https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/1f9cecfbc950bc578fc60a1ea338395b.pdf 0a2b2da423ef5045148d7d84a3f6aca1 PDF Text Text EXTRACTS FROM TH E M IN U TE S OF THE G E N E R A L M EETING OP THE S A N D W IC H ISLA N D S MISSION, H ELD A T LAHAINA, J U N E , 1833. OAHU: MISSION PRESS. 1833. �w �M IN U T E S A g e n e r a l meeting of the Sandwich Islands Mission was convened at the Stone School H ouse in Lahaina, on the 5th of June, 1833, and continued by adjournments until the 26th. Members present. Rev. “ S a m u e l W h itn e y , P e t e r J . G u lic k , « H ir a m B in g h a m , u E p h r a im W . C l a r k , <( W m . P . A l e x a n d e r , a R e u b e n T in k e r , M r. E d m u n d H . R o g e k s , Rev. J o h n S . E m e r s o n * , “ 66 H e r v e y R . H itc h c o c k . R ic h a r d A r m s tr o n g , a a W illia m R ic h a r d s , L o r r in A n d r e w s, ^ K auai. i i } Honolulu. J W aialua. | M olokai. | Lahaina. E p h r a im S p a u ld in g , “ J o n a th a n S. G reen , a a A sa T h u r sto n , C ochran F orb es, A l o n z o C h a p i n , M. D . Rev. “ S h e ld o n D ib b le , D a v id B . L y m a n , W ailuku. Kailua. | Kaawaloa. I Hilo. Organization o f the Meeting. T h e M oderator of the last general meeting called lor the ballots for a new M oderator: Rev. A s a T h u r s t o n was chosen, who opened the meeting by prayer. R e v , R e u b e n T i n k e r was chosen Scribe. �4 R E IN FO RC EM EN T. ( 1833 . Reception o f the Reinforcement. V oted, that the last letter of the Board be redd. T he following resolution was adopted: W ith gratitude to the Giver of all good, and to the American Board and the American Churches for sending forth so opportunely to our aid the fifth reinforcement of our Mission, viz; the Rev. B e n j a m i n W. P a r k e r and the Rev. L o w e l l S m i t h and their wives, to labor with us in the propagation of the gospel; Resolved, that they be received with affectionate wel­ come as members of this body and as fellow helpers to the truth, invited tq take part with us in all the deliberations of this meeting, and to share with us in all the toils and privileges of the M issionary life. Resolutions respecting M r. Fuller. Resolved, that the mission, duly appreciating the kind intentions of Mr. F u l l e r , to aid the missionary cause as a missionary printer in the Sandwich Islands, affectionately receive him to their circle, assure him of theif tender sympathy in his disappointment and affliction, and of their readiness .to afford him any aid in their power to promote his comfort, restore his health, and secure his happiness. Resolved, moreover, that if Mr. F uller deems it neccessary, for the recovery of his health, to return to his friends in the United States, and the physicians, and the other brethren which may be consulted at H onolulu, approve of his return, the G eneral Agent be authorised to secure for him a passage. List o f Overtures. 1. Mission to the M arquesas. l2. Reports of Stations. 3. Reports of standing committees. 4. Location of missionaries. 5. Principles to be observed in respect to foreigners emigrating to these Islands. 6 . Mr. J o h n s t o n e ’s connexion witb the Oahu C bairity School. �1833.) M A RQ UE SAS . 7. T he erection of a reading room at Lahaina for Seamen. 8. Assignment of public labors, translations, &c., for the ensuing year. 9. W hat ought the mission to do further in respect to native schools? ♦ 1.— Mission to the Marquesas. * T h at part of the report of the deputation to the Society and M arquesas Islands which referred to the M arquesas Mission was read; and the committee constituted by the mission to decide on the expediency of establishing a mis­ sion at the W ashington Islands presented their report, which was adopted; of which the following are extracts. On the 22d Nov. 1832, shortly after the prosperous return o f the deputation from the South, a meeting of the com­ mittee embracing Messrs. Clark, W hitney, T inker, Armstong, Alexander, Bingham, Judd, Chamberlain, Johnstone, Shepard and Rogers, was organized, and attended to a summary statement of the deputation of the result of their embassy, and particularly to the following resolution of the brethren at the Georgian Islands, viz; “ Resolved, that our American brethren be recommended to wait till we hear from E ngland on the subject of the M arquesas mis­ sion, but if this be impracticable, that "hey occupy one group of the islands, leaving the other for our missionaries should any be sent for that field of labor, and further in case none be sent, that they should occupy the whole.” W herefore the following measures were adopted by the committee: T he committee constituted by the mission to decide on the expediency of establishing a mission at the W ashington Islands, having heard the report of the deputation, and attentively noticed the leadings of Providence ,are agreed in the following resolutions, as expressive of our present views on the subject, vjz. 1. Resolved, that the report of the deputation to the Southern islands is on the whole favorable to the object of the American Board to fit out a mission from the Sandwich to the W ashington Islands. 2 , Resolved, that the recommendation of our brethren 1* �(j MA RQ UE SAS . ( 1333. at the South to wait till they hear from England, or till M arch or June next, though it is entitled to consideration, is not sufficient to justify such a delay of the Mission to the Washington Islands,provided the persons designated by the general meeting, for that service, feel themselves, all things considered, ready to engage in it sooner. 3. Resolved, T h at as there'is a prospect of obtaining a speedy 'and reasonable passage for a Mission to the W ash­ ington islands,and the chiefs and people theje are expecting and desirous to receive some of our number immediately, and are now in a favorable posture, it is desirable that the Mission proceed without delay, provided a medical man can be one of the number, either as a permanent member of that Mission or as a pioneer and helper for a year. 4. Resolved, T hat for the needed medical helper the mission look first to Dr. Chapin, and consult him freely, and, if he cannot go, that, with the approbation of the brethren at Maui and H awaii, application be made to Mr. Baldwin, and if he cannot make up his mind to go, after a free consultation with our deputation, that the invitation be given to Dr. Judd, and should he still feel that the obvious reasons against his going are too strong, then if all our medical men fail, we must in consequence of this tact, in connexion with advice from the South recommend a postponement of that Mission till the general meeting in Ju n e , unless e a t i n g obstacles be sooner removed, being unwilling as a Cmnmitee to assume the responsibility of voting to establish the mission under present circumstances without the advantage of medical aid. In pursuance of the above resolutions, the Committee deputed two of their number, viz; M r. Armstrong and Dr. Judd,to visit the windward stations, and consult the brethren as', far as practicable, and particularly Dr. Chapin, and Mr. Baldwin also as a medical helper for the mission, if that should be approved by the brethrenat Maui and Hawaii, in case Dr. Chapin could not go on account ofthe continued illness of Mrs. Chapm. T he deputation, having performed the tour, returned and laid before the committee the result ofthe deliberations at L ahaina, W aimea and Kailua, in which they assisted, and also the answer of Mr. Baldwin; W hereupon the committee adopted the following resolu­ tion as expressive of their minds on the subject; �1833.) MARQU ESA S. “ H aving heard the report of the deputation appointed to confer with our brethren at the windward, and considered the obstacles to an immediate establishment of a mission at the W ashington Islands as expressed in the minutes of their proceedings; Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee that the subject should be postponed till further light is thrown upon it, or till a general meeting of the mission#shall re­ sume it.” T h e committee felt that further light was needed to w arrant them in taking more efficient measures. Two of the brethren have subsequently received letters from M r. Prichard, dated about the first of M arch, by which we learn, that no information had been communicated to them by the London M issionary Society, no missionaries had been sent; and he thinks it most likely, that they will send none, supposing they must have heard what our Society is doing. T h e committee have moreover, heard that the chiefs and people at M assachusetts bay are expecting missiona­ ries to arrive soon from this quarter, and have built a house for their reception, and that 16 ships have recruited there this season. T hey have also learned that the Board feel em barrased in reference to an immediate establishment of a mission there, but are still holding it in contemplation, and are corresponding writh the London M issionary Society on the subject. It remains, therefore, for the committee re­ spectfully to refer the whole subject to the General Meeting. T he following resolutions were then adopted: Resolved, that we do not consider the prospect that tin* London Missionary Society will occupy the M arquesas P roper a sufficient objection to our immediately occupying the W ashington group. Resolved, that, in case we determine to occupy the W ash­ ington Islands, we address a letter to the missionaries of the Georgian Islands, and also a letter to the London Mission­ ary Society, giving a statement o fth e reasons which lead us to believe it inexpedient for both Societies to send missionaries to the M arquesas Islands. Resolved, that this mission in reliance on Divine Pro­ vidence, proceed forthwith to establish a mission at the M arquesas Islands. �8 MARQUESAS. (1833. Resolved, that the mission consist of three clergymen and one physician, if they can be obtained. Messrs. Alexander and Armstrong being chosen last year, stood as members of said mission. Resolved, that considering the changes in the circum­ stances of the mission, and the increasing light on the subject of his personal duty, the vote of the last general meeting, appointing M r. T in k e r a member o fth e mission to the Washington Islands, ought to be ar d is hereby rcscindf'd. Mr. P a r k e r was unanimously chosen as the third clergy­ man. Resolved, that, in view of the ill health of Mrs. Chapin, it is not expedient to consider Doct. Chapin any longer a candidate for the W ashington Islands mission. The question whether the members of the W ashington Islands mission should proceed without a physician being referred to the brethren appointed for that service, they decided that the want of a physician should not prevent their undertaking the mission; but they requested that the Board might be immediately written to for one. W hereupon the following resolution was passed; W hereas the mission is not able at present to send a physician to the W ashington Islands, and the three brethren designated to that field have expressed a willingness to go, relying on Divine Providence, without the immediate aid of'a physician; Resolved, therefore, that Mr. Baldwin, who is provi­ dentially detained from the meeting,be no longer considered a candidate for that service; but that application be made to the Board to send a medical man to that station by the earliest opportunity. Resolved, that the Secular Agent of this mission be authorised to make arrangem ents without delay for fitting out and convey ing a mission consisting of three families to the Washington Islands as early as they can be conveniently ready. Resolved, that the brethren o fth e mission to the W ash­ ington Islands be authorised to purchase supplies or borrow money at their descretion from any person or persons touch­ ing at their station, and draw orders for the same on the Secular A jen t of this mission. �1333.) 9 REPORTS OF STATIONS. Messrs. Alexander, Armstrong and P ark er then re­ quested leave of absence from the general meeting, in order to prepare for the contemplated mission to the W ashington Islands, which was granted. A letter was written to be sent to the London Missionary Society, and to the missionaries of the G eorgian Islands, giving a statement of the reasons which lead this mission to believe it inexpedient for both Societies to send missiona­ ries to the M arquesas Islands. 2.— Reports of Stations. W ritten reports were received from all the stations; and a general letter was written to be sent to the Board. A few particulars drawn from the Station Reports are arranged in the following table; no re 76 C D1 CO s* K auai, W aialua, H onolulu, L ahaina, W ailuku, Molokai, K ailua, Kaawaloa, W aim ea, H ilo, T otal, 221 139 no re 76 117 174 201 1290 2977 1600 3100 1818 731 500 1099 2500 3000 2859 20184 no re 5000 4295 no re no re no re 2249 no re 5490 no re Mmitted to the church. | Candidates. | Whole JYo. admitted. Learners. Stations. Readers. 1 M arriages. j Statistical table o f M arriages, Schools,and Chur ches, fo r the year ending June, 1833. 6 50 8 209 42 '40 187 2 9 14 104 85 17 1 : ? 44 ~669 * 11 members have been transferred from the church la K ailua to that in W aim ea, making 19 in all. �10 HIGH SCHOOL. ( 1833, 3 .— Reports o f Standing Committees. Most of the Reports were presented verbally and were approved. The following is the R eport of the D irectors of the High School: T he Directors of the H igh School, at the close of the second year of its incipient operations, which have been carried forward, under very many and great em barrass­ ments, for the want of books, apparatus, rooms, & c.,so needful to the comfort and highest usefulness ofthe principal and to the general and early success of the undertaking, beg leave to lay before the general meeting of the mission the following R eport on the progress and state ofthe School, its immediate wants,and the means to be employed for its future advancement, both more immediate and more remote. This they do with the more freedom and satisfaction from the belief that success in this enterprise is attainable by well directed, untiring and persevering efforts, crowned with G od’s blessing, without which our attempts to enlight­ en and reform the nation are utterly in vain; and from the firm hope that the mission as a body, encouraged not only by the manner in which the Principal has addressed himself to his toilsome task, encompassed with depressing em­ barrassments, and by the pleasing evidence of advance­ ment made by the pupils in reading, writing, gramm ar, arithmetic, and geography, copying maps, &c.; but by the approving voice and co-operating influence of the American Board; and urged by the darkness and desola­ tion of the land, and the increasingly obvious need of such an Institution, to raise up competent teachers for the people, and awaken the needful interest in our station and other schools in favor of mental and moral improvement, will be disposed unitedly to contribute their general influence, and to adopt efficient measures for carrying forward the opera­ tions of the School and securing its future anticipated results. T he details of the history ofthe School for the past year, the Directors will present in the language of the Principal, extracted from his report to them. “ All the affairs of the H igh School,on which it is the duty of the Principal to report to the D irectors, may be divided into two classes, external and internal. �1833.) HIG H SCHOOL. 11 1. O fth e external affairs o fth e H igh School, from July % 1832 to M ay 31, 1833. T he first session o fth e High School for the year just passed commenced on the 2d of Ju ly , 1832, and continued until Novem ber 30. T h e se­ cond session commenced the first day of January, 1833* and continued until M ay 31. D ecem ber last was spent as a vacation month. T h e number o f scholars at the commencement of the year was 61. Two, however, from O ahu, had entered some time previously, whose names were not on the roll, but who were counted in the report of the last year. These two just mentioned were the only new ones that entered during the first session, increasing the number of scholars to 63. T he new class of 50, recommended by report of committee, to enter the school, did not arrive in season to enter the first session. Several indeed arrived from Kauai, one or two from H aw aii, and five or six from Oahu, besides th e K ing and several of his men. But on account of the unfinished state of the School H ouse, the inabilily of the Principal to give instruction to so many without any facilities for instruction, the dislike of some of the scholars who cam e, to the m anual labor system, the fear of hunger in others, besides many other causes not easy to mention, it was thought best not to receive any during the first session. At the commencement of the second session and soon after, scholars entered the school as follows; four from Hawaii, nine from Maui, two from Lanai, two from Molo­ kai,ten from Kauai and one from the Society Islands.— In all 28. There have, therefore,been in the school,in the course o f the year, ninety one scholars. Of these, one has been taken from the school by the civil authority for stealing; three have been obliged to leave the school on account of sickness, or the care of their families; and one requested permission to leave the school a few days since, reason not assigned; and one has died. The number of scholars now belonging to the school is 85. The King did not see fit to avail himself of the offer of the mission, when the school commenced, to attend with five of his favorite men, though he was invited to do so. Nothing has been done systematically during the last year in the manual labor department. The committee, authorised by the last general meeting to employ an in­ �12 HIGH SCHOOL. ( 1833- genious mechanic, to take charge of this departm ent, failed in their attempt to procure the services of the person in view. This, together with the inability of the Principal to oversee both departments, left the scholars to act their pleasure. It is but justice, however, to say that something considerable has been done. At the close of the school last year the walls of the school house were up, and the roof on. Immediately after the school commenced in July the scholars of their own accord commenced erecting per­ manent writing tables. School was suspended several days, while the scholars went to the mountains for plank and timber. N ext they laid the floor of stone a little hewed and pointed with lime. About the first of A ugust the school was removed, for a w eek, into L ahaina, while the scholars collected coral for lime, and a part of the week following was dismissed, while they went to the mountains for fViel to burn the lime. In the course of a month or two the school house was plastered by them outside and in. After this seats were made for sitting at their writing tables, the window shutters, door, &c.; but for want of information, ©r industry, the house was not so far com­ pleted as to be able to introduce writing on paper until within two months past. T h e Principal is not able to say to what amount he has drawn on the G eneral Agent of the mission for tools and materials for work, inasmuch as he has no bill of the articles furnished. Tools to some amount have been furnished. An unfinished turning lathe has also been received. About the first of May of the present year, the scholars proposed of their own accord, to build a work shop. At this the scholars of the first year have done something. The foundation is in part laid. P art of the dobeys are made for the walls. T h e building is to be 96 feet in length by 18 in width in the inside. A t the same time the new scholars commenced collecting stones for a new school room. N early enough are supposed to be collected for the body of the house. T h e cultivation of their lands has been attended to more than the year before. B ut for want of skill, foresight, management, and on account of the number of servants they keep, the scholars are by no means supplied with food from the land under cultivation. The chiefs have done considerable in this respect; but �1833.) HIGH SCHOOL. 13 much more for some than others. The Kauai scholars, it is believed, have not been so well provided for as the scholars from other islands.* 2. O f the internal regulations of the school during the past year. The first session of the past year was spent in reading the geography, in studying grammar on the inductive plan, and the H elu Kamalii. T he scholars refused to be taught by monitors; hence, by endeavoring to intruct 60 scholars in one class, so as to accommodate the lowest capacities, their progress was exceeding slow. Something was done towards studying geography from questions on the map of the globe. At the close of the session an examination was had in reading, writing on slates, principles of grammar, child’s arithmetic, and questions on the globe. On the commencement of the second session in January, the school consented to be taught by monitors, as it was manifest the Principal could not personally teach both the new scholars and the old. The school was, therefore, re­ modeled; the Principal giving instruction to the monitors in a school by themselves. The study of the Helu Kama­ lii was finished. The study of grammar was continued a week or two, and then dropped. The monitors, however, in the place of it, assisted in reviewing a translation of * Expenses of the High School, as per account, of the Secular Agent: A turning lathe made at Honolulu, Tim ber, &c. $22 35 W ork of carpenter in part, 3 77 Iron work, including $ 3 25 adv. for cash, 51 23 Paid a carpenter employed to fin­ ish the lathe, including 20 per cent ad­ vance on cash, 42 00— 119 35 A small iron turning lathe purchased at Lahaina for §45 00, including 20 per ct. for cash paid at Honolulu, 54 00 Tools, &c. 82 30 Stationery, 21 33 $276 98 �14 HIG H SCHOOL. ( 1833, Colburn’s Intellectual Arithmetic, which was a little more than half finished, and then dropped. T he geographical questions on the maps have been continued, and five of the seven classes have gone through with topo-graphical geo­ graphy on the maps. On the first of April, the school commenced writing on paper. About the middle of May they commenced drawing maps. T he only new books received in time to benefit the school during the past year, are the H elu ICamalii and the geo­ graphical questions. Religious instruction has been but little attended to. The formation of a regular Bible class was put off from time to time, with the hope that soon the house would be finished. Another difficulty was the same as last year, the want of paper and a place to write upon, for writing Bible questions, &c. Sincc the publication ofthe Ai o ka la, the school has been opened every morning by the recitation of the verse for the day, and questions asked, and explanations given when necessary. It is the opinion of the Principal that four months out of ten have been lost to the scholars for want of books. F or want o f books the scholars cannot study out of school; and if the school hours be lengthened, the Principal has no time for the preparation of proper studies of the school, much less to prepare books. T he average amount of time spent each day in school is about five hours.” T he D irectors would submit to the attention of the mis­ sion the following subjects, together with their recommen­ dations respecting them, viz: 1. T he M anual Labor System. 2. Appropriations for the ensuing year. 3. Aid to be sought. 4. T he Studies to be introduced for disciplining the mind. 5. G eneral method of supplying the school with books on the subjects designed to be taught in the school. 6. Destination of the pupils. 1. M anual Labor. The Directors would cheerfully re­ commend, that the manual labor system, as a means, both of desirable improvement and self-support, be carried for­ ward in connexion with the studies of the school; and to facilitate the operations of this departm ent, as well as to aid the secular affairs of the establishment, the Secular �1833.) HIG H SCHOOL. 15 A gent of the mission be authorised and requested to engage, for an economical compensation, an artisan of approved character, as to ingenuity, industry, patience, kindness, and hopeful piety, to oversee the work, take charge of the stock, tools, &c., and keep them in order, and also to do, so far as he is able, such work in the construction and improvement of buildings, apparatus, fur­ niture, &c., as shall be deemed needful and expedient by the Principal for the real benefit of the school; it being understood that if he cannot have full employment for the school, he may labor a part of the time for the mission, where he can advantageously render assistance. 2 . Approp riations for the ensuing year. T he D irectors recommend, that from 300 to 400 dollars be appropriated to pay the artisan, and that the mission moreover furnish his board. T h at 150 dollars be appropriated to procure lumber for buildings for rooms for lectures, for museum of foreign and native curiosities, and apparatus. T h at 100 dollars be appropriated to procure tools and stock for the work shop. T hat 100 dollars be appropriated to procure a good toned bell of su itable siz e; unless a bell of 100 or 150 pounds, can be more advantageously furnished within a moderate period. T h at 100 dollars be appropriated for miscellanies, in­ cluding a series of weights and m easures,and a set of coins of different countries. And that the appropriations of books and stationery last year be considered as equally available the present year. 3. A id to be sought. Believing that considerable aid may, by suitable m ea­ sures, be obtained without diminishing the resources ofthe Board, we recommend that the Directors be authorised to write a circular, to be sent to the Missionary Rooms rela­ tive to the origin, progress, wants and prospects of the. school, and to solicit aid in funds, books, maps, charts, chemical, philosophical, and astronomical apparatus, mineralogical specimens, curiosities, &c., particularly of the friends of literature and science. 4. Studies to be introduced for disciplining the mind. On this subject no plan is fully matured as to its details; but in general the D irectors recommend as the best means �16 HIGH SCHOOL. (1833. of mental discipline that the studies em brace those of natural and moral science, and the languages5 and that text books be made out for that purpose, as shall be found practicable on the several branches; it being understood that the study of the languages, particularly the original languages of the scriptures be entered upon by a few in­ dividuals as an experiment. 5. General method of supplying the school with books and other means of studying the subjects designed to be taught in the school. T he D irectors recommend that the Principal devote spe­ cial attention to the subject of preparing studies, availing himself of the aid of his best pupils both in arranging and communicating them; and that the missionaries, who are able, wherever they are stationed, hold themselves in readiness, at the request of the Principal, to assist in pre­ paring books, tracts, maps, drawings, and other means of improvement for the benefit of the school; and that on the arrival of another press for the mission, one of the Ram age presses now at the office, be sent to the H igh School, and put in working order, with a small font of type which may be the most conveniently spared sufficient at least for one form, to facilitate the preparation of studies, books, tracts, handbills, cards, diagrams, &c., particularly for striking off proofs, schedules, &c., for the immediate use of the classes; it being understood, that copies of such productions, as are likely to be more generally useful, shall be sent to the printing committee of the mission, to be printed at their discretion, for the benefit of select, station, and other schools in the islands. (S. T he Pupils and their destination. T he Directors would recommend, that if any pupil shall, after a reasonable probation, appear to the Principal to be incapacitated to derive material benefit from the course of instruction to be pursued, measures should be taken kindly to withdraw him from the school, that he may not em barrass the efforts of the Principal, nor retard the general progress of his class: and that if any pupil shall appear to be re­ fractory and materially injurious to the morals, the govern­ ment, or the progress of the school from unworthy motives, he should be, after unsuccessful admonitory measures, expelled;— and further, that the Principal and the mission- �1833.) PR I N T I N G . 17 aries should endeavor to hold up before the scholars def­ inite objects at which they are to aim in future life; and that fields of future action, and distinct spheres of usefulness be prepared for them, to stimulate their efforts, and to guard them against relapsing into original sloth from the love of indulgence, and falling into fatal snares from the mere pride of distinction: for although solid attainments in science and learning tend to humility, by showing the possessor how little he knows compared with what may be known,a smattering of knowledge puffeth up; and a trifling distinction of a Sand­ wich Islander, from his fellows,or his countrymen, if noticed kindly by the chiefs, exposes him to injury and ruin. Finally, the D irectors commend the infant Institution to the fostering care of Providence, and to the prayers of the friends of the H aw aiian nation. T he following is the report of the Printing Committee: T he committee of superintendence for the printing department beg leave to submit the following report: At the commencement of the present year the facilities for carrying on the business of printing were considerably increased, and consequently much more work has been done in the office than during any preceeding year. T here were on hand at the commencement of the year 1578 reams of paper. Received since by the M entor 329 reams, and by the Rasselas 50 do. M aking iu all 1957 reams. O f this 682 reams have been used; leaving on hand at the present time 1275 re'ims. During the year the committee have superintended the printing of the following works: �13 (1833, PR IN TI N G. mo 24 Child’s Arithmetic, (Foiole's,) M arquesas Spelling Book, 16 First Book of Elem ents, 18 12 A cts of the Apostles, Catechism on the book of Genesis, 16 Scripture History (reprint,) 18 Part of the book of Numbers, 18 Romans & 1 & 2 Cor. (reprint,) 12 Daily Food, (extract from Acts,) 18 Childs Arithmetic, (reprint,) 24 T ract on M arriage, 12 intellectual Arithmetic-. (Col­ 18 burn's,) 12 Book of Deuteronomy, First book for Children, (reprint,) 18 Catechism, (reprint,) 18 Spelling Book, (do) 18 Geographical Questions, 1 12 Gamut and music engraved, 8 18 Covers for different books, Decalogue, (handbill,) 12 M inutes of General M eeting, Various small works amounting to P Copies 60 3,000 16 1,000 108 16,000 64 10,000 56 10,000 144 10,000 80 10,000 72 10,000 36 20,000 48 10,000 12 10,000 p. p. 180,000 16,000 1728.000 640.000 560.000 1440.000 800.000 720.000 720.000 480.000 120.000 64 10,000 640.000 10,000 760.000 10,000 360.000 10,000 80,000 10,000 30.000 24 4,000 96.000 8 2,000 16.000 2 i! 58,000 1,000 76 36 8 8 36 ,9581, 40 166040 1,440 , 22,120 Most of the above mentioned works have been folded and stitched. About 3000 Geographies and 200 Historical Catechisms have been sewed and put up in cloth. Aboui 400 N ew Testam ents have also been bound, most of them in goat’s skins tanned at Kauai,which answer every purpose. T he expenses of the above works have been as follows 12 £ $1734 37 F o- P aner } l)cnly’ 555 ream s>at : P ’ Foolscap, 127 do. 50 317 50 Composition, , 105 50 a Press work, 439 Folding, gathering, binding and stitching, . 541 5C J Ink, 75 lbs., at 50 cts. 37 50 Rollers, . . . . . . 15 00' W arehouse work, . 104 lb fn part for support of printers, . 5 3 1 0°2 Implements and materials for bindeiry, 55 0b 205 67 Repairs, furniture, and contingencies. $408787 �LOCATION.----EMIGRANTS. 19 T h ere are now no original works in the hands ofthe com­ m ittee, and no work in the press except the Historical Catechism, and that is nearly all in type. Some additions have been made to the furniture, &c., of the printing office during the year, and still more to the implements and materials tor carrying on the business of bookbinding. Mr. R ogers has been able to devote his whole time to the printing office and bindery. Mr. Shepard’s health has been very feeble, but he has been p’ole to do considerable by overseeing the boys in the office, and reading proofs. It is expected a new press will soon be added to the office. 4 .— Location o f Missionaries. T h e following report was adopted; T he committee on location beg leave to say, that they have considered the claims of different Islands and Stations, and recommend the following as in their opinion best suited to further the progress of the gospel on the Islands; 1. T hat Mr. Smith be stationed at Molokai. 2 . T hat Mr. T inker be stationed at W ailuku. 3. T hat Doct. Chapin be stationed for the present at Lahaina. 5.— Principles to be observed in respect to foreigners emi­ grating to these Islands. On the question, “ W hat principles shall we adopt in respect to foreigners emigrating to these Islands?” the following report was presented and adopted; T hat as advice has been requested of this mission as to the expediency of giving encouragem ent to a colony from .the U nited States settling at these Islands, to aid indirectly in civilizing the people, and as individuals also have re­ quested light on this subject in relation to their own duty; therefore, resolved, 1. T hat our relation to this people as pastors and teach­ ers, renders it inexpedient for us to give direct advice to any who may be desirous of emigrating to these Islands. 2 . T hat in answer to inquiries made on the subject, in­ formation be commtinicated respecting these Islands, in­ �20 OAHU CHARITY SCHOOL. (1833. eluding an account of the soil, productions, and clim ate; of the state of commerce; of the civil and political affairs of the nation; of the probable reception of a colony by the chiefs and people, and of the prospect that such a colony would be useful or otherwise: in short, that every facility in our power be furnished for enabling all who are wishing to visit these Islands to aid in civilizing the people, to make up their minds understanding^, and act, on their own responsibility, as their judgment shall dictate. 3. T hat if we shall any time be solicited by the chiefs to give advice on the subject of encouraging foreign res­ idents among them, we feel at liberty to furnish them with all the information in our power respecting the character, views, wishes, and probable influence of persons emigrating to their shores; while at the same time we cautiously refrain from giving advice as to the encouragem ent they may give to such emigrants. 4. T hat we exhibit towards pious visitors and residents not only kindness and love as Christian B rethren, but as ministers of the gospel watch over their souls with that unremitted vigilence and solicitude which is so peculiarly necessary in this land of temptation. 5. In respect to foreigners generally, that we lift up our earnest and importunate cries to God in their behalf, and make strenuous exertions for their salvation, in accordance with the plans and wishes of the Rev. M r. D iell,and the in­ structions of the Prudential Committee; feeling ourselves called upon, in addition to other motives, by a no less consideration than the temporal prosperity and eternal wel­ fare of this nation. f>.— M r. Johnstone'’s connectionivifhthe Oahu Charity School. The Committee to which was referred the subject of Mr. Johnstone’s connection with the Oahu Charity School recommended the following resolution, which was adopted. W hereas attention to the rising generation has ever been deemed a matter of prime importance in the mission from its commencement, and the increase of the number of foreigner’s children increases the importance of attention to them ; and whereas very considerable efforts to provide the means of instruction for that class o*‘the rising generation �1833.) READING ROOxMS. have been made by the residents, who have expressed a wish to engage M r. and Mrs. Johnstone as instructors, and generously offered to provide for their support in the work which they have so satisfactorily begun, and which they are ready to pursue; F esolved that the mission approve of Mr. and Mrs. Johnstone’s continuing their attention to the instruction of the children of foreigners, making annually such a report to the mission ofthe school and their labors as is required of the rest of our number in our respective spheres of action. 7.— The erection o f Reading Rooms at Lahaina fo r Seamen. T he committee appointed to report respecting the erec­ tion of reading rooms for seamen at Lahaina, submited the following resolutions, which were adopted. W hereas the average number of seamen belonging to 130 ships touching at this port within 15 months past have been about equal to 100 men, or four ships constantly in port during this period; and about that average number may be expected hereafter; that they are often destitute of suitable means of employment while on shore, and are not usually well supplied with books,tracts and periodicals; and whereas, by experiment it is found that a considerable number are disposed, partly from inclination and partly because ro ordinary houses of entertainment for seamen are open at the place, to frequent rooms where the privilege is afforded, of reading and instruction, shelter from the sun, and the refreshment of cold water freely offered; and whereas a suitable site can be obtained for the purpose in connection with a store house for the mission, near the m arket and watering place, convenient for the superinten­ dence of one o fth e missionaries; Therefore, Resolved, 1. T hat this mission consider the erection of reading rooms for seamen at Lahaina as highly important, both for the good of seamen in particular, and o fth e cause of improvement in general at the islands. 2 . T hat it be the duty ofthe brethren at Lahaina to con­ sult freely with the Rev. Mr. Diell on this subject,and ascer­ tain whether he will assume the responsibility of furnishing such rooms at the expense of the A. S. F. Society. 3. In case M r. Diell should decline doing this, that the station at L ahaina be authorized to erect, at an expense to �GK> TR ANS LAT IO NS, &.C. ( 1833. the mission not to exceed $ 200, two convenient and per­ manent reading rooms, one for masters and mates, and the other for seamen, receiving such aid to cover the expense as may be furnished gratuitously either by the A. S. F. Society, the chiefs,or other individuals friendly to the object. 8.— Assignment o f jmblic labors, translations fyc, fo r the ensuing year. T he following report was adopted. T he committee to whom was refered the assignment of labors for the ensuing year, beg leave to report in reference to translations, revisions, compilations, &c. to be completed or undertaken for the press,the following recommendations: 1. T hat the revision of the four Gospels be thoroughly completed agreeably with a former arrangem ent, together with Romans and the last 8 chapters of Acts, and that ob­ vious errors in the remaining portions of the N ew T est, be corrected by the translators; that a new and uniform edition of 10,000 copies may be issued during the year to meet the immediate demand. 2 . T hat the omitted passages of Genesis be translated, correcting at the same time the errors in the former impres­ sion, that the work may be printed entire. 3. T hat the Hook of Psalm s be revised and printed entire. 4. T hat Judges, Ruth, 1st and 2d Samuel,and 1st K ings be completed by those who have them in hand. 5. T hat 2d Kings be translated by Mr. Thurston. 6. T hat the works on civil and ecclesiastical history be carried forward to 150 or 250 pages 18 mo. for publication. 7. T hat the geography be revised by M essrs. W hitney and Richards. 8. T hat a set of maps already undertaken be completed by Messrs. Andrews and Judd, to be forwarded by the committee to the M issionary Rooms. 9. That a translation of H olbrook’s first lessons in geo­ metry and the Missionary Catechism be completed by Messrs. Andrews and Richards. 10. T hat a translation of Colburn’s Sequel to mental arithmetic be made by M essrs. Bishop and Andrews. 11. T hat the second number of Jliokala or D aily Food �1833.) N AT IV E SCHOOLS. 23 for 1834, be prepared with brief notes and references by M r. Andrew s; to be ready for distribution by the first of D ec. next. 12. T hat m aterials for the first number of a Hawaiian Christian A lmanac, embracing a calendar, notices of eclipses, useful hints and facts; historical and chronological notes, statistics &c., be collected and arranged by M essrs. C lark and Tinker, and revised by Mr. Bingham for 1834, if practicable, and if not, for 1835. 13. T hat a tract on Juvenile improvement be written by Mr. Dibble and revised by Mr. Andrews. 14. T hat M r. Richards revise his sermon on the evils of intemperance in the use of tobacco for a tract. 15. T hat former appointments unfinished, and not no­ ticed above as bookkeeping, music-book, gramm ar, voca­ bulary, volume of sermons &c. be continued. 9.— Native Schools. On the question, “ W hat ought the mission to do further in respect to native schools?” the following report was present­ ed and adopted; 1 Believing that our success as teachers of the Christian religion depends in no small degree upon the blessing of God on well directed, vigorous and persevering efforts to qualify native teachers for the duties of their station, to train the rising generation to habits of reading and reflec­ tion, and thus to raise the entire population ultimately from their degradation; therefore, Resolved,in order that we may make the best distribution of our time and strength,and also give the people a specimen of our method of constructing school houses and communica­ ting instruction; that the members of each station be allowed and recommended to build a convenient school house, and to seek every facility they may deem desirable for aiding in this department of labor; that the teachers and people be invited to aid to the extent of their ability in providing these conveniencies; but where the people have not the means ot furnishing materials such as glass, nails &c. each station be allowed to appropriate such articles, belonging to the mission,to an amount not exceeding twenty dollars, provided that such articles are not likely to be soon needed for the �24 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. (1833. personal comfort and convenience of any of our number. 2 . Though we believe that it would be inexpedient at present to compensate natives for their services as school teachers to their own countrymen, yet that we may stimu­ late both teachers and their pupils to press forward in the march of intellectual improvement; Resolved, that each station have the privilege of bestow­ ing a small premium of books on teachers, who are most faithful in the discharge of their duties, and on schools, which make the most rapid improvement. 3. Resolved, moreover, that we class none in our schools as readers who cannot read intelligibly any portion of scripture pointed out to them; and that in each annual report we severally make a definite and full statement of the labors bestowed upon station schools, the plan pursued, the methods of instruction, and the results of our efforts. MI SCELLANEOUS BUSI NESS. Correspondence. T he following letters were read before the Meeting. A letter from the Society of Inquiry in Am herst College, and answer to the same by Mr. Bingham.— Two letters from the Rev. Mr. Mallock, Sec. of the A. T. Society, and an answer to the same by M r. B ingham .-—Two from the Rev. M r. Brigham, Sec. of the A. B. Society.— A letter from the Rev. Mr. Ellis, Foreign Sec ofthe L. M. Society. — One from the Rev. M r. Brown, Sec. o fth e A. S. F . So­ ciety, and one from the Society of Inquiry in the Theol. Sem. Princeton, N. J. The following persons were appointed to write public setters. Messrs. Richards, Bingham and W hitney to the L. M . Society, and to the Missionaries at the G eorgian Islands. Mr. Bingham to the A. B. Society. Mr. Richards to the A. T. Society. Mr. Andrews to the Society of Inquiry, Theol. Sem. Princeton, N. J. Messrs. Andrews, Clark, Thurston and G reen were ap­ pointed to write severally different parts of a general letter to the Board, to be put together and forwarded by M r. Andrews. �1833.) M I S CE LL A N EO U S B USI NE SS. Mr. Dibble was appointed to write to the Board respect­ ing our claims for additional laborers. A letter to the L. M. Society was prepared and presented to the meeting according to the above appointment. Also a general letter to the Board, and a letter respecting our claims for additional laborers were presented and accepted. On the subject of correspondence the following resolu­ tion was adopted. In view of our own liability to err and the injudiciousness of friends in printing communications not designed to be made public, therefore, Resolved, that this mission consider it proper and desi­ rable that all letters written by appointment be submitted to two, or, at least, to one of our number for approbation. Rev. M r. Diell. The following resolution was adopted in reference to the Rev. Mr. Deill. Considering the spiritual condition of American seamen and other visitors and resident foreigners at these islands, and their moral influence on the native population; Resolved, that, with grateful hearts to the Giver of all good, we welcome the Rev. Mr. D iell as chaplain to seamen and other foreigners at the port of Honolulu, and tender him our prayers and hearty cooperation in the dif­ ficult, but important work to which he has devoted himself H igh School. i*'.' On motion, voted, that the infant school apparatus be committed for the present to Mr. Andrews, for the use of the H igh School. On motion voted, that we consider the H igh School as having claims on specimens of all native curiosities superior to the claims of private and other friends and Societies in America, and therefore, that every individual of our num­ ber be requested to furnish the High School with all such specimens as far as it may be in his power. On motion,- voted, that a committee be appointed to collect curiosities and minerals, and transmit them to America at their discretion, and with the advice of the Prin3 �26 MI S CE LL A N EO U S B U S I N E S S . (1833 cipal of the High School, for the purpose o f obtaining curiosities and minerals in return. Made choice of Dr. Chapin and Mr. Spaulding. Survey of the Islands. On motion, voted, that the brethren at Honolulu be em­ powered to employ at their discretion Mr. Denison to take a survey of these islands with a view of making a correct map of them. Recording Secretary. Resolved, that we appoint a Recording Secretary of the mission, whose duty it shall be to record in a book for the purpose the minuets of the General M eeting, to take charge of all public letters and documents belonging to the mission, and to circulate among the members of the mission public letters and other information of a general interest. Made choice of Mr. Chamberlain. Printing department. , Made choice of Messrs. Bingham, Clark, Chamberlain and Judd as printing committee for the ensuing year. On motion, voted, that Mr. Rogers be requested to su­ perintend the bindery as well as the printing office for the ensuing year. ? Change in locations. Resolved, that a standing committee o f two be appointed to consult with the different members of the mission on the expediency o f a change in location, or a division of stations, and to report on the subject at the next General M eeting. Made choice of Messrs. Bingham and Chamberlain. Errors corrected. The following resolution was adopted. Resolved, that it be the sense o f this Meeting that the sentence in the report of the Board for 1829 respecting the �27 ST A N D IN G C OM M ITT EES . island o f Kauai in the following words, “ This island has not yet been brought so thoroughly under the influence of the school system as some others,” is obviously incorrect: — Also the following sentence in the Report of 1830;— “ The people are not so far advanced in a knowledge of Christiani­ ty, as the inhabitants o f some islands of the group.” Minutes. On motion, voted, that the minutes of the Meeting be printed at the discretion of the printing committee, accord­ ing to the practice adopted heretofore. JYext annual meeting, 1st week in June 1834. Voted that the next General Meeting be at Kailua. Messrs. Thurston and Bishop were appointed a commit­ tee to confer with Mr. Chamberlain on the practicability and expediency of having the next General Meeting at Kailua. STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1833. • 1. Mr. Bingham to write to the A. B. Society. 2. Mr. Richards to write to the A. T. Society. 3. Mr. Andrews to write to the Society of Inquiry, Theo. Sem. Princeton, N . J. 4. Messrs. Chapin and Spaulding to collect minerals, &c. 5. T h e members o f the station of Honolulu, to employ Mr. Denison to survey the Islands. 6. Messrs. Thurston and Bishop, on the subject o f the next General Meeting. 7. Messrs. Bingham and Chamberlain, on the subject o f a change in location. 8. Messrs. Bingham, Chamberlain, Clark and Judd, to superintend the printing department. 9. Messrs. Richards, Bingham, Thurston, Whitney and Andrews, Directors of the High School. 10. Messrs. Richards, Andrews and Bishop, on the sub­ ject of a Vocabulary. �CONTENTS. M em bers present, . . . . P ag e 3 O rganization of the M eeting, . . . . 3 Reception of the Reinforcem ent, . . . - 4 Resolutions respecting M r. F u ller, . . 4 List o f O vertures, . . . . . 4 O verture 1.— Mission to the M arquesas, . . 5— 9 u 2.— Reports of Stations, . . 9 “ 3.— R eports of Standing Committees, . 10 R eport ofthe D irectors of the H igh School, 10— 17 do. P rinting Com m ittee, . . 17 u 4.— Location of M issionaries, . . 19 u 5 .— Principles to be observed in respect to foreigners em igrating to these Islands, . 19 “ 6.— Oahu Charity School, . . . 20 “ 7 —Reading Room s at L ahaina, . .2 1 u 8.— T ranslations, &c. . . . .2 2 u 9.— N ative Schools, . . . . 23 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. . . . . . . C orrespondence, Resolution respecting Rev. M r. D iell, . . H ig h School, . do. do. Survey of the Islands, . do. do. Recording Secretary . . do. do. Printing departm ent, . do. do. C hange in location, . do. do. Schools on K auai, &c. . do. do. M inutes of the general meeting, do. do. N ext G eneral M eeting, do. do. L ist of Standing Committees, . . . . 24 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 � 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 - 1833 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1833