https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fe543d5aba5c4f967b65000e10ad92b2.pdf 4d65dff2ce2f13fae1a2357c6611d7eb PDF Text Text MINUTES OF A GENERAL MEETING OF THE SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION, HELD AT HONOLULU, Jan. 1830. H onolulu, M onday, Jan. 18, 1830. T h i s afternoon the following members of the Sandwich Island Mission met at the house of Rev. Mr. B i n g h a m , to attend to the business of a General Meeting, viz: Rev. Mr. H ir a m B in g h a m , } S a m u e l W h i t n e y , > First S a m u e l R u g g les, ) Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , “ missionaries, First reinforcement, Rev. L o r r in A n d r e w s , J o n a th a n S. G r e en , E p h r a i m W C l a r k ,, G e r r i t P. J u d d , M. ~ u u Mr. >Second reinforcement, S teph en S h epard , The moderator of the last meeting not being present, Mr, Bingham called to order, and received the ballots for u moderator. A �COMMITTEE OF OVERTURES* LIST. [1830. Choice was made of Rev. S a m u e l W h i t n e y . The moderator, having taken the chair, called for the ballots for a scribe. Choice was made of Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n . The meeting was then opened with prayer by the moderator; and being ready to proceed to business, On motion, voted, that the scribe read the minutes of the last general meeting. The minutes having been read; On motion, voted, that the standing rules for the regulation of the genofal meetings of the Mission be also read: and they were read accordingly. _ On motion, voted, that a committee of overtures be chosen to make out a list of subjects for the deliberations of this meet­ ing. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Andrews and Clark. The committee of overtures presented their list; as follows: 1 Reports of standing committees for the last year. 2 Mission to the North W est Coast of America. 3 Station at Waimea. 4 Aid to the station at Hilo. 5 Location of Mr. Green. 6 Translations and elementary books. 7 Printing. 8 Disposal of books, and the manner of accounting for them. 9 Presents, earnings, &c. 10 Jesuits—What course shall be recommended respecting them. 11 Regulations for general meetings. 12 Subject of general letters. 13 Records and transactions of the mission. 14 Translating and publishing for the King and Chiefs. 15 An annual report to the Board, of the progress and state of the Mission. 16 A joint letter, embracing the principal transactions of this meeting and reply to letters from the Board. 17 A letter to the American Bible Society. 18 A letter to the American Tract Society. 19 A letter to the American Seaman’s Friend Society, on the subject of a mission to the Port of Honolulu. 20 A letter to the Secretary of the United States’ Navy, Ditto. to the London Missionary Society. �1 8 3 0 .] APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES, 21 A letter to the Society of Inquiry on the Subject of Mis* ions at Andover, Mass. 22 Ditto, to ditto, at Princeton, N. Jersey. 23 Ditto, to ditto, at Auburn, N. York. 24 A letter to Rev. C, S. Stewart, in answer to his address­ ed to the Mission. 25 W hat rule shall be adopted respecting ardent spirits as it respects, ourselves, our pupils, and our visitors. 26 Disposal of books auxiliary to translations, and recent publications from the Board. 27 W hat new measures shall be adopted to forward the pre­ partition of native teachers to be preachers of the Gospel to their countrymen. 28 Labour among the foreigners at Honolulu. 29 Principles of intercourse with the chiefs. On Subject No. 1— On motion, voted, that the committee appointed at the last general meeting, to inquire into the ob­ jects of the Jesuits, report their proceedings. The committee not being fully prepared, requested leave to defer their report to some future time; which was granted. On motion, voted, thaf this meeting will attend, at 8 o’clock on Wednesday morning, to the hearing of the reports of all the standing committees appointed at the last general meeting. A djourned. T uesda y, Jan. 19. Met at 8 o’clock, A. M. Meeting opened with prayer by Mr. Bingham. On No. 2— On motion, voted, that the subject of a mission to the North W est Coast of America, be referred to the stand­ ing committee appointed at the last general meeting. On 3d— On motion, voted, that the subject of a Station at Wa.im.eaj on Hawaii, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs Andrews, Judd and Chamberlain. On 4th— On motion, voted, that the subject of Aid to Hilo, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Green and Chamberlain. On 5th—On motion, voted, that the subjoct of the location of M r Green, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Andrews and Clark. �4 WAIMEA,'— COMMITTEE’S REPORT. [1830, On 6th—On motion, voted, that the subject of translations and elementary books, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Andrews and Whitney. On 7th— On motion, voted, that the subject of printing, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Andrews, Clark and Shepard. On 8th— On motion, voted, that the subject of the disposal of books, and the manner in which they shall be accounted for, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Whitney and Chamberlain. On 9th—On motion, voted, that the subject of presents^ earnings, &c., be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Chamberlain, Green and Clark. On 10th— On motion, voted, that the subject of the Jesuits—What course shall be recommended respecting them ?—be re­ ferred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs Whitney, Andrews and Green. On 11th—On motion, voted, that the subject of regulations for general meetings, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Green, Clark, and Chamberlain. On 12th —On motion, voted, that the subject of general let­ ters, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Andrews, Whitney and Clark. On 13th—On motion, voted, that the subject of records and transactions of the mission, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Judd, Chamberlain and Clark. On 14th— On motion, voted, that the subject of translating and publishing for the King and Chiefs, be referred to a com­ mittee of three. Chose Messrs. Whitney, Bingham and Clark. Adjourned till afternoon. AFTERNOON. Met according to adjournment. The committee on subject no. 3, presented their report, which Was accepted, and is as follows: The committee to whom was referred the subject of a Sta­ tion at Waimea, on Hawaii, in presenting to this meeting their report, beg leave to state, that in consequence of the feeble and declining health of several of the members of this mission, the �1830.3 WAIMEA.— DEPUTATION^ REPORT. 5 brethren of the mission present at Honolulu, seven in number, met somewhere about the close of the month of October last, for the purpose of consulting as to the expediency of sending some of their number to explore the inland district of Waimea, on the island of Hawaii, a region which had been highly recommend­ ed for salubrity of climate; in order to ascertain whether an es­ tablishment there would be practicable. As the result of their consultation, it was recommended, that two, at least, of their number should endeavor to make a visit to that region, with a view to explore it thoroughly; and it was recommended that Messrs. Judd and Chamberlain should be the persons to go: and it was, moreover, expressed as very de­ sirable that Mr. A ndrews, of the station at Lahaina, should be added to the number; and he was accordingly written to upon the subject, and requested to avail himself of an opportunity for going on to Hawaii, to be joined there by the brethren from H o­ nolulu. Subsequently, by the consent of the brethren^ Mr. Greenj who had recently returned from the North W est Coast of Afnerica, was added to the deputation. In pursuance of the foreging steps, the deputation, thus ap­ pointed, performed the duties assigned them; as will appear by their R e p o r t ; which is as follows: The deputation, appointed by several of the missionaries at Honolulu in October last, and approved by those not present, for the purpose of exploring the district of Waimea, on the isl­ and of Hawaii, with the hope of-finding a place favourable to the restoration of health in cases where it has been affected by the influence of the hot climate of these islands; here commu­ nicate the following as the result of their observations and en­ quiries. The deputation arrived at Waimea on the 2d day of Decem­ ber, 1829; and resided there nearly three weeks. They residded at two different places in the district, about four miles dis­ tant from each other; and from each of these places frequently made excursions in the neighborhood, for the purpose of extend­ ing their information, and comparing the local advantages of different sections of the district. In the meteorological observations, Kuahewa, a place up the hill from Kailua, and Kuapeliu, back of Kaawaloa, are com­ pared with Waimea. The meteorological observations of these places are as follow?: A2 �METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS, Commencing Dec. 2d, and ending Dec. 26th, 1829Range. Greatest heat 1 Least heat. A M 12 M 9 16 P M ![a m 12 9 6 12 9 6 CD a '■d General 12 : 9 o state of the weather. M P M £ ( Clear. 75 57h 9 { he’v.dew ( Rain or 6 7.0* I thick fog i Rain or 73 57 i 4 ( cloudy i Rain or 72i 62 4 I cloudy. Winds. q M P M A M M P M A M Keaalii 56 78 62 48 72 53 8 6 9 52 Puukapu 58 74 60 50 67 57 8 7 3 54 Kuahewa 69 79 60 50 67 55 9 12 5 54i Kuapehu 63 75 62 54 70 62 9 5 58! I co Or 1 . 6 H our < ( Mean temp. ( I ( I Light. Land be sea breezes. Light Land & sea br. T rades ( Land and sea \ breezes. { Land and sea } breezes. [1830. Note. The following is the Result of Observations, made by Mr. Bingham, at Kuahewa, from Aug. 25, to Sept. 8,1827, the hours as above:— Greatest heat, 76; least h£at, 59; range, 17; mean temperature, 67. That is 8 degrees less than the mean temperature for a year at Honolulu. But it appears that the mean temperature for 4 days at Kuahewa, in Dec. is 61J, and at Keaalii and Puukapu 61J. �1830.] w a i m e a .—- d e p u t a t i o n ’ s report. 1 The places where the deputation resided were at Keaalii* situated about eleven miles, a little south of east from Kowaihae, nearly at the summit of the table land of Waimea on the west­ ern declivity; and at Puukapu, about four miles easterly from Keaalii. The district of Waimea is the southern part of the division of Kohala. It is bounded on the north by the abrupt termination of the mountains of Kohala, on the east by the division of H amakua, on the south by the mountains K ea and Hualalai, and on the west by the sea. This district, as nearly as could be as­ certained, is about 20 miles in length from east to west, and from 5 to 9 north and south. From the sea-shore on the west the ascent is gradual the dis­ tance of 11 miles; so much so that with a tolerable road, carts* wagons, &c., could easily and safely be drawn up. This place is called Keaalii. From this point eastwardly the distance of 6 or 8 miles, perhaps more, the land, though by no means a dead level, is a pretty even plain; frequently interspersed with hil­ locks and rising grounds, and towards the eastern part are sev­ eral of considerable size. From the eastern part of Waimea towards the sea, through the division of Hamakua, the descent is not so great as on the west; but is terminated at the sea by high lava precipices, some of which are judged to be from one thousand to two thousand, or two thousand five hundred feet. On the supposition that the table land of Waimea is 11 miles from the sea on the west, and the ascent is three degrees, the perpendicular elevation will be not far from 2600 feet. This estimate is probably within bounds, when it is considered, that there is some considerable descent from Waimea to Waipio, a distance of 10 or 12 miles, and that the perpendicular bluff at Waipio is at least 2000 feet. The general and prevailing winds are probably the Trade Winds; though during most of the time that the deputation spent at Waimea, the wind blew alternately from the east and the west, or what in most other places would be called land and sea breezes. These trade winds, however, are evidently very much modified by distance from the sea and their passage over land elevated much above their general influence. When the wind is from the east it is much stronger at Puukapu than at Keaalii, and vice versa. The information obtained from native residents at Waimea, respecting wind, rain and cold; is very indefinite; owing to their �e WAIMEA.— DEPUTATION’S REPORT. *[1830. having no standard by which to judge of them. M auae, an in­ telligent young native, having resided there for five years, says, “ That easterly winds are frequently strong; but not so strong as to tear down houses. That this same wind, when it reaches the sea at Kowaihae, is much stronger than at Keaalii, or than any wind that blows over the table land of Waimea. That the strongest wind that blows at that place, (Keaalii,) is called Kona, and is from the west.” The winds so noted for violence, called Mumuku, and which come down upon the sea at Ko­ waihae and Puako, are not near as strong when passing over the high grounds of Waimea. It is impossible from the short period of observation, to state particularly the various degrees of heat or cold during the year. The meteorological table will show the degrees of heat and cold during a few days. It is to be remarked, however, that in clear weather the thermometer stood several degyees lower than in cloudy; and hence, if the distinction between wet and dry sea­ sons be as marked as at most other parts of the islands, there will not be such a great range of the^thermometer as might be expected. The cloudy wet season of winter will cause the mer­ cury to rise, while the clear dry weather of summer will cause it to fall. No signs of frost appeared in any part of the district, though the natives say that sometimes there are frosts. The most correct data for forming an opinion respecting the quantity of rain that falls, is the quantity and appearance of vegetation. It is well known to all who have travelled much on these islands, that the growth of vegetation is luxuriant wherever rains are frequent. At and near the sea-shore at Kowaihae and Puako, there is no appearance of vegetation except very low shrubs, thistles and dry looking grass. On ascending towards the east, vegetation slowly but gradually increases; so that at Keaalii there are found grass in considerable quantities, large tushes, and even large trees: upland kalo and potatoes grow well; and there is no doubt but gardens might be cultivated to good advantage, subject perhaps to great droughts. Proceed­ ing still further eastwardly, to Waikoloa, (about 2 miles,) there is evidence of still more rain, as vegetation of all kinds indigen­ ous to the islands is in abundance, and always green. The grass is high and thick, and trees grow to the hight of from 20 to fifty feet. Proceeding still further to the eastward, towards Puukapu and onward, the quantity of rain that falls is evidently greater. The trees here are much larger, that is., from 10 to 20 or 25 •' ' > ' �1880.] w a i m e a .— d e p u t a t i o n ’ s r e p o r t . inches in diameter, and from 20 to 50 or 60 feet high. The smaller species of vegetation, such as grass, weeds, bushes, &c. arc tail, thick and tangled. The rains are generally not heavy showers, but the gentle dis­ tillation of clouds that run low. As these clouds come from the east, borne by the tr ade winds, the bight of land is so great when they leave the sea that they discharge themselves before they reach even the western descent of Waimea. Thence proceed­ ing from west to east through this district, the evidence of more and more rain increases at every step. Still there appears no evidence of great floods, or of great quantities of rain tailing at any onetim e; as there evidently would be were it often the fact. This remark applies especially to the table or level land of Waimea. Add to this the fact that two of the streams of Waimea, hereafter to be mentioned, pass down to the westward, and though they are streams of considerable size when they descend from the mountains, yet are lost long before they reach the sea, which would not be the case if they were frequent­ ly replenished with heavy rains falling upon the level lands of this district. When the rain first appears at Puukapu it has the appearance of a thick dense fog. This comes on generally between the hours of 12 and 1 in the day, and continues until 4 or 5 in the afternoon, when it clears off. This fog does not always produce rain, nor does the fog appear every day. There is less of it at the south side of Waimea, much less both of fog and wind at Waikoloa, and still less at Keaalii. The reason, therefore, why the thermometer is lower at K e­ aalii than at Puukapu, is owing to the greater frequency and den­ sity of clouds, as the thermometer always stood lower in clear than in cloudy weather. It could not be ascertained, however, with any degree of certainty, that rains are more frequent at one part of the year than another. Besides the rains just mentioned, there are three streams of water running through parts of this district, each of them suf­ ficiently large to propel machinery equal to two horse power. These streams descend from the mountains on the north; one at Keaalii, one at Waikoloa and one at Puukapu. T he one at Keaalii is a rapid stream, of a rocky bottom; and as soon asil reaches the plain which is just below the height of land on the western declivity, it turns to the westward, and within a distance of four or five miles is entirely absorbed, except when great rains fall upon the mountains, in which case it sometimes per- �10 WAIMEA.— DEPUTATION’S REPORT. [18S0. haps reaches the sea. This stream is evidently at times high and rapid, as appears from grass, reeds, leaves, &c., left on the margin, or lodged against the larger brushwood and rocks with­ in the bed of the stream. The stream at Waikoloa is perhaps generally as large or larger than the one at Keaalii; though the former has no appearance of being suddenly or greatly affected by rains from the moun­ tains. On reaching the plain it runs southwardly some distance, then turns to the westward nearly parallel, but some distance to the south of the stream at Keaalii, and like it is lost long be­ fore it reaches the sea. Its flow is very gentle while it contin­ ues on the table land, not unlike the streams that pass through the meadow lands of New England. The stream at Puukapu is very similar (o the one at Waiko­ loa. Perhaps if there be any difference there is more water. After coming down upon the plain it turns to the east, and pro­ bably empties into the sea in some part of Hamakua. It is to be observed, that the influence of these streams is con­ fined to the northern part of Waimea; so that if a line were drawn from east to west through this .district, separating that part which might be watered from these streams from those parts which are entirely dependant on the raiiis, perhaps four-fifths would be without any permanent water. W hether water can be obtained by digging must remain for future experiment. The growth of wood, either for fuel or timber, is abundant on the eastern part of Waimea, or still nearer on the mountains bordering this district on the north. Timber for native buildings could be easily obtained, and even timber for frames would not be difficult. Stones are plenty a little below the surface of the ground, as appears from the long stone walls built to confine the wild cattle to the southern part of the district. . The present state of land cultivation is very similar to every part of the island. Little or nothing is done by the people ex­ cept to provide for their present necessities; but this land might be made the garden of the islands. On this subject, however, the deputation cannot go into detail. Suffice it to say, that large fields might easily be prepared for the plough, and made to wave with productions fitted for the food of man and beast. All the necessaries and many of the luxuries of life might be easily produced. It is well known that large herds of wild cattle range the south part of this district, but frequently come to the north side for water Some of these might be domesticated, and made scr~ �WAIMEA.— ’DEPUTATION S REPORT. 11 vieeable to the inhabitants; and horses also might easily he kept, and made to add extensively to their comfort and conven­ ience. The present population must be considerable, though for the want of water it is mostly confined to the northern part. The congregations on the Sabbath amounted to live or six hundred, though it was said the men were all absent from home cutting sandal wood. The probability is that a congregation of from 1000 to 1500 might be collected every sabbath, if there were regular preaching. These people appeared anxious for in­ struction, and desirous that Missionaries should come and live with them. Two roads might be made to this place; one from Kowaihae, the other from Puako. The former rout is two or three miles nearer; but the expense of making a good wagon road would be considerably greater than the other. The principal obstruc­ tions consist in large loose stones, but in general not difficult to be removed with good levers. A good road from Puako to Keaalii could easily be made. It will be observed, that the foregoing remarks have been confined to the northern section of this district. It was early discovered, that the southern parts were destitue of running water; and there being no evidence that water could be pro­ cured by digging, it was thought unnecessary to examine a country so deficient in that essential article. It should not be concealed, that the deputation think from all they have been able to learn, from natives, and foreigners who have frequently passed through this district, that they were at Waimea in a very favourable time; that is, when there were less rain and wind than usual. But this cannot be decided with certainty, without an actual residence at the place. Should an establishment be made, either at Keaalii, Waikoloa or Puukapu, the natural scenery is of a kind the most inter­ esting, partaking of the grand and beautiful. On the north and near at hand rise the almost perpendicular, lofty, but ever verd­ ant hills of Kohala. On the south east, south and south west,* M auna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualalai; the two former raising their summits to the clouds, and generally covered with snow, present a prospect with which the eye is not soon satisfied. From the elevations at Waikoloa and Puukapu, the whole dis­ trict appears spread out, exhibiting gentle undulations, groves of trees, here and there a house amidst luxuriant verdure and distant herds of cattle feeding on the extensive plain. These �WAIMEA.— COMMITTEE’ S REPORT. [1830. prospects, occasionally obscured or rendered unpleasant by fogs, clouds, winds and rain, and again bursting ' th with all their distant and varied beauty, must constitute those grateful vicissi­ tudes so agreeable to men generally, and especially to those ac­ customed to the changes of a northern climate. In conclusion, after all the information they could collect, united with personal observation, the deputation are unanimous in the opinion, that considering the debilitating miiuence of the hot climate of these islands upon the constitutions and health of many of the Missionaries; and that in order to prevent a pre­ mature death they are liable to be sent from this field of labour; there are sufficient inducements for making a thorough trial of the 1* trsct of Waimea, as a place of residence highly favourable to the recovery of health, comfort and usefulness of those who may resort to it; and that a station there would be connected with the moral and spiritual interests of an interesting portion of these islands. Of the expediency of taking a station at Waimea, at this or any other time, under any circumstances, the deputation here do not express an opinion. They leave this for the general meet­ ing of the Missionaries and their patrons in America to decide. All which is respectfully submitted, ] o r r in A n d r e w s , J o n a t h a n S. G r e e n , L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , G e r r it P . J u d d . Lahaina, Jan. 9, 1830. Wherefore Resolved, • 1. That we deem it expedient to attempt an establishment for invalids. 2. That in view of the climate, soil, population, and other ad­ vantages of Waimea, on Hawaii, we deem that district the most eligible of any place within our information for such an estab­ lishment. * 3. That it be recommended to Doct. Judd and Mr. Ruggles to go to Waimea immediately and commence an establishment, and that Mr. Bingham also be recommended to join them as soon as convenient. All which is respectfully submitted. L o r r in A n d r e w s , } G e r r i t P. J c d d , > L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , ) Committeq* �PRINTING. AID TO HILO. IS The committee on subject no. 7, presented their, report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to report upon the Subject of print­ ing, beg leave to submit the following resolutions. 1. Resolved, that we deem it highly important that the busi­ ness of printing should be prosecuted with vigor; and that the superintendence of the department be entrusted to a committee of three, whose duty it shall be, to provide all the necessary means for printing, decide what shall be put to press, read proofsheet^, and in case of failure in the supply of any matter previ­ ously assigned, to make new arrangements for a supply, and to examine and direct in respect to any matter to be printed not previously assigned by the mission. c2. Resolved, that in order to facilitate the work of printing, no manuscript shall be sent to the department to be put in type, until the work be fully completed and corrected. 3. Resolved, that a proof, when it shall have been read by any two of the committee may be put to press, without its having been read by the third. All which is respectfully submitted. L o r r in A n d r e w s , } E . W. C l a r k , > S teph en S h epard , ) Committee. Adjourned till 7 o’clock in the evening. EVENING. M et according to adjournment. The committee on subject no. 4, presented their report, which Was accepted, and is as follows: The committee on the subject of affording aid to the station at Hilo, beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following resolution, viz. * Resolved, that in view of the pressing claims of the popula­ tion of Hilo and its vicinity, and the earnest request of Mr. Goodrich to have assistance, we deem it the sacred duty of the Mission to attempt to strengthen that station, by the aid of an additional laborer. Respectfully submitted. H . B in g h a m , } J. S G r e e n , > Committee. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , ) The committee on subject no. 5, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: �14 MR. GREEN’S LOCATION. NORTH WEST COAST. [ 1 8 -3 0 . The committee to whom was referred the subject of Mr. Green’s location, beg leave to report, that, as there are various dn * idties in tMe way of immediately fixing his location, they recommend the adoption of the following resolution, viz: Resolved, that Mr. Green be recommended to choose his res­ idence, with reference to engaging most advantageously in the study of the language, preaching to the people, and aiding the work of translating; it being understood, that himself, and the brethren with whom he is associated, be considered as responsi­ ble tor the supply of an additional laborer at Hilo till the next general meeting. Respectfully submitted, H . B in g h a m , ) I . A n d r e w s , > Committee. E . W. C l a r k , ) Adjourned. Meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Andrews. W edn esd ay , Jan. 20. Met at 8 o’clock, A. M. Meeting opened with prayer by Mr. Green. The reports of the standing committees being called for by the moderator, The standing committee on the subject of a Mission to the North W est Coast of America, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee to whom was referred the subject of exploring the North West Coast of America, with reference to the estab­ lishment of a mission on that coast, agreeably to the suggestions of the American Board, beg leave to report: 1. That in February last, in accordance with the advice of your committee, Rev. J. S. Green, the person designated to that service at the last general meeting of the Mission, took passage on board the Bark Volunteer, as an agent for investigating the moral condition of the inhabitants of said coast -, that he re­ mained onboard the Volunteer till the following November; vis­ ited different parts of the coast, and gleaned all the information in his power; that the results of this agency, embodied in the form of a report, have been sent to the Prudential Committee; and that the expense of the agency, amounting to five hundred and ten dollars, has been paid by the treasurer of this Mission. 2, That after hearing the report of the agent, the committee �1 8 3 0 .] ANNUAL REPORT. JESUITS. 15 are of opinion, that the indications of providence in regard to the immediate establishment of a mission on the North West Coast, are not sufficiently plain to warrant this Mission in taking any direct step in reference to this subject, till, at least, the views of the Prudential Committee, after receiving the report of the agency already performed, shall be ascertained. Respectfully submitted, H . B in g h a m , } E . W. C l a r k , > Committee, J. S. G r e e n , ) The standing committee on the subject of the annual report to the Board, of the state of the Mission, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to write the Annual Report to the Board, of the state of the Mission, report, That the Report was written and sent at the time appointed. L . A n d r e w s , > Committee. W. R i c h a r d s , ) The standing committee on the subject of the Jesuits, pre­ sented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to inquire into the objects of the Jesuits now at this Island, and make out a communication for the information of the Board, beg leave to state, that they have at­ tended diligently to the business assigned them. They have made inquiries respecting the number, the operations and the prospect** of the Jesuits; and have made out and forwarded a communica­ tion to the Board, stating the time and manner of their arrival, their number, their occupations, their efforts to teach the people, their prospects, See. together with their own solicitude respecting them. Your committee have beheld with no small anxiety the increasing efforts of these Jesuits to proselyte the people, and regret to state, that they have drawn away a few who have been under the special instruction of the mission, and have admitted a considerable number to baptism. The Jesuits have been, however, steadily frowned upon by the Chiefs, and have recently been forbidden to proselyte, and the people have been forbidden to attend upon their instructions. The committee would earnestly recommend to the meeting to determine upon the course, which the Mission as a body and as individuals should pursue in relation to this dangerous sect. All which is respectfully submitted, H. B i n g h a m , } E. W. C l a r k , \ Committee. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , ) �IG PRINTING.---- SUPPLY o r PAPER AND TYPE. [1 8 3 0 . The standing committee on the subject of the future supply of paper, type, ink, See., presented their report, which was accept­ ed, and is as follows: The committee appointed to consider and report 011 th best method of securing a supply of paper, type, ink, binding instru­ ments,and other materials for book-making,adequate to the future wants of the nation, report, That no method has as yet been fixed upon, and no efficient effort has been made, for securing a permanent supply of the above mentioned articles. The committee are of opinion, however, that paper and type can be manufactured at these islands; and that it will be for the prosperity of the Mission, and the benefit of the people, that a tiu n of operations, preparatory to such manufactures, be com­ menced as soon as practicable. The reasons for the foregoing opinion are, the increasing de­ mands of the people for books; the delays attending a want of paper and type; the smallness or the disproportion of sorts, of the fonts received, which by constant use are soon worn out; the cost and transportation of these articles from America; the employ­ ment, it will give to many natives, and the consequent incitement it will occasion to industry among the people. The committee, therefore, recommend that a correspondence be opened immediately with the Board, or with enterprising in­ dividuals in our country, respecting the expense and best method of carrying on the above mentioned business. H . T L. B in g h a m , ) ^ ... A 5 > Committee. A n d rew s, ) The standing committee for the superintendence of the print* mg department, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed at the last general meeting of the Mission, to superintend the press, to provide types, ink, paper, &c., for the department, to correct and revise proof sheets, and to see that a supply of matter should be seasonably furnished the printer, beg leave now, at the expiration of their term of service, to submit the following report. 1. The materials on hand April 15th, 1828, consisted chiefly of 76 reams of demy paper, and 60 of foolscap; type and ink sup­ posed to be adequate to our purpose for one year. During the period of their service, 137 reams of Chinese demy have been procured from Canton, at about $3 20 a ream; and 550 reams Dutch foolscap, purchased at Honolulu, at about $2 50 a ream �i 030. j PRINTING.---- WORK EXECUTED, &C. 1? with the advance of 20 per cent, on bills on the Board, and 24 reams of Chinese foolscap at $1 50 a ream; and 392 reams of American demy, at $3 00 a ream, with 12i per cent, freight, have been received directly from the Board; making an aggre­ gate of 1239 reams, valued at cost at $3818 00. 2. During the period of their agency they have superintend­ ed the printing of the following works: 128,000 pages; 16,000 copies, 4th sheet of Joseph, 360,000 u 4th 5th do. Hymns, 10,000 “ 1,080,000 cc 10,000 “ 4th Edition of do. 600,000 cc 10,000 “ 5 forms of Luke, 160,000 Cc 20,000 “ Spelling-book, 168,000 cc 21,000 “ Appendix to do. 80,000 cc 1 form of Luke, . 10,000 “ 80,000 cc 10,000 “ 1 do. Genesis, 640,000 cc 5 i ~3 do. Acts, 10,000 “ 1,120,000 cc 7 forms Exo. & Lev. 10,000 “ 1,040,000 cc 10,000 “ 7 do. Genesis, 30,000 cc 3,000 “ 1 do. Luke, 5,486,000 cc Also, several handbills, for the merchants; the proclamation of the King, in English and Hawaiian; the communication from the Secretary of the United States’ Navy to the King of the Sand­ wich Islands, in English and Hawaiian; and the address of Capt, Finch to the King and Chiefs, also in English and Hawaiian. The pages of these various works, together with 62 pages now in press, have been revised and corrected by the commit­ tee, who, generally, have given two readings to three several proof sheets of every portion of the work that has been carried through the press. 3. The following is a summary of expenses during this period i C Foolscap, 192 reams, ‘$576 00 439 20 Paper used < Canton demy, 137 435 33-1450 53 f American do. 129 32 00 Ink, estimated at 64 lbs. ~ $ 20 50 Composition, 395 02 Press work, Folding, - 133 40 23 55—577 47 Stiching, * 91 28 Contingencies, ~ $2151 29 �18 PRINTING.— MATERIALS NEEDED. PERCIVAL. [1830. 4. Ink on hand, 185 lbs. supposed to be more than sufficient for our purpose till the next general meeting, though most of it is poor. The type in the office may be relied on, as a matter of ne­ cessity,for the contemplated work of the present year, as an Eng­ lish font of 207 lbs. has been recently received; though most of the type in the office will soon be too much worn to do work well. The committee have applied to the Board for an immediate supply of a font of 600 lbs. of Long Primer, with a view to be in readiness for printing the New Testament as a whole. They have proposed also that the Board should send Pica and Small Pica for tracts, and a few pounds of a variety of type for titlepages, headings, &c. They have also suggested to the Board the expediency of sending a font of 2500 lbs. or sufficient to print 1:0,000 copies of the entire Bible. The committee are of opinion, that the progress of transla­ tions, the demand of the people for books, and the facility with which Mr. Shepard, with native help, can carry forward the business of printing, will require annually, at least 600 reams of paper, 500 lbs. of new type, and 50 lbs. of ink. This amount of stock, it is to be understood, would be required to keep one press in constant operation; but it is hoped the means will ere long be furnished adequate for Uvo. Respectfully submitted, H . B in g h a m , > C o m m itte e . E. W. C l a r k , J The standing committee on the subject of collecting evidence in regard to the conduct of Lieut. Percival, presented their re­ port, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to collect evidence in regard to the conduct of Lieut. Percival, while at the Islands, agreeably to the request of the Corresponding Secretary of the Board, and to make out a communication for the use of the Board, beg leave to state that they have attended to the business assigned to them. Two of their number had an interview at Honolulu, some­ time in the month of June, 1828, with Kaahumanu, in the pres­ ence of Opiia and Kekauluohe, to elicit from her a statement of facts relative to the conduct of Lieut. Percival, while at the Islands; the result of which was communicated to the Corres­ ponding Secretary of the Board', in a letter dated June 12th, 1828, a copy of which is herewith submitted. In the month of August following, two of the committee, (one of whom was present when the enquiries were made of Kaahu­ manu at Honolulu, and the other was not,) had an interview �1830.} PERCIVAL. JOINT LETTER. with Bold, at Lahaina, upon the same subject, and obtained from him a statement of iacts, which was taken down by an amanuensis in his own language, and was by himself subscribed in the presence of two competent native witnesses, and by them attested; which document was translated into English by one of the committee, and with a letter of explanation was forwarded to the Corresponding Secretary of the Board : a copy of which is now in the hands of one ol the committee at Lahaina. During the visit of the Vincennes, Kaahumanu made out a statement of facts, relative to the conduct of Lieut. Percival, which wras translated by one of the committee, and forwarded by the King and Chiefs to the IS avy Department, as an official complaint against the commander of the Dolphin. The committee have also diligently sought to collect informa­ tion on the subject, by various inquries, and by a thorough in* spection of their own journals and minutes, and have pfe pared statements as full as was in their power, separately; sealed them, and made oath to the facts stated, in the presence of the Ameri­ can Consul, and forwarded them to the Board; and have, more­ over, given their deliberate judgment on the prominent pointe connected with the subject of the tabu and the violation of it by Percival and his crew. The committee have since learned, by an officer in the United States’ Navy, that Percival has been reprimanded by the Presi­ dent; and they have been happy to see that the Government of the United States has d is t in c t ly signified to the King and Chiefs its decided disapprobation of such conduct as was charged to Percival and the crew of the Dolphin. Respectfully submitted, L. C h a m b e r la in , \ C o n m ,it t e e ' The standing committe to write the joint letter, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to write the joint letter for the last general meeting, would simply report, That the duty assigned was performed in due season, and the letter forwarded to the Board in the name of the Mission. Respectfully submitted, H . B i n g h a m , Committee. On motion, voted, that a committee of two be appointed, te» correspond with the Board, and with gentlemen acquainted with �‘20 QAMUT AND TUNES. TRANSLATIONS, (1830. the general subject of music, respecting the publication of a gamut and tunes adapted to Christian worship in the Sandwich Islands. Chose Messrs. Richards and Judd. The committee on subject no. 6, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed on the subject of translations, beg leave to recommend tor the ensuing year; 1. That Messrs. Bingham and Clark be requested to translate 50 of the Psalms, that is, from the 25th to the 75th; and also to translate from the New Testament the Epistles Colossians, First and Second Thessalonians, First and Second Timothy, Titus, Philemon and Hebrews. 2. That Messrs. Richards and Andrews be requested to revise the trait of Joseph, and prepare a new tract from Joshua; also to translate the Epistles James, First and Second of Peter, First, Second and Third of John, Jude and the book of Revelations. 3. That Messrs. Thurston and Bishop be requested to trans­ late the Epistles First and Second Corinthians, Galatians and Phiiippians; also to prepare a tract from Numbers and D eu­ teronomy. 4. That Messrs. Thurston and Bishop be appointed to review the translations of Messrs. Bingham and Clark. 5. That. Messrs. Richards and Andrews be appointed to re­ view the translations of Messrs. Thurston and Bishop. 6. That Messrs Bingham and Clark be appointed to review the translations of Messrs. Richards and Andrews, 7. The committee further recommend, that the authors of the several translations either superintend the printing of their trans­ lations in person, or that they be held accountable for the cor­ rectness of the manuscripts which they furnish for publication. 8. The committee recommend, that Mr. Bingham be request­ ed to proceed with the Historical Catechism, and the First Book for children. 9. That Messrs. Whitney and Gulick be requested to pre­ pare a Geography, and a tract on experimental religion; and that Messrs. Richards and Andrews review the above Geogra­ phy and tract. 10. That Mr. Richards be appointed to prepare a gamut and tunes adapted to sacred music for the Sandwich Islands. 11. That Messrs. Thurston and Bishop prepare a new Arith­ metic. �1830.] GENERAL MEETINGS. 12. The committee recommend the same rotation in the revie f the elementary works as in the translations. All which is respectfully submitted, L o r r in A n d r e w s . ) S. W h i t n e y , > Committee. H. B in g h a m , ) Tlie moderator called for the ballots for the committee recon> Diended to superintend the printing department. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Clark and Richards. T he committee on subject no. 11, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee on the subject of general meetings, beg leave to report the following resolutions. 1. That a general meeting be held annually, and that the time and place be fixed upon at the previous meeting; provided, how­ ever, that if the members of any station shall think that the time or place or both should be altered, they have liberty to suggest the same to the standing secretary, and he, with the approba­ tion of a majority of the mission, shall make the alteration, and give seasonable notice of the same to the members of the several stations. 2. That those who receive appointments at one general meet­ ing, shall make report at the next respecting the fulfilment of them; and those who are unable to attend shall, nevertheless, forward their written report. 3. That the general agent be required to report at each meet* ing whether the several members of the mission act up to the requirements of the mission in giving in their accounts and an­ nual reports to him. 4. That we deem it exceedingly desirable that as many mem­ bers of the mission as possible be present at each general meet­ ing; and that we as members of stations pledge ourselves that our several stations shall, if possible, be represented at every meeting of the Mission, and if impossible, the reason shall be stated in writing to the meeting. 5. That for the purpose of having regular records of all im­ portant business, transacted by the mission, we deem it proper that the general meeting require of each station a full report �22 RECORDS. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. [1830. rr :■ 1; i- ' -ant measures, which may be adopted by its m ;j the general interests of the Mission. Respectfully submitted, E. W. C l a r k , Committee. J. S. G r e e n , L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , On motion, voted, that the next general meeting be held at Lahaina, in the first week of June, 1831. The committee on subject no. 13, presented their report^. Which was accepted, and is as follows: Resolved, That all records and accounts of past transactions of the mission be deposited in the hands of the standing secre­ tary. Submitted. G. P. J u d d , ) L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n , > Committee. E. W. C l a r k , ) On Subject No. 15th— On motion, voted, that a committee of three be appointed to prepare the annual report to the Beard, of the progress and state of the Mission. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Andrews and Clark. On 16th—On motion, voted, that a committee of three be appointed to write a joint letter, embracing the principal trans­ actions of this meeting and reply to letters from the Board. Chose Messrs. Green, Chamberlain and Whitney. On 17th to 24th inclusive— On motion, voted, that a commit­ tee of three be appointed, to designate individuals to write the fol­ lowing letters, recommended *by the committee of overtures, viz. A letter to the American Bible Society; ditto. American Tract Society; * American Seaman’s Friend Society, on the ditto. subject of a mission to the Port of Honolulu; ditto. Secretary of the United States’ Navy; ditto. London Missionary Society; Society of Inquiry on the Subject of Missions ditto. at Andover, Mass. ditto. Princeton, N. J. ditto. ditto. * Auburn, N. Y. ditto. Rev. C S. Stewart, in answer to his addressed ditto. to the Mission. Chose Messrs. Andrews, Green and Whitney, Adjourned. �1830.] JESUITS. DISPOSAL OF BOOKS, &C. T hu r sd a y , M et at 10 o’clock, A. M. Mr. Clark. Jan. 21. Meeting opened with prayer by * * The committee on subject no. 10, [Jesuits—What course shall be recommended respecting them?]—presented their report, which was read, and ordered to lie on the table. The committee on subject no. 8, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee on the disposal of books, and the manner of accounting for them, beg leave to submit the following resolu­ tions, viz. , 1. Resolved, that it is not expedient to charge the original cost of native books to the stations; but that it is expedient that a particular account should be kept at the several stations of the manner in which they have been employed or disposed of; to­ gether with the value of the same; in order that the amount may be passed to the credit of the printing department. 2. Resolved, that it shall be the duty of each station, on the 30th day of April annually, being the day on which the accounts, of the mission are closed, to make out a statement of the manner in which books have, during the year, been disposed of, and this statement shall include the number of the books, and their value to the station, as nearly as can be ascertained. in making out this account, it shall be specilied in separate particulars, viz. 1. The value of all articles of provisions received from the natives and expended in the familes; ,2. All other articles received from natives, expended or on hand; : 3. All articles of general support, whether of food, articles of comfort or convenience, furniture or apparel, obtained from tra­ ders for the avails of books; 4. Cash; 7. Buildings; 5. Fuel; 8. Fences; 6. W ater; 9. Tabor; t 10. Miscellanies, including all things not enumerated in the foregoing particulars. 3. Resolved, that four-twelfths of the books nowr assigned to �24 COMMITTEES TO WRITE LETTERS. [1830. b .aa, be at the disposal of those who shall reside at Waimea for the use of the schools in Kohala and Hamakua. Respectfully submitted, S . W h it n e y , ) II. B i n g h a m , > Committee. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , ) The committee on subject no. 9, presented their report, which was discussed at considerable length : the meeting not agreeing in the views of the committee, and the motion for acceptance having been withdrawn; on motion, it was voted, that the com­ mittee be discharged. On motion, voted, that the choice of the committee to super­ intend the printing department be reconsidered. A new election was made. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Clark, and Chamberlain. The committee on subject nos. 17 to 24 inclusive, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to designate individuals to write certain letters recommended by the committee of overtures, pro­ pose the following: To the American Bible Society, J. S. Green; “ American Tract Society, & > w f “ Rev. C S. Stewart, ] w . m cnaras, u . American Seaman’s Friend So. S. Whitney ; Secretary of the U. S. Navy, & ) j j Bingham; Jxmdon Missionary bociety, ) n Society of Inquiry, Andover, Mass. A. Thurston; ditto. Princeton, N. J. L. Andrews; ditto. Auburn, N, Y. E . W. Clark, Respectfully submitted, S. W h i t n e y , L . A DREWS, d r e w s , > Committee. J . S, G r e e n ; The committee on subject no. 12, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to consider the subject of general letters, beg leave to report., that W hereas: the Board require us to inform them frequently and particularly respecting the state of the mission, that we com- �1830.] GENERAL LETTERS. ply with their request as far as is consistent with our multiplied avocations. 1. Resolved, that it be the duty of the stations, not only to for­ ward letters from the stations to the Board, but also to make reports to the general meeting annually. 2. Resolved, that it be the duty of the general meeting to ap­ point a committee to draught a report to the Board, which shall be prepared before the general meeting be dissolved. 3. Resolved, that copies of all letters sent by order of the general meeting be kept and lodged with the standing secretary. All which is respectfully submitted. L o r r in A n d r e w s , 1 S. W h i t n e y , > Committee. E . W. C l a r k , ) On Subject No. 25th— On motion, voted, that the subject of rules respecting the use of ardent spirits, be referred to a com­ mittee of three. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Green and Judd. On 26th— On motion, voted, that the subject of the disposal of books auxiliary to translations, &c., be referred to a commit­ tee of three. Chose Messrs. Andrews, Bingham and Green. On 27th— On motion, voted, that the subject u What new measures shall be adopted to forward the preparation of native teachers to be preachers of the Gospel to their countrymen,” be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Andrews, Clark and Whitney. On 29th— On motion, voted, that the subject of principles of intercourse with the chiefs, be referred to a committee of three. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Andrews and Whitney. Adjourned till 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. F r id a y , Jan. 22. Met according to adjournment. Meeting opened with pray­ er by the Secretary. The committee on subject no. 25, presented their report, which was'accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to report on the question, u What rules shall be adopted respecting ardent spirits, as it relates to ourselves, our pupils, and our visitors?” submit the following res­ olutions : C �26 ARDENT SPIRITS. [1830. 1. That, occupying, as we do, a station pre-eminently elevat­ ed and responsible; being “ set for the defence of the Gospel,” made a “ spectacle to angels and to men,” and the “ living epis­ tle of Christ to the heathen;” we feel constrained by the most sacred obligations to stand foremost in the ranks of those who would reclaim &vicious, and purify a polluted world; and we do, therefore, cheerfully resolve to take a high stand in Christian morals, to u avoid the very appearance of evil,” and, as much as in us lies, to keep ourselves “ unspotted from the world.” 2. Resolved, that we do sincerely rejoice in the success with which a merciful God is crow-ning the efforts made by Christians and Ministers of the Gospel in our own country to check the progress of intemperance; and we cordially pledge ourselves to co-operate with them, though in another field, that if possible, we may stay the plague, wThich is seizing upon the vitals, and consuming the heart’s blood of some of the happiest communi­ ties on earth. * 3. That, aware of the force of example, and alive to the ne­ cessity of employing vigorous measures to counteract evils of alarming extent and tendency, we do cheerfully resolve, that we will wholly abstain from the use of ardent spirits of every kind; and that, excepting as a medicine prescribed by a temper­ ate physician, we will banish the polluted thing from our houses. 4. Resolved, that we view with deep regret the widening and deepening streams of liquid poison which are turned upon these Islands; and which, more terrible than the floods of lava which sometimes rush from their mountains, we fear will yet sweep away some of the strongest barriers to the introduction of vice and misery, which by the blessing of God, we have here erect­ ed; and wre pledge ourselves that we will labor, both by exam­ ple and precept , to beget and strengthen in the minds of all en­ joying our instructions, a full aversion to this bane of present prosperity and endless happiness. 5. Resolved, that we distinctly assure our pupils that no man w^ho habitually uses ardent spirits, in any quantity,however small, excepting as prescribed by a physician, and that no man who engages, in any way, in distilling or vending ardent spirits, can be a candidate for the ordinances of God’s house. 6. That we may not incur the woe of those wrho u build a town with blood,” and that we may not be accessory to the sins of other men, we resolve that we will never afford to laborers whom we may employ, the means of intoxication; that we will not provide ardent spirits for visitors, whether foreign or native; �1 8 3 0 .] TRANSLATING AND PRINTING FOR THE CHIEFS. 27 and th a t we will scrupulously avoid setting before them wine, excepting in cases of so peculiar a nature as to induce the belief that the glory of God, and the promotion of his cause, will be se­ cured in a higher degree than by withholding it. . Respectfully submitted, The committee on subject no. 14, presented their report,which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee to whom was referred the subject of translat­ ing and printing for the King and Chiefs, beg leave to present the following resolutions; 1. Resolved, that we approve of printing such articles for them a s may a p p e a r l i k e l y to be useful or not repugnant to the interests of c iv iliz a t io n a n d C h r is tia n ity . 2, Resolved, that all documents from the King and Chiefs, to be translated or printed, be at the disposal of the committee on printing, except in cases of translations which may occur when the said committee are not present. Respectfully submitted, The committee on subject no. 26, presented their report,which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee to whom was referred the disposal of books auxiliary to translations, and recent publications, extremely re­ gret that the materials that come within their agency are so ex­ ceedingly scanty that little can be done on the subject: but to make the best of a little, with the hope of gaining more, they beg leave to recommend that those who have translations of Scriptures assigned them be requested to agree among them­ selves, on a method of distribution and exchange of the books relative to translations, so as best to facilitate the works in hand; and that such other recent publications as are sent to the Mis­ sion shall be divided among the stations, provided there are as many copies as stations: but as to publications of which but one or two copies are sent to the Mission, the agent and each mem­ ber into whose hands they may come, shall feel bound to give �INTERCOURSE WITH THE CHIEFS. [1830. (hem a quick circulation, until they have visited the several sta­ tions and families, and returned to the agent. Respectfully submitted, H . B in g h a m , } L. A n d r e w s , > Committee. J. S. G r e e n , ) The committee on subject no. 27, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to consider what new measures shall be adopted to forward the preparation of native teachers so as to become preachers of the Gospel to their countrymen, report the following resolutions; 1. That from the scantiness of books in the native language for their necessary instruction, and the constant employment of the Missionaries, little at present can be done to forward the in­ structions of natives so as to constitute them competent teachers of religion. Nevertheless, 2. W e consider it highly important that at each station there be selected a class of such as exhibit the most promising talents, and that they receive more of our attention and instruction than others, with the view of bringing some of them forward in due time to be preachers of the Gospel. Respectfully submitted, L o r r in A n d r e w s , } S. W h i t n e y , > E. W . C l a r k , ) Committee, The committee on subject no. 29, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee to whom was referred the subject of princi­ ples of intercourse with the Chiefs, beg leave to submit the fol­ lowing resolutions, viz: 1. Resolved, that we regard the resolutions of the Mission, adopted by the general meeting at Kailua, in 1826, as strictly according with the tenure of our instructions from the Pruden­ tial Committee of the Board, and as expressive of our sentiments on the subject of giving advice to the Chiefs. 2. Resolved, that in the case of Capt. Clark, of the John Palmer, and Hoapili, Governor of Maui, we are satisfied that the course which Mr. Richards pursued was no violation of those resolutions, 3. Resolved, that as those resolutions have been submitted �1830.] LAEOR AMONG FOREIGNERS. to the Board, for their approval or disapproval, and are supposed to be approved by the Prudential Committee, we have good rea­ son to believe that a full statement of the case from Mr. Richards will satisfy the Board that his course in the case in question was justifiable. Respectfully submitted, The moderator called for the ballots for the committee recom­ mended in the report for providing paper, type, &,c. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Andrews and Clark. On subject no. 23— On motion, voted, that the subject of la­ bor among foreigners at Honolulu, be referred to a committee o f three. Chose Messrs. Green, Whitney and Bingham. On motion, voted, that a corrected copy of the minutes of this meeting be printed for the use of the different stations, and that this supercede the joint letter to the Board. On motion, voted, that the annual report, to be made out be­ fore the close of this meeting, giving an account of the state and progress of the Mission, be printed, together with as much from the minutes of this meeting as shall be regarded suitable to be made public. On motion, voted, that a committee of three be appointed to give advice to the members of this station, respecting the labors of English Missionaries, should any arrive before another gen­ eral meeting. Chose Messrs. Whitney, Andrews and Green. Adjourned till half past 2 o’clock this afternoon. AFTERNOON. Met according to adjournment. The committee on subject no. 28, presented their re port, which was accepted, and is as follows: C 2 �30 ENGLISH MISSIONARIES. [1 8 3 0 . The committee to whom was referred the subject of Mission­ ary labor among the foreigners, beg leave to submit the following report in the form of resolutions, viz. 1. Resolved, that deference to the wishes of the Board, oppor­ tunities of usefulness among resident foreigners and seamen,and benevolence to our fellow men who are cast as it were upon the flood of waters without provision for their spiritual wants, require that efforts should continue to be made for their salvation, by the distribution of Bibles, tracts, &c., and by the maintenance of a divine service on the Sabbath. 2. That it appears desirable that preaching in English should be maintained during the season of the principal shipping; but the pressing claims of other Missionary work are such as scarce­ ly to admit of more. . 3. Resolved, that with the approbation of the Board, we in­ vite the attention of the American Seaman’s Friend Society to this field, with the hope that they will effectually relieve us from this part of our Missionary work. Respectfully submitted, H . B in g h a m , } S. W h i t n e y , > Committee. J. S. G r e e n , ) The committee appointed to give advice to the members of this station, in relation to the labors of English Missionaries, presented their report, which was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to frame resolutions in regard to measures proper to be adopted by this Mission, in lespect to English Missionaries, should they arrive at these Islands previ­ ously to the next general meeting, submit the following; 1. That engaged in a great and good work, which demands increasing facilities for its execution, both of laborers and of means necessary to the successful prosecution of plans of use­ fulness already adopted; we resolve to regard as an indication of God’s peculiar favor to this Mission, as an answer to our prayers, the arrival of a reinforcement of Missionaries, who shall engage with us, “ heart and hand,” in prosecuting our be­ nevolent enterprize. 2. Resolved, that we regard union of sentiment and practice on points intimately connected with laying the foundation of a Christian Church on heathen ground, and of the administration of Gospel ordinances generally, of infinite importance; 3. Therefore, Resolved, that should Rev. Mr. Ellis and othef �1830.] 31 JESUITS. English Missionaries arrive previously to the next general meet­ ing, we do cordially invite them to enter into our views, and to co-operate with us in building up a temple of the living God, which, Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone, we believe is here ascending, and which we trust will reflect the glory of his grace to distant generations. Respectfully submitted, S . W h it n e y , } L. J. A n d r e w s , > Committee. S. G reen, ) On motion, voted, that the committee appointed to write the joint letter be at liberty to affix an appendix, which shall contain such rules and regulations passed at former meetings as they may think proper to introduce. Adjourned till called together by the moderator. closed with prayer by Mr. Bingham. M onday, Met at 1 o’clock, P. M. Mr. Andrews. Meeting Jan. 25. Meeting opened with prayer by The report of the committee on subject no. 10, (which had been laid upon the table,) was taken up, and, after a full consid­ eration, was accepted, and is as follows: The committee appointed to draw up resolutions respecting the course proper to be pursued by us with regard to the Jesuits, present the following; Whereas, in the sovereign and merciful dispensations of God’s providence, we have been sent to these islands of the sea for the purpose of making known the religion of the Bible in its fullest extent; the character of God; the ruined condition of man by nature; the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ,and the neces­ sity of holiness of heart to the enjoyment of happiness here or hereafter: we,thus constituted, by the Great H ead of the Church, builders on Zion’s walls, view with holy jealousy the approach of any, for the purpose of tearing down what God has enabled us to build, or of erecting a superstructure on a foundation not authorized by the King of Zion; and that as watchmen on the walls, we are bound to give the alarm to our fellow laborers, and �32 JESUITS. [1 8 3 0 . ?tarul ready ourselves with spiritual weapons to meet the aggres­ sion: YVherefbre, 1. Resolved, from what we know of the Jesuits—from the manner in which they came to these Islands—from the manner in which they have attempted to inculcate their peculiar tenets—from the natuie of those tenets themselves, and the influ­ ence which they are exerting upon this ignorant people; that we consider them dangerous to the civil government of these Islands; that we consider them as exerting a deadly influence in drawing away souls from Gcd’s word; as hinder ers of the prog­ ress of the people in civilization and literature; as enemies of sound morality, and as enemies of the Religion of Jesus Christ. 2. Resolved, that we recognize in its fullest extent the grand truth, that every man for his religious opinions and practices, when not leading to open immorality, is accountable only to God and his own conscience, and therefore all coercive measures of the civil authority to control religious opinions or practices, ex­ cept as above mentioned, are improper and injurious. 3 . Resolved, that as we fully recognize the right of the civil government of these Islands to say what foreigners may or may not reside among them, so the rulers of this people have a per­ fect right to send airy foreign resident from the Islands, even without assigning the reason. 4. Resolved, that we fully recognize the right of the civil government of these Islands to punish all who transgress the laws of the land, foreigners as well as native subjects; and hence, should any individual be induced to violate the laws of these Islands, through the instructions of any foreign residents of any class, that both the person so offending and the person commu­ nicating such instruction be liable to the penalty of the law. 5. Wherefore, Resolved, that we do not consider it persecu­ tion in the least degree, when the Chiefs ask our advice or opin­ ion on the subject, fairly to tell them that in our estimation the Jesuits as a body are dangerous to the civil, moral and religious prosperity of the Islands. But that we advise the Chiefs not to inflict any punishment upon them, or upon those that follow them, on account of any part of their religion; but if they break the laws of the land, they may be punished for that alone. 6. Resolved, that it be our duty as Missionaries of the cross, and as teachers of this people, to make known to the Chiefs his­ torical facts, respecting the principles and practices of the Jes­ uits, and that we urge them to compare these principles and �1830.] JESUITS. 33 practices with what they know of G >d’s word, that thus they may be judges themselves of what is proper. 7. Resolved, that if it should bethought necessary, we con­ sider it highly proper to teach the people from the pulpit on this subject at Honolulu, but would recommend generally that the subject be so treated as not to point out the Jesuits except by fair inference; and that at the other stations we say nothing respecting them, except in private. 8. Resolved, that we tell the Chiefs when consulted, that if they design to send the Jesuits away, as they have said, or that they do by no means consent to their staying here, that they have a right to forbid their preaching, or in any manner prose­ lyting, until such time as they can procure their departure; but if they give their consent to their staying here, they cannot in the proper exercise of civil authority prohibit their preaching or proselyting, if they persist in doing so, without taking away the right of conscience from them, and thus subjecting religious opinions to the law of the land. 9. Resolved, that the consideration that wre have such enemies in our midst, should lead us to make greater exertions to teach this people to read, think, reflect, and compare with each other the different parts of the grand system of religion contained in the Bible, that they themselves, guided by the Spirit of God, may be able to judge between truth and error; and that we pray more fervently that the Great H ead of the Church will bless our instructions, and overrule all opposition, and cause it to redound to his own glory. Respectfully submitted, L. A n d r e w s , } , ' . . . S. W h i t n e y , > Committee. J. S. G r e e n , ) The committee of overtures proposed that the meeting take up the subject of Regulations for the distribution of donations and other means of support. The meeting resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the consideration of the subject; and the following resolutions were adopted: 1. Resolved, that we renew our promise to act according to the regulations of the Board, u That at every Missionary station the earnings of the members of the Mission, and all monies and articles of different kinds, received by them, or any of them, directly from the funds of the Board, or in the way of donation, �34 DONATIONS, &C. [1380. shall constitute a common stock, from which they shall severally draw their support, in such proportions, and under such regula­ tions as may from time to time be found advisable, and be ap­ proved by the Board or Prudential Committee.” 2. Resolved, that it be the duty of each station to transmit to the general agent, annually, an account of its wants and its prospects. This annual report, (to be closed on the 30th day of April,) shall embrace in separate items, 1. Expences for building; 2. Repairing houses, making fences, and labor not embraced in the foregoing particulars; 3. Expenses for fuel, water, fresh meat, vegetables and mis­ cellaneous articles.' In the same report shall be embraced an account of all dona­ tions received from the natives, and from foreign visitants, and other sources, designed for the use of the stations,or the individu­ als receiving them for their benefit on Missionary ground. The same report shall also contain an account of all income, whether avails of land, or earnings of the Missionaries. . 3. Resolved, that it moreover be the duty of the stations to transmit to the general agent, at other times as circumstances may require, a statement of t heir wants, and such an account of their donations as may be needful to guide him in the due distri­ bute n of the general means of support. 4. Resolved, that whenever supplies are received from Amer­ ica, or are purchased here, of whatever kind they may be, the agent shall, as soon as he is able, make a general and equable division of the articles, having respect to the supplies previously sent to the different stations, to the wants of the stations, and to the means which they may have of supplying themselves. 5. Resolved, that in all cases where the agent is unable to make a division with satisfaction to himself, it shall be his duty to inform the stations of such difficulty ; and in addition to this, it shall be his duty, when required, and from time to time as cir­ cumstances may render proper, to give such an account of the depository as shall serve as a directory to the families what ai ti­ d es to apply for; and also, annually, to give an account of the general expenses of the different stations, and of the pecuniary state of the whole Mission. 6 It is moreover, Resolved, as in strict accordance with the regulations of the Board, and in perfect consistency with the spirit of these resolutions , that all presents received by us, or by any of us, be held inviolably sacred to be devoted to the objects �1830.] ANNUAL REPORT. 35 JOINT LETTER. of the Mission on Missionary ground; and should Providence ever call us from this field of labor, we sacredly promise to give a full and faithful account of all articles of presents still remain­ ing in our hands, making a distinction between articles intended as general support, and mere tokens of personal regard. Adjourned. Meeting closed with prayer by Doct. Judd. W ednesday, M et at 2 o’clock, P. M. Mr. Clark. Jan 27. Meeting opened with prayer by ' ‘ The committee appointed to write the annual report of the progress and state of the Mission, presented the outlines of their report, which was read; and the plan being approved, the re­ port was referred back to the committee to be completed. The committee appointed to write a joint letter, embracing the principal transactions of the present general meeting, pre­ sented an outline of a letter to the Corresponding Secretary of the Board, designed to accompany the minutes of the meeting, when they shall be made ready. On motion, voted, that the letter be referred back to the com­ mittee to be completed. On motion, voted, that this meeting adjourn sine die. Meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Bingham. SA M U E L W H IT N E Y , Moderator L E V I C H A M B E R L A IN , Scribe. �APPENDIX. E X T R A C T S F R O M T H E M IN U T E S OF A GENERAL MEETING HELD AT KAILUA, SEPT. 1826. R E G U L A T IO N S RESPECTING GENERAL MEETINGS# The following system of Rules for the regulation of business at this, and at future general meetings of the Sandwich Island Mission, was unanimously adopted: 1. W hen the members, assembled for the general meeting of the Mission, are ready to attend to business, the old moderator, or if he is absent, the Missionary at whose house they are con­ vened, shall call them to order, call for, receive and count the ballots for a moderator, and declare the person chosen. 2. The moderator shall take the chair, and call for the ballots for a scribe. 3. The meeting shall then be opened by prayer by the mod­ erator, and daily opened and closed by prayer during the ses­ sions, by him or some person at his request. 4. it shall be the duty of the scribe to take minutes of the proceedings of the meeting, to read them when called for by the meeting, to record them for preservation; and during the interval between one general meeting and another, he shall, at the request of any two members, receive the votes of the mem­ bers on any subject they may deem necessary to be decided be­ fore a general meeting can be conveniently assembled. 5. All elections shall be by ballot. 6. As soon as the meeting is organized and opened, a com­ mittee of overtures shall be chosen to prepare business for the meeting. 7. If any member shall be tardy at an adjourned meeting, the moderator shall be at liberty to call for the reason of his delay. 8. The general practice, in deliberative bodies, of addressing �TERM OF MISSIONARY SERVICE, 37 the moderator, shall be observed; but the moderator may ad­ dress the meeting on the merits of any question. ' 9. Every motion, except for adjournment, shall be reduced to writing, if the moderator or any two members require it. 10 When a question is under debate, no motion shall be made, except for amendment, or the previous question, or to postpone, or for adjournment. The previous question is, “ Shall {he main question now be put ?” 11. No motion, except for reconsideration, shall be acted up­ on until seconded. R E S O L U T IO N S ADOPTED RESPECTING THE TERM OF MISSIONARY SERVICE, 1. Resolved, that we consider our services as Missionaries pledged to the Church for life; and that we consider it irregular for any member of the Mission to take any steps towards a re­ moval from his post, until he have the approbation of his brethren, 2. Resolved, that in order to justify the Mission in approving of the return of any member from this field, to the Board, they shall be able to assign reasons for it, wrhich, in their opinion, will be satisfactory to the American Board and the candid Christian public. R E S O L U T IO N S RESPECTING PRINCIPLES OF INTERCOURSE WITH THE CHIEFS, WITH REFERENCE TO COMMERCIARL, POLITICAL, AND CIVIL AFFAIRS. 1. Resolved, that we consider ourselves required by our in* structions, as well as by the nature of our office as Christian Missionaries, to abstain, like our Divine Master, from all inter­ meddling and interference with the political and party concerns of the nation. In the instructions delivered by Rev. Dr. Worcester to Messrs. Bingham and Thurston, and their associates,they are enjoined; “ As the kingdom of Christ, to which you have the felicity to belong, and the interests of which only you are to seek, is not �PRINCIPLES OF INTERCOURSE of this world; like him you will withhold yourselves entirely from all interference and intermeddling with the political affairs and party concerns of the nation or people among whom you reside, paying all proper respect to the powers that be, and rendering to all their dues. Again, (Missionary Herald, page 108, vol. xix, instructions to reinforcement,) “ You are to abstain from all interference with the local and political views of the people. The kingdom of Christ is not of this world; and it behooves a Missionary to stand aloof from the private and transient interests of chiefs and rulers. Inculcate the duties of justice, moderation and forbear­ ance, truth and universal kindness. Do all in your power to make men, of every class, good, wise and happy. Let it be ap­ parent that you have nothing to do with traffic or gain; that far nobler objects brought you from your native land; that you re­ gard all the world has to offer as of very little value compared with the salvation of a single soul.” Perhaps little can be said by way of comment on the above, as these instructions are so explicit as to require no explanation. W e are in duty bound to our patrons and by the sacred charac­ ter of our office, not to assume even the appearance of any temporal authority, or to act as magistrates in any case; or to intermeddle with the party concerns of chiefs and people which have no relation to the inteiests of religion. The choice of ru­ lers and magistrates; the leveying and collecting of taxes; the apportioning out of the lands; the buying and selling, of chiefs and people, either with foreigners or with each other; and the manner of administering the government of the Islands, together with the customs and usages of the country that are not in di­ rect varience with the spirit and precepts of the Gospel, are things with which we are not to interfere, and over which we are not to attempt to exercise control. These are affairs which do not afFect us as Missionaries, nor are we to advise concern­ ing them, or any thing else except requested, when they do not interfere with the Gospel, or the progress of civilization. c2. Resolved, that we are moreover bound by our instructions and the nature of our office, to make known the whole word of God, especially its prohibitions and requirements which aPect the conscience or the well being of the soul, however opposed these prohibitions and requirements maybe to the former cus­ toms and present practices of the people. “ Your views,” say the Prudential Committee, “ are not to be limited to a low or narrow scale; but you are to open your �WITH THE CHIEFS. hearts wide, and set your mark high. You are to airn at noth­ ing short of covering those islands with fruitful fields and pleas­ ant dwellings, and schools, and churches, and raising up the whole people to an elevated state of Christian civilization. ”—*■ Again, “ To obtain an adequate knowledge of the language of the people; to make them acquainted with letters; to give them the Bible with skill to read it; to turn them from their barbar­ ous courses and habits; to introduce, and get into extended oper­ ation and influence among them the arts, and institutions, and usages of civilized life and society; above all to convert them from their idolatries, superstitions and vices, to the living and redeeming God; his truth, his laws, his ways of life, of virtue and glory.” To effect this, we are to preach the whole word of God, and to keep back no part of it. Ezek. iii. 17. u Son of man, I have made thee a watchman over the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.” This and the four following verses enjoin, in the strongest terms, the duty of Ministers of the Gospel to be faith­ ful, in preaching the word of God, without disguise or conceal­ ment; and declare the high and fearful responsibility of those who fail to discharge this high trust. The blood of souls lost through their unfaithfulness will be required at their hands. The example of Christ and his Apostles is the model upon w hich we are to form our manner of preaching. They hesitated not to declare in full the truth of God before kings and rulers, to u reason of temperance, righteousness and a judgment to come,” and to exhort them to repentance and amendment of life, in order to obtain the salvation of Christ. W e are to specify the particular vices which are condemned by the law of God, and enforce the necessity of forsaking them, both by precept and example. How deeply rooted soever may be the preju­ dice in favor of their vices, however interwoven they be with their government, however sanctioned by antiquity, we are not to cease lifting up our voices against them, as the destroyers both of temporal peace and eternal happiness At the same time our instructions are to go no farther than exhortation and advice. This must be done in the spirit of meekness and atfectionate concern for the welfare of those whom we address. S. Resolved, that in perfect consistency with our instructions, and the maintenance of our proper characters as Christian teach­ ers, we may give information and advice with respect to the ** arts, and institutions* zvd usages of civilized life and socicty �40 PRINCIPLES OF INTERCOURSE WITH THE CHIEF; and may use our influence to discountenance every vice, and encourage every virtue. It has been declared in our instructions, already quoted, that a prominent object of our enterprize is to raise this people from their present degradation to a state of Christian civilization. In order to effect this purpose we are to encourage the introduction of the civil and domestic arts and virtues. We are to teach them justice, prudence, humanity, and diligence in business; to en­ force our instructions by setting before them proper motives and sanctions, and to illustrate our principles by practical and famil­ iar examples. Whenever we are called upon by those in author­ ity for instruction or advice, of a civil or political nature, then xve may give it, showing our disinterestedness in so doing. In giving advice to chiefs, and others asking it, a good and perfectly safe rule is, to adhere strictly to the word of God as authority, in all instances where it is applicable to the case, and where it is not explicit on the point of inquiry, it is proper to cite the usa­ ges of Christian nations as authority for our opinions. Nor ought we to conceal from others what are our motives and de­ signs; viz. to produce an entire change in the former state of things in these Islands, and to aim at nothing short of raising up the whole people to an elevated state of Christian civiliza­ tion. At the same time let it be distinctly known, that we seek not theirs but them; that we wish not for their property or their lands or their kingdom. Let it be known that our object is solely to instruct the people to give their hearts to God, and to submit cheerfully to the obedience of his laws. In regard to the preparing and establishing a code of laws for the regulation and government of these Islands, the committee are of opinion that we ought not to be indifferent to the kind and nature of the laws about to be promulgated. As members of the community, as teachers of the chiefs and. people, it will be our duty to give information and advice as far as is necessary, wrhen asked so to do by the proper authorities. It will doubt­ less be the wish of the rulers of the nation to make their laws accord with and be founded upon the word and laws of God. Such being the case, it will be expected that we shall make known to them the laws of God, as well as the nature of those codesof laws that are adopted by Christian nations. The part then, in our opinion, that we are to take in regard to a code of laws for this nation, is not to dictate what shall and what shall not be enacted: but rather to explain the principles and design of laws. We may also translate, if necessary, for �MARRIAGES. 41 their use, such of the laws of foreign nations as may be appli­ cable to the condition of this people; and to render them any other such assistance, when requested, as shall be consistent with our profession as Christian teachers. At the same time we are to leave entirely to the Rulers to adopt or reject such as they choose, without our interference or attempt to procure the adoption of any law or set of laws. RESOLUTIONS RESPECTING MARRIAGES. 1. Resolved, that we make it a point of special concern to explain and enforce the marriage duties among the people; and when applied to by proper persons, to assist in solemnizing mar­ riage, with the consent of some chief, either expressed in per­ son, or implied by a law regulating marriage. 2. Resolved, that no marriage should be solemnized within the degrees of consanguinity or affinity forbidden by the word of God. 3^ Resolved, that it is not conformable with the Gospel for any man to have more than one wife, nor for any woman to have more than one husband, at the same time. 4. Resolved, that marriages contracted in a state of heathen­ ism, and not now repugnant to scripture rules, are of perpetual obligation, without a new or formal ratification; but an acknowl­ edgment from the parties that they consider themselves bound by Gospel rules, shall be required before either of the partied can be eligible for church-membership. 5. Resolved, in case one of the contracting parties was not a heathen, either Christian marriage, or some good evidence of honorable marriage, equivalent at least to a declaration from the parties that they have been truly bound by the marriage con­ tract, shall be required before their living together can be ap­ proved by the Missionaries as regular, and before either of the parties can be eligible for church-membership. 6. Resolved, that marriages contracted between parties pro­ fessing to follow the word of God, in order to be approved as reg* ular, must be solemnized by some Chief or Missionary, or by both in connexion, and in presence of a competent number of witnesses. But if, in violation of this rule, the marriage be con­ tracted according to the former custom of this country, it shall be considered binding, unless inconsistent with scripture rule?; �42 NATIVE ASSISTANTS. but if the p a r t ie s desire a formal ratification, they may declare themselves to be man and wife before a Missionary and witness­ es; which declaration shall be recorded This shall always be required before either of the parties is held up to public notice by the Missionaries. 7. Resolved, that an aggrieved party justly complaining of adulterv, or wilful desertion, such as neither private instruction, the voice of the church, nor the civil authority can remedy, may, by consent of the proper authorities, be married to another. 8 Resolved, that the deserting party cannot contract a new marriage conformable with the word of God, until the deserted be known to be fairly divorced. RESOLUTIONS RESPECTING NATIVE ASSISTANTS. 1. Resolved, that we deem it expedient and very desirable, in the present weak slate of the Mission, that we avail our­ selves of the aid of the more intelligent, pious and seriously dis­ posed chiefs and natives, in teaching schools, visiting and ad­ dressing the people on religious subjects, and in the correction of translations and religious tracts, or other books for publi­ cation. 2. Resolved, that every native teacher, who is now employed, or shall h e r e a f t e r be employed in teaching school shall be ex­ amined by the Missionary within whose limits he is to teach.and obtain from him a written certificate, approving his qualifica­ tions, and assigning him his work; and if he violate the instruc­ tions of his Missionary, his certificate shall be forfeit. 3. Resolved, that no native be allowed to convene a congre­ gation and conduct a religious meeting, tilJ such person shall have obtained the approbation of the Missionary within whose limits he resides. RESOLUTIONS RESPECTING CALUMNY AND OPPOSITION, I . Resolved, that every Missionary ought studiously to avoid * personal controversy with any opposer, and to show the spirit of kindness and forbearance which the Gospel recommends in case of abuse; “in weekness instructing those that opr ,>ge them- �CALUMNY AND OPPOSITION. 43 S.- Resolved, that in case of an attack particular or general, v/e w ill,v- d e exercise of the unalienable rights of self defence, aim to magnify our office, and vindicate the cause ol God, rather than to gain any personal advantage. S. Resolved, that while each conforms to the general princi­ ples of the Mission, the cause of each shall he the cause of all; and as personal controversy should be avoided, and the cause of the Gospel not surrendered, it will be specially important that we support each other. 4. Resolved, that in case our characters, our principles or practice be misrepresented in a manner calculated materially to injure, if not corrected, the cause of C h r is tia n ity , it will he our duty of course to plead that cause by a careful statement of facts, and by setting truth in the plainest possible light, espe­ cially before the chiefs, and others interested in the welfare of the nation. L IS T O F S T A N D IN G C O M M IT T E E S , Who are expected to report to the next General Meeting* Committee of correspondence on the subject of the publication of a Gamut and Tunes.— Messrs. Richards and Judd. See page 20. Committee to prepare the Annual Report.— Messrs. Bing­ ham, Andrews and Clark. Page 22. Committee to write the Joint I .etter.—Messrs. Green, Cham ­ berlain and Whitney. Page 22. . Committee for superintending the printing department.— Messrs. Bingham, Clark and Chamberlain. Page 2 1. Committees to write the letters recommended by the general meeting—Messrs. Green, Richards. Whitney, Bingham, Thurs­ ton, Andrews and Clark. Page 24. Committee of correspondence respecting the futurn supply of paper, type, ink, &.c.— Messrs, Bingham, Andrew* ar;i Clark, Page 29 , �INDEX. Page. Annual Report, to be printed, Committees, election of, . . . 29 3. 4. 22. 24. 25. 29 standing, list of, . 43 Donations, distribution of, . 33. 34 to be accounted for, 35 General meetings, regulations for, . . 36 next at Lahaina, . 22 Marriages, resolutions respecting, 41 Meeting, general, organization of, 1. ~ Minutes, to be printed, . . 29 appendix to, . . 3 1 . 3 6 Missionary service, term of, 5? Overtures, committee of, their list of subjects, . 2 Opposition and calumny, . 42 Presents, &c. report not accepted, 24 regulations respecting, 33 Printing, com for superinten’ce. 24 com. of correspond­ ence on future supply of paper, type, See. 29 Reports, of standing corn’s., on annual report, . 15 u Jesuits, . . . 15 “ Joint letter, . . 19 “ North West Coast, 14 u Percival case, . 18 Paper, type, See. 16 “ Printing, . 16....18 Page Reports, on business of the current meeting, on annual report, . 35 u ardent spirits, 25...27 “ books, auxiliary to translations, 27 “ “ native, distribution of, and how accounted for, 23 “ English mission­ aries, . . . 30 66 Foreigners, labor 30 among, u General letters, 24. 25 u “ meetings, 21 “ Hilo, aid to, . 13. 14 “ Jesuits, . . 31...33 u Joint letter, . . 35 “ King and chiefs, translating and printing for, . 27 u Letters, committees to write, . . 24 u Location of Mr. Green, . . . 14 u Principles of in­ tercourse with the chiefs, . . 28 u p rinting, . . . 13 u Records, . . . 22 “ Teachers, native, 28 u Translations, &c. 20 “ Waimea, . . 4... 12 Sacred music, committee of corres­ pondence, . . 19 Teachers, native, how they may be use­ fully employed, . 42. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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