https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/aba8d417762512491ada7673c6b4dd31.pdf 318bfbe71970de7807da72057183e249 PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. 73 A Tol. SEMI-MONTHLY JOURNAL. DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, IIO\OI>lM 111. THE FRIEJTO, ,» OF TE.HPERANOE A«aj SfeAMErT, Published and edited by Samuel C. oAWa)w,J§a- men's Chaplain, will be isaued (usually) on the la 16th of every month, each number containing 8 Jiagjf . , OAllt, S. BttAMEN, MARINE. A+ND+GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. J.lAf fm% night, to my tavern, and .spent the evening He came to drink, of iv the bar-room. course*, and many and many a dollar of his haftl earning went into my till. At last he became a perfect sot—working scarcely oi»p, fourth of bit time, and spending all he earned in honor. His poor wife had to taaffe in washing to support herself and chil- I Terms. - - - -*•§" * - One copy per annum, pfc« rrve _.--*■»- c 4. li reir, while he spent nis time and the little .M*'•* 'Subscriptions and donations for ■ at the study of the Seamen's Chajal lowing aatenJß- fol- JM "A*]"-'.* -. Mr. E. H "Boardnaan, Honolulu bAhanf.Wrjloa, Chaplain? L«bsj|hjjfl Kauai'; and the American HMMP|rra)epughout the Islands. df 3 . *»«aTsJ , r Tekk*.—One square, 2 inaerimgUkZ&jM cents for Very additionai inseriionT or less, 2 insertions, 81,76, and 37 1-JMnts foi« aiiitionnl insertion, Kbr- yearly advtyising, na* ceeAng one column, $80. t> W W 81. Sanjflrieri Islands." Price, ies, $\,10; JEI per dozen. \tM> * .. fiurPreßident,? said a shortest out a> POETRY. man, countenance, ajid a Acrid qprnplexiouaepsing Its the last speikhaVe beetfa tavern •£ totik lA_..*ii aBBBTSaatr. *aY i iW18 .• day uftcr I had thus refused him, he came with a neat mourning breast pin, enclosing some hair—no doubt, I thought—of a deceased relative. This he offered in payment of what he owed. I accepted it, for the pin I saw at opee was worth double the amount of my bill. I did not think, or indeed care about the question, whether he was the owner or not; I wanted my own, and in my jelijsh eagerness to get my own, I hesitated not to take a little more than in ST. RTHUR. BYA i"wlfMP\*sod humored copyifla|»o • he could 'm%ke, at my bar. But his appetite for liquor wasto strong, that his week's earnings wete usually all cone by Tuesday or Wednesday, and then rhad to chalk up a score.* against him, to be paid off when Saturday night came. This score gradually increase!!, until it amounted to three or four dollars, over hit regular Saturday flight's pay, when I refused to sell him any more liquor until it wsf settled. On the DRUNKTAH'SB E IBLE. tJM. II of the Friend, for sale aY«; Cttg*iifftJ VVinenice Also Mr. Stud!, I¥o. X. !*•*. • .• Atliere was a movcthe yhofe room, and an exBYFD .JAMES UFF. Hfr inOApsed interest. he went on, " I %y own. « A stranger miserably dad, I laid the breast pin away, and all things M tavern keeper, ami many a .|,» Came tottering to my door, &laA haVeVsold to y»u, and to.tne> secre- went on smoothly for a while. But he He looked forsaken, worn and sad. And charity did implore. f tary there, and to dozens of others that'l gradually got behind-hand again, and again i'fee hore,'*—-(glancing around upon the I cut off his supply of liquor. This time this wretchedness and avcf,-' he brought me a pair of brass andirons, " Whence rqirspajyHow came you so redatedr," # and a pair ofbrass candlesticks, and I took the President, •- That's a feet," broke in reason quickly I will shewthem and wiped off the score against hiui. " The toddy brandy a and have punch many gin was seduced. »a By Bum I taken at yonV bar. But times are chang- At last he brought a large family bible, and ii,1 child; now, and we have begun to carry the I toek that too—thinking no doubt, I could bad a wife and angel ed I " I had S happy home— war right into tHs enemy's capip. And our sell W for something. On the Sunday afterwards, having nothThe thought of it now drives me wild. war has not been altogether unsuccessful, To think I'm left alone! for we have taken prisoner one of the rum- ing to do, for I used to shut my bar on Hunseller's bravest generals! But go on friend days, thinking that it was not retpeetabU to forsaken, desperate, mad, t " Alone, sell liquor on that day—-I opened this poor , let us nave youroxperience." W Despised, disgraced, forlorn; No wife, no child to make me glad— "As to my experie'hec, Mr President," drunkard's family bible, scarcely thinking From bliss and virtue torn!" the ex-tavern keeper resumed, "in rum- of what I was doing. The first place I selling and ruin drinking, for I have done turned to was the family record. There it Cease,cease thy moan, my friend," I cried, a a good deal of both in niv time, that would was stated, that upon a certain day, he bad " And listen unto me; I had known be rather too long a story to tell to-night, been married to Emily " a We are a band of brothers tried, was a young nan, veI when and one that much rather than Emily I had forget To set the drunkard free. relate. It makes me tremble and sick at ry well, and had once thought seriously of I hearf, whenever I look back on the evil I offering rflyself to her in marriag. 1 re• Delay no more, but sign the Pledge, have done. I therefore usually look ahead membered her happy young face, and Faith anSaLife; The bond of with the hope of doing dood to my fellow seemed suddenly to hear a tone of her This will restore that happy homemeny laughter. Thy angel child and wife." men. Bat there is one incident that I will re" Poor creature!" I sighed involuntarily Quick as the lightning's vivad flash, late. For the last five,yeara a hard work- as a thought of her present condition cross He caught my willing hand, ing mechanic, with a wife'and several small ed my mind—and then with no very pleas cup from roe I ever dash— " The band!" the I'll join patriot A P THE LEDGE. uifatt , ,• • • " - . -' , " -. . • ennounretnjtnt , ' . • • * , . �74 (May, a_aan_l aw the last and the most powerful conflict SEAMEN'S FRIEND. came. The question to be decided, was— Shall T on/en my tavern, or at once For the Friend. abandon thedreadfui trnflick in hqaid poi- A FEW THOUGHTS FOR SAILORS. son?" OMASTFMENR. TBHYEWHALER. Happily, I decided never to put,to any •nMb's-lips the enp of eonfimiwiK "fly next If as some, rfoble minded ilidividtinls !u step wus, to'turn *a»e*pieket of .every keg land have intimated, there is a or barrel of spirits, wine, beer', or cujer, morn I atmosphere which .aflutter our minds, and let the i-Hiiumt*- escape upon the fletor. ajtis| tvf-Iha rkfltural utinoapl;eiT does our attention. a Wine is a mocker, strong di in*» i# ra- M v liritdes Were lik«N u>e toadies, tma fnnt some such influent c has " atta> ffgneil-tout bnati St Hi'ikio produce the wonderful i-eging; whoso is- deceived thereby is-not emptied. total pjbdjgo, hnd"w,hut is btfttjr', --jaCfflJatinns that huv« taken place for the .never relteit uutrl I>iaaJ persiiartNHhymah. "last-two or three years (jniong persons of tlie feelings I than bad, I wisliad 4o avoid, « ho#e*brbh Jiaii hdfn of 'so much I*-u to uiteyipcrati- habits, hum v, r not ,**. aud so I refcrredXo another place. Tgjere ineahujKgii the paWnge likewise. itwiuuy reach this part-of the Aaa»Tnow,'>U P'residepVJ am 1 readthat sasaiiicii limy he ret iaiined "Who hath woe? Who Ismth sorrow? at my old staiid,'a-Teiitpwaiifj (iioregHj s'rtiui tnjua. evjl praaticns, get command al'fast as possiu ojier tuaCTßforavcdSiipp4.-titcs, and il liottsWho hath wounds? TOio hath, baubling? and am making half jk*dufcen fnmiJ •Wi are-st|i]j|Hised to Sum tli.-in, that they Who hath redness of ey«»1 They; that tar- IHaif Tly e-Vje bitetli lieV that niy»t|ytrti helped to make p<*>r, ia\ "V'iiraU ry long at the wine. At the shun llidm as they would 'V.r -:n d,aii>' whop I funiiahejj/nia* like a serpent, it stingeth likp au i*ldj>f." sVanieu may he leachl jAjp p>e j ed'" By for all are tint I, felt like throwing the hook lrorn»uie. quantify. <i /rtKcies elAft Ku, hej bound ii#thVT'q|i Jaja.l^ll of inleinperate trWtne amount But once more I turned the leaves and my aat_otir edWnV olAMjßjitl. gVent at eyes rusted upon these worn *: fuiitKund to |pev 1 v-Wajhl say, beware of Unto that liis givcth neighbor rrfi HtTr-i'oour) 4'nr it is the armory of the Woe him. drink, that putn-ali" tin; bottle to him and �-.l-<- by mv peT^BKm?and I "YtjgjAM tt* ami ftrToul liend links iv tin- h-.ling%) n inukest him drunken." Bpf eveay cup- How often do we see a eMaVmfaafafT •' Hirp-s crerfajf dtfssed in rtieir best, uU'oMl I closed the bwok suddenly, and threw it i-uift-ia reaapfcd to Fiirjstli'. *t ' ? '"ejTb W/ml jW*« day's liberty ushorc* iSrnw down. Then, for ball' an hour, I paced A rJund of hearty applatt.se a ,thsv'.%re .-efeed from restraint, anfl the room backwards and forwards in a state fjfotiltvd', short ilhtc-n enjorffheniM-Ki s as ihcyhc-t of mind such us I never, before experienc- addrfss, aj»d<iiru another of'the their progress. Sonic there ed. 1 had become painfully conscious of dAilters took tlif floors the direful evils resulting from intempeai\nfeo can erljoy themselves wifelrbut tbrance,.und still more painfully conscious, tatu of'strong drifak, and ta such a liberty that 1 had been a willing instrument in the day yichls/ahiuch euJyynieuL But how can —While culled" cnjpjrflK|it w h§h led by a despread of these evils. I cannot tell you jfQie city, we -toppeti *t tn jpravetl how much I suffered during tHat day and nnpetite, they repair to the first grog Hotel, nndtrlere pour, down the liquid fire, night, nor describe the fearful conflict that Temperancehome, late pnc t?dM w»bjkJi takes away their senses and madtook place in my mind, between a selfish Returning lectiiring, and lahogpiy at, tha- dens tiffetn_n> commit any outrage to which love of the genius of my calling, and tlie fatigtie'-« under a severe coHf.we deter- the •jYiJLSpirit .may prompt them. If tint plain dietatcs of trutli and humiinitf. -It saa»e tune" to induce perspiratiotTjf possible* mine! on o'clock, think, nine that kfel out and fast asle<-[), follow I was about by taking a warm mixture aud rctiriug'trJ afliem thiSMighltJbeqhiy, mid if their combntii selling, that I opened tin; drunkard's bible hi id. ft With this vie*/ we rang the JbVll; rlia tivelfest is not'excitcd to an exhibition, it i, with a kind of despairing" hope that to it, amT Is wonderful. Sometimes tome.ol.lgrudge I .-.lmiild meet there with something to di- colored servant instantly fcpned the following dialogue ensVqj). * has lona lain dormant,.is roused into rect me. 1 oi>eiied at the .i'sulins and read Editor. Waiter bring me up a glasj of iK-tirjMi, and soon a fight is tsnnouiiccd. If tuo or three chapters. As I read out finding anything that seemed to apply hot lehioiiiule; I have been exposed 1o the not interfered with by the polf?e, they gi-:idirectly to my case, I felt an increasing de- cold to-night*and as perspiration has. been erally bruise one another pretty well, and sire to abandon my calling, because it was suddenly checked, I think it will do me if not taken into custody before their short term <af Jibcrty has expired, retirriiing to injurious to any fellow men. Alter 1 had good. Waiter. Cant hab nufiiu to drink sir, rtieir ship with torn and soiled clothes, and read the bible, I rutired to bed, but could dis is dc Temperance House. with bruised features and aching limbs, not sleep., I am sure that during that night in dis know its is a Temperance have to repent over their misconduct at 1 Editor. of man to whom thought every drunken I leisure, or more fjroperly while enI had sold liquor, and of all their beggard House, but I want a glass o/ hot UmonmtUy on the last two gaged in active duty which they feel little great emphasis the brief that obtain(laying In I sleep undies. f able to perform. ed I dreamed that I saw a long line of tot- words.) Waiter. I tell you sir, dere aint a drop Some old sailors often say their constitering drunkards, with their wives and ehildion in rags. And a-loud voice said, "Who in the house, massa don't allow him to come tution is broken down by hard labor and in, an' if he did, you couldn't get dis nigger exposure to inclement weather, but let me hath done this?" 'ize atetotaller, an' ask them if they nyere ever half as much 'The answer, iv a still louder voice, di- to go buy him—no how, broken down on any one voyage at sea, as rected, 1 felt to me, smote upon my ear like wouldn't dirty my hands wid dc pizen." Would that all the friends of temperance they have felt themselves to be when they a ileal of thunder • Thou art the man!" were as scrupulous as this honest waiter, have just finished their carousings during a From this troubled slumber I awoke to who would "neither make, buy, sell, give month's cruise ashore? It is the mistaken course in which they steer in pursuit of sleep no more that nigfcu Iv the anoruing or use" »«the pinen." bbbbbbL I>. -.olirlM o; There was the record of the birtn of four children; the last had been made recently, and was in the mother s hand. I nevfcr had such strange feelings As *>w came over me. I felt that I had no business with this book. But Ltried to stifle my tWings, and turned over several Raves quickly. As J suffered my eyes to rest ui>on an opou page, these words arrested my * "t,;, .„ i„.; en. aj*W . " , . .. 7- ' i 1 1 " ti- "'' J Hfev I fefu for TemperanceIncidenct. in Washington Mf*! 1 • — �75 THE ¥U\E>fv> 1845.) EDITOR'S CORRESPONDENCE. plaasare which ate* tkem up, and makes old pel of his Son. Thmf|srh to the eye of unTahiti, March 19th, 1845. inch of them ere they arrive at fniddle age. enlightened nature; the ties of domestic If the sailor would only lc,ave off his in- love seem scattered into dust, the spiritual To the Editor of the Friend: temperate habits,all sensible persons would eyfc of faith nerceives that tliey liave been Sib, —Though the following may not be respect him, notwithstanding his sailor's loosayied on eartruonlv to be resumed,jin- quite.in aceornance with the design of \ our ilcr. far hnprlier cncuinstaiicps, in the r«r valuable journal, yet a chivalric regard lor garb.* lqte and bliss. Thonjrh the weak and the unfortunate, may perhaps LMi>M.-i > , St -aaaa the history of a family may seem to be for- win for it a place iv your columns; —the SELECT EXTRACTS. when (lie last member of it is laid' first piece appeared soma) months ago in a the memory y/ it Btill lives Wfl Sydney paper,'(thougn I never saw it until in uatrrT)0t4j>»anr-, and *km «he i-irele is the second is a reply to it from A Sister's Love.—TheW i's svWihfntr swtfHJkclisTO&ecT-en ea|tnV|l"i8 again com- a warm friend of the unfortunate Pomare. inexpressibly touching in a sister's myjfcMtJ S> in Her In-art is a realm of pufe and unefrtM iffettd Leaven.. «aVo that bahtfiPOMARL E'S AMENT. la affections, iiiidthappy sliqtild ,r Ke to whom she clings* th|pi'Sk,tke Corrai nighl, irrd never ending oerkness come! Beoautyftheasked Jws.-Fontai changing scenes of tins iai)gl»ing.k*jnil-»linns; woe and grief with ull their sombre train:— childhas been his i-ompif ii<ui'frujp §&.""' une duyfv.h\ the won"en of the Jew-[ FreweM, dear rand! farewell my Island home! hood; she has wutchejl the dajyetepßneiit ufciuce.wer soliiuch handsvmcr than the; ne'er may'st krlnw I'omary's smile again. las nnml and pcrsoti, has adobpaJtod hixri j men. I cavehiiii a reason atftnee poftieal when wrong, and smiled !'- 'aiid christian. Tho JewessXfcptied, have Alas! al.is! was it for this we trod tri"?rare The christian's paths, and breathed tlie christian's Ui alighted mi —she has peopled lv» •stupe*}, the ijflejhas »Noi Su-ike down these prouc oppressors, mighty God asfi) and beautiful tr#««ires of ■ luaaJAid.s w-jll render .'ewMßaAs 10, beTauJfei ainoug,tlie tirra* (I of These wolfish vultures tliut my kindred tare! I la.inht lam l,i;n a v.-i till tncfnUr oCsmi.-;v, urepW fpsiejlfan? tjie.rabnle who insulted trie 9W a urged 'lihnl 'olirWii.iaf him with I gaze upon the ses£ where as a child luiai for, death, and ciiifafigi Ins menioOT R>'ipr«*ltf a *". ar. 1 tA Karh billow loved me as it lav'd the shore; when he has passed snliJcateTt<alpi t<> ignominy ana 'Tiscrimson'd now—its rush»«ad and wild, wind, than fcal yon bind the lice HHfisll The.womHfr,o( Jmlen beuayed upjj Arfd seiaaMrds scream where"reat they found before. such "it-Ay loved', Tifan follon/ed mysteriousi <>f t(j« springs " uird>.<fl|fjjrar} JheV soofhed han under, anriotions; They will Ih.w on and tb» I gaas upon U* beach—where banners gay caveciuiiiot resist .their progrßs* Jrjwd fll[KjFtahan dT'Bcthany poured on!*» head OiSce greeted poor Pomnre and her son; sorriew and misrartune strip liftu lift- Its <he.|Jr«rions o'uitinoiat.which B he*,kept in a But pirates stole my pretty flag awny, charms apd dreams', thoift£is ono*|ecolhic- vase the sinner aunbinted ||is While Britain stood and wept—yet saw it done! tion that will come like •mt»sic»>t*> ffbsxvt It- feet witji a perfumed, oil, Jhnd wiped them Britain told mc shonld these pirates send, er's hca'tf-tthat will thnlfnpon 1 witji hef hai£. «Chris%, on his part, eitend- Proud She would protect me froei their thirsty bast; ed and troubled* depths with a strangest''%dadiis grace a u d mercy*»o the Jewesses; Alas! c'en Britain's quoeu fas-gets her friend— from the deefd the sou of the wid- Pomnre sweet melody, and l«iinm.Up the*»ceues of lub-Mised j falls—and inuiderers rule her slate! chiluTiood,' and. Martha's brother LazalPlif unreraeinberndj bonus and sisterMkjlft/'' Cell''J SJmou's mother-in-law, and Sun-well Tahiti! once again farewell! hy lain. It is the recollection future tribesrecite Pomnre's fall, love. j^H^omuHijwho touched the hem of his TheWhen Arn^ .1 M may speak her leelings well,— {* garment.' To the Saniarituu woman he •fhegushingtear ' dies an injured queen—deceived by all! ifus a spring of living water, and it comSydneypaper. Re-union in Heaven.—How short is the passionate iudge to the woman in crime.— \ tjaft years, earthly history of a-family! sVhc daughters of Jerusalem wept over ami those who are sow estabraced Bl a frim-» .him-7-thc noly w omen accompanied Ijpn to REPLY TO POMARE'S LAMENT. lv circle will be scattered. The cUiJifn-n, Hdvary, with bahji and spices, and weep- All! grieve not so—"hope and be undismay'd;" now the objects of tender .solicitudejwUl" ing, sought 'biui jnt the sepulchre. WoThe power that shields tlie good auall guard thy throne; have grown up and gone forth, to thefrrei- •uiaa, why ,wecp%st thou?" His first apfintterinjr. banner! wide display'd, jieariaacc was to jVVugdalen; he quid to her, •m» "lore thy spectiye stations in the world. more, and children and parents will have Mary!" At the sound of that voice, Shalfbidthee welcome back to thy lovaid noma; passed from this earthly stage. Their -Vtygdalen's yeyes were open, and she an- Once more the billows bounding on the shore name will be no longer heard in their nres- ajsrered, "JVlaster!" The rellcction of some Shall smile responsive to Pomnre's smile; eut dwelling. Their .domestic l**s an* very beautiful ray muat have rested on the And England's sister queen shall yet restore I ler friend to freedom and her native Isle; anxieties, happiness and sorrows, will lie I brow of the Je.we.-s.— t'k&teaubrumd. los» and forgotten history.. Every heart ii 5 IOnce more thy people on each Sabbath daywhich it wa- written will he mouldering in Shall throng by thousands to the house of God, Is this the all? the dust. And l#tlns And glad hosnnnahs, and loud praises pay Dahlias—Dahlias are like the most for whole satisfaction which is provided beautiful women without intellectuality; To Him who saved them from the oppressor's rod. some of the strongest feelings of our they strike you with astonishment by their pour we dare should'st thou fall—should England's queen forsuke hearts! If it be, how shall exterior splendor, but are miserably desti- Yet (Forbid it heaven! such foul,such fearful shame;) forth our affections on objects Do fleeting? tute of those properties which distinguish Still weep not, but one mighty effort make How enn such transitory beings, with whom and render agreeable less imposing flow- Shall bid tlid world respeel I'auiare'e naaoe. our connection is so brtef, engage all the ers. Had nature given tf»e fragrance of Why love we are capable of feeling? (he dahlia, if would Great in affliction—let no tear be seen, the or rose stock to them be as should not our feelings towards of blood bedewing the red plain; have been the most magnificent gem of the Save tears tall—thy tuls, much injured queen. thy feeble and unsatisfying as theyT tinsBut, Ureal in he garden; but, wanting pernune, it is like a ( To England speaks reproach, to France perpetual blessed be God, this is not all. Olthe tsosJj. A. L. line woman without mind. shame. has given us perfect assurance in — - —- - .. ' —— ' . -- • o£ 1 1! "flflß* - . — • . • . • , " . " ___ . , < . �(May, THE UIIIISsKD. 76 THE FRIEND. IMARINE NTELLIGENCE. Tm GaaxT Britain."—This enormous Steam ship, we hare observed noticed in in in ii =3aaaa«a=i ■ several of the late paper*. The following [Masters and officers of vessels visiting this port are Honolulu, Mat 16, 1845. description of its size, speed, sfcc. we copy (re_auesied to forward for publication in the Friend such OVERLAND MAIL. from* the London Evening Moil of Janua- items of Marine intelligence as may be of interest to the commercial and sea-faring community ] By the arrival of the Belgian brig "Ex- ry 10:— • The Great Britain now present* a very", Port of Honolulu. press," New Orleans papers have been redifferent appearance to that which she did ; From New. the ceived up to March 13. • ARRIVED. ks, her m*sts, yj. #hen she left the Orleans Daily Picayune, of March 2, Jfca wh fbip Richard Mitchell, Long, 650 ap, at* ifly which learn the particulars in referrence to thenn- and 3d, 4th,,dtjn,'\and 6th malls, hfMng ship Jack I.afitte, clean. ajr sTr'ri-nr h wh nexation of Texas tb the U. 8. The Bill bees) stepaed, and temporary shrouds* at- BafWigriniine Bese.li Ann, Dennett, cargo slorea for SWg feuaclimi for annexation passed the Senate, Feb. 27. tached; tje ya/ds.o* the mainmast srAlstf fay 1, Am wh skip Midas, Dafis, 60 *p, 740 «h. a The vast aj*fce dr*f*jis ship will perMay 10, Bdhaiaa Sfif Express, 'a days from MazatYeas 27, and Najs 25. And o« the 2d of lan. win ndjMiE to the !*».<, nautteal March a Bill passiM Congress for the ad- haps be better exemplified latAm wlTsisiirVv'm. Ue, Whimpeny, lOmos, reader by stating that werejjahe rigged 400 wh, oflUnd eta. ; mission of Fiorina and lowa, as indepen- three, masts,'he-*, .* uffl forematYwould be her 132, House, Yeas Nays dent States. In the wards, of 60 feet /rom her" bows, and M»T,4;Aftl«|ak*»WpSteig)iti* 76; absent 13. In the-Senate, Yeas 36, miifen npwartl of 100 fee| from Jier taff- May.s, Ato aal Be Gov. Troup, (see deaths) mats•>• her woufa still he in cotmnvsi *.• 81, rhasjs and Nays 9. In the New Orleans Bulletin, rail.wMle eaebjqf Ma- 6aAm rathtaaJßa, N*e, for California. board an aw on of they as far asunder at* Mtiv wrJ"Mp Samuel Uabertson, for N. W. we find a Message of President Tyler to j-uuWiip miM§s 80 At'25 ptis»J2jipr,e- mute InJV-Am Vault. Warner tick on shore Congress, relating to the nefarious manner cisely,*»h*e started and- etwrie*ro"Bpstjtotn in which the slave trade is now carried on TilTmoorings,ii» the* hewstsfu* f* »•■ between the coast of Afrien and Brazil, style. The en«nesSreTe.tli*jn J put «k fna* t y]fi_haHrrl Sflrahjttn, Mrs and Miss Dennett,Mr atid Mies'Henry, from Society flpith, which reflects no credit upon either Ameri- tifn at ten revohrtiofcfa minute, wl*eht 4 Board Faroa, for California, Mrs Nye,Mr Nadal, voVagWl can citizens or British subjects, win, are in- man*6 l-»knots. aßßßßwffafWorth. the Holms on herJefurn, the and' jd§ gaged in the business. frequenthr'thrown, ancT her sgeed' taken* Forth* Friend. a The President's "Inaugural Address will V ,-H which wis as follows:---* Port of Lahaina. ■ be found in our columns, which will doubtrevolutions—61-2 ! knots* ' 10,0357 less be read with great interest in this quarA) Eate of the screw 9,«250 April fi, Am chip Newark, Pemberten. Stonington, Apparent rate df ship ter of the globe. a .< HWrd, flew, Bedford, 16 mos, 600 We fjhserve that the Oregon question Atu barlu KoCiua, •, asperm. 1,0107 * ,• '' Ap has been before Congress, but no definite Slip Am ship GolcondaJMBeyj New .Bedford, 8 mos. At 19 iftinutes pas* is/clock the «ii ship Olympia, Taber, New Bedford, 6 mos, 800 action as yet has been taken. netrlyl4 13 and rerfllulAM thrown, again r-ai, 2000 bora). < � Am ship George Champlin, Swain, Newport, 6 mos, a, ■9 knots. When off the Holms 14* revs' Fiwfn. tions produced 9 1-4 knots; • Anyi iFormosa, Briggf, New Bedford, 6mos, 100 Among the numerous appointments, full gave 91-2 knots; 153-4 revolmions 9«7-9 \iro4ta«Auf\rup Soine.Smlth, New Bedford, S mos, made by President Tyler the month pre- knots. Wfen the ship was belowjtlie Jlolmr 80 V'«*„ she was brought round twice, and cam* Am bark at mos, 26 Paydern, Brewster, Stonington, 7 vious to his.retiring from office, we no- rourfd the 32 points 1ri a little- less tha/1 *l ap, 133wh. tice that of Mr Bryant, charge to Chili, and mi'nutf*; and Half round, or 10 points, in |j Aiii«»liiu. Mary and sosan, Hubbard, Stonington,? %4S wfr; bn. *»»Cnarlas Philip, Pendleton, Stonington, 9 Mr Abeel (biographer of the President) as minutes 55 seconds. On> her return upV' 'Am ship wh, 4000 bn. 3*Vsp, 450 the mosConsul for these Islands. Thisnomination Channel, with her head t\ the wind, April 18, Am shut Cussander, King, Providence, 6 of was increased to the £6 ,speed engines 'mos, tpsan. was rejected by the Senate on the first day revolutions, which .gave 10 l-iddtots; Aprfll7, Am blrk Ninus, Wyatt,Lynn, 7 mos, 60 of its presentation, bnt being sent on the 2-3d 160 wh, 1000 bn. sp, and subsequently to 18 revolutions, which Am ship Ocmulgee, Manier, Tiebury, 6mos, 70 sp. following day was confirmed. The worked beau* April 3*4 engines IV, Am bark Cerw( Harris, New London, 6 knots. 11 dean. tifully, none of the bearings heating; but,', SShm, Mitchell, Long, Nantucket, 17mi, km of course, they were at no time put to full Am ship Iris, Spooner, New Bedford, 9 mos, 400 sp. On account of inserting the President's speed; and the Great Britain made the pasApril 21, Am ship Islington, Weeks, New Bedford, Kingrond from the to (19 miles) Holms sage 10 mos, 700 sp. 160wh, 1500bn. Inaugural Address, theFriend appears one Davis, N'ewgßedfoid, 8 mos, 60 sp, exactly one hour and nine minutes, being 740 * Amwh,ship7000Midas, day later. Its length prevents the publica- in bn. head to wind. April 22, Am ship Thomas Dickenson, Lover, Bag ■ tion of editorials and correspondence.— 8 moa. 200 wh, 2000 bn Harbor, Am ship Lucy Ann, Brown, New York, 5 mos, can. The President's Address was received here The barque Allioth, Spring master, sailed April 23, Am ship Superior, Hart, New London, 8 67 days after its delivery at the capitol, on for Honolulu, direct, January 8, from New moa, 400 wh, WAO bn. April 24, Am ship AlexanderCoffin.Hathaway.New the 4th of March. Our reprint is taken York, and may be daily expected. The Bedford, 6 mos, 90 sp. Ver»se, Lister, New London,9 ms, from a copy found in the New Orleans brig Toulon, was expected to sail about April 26. Amaliip „ „ 400 wh, 4600 bn. Picayune of March 13. Feb. 1, from New York ior this port, via Am ship Levant, Havens, Sag Hsrbor, 7 mos, 60 sp, For the privilege of perusing a file of Valparaiso and Calluo. A Boston vessel Am ship Brighton, Cox, New Bedford, 6 mos, 40 sp, the late papers, we feel ourselves under was advertised to leave in February for Am"bark Roscoe, Bourne, Newl>e<lford,loirios,lBo sp, 480 wh,4000 bn. this port. obligation to Mr Benson. " . " .v**\ ■ • dof i * ' ' PiJ^EMfiERrT. I>urinf»tTie 10 . ■ knots. . . • \#i. ARRIVED. ' * • . .. •. . �THE* T?HIEXD. 1845.) ar 77 INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF JAMES States is one of delegated and limited pow- lieve, endure for ages to come, and disers; and it is by a strict adherence to the pense the blessings ofcivil and religious libR. POLK, PRESIDENT OF U. S. clearly granted powers, and by abstaining erty to distant generations. To effect obFellow Citizens-..—Without solicitation 1 from the exercise of doubtful of unauthor- jects so deer to every patriot, I shall deon my part, I have heen chosen by the free ifced Applied powers, that we have the only vote myself with anxious solicitude. It and voluntary suffrages of my countrymen sure, guaranty .agwiist the recurrence'of will be my desire to guard against that most to the most honorable,and rnpst responsible J those irflfbatuntMe collisions between the fruitful source of danger to the harmonious office on earth. I am deeply impressed 'Federal r»nd«State authorities, which have action of our system, which consists in with gratitude for the confidence repotted occasionally so much disturbed the hnrmo- substituting the mere discretion and caprice in inc. Honored with this -distinguished\ ny of ous system, and even threatened the*iof the executive, or•of majorities in the consideration at mi earlier period of life perpetuiiT of,our glonous Cnipn. legislative department of the government. thanany of my predecessors, I cannot dit*or to the for riowerf which have been withheld from «' To the*States respectively, the power* the ■federal government by the constitution. guise the diffidence with which I am about, people," l>ave »een reserved to enter on the discharge of my official du- * not delegated to the .United States by the By the theory of our government, majorities. * Constitution, nor Jifohibited by it to the ties rule; but this right is not an arbitrary If the more aged and experienced men\ States. Each State it t*complete sove- or unlimited one. It is a right to be exeroT Veignfy within the sphere olj fts reserved cised in subordination to the constitution, who have filled .the office*of the Fnitfid States, even iv tlieuflanoy of.the "pawers. Tjhe-.eolernmeiit of'the Union, and in conformity to it. One great object republic, distrusted their anility to dis- acting within ll)e sphere of jts delegated of the constitution was to restrain majoricstarge the duties flf that exalted station,3 authority, is 'also, a complete Hovereignty. ties from oppressing minorities, or enwhat ougHt not to be the apprehensions of While the'genera, g*vernmfl|t should ab- croaching upon their just rights. Minorione so much youngef aiitfllless endowed, stain from the exef-cise off authority not ties have a right to appeal to the constitunow that our domain, extends from ocean-to clea/lt delcgated'to it, the States rfhould tion, as a shield against such oppression. ocean, that our ncople have so greatly in- be eqnally/ciirefill that, in the maint^rrmnce "That the blesyffgs of liberty which our creased in numbers, and at a time when se* of'rVejr rights, they dt> not overstep tnw, constitution secures may-be enjoyed alike gueat Diversity of opinion prevails in re-, limits oftpowers resefvesj to them. One of by minorities and majorities, the executive gard to the principles and .policy wliich tAeintwf dirtiiiguishe'o*tf my.predecessolt) has been wisely invested with a qualified should characterise the administration,of attached ocserved importance to •'the sup- veto upon the acts of the legislature. It is our government? Well may the boHesf port of the Suite in all tajt-ir a negative power, and is conservative in-its fear, and the wisest tremble, wlipti incur- rights, as the most competent administra- character. It arrests for the time, hasty, ring responsibilities on which may dependtion fdV our domestic concerns, andthe su- inconsiderate, or unconstitutional legislation ova conntry's peace and prosperity, and in rest bulwark against* anti-republican ten- invites reconsideration, and transfers quessome degree, the hopes and happiness of and to the preservation of the tions at issue between the legislative and the whole human family. in .its whole constitu- executive departments to the tribunal of g eneral gov%rnment In assuming responsibilities so vast, I fer- tional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our the people. Like all other powers, it is vently invoke the aid of that .Almighty Ru- pefcVe at hnfne and safety'abroad." subject to be abused.' When judiciously ler of the Universe, in wkone hands are the To the governmcuf of the United States and properly exercised, the constitution destinies of nations «ntf of men, to guard .has been entrusted the exclusive manage- itself may be savnd from infraction, and this heaven favored-land against the mis* ment of our foreign affairs. Beyond that, the rights oft all preserved and protected. chiefs, which, without His guidance, might it yields a few general enumerated powers. The inestimable value of our federal Virarise from an unwise public policy.. It dues not force reform on the States. It ion is felt and acknowledged by all. By a firm reliance upon*the.wisdorat>f Omnip- leaves individuals, over whom if casts its this system of united and eonfederater otence to sustain and djrect tnye in 4he path protecting influence, entirely free to im- States, our people are permitted, collecof duty which I am appointed te pursue, prove their own condition by the legitimate tively and individually, to seek their own I stand in the presence of this assgndded exercise of all their mental•and phjtsical happiness in their own .way; and the conmultitude of my countrymen, to take upon powers. It is a common protector of each sequence has been most auspicious. Since myself the solemn obligation, ".to the best and all the States; of every man who lives the Union was formed, the number of the of my ability, to preserve, pfotett, and de- upon our soil, whether of Native or of for- States has increased from thirteen to twenfend the constitution of the United States." eign birth; of every religious sect, in the ty eight: two of these have taken their poA concise enumeration of the principles worship of the Almighty according to the sition as members of the confederacy withwhich will guide me in the administrative dictates of their own conscience; of every in the last week. Our population has inpolicy of the government.-is not only in ac- shade of opinion, and the most free inqui- creased from three to twenty millions.— cordance with the examples set me by al, ry; of every art, trade, and occupation, New communities and States are seeking my predecessors, but is eminently benting consistent with the laws of the States.— protection under its tegis, and multitudes tlie occasion. And we rejoice in the general happiness, from the Old World are flocking to our The Constitution itself, plainly written as prosperity and advancement of our coun- shores to participate in its blessings. Beit is, the safeguard^of our federative com- try, which have been the offspring of free- neath its benign sway, peace and prosperity prevail. Freed from the burdens and pact, the offspring of concession and com- dom, and not of power. promise, binding together in the bonds of This most admirable and wise system of miseries of war, our trade and int rcour.-ipeace and union this great and increasing well regulated self-government among men, ---have extended throughout the world family of free and independent States, will ever devised by human minds, has been Mind, 110 longer tasked in devising means be the chart by which I shall be directed. tested by its successful operation for more to accomplish or resist schemes of ambiIt will be my first care to administer the than half a century, and, if preserved from tion, usurpation, or conqust, is devoting itgovernment in the true spirit of that In- the usurpations of the federal government self to man's true interests, in developing strument, and to assume no powers not'ex- on the one hand, and the exercise by the his faculties and powers, and capacity of pressly granted, or clearly implied in its States of powers not reserved to them on nature to minister to his enjoyments. Geterms. The govarrunent of the United the other, will, I fervently hope and be- nius is free to announce its inventions and I ; ' L " , , .. ' Governments " �78 I),tt£ FRUXI). and the hand is free to accomplish whatever the head .conceives,* not incompatible with the rights of a fellowbeing. All distinctions of birth or of, rank have been abolished. All citizens, whether All ntust, see that if it were possible for policy, the debts contracted in war Revoluthem to be successful iv attaining their ob- tion, and during the war of 1812,have been ject, the dissolution of the Union, aud tlie happily extinguished. By a judiciou, ap- consequent destruction of uur happy form plication of the revenues, nbt required lor of government, must speedily ftdlow. ■ other necessary purposes,-ft is not doubted native or adopted,«*rc placet! upon terms of I am happy to every perf- slraßt the debt which hat grown out of the equality. All are entitled to equal rights od of our existence as a nutioti, (Here a* as circumstnticessof the Mist few-years may be and equal protection. No union exists be- existed, and continues to exist, among, the speedily paid off. tween church atid state, and perfect free- great muss- of our.people, a devotion to the ,1 coiigratulnte,mv fellow citizens on the dom of opinion js guaranteed to all seeks iliiii.n of the States vefiiclVrvviU and entire*restoration of the credit of the genand creeds. protect it against the*nioral trcasitp of any? eraj goyerninent fcf the T'nion', and that of These* are some of the.blessings secured who would seriously contemplate its aV- many of the States- Happy would it he to our happy land by our federal Union. struction. To secrire a continuunce of thaA for the indebttap States if they were freed To perpetuate them, it is our sacred duty devotion, the compromises >jf the Consti- from their liabilities, many of which were to preserve it. Who shall assign limits to, tution must ItoLonly heReserved, fhtt sec- incautiously contracted. Although the govthe achievements of free minds and free tional j<-alouscs.ui«i*lifiirT. bn riii n<:<*iupst*l><- ernment of Union is neithen in a legal hands, under the protection of this glorious discountenanced, and all should Seirfember nor a moraL sense bound *fof of Union? No treason to mankind, since the that they are members of .Hie sfnie politic— the aStates. sjajrl *it would be a violation-of organization of society,-would be equal in al family, having a ceunfnrjn destiny. eTo our comWct of Union'to assum#them, vet atrocity to that of him who would lift flic increase the), attachment £rour people to >We*Ctaknot btf feel n deep interest in seeing hand to destroy it. He wonld overthrow the Union, otylaws should be just. #-. all the States meet their public liabilities, the noblest- structure of human wisdom, Any policy which shall tend ti» favor mo- and pay off their just debts at the earliest which protects himself and his fellow man. nopolies, or the peeulhsP",liiteiestS #f s«c- practicable parted. That they will do so, lie would stop the progress of free gonern- tioiifof classes, must operate- to the*pr«jua> as soon as it can b% doiTewithout imposing inent, and involve his country either in an- dfcc of the interests of» their fellow tfti- tfto hliivy burthens en their ritizenjf th«?rc archy or despotism. He would extinguish zens, and should be avoided. If the c,oni» is.no reason to doubt.: .The sound, mtfrfn' the fire of liberty which warms and ani- promises of tie Constitution' be prr.ser\ed, and hnnoftble fteTing of the people Of the mates the hearts of happy millions, and in- if sectional jealousies and heurWiuriiiiig.s indebted States, rnnnot bedjtfestioried; find vites all the nations of the earth to imitate he discountenanced,—if *>ur ia\vs\ be just, we are'happy to perceive a settled disposiour example. If he say that error and and the government be practically adminis- tion qh their parting their ability returnV, wrong are committed in the administration, tered strictly withiu the limits' of power *ftfter* a season of unexampled* pecuni'nrv of the government, let. him remember that prescribed to it—we • may disoardefd) lp* embarressment, to pay off all jifst depSa'nfls, nothing human can be perfect; and that prehensions fag the safety'of the Unilui. I and tantfequiesce in any reasonable men sure under no other system of government reWith these views t>f the nafwre, charac- |to accomplish that object. vealed by Heaven or devised by man, has ter, and objects of the government,'and the One of the difficulties whicn we have reason been allowed so free and broad a value of the Uuioh, I shall steadily opptbn> |had to encounter in thVprnetichl administhe creation of those Institutions and sys- tration of the gesViniment, consists in ths> scope to combat error. Has the sword of desnots proved to be a tems which, in their nature, tend to per- 'adjustment of our refenue laws, mid lbsafer or surer instruraenrof reform in'gov- vert it from its legitimate purposes, audiilcvy of the taxOs necessary for the support ernment than enlightened reason? Does make it the instrument of seetjoiis, classes, |of government. In* the general proposihe expect to find among tlie ruins of this and individuals. We need no national tion, that no more money shall be collectI nion a happier abode fur our swarming banks, or. other extraneous institution?. ed tharr tile necessities of an 'economical millions than they now have under it? Evj planted around the government to control administTatid* require, all parties seem to cry lover of his country must shudder al or Strengthen it in opposition to the will of acquiesce. Nor docs there seem to be any the thought of the possibility of its disso- its uutli.il s. experience has taught us how niattrial difference of opjnion as to the arilution, and will be ready to adopt tjie pat- unnecessary they are as auxiliaries of the! serTce ofrighj iTi the government to tax runriotic sentiment, Our federal Union—it public authorities, bow impotent for good, section of cynnttry, or one class of citizens, must be preserved." To preserve it, the and how powerful for mischief. [oroje occupation, fbt the mere profit of compromises which alone enabled <>nr fat hOurs was intruded to be a plain and fru- another. "Justice and sound policy forbid ers tq form a common constitution for the gal ....itsut; and I shall regard it to be .the federal government to.foster one branch government and protection of so many my duty to recommend to'Congress, and, of industry to the detriment of another, or States, and distinct communities, of such as far as the Executive is concented, to, en- to cherish the interests of one portion to diversified hahits, interests, and domestic force, by all the means v\ itliin my power, the injury of another portion of out eommust be sacredly and religious- the strictest economy in the expenditure of innn country." observed. Any attempt to disturb or de- the public money, which'may be compati- ii J have heretofore declared to my fellow stroy these compromises, being terms- of ble with the public interests. citizens that, in "my jpid'j-iiient, it is tinthe couipat of the Union, can lead to none A national debt has become almost an in- duty of the government to extend, as far as other than the most ruinous and disastrous stitution of European monarchies. It is it may be practicable to do so, by its revecinucqueiiccs. viewed in some of them, us an essentinl nue laws, and all other means within its It is a source of deep regret that, in prop to existing gov eminent... Melancholy power, fair and just protection to all the some sections of our country, misguided is the condition of that people whose gov- great interests of the whole Union, empersons have occasionally indulged in ernment can be sustained only by a system bracing agriculture, manufactures, the meschemes and agitations, whose object is the which periodically transfers large amounts chanic arts, commerce and navigation.tl destruction of domestic institutions exist- from the labor of the many i<> the coffers I tin vt- also .declared ray opinion to be in " ing in other sections—institutions which ex- of the few. Such a system is incompatible favor of a tariff for revenue," and that isted at the adoption of the constitution, with the ends for whick our republican "in adjusting the details of such a'tariff, 1 government was instituted, luder n wise have sanctioned such moderate discriiuinat- - - .(May, • , • , " . rtitutious, — �79 TIVE FRIE.NT*. 1845/> conquest ola natioii .•itendedovsrrheni in the daunt rssransSvkich they .114 duties as vaould, prodsa-e ihe amount of revenue the United Slates, not as the have (.elected fur I heir uoiees Tlie increasing facilineeded, and at thavsame thue, afford leasonifble mci- seeking lo eMend her dominions by anus and violonce, and of a territory once liei ties of Intel course will easily bring tlie Stales, of iL<ii 1 but as the peacolul acquisition deiilal protection 10 our home indubliy," the Ibruiiiiiiin m that part of our territory canwas "opposed Jo a tariff for protection merely, uiul own, by adding another member to our contedcralion, which delayed, within the sphere of our federawith lire Qonsenlol that meinhei—thereby dmuniaomg not belong not for revenue." Union, ever la the ineantiine, every obligation impostive to iheiuuuw and The power "to lay aiul collect taxes, duties, im- the eh i rices of war, »nd ..pcuiug ed by treaty or conventional sajpulatkirui slssaU be saposts, and excises," #u» afl iiadispeus.ihie one 10 be mire rsasg inaVsetiS lor their products. which, wrtliasai •l'o .Texas theareorriToii is important, because the credly respected. cnulerred on tlio be cxIn Un management of ear foreign relations, it will il, would possess lio mews of providing lor nso.wi Mroug pioas'trng afiiitil' our goveiiniiein would bsuuy aim to observe a careful roapact for the BMfets of , th* po* Br t>> levying a tarili i louJedHiver itof, and the vast resources* of her tortile support. In executing nations, while our own will be the subject of connl duties fur the support of gitverniseirt.f he r.rising ol son and genial climate would be *p edily-developed; oilier watchfulness. Equal and exact justice should revenue aliould.b, lias object, and itioiuction lire nice ksvfak) the safety of New Orleans,and oar whole south- slant as well us characterise all our Into/comae wilh foreign connlries. tW-IS* aggression, dent. T"o reverse this'piinciple'itid muLe piurgclioni\ vesTeih-frontier agajs bo promoied All .iih on-ies linuig.a tendency to jsopaid the welfare the object,and revenue Ihe lUcideua, would he loinllici die mtereslsMf the WoleTTmon, would runl honoruf our country, erNaciiiVe any fsie of ( he iniiiiifeal injustice upon al! n'liei-aliun the pioteclcd irH national existence the national infewsL, will be Mudmealy avoided; and yet stages duties dbubrtei* of our for re>venue,M is In tho earliest nu oats. In levying coined no opportunity will beTost to cultivate a favorable unproper to maVe such- discriiiiiniitftiuj wrhin the'revu- opinion prevailed witriWiie that our system ofover uif derstanding with foieign governments, by which nur nue principle, as will afford inriimntaj protection looar ttjulcdUrates could uot qiierate successfuUv at dit" navigation and commerce maybe extended, and the ory, a andseJious have objections hum, theie is extended tern libine uilijiesU.'. Within ihe revenue manuriisrVeajoVi fo discriminate; beyond thafTmit.tlierigTit- feient \umi* been tasde to the unuugenient of oiar ample products of our lorule soiLas urged factures of our skilful artisans, nn*j a reanyVJUrket and indrifltsL'These oln«ctions wesj earnestly ttil exercise pf therpyaver is not conceded. 'J'he incims>ieign remunerating prices cossitries. vilieli ha.shown VMaVcqimcd Lr«si.iiurW-Jiuciiciivc pciiial prineeiipn aflbrded.to our hoiltttjinicrests hy d:sIn taking "care that the laws bo faithfully executUlle "Wnernot wellfoiuidera ili'uiiiiulittlis vaTlhin the revenue i.uiiC, it is bciieveal lliat i|i||«c.e <lyes fa*«astjra<:ts ous Indian of vouttry has been jg- ed," a stricLperformance of duty will be exacted limn , heanTMe. t v. ill public officers. From those onienra, especially, who all iiil«oiujß>nic aihniiled nuo flic interests liiiguish 1., inrikrik; discrmsnnlion*, .Niaa-.Slafaalh.ivc been Union; i. iuoitotia*l»a*e,beeii created, and om jii are charged with the ooJhirtmn and disliuuoinent of should, as far-ss prtcticaljle; he equaTiyttaro(ect»d.— rfjsdlciion iho public revenue, wilftn'ompt and rigid accountabiliand Mwartxanodea over fhhui. I lie Luteal portion- of *ur people are rvgfcuhunsis. A- population r&s expanded, die Union has been ty be required. Any culpable failure or dela 5 no their our (liners are employed in tfTnnnf.ic ures, couitWlvaa; nav|.art to account for the money s intrusted to them, At have as ouiahpunilimes engaged hey are cemented and riH strengthened; igation, and flnrmechanic arts. I 1 jorutlubors con- fa-en enlarged,'and our agncultuaitrFjiupuliftion has the times and in the manner reijunw */ law, will, in in i heir respective pursuits', and their every stein sj instant*; terminate I he otiiccil connexion of such stitute the national or home industry. To tax one been sp cad Over i largujuifai e,oUr federative security. It may defaulting othcerwlth the government, branch of this home industry for the benefit, ol iinuiliii has acquired additioiiajpfenglh Ind notheingreatei danAlthoiteh, lu our country, the chief insgistrato must would us unjust. No oin,of these interests can right- vvell'be dti.hted wjicther it wouldpopuTition were almost of necessity h» cho-en by a party, slid stand fully claim an advantage over the others, or to be en- g» of overthrow-if o|ir present coaf pledged to its principles and measures, yet, in his orficomparatively origitmerfTo limits of the nlnow the ncheJ bejrinpo-.eii-ihrrieV the others. All oYo equally thirteen States, thatsit is, now that they aiu sparse- ciaj action, lie should not be the President of a part entitled Wl-the fostering; ca'ie and protection of the nal only, hut of the whole neopje of lhe United States. over a more expanded territory. �■ toFennnent. impartial hand, ~ in levynTg disr-rimi-' ly Itsettled is confidently believed that our'system may be While lie executes the laws with an In exercising a sound disrretion nhould safely cx'eunld lo ihe uliuost bjOUiids,ol our territorial shrinks tiotn no proper responsibility, and faithfully natuuaduties wig*.ajke limit prescribed-, care a miiiumr not lo benelit the II nils, and that as it shaljhe extended, the bonds ofour carries out in the executive department of tbe governbe taTtin that polity of thosewho have chowealthy lew, at tVsVipejso«>f the toiling millions, by Uniojirso far lioin-beirqayweakened, huve becoW ment the principles and sen him, he should not be uiuujudfiil that our fellow• rafting4.oMisr the «xuries/)fdile, or articles of su- stronger -, t<»our safety andfu- 1 iti/ens who have diiWled with hint in opinion are enperior quality anp*hiajh priie.'whicli can only be con- • None can fall to see tho dangerindependent State, or titled to the full and Iroe exercise of thuft 'fJHflf" and laiiuediy.tha wealthy; and highkst tin accessaries tuiejieace, if TeXns remains an some foreign nat<on judgments, and that the riPits of all are emitted torea/theip ono o i' life' Of articles of coarse, qbalify nnd low price, becomes an all* or dependency Is among our spect and regard. arfLAi whiCTi the poor and great mass of our people must con- more powerful!than herself.Mxs of assistance Confidently relying upon the aid and peace with sume. 1 bar burdtnw of government should, J* far as citi/ens who wy.ld not prefer perpetual government the in condepartments so often occur bethe co-ordinate of among and wrtich wars, equally Texas, to occasional practicable*, he distributed justly ducting our public atlarra, I enter upon the discharge These general views, tween bordering independent nations? airdassea tff 6*ir pollution. wbjch high have been duties Isiheie ono who would not prefer free intercourse of the amfnedaie by the -long entertainedou this subject, lhavo deemed it propwith her, to high duties on ail our products uud manu- people, again humbly supplicating that Divine Using, V er to I our beloved counupon wjnctl conntting interests ol rec- factures which enter her pirns or o»o?s her frontiers? who has watched over ana protected Jt is a subject present hour, to continue and occupations are aupoosed lo exist, and a spir- Is there one who would not prefer an unrestricted com- try from its infancy to Uieupon tieus uiutu.il that we may conus, the frontier obstrucIlls bntiedictioH citrons', gracious to concession aud.comprouuse in adjusting. munication with he it of of the Union? tinue to bo a prosperousend happy people. us detail* should bo cbenHed by tvery part of our lions which must occur if she reuinins outinstitu ions of wide spread country, as the xitly means or preserving Whatever is good or evil iv the local I I liaimojtv and a cheerful acquiescence of all in the ope- i Texas will remain her own, whether annexed to the of the States will patriotic present citizens United Stains or not. None in la»o> Our rationofoui revenue DIED. tliey are for every part of tlie I'nionwS reataily siihinit to the pay- bis n•- lonsible for then, atiy mote than , 'I'tiev huve >onincut of such taxes us srjtjft b* neSVled lor the support t!"* local irWhutions of each other : objects. Upon lii llo.iolulii, May 8, Mr JamesRobinson, aged 57, a specified ited for certain war, il ptMJ « in rl together nl' their goveriißteiit,towbathsf asequal- tlie same principle that they would refuse to form a native of ItotherhitUe, County offJarrey. England. He distribute they arc so levietl as thari ten juears on the Islands, atid perpetuul union with Texas, beohuse of her loual in- had resided mors .* ly as possible anions thcriiA that period Bed been a most faithful laThe republic of TexaadraS made knownher desire pj stitutions, our forefathers 'would have been prevented during most of borer in tfre service of Messrs. Pierce and Brewer. come into our Union,-to foam a part nfjn'r coniedcrii hois forming our present Union. Perceiving no valid objection to the measure, and, In Honolulu, May 5, Capt. Gilbert Jenney, master cy and enjoy with us His blSs&iugs orliuerty secured allecting the adoptitta Terts-was once many reasons for its of the Am whale ship Gov. Troup, of New Bedford. and guarantied by our coiistilution. ol both countries, lie was taken sick at tbe Society Mauds, and came a part of our country—was-rtnvyisuly corled away to a peace, the safely farwllhe preaaaerify and possesses an I shall, on Ilm broatWfcciple whi< h formed the basis hither formedical assistance, but died about ten days I'orei-'n power—is now indepond«nt, right to dispose of apart or the whole of and produced lievudopt ion of our const itul ion, and not ;l I: er his arrival. undoubted as a sepa- in any narrow ■Mttf scclior.al policy, endeavor by sovereignty, her territory, and to inerge.lw»r At Lahsina, May 3d, Capt'. Charles L. Peck, late of nte and independent Stale, in aours. 1 congratulate all consiitriliiviaaatiTonor ililo. and appropriate means, Hamilton, of Bridaatort, Conn.aged about :.ti Congressof the ten•unsiiiiiiiiatt-Wsiexpressed wajll of the people and the ship Cant. niv country that, by an act of thfthle has lieen in of diarrhea, at Labaaii, of this gorernment has been government OT%e United States, by the re-anucxation years. and a P. I iiited SXmtw, the assent half months, and was ill for months befor two (br the two of Texas to our Union al ihe curliest practicable perionly and it remains reunion: given to tne he reached that port. Capt. P. was the sen ol' in a lessdegree my duty to as- fore countries to agree upon the terms, to consummate an od. Nor will it bastome Deacon Tumi hy Peck, of Lyme, Conn. His pi. sert and maiptnin.by allsjonstituitonal means, ihe right being pious, he object so important to both. .received an early religious education, Sexte-i to thai portion of our territory I re-ard the question of annexation as belonging ex- of the United beyond the Koefc? Mountains. (>ur title to and the etlects of it continued with him to the and of i-lusivelv to the United (States and Texas. Thevare wnich lies his days. His mind was much upon the subject of and for- tho country of the Oregon is clear and unquestionaindependent oowers, competeut to contract; personal religion in his latter days, even while he inpreparing perfect or them, to andsalready interfere with to are our people right no to ble;" eign nations have the fondest hopes of recovery. He had indulgpowers do that titlo.'byoccajpving it with their wives and children. dulged talis exceptions to their reunion. Foreignof hope that he was a christian, for many years; our gov- But eighty years ngo our population was confined on ed some though he had not come out and professed religion not seem to appreciate the true character independent and ridge Alleghaniea. the the of the thai hv yVithin isacoofede/ationof west ernment. Our Union world, yet there are some good reasons to other and all period, within the lifetime, I might say, of some of before tbe that lie has exchanged a world of sorrow, for States, whose policy is peace with each iacrensing to many millions, believe the world. To enlarge n» limits is to extend the do- my henrera—our people joysunfading one of and eternal. He has left a father filled the eastern valley of the Mumiasipp, advenminion of peace over addition rl territories and increas have andaix brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. They ing millions. The world has nothing to fear from mili- turously ascended the Missouri to its head springs, and live in Lyme, Connecticut. Communicated by Rtv. are already engaged in establishing the blessings of self tary ambition in our government. branch government in valleys, of which trie rivora flow to the MrBaldwin, Lukaina. While the chief magistrate and the popular sullrages Pacific. The world beholds the peaceful triumphs of At Lahaina, April3o, Mr Jamesßrice,aged 18 years; of Congress ate elected forshort terras byehe benr t he indue! ry of our emigrants. To us belongs the duty he belonged taEdg&rtown, Mass, and was first officer of these millions who must, in their o«»-n persons, government of protecting them, adequately, wherever they may ofthe ship Splendid; be has left a wile and one daughall the burdens and miseries of war, our be upon our soil. The jurisdiction of our laws, and ter to mourn bit loss.—Cssiisaiioelaa' if Mr C. Ripcannot be otherwise thanthepacific. Pnreijnpowers annexation ol fawas to tlie benefits of our republican institutions, should be ley, Lahaina. should, therefore, look on - - .' . . "'»*? ' „ .. t ' . * ' "' . • - '- t " — �80 - THE FRIEXB. ADVEOTISEMEIiTS. WHEREAS FOR SALE, n arouse, with a cellar, A .atataßßtV. "*�' woIn°d* 49 -'••situated N'uuanu Valley, two mile H| from Honolulu; will be so sold low. For to I termsapply JMMMMMt, *™ c. BREWER kCO May lasttat, *_ Loams, CltMkt. NOTICE. m*< ALBERT S, * " „ { • . LADD fc Ca %ltod*/»» Crope (rWaewls, 16*5-4 do, 4 caesMpO and Goat Skin*. California Hales, salted. 10,000 S. I. Goat i.) ft 6 1-4 pieces -*V Red Silk. Pongee Haodkfe 4 <«HW piecK k CO. White Silk PoM-ec HandkftnfcgalM J25 pieces Black Silk llandkfs, Black and oM WSarsnetts Silks, 120 Blue iVankin Shirts, 84 asfr/lfl rslyeasVesis, 120*plain Velvet Vests, ISO Gram clotkHheWs, 75 Blue Nankfh rheete Freeh Black Tees. For sale hy tZf\ Jackets, 60 pairrfjfs CamMetiPunts, 30 Silk Camblet O\J May It, aUs. C. BREWER <t CO. Jackets, 12 OknTetJComfk. 110 Black Silk Vests, 100 StTfc.' pairs SusMndenr, ft BWIs Suspender Webb, 100 pieces Black HniijsfH imjt 25 Velvet Caps, 20 Iron Hoopt. pieces Green Gattaf, 100 itmehair Caps, J5O pieces QA To*» assorted Iron Hoops. For 9a le hy Musqueto Netttvg, pairs Veave»Slipperl724 100 Lajfs dU May 14\1848i C. BREWER k. CO. < Boxes, 1 Ladys' Work Table,•tJetts ofeCnessmen, Souchong and Pecko Teas. For snle by ' CUMMINS lro*. Co. Tons Flat, Round, and Square Iron, of assorted March 15,1818. Q*. *><J Sizes. For sale by C. BREWER It CO. ¥QR May 16, 1845. the store on Mr French's wemises, the following goods per Wannah, from Cnina:— « Bread. Old Manila coftee; Pepper; Manila cordage; Manila e/wwv Pounds fresh Navy Bread. For sale by hats; White snd painted feather fane; Blue lights end tWW C. BREWER tc CO. other fire works; Coj'd sarsnetts and Senshaws; Cold Cot'd sarsnett hdkfs; Brack silk hdkfs; May 16,1845. , ™ levantines; Scarfs and bandas (sashes); ChinagMatting; Manila i ■ -* cheroots. April 15. Soap. For California, by Soap. Cakes sale NEW GOODS. Ir\ AAA IrJaUVJU C. BREWER tc CO. and beautifueHssortment of fancy articles May 18,1848. for the ladies use, just received per Montreal, and now opening at such prices as I think cannot fail tosuit those who wish to purchase. The ladies are invited tq call and examine. rrvAVO Wooden Tanks, ofabout t2OO to 1500 gallons White cotton hose—silk emboss'd do—open work,do 1 each. Apply to C. BREWER tc CO. —white silk gloves—kid do—assort'd and white—lisle c May 15,1845. thread do—cravats—assort d L. C. hdkfs—heui'd etebd do—chemisette—corded robes—white &neJt>rown SolPAjJiTiim. lands w hits) linens—lndia book muslin—Saccanilla do dot'dSwiss do—hair cov'd do—plaid and stnp'd do— rtlliE Copartnership of Wright and Field having been plain.an fig'd cambric's—purple and blue lace muslins A dissolved, the undesegned w-iW still carry on the printed tarltan do—gingham dp—lace do—blue etrip'd business of House, Co ich Painting, at his and fancy lawns, ace. &c. ISRAEL H. WRIGHT. old stand. ff l GtSTi plain and fifc'd cravats—gloves—kid and linHoiicJuru.Majr jfrlttS. en—black silk ho ft 'ton do—fine and coarse Livens. One case toys fsTctm a mmJcy whistle to F. E. noahs ask. BARBER, HAIR DRESSER tfC. with a good assortment of calicoes, oottons, pant stuff, ■ KIT DOOa rO MR BOARDMAN, WATCHMAKER, umbrellas and other articles iiftally found in a retail y/LToaM respect full v inform •ejfcNLADD. v" the citizens ofHonolulu, ,«p3i WT Honolulu, April Ist,IMS. tl,,i he is now ready to do Shujk ring in the neatest manaasrRazors, Soap, sastflllk I .-jNEW HYMN good every arrangement tor *f^Mjet by the Montreal, flaw Collection of Hair cutting Hymns lor Sen men s Chapels in Honolulu, and in.; ml he most approved sty les and may be obtained at the study of ihe SeaLahaina. to the preserjti with due regard men's Chaplain, and at Mr. Boardman'S shop, Honovation of the hair, and lo the lulu, or from Rev. L. Andrews, Lnhaana. fc, particular request of bis cus—Pa ices.— tomers. /'M v $1,00 ■Large see—l copy— 81,50 do do t copies— CHAMPOOING *7,00 dc do perdoeeowith manner of the Chinese, 69 Done* it h rkill, after theWash. Small size— 1 copy— do 2 copies '75 thaynewly invenfe Hair do performoperation once had this #4,00 per those who have do do dozen— To forlhev well know the use ed 1need not any anything, .swell as ihe pleasing feeling ofshampooing (cleansSatMiet ing) operation. To those who have not, I price them Montreal, an invoice of superfine English Sadmethod of thorough the fry call and moot to withbridles,cloths,Bcc complete. head and proreetinf the growth ofthe hair; hkew.ee For dles.Sidosaddles C. BREWER tc CO. sale by cases, wiring the meet severe headache. Honolulu, AJay 1,1845. Honolulu, May, 1»,W. s&t/Ut 1 Skins, hor sale by May », Met. C. — - i • — -■ . iI SALE," AT NaT . * • ANEW — BINN»7 JMmJ "PL ' !k« rill *"* " ANrJtJaWaa WjsLSOlf, certain rents and properties belonging GENERAL COMthsMION MERCHANT, to us.were sold at Public Auci ion on the tan ASTORIA, * and 9th days of December last, and by an advertisePolynesian " newsment in the last numbei ol the MOUTH Or C«CUMBIA RIVEB, further a sale is announcedTtaMwe at &oplajcc paper, loa, on the 28ih proximo; •abejsas said property* and interests were sold and osintiyed o%thS 17th of May, 1848,a0 the Belgianf olonnatiowl oinpany', with Oflers his services for the aVleof erchandr/e, and purthe sanction and under the guarantee of tbe Hawaiian chase of the Produce of the country. Government ; we therefore-have protested'ugaiiieJtfuyh Refer to Messrs. C. BREWER fc CO. intended sale, and bobj luo-sHajaVauaii Government, tm Feb 18,1845. tf * Kekuanaoa, Gov erne nil tlMsjAaerirl of Onhu, and; all other pers.shs coMerned,llapoiiaible for any sad all losses and damages arising from said proHOISK, superior English Loos Goths for sale. ceedings. C. BKEWEg tc CO. to May It, 1848, Honofulp. April M, 1845: ftfu tHPUAppIy (May BOOKS.. RECEIVED — • PER m BONOLULU. T. W. January, 15,1845. THoM*io«, jft^nttietvnx BO.giP.DlaL^/- -fVATCm'MID CHRtONOmETE.R MAKER, TJatflbrsale an aasortahent of Jewelry, Watches ran»cka.kc. CHRONOMETERS REFAIKXD AND ACCURATE RATES OIVKN. Particular attention paid, Sextant . — to fine watch repairing and adjusted. Honolulu, Oahu, Jan. 14, 1845. SVORAGE, board the Huik vy brewer 4, qy WeftspstM. •*3sF '* Apply, lo C. fee att ToHlie'PtfibJic Mason and Plastfter, would re ECOKFIN, • spectfully inform his friends and thejpubafp thai ail orders in the above fine will be prosnntTy attended to anj fliMikfully received Please oprmrat Messrs. Rogers and Grant's, Temperan.ee I louse.Wonolulu. _ QA EJrjR Sale/ Bolts Patent FlaxCarrfsss, 100lbs sewing Twfir •Jit 185» lbs Patent llSsa ('ord*age, 2 inches to 8 3 I inches, 6 bbls Stock HohrfTir, 24 SkeirisLeg Line. Thr sale by ( UMMLNS k Co. March 15,1845. . , *a )?.>* fc)le by (D W U tt'tt VS) til (9(3) o D9L Pilot oreadv 100 //and. •VUUaO POUIS 40.800 Spanish Cigars; 25,wjr sD>kes; aWUVrVVF Ciaars; 100 boxes a\o. 1 Soap, for family American use; 2 boxes Mncaroni;*2 botes Vermacilli; 4 casks-, SOOgalloTXVinsgar; 1000 feet Koa boards. -■Waated,- . Bills on the United States, for which cash will, be advanced on favorable terms. Feb. 28,L_1845. • tf at 1 HE POLYNESIA*^ Established into. WEEKLY AT HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE HAWAIIAN GOVEDITED BY ERNMENT. PUBLISHED JAMES JACKSON JARVES, Devotrd to News, Commeroe Agriculture end the general interests of the Hawaiian group. Price—#6 per annum, payable in advance; halt year £8,50; single copies, 12 1-2 cents. AnvEßaafsliro— A square $2 for first S insertions. 50cents for each continuance; half square 91,50; for each continuance, 30 cents; leas amount it for each continuance, 26 centsjby the year, more than half, noi exceeding a column, #60. tf. Honolulu, March 15,1845. � 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 The Friend (1845) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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