant scribe. Armstrong was chosen Chamberlain scribe § bro Committee of overtures was chosen Ri c h­ ards, Andrews § Alexander. To write the general letter the same individuals. Division of $35,000, Chamberlain Bishop § Green-- Instruction of the young chiefs, Bingham, Whitney § Richards. Location--Whitney, Emerson, Hitchcock, Armstrong, closed. § Thurston.-- In the afternoon the reading of the communication to the Board on the laws of 1837, to those laws §c were read. § various letters from Am. in relation �May 14, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 63 In the evening Sabbath school monthly concert at bro. Castle's. After the close of the afternoon meeting, bro. Judd came to see if we would become teachers of the young chiefs-We refused only on the supposition that others were more competent to the work - - I lay awake almost all night laying plans §c. provided we should be chosen for that employment. This morning I have written the foregoing and it is now almost time to go. We have the general letter from the the (!) Rooms read this morning § other communications throwing light upon said letter. In the afternoon the subject of salaries came up for some time things appeared rather mistical light finally began to dawn. At supper we had bro. (!), but Will probably be renewed this m o r n ­ ing as I left before the meeting was ajoined wives. § common stock Lafon, Andrews (!)-§ Johnson with their After supper most of us went to the school-house mauka § heard bro. Judd read his address at the opening of "Hawaiian Association of Teachers." Conducted a little business § adjoined (!)-- Bro. Ives is thought to be pupule. Friday May 17, 39 On Wednesday the General letter from the rooms occupied the attention of the general meeting. Bro. Bingham had prepared a list of the subjects the day before while the letter was reading. Committees were chosen as follows On the Maui resolutions Richards, Tinkey § Whitney Facts in relation to a salary Emerson, Judd, § Castle �May 14, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 64 The duty of the people to support their own institutions ) ) Richards Lafon § Armstrong Laboring for our support.. ...... ) History of the expulsion of the Catholics 4th law Thurston, Green § Coan List of publications Dimond. In the evening Mr. from 1 Cov. 1:22. Bingham Green preached the missionary sermon It was more than an hour long. I acted as "door keeper" by sweeping the house § lighting the lamps, This devolves upon me during gen. meeting. £[C. Yesterday Bro. Tinker occupied the floor most of the day, reading his restrictions upon the four laws of the Board, § upon common stock. About half of the afternoon was taken up in Remarks upon what he had read. In the evening we had our association of teachers. Bro. Johnson § myself read our reports--We were also chosen a commi t­ tee to draft a schedule to be filled during the coming year. A resolution was made to invite others to attend our meetings. This morning was devoted to writing the fore going § copying the minutes of our meeting § writing an invitation to bros. Andrews, Green § Lyman to attend our association of Teachers. In the forenoon bro. Richards brought up his restrictions upon the letters read the day before by bro. a few others said something when bro. § over threw his reasoning as bro. Tinker. After this Lafon took up bro. Richards R reasoned for the Board, bro. Lafon for Truth. About 11 o'clock reports were called for. In the afternoon those of us on Oahu read ours as did also the brethren at Hana § bro. Armstrong. In the evening our association met again. Few only present. Bro. Richards handed in a request from the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 17, 1839 Page 65 king § chiefs what laws they ought to enact for the good of schools. A committee of two were chosen to report upon it on Thursday next, Bros. Judd £ Locke. Saturday May 18 '39 This evening there is a meeting at bro. Castle but I have thought it my duty to stay at home as I could have no season of prayer before going. I am glad I did not go. ing for a few days Rom. interesting exposition. I have been read­ 1st Chap. with Barnes' Notes. It is an I have read it once before--since our keeping-house here. This morning after a little writing I went § shaved bro. McDonald £ cut his hair. report from Maui Molokai I then went to the gen. meeting § heard E| Hawaii--A committee was chosen from Maui to examine the reports on Hawaii--from Oahu reports on Maui,--from Molokai to examine § Kauai to examine reports on Oahu,--from Hawaii to examine reports on Molokai § Kauai. this adjourned until Monday morning. son § myself consulted together, of Teachers", After This afternoon bro. J o h n ­ as a committee of the "Association to report on a schedule to be filled annually. After this I rode a short distance informing my scholars that a general meeting of all the scholars might be expected to morrow morning at the school house makai. Monday May 20. Yesterday morning it was sometime before we could [go(?)] into the school house makai § so I laid aside the recitation of the verses § bro Coan occupied the time in talking until the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke second bell rang. present. May 20, 1839 Very few besides my select scholars were In the morning bro. Armstrong preached from Iakoba 4:14 "Keaha ko oukou ola?" A very good sermon. there § wept a considerable. but Page 66 I did [not] go down]. Kekuanaoa was Bro. Tinker preached at the chapel At two o'clock a meeting of parents § children at the school house makai. Not very general attendance. In the afternoon bro. Andrews preached from Amos 4:12 "Prepare to meet thy God". from Acts 14:15. In the evening at chapel bro. Lafon "Why do ye these things?" I accompanied sister Locke there, § her husband staid at home to manage their children. This morning bro. the mumps. Knapp appears to have the symptoms of Will the Lord direct us in the various duties of the week now before us. Tuesday May 21. Yesterday morning we met at 9 o'clock § choose committees upon various subjects--^ then adjourned at the call of the m o d e r ­ ator. '38. In the afternoon I read the Annals of Education for Sept. Went to the Depository § assisted some there. ing went to the seamen concert. In the eve n­ It was conducted by bro. Tinke r- - about six sailors present. This morning soon after breakfast I went to the Depos­ itory § spent all the forenoon assisted bros. Castle in their department a meeting was called. Chamberlain § § was kept very busy. At 2 o'clock The committee of missionary order brought in some resolutions which did not pass. the session all the afternoon. Their report occupied This evening bro. Conde 5 van �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Duzee were here to tea. May 21, 1839 Page 6 7 This evening Mr. Brinsmade lectures at the Lyceum but I do not attend. Friday May 24, Wednesday evening bro. Armstrong preached a sermon on the practical evils of the churches. relation to salaries Yesterday report on facts in §c. occupied most of the day. on Missionary Order all reported. The Committee One of their resolutions was dropped. A letter was read from bro. Ives in which he requested the mission to assent to his going home to lecture to the churches leaving his wife § child, § return in 2 1/2 years. was chosen to consult with him on the subject. A committee Chose D r s . Judd, Lafon § A n d r e w s . Our association met last evening at the school house mauka Bro. Andrews read his report of schools. Bro. Johnson § myself reported a schedule which was amended § adopted. passed to have the schedule printed. Bro. A vote was also Castle then read his essay on sabbath schools. Saturday May 25. Yesterday morning the subject of salaries came up § each handed in, verbally, what he was willing to receive as a salary. A large majority put down $450. — The physicians brought in their reports relative to the deseases of the Islands § recommended a hospital on each Island § have natives to practice in them § learn the practice of physic. In the afternoon Mr. Brinsmade was invited to set with �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 25, 1839 Page 68 us § he gave us a short account of the state of things in A m e r ­ ica. Letters were also read from various individuals --many in relation to the Resolutions of this mission in may 1837. I came home § copied my essay § nearly finished it before dark-at our house, In the evening our association of Teachers met § Bro. Dimond read his essay "Influency of f or­ eigners upon the natives of these Islands." I then read mine an "Inquiry into the diminution of the number of scholars". This morning I arranged my papers as sec^ of the association of Teachers--visited bro. he § his wife visited us. § to day bro. McDonald § shaved him. The afternoon He continues quite feeble. Bingham took dinner with us. Yesterday To-day he mentioned the subject of our becoming teachers to the children of the chiefs. We did not refuse but thought most any one else would be better than ourselves. The Lord give wisdom to those with whom this § other locations are committed. No meetings to day as the time has been left for committees to make ready their reports. Castle's but I do not attend. A meeting this evening at bro. The Lord prepare me for the s ab­ bath § to appear before my scholars in the morning--or, whoever may address them. Lord's day 26. This morning in winding my watch either the chain or main spring gave way. it highly. It was a profitable lesson to me for I valued I think it has done me some good, altho' I have thought of it frequently through the day it has made me consider that �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 26, 1839 Page 69 all this below are liable to fade § to break. Attended my sabbath school at 8 o'clock in the school house makai 5 was assisted by bros. Ives § Johnson. besides my select scholars were present. in the luakini from Ieremia 24:7. Bro. But few Bro. Whitney preached Lafon this afternoon from Aihana 17:31--He made very few mistakes in the language. At 2 o'clock Juliette went to the prayer meeting of parents § children at the school house mauka § I remained at home to take care of Joseph. from Madras, I read in Missionary Herald May 1838 a genl letter Ceylon, Madura 5 another place near a sketch of Mrs. Winslow's death £ic. Thursday May 30 Monday morning our brethren took up the subject of s a l ­ aries 5c. It was also resumed on Tuesday § settled. evening a prayer meeting for slaves conducted by bro. school-house makai. Lafon at the Tuesday morning I assisted in the Depository most of the forenoon. case reported. Monday In the afternoon the committee on Mr. Thurston' Bro. Bingham was chosen to write a letter of intro­ duction to the Rooms at Boston--A committee on the manufacture of cloth reported. A resolution was also passed in reference to the small-pox-- That vigorous efforts should be put forth to urge the people to be vacinated (!) for the kind pox. our association of Teachers met here. read their essays. In the evening Bro. Johnson 5 bro. Knapp Committees were chosen on assignments, cor- respondance § making out a list of studies desirable to be at ­ tended to as necessary qualification to enter the High-school. Adjourned to meet again this evening--- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 30, 1839 Page 70 Yesterday morning we met a short time § adjourned for the day. Last evening Mr. Thurston Temperance in living, from 1 Cov. preached a name sermon on 9:26. But I keep my body under §c. This morning it is expected that the committee on location will report. The Lord give us wisdom for this important work-- Friday May 31, '39 Another month has flown. minutes § moments are numbered-for what Its days § almost its hours, What shall I render to God I have accomplished the present month now fled? transactions are all recorded in heaven--0! in the blood of Jesus. That, Its Lord, wash me clean § that only can cleanse such a sinner as me. "There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanual's reins And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains". Yesterday, morning there was no meeting. In the afternoon the committee on location brought in their report which removed bro. Ives to Kealekekua Hawaii, Bro. Bailey to the High-school, bro. Van Duzee to Hana--To this bro. V. objected--^ it was left until this morning. (Bro. Knapp at Honolulu perhaps.) Last evening our association met § bro. essay Familiarity with pupils. of the evening. Locke read his Its criticisms occupied most Bro Johnson § myself brought in a schedule of studies to be understood before entering the High-School. �May 30, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke This morning I went and assisted bro. goods. Page 71 Castle divide some At 9 'clock all hands were present to take up location. Bro. Van Duzee's case came up again 5 finally passed 12 against 6. A teacher for the children of the chiefs was passed over. Bro. Judd was to removed (!) to Lahaianluna, but this was passed over as was also the remainder of the report viz. Bro. Andrews to Hilo, Bro. Wilcox to Kohala, Bro. Bladwin (!) to Kailua, Bro. Whitney to Lahaina--Soon after meeting in the afternoon it was all refered (!) back to the committee. A letter then was read from the chiefs respecting some of the pastors members to get lauuala he ai ana i ka ilio (sandal wood) (eating dogs) lei hala § kana paka forbidding church (feather wreaths) (planting t o ba cc o) . All elicited many remarks but especially the latter as some of us forbid church members planting it according to the king's orders. Bro. B. said those who did so were rebels This was rather hard. from some. § guilty of sedition. At this there was a burst of indignation No meetings this evening except by mothers--I am al ­ most tired of general meeting. I hope it will soon be over § we return to our work. Saturday June 1, 1839. A general meeting this morning when bro. Richards presented a report in relation to the Mr. Anderson's letter touching the resolutions of the brethren at Maui in August 1837.--They were read article by article § generally passed. After this the same subject that was discussed last evening was taken up 5 some warm remarks from both sides. get upon a rock.-- Bro. Lafon did nobly--He appeared to This occupied the remainder of the session. �June 1, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 72 This afternoon I have done little, or nothing. While at dinner bro. Judd brought me a letter from the chiefs as follows, viz Honolulu June 1/39 Aloha oe, e Mi Kuke Eia ko makou manao ia oe. keiki Lii a makou, E lilo oe i kumu ao na na o oe ka mea nana e ao i ka naauao a me ka pono oia ko makou manao ia oe. tL Kaiauluohi Signed Hoapilikane Keohokalole + Hoapiliwahine + Mataio. Bro. Judd received a similar one from them to act as a trustee. There is also a letter from them to the brethren concerning the above--This evening there is a prayer meeting at bro. Castle's but I do not attend-- Will the Lord prepare me for the sabbath. Tuesday June 4. Sabbath morning I had a meeting with my scholars £j bro. Munn assisted me. § a few others. About 30 only of my select scholars were present They accepted^?) the last of the hand bills No. 16. In the forenoon bro. Alexander preached from Oihana 17:11.12, about searching the scriptures. At noon I did not go down to the chapel--Neither did I so in the evening. At 2 o'clock I attended the meeting of parents ren at the school-house mauka conducted by bro. Forbes. § child­ I en- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke joyed the meeting much. June 4, 1839 Page 73 In the afternoon bro Bingham preached a political sermon from Rom. 13-Chapter-- He said some very good things. Its sentiments were discussed some by us at our tea-table. Did not read so much as usual on the sabbath in the Missionary Herald. Yesterday forenoon the general meeting discussed the report of a letter in answer to one which the chiefs wrote--which was amended and finally passed, to be signed by all the mi ss io n­ aries § sent to the chiefs as our views of sandal-wood, wreaths, eating of dogs, neglecting the sanctuary, 5 planting tobacco. In the afternoon location came up again § occupied the session--another committee of three were chosen to report on location in future--to-day perhaps. After this a letter was read from the Chiefs, as a counter part to what bro. Judd § m y ­ self received on Saturday. mittee. It was refered to the locating c o m ­ What it says respecting bro. Judd I nor he understands. The letter reads thus, Aloha oukou E na kumu Auhea oukou e na kumu a pau loa. Ke noi aku nei makou ia Mi Kuke i kumu nana keiki Alii a makou. Oia ke kumu ao a na keiki Alii a makou. A me Kauka hoi ka mea nana e malama i no keiki Alii No ka mea, e paa loa na no mana ia Kauka e mea e pono ai na keiki, i waena o makou a mi oukou. (Signed) a me na pilikia kekahi Kamehameha III Hoapilikane Kekuuluohi �June 4, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 74 In the evening the monthly concert was held at the school house makai conducted by bro. Armstrong. Friday June 7. Wednesday afternoon Kinau was buried. The mission were invited to attend. from the house of Auhea about 3 o'clock. with Red velvet ornaments. The procession moved The coffin was covered § a large number of brass nails It was § other brass laid upon a cot bed-stead with curtains of black silk § white bordering upon the silk. running part of a four wheel couch, This stood upon the § was drawn by the Judges § others most or all members of the church. The procession was a[;s] follows, viz A file of soldiers on the right § left about a rod between the two files. These soldiers were dressed in white carrying guns § about three hundred in number including those station on the road as sentinels. by the minister. Between these soldiers a band of music led The missionaries two § two followed just in rear of the soldiers-- Then foreigners--Officers of the Sulphur- Mechanics-Physicians-Consuls, Corpse § pall bearers, § other relatives --Women-Men-line with the house, house, King, Husband These all moved in a parallel in a (!) opposite direction from the meeting on a road prepared by leveling, covered with grass § some parts of the way with mats especially near the house § the meeting house--about twenty rods--then turned to the left § moved another thirty rods § turning again moved towards the meeting house a d is­ tance of forty or 60 rods, going round to the back of the meeting house ^ entering until the corpse came in front of the desk. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 7, 1839 Page 75 Then a sermon 5 other services mostly Native § some English by Mr. Bingham from Rom. 14:13. When the services were over during which time guns were firing every five minutes from the fort on the hill the procession formed again 5 returned, going out of the front end of the meeting house to the tomb which was same yard of the house. Here the corpse was deposited with four others--the coffins of which were even more splended the one to be deposited. (!) than Two of the former ones were the king § his wife who died in England, or on their way thither, retained in coffins, in the § were thus decorated from whence the derived pattern for the coffins of all high chiefs since. We were allowed to enter § see these former coffins which looked as well as when deposited there. with new mats The floor was covered § made an imposing appearance. The tomb was built of stone above ground § about 20 ft. long with sixteen hood. The corpse was set in there upon the same bed-stead on which it had been carried. As most of [us(?)] returned a salute was fired by the soldiers who stood in open file on each side of the gate of the yard. Spoke with the children of Kinau Moses Lot, Alexander § Pauahi also with the king 5 others. Came home § found bros. Rodgers 5 Parker with their families here to supper. evening we had preaching at the school-house by bro. Timothy, "I charge you before the Lord Jesus In the Lafon from §c-Preach the word". A very good sermon. Yesterday subject of location came up § occupied all day. In the afternoon the subject of our taking the chiefs' �June 7, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke children was decided. We were set apart to that work. Page 76 The Lord God of Israel aid us-In the evening adjourned our meeting of teachers, to hear the discussions of the ass. Saturday June 8. Yesterday morning I wrote the foregoing. At the Genl meeting the subject of location came up again to place Bro. Ives at Kealekeakua (!) § bro. Van Duzee at Hana. This was agreed to by both parties § the meeting voted accord­ ingly. At 10 o'clock the king sent word that he should make a proclamation. We had a recess § went to hear it, but were too late to hear much indeed there was but little of it. In the afternoon no meeting. The corner Stone of the church was laid--in the presence of a vast concourse of people. In a hole under the stone now deposited a brass plate with some writing upon it, Dr. Judd's book on Anatomy, Bro. Andrews' Surveying, on Geometry, Navigation § c . , § an entire Bible--also a map of the Islands, meeting house § one of Honolulu. (the grass one) We then assembled in the § bro. Bingham preached from Hagai 1:11 "Go ye up to the mountains § bring timber §c" After the sermon, Auhea said a few words, then Kekuanaoa § also the king (Temehameha III). of teachers met chose officers In the evening our association §c § concluded our business for the season. This morning according to engagement I went with sister Smith to her school § talked about half an hour to the children trying to show them that they were great sinners, § brought up �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke the conduct of Absalom, standing his rebelion June 8, 1839 David's (!). Page 7 feelings towards him notwith­ In our meeting this morning the division of the $35000 was the order of the day § occupied all the session. to Hana. Bro. Conde intimated that bro. V. would not go The Lord lead the brethren in the way § to the place they should go. This afternoon as usual Saturday afternoon called here § there. Went down to Pearce § Brewers' hat paying the great price of $8. § bought me a white This evening there is a m e e t ­ ing of the mission church but I did not attend. 0 Lord prepare me for the sabbath. Tuesday June 11. Sabbath morning I obtained bro. Hitchcock to address my scholars. Few of them only were present. As Bro. Chamberlain was to have no sabbath School at 2 o'clock I appointed a prayer meeting at that hour. from Luka 14:33. In the forenoon bro. Thurston preached a close sermon. At 11 o'clock bro. Lafon preached at the Chapel from Isiah "Watchman, what of the night?" He spoke of the prophecy of Daniel to Nebuchadnezzer respecting the Image § that the prophecy was fulfilling. He alluded to a passage in Rev. about the two witnesses being slain, that these two witnesses were the old § new Testaments, that they were destroyed in France in 1793- that Nebuchadnezzer was that great king, crown of gold--Alexander the king of Silver in the silver age--Rome was the king of Iron which was divided into ten kingdoms of Europe. teresting § forcible in his remarks. He was very in ­ At 2 o'clock attended my �June 11, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke prayer meeting. Bro. Conde came in § assisted me.-- Page 78 He is very pololei in the native language. At 3 1/2 o'clock communion service in the native church. About all the missionaries were present, natives. § a great many stra[n]ge Bros. Bingham § Whitney conducted the services - They gave a statistic account of the mission church from the commence­ ment- -One hundred 5 eight had been added to it, One expelled from it for unchristian conduct, two males died, one here, Mr. § one in America keia-- (Mr. Loomis) 5 four females. Shepard He nua kupaianaha That there had been 14,000 members of churches from among the native population. In the evening I did not go out. Monday morning Genl Meeting was renewed. I went with sister Smith, At 8 o'clock § talked half an hour to her scholars, about the barren fig tree. In the afternoon I did not attend genl meetg but was busy drawing a plan of a house for the chiefs' the evening attended the monthly concret at bro. Castle's conducted by bro. intended school. In (!) for sabbath schools Coan. This morning bro. Judd came § took the plan to the chiefs § I have not yet heard from it. give up the clock that bro. Rodgers to be repaired. Lyman § he offered to Castle had sent to him provided I would spare him the watch I spoke of. bro. Saw bro. I accordingly took the watch to Bros. Chamberlain 5 Lafon obtain ­ ing leave of absence for the remainder of the meeting, I was nominated by the chairman as secretary § have served as such to day. At 8 o'clock this school-house of parents. morning a prayer meeting at the At 11 o'clock a prayer meeting of our �June 11, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke reinforcements at the school house mauka. of parents makai. Page 79 At two o'clock another This evening J have accomplished nothing but to write the foregoing. Thursday June 13 1839 Yesterday morning I copied an article for bro. Ar mstrong-It was in native. After I had been to meeting bro. Judd came to me informing me that Kekuanaoa had come with the children § thought better have a school with them. six in number, Moses, I had I came home § found them here-- Lot, Alexander, Pauahi Kelii § William. I sent for a desk belonging to sister Smith's school § placed it here in my study § had the boys seated. Kekuanaoa ma came in also § bro. Judd opened the school with prayer; then he § Kekua­ naoa ma left. I kept the boys about an hour § then let them return. Kekuanaoa said they approved of the plan for a house § this morning bro. J. told me they would probably purchase the lumber, glass §c for it. In the afternoon they came again § I had a school of another hour. They behaved on the whole pretty well, with little whispering. After school To-day they choose Moses a luna na ka wale au. I took the clock to pieces § found that it had been very much injured by the weight getting loose § one of the wheels was badly damaged. bro. I took it to Mr. Lyman does not take my watch. Rodgers--On account of it Mrs. Rodgers says it will cost me $3. to have it repaired. This morning I got some books of sister Smith § also her �June 13, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke study card--3 W o r c e s t e r ’s Prime r--2 Juvenile Readers Theology § 6 Emerson's arithmetic, without any kahu's. § one Natural 1st part. To day I kept the boys about two hours § two in the afternoon. Page 80 in the morning All but Alexander came this afternoon Alexander still talks about going to Lahaina. The boys on the whole appear pleased with the idea of coming to the school. 0 God, without them all our efforts are in vain--Do thou 0 Lord stand by us in this new § untried undertaking. This morning after school went to general meeting § found bro. Bingham the copy of a letter to king Wm. from the records of the chiefs. the 4th in native Adjourned sine die. I then wrote up the minutes--To day the brethren for Kauai § some for Hawaii have expected to sail but could not. Friday June 14. This morning a vessel sailed for Hawaii brethren left. Bro. § some of our Other vessels ready to sail could not get out. § sister Johnson took breakfast with us § bro § sister Lafon both dinner $ supper. This afternoon there has been a meeting of the mission § some of the chiefs respecting the base of lands. We were to choose seven to examine to examine the schools § they seven also. This morning Alexander was rather late to school § I reproved him rather sharply for it. not come. This afternoon he did Last night the king had a drunken frolic. Paki, nahinu § some others. Saturday 15. This is the birth day of our little Joseph. It is now �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 15, 1839 Page 81 a year to fifteen minutes since he was ushered into the world. Had it not been for circumstances we should observed this day as a day [of] prayer § fasting. ren came. Bro. This morning only four of the child­ After school I went with them to Punahou in the wagon. Bingham had come down to H. To dinner we had bro. We saw his house § his farm. Baldwin § his family. This afternoon bros. Alexander § Johnson with their families started to return to Kauai. Bro. Whitney § Lafon would also have gone if the wind had not been from the South. Bro. McDonald said some hard things about my devoting my time to the few children of the chiefs. Lord's day 16 This morning I met with my scholars Knapp attended. Bro L. did all the talking. § bro Lafon § bro. Gave notice that I should commence school to-morrow at the school-house mauka, at 7 § at 1 o'clock. Is. 46.8. In the morning bro. Whitney preached from Went to the chapel § heard bro. Tinker from 1 Tim. Godliness is profitable £jc. by proving the reverse, Slavery, licentiousness, 4.8. He proved that it was profitable such as War, Intemperance, Gambling, 6jc. After dinner as the bell rang I went to the luakini 5 found only about twenty scholars. As bro. Judd was not there I converted it into a prayer meeting of rather short continuance. This afternoon bro. Thurston preached from P s . 21:8. some to day in the New York Evangelists Have read § since prayers sung some. Monday June 17 This morning at 7 o'clock commenced my school--26 girls �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke made their appearance. June 17, 1839 I was with them about one § half hours § then 2 hours with Moses ma. afternoon only four. number. Page 82 This morning the six came. This At one o'clock I met with my boys 18 in I almost to decided to make one school of the whole teach them three hours in the morning. relation to it. § The Lord guide me in My scholars took hold of the work to-day with some resolution. Bro. Whitney § Lafon have left this afternoon. A vessel has arrived from Kahiki bringing intelligence that the French man of war, which was coming here, had stranded § received much damage. A Brig was in sight to night to the leeward su p­ posed to be from America. Bro. Knapp commenced at the school house to day. This afternoon 54 boys § girls together. Tuesday June 18 This morning I had about the same number of scholars as yesterday morning. morning for Maui. 2 1/2 o'clock. Alexander § Kali sailed with the king this This afternoon commenced my native school at Twenty four scholars. Thursday June 20. Last evening we had no meeting. I waited for the bell to ring § afterwards found that it was expected of me to light the school-house ring the bell. Yesterday morning J. § myself commenced riding § I have taken the horse to keep. (poor as poverty itself) To day sister Knapp commenced teaching my girls writing. I shall be glad when I can cast them entirely upon her. Bro. Andrews L. § family have taken dinner § supper with us. This �June 20, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 83 afternoon Kapiolani made a short call at my school with Auna, made some few remarks. § To-day there has been more or less rain. Friday June 21. My school was visited yesterday 5 to-day by scholars of the High School. the Island. Conde ret^ yesterday from a tour round To-day Sister Armstrong with her her gone to Kaneohe. Is. Bro. Bro. (!) family has Forbes § family are on a tour round the This evening there is a female prayer meeting here. Brown was with us to supper. This evening Messrs. Sister Brinsmade § Hopper are to meet bro. Bingham § some others in reference to a piece prepared by the latter vilifies bro. My labors (Hopper) for the Spectator. He B. § states things at war with Missionary operations. in school for the week are closed. I have been enabled to teach eight hours each day during the week. entirely the girls to sister Knapp next week. Hope to give up She is ready to take them provided she does not go to Lahaina for her things as the[y] hope they may be able. Saturday June 22. This morning I went for the time piece with Mr. I left last week Rodgers § succeeding in putting it up so that it runs very well. J 5 myself have rode out twice to day in the wagon. The horse appears to be on the improve. the time piece. Rode him down town for Had some conversation with him [Mr. Rodgers?] about Ladd § C o . § some hihia about these days between those wishing lands § the chiefs. The ahaolelo last night has r e ­ sulted in Mr. Hopper's withdrawing his article from the Spec- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 22, 1839 tator--I hope good will grow out of it. Hopper is a decided enemy of the mission, Page 84 It is plain that Mr. § Messrs Ladd § Brin s­ made kokoke like--Na lilo kekahi mau hoa aloha i poe enemi makou. Aloha ino! This afternoon shaved bro. McD. who is some better. This evening after we had finished supper Kapiolani came in 5 J. got some tea for her. We then had prayers in native. To-morrow I intend to commence again a sabbath school with my select scholars. Monday 24. Yesterday morning I commenced my S.S. and had quite a numbe of scholars. Persis 5 Lucy Thurston were present. My scholars commenced Christ's sermon on the mount § they take three verses for a lesson. ing by bro. Preaching was done in the m o r n ­ Baldwin from P s . 125:1. "They that trust in the Lord"§ A very good sermon and very applicable at the present time--as a man of war is expected. He told them that in time of danger they must rely upon guns, forts, soldiers §c. the wagon with bro. Went to the chapel in 5 sister Knapp § heard bro. Tinker from 1 Tim. 4:8. a continuation of last sabbath's morning discourse. Dwelt some upon the profitableness of religion. Sabbath school commenced at the luakini but very few were there. Bro. Judd feels disposed to relinquish it. I shall not be able to attend it myself. In the afternoon bro. Andrews preached from Roma 10: "The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth § heart"- - I read �June 24, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke but little during the day, or evening. Page 85 After prayers Jos. had a very long crying spell. This morning the wind blew hard, ride. To day some of our brethren have made preparations to leave, Bros. Baldwin, §c. § we did not go out to Green, Rodgers, McDonald § Conde. They bags, baggage are all on board but they stay on shore to night. be rather close quartering with some. Rodgers 5 his family, It will At dinner we had bro. at supper bro. Munn § his family. Rodgers has offered to put up bro. he does not go for them. K's things at Lahainaluna § This is a very kind offer. Sister Knapp will probably take my class of girls to morrow. ternoon Moses has gone to Kauai to Hoapili § bro. Bro. This a f ­ [be (.?)■] proclaimed governor. Richards have gone with him. Tuesday June 25. This morning I gave up my girls to Sister Knapp § shall [give (?)] my instructions to my boys. To day I had twenty six. This morning bro. Judd sent for me to go § see with him about the situation of our house. It is to be near Lanui's yard § the entrance is to be by a lane thru' see Mr. the above yard. Call to Robinson the carpenter § obtained the drawing of the house with a view to make some alterations. Got bro. Judd's c o n ­ sent to enlarge it a little. There has been much disturbance among the foreigners about some natives purporting to be Roman Catholics being imprisoned. Kekuanaoa told them to mind there attend to affairs here. (!) own business, § he would Had a long talk with bro. V. about my school for chiefs' children. Much opposition, on the part of �June 25, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 86 some of the brethren to the school. Our brethren who got ready to sail last night started this morning § ret^ [returned] about noon Ej since sun-down started again. Bro. Forbes has returned from his tour. Friday June 28 Wednesday morning I was called quite early to go to attend to the laying of the corner stones of the school establishment of the chiefs' children. I had no school in the morning but staid at the work until almost noon. During the afternoon Mr. Robinson the carpenter attended to the laying of the inside wall. The foun­ dation is 76 feet square outside § the court left in the center is 36 feet square. In the afternoon I had a school as usual with the chiefs' children § Jane the adopted daughter of Ukaalii wife of Daniela Oleloa. She is about 13 years of age. ours in our other school. Has been a scholar of Wednesday evening we commenced our prayer meeting again at bro. 'chamberalin's . by bro. Forbes. Yesterday morning bro. It was conducted Judd came in and asked if I had called Mr. Hooper an Unitarian. I told him I had. then said Mr. H. had written a letter to Mr. He Chamberlain saying such § other reports were in circulation as being set on foot by us--§ said he wished that piece he had prepared to be pri nted. The type are now being set up. Yesterday morning I went again § attend to the laying the foundations of the various partitions in the house. Last evening I perceived that they had completed the foundation by �June 28, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 87 laying one course of stone § two of dobies. While there Kekuanaoa came § I pointed out to him the rooms for the boys, girls £jc, §c. I was almost sick during the day with a swelling on my left cheek proceeding from a tooth which had long been plugged. At noon bro. Judd put a lancet to it 5 it has now grown better. Night before last made provision for keeping a horse § yesterday bro. Judd said he wished to turn it out. to buy one. Last evening I retired very early § this morning feel much better. Eve. Finished last evening Barnes' Notes on Romans. This evening there is a female prayer meeting here. noon bro. what I wish much This Bingham took dinner with us § made some enquiries about I said to Mr. Rodgers last Saturday morning. He said he was at Nuuanu yesterday afternoon to a meeting § after meeting stepped into bro. Hall's house where Mrs. Brinsmade § Ladd were § they spoke to him about what a certain individual had said that to him, respecting Mr. Hooper § L § Co. near as I could what I said I told him (Bro. B.) I did say 5 he thought as I had better see them 5 try to ease their minds as they felt considerably injured by what I said to Mr. Rodgers. This evening I have made up my mind to go down in the morning § see them. May I not try to make it different from what it really is, § if I have said that which is untrue may I be willing to make confession of my error. lips tendeth to pennay". have distruction" How true it is that "the talk of the "He that openeth wide his lips shall "He that keepeth his mouth 5 tongue keepeth his soul from troubles." �June 28, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 88 This evening commenced the reading of the bible with a desire to consult parallel passages. May I be guided by wisdom from above. Saturday June 29. Last night I lay awake until most midnight thinking of several things which had troubled me for a few days § determined to get out of my troubles this morning but I was discouraged from my undertaking. This morning I was wandering here £ there. This afternoon bro. Van Duzee sailed in the Unity for Maui taking two foreigners with him, who were methodist, C. § I accompanied them to the vessel. breakfast with us. for carpenters. Bro. In the morning they took This afternoon I commenced the reading of the history of England in "Tytler's History". Bro. Bingham has his doubts about replying to Mr. H o o p e r ’s piece to be in the July No. of the Hawaiian Spectator. Monday July 1, '39. Yesterday morning I met my schoalrs as usual in the schoolhouse mauka § talked to them upon the 4,5,£j 6 verses of Matt. chap. for about half an hour. § heard bro. Hitchcock. led with a dyrrhea (!) § J. went to meeting I staid home with Joseph, who was t ro u b­ § after morning service went to the chapel § heard bro. Tinker from Heb. with Mr. I returned, on the omnipresence of God. Rodgers at my right hand § Messrs Brinsmade rectly behind. Bro. 5 I sat § Hooper d i ­ I endeavored to speak with them but was not able. Knapp, as bro. Judd went to Waialua on Saturday, the charge of the s.s. § I of his (bro. K.'s) class. took Bro. Thurston �July 1, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke preached from Is. 59:1.2. Page 89 Returned from service § before retiring read some in the Evangelist of 1837. This morning I commenced in part upon a plan that I laid out on Friday last. Assisted bro. Andrews a while in the m o r n ­ ing who was expecting to start for Maui to day--also bro. cock § Munn. Hitch­ Bro. A's family took dinner with us § after dinner she was taken sick § they now have not sailed this evening. ter school saw bro. B. Mr. Hooper. Af­ § he was still undecided about answering I think oni the whole he will not. Wednesday July 3. Monday afternoon I saw bro. Bingham trying to get bro. Andrews to write something in reply to Mr. Hooper's article § when it was decided they could not go on account of Mrs. A. he sat down to it with a pencil § by the next morning he had a piece ready § a letter to Mr. Brinsmade, both of which I saw it being left in bro. Chamberlain hands. It was conveyed to Mr. B r i n s ­ made soon § he came up post haste to give orders that the type should again be scattered. I thought the few words bro. A. had used would operate as an emetic, as it did-bro. Monday evening Monthly concert at Chamberlain's conducted by bro. town folks were present. Thurston. None of our dow n­ About 9 o'clock yesterday morning the hooikaika sailed with bros. A. H. § M. § their families. At night received a letter from bro. Judd. ing from a lecture by bro. him in reply. Tinker at the Institute After re turn­ I wrote to This morning found no opportunity to send it. This evening he has returned. Sister E. had a child Monday night. �July 3, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Attended meeting this afternoon. Page 90 Preaching by bro. Thurston from Is. 5:42. A whale vessel seven months from New Bedford has arrived named Chares 5 Frederic. Capt. Stetson arrived on Monday from Kauai § sailed again this afternoon for Kauai. Our little Jos. is quite unwell. This morning we sent for Doct. Wood § he cut his gums a little. A prayer meeting this evening. Friday July 5. Wednesday attended the prayer meeting which was conducted by bro. Forbes. Could scarcely keep awake. Yesterday morning I commenced a woo den box for our pump § finished it this e v e n ­ ing. Have prayed but little yesterday § to-day. Yesterday, the 4th of July, was observed by the foreigners by the firing of c a n ­ nons . Jos. is still unwell. after midnight. dwellings. Last night we had no sleep until About midnight we had music of drums around our Tried to explain to my scholars yesterday afternoon the meaning of a feast among foreigners on the 4th of July. them the "Declaration of Independance". to-day besides my schools § reading. Showed Have labored quite hard A prayer meeting this evening at bro. Tinker's as a preparatory to communion next sabbath. do not attend but shall retire immeidately, I 8 1/4. Saturday July 6. This morning spent some time in taking care of Jos. Studied Praley an hour as usual. Read Tytler an hour. Commence a letter to Father. After dinner did little or nothing. This �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 6, 1839 evening have been talking with bro. This morning bro. Page 91 K. about a revival. Judd § wife with Sister Clark of their children started for a tour round the Island. were to spend to morrow at Ewa. some They Sister Castle § Ives spent the afternoon with Juliette. 0 Lord prepare me for the sabbath. Monday July 8. Saturday evening after writing the above I took up an Evangelist for July 1838 § read an excursion of some sabbath school scholars up the Hudson River in a stern Boat to Singsing on the day of Independence, Sabbath Schools. some other pieces in reference to These I read yesterday between meetings. Yesterday morning as usual I attended my sabbath school at the school-house mauka but there were not quite so many schol­ ars as usual. I was able to speak little easier sabbath preceeding § there was better attention. to the luakini § heard bro. very well. Forbes from Matt. After this service Tinker from Paslam (!) 14:1. than I did the We all went 18:1-6. I went to the chapel "The fool has said, He preached § heard bro. in his heart, there is no God." He was as usual interesting but very short § not so many hearers ther. I thought as usual. For the first time After dinner went to the sabbath school Knapp § took charge of Mr. Steel's class. I led Eliza t h i ­ conducted by bro. Few scholars present. About made up my mind to go to Waialae on sabbath afternoons hold sabbath School § also try to speak to the people. At the morning service saw bro. Armstrong who had ar- § �July 8, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke rived from Kauai early also bro. Page 92 Richards Hoapili § Moses came by the same conveyance. In the afternoon bro. Thurston preached a solemn § im­ pressive sermon from Luke 13:28. In the evening went with sister Knapp to the chapel where the communion was administered. Tinker § Armstrong took part in the services. Bro. The former p re ac h­ ing a short serman from Luke 22- "Do this in rememberance of me". He admitted that those who chose Cocoa-nuts justifiable. § their milk were A small company present. This morning soon after breakfast § prayers I went over to our contemplated house expecting the dobies were to be laid to day. I found Mr. Robertson engaged in leveling In endeavoring to pass across some the sleepers. I step on a crooked one § it turned with me § brought me down immediately across it § hurt my left hip § my right knee. This evening my knee is quite lame. Moses commenced school again to day § took hold with some energy. I find it easier managing the others when he is present. My own scholars mauka were less to day than common. Mahina present for the first time since Genl Meeting. After supper § prayers J. 5 sister K. went with me to see our situation § examine how far it was advanced. Sabbath school monthly concert this evening at bro. conducted by bro. Tinker. Castle's He read some from Todd's Sabbath school Teacher that came out to Mr. Diell by the Fama. Bro. Johnstone read a piece in the Youth Companion from a Rev. Mr. Knill. J. attended but came home before it was closed. Rec^ a letter to-day from bro. Johnson. This afternoon bro. Armstrong § his family sailed in the Paalua. Hoapili returned in the same. �July 9, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 93 Tuesday July 9. This forenoon the victoria came in from Lahaina. a letter by her from bro. L. Andrews. expected French Frigate arrived. her. I recd At the same time the long As yet have heard nothing about Kekuanaoa has been at the fort all day. chiefs wisdom in this their peculair CO The Lord give the time of need. Our house has commenced being laid to-day. Thursday July 11. This day has been set apart as a day of fasting 5 prayer in reference to the difficulties now pending between this nation § a French man of War now in the roads. She arrived on Tuesday morning § during the day sent the following to the chiefs which must complied with before the 12th inst. § king or they would fire upon the place § utterly destroy it. 1. Proclaim the toleration of the Catholic Religion. 2. A place shall be given in Honolulu for a chapel where French men may hold worship. 3. The Catholics now in bonds shall be immediately li b­ erated. 4. The king shall place in the hands of Capt. Laplace of Le Artimene $20,000 as a security for the accomplish­ ment of said pledge to be returned when accomplished. 5. The money with a treaty of Amity signed by the king shall be taken on board the vessel by one of the high chiefs § a salute in honor of the French Flagg of 21 guns shall be fired which shall be returned by a salute from the French ship. �July 11, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke The above Page 94 I copied from a translation from a native one by bro Chamberlain which was translated from English into native by bro. Richards § from Fiench into English by - - The above is not so full as the original but the substance is contained in it. Noon When I had written thus far the boys came to school 5 I had one of about an hour § told them: there would be more this afternoon. Yesterday I thought considerable of what the Capt. had done is offering protection to all American Citizens except the Clergy § supposed that the Consul was bound in duty to seek p r o ­ tection for them as american citizens as well as for those whom the Capt. had offered to protect. my cogitations to bro. This morning I went § suggested Richards hoping he would suggest something to Mr. Brinsmade in relation to it. Yesterday we had all our schools as usual. After school attended the Wednesday Lecture § found the natives praying. B. did not come in half an hour. Duet. 32:10-12. When he did he preached from Suggested to his church that they should spend this day in prayer-- They are thus doing. Last evening prayer meeting as usual at bro. conducted by bro. Bingham. Bro. Smith. Bro. Chamberlain's Richards was also present § bro. A fast § prayer meetings were suggested for the morrow (to-day). At 10 o'clock we assembled at bro. meeting of consultation § prayer. Bingham. At the close bro. Chamberlain's § had a The meeting conducted by bro. Castle suggested the same that I did �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke to bro. July 11, 1839 Richards this morning, Page 95 § proposed that a committee of one be chosen to draft a letter to Mr. Brinsmade signed by us all to remind him of the fact that we were American Citizens. Bro. Bingham was chosen. As the capt. has power to do as he sees best I hope his heart may yet be influenced to change his proposal for a much more amicable one. The Lord influence him to do the will of Jehovah. Evening Have spent most of the day reading Payson's Memoir § my bible. How precious are some portions of the bible made from our peculair (!) circumstances, passages which would have not a p ­ peared so precious had we not been thrown into such straitened (!) circumstances as we now are 5 have been since Tuesday. This evening bro. Bingham has been with his paper for our names. His letter filled nearly a sheet. It spoke of the property of the societies in our native land. This evening we are to have another prayer meeting § it is to be at bro. Bingham-- 0 that the Lord would meet with us § gives us hearts to pray that the Capt. § the French consul § other of our enemies might be converted, or at least that their feelings may be changed as were the feelings of Esau when he came to meet his bro. Jacob § as Saul of Tarsus was when on his jo ur ­ ney from Jerusalem to Damascus. us a letter from bro. Bishop. notes from Kaneohe, bros. ber us. While here bro. Bingham read At the meeting he read two short Thurston § Parker. They were to remem­ 0 let good come out of this apparent evil. Order out of confusion fi light out of darkness "To the upright there ariseth light in darkness". "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 11, 1839 Page 96 whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee". "The name of the Lord is a strong tower into which the righteous run § are safe". Friday July 12. The shadows of the evening have a thrown a vail us. We are still alive to bless the Lord, ling upon his name together. ham's. Forbes. not attend meeting. 5 hope soon to be c al­ Last evening we did so at bro. We had however only four prayers. ducted by bro. (!) around Bi n g­ The meeting was c o n ­ Bro. Judd returned from Kaneohe but did When meeting had closed we found bro. 5 Mr. Brinsmade at bro. Judd's. Richards Understood from thence that the Commander of the frigate would not commence hostilities until the king arrived. Came home 5 slept as sweet as usual. having come nigh our dwelling. my chiefs' children. hours to-day as usual. No evil -- This morning had a school with This afternoon no school. Just before supper bro. some documents from Mr. Brinsmade. Spent my reading Castle handed me One was a copy of a letter from the Commander to him promising him § all American Citizens protection from the natives them no violence) (implying that h £ would offered (!) except those protestant clergy who were said to be born in America but had now become one with this people 5 were the cause of all this difficulty.-- This is condemning them unheard. Also from Mr. of the A.B.C.F.M. B. to Mr. Chamberlain as seculair § one to us all as American Citizens (!) agent (in reply to one we sent him ye s te rd ay ), in which he promises us such p r o ­ tection as he, acting as consul, can confer, by taking us into �July 12, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 97 his office under the American Flagg. We hope we shall have to resort to no such measures, that all things will be amicably settled--that the heart of the c o m ­ mander will yet [be] constrained to treat this small inoffencive (!) nation with much lenity. That his eyes may [be] opened to see how he is led away by one who owes this nation a private grudge. But, if worse comes to worst will God give us wisdom to act consisted [consistent] with our profession § in no wise not even in appearance deny the doctrines we have inculcated upon this people, would die, account. doctrines by which we would live, by which we § by which we would be judged in the day of final We are about to meet § pray for these § similar things-- Give Wisdom to Chiefs § all concerned. Bro. § sister Castle took supper with us § also united with us in our family devotions. This afternoon I have been reading some Observers for June § July of 1838.-- Heard J. read a letter she has written from time to time to Fanny. Saturday July 13. When I had written the foregoing I went over immediately to bro. B i n g h a m ’s to our prayer meeting. bro. Richards. It was conducted by Juliette accompanied me leaving Joseph asleep in his cradle with Nalua. Bro. R. made a favorable representa­ tion of things that the commander was astonished to find things as they were § he had no disposition to take possession of the Islands. He wished only free toleration. Bro. Bingham proposed that we should let bibles § testaments go gratis as the people �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 13, 1839 would probably be taxed heavily to pay off the $20,000. was a general feeling. Bro. in return if furnished in six The chiefs are to pay two pr. ct. a month for the use of the money that they have borrowed. Cham. § bro. This morning I was at bro. Castle brought in a protest against the proscription of the Capt. of the frigate, aries. This R said those who had helped to f ur­ nish the money would take hides months. Page 98 in relation to protecting us miss io n­ It is not yet completed. Soon after dinner bro. Bingham sent to Auhea to know if bro. Richards was going off. She sent back "Ua pau ka makau Ua holo ka olele." Very soon after this she sent a little note that bro. Richards § Kekuanaoa were going out to the ship. Bro. B. added to it a notice of a meeting § sent it round to the families. While the messenger was on his way round firing commenced from the fort § there were 21 guns fired. This was answered by the same number from the French ship § bro. R. § Kekuanaoa were on there way to the ship. Bro. S. said the money was in boxes of $5000 each--was to be taken on board § counted § then sealed with a French seal to be carried to Valpariso to remain there until the contract was fulfilled to satisfy the French consul then he was to send for it § return it to this government. be taken away. I do not feel that it will I hope the commander will yet see there is to much appearance of stealing. more widely opened. I still think his eyes will be The king has not arrived to sign the w r i t ­ ing but Kekuanaoa § Auhea have pledged his name when he sees the paper. His not being here I think has been a Providenctial thing. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 13, 1839 Page 99 Wrote a page in my letter to father giving some account of the week now passed. at bro. Bingham's. This evening another prayer meeting Will the Lord God of Israel meet with us 5 give us much enlargement in prayer. 0! for the descent of the Holy Ghost. Lord's day July 14, 1839. Last evening attended the prayer meeting. Bro. Richards was present 5 gave a short account of his interview with Capt. La Place. It was quite encouraging. He thought John Ii had made a very favorable impression upon the Capt's mind 5 thought also that Kekuanaoa with his rowers 5 waiters did also. He was to come on shore on monday to enter into more contracts. This morning I attended my sabbath school as usual. Not many scholars owing to the wind being very high § much dirt cir ­ culating. I was not able to talk very fluently. preached this morning from 2 Sam. gregation. Bingham 22:2-4. After he had completed his sermon bro. treaty with Capt. Bro. Richards read the La Place, or the sentiments thereof to the con ­ After this bro. Bingham had a prayer meeting. As it was very dusty § the time had passed I concluded to stay instead of going to the chapel. About noon the wind subsided. dinner attended the sabbath Knapp. Saw John Ii. This afternoon bro. After school which was conducted by bro. Learned from him that the king had arrived. Forbes preached from P s . 119:72. An e x ­ cellent sermon § very good attention 5 a very appropriate su b­ ject. Bro. Richards stated that there was to be catholic service to-day at the house of the king's near Charlton's. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 14, 1839 Hoapili was at meeting this afternoon. ham had another prayer meeting. Page 100 After service bro. Bi ng ­ I hope § think the events of the past week will prove of much service to the king 5 chiefs, natives § foreigners, saints § sinners, Teachers § scholars. a week of humiliation, hope § of fear, It has been of prayer, of anxiety, of fastings, of § finally issued a week of much promise. May its promises prove more than anticipated. This evening I feel tired § shall not visit the chapel. Monday July 15 This morning soon after breakfast I drew Joseph to call on Hoapili § see the house. Moses grief of their k a h u s . I have felt very faint. § Lot drew him back much to the The wind has been from the sea all day § Received this morning from bro. Andrews 12 Kumu kaha, also a letter from bro. Baldwin. Heard to-day that bro. McDonald was quite sick, that he had been bleeding again. I fear his stay will not be long in this world. Little Joseph is thirteen months old to-day. Moses § Lot told me that Alexander § Kali had come but with a desire to return. Tuesday July 16. Last evening I wrote to bro. ald. L. Andrews § to bro. Mc Do n­ This morning when we arose it was late § raining very hard. The sun has hardly been seen to day. morning I wrote to bro. Johnson. morning bro. As Before my study hour this I took over my letters this Chamberlain suggested that I write to my correspon­ dences not to write home any thing they should be ashamed to see in a paper two years hence. After school this afternoon learned �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 16, 1839 Page 101 that bro. J § family returned yesterday. Imposed laws to day in both my schools in reference to noise Sc with the scholars consent. my school-- indeed both of them. Should like to increase Moses, Lot, Jane § Pauahi can count up to one hundred without any mistake. This evening think of calling on bro. Judd. Wednesday July 17. Last evening I spend in reading to Juliette. ing wrote a short letter to bro. Baldwin. This m o r n ­ This forenoon bro. Castle brought me a protest to congress respecting the conduct of the commander of the French frigate in proscribing the m i s ­ sionaries to copy. I have made one copy § bro. Knapp is to make another. My school this afternoon was quite thin. late this afternoon. Moses was quite This evening have heard something relative to the treaty of Kaoukeouli (!) with the French. It is past all pr ec ed e nc es . This tries the chiefs more than the $20,000. This evening bro. Tinker is to preach his sermon that he preached on the sabbath. Thursday July 18. This morning instead of studying as usual went down town to see bro. 5 sister Smith about their schools 5 about getting some of his advanced scholars to unite with mine. $30. to sustain teachers one term of three months. say he would accept of it, or not. I offered him He did not Had an interesting conver- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 18, 1839 sation with him about matters § things. Page 10 This afternoon some drunken foreigners have been up this way with drums §c § one said if he could see Bingham he would take off his head. The foreigners § getting up but probably only to fall the farther. My chiefs school has been more interesting to-day than common. Bro. Forbes § Ives with their families are expecting to go this week. Bro. Judd interrogated me to day about bro. about Capt. Little's death. I did not recollict B. preached (!) hearing him. Also about bro. Whitney's preaching the day we heard of Capt. Little's death. This evening think of calling on bro. Bingham. Friday July 19 Bro. Knapp § myself called on bro. Bingham § found him soothing his agitated spirit by singing § playing on the base viol. (!) Sat with him about half an hour § talk about this § that. Our object was to speak of schools but we found that it was not best to say much about them. Came home § talked together with our wives the best way to make things work in reference to schools This morning read Paley on "Relative duties which result from the constitution of the sexes." of Mr. Hooper's sentiment, while reading them. I was strongly reminded in contrast with those of Paley's During the forenoon signed the protest of which I have spoken before. While at dinner bro. Judd came in § said he had been to see an Englishman, Booth, who tried y e s ­ terday while drunk to run upon him § said many things against bro. Bingham. He made confession to bro. J. § said he should �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 19, 1839 be caught in such a scrape again. really penitent. Bro. J. thought he appeared Bro. J. also said he had been to see Kekuanaoa 5 he said the school house should go on. done for many reasons. with Capt. La Place. the missionaries Page 103 I hope it may soon be Yesterday th king had a private conference He told him that he was not counseled by § that he followed his own manao. Ives have taken dinner § supper with us to day. ma have returned from Kaneohe. Bro. Bro. This evening Mrs. § sister Thurston C. expects a female prayer meeting. Saturday July 20 '39 Last evening studied my sabbath school lesson Mat. This morning, as usual, on Saturday doing this § that, 5:13-15. going here § there § accomplishing little or nothing. The French frigate sailed either last evening or this morning. At dinner had part of bro. Thurston's with bros. We had a prayer meeting immediately after dinner at bro. Bingham conducted by bro. After meeting he king was supprised rived. They Forbes ma § Ives ma have sailed in the Victoria this afternoon for Hawaii. prayer. family. [Mr. Richards who made the R. written in pencil] (!) that Alexander had not been, told me the since he a r ­ He says he shall stay this time. This afternoon bro. Knapp has removed to bro. Sister Clark is still at Waialua. Hall house. Heard this evening that so me ­ thing had been put into the Gazette about bro. Conde's prosecuting two foreigners at Lahaina for attempting to steal as he supposed, his boat § goods on board. Have written a letter to bro. Whitney respecting some �July 20, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Huli ano. Page 104 Accompanied the brethren to the vessel this afternoon. Told bro. Smith to draw $30. on our account at bro. Chamberlain towards supporting school teachers. Lord's day July 21 This morning I arose feeling very languid 5 have felt thus all day, 5 this evening, extremely so. This morning my sabbath sc. or bible class--about thirty on present. future call the roll, their lessons. Shall in 5 mark those present 5 who do not commit Promised them testaments. Joseph being asleep when service began I staid at home 5 did not get to church until the sermon had commenced. Bingham preached from 1 T h e s . 3.8. fast in the Lord." 4: Bro. "Now we live, Bro if ye stand Tinker at the chapel preached from Luke about Naamau as it is given in the Book of the Kings, his maid servant Benhadad, Jehoran, Elisha, Gahazi. To be continued this evening but I shall not attend. After dinner 5 just before sabbath school diary for July 1833. I took up my I was ashamed to read it, the contrast was so great between my feeling then 5 now. I live at my present rate? What does ail me! I do not live, I only stay. Shall I neither do any good, nor I enjoy life living as I do.--I was quite u n d e ­ cided about going to the sabbath school, but on the whole concluded I would. I found neither bro. Judd, nor bro. the superintendency. Few present. for afternoon service. but little to day. Is. 57:21 Came home Knapp there § so took § staid until time I felt so miserable that Bro. I have not read Richards preached this afternoon from "Aohe malu no ka poe hewa w a h i , a ke Akua o'u". �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 21, 1839 Page 105 He was interesting but did not have many hearers. This wind has § is now blowing very hard § it is e x ­ tremely dirty both out § in doors. I have scarcely seen the like since our arrival. J. has been troubled to day with the tooth ache. Monday July 22 This morning I did not read my usual lesson in Paley's Moral Philosophy" but was busy until 9 o'clock in preparing a desk for Moses ma. Alexander § Kali came this morning § I was much interesting in my morning school. hours Read about one § half in Tytler's H. just before dinner. ander § Kali did not attend no ke aha? This afternoon A l e x ­ no ke aha la? This afternoon Nahalelewa returned to the school. has commenced living with bro. K. He After school went to the Bindery for some "Mooolelo Hawaii". Bro. D. read me the schedule of a letter to Mr. L. It was a very close one--I hope it may do him much good. The Lord follow it with his blessing. J. visited sister Dimond to-day § she spoke of the manner Ej views of the people down town in relation to 1fre conduct of the French frigate. Thought we were in a pitable state. They also thought the French commander had about right. Tuesday July 23. Last evening just before bed-time bro. Judd came Ej drew a tooth for Juliette. It came very quick § with but little pain. She rejoiced that it was out. to school all day. To-day Alexander § Kali have been This afternoon Kahilahila commenced again. �July 23, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke The day on the whole has passed pleasantly away. we purpose to call on bro. Page 106 This evening K. Learned to-day that Mr. Jarvis was coming out in the Spectator of July, about the visit of the French frigate § their proscribing the missionaries. Thursday July 25. Yesterday I wrote nothing. Nothing special In the evening we had quite a full meeting. bro. occured. It was conducted by Smith who related the circumstance of one of his church members going after Walsh § coming back again. told him not to go § see Mr. Mr. Walsh had Smith lest he should die. Last Sabbath he went to see this church member but he was determined to go after Mr. W. for his could join that church § smoke t o b ­ acco. Bro. Smith with him § then told him he was not dead a l t h o ' he had conversed with him. That is one lie of yours new teacher. The man then said that his teacher told him not to read his bible, if he did § he (Mr. W.) saw him he would die. to mark that as a lie of his teacher. the man § he has now turned to Mr. Bro. S. wished him This conversation alarmed S. again--he says because they would not let him go hear the teacher on the sabbath. Others made remarks relative to the subject which occupied much of the meeting. This morning a vessel arrived from the mouth of the Columbia River in fifteen days--Her name in Vancouver. She brought letters from bro. Hall. River in 23 days. Bro. The Methodist mission at Vancouver were e x ­ periencing a revival so said a letter from Mr. lain. reached the Lee to bro. Chamber- Bro. H. thought Mrs. H's health was better but they should �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke be glad to return. July 25, 1839 Page 10 They reached their destination about May 22. To day as well as yesterday all my English scholars came. This afternoon all but Wm. were here to supper. He staid to home so his father said because he was asleep. They behaved as well as we expected. There is much im­ provement in them yet remaining. Commenced to day to kapu our yard from natives by making a fence at the end of the lanai. This was done that Joseph can run in the yard § play in the lanai. Enquired of my boys this afternoon who were distitude of the New Testament. distitude. (!) Only eight out of the twenty four were I supposed many more were distitute. Friday July 26 My labors in the school house for another week are closed but my labor for my scholars has scarcely no cessation. are in my mind by day 5 by night § every day 5 night They I feel to pray with Solomon Give me wisdom that my concerns may be managed with discretion. but half a day. Alexander § Kali have been absent this week Lot had a struggle to-day in parting with Hoapili His kahu brought him to school from the vessel crying, asking me to go out he started to go off. § upon I am now purposing to go with them to ride in the morning--0 for the wisdom of the s e r ­ pent § the harmlessness of the dove. A vessel has arrived to day from China which says the Oscar had arrived at China. She is an English brig. Sister Clark arrived this forenoon from Waialua 5 Ewa. Juliette called at bro Bingham's to-day 5 learned from �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 26, 1839 Page 108 him that a Mr. Murphy a catholic was willing to expend $10,000 yearly for the promotion of Catholicism at these Islands. Bro. B. is very low spirited. Told the chiefs' children to-day to come to sabbath school here in my study on sabbath afternoon. Was in the printing office this evening § saw a proof sheet of Mr. Jarvis' piece in reference to the visit of the French frigate L'artimise. Was much pleased with it. Juliette has sent two coats to bro. Bishop for Sereno to wear on his passage home. Saturday July 27. This forenoon read as usual § did also some carpenter work. Soon after dinner agreeable to my promise went to carry the boys to ride. to the fort. me. Went after them to Auhea's but they had gone Went there § they had gone iuka so Kekuanaoa told I went after them but none but Alexander § Kali those I brought home. Dimond. Called at bro. Saw also Mrs. Hall's house mauka to see Sister Little, Wood § Jarvis. Sat there for half an hour--Alexander § Kali were at the house of Paki about half a mile farther iuka. Upon my return found J. had gone to bro. down myself § found bro. Knapp also. Tinker, went § sister Richards there bro. 5 sister While there sister Smith § Mrs. Hoyer called in. After supper we had a prayer by bro. way home, we were overtaken by bro. Waialua since one o'clock. Locke. Richards. On our He had come from It is now past 8 o'clock § my sa b­ bath school lesson in not studied. �July 27, 1839 Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Page 109 The brig arrived yesterday from China was to sail this afternoon for the East side of south America. Learned to day that this vessel brought intelligence of many English merchants being imprisoned at Canton for smuggling opium. L o r d ’s day July 28 This evening I sit to write § to watch over Joseph while Juliette has gone to 1he chapel being drawn in on a little wagon by K am an o. This morning I commenced studying my sabbath school le s­ son about 7 o'clock § at 8 as I was about starting bro. Judd § Locke came in to go with me. There were about 50 scholars but about 4 or 5 had their lesson. When they had done reciting bro. J. made some remarks § I followed § bro. made the last prayer. Bro. dinner with us. persecution. Bro. § myself from chapel § so took He thinks some of our brethren do not oppose it He has come to inquire what is best to be Richards preached this morning to a full house from Oihana 17:11. a pela. for meeting. He is very warm in reference to our encouraging as much as they ought. done. L. added a few § Came home § made preparations Locke accompanied us there, Na oi aka ko lakou maikai manua o ko Tesalo'nike He urged upon the people the propriety of studying the scriptures. It was a good sermon. bro. Tinker from 1 Cor. 3:21-23. Went to the chapel § heard To Christians -- After dinner had a sabbath school with the chiefs' ren. § all Alexander § Kali came very early. to church any part of the day. chil d­ These two did not come The others came all day. Bingham preached this afternoon from 1 Tim. 2:5.6. Bro. For them is �July 28, Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 1839 Page 110 one God § one mediator between God 5 man the man Christ Jesus-§c. He gave rather strong meat upon the doctrine of Catholicism. Such as the evil § sin of praying to God by others, by Christ Jesus, rather than £jc 6rC. Monday July 29 This morning there was a meeting of the members of this Station in reference to making our report to the World respecting the catholic affair, both in reference to the government 5 to the mission. It was finally settled by appointing Mr. Richards, ed­ itor of a small pamphlet which should contain a history of affairs from the commencement. He (Mr. R.) is to call on such members of the mission as he thinks best to prepare pieces for this pamphlet-on such particular topics as he thinks best. for school 5 I left. The bell then rang Bro. Locke then presented what he wished. When I returned to bro. Ch amb e rl ai n’3 after my school the meeting was over but I have not learned the results. To day my chiefs children have not behaved very well. This afternoon Alexander § Kali did not come. This evening think of writing to bro. Lafon. Have written to bro. Munn in preference to him. Tuesday July 30 This forenoon had a better school than usual with my boys. Lot I sent to Juliette for his misconduct § he appeared the better for it. This I sent three of the others chose to go with the others-- § sent Lot home but he Have written a letter to bro. Lafon. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 31, 1839 Page 111 Wednesday July 31. This day closes another month. none. Time flies--It waits for The more speedy, the better if we are only prepared for our exit § imrpove our time as it passes. To day attended meeting at the luakini prayer meeting 3/4 hour before bro. B. arrived. Kuwahine was married. Paki § some others. '39 Thursday Aug. § conducted a After service There was also a church meeting to try Alexander § Kali not to school P.M. 1. A small vessel called the Ola arrived to-day from the coast. Have had some considerable trouble to day with my boys. Meeting last evening conducted by bro. Friday Aug. Tinker. 2. My schools to day have been better than they were ye s t e r ­ day. Heard from bro. Chamberlain this morning that the Ola y e s ­ terday brought papers from U.S. as late as Apl. 13. There was then an appearance of war between England § the U.S. on account of the northern frontiers of Maine. Mr. Charlton is said to have a letter of a later date § that it was left out Arbitration. 0 Lord deliver our land from war. This afternoon have been out to bro. Castle's to supper. Hope to study my lesson for the sabbath this evening. A female prayer meeting now in progress in the sitting room. Last evening commenced a letter to bro. it this morning. Coan § furnished A vessel has come in to-day from Kauai. Bro. �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke C. had a letter from bro. 2, 1839 Page 112 Lafon saying the treatment of the French ship was much as the chiefs' treat the people. I had thought of the same myself. Saturday Aug. 3. This morning we had concluded to visit sister Dimond § Nuuanu but not being able to obtain a horse § wagon we gave up the thought. We have enjoyed the day at home much better than we should have done there. This morning meeting bro. Richards at the Depository he told of the king's trying Kanaina for a c ­ cusing his wife § threating (!) to take her life. The trial lasted four days § the king sentenced him to four months ment in irons. imprison­ This has been the reason why the king has not sailed before. Fixed the cradle for a musqueto net. Opened a barrel of s al m o n . Wrote this afternoon 2 1/2 pages in my letter to father mostly about catholics § frigate affair. Last evening studied my sabbath school lesson until 10 o'clock--Mat 5:19.20. to-day that Mr. Jarvis § wife were to board at bro. Judd. Heard Bro. J. appears very anxious to get § keep on good terms with for­ eigners. Ye cannot serve God § m a m m o n ..... Completed to day the reading of Paley's Moral Philosophy. Monday Aug. 5. Yesterday morning I had a very interesting sabbath school. Bro. Knapp had one at the same hour in the school house m a k a i . At noon, I had one with the chiefs' children. Only three however �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 5, 1839 Page 113 came. Bro. Bingham preached in the forenoon Ps 97:1,2. Richards in the afternoon Hoikeaua 21:1-- forenoon from Eph. 2:1-- Bro. Bro. Tinker in the In the evening from Luke 18:35-43. Juliette went with me in the evening to the chapel. She rode down in our little wagon § the girls went to using it during meeting § broke the king-bolt § she walked home. It was farther than she had walked for 20 months. This afternoon attended the monthly concert at the luakini, conducted by bro. Bingham. This a similar meeting in English at his house. Moses did not come to school this morning on account of a stiff neck. Tuesday Aug. The boys have behaved some better to day. 6. This morning the victoria returned from Hawaii. This evening I have rec^ a bundle of books from bro. Andrews also a short note Juliette has rec^ one from Sister L. Andrews from sis ­ ter Smith § from sister Conde. ner with us. Bro. Richards Sister Clark § family with bro. supper with us. § family took din­ $ Sister Knapp took Rec^ quite a quantity of fish from Auhea § the king this afternoon. Purchased of sister Richards 3 large silver spoons very old fahsion § 6 tea spoons also. silver. Pay them their weight in other Quite a movement down town about Mr. Jarvis piece in the Spectator, respecting the French frigate. state that bro McD. Letters from Lahaina is very low § will not probably survive long. 0 Lord prepare him for his exit § us all to go the way whence we shall not return. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Saturday Aug. Aug. 10, 1839 Page 114 10. Being so extremely fatigued for several evenings past I have written nothing in my diary. conducted our meeting. Bro. Wednesday evening bro. Richards § sister Smith took supper with us. Thursday the king was prevailed upon by Charlton $ Dudois to write a letter saying Mr. Jarves words, but still the sentiment. (!) had not said just the Yesterday he got another letter out of him with the former § not the latter, which he says will save him from a court martail bath school lesson. (!). Last evening studied my sa b ­ This morning made up a small bundle for Mr. Leslie § wrote or finished a letter to bro. Hall which I commenced June 7th by an account of the burial of Kinau. Last evening we had bro. Tinker § his family with us to supper. On Monday evening we heard that Mr. Oregon had been burnt out. Leslie at Willamette A box has been put up to day by bro. Chamberlain with various donations of clothing from the families for Mr. Leslie to go by the Vancouver which sails on Monday. To day bro. Dimond was with us to dinner. To day Sister Chamberlain with her family has gone to Nuuanu to visit sister Dimond. We thought of going but the rain this morning prevented. We are glad of it for since dinner it has rained very hard--§ is now 3 o'clock still raining. Since dinner I have been finishing bro. Baldwin's piece in the Spectator for July. Thursday evening we read Mr. Jawes respecting the visit of the French Frigate l'Artemise Capt. La place. To day Mr. J. has been down town § the foreigners are very angry with him. bro. Charlton 5 others charged Richards as a liar. Wednesday night sister Castle was taken with bleeding at �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Eve. Aug. Page 115 This afternoon written three pages in my letter to father, about general meeting, names of the chiefs' §c §c. 10, 1839 Completed the letter. children, Bro. Knapp I understand that Dudois threatens Jarves for a duel. Lord's day, Aug. 11, 39 Last evening was spent in reading Malamton. we did not arise until about six o'clock. breakfast, prayers finish what Most of my scholars were present Our lesson was Matthew 5.21,22. § gave Did not quite I prepared § took out but a part of the passages that had been obtained as parrallel from 1 Kings 12:28-30- from Amos 4:12. (!) passages. Attended the chapel "Prepare to meet thy God". me for the first time. Bro. Bingham preached Ieraboau's making two golden images §c. very appropriate subject. attention. We had only time for § a season of meditation § prayer before time for my sabbath school. good attention. This morning fj heard bro. A Tinker Moses accompanied He made no noise but did not give much Only four came to the sabbath school = Found out that they were all guilty of fornication. them from this § other sins. from Mark 2:10.11. 0 Lord! clea[n]se This afternoon bro Richards preached None could forgive sins but God. The deciples (!) could work miracles but could not forgive sins. This noon read a considerable in my diary of July § Aug. 1834. Five years ago to day I attended a meeting at Mile-square. This evening J. thinks of going to the chapel. Tuesday Aug. 13. Time is on the wing. It waits for no one. It is not �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke obstructed by winds, 13, 1839 Page 116 tides, or fortunes of any kind. Yesterday I became a little more stern with my scholars, § had to strike Moses to make him mind. To day I struck A l e x ­ ander on his head § Moses replied "he keiki a ke alii oia nei". I replied I was king of the s c h o o l . Yesterday morning after my school was closed I went to see bro. J o h n s t o n e ’s school. returned from Nuuanu. few days. schools. In the afternoon bro. Dimond ma We were almost of a mind to go § stay a In the evening monthly concert for sabbath § day It was conducted by bro. Tinker. To day the Vancouver sailed for the Columbia River. The king's vessels sailed for Maui but he, on account of his wife's health, remains. This evening bro. Dimond ma have taken supper with us. Mr. Jarvis § others had some talk together yesterday. They have agreed to leave the affair to the judgment of five, French, Hooper, Thursday Aug. Dr. Wood, Reynolds, § Pelly. They meet to morrow. 15. The above affair was tried again yesterday § Mr. was called upon to testify. As he entered Mr. Richards Dudoit raised his hand to strike him § said to him "Your black coat alone saved you." Dudoit threatened to send for a man of war to talke us all away-Walsh § the mi ssi on ar i es . The affair was decided. At our meeting last evening conducted by bro. Tinker I learned the death of bro. Van Duzee little daughter but no p a r ­ ticulars . �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 15, 1839 Page 117 When school was out yesterday I requested the boys to go to hear the lecture but only three attended. preached from P s . 69:13.14. Bro. Bingham In the evening bro. B. read a note from bro. Armstrong about a tract on Romanism. He wished his 5 our Manao respecting the publishment of a tract. he had doubts. Bro. A. said Bro. Tinker said he had doubts about presenting the subject at the chapel. To day sister Dimond with his two children started for Waialua. She was accompied (!) by sister Smith. on Manele, borne by natives. Monday. Bro. They both went D. meets them at Waialua on He has taken two meals with us today. Bro. Tinker called a few moments at our school this afternoon. Called Yesterday at bro. were about ninety scholars. writing fine hand to day. Saturday, Knapp's school makai. Moses, There Lot, Jane § Bernice commenced They were also in school two hours. 17-1839 Yesterday I heard that those five men signed a paper that Jarves had not proved his assertions in the Spectator of July. Dr. Wood said it was the vest they could do, § also said if any hassle was made of it he would come out 5 vendicate Jarves. Last evening J. had no one come to her meeting § I studied my sabbath school lesson Mat. 5:25-26. ularly interested in the 25th verse. My schools yesterday were interesting. Felt pleased last evening to close the labors of the week § having a day of rest in prospect. Saturdays, I was pa r t i c ­ To day, as on all I have accomplished little, or nothing. Read some in the Sandwich Is. Gazette- -Ty tl er's Hi story--§ Paley some. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. This noon bro. Dimond started for Waialua. a saddle I let him ride my saddle. 17, 1839 Page 118 As he could not get I understood to day that the new paper had come out to take the place of the Gazette--I have not seen it. To morrow will be the sabbath--0 to be prepared for all its duties, for the sabbath school, native service § services at the chapel. Lord's day, 18. This morning had no season of prayer by myself until after brekafast. Commenced yesterday the reading of Joshua in my course of reading. school. This morning at 8 o'clock went to my sabbath Not quite so many scholars as usual. My scholars appeared much interested in our school this morning § the lesson also. After this we went § heard bro. Richards from Oihana 26:28 "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian"-heard bro. Tinker from Gen. a very good discourse. I went to the chapel 5 6: "Enoch walked with God". It was I had hardly returned § got up from the dinner table when the bell rang again for bro Ch amberlain’s school 5 three of my school came along, Moses, Pauahi § Jane. with them half an hour § dismissed § then went to bro. school. I talked Chamberlain's He had about forty men § about the same number of women. This afternoon bro Bingham preached from Heb 2:1. two hours. Services were He gave them strong meat, upon Catholicism. Before we went to meeting Jos. appeared rather feverish, however we ventured to take him but it was not long before he became quite uneasy. J. took him when he vomited § she then had him brought home where he vomited more § vomited up some apple �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke which she gave him this noon. 18, 1839 He has now (8 o'clock Page 119 (P.M.) too sleep. Neither of us go to the chapel this evening. Monday Aug. 19 Our little Jos. gone still remains as he was last evening. He did not rest well during the night but vomited once in an hour all night. He has been much so to day. Nothing remains on his stomach neither milk, nor medicine. Schools to day on the whole interesting. been to day on account of sickness. for seamen but I do not go. Willaim has not This evening monthly concert Have little, or no exercise to day. Completed in my reading 1st vol. of Tytler's History. took up again reading news Papers. Saturday Learned yesterday from Moses that he was born the 19th of July 1829, two days after bro. Cha m­ berlain's oldest. Wednesday Aug. 21 Yesterday nothing very especially occured--In the evening I wrote a few words to bro. Munn to send to day by a native who said he was going direct to Molokai in a canoe. Joseph was a little better but did not rest well last night. To day he has been growing better all day. To day I have had a new scholar a bro. 3 years old, § has been adopted by Kinimaka. of Kali he is about Who Kinimaka is, I know not. Made Moses § Alexander lay aside Natural Theology to day § take Cobb's easy lessons - -They can read these with little d i f ­ ficulty . �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 21, 1839 Page 120 Was pleased to-day with the apparent progress of my other scholars in reference to compositions--Attended bro. Bingham's lecture this afternoon from Hosea 11:2-4. The loving kindness of God repaid by rebellion. Completed to-day the second reading of "Paley's Moral Philosophy" Vol. Friday Aug. II. Yesterday commenced the 2nd vol. of Tytler. 23 Have just completed the study of my lesson for the sabbath Matt. 5:27-28 Adultery. It is a great subject. my school was rather thin. Castle's. the 1st Bro. 5 sis. This afternoon Last evening we took supper at bro. Knapp were there also. no. (?) of the Mirror. Heard J. read It is an infamous thing. joiced that there was a just God. How r e ­ I was strongly reminded of my lesson in the morning in Wayland's Moral Philosophy which I had commenced, that "law was an order of sequence" § that punishment would follow guilt sooner or later. commenced keeping house in bro. To day bro 5 sister Knapp Bishop § van D's house. Last evening read in Melancton's death § the commencement of persecutions. life respecting Luther's Reaid to day in T y t ­ ler's the history of the character of the Goths. what highly of them. past. He speaks som e­ My labors in school for another week are 0 Lord forgive that which has been amiss § bless my labors where consistent. 1839 Aug. 24 Another week of my pilgrimage here below is now going-soon all will have passed § my soul be singing the glories of �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 24, 1839 Page 121 the Savior in heaven or mourning over my neglect of religion made ready at my hands. 0 God prepare me for my great § last change. This morning read Wayland on what constitued action. (!) a moral His idea is that it intelligence to distinguish our relation to each other § moral power by which the feeling of o b ­ ligation is suggested to him, as soon as the relation in which he stands is understood. pump. Attended to mending the handle of my Read in Tytler the rise of mahomet § of the French monarchy in reference to the feudal system. This afternoon commenced a large sheet to bro. Wilcox § wrote about three pages. Frigate, Much of it in reference to the French § the introduction cathoicy. the day with us. Sister Castle has spent Just at night she received a letter from Sister van Duzee stating that their Harriet died on the 3rd inst. They attribute it to a change of climate. Monday Aug. 26 ’39 Yesterday morning my school was not quite so full as usual. The scholars appeared interested in the lesson. Bingham preached from Mat. 8:25. Liliha the chief of Kapalikolau. been and alluded to the death of Learned to day that she had frolicing during the day § at night had an apopletic fit § died about 8 o ’clock. died the present year. from Jonah 1:1-3. This is the third high Chief that has Went to the chapel § heard bro. Tinker In the evening Juliette went down § he preached from the next three verses. I also attended. Had a sabbath school of chiefs' came. Bro. children but only three About noon the victoria came in § Moses received a letter �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke from his mother, Amelia. 26, 1839 Page 122 A short time after an English sloop of war anchored § in the evening the sergeant was at meeting with Mrs. § Miss Charlton. eral pu aloha. This morning she came in § fired sev­ She is last from Hilo § appears, very peaceable. so I understand, Heard to day of an addition to bro. W i l c o x ’s family of a son § to bro. Coan's of a daughter that sisters Bliss § Bailey are both sick with a slow fever. yesterday afteroon was Heb. 12:12.13. Bro. Bingham's text I came down with Jos. b e ­ fore meeting was closed. This morning I arose quite lame in my back. Rec^ a letter from bro. Whitney advising to make up with Messrs Ladd $ Co. I have written him an explanation. as yet. I rec^ also from him 50 Huliano for which I wrote. letter also from bro. a Mrs. Shall comply with his manao Calkins Lafon. in New York, A Sister Dimond rec^ a letter from § I understand that bro. Chamberlain has received one from the Rooms by this English vessel which is said to have come from Valpariso. Heard to day that Mr. Dudoit $ Jarves had had another correspondence § that Jarves sent back Mr. We took tea with bro § sister K. D.'s last letter. Sister Castle has been much more feeble. Tuesday Aug. 27 Rewrote to-day my letter to bro. Whitney § sent it to bro. Lafon to be read by him first. mander, Capt. Shepard, The Com­ of the sloop of war Sparrow hawk has called on some of our brethren to day 5 Mr. What a hypocrite! Wrote more full. Charlton accompanied him. He said the demand for $40,000 was all set- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke tied. Aug. 27, 1839 He is afraid this man is not of the right stamp. Page 123 We were expecting a call from them at the schools but they did not come. This morning Hoapili arrived § bro. Paalua. Richards with him in the Just after tea we had a call from sister Johnstone. This week thus far I have felt rather nawaliwali. Wednesday Aug. 28. I was pleased with the apparent improvement of my scholar in writing composition this after noon. Moses this afternoon. Had some difficulty with Kept him fifteen minutes after the rest had gone. Attended bro B.'s lecture, text Jer. to the wailing on Sunday. 14:20,21. He alluded Several are expecting to enter the church next sabbath. Thursday Aug. 29, 1839 Have just returned from bro. have been to bro. with the king. Bro. Bro. Most of the families Smith's dedication § took tea there in company Smith made the first prayer. preach the sermon from Gen. good sermon. Smith's. 2 8.17- Bro. Bingham It was an hour long 5 a very Richards followed with the last prayer. exercises were very interesting 5 the house was full. The It is a very pretty house § corresponds much more with the nation than bro. Bingham's stone one. It is built of dobies is 120 feet long § 60 feet wide--18 or 20 feet high--two doors § two windows on each end, two doors § six windows on each side. about 3 1/2 in. feet by 4 1/2-the floor, The windows are The desk is about three feet from a mere platform with a table § a settee, 5 about 20 �Aug. journal, Amos Starr Cooke feet from the back side. 29, 1839 Page 124 Supposed cost of the house $ (!) The speaker voice is heard very distinct in all parts of the houses--On each side of the desk are seats for singers. Near one of the doors on the East side bro Smith has a seat raised § boxed up § from this an elevated walk to the platform with a railing on each side. A lanai of six feet wide all around the house. The house is thached § white washed. (!) with grass. The walls are plaistered It is a very cool § pleasant house. 0 that the glory of God may ever reside in § about it § in the final § de­ cisive day may it be said of many that this § that one were born there. In consequence of the above meeting I had no school with my scholars mauka. Alexander not present this afternoon on a c ­ count of a swelling on his neck. The king appeared very well at bro. Smith. 0 that his heart might be changed. Saturday Aug 31. This day closes another week § another month. Teach me so to number my days that I may apply my heart unto wisdom. Yesterday we had company--sent first for Mr. but they were going to Kauai. § their children. § Mrs. Jarves We then concluded to have the chiefs So we invited the king, Kekuanaoa, Auhea § her husband, Hoapili § his wife with six of the seven children Moses, Lot, Alex, Wm, Kali, Jane § Bernice. bro. They all came as did also Richards § we had tea carried round about candle lighting. They appeared much gratified with their visit. After they had left which was before 8 o'clock Bro Richards staid § bro Judd �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 31, 1839 § Bingham came in § staid until after nine o'clock. noon wrote a letter to bro. inst. Lafon in [answer] Page 125 Yesterday to his of the 10th To day received one from bro Johnson inquiring for statis­ tics of schools--if they should not be printed in the minutes. This morning read Wayland on Virtue. on the subject. Was pleased with his ideas Compared my account with the a/c at the Des^. This afternoon wrote in my letter to bro Wilcox four pages about our school of chiefs an a/c of the children, last evening--K i n a u 's burial, tion. To night Liliha death, age §c. our party § bro Smith's dedic a­ I have to study my sabbath school lesson about divorc eme nt. Monday Sept. 2. Saturday night I did not study much as I felt to sleepy and tired. Yesterday morning I completed my lesson and went to my school. Did not get into my subject as the sabbath before. The scholars did appear so interested. Only about forty present. We went to the luakini but it was sometime before bro B. came. He had no sermon but read the names of those he proposed to a d ­ mit to the church. He admitted 124. While reading the covenant §c it was time to go to the chapel--^ I went. Bro. Tinker preached a very solemn sermon from Rom 14:12. After service § coming out of church spoke to Mr. Ladd who had returned on Friday from Kauai. In the afternoon the communion of the Lord's supper was administered by bro. Bingham. do at home. I did not enjoy it as I used to Had no school with Moses ma § took that time to read some of "Jenkyn on the Atonement". �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. 2, 1839 Page 126 When the services were closed felt very languid as I usually [am(?)] on the sabbath. ing § heard bro. However went out in the e v e n ­ Tinker from "The time is short". Juliette was also drawn down by Kamano. Returning from the afternoon service bro. Castle told me that a letter had been received from bro. Baldwin stating that he thought bro. McDonald was struck with death. Ere this he has probably gone to his long home--0 to be impressed with the uncertainty of sublunary things, § to live in a constant preparation for the coming of t h e son of man. This day has glided away a[s] my days generally do with little, or nothing accomplished---- Read Wayland "On happiness" this morning § brought up Tytler to the History of Britian (!). This forenoon Alex, went with the king on board the Sparrowhawk § was not at school. Several letters received to day from Hawaii. 5 family still at Hawaii. Bro. Bailey This evening monthly concert 5 it is time that we were going--0 Lord meet with us by thy Spirit. Tuesday Sep. 3. Last evening our meeting was conducted by bro. Smith. Dr. Wood was present Ej was called upon to pray but did not. afternoon bro. This Castle has been reading his piece for the Spectator hpfnre the brethren § I did not go, as I was occupied with my shools (!). Feel much fatigued. too many irons in the fire. I sometimes think I try to keep �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Wednesday Sep. 4, Sept. 4, 1839 Page 127 ’39 Since school went after some of my scholars instead of going to bro. B i n g h a m ’s lecture. Called at bro. Saw Deborah § at Liliha Auhea ma. Smith § learned there that Kekuanaoa was intoxicated at Liliha's the night she died § that he was trying to get her to marry him. Made a change in my clases Put Kauai, nini (!) at school this afternoon. Kuwahine, Kanwepale § Kaoiai with Elia, Mahi, Ipaka. The bell has rung for meeting § I must go to meet the Lord at bro. Friday Sept. Kamakao- Chamberlain's. 6. Our meeting on Wednesday evening was conducted by bro. Dimond. Bro. Smith, Cha11* Castle, Knapp § myself § sister Knapp § Judd were the only ones present. much. I enjoyed the meeting very My soul ran out after God--yea I tried to travel for souls. Yesterday morning a sail was descried coming from the le e­ ward § proved to be the Ship Relief Lieut. that sailed from Norfolk, Va. Aug. 1838. Long, one of a squadron 18 1838, as per N.Y.C. Aug. 25, The other five vessels have gone to Sydney New Holland § this is going to meet them there. Lieut. Wilkes, They are Sloop of War Vincennes commander of the squadron--Sloop of war Peacock Lieut. Haddon, Brig Porpoise, Passed Midshipman Knox. Lieut. Schor. Ringold; Schr. Flying Fish Sea Gull Passed Midshipman Ried. These five last are expecting to be here next spring. By the Relief an opportunity will be granted to send to Am. § she expects to get home in April next. Last evening we were invited to take tea at bro. Bingham's �Sept. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke in company with Capt. at Hon. Shepard of the Sparrow-Hawk. did so § found him a pleasant man. visited our schools. 6, 1839 Page 128 We all here This afternoon he Sister Knapp § my own were together. only about half an hour. He staid Tomorrow I am to meet the children at the school-house § explain to them the eclipse which is to take place about noon. Alexander has not been to school to day--some of our brethren have called to day on Capt. Long § found him at Mr. Bri n sm ad e's . Saturday Sept. 7, ’39 Eclipse-day Last evening I was interrupted in my studying by a call from bro. Knapp § Castle. Clark § bro. K. came after his wife § sister C. to get us to keep a horse, which we declined. at my crib. Bro. in company with him, This morning § this afternoon I worked some Made a moon for the Earth belonging to the overy. Smoked some glass to look at the sun with. about 10 o'clock The eclipse commenced continued until 12 1/2 o'clock. o'clock was the greatest obscurity. At 11 1/2 When the eclipse commenced I had the bell rung § my scholars most of them came together Ei after looking a while with the smoke glass I had prepared, I assembled them in the school house § with the Overy explained the revolution of the Planets § the reason of eclipses. This afternoon I have written a letter to Mr. in answer to one received by the Fama. E. T. Hoyt Spoke of the comersion of E. Foot § Stan Stove § made a few remarks-- revivals here § on Hawaii, church members, bro. S.'s church §c. schools §c. §c. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Monday Sep. Sept. 9, 1839 Page 129 9. Did not study my lesson on Saturday evening but read Mrs. Foot's book to mothers. Sabbath morning completed my lesson § went to school § had a very interesting season with my scholars. Subject swearing Matt. ing from Heb. 5:34-37. 10-38,39. Capt. Bro. B. preached in the m o r n ­ Shepard of the Sparrow Hawk was present 5 during the service some of the gentlemen from the Relief came in. Bro. Tinker preached from Jonah 1:7,8. preached from tie same in the evening. He In the afternoon bro. Richards preached 5 the king came to church, accompanied by a gentleman from the Relief. Just after the service Mr. Ladd § Hooper came in accompanied by two other ;gentlemen. While they were there he tizing of children, (bro. B.) attended to the b a p ­ 5 Mr. Hooper told me to day that a ge ntl e­ man with him thought it was a very solemn (?) exhibition.This morning I concluded to go down town to call on Capt. Long 5 bro Smith's school. I did so. Hooper 5 had some conversation with him. I saw also Mr. He treated cordially 5 said he had forgotten my remarks. While [me] very I was there, the whale ship Beaver came to anchor 5 was reported as being bound home. Did not see Capt. Bro. Knapp 5 I came up, Long as he was calling on the mission. § called into bro. Bingham where he was and received an introduction to him. Wednesday Sept. 11. Yesterday Juliette took my school part of the day 5 I wrote a schedule of a letter to the Board. Last evening wrote �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke one to Edward Strong, Sept. 11, 1839 Page 130 § to day one to cousin Caroline B. Lyman at Clinton N.Y. Yesterday our hearts were made heavey ligence of bro. McDonald's death. (!) by the intel­ He has left a wife § two child­ ren to mourn his loss--0 Lord sanctify this to those of us that remain. This evening we had bro Johnstone § wife, bro. wife § bro Knapp § wife to supper. Attended the prayer meeting which was conducted by bro Bingham. Bro. B. spoke of a church member somewhat disposed to go after catholics. of the king's turning away his guards they forsook him. Smith § § chosing Heard to-day (!) others because Not so (13th) The king is really alarmed for his kingdom. Friday Sept 13. Yesterday § last evening wrote a letter to bro. Halliday N.Y. spoke of more missionaries being needed § that Spring St. church ought to send forth some § that perhaps he ought to go. To-day copied one of our protest's which is to be sent by the Relief. Feel anxious to get as many letters as I can. week I have read none at all. Next week bro. This Smith commences a protracted meeting § I feel anxious to le[n]d a helping hand. 0 may my scholars be large sharers in the work. I am now u n d e ­ cided whether to give up my schools, or not. Bro. him. Bro. S. is expecting bros. Emerson § Parker to assist Richards called on us this morning to bid us good buy as he was expecting to return to Maui. to be buried here on Tuesday next. Hon. He said Liliha was The king still remains at Bro. R. says he is quite dull these days.-- May he be converted. �Sept. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Saturday Sep. 14 14, 1839 Page 131 '39 This morning I completed the copying of another protest. This afternoon tried to make out a letter for Mr. Anderson but did not succeed according to my notion. I feel almost sick from so close application this week. Last evening studied ;my lesson for sabbath school. evening studied little, or none. This I feel little preparation for the sabbath. Saw a letter to day to bro. Castle from bro Lyons. had a daughter born unto him on 4th inst. He No physician near until all over, a sad time. Lord's day Sept. 15. This forenoon after my sabbath school went down to bro. Smith's meeting § heard him preach from P s . 66:18 "If I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear me". to the chapel § heard bro. Tinker from H e b . 11: From thence The faith § work of Noah. Capt. Long with his officers § crew were mostly present. An interesting company of seamen. This afternoon bro Bingham preached from the same that he did this morning, Jer. 13:15-17. He used some strong language in reference to Popery § its influence. This evening I feel so tired that I shall not go out. Tuesday Sep. 17. Last evening I went to bro. him the general letter to the Board. Castle's $ examined with While we were there it �Sept. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 17, 1839 Page 132 rained quite hard. To-day I have finished my letter to the Mr. Anderson 5 dated in the 18/39. I reserve a copy. Attended twice bro. bro. Smith's protracted meeting. Emerson this morning 5 bro. Heard Parker this afternoon. Di s­ missed my school § took my scholars with me this afternoon. This noon called at Ladd § C o . 5 received some letters papers brought by a Prusian (!) vessel arrived to day. 5 some Beaver sails to morrow. Wednesday Sept. 18 This morning made ready my letters for Am. number, Byron Seven in to father, bro Wilcox, Mr. E. T. Hoyt, Edward Strong, (?) Halliday, Rev. R. Anderson 5 Cousin C.B. Lyman. The two former to go by the Beaver § the others by the Relief. Also two U.S. by the Beaver one to father § another to Sunderland. J. has finished her 11th to day sent them all. This morning attended the meeting of children at 8 o'clock. Bro. Parker did the talking. preached. Mrs. Attended this afternoon § bro P. Just at night the Europa arrived with bro. Diell § Ann E. Saturday Sept. 21. Thursday went on about as usual. on bro. ing. 48. Clark § Clark § sister Diell. During the day called Attended two of bro Smith's m e e t ­ In the evening studied my sabbath school lesson Mat. 5:43- Yesterday morning went down to the children's meeting but did not go in the afternoon as usual. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. Took tea with bro. Knapp's. Clark § family at bro. 21, 1839 J. received a red crape shawl for which she sent to China by bro. evening bro. Page 133 C. In the Clark met us all § entertained us with his journal in part at China--The mission there does not appear to be a c ­ complishing much, yet their expenses are very great, to live in high stile a little. long." (!). § they appear 0 Lord make me § mine contented with "Man wants but little here below nor wants that little 0 the shortness of time--0 for grace to improve the hours as the[y] roll away. Bro. from the Mahratta mission. Clark read a circular to the Board It was very kind yet sharp § touching. Sister Diell spent the night with us § this morning in company with bro. Emerson has gone to Ewa. Eliza stays with us until his return. This morning I feel very weak § scarcely able to move yet I wish to attend a meeting of the children at 8 o'clock at bro. Smith's meeting house. Yesterday noon wrote a small letter to bro. Wilcox r e ­ questing some books for our school. --see copy of letter Attended the meeting this morning. as formerly. on bro. Bro. Not so many children Smith only did the talking. Parker § sister Dimond, Came home § called at the Depository. rec1^ shoes to day for which she sent to China. wrote a letter to sister Smith at Waimea. Juliette This afternoon Read two Evangelist which I bought from Mr. Brinsmade on Monday March 2nd-23rd 1839. One contained a long speech of a Mr. Morris of Ohio on liberty of petition, Queen Victoria speech before her lord'3 assembled, an a/c of Mr. Frelinghuysen being chancellor of N.Y. University, Dr. Matthews having resigned. This evening we rode out. This evening my eyes are quite �Sept. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Monday Sept. 23, 1839 Page 134 23 Yesterday morning I felt quite unwell, however, I attend to both my sabbath schools § went to both native services. Bro. Clark preached in the morning § said something about China § related the affair respecting the opium. Bingham preached from Sol. 8:36, going to the schools.----Bro. In the afternoon bro. § said something about children C.'s text was 1 Cor. out in the evening to the chapel but I did not. 3:11. Bro. J. went C. preached from 1 John 3:3. To-day my schools have been somewhat interesting. Said something to bro. J. about our getting Alexander into our family now; he did think it could be done. He thought the house would soon be done. Bro. Tinker called upon us this morning. He had s o m e ­ thing of a manao to stop bro. Van D. going home by an offer to go to Koloa to teach a school for the missionary children. Bro. morrow. Castle with his wife thinks of going to Maui to She is growing more feeble. with ourselves have been to bro. This evening bro. Clark's to supper. K. § wife He does not hardly justify our missionary brethren at Macao in their stile of living--All eatables there are cheaper there than here. Wednesday Sept 2 5. Yesterday Alexander acknowledged to me that he staid at home to be taught afternoons by his other teacher. Thus far, this week, he has done so. Yesterday noon I called to bro. Bingham to invite him to come with his family to tea § he gave me a letter of the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Government to King Wm. Rooms. Sept. 25, 1839 Page 135 4th of 20 sheets to copy to send to the I took him § told him I would do what am afraid I cannot do it. I could--but I I spoke to him when he came to tea about the translation of a tract a word for the Bible of 4 pages which bro. Johnstone gave me to translate. better do what I could with it. He told me I had I also spoke to him about g e t ­ ting up a moral Reform society here at Honolulu among the sch ol­ ars. He approved § thought it be a good thing. During the evening bro. Bishop came in § they both staid until nine o ’clock § we had a pleasant talk. returned home immediately after tea. Elizabeth § Hiram I had no season of prayer by myself 5 no family prayers until after 9 o'clock as bro. B i n g ­ ham took his hat immediately after supper § was in a going posture as it were all the evening. This morning bro Bishop took breakfast with us 5 after breakfast 5 prayers us. I went with him to the house building for At noon a sett of camphor trunks came § I opened them. Have as yet tak&n only the largest, sister Smith. 5 sett the others aside for Our matting also came to day. day a sett of silver tea spoons from Mrs. chased as Canton. J. received to Diell which she p u r ­ She has also partly promised us a camphor tr u n k . My boys wrote their manao's to day very well. Thursday Sep. 26 To-day neither Alex, nor Kali have been to school. They have been pursuaded to stay away by his or their other teachers 5 their kahu, Kalauwalu. A few scholars in my other school to �Sept. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke day § yesterday. 26, 1839 Page 136 J. has commenced to day the copying of that long letter to king Wm. 4th. -----A very warm § sultry day t o ­ day . 27. A letter this afternoon from bro. is quite feeble. Locke states that Lucy She has ten teeth coming § they have done what they can § have requested bro. Judd to hasten thither. go in the morning. I have this evening written to him. Clark ma took supper with us. Alex, He is to They go to Maui in the morning. came to school this morning. Kali has not been. This evening J. has gone to bro. ing of sister C. K. § herself. day or two at my crib. Bro. Castle to a prayer m e e t ­ Have worked a considerable for a Hope to complete it to morrow. Sister Diell sent us to day 13 yds. Grass cloth, 2 grass cloth hdkfs § shawl. Saturday Sept. 2 8 '39 This morning I arose rather earlier than usual with an intention of finishing my crib. noon. I did not work upon it until I completed it about 4 o'clock this afternoon. In the former part of the day I was busy in cutting hair § packing bro. Clark's crockery. They sailed this afternoon for Maui. I did not see them go off. This afternoon we had bro. Tinker's family § sister Diell here to tea. Bro. T. goes to Kauai next week. morning the clemintine arrived from Hawaii. received a letter from sister Smith. This This evening J. The mother 5 daughter �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke at Waimea were doing well. Sept. 28, 1839 Page 137 Bro J. went this morning to Waialua. The ship Vineyard arrived this morning § is probably bound home. To day the native women have been busy in matting the meeting house. Monday Sept 30 Yesterday morning about the time of my going to S.S. it rained § we did not assemble in very good season. fore laid aside the recitation of the verses questions £jc. I the re­ § commenced asking It was not altogether uninteresting. preached in the morning from Is. 2:3. Bro. Bingham He did not commence until about 10 o'clock § we came out before he had completed his di s ­ course in order that from Prov. 23:23. was religion. computed. I might go to the chapel. Bro. "Buy the truth § sell it not." T. preached Truth he said The price to be paid for it, its value not to be The close he made a close application of it to those present. Soon after dinner Moses ma came § I had a very short school with them. how different ternoon bro. Read in my diary for Sept. I used to feel from what '33 § '34. I now feel. 0 In the a f ­ Tinker preached for bro. Bingham from Iak. 5:16--He was very short. In the evening J. accompanied me on foot to the chapel. Such a thing she had not done for nearly two years. It was a privilege to have her by my side once more in going to the sanc­ tuary. Bro. B. made the prayer § bro. not seen nor can heard §c" T. preached, "Eye hath He had not written notes. J. does not think she feels any worse for going out as �Sept. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke she did last evening. 30, 1839 Page 138 To day my schools have been as usual. Alexander § Kali do not come now 2 days Recd a letter to day from bro. Conde of the 20th inst. Sister Knapp quite unwell yesterday 5 today § no school this A.M. Mrs. Diell is preparing bro. Hall's house for her use, until her husband returns. This day closes another month of my earthly pilgrimage. When I was writing in my diary 6 § 5 years since I little thought I should live so long § above all little did I think of being where I now am. But I feel as if the Lord had led me, § it is pleasant to look back § review his varied dealings towards me from that time until now. then, My health is now much better than § I may yet live many years to do good. devoted to my savior's service while then his infinite merits 0 yes may I be I tabernacle in the flesh- - I shall hope to spend an eternity in his service § praise above. Commenced today the translation of a small tract of four pages into native concerning the bible Tract no. 216. I headed the Tract, He manao no ka Palapala Honolele. Thursday Oct. 3. Nothing especial occured on Tuesday--the 1st except in the evening I wrote to bro. ult. Conde in answer to his of the 20th Yesterday afternoon I had no school 5 just after dinner I wrote a letter to bro. Ives, a full sheet. After this made ready for the funeral which was to be attended at 3 o'clock. I accompanied bro. procession. Chamberlain down § we walked together in the Most of the foreigners were present even to Mr. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 3, 1839 Walsh who accompanied bro. Bingham in the procession. from Liliha house near bro. Page 139 We moved Smith's church about 3 1/2 o'clock (P.M.) The procession §c was the same as at the funeral of Kinau. Mr. Walsh accompied the house. (!) bro. B. to the desk § then left Bro. B. preached from Rev. 3:2.3. He made no al l u ­ sion to the character of the deceased--He preached a powerful se r ­ mon. After the sermon the procession was formed again § went to the fort, where the corpse was detained until to day when it has gone board a vessel which sailed to day for Maui. Paki ma including two of my schoalrs Hoapili § Mahina have gone also. Last evening bro. Johnstone conducted our meeting § made many remarks in reference to Romanism. at the close of the meeting with bro. the funeral § countenancing Had some conversation Castle about attending such work. Only four of us m i s ­ sionaries were present at the funeral, or walked in the procession. I was not aware of doing any thing out of place. Lord forgive me, § teach me better in future-- If so, Will the Learned yesterday afternoon that the Harvest was to sail for home in a fortnight-§ that Mr. ChaS R. Smith with his family were going. This afternoon Pauahi did not come to school. § Kali have been but one half day this week. Alexander To day J. has fin­ ished ten sheets of the long letter to Wm. 4th which copy is to be sent to the Rooms Boston. Completed to day fixing our bed stead in the out house. Saturday Oct. 5 '39 The end of another week has come § the showdows (!) of the evening do now encircle me, soon the shadow of death �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke will pray upon me, Oct. 5, 1839 § I must pass through the vail be ready whenever the summons shall come. expected sickness of sister Bailey. (!). Page 140 0 to Heard to day of the They feared it would be before they got to Lahainaluna--a vessel went for them a week since. To day I have been employed from morning until night fixing up our out house for a school room § fixing another bench, that I might return sister Judd's. ing house by taking up her mats J. commenced yesterday cle an­ putting Chinese matting. I took all my study time to put it down. To day I have studied none. sabbath school lesson, Last evening studied my subject "secret prayer". For a few evenings this week we have read N.Y. Observer. One only, Oct. 6-'38 remains to be read--shall read it perhaps this evening. I am much fatigued but hope it may do me good. My difficulty is when I work, me for the sab bath.— Wednesday Oct. I work too hard. 0 Lord! prepare Jos. has been petty to-day. 9. For various reasons I have not written in my diary since Saturday last. On the sabbath bro. Bingham preached all day from Judges 5:9.23. a[nd] they both were good sermons. in the morning upon election Eph. 1:1-6. Bro. Tinker preached In the evening nearly the same subject by a continuation of that chapter to the 14th verse. Attended my two sabbath schools as usual. Monday afternoon bro. Castle expected to go to Hawaii, but the vessel did not sail until Tuesday morn-^. work with me § bro. Chamberlain for himself. Me left some Consented to �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 9, 1839 Page 141 bro. Tinker to read proof sheets of the next volume of the Hawaiian Spectator. In the evening attended monthly concert conducted by bro. Bishop. On the whole an interesting meeting. Last evening we were invited to bro Judd's to take tea with bro. 5 sister Knapp, Mrs. Little § Dr. 5 Mrs. Wood. Sabbath evening the two latter connected themselves with the Mariner's church--for it was communion. very agreeably. Mr. We spent the evening at bro. J.'s § Mrs. Wood were very agreeable. To-day J. § myself go to bro. Dimond's to supper. week thus far Alex. This § Kali have attended school twice a day. I have more order in my school this week than usual. furnished each with a slate 5 pencil, have had their names struck off, steel pen §c. 100 copies. I have 5 to day My boys in my school mauka have prepared a manao each to day to read on Friday at hoike. To day I have felt quite unwell § now while I write I feel more like lying down. Finished to day the tract given me by bro. Johnstone. Oct. 10 Thursday Last evening attended the meeting conducted by bro. Judd. There were more present than usual. ing. It was both long § interest­ Bro. B. requested us to do what we could by conversation § visiting. Bro. Smith had his mind on a revival among ourselves. 0 that as Missionaries we felt more for souls around perishing in their sins. The fore-part of the night I slept little or none. had much of the palpatation of the heart. J. This morning we were both much better than we anticipated we should be. I attended �Oct. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 10, 1839 Page 142 the morning prayer meeting § made some remarks from Luke 23-t 28 Weep not for me but for yourselves § your children--carried f or­ ward what I said yesterday morning, how that the savior was not unmindful of their children even in the midst of his suf­ ferings . Obtained my names of the scholars days. Bro. C. gave me Kinau's but the others Moses was born July 20, 1829 Feb. § sought their birth 9-1834--Victoria Nov. 1-1838, I could not get. Lot Dec 11-1830 Lunalilo 1835. Alex My design in getting them is to have them take some notice of their birth days. About 9 o'clock the Columbia came to anchor in the roads. She is a very large vessel, men, a chaplain Rev. carries 64 g u n s - - [500 written in pencil] Fitch Taylor a brother of J.B. Taylor. It is an American vessel § some of her officers are men of piety. About noon, the John Adams came to anchor, of a vessel of about twenty guns § She sails in company with the Columbia. Several of her officers are men of piety. Bro. Clark went on board of both of these vessles at Macao § has told us of their coming. To day I have closed my schools for the present. morrow we are to have an hoike. To Next week a protracted meeting. 0 that the arrival of these vessels may not divert our minds from the salvation of souls. Saturday Oct. 12, '39 Yesterday morning bro. Judd came just before we were going to hoike requesting us to put off hoike until afternoon that the gentlemen from the men of war might come § witness the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke performances. Oct. 12, 1839 Page 143 He said they were going to call upon the king § chiefs at noon 6i soon after they would probably come up. We finally concluded to do so, § as notice had been given we c on­ cluded to meet § ajourn until 1 o ’elk. rang § the scholars assembled. the vessels, hoiked, At 1 o'clock the bell Bro. Bingham just arriving from said they would not be up to day. So we went § no one coming near us until just as we were closing the exercises. He proposed to us that we should have another hoike in about a fortnight. We told him that we were going to have a vacation of three weeks § if the men of war staid until that time we should have no particular objections to have one just as we were commencing school. In the afternoon § evening I wandered about here § there § went down-town for the purpose of seeing some Ca p t s . of Whale vessels. mond Mr. Norton § a gentleman going home in the course of a week, or fortnight, Mr. Wire. Learned that bro. Tinker was going to Kauai § went § bid them good us. Saw a mate of the Rich­ bye. In the evening he called on Wrote a little in my letter to niece Elizabeth which I co m­ menced the day before. In the evening sister K. was here. Called on sister Judd § found bro J. had returned from Kaneohe having left for there after dinner. with j aunders Bro. Parker was affected (!). This morning attended the morning prayer meeting. breakfast went to the Depository § had some talk with bro. berlain about matters with bro. Foot. § things. After Cham­ About half past nine started Knapp to go on board of the John Adams 5 call on Lieut. We tried first for a canoe then for a boat § did not suc- cueed in sometime. While in pursuit of a canoe came across Alex- [The next page was misnumbered in the typewritten copy; there are no pages numbered 144 and 145.1_______________________________________ �Oct. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke ander, Kalauwalee, 12, 1839 § Byrn, his English teacher. man about 20, or 25. Page 146 B. is a young He has been at the Islands about ten years 5 is still ignorant of the language. He is an Irishman § is not of the first character by a great deal. that I had such an one as a rival teacher. I was ashamed Called at the con- sel's office 5 saw some of the officers of the Columbia 5 of the John Adams § it was not long before a boat came from the John Adams 5 we went aboard. Found her a very handsome vessel of twenty four guns § in much confusion, she and the Frigate also having had three severe gales since leaving China. One of her men had died to day--Archer of Salem Ms. One has also died 5 been buried from the Frigate. The John Adams has about 150 men § the vessel draws about seventeen feet. We remained on board half an hour § found Mr. man. Foot an interesting He was quite moved with the conduct of the Frigate le ar tim ise . We returned in another boat of the sloop § when we a r ­ rived home found the surgeon Taylor § a midshipman § called in. (Riell) (Haslet) of the Columbia Rev. Mr. of the sloop, at bro. Bingham's Found this midshipman was a member of the Tabernacle § was converted just before they left in March 1838. upon Dr. He looked Duffield the pastor of the Tabernacle as the means of his conversion. Rev. Mr. This evening he is at bro. Knapp's. Taylor is to board at Mr. Dimond's. This afternoon accomplished little or nothing: noon the victoria arrived from Maui bring bro. About Richards. He says bro. Van Duzee has engaged his passage for $200-for himself § wife. Bro. Armstrong is fixing out his Caroline for the United States. �Oct. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Tuesday Oct. 15, 1839 Page 147 15 On Sabbath morning Bro. Bingham accompanied by bro. Judd went to preach on board the Columbia. for him from D e u t . 32:39, to church. last clause. Bro. Richards preached Alexander § Kali came Did not go to the chapel--attended to my sabbath school as usual at 8 o'ck. from Titus 2:11, 12. In the afternoon bro. Bingham preached Bro. Judd told me returning that these verses were his text on board the Columbia in the morning. During the day I read two sermons of Mr. his lectures on Revivals. In the evening went to the chapel § heard Mr. Bingham preach from Matt. remarks were upon the privileges was a good, Finney's of 22:12-- His introductary § blessings of matrimony. solemn sermon § many were present to hear it. It The house however was not full. Yesterday morning bro. B. remarked that he preached that same sermon about five years to be married. since when Mrs. Little was about I then told him that she was about to be married again § that she was present to hear him the evening before. I have since heard that the Rev. Mr. Taylor of the Columbia was to marry them on Thursday evening. the meeting just [as] Yesterday morning I attended I had closed it I turned round § saw bro. Bingham there § apologized to him that I did not know he was in the house. Had a short school with Moses ma in the forenoon. After this went to working in the garden § sat down to dinner with no coat on, when who should come in but sister Judd § Mr. Pendle­ ton a young man fj pious, who is staying at bro. J.'s with another man by the name of Morris, just ready to die with the consump­ �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke tion. Oct. 15, 1839 Page 148 In the afternoon attended the protracted mee tin g- - Br o. B. preached from Luke 15:18. concert at bro. English. Castle. In the evening sabbath school monthly The services were part native § part Moses 5 three others were present, John Ii, Paahana Kuke, Piki § four or five scholars. the meeting. Mr. Bro. Chamberlain conducted Foot came in § remarked that they had a S.S. on board the John Adams. He made a prayer--spoke with us after meeting. Oct. 15 This morning went to the meeting § soon bro. came in, then bro. Bingham § then bro. Knapp. 5 then came away leaving bro. B. a talking. services commenced § bro. followed half an hour. with commodore Reid. call. Between 12 I stayed an hour About 10 o'clock Smith preached from John 3:19 $ bro. B. While he was talking Bro. Judd came in Was introduced to him § invited him to 1 o'clk. he did so. what bald § had white hair. B. Cooke--in size, Cn. He is a tall man, s o m e ­ He reminded me much of uncle Daniel appearance § manners. At 2 o'clock we had a meeting with the children while bro. B. had one with the church. Bro. Smith did there. [not] The school house was not filled. come until nearly closed. Moses ma was The afternoon service I did not attend. We had a call from bro. Locke § from bro. This evening another prayer meeting at bro. B.'s Richards. § it is time I was there. Wednesday Oct. 16, '39 Last evening attended the prayer meeting conducted by bro. Smith. Mr. Foot was present but was called by bro. B. to �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 16, 1839 Page 149 talk about a suggestion made by the former that we should apply for a trial of our innocence to Commodore Read. Some of the brethren after meeting met § consulted about it--$ also today. Bro. Bingham could not attend the children this afteronon, nor the other service in consequence of communica­ ting a letter to him according to the earnest request of some of the brethren. This morning attended the prayer meeting conducted by bro. Smith. This forenoon bro. B. preached--Tito 2:14. bro. Locke came home with us 5 took dinner § gave a history of some of his trials. the people. At noon He is almost discouraged in reference to They are constantly endeavoring to take advantage of him § he is none too well calculated, of his manner, to get along with them. from tie impetuosity They cannot read his real desire to benefit them. Soon after his leaving, bro. Knapp came with Mr. § he accompanied us to the meeting of the children. myself conducted it. Riell, Bro. K. § I talked from a thought founded on Lad. (?) 2:4--and drew from it this idea, that the hopes of the nation were resting on the youth. to me interesting. Bro. K. also made remarks. More present than yesterday. Bro. It was S. a t ­ tended alone the church prayer meeting 5 preached this afternoon from Luke 16:5, last clause. Returning from there met Not so many present as usual. again with Mr. Riell § was introduced to a fellow midshipman of his named Fairfax. He also is pious. Went to tea to sister D i e l l ’s § now the bell has rung for the prayer meeting § I hasten thither for "I would be there when prayer begins". �Oct. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Oct. 17, 1839 Page 150 17. Last evening bro. very few were present. Smith led our prayer meeting § but Bro. C. himself was not present. This morning attended the prayer meeting after having four prayers bro. Bingham came § preached from ______ . (!) I staid until meeting was closed § returned immediately § while eating b r e a k ­ fast bro. Smith came in § requested me to go to bro. B.'s § sign a letter to Commodore Read of commanding the naval forces of U.S.A. in the East Indias--requesting him to do something about our being proscribed by the French--§ if necessary have a trial § we prove our innoscence by the foregoing. (!) of the charges laid against us After breakfast § prayers, I made out a manao for meeting of the children this afternoon from Rev. 3:20. I did not however have occasion to use it as bro. Bingham attended it § preached from Luke 13:5. I followed him with a very few r em ar ks .-- b r o . K. concluded with prayer. In the morning at 9 1/2 o'clock bro. 11:6. Smith preached from Heb. This afternoon bro. B. pretended to preach but he called upon natives to talk-Elia. Jud. Ii § Kuke talked. The latter had got some old in­ dividual there that had never been to church before how he had done to get their § related (!) — It was very interesting. John Ii said we were asleep--^ said we ought tell our sins to each other § to the impenitent. day as usual. ing. Bro. The house was not so full to Smith had thought we had better stop the m e e t ­ At the close of the meeting bro. B. asked the congregation § all arose § testified that it was best to continue to morrow. Mr. Riell was present this afternoon § went to bro. to supper. Chamberlain's �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke This evening Mrs. Oct. 17, 1839 Page 151 Little § Mr. Hooper are to be married at the former's residence, by Rev. F. Taylor of Chaplain of the Columbia § officers from both vessels are invited, but not one of the missionaries. Na akaka ka poe ana e makemake ai e launa pu. This evening a prayer meeting at bro. Bingham's. Added a little to my letter to Elizabeth Cooke § closed it thinking to keep it until sister McDonald goes. Saturday Oct. 19 '39 Yesterday morning bro. I did not go. 13:9. Richards attended the meeting § Bro. Smith preached in the forenoon from Hosea "Ua pepehi oe ia oe iho, e ka Ieaneala". Bro. turned with me 5 we called on Rev. Mr. Taylor at bro. After dinner bro. Dimond's. Locke § myself prayed together § went to m e e t ­ ing with me at 2 o'clock § spoke to the children. more yesterday than the day before. remarks § I Locke r e ­ also with a very few. There were Bro. K. followed with a few We appointed a meeting this afternoon § one this morning also. Bro. Bingham preached in the afternoon to a full c o n ­ gregation from I Tim. 1:15.--which concluded the protracted meeting--on the evening we were invited to bro. Smith. We went expecting to meet a large number of the gentlemen from the vessels. No one of them were there except Rev. Mr. T. § Pendleton. We did not return until after ten o 'c lo ck --Learned that the wedding the night before broke up soon after nine o'lcock----was present last evening § led us in prayer. of Mr. Taylor's. Bro. Bishop He was once a teacher �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke This morning I did Oct. [not] 19, 1839 Page 152 get up until after 6 o'clock § did not calculate to go to meeting but a man came for me § I went at 6 1/2 o'clock. I spoke nearly half an hour from Rev. § bro. Bingham was present most of the time. words ^ too closed the meeting. Kuke added a few I had only time to eat my b r e a k ­ fast § prayers before it was 8 o'clock, wished to converse about their souls. § I met with those who Only one male scholar who was not pious present and about 10 girls. nearly an hour. 3:20, I conversed them There was but very little convictions of sin. This afternoon another meeting conducted by bro K. in the school makai. Only about 20 boys perhaps 50 girls. About noon we had a call from Leut. Little or no feeling. Foot 5 3 others of the John A d a m s . After dinner I took over two spectators of Oct bro. Chamberlain's to go by the Harvest, on Monday, copies of bro. Castle piece with Mr. Jarvies '39 to also seven (!), directed as follows, To Rev. Anson Rood § Rev. Samuel Merwin-Edward StrongWm. M. Mandell, Charles Montague Hawley Olmstead Esqr . Messrs Cooledge § Lambert. Just at night went down town to buy some tumblers (?). Yesterday we had some wedding cake sent to us accompanied by a card from Mr. 5 Mrs. Hooper. We thought some of calling on them to-day but was prevented by the calling of Mr. Foot § others. This evening I feel all gone but have my lesson to study yet for to morrow. Lord's day O c t . 20 This is the sabbath day a day of rest a day of feasting �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 20, 1839 on the good word of the Lord--0 to be profited by what heard to-day. Page 153 I have This morning I did not attend the morning prayer meeting--attended my sabbath school as usual. of the Lord's prayer. Mr. Pennalton Lesson, a part (!) was present § signified to them his pleasure in seeing them studying the scriptures § hoped they would not learn only but practice what they heard. After it was dismissed he went down to bro Smith's § sister Chamberlain went along at the same time § he went with her. We heard that Mr. Taylor was expected to preach at the chapel this noon § Juliette did not go out--this morning but rode with sister K. to the chapel = Mr. preached from Rev. 10:6. Taylor read church service § His sermon was a solemn one, but his delivery was rather flowery. While at dinner we had some letters handed in from America, five to J. § one to myself from a stranger Abraham Jenkins Jr. Barre, (Ms.) at Amherst College an acquai[n]tance of Oliver S. St. John. This afternoon Mr. Taylor attended native service § made some remarks which were i[n]terpreted by bro. Bingham. very good § the natives were much interested in them. They were Since m e e t ­ ing have had the pleasure of reading a letter from Rev. H. G. Ludlow to sister Dimond Hall § McDonald. This evening we neither of us go out. Three or four of our girls have been here to talk with us-0 that God would change the hearts of all our scholars. Tuesday Oct. 22 Yesterday morning I did not go out to the prayer meet- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke ing. Soon after breakfast bro. Oct. Page 154 K. went down to the shore § brought up bro § sister Castle § sister Smith. urday night. 22, 1839 They left Kailua Ha. Sat ­ Sister C's health is no better--Yesterday morning had the reading of a short letter from the Rooms. rec^ some letters In the afternoon § papers and a few chesnuts with some indigo. The vessel could not bring but part of the freight that was put on board of her--another vessel was expecting to sail in about a month. Bro. terms that Bro. Richards was cut off from the mission on the same I suggested in my letter to the Board this fall-- Dibble was at New Orleans the afternoon Mr. § might come out this fall. In Riell called on us § I called with him on Mr. Morris and invited Mr. Pendleton to come to tea. Went with Riell to see our house now in the process of building by the chiefs. At tea we had bro J. § wife, Mr Pendleton, Mr. fax--we also sent to Mr. Morris some supper. prayed with us. Riell, § Mr. Fair- After tea bro J Riell had to be on board soon after sundown § rose from the table before the rest. o'clock § Pendleton until 8 or after. Fairfax staid until 7 Sister Smith staid u n ­ til after nine. In he afternoon I commenced writing the tract had translated § to day I have finished it. over: I That is the most I have done to day. Rec^ this morning another cirtificate (!) of my my (!) being an Honorary member of the Board--in lieu of one sent before but got defaced. Friday [Oct. Yesterday made me some book shelves. 25] Tuesday evening I read some to J. from the Annals of �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Education of Dec. Oct. 25, 1839 Page 1 1838. Wednesday morning I read my tract with Paahana § he pointed out but 5 or six corrections, or most of them. § they very small ones Delivered it over to bro. Chamberlain. During the forenoon saw bro. Vanduzee who had come down from Lahaina on board of the Wm. were going in her. 5 he § his wife Sister Ogden came down with them--she is co m ­ plaining of ill health. ticipated. Lee bound home Bro. Van Duzee is worse than I had an ­ I invited him § sister V. to take up their quarters with us until they should sail. In the afternoon we some of us made our calculations to go out on board the Columbia to dine. Bro. Bingham, Judd, Smith, We left about 2 o'clock Castle Knapp 5 myself went in one boat. In the course of an hour The foreigners, Jones, Reynolds, Peirce, Charlton, French Pelly, Messrs Brinsmade, Ladd, Skinner § Hooper came 5 soon after the King, Auhea, some of the king's train with bro. After being Dudois, Richards Kuanaoa § also Dr. Wood. conducted about the ship for nearly an hour or quite, we sat down to dine about 4 1/2 o'clock in the Com­ modore's dinnig room, which ran across the ship § was about 40 feet long § 18 or 20 broad. The table was loaded down with Roast beef, Turkey, Ham, chickens cooked in various ways5 fruit with Port § Maderia Wines, Champagne - Puddings § claret. To the disappointment of the foreigners no brandy was on the table -all could not be seated at the long table so Dr. Wood, Bro. 5 Mr. room. Knapp Baker with myself sat down to a table in the Come 's sitting I had taken some dinner at the usual hour at home so I did not eat very heartily of the danties set before us. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 25, 1839 Page 156 Mr. Taylor the chaplain was with us § see that we all were well provided for. At the earnest request of Mr. Baker I touch my tongue to the wine § champagne but would not drink--None of our brethren of the mission partook of wine except bro. Judd who tasted a little. Just before sun down we left as did also the king § left the foreigners drinking their toasts. Rev. Mr. Taylor came off with us. This ship was very large § could carry 60 guns but had only 54 on board. Was 180 feet long § 40 feet beams. mast about 200 feet high. She carried 42 lbs Her main (?) cannonades on the upper deck § § (!) 32 lb (?) long guns on the lower deck. a On this lower deck was the Com dining room § parlor. Below on the third deck were the officers rooms § Mr. Taylor's. place the seamen to sleep § eat. Also the Everything appeared to be in fine order. At the arrival of the king § chiefs, a salute was fired from all the guns but two on the upper deck--These were the only guns fired. When we had got home it was nearly dark. sister van Duzee here at tea with Juliette. to meeting, but meeting no[t] Found bro. § After tea went out having commenced went out to get a man to take a note to bro. Bishop that night that he might get Sereno ready to go with bro. Van Duzee if he should choose thus to do. the meeting. Succeeding in getting one but did not go again to Came home 5 got prepared to give bro. V. ma a resting place in our outhouse. yesterday morning that Mr. Retired rather late--Learned Foot § Mr. Belcher were at meeting �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 25, 1839 Page 157 § bro. Bingham conducted it § said much that he had done since comming (!) from Am. sailing from Boston. It was the 20th anniversary day of his Sister Smith was much disgusted at turning a prayer meeting into such a recapitulation of his personal doings. Others were not pleased with it. Bishop wife § child a Mr. Carter Yesterday afternoon we had bro. (a methodist bro.) bro Richards § bro. V. ma to supper § spend most part of the evening. called in the afternoon Ej evening. Mr. Mr. Riell Just as we were being seated Foot § Turner called a few moments on their way to bro. Cas­ tle's. In the evening, these two with bro Bingham Judd Chamberlain § castle met to make out another letter to the Commodore Read, § this morning we all signed it. Wrote yesterday a short letter to Mr. Aaron Seeley of D a n ­ bury about the men of war now in port--to send by bro. Van Duzee. I have concluded to send my letter § bro. C's piece to Elizabeth Cooke in New York by bro. Van Duzee. This morning bro. breakfast with us.--§ Saturday Oct. § sister Bishop § Sereno have taken I have since written the foregoing. 26 Yesterday after writing the foregoing I went § shaved bro. Parker which I have done every other day for a week or more. He is recovering slowly. To day I hope to go to Kaneohe to speak to his people to morrow § leave my sabbath school with John Ii. Yesterday afternoon I had a long talk with bro. Van Duzee about his troubles, yet I could not justify him as I wished to in his going home, tho' I sympathized with him very much. He has re- �Oct. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 26, 1839 quested me to write but I feel very backward to do so. Commodore Read took dinner at bro. Bingham's. Page 1 Yesterday The squadron are expecting to go to the Volcano. Tuesday morn® Oct. 29. About three o'clock on Saturday afternoon I started for Kaneohe § when I nearly reached the pali I met Commodore Read, the king § many of the foreigners who had been to a feast just this side of the pali--Some said it was to eat a dog. I obtained a boy of Levi who lives within two miles of the pali to go with me to the pali 5 lead back my horse § take care of him over the sabbath. I descended the pali in 15 m i n ­ utes § went on foot until with half a mile of the house of bro. P. when I was met by a native coming with a mule. the house it was about dark. When I reached The natives left in house got me some milk § bananas for my supper, care of the 5 being very much fatigued I retired at 8 o'clock. In the morning a little after 6 o'clock I was awaked by Kuaana who came to get me to go to the morning prayer meeting which I attended. The school house was nearly full. Upon returning to the house I had a breakfast prepared for me of a broiled chicken, voasted taro 5 potatoes 5 bananas, § some fried taro § some good new butter with tea--This was all got by the natives independent of myself. I went to the sabbath school at nine o'clock and after they had recited their lessons I made a few remarks, to about 66 children besides a few grown persons. When near 11 o'clock I went to the luakini where about �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 400 had assembled. Oct. Page 159 They were few as no notice of my coming had been communicated to the out stations. the same number. 29, 1839 In the afternoon about At two o'clock I attended a school in the ae'o ka la of about an hundred. In the forenoon I talked to the children mostly fj to parents some, on Zaekaiia 2:2,3. from remarks founded In the afternoon from Rev. I stand at the door §c". 3:20. "Behold, The people generally gave very good attention but it was hard work to speak. In the evening I did not go out. A native called upon me § spent the evening with me 5 I conversed with him about the children § this § that. idols. He told me he had once bowed down to Tears came into his eyes when he spoke of that § other deeds of his in old times-- I retired much fatigued § yesterday morning attneded the morning meeting § read James 1. § spoke of praying for wisdom § that they could not pray for it § not read to obtain it, no more than could expect food without labor­ ing for it. I returned to the house § eat a cold breakfast as I had told I would do that they might go to mee t in g- -§ about 8 o'clock I started for home some of them requesting me to come again next sabbath. I rode to the pali § was an hour reaching it § twenty five minutes ascending it. Found my horse ready for me but a wet saddle to ride upon as it had rained very hard on this side. I rode home very slowly on account of much water § mud in the path § reached here about noon. Learned that bro. Bishop had spent the sabbath here on account of staying with his son § left his people to assemble without him. At 3 o'clock we met at bro Chamberlain's to have a prayer �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. meeting § give parting salutations. 366 hymn, "Blest be the tie"§c. 29, 1839 Bro. Bingham gave out the § led in prayer. affected § shed tears as did many others. Lieut. He was much Margruder § Dr. Haslet were present § kneeled with us.--also Mr. who was boarding at bro J. Pendleton § who heard on Saturday of the death of his father a lawyer § elder at Lynchburg Virginia. was also present. Page 160 Mr. Riell After our meeting had broken up I went to see if Capt. Hussy was going § found that he could not get off. the evening we had a call from him § from Capt. bro. Richards. Stetson--also Bro. B. ma took supper with us § spent the evening. I had no season of prayer, P.M. In This morning bro. Ingrateful being that I am. § Sister Van duzee went over to bro. Bingham's to breakfast § they did not get away until afternoon. Soon after breakfast I went down to seek for my umbrella left on board the Columbia last Wednesday. I hired some natives to go out to the Frigate for it § paid them half a dollar. until they returned--which was almost noon. brought bro. Saw Mr. I waited Riell who Castle on shore he having taken breakfast on board the John Adams § invited him § sent an invitation to Messrs Foot § Turner § Fairfax to come § take tea with us this evening. When I had completed my message to Mr. Riell, came on board the boat § I invited him also. Rev. Mr. Taylor He promised to come § when I returned I called on Pendleton § saw Morris § invited both of them also to come. After dinner I called to see bro. Van duzee § wife § Sereno § bad them a final farewell. Capt. Hussey their Capt. was there also. would be a vessel of many prayers. I told him his vessel I could not realize that they were going § cannot now that they have gone. �Oct. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 29, 1839 Page 161 Bro. Bingham went down with them 5 he had not been gone fifteen minutes when a letter came from Commodore Read in reply to two written by us of the 16th § 24th inst. His was dated yesterday § reached us this afternoon at 2 1/2 o'c. He makes excuses for not investigating our case--but "grieves deeply" that we should have been proscribed by the commander of the Frigate le'Artemise. He has taken a middle course--so as not to displease the foreigners who have treated him with so much apparent attention. I have carried to to several, some think it a good letter. To­ morrow I think of commencing my school. Wednesday Oct. 30. Did not commence my school this morning as I had a nt ic i­ pated on account of my school room's not being in order. the morning in setting it to rights Spent § removing my desk Ejc to the school room, also the clock. Last evening just as we were about to set down to tea with only Mr. Pendleton in came Mr. Taylor § not long after Sister L. Smith came in saying Mr. Turner had rode up with her ^ would soon be in § not long after he came. was over, Mr. Turner went off § bro. went off again. us. Smith came in a moment § I then got Mr. Taylor to read, sing 5 pray with Then bro 5 sis Bishop came in 5 bro. went down to hear Mr. Belcher's address. he lay out As soon as tea Smith § many of us He did very well 5 work for the foreigners § called upon them to le[n]d a hand to the missionaries in their noble work--He spoke of man in a physical na t u r e --intilectual (!) nature--^ moral nature-- of the Hindoostans, Malays, Africans, § the ourang outang (!)-- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Oct. 30, 1839 Page 162 Walked home in company with Mr. Taylor. This afternoon have copied commodore Read's letter § read proof sheets. This forenoon set up § printed myself a card. The time to study--The time to rest § distributed the tipe (!) again. The bell has rung § I must leave § go to meeting. Friday Nov. 1, '39 Attended the meeting on Wednesday evening which was c o n ­ ducted by bro. Emerson. son were present. Mr. Foot, Fairfax, Pegrain § Capt. The first § latter prayed. some remarks that he new Stet­ Bro. Bingham made (!) a man who was fifty years old 2/5 of his life was spent in sin 1/5 in preparing for labor among the he athen.2/5 actually spent in the service of the heathen, in the midst of obloquy (?) § reproach §c. menced that person was himself. his birth day. I knew when he c o m ­ He remarked also that that was I wished much that I was not present for I was ashamed of having him say so much about himself especially in a prayer meeting. Yesterday morning I made arrangements to commence school blit they did not come until 10 o'clock. kept them only an hour. Only four attended--^ I When I let out school bro. Emerson came in £j also Mr. Baker a catholic on board the Columbia. They both remained § took dinner § staid until about 2 1/2 o'clock. At the table they or he Mr. B. commenced talking about Catholicism § he § bro. E. kept it up until they left. was said of catholics. He denied much that He believed in the infallibility of the councils of the church--however wicked the men were in their �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke private characters. Nov. 1, 1839 Page 163 He studied the scriptures for himself § appeared to be a man of much reading. We have since learned that he is not a man of much morality on board of the ship. In the afternoon the scholars did not come until it was so late that I dispensed with the school. Stetson took tea with us, tions. Last evening Capt. § prayed with us at our family de vo ­ He soon left to call upon Mr. Johnstone's. spent most of the evening to ourselves until bro. in § had something to say about bro. unpleasant circumstances. Locke. J. § myself Emerson drop He is placed in very Yesterday read some proof sheets. first of the next volume of the H.S. The § my tract--which I translated about the bible. About sunset bro. Chamberlain read me a copy of the king to the American Consul, [of] a letter about our assisting him § his chiefs--which he denies in toto. Saturday morning Nov. 2. Yesterday morning I arose before it was really day § had my season of reading § prayer by candle-light. same this morning. I have done the Had a school an hour yesterday morning § yesterday afternoon. Alex § Kali did not come in the afternoon. Commenced giving them black marks if they do not come § if they whisper with an intention of writing to their parents each week how each scholar has behaved during the week. again yesterday. Wrote to bro. Ives § bro. Commenced reading Lafon. a ha[n]d bill tract about going to sabbath school. Fairfax to tea. also Mr. Foot. Translated Had Mr. Had a call in the evening from Riell § Calkins Did not study my sabbath school lesson last �Nov. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 2, 1839 Page 164 evening as I had intended. Eve. This morning I was busy in preparing our room for sister Smith--but she has not yet come. Mr. Riell came 5 took dinner with us § staid some time after dinner. I then wrote three letters of introduction--two father--one for Lieut. Foot, one for Riell 5 one for Fairfax. I wrote about a page and a half in each. call from Mr. This evening we had a Carter who goes to-morrow to Kauai with Capt. Stetson, on board the vineyard Capt. Tilton. Pendleton 5 Fairfax. Had a call from To P. I gave Pollok's course of Time--To Fairfax Jenken's on the Atonement. They are to be on board to night ready to sail on monday--But, they think the Commodore will countermand his orders when he learns how badly the John Adams leaks. Monday Nov. 4. Yesterday morning I had my sabbath school, 20 were present. day. Gave out that I would commence school again to They recd the intelligence with much apparent joy. was quite unwell § did not go out to meeting. all day (A.M. text 1 Chron. 16:25, afternoon Juliette § Jos. went. day. Juliette Bro B. preached 26; P.M. Mike 7:8,9.) In the No preaching at the chapel all In the evening a prayer meeting at bro. by bro. Chamberlain's conducted Richards--Mr. Foot came in to take tea with us but we had got through, § he went to bro. Castle. 5 Riell came to bid us good buy--Mr. the meeting. side. 5 only about A Mr. Mr. Pendleton, Foot 5 Mr. Fairfax Faitfax not at Dixon was there who thinks he is on the Lord's He made up his mind to do so a few days since. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Mr. Nov. 4, 1839 Page 165 Riell came home with me § I gave him Practical thoughts by Wilberforce. Sent Alcinis Alarm to Dixon. Capt. Stetson was there § said he would not sail on the sabbath. This morning about sun rise the Columbia § John Adams weighed anchor § soon receeded from our sight. Mr. Foot left a letter for us respecting long services--speaking of our p e r ­ secutions §c §c. He is a faithful man. He has done much for us. He reproved the Commodore for not espouses [espousing] our cause but not until the Commodore hinted they were going beyond their limits in speaking of our cause in public. The bell has rung for monthly concert § I hasten that I may be there. Wednesday Nov. 6. This is the day for our reinforcement to remember us in their prayers. Monday evening bro. Bingham conducted the monthly concert § the meeting was long but not so long as usual. was interesting. still less. On the whole it Yesterday only part of scholars came § to day This afternoon only three--Fifteen at the school house mauka. This morning carried my translation of the tract "A word for the Bible" to bro. Bingham but he said he would rather not have any thing to do with mine, so I have put it Wrote a note to bro. Johnstone to that effect. Parker § family took dinner with us. supper at bro. our house. evening. Knapp's. [to] one side. This noon bro. This afternoon we took Yesterday they commenced thatching The chiefs were at bro. Bingham's to supper last The bell has rung § I hasten to the house of prayer. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Nov. Nov. 7, 1839 Page 166 7. The meeting was lead by bro. Castle § every bro. present, led in prayer which was ten in number. Read some in Mrs. H. moore works. Was much pleased. Last night had quite a severe time with Joseph. This morning Lot commenced coming to school--Learned that the king sailed last evening for Maui § that bro. Alex § Kali. Richards went also. So did This afternoon I had only three scholars. Capt. Stetson has just called upon me to go down to the seamen's prayer meeting, but I declined. We called this noon on Mrs. Hooper but she was not in § this evening I met her § informed her that he had called. Bro. Smith spends the week at Waialua. Rodgers took tea with us. Wrote a note to bro. Bro § sister Baldwin this morning in reference to my subscription to the mariner's chapel. Saturday Nov. 9. This afternoon I have been discharging some of my duties as secretary of the Hawaiian Ass. to bro. Wilcox § Andrews to bro. Lafon, § Bailey. of Teachers. Wrote a notice Sent blank school reports Ives Lyons, Bliss, Armstrong Baldwin Conde, Whitney Parker, noon bro. § carried them to bro. Chamberlain's. This after­ Dimon informed that he should depend upon me to conduct services at bro. Smith's to morrow afternoon § that bros. Judd § Chamberlain refused. Will the Lord help me--This forenoon was requested by Sister Smith to go § see a dying sailor at David Owens'. I did so 5 found him just breathing. plaint was the dropsy. His co m­ I conversed with him § prayed him--He was somewhat disappointed when he found that I was not a priest-- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Nov. 9, 1839 which I frankly confessed when I went there. kins 5 requested him to invite some capts Page 167 Called on Mr. Cal­ § come up with them to tea. Returned home just at noon. Yesterday I wrote a note to Kuanao about Moses ma § to day he returned a note approving of my course. Last evening bro. supper bro. Knapp § wife took tea with us § after K. § myself prayed together here § our wives in the h ous e......After this studied my sabbath school lesson. afternoon J § sister K. called on Mrs. Hoyer § Mrs. Yesterday Skinner. This evening I wish to prepare some thing for to morrow. The Lord deliver me from pride one of my besetting sins. Saturday Nov 10. Last evening after writing the above Mr. Calkins § Capt. Mr. C. returned 5 we soon had prayers. I went in § found Parker had come up to tea. Soon after tea He remained until after 9 o'clock so I had no time to prepare any thing for myself t o ­ day. This Mr. Hilo--so bro. P. was converted about eighteen months since at Coan wrote us. specting himself. I made no special inquiries r e ­ This morning I spent my whole spare time in preparing something to say upon education from Prov. the truth §c". He preaches this evening at the chapel, 5 accordingly shortened his intermission an hour. Tuesday Nov. "Buy Bro. Bingham preached this morning from Mat 22:29- a very good discourse. § talk to bro. 23:23. I went down Smith people 35 minutes whole exercises an hour. 12. Yesterday morning I went down town § invited Capt. Crocker �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Nov. 12, 1839 of the Young Eagle to come § take tea with us. Page 168 Heard during the day that Lot was going with Hoapili to Maui. When school was closed wrote a letter to Kuanao to do what he could to get Lot to stay. going to stay. This morning he came to school saying that he was This afternoon they said that Keana was dead-- the sister of Liliha § her heir. Last evening Capt. he prayed with us. She died at noon. C. came about dusk § at family prayers He § his wife made a profession of religion about four years since. They have four boys. When he left, which was after I returned frcm the sabbath school monthly concert conducted by bro. Johnstone, we requested him to invite two of his officers to come this evening, but they have not come. To day bro. Smith § sister Ogden returned from Kaneohe. Yesterday I had twenty two scholars mauka, Mrs. Conor finished Lot's § Wm's portrait. menced a letter to sister Mary. 20 to-day. Yesterday This forenoon c om ­ On the first remarks about the privileges of missionaries the rest mostly about the squadron-Columbia § John Adams. This evening bro. Judd came to get me to set up the fore part of the night with Gerritt. inflimation dm the bowels Wed. Nov. § quite sick. Was taken on Friday. 13. Last night we had Mr. with us. He has the Calkins to spend good part of evening At 8 1/2 o'clock I went to bro. Judd's but he would not leave Gerritt to sleep. Sister J. slept but little. About 10 o'clock he had a chilly turn § after getting over that in a measure he began to sleep at about 11 o'clock--the Dr. thought he was going but he revived § slept quite comfortable during the remainder of �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Nov. the night awaking at short intervals. 13, 1839 Page 169 At 4 1/2 o'clock I went § called up sister Smith § came home § slept until 8 1/2 o'clock. Schools to day about as usual. has been sinking all day. all farewell. Bro. Hoapili ma sailed to day. In the morning he had his reason § bid § sister J. think he is a Christian. Since school seen Kuanao § engaged some sugar. my letter to sister Mary commenced one to Capt. Th. Nov. Gerritt Finished Sumner. 14. Last evening our meeting was conducted by bro. Most of our prayers were in reference to Bro. Parker. § sister Judd. After meeting called to see Gerritt but he was much altered. About 11 o'clock Nahalelewa came § informed us that Gerritt was dead. Soon after breakfast this morning I went over $ they had laid him out on a wide board on the table in the front room. I came home § wrote a letter to Lorin Andrews about Gerritt's death § warned him to prepare to meet him in heaven. About noon I wrote a similar one to Asa Thurston-- Replied to bro Lafon's of the 7th inst. received yesterday. While sitting with Mr. Morris § sisters Bingham § Judd, near the corpse, just before noon, Gerritt's Baby came in at the front door § we were all struck with loss of Gerritt. so strongly reminded me that he was gone as that. there was a funeral of Keano. Nothing This morning Bro. B. preached a sermon from "Watching § praying lest me enter into" §c. The children of the chiefs attended the funeral this morning § this afternoon they did not come to school. Sumner. Added something to my letter to Capt. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Friday Nov. Nov. 15, 1839 Page 1 15. This morning soon after breakfast made preparations attending the funeral at 10 o'clock. for But went down town § p u r ­ chased some white sugar of Kuanaoa 50 lb. We went over to the funeral 5 sang one verse § had a prayer at the house § then p r o ­ ceeded to the school-house makai where bro. Bingham made a long prayer 5 a long sermon. benefit from it. been so long. It was so long that I derived but little It would have been very good if it had not Many foreigners were present. Lord grace" £jC. Text Job 1:21 "The Had no school with my chiefs' Not a great many scholars mauka this afternoon. my letter to Capt Sumner. lesson Mat. 6:19-20. About completed This evening I study my sabbath school Sister Chamberlain has returned from her tour around the Is. also bro. Saturday Nov. children all day. Rodgers ma. [16] This morning was busy in removing our bed here into the room formerly occupied as my study. Ludlow at New Haven. Wrote a letter to Rev. Mr. This afternoon have been to Kalihi about commencing a school there on Monday to be taught by Ka na ka nu i . Mr. Morris is worse 5 I set up with him the fore part of night 5 bro K. the latter part. Monday Nov. 18 '39 About 9 o'clock on Saturday evening I went to sit up with Mr. Morris. It was not long before bro. Bingham, berlain § Judd came in--bro. Cham­ B. for the purpose of getting him to assent to the confession of faith which he had been reading �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke for a day or two. Nov. 18, 1839 Page 171 They waited some time for him to awake. When he awoke bro. B. questioned him § he conse[n]ted to all be asked but he was hardly prepared to give rational answers. Bro. B. finally prayed with him, § when he finished his prayer, Morris requested that a tune might be sung. We sang "Rock of ages" § bro. B. another which he had sang with him before. He then said he would go to sleep § the brethren left. In about an half an hour he wished to get up $ Hen[r]y | myself assisted him. He sat up in the bed two or three minutes § we laid him down again § very soon his pulse stopped beating § Henry went immediately for the Dr. but once. After the Dr. came he gasped We immediately laid him out § carried him to the D r ’s front room--Si I sat up until 2 o'clock when bro. K. came § I soon returned home § retired § slept until 7 1/2 o'clock. At 4 o'clock yesterday we with many foreigners assembled to pay our last respects to him by depositing his remains in the missionary burying yard, at the East end of the new stone church. Bro. Bingham made a prayer at the house § read Episcopal burial s e r ­ vice at the grave. Mr. no sister. Robert S. Morris had no father or mother nor brothers He had been brought up in what the world call first stile by his uncle named Mafford living in the city of New York. He was about 17 years old. five weeks. Had been in bro. J.'s family about Had read novels until he reached there § Rev. Mr. Taylor told him he would not probably live. He then commenced reading the scriptures § had the bible § good books read to him by Al ex r . H. Pendleton, Profr Maths, on board Sloop J. Adams while he stayed § since had conversed with bros. Bingham § Judd �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Nov. both of whom had also prayed with him. to the subject of religion. Page 172 He expressed a hope in Christ two or three weeks before he died. with a pencil to a nephew Geo. 18, 1839 A short letter written indicated his views in reference We hope he has gone to heaven. On Saturday he gave directions about his things to sister Ju dd .---To day I have written to to (!) send by a vessel Europa going in a few days to Valpariso. Yesterday all day, bro Bingham preached from Ioha 1:21. Had my sabbath school at noon. In the evening bro. at the chapel but I did not go. have had my schools as usual. Smith's in company with bro. Smith preached I retired about 7 o'elk. To day This evening took supper at bro. Rodgers ma. Intended to have gone to seamen monthly concert but there was none. Just after supper a great noise was heard when we learned § saw too that there was a great freshet from the valley. The river was very high § we concluded much property would be destroyed. returned to day. Bro. Parker ma have We fear they must have got very wet. Learned to-day that Piikao § Kalama had been turned out of the high school for breaking its laws. himself. Piikao came 5 told us They go with the chiefs. Tuesday Nov. 19. At 1 o'clock to-day, we were called together to consider whether we would admit Mr. Jarves trial into the H.S. § Co. wrote to Mr. Messrs Ladd Chamberlain that they would not be responcible (!) for the expense of the Spectator if that was admitted, ally d i s d a i n amy responcibility about it. § fin­ A copy of their letter will be sent to Kauai to bro. Tinker § he will see Mr. Brinsmade �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke about it. Nov. 19, 1839 Page 173 I should rather object to the piece but not because Ladd § Co. would not be pleased with it. by nothing but a time serving policy. at least with some of them. I think they are actuated Money I fear is their God This evening Bro. § sister Rodgers took tea with u s . Friday Nov. 22 On Wednesday completed a letter to Rebecca E. Nichols § directed it to Danbury. invited Capt. Tuesday evening went to bro. Lawrence of the Averic, tea with us the following evening. Gardner, K n a p p ’s 5 § Crocker to take They came § after tea we had prayers as usual 5 Capt C. prayed § prayed very well. After s i t ­ ting a little while the bell rang for prayer meeting § Capt. § myself went § left the other two with Mrs. They staid until we returned. C. Cooke. When they went away we requested each of them to give his first mate an invitation to come the following evening. So last evening two only came, Bunker of the Young Eagle, Hoeg of the Mariner Capt. prayers as ususual (!). Gardner. We had After prayers Hoeg asked our views upon whaling upon the sabbath--Upon this 5 other religious subjects we conversed most of the evening. erable. Hoeg had read the bible consi d­ Each of them had a family, H. two, § B. one child. Yes­ terday morning Bro. Judd § family with Miss Ogden sailed in the Paalua for Maui. I went down with them § called upon Kuanaoa to say that I would devote a part of my time to the house 5 requested him to furnish men. Knapp. So to day I have given up my school of boys to bro. It was hard work to give them up. To day bro. Rodgers ma �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Nov. 22, 1839 Page 174 started for Kauai but have returned this evening. Wrote to Kuanao about the boys § he returned an answer saying he had shut them up half an hour, § would help me. § thus had helped me Kanui wrote me requested me to write her how Kalakaua had behaved. Rec a letter from Bro. low in child birth. to morrow. Knapp's. Tinker to day. Mrs. Rodgers very Sister Smith will commence living with us J. has gone out to a female prayer meeting at bro. Rec^ to day 6 of the publications ordered by Lieut. Foot § others. Saturday Nov 23. This morning completed the top § dash to a churn which I commenced yesterday. Assisted Sister Smith some in her room, such as putting on a lock. § have This afternoon [done] little or nothing. Read over my letters to America. fall. I have felt almost sick Tinkered my clock a little. Shall not send many letters this 0 to be prepared for the duties of the sabbath--May I be in the spirit on thine holy day--0 Lord! Wrote a note to Kanui about Ka lak aua . Monday Nov. 25 Saturday evening after writing the foregoing wrote a letter to Mr. Ale xr . H. Pendleton to send to Valpariso, America as the Squadron were to stop there. Bingham preached from Job. 5:17,18. ing service he read a letter from Mr. South Sabbath morning bro. P.M. Eph. 6:11.--After m o r n ­ Colcord § Mr. C. was received back into the church. Afternoon service quite short. In the evening bro. Bingham preached a very short sermon at the chapel from Matt. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Nov. 25, 1839 the evening sister Smith accompanied me to the chapel. To-day made ready to work at our house, but the men did not come on. expect they will. Page 175 To-morrow Saw Kuanao § made known to him some of my wants. This evening just as I was making ready to write Mr. Hoeg § Bunker came in § staid until 9 1/2 o'clock. bro. Castle's piece. Presented each of them with They brought up some whale bone § spermiciti c a nd le s. Tuesday Nov. 26. Put up some papers to day. The correspondence between Commodore Read § ourselves I have directed to those whom on the 19th ult. I sent bro. Castle's piece, § one of them to father--as it is not to be published in the Spectator. printed at the expense of Lieut. Esq. Rev. Foot § others, one to T.T. Merain Chauncey Wilcox, James Betts § Aaron Seeley Esq. four letters ready which I shall take to bro. C h a s . Sumner, Mary E. Seeley, low. Smith, I have put up of those Have Chamberlain to Capt. Rebbeca E. Nichols, § Rev. H.G. L u d ­ J. sends a folio sheet to Charles, a letter sheet to Aunt § one to her aunt Mary Montague. Riell § to Pendleton. I also send a letter to This evening we expect Capt. This morning the Pea Body arrived. Crocker. This afternoon a ship has arrived. Kuanao called at the school to day requesting that the boys might have something to do in the evening - - commenced drawing stone for our house. Monday Dec. 2, '39 Wednesday evening of last week I conducted the prayer meeting § called upon Mr. Colcord to make a prayer. He was remembered �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Dec. 2, 1839 Page 176 in all the prayers as he was to sail the next day with Capt. Lawrence in the Ship Averick, for America. Mr. Wm. Hoeg of the ship Mariner took tea with us 5 spent the evening with Mrs. Thursday evening we had Mr. us. C. Guthrie 5 Robert to take tea with They left soon after supper § we did not have prayers until after they left. Friday evening we had a call from Capt. ner, of the Mariner, Capt. Cogswell of the (!) Gar d­ 5 Capt. Joy of the Hero who took tea with us 5 with whom we spent a very pleasant evening. He thinks he has experienced religion § intends to make a profession when he returns home. 5 quite small 5 deaf. We had prayers He is a man of fifty immediately after supper. He spoke of an Is. visited by him § where one foreigner requested a minister ascension at 30° due West. Friday morning I wrote a letter to Wm. Hoeg 1st mate of the Mariner. In the afternoon he called upon us. Saturday I spent most of the day in replying to my brethren to bro. Johnson, Wilcox § bro. Bailey. Tinker, Lafon, The one to the latter I concluded not to send. In the afternoon studied my sabbath school lesson. the evening Capt. bro. Gardner came alone to tea. In Soon after supper Bingham came in for an errand § as I thought he might spend the evening I requested him to pray with us which he did 5 soon left. I then commenced conversation with Capt. his wife 5 brothers G. found that § sisters had made a profession of religion 5 that he had some feeling upon the subject. I talked very plainly § asked him if he prayed §c, as did also sister Smith Mrs. C. They were fearful I had offended him 5 so yesterday noon I wrote him a letter, but have not § shall not send it. This morning �Dec. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 2, 1839 Page 1 he sent us S or 6 lb (?) sperm candles with a note saying to us when you burn these candles think of your friend Geo. W. Gardner. Yesterday morning I attended church § heard bro. Bingham from Matt. 22:42, "What think ye of Christ?" In the afternoon it was communion § 90 were baptized § received into the church. § wine. In the evening bro. James 5:20. Capt. I assisted in distributing the bread Smith preached to the chapel from No member of the church, but bro. Johnstone, Gardner § Joy were there. there, This morning went to the house § found they had commenced laying the floors § had commenced the well. After school went down town--on board of the Mariner--car­ ried to Mr. Hoeg a tract book § a book "Temperance documents"-- § also my letter. Called on bro Smith § spoke of Capt. Gardner. This afternoon after teaching a few moments J. came § took the school § I went to work with the natives laying floors. This evening have attended the monthly concert conducted by bro. Smith. The subject brought before our minds was more laborers. Tuesday Dec. 3. This morning soon after breakfast I sat down to write a letter to Capt. Gardner, but as a gun fired by the Brig Thomas Perkins which wished to come in, I supposing it was the M a r i n e r ’s gun closed up my letter with writing on one § a half pages carried it down § saw Capt. § Gardner who was only waiting for the pilot to pilot his vessel out. Saw also Capt. Joy who invited to go on board § get some shells. School to-day as usual. slowly. House § well getting along Expected this evening Mr. Calkins, Marshall, § John- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Dec. son to tea but they did not come. 3, 1839 Page 178 Read this evening Mrs. H. Moore on the education of a prince. Thursday Dec. 5. Yesterday morning we had Capt. Joy to take breakfast with us. I accomplished but little during the day. took my clock to pieces £j his family to tea. § cleaned it. After school I We had bro. Chamberlain In the evening a meeting conducted by bro. Chamberlain--after meeting Mr. Steele requested us to remember him in our prayers as he felt very unhappy. This morning commenced a letter to Rev. of Danbury § completed at noon. Rollin S. Stone After school this afternoon rec^ a letter from bro. Bliss § answered it immediately. commenced a letter to Deac. Lewis S. Hoyt of Danbury. Just at dusk The wind these days very strong. Yesterday after dinner commenced reading "Hedges Logic". Saturday Dec. 7. Wrote a letter yesterday 5 to day to Aunt Lois Starr. Yesterday afternoon saw Kuanao § talked about a carpenter. evening went to Mr. Jackson to see a Mr. Last Rodgers--He was not in. He called this morning § is to let me know on Monday what he will work for. Saw Capt. Joy of the Hero § had quite a talk with him. This evening we have Capt. Joy of the Charles § Henry Capt. Cogswell of the Walter Scot (!) § Capt. Sherman of the Marcus to tea with us § spend the evening. This morning fixed my pump lesson for to morrow Mat. 6:26-29. studied my sabbath school Yesterday quite a sad affair occurred between Menton Ladd § Maria Jane Chamberlain concerning �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Lord's day Dec. Dec. 8, 1839 Page 179 8. This morning read Finney's sermon "False comforts to si n­ ners". I thought rt would, with the directions to sinners in the following, be good for Capt. Joy. Attended service when bro Bingham preached from Matthew 18:33. A good practical sermon. At noon looked [at] my diary some. I did three years ago or more. 0 that I felt now as After dinner my sabbath school-- Not a great many present. This afternoon bro. Bingham preached from II Cov. Examine yourselves 5c. a very practical discourse. sermon baptized rising of twenty children. 13:5. After the This morning J. talked rather strong to sister Smith because she thought she chould do better than she could with Jos. at the chapel. §c". This evening bro B. is to preach His text was John 5:40, "Ye will not come to me Quite a number present. Monday Dec. 9, '39 This morning after school I went on board of the Hero, Capt. Joy § met him at the shore. shells. He went with me 5 gave me some Was introduced to two of his mates. My scholars to day have been writing on their slates "Try again"--Tomorrow they will write it on paper. arrived to day. The Paalua from Maui, Victoria from Kauai have This evening a meeting at bro. Castle's S.S. Monthly concert. Wednesday Dec. 11. Attended this meeting which was conducted by bro. Chamber- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke lain. Dec. Mrs. Johnstone was present. or nothing. 11, 1839 Page 180 Yesterday accomplished little Rec^ § wrote a letter to bro. Locke expecting bro. Castle would go to day--around the Island. In the evening Mr. Chase 1st mate of the Hero § Mr. Daggett 1st mate of the Marcus took supper with us £j spent the evening. They were quite sociable § the latter appeared very tidy § intel­ ligent . To day no school. Mr. This morning received an invitation from § Mrs. Hooper to take tea there on Friday evening next, all the members of this station. a thanksgiving sermon from Ps. cism. as did At 11 o'clock bro. Bingham preached 116:12-14- - Spoke much of Catholi­ said no church member had gone over to that anaina wahahee. He also said that 1022 had been baptized § 59 added to his church by letter, making 1081 in all. We took dinner with bro Knapp to day § they with bro. sister Castle took supper with us. ducted our meeting. Saturday Dec. This evening bro Bingham co n ­ Three seamen were present. Wrote a letter to Mr. Lucious P. Hoyt. § Charles Marvin § commenced one to They are not long ones. 14. This is the anniversary day of our leaving Boston three years ago. away. How speedily the years, months, weeks It has been a very pleasant day. for bro. § days roll This morning I cut hair C.'s children--Lot has sailed this afternoon to Maui on account of the sickness of Hoapilikane. § Bernice took tea with us. he was busy § I said nothing. This evening Moses This morning I called on Kuanao but Called on board the Hero § left �Dec. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 14, 1839 a pair of sea eggs for Capt. Joy--staid on board with Mr. a few moments. Called on board the Marcus sation with Mr. Daggett. Page 181 Chase § had a little conver­ He made me a present of a few shells. This afternoon I have been looking over some Sailor's Magazines for Mr. D. Studied my sabbath school lesson. Thursday evening we had Marshall, Johnson, Guthrie § Caul- kin ; to take tea with us § we had prayers as usual. they went to singing § I entertained Guthrie. professors living at Raleigh N.C. § "Abbotts Corner Stone". After prayers His parents are I gave him some native books The evening was passed very pleasantly. This same day, Thursday bro. Castle ma started to go round the I s 1 an d . Yesterday Nalua sailed for Kauai. Dr. Wood sailed also in the same vessel. In the evening we went to Mr. Hopper's to tea--We had no blessing asked. Bro. Bingham, Chamberlain, Smith, there--sister Dimond, Mrs. Ladd, Mrs. § myself § Mr. Marshall Calkin., Knapp § their wives were Dorset Sister Smith § Juliette In the evening Bro. Johnstone § wife Mr. § Johnson came in--Mrs. Hooper played on the Piano most of the evening § we had all kinds of singing from ______________ (!)• About nine o'clock J. § myself returned § soon sister Smith § Mr. Calkin came 5 he related Mr. scandalous. His conduct was This evening I want to get Finney's lectures to Capt. Joy of the Hero, Tuesday Dec. Skinner's affair. § some pamphlets § tracts to Mr. Daggett. 17. Saturday I did succeed in getting that book to Capt. Joy. Sabbath morning did not rise very early indeed for a month, or �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Dec. 17, 1839 Page 182 two past we keep the bed longer than is well. Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached from P s . 51. noon my sabbath school as usual. was the sovereignty of God, At In the afternoon bro B's subject case of Nebachadnezzer being humbled. In the evening bro Smith preached a very good discourse from P s . 142:4. "No man cared for my soul." I have seen so many o u t -- I do not know when Yesterday morning I was down town to Kuanao 5 he told me to get a carpenter 5 send him to him 5 he would make a bargain with him 5 I might hire such other men as were wanted, 5 send them to him § he would pay them. Co 5 saw Capt. tea. George Joy, Called at Messrs Ladd 5 Cogswell 5 Sherman. Invited them to The latter sailed in the afternoon 5 two former came 5 spent the evening. In the afternoon the bark Vancouver arrived from the Columbia River 5 several pas sen ger s--I received a letter from bro. Hall dated Clear Water Aug 7th last. Most or all the brethren recd some--bro Dimond received a large one ment for us all. This noon we met at bro. other letters. While there Mr. of introduction. (!) Bingham's to read it 5 some Farnham called 5 brought letters Other letters spoke of a Mr. Johnson 5 Simpson. The two first were from the states. Bro Hall writes rather dis- couragingly of the oregon territory 5 of the prospect of benefitting the Indians. This afternoon have been downtown in hopes of seeing Mr. Johnson. Saw Capt Joy 5 invited him up to tea but he was suffer­ ing with a diarrhea, terday 5 to day. 5 could not come. Yesterday saw Capt. Saw Mr. Dominis Guthrie both y e s ­ 5 Mr. Pearce. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Saturday Dec. Dec. 21, 1839 Page 1 21 Wednesday evening Capt. Joy of the Hero took tea with us. In the evening attended the prayer meeting conducted by bro. Smith. A Mr. Hatch was present 3rd mate of the Charles § Henry. After meeting learned he was a professor of religion § was going to stop 1839 work at the Black-smith trade. Thursday morning called at the Auction of P. a wagon for sale at auction. § B. § saw Bro Castle § myself told bro. berlain to bid it off for us less than $80. Cham­ It went at $75. It was very cheap at that-Called on Mr. Had a call from Mr. Farnham § invited him to take tea with us. Simpson but I was not at home-- acquainted with Mr. Johnson. In the evening Mr. in the evening Mr. Johnson called. Made myself F. came § late A young man by the name of Mozeir came § also took tea with us. We found Mr. F. a very pleasant man, bred a lawyer § traveling for his health. health was much benefitted by his journey. town, § Mr. at the family altar. In the evening went to bro. Farnham, Mr. A young man with In the evening Mr. Hatch called in § took supper with us--§ led Mr. Yesterday I was down Thompson introduced himself to me. Capt. Dominis. His Knapp to a singing meeting. Ladd § wife, Mr. Hooper § wife, Mr. Marshall § the two Mr. Johnson's with bro. Bingham §c. This morning went to ride in our wagon. After breakfast went down town on board the Walter Scot, Hero § Charles § Henry. This evening Mr. of the C. § H. Mr. Swain 1st mate § Mr. Marshall 2nd mate Coggin 1st mate § Mr. Evans 2nd mate of the Walter Scot § Mr. Haden 2nd mate of the Hero, were here to supper �Dec. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke § spend the evening. Hero--some cowries. to Mr. Simpson. 21, 1839 Page 184 Obtained some shells from on board of the Called at the auction § introduced myself Came home § altered the seat of our wagon. afternoon studied my sabbath school lesson, Mat. came to school again yesterday. This 6:33,34.— Jane About made a bargain with Mr. mond to do the work of our house at $2 pr. Rich­ day. Lord's day 22. This morning after my season in my closet went to bro. Knapp's sabbath school makai. He had about 60 scholars § 6 teachers. My own sabbath school this noon was somewhat interesting-subject, "Seeking first the kingdom of God." Bingham preached from 11 Chronicles 25:7,8. with the ungodly. This afternoon, Matt. This morning bro. Joining affinity 1 9 :29--Forsaking friends for Christ. After meeting he had a meeting with his church to see who wished to go to As ce ns io n -This morning Mr. Johnson was present at meeting--as he was a singer did not get in until sermon time bro B. sang after the sermon which is not common. This evening bro. B. is to preach at the chapel. Read some in the Evangelist for Jan. Tuesday Dec. '39 I 24 am reminded by my my sister Catharine died--But 5,-1839. date that it is fifteen years since I am mistaken, for it was the 24 January 1824. Yesterday I rode down town to see Kuanaoa about some glass-In the evening Mr. Marshall 2nd officer of the Charles § Henry came �Dec. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 24, 1839 5 took tea with us 5 we had quite a talk with him. like the young man in the gospel. He brought some shells. Swain 1st officer ;of the Charles on us a short time. He seemed In the forenoon he came up 5 I went to see sister Knapp's school. This afternoon Mr. Also Mr. Hatch, 5 a Mr. Cobb, 5 Henry called second mate of the Marcus, who has stopped on account of ill health. latter took tea with us. sat awhile with us, Page 185 In the evening, Mr. The two Farnham called 5 5 went out with bro. Bingham who had come to administer to Kane, our boy, who was bitten on his right foot about 7 1/2 o'clock by a centipede in the back lanai. We found him under the mat 5 destroyed him with little brus[h]ing. By Mr. Hatch I sent the Permanent Temperance documents to Mr. Marshall--a small tract book 5 some Temperance Recorders 5 Journals to Mr. Swain. I have put up some for the Hero 5 Walter Scot directed to the mates. Yesterday Mrs. Diell returned from Kaneohe. for a few days has been worse 5 to night bro. Sister Castle B. has succeeded in cupping her. Wednesday Dec. 2 5. This day has been Christmas 5 has been observed by many as a day of drunkenness..... To day Capts. Europa. Geo. Joy 5 Cogswell sailed as has also to This morning I went aboard of the three whaling ships to carry some temperance documents --Men have not worked to day on our house. This evening Mrs. Diell 5 her children with Capt. Reuben Joy have taken tea with us. This evening a meeting c on­ ducted by bro. Johnstone. There is now much appearance of a rain storm. �Dec. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Dec. 26, 1839 Page 186 26. Commenced this noon a letter to my parents No. 15. This § Mr. Peck. afternoon oiled our wagon springs §c. Wind to-day has been very strong § quite cool. An arrival from Kauai--Dr. § Mrs. Wood, Mr. Brinsmade Read to day the history of Scotland from Robert Bruce to James 5th to queen Mary. I noon. feel much interested in hi story--Ca pt . R. Joy sailed ab Suggested to my scholars the idea of going down to the house to instruct them because they had so many k a h u s . Saturday Dec 28, 39 Yesterday morning after school I rode down to see Kuanaoa, obtained some money for some bricks, four feet of bar iron, got the promise of some for saw the carpenter, Mr. Meissrs. L § C's--saw Mr. B. DuWood § Mr. Farnham. Richmond. Called at In the evening had a call from Mr. Johnson § he pointed to us on the map his rout[e] across the continent. Studied in part my sabbath school lesson. This morning fixed the seat of our wagon. twice to-day also. Yesterday we rode This afternoon wrote a page in in (!) my letter to father about heaven § our rest there §c §c. The week is past the Lord prepare for the sabbath. Read yesterday a hsitory of literature § today of commerce up to the fifteenth century— I am much interested in reading. Rec^ a letter to day from Bro Baldwin § Conde. ter P.P. Andrews, Judd § Brown, Lord's day Dec. J. rec^ from sis­ a letter from each. 29. This is the last sabbath of another year. How fast our �Dec. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke sabbaths are numbering. precious Page 187 May I improve them to the good of my Ej immortal soul. This morning bro. Knapp being rather unwell his sabbath school makai. While in school Mr. to see it § after school he came home with me, church. 29, 1839 I attended Farnham called § went with us to Bro. Bingham preached II Chronicles 28:10-11, all day = subject the fact that there was sin in our midst, that at the close of the year we should try § search ourselves. Mr. F. came home with us § we got into quite a conversation respecting the origin of sin. He admitted that all had sinned, could wish. said. § acknowledged all we We hope § pray he may receive profit from what was He has a wife an Episcopalian. school § from thence went to bro. He attended my sabbath Smith's. attended the burial of a seamen--Mr. Since bro. Smith Hatch § Cob called on us a few minutes. Tuesday Dec. 31 1839 When I had written thus far I was called to go to to meeting. Bro Smith preached from Is. 3:10.11. (!) It was an excellent sermon--After the sermon the daughter of Zion was sung. Mr. Farnham was present at the meeting. Yesterday morning I went down town to Kuanao to get some money to pay for a piece of bar-iron invite Mr. Brinsmade to take tea with us. ham. Wood. After school I went down again, J. sent an invitation to Mr. Dr. evening. § Mrs. W. did not come. § invited Mr. § Mrs. Hooper 5 Dr. The rest came, Farn ­ § Mrs. § spent the After supper we had prayers § Mr. B. prayed while stiting around the table-- Mr. F. took dinner with bro Knapp �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 5 visited the schools. Dec. 31, 1839 Page 188 He is desirous of seeing the king. This morning I prepared 5 packed a soap box full of shells for bro. Wilcox, § took it to the Depository. When school was out a sail was to be seen 5 about two o'clock it arrived in the harbor. I [t ] proved to be the Alciope in the room of the Ceylon consigned to Messrs Ladd 5 Co. I received a letter from sister Mary dated Danbury Apl. Bro. Wilcox two 5 June 3rd 1839 Bro. 19-39. Selah Savage Hawley Olmstead Esqr. Wilton-Apl. Wm. " " N.G. May 6 do June 1/39 11/39 R. Stocking Ooroomiah Persia- Nov 4/38 Juliette received one from sister Mary dated Aug 5 Apl. In mine from her was a form of power of attorney to receive from Cousin Darias Starr's estate about twenty, or thirty dollars, died without an heir, Feb. months after. for he 6/39.--5 Sarah his niece about three We receive by this vessel a large supply--For us there are 2 1/2 barrels. Some part of bro. W's letter was very h a r d -pardon me if I provoked it by any thing I have written. The Lord J. has hinted in her long letter to him how it affected us upon reading it-- I fear rather too frankly. The vessel sailed June 20th. days after. The Don Quixote sailed a few The Razelas arrived two days before she sailed. This evening the Genl letter is to be read. This has been the anniversary of the king's sister Nahienaena's death three years since. There has been a feast at the fort 5 firing of cannon at sunrise 5 at one o'clock. I had no school this afternoon. At Messrs L 5 C's saw �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Mr. Peck. Dec. Page 189 A singing concert at the Charity school house for the benefit of the school $1 for a ticket. haps 31, 1839 I will give it a dollar. May I convey (?) I shall not attend--Per­ The days of another year are closed. one with new purposes for doing good. Thursday January 2-1840.--On Tuesday evening the general letter of six sheets was read by bro. Bingham at bro. Castle's. It was apparent that it was written with a spirit of forbearance. It was dated in May § June Mr. '39. I was much pleased with it. A letter was also read from Rev. Spaulding written in New Bedford or that quarter. was at the south. As it was considered a holiday I had no About nine o'clock bro. Locke came on his way to Kauai, but as the vessel was here from Am. cluded not to go. Dibble Yesterday morning I was busy here § there lo o k­ ing over the Invoice §c. school. Mr. § Mr. Peck also he has c o n ­ In the afternoon I made out a power of attorney in favor of Aaron Seeley Esqr. on cousin Darias Starr's estate according to a form sent me by him § had it signed in the p r e s ­ ence of T.J. Farnham § P.A. Brinsmade, § attested by the latter as consul for the United States which cost me two dollars. In the forenoon went with Kanakarui to Kuanaoa to get him released from Paahao day's labor for the king but could not. the afternoon bro. In Locke went to see my house § said he did not like the plan but thought for the plan it was laid out very well. Mr. Cob. took tea with us § also went to meeting which was con- dcuted by bro. Smith. He had attended the funeral of Mr. Burnes a cigar maker who was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. I said a few days with Mr. Cob about his soul. He appeared pleased �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 2, 1840 Page 190 to be conversed with. Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, $ he read some Kanawais to the people. ing J § myself have rode out. sister Diell. Kuanaoa had au aha olelo, This morning § this ev e n ­ Also this forenoon bro. Today I have had a school all day. Juliette came in 5 sung, Locke § This afternoon "Try again". Since school have written some in my letter to bro. but think I shall rewrite it. bro. This morning had the reading of § sister Knapp letters from Greenwich. was astonished. Seeley, The Lord has done wonders At some things in Greenwich. I Intel­ ligence about the revivals was really cheering--Many of those in North G. Bro. I was acquaited (!) with. § sister K. had a great many letters. Bro. K.'s The Al^eiope has not yet discharged or commenced. The father died in April, '39. vessel does not appear consigned to Messrs Ladd § Co. Friday, Jan. 3, 49 Last evening I looked over my letters which I had prepared for home § closed one to Mr. Seeley. This morning I heard that the cargo of the Alciope was sold to Messrs Pearce § Brewer much to the disappointment of L § Co. efit of their souls. Bro. May it [be] a lesson for the b e n ­ Chamberlain told them it was the Lord doings in detaining the vessel so long. The vessel has commenced her discharging to-day. only have yet been received by the mission. Two loads This noon in reading history read the account of the Reformation in the time of Luther. Vol. 2 about page 290. This evening purpose to study my sabbath school lesson. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Saturday Jan. Jan. 4, 1840 Page 191 4 Studied my lesson last evening 5 read some in Hannah Moore. This morning, worked most of the time in fixing my clock. It has run without stopping from noon till now 7 o'clock. This afternoon sealed up my letters for America 5 sent them to the letter bag of the Brig Thomas Perkins Capt. bro. Wilcox, Snow. From J. to a folio sheet, to Col. M. White to Mrs. Ambithley of W oo dbu ry -- from myself to Rev. Hoyt, Aunt Lois Starr, Rollin S. Stone Deac. Lucius P. Hoyt, Aaron Seeley, with a power of attorney, Lewis S. Charles Marvin father, and Andrew Bishop most of which was written this afternoon--To the latter I sent a Spectator Vol I. No. 2. 5 a pamphlet containing bro. 5 correspondance with Com. Read. C.'s piece No boxes landed to day for private individuals--Sister Castle rode out this morning 5 this evening. Accomplished today little, or nothing. Monday Jany. 6 '40 Saturday evening after meeting in my diary I commence a letter to bro. Savage of Greenwich, Conn. 1/39 5 before 9 o'clock I completed it. in reply to his of June It was written in much haste 5 this morning I was too late for the letter bag of the Thomas Perkins 5 so gave it to the Capt. Capt. Varney. Bro. K. also sent his letters this morning. Saturday night about midnight Juliette was taken with vomiting 5 purging. She vomited once or twice when she began to have stools very frequently which continued thru' yesterday. We did not go for the Dr. but just at night bro. Castle came in �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 6, 1840 Page 192 with Dr. Wood but he did not prescribe for her as he thought nature was doing her appropriate work in carrying off a surplus of bile, as many of her stools consisted much of bile. Sister Smith staid with her in the morning § I in the afternoon. I read to her from the Missionary Herald for March. Bro. Bingham text in the morning was from II Chro. §11. 29:10 My sabbath school at noon was quite full § interesting. Kuke called § made some remarks. at the chapel from Acts 17:30. close of the sermon the quoir In the evening bro B. preached "In the times of this"§c. (!) sung Remark. did not ride for we slept late. Bro. At the This morning we Locke called into my school. Letters received to day confirm the intelligence brought yesterday that Hoapilikane died the 2nd inst. his heir. Lot is made, as was expected, 0 that he might soon return to the school. This evening monthly concert § the bell has rung for the same. J. thinks of trying to go out. An English bark has arrived to day from China. Tuesday Jan. 7, '40. Last evening our meeting was conducted by bro. who read a printed letter from Messrs. Brigman § Williams at Macao, in reference to the disturbances at China. expelled. Bingham He read part of a letter from Mr. All Englishmen are Spaulding Rocky m o un ta in s. We had but three prayers. At the close of the meeting rec^ Missionary H e r a l d ’s for May, June, ing butchered a hog purchased yesterday, of i t . § July 1839. § bro. This m o r n ­ Knapp took half �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke After school half barrel. Jan. I went over to bro. Shirting, two good shirts, muslin dress pattern blk. 6 collars, book for Joseph, the country, § 2 It contained many of calico § bro. bombazin § a-pair of (?) stocks, opened worked gloves pantaloons, Dick's celestial scenes, Hoary head, 2 vol. as a medicine, (0 silk apron pattern, cap § collar, maple sugar § candy, Page 193 Chamberlain § found the It proved to be from Sunderland. valuable articles various small peices 7, 1840 a small Caleb in of Temperance tales, Munson § Lyman, § some Mother's Magazines--all the books from the Young ladies sewing soc., also ten dollars in money. This afternoon, Lenox, an iron bound barrel came to hand from containing about half a bushel of dried apples several small pieces of calico §c. from Lenox people, also some Mother's Magazines, § four small books as "Baxter's call" §c. J. had letters from her aunt Smith, Aunt Taft, Eliza Graves, her bro. Harley, a Miss cousin H. Warner, also four sheets from her sister Fanny, one from her bro. Charles, § two from her Mother. One barrel from Lenox has not yet come to hand. From the money rec^ I paid out to Kanakanui 50<f: for teaching also two d o l ­ lars in cloth which settled to this day for his teaching at Kalihi. Moses commenced to-day reading Barley's Geography. with Keawe of Paooa to bring grass for $2 a month. have each received a barrel to day. a jug of boiled cider Bro. Bro. Agreed K § Castle Locke a box containing (which was broken), dried apples §c.-- rec1^ from bro. Halliday by way of sister Dimond a portrait of Mr. Ludlow § of Mr. Patton. I �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Jan. 9, Jan. 9, 1840 Page 194 '40 Yesterday I commenced a letter to bro. Wilcox 5 today I have added something to it. conducted by bro. last bro. Knapp. Last evening our meeting was Only a few present. Night before Castle had quite a crazy turn but is now nearly over it. It was occasioned by hard work. Yesterday bro. Locke took his place 5 to day has retd home. J. has been busy to day in getting shells ready for her friends;. This morning 5 noon I went down down. Bought some glue 5 Glass, 5 sought door handles This evening we purchased some shells (two only) 5c, 5c. for fifty cents. Just at night the other barrel from Lenox people came to hand 5 contained nothing but dried apples. up the barrel again. We took out a few 5 headed It was a wine cask. This evening Juliette sent a bowl of custard to Kuanaoa. Friday Jan. 10 Capt. Brewer expected to sail to day but the wind has been from the sea 5 he could not. Last evening 5 this morning I was busy in assisting Juliette put up a box of shells one for Sunderland. coral, mens, for Lenox 5 The one to Lenox contained a large piece of different kninds (!) of cowrys, black sand, volcano speci­ a map of the Islands, a stone like Mr. B.'s stone church, a piece of lime from our well. scholars 5 about two letters, to Charles. Try again, one to Mother 5 the names of our 5 one from myself She also sent a little smaller box to Sunderland, to her Aunt Smith containing most of the above 5 a large hemlet shell, 5 about ten letters 5 notes. Last evening I wrote in my letter to bro. Wilcox from �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 10, 1840 Page 195 9 to 10 1/2 o'clock about the four rules of the Board which have caused so much disturbance. a folio sheet. To day I have about closed the latter, It has all been written in very great haste. seven pages have been written in less than as many hours. to write to morrow one or two more to others. gone to a female prayer meeting, 9 o'clock, The I hope This evening [J.] has completed my letter to bro. Wilcox § spoke of my fear that he lacked excitement, because of some things expressed in his letter. Saturday Jan. 11. Last evening after completing my letter to bro. Wilcox commenced one to his bro. Josiah, § completed it this morning. This afternoon have written to Mr. Hill about our school § for some books. This evening they meet to sing at bro. This morning early I was quite sick. Bro. Chamberlain. Wind fromthe sea all day. Rodgers § wife returned from Kauai. Lord's day Jan. 12 '40 Last evening quite a large to sing. It was pleasant to see them. sabbath school lesson Matt 7:6-8. verse. Bro. of Jos. dyrrhea. C.'s This morning I studied my Dwelt principally upon the sixth 3:25. J. has not been out on account Sister Smith went this afternoon. It has rained some. to preach. assembled at bro. Bingham preached this morning from II Pet. This afternoon from Matt 13:3-9. to day. [number] This evening bro. But few out Smith is expected Have read to day an account of other missionary ope r­ ations in the Missionary Herald of March '39. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Tuesday Jan. Jan. 14, 1840 Page 196 14 Yesterday morning I commenced a letter to Deac. of North Greenwich 5 finished before tea. Attended 5 conducted the Sabbath school, monthly concert at bro. not present. S. H. Mead Knapp. Sister Smith's scholars were present. Bro. Johnstone After return­ ing from meeting I replied to Mr. Hawley Olmstead's letter 5 wrote until 10 1/2 o'clock. 5 a letter This morning before breakfast of Juliette's to Messrs L 5 Co. vessel was then being towed out. I took those two, for Mr. Hopper. The About 8 or 9 o'clock she sailed. This noon had a long talk with Juliette 5 sister Smith about the propriety of having family prayers this evening as Capt. Dominis 5 his family are expected. As no principle is involved I shall to please those two dispense with it for this evening. Wrote to-day to bro Munn about his having to deliver an address before our association at its next meeting. Heard s o m e ­ thing to day about Kalakini being banished to an island Molokini by the king for hoopunipuni 5 hoike wahahu. Yesterday received a letter from bro. Johnson. Friday J a n .17 Tuesday evening none but Capt D. wife We had tea 5 they spent the evening. 5 miss Smith came. Wednesday morning Mrs. inis sent an invitation to us all to go there on Thursday. day evening our prayer meeting was conducted by bro. Dom­ Wednes­ Bingham. Thursday morning I went down town to see Richmond the carpenter 5 found him still unable to work. Saw also Palmer. I engaged some lathes of P. 5 B. at $6.00 pr 1000-§ spoke to him about another carpenter. fine it I wished. Saw Kuanaoa He consented and said �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 17, 1840 This morning I saw him again about nails. He wishes me to go to morrow with the carpenter to see about boards noon bro. Smith read us a letter from bro. Parker, Page 197 6jc. This that sister P. was sick intimating that they should like some one to come over £ keep house. Juliette has concluded she can go better than any one else § will probably go in the morning. Both Richmond § Palmer will commence work on Monday. As I shall not probably be here on Sunday shall not study my lesson. We are to have a lesson in Geology to night. Monday Jan. 20. On Saturday morning the wind was very high § it rained some § Mrs. C. thought we should not go to Kaneohe. I commenced § finished a seat for our wagon that more might ride in the wagon at once. The wind blew very strong from the West § the dust flew, as I never saw it before--notwithstanding I worked out in the wind. My eyes suffered for it. school at bro. In the evening there was a singing Smith § bro. § sister Knapp with Mrs. C. § Diell rode in the wagon § I walked with Sister Smith. It was a very pleasant sing. Next meeting at bro. B's. Sabbath morning I studied my sabbath school lesson § went down town to visit bro S m i t h ’s s. school § attend church there. preached from 2 Cov. 5:12. I understood bro. Bro. Smith Bingham preached from "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people". it. Bro. Chamberlain thinks that Kuanaoa did not like Attended my sabbath school as usual but did not feel so much interested in it as I sometimes do. chapel. In the evening attended the Bro. Bingham preach from James 1:5:6. J. attended but �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 20, 1840 rode in the little wagon on a/c of the horse being lame. Page 197a To night I have been doctering him according to the recommendation of Mr. Bush. The sprain appears to be in his fetter lock joint. This morning I called with Richmond the carpenter § made out a list of stuff for the school house. boards §c. at P. § B. This noon I engaged the This morning Richmond § Palmer commenced work § this afternoon the latter left to work for Mr. Mr. Peirce because Peirce would give him more Pela Kau hana ana a ko ke aonei. Went to see Mr. Peirce, but he was not in. This afternoon we have heard of the death of Kalawalu, A l e xa nd er ’s kahu--and of the loss of the little schooner Kuana § some freight sent by bro. §c. of say Chamberlain to the brethren at Maui $1000. This evening we have a lesson in Geology at bro. Tuesday Jan. 21, K's. '40 This morning I went over to my house § found Richmond § we went together to see Kuanaoa about some men to get up some boards from Messrs P. § B. When I went in Dudoit was there trying to scare them about some hens that got into his yard--We went away in a rage almost. From there we went for the boards § while I was waiting Palmer came along § I asked him why he had forsaken the work § gone to work for Mr. § see Mr. P. Peirce. Mr. glad very glad, After a little talk he said he would go P. gave off § he returned to his work, § I was for I had felt a considerable hard respecting his leaving so unc erimoniously. Engaged two men to complete the well. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 21, 1840 Page 198 Richmond says they may commence plaistering to morrow. Juliette taught school this morning. wife died 5 was buried. b e r l a i n ’s. Saw bro. To day the mother of Paki's Bishop this morning at bro. Cham­ Recd a letter to day from bro Wilcox. Wednesday Jan. 22 '40 This morning commenced bright ran hither 5 thither. Bought screws of Mr. nails down to w n- -6 g r o s s . To-day bro. blood last night. C. rather than wrought Kuanaoa called to see the house to day. Chamberlain has been rather feeble from spitting He spit a tea-spoon full of fresh blood. evening our prayer as usual. to day Capt. 5 early my work at the h ous e- - This The children of the mission have visited Dominis. Thursday Jan. 23 40. Kuanaoa having heard that I had engaged one 5 two men to do the plaistering go at it. (!) sent word that he wished 10 or 14 men to I sent word to him that I thought it would cost more 5 not be so well either. I directed. He consented that it should be done as To day we have made a new window in the Pantry. Sister Castle 5 her husband with sister Knapp 5 her's took dinner 5 tea with us. This evening we had a lesson in Geology. One of my old scholars by the name of Makina has worked for me to day. This evening I have thought seriously of having an outside to our school room for the play yard. Saturday Jan. 25. Yesterday most of my time was employed about the house. I taught most of the afternoon. In the evening was so tired that �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. I did not go out to the singing meeting at bro. 25, 1840 Page 199 Bingham's. Before sister Smith returned it rained some--6j continued to more or less until about 9 o'clock this morning. Was busy here § there this forenoon § just before noon Kuanao sent for me to count the money § pay up what board, I had purchased. f?c. to P. § B. handle at bro. C.'s. I paid out better than $400. for This afternoon purchased a lock § door This evening J. goes to a female prayer meeting § I keep house § study my sabbath school lesson. Wrote a letter to Kakauluohi this afternoon that Lot would come back at the request of Kuanaoa. Monday Jan. 27, '40 Yesterday morning I read most of the Missionary Herald for May 1839. It was very interesting. During the day § evening read most of the book called "Simple sketches". In the forenoon bro. P.M. (!) Bingham preached from Mat. Before meeting was closed Moses 18:6.7. § a string of kahu's went out § today I spoke to him about it § said it was not proper. At noon, In the evening bro. Smith preached from 1 Cov. few hearers. as usual, I had my sabbath school. Just as meeting commenced, 5:20. He had but a native went up one side § going along with-out looking pass by the door § fell down the other side. came home a[nd] He was senseless for a long time. After meeting read some--To day I have been working at my house. Two natives commenced plaistering--Kahula § Namakaakana. Just at night the governor called to see the house § I spoke to him about the doors. each room. He said have them batten d o o r s - a closet for I said something to him about a play ground. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. 29, 1840 Page 200 Wednesday Jan 29. Yesterday I went to see an old pump whether it will answer for our school house--It was rather poor. Assisted in putting in a door between our front room § Joseph's bed room. ing we had a lesson in Geometry. Bro. Last ev en ­ Castle acted as teacher. To day, the floor to the school room has been laid § I commenced a hole for a new window, nearer the corner. This evening a prayer meeting. Thursday Jan. 30 Last evening our prayer meeting was conducted by bro. Bingham § only six of us present. Chamberlain had a poor turn, Last night about midnight bro. § Dr. Wood came § bled him a pint. To day he has done nothing. This morning the Hooikaika came § brought some of bro. Judd's things. This afternoon the Paalua came § I went with the wagon for bro. J's family but they did not come. down in the Hooikaika, Mr. Hatch came § returns in her on Saturday. He says § letters also that some of the waiwai has washed ashore from the wreck of the Kaala. Mr. The books principally lost. Farnham was living with the king, with him--Mr. Mr. H. says that § the chiefs were pleased H. took supper with us § Mr. Carter called on us. Things did not look straight with the carpenters to day--perhaps I am mistaken. Friday Jan. 31 40 This day closes another month § to day is the birth of William Lunalilo, aged five years. I made him a birth day present �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Jan. of a small book Uncle Charles. see Kuanaoa about the pump. 31, 1840 At noon took the horse to go to I found him so lame that to (?) get with him to Bushe's. Page 201 I rode only He said he had ring bones 5 I came home immediately 5 told Kamano to turn him out 5 get the old gray. I looked at his feet 5 found the difficulty was in the frogs of his feet--I cut them off 5 found stones also imbeded in his frogs. I have not seen him since. J. took the school 5 I went to Kuanaoa after men 5 succeeded in getting this afternoon § we removed a pump from Auhea's well to the school house to pump water that we may be able to dig some deeper. to tea with me. Mr. Cob was with me 5 came home Had it not rained the natives would have completed the outside plaistering in five days. Two men with two attendants. Received a note from bro Locke. Saturday Feb. 1, ’40 Ten years ago to-day since I left the home of my child­ hood to go to the city of New York to try my fortune there. started with high h op es -- 5 buoyant expectations I 5 now I am here engaged in teaching the children of the chiefs of Ha wa ii --5 these weeks busy in attending to the building of the school house. day have worked some at laying dobies penters 5c. To 5c.--Recd money 5 paid ca r­ When I went to Kuanaoa for some money 5 he commenced as usual to tell how poor he was 5c. I took up my hat to return when he said he would send up the money to the house. This evening I have paid up the carpenters their receipts for the same. Went out to ride with sister Castle. Went out to tea to bro. Dimond's. 5 obtained �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 1, 1840 This evening accomplished little or nothing. Page 202 Bro. Parker has been over to day for sister Smith § this afternoon she went with him to be gone a fortnight. My sabbath school lesson for to morrow is still unprepared. Tuesday Feb. 4 Sabbath morning I studied my sabbath school lesson § J. went to bro. Knapp's school of small girls § took charge of sister Smith class § did not go out to church. Bro. Bingham preached all day from P s . 96:8.9. Visiting the Sanctuary. In the evening at the chapel he preached from Luke about the two thieves it was prepared 20 years since. the[y] were dissimilar. § said Wherein they were alike § wherein I was not highly pleased with his perform­ ance. During the day I read the Missionary Herald for June 1839, except Mr. Anderson's instruction which I had read before. Yesterday commenced stoning our well cept the topmost stones to night. To day returned in § out again. § completed it e x ­ Took out the pump yesterday. It leaked to bad--completed one white washing to day. The carpenters afternoon. Knapp's. floored the first small room to day this Just returned from recitation in Geology at bro. Mr. Dudois whaling ship has returned to day. evening monthly concert conducted by bro. lain more feeble again this afternoon. Wednesday Feb. Bro. 5. C. more feeble again to day. Smith. Bro. Last Chamber- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 5, 1840 Page 203 It rains very easy about these days.--To day one of our carpenters has been sick. Completed the stoning of the well. This forenoon had no school--Thought much to day of becoming a secular agent on account of bro. Chamberlain's 0! to be guided by wisdom from above. my place then may I remain in it. illness. If the school is If not then may I leave it-- Wrote to bro. Hall. Tuesday Feb. 6. This morning about 10 o'clock bro. Judd ma arrived in the Hooikaika--also Lot, § Kalakaua--Mr. Farnham § Haalilio. no school this mo rni ng- -call to see Lot. to school this afternoon. Since tea Mr. Had Both he § Kalakaua came Farnham called on us a few minutes. Saturday F e b . 8. Yesterday we cleaned out our well for the last time. day no one has worked but Makina, Farnham took tea with us, versed in politics. at sawing §c. § spent the evening. Thinks bro. Last evening Mr. He seemed to be Richards new laws are too strong meat both for the chiefs § people. about Mr. Jones to Mr. To Bro. Castle came in § talked Farnham. This morning Sister Smith was confined with her second child--Its pulse beat a few times but it did not breath[e]. They feel very sad--Juliette spent the most part of the afternoon with her. This evening bro. § sister Judd have gone down. noon went to the Governor § he paid off what This fore­ I had contracted--but told me not to hire any more natives except the plaistering § ca r­ �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. pentering for they had no more money. it rather discouraged. 8, 1840 Page 204 I have felt on account of Read some this afternoon about China in Tytler's History also some in the hoary head. Called to see P a l ­ mer the carpenter who has a swelling on his shin. Monday Feb. 10, '40 Yesterday morning Juliette went down immediately after breakfast to bro. with Joseph. Smith's to spend the day--I went to meeting Bro. Bingham preached from Mat. afternoon from Mat. the bells menced. 7:24,25. 7:26,27. In the In the afternoon I missed one of 5 did not get to meeting until after sermon was c om­ The children were there, sabbath school. 5 attended all day--also, My sabbath school was full. Left Joseph at home asleep while I was gone. J. returned about sun set in the little wagon. Marshall 5 Johnson 5 Grimes out to ride on horse back. She met During the day 5 evening I read the Missionary Herald for July 1839, of Hoary Head. 5 most To-day I have had school but Jane has not been. About noon J. 5 myself with bro. 5 Sister Knapp went in the wagon down to dine on board the Brig Jos. we found Bro. Bingham, Capt. at my Carter 5 wife, 5 wife, Dudois, Peabody. When we arrived Sisters Dimond 5 Diell 5 Johnstone = Char[l]ton, Doct. Wood 5 their wives. Doct. W. 5 wife left on account of her sea si ckness--Mrs. Corney, Taylor, Shaw, Hooper, 5 Dorset, Miss Smith 5 Charlton--Messrs Peirce, Marshall, Johnson Capt. Clapp, English gentleman with Charlton whose invitation we were present. bro. Judd about the school house. Doct. also Capt. Rooke, Dickson, Dominis an 5 wife by To day have had some talk with �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday Feb. Feb. 13, 1840 Page 205 13 On Tuesday morning I saw bro. Judd § he intimated that Kuanaoa was going to send all his clan to work § I did not go for I did not wish to direct work for so many. About 11 o'clock I went over § found bro. J. there § the men doing nothing--He had sent word to Kuanaoa if he should set these men to work § he replied in the affirmative § they commenced § before 1 o'clock they had all the stones laid in the lanai, filled up the court with dirt. § in the afternoon they In the midst of it Kuanaoa came § I said I wanted 10 men the next day to regulate the work then going on § make the drain from the court through the pas s ag e- Tuesday evening we had a lesson in Geology. I was to have gone to Kalihi § see the school but could not. Yesterday morning I went prepared to work with the ten men refered to above, but no one came until 9 o'clock § I put in some cupboards. to work, Finally 3 or 4 men came but with no purpose § I sent to Kuanaoa. Worked me like a dog § have not got over it yet. To day I have done but little--This morning taught school. sick. Moses commenced on the map this morning. Palmer still Bro. J said to day he thought Alexander's teacher was a catholic. He wishes the house done § the children not go up to the Windward as they now calculate. sistance of two natives H. Richmond thinks with the as­ § P. can complete it in about 7 or 8 weeks. Last evening visited at bro. Johnstone's with bros. Di- mond § Knapp 5 in the evening had the meeting at bro. Johnstone. I conducted it. To day an English bark has arrived, Columbia. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Saturday Feb. Feb. 15, 1840 Page 206 15. Yesterday forenoon I went to the pali for sister Smith § took Mrs. house. Bro. Hooper's horse without leave, § returned it to her We returned about 12 1/2 o'clock § I was wet to the skin. P. accompanied her to the top of the pali. taught school. At tea had Mr. family prayers. to bro. Carter who prayed with us at our Immediately after tea § prayers was called over Castle's, Hysterical. In the afternoon as he was having another turn of spasms Ejc. Before ten o'clock his medicine operated § he was more comfortable. Bro. Dimond spent the night with him. I came home much fatigued § found I was made quite sore even to blisters by my saddle. To day I have felt rather unwell. When we went out to ride we saw a bark § concluded it must be the Don Quixotte fast I drove bros. (!) as it has proved to be. C. § C. down town in search of letters. obtained but a few--One to bro. of about $4000, After b r e a k ­ We C. from Mr. Hill with an invoice § also one stating he had just returned from the annual meeting at Troy, the reduction of their receipts the past year, the sailing of the Lawsanne in Oct. with Methodist M i s ­ sionaries § bro. Dibble § wife § daughter. We soon returned § I went again § saw Mr. Wm. Paty heard several of the foreigners talking about this and that. said a French Frigate was daily expected. Mr. Dudois Much was said by him about the chiefs §c. After dinner I went over to bro Judd, read the Mirror, an a/c of Mr. Jones's dinner § his speech §c. Got to talking on the subject of unhallowed marriages. down town with Mr. Calkin. § Walked He came down from Lahaina in the Don �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Quixotte-- Ladd's 15, 1840 Page 207 When I arrived at Paty's store, they were just com­ ing with their wives. Mr. Feb. I was introduced to them both. Went to 5 was introduced to a young man who came out for his health named Tobey. He had a letter to Mr. Ladd. This evening J. has gone out to meeting 5 I wish to study my sabbath school lesson. 0 Lord prepare me for the duties on another Holy Sab­ bath just at hand. May I be in the spirit. one to Charles 5 one to Mr. Monday Feb. 17 Seeley. ’40 Yesterday bro. went to bro. J. has sent two letters, Smtih's. Bingham preached from Neb. 6:3. Our boys Sabbath school full as usual. Bro. B's afternoon text was (!) Bro. Smith preached in the evening from Luke 18:1. Many were out to hear the singing. "On Prayer". Daughter of Zion was sung. Read during the day several Evangelist. Recd a letter from Rev Eli. B. Clark in reply to one to uncle Aaron Benedict written in the fall of '38. Juliette recd one from her aunt 5 mother Smith 5 from Miss Bigelow of Winchestor Ms . This morning the Don Quixotte commenced discharge 5 our 6 chairs came about noon, school, cost $ frt. I went 5 assisted bro. 5 pamphlets. $3.08. a piece. After Castle open 5 divide some papers, This evening there is to be a meeting of the m e m ­ bers of this station in relation to an assistant for the Depository. Tuesday Feb. 18 '40 Our meeting last evening did not amount to much--Nearly �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke all but bro. Judd thought Feb. This morning I help bro. not yet come to hand. Page 208 [Messrs] Carter to help bro. C. a very little. This noon J. ter's to call on the Mrs. 1840 I ought to go into the Depository. To day bro. J. has made efforts to get Mr. Castle. 18, Our box does § myself went to Capt. Car­ Paty's but they werenot in. We called on Mrs. Jones, the wife of the carpenter. We walked down § back. This afternoon it commenced raining § still rains very hard. The wind is from the south. tinues lame. One of our carpenters still c o n ­ Wrote since school my letter to Rev. Mr. about schools of the Methodist Mission, Oregon, Leslie according to appointment of our association. Thursday Feb. 20. Yesterday assisted bro. Castle some in marking Crockery. The night before wrote to bro. Johnson. Last evening just before 7 o'clock we had a very heavy thunder shower § we had no meeting. I read in the evening Temperance Journal for May § June ters from Mr. Delevan. '39. Let­ Rec^ yesterday two small chairs § a box of shoes from Greenwich--5 prs. for myself § six for Ju lie tt e-- also a ream of blue letter paper. This afternoon after school commenced writing up books at the Depository--Sister Castle has spent this day with us. One of Mr. Jones's workmen commenced at the school house to day, § 3 natives. Dr. has been fixing the pump to day. Friday Feb. 21 '40 Last evening we went to bro. Knapp's § recited a lesson �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 21, 1840 Page 209 in Geology. This forenoon bro. Judd went to Waialua. I wrote all the after noon at the Depository. This afternoon To morrow it is expected the Vancouver will sail for the Columbia R. 4 Farley's Spelling Book from bro. Johnstone. Rec^ to day Sister Judd asked me this afternoon if I had placed myself at the Depository. She did not appear to like it. An auction this evening to sell articles from England, for the Oahu Charity school. Saturday Feb. 22. Last evening added a few lines to my letter to Rev. Mr. Leslie. To day I have spent most of my time in fixing about the house §c. Bro. Judd returned this morning from Waialua. evening J. has gone to a female prayer meeting. This Eliza Diell is recovering slowly. cut bro. Monday Feb. Castle's hair. 24 Yesterday Bro Bingham preached all day § in the evening at the chapel--Texts Pilipi 3:8- 1 Kov. There were many out in the evening. 13:6 - II Cov. 5:15. Juliette did not go out in the afternoon or evening. My sabbath school at noon was interest­ ing. Yesterday read the missionary Herald Lesson Mat 7:24-25. for August morning did '39 § part of Sept. [not] rise until nearly six o'clock. my time pieces the sun. They were very interesting. Aletered This [altered] § watch to make them fifteen minutes faster than At 8 o'clock commenced writing at the Depository § �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 24, 1840 Page 210 wrote until 9 (?) 1/2 o'clock. White at dinner we had a call from the M r s .[Messrs.] Paty § Capt. Carter. They were very pleasant 5 agreeable. To day Eliza Diell is much worse 5 fears are entertained of her rec overy--- changed horses to day. Sister Castle going down hill--recd present of a paper box from bro. Thursday Feb. 2 7, Dimond. '40 This evening I feel rather low spirited in contemplating of my unfitness for any thing pertaining to a missionary. no lesson this evening in Geology as we expected. We have Tuesday morning I completed posting the books at the Depository up to Feb. 1st. Yesterday morning went to Kalihi to examine the school of Kauakanui. Found fifty three scholars, Last evening bro. 5 most could not read. Dimond conducted our meeting. Mr. Brinsmade was there 5 bro. Judd. Eliza Diell is getting better = Martha Ann Chamberlain has the fever--§ Mary Castle is quite sick t h o ' better to day--so is Lydia Bingham suffering of a fever. Kauai who once lived in our family 5 was always a scholar of mine from the first, whom I have always been pleased, buried to morrow. 5 one in died last evening 5 is to be I proposed to his father that all the scholars attend his funeral. To day natives commenced lathing the house. The Alciope sailed on Tuesday for Norfolk Sound. Saturday Feb. 29 Yesterday morning we did not ride because the one would �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Feb. 29, 1840 Page 211 not turn § I was busy in greasing the wagon until it was too late. Taught school all day. Dismissed at 10 1/2 o'clock to go to o f ­ ficiate at the funeral of Kauai, one of my scholars. After school worked some in my garden. In the evening had no lesson in Geology--called at the Dispensary for an helper for Mrs. C. Came home § read a while. This morning while working at Jos. little wagon I cut off part of my right hand thumb nail § it is very sore. Went to the Depository to write but had to give it up. This afternoon completed the wagon for Joseph read some § this evening my thumb pains me. communion. Another day week § month are passed. 0 may (?) To morrow is I be prepared for the interesting services. Shall close in my sabbath school Christ sermon on the mount. Tuesday March 3, '40 Sabbath morning bro. Bingham's sermon was very short from Mat. 3:11. He rec^ about fifty into the church. In the morning I studied my sabbath school lesson § closed Christ Sermon. One of my old scholars was rec^ into the church Kahaleola. In the afternoon was communion. Bro. B. called again upon me to assist in the distribution of the elements--30 individuals drank about a pint of wine § after church he had them remain--to find out who drank so m u c h -- I thought that if water had been used in the place of wine this evil would have been remedied. the Missionary Herald for Oct evening. Preaching by Bro. '39. Read Attended the chapel in the Smith from Luke 13:5. Monday morning set out to get up at 4 o'clock but did not succeed. arise at that every morning for study § reading. I wish to This morning arose �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke about 4 1/2 o'clock. bro. Bingham. March 3, 1840 Page 212 Last evening monthly concert conducted by Prayers by Johnstone C. Judd § Brinsmade. interesting account was read respecting the Jews. An Yesterday Sister Smith removed to bro. Judd. Yesterday § today I have finished the Books for February.-- Dr. has taken the meeting house into his labors. I fear that he will neglect the sick. This evening a school in Geology at bro Knapp's. we were to supper. Last evening To day or to morrow sister Castle will come down stairs to reside. Friday March 6 Wednesday I posted books § yesterday morning about 8 1/2 o'clock finished examining them § from them I went to the school house § commence again operations § to day I have been there all day giving up the school entirely to Juliette. Wednesday evening bro. Judd led one meeting. Yesterday I pointed out something not quite strait to Kuanaoa § he said Richmond was to blame § he talked to them very sharp. To day he came again § was quite oluolu. To morrow he will nearly finish the floors § Dedham the casings §c. Bro. Judd showed me a letter to day from Bro. Bishop in reference to his taking Capt. Carter's children, as he, to save his wife, wishes to take a voyage in the Don Quixotte to, California § leave his children behind. in Geology. Last evening we recited a lesson Two days more will complete the lathing. or Tuesday they will commence plastering. On Monday For a few days we have risen at 4 1/2 o'clock § read nearly an hour after our closet seasons § before riding. Charles To day read about Oliver Cromwell § II king of England. What a rascal Cromwell was! �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 9, 1840 Page 213 Monday March 9-1840 Thursday, Friday § Saturday of last week I worked so hard § became so fatigued that I did not enjoy the sabbath as u sua l- - § to-day have not felt as well as common tho' house superintending affairs. son for sabbath school, Yesterday morning I studied my le s­ § had a full school at noon. Bro. Bingham's text was 2 Cov. In the afternoon Mr. Wm. I have been at the 6:1 P.A. 1 Tim. 5:22.- Paty § his wife came up to meeting. Bingham preached in the evening at the chapel Ser. 13:24. a good sermon but he lacked animation from the arduos Bro. It was (!) labors of the day. Letters to day from Kauai. Brought a sermon of bro. Andrews at the funeral of bro McDonald, with an appendix containing a very short account of his life. Dr. Lafon. Moses received to day a letter from This evening a monthly concert for sabbath schools § the bell has rung. Saturday March 14 The meeting on monday evening was conducted by bro. J o h n ­ stone. Bros. Dimond § Carter were present. Tuesday the masons commenced plastering the natives rooms with poho. menced the chimney § completed it. Wednesday I co m ­ Friday afternoon I did the most myself I laid 400 bricks in about 8 hours. Yesterday c o m ­ menced plastering over head in one of the boys rooms § today they have worked at those two rooms. § the court of the shavings some to house cleaning-- §c. Wilama cleaned the rooms On Wednesday Juliette attended No meeting in the evening. Tuesday evening bro Emerson came over from Kaneohe § �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 14, 1840 Page 214 returned on Thursday morning. Last evening bro. 5 sister Bishop came § staid all night with us 5 returned this afternoon. Visited last evening at bro. Judd with Mrs. Stetson, Dr. Wood 5 wife Mrs. Hooper, Mr. 5 sister Dimond. 5 bro. in. Grimes Capt. In the evening Mr. Marshall Bingham 5 we had some singing. Diell Capt. Grimes, 5 Johnson came in John Ii 5 Haalelio came I have worked very hard this week. Juliette has attended entirely to the school--She has made some improvements in it. This evening she has gone out to a prayer meeting. with some cold. Mr. I am troubled For a few nights it has been very cold. Ladd called again at our school room this mo rn i ng -- said he felt much interested in it. Messrs Johnson § Marshall are going by Matzatlan on their way home, by the Don Quixotte. Tuesday 5 Thursday evenings recited in Geology. Kuanaoa has been to the house every day 5 is much interested in it--Pleased to see it get along. Paid off the men again for their weeks work-- to the amount of $46.50. This is Saturday night 5 I am now approaching the sabbath. 0 that I may be prepared for the sacred hours thereof. do thou prepare me! Thursday the twelvth 0 Lord! (!) day was J u l i e t t e ’s birth day 5 she did not call it to mind until this morning. She was twenty eight on that day. Wednesday March 18, '40 On sabbath day bro. Bingham preached from P s . 127:1, both morning 5 afternoon. In the evening bro. Smith preached at the chapel, John �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 3:19. March 18, 1840 Page 215 A very good sermon. Sabbath day I read a considerable in my diary on board the Mary Frazier. Tho' much fatigued enjoyed the sabbath-- Sab­ bath school at noon. Monday, Maleha commenced coming to school. In the evening a lesson in Geology. son § bro. Locke. Yesterday one from bro. out all my plastering to six men, w a k a n e , Kapililoa, the present. § Kupele. Kauaike, Coan--Yesterday let Kuhula, Lahaina, Nau- To day Richmond has finished for Yesterday D r ’s men commenced the painting. the fence was commenced. at the chapel on music. by Marshall Rec^ a letter from bro. J o h n ­ § Johnson. Last evening Mr. A very good one, To day Calkin gave a lecture § sang some assisted Today he gave me a tuning fork, a very nice one. Saturday March 21. On Wednesady evening bro Smith conducted our meeting § bro. Chamberlain made some remarks. Thursday Hoohano ma painted the outside of the house. Yesterday § to day I have done but little. commenced a letter to my parents Thursday evening I § finished it this morning § delivered it to bro Chamberlain with one from bro Johnson to Edward Johnson, Hollis N.H. ing at bro. This forenoon we had a prayer m e e t ­ Chamberlain on a/c of his departure. soon returned but went down again before noon. sun set-- About 4 o'clock Bro Richards § Mr. He went down § They sailed about Farnham § Cobb arrived from Koolau, the vessel stopping there § they came on foot. Left Lahaina Wednesday evening. return for Mr. Farnam § Cobb. Mr. The Don Quixotte will Peirce § Capt. Stetson § bro. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 21, 1840 Dimond have gone to Maui. Dr. Wood's. Page 216 Last evening we were all invited to To day sister Smith § Juliette have been fixing sister Castle's leghorn bonnet. Four rooms in our house remain to be plastered--Read none scarcely during the week. I feel illy prepared for the sabbath. Monday March 2 3/40 To day, as usual I have been about my house but have not accomplished all I desired. is the court, to Kalua ma. Let out the last of the work § that Some were not there to day--Shall hope to finish on Thursday of this week. for bro. bro. Judd to deliver to Mr. Castle. Copied some letters to day Farnham. Had a call to day from Have felt rather low spirited most of the day. Yesterday morning bro Richards preached for Prov. Col. "Evil pursueth sinners". us from Bro. Bingham in the afternoon from 1:21.22 § in the evening at the chapel from Mark 10:21 "One thing thou lackest." J. did not go down § I went § returned with Sister Dimond. Not quite so many present as usual. Mr. Farnham called § took tea with us § was at meeting in the evening. bath school as usual. Read Evangelists At noon s a b ­ for June 1839. The Don Quixotte is expected to morrow morning from Maui if so Messrs. Farnham § Cobb will leave us. Tuesday March 24/ This morning arose at four o'clock. When we went out to ride saw the Don Quixotte coming to anchor--About 8 o'clock guns �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 24, 1840 began to fire 5 natives said the king had come. home § prepared to call upon Kek a ul oh i. The plastering goes on very well. Page 217 I soon came The king I did not find. To morrow more men are coming to help. The mother of Maleha came to day. Bro Chamberlain came § staid until after dinner. wind is quite boisterous to night. did not come to school. The This morning the children Alexander § Kalii have not come down. I fear we shall never succeed in getting them. Thursday March 26/40 Yesterday I was disappointed in K u a n a o a !s not sending me men to work, but to day he sent me seven. Yesterday afternoon he § Auhea came to see the house § she was much pleased. also that the king was going to send for Alexander. I heard Last evening we had a meeting conducted by bro. Richards--Dr. Wood was present § prayed. Was somewhat embarassed (!)--It was his first attempt among us. To day I have worked very hard § business has gone ahead. This morning Richmond fixed my bathing tub, bread board § gate. § Dedmund a This afternoon Richmond commenced hanging the doors. One of the children's rooms only remains to be plastered. To day J. has had much company-- Sister Smith § Dimond to spend the day § calls from most of the other sisters. she had no school. I have a call from sister Diell This evening Mr. Brinsmade § Capt. § Mr. Steel. Stetson took tea with us § the latter prayed § ask the blessing at table. met at bro. This afternoon This evening we Castle's to consult about general meeting, some for �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke March 28, 1840 Page 218 Saturday March 2 8 Yesterday, Kuanaoa sent on some men to dig a hole to white wash § to rectify some stones. the hole § stoned it. To day they have about completed I assisted them much yesterday. Just at night yesterday the king § John Young called with the Dr. Dimond. to see the school house. Last evening took tea at bro. In the evening read "As a medicine". This morning Joseph rode a short distance on horse back. Yesterday § to day the carpenters have hung doors § about completed their work. This morning fixed the pump but it does not go well. This afternoon Kuanaoa paid all bills to the amt. of $72. The plastering of the house inside § out has cost about $75.-exclusive of the white washing carpenter's work that I have hired $220. This evening J. does not go out to the prayer meeting. Lord's day March 29/40 This morning arose about 5 1/2 o'clock § had a season of reading § prayer before breakfast as usual. After breakfast § prayers studied my sabbath school lesson Mat 8:14-17. at noon did [not] behave very well. written about three years since. My scholars Read some in my own diary I am glad I wrote so full an account of my first impressions. This morning Auhea § Victoria were at meeting but the latter went home soon § I have since heard that she was sick. Moses has not been out to day on account of being sick. \ This morning Dr. Judd commenced a singing school at the first ringing of the bell. Bro. Bingham sermon this morning was founded on Heb 11:6 �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke first clause March 29, 1840 Page 219 (P.M.) Job 34:31.32. This evening bro Smith preaches at the chapel. Tuesday March 31st So another month has rolled away § gone into Eternity. What account does it carry for me. book of God's rem emberance. 0 the blood of Jesus. that cleanse such a soul as mine. complished at the house. 0 how stands my account in Yesterday, but little was a c ­ To day rather more. hope to finish white washing. of the pantry § kitchen. It is that To morrow we shall Today they have painted the floors To morrow we shall hope to finish the washing of floors. Rec^ a letter to day from bro. dinner with us to day. Locke. He is down on business Bro. Emerson took of Kuanaoa's. The latter called to see the house this afternoon. Thursday Apl. 2 Yesterday the white washers § washers completed their work § to day the painters have nearly completed theirs. terday § today 4 native painters Last evening bro. were present--Mr. § Mr. Wright to paint sash. Bingham led our meeting. Anderson § Dr. Wood. rode out § I commenced a letter to bro. § sent it to Kawaihae. something to bro. Friday Apl. Yes­ Several This morning bro. Castle Coan § finished it at noon Commenced to day posting books. Said Castle about distributing knives. 3/40 This morning we rec^ a jar of butter from Waioli--^ a �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 3, 1840 letter yesterday from bro. Johnson. § a note to bro. general meeting. scissors Page 220 This noon I replied to it Lafon with an invitation to stay with us during The Kahalaea sailed to Waioli. Recd today 12 § 12 pen knives from Depository. Saturday April 4/40 To day I have spent at the new school house in overseeing the plastering under the lanai on the walk. painted the well (?) curb, This afternoon have § our blinds for the bed room window. This evening Kuanaoa § Auhea have been to see the house § she is quite hopohopo. Settled all bills to night except the painting of the window wash--to Mr. Wright. Last night bro. Bishop stayed with us § we talked until 10 1/2 o'clock upon the wine question--^ the cultivation of the vine for wine. I told him I was afraid he would be sorry at some future period. This morning he breakfasted with us. The sabbath has come again. for all its duites, 0 that I might be prepared family secret § public. J. has gone out to a female prayer meeting. Tuesday Apl. 7 Sabbath morning bro. Bingham preached from -- At noon Sabbath school as usual. Afternoon bro B. preached again from -In the evening at the chapel he preached from P s . 87:3. He contemplated the glory § prosperity of the church. Yesterday I attended some to painting. The doors were painted green § the floors of the dining room § Jos.' room were �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 7, 1840 Page 220a painted yellow. To day I have worked at the books all day § completed journalizing § examining the same. Last evening monthly co n­ cert § bro. B. room was crowded full. Wood § wife, Mr. ing. Paty, Mr. Mr. Stetson, Brinsmade, Tobey, Bro Smith conducted the m e e t ­ The Kinau has returned § Alexander has not come. It is supposed to be the doings of his teacher who does not wish to part with him. Moses is still sick, so is Kamamalu. This morning I went to see them. To day the desks are completed. Friday Apl. 10 40 This is the anniversary of our landing upon these shores. Three years ago, we set our feet upon this heathen (once heathen) land § 0, for grateful hearts for all that God has done for us. Not one of a million can I even conceive of much less speak of. Upon this anniversary have we commenced moving into a house builded for us by the chiefs. Yesterday § today Auhea has been there matting § furnishing the rooms for the children. for the parlour § Jos. put them down. first time. Bro. room, § to day J. She also furnished mats § myself have Richards has been there today for the At noon, the vessel with Methodist missionaries and �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 10, 1840 bro Dibble § wife § daughter arrived. the reading of the Genl Page 221 We are now going to hear (?) letter at Bro. Bingham. Saturday April 11-1840.-I now seat myself in the school room of our new establish­ ment to write up my diary for several days. Last evening I was called off to go and hear the Genl letter § Mr. Anderson's i n ­ structions to bro. Dible (!) § his wife. interesting--Bro. D. was present They were both highly § made some remarks § answered several inquiries. This morning when we were going out to ride we saw him § his particularly for the first time. all day moving § I am so fatigued that legs ache like the teeth ache. Since riding we have been I can hardly sit up. J. is very much exhausted. Kuanaoa § Auhea have spent the afternoon with us § Bro. J. has talk most of the time with them. no methodist brethren to day. § Kuanaoa. Have seen Expect some to spend the sabbath (!) very little prepared for them. the reading of a letter to bro. Jan. (?) Just at night Paki came in for the first time--§ he was shown the house by Dr. with us, tho' we are are My Castle from Leiut. Had (!) Foot dated 7, 1840--dated at sea before arriving at Valpariso. Yesterday completed the third anniversary of our landing here § also will be the anniversary of bro. D's 2nd landing. To morrow will be the sabbath--0 how little prepared for its arduous § responsible undertaking of teaching the children in Sabbath schools. Monday April 13/40 Have just returned from sabbath school monthly concert �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 13, 1840 Page 222 conducted by Rev. Jason Lee, the head man of the new reinforcement for the Oregon. We had six prayers Yesterday morning bro. Bro. § several made remarks. Bingham preached from Is. 42:11-12. Dibble went into the desk § said a few words before the prayer. Many were much affected. It was an interesting occasion especially as so many of the strangers were present. After this went to the chapel § heard an excellent sermon from Matt. Lee. 11:27-30 by Rev. Mr. The house was very well filled but especially in the evening when Rev. Mr. Hine preached from Heb. come unto mount Zion §c". 12. 3 verses "But ye are In the afternoon Rev. Mr. W. preached at the native service § bro. Bingham interpreted for him. Lord is a strong tower. The J. did not go to the chapel any of the day. This morning we commenced again putting things in order § I have worked most of the day quite hard. Made some shelves for our tabu house, or room § stored away some things near kitchen. (?) the Kekuanaoa has sent us a cook to day--Kalama alias George White. He has lived with Mr. Charlton § has also lived with the v governor. To morrow the gov . will send a cook by the name of Poai. This afternoon the children, Auhea, Paki § Kekuanaoa have been here, Mr. Richards § Dr. Judd. They expect an ahuaina on Wednesday § are to furnish the wherewith. They were much pleased to day. About noon Capt Stetson came bringing a Mr. Judson wife § two children to stay with us during the stay of the reinforce­ ment. Bro. J. goes as a cabinet maker. He has visited Danbury § his sister one of the single females have lived there § is some acquainted there. He is about a year older than myself. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Wednesday Apl. April 15, 1840 Page 223 15/40 Have just returned from our Wednesday's evening meeting which has been removed to Dr. Wood's. Bingham. It was conducted by bro. It was long--but interesting. Yesterday I spent in fixing this § that as preparation for this day's ahaaina. In the evening Mr. Lee gave a lecture upon Oregon but I did not hear of it until bro. Judson § myself went to Dr. J's for some medicine. We saw only Sister Dibble § found upon inquiry that she was the Miss Tomlinson from Br oo k­ lyn visiting at Mr. Brush's in Danbury the summer before we came away. I was much pleased with her. she wou ld go on a mission. It was then said to me that This morning commenced again pr e p a r ­ ing for our feast which was to be at 3 o'clock. ning hither § yon for plates §c. I have been ru n­ §c. At 4 o'clock we sat down to two long tables say 14 feet each long ducks, (principally provided by the chiefs) to two pigs, § several fowls, with fish § vegetables. the center of the longer table § facing the door. his right hand, right hand, Kekaunohi at his left, 3 The king sat in Kekauluohi at Kekuanaoa at Kekauluohi's Pakea's wife, John Young, Bro. Dibble § wife Bro. Richards, Bro. Bingham § wife, Haalelio John Stevenson, Loanui, Kapiha Paki. At the short table was Dr. at one end § myself at the other, Mrs. J. at his right hand, David, Ioane Ii, myself, Mrs. not present-- Pa uah i, Bro. Pakea, Elizabeth Jane, Maleha, C. William Lot, Moses seat only, he Knapp and Luka making in all thirty one. We were at the table about half an hour § then came into the school room, when Bro Bingham made a prayer, § some remarks upon the importance of religious training, Dibble upon Boarding Bro. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 15, 1840 Page 224 schools § the anxiety of parents in Am. to send their children to the best schools § the importance of the English language, Bro. Judd upon Physical Education § Bro Richards upon ■p All these were interesting. The Gov said a few words. away about sun down. The king said to me as he went, politics. They went Ke Mahalonui nei au § said to Dr. e hiki mai no Alexander. Bro. § sister Judson have been absent all day on board of the ship. Their reinforcement called on the king ma to day at two o'clock. Upon returning from meeting found a letter from bro. Bailey, a very good one. Jos. Friday Apl. staid this afternoon with sister smith at Dr's. 17/40 Last evening I did not go out t h o ' there was a prayer meeting at the Reading Room (sailors'). Yesterday morning I was busy in returning such things as we had got for our feast the day before. er of Mr. bro. The Dr. Begged a kn oc k­ Grimes, who took it from his door. Yesterday afternoon Judson § myself put it on--also a button to fasten the door. I was busy in doing this § that. Rec^ calls from our Methodist brethren, Ally § wife, who was sister to bro. To-day Bro. Chamberlain's. Judson § others. Parker § family came over § went to sister So have bro. night at Auhea's house. Bishop § wife come down § stay to Yesterday morning bro. Locke came § r e ­ turned this forenoon with some of the methodist brethren § sisters. This morning was hoike § most if not all the brethren were present. Bro. K. had say 24 boys, sister K. had 35 girls, Halai 37 girls, Kamananai 33 boys, Piki from Wailupe 42, a graduate with 50 from �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Waikiki, April 17, 1840 20 from Nuuanu 9 fr. Paoa making 250 children. most of all the out schools recite some. adults' hoike but I did not attend. good. Page 225 I heard In the afternoon the The examination was very I was sorry no more could be induced to attend. On Monday bro. Smith will have his hoike. The Morse is said to have arrived to day from Matzatlan, but I have not heard of letters as yet. Have been busy tinkering here § there about the house. This evening have been to a preparatory lecture at Dr. Woods' preached by bro. Dibble from 1 John 4:9. It was good but I could not keep awake--settled yesterday with my grass man. Saturday Apl. 18 '40 This morning we rode again. After breakfast I commenced work at cleaning § arranging our closet putting up screws, $c. §c. About 10 o'clock sister Castle came § staid until nearly 3 o'clock. It was her first call at the house. Schooner Morse had arrived § Mrs. husband of Jan. Learned about noon that the Diell had a letter from her 4th § he was then about to sail for these islands by way of Valpariso. the month of June. He will probably reach here some time in Mr. Ally § Judson have been talking with bro. Bingham about § drafting a roof for the church. The king has sailed to day for Maui. Dedmund the carpenter also has gone to build a sugar mill at Wailuku. How long it will Worked again at the clock § it is now running. I know not. Commenced to day wearing a new braided watch chain. Jos. broke a light from a parlour window which is the 2nd I have set this week. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 18, 1840 Page 226 This evening gave a book to Kalama the steward § Poai the cook § requested them both to go to sabbath school in the morning § said a few things about our leaving our things in their presence, § that if any thing was missing we should hold them accountable. The[yj appear desirious a call to day from bro. Monday Apl. (!) of staying with us. Had Brewer. 20/40 Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the Missionaries landing on these shores, § to day bro. by inviting all of us here, to tea at his house. Bingham has observed it in company with the methodist brethren From there I have just ret^. we sang his Missionary Hymn "On Oregon's". remarks, or rather made the remarks first, After supper Then he made some § bro. Lee made a prayer § he followed--then they sung a farewell missionary hymn § bro. Dibble proposed again "Oregon's dark mountains". I became acquainted with Rev. Mr. Lee § wife, Rev. Mr. Hines, Waller, Kone § their wives, Dr. Babcock, Messrs Abernethy, Campell § their w i v e s --Misses Phelps § Lankton--Mr. Brinsmade was there Bro. § sister Parker § bro. § sister Dibble. This morning I rode out with Moses to bro. arrived. § Lot. Then went down Smith's examination but his children had gone before I He had about 150, about forty of whom were from Kalihi, Kanakanui's scholars. After the examination was over we went to see the bridge lately built near bro. Smith's meeting house. By the way bro. Judson accompanied me down § we found Rev Mr. Waller there who accompanied us to the sugar mill. took Rev. Mr. On our way up o v e r ­ Lee § wife § they called a few moments. Alley § Brewer § their wives here to dinner. Found Mr. This afternoon �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 20, 1840 Page 227 accomplished but little. Left all things this evening in the care of the Steward. Yesterday morning I commenced having sabbath school in the m o r n ­ ing § bro. Judson went with me. I had only a few scholars § he said a few words to them. Bro. Lee preached in the morning through bro. terpreter from John 5:39 "Search the scriptures". noon bro Kone from James 1:18. Dr. B. as in­ In the aft er­ Richmond preached at the chapel at 11 o'clock from Matt. 11:5."And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me". The house was filled among whom were Charlton § French. 119: In the evening bro. Waller preached from P s . "Thy word is very pure therefore thy servant loveth it". very good semon t h o ' rather noisy at the close. munion § non communicants left. Bro. A After this c o m ­ Dibble made one prayer § bro. Lee another. Thursday Apl. 2 3/40 Three days have rolled away § I have not recorded any thing. Tuesday most of the company at bro. B. Monday evening were at bro. Dimond's. During the day I went on board of the Lausanne. About noon the Kahalaea came from Waioli bringing bro. Johnson § family § Mr. Jarves § family. bro. Knapp's. The former took up quarters at The latter ones at our old house boarding at Dr. Judd. In the evening became acquainted with Mr. Abernathy § wife. Yesterday morning bro. Johnson ma took breakfast with us § in the afternoon he sailed for Maui as did bro. Parker. Moses's �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 23, 1840 Page 228 mother also came from Kauai § has now gone to Maui. Last evening prayer meeting conducted by bro. Bro. Bingham. Dibble said something about the churches at home. Today a large number have rode out to the pali § dined at bro. Hall's house in Nuuanu. Mr. At dinner we had Mr. § Mrs. Abernethy--at tea Raymond § wife § Miss Phelps. While I write I am so sleepy that my [pen] almost falls from my fingers. Friday Apl. 24/40 This morning did not rise quite so early as common. riding out as usual, we had breakfast § prayers After § then made pr e p a r ­ ations for going to Nuuanu. We started not far from 9 o'clock. Bro. § Mrs. Abernethy--on horseback. Knapp § Miss Phelps Mr. Sister Dimond § her little boy in her wagon, Mrs. Mr. § Mrs. A.'s children, the wagon. Cooke, Joseph, Sophia Hall § Mary Dimond § myself, in On arriving at the bro. Hall's house in the valley § took the horse from the wagon § went on horse back to the pali precipice, in company with Mr. § Mrs. A. bro. K § Miss P. having gone ahead of us. These two were just coming away as we reached the pali. We descended some little distance below the iron railing made by Mr. Burr of their mission, I thought it would be interesting to them to say to bro. Burr that they had tried the virtue of his iron railing. We returned to the house in the valley § partook of a dinner of cold beef, roasted kalo § potatoes, pia pudding. After dinner, bro. Dimond § Sophia rode bro. Bingham's horse down as bro. A. chose to go on foot. to dinner. § Bro. Knapp did not stop After dinner we visited the falls § bro. A. fj myself went in a bathing directly below the falls, a fine place. We re- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 24, 1840 turned home about five o'clock much fatigued. poor § we all had to get out twice. Page 229 The road was very This evening I feel like retiring early. My clock has now run two days without stopping--I hope its hewa has now been corrected--more play for the pendulum was what was wanting. Saturday Apl. 25/40. Last evening I retired about 8 o'clock very tired § I am as much so this evening. To day I have accomplished little, or nothing. son, Waller § Campell have been to the pali on foot. Bro. JudThey and their wives took tea with us, also sister Smith, Miss Lankton § Ware. It was very pleasant. To morrow will be the sabbath. prepare me for its holy § interesting duties. took my address that he might write to me, 0 Lord Bro. Alvin F. Waller if he chose. All these Methodist brethren appear to feel much interested in our school. May we be remembered in their prayers. Monday Apl. 27th Yesterday morning I arose about 5 o'clock § after my season of reading God's word Ej prayer I commenced preparing for my sabbath school Mat. 8:30-34. After breakfast I completed my lesson § at 8 o'clock went to my school accompanied by bro. Judson who after the lesson was through made a few remarks and a prayer. then sister Lankton, Smith's meeting. with sister Smith. Philips Just § Clark came in on their way to bro. Bro. Judson went with them § I soon followed Rev. Mr. Hines said a few words which were �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke interpretered (!) by bro. April 27, 1840 Smith. Page 230 Several others were down there after the meeting went into his house § waited a few moments chapel bell to ring. Saw § was introduced to Rev. Mr. preached in the forenoon at the chapel from Rev. In the afternoon bro. Frost § who 22:9. "Worship God. Bingham preached from Is. 62:1.2. After this Mr. Ally went into the desk § said a few things. the evening Rev. Mr. Kone preached from Mat. are of more value than many sparrows" style. for the 10: In "Fear not ye Rather affected in his There were not so many present as the two sabbaths before. Hope much to the foreigners from these our methodist brethren. Today have accomplished little or nothing. Kekuanaoa has been up to see to the building of the fence § it has progressed some. Our play ground is to be quite small. Rather too small. This noon Moses came in § took dinner with us. Kekuanaoa came in just after dinner but would not dine--Just before dinner had quite a talk with bro. Raymond. This evening sisters Clark § Philips took tea with us § have gone to the vessel to sleep to night. Obtained from the Depository some annals of education Quarterly Christian Spectator, § London Reviews for July ’39. Tuesday Apl 28/40 This morning soon after breakfast I sat down § wrote a short letter to bro. Hall § gave it to bro. Judson. down sister J. § Leonard Ej Ann to Mr. Grimes. Carried Called at Mr. Brinsmade's office § saw most of the brethren § sisters. home for Juliette but when we had got down all but bro. Came § sister �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Lee were on board. April 28, 1840 We accompanied them on board § saw how all were situated § bade them a final farewell. went on board, Page 231 also the Mssrs. Patys set sail between 10 § 11 o ’clock. sel came in from Hawaii. Bro. § sister Dibble § a few other gentleman. They When they were going out a v e s ­ J. had a letter from sister Bliss. evening some of our brethren § sisters visit at Dr. Woods. called on Mrs. Jarvis this afternoon. This J. has I have read some to day § tinkered some. This evening I hope to read more. By bro. Bingham who went out § returned with the pilot bro. Judson sent me an "Harmonist" a methodist singing book. Thursday April 30th Yesterday I worked about the house § assisted some in planting grass in the Court. meeting, In the evening attended § led the § read the 80th Psalm--Only four besides myself present. Much pleased yesterday in reading a piece in the Christian Spec­ tator for Nov. 1839 "Who are the conservatives?" I also read the farewell remarks of the Editor saying that it was to be united with the American Biblical Repository--D r . Peters I think is its editor. To day closes another month § I have commenced writing up the books at the Depository. This morning the American ship Cohasset Capt. Waterman from Callas arrived. to China. Bro. She is on her way Castle § others received letters from Leiut. Foot of the E. I. (!) squadron. I hope to be able to send letters by her to America. spoken of having a draft of our house printed to send home to Have �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke April 30, 1840 Page 232 various individuals. The dust has blown more than usual to day. Dismissed one of our natives to day (Kahue). Recomme[n]d her to Mrs. Jarvis. Should like much to commence our school to morrow the 1st of the month. 0 Lord prepare us. Saturday May 2/40 Thus my weeks are numbering § soon my last week will come, § who knows but that this is my last. 0 Lord, may I always be ready for thy coming in death, be ready in thy coming at Judgment. to fill lip my days hours minutes thou knowest--0 then shall I also 0 may it be my concern § moments with usefulness, (?) that I may give up my account with joy § not with grief--that would be unprofitable indeed. Yesterday I was at work all day at the books § to day likewise. I finished them about 5 o'clock this afternoon having been only 3 days. Have probably save[d] Mr. Castle a week's time. He pressed me to leave my school and come into the Depository-I told him I should not unless the mission did so. I should leave no post until they removed me from it § then I could be censured by them. Today Kuanaoa has been completing the children's yard that they may come on Monday into the new school house. 0 Lord! who is sufficient for taking the oversight of them both in body § soul. 0 convert them to thyself. Make them meek § docile § give us withal wisdom to rule them teach them in thy fear. 0 the precious promise "If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God". �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 2, 1840 Page 2 To morrow will be the sabbath § I expect to have as usual a sab ­ bath school. 0 Lord, prepare me for it § assist me while I attempt to prepare a lesson. For three days J.'s has been troubled with a blister on each side of her neck on account of a sour Tuesday May 5/30 (!) throat. [i.e. 40] Yesterday was the begining before experienced. (!) of cares such as we never Between 9 § 10 o'clock the Gov T* sent up Mose Lot, William § Bernice without any kahu § wrote a note saying if we could school them--then school them, if not hooakuka m a i . We finally concluded to commence school with the four--soon Jane came. During school Dr. called § seemed to think we had better make a begining as the children had come without their trains some sent down for their dinners § the Govr . § Dr. took dinner with us. In the afternoon we had another very short school. After school I saw they wished to return to their servants § so I sent for the horse § wagon § carried six of them to ride, David h a v ­ ing come about 3 o'clock. In the afternoon Elizabeth came to school but not to stay as her mother is very sick. After supper Maheha came which made seven of them to spend the night. When we had got through prayers which was in native § in the school room we found Kuanaoa § 2 or 3 kahus of each preparing their beds they most had a hearty crying spell. Soon they all left § the children went to sleep--about 9 o'clock Kuanaoa returned to sleep § this morning they were all very cheerful but they have had a strong inclination all day to run off to their kahu, who are �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 5, 1840 lurking about, especially about Auhea's house. Page 234 Once or twice they have got over the fence which is yet low in some places to run to their servants. with us. This afternoon the girls did not ride We went to Punahou--Moses drove t h e r e , § lot back. After their return Juliette § Jos. § Moses drove the wagon to bro. rode a short distance with Moses Castle's. § we have had little, or no trouble. company-- To night no kahus came William was the worst of the Moses acts like a man in all the confusion. Speaking at the table to night who was going to cry--Moses replied, cry." They are now locked in sleep, "I no § Governor is to come § sleep here again. To day I have prepared a swing for the children about eigh­ teen feet high. Just after tea we had a call from sister Thurston § her three youngest children. She was much pleased with our house § the prospects of the children. She said her heart was made glad at the sight before her return to America. Sabbath morning I had my sabbath school as usual § as but few were present school. I changed it at noon § About the same number present. should be in the desk but bro. Thurston. § bro. S.L. Andrews. at noon had another Went to church § who Saw also bro. Hitchcock They with their families came down in the Victoria from Kailua § arrived Saturday just at night. a bad time. They had Bro. A. ma moved to day into Haalilio's house. Bro. Castle is about worn out § I should take pleasure in assisting him were it not for our school. The Govr sent a large globe lantern to night for the court to be suspended in the center thereof--§ let it burn all �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 5, 1840 Page 235 night § extinguish all others. Last evening the monthly concert was conducted by bro. Dibble § he made some interesting remarks. letter from Marquesas to bro. Parker, Advocate §c. in the Evangelist. praying. Bro. Bingham read a also an extract from Zion's This last crowded out all the Only three prayers during the meeting. Thurdsay May 7/40 Yesterday David cried a considerable § when they came to retire William felt very bad. We had during the day a call from Mrs. Taylor § bro. sister Andrews. The governor took tea with us. Rode out with some of the children after school both yesterday § to day. evening Moses went to a prayer meeting with me. 5 Last Bro. B. conducted it § it was very fully attended. Today the children have been more contented. David has cried some, but both he § Wm. went to bed without crying. after dinner to day we had a call from bro. from sister Knapp, bro. bro Castle Bro. § sister Smith--then § sister Andrews Capt. § sister A. Just Stetson, Mr. Calkins, § Capt Stetson took tea with us. Yesterday I had a short argument with bro. Hitchcock and today with sister H. I have felt rather low spirited to day. want the sympathy of all my brethren or, 0 Lord! I will give up my work. lead us. Friday May 8. Another day has flown! Another week's labor in school § a week of trial to our scholars. I May the anticipated trials �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 8, 1840 Page 236 of weeks to come become as small as those of the week now closed. This forenoon after school called on bro. Johnstone at school about a seat at the chapel for our scholars. Learned from him that S i s ­ ter McDonald § two children had come, also brethren Parker § J o h n ­ son, also Mr. Hatch. Before dinner I called upon them. J. d ur­ ing school in the morning called on sister Hitchcock § Dibble-She expected to call on sister Castle, McD. but rain prevented. We did not ride. § Knapp this afternoon Sister M. M. Smith called upon us this afternoon accompanied by Persis Thurston § her sisters. This evening the children are more still than last night. Saturday May 9/40. This day has gone almost to waste. little, or nothing. I have accomplished Soon after breakfast I went down to the papu (fort) with the children to see their k a h u s . I left them with Kuanaoa to go to the stores § when I had completed my business they were at Haalilio's. From there the governor came up with them § on our way I saw bro. Johnstone premises. § invited him to see our He came § spent nearly an hour. Some part of the fore­ noon was spent in learning the scholars to make Potatoe pop guns. I was desirous of keeping them busy about something. This afternoon I left them to busy themselves. Mr. Hatch called § spent most of afternoon. At 4 o'clock as usual, we went to ride, seven of us with one wagon £j horse. Had prayers this evening by candle light. with us. Mr. Hatch took tea After prayers had occasion to shut up Lot in the school room for a few minutes. He cried much. here to clean their rooms, §c. One of his kahus has been �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 11, 1840 Page 2 Monday May 11/ It is now 9 1/2 o'clock § I have just had my season of prayer, having had to go to the monthly concert before the chi ld­ ren got to sleep so that I could have my room. an account of yesterday § today. But I must write Yesterday morning I assembled the children in the school room at 8 o'clock § made them complete commiting their lessons for the sabbath school, planation of it. § made some e x ­ This was until 9 o 'clock--then we made ready to go to church § went together--domestics § all. The children sat on K i n a u ’s seat § one at right angle with it § the domestic back of that. They attended meeting at the church twice § cost us but little trouble. Maheha was the most uneasy. ham preached from II Pet. Rather interesting. 3:9. Bro. B i n g ­ "The Lord is not slack §c." I then went accompanied by Moses § Lot to th chapel § heard bro Dibble from "On the last day that great day of the feast" §c. A very excellent sermon. just time to eat our dinners, somewhat interesting. § go to sabbath school. 6:66. This was From there I went with William to see Kuanaoa who was sick § left him with him. with him. When we returned we had He soon came to church In the afternoon bro. Thurston preached from Ioane Some turn back Ej forsake Christ. came with Kamamalu § took supper. After church Kuanaoa We had no tea but water 8, milk William cried several times for K ua na oa- -W m's kahu Iole came in the morning to assist § came immediately after church to assist. He sent her back to come at dark. to stay all night. kahus to come. they should be. She felt disposed This morning I requested no more of William's They made him feel bad § were not as obedient as �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 11, 1840 Page 238 Our domestics all came into prayers with us at evening. After prayers I had a season of prayer in the parlor § went again to the chapel, accompanied again by Moses § Lot. Bro. Bingham preached from E z . 33:10,11. Thus passed the first sabbath with our children. better than I had dared to anticipate. The Lord, It was § he only shall be praised for it all. This morning one of Pauahi's kahu's came. Soon after school commenced Kuanaoa § D. came with a man § wife to act the part of k a h u s . The husband has not been a kahu § his name is Kaauwa § her's Kamaile--a kahu of Lot. of religion. The[y] They are both professors occupy the room hither to occupied by the steward § he has taken cook's room § the cook the room higherto unoccupied. (!) As yet we have given them no particular directions but design to give each his respective sphere. outdoors is expected to morrow. A man to work The Governor said to day I might see if I could find a pump for the play ground. searching called at Mr. Also Mr. Dudoit. In my Skinner's yard, to see how it was laid out. Called at sister Smith § saw sister Dibble. Moses § Lot accompanied me. A large hog has been butchered to day. This evening attended sabbath school monthly concert with Moses. It was conducted by bro. stone, C. § Castle. stinate § crying. McDonald. Parker. Prayers by Johnson, Hatch, J o h n ­ Came near whipping Wm. to day for being o b ­ Had a call to day from bro. Parker, § sister Sister Castle not so well. It has sprinkled a good part of the day. play ground completed to day. Fence to the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 12, 1840 Page 239 Tuesday May 12/40 Called this morning to see Dr. about Kuanaoa furnishing food for the kahu §c. He said furnish it § charge it. Hitchcock § family took dinner with us, our shool. § we had much to say about He wishes to take away from the children their k n o w ­ ledge of being chiefs, § have common natives come in. whole he was in favor of our school. ing books. At noon bro. On the After dinner made some w r i t ­ Just before school rec^ a letter from bro Richards saying Alexander, Kali § a nephew of John Young were coming this week in the Paalua with Ioane Ii. For other information he refered me to bro Bailey who with his family has come to day. Drew a plan of our b o y ’s play ground. We have had a meeting this evening § agreed to put off general meeting until Monday next. Present, Dimond, Thurston, Bishop, Judd, Castle, Bailey, Johnson, Dibble, Emerson, Parker, Knapp, Andrews, Hitchcock § myself. Wednesday May 13/40 This morning commenced cleaning about the house. Had occasion to ferule three scholars to day. This afternoon had a call from bro. Bailey § Mr. Jarvis. § Mrs. Called on Sister Castle § found her not quite so well. The children have tried me exceedingly to day. Called about noon to see sister Bailey. Friday May 15/40 Yesterday matters about as usual. was conducted by bro. Thurston. The meeting W . ’ evening Bro. Armstrong was present. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 15, 1840 Yesterday to tea we had bro. Emerson's Page 240 family. Last evening had some considerable trouble in keeping the children in their rooms. Moses § I extinguished their light. Lot at nine o'clock were out They soon returned § Moses went to bed with his pantaloons on § withall took the backside of the bed § left Wm. on the edge of the bed. Fearing he might fall out I put two chairs to the bed § about three o'clock he rolled out Ej was very much scared as the children had been talking during the day about a god's haunting the house. I got up § after quieting him a little I returned to bed § in about half an hour he got up again § cried "he akua" "he akua". Lot then got up, § let them both sleep with William § let the kahu also sleep there. They probably slept little, or none § in the morning they were up before me § scared Wm. I took each of them to a room § made time, Moses 5 [them] kapu any more being said about it. again very much. remain until prayer I was afraid it would break up the school § all the scholars would return this morning. At noon, I mistrusted Moses § Lot had gone into the rooms of the girls § went there § sure enough--they were there, gone to bed. They were much ashamed. § had J took the girls § talked with them § I the boys. This afternoon I tabued their going into each others rooms, Girls with the boys § boys with the girls. Wm. evening that he stays in the bedroom with Mrs. Had a call this morning from Mrs. is so afraid this C. Emerson § Mrs. Thurston, bro. Armstrong § Johnson--also Judd, also Kekuanaoa § he luna auhau [tax mai from Kauai § one from Hawaii. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 16, 1840 Page 241 Saturday May 16/40 This morning I finished a ball for the boys § played with them until school time. Before school was out Dr. that Paalua had come, bringing Alexander Kali 4 years old, him. came saying § Peter a boy about § that we had better go to Alexander's place, § see We did so § he § other a large number came up to see the house. Alexander was much pleased with the house § the appearance of things § wished to stay to-day, but we put him off until M o n ­ day, as also the others. Among those that came up was the mother of Peter a younger sister of Dr. Rooke's wife, with Peter's k a h u s , Alexander's mother Nukanikea Kuumihua, widow of Kalawalu step mother of Kaliokalani Alika Kaaiahua, Dr. Rooke's wife, Kekaunohi her husband Kea li iahonui, Kaniu § about 30 of Alexander's kahus. of Wm. kahu wailed They staid until noon--several outside the gate. After dinner I called on bro. § Andrews. bro. Parker, Johnson, The three last came in the Paalua. Bingham. Went to ride about 4 o'clock. Ioane Ii § Dr. here, down 6jc. second wife of Aikauaka. Conde Clark, Had a call from Returned § found § he told me how he got Alexander to come He is to come Monday as kahu. These two had a long talk with Kuanaoa about Kamamalu coming into the school. consented. We have The three took tea with us. The Governor is expecting to sleep with William. Last night Wm. slept with us, or on a settee by the side of our bed. About light I got [up] § I shall retire early. morrow. § waited on him. 0 Lord! It is now 8 1/2 o'clock vouchsafe thy presence during the 0 give us wisdom in managing this school so important to the interest of this nation spiritually § temporally. So we �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 16, 1840 think but thou 0 God knowest what is best § we are assured that Page 242 if we acknowledge thee in all our ways thou wilt direct our steps. Lord's day May 17/40 This morning things went on as usual. Alexander soon came with us, Andrews from Matt. § Moses, Lot, Jane, 24:35. § his mother. Went to church and Preaching by bro. An excellent sermon. Returned from there Pauahi § the Steward accompanied me to the chapel § heard bro. Hitchcock preach from H e b . 4:3. Returned § had just time to take our cold dinner § the bell rung for sabbath school. When that was out we went all to the church § heard bro. Thurston preached an animating (?) discourse from I Pet. 5:8. The Devil compared to a roaring lion. This evening the children wished to go to the chapel but I was so tired that I thought I could not go indeed! I did not think it best for them to go, as they had been out four times. 0 for grace of soul 0 Lord, § strength of body for the duties of the week. furnish me. Tuesday May 19. Yesterday morning after school had commenced Alexander § Kali came § were soon initiated into the school § family. came also but returned at night. dinner, I could not get him to eat any § had some trouble with him. § this afternoon. He came again this morning Yesterday Genl Meeting was commenced § bro. Emerson chosen chairman § bro. Clark scribe. at night § have called twice to day. with the children. Pita I called in just Rode last evening § this To night 9 in the wagon except myself. evening sketched my report. This evening meeting of our Last ass. here. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Thursday May 21 May 21, 1840 Page 243 '40 It is now ten o'clock but I must write a few lines. J. went out to a Mothers meeting § I accompanied her--carrying with me some pork § sausages for brethren Bailey, Johnson § Andrews. Spent most of the evening at bro. Johnson in company with bro. Tinker § sister M. Smith. Last evening we had some trouble with Alexander indeed during the day he made three attempts to escape § go to his mother. When it was time to go to bed, he made some trouble § bit John's wrist. I vent with my rule § he soon got into bed £i was soon asleep. This morning I talked with him § he said he would not do so any more § would mind John Ii. To day we tabued the children's going out of the door without leave. was dead. Before prayers this morning went to see Lono who Yesterday morning went partly up punch bowl hill. Last evening completed my report by writing until midnight. Have attended general meeting more to day than common. This afternoon was put on a Comittee Think some of having an auction. (!) for distributing books. Yesterday bro. Tinker ^ Gulick came. Saturday May 23. Yesterday was a day for reading reports the morning without having much school. attended. § I attended in In the afternoon J. Read my own report § no questions or remarks followed. Yesterday morning bro. Locke came § makes it his home with us. Yesterday noon bro. Gulick § Tinker took dinner with us. This morning before breakfast Moses § myself went to the top of �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 23, 1840 Page 244 punch bowl hill. This forenoon had a school § shut up Moses for an hour or more. This afternoon attended general meeting heard part of a long letter from Auburn Theo. Sem. I thought it best to be going home. This evening bro. travels Dibble is to read an account of his in the United States. This afternoon Nuuanu to bathe with Moses Lot Kali § Wm. Ioane Ii went to § after their return I rode with 7 of them. To morrow will be the sabbath--may we all be prepared for it. Tuesday May 26/40 I have just returned from hearing bro. the account of his travels home § back. Dibble comeplete There are truly i n ­ teresting circumstances connected with his visit to the United States--such as do not fall to the experience of all. to Charleston S.C. Augusta, His visit Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans, Natchez, Montgomery £jc. §c.--finally his speedy marriage § embarkation. But to return Sabbath mroning I had a short school with my scholars § explained to them the lesson § on account of their not sitting still the sabbath before out at noon. I did not allow them to go Bro. Armstrong preached all day on the subject of Catholicism from 11 T h e s . 5:21 "Prove all things" §c. family turn out all day--even Kamamalu. a kehile for Kamamalu. Kalai had started with We expressed our wish that it might be left at home § she reluctantly gave it up. of its coming so hard. All our I did [not] dream But I am now glad I spoke of it. As none are now troubled with them § are happy without any of these external �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke signs of chieftian to the chapel, (!) ship. May 26, 1840 At noon, Moses, § heard bro. Tinker from Ex. § three girls went 2:9. "Take away this child § train it for me § I will give thee thy wages". good discourse. c. in the evening. Bro. Conde preached at the Yesterday morning attended general meeting Yesterday noon bro. us § she spent the afternoon. a meeting only 5 of us present. at bro. A very In the evening I went for it § read it to J. instead of going down to the chapel. a few minutes. Page 245 Conde ma took dinner with In the evening our society had There was an anti slavery meeting Castle. Just at dusk had a call from bros. Green § Clark. They brought me the invoice requesting me to make out a list of the new books § act as an auctioneer this morning. pensed with my school this forenoon. I did so § di s­ Was from 8 to 10 1/2 o'clock crying the books which sold very high. I bro. then spent an hour in general meeting when the subject Bingham's going home § not bro. T. was discussed § the report accepted. This afternoon had a school. Yesterday Pita commence living with us § I think is not going to make us much difficulty. Last evening J. was taken with some fever § to day has been quite feeble all day. This afternoon I subscribed for Mr. Jarvis' paper. day morning I went with Moses to see his mother Amelia. afternoon she came up to see him § took the widow of Kalawalu, Alexander's kahu. here a short time. This afternoon Moses Ye ste r­ In the [tea] with us § as did Pita's mother was also § myself took Pita, Jos. § Kamamalu to ride inthe wagon for the first time. Mrs. Diell told me to night that a son of Prof. Olmstead �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 26, 1840 Page 246 of New Haven came last week in a whale ship § she requested me to call upon him. Read yesterday a letter from bro Baldwin giving an account of the loss of the Keola. Yesterday bro. Dimond came into the school § the scholars behaved so that I punished them after he had left by giving each one a blow with a rule. Thursday May 2 8/40 Yesterday was a day of fasting § prayer with the members of the mission. I did not go out but in the evening as for myself I did not fast at all. In the morning, Moses Lot § myself wal[ke]d down to the sea to see the two vessels coming in. On our return Lot discovered a a (!) mark across the road just by the house of Ehu § stopped saying that some one had made it § they should be prayed to death if they should step across it. had passed it. Moses § myself In the afternoon Moses mother came again § she talked with § made him sick, as he had had through the day some head ache. She made him believe that he was sick § returned about their bed time saying, he ought to have some medicine. ing Kuanaoa sent twice This m o r n ­ (?) for Moses to go down to take some native medicine § while at breakfast he sent a letter requesting him to come down. I replied to it saying he might send the medicine here § he should drink it. He did so. Bro. Judd came § ad m in ­ istered it himself § went § saw Kuanaoa § Amelia. come again without the Dr. She is not to comes with her. Monday evening we had a call from a Mr. Olmstead son of Prof. Jr. Olmstead of New Haven. He was a class mate of Jared Knapp He called in company with Mrs. Wood. He says he will call �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke again. May 28, 1840 Page 247 He came here for health on board of a whale-ship North America Capt. Richards. This evening there is to be a meeting of our association. Yesterday afternoon our brethren from Hilo came, as did also bro. Bliss § wife. 5 bro. Have seen them all--Bro. Bliss have called on us. Bro. Coan § wife, Bro. W. Gulick took supper with us. Kuanaoa § Haalilio called on us this evening. not called since the sabbath. discharging of blood. The former had William is somewhat sick with the Kuanaoa came with a complaint that Kalai did not attend to her business. reports. § wife, Kahus coming have carried false To day have kept the door lock. Alexander's old teacher. Had a call from Burns, This afternoon attended Genl Meeting § heard the reports of the brethren from Hawaii. Friday May 29/40 This morning I had school as usual meeting. Bro. § went to general Bliss's case occupied the meeting. noon he was stationed at Molokai, Bailey will go to Kohala. Bro. This after­ § it is probable that bro. K. was voted yesterday to r e ­ main here at Honolulu. This afternoon called on most of the families after my school. Bro. § sister Bishop were here this evening to tea. Had a call from Mr. § Mrs. Jarvies of the brethren have sailed-entine, Bro. Bro. Clark ma § bro. (!). This afternoon several Dr. Andrews for Kailua in the Clem­ Dibble ma for Lahaina in the Paa-lua, Gulick, Tinker § Emerson in the Kahalaea for Koloa. Return­ ing from meeting this morning drew sister Coan home in bro. Dimond's wagon. This evening Juliette has gone out to a maternal meeting. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke May 30, 1840 Page 248 Saturday May 30/40 30/40 Last evening I spent in drawing a schedule of my labors. One for myself-school-children § John. here § there until 9 o'clock. to commence school. This morning exercised This is my hour for the future This afternoon rode out with the children, with ten a short distance § then to Punahou with the six largest. Before riding called to see Bro. Thurston family. She talked to me some about our child associating with Joseph § having him entirely seperated. She felt afraid we were not sufficently decided. Lord's day May 31. This morning our children did not rise until the bell rang. The day has passed away but I can [not] I have read but very little to day. imagine where it has gone. My time has been devoted to the family--at 8 o'clock a sabbath school at home with them. Then we all went to the luakini § heard bro. (?) 2:7. Is the spirit of the Lord straitened. sermon. me. Coan preach from Miah Four of the children fell asleep, J § Jos. did not go out. Coan again Rom. companied me. 3:20. 2 of them reclined on Went to the chapel § heard bro. Left class (?). Four of the children a c ­ Immediately after dinner the same four accompanied me to the sabbath school. the bell had done ringing. in the parlor. A long § powerful I came home § before we could get ready Moses was disobedient § I left him Kalai § Kamamalu did not go out. Eight of the children went to church § heard bro. Bishop preach from Rom 4:7. Since church I have not attempted to say much to the children. This evening I shall not go out tho' bro. Andrews is to preach-- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke for I am very tired. May 31, 1840 Page 249 I am quite at a stand whether or not I ought to give up my sabbath school with my former select scholars. 0 Lord direct me, lest I do that which shall not be for thy glory-Glorify thyself in me § by me, 0 thou king of Zion. me au, kau kauwa nei. 0 oe pu Kekahi This day closes another m o n t h - -0 may I be prepared for a new one should it dawn upon me in the morning. Tomorrow I hope to begin anew. Wednesday June 3/40 Monday morning according to a plain lstid out on Friday evening I commenced studying an hour from 8 to 9 o'clock, noon from 1 to 2 o'clock, § at § thus I have done for three days. Monday I commenced anew with my scholars in trying to urge them on in their studies. Monday only went out to ride as all the others had whispered during the day in school. § Moses went out § I took Joseph § Kamamalu. § Juliette went with us. Yesterday Jane Monday sister Castle To day four rode out. Monday all but Moses scaled the fence of their yard § are not to go out on Satur­ day. Today we tabued the pump, other-- § yesterday their injuring each Had some difficulty to day with the steward's wife. Yesterday forenoon general meeting closed. had bro. § sister Thurston § bro. In the morning bro. To day one, bro. § sis. Wilcox were here to tea. § sister Bliss called. a meeting of our association. In the afternoon we In the evening we had 6 of us teachers were present Locke, has gone home. -- Learned from bro. Judd that bro. Green had spoken well of our school in the general letter. Called this morning to see it but could not get the reading of it at present. An arrival yesterday from Maui of the Victoria. Had �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 3, 1840 Page 250 occasion to punish two scholars yesterday for oleloino aua okekahi i kekahi a me ke kumu. Monday evening monthly concert at bro. Bingham's led by bro. Coan. Thursday June 4/40 Part of the day I have not felt very well from too close attention to school § mystudy. At noon Lot § others were th r ow ­ ing stones § the former hit David § he is quite lame. are daily increasing in their desire for books. very lazy. I daily inquire of myself, Schoalars Alexander is still "how shall I interest him?" To day it has rained some § it has been very dirty-- This evening we have another meeting of our association of Teachers. Friday June 5/40 Last evening at our meeting bro. Johnson read a piece in native § it was criticized. This evening we have met again § appointed officers for the ensuing year. This evening J. has gone out to a mother's meeting. occasion to whip Wm. for impudence. Kali, David § A l e x r . for pumping § Wm. Had again Otherwise things have moved on as usual. This evening Bro. § Sister Bliss took tea with us. Saturday June 6. This morning after breakfast went to the Depository § who should I see but bro. Chamberlain just arrived from his voyage. Sister C. soon requested me to cut his hair. Wilcox § Bliss. (!) I did so, also bro. Purchased two Hawaiian Church Music for 3.50. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 6, 1840 Engaged milk of Hannah Holmes 1/2 Gall, for $2.50. This afternoon bro. bro § sister Coan called on us. Diell. daily (?) for a month Chamberlain, Mrs. Johnstone § Called on bro. Smith § sister She gave me 6 sabbath school Hymn Books. a meeting at bro. Bingham but I do not go out. §c. to bro. Page 251 This evening Sent some Huliano Knapp § gave up my sabbath school to him. Monday June 8/40 Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock had, as usual, a sabbath school with my scholars. I went with all to church all day--J. able to go out. § Jos. were not Five of the children went to the chapel, bro. Bliss preached Luke 24:26. preached from Gen. 24:49. § heard In the morning bro. Bingham In the afternoon it was communion § the exercises were long § the children were quite uneasy. Kama- malu went to meeting all day. About noon a French Brig of war anchored. She was from Valpariso § had been to Gumlus(?) Island to bring the bishop § priests that came in the Clementine. Their names as I see from the paper to day are Bishop of Nilopolis Revd. Mess. Maigret, Desvault and Heursel. The captain of this brig appears, ant. Paalua arrived yesterday from Maui. morrow, bro. § Kunia § Alexander's kahu. Coan ma § sister L. Smith. it is said, very pl ea s­ The Kahalaea sails to This noon at dinner we had After dinner bro. some account of his § Mr. Arms exploring expeditions C. gave me in Patagonia. The Lord evidently directed their way. This evening have just returned from Monthly concert for �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 8, 1840 sabbath schools conducted by bro. Coan. Page 252 Mr. Brinsmade was present, but I did not speak with him. At noon the first no. It is edited by J. J. Jarves. "The Polynesian" was handed in. I had subscribed for two copies. It is to be issued every Saturday. Tuesday June 9. This afternoon two vessels have sailed for Maui, § Kahalaea. ma § bro. In the latter sailed Bro. Coan ma, Hitchcock ma, Bailey Andrews. We had a prayer at bro. Dimond's bro. At dinner we had bro. bro. Paalua Thurston prayed. Bailey ma § sister M. M. Smith. Green ma § I talked to him without interruption, At supper about our sc h oo l. This morning bro. Hannah Holmes' Dimond went with me to Punahou to see herd § select § [a] milch cow. Thurdsay June 11/40 Yesterday morning, Punahou, me. as the previous morning, to see Hannah Holmes' herd of cows. § Lot went with After looking around some time I thought of g.no horned cow Ej a large heifer calf, § the boys were a mind that we should drive them down so I consented. We had some considerable trouble § became much fatigued as we reach home. the breakfast hour. Being unwell before tired § had the head-ache. Tho' Moses I went to feeling unwell Did not reach home until I left I returned quite The boys stood it better than I did. I had a school all day. In the evening when the bell rang for meeting instead of going to meeting retired to �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 11, 1840 Page 253 bed. This morning I was somewhat better tho' not well--§ this evening I have a severe cold § sore throat. more feeble to day. J. has been rather Yesterday afternoon sister Castle was with her § after school Juliette rode out. Brother Bliss called into my school this morning § said he had heard from bro. Bailey that he thought of going to Wailuku. He also said that he heard Dr. Judd consent to Mr. Jarves to give an account of our school for his paper, "The Polynesian". of the children. This afternoon rode out with six Had a call from Kali's mother who brought two chairs for Kali § David also knives § forks informed me that Kali was born May 29-1834. § spoons. She also Yesterday read none § to day but very little. Saturday June 13/40 Yesterday morning at 5 o'clock I rode out with Mrs. § Joseph § had a very pleasant ride. ing I read some. C. At my usual hour for re ad ­ Called at the Depository § had a few minutes conversation with bro. § sister Wilcox about books §c. As bro. Johnson ma were expecting to go at noon we invited them to come § take dinner, but they were previously engaged at bro. Knapp's. We then invited bro. L. spent the afternoon with Mrs. Lyman ma § they came § sister C. § if [in] the afternoon rode out with me § two boys § on our return left her at bro. Johnstone's. J. invited bro. J. ma to spend the night as they were disappointed in not sailing. In the evening they came. Sister Smith called also. A few minutes before 12 o'clock they took dinner here § �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke went to the vessel. Page 254 I accompanied them § returned with the wagon. Also, bought a whip. daughter born June 13, 1840 Learned yesterday that Mrs. inst. Ladd had a little § that the mother was doing very well. This morning Kuanaoa wrote to Ioane Ii about Wm's head § I wrote back that it was well enough, § see. § if he was not satisfied to come The Dr. has since said that he saw my letter § had a long talk with Kaanaoa about the sexual intercourse of the children. This afternoon he was here again § read a piece prepared in part by him § bro. G. respecting our school to be published in the "Polynesian." Two Japanese have worked to day on Jos. yard. Carried five of the children to ride this afternoon. Moses, Lot, Alexander, Wm. § Kali broke a kapu to day by getting upon the fence § have not been out to day. Maele, Lot's kahu, see the children. The Governor still continuing to supply us bountifully with provision. she spent the P.M. came in a few minutes this evening to Bro. § sister Bliss took dinner § Learned to day that the French brig was w a i t ­ ing for a French Frigate expected in about a week from Valpariso. I hear nothing especially about the brig. I have thought much to day that God had wrought more u n ­ animity in the mission by allowing Catholics to come in. I thought of it in reference to the feelings of the brethren in respect to our scho ol. -- - Bro. Green gone to day to Ewa--Bro. Conde ma have returned from there. Monday June 15/40 This is the birth day of our son Joseph. How different are my feelings to-day from what they were two years since. No �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 15, 1840 Page 255 such emotions have excited my bosom as excited it then. 0 that I had more of some of the feelings of that day--Then I felt the goodness of God more than I do now the same goodness in co nt in­ uing to us this dear pledge of each other's affection. We did intend to make it a day of fasting § prayer, but we have yeilded to obstacles § when we do so obstacles will happen to be yeilded to. Yesterday morning I had my sabbath school in the morning. We opened the school with singing a hymn from Sabbath school co l ­ lections § prayer in English. bro. Visited the sanctuary § heard Thurston preach from Mataio 3:12. J. did not go any of the day. Moses, Lot, Alex Jane Bernice § Abigail all laughed at church § I shut them up while I went to the chapel. Moses, while I was gone read of his own accord 8 chapters about Solomon in II Chronicles. preached at the chapel from II Cer. 3:2.3. discourse § better delivered than common. Bro. Bliss It was a very good At 1 1/4 o'clock bro. Bingham had a meeting of missionaries children at his own house. In the afternoon bro. inanimating discourse. Conde preached a long § rather Four of the children slep. Victoria did not go out as she Kalai was unwell. Kalai In the ev e n­ ing had a little school with Pahuai § gave him an A.E.I. that he might teach himself. Obtained of the Dr. The Governor Kuanaoa, lelio took tea with us. card To day purchased some knives for the children § sought the prize of 10 bbls. $13 3/4. § flour at B . § B. 3 North. A. arithmetics. took dinner with us to day § Haa- CO �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 16, 1840 Page 2 Tuesday June 16/40 This morning the Europa arrived from Valpariso bringing several letters from the East India Squadron. Robt. B. Riell dated at Soc. I had one from Is. Dec 14/39. The Kuhalaea has returned with bro. Rodgers. Bro. Wilcox ma took dinner § supper with us to day. Thursday June 18/40 Yesterday word was brought that the king was coming to day, but he has not arrived. Had a call to day from Mr. McGon, a gentleman who came out in the ship Lausanne. He said he had partly contracted with the Catholic to build their meeting house 115 by 55. The situation was not decided. Last evening attended the prayer meeting conducted by bro. Thurston. Bro Bingham read a long printed letter from the methodist of England at New Zeland (!). It was written in Oct. 1838. To day a man (a native) has been tried for murdering his wife--It is supposed he was deranged. Ioane Ii has been gone all day. Deprived Jane § Lot of their supper to night, disobedience § Jane for hoopunipuni. because he extinguished another's. Bro. Lot for Extinguished Moses's lamp Had a few minutes call from § sister Smith. Friday June 19/40 This morning at 6 o'clock the king, Auhea § Bro Richards § family came in the Paalua. Eighteen guns were fired from the �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Fort, as a salute. June 19, 1840 Page 257 Immediately after breakfast we made ready to go down § call with all the children. We did not go until 8 1/2 o'clock § then we went in t h e wagon. Saw the king a few minutes who had nothing on but a shirt § pantaloons probably just as he came from the vessel. We then went to see Auhea in the fort who began to cry before we reached her. minutes, § none of the children cried. We then had a school as usual. We staid about twenty All returned cheerfull. At noon called on Mrs. The Dr. went with us to see the king § Auhea. Bark Flora arrived § Mr. school was most out. Diell. Richards. About noon the I knew nothing of it until I rec^ a long letter from Mr. Booth of New York § one from bro. Wilcox N.G. J [received] two sheets from her sister Fanny. Mr. Booth sent me a bible of Evangelists. Pakea's wife had a daughter to day. This afternoon Auhea § others have been here, Kuanaoa also § prevented Auhea from taking away Wm. Alas for our school if it were depending entirely upon her. Peter's kahu, anxiety to day. § Lot has caused me some considerable The former is going to Hawaii. Ua hopohopo uau uka hiki aua mai o Auhea. Since supper called down to see Mr. Diell. He is far from being a well man § is not able to preach. Mr. Diell has been about 14 months § 7 days. Saturday June 20/40 Last night Auhea slept here § occupied our bed § had Wm. taken from his room to her. This morning she returned early-­ �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 20, 1840 called just after breakfast, while bro. here § Mrs. Judd. Page 258 § sister Richards were This evening she has just called again. Prob­ ably will not sleep here to night as she is ready to lodge at her own home. This afternoon had occasion to sit Moses by h i m ­ self for about two hours. Called at the Depository § got some things. for Mrs. Chamberlain § Parker 6 children. to Hannah Holmes $30.00. died. The flag has been Cut hair Paid for a cow § calf This morning at 3 o'clock Laanui's wife [at] half mast on her account. This morning at 9 o'clock the brethren had a meeting to consult about bro. Bliss in reference to his building at Kohala this year. Gave the two Japanese who have worked for a week each a pair of pantaloons, Dr. or cloth for them (blue twilled). says we shall receive a call from the king on Monday. Sister Emerson § her children called on us this afternoon. Monday 22d. Yesterday passed away as several sabbaths past. Bingham preached in the morning from H e b . 12:2,3. preached at the chapel from Acts 16:31. § made a few remarks. I Cov. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Richards Diell was present Lyman preached in the afternoon from God's trying his people. Auhea was present in the morning § witnessed all our managing at church. She did not go in the afternoon. supper she came in § spent the night § took Wm. her. She occupied our bed room. but does not stay all night. After to bed with This evening she came again Wm. cried more than he has done for some time upon her going away--But she has gone, 5 I am glad. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 22, 1840 Page 2 She ought not to have come at all to stay all night $ especially ought not to have taken him from his bed to her*s. quiet. This afternoon Laanui's wife was buried. This forenoon bro. days, Now all is Emerson arrived after a voyage of 8 3 of which were not in sight of land, from Kauai. To m o r ­ row several of the brethren are expecting to leave for their respective fields of labor. It has been ascertained that the Flora will sail in about six weeks. Bro. Chamberlain has bled again to day. Rec^ from a box a letter from bro. His letter was written in Sept. Charles § 7 papers. last. Tuesday June 2 3 ’40 Last evening after nine o'clock wrote two pages in my letter to my beloved parents. a hole for a b -- This morning commenced digging (!) This noon sister Thurston § Asa sailed in the Clementine for Kailua; also, Mr. Jarves, § some of the Catholic priests. This afternoon the French Brig of war sailed. much pleased with the king. to his tales § to the domestics' a kahu. §c. §c. appears This evening Auhea has been here, § kept Wm. up until nearly 9 o'clock. to take care of Wm. The Capt. She has been listening tales about us § charged them She has lain down on the floor with John has told us many things § says the children have improved exceedingly, § also bro. especially Wm § Moses. I went to see Dr. Richards § told them if she was minded to do so, she had better take him entirely away § not spoil all the school. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 24, 1840 Page 260 Wednesday June 24/40 This morning I did not get up until 5 1/2 o'clock § Auhea had taken up her bed § walked. Soon after breakfast bro. Judd went § had a talk with her--she talked well enough. only practice what she says in the pono. If she will About 8 o'clock this morning a vessel was seen coming into the harbor. It proved to be an Hudson Bay Company's vessel from the Columbia River § had our beloved bro. § Sister Hall on board. § he is ready to go to work. They appear very well, I did not see him until this after­ noon . This evening I am going to the prayer meeting. Thursday June 2 5. Last evening bro. Hall met with us § gave us an account of his journey. It was interesting but we had heard most of it by his letters. I came out before he had completed his story. The meeting was conducted by bro. Bingham. Capt. Spring of the Flora was present. This noon we all called a few moments on Auhea. evening she has come in § Kali's mother also, This § Peter's also. We shall soon say to them that it is time to go. Learned to day that the Flora was going to Valpariso § from thence to England. Saw Mr. Simpson the gentleman that came down again in the V a n ­ couver. Yesterday noon painted my black board. Hohano was also buried yesterday. The king has not yet called on us. Removed to day my writing desk from the school room. Have spent this evening in arranging laws for our house. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 27, 1840 Page 261 Saturday June 2 7/40 Yesterday morning Juliette made up her mind to have com ­ pany, 8r prepared for it. king Si John Young, come being sick. Dr. Through bro. Richards we invited the also Auhea § Kuanaoa but the latter did not Bro Richards § wife did not come. § wife § bro Bingham were present. During the evening bro. The three brethren went to the singing school. the children except Peter § David. the king left. Bishop came in. We admitted all They all went to bed before Auhea slept on Wm's floor. This morning I thought of going out with the children § finally concluded to go to Manoa to bathe. § harnessed the horse § made ready. Greased the wagon We reached there not far from 9 o ’clock § went mauka to find a place to bathe § went until we reached Kaahumanu's place wandering here § there through the grass, which was constantly kept wet by frequent showers. we reached there all were wet Ere § dirty § we went down to the River, § looking in vain for a place to bathe we commenced a return on the side of the river hoping to come to some good place sufficiently deep to make a good bathing place--but we found no very good one. When we reached a small place § little deep the children jumped in § were soon drenched from head to feet. rest. The girls among the However the girls soon returned to a house § I also went in company with the boys, but stript (!) myself. on our way home, or where we had left the wagon. of Kaahumanu I walked barefoot. Soon we were From the house Indeed I returned so, § we all returned some more § some less wet from head to feet. We reached home just as dinner was ready § were soon covered with dry § clean raiment. As we alighted from the wagon �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Dr. June 27, 1840 Page 262 Rooke came out of the door, he having called to see our new establishment for the first time. Since dinner I have felt very- sleepy § can scarcely keep awake reading. to see sister Rodgers § I write this. J. has just gone out Just now bro. Johnstone has come in soliciting subscription for bro. preach in the chapel. Tinker to come § I have subscribed $10.00. Tuesday June 30/40 Saturday evening Auhea came to spend the night § ere I retired she wished me to go, § tell Wm. to get upon the bed, for she was herself lying by the side of his bed, on her own mattrass. I then told her I had feared that such would be the result § said she had better sleep separate from her son, as her sleeping here made him uneasy. She said I was right § that she would not come any more to sleep. The next morning she went away before br e a k ­ fast, but we met again at the meeting house. fore us § took Wm. to do with him. She was there b e ­ to her own seat § I gave up having any thing Bro. Bingham preached from Jeremiah. After service Auhea lead her son home by the hand § the boys then told me that Wm. had scratched, pinched § kicked his mother at church, § I went immediately to his room § found both mother § son together--she was trying to get him to set up in the chair § wished me to do so. I refused him any bananas his mother § say he was sorry. § make him kiss She soon left. At meeting in the afternoon bro. Richards preached from II Kings 21:--Halting between two opinions. Auhea returned again § told Wm. she was not to sleep here any more § he was angry § in a fit of rage broke the bed vessel. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke June 30, 1840 Page 263 I was called again § thinking a little I took him to the school room § shut him up. here since. with a rule. She immediately returned § has not been Before he would be still I had to strike him once Since then he has been as good as we could ask. K a l i ’s mother came home with him sabbath afternoon. It was ignorance on her part and that of A u h e a ’s. In the evening bro. Smith preached an excellent sermon at the chapel from Amos 6:1. Zion". "Woe to them that are at ease in He spoke of intemperance being on the increase at the Islands § our being at ease about it. Yesterday morning returned bro. ing took our own to pieces H a l l ’s clock. § oiled it § it goes better. This m o r n ­ Learned yesterday that bro. Bingham still thought of going in the Flora. J. went there in the afternoon to sew. This afternoon J. has been out to call on sister Knapp, who has a fever. Last evening drew a map of our house to send home at 10 feet pr. inch § also the premises on another side 30 feet pr. inch--to send home to my friends, in Danbury. at tea time the king called upon us. This evening just He sat down with us, § after supper went to prayers with us § read with us § knelt with us at prayer. After prayers he retired immediately. He came by himself. Wednesday July 1/40 Last evening after writing what in my letter to my parents. I did I wrote a few lines Last evening Moses § Lot accompanied me to the chapel to singing school, but we were disappointed owing to there being no singing school. This morning I went to the fort, § all the children ac- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke companied me. July 1, 1840 I left them under the care of John, Page 264 Kuanaoa § Auhea § called on board of the Flora, to see Capt. Spring. vited him to call upon us. Messrs. He promised he would. In­ L § Co. have chartered her § bro. Bingham ma are expecting to go in her. She will sail in about a month. ing § invited him to call on us. called upon bro. Saw Mr. Titcomb this m o r n ­ This afternoon we rode down § Smith Moses § Lot went with us. This evening bro. Johnstone sent me a notice of an auction at Mr. of a box sent out from England--to their school. me some moral Reforms French's He also sent § moral reform tracts. This noon spoke for 50 extra copies of the next number of the "Polynesian" as it is to contain an account of our school by bro. Judd. I wish to send it to some to whom I should like to write but cannot. This evening our weekly prayer meeting. of prayer. 0 for a spirit 0 Lord appear in our midst § quicken our languish­ ing § almost dying graces. 0 Lord save us! Saturday July 4. Thurston I wrote some laws for our establishment § in the evening took them to Dr. to correct § he wrote some of them over § to day bro. Richards has corrected § enlarged upon a few § had them signed by the King, Auhea, § Kuanaoa, § they are now at the printing office to be printed. Yesterday morning I gave up "Good's Book of Nature" as being too abstruse to read a[t] present. I govern my school. At noon saw bro. I read some in How shall Diell at bro. This noon he called upon us a few moments. Chamberlain's. It was his first call. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 4, 1840 Page 265 Yesterday afternoon sister Rodgers called § sat an hour or so. Auhea came in a few moments while we were gone to ride § she did not see Wm. This morning soon after breakfast I went down to see the king § Auhea § Kuanaoa. accompanied me. All the children except Mahea They were pleased to see the children. Last evening Moses § Lot went to singing school. Soon after dinner eight of the children accompanied me to the bathing place near bro. Hall's house ma Nuuanu. Alexander's kahu, § Kahonukuapu went with us. The steward, The children walked both to § from. This morning the king sent us a turtle § it was excellent eating. J. sent some to Auhea § Kuanaoa. This day has been observed by American foreigners by a dinner §c. their independence. as the day of 0 that they were anxious to deliver their souls from Satan's tyrannical control. J. has fixed some navarino bonnets for the girls. Monday July 6/40 Saturday evening after writing the foregoing I soon r e ­ tired § felt better during the sabbath than I feared I should. The children behaved better than usual during the sabbath especially at church. In the evening I allowed Moses, Lot, Jane § Bernice to go with me to the chapel, where a sermon was preached by bro. Bingham from Lamentations by §c." "Is it nothing to you all ye that pass After supper the ordinance of the Lord's supper was administered. Bro. Diell was present § said a very few words. He spoke of one being dead, refering to Mrs. Brinsmade. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Bro. Bro. July 6, 1840 Page 2 Bingham preached in the morning from Eccl. 9:10. Richards in the afternoon from Mark 14:72. Our Cook did not go out owing to ill health. Kalai also remained at home § Victoria § her nurse. To day they have commenced digging the well in the boys' play ground § reached the coral. have worked to day. Lot's men about ten in number This noon Auhea came to the door § Wm. her to return § she did. told This evening she is here § now gone. When she came she had just parted with bro. Bingham ma respecting the meeting house. This evening monthly concert, § the bell has rung. Wm. acted like a man when his mother left. Our concert was conducted by bro. Richards, Thurston, § Bingham. also Mr. Brinsmade, Dr. Wood. was begining Capt. Bro. Smith. Prayers C. Hall Spring § his mate present, Richards said that the king (!) to fear less in reference to the Catholics. Wednesday July 8. Last evening § to day I have written a letter to bro. Wilcox dated to day, in answer to his of Dec. 4th received by the Flora. Yesterday obtained 50 papers from the office § gave 10 to Dr. J. After school J. § myself took Alex § Wm. with us § went down to call on the king, Auhea § Governor. Yesterday a large Whale ship arrived. board the Bark Columbia. brig. The king went on To day he went on board a small English Call yesterday on bro. Knapp ma, § found them better. Butchered a hog to da y- - Commenced studying Botany some. The men of Wm. have not done much to day neither did Moses's men do much yesterday. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 10, 1840 Page 267 Friday July 10. Yesterday morning we had a call from Paki. men came to work and at noon returned. considerable to day. Hall. I wrote none in the evening This morning Kekauluohi came § said she was going this afternoon § wished Wm. went. Kamamalu's have done a Last evening, we had a long call from bro. It was his first call upon us. as I calculated to. Haalelio's to call down before she After dinner I went down with 9 of the children--saw the king at the fort. Mr. Pelly § another gentleman were there. Found out that it was uncertain about the king's going to day § returned § had a school. Wrote a letter to bros. Bailey, Andrews, 5 Conde on sheets containing the printed laws of our school signed by Kamehameha III § Kekauluohi. This evening bro Richards has just called having an English document for John to copy, respecting a pretended claim of Mr. Charlton for some land--as he says of thirteen years standing. Yesterday bro. Judd went to Waialua. Received the printed laws of our school to day § gave out some copies of them. Saturday July 11. Last evening I commenced a letter to Mr. Booth $ wrote until 10 1/2 o'clock. This forenoon I finished it § this after­ noon finished one to bro. Wilcox. At 10 o'clock this afternoon we went down again to bid Auhea adieu. to Nuuanu to bathe. This afternoon we went Six boys went with me. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke This morning bro. also Mr. § Mrs. much fatigued. July 11, 1840 Page 268 5 sister Whitney arrived from Kauai, Rodgers § Capt. Stetson. This evening I feel J. has felt quite unwell to day from going out y e st er da y. Tuesday July 14 '40 Sabbath morning bro. Whitney preached from Jev. 2:22. The same text that he preached from when he was here last. the afternoon bro. Bingham preached from Halelu 60:4. In A very good discou rs e. All our family went out all day. of the children slept. In the morning several In the evening 6 of them went to the chapel § heard bro. Whitney from Romans 2:3.4. After sermon bro. Diell gave notice that there would be a church service every sabbath at 11 o'clock § one at evening when there could not be any one obtained to preach. Yesterday things much about as usual. In the evening six of the children went out to bro. the prayer meeting, Bro. C. conducted. Castle to There were 7 prayers but the meeting was too long. This forenoon bro. Whitney came into my school, and not long after Kuanaoa came in also. Bro. Richards called § Kuanaoa took him to show him in the children's yard about a house for Kamamalu. Dr. § Govr being present, Mrs. At dinner the C. § myself opposed it prefering the steward's room § cook's being made into one. Since school I have been making some calculations about the boards This evening bro. §c. Bingham called to say something about John's being made a deacon § to get his hair cut. This evening �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke the Dr. took supper with us, at Punahou. Diell's. July 14, 1840 § prayed with us. Page 269 His family is This evening we have an invitation to go to bro. Wrote to bro. Lafon, § Johnson to day. Commenced a letter to Rev. Alvah F. Waller, Methodist missioanary. Monday morning missed three dollars § charged it upon Kahue, but it is not plain who took it. Thursday July 16. After completing my letter to bro. Waller, one to Mr. Judson, § completed them both the next morning. terday morning I carried them to bro. Parker. I commenced Yes­ Chamberlain § saw bro. Did not attend the meeting for prayers--called on a/c of his sailing to the coast in the Columbia. meeting of the missionary church § bro. There was also a Chamberlain was chosen deacon. We are expecting to have a communion season before bro. Bingham leaves. Yesterday we had an invitation to bro. § spent the afternoon. § J. went In the afternoon bro. Bingham had a meeting of children § preached from Prov. children. Diell's 23:26. I attended with all the After preaching half an hour or so he requested those who then disposed to give their hearts to God to come forward. Most every child in the house came to the number of about 150. He then questioning them § made a prayer--some staid after m e e t ­ ing. I hurried home to go down to bro. ren with John. Diell's. Sister Diell was waiting for company § we did not stay to supper but came § eat by ourselves. time § I went. Left the child­ It was then meeting It was conducted by bro Bingham. We had three �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke prayers Capt. July 16, 1840 Page 270 § a lecture of half an hour in length upon Christian union. Spring was present. § Waialua. To day bro. Whitney has gone to Ewa Mrs. W. spent the afternoon here § took tea. before we were sitting down, Mrs. Hopper of Kauai, [Hooper] § Mrs. Just Rogers came in § sat a few minutes. This morning just before school our children were p l a y ­ ing in their yard § some of them threw dirt into Mrs. Dorset's yard § some went into the house § some went into the house 5 some struck her § fell into some bread she was making for b r e a k ­ fast. As soon as we were aware of it, § make satisfaction. I went with them to see They were Moses, Alex, Peter, Jane § Bernice. This afternoon the Governor called into our school. Mrs. Rooke came with some men to work for Peter. the well, some at dobies. Bro. This morning Some worked in Parker sailed yesterday about noon. Saturday July 18/40 Yesterday things moved on very well. Governor § bro. Richards called. After school the He was on his way to look out a plot of ground for a Catholic burying ground near bro. Jo h n s t o n e ’s In the evening commenced a letter to niece Elizabeth § completed it this morning.--also commenced one to Miss Ann C. Setts of New York. mauka. To day have had no school. Bro. This afternoon went to bathe § sister Knapp took dinner with us. to punish Moses § Maheha for improper conduct. Had occasion Moses, Lot § Alex did not eat dinner with us because they went into the cook room § eat poi § fish. Rec^ a letter to day from bro. account of schools, Baldwin giving a farther also one with some grammar from bro. Andrews �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke § one from bro. Bro. July 18, 1840 Page 271 Bailey. Bingham has gone to Kaneohe to place fuke there to hold meetings during bro. Parker's abscence (!). Monday July 20/40 Yesterday morning I succeeded in getting the children's attention at sabbath school more than usual. They went to § from church very regularly § conducted properly while there. Bro. Richards preached in the morning § afternoon. E z . 33:11. Epis. P.M. Eccl. 7:10. Morning text Attended with six when the English service was read § also a sermon from the text "Without God", by Mr. Brinsmade. It was not uninteresting tho' less so than one of our order of meetings. I was so fatigued that I did not go out in the evening. This morning § to day I have felt rather nawaliwali. mencement of school this morning At the co m­ [reproved, written in pencil] 8 of the scholars for misconduct in school last week § commenced anew to day giving credit marks their time. for those who sit still § improve I have been trying to prepare a record for my school. This has been Moses' birth day 11 years old § I have given a little present, "The Story of Grace". Sloop of war of 24 guns has anchored, This after noon a French also an American whale ship. Wednesday July 22/40 Monday evening I wrote to Robert B. Riell in reply to his written from Society Is. dated Dec. 14-1839. Yesterday I wrote to bro. Locke § sent him the laws of our school. Yesterday we had company, Dr. Wood § all his family �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 22, 1840 except Mr. Brinsmade were present--consisting of Mr. Mrs. Hooper, Mr. Capt. U.S. Ex. Squadron. Mr. Routhway a Natur[a]list belonging to the He with Mr. Jarvis called just after school Stetson, also bro § sister Judd, sister McDonald, Bro § sister Whitney also, Mrs. evening Mr. Grimes called. to Maunaloa. § Mrs. W. Olmstead, who came in the whale ship North America Richards, Mr. was closed. Page 272 Rogers of Kauai. He § Mr. Couthway During the (!) spoke of their tour This morning I wrote a letter to bro. S. L. Andrews § gave him an account of obligations to the Hawaiian Asso. Te ac he rs --also to bro. Wilcox § did the same. of I wrote also at noon a letter to sister Lyons--a note to bro. Hall § one to bro. Dimond. This afternoon my school was dull. I have suffered for want of exercise. The French Sloop of war came in this morning. took my letters to the Depository but it was too late. At noon Our weekly prayer meeting this evening. Thursday July 2 3 Last evening our prayer meeting was conducted by bro. Richards--but few present. This morning wrote a letter to bro. to bro. Ives. Have had a trough made. with us this evening. day. Green § this noon The governor took supper The scholars some of them rather lazy to J. received a letter from Sister Smith at Koloa. Saturday July 25 Yesterday I wrote some in my letter to Mr. Anderson. Read some in Botany. This morning bro. § sister Whitney took �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke breakfast with us. July 25, 1840 Page 273 This afternoon he has gone to Kaneohe. This morning John went with some of the children to see Kali § David mother § their little sister born 19th June § whom they name Kawekiu. This afternoon we went to bathe as usual § rode on h o r s e ­ back. This forenoon taped a barrel of mols. tired, § shall retire early. This evening very Monday July 2 7 '40 Saturday evening I spent in ruling a paper for keeping an account of their conduct from day to day. of the Sabbath were much as usual. the morning from Lu. wicked servant". Bro. All the labors Richards preached in "Out of thine own do I condemn thee" "0 thou At 11 o'clock Moses § myself went to the chapel § heard Mr. Brinsmade read Episcopal service again. He read a sermon by Foster from P s . 119:130, upon the scriptures. a superior discourse. It was I felt strengthened by it to press the scriptures upon our scholars. In the afternoon, Bro. Bingham took the lead of service § after prayer began reading names as those who were to enter the church. the children, After he had read a hundred or more I came out with and as we rose up David made a noise § after check­ ing him twice I struck him upon the face § he began to cry. I was sorry I did so, especially there where all faces were directed towards us. J. Jos. were at home. I know not how many were taken into the church. Kahue, our woman § whom we consider as stealing money from us, was r e ­ ceived into the church. George some to read. In the evening I retired early but taught Prayed with J. § read also as her eyes were �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 27, 1840 Page 274 sore. This morning Dr. of what I did yesterday. § Kuanaoa came in. The former spoke Sister J. was for coming herself § talking to me. This morning mended our wagon by putting a fore board in. (?) This after noon watered the grass the boys as usual pumping the water. This noon made out a book of record of duties for myself to begin the 1st of August. This morning had my season of prayer § reading earlier than usual. This evening I desire to close my epistle to Mr. Anderson. Wednesday July 29 *40 Yesterday morning we invited all our brethren § sisters to come at 7 1/2 o ’clock P.M. to take tea. The following came, Bros. § 3 children, Whitney, strong, § sisters Bingham, Thurston, Richards, Judd, Knapp, $ Miss Ogden § sister McDonald. two prayers, by bro. Bingham, Rogers, bro. A r m ­ Before they left we had § Thurston--sung also two hymns. Last evening the king § Auhea came down from Maui--This morning I went down to call on the king § Auhea. turned they boys (!) had a ghost story to tell which they had got from their kahus. again very soon. When we r e ­ I thought then their kahus should see them This evening had a private conversation with Moses § prayed with him in English. He appeared much cut down, § thought he would try to do better--Just then Dr. came § had a talk about ghosts--or jack lanterns. to explain it to them. I intend some good time �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke July 29, 1840 Page 275 We are just returned from prayer meeting conducted by bro. Thurston. Prayers, Armstrong, Whitney § Brinsmade. a letter to day from bro. Munn. bro. Stocking of Ooroomiah, Rec^ Yesterday § today wrote one to Persia. Friday 31. Yesterday my spare time was consumed in writing a letter to my old uncle Aaron Benedict of Middlebury to various individuals in the United States. § in directed p a p e r s ' This afternoon I have written one to send by Mr. Olmstead to Sami. It was written on a small sheet § far apart--an exhortation to hi m to prepare for a missionary. Last evening we had a call from Mr. Olmstead. Waialua. J. M. Merwin. Yesterday noon bro Emerson § Locke came from I have directed a file of the Polynesian from No. to father § another file to bro. Charles Montague, 1-8 copies of Vol. I #4 containing an account of our school to the following persons viz Rev. Anson Rood, Phila - C. Marvin, Wilton- T.T. Merwin, Norwalk- Andrew Bishop [illegiblie}'-0. St. John, Danbury- O.R. Ohio- Aaron Benedict Middlebury,- S.G. Boughton Hartford Ct. Hawley Olmstead, N. Haven- James Betts New Canaan.Round Hill P.O. R.B. 111. Bethel Ct. C. Wilcox - W.A. Booth N. York- A. Jenkins Barre Mass.- Riell, N.Y.- Platt Benedict, Norwalk, Quincy, Ryder, Marietta, D.E. Hyman, Columbia College, N.Y.- Marcia Hayes Cooledge § Lambert, N.Y. Persia- Obadiah Peck, 0.- Rev. Asa Turner, Wm. R. Stocking, Ooroomiah Greenwich Conn. Have just sealed ten letters for Am. a double sheet with a plan of our house to father--a large sheet to bro. Wilcox to W.A. Booth, Elizabeth Cooke, Wm. R. Stocking, Ooroomiah Persia �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke R. Anderson D.D. July 31, 1840 Page 276 Robert B. Riell-U.S. Navy New York- Miss Ann C. Lett New York- Aaron Benedict Middlebury- to send by the Flora 5 one to S.J. M. Merwin N. Haven to go by Mr. Olmstead one of his c la ssm ate s. J. has put a paper Vol. I N o . 4. to the following Mrs. Mary Rassell Riga, N.Y.- Mrs. Eliza W. L y n d e , Homer Miss Martha Alexander Irvingsgrant, Mass. Miss Elizabeth Kellogg, Hadley- Mr. John Montague, Sunderland- Miss Hannah White, Amh erst,- Mr. Wm. A. Mandell Northboro Mr. Rodolphus Clark Conway- Deac. Jason Stockbridge, Hadley- also a file from 1-8 to her bro. Charles Lenox. This afternoon we have set out 7 kukui trees. To iporrow I commence an account of myself--This day closes another month of my existence. Closed reading Dodridge's Commentary. Shall commence reading Barnes on Corinthians now to noon. Saturday Aug. 1, '40. Another has gone with the weeks before the flood into eternity § I one day must give an account for all my time thing. Lord prepare me for that. This morning I closed a letter commenced to Jared Knapp --§ put my letters Chamberlain. § every § took them to Mr. About noon I commenced § wrote a hasty one to Mr. Ruggles to send by bro. B. J. sent most of her letters to Mrs. T h u rs to n. This afternoon we went on horse-back to bathe up mauka. I rode Auhea's horse § took Wm. before me. It was rather pleasant. John rode Haalilio horse § carried Alexander, carried Kali--Moses § Lot rode themselves Kaaihua's husband many kahu went with �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke us. Aug. 1, 1840 Page 2 Rather too many. This afternoon caught Moses, Lot § Alexander eating poi § fish in Pahuai's [Pauahi's (?)] room. We have now ordered all the food into the Kalo's room. Have made an arrangement with bro. Dimond to day to have our cows brought from mauka every night § taken back, in the morn ing. Tuesday Aug. 4. Last evening the bell rang for monthly concert before I was able to write. Sabbath morning a sabbath school as usual in the school room. The children gave some attention. Went to church £ heard bro. Bingham preach for the last time from Gal. fect §c. A very good sermon. baptized. Be p e r ­ After this a few children were The King was present it be not be in vain. 6:-- § was somewhat affected. May The services were about three hours. In the afternoon there was a communion § Dr. John Ii § Punihaole were appointed deacons, pointed assistants. ney the wine. Bro. § Kuke § some others were ap­ Richards distributed the bread § W h i t ­ The exercises were long but interesting. french sailors came in § I gave them a seat with us. Three They left before church was out. Wm. Kali, Peter § David staid at home with J. Locke, at noon, went down to the chapel. not go out because I was very tired. In the evening I did Yesterday morning I wrote a letter to bro. Bingham giving him some names of some of my friends in Am. Bro. § the residents also a short one to Mrs. T. In my �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 4, 1840 Page 2 note to bro. Bingham I request him to see about getting some books for our school. I had a school of only an hour--at 10 1/2 o'clock we all met at bro. tered by bro. Thurston. Castle f? the sacrament was adminis­ It was an affecting time. From there I came home, took some dinner § accompanied by John Ii I went to the vessel § reached there just as the bell was ringing for noon. In about 10 minutes bro. § sister B. came on board § the vessel was all ready waiting for Mrss Ladd § Co. to get their letters ready. Just at 1 o'clock they shove off leaving a dock filled with natives.. Bros. T. W. J. R. Locke, Armstrong § m y ­ self went out § returned in the king's barque. to leave bro. B. embraced us all § kissed us, at the parting moment. five children, Mr. Olmstead, Capt. Mr. Passengers, bro. Roclgers wife § child, As we were about § almost fainted B. ma Mother T. § her Caroline Armstrong, Shaw § two children § a Mr. Gray to the Soc. Is. Lindley went out with us also Mr. Brinsmade. I returned in season for school as usual. In the evening at prayer time Auhea came in a few m i n ­ utes § was very pleasant. She had a swing brought. evening prayer meeting as usual at bro. B. was there. B.'s house, but no,bro. Meeting was conducted by bro. Hooper was present. To day bro. Rooke. Richards. Mrs. Locke has returned to Waialua. I have punished most of the children to day. we had a call from Dr. In the This afternoon He § his family are at Ewa. Their little daughter has been sick. He was pleased to see the children so well. Yesterday we commenced having our cow brought from mauka to be milked here. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 4, 1840 Page 279 This morning I covered my writing desk with a new piece of velvet--blue black. It looks very pretty. This evening I hope to reply to some letters. Thursday Aug 6 Wrote as above to bro. Munn § Baldwin. ing I accomplished little or nothing. bro. Whitney. him Yesterday m o r n ­ Let Moses go and call on Called myself twice on him--carried two pies for his wife, who were to return in the Pilot. They took with them Mary Parker. In the afternoon after school I went with the children makai § went in the salt water bathing--some of us cut our feet with the shells attached to the coral. Last evening put a braid into the nose of one of our calves to prevent him from sucking the cow. This morning milked about a quart--to night 3 pints. Last evening meeting as usual at bro. bro. Armstrong. ing at his house. do. Chamberlain conducted by Bro. A. invited the brethren to meet this even­ I shall not go out as I have some writing to Hired men to day to lay the wall of our backhouse. some crockery to day for, some hymn books of Mr. § some shoes for the children, Purchased also Calkin--also bro. Bingham's wagon of bro. Castle--also 6 chairs @ $2.00. Moses has had the head ache to day--David sick this morning. Friday Aug 7/40 This afternoon we have a long § heavy shower of rain. It makes things about us wear a different aspect. berlain's this noon read in the American Almanac, At bro. Cham­ a piece about �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 7, 1840 Page 2 80 the main question by Hale Editor of the "Commercial Advitiser" of Boston. J. has visited to day bro. something to-day about buying bro. a call from sister Knapp. Diell's. (!) Popoki--Said Diell's wagon § harness. Had Last evening a meeting at bro. A r m ­ s t r o n g ’s about the meeting house, § one to-night about schools. Saturday 8th Last evening I went to bro. Armstrong's but nothing was said particularly about schools. No one present but bro. K. § myself. This morning spoke to bro. Richards about the king's buying bro. Diell's wagon § harness. or so. Had a school of an hour, Worked some at our hale lepo--Received a fine piece of beef from bro. Diell § had it for dinner. to bathe. Upon returning went to bro. Went to Nuuanu as usual Diell to see about some b o o k s --selected some. This evening Wm. has complained of the cholic. Auhea--carried a pie Seen (?) to Sister Parker. The king ma returns to Maui on Monday. Monday Aug 10 . Yesterday our exercises were as usual. the children accompanied me to the chapel. were 1 1/2 hours. noon Rom. well. The exercises there Reading of the service one hour. The children were quite uneasy. at the chapel. At noon 6 of Too long. At night bro. Armstrong preached His sermon in morning was in Kinohi 6:5,6. 8:13 ka hope-- After The children on the whole behaved very This morning we went to see the king § Auhea but they have not sailed as was expected. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 10, 1840 Page 281 This evening four of the children went to S.S. Monthlyconcert. On our return found Mr. Calkin here. Kahilahila commenced living with us to day. Tuesday Aug. 11/40 This morning we had a call from Auhea. in Botany--very interesting about buds the French Sloop of war sailed. § leaves. Wrote notices to bro. § Rogers. About noon, The king has also gone to Maui. This afternoon the Lausanne has arrived. Raymond. Read as usual Recd a letter from Bro. Chamberlain, Castle, Judd, This afternoon J. has called on bro. Smith. Knapp, Recd some books from bro Diell, to the amount of $10.07. Thursday 13-Yesterday J. was more feeble than usual Recd some more books from bro. $18.11. Diell, in all to the amount of In the afternoon had a call from Mrs. evening Mr. Ladd called with Dr. but did After I returned from meeting, Ladd, § in the [not] enter any room. conducted by bro. he gave us an account of his visit to Hawaii. Mrs. § to day also. C. § she fainted--she had a good night. Smith in which D[r]. Judd bled Yesterday afternoon a meeting for children at the church § bro. A. was there--after this bro. Thurston preached a lecture from Mai. § found sister Judd here, § soon (?) Mrs. 3:6. L. came in. Came home This m o r n ­ ing our cook butchered a hog. At noon Alexander fell into the well no[w] digging. a wonder that he was not hurt. near it or within a yard. It is I have now forbid their going Since school, Moses got very muddy �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. § muddied his room § got angry at John Ii. § I left him. 13, 1840 Page 282 He went to his room It was not long before he washed his room, § asked at my suggestion John's forgiveness. Wrote a letter this noon to bro. Bliss on a sheet with our laws--saw at the Depository a young man from New York who came in the Lausanne. Friday He went to California but could not land. [Aug. 14] Last night about 10 o'clock Kaalelio's house was burnt by his bro.'s leaving a candle burning in the house. the children but Lot was awakened by the noise. very hard in the play ground. breakfast. None of Moses has worked Governor called while we were at Reached water to day. Saturday Aug. 15. This morning was spent in cleaning the gutter from our well outside. more. It was a dirty job. Had a school of an hour, or Moses had something like 15 or twenty Kukui trees brought § planted in their yard to day. He is to take care of them. This afternoon we went to bathe only four of the children went-Moses, Lot, Alex Just at noon bro. § Wm. When we returned the girls rode some. Thurston called § said he was going. He sat down § took some dinner with us § said he was to sail at noon. Just after noon the Paalua came bringing intelligence that Auhea was sick. Saw bro. Richards at Mr. Paty's store § he said he had no reply to the enquiry about Mr. D's wagon. We were weighed at the store--Moses 92 1/2 lb. Lot 70 § Al e x r 55 lb. myself 107. This evening I feel very ti red--0 Lord, prepare me for the sabbath. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Monday Aug. Aug. 17, 1840 Page 283 17/40 Saturday night Kekuanaoa sent word by George that he wished to see the children at the fort Monday morning immediately after breakfast. Yesterday morning bro. Armstrong commenced a sabbath school with Hooikaikas at 8 o'clock in the ten commandments. The exercise of the day were very interesting. particularly so. P.M. His sermons Text in the morning Amoka 6:1, Oka palaka-- Iosua 24:19.--The character of God in contradistietion to that of men. from H e b . 10:31. did not go. (?) In the evening bro. Smith preached at the chapel Four of the children went with me. At noon My own sabbath school not as interesting as usual. At noon talked on the subject of Temperance--drinking wine §c. Sol. 23:29. the day. Lot was hewa § I put him out of the room twice during This morning I heard that Kuanaoa was going to Maui, this accounted for his wishing to see the children this morning. I heard also that he was calculating to take Wm. with him. went to see Dr. § he said he ought not to go. The Dr. I said Kaa- naoa would not go § he was engaged to work at the meeting house. As I expected him to go § see the Governor I delayed going § fi n­ ally John went down of his own accord § said Wm. § we had better go down so we did so tho' could not go it was nine o'clock. The Governor was very angry at John, because we did not go down immediately after breakfast § so he told us to return, were fairly seated. This was strange work to me--but ere we I obeyed orders § we returned. Before going I wrote a short letter to Auhea about Al ex r falling into the well, § Kali getting hurt § about Wm.-that he �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 17, 1840 Page 284 was happy § a good boy §c. About noon the governor sailed--§ bro. I have had occasion to punish most Richards ma. To [day] all the scholars - -but I did it rather hastily. After school cut the hair of Moses, A l e x r , W m . , Kali § David § Peter. Tuesday Aug 18 '40 This day has passed away as usual. children went out with me to walk. Mrs. Rooke § her little daughter. This morning the This noon we had a call from Received a note from Mr. Br i ns ­ made of his purpose to take tea with us to morrow evening at 5 1/2 o 'clock. Thursday Aug. 20/40 Yesterday was observed by the native church as a day of fasting § prayer in view of the great wickedness showing itself about these days, § the many falling in the church. ing bro. Smith conducted our prayer meeting, In the e v e n ­ few only present. Mr. Brinsmade took tea with us § prayed with us at our evening devotions. The children behaved very well. Had Kali parents, Pakea 5 his wife at prayers. This morning after breakfast went with the children up punch bowl hill § returned by coming back round the back side. Some of the children were quite tired. This morning bro. A r m ­ strong had an ahawina with the children--about 300 were present. I did not go with our children as it was too late § the children were rather dirty. This afternoon sister Parker has visited us for the first time at our dwelling. Have read 3 hours today. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Friday, Aug. Aug. 21, 1840 Page 2 21, 40 This morning I went out with the children before br e a k ­ fast § we put off prayers § breakfast until 6 1/2 § 7 o'clock. This afternoon Paalua came in bringing a letter from Kuanaoa to Ii saying Auhea was sick. Nothing said about Wm. We had a call from sister Rogers this afternoon. Have read to day as usual--very much interested in Botany. 22 This morning I wrote a letter to Kekuanaoa § this after­ noon I wrote to Kanaina partly in the name of Wm. This forenoon the school house was cleaned § whitewashed § I had my school in our sitting room, very short. Saw a letter of Kuhiaina to Dr. saying he approved of our course in keeping William from going to Lahaina with Kekuanaoa last monday. to day with bro. Armstrong in examing John has been very busy (!) false churchme mbe rs . Have heard that Haalilio's wife had fallen. This afternoon we went to bathe--Kali was taken by Pakea, his father--Alexander rode alone. When I returned I cut the frogs of Lot's horse's feet. This evening had a call from Mrs. Hopper versation with the boys. pecially Moses [Hooper]. Had some con They appear a little thoughtful, es ­ § Lot. 0 that God would operate upon all their hearts by his spirit. To day the Kahalaia has come from Hilo, § bro. Johnstone has returned. Monday Aug. 24. Yesterday was rather more pleasant than usual. The �Aug. Journal, Amos Starr Cooke children on the whole behaved very well. morning, 4 last verses of Math. all day from Epeso. 3:8. 10th. 24, 1840 Page 286 Sabbath school in the Bro. Armstrong preached Attended the chapel at noon, church services--Sermon from these words, 'That ye be not slothful but followers of them who through faith § patience inherit the promises." It was written by a nobleman of England. None of the children slept in meeting but Wm. § Peter. In the evening read some in Todd's Sabbath school Teacher § c o m ­ posed some native verses, with the evening hymn, for the morning corrisponding CO "The day is past § gone" §c. This morning walked out before prayers--after breakfast went out to Dr's with Wm § Joseph. The Dr. applied a plaster to his nose [f]ora swelling on the side thereof. At noon rec^ a letter from bro. Wilcox § answered it immediately. This evening have rec^ one from bro. Locke § r e ­ plied to it. Since prayers the girls have rode on horse back some. This evening I purpose to write to Raymond, Oregon. Bro. Castle has had a production of his before the Printing Com. to day. Tuesday Aug 2 5/40 Last evening I commenced Ej closed a letter to bro. Ray­ mond of the Methodist reinforcement now at Wallamette-Oregon Territory. Today I took it to bro. Bark Forager. Chamberlain to go by the To day I have suffered for want of exercise. Read to day about 70 pages Todd's Sabbath school Teacher § this ev en ­ ing closed it. This morning Alexander's kahu sett out several �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke trees in their play ground, Aug. 25, 1840 Page 287 to be watered by Alexander. This evening we have had a little shower of rain. Wednesday Aug. 26 Last evening wrote a note to bro. Bailey. This morning before breakfast put a board into the nose of a calf. showers this forenoon. At noon went to the Depository, Fine saw bro. Armstrong who requested me to send him the report of schools or statistics. Recd a letter from bro. Johnson. quite a number of letters from Kauai, their chief. Moses received in which they call him This evening our weekly prayer meeting. Moses, Alex, To day Lot Jane § Bernice finished Farley Spelling B. To morrow I purpose to have them commence "Natural Theology" § have obtained books for that purpose. Thursday 27. Our meeting last evening was conducted by bro. Armstrong, § one prayer was made by the young man boarding at bro. Hall's. To day we commenced cleaning the children's finished three. They look very well. rooms § have The children appear pleased with their clean rooms--We have black-washed around the walk. 28th. Wrote bro. Johnson Saturday Aug. 29. Nothing especial occurred yesterday, • of the girls' roooms (!). except the cleaning In the evening Moses Lot, Alex T* Jane, Bernice § Abby went to the singing school at the chapel § behaved very well. This morning recd a letter from Kuanaoa--so did others. This afternoon went to bathe. David went for the first time § �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke was carried by his kahu. on horse back. Aug. 29, 1840 Page 288 When we returned the girls rode some A l e x r rode uika by himself on horseback. This evening J.'s throat is sore. Monday Aug. 31-40 Saturday evening after writing in my diary wrote a letter to Kuanaoa, § added something to the same this morning § sent it to day by the Schr. school as usual. Clarion. Yesterday morning had a sabbath We all went to church § heard bro Armstrong preached about the different repentances of Peter 26, § 27th chapters. None of the children slept. went with me to the chapel. service was rather long. Had no school at noon. Mat. Four of them We were gone about two hours. preached in the afternoon from Epeso 5:15-19. mischevious Judas. The Bro. Armstrong The children rather § to day I punished them. To day Alexander got a great many black marks--all got some. I was more strict than usual. Last evening I was very tired § retired very early. This afternoon rode out with all the children in Kuanaoa's kaa at three loads. § Victoria. The fourth load Mrs. C. went § carried Jos. Just as we were sitting down to supper Dr. Rooke § wife came in--They staid nearly an hour. The[y] came here from on board a ship which sailed this afternoon for the Oregon. The[y] said a woman was confined on board this morning--who with her husband were going to to (!) Nooka sound. we unexpectedly had Mr. At dinner to day (!) who came in the Lausanne from the Oregon § who expected to land at California but was not allowed § so came on to these islands. He is a professor of re- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Aug. 31, 1840 ligion was a companion of a Johnson who came with Mr. across the mountains. a sore throat. Page 289 Farnham The evening J. has gone to the Dr. with Tomorrow I commence anew a/c with myself § the ch il dre n. Wrote a few lines to day to bro. Conde. Sister Parker has been confined to day with a daughter at bro. Chamberlain's. Tuesday Sept. 1. This day commences a new month. rooms (parlor § sitting ro om s). by thy spirit. 0 that our hearts may be cleansed Rec^ a letter from bro. Bailey § one from bro. Locke suggesting a hoike, at Hon. for all the Is. to day where they ought never to exist. Thurdsay Sept. We have cleaned our two Bad feelings Repaired the pump some. 3/40 Tuesday evening I wrote a short note to bro. Bailey i n ­ forming him of his correspondant § giving him bro Locke manao about all this island coming to Honolulu to hoike. Yesterday I felt rather kaumaha all day on account of something that o c ­ curred the night before. Ladd. strong. Just before noon had a call from Mrs. In the evening attended meeting conducted by bro. A r m ­ Mr. Calkin was present. Several made some remarks § Mr. B. said that the Catholics were divorcing people them again to others. iously. § marrying To day all things have moved very ha rm on­ This evening took a short walk with the children. is kaumaha these days in reference to the church. Last evening rode out again in Kuanaoa's chaise. John �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Friday Sept. Sept. 4, 1840 Page 290 4. Last evening had a call from bro. our family had gone to bed. setting out rose bushes § sister Judd after This morning I spent in the garden Jesmine (!). This noon most or se v­ eral of the children wrote letters to Maui--Alexander with J's assistance wrote a few words in English to the king for the first time--he was much pleased with his effort. Kaina, Capt. In the afternoon of the Paalua called to see us § carry a report to M a u i . This evening we did not ride as the harness was broken. Six of the oldest went to hear Mr. Calkin play on the instrument of music at the chapel. Saturday Sept. 5/40 Last evening after writing the above wrote a note to sister Smith at Koloa. This morning a short school--Dr. § then went with us to our bathing place. J. took dinner with us The water was deep § very clear to day. This evening I feel very tired as I always do on Saturday-§ shall retire very early. Monday Sept. 7/40 Saturday evening I commenced a letter to father Bingham § wrote one page on a sheet of fool's cap paper. Yesterday morning my sabbath school was more interesting than it had been in sabbath's gone by. Bro. Armstrong preached all day from 1 Timo. 6-12 Fight �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. 7, 1840 Page 291 the good fight of faith--"E paio i ka paio maikai o ka manaoio." Attended the chapel with Moses, Lot, Jane § Bernice. I am b e ­ coming more interested in the Episcopal service as I become more acquainted with it. Last evening read most of three N.Y. Nov. '39. To day I have read but little. Evangelist Oct. This morning I went with all the children to the top of Punch Bowl Hill. § yesterday noon the Dr. took dinner with us. sister Knapp has been here. § This noon This afternoon Learned some things from her in re f­ erence to the doings of some down that displeased me--the going of Mr. Calkin to bro. Armstrong to get him to decline preaching at the chapel. This evening we have had a call from Haalilio--The bell has rung for monthly concert § I must go. from our meeting conducted by bro. C.K.C.H.J § S. I have now returned Smith where we had 7 prayers, Mrs. Wood § Hooper were present. (Mrs. Capt. John Paty had a son to day.) Tuesday Sept. 8. Last evening commenced a folio sheet letter to my parent s-§ wrote one page. Wrote a little in a letter to bro. Bingham. Did not retire until 10 1/2 o'clock. This morning met bro. A r m ­ strong at the Depository § had some talk with him about Mr. Cal­ kin's doings, in reference to supplying the Chapel. Sister Hall has been here for the first time § spent the day. Mr. Giger also took dinner § tea with us. esting young man. He is an inter­ Had quite a talk with J. about Jos. § Victoria. Joseph exhibited great signs of fear to night when he went to bed. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. J. rec^ a letter from sister Lucia (?) Smith. Mr. Diell arrived yesterday from Kauai. for want of exercise. 8, 1840 Capt. Page 292 Stetson § Have suffered to day Walk out with the children this morning half an hour before prayers § breakfast. This evening accomplished little, or nothing. Thurdsay Sept. 10/40 This evening we ourselves went out to tea to bro. Just before going I rode out with the children. Rogers. Yesterday m o r n ­ ing John went out with the children § this morning they went out soon after day-light. by bro. Armstrong. Capt. Last evening attended meeting conducted Stetson present Ej some remarks him about schools at Koloa § his own efforts. day read an hundred pages in Abbott doing good to children. from Yesterday § to "How to do good" respecting Every night I have read until 10 o'clock. After dinner to day bro. Judd came in for his -- (!) They have commenced to day to wean Victoria. Saturday Sept. 12/40 During the week we have been looking for Kuanaoa, day the Paalua came without him, evening. § to § has likewise returned this We suppose he stays on account of the laws about to be promulgated. Yesterday I learned from bro. Hall that the L.C. Richmond was going to sail directly for New Bedford so I closed my letter to bro. Bingham last evening--But to day that she does not go until Monday. we rode in Kuanaoa's buggy--J. § Jos. I learned Yesterday after school § Victoria also rode. Yesterday was Elizabeth's birth day, 6 years old. To day it �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. 12, 1840 is fourteen years since I first entered a store Page 293 (?) in my native place--How time flies. This afternoon we have been to bathe as usual. way we overtook Mr. he refused. On our Giger § Moses offered to let him ride but On our return Lot offered § he accepted. I was pleased with their generosity as it was at their own suggestions. This evening I have been round to the children's rooms binding up their sores §c. Maui. Sister Smith has spent the afternoon with us, took tea with us. note, This afternoon fish £, potatoes from Recd a letter from Bro. § they both Coan to day--also a § some sugar from bro. Bishop to which I replied. To morrow will be the sabbath--0 may I be prepared for its holy duties. Called on sister Parker. Monday Sept. 14/'40 Have just returned from the S.S. monthly concert conducted by myself § without any preparation. made a few reamr ks . Read Eccl. Lot, Jane § Bernice. Not so interesting as many of our meetings are. morning. also. J. None present but bro § sister Castle, bro. § sister K. bro. J. myself § Moses, better than usual. 11th--Bro. School to day John went out with the scholars early this This afternoon I rode out with them § Mrs. C. J. § V. Have read but little to day. Yesterday morning bro. Smith preached from Matt. attended with four children Episcopal service at noon. 6:13-Bro. Judd came both yesterday § to day to take dinner with us. Bro. Armstrong preached in the afternoon from H e b . 10:38. I was much exhausted with the labors of the day. Read �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke none, except in the evening, Sept. two Evangelist. 14, 1840 Page 294 To day the L.C. Richmond Capt. Wood has sailed directly home. The Fama arrived yesterday § came in this morning. Saturday night replied to my letter from bro. Tuesday Sept. Coan. 15 /40 This morning drew Joseph § Victoria in the little wagon. This afternoon J. received some eggs from bro. a note of mine to him, § sent some blue cloth. collar § bosom of his left here a while since. rode out again in /uanaoa's chaise § horse. Locke, § she closed I also put in a This afternoon we To day have read but l it t l e . Thursday Sept. 17/40 Yesterday afternoon we expected bro. Armstrong to come § visit our school but he did not come. Just as school was out it appeared that Kuanaoa had come § Kali's mother who came here immediately. Soon Maile came § one of Wm's k a h u s . turned just as our supper was ready. well. The governor was rather u n ­ He brought down with him from Lahaina a drum an old co n­ cern used in the days of idolatry. of by-gone days. by bro. They all r e ­ It is an interesting specimen Last evening attended prayer meeting conducted Smith who read a sermon of Dr. Payson, about a mark on the forehead of those that cry § sigh for the abomination. After meeting a letter was handed me from bro. Bliss § replied to it before retiring a full sheet mostly about schools, especially our own §c. Just as I dismissed school this afternoon bro. Armstrong came in § talk about twenty minutes with the child- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. ren, about the character of God. 17, 1840 Page 295 To day John has been absent most of the day. Saturday Sept 19/40 Yesterday bro. $ sister Castle took tea with us § we had prayers before they left. In the evening did not go to the s i n g ­ ing school. Lafon. as usual. Wrote to bro. This morning had a short school This afternoon went to bathe--was gone only 1 1/2 hours. This evening the Governor § Haalilio took tea with us. fore supper Alexander, § William got out of the window into the play ground § getting back Wm. fell § bruised his head so that a bunch was made nearly as large as an egg. for the Dr. ter. Just b e ­ We sent immediately § soon the kahus came, crying to see what was the m a t ­ We let only one in. This evening I have been to the Dr. for magnesia. He § sister Judd § Frank fell from the wagon to day § injured them some. To day one of the schooners belonging to the squadron arrived, by— § coming in, got aground. I understand that at the Fegie The other vessels are near [Fiji] Islands they lost five men § they in returned killed 300 or more men. This Saturday night $ I feel very much fatigued--0 for a preparation of heart for the sabbath. Monday Sept 21 Yesterday the scenes of the sabbath were as usual. Bro. Armstrong preached in the morning about "The syrophenecian woman". In the afternoon about the ten virgins--signs of having no oil.' Mr. Brinsmade read a longer sermon than usual from Rom. 13:8-- �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. 21, 1840 "Onewoman(?) anything, but to love one another". read some "New York Evangelists". for Victoria. ably. Page 296 In the evening While at supper Kuanaoa sent John was not here § Kalai hesitated some consider­ Today several companies of kahus have been here to make dobies for out houses § a bathing house. prepare a room for John. This week we hope to Spoke to John Saturday night to speak to Kuanaoa about getting us different help from Geo. in the kitchen To day it has been very windy. This morning went to see the coffons CO of Rihoriho Kama- malu, Kaahumanu I. Kinau- - David--There were in Auhea's south East room. The children went out before breakfast with John § saw them Wednesday Sept. 2 3/40 Yesterday I commenced a new thing with the children by giving a credit mark for every lesson recited correctly, § at the end of the day a ticket § if 5 tickets a week then I am to give a lead pencil--it 3 tickets 1/2 pencil. It has worked very well for two days. Yesterday afternoon we went out to tea to bro. in company with bro. Knapp's Dimond ma. In the evening I wrote to Kekauluohi This morning I wrote to bro. § to bro. Andrews. Green about our school §c. to Auhea about Wm's fall Saturday night. Today another whale ship has come § this evening a large vessel was seen to the Windward supposed to be the Vincennes. This evening quite a discussion about Temperance. Mr. Brinsmade thought a memorial of the most respectable foreigners �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. to the Governor would be the thing, 23, 1840 Page 297 § then he could say that the French consul said he could not enforce those laws if he did he would break the treaty. Mr. Brinsmade said that property had decreased in value in nine months 50 pr. cent. Bro Armstrong called at the school § spoke a few minutes to the children about the Redeemer. short distance with the children. After prayers walked out a They were very happy. The governor took tea with us § was very pleasant. Friday, Sept. 25/40 The vessel which we say proved to be the Ship Vincennes, [saw] Wednesday evening yesterday Commodore Wilkes. anchor about 9 o'clock in the morning. into the harbor, She came to This morning she came § at 10 1/2 o'clock the missionaries were r e ­ quested to go out § call on Com. Wilkes. I made ready § went down but I was too late, so I hired a boat § went out. brethren were there but bro. ton, Du doit, Pearce, of course. D. § he soon came. Messrs. Pelly § Skinner were there--Mr. We staid nearly half an hour § Mr. All my Charl­ Brinsmade Elliot the chap­ lain came off with us § went with bro. Smith his class mate to see Mr. Diell--I was introduced to Mr. Pickering the Botanist, at the Am. consulate. I arrived home about 11 1/2 o'clock--^ very soon bro. Judd sent a note saying that the Gov. Wilkes would call on us at in about 3/4 of an hour, to getting ready § waited some time for him. by Mr. Brinsmade, hour. § bro. Judd § Gov. § Commodore so we went He was accompanied They staid about half an Com. W. requested that the children all might go on board to morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. We consented to go. The Com. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. is to occupy the stone house in front of usa very pleasant man. 25, 1840 Page 298 - He appears like This afternoon my school was not so inter­ esting. Combed the children's heads at the intermition CO* then Mr. Giger came in § I requested him to sing with the children § he did so- staid to tea, prayed with us § after prayers Just I cut his hair. This evening I feel very tired. Last evening bro. Dimond ma' § bro. Johnstone ma took tea with us the latter ones spent the evening. I wrote until 10 1/2 o'clock at complying After they left (?) an article by bro. Armstrong soliciting aid for our common schools. 1 1/2 sheets. Bro. It contained § sister Johnstone alluded to some of the difficulties of the Bethel church in reference to Mr. requesting bro. A § S. to withdraw their services Calkins from the chapel. Saturday Sept. 26/40 This evening I am much exhausted but I will write a sketch of the day's transactions. This morning school as usual--after school I spent about an hour in combing the children's hair. After dinner read the Polynesian as usual. for our bathing as usual. At 2 o'clock started Returned just before 4 o'clock, preparations to go on board the Vincennes. Moses, Lot, 5 made £ Alexer rode on horse back--the girls I carried in Kuanaoa's carraige to (?) the Consulate § David. § then returned for William, Kali, Peter From there we went on board a boat sent for us. The Com. § officers appeared much pleased with the child­ ren § went round with showing this § that after going hither § yon. (!) He invited us to sit down to some cake § fruit § offered �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke us some wine. of it. Sept. 26, 1840 Page 299 John § myself refused--some of the children tasted When we sat down he gave us liberty to ask a blessing § so I did. After we had finished he spoke about returning thanks but I told him it was not our custom- - We soon left § returned as we went. Just as I was driving up to the door with the boys v the three boys behind me on horse back, Alex stopped his horse so suddenly that he rolled off. He did not hurt him much. immediately for the Dr. but he had gone down to bro. I went Smith's. Just as the girls drove up with John Ii, the governor came on horse back § took tea with us. Haalelio came soon to learn particulars about Alexr 's fall. The Com. night. is expected at Auhea's stone house to spend the Learned from the Polynesian that one of the officers killed at the Fiigi Islands was nephew of the Commodore. Learned today that Capt Stetson was married § was going direct from Maui to Kauai in a whale vessel Wm. Pen § that had offered to carry home bro. T. ma passage free. Monday Sept. 28/40 Yesterday most of our labors were as usual, for being a day of rest, the sabbath is the hardest day's work we have to do. Last evening I retired at 8 o'elk very much fatigued. In the morning bro. A. preached from Kekahuna 8:11: sentence 3c." At noon I went down to the chapel with Moses, "Because Lot, Jane § Bernice (but they behaved bad § I punished them for it when we returned) § heard Mr. Elliot (chaplain to the Vincennes) read church service § preached from Luke 10:42. But one thing is needful. At our afternoon service bro. A. preached from II Cov. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke 13:11, Sept. 28, 1840 Page 300 "When I was a child I spoke as a child §c"-At 5 o'clock he had a church meeting. In the evening Mr. Elliot preached again without reading Episcopal service--a good sermon it is said. Last night a man by the name of Kamauawa is thought to have poissied his wife as she died soon after drink­ ing some awa (native spirits) . Her body has been examined to day § her stomach was much inflamed while every thing else was in order. He is now in irons. This evening after supper § prayers we walked out up to the place of Kali's mother but she was not there she had gone to see the murdered woman. John has been gone today a good deal-- owing to the murder last night. Tuesday Sept. 29 Last evening I read some § prepared my next diary No. 6-- ruled some paper for a memorandum for myself § for the scholars. To day the woman who was killed sabbath evening, was buried. This evening about 5 o'clock the king § his company came § i m ­ mediately word came for us to go down. § went down. When word came Dr. We got ready drank tea Pickering was here but he soon left. They had prayers § I led-children sang some. Mrs. Dorset called. After my morning school I called on sister Knapp's school, § made a few remarks. see the king, § saw Paki, Keliohonui, Keawekalolo to the fort § saw Auhea § her husband. stay but I declined. Bro. Mr. P. of the Fiiji Is. We called to § then we went They wanted to have Wm. Richards came al so --Learned much from �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Wednesday Sept. Sept. 30, 1840 30/40 This day closes another month § another diary. I have witnessed some of my doings during the 21 months been penning these sheets, thing--yea, Page 301 While I have God has witnessed § recorded every and all my tho ugh ts . 0 for an erasement of all that is sinful through the blood of atonement-"The blood of atonement apply And lead me to Jesus for rest The rock that is higher than I." These 21 months I have not had that nearness of access to the throne of grace. While I live thus can I expect to see my scholars bowing down themselves with a sense of their guilt-Oh no. 0 for an humble heart, a meek § qui[e]t spirit. me through thy truth thy word is truth. May I love it more $ press it from day to day upon the scholars. 0 for an understanding heart of thy truth § of all I read from day to day. qualified for my work, § more interested in them. The governor is growing more Kanaina § bro. Richards called upon this morning--§ he § Auhea § Kekuanaoa came to tea. the children to sing English. had prayers. Richards. Mr. 0 to be better § to sustain the responsible task assigned to us in training these children. verses--read § spell. Sanctify They heard Wm. They wanted recite several Immediately after tea they retired § we Attended meeting this evening conducted by bro. Steele made some remarks about his school--his leaving us, to his farm which he has leased for twenty five years at Puloa valley beyond Manoa. This afternoon J. after working all day walked to the female prayer meeting § returned, made biscuirt-cake §c § prepared to entertain Auhea ma. �Journal, Amos Starr Cooke Sept. Just at night the Peabody, 30, 1840 Capt. Hudson anchored. Page 302 The Commodore called upon the king, neither were dressed in their regimentals. Auhea saw the Com. also. To day Kamauawa, who killed his wife by poison § Lono who assisted in the tragical affair, were both tried to day § convicted of murder. Learned from bro. Richards that Capt Stetson § sister McDonald were married last Thursday (24th) by bro. Andrews 3 that they were to sail yesterday for Kauai. Have added a page 3rd to my folio sheet home about the arrival of the Vincennes § Peacock. [Journal ends here.] � 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 Cooke (Amos Starr) 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/. 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