https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/1e786074f11af794c1d140dee3aecc2b.pdf 4b5edbf71190f389b73253276f55386d PDF Text Text EX TR A C T S FROM & THE M INUTES OF THE G EN ER A L MEETING OF THE S A N D W I C H I S L A N D S M IS S IO N , H E L D AT H O N O LU L U , JU N E , 1832. OAHU: 32.81MISSION PRESS. ��MINUTES. H o n o l u l u , June 2, 1832. A n e w arrangement having been made for holding the General Meeting at this place instead of Lahaina, in con­ sequence of the expected arrival of new laborers from the Board; a meeting was convened this morning at the house of Mr. C h a m b e r l a i n , and continued till the 23d: the fol­ lowing brethren were present at the meeting: O f the Station at "Rev. H i r a m B in g h a m , u E p h ra im W . C la rk , a J o s e p h G o o d r ic h , Honolulu, G e r r e t P. J u d d , M. D. Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n , a S t e p h e n S iie p a r d , u A n d re w Jo h n sto n e. ( Rev. S a m u e l W h i t n e y , Kauai, ( “ P e t e r J . G u lic k . C Rev. W i l l i a m R i c h a r d s , Lahaina, < a L o r r in A n d r e w s , ( u R eu b en T in k e r. ( Rev. A s a T h u r s t o n , Kailua, $ a A rt e m a s B ish o p , C Rev. J o n a t h a n S. G r e e n , Hilo, I 66 S h e l d o n D i b b l e . Waimea, Rev. D w i g h t B a l d w i n . The moderator of the last general meeting called for the ballots for a moderator: Rev. L o r r i n A n d r e w s was chosen. The moderator opened the meeting by prayer. Ballots were then taken for a secretary; �4 REINFORCEMENT. (1832, Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a i n was chosen. Rev. R e u b e n T i n k e r was chosen assistant secretary. The following nineteen new helpers having recently ar­ rived, viz; Rev. J o h n S. E m e r s o n , Mrs. U r s u l a S. E m e r s o n , Rev D a v i d B e l d e n L y m a n , Mrs. S a r a h J . L y m a n , Rev. E p h r a i m S p a u l d i n g , Mrs. J u l i a B. S p a u l d i n g , R ev. W i l l ia m P a t t e r s o n A l e x a n d e r ,. Mrs. M a r y A n n A l e x a n d e r , Rev. R i c h a r d A r m s t r o n g , Mrs. C l a r i s s a C h a p m a n A r m s t r o n g , Rev. C o c h r a n F o r b e s , Mrs. R e b e c c a D. F o r b e s , Rev. H a r v e y R e x f o r d H i t c h c o c k , Mrs. R e b e c c a H . H i t c h c o c k , Rev. L o r e n z o L yo n s, Mrs. B e t s e y C. L y o n s, M r. A lo n z o C h a p in , Physician , Mrs. M a r y A n n T C h a p in , Mr. E d m u n d H. R o g e r s , Printer; as an introduction to the business of the general meet­ ing, it was Voted, that the letter of the Board to the mem­ bers of this mission recently received, together with the instructions of the Prudential Committee to the reinforce­ ment lately arrived in the Ship Averick, be read: and they were read accordingly. Whereupon the following resolution was adopted; Re­ solved, that with devout thanksgi/ing to the great Director of all Christian Missions to the heathen for the safe and sea­ sonable arrival of the fourth reinforcement to this Mission, who arrived in the Ship Averick, viz. Messrs. Emerson, Lyman, Spaulding, Alexander, Armstrong, Forbes, Hitch­ cock, Lyons, and Chapin, we receive them as members of this mission, and fellow laborers in the work of Christ;— that we invite them to lake part in the deliberations of this meeting, and to co-operate with us in all the labors and plans of the mission for securingthe benevolent objects in the Pacific, for which we and they are sent by the Ameri­ can Board and Christian public; and that an affectionate �1832.) LIST OF OVERTURES. 5 salutation and welcome be extended to them, and their companions, as helpers in the good work. Voted, that a committee of three be appointed to confer with Mr. Rogers, on the subject of his contract with the Board, and of the relation which he would wish to hold with the mission. The Committee appointed to confer with Mr. Rogers on the subject of his contract with the Board reported that Mr. Rogers had made known to them his wish to be devoted to the missionary cause, and to serve the mission as printer or in any capacity in which he may be useful. Whereupon the following resolution was passed; Resolved, That we receive Mr. Rogers according to the appointment of the Prudential Committee, and invite him to take a seat with us and act in all our deliberations. The committee of overtures presented the following list of subjects for consideration; 1. Reports of standing committees for 1831, 2. Reports of stations. 3. Mission to the Washington Islands. 4. Question proposed by the Board, “ What number of missionaries ought to be placed on the Sandwich Islands?7’ 5. Method of disposing of books to the natives. 6. Support of missionaries, relative importance of fixed salaries and ofthe common stock system, in reference to the Sandwich Islands Mission. 7. Letter from the American Tract Society; including the suggestions of the Board respecting assistance from that quarter. 8. The offered aid ofthe American Bible Society for sup­ plying the Sandwich Islands with the Word of God; in­ cluding the general inquiry, in what manner can such for­ eign aid, from any source, be most advantageously applied to the cause ofthe mission? 9. The inquiry suggested by the Board, “ In what man­ ner can the Physicians render themselves useful to the missionary cause in the highest degree?’’ 10. Public labors for the ensuing year. 11. Appropriation and sale of native books. 12. Printing department. 13. Location of new laborers. f4. High School �6 PRINTING. • (1832. 15. Encouraging industry among the common people. 16. Place for the next General Meeting of the mission. T he following items of business were brought up on mo­ tion: The appointment of committees to reply to all communi­ cations to the mission remaining unanswered. Books belonging to the mission. Book bindery. On subject No. 1, most of the reports were presented verbally, and were approved. The following is the Report of the printing committee; The committee of superintendence for the printing de­ partment, having completed the term for which they were appointed, beg leave to submit the following report: At the commencement of this year, there were on hand 1257 reams of paper. Of this, 282 reams have been used in printing; Leaving on hand 973 reams, besides the shipments of paper b y the Chalcedony and Averick, [6051/2 reams,] not liere counted, but to be added to the stock for the ensuing year. The committee have put to press, and superintended the printing of, the following works; p. mo. cop. pp. 1. Reprint of First Book for ) 36 18 10,000 360,000 ‘ Children, ) 960 40 2. Minutes of Gen. Meet. 24 12 3. 2 Thess. 1 &. 2 Tim. T i-] tus, Phil. Heb. Jas. 1 & 2 >104 12 10,000 1,040,000 Pet. 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude, and the Revelation, 216 12 5,500 1,188,000 4. Geography, 5. 8 handbill tracts, printed ] 80,000 partly as handbills & part- ]> 8 18 10,000 Iv as a single tract, * 60 12 5,500 330,000 6. Reprint of Acts, 12 24 3,000 36,000 1. Hymns for Children, 420 8. Decalogue, handbill with plate i 2,590 9. Bills of lading, for residents, �1832.) HIGH SCHOOL. t The expenses of the above work are as follows; 12 For paper, (j Demy, Foo,'c’ap265 17 reams do at 2$3 12501/2 $827 42 50 “ Composition, - - - - - 65 90 “ Presswork, - - - - - 211 50 u Folding and Gathering, 129 70 “ Binding and stitching, - - 52 24 e( Ink 40 lbs. at 50 cts. - 20 00 cc Contingencies, - - - - 35 95 $1384 91 W e congratulate the mission on the arrival of a W ells’ printing press, and new fonts of types, as well as of a printer, to facilitate the operations of this important department in the cause of the mission. The following is the report of the Directors of the High School: The Directors of the High School have little to say in their first annual report, inasmuch as the school has been in a broken state most of the time during the year past, or since the School commenced, owing to the total unprepar­ edness of the mission for commencing or carrying on such a n institution. There has been no examination of the School, owing to the peculiar circumstances in which it has existed, and perhaps also to the local situation of the directors. The School commenced on the 5th of Sept. last, with about 25 scholars, chiefly from Maui. They gradually ar­ rived, however, from the other Islands to the number of sixty seven. Four have left the school. Two at their own request; and two were expelled. The instruction ofthe past year has been confined to read­ ing and recitations from the books read; and to oral instruc­ tion from the Principal. From the utter destitution of writing materials, as well as a place for writing, nothing has been done in that department. The scholars have been generally regular and punctual in their attendance on the instructions ofthe school; obe­ dient and kind in their behavior toward the Principal, and have at all times evinced an anxious desire to learn �8 REPORT OF STATIONS. (1832. The manual labor system was early introduced, and has been continued, and bids fair, connected as it is with lite­ rary acquisitions, to do much for the civilization of the Is­ lands. A school house is now erected, and covered, fifty feet by twenty six inside, and is the fruit of their industry. Land has been given for the use of the school; that is, for the support of the scholars; and is free from taxes. The religious instruction ofthe school has consisted, be­ sides reading the Scriptures as a school book, in a weekly Bible Class, which commenced at the beginning of the Bible. This class was continued about two months, at which time the school was deprived of a house. On the whole, it is the opinion of the Directors that the school has accomplished all that could have been reasona­ bly expected; and the prospect is sufficiently encouraging to warrant the persevering efforts of the mission, and the laying out of considerable expense in carrying it on. The Directors recommed that a course of study be made out as soon as practicable, in order that a series of books may be prepared. The Directors also lay before this meeting the subject of the manual labor system, in order that the best means may be devised for carrying it on. This relates to the kind of work they shall do; a supply of materials; tools for labor; and an overseer of this department. The Directors lay before this meeting the case of the scholar’s wives. They are without a teacher, and without any means of keeping pace, either in mental or physical education with their husbands. On No. 2, written reports were received from all the stations, except Kaawaloa; and Messrs. B in g h a m , G r e e n , and W h i t n e y , were appointed a committee to write a gen­ eral report to the Board. A few particulars drawn from the station reports are ar­ ranged in the following table. �1832.) 9 MARQUESAS. Candidates \ Whole JYo. admitted. Readers. Learners. Statistical table of Marriages, Schools, and Churches, /o r f/ie year ending June, 1832. c> Islands £ & 32 ^5s , Marriages. •IS g ^3 Stations. Kauai, 179 2,700 no ret’rns 3 5 44 Oahu, 195 388 6,526 11,000 105 ' Maui, 65 145 464 6,369 Molokai, > 12,895 Lanai, 400 Kahoolawe, Kailua, 179 1,145 3,450 30 26 98 Kaawaloa, no re. 150* 2,000 no ret’rns 20 14 70 8 8 Waimea, 130 2,000 no ret’rns 17 Hilo, 120 1,987; no ret’rns 4 235 45 577 Total, 1,610 23,127 * Supposed no. of marriages 150, and of readers 2,000. Or 199, four having been transferred to Kauai. On No. 3, the following report was adopted: The committee appointed to examine the subject of a mission to the Northern M aiquesas, or Washington Islands, report, that they entered upon the investigation of the sub­ ject with no ordinary feelings of solicitude, lest, in the de­ cision to which they might come, they should fail to please their Divine Master, to satisfy their own consciences and justify themselves in the eyes of their patrons and the Christian world. The subject has appeared dark, invol­ ved, and fraught with defficulties of various kinds. The committee, therefore, previous to stating the results > > > �10 MARQESAS. (1832. of their investigations, beg leave to make a few observa­ tions respecting the state ofthe question; the geographical situation of the Washington Islands; and the history of missionary operations there. The idea of a mission to the Northern Marquesas, from the United States, originated in the wish of the American Board to send the Gospel to all people; but the occasion which led the Board to take direct measures on the sub­ ject, was the representation of the condition of those Islands by the Rev C. S. Stewart, who visited them in the U. S. Ship Vincennes in 1829. See Stewart's Visit to the South Seas, Vot i. p. 212. From the representations made by Mr. S. the Board were led to say; “ For several years the attention of the Committee has been repeatedly called to the Marquesas Islands, as. afford­ ing a field of great promise for missionary efforts, simi­ lar to those which have been so signally prospered among the inhabitants ofthe Sandwich Islands; and an interview with the Rev. C. S. Stewart, who visited them in his late voyage, has constrained the Committee to resolve upon commencing a mission there, as soon as God, in his provi­ dence, shall place the means at their disposal.” Mis. Her. vol. xxvi, p. 334. In their public letter to the mission, dated Dec. 1830, and brought by the third reinforcement; “ From the account given us by Mr. Stewart, as well as from what we previ­ ously knew ofthe condition of the inhabitants of those Is­ lands, we are very desirous that the gospel should be carried to them speedily, and, if possible, by our instrumentality. We should have been very glad, if Providence had enabled us to send you five ordained missionaries, instead of three. But we had neither the men nor the money. It is our wish, that you should contemplate fitting out the commencement of a mission from your Islands, within eight months, or a year, from the arrival of these brethren, whom we now send you.” In a letter to Mr. Bingham, dated Oct. 3 1831, the Sec­ retary, in speaking ofthe numbers ofthe fourth reinforce­ ment, says; “ It is expected that some of them will ultimately find their way to the Washington Islands.” And in their general letter to the mission, a little more than a month later; “ We have supposed that two of these brethren would naturally be sent to the Washington Islands, �1832.) MARQUESAS. 11 where the pulic sentiment in this country, since the pub­ lication of Mr. Stewart’s Journal, as well as the providence of God, seems to require the speedy establishment of a mission.” From these, and other indirect statements, it appears to be the opinion ofthe Board, and the friends of missions in the United States, that a mission has already been planted in those Islands; or that it will soon take place. The Board, however, leave it entirely with the mission here, as appears from their concluding paragraph on the subject. “ The whole subject, however, is referred to the brethren, for their deliberation, when they assemble to assign places for their new fellow laborers.” Since the Christian public in the United States are awake to this subject, and their expectations raised, a thorough examination should, in the opinion of your committee, be entered into by the mission, and the reasons assigned fully: whether the mission here does or does not establish a mis­ sion at the Washington Islands. First.—Your committee propose to examine the Geo­ graphical situation of the Washington Islands, and the popu­ lation. The name, Washington Islands, has lately been given to three small islands included in the group generally known by the name of the Marquesas. The only reason for con­ sidering them to be a separate cluster is that they were discov­ ered at different times Mr. Stewart is the first writer known to the committee, who considers them a separate cluster. Though Mr. Ellis, who follows Mr. Stewart’s account, in part at least, in speaking of the whole group by the name of the Marquesas, says, “ They form two clusters, which were discovered at different periods, and are politically, as well as geographically distinct.” The southern cluster, comprehending five islands, Tahuata, Hivaoa, Mohotaue, Fatuhiva, andFetuuku.— ( See Ellis' Pol. Res. vol. Hi. p. 310. The Washington Islands, according to Mr. Stewart, “ arethree in number; viz: Huahuka, Nukuhiva, or Nuuhiva, and Uapou, forming a triangle by their relative posi­ tion to each other.” “ Huahuka is the most eastern of the three; Nukuhiva lies about twenty miles directly west of it, and Uapou thirty miles south of the central parts of Nukuhiva.” Uapou, the southernmost of the Washington Islands, according to Mr. Stewart, lies 9 deg. 32 min. �12 MARQUESAS. (1832. south latitude, and about 140 deg. 10 min. west longitude. And Tahuatathe northernmost ofthe Marquesas, according to the Missionary Gazetteer, lies 9 deg. 55 min. south lati­ tude, and 139 deg. 7 min. west longitude. Hence the distance between the two groups is 63 miles east and west, and 23 north and south; which, supposing the latitude to be calculated from the centres ofthe Islands, would be about 60 miles. As to the political distinction mentioned by Mr. Ellis, it is known to all acquainted with the govern­ ments of the people of the South Sea Islands, that political distinctions exist between one island and another; and fre­ quently several independent tribes inhabit one small Island. Hence there is probably the same political distinction be­ tween one island and another in the Washington group as there is between the Washington and Marquesas. As to the geographical distinction, it is evident it can be nothing more than relative, arising from the great contiguity and smallness of the islands in the Marquesian group. For we do not distinguish Kauai, and Niihau, and Kaula, as a distinct group from the Sandwich Islands, though the geographical distince from Oahu to Kauai be greater than that from Uapou to Tahuata. Still there is no objection to the division of the group into two clusters, provided the proximity be kept in view. It should be observed, that our brethren at the Society Islands make no distinction, calling them all the Marquesas, as they speak of Ruapua or Uapou as one of the Marquesas. See Report of L . M . S. 1830, p. 21. “ Nukuhiva,” says Mr. Stewart, “ twenty miles in length, and nearly the same breadth, and having three or four good habors on its coast, is much the largest and most im­ portant of the three.” Suppose then Nukuhiva to be 20 miles long mean distance, and 19 broad; this would make na area of 380 square miles; and supposing each of the others to be half as large, will make as many more: in the whole 760 square miles, or about as large as the single is­ land of Maui. This certainly is a large allowance, and probably one third at least ought to be deducted. Says Mr. Ellis, “ The geographical extent of the group is infer­ ior to that of the Georgia or Society Islands. Nukuhiva, the largest, is much smaller than Tahiti, and probably not more than M y miles in circumfercnce.” “ The population,” that is of the whole Marquesas group, �1832.) MARQUESAS. 13 according to the Missionary Gazetteer, “ is variously esti­ mated from 20 to 50,000.” And no accounts are recol­ lected rating them over 50,000. This estimate was pro­ bably made on the same or similar data with which other islands of the Pacific has been made, and is, it is believed, in all instances, where the real population has been ascer­ tained, considered too high. Thus the whole population ofthe Sandwich Islands group was estimated, and is still retained in Geographies, at 400,000, which is at least twice as much as it really is. If then the same proportion be allowed, 25,000 may be the population of the whole M arquesian group. Again, if the three Washington Islands be taken from them, leaving five islands for Marquesas proper, not more than one half of the 25,000 ought to be allowed as the population ofthe Washington Islands. But suppose the highest number, 50,000, to be the population of the whole Marquesian group, and one half be allowed to the Washington Islands, 25,000 will be the highest population of that cluster. It is proper to say, however, that on this subject the committee have no data. History of Missions to the Marquesas. The first mission to the Marquesas was attempted in 1797, by the missionaries at the Society Islands, under the patronage of the London Missionary Society, by Mr. Crook and Mr. Harris; the latter immediately returned, and Mr. Crook staid but a year. Mr. Crook resided at Tahuata, the northernmost of the Marquesian cluster. (Miss. Gaz. art. Christina; Ellis' Pol. Res. vol. iii. p. 319.) In 1821 the brethren at the Society Islands made another effort to plant the gospel on the Marquesian group of islands. “ Two na­ tives from Huahine were appointed; Mr. Ellis accompanied them, fol the purpose of assisting their introduction, and as­ certaining the state and disposition of the people, with a view to the ultimate establishment of European missionaries among them. Circumstances occurred during the voy­ age, which prevented the native teachers from settling ;*f their original destination, and led to their residence in the Sandwich Islands. In 1825 the attempt was renewed, and M r. Crook conducted thither two natives from Huahine, and one from Tahiti.” After remaining about a month among them, holding repeated conferences with the chiefs 2 �14 MARQUESAS. (1832. and priests, Mr. Crook left the native teachers under the protection of a friendly chief of Tahuata, or Santa Chris tina.” They were soon obliged to leave. “ They were soor. succeeded by others, who were obliged to leave in 1828.” “ Early in the year 1829” (says the Report ofthe London Missionary Society,) Messrs. Pritchard and Simpson visited the Marquesas, for the purpose of ascertaining how far the establishment of a European mission among them was practicable. They landed on two of the islands, and had intercourse with numbers of people on board.” After stating some difficulties to the establishment of a European mission there, they say: “ Two devoted native teachers, who had labored in the island of Ruapua for two years, at the hazard of their lives, are the only agents the Society at present has in the islands. The Directors regard the Marquesas as an important station.” It will be remem­ bered that Ruapua, the island just mentioned where the native Tahitian teachers have been laboring, is the same as Uapou of Mr. Stewart, or Uahou of Mr. Ellis, and is one of the cluster now denominated the Washington Islands. Again Mr. Ellis says in Pol. Res. vol. iii. p. 321, publish­ ed in 1831, “Recent tidings from Tahiti announce the pre­ paration of one of the missionaries to visit them, (the Mar­ quesas,) and settle native teachers in each island.” The committee now turn to the efforts of the American Board. Mr. Stewart visited the Washington Islands in July 1829, and arrived in America in the summer of 1830. The interest that he felt, and the exertions that he used led the Board to write the paragraph read in the former part of this report. This letter, dated Dec. 1830, was accompani­ ed by the third reinforcement, and expresses a wish that the gospel should be carried speedily to the inhabitants of the Washington Islands. Accordingly the subject came up in the General Meeting ofthe Sandwich Islands Mission in June 1831, and several resolutions were adopted, the amount of which was, “that the mission considers the subject of great importance, both, on account of its having been suggested by the Board, and on account of its bearing on an interesting group of islands. The mission also resolved to appoint a committee of four, to collect facts relative to the present state of the islands,, and on every point which has a bearing on the subject. The above committee were empowered, either by a deputa­ �MARQUESAS. 15 tion of their own number, or by any other members of the mission, to make a survey of the islands at their discretion. A committee of one was also appointed to address a letter to the Prudential Committee on the subject, stating all that was known respecting the islands, and the reasons for the above resolutions.” Minutes of General Meeting, 1831 ,p.5. In accordance with the above resolution, a letter was ad­ dressed in the month following to the Board, stating that, “ We are compelled to say that we do not now see the way open for the immediate establishment of a mission to the Marquesas Islands. W e should, however, feel ourselves justified in making a survey if a favorable opportunity should occur. The objections to a mission were stated to be 1st, The necessity of chartering a vessel for the express purpose; that it was not expedient at the present time to ask assis­ tance from the chiefs of these islands; that chartering and sailing the vessel would alone amount to $2,680, exclusive of the outfit for the mission. 2dly, The apprehension that families would not at present be safe and comfortable; not so much was feared from hostile attacks, as want of com­ fortable habitations and necessaries; that the situation of those who should first go there would be far worse than that of those who first came to these Islands, where stores were already established, and shipping regularly arrived from England and America. 3dly, The strongest objection is the extreme difficulty of procuring supplies; that ships rarely touch there directly from the United States of America, and probably would never engage to touch there, unless at a great expense; and 4thly, The feebleness ofthe mission here as respects numbers; that every one of the reinforcement was much needed at present on these islands.” See letter of Mr. Richards, July 21, 1831. One ofthe above committee of four also, in Sept. 1831, addressed a letter to Mr. Pritchard, of Tahiti, stating, “ that the American Board were desirous of establishing a mis­ sion at the Marquesas, to be fitted out from these islands; but that more information was necessary to justify a move­ ment of so much consequence; that as some steps had been taken by the missionaries at the Society Islands, to plant a mission there, they were requested to give information to this mission respecting the islands; the state of the people; and also their opinion as to the practicability and expediency of establishing a mission there, and whether they designed �16 MARQUESAS. (1832. to renew their operations.” See letter of M r. Chamberlain, Sept. 22, 1831. Another also ofthe committee wrote to the brethren of the Society Islands on the same subject. In reply to these Mr. Pritchard writes, Feb. 1st, 1832; “ Mr. Darling visited these islands last June; found the natives far more friendly than was expected. He left five native teachers among them, and promised that more should be sent by that time twelve month. That they had written to the Directors to send out European missionaries for that group. That when the ship Duff brought out missionaries for Tahiti, she at the same time took some to the Marque­ sas. From that time to this the Directors have embraced every opportunity of trying, by native teachers, to prepare the way for European missionaries to reside among them. When Mr. Williams’ vessel returns from her present voy­ age, she is to take two of us to the Marquesas, to visit them again, and make some arrangements for receiving the E u­ ropean teachers that may be sent out direct to them. W e are making every effort in our power to establish a per­ manent mission at the Marquesas, and as there are many groups of islands yet destitute of the gospel, would it not be better to direct your attention to some other group, not yet occupied by any other Society.” See Mr. Pritchard's letter, Feb. 1, 1832. Mr. Darling also, Jan. 28th, 1832, wrote as follows: “ I lately visited the Marquesas, and left teachers at different islands in the group. W e are preparing other teachers for the other islands, so that we are occupying the whole of the group. I have sent home my journal to our Society, and with it the body of missionaries have written for six missionaries to be sent out immediately for the Marquesas, highly encouraged from the favorable circumstances which I met with on my visit to the islands. W e think that if you were to take up some of the groups of islands to the lee­ ward, and leave the Marquesas to us, because it is all in our route in visiting the out-stations that we have already formed, and also as it may be said that we have taken up the Marquesas, and have spent many hundreds of pounds upon them already.” See M r. Darling's letter, Jan 28, 1832. There is only to be added the sentiment contained in the last letter of the Board, dated Nov. 24, 1831. They thus �1832.) MARQUESAS. 17 write after speaking of the names of the reinforcement. u W e have supposed that two of these brethren would na­ turally be sent to the Washington Islands, where the pub­ lic sentiment in this country, since the publication of Mr. Stewart’s Journal, ,as well as the providence of God, seems to require the speedy establishment of a mission. The cor­ respondence of last autumn has directed your attention to those islands, and probably some incipient measures have already been taken towards a mission. The whole subject, however, is referred to the brethren, for their deliberation when they shall assemble to assign places for their new fellow-laborers.” Sum of Evidence. These are all the facts within the knowledge ofthe com­ mittee, and they now proceed as concisely as possible to sum them up. 1. The contemplated mission is to the Washington Is­ lands, or the Washington cluster ofthe Marquesian group. On the other hand, the missionaries ofthe London Mission­ ary Society at the Society Islands make no such distinction, they denominate them all the Marquesas. 2. The inhabitants of those islands need the gospel; they are idolaters, living in sin; the Board wish the gospel to be carried to them as speedily as possible. On the other hand, the London Missionary Society have been aware of this, and have done all in their power to send them teachers: for thirty five years they have tried again and again to gain access to them, and lately have found them more favorable. 3. We have missionaries now here ready to go and take possession of the field, and they came with the expectation of going there. On the other hand, the missionaries at the Society Islands have written expressly for missionaries from England for those islands, and have native teachers already on the ground. 4. The American Churches are anxious that a mission should be established there, and will be disappointed should a mission not be sent. But the ground of those feelings de­ pends on the statements of Mr. Stewart, and will subside as soon as full statements of the real situation of the islands are known, 5. The Board speak of the Washington Islands a* a 2* �18 MARQUESAS. (1832. centre of great missionary operations; and wish greatly to extend their influence. But the islands in the Southern Pacific not occupied by the missionaries of the London Missionary Society are few, and at a great distance from the Washington Islands. 6. The American Board, making a distinction between the Marquesas and the Washington Islands, consider the latter unoccupied missionary ground. On the other hand, the missionaries at the Society Islands consider them only one group, and that they are all theirs by prior possession, and have actually had missionaries on one of the W ashing­ ton cluster. How far it is lawful for missionary etiquette to go, in such cases, the committee do not express an opinion. Besides these, which may be considered as in some measure balancing each other, there are other considera­ tions now to be mentioned. 7. The committee appointed last year to write to the brethren at the Society Islands, have been told by them, that “they are making every effort in their power to estab­ lish a permanent mission at the M arquesas, and request us to direct our attention to some other group. 8. The London Missionary Society have spent several hundreds of pounds in endeavoring to establish a mission, and their missionaries request us to leave that field to them. 9. The Marquesas are near to them; missionary opera­ tions can be carried on at only a little more expense, as they say it is in their route in visiting their out-stations that they have already formed. W hereas they must be taken by the American Board at a great expense, and a great ex­ pense must annually be incurred to carry on the work. 10. The Washington Islands are only three in number, all small; the population cannot exceed twenty five thousand; and there is no fair prospect of our occupying any other is­ lands near. 11. There are great objections in the opinion of your committee to our occupying the Washington cluster, while the missionaries of the London Missionary Society occupy the Marquesas, arising from some differences of carrying on missionary operations. The committee also deprecate the idea of doing any thing to infringe upon the real or sup­ posed rights of our brethren at the Society Islands, and thus causing to cease that mutual friendship which has so long subsisted between us. �1832.) MARQUESAS. 19 Wherefore in consideration of these views and statements; 1. Resolved, that it does not seem clear to this meeting, that they are called in providence to send a mission direct from these Islands to the Washington Islands. 2. Inasmuch as it is the opinion of the Christian church in America, that a mission should be established on those islands; and inasmuch as an arrangement may be made with the brethren at the Society Islands; and inasmuch as they have invited us to make them a visit; therefore, Re­ solved, that a deputation be sent to the Marquesas and So­ ciety Islands; to confer with the brethren; and collect all the information in their power, respecting the Washington, or any other group of islands to which they may direct their attention: it being understood that they will have liberty to visit any other islands at their discretion. Those who are appointed on the mission, (in case it be established,) may each if he choose, be ofthe deputation. The committee recommend, that the Missionary Packet be fitted up for the purpose, or some other vessel procured, at the expense ofthe mission if necessary; and that the above mentioned deputation sail as soon as convenient. Voted, that a committee of three be appointed to procure and fit out the Missionary Packet, or some other vessel, for the object proposed in the above report. Messrs. Chamberlain, Judd and Johnstone, were chosen tor the said committee. Voted, that the mission to the Washington Islands, in case one should be established there, consist of four persons; three to be clergymen and one a layman; two of the cler­ gymen to be of the last reinforcement, and the other, one ofthe elder missionaries: the elder missionary to be at lib­ erty to return to the Sandwich Islands, after the expiration of a year, if he wishes to. Messrs. Armstrong, Alexander and Chapin, were chosen members of said mission, and on the following day the number was completed by choice of Mr. Tinker. Mr. Whitney was chosen as a member of the deputation. Voted, that a committee of four be appointed to draw up instructions for the deputation, and write a letter of intro­ duction to our brethren at the Society Islands, �20 SUPPLY OF MISSIONARIES. (1832. Chose Messrs. Bingham, Thurston, Andrews, and Cham­ berlain. Voted, that the deputation have the privilege of taking a Society Island teacher now here, also one of the Hawaii­ an teachers, and a native of Nuuhiva, to help them in the prosecution of the object of their mission. Resolved, that on the return of the deputation from the Marquesas, the members of this station, together with such other missionaries as may providentially be here, be a com­ mittee of the mission, to determine on the expediency of occupying the Washington Islands; and if expedient, that they be empowered to fit out a mission accordingly. But if inexpedient, that said committee be empowered to survey the region of Columbia river, at their discretion. On No. 4, the following report was adopted; Your committee in reference to the inquiry of the Board, “ How many missionaries ought to be placed on the Sand­ wich Islands?” beg leave to report; 1. That the subject committed to them involves such a variety of considerations that they cannot all be elucidated in the limits of a brief report. 2. Your committee think that there are some things which render it especially desirable that the Sandwich Islands should receive a full supply of ministers of the Gospel and assistant missionaries as soon as possible. For example, the people are extremely ignorant. Although many of them have all the knowledge absolutely necessary to salvation,, multitudes on the several islands cannot be included in this number. Besides, the people generally are almost wholly ignorant of the rudiments of science, and of the arts and usa­ ges of civilized life. The field is also white for the harvest; and there is reason to think, the same amount of labor would produce more effect now, than it will produce a few years hence, as error and opposition may arise to retard our work. The people are now ready to receive, with implicit confi­ dence, whatever instruction the missionary is disposed to give them; and such is their indolence that they need to be spurred on in the read of improvement by the constant efforts of faithful teachers. But on the other hand, there are reasons which induce the committee to think it not expedient that the Amer- �1832.) SUPPLY OF MISSIONARIES. 21 ican churches should attempt to furnish the Sandwich Is­ lands with a full supply of ministers; that is, such a sup­ ply as to bring the constant preaching of the gospel with­ in the hearing of the whole population. The reasons are the following; 1st, The claims of other parts of the world, which are open for missionary operations, will not admit of so full a supply at these islands. 2dly, If the num­ ber of missionaries in this field, be increased beyond a cer­ tain limit, the ratio of increase in expense will be greater than the ratio of increase in the number of missionaries. The reason of this is the following; As the number of mis­ sionaries are increased, the stations to be occupied will be more remote and more difficult of access; and, of course, must be sustained ht a greater expense. 3. So large a supply of foreign teachers might possibly create jealousy in the minds of some of the civil rulers. 4. From efforts which we are now making there is rea­ son to hope that teachers, and perhaps preachers of the gospel, will be raised up from among the natives, to supply the more distant and thinly settled parts of the islands. And these teachers will probably be supported with little, or no expense to the Board. 5. With the number of ordained missionaries about to be mentioned, your committee think the means of salvation will be soon brought within the reach of the whole popula­ tion. 6. From the above considerations, your committee think that the Board ought to maintain at least 2 ordained mission­ aries on Kauai: 3 on Oahu; viz. 2 at Honolulu and 1 at W aialua: 1 on Molokai: 4 on Maui, or 3 ordained mission­ aries and a physcian; viz. 3 at Lahaina including the Prin­ cipal of the High School, and 1 at W ailuku: 7 on Hawaii; viz. 3 in Kona, 2 at Waimea, and 2 at Hilo. The above is the lowest estimate, and your committee think this number should be kept good for many years to come. They wish it to be understood, however, that there are several other places on the islands which might be occupied; and where a minis­ ter of the gospel would have a fairer prospect of reaping a spiritual harvest than is presented to a large majority of minis­ ters in our native land; but they are not prepared to say, that the Board, considering the claims of other parts of the world, ought to supply these places with ministers of the gospel from America. �22 DISPOSAL OF BOOKS. (1833* t. Your committee recommend, that a committee of two be appointed to write to the Board, stating more fully the . reasons for the above conclusion, and describing the situa­ tion and wants ofthe different parts of the Islands. Messrs. Clark and Thurston were chosen the committee recommended in the above report. On subject No. 5, the following report was adopted; The committee on “ Disposal of books” beg leave to re­ port, that they regard the suggestions of the Prudential Committee in reference to that subject as highly important; but at the same time find many difficulties in the way of a settled plan; and are not able to point out one which will touch the whole subject. The getting of books into circulation among the people is an important duty, and the gratuitous distribution ofthem not being in general the best method, the disposal ofthem for compensation becomes to a very great extent necessary; and as no natives have as yet been found competent to take the direction of that business, the business must to a certain extent be transacted by the preachers ofthe Gospel. Yet your committee are of opinion that great relief may be gain­ ed to the missionary by employing native agents, and they would recommend, that at every station trust worthy persons should be sought and encouraged to engage in the business of selling books, and aiding in the disposal of such articles as may be received in exchange for them. As, however, articles collected at one station may oft times find a better market at some other station, and as the transfer, disposal and keeping account of such articles are attended with con­ siderable care and responsibility, your committee would suggest the appointment of one of the secular men of our number to take direction of that department, and also to aid as much as possible in the general business of selling books, and taking charge of avails when received, so as to relieve, to the greatest extent the plan will admit, the clergymen of all the stations. Your committee would also express the hope, that the Board will, at no distant period, be able to induce some pious bookseller to embark in an enterprize for vending books at the Sandwich Islands, and keeping a store for the sale of stationery; and thus relieve the mission from much secular care, as well as to extend to the chiefs and people �1832.) SUPPORT OP MISSIONARIES. 23 facilities ©f supplying themselves, at a reasonable rate, with every thing pretaining to writing and books. And they would here recommend that a committee of two persons be chosen to write a letter to the Board on the subject, giving them all the information respecting the nature of the traffic in books and sale of stationery which we have in our power to communicate. Messrs. Chamberlain and Judd were chosen the commit­ tee recommended in the above report. On subject No. 6, the following report was adopted: The committee to whom was referred the subject “ Sup­ port of Missionaries, relative importance of fixed salaries and of the common stock system,7’ having heard the discus­ sion of the subject in a committee of the whole, report; that a diversity of opinion exists in regard to it; and that in their view a change cannot be affected at once in the man­ ner of our support without involving a great increase of ex­ pense to the Board; and therefore beg leave to submit the following resolutions. 1. Resolved, that the families of the mission bestow par­ ticular attention to the subject of their wants in order to as­ certain what they are and what they are likely to be in future, and that one letter at least be written from each station to the Board to be forwarded by the fall ships, em­ bodying such facts and such opinions on the subject of sup­ port as the writers may think best to present. 2. Resolved, that each family comply with the regulation of the mission passed at the last general meeting: viz: “ That each member of the mission give in to the agent, for his direction in writing to the Board for supplies, an account, as precise as circumstances will admit, of such articles as he shall want, or of such articles as he can dispense with for one or more years to come. 3. Resolved, that the memorandums when received by the agent shall be preserved by him to be a guide to him in distributing supplies whether on hand or which may here­ after be received. On subject No. 7, the following report was adopted; The committee on the subject of the letter from the American Tract Society, including the suggestions of the* �24 TRACT SOCIETY. BIBLE SOCIETY. (1832. Board respecting assistance from that quarter, beg leave to report; That, considering the difficulties attending the printing of Hawaiian tracts in America, your committee are of opin­ ion, that for the present the American Tract Society can render the most efficient aid to this mission, by giving directly to the treasury of the Board, for the purpose of printing tracts in the Islands, agreeable to the regulations of said society. On subject No. 8, the following report was adopted; The committee appointed to report on the offered aid of the American Bible Society, and the method for applying such foreign aid, from any source, most advantageously to the objects of the mission, beg leave to present the follow­ ing; 1. Resolved, that we regard the generous offer of the American Bible Society to furnish 5000 dollars immediate­ ly, to aid in printing 20,000 copies of the New Testament, in the Hawaiian language,as peculiarly encouraging and grati­ fying, as a pledge that the friends of the Bible in America will not long leave the Sandwich Islands unsupplied with the word of God; and that the Board be requested to ten­ der to that Society the thanks of the mission, for the timely and liberal aid thus furnished. 2. Resolved, that for the present, this, and all such aid, may be most advantageously applied to the cause of the mission through the medium of the Board, by printing the Scriptures at these Islands; inasmuch as our means for carrying on printing at the Islands are now so greatly in­ creased, that there appears to be little immediate necessity for employing the American press on new publications or reprints. And it is evident, that, as circumstances are, work can be done at the Islands with far greater accuracy than in America. S. Resolved, That should our presses at the Islands be found unable to supply the demand for books, it will be advisable to seek the aid of the American Bible Society in the way of printing and binding the Scriptures in America, as soon as a good translation can be prepared, and the pro­ per means devised for securing correct proofs; especially since that Society would be willing to print double the �25 number of copies at their own presses, than they could afford to do by means of our presses at the Islands. 4. Resolved, that the translators of the Scriptures take courage to go forward with their work, with the hope that money will not be wanting to print and publish as fast as they can translate. On subject No. 9, the following report was adopted; The committee on the inquiry suggested by the Board, “ In what manner can the Physicians render themselves useful to the missionary cause in the highest degree?” sub­ mit the following; 1. That in our opinion, it may be laid down as a general principle, that it cannot be expected, men can prepare themselves for a new and distinct sphere of action after they arrive on missionary ground. 2. That, as far as the observation of your committee ex­ tends, a very great proportion of the physician’s time is necessarily employed in his professional duties; and in this respect is very different from that of some physicians at other stations occupied by the American Board. 3. Your committee are of opinion,, that no universal rule can be laid down, that will apply to all cases; but inas­ much as there is a variety of business, aside from the direct preaching ofthe gospel, it is the opinion of the committee, that the physician shoufd rather attend to that miscellaneous business, than that an evangelist should be taken from his appropriate labors, to attend to this miscellany, and the physician spend his time in preparing to become a preacher of the gospel. 4. Nevertheless, the committee are of opinion, that the physician or physicians can be very useful in communicat­ ing religious instruction to the people; and should spend their time, not otherwise occupied, in that employment. 5. We recommend that a committee be appointed to write to the Board on this subject. Messrs. Thurston and Richards were chosen the com­ mittee recommended in the above report. » On subject No. 10, the following report was adopted;. The committee appointed to assign translations, anct other public labors for the coming year, report; That it is inexpedient to make new assignments They, 1832.) PHYSICIANS. TRANSLATIONS. �26 NATIVE BOOKS. PRINTING. (1832. therefore, recommend, that the assignments*of last year, which remain unfinished, be continued as before. They also recommend, that the works now in the hands of translators, be revised in the same manner as were the translations of the last year: and also that the tract of Mr. Chamberlain, be revised by the brethren at Honolulu; the tract of Mr. Ruggles, by the brethren at Kailua; and the tract of Mr. Green, by the brethren at Lahaina. On subject No. 11, the following report was adopted; The committee appointed to consider and report upon the appropriation and sale of native books, would report; 1. That they recommend the same rate of distribution, and the same prices of books, as was fixed upon last year, to be continued for the year ensuing; except one tenth of each edition to be at the disposal of the general agent, for meeting the wants of the stations most needy. 2. That where a new station is to be taken, the supply for that station shall be arranged by the brethren concerned. 3. That the price of a copy of the Geography, bound in cloth, be 50 cents. 4* The committee further recommend, that a proportion of the avails of books assigned to Maui, be appropriated to the benefit of the High School at Lahaina, in such a way, and to such an amount, as the Directors shall approve. On subject No. 12, the following report was adopted; The committee appointed to take into consideration the business of printing, beg leave to report; That, considering the wants of the people, and the means put into our hands by the Board, and other Societies, for carrying on the business of printing; they deem it highly important, that the facilities for prosecuting the business with vigor and dispatch, should be increased as far as cir­ cumstances will admit. The committee would therefore, recommend; 1. That the whole business of printing be carried on at Oahu for the present. 2. That the superintendence of the department be in­ trusted to a committee of four; whose duty it shall be, to provide all the necessary means for printing; decide in what order works previously assigned shall be put to press; read proof sheets; and in case of failure in the supply of any �1832.) PRINTING. LOCATION. 27 matter previously 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. 3. That no manuscript be sent to the department, to be put in type, until the work be fully completed and corrected. 4. That the committee and printers make arrangement among themselves to secure the prompt and accurate cor­ rection of proof sheets; so that the press may be delayed as little as possible. 5. That such repairs and such enlargement be made in the buildings, furniture, &c., belonging to the office, as the printers, in connection with the committee of superintend­ ence, shall judge expedient. 6. That native help be employed, to such an extent, and and on such terms, as the printers and the printing com­ mittee shall think conducive to efficiency and economy, in prosecuting the business of the office. 7. That matter assigned by the mission should have a prior claim to all other matter which may be presented to the comrrfittee; but, that reprints be made of parts of the New Testament and of other works, excepting the tracts from the Old Testament, as they shall be called for; un­ less such reprinjs interfere with new matter previously as­ signed by the mission. 8. Your committee deem it exceedingly desirable that the books, or part of them at least, should be bound in some form, before they leave the office; and considering that many of the implements and materials for the work are at hand, they recommend that a person be appointed, to superintend the binding of books, to such an extent, and with such materials, as shall be judged best by the printing committee. Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain, Clark, and Judd, were chosen the committee of superintendence recommended in the above report. On subject No. 13, the following report was adopted; T he committee appointed to report on the location of the new brethren, beg leave to submit the following; 1. That Mr. Forbes be stationed at Kaawaloa. 2. T hat Mr. Lyons be stationed at Waimea, on Hawaii. 3. T hat Mr. Spaulding be stationed at Lahaina. 4. That Mr. Hitchcock be stationed at Molokai. �28 HIGH SCHOOL. ( 1832. 5. That Mr. Emerson he stationed at W aialua, on Oahu. 6. That, considering Mr. Green has volunteered to re­ move to Wailuku, your commttee recommend, that such an arrangement take place, and that Mr. Lyman be station­ ed at Hilo. On subject No. 14, the following report was adopted; 1. The committee appointed to consider the subjects conained in the report of the Directors of the High School, eg leave to say that they have not had time to draw up a course of study for the school, nor will there be time at this ' general meeting; and should a course of study be proposed, it is doubtful whether, from want of books and other mater rials, it could be put in practice, to any great extent, the present year: therefore, they recommend to the Directors, and all the mission, to keep the subject in mind, and make such suggestions to tyie Principal, as shall appear to them proper. 2. On the subject of manual labor among the scholars, the committee recommend, that the Principal have power to draw on the General Agent of the mission, to the value of one hundred and fifty dollars, to procure materials for work, and tools, for the several kinds of handicraft that may be undertaken; and that the Principal, in connection with the General Agent of the mission, have power to em­ ploy, a part of the year, an ingenious mechanic, to assist in superintending the work; it being understood that he can employ a part of his time in laboring for the mission. 3. The committee recommend, that the Principal be al­ lowed to supply stationery to the scholars, on the same principle that is adopted for supplying learners; with books at all the stations. 4. The committee also recommend, that Miss W a r d b e invited to take charge ofthe school composed ofthe scholarsr wives, for the present year. 5. The committee would further recommend, that at sta­ tion schools, classes be selected and instructed in the prepar­ atory studies hereafter to be required by the Directors, for admission into the High School; and that the pupils in such classes be held up'as candidates for that school, to enter when duly qualified. 6. The committee would further recommend, that a new class, of fifty pupils, at least, be admitted to the school annu­ �1832.) NEXT GENERAL MEETING. 29 ally, of such as shall be recommended by one or more of the Directors, or by one or more ofthe members ofthe station to which such pupils may belong, and approved by the Prin­ cipal; each station or island being allowed to send the same proportion for the present year as was allowed for the last. Voted, to reconsider the 3d and 4th articles of the regu­ lations of the High School, respecting the scholars and their qualifications. Voted, that the 3d article be amended to read as follows; That after the present year, that is, from June, 1832, the candidates for the privileges of the School, shall be ex­ amined by one or more members of the station to which they belong, aud none shall be admitted but with his or their approbation, together with the approbation of the Principal. Voted, that the 4th article be suspended for the present year. Yoted, that the High School be supplied with books from the reserve in the hands of the Agent, to be at the disposal of the Principal. On subject No. 15, the committee presented a report, which was accepted; and after a discussion of the subject of the report, Voted, that it lie on the table till the next general meeting. On subject No. 16, Voted, that the next General Meeting ofthe Mission be held at Lahaina the first week of June, 1833. Committees to reply to all unansivered communications: Messrs. Bishop and Andrews were appointed to reply to the letter from the Society of Inquiry on the subject oj Missions in Princeton Theological Seminary, N. J. Messrs. Tinker and Dibble were appointed to reply to the letter from a similar Society in Auburn Theo. Sem., N. Y. �30 LIBRARY. (1832, Messrs. Green and Spaulding were appointed to write to a similar Society in Andover Theo. Sem., Mass. Messrs. Goodrich and Tinker were appointed to write to a similar Society in Columbia Theo. Sem., S. C. Messrs. Richards and Bingham were appointed to answer the letter from the Secretary ofthe American Tract Society, Books belonging to the Mission. On this subject the following report was adopted; The committee appointed to consider the whole subject of books belonging to the mission, beg leave to report; 1. That in their opinion, the relative situation of the mem­ bers of this mission, renders it impossible that a public li­ brary should exist at these Islands, subject to such rules and regulations, as are regarded indispensible to the pros­ perity of public libraries in our own country. 2. That, in the opinion ofthe committee, the greater part of the remnant of books, now in the hands of Mr. Cham­ berlain, are of no particular use to the mission, as they are seldom removed from their places. Therefore resolved, 1. That a committee be appointed to examine the said remnant of books, and make a selection of such as in their opinion will be of essential value to the mission; and report to the meeting the maner of disposing of the remainder. 2. That the books so taken from the depository, and all others sent out by the Board, or presented by individuals for public use, be regarded as a circulating library that all classical works, and helps to translating and interpreting, be retained by those who are engaged in this empolyment; it being understood, that they shall accommodate each other with such books as they have in their possession; and that books of a general character shall be circulated from sta­ tion to station, till all have had opportunity to read them, when they shall be returned to the general agent. 3. That at each general meeting every member of the mission shall make a report of the books, which he may then have in his possession, belonging to the circulating library; at which time new regulations, if necessary, may be made. 4. That a committee be appointed, to attend to the la­ �1832.) BOOKS. 31 beling ofthe books belonging to the library; to make out a list to be kept in the hands of the general agent, and to send one to the Missionary Rooms; and that each member be recommended to comply with the wishes of the Board in sending a list of his private library, that the Prudential Committee may be able to furnish the mission with the works which are needed. Messrs. Chamberlain, Green and Judd were appointed to examine the remnant of books. Messrs. Chamberlain and Johnstone were appointed to attend to the labeling of the books. The following resolutions were also passed; 1. Resolved, that all books purchased by individuals, for their own use, either with their own private money or with the money of the Board, and also all books presented to individuals, be considered as at the disposal of those indi­ viduals. 2. Resolved, that all other books be considered at the direction of the mission, and constitute a circulating library. The committee appointed to examine the remnant of books, presented the following report, which was adopted; The committee to whom was referred the business of examining the remnant of books now in the hands of Mr. Chamberlain, report; That in discharging the duty assigned them, they have selected and supposed to be selected 181 volumes for the circulating library; that the books thus selected are to be labeled by the individuals who have them in their possession, to be subject to the same rules as other books in the library. The committee recommend that the residue of these books be referred to the care of the committee for attending to the labeling of all books in the library, to be disposed of as they shall think proper. The distribution ofthe children’s books, received by the Averick, was committed to the ladies. The other books, received by the Averick, designed for distribution, were referred to a committee of one member from each station, for distribution. �32 BOOKBJNDERY. ( J832. V oted,' that the Sunday School books, presented to Messrs. Armstrong and Alexander, by the American Sun­ day School Union, for the benefit of Sunday Schools in the Sandwich Islands, and by them to the mission for the same purpose, be regarded as the foundation of a permanent Sun­ day School Library, for the Sandwich Islands; and that a librarian be appointed to take charge of it. Mr. Chamberlain was chosen Librarian. Voted, that the Sunday School books on missions, pre­ sented by the Rev. Mr. Holmes, of New Bedford, to the reinforcement, and by them to the mission, be added to the Sunday School Library. Mr. Tinker was appointed to write to the Secretary of­ the American Sunday School Union. Bookbindery. On this subject the following report was adopted; The committee on the subject of a superintendent for the bindery and to nominate a person, report; That they are unable to form any opinion as to the ex­ tent of our future labors in that department, as much will depend on the decision of the question, whether the aid offered to us by the American Bible and Tract Societies shall be expended in work done in the United States or in this country. If in this country, it will, in the opinion of your committee, be necessary to send to the Board for an experienced’bookbinder, to be devoted to that business. But, as both the printing department and bindery have been conducted heretofore by one man in feeble health, we do not doubt but that Mr. Rogers will be able to do it the ensuing year; and also to enlarge the operations of that department, provided the necessary materials be put into his hands. Therefore, Resolved, that Mr. Goodrich be requested to provide pasteboard, and the station at Kauai, tanned goat skins, for the purpose; and that the printing committee, on these conditions, be responsible for a supply of stock for the bindery. �1832.) DEATH OF KAAHUMANU. S3 As a permanent provision for the department, your com­ mittee recommend^that the Board be applied to for a book­ binder, to be connected with the mission, or with a bookstore, according to their judgment. Voted, that the application to the Board for a book-binder, be referred to the committee appointed to write on the subject of a bookseller. Death of Kaahumanu. On occasion ofthe decease of Kaahumanu the following resolution was passed by the general'meeting; Whereas, God, in his mysterious and holy providence, has seen fit to visit this nation by a deeply affictive stroke, which has removed by death, the Queen Regent, E l i s a b e t h K a a h u m a n u , a distinguished reformer of her nation, a kind friend and benefactor of the missionaries, a firm supporter of their cause, and faithful comforter of the brethren and ofthe infant church in these isles, in whom much confidence has been deservedly placed by the commercial, political and Christian world, but especially by the chiefs, people anti missionaries of the Sandwich Islands; Resolved, that the business of the general meeting be suspended, till after her interment, that we may unitedly pay to her the l&st sad honors due to her remains; and that a funeral sermon be preached at each of the stations, as a tribute to her worth, and as a means both of consolation to the afflicted people, and of furthering the cause of piety and national improvement, which was so dear to her heart, from her conversion to her dying hour. Concluding Resolutions. Resolved, that we recommend to our people the Verse a Day System for the study of the Scriptures; for the con­ venience and improvement of Sabbath Schools,, and others, who may approve of committing a verse a day from the sacred volume. Resolved, that while it is our main business to publish the word of God, we will discountenance the use and cul­ �34 CONCLUDING RESOLUTIONS. (1832. tivation of tobacco; encourage improvements in agriculture and manufactures; habits of industry in the nation; neatness in the habitations and dress of the inhabitants; punctuality in all engagements, especially in the payment of debts; jus­ tice and temperance in the rulers in the execution of law, and loyalty, order and peace among their subjects, in all the relations and duties of life. Voted, that the minutes of this meeting be referred to the publishing committee, to make selections for printing, according to their own discretion; and that the number printed be 40 copies. �STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1832. 1. Messrs. Bingham, Green and W hitney, to write a general report to the Board. Page 8. 2. Messrs. Chamberlain, Judd and Johnstone, to pro­ cure and fit out the Missionary Packet, &c. Page 19. 3. Messrs. Bingham, Thurston, Andrews and Chamberlain, to draw up instructions for the deputation, &c. Page 20 . 4. Messrs. Clark and Thurston, to write to the Board respecting a supply of missionaries, &c. Page 22. 5. Messrs. Chamberlain and Judd, to write to the Board respecting the disposal of books, &c. Page 23. 6. Messrs. Thurston and Richards, to write te the Board respecting the Physicans employing their talents in the best manner. Page 25. 7. Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain, Clark and Judd, to superintend the printing department. Page 27. 8. Messrs. Bishop and Andrews, to write to Princeton. 9. “ Tinker and Dibble, do. Auburn. 10. ec Green and Spaulding, do. Andover. 11. tc Goodrich and Tinker, do. Columbia. 12. a Richards and Bingham, do. Am. Tract So. Page 29. 13. Messrs. Chamberlain and Johnstone, to attend to the labeling of the Books. Page 30. 14. Mr. Tinker, to write to the Sec. A. S. School Union. Page 32. 15. Messrs. Chamberlain and Judd, to write to the Board for a bookbinder. Page 33. 16. Messrs. Richards, Bingham, Thurston, Whitney and Andrews, Directors of the High School. 17. Messrs. Richards, Andrews and Bishop, on the sub­ ject of a Yocabulary. �CONTENTS. List of members present, Page 3 Reception of Reinforcement, 4 List of Subjects for consideration, 5 Subject No. 1—Reports of standing Committees, 6 Report ofthe printing committee, 6 “ Directors ofthe High School, 7 2— Reports of stations, - 8 Statistical table of marriages, &c. 9 3—Mission to the Washington Islands, 9—20 4— Supply of missionaries, 20—22 5—Disposal of Books, - - - 22 6— Support of missionaries, 23 7—American Tract Society, 23 8—American Bible Society, 24 9— Inquiry respecting the Physicians using their talents in the best manner, - - - 25 10—Translations, &c., 25 1 1—Appropriation and sale of native books, - 26 12—Printing department, 26 13— Location, - - - - - 27 14— High School, - - - - 28 15—Encouraging industry among the common people, - - - 29 16—Next General Meeting ofthe Mission, - 29 Committees to write letters, - - 29 Books belonging to the mission, 30—31 Children’s books, - - - - - 31 Books by the Averick, - - - - 31 - - - - 32 Sunday School books. Bookbindery, - - - - - -3 2 Resolution on the occasion of the Death of Kaahumanu, 33 Concluding Resolutions, - - 33 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Islands Mission Meeting Minutes - 1832 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1832