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EXTRACTS
FROM
THE MINUTES
OF THE
G E N E R A L , M E E T IN G
OF THE
SA N D W IC H IS L A N D S ’ MISSION,
H E L D AT H O NOLULU,
JUNE AND JULY,
OAHU:
1836*
M ISSION PRESS.
1836.
��MINUTES.
A G e n e r a l M e e tin g of the Sandwich Islands’ Mission
was convened in the School House at Honolulu, at 9 , A . M .
June ist and continued by adjournment until July 7th.
M e m b e rs p re se n t .
W aim ea ,
K o lo a ,
W a io li,
W a ia lu a ,
E w a,
L o w ell S m it h ,
<c H ir a m B in g h a m ,
H o n o lu lu ,
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R e u b e n T in k e r ,
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G . P . J u d d , M . D .,
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L ev i C h a m b e r l a in ,
Mr.
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a H en r y D jmoiVd ,
(6 E. 0 . H a l l ,
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Rev.
B e n j . W. P a r k e r , K a n eo h e,
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H . R. H itchcock , K a lu a a h a ,
*C W il l ia m R ic h a r d s , L a h ain a,
11 E ph r a im S p a u l d in g ,
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« D w ig h t B a l d w in ,
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L o rrin A n d r e w s ,
L ahainaluna
a E p h r a im W. C l a r k ,
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<c S h eldo n D ib b l e ,
tc
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Mr. E d m u n d H. R o g er s ,
Rev.
J o n a th a n S. G r e e n , W ailu k u ,
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R ichard A rm stro ng ,
A sa T h u r st o n ,
K ailu a ,
A rtejvias B ish o p ,
C ochran F o r b e s ,
K aaw aloa,
D. B. L y m a n ,
H ilo ,
T itus C o a n ,
Rev. S a m uel W h it n e y ,
t£ P e t e r J. G u l ic k ,
(t W m . P . A lex a n d e r ,
(( J ohn S. E m er so n ,
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Kauai.
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Oahu.
Molokai.
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Organization of the Meeting.
Rev, Wm. P. A l e x a n d e r , was chosen Moderator.
Mr. L e v i C h a m b e r l a in , Scribe.
Rev. R e u b e n T in k e r , Assistant Scribe.
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P RIN TIN G .
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Report of the Printing Committee, Jane 1, 1836.
The following works have been printed during the year.
mo. pp. Copies. Total pp.The New Test, from Mark to 1st Cor. (rep.> 12 268 10,000 2,680,000
8
Ilelunaau, Colburn’s Arithmetic,.
132 7,000 924,000"
12 76 10,000 760,000*
Hoikeholoholona,. History of Beasts,
12
Mooolelo, (not finished,)
48 6,000 240.000
4
Kurau Hawaii* 1st 5; Nos.
40 1,500 60,000
6,400
4
81 800
“
46 No. 10,
12 36 10,000 360.000
Pi-a-pa, Children’s first Book,
12 12 10,000 120.000
Pi-a-pa maoli,
12 84 10,000 840.000
Kinohi, Genesis,
16 80; 10,000 800.000
Hymns, with Music,.
16 481 3,000 144.000
Do. do. do.
16
32 1.500 48.000
Dd. do. do.
16 1,000 16.000
16
Do. do. do.
16,000
12
8 2,000
Bible Tracts,
(reprint)
48 3,000 144,000;
Ditto,
“ 12
12
192 192 10,000
1,920,000'
Geography, Translation of Woodbridge,
12
2 2 8,000 16,000
Covers for same,
1,230,000
18 123 123 10,000
Daily food for 1836,
12 48 10,000 480,000'
Nehemiah and Esther,
16 10,000 160,000'
16
Kumumua,
4
46 1.500 69,000
Logarithms,
4
96 3.500 336.000
Kumu Hawaii, Vol. 1,
4
44 4.500 198.000
Do. do. “ 2,
1,600
32
50
Minutes of General Meeting,
(English})
3,900
4
26 150
Nautical Almanac,
“
2,000
4 500
Supplement to the Kumu Hawaii,
( 4
58 14,929 31,529
Labels, Catalogues, Circulars, Letters, &c.
1,618 157,929 11 ,606,429
The expenses of the Printing Office have been as follows r
1,010 Reams of medium paper, at $3 12, $3,151' 20
200 Reams Russian foolscap, at 2 25,
450 00
175 lbs. Ink, at . . . . . . 50,
87 50’
Press work, . * < < .............................. 85 4 05
Composition,
395 42
Drying and pressing, . . , . . . .
71 16
Incidental expenses of printing Office, . 147 22
Fixtures for the office,
44 54
Advance on cash, .
, v . 137 39
$5,335 48
There was on hand at the commencement of the year,
1,001 reams medium paper.
June 1, 1835,
200 do. foolsioap.
33 do. medium,
Bought during the year,
10 do. (Jo,
Received by the Gen. Glover,
1,244
Total,
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BINDING.
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The above paper has all been worked, with the exception
of about 34 reams, which are reserved for the Kumu H a
waii.
Nothing was done in June last, and but little the last two
months for want of paper. Considerably more might have
been accomplished during the first part of the year, had the
printer been acquainted with the office, language, and man
agement of the native workmen, thirteen of whom have
been employed most of the year, and a part of it fifteen.
One thousand reams of paper will be required for each
press, in case it be kept constantly running.
The office has not been finished, but we hope soon to
complete it, that nothing, in this particular, may hinder the
most extensive usefulness of this important branch of our
operations.
About 2,300 lbs. of new type have been received this
spring, none of which has yet been used. Also, a box con
taining nearly 100 scripture cuts, some of which have ap
peared in the Kumu Hawaii.
Received for printing Nautical Almanac, . . . $31 25
Do. for Bills of Exchange, &c.................... 22 00
$103 25
Bindery.
In this department fifteen men have been constantly em
ployed during most of the year. Many of the&e have
been fresh hands; notwithstanding which no inconsiderable
amount of work has been done. The men are as orderly
and regular in attention to business as is usual with the
same number in America, are temperate, and make, so far
as is known, a proper use of their money. Their personal
appearance is neater, and the provision which they make
for the comfort of their families better than before their con
nection with the establishment; and it is hoped that more and
more will be effected for the welfare of the people, not only
from their reading the books put into their hands, but from
the part they themselves may be made to sustain in their
production. Remarks similar to the preceding apply equal
ly well to the men employed in the printing department.
The amount of work performed in the bindery is as
follows:
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PRINTING, BINDING, DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS,
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In pamphlet form, stitched, covered and cut,
Ikemua, (small book for children,) 6,500
Judges,
4,850
Deuteronomy,
200
Samuel,
3,100
Arithmetic,
2,300
History of Beasts,
9,100
Daily Food, (1836.)
10,000
36,050
Volumes bound.
Testaments,
8,000
Hymns,
1,350
Colburn’s Sequel,
1,039
Kumu Hawaii,
157
Expenses of the Bindery,
Wages of the workmen,
Carpenter’s work,
Furniture for bindery,
Fixtures,
Pasteboard,
Leather,
Glue,
Implements,
Twine, thread, &c.
10,546
$746 54
29 39
36 63
4 83
222 20
302 62
20 13
177 33
53 23
1,592 92
Printing, Binding, Distribution and disposal of Books.
Resolved t. That the Old Test, take precedence of all other
works: except that works assigned at former meetings take
precedence of new assignments from the Bible.
2. That the Old Testament be continued in duodecimo
form till it shall be completed; and that it be bound in sepa
rate volumes, at the discretion of the Printing Committee.
3. That an edition of the Hymn Book be printed without
musical notes, as soon as possible; and that paper of a uni
form size and quality be written for, sufficient for an octavo
edition of fifteen thousand or twenty thousand of the whole
Bible.
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DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS.
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4. That the Printing Office at Lahainaluna be regarded
as a new establishment of the mission; and that its expen
ses be placed to the printing department of the mission.
0. That in printing works of general interest at that
press, the editions be so large as to supply, in some mea
sure, the immediate wants of the several stations.
6, That we comply with the request made by certain
ship captains at Lahaina, that the Nautical Almanac for
1837 be prmted for their use; and that the teachers of
the High School be requested to prepare the same for
the press; unless there is good reason to believe the ship
ping will be otherwise supplied.
With respect to binding, recommended, that out books
be put up in a plain, but neat, and as much as possible,
uniform binding; and that those of the larger kind be neat
ly filleted and lettered.
On the distribution of books, recommended,
1. That Mr. Dimond be requested to report the man
ner in which he has distributed the works printed the last
year; stating the number forwarded to each station, and
the number still remaining in the bindery.
2. That the book agents be instructed to put up and
forward to each station, by the first opportunity, its pro
portion of each thousand of every thing printed, (unless
he is informed by some station that it does not need its
full portion of a particular work,) keeping an exact ac
count of all works sent to the several stations, forwarding
bills of the same, and stating the conveyance.
3. That each station on receiving a bill of books,
pamphlets and papers, forwarded by the book agents, im
prove the first opportunity for acknowledging its recep
tion; stating also whether the articles specified have come
to hand, or the reverse.
4. That the missionaries of Maui and Molokai inform
the book agents as to the numerical proportion of their
division of books which falls to each station, and that the
brethren of Oahu do the same; and that one half the re
serve be divided to Oahu, and the other half be forward
ed to the High School.
5. That the Printing Committees fix the price of all
new works, and that the book agents inform each station
of the same on sending the first package.
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Re p o r t s
o f s t a t io n s .
[1836*
STATIONS.
Marriages.
Whole No. ad. to chh.
on examination.
Died.
Suspended.
Excommunicated.
Now in good stand’g.
Admitted on Ex. 'J
Excommunicated . 1 Htr
Candidates.
j
Suspended.
j ^
Died.
p
Children bapt’zd. J
Total child, baptized.
Rem. to other chhs.
Average congregation
Sabbath morning.
Baptized child, died.
6. That, in editions of less than 3,000 copies, the com
mon rule be not regarded; but that the books of those
editions be divided equally among the different stations.
7. That the Printing Committees be directed to write
for paper and printing materials in sufficient quantity to
keep all the printing presses in most efficient operation.
Reports of Stations.
Written reports from all the stations were read, furnishing
mattei for the general letter to the Board; from which is
derived the following statistical table of marriages, churches,
&c., for the year ending June 1, 1836,
163
116
47
80
60
15
164
106
3
2
17
12
1
4
2
3
4 1 44
1 25
I 128
4 74
20
4
21 1
8
1 14 38 1000 4
1 2 6 13 300
1 2
1500
1 700
8
300
117 241 26 7 7 182 15 5 9 5 20 18 1500
3
2
2
17
4
4
2
1
300
4 1
6
500
139 7 1
14 3
10 16 1000
65 24 1
32 9
5
1000 X
76
700
258 266 30 4 7 226 39 3 2 4 22 168 16 2000 22
17 12 4 1 8 8 700
78 12 1
21 2 8
71 18 2
4 18 900 3
50 108 9 1 70 27
1
6 800
61 j 45
4S 45
14
500
41 12
IZ
10| 7/ 06
is!
1 1 1 800!
1358 1078 105 25 26 9l6 2i2 11 29 |2 11 114 249 7114500 30
Concert of prayer for schools.
Resolved, That we observe the evening of the 3d Monday
of each month as a concert of prayer for seminaries, colle
ges and schools, with special reference to schools at these
islands; and that we observe the last Thursday in Feb
ruary of each year as a day of fasting and prayer for the
same object.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Appropriations for Meeting Houses.
Resolved 1. That the people ought, as a general thing,
to build their own houses of worship; and, therefore, eve
ry means should be used to induce them to do this, so
far as they are able.
2. That those brethren who are in special need of hou
ses of worship, be authorized to devote a portion of their
time and attention to superintending the erection of such
houses; and, if necessary, in order to hasten the comple
tion of the work, they be allowed to draw on the De
pository of the mission to an amount not exceeding two
hundred dollars: it being understood, that the money be
hereafter refunded by the people, unless the debt shall be
remitted in part or in whole by the mission.
3. That it is not expedient, in building meeting houses
at the Sandwich Islands, that the style of such houses in
America should be particularly consulted; but that, while
we consult neatness and comfort, a scrupulous attention
should be paid to economy.
Correspondence.
Recommended 1. That the Am. Board be considered as ha
ving a paramount claim to missionary intelligence; and that
letters of business to other communities may properly be
enclosed, unsealed, to the Secretaries at the Rooms.
2. That committees entrusted with writing letters for
the mission, should endeavor always to write what the bo
dy lfiay be fairly expected to approve; the letters to be
copied on paper of uniform size, and the copies preserv
ed by the secretary.
3. That the unperformed assignments be confirmed, viz:
Messrs. Richards and Dibble to the clergy on their dis
sensions.
Mr. Bingham to the Am. Tract Society, Boston; Phi
ladelphia Bible Society; and F. M. S., N. York city.
4. That those by whom ,letters have been received, be
requested to answer them, viz:
Mr. Andrews, Western Reserve Coll. Hudson, Ohio.
M r. Armstrong, Episcopal Seminary, Alexandria, D. C,
Mr. Clark, Theological Sem., Bangor, Maine.
Mr. Gulick, Sem., Allegany Town, near Pittsburgh*
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COMMON SCHOOLS.
Mr. Emerson, Soc. Inq. Dartmouth Coll., N. H.
Mr. Hitchcock, students of Sem. Maryville, Tenn.
Mr. Parker, Wesleyan Seminary, Middletown, Conn,
Mr. Richards, Am Tract Soc. New York.
Mr. Smith, students of Bowdoin College, Maine.
Mr. Spaulding, Seamen’s Friend Soc. Philadelphia**
Society, Middlebury College, Vt.
Mr. Bingham, American Bible Society.
5. Letters to communities.
Messrs. Thurston, Emerson and Coan to the American
Board, to be approved by this meeting.
Mr. Tinker, American Temperance Society.
Mr. Baldwin, London Missionary Society,
Mr. Green, China Mission.
Mr. Andrews, Ceylon Mission.
Mr. Alexander, South Sea Mission.
Mr. Whitney, Palestine and Mediterranean Missions
Mr. Coan, Southeastern African M ission
Mr. Bishop, Am. S. S. Union.
Common schools, support of teachers, building school hou*
rc.
sesy &
1. That notwithstanding the prostrate condition of c'om^
inon schools, they are worthy of some attention, and viu
gorous efforts should be made by visiting them in persony
supplying them with suitable books, encouraging the teach
ers, and persuading the chiefs to encourage such of them
a3 are worthy by exempting them from taxation and work ok
the lands, and by building comfortable school houses*1Where
there are none—to elevate and improve their character,
2. That such teachers, either graduates of the High school
or <others, whp are deemed worthy of wages, be regular
ly employed and paid according to theh* success in teach
ing; ekher by the people themselves, or by the mission,
according to the discretion of the mewabers of each station.
3. As the Board have generously granted $1,500 for the
support of native school wasters, we recommend that this
sum be divided among the several stations as follows, viz:
to Waimea, on Kauai, $400; Koloa, 100; Waioli, 100; Ho
nolulu, 150; Ewa^ 400;; Waialua, 100; Kaneohe, 100; Lahaina, 125; Wailuku, 125; Molokai, 100; Kuapehu, 100;
Kailua, 100; Waime?i, on Hawaii, J 00; Hilo* 100; it be'*
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HIGH SCHOOL, BOARDING SCHOOLS.
11
ing understood that a part or the whole of the sum be ap
propriated the ensuing year for the support of native teach
ers, at the discretion of the members of each station.
4. That the sum of $200 be appropriated to the erec
tion of a school house or school houses at each station,
according as the brethren at the respective stations may
deem expedient; it. being understood that the amount here
tofore drawn from the depository for the erection of a school
house or school houses at any station, be deducted from
the above appropriation.
High School, Boarding Schools, fyc.
Resolved, 1. That the mission thankfully avail itself of
the suggestions and proffered aid of the Secretaries of the
Board, and feel encouraged to enter systematically upon
this branch of labor, which requires the boarding and guar
dianship of the young, where it shall be found practicable.
2. That as the interests of the nation will be materially
affected by the character of the schools, and the success of
the High School must be affected by the success which at
tends the training up of children and youth on the different
islands, Resolved, That measures be taken as soon as prac
ticable, to establish at least one boarding school on each of
the islands occupied by missionaries.
3. That as the influence of the rulers, konohikis and head
men, and the dense population of Honolulu must always
have a very important bearing on the character and pros
perity of the whole nation, and also on the efforts of the
mission, Resolved, 1. That the office of superintendent and
teacher of schools at Honolulu claims the labors of one of
our present number; and that, as Mrs. Smith’s health ren
ders a change of location expedient, Mr. Smith be request
ed to engage immediately in this labor. 2. That measures
be taken by the members of the station for the erection of
buildings, prospective to a boarding school at Punahou, to
commence as soon as the means for carrying it on may be
obtained.
4. That in order to secure the greater amount of influence
of the students of the High School eventually in favor of
civilization and chiistianity, corresponding efforts should be
made to raise the character of the females of the country,
and to train up in a special manner suitable companions for
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V A L tujriott d :f M is s io n a r y
property.
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them who may take part with them in giving an elevated
and consistent character to the nation which it can never pos
sess without the aid of an extensive salutary female influ
ence, Resolved, That a Central Female Boarding Semina
ry be established at Wailuku, and that Mr. and Mrs. Green
be requested to take charge of it, and that Miss Brown be
requested to assist them in teaching the domestic arts; and
that the ladies of the mission generally, be requested to give
special attention to*the education and formation of character
of female children and youth.
5. That as the interests of the Female Boarding Semi
nary will be immediately connected with the interests of the
high school, Resolved that its general superintendence be en
trusted to the same committee.
6. That the brethren at Hilo be authorized to commence
a boarding school at their station1, and allowed to apply to
•its support this year the amount of 500 dollars.
7. That Mr. Hitchcock be authorized to open a board
ing school on Molokai, and to apply to its support this year
the amount of 300 dollars.
8. That as it appears desirable that some changes and
improvements should be attempted in the high school, both
in reference to the age of the pupils admissible, and to
the guardianship, support, and method of training which
they may require; but the specific regulations best adapted
to such changes not being sufficiently obvious, Resolved,
That the committee of superintendence of the high school
be instructed to make such alterations as shall be necessary
to change the institution gradually into the form of a board
ing establishment, without altering its main design, and
that thry report nt our next general meeting such amend
ments and additions to the laws of the high school as they
shall find desirable and expedient.
Valuation of missionary property.
Perfect accuracy is not attainable in the valuation of
missionary property, especially in the valuation of real
estate.
1st. Because such property is not transferable; and should
a station be given up, or should any building or buildings be
for disposal, the income to us would in most cases be very
trifling.
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CO-OPERATION OP CHIEFS.
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2dly. Because that such property has been very unequal
in its cost; in some instances it has been procured by
books, &cv at a great advance on the cost, and in other ca
ses for cash.
In order therefore to arrive as nearly as may be at the
true value of our houses, &c. we would recommend that
leach missionary make out for the secular agent a valuation
of his permanent buildings in the following way:
1st. State the actual cost of such buildings to the Board
as near as he can; and
2dly, In a separate column state the value of such
property at the present time, i. e. what it would ac
tually cost in money expended at the islands, in case we had
no books, and should receive no gratuitous assistance from
the natives.
3dly. That all moveable missionary property, not inclu
ding furniture, except what we have procured at the islands,
be estimated at cost.
Kumu Hawaii.
1. T he Krnnu Hawaii to be continued for the ensuing
year under its present form and regulations.
2. That there be a separate monthly publication of twelve
paged, duodecimo, designed especially for children, to be
called the Kumu Kamalii, and issued the first secular day
of each month, commencing with September next.
3. That we commence an edition of 4,000 copies, to be
increased if necessary.
4. That a committee of six be appointed, who, in con
nection with the editor of the Kumu Hawaii, shall bo the
responsible editors; but, that all the brethren be requested
to furnish communications when convenient.
5. That it be desirable to have the matter of such a per
manent character, that at the end of 12 numbers the volume
may be bound or reprinted for a school book.
Chose for editors, Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop, Dibble,
Emerson, Lyons and Spaulding.
How fa r, and and in what ways should we endeavor to secure
the co-operalion of the Chiefs in our work.
Though the subject is of vast importance, and the influ
ence of the Chiefs of immense value, or the reverse, ac-
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ASSIGNMENT OF LABORS.
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cording as it is exerted, yet we find it so difficult to lay down
general rules which will apply definitely to the great variety
of practical cases which come under our notice, that resolu
tions on the subject are comparatively of little value.
Those adopted at Kailua in September, 1826, [see min
utes, 1830, pp. 37—41,] contain the grand general princi
ples proper to regulate our intercourse with the chiefs, and
in the ways therein mentioned their influence can be turned
to good.
To those referred to above, the following are added, and
in those few particulars in which they vary from the former
resolutions, the former are repealed.
1. That our duty as Christian ministers and Christian mis
sionaries requires us to remonstrate to the Chiefs, in a kind
and loyal manner against all laws and acts ol theirs which
are clearly at variance with the precepts or spirit of the gos
pel.
2. That we are also bound by the nature of our office,
both publicly and privately, and by all scriptural means to
prompt them to the faithful discharge of their duties as ru
lers; and as far as we are able, to tell them their defects
and failures in the discharge of the responsibilities of their
several offices, as far as those failures or defects are suggest
ed by the scriptures.
3. That we, as their teachers, are especially called upon
to give them advice respecting laws enacted on the subject
of morals, and also to impress on their minds the importance
of suppressing all immorality, both by precept and example,
and by wholesome laws; always strictly conforming our ad
vice to the principles of the Bible, and communicating it in
the most kind and affectionate manner.
Labors for the ensuing year.
I. Unfinished works to be brought forward.
Exodus, Jeremiah, a volume of collected Sermons and
Mooolelo Holoholona, by Mr. Richards.
Leviticus and first Kings, Mr. Bingham; reviewed by
Mr. Thurston.
Psalms, (revisal,) Messrs. Bingham, Richards and An
drews.
Anatomy, Dr, Judd,
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LOCATION.
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Essay on intemperance, Mr. Baldwin; reviewed by Dr.
Judd,
Gallaudet on the Soul and on Repentance, Mr. Whitney;
reviewed by Mr. Bishop.
Hawaiian Grammar in English, Mr. Bingham.
Algebra, Mr. Bishop; reviewed by M r. Clark.
Elements of Book Keeping, Messrs. .Chamberlain and
Tinker.
Chronological Outline, with questions on Scripture histo
ry, and History of Sandwich Islands, Mr. Dibble.
II. New works to be undertaken.
1. Scriptures.
Job, Messrs. Thurston and Richards.
Ezekiel, Mr. Bingham; reviewed by M r. Bishop.
Daniel, Mr. Green; reviewed by teachers of the high
school.
Lamentations, M r. Richards.
2. Religious Tracts.
On the nature, influence and consequences of lying, Mr.
Lyman; reviewed by Mr. Lyons.
Ai o ka la, (regular course, 1837-8,) Mr. Emerson; re
viewed by Mr. Bishop.
Huliano, 2d vol. Mr. Dibble.
Compilation of book of hymns for children, Mr. Lyons;
reviewed by Mr. Armstrong.
3. Scientific.
Navigation, M r. Alexander; reviewed by Mr. Clark.
Surveying, Mr. Armstrong; reviewed by M r. Clark.
Nat. Phil, and Geometry, Mr. Clark.
Hawaiian Grammar in Hawaiian, Mr. Andrews.
III. That David Maro be requested to revise his essay on
Atheism, and furnish a copy for the press.
Location.
Recommended that Mr. Baldwin be left at liberty to re
side at such place or places as he may judge most con
ducive to his health.
That Mr. Smith remove from Ewa to Honolulu, to teach
and superintend schools.
That Mr. Bishop remove from Kailua to Ewa , both to sup
ply that people with the means of grace and for the improve
ment of Mrs. Bishop’s health.
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CENSUS, TEMPERANCE, &C.
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Census of the Islands.
1832.
1836. Decrease in 4 years,
Hawaii,
45,792
39,364
6,428
Maui,
35,062* 24,199
10,863
Molokai,
6,000
6,000
Lanai,
1,600
1,200
400
Kahoolawe,
80
80
Oahu,
29,755
27,809
1,946
Kauai,
10,977
8,934
2,043
Niihau,*
1,047
993
54
130,313 108,579
21,734
\Temperance.
This subject was fully discussed, partly in the native Ian*
guage in the presence of the high chiefs of Oahu. A peti
tion was sent to the King, requesting him to cease drinking,
to stop the distilleries, suppress the sale of ardent spirit, and
prohibit its being landed on these shores.
An appeal to the merchants in the United States was drawn
up, to be transmitted through the Board to the Am. Temp.
Society.
Voted, That Mr. Spaulding address a letter to Dea. A.
Morrel, Boston, to be enclosed to the Rev. Mr. Hague* of
Boston.
That Mr. Bingham write to the Secretary of the Navy on,
the subject of temperance.
That Mr. Baldwin write on the same subject to the Secre
tary of State for Foreign Affairs of Great Britain, the letter
to be forwarded through the Secretary of the London Mis*
sionary Society.
That an article “ On parents sending their sons to the P a
cific for reformation,” be prepared by Mr. Tinker, to be for
warded to Dr. Edwards, in connection with the letter to be
addressed to him as Secretary of A. T. S.
That a committee of three be appointed to keep the sub
ject of temperance constantly before them, and to report at
our next general meeting.
Engraving.
Voted, That the teachers of the high school be recom
mended to carry on the work of engraving, and that the
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moans be afforded them for successfully prosecuting the
art.
Next General Meetirtg.
Resolved, That when this meeting adjourn, it adjourn to
meet at Honolulu, Oahu, the second Wednesday in M ay,
1837.
Our connection ivith the Christian world.
Believing that the relation which we sustain to the churchcs as missionaries of Christ requires us to pfead with them
in reference to their duty to the heathen, the subject wad
discussed, and twelve resolutions were adopted, expressing
our views on the subject; whereupon,
Voted, That we connect with the resolutions such expla
nations and appeals as may be calculated to make the truth
of them more apparent and impressive; and that two hundred
copies be printed at one ot the mission presses.
Agency to the United States.
Voted, 1. That one of our number be commissioned to
go with our circular containing our views, especially to con
fer with the officers and members of the Board on this mo
mentous subject, and to pursue such a mode of operation as
he and the Prudential Committee shall deem most expedient
and best adapted to secure the end proposed, and to return
to us in due time.
2. That bro. Richards hold himself in readiness to accom-plishthis trust as soon as Providence shall offer a favorable*
opportunity for him to embark for America,
3. That the meeting elect a substitute in case Mr. Richr
ards should fail, Mr, Tinker the substitute,.
On •printing Essays and Letters.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to review suclV
essays or letters as may from time to time be written by
the members of this mission, designed to inform and awaken
^he churches* on missionary subjects* and that a few copiea
of such essays and letter? as shall be approved by the com*,
fliittee be printed at one of the mission presses.
Seamen's preacher for Lahaina.
Recommended that the Board make arrangements with the
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NEXT GENERAL MEETING, &C.
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s e a m e n ’s
TREACHER, &C.
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Seamen’s Friend Society, if agreeable to all concerned, for
Mr. Spaulding to continue Seamen’s preacher for the ship
ping at Lahaina. (For reasons, see general letter to the
Board.)
The connection of the 'propagation of the gospel in these isl
ands with the cultivation of the arts, including agriculture,
manufactures, commerce, &c.
On this overture, (altered in its terms,) a committee of
three was appointed. They presented an unfinished report,
which was recommitted to them, and a fourth member added
to the committee.
Mechanics. &c.
Voted, That the Board be requested to send out immedi
ately, a pious carpenter, mason, tailor and shoemaker, to be
connected with the mission.
Voted also, That the brethren furnish Mr. Richards with
the number of artizans which they wish sent out by the
Board.
Standing Committees.
Printing Committee for the Honolulu press, Messrs. Bing
ham, Chamberlain, Judd and Tinker.
Printing Committee for the press at Lahainaluna, Messrs.
Richards, Andrews, Clark and Dibble.
Directors of High School, and Female Boarding School,
Messrs. Andrews, Clark, Dibble, Richards, Green, Arm
strong and Hitchcock.
Temperance Committee, Messrs, Spaulding, Coan and
Tinker.
On the connection of the propagation of the gospel with
the cultivation of the arts, &.c. Messrs. Richards, Andrews,
Chamberlain and Bingham.
To review essays and letters, Messrs. Bingham, Richards,
Clark, Dibble and Tinker.
On Correspondence, see pp. 9— 10, and 16.
Adjourned, to meet at Honolulu, Oahu, the 2d Wednes
day in May, 1837.
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Page,
Members p r e s e n t , ........................................
- 3
Organization of the m e e tin g ,...............................................3
Report of the Printing Committee, Honolulu, . . . 4
B i n d e r y , .....................................................................
4
Printing, Binding and distribution of Books, . . . . 6
Reports of s ta tio n s,.................................................... - . 8
Concert of prayer for s c h o o l s , .........................................8
Appropriations for meeting houses, . . . . . . . 9
C orrespondence,................................... .....
9
Common schools, support of teachers, &c. . . . - .1 0
H igh School, Boarding Schools, &c....................................11
Valuation of missionary p r o p e r t y ,...................................12
Kumu H a w a i i , ..........................................................
13
Co-operation of C h i e f s , ................................................1 3
Assignment of la b o r s ,.......................................................... 14
L o c a tio n ,..................................................................................15
Census, ....................................................................................... 16
T e m p e ra n c e ,............................................................................16
Engraving, ........................................................................... 16
N ext General Meeting, ....................................................17
Our connection with the Christian w o r l d ,.......................17
Agency to the United S ta te s,...............................................17
Printing Essays and letters, . .........................................17
Seamen’s preacher for Lahaina, / ............................. .1 7
The connection of the propagation of the gospel at >
these islands with agriculture, commerce, &c.
J
M e c h a n ic s ,...................................................................... 18
Standing C o m m ittee s,.............................
. . . . 18
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