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THE RIEND.
A SEMI-MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
HONOLULU, OAIII , S. I. AUGUST 13. 1843.
Vol. 111.
THE FRIEND
A DISCOURSE
T II Ml.
By SAMUEL C. DAMON,
DELIVERED IN THE SEAMEN'S CHAPEL,
OF TEMPERANCE AND SEAMEN,
Honolulu, S. I., July 31, 1845,
C. Damon, SeePublished and edited by Samuel
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No. XVI.
ness of the blessings so signally conferred
upon us, and of our gratitude for the bestowal of them." The superintending
providence of Almighty God is this day to
be recognized in the affairs of this nation.
The words of inspiration which I have
selected for our present meditation, are a
portion of the song composed and delivered by Moses, on that day when he made
his final address to the whole congregation of the children of Israel. This Song
opens in language of the highest sublimity,
—" Give ear, O ye heavens! and I will
speak; And hear, O earth, the words of
my mouth." After extolling the glorious
perfections of God, Moses turns to the
people and calls upon them to remember
the days of old."
"For the Lord's
portion is his people; and Jacob is the lot
of his inheritance." Then follow the words
selected for our present consideration, Duteronomy, xzxii: 10. "He found rim in
It is in accordance with the Bible, and
agreeable to the promptings of our natural
feelings, that great national revolutions and
H. Boardman, Honolulu; Rev. L. Andrews, important political events should be kept in
°Mr.X.
Burnham.
Koloa,
Seamen's Chaplain, Lahaina; Mr.
Kauai; and the American Missionaries throughout the remembrance by appropriate celebrations.
Islands.
God's chosen people were instructed to
ADVERTISEMENTS.
in perpetual remembrance their dehold
Tirms.—One square, 2 insertions, $2,25. and SO liverance from Egyptian bondage. The
cents for every additional insertion. One half square
or less, 2 insertions, 81,75, and 87 1-2cents for every annual observance of the Passover was
For yearly advertising, not ex- eminently fitted to revive in the minds of
additional insertion. $50.
ceeding one column,
that people, God's interposition in their
behalf; and He required them to observe it
POETRY.
as a perpetual institution. Fasts were al- A DESERT LAND, AND IN THE WASTE
HOWLso held among the Jews. One that is wor- ING WILDERNESS HE LED HIM ABOUT, HE
For the Friend.
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thy of special notice was appointed by INSTRUCTED HIM, HE KEPT HIM AS THE APThe Sailor's life is not the life for me. Ezra,
when about to conduct his country- PLE OF HIS EYE.'"
BY A SAILOR.
men from Babylon—the land of their capless aptly describe the
tivity, to Jerusalem. " Then I proclaimed These words no
If this is the life a sailor leads,
with this nation than with
of
God
dealings
fast,"
Ezra,
a
there
the
river
says
life
for
at
me;
'Tie not the
"
Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves be- the Jews. But before entering upon the
I'd rather wander o'er the meads,
Than o'er the briny sea.
fore our God, to seek of him a right way direct exhibition of the truth set forth in
1 would not leave my home again.
for us, and for our little ones, and for all the above mentioned passage, I would reTo wander o'er tbis watery plain.
Though India's riches 1 could gain,
our substance." Ezra, viii, 21. Such a mark that I have no sympathy with the
Or sorow See.
fast was highly acceptable to God, for in mind which does not delight to recognize
the same chapter he adds, the hand of the particular providence of God in the orA life like this I will discard;
'Tis not the life I love;
our God was upon us, and he delivered us dinary affairs of life, civil and political, as
Tis fraught with toil and labor hard,
from the hand of the enemy, and of such well as moral and religious. Men in pubAnd ne'er can pleasant prove.
lic or private life, are God's agents for the
So I'll forget these gloomy times.
as lay in wait by the way," 31.
These toils and fears in foreign climes,
The state of religious feeling which led accomplishment of his purposes and plans.
And turn where hope so sweetly chimes,
Its music free.
to the acknowledgement of the superin- In reference to the restoration of this kingtending providence of God is most strik- dom to its rightful Sovereign, the ProclaLike sunlit meteor on Hi track,
ingly
manifested in the wanderings, voyage mation declares this nation is solely in
Through vast chaotic space,
hops
shall
to
wander
back,
soon
and
settlement
of the Puritans in New debted unto God, 'who putteth down one
I
up another.'" The honor is
And find a resting place.
England. Days of fasting and thanksgiv- and setteth
Yes, I again will soon return
ascribed to him to whom it belongs.
Where friendship's flames so brightly burn, ing mark the progress of that people. It here
And never more from them I'll turn,
The sentiment of the passage proposed
is simply carrying out the same principles
In folly's chase.
your consideration, is that God found
which has caused the rulers of this king- for
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the
children of Israel, poor, unprotected,
dom
this
for
religious
hope
those
love
to
meet
to
set
serf
day
I
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apart
Soon
In friendship's holy bower;
ignorant and friendless, in Egypt, and that
vices.
of
or
A
process
reasoning,
labored
In sweetest converse then to greet,
thence he led them to the promised
extensive exhibition of facts would not be from
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In that delightful hour.
To see those dear—those lovely forms,
to show that the appointment of land, and during the period of their wanrequired
Still cherished 'mid life's drearest storms,
this day was in accordance with a Puritan derings he instructed them, even keeping
With hope that every bosom warm's.
a
protecting them as the apple of his
As seen the Sower.
practice, founded upon a Jewish custom and
eye." All this has God done for the Hawhich was approved of by Jehovah.
Than tot despondence yield her sway
We art assembled for a two-fold object, wwaiian nation, as I shall endeavor to show.
Despotic o'er my breast;
The pangs that string my heart to-day.
as would appear from the Royal ProclaI. GoD FOUND THE HAWAIIAN NATION,
To morrow are at rest.
p
mation,
which
that
the
31st
of
P«OR, UNPROTECTED, lUNORANT AND FRIENDenjoins
day
11m pain that parting friendship feels.
He found him in a desert land,
l
July, " be observed throughout this nation LESS—"
The toil a sailor's life reveals.
And all its changes, woes and weals.
as a day of solemn fasting, humiliation and and
a
a waste bowling wildernes."
in
Shall be redressed
JJMM
Shin Wm. C.Nye.
W. S. W. prayer, in token of our great unworthi-(tlthough God always knew where the
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Israel resided, yet he is described God as distinctly displayed in leading this for false professors and hypocrites in the'
ing found them, when he sent Moses people to renounce idolatry, and then to churches of this land, I most fully believe
ivcr them from Egyptian bondage. receive the knowledge of the one only liv- that God has a chosen people in the Ha■tut have always known where this ing and true God from his messengers, the waiian nation, while I doubt not many are
i resided, from the moment the pro- American Missionaries, as I can trace the now in glory, who were once worshippers
rs of the Hawaiian race landed on hand of God in leading the Israelites from of idols upon these Islands.
shores, yet he may with propriety be Egypt to Canaan.
IV. God iisas kept the Hawaiian naHI. God uas instructed the Hawai- tion.—" He kept him as the apple of his
> have found it, when discovered by
eat English navigator. At that fie- ian nation. " He instructed him." (iod eye." Did God keep the Jewish people as
nd for many years subsequently, the has accomplished this by the labors of the the apple of his eyef So has he kept the
i was found unprotected, ignorant, Missionaries. I would not overrate, any Hawaiian nation. I would allude to the
riendless. Voyagers came to this more than I would underrate the amount fact, but without dwelling upon it for quite
i, living far removed from other of moral and religious instruction which obvious reasons, it is recorded upon more
and surrounded by a wide waste of has been imparted to this people. So than a single page of this nation's history,
i, but not to dispel their ignorance, much yet remains unaccomplished, that we that those men have not been wanting who
c their poverty, protect them in their are in danger of undervaluing what has have deliberately planned the downfall of
While certain prominent
less, or act towards them the part of been done. When the Missionaries landed this kingdom.
id. Although these voyagers, some in the spring of 1820, if 1 can credit their characters might be specified whose aims
irch of undiscovered countries, and reports and those of foreigners residing or were those mentioned above, there also
as traders or seamen, were persuing visiting the Islands previous to that period, have not been wanting other men, and
jwn schemes and plans, yet God emI am candidly of the belief that the Apos- those not a few, whose whole personal in-1 them to bring about his designs of tle Paul's description of the heathen in his fluence has tended to undermine eveiy cortowards this nation, and to intrc- day would apply to the Hawaiians as a tui- rect principle of morality, virtue and relithis seople to the knowledge of the tion;—" Being filled with all unrighteous- gion, among this people, and thereby deness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, stroy this nation. When the difficulties
tan church.
God has led the Hawaiian na- maliciousness; full of envy, murder, de- through which this nation has passed are
—My text asserts that God not only bate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, back- fully considered, its present existence must
the Jewish nation, but " he led them biters, haters of God, despiteful; proud, be attributed to the manifest interposition
," God in a most signal manner has boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedi- of divine providence. How wonderfully
c Hawaiian nation. As a striking il- ent to parents, without understanding, cov- has God made various agencies conspire to
tion of God's leading this people, 1 enant breakers, without natural affection, this end!
Tsus day,—the 31st of July—reminds
I refer to the fact that he led them to implacable, unmerciful." Romans, I: 29nee idolatry and abolish the old tabu --31. Wickedness may now abound, yet far us most forcibly of events through which
different scenes are to be witnessed from the Hawaiian kingdom was called to pass,
a. Asks the Prophet Jeremiah,
1 a nation changed their godsl" v: 11. what were exhibited on these shores a and which rendered necessary the exciting
an event would have been unheard quarter of a century ago. If it be asked, scenes of the restoration—the second anod however led this people to do a '* what has produced the change?" I would niversary of which we have met to celea parallel with which the history of answer, " God bus instructed the Hawaiian brate. I shall not array before your minds
orld contains not another example, nation, by Missionary labor." It has beeN that series of national calamities which
heathen people has ever deliberately the work of God, through the instrumen- prepared the way for the transactions of
forward to demolish their temples, tality of men. Some wonder that no more that day—ever to be remembered by the
down their altars,cast aside their idols, has been done, but my great wonder, con- friends and lovers of the Hawaiian race
give themselves up to infidelity or sidering the obstacles to be overcome, is, and kingdom. A provisional cession had
lam aware that several causes that so much has been accomplished.— been made of the sovereignty of these
in.
been at work to lead this people to There ane many, who, if they do not op- Islands to the' Queen of England. If the
nee their old system, yet from what pose Missionary effort, yet look with cool King should be restored to his rightful dolow of the power of superstition and indifference upon the work, and smiling minions, how should it be effected? Who
ry over ignorant minds, I am utterly at the pious zeal displayed, remark, "to should be the agent for accomplishing so
When the circumstanDss to account for the overthrow of what is this waste of so much treasure up- dssirable a result?
ry, unless the interposition of God be on an ignorant people?" I cannot but ces of the two nations—English and Hactly recognized "It was," remarks think such persons most grosly deceive waiian—are considered, it was, to say the
eparted Dibble, an instance in which themselves if they credit their own re- least, an event more than questionable.—
onderworking hand of God was dis- marks. The old proverb runs, None so Some regarded it as morally impossible—
d in overuling the basest appetites blind as those who won't see." So it ap- others hoped for a favorable result—while
ilest passions of men, to accomplish pears to be with such persons. They ver- only a few predicted that Kamehamha 111.
enevolent purposes." History, page ify the scripture, saying " Hearing ye shall would ever be restored to the throne of his
Here, it becomes us, with adoring bear, and shall not understand; and seeing ancestors. " With men it impossible, but
:ude to acknowledge the divine inter- ye shall see, and not perceive." Acts, not with God; for with God all things are
on in not permitting the final renunxxiii: '26. The following facts are the best possible." Mark, x: 27.
evidence
that this people have been benefiThe highest naval officer, and commanof
to
take
until
Misidolatry
place,
>n
ries destined for the Sandwich Islands cially uistiutcd:—they now can read and der-in-chief of Her B. Ms. naval forces in
actually embarked from the United write they possess no inconsiderable the Pacific, arrived here just five months
States, who should bring hither the Bible. amount of human knowledge, as well as and one day after the cession took place,
The abolition of idolatry took place in the information respecting true religion—in and on the fifth day following, the royal
month of November, 1619, and the firs) morals and intelligence they are many de- standard was unfurled, and national enMissionaries sailed from Boston in Octo- grees elevated from what they were, a few signs were again displayed from ■ the forts.
ber 1819. I think I can trace the hand ol ' years ago. After making due allowance The transactions of that uieuioriable day
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1845)
are fresh in the memory of many present twhich was acknowledged by the ftng ship a waste howling wilderness; he led him
this morning. To many they seemed more St. Vincent. The Dublin left Valparaiso about, he instructed him; he kept him as
like a dream than sober reality, because ton the 23d December, called at Rio on the the apple of his eye." On more than one
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January, and left on the Ist of Feb. or two occasions Iras God shown in his
every thing was so unexpected and so vast- 27th
lv different from any one of the untold The crew manned yards on the Admiral's dealings with this people that he possessed
number of conjectures upon the subject. |leaving the ship this morning, and gnve him the wisdom, knowledge and power, amply
All imagined if help ever came, surely it ithree hearty parting cheers'.—London Mail, sufficient to make the wrath of men to
praise him. He has moreover shown that
must come from England direct; but lo! |Mutch 20.
he can punish men by leaving them to purthe Admiral came, or rather I would say,
But to return to the subject in hand; in sue their owu uuboly and unrighteuiu
God sentliim to execute his own designs
of mercy towards this people. And if the |former times God had shown that he was schemes. The more I become acquainted
list of English Admirals was examined, is ithis people's protector; now he steps forth with the history of affairs at these Islands,
it to be supposed a more fit individual could again to protect them in their rights. Nev- during the last quarter of a century, the
have been found to execute the delicate ier have 1 witnessed an act, that so forcibly sentimentbecomes more strongly impressed
work of restoring the hereditary King of iimpressed upon niv own mind the truth of upon my mind, that, the Sandwich Islunds
these Islands to his dominions. It may in certain passages of the sacred scriptures. is no field fur wicked men and the oppotruth be said that of all others, he was ■'For promotion cometh neither from the sers of truth and righteousness to think of
THE MAN—possessing in an uncommon (east, nor from the west, nor from the' practicing their schemes before " high
degree those most desirable traits of char- south; But God is the Judoe; he put- heaven," unless they are willing to incur
acter, judgment, experience, good sense TETH DOWN ONE AND HeTTETH UP ANOTH- the awful risk of being persued even in
and christian mildness. He would not iER." Par 75:0, 7. "By me Kings reign, this life, by the retributive justice of God.
needlessly offend others, still the honest and princes decree justice. By me prin- In regard to tl>e present and future, the ondischarge of official responsibility he would ces rule, and nobles, even all the judges of ly line of conduct for the friends of this
conscientiously perform. I believe the the earth." Proverbs, viii: 16, 10." "Be- nation to pursue, is steadily and unwavergreat question with him was, what is right? ]hold as clay is in the potter's hand, to are ye ingly to trust in the protecting power of
or what is duty? And whenever a person jin mine hand, O house of Israel." Jere- that Almighty Arm, which has hitherto
will let duty be his polar star," he need miah, xviii: 6. If God interpose for the been outstretched for this nation's defence.
feeblest nation on earth, the fleets of the
It remains for me to exhort you, my
not fear the consequences.
In the letter addressed to Admiral Thorn- mightiest are powerless towards its de- hearers, so to improve the hours of this
as by the foreign residents in Honolulu, it struction. If God "shall speak concern- day that they may prove profitable to your
is remarked, The remembrance of your jing a nation, and concerning a kingdom souls, and conducive to the welfare of this
visit will ever be cherished with feelings of [mighiy though it be] to pluck up, and pull nation. You all, as well as all residing
peculiar interest by all lovers of the Sand- jdown, and to destroy it," (Jeremiah, xviii: here, both natives and foreigners, are more
wich Island government, and the friends of 7,) no combination of armies or fleets on or less interested in the prosperity of this
Nations," kingdom. You are solemnly to remember,
good order, morality and religion." The earth can save it from ruin.
truth of that remark has thus far been am- remarks an eminent theologian, " as such, that for your political, no less than for the
ply verified. The last stanza of the origi- exist only on this side of the grave.— other acts of your lives, you are to render
nal hymn sung on the occasion of the fare- Hence it would seem that in this peculiar to God an impartial account. Your mowell meeting, contained no unmeaning ex- character as nations merely, they are with tives may or they may not be apparent to
pression of feeling entertained towards the propriety rewarded or punished here."* the minds of your fellow men, but at the
God's plan towards the Hawaiian nation tribunal of God they must pass under a
Admiral:—
so far as hitherto exhibited, has been that of solemn review, whether you hold official
Farewell! may friendship's smile
mercy and love. Upon no other of the stations or occupy those of private trust—
Thy lonely hours beguile,
Polynesian tribes has he bestowed greater whether subject to the King of these
While yet you roam,
blessings, and although evils may have ac- Islands, or owing allegiance to some forAnd each propitious breeze
companied the white man hither, yet the eign power, you are individually responsiSafe waft you o'er the seas,
amount of good has vastly overbalanced ble to the bar of God. Do not then negTo friends as warm as these,
the evil results. God has given to this lect to implore the guidance of heaven in
And thine own home."
people the gospel, which blessing crowns all your private and public transactions.
all others.
Endeavor to carry out the principles laid
I rejoice in being permitted to announce
If in the history of any nation now in down by the Apostle Paul, in the 13th
that a " propitious breeze " has wafted him existence upon the earth, the superintend- chapter of his epistle to the Roman*:—
" o'er the seas" to his " own home." The |ing providence of God can be traced, I "Let every soul be subject unto the higher
following item of English news, taken from honestly believe that nation to be the Ha- powers. For there is no power but of
a late overland paper, was forwarded to waiian; and were the nation on this day to God." It is our duty to obey the laws of
me this morning by Her B. M.'s Consul I erect a national monument, on one side a land so long as we may dwell in that
General:—
these words might appropriately be in- land. " Render therefore unto all their
iscribed,
dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; cusPortsmouth, March 25, 1845.
tom to whom custom; fear to whom fear;
The Dublin, 50, Captain Tucker, flag of GOD HAS BEEN OUR PROTECTOR. honor to whom honor. Owe no man any
Rear Admiral Richard Thomas, late comthing, but to lore one another; for he that
And underneath them, the passage of loveth another, hath fulfilled the law. For
mander-in-chief in the Pacific, arrivedat
Spithead this morning, where she brought Ithe sacred scriptures which I have employ- this, thou shaft not commit adultery, thou
«p, Raid saluted the commander-in-chief, ied as the thesae of oar present meditation. shalt not kill, thou shah not steal, thou
AdmiralSir Charles Rowley, with 17gun*, "Ha found him la a desert land, and in Ishalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not
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* President Dwight's sermon*. No.X. ineat. it i» briefly comprehended in this
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saying, namely,
shalt love thy
" Thou
Love worketh no ill
port by applying at the Seamen's Chap-
lain's Study.
love is the fulfilIt was decided by the Union to make
ling of the law." It is a man's duty to love the weekly meetings, occasionally partake
God, and his neighbor, which if done, he
and to
may hope to meet his God in peace, and of the character of a " Lyceum,"
useful
and
interestwelcome,
the
secure
lecturers
upon
receive from his lips
joyful
done, good and faithful servant, en- ing subjects. We are happy to announce
" well
ter thou into the joy of tby Lord." Amen. that the next meeting, August 19th, will be
held in the Seamen's Chapel, when an address may be expected from H. Sea, Esq.,
upon the Science of Mechanics. The
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public are respectfully invited to attend;
Honolulu, Auuust 15, 1845.
the services to commence 1-4 before eight
TETOTALER.
IF HE HAD BEEN A
o'clock. The reading of the Cascade will
form
a part of the exercises.
Of what vast import in our language it
Telotalert, anii-tetotalem, and neutrals, your
that little word if. If, only if, "ah that's
abandon
the
it respectfully requetted.
presence
the rub." If all men would
neighbor
a*
thyself.
to his neighbor, therefore
THE FRIEND.
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vertised for in the Polynesian Journal, but
we advise those in waut of employment not
all to go at once, or the market will be
glutted. Wonders, however, will never
cease, and to the honor of the Missionaries
have these great and beiit may be said, been
produced.
nevolent results
,
"Don't stare; don't open those magnificent eyes of your's, courteous and dear
reader, at the government of Oregon. That
—
American territory, a few days sail from
China, hat a government —has a legislature—has a council. Where are the limits of this great country? "To tix und
tvenly slalet," says honest John Bull, " if
we have any thing to say in the business—
no Texas—no Oregon—no Mexico; you
are to be cribbed within the circle of your
old confederacy." We shall see if it is to
imwe
cannot
use of intoxicating liquors,
be so. Meanwhile, intelligence from Oreagine the good results that would follow,
gon states that " the officers of the Oregon
or the evils that would be prevented. A
A New York editor, Major Noah, we be- Territory consist of three Governors, callfriend, in forwarding us from New York, lieve, in furnishing his readers with an ac- ed the Executive Committee, a supreme
Judge and a Legislative Council. The
numerous late papers, accompanies them
cout of doings " abroad," thus humorously laws are the same as those governing the
with a note ftom which we copy the folspeaks of affairs at our Island home, and Territory of lowa. The Government is
lowing:—"I wish they contained better the
purely Democratic Republican. Dr Babgovernment of Oregon:—
news from the churches, every thing else
cock is the supreme Judge. The name of
We have also news from the Sandwich only one of the Governors, Dr Baily, is
appears to be very prosperous. You will
natives have given up eating mentioned. On the first of August, a Belfind in the package the trial of Bishop On- Islands. The
and have become quite civi- gian brig arrived at Oregon city, havingon
derdouk, which will surprise you very little babies;
lized. His Hawaiian Majesty, Kunkapot ■
of Nuns and several Romuch; if he had only been a tetotaller, he the First, has organized a government; has board a number
Priests,
man
Catholic.
from Antwerp, sent
might have passed through life comfortably a yankee, of course, by the name of Judd, out to Oregon by the Church of Rome."
and saved the church from one of the for Attorney General, and all the officers People were coming into the territory in
of the same distraction,
most disgraceful affairs of the age." Rea- of government are
large numbers, and the country is filling
and we secretly believe that our old friend up with thriving and enterprising cololittle
word
der look out for that
if.
Brown, editor of the Boston Atlas, now U. nists.
States Commissioner, is King dc facto. So
One of the settlers writes—" Come on
mote it be, and so ought it to be. New
Yankees, and make Oregon anoth
brother
and forever, exceptHawaiian Total A. Union.—The Union England every where and
er
New
England."
Louisiana.
South
Carolina
ing in
continues to hold its regular weekly meetWe have not yet heard whether our opusual,
with
Cascade,
The
as
abounds
ings.
has had a nibble from Polynesia,
era
interesting and instructive communications but troupe
should not be surprised if it were so, In our last number, a few lines were in
numand *elections. The Xlth published
for all kinds of fashionable movements of
ber of the Cascade appeared on the 12th, the codfish aristocracy are being made.— serted respecting the revenues of England
and was distributed at the last meeting. It We find in the paper edited by one Mr and France. Mr Stetson, teacher of the
a Yankee, iO. C. school, has forwarded the following
contains the First Annual Report of the French—not a Frenchman—but
of correction of a slight error in the calculaUnion." We think no true friend of the in course—that Governor Kickewanna,
dinner
enter- ]tion:—
Hawaii,
a
gave
"sumptuous
read
that report
temperance reform can
tainment to His Majesty and Court, on
without being impressed with deeper and Tuesday, the 27th August, at his residence
On the 115th page of the last number,
stronger conviction of the importance of in the Fort. The arrangements were ad- I find a communication, stating the differthe cause, as well as of the propriety and mirable, and our hosts of the French Ho- ence of amount ofrevenues between France
necessity of increased energy in the good tel who provided the viands, did themselves and England; the prouuct of 1,270,9000,the dollar, or 20 to the
work, which is diffusing a benign and much credit by their excellence and va- -000 francs, at 5 to
francs, (stated
51,070,000
be
would
pound,
healthful influence throughout the commu- riety."
are
the
in Friend, 50,074,000), and again the difaping
The
copper
gentry
colored
nity. Since the 17th of October, 225 sig- manners and habits of the whites in all ference between the two nations as stated
natures hare been obtained among seamen things. Mr Hungna has opened a grand in the Friend would be .£2,500, instead of
visiting this port. The influence of the hotel, ha* a billiard table and bowling al- $2,600; to correct the statement wholly,
thus; the difference
Union among seamen ha* been most salu- ley, where McNulty can play at ten pins the case would stand
France and England would be
and
Chinese
between
testify.
Session,
able
to
after
the
has
secured
are
abundantly
a*
we
tary,
waiters. Compositors are ad- £2,357."
Any per«on may obtain a .copy of the re- cooks and
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Collingwood, frigate Fisgard, and steamer
To Citizens or
OFFICIAL.
U. S. Commercial Auf.ncv,
the United State*,
SANDWICH ULAN**.
Whereas, it has come to the knowledge of
the undersigned, that an individual of the
government of the Sandwich Is/and* ha*
used improper and highly dishonorable
means to compel quiet and orderly citizens
of the United States, resident at these
Islands to abjure their allegiance to their
native country, and swearAulegiaiice to the
King of these Islands, and whereas it has
been satisfactorily ascertained that officers
and seamen discharged from American
■hips have, from time) to time, sworn allegiance to the hingyof these Islands in order to avoid the payment of sixty dollars,
demanded for ftyteniporury residence; now
therefore, this th to give notice to all citizens of the United States, who find themselves thus Situated, to submit their cases
to the undesigned, in order that they may
be laid before the Commissioner of the U.
RESIDENT
)
\ Sand. Islands, Aug. 11, 1845. /
Sir,*—l have to request that you will
Cormorant. The Modeste had arrived and cause
publicity to be given to the enclosed
sailed. The French corvette Triomph- document by
inserting it in the next numante.
\ ber of the Friend.
The U. S. ships Warren and Shark, had
Rkpspectfully yours,
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left Payta.
The Levant, it was reported would soon
follow the Toulon for the Islands, and
may be soon expected, and shortly after,
the whole fleet was expected to follow.
WM. HOOPER,
Acting Com. Agent.
To the Publisher of the Friend.
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AT THE
The undersigned, acting Commercial
Agent of the United States at the Sandwich Island!, taking into consideration the
In a late number of the New York Exrepeated illegal and unjust proceedings of
press, we regret to observe the death of Mr high officers in the employ of the governWin. F. Harnden, known the world over ment, and who have taken the oath of alas the father of the express system. He legiance to die King of the Sandwich
States. /
died in Boston, aged 31 years. He intro- Islands, towards citizens of the United
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States,
Island,
on
the
and
resident
said
duced and perfected the system which is
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Acting U. S. Com. Agent.
further taking Into consideration that the
now established in every part ot the U. S., management of
the Courts of the Island of
Com Agency,
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extending also to Europe.
Oahu has been taken out of the bands of S/1., August 12, 1846. J
the constitutional Judge of the said Courts,
and usurped by inferior officers,
On the arrival of the Prince Albert from ised subjects) on said Courts, who have
the coast, it was reported that Texas had ! made diverse threats fHgainst American citizens, thereby destroying all confidence in
[Masters and officers of vesse!s visiting this port are
been annexed, and that the U. S. flag would
said Courts, and farther taking into considhe hoisted on the 4th of July. Also that eration the repeated insults which have requested to forward for publication in the Friend such
items of Marine intelligence as
be of interest to
Santa Ana had been banished from Mcxi- Ibeen offered to the goverernment of the the commercial and sea-faring may
community]
co for 10 years.
and especially the more rei undersigned,
cent one of interdicting all communication
Port of Honolulu.
Real Murder.—"We had the satisfac- with George Brown, Esq. Commissioner
of the United Stutes, thereby attempting to
ARRIVED.
tion," says Backhouse, in his Narrative of
prevent him from rendering that assistance Aug. 12, English brig Prince
Visit
the
Albert, from Caps St
a
to
Australian Colonies, of wit- to citizens of the
Mexico. It is reported that the brig Express,
United States, which un- ILucas,
nessing the destruction of five puncheons der
daily
expected to leave Masatlan 6k this pott, and
the present mal administration of af- was
of rum, containing four hundred and ninefairs is most seriously required; therefore, may be daily expected.
Am. bark Toulon, 18 day* from Callao, Crosby
ty-two gallons, and two hogsheads of Geand Mr B. 9tark, supercargo The Toulon is
neva, containing one hundred and sixteen ithe undersigned deems it his duty, public- imaster
to protest against the government of expected to suil in ten or twelve days tor Columbia*
ly,
were
the
gallons. They
River.
property of one
Aug. 18, Am. brig Hannah, Cummings, from.China,
of our friends, who had received them as the Sandwich Islands, and against the acof
their
cases either civil I52 days. 1-eft U. 9. ship Constitution, Capt. Percival,
tion
Courts
all
in
n part of an investment from his agent in
near Whaiiipoa.
criminal, in which the government
England whe had not been apprized of a !or
Aug. 14, French transport ship Lyons. 16 days from
these Islands, and citizen* of the U. States Marquesas,
and bound to Caji'orrija. She is to underchange in the views of his correspondent are, or
be
may
joint
parlies,.always
go
except- t heavy repairs, having been dismasted.
respecting the use and sale of spirits, in
cases
of
police jurisdiction, and all caThe Toulon, about 20th July, spoke the Almira, of
which he cannot now conscientiously be ing
Edgartonu, Mass. 26 months out, 1400
and
concerned. He therefore represented the ses in which both parties irrhy consent to then trying out. All well, and desired to be•perm,
reported.
case to the governor, who allowed them to the trial of said cases, until ftie privileges
by, and Belonging to the aforesaid
be taken out of bond free of duty, under claimed
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the same circumstances as if for export, Commissioner of the United Skates, are reAug. 9th, Am. brig Ontario, Kelly, for Valparaiso,
and, under the charge of an officer of the stored to him, or until the arrival of an viaTaniti.
customs, placed on board a staged boat, agent of the government of we United Aug. Uth, French.corvette Heroine.
which took them out into the Core, where !States, with power to see justice done
S
the heads of the casks were removed, and to the fellow citizens of the undersignc
T
PASSENGERS.
the contents poured into the sea. Some ed.
Done at the office of the United States On board (he Am. bark Toulon, from New York. A
persons, from neighboring vessels, looked
C Ahell, Esq. and lady, GiSM Waldo, Esq., Mr J B.
on with approval, other* with surprise; and Commercial Agency, at Honolulu! Oahu, Wall,
Mr James Ne.ll, and MrR. Hohwwn.
others, not yet awake to the evils of spirit- Sandwich Islands, the 9th day of August,
drinking, expressed regret. A man from l1845.
DONATIONS.
a little vessel, cried out, That's real murWM. HOOPER,
-V temperance, or printing the Friend—
Acting U. S. Com. Agent. ffrom friend, H. B. M.'t ship Talbot,
$s,ue
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
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YRl_N_.
SEAMEN'S FRIEND.
"He told one of his attendants that he had giving them the assurance of his entire subendeavored to review as far as possible, all mission to the will of God, and his confiFor the Friend. the events of his past life, and that he had dence in the unmerited grace of the Lord
the happiness to say, nothing gave him a
Lord Collinowood's death—Captain moment's
He left a most excellent
uneasiness. He spoke at times Jesus Christ.
Thomas present. (Subsequently Rear of his absent
wife and seven children to lament his deand
of
the
doubtful
family,
Admiral Thomas).—It is pleasing to reflect
content
which he was about to leave his parture."
—
in
that among the distinguished men who bore
involved, but ever with calmness
We observe a notice of his death in the
a conspicuous part in the memorable strug- country
and
to the will of God. New York Observer, for Feb. Bth, and
perfect
resignation
for
which
was
conpower by
Europe
gle
And in this blessed state of mind, after
vulsed during the earlier period of the
taking an affectionate farewell of his at- from it we extract the following:—
there
were
to
be
happily
present century,
tendants, he expired without a struggle at
"At sea, Oct. 14th, 1844, on a voyage
found many who adorned the gospel by
of that day, hav- from Valparaiso to Hamburg, Thomas
their practice, and who, in storms and bat- 6 o'clock on the evening
attained the age of 59 years and six Shaw Perkins, Esq. of New London, Ct.,
tles at sea, or amid the din of camps, and ing
months."
aged 51 years. He graduated at Yule Colthe excitement attendant on military exThose who were about his Lordship's lege in 1812, and for many years subseploits on shore, neither neglected to invoke person,"
observed the surgeon of the Ville quently had been a practitioner of law.—
the divine assistance in their patriotic endc
in the official report which he Having early professed the religion of the
Paris,
terprises, nor in the hour of victory, to at- made on'the occasion,
"and who witnessed bible, he was a warm supporter of the Putribute the glory to Him to whom it was
the
and
with which ritan faith and worship. Education, in its
composure
resignation
from
alone due. But the blessings arising
remember
the largest sense, was an object that ever lay
fate,
he
met
his
long
will
an active sense of true religion in life, and
scene with wonder and admiration. In no near his heart. He was for some time suits consoling influence in the hour of death
brilliant life, did his perintindent of a Sabbath school, and also,
have been seldom more forcibly and beau- part of his Lordship's
character
with
appear
greater luster than wa* one of the Board of Commissioners
tifully illustrated than in the career and when he was
approaching his end. It was who had in charge the interests of comlast moments of Vice Admiral Lord Coldignified in the extreme. If it be on the
lingwood, who succeeded to the command bed of sickness, and at the approach of mon schools in the State of Connecticut;
and to him, more than to any other individof the British fleet on the fall ofLord Nelglory, ual, is hi.» native city (New London) inson, at Trafalgar, in 1805, and afterwards death—when ambition, the love of
and the interests of the world are over, debted for its late increased facilities for
continued in constant active service until
discovered, early education. His health failing, he
his death, which took place on board His that the true character is to be
man's appear to great- made a voyage to the Sandwich Islands for
never
did
surely
any
The
M.'s ship Ville dc Pari*, in 1810.
advantage thhn did that of Lord Col- its restoration; but the influence of a troplate commander-in-chief of the British er
lingwood. For my own part, I did not be- ical climate was unfavorable, inducing u
Pacific,
Admiral
Rear
squadron in the
such an new form of disease, which rapidly exThomas, who was a friend and protege of lieve it possible that any one on
have behaved so nobly.— hausted his remaining strength. Conscious
occasion
could
Lord Collingwood, received from him his Cruelly harrassed by a most afflicting disthat his days on earth were drawing to a
promotion to the rank of Post Captain,
no relief from the means close, he was, for a time, sustained by the
immediately after the battle of Trafalgar, ease, obtaining
his death to be hope that he might be permitted to die
and a few week* subsequently was appoint- employed, and perceiving
he suffered no sigh of regret to among his kindred;" but it was soon appainevitable,
ed Captain of Lord C.'s flag-ship, which escape, no murmuring at his past life, no
rent to himself, that in a foreign ship, reoffice he continued to hold till hi* patron's
the future. He met death moved from all the tender assiduities of
death. Lord Collingwood had been for a apprehension of
him, with a composure and for- domestic life, he must yield up his spirit to
long time previously in declining health, as became
which have seldom been equalled, the God who gave it. He left a journal
titude
but had vainly solicited permission from
rich in consolation and instruction to his
the Admirably to return to England, the and never surpassed."
surviving relatives. Secluded as he was
importance and value of his public servifrom all of like religious faith, he appearce* being such that his presence in the
ed deeply to appreciate the following senMe.iteranean was considered indispensaOBITUARY.
timent from Elijah the TUhbite:—" The
ble, and an imperious sense of duty led
residents
at
the
Many of the foreign
bread
and the water with which God nourincreasing
to
continue
at
until
him
hi* post
Islands, remember with peculiar interest ishes souls in the wilderness, are the docage and infirmities rendered him perfectly
Perkins, Esq. of New trines and promises of hi* word." The
incapable of performing its duties. On the visit of T. S.
a
recent
arrival from the U. last entry made is with a pencil, and, probBy
March,
1810,
he
sailed
London.
e 6th of
from
inorca for England, and when informed States, we have received the melancholly ably, while the shadows of death were
at he was again at sea, he rallied for a intelligence that this gentleman died on his coming thick upon him. " I have just read
ne his exhausted strength, and hoped passage from Valparaiso to Hamburg. He the Bth chapter of Romans, and think I
can, in a vary comfortable degree, join with
at he might yet lire to reach his native
this port in July, 1844, for Valparaiso. the Apostle, at it* close, in his warm asnd. "On the morning of the 7th," left
rite* his biographer, there was a con- The following extract we copy from a let- surance and comfort of hope. In a letter
previlerable swell, and hi* friend, Captain ter, dated New London, Feb. 4, 1845.— written to his brothers, a few day*
bomas, on entering hi* cabin, observed We are again reminded of our mortality ously, he says, —" I die in the faith ot a
at he feared the motion of the vessel dis- by the death of Major Perkins. He died crucified Saviour. My dependence is on
No, Thoma*," be replied, at sea on the 14th October, N. latitude 17d. unmerited grace in Christ Jesus. May my
rbed him."
I am now in a state in which nothing can 24m., W. longitude 29d. 28m., on board faith fail not, but may God, in infinite mercy, in Christ Jesus, administer to me, and
slurb me more in this world. I am dybound
to Hamburg. He to ua all, an abundant entrance into the
ship,
a
Hamburg
consolatory
and
am
sure
it
must
be
I
g;
you and all who lore me, to see how was permitted to enjoy bis reason to the the kingdom of hi* dear Son-"
.mfortably I ant coming to my end."— last, and to write hi* family and friend*.
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1845.)
made by throwing a breastwork across the ing quietly for the news or new orders from
ravine with loop-holes and other conveni- the Queen, or further course of action;
ences for firing. These ravines I am told perhaps for war, but I believe peaceably
communicate with each other, by high and disposed. The ease with which they can
procure food any where, makes war ne
difficult passes.
great annoyance to them, and they do not
I visited Papenoo about a week ago. It seem to be a people easily frightened; and
the
first
a
from
is necessary
to get permit
so then are taking tilings
The
My Dear Mr Damon,
French authorities at Papeite. After ri- Queen is at Raiatea, whichpatiently.
is said now to
leave
our
miles
found
it
to
we
best
ding 12
be blockaded by a French steamer. What
After leaving you we had calm and head horses on account of the ruggednes* of the is to be the result of all
this, it is difficult
the
end
of
which
winds for a fortnight, at
road, and to pursue our way on foot. The to say.
time we were only about 500 miles from road then took us over a high and very steep
I have seen a good deal of the English
Hawaii; from that we had fine wind and hill, which a few men could defend against
made the passage in 30 days. We have a large number of assailants. A few miles Missionaries here, and am vary much
been here 8 days and are to leave to-mor- beyond this brought us to "the camp."— pleased with them. They are in a difficult
row morning. I have in this time travelled But a stranger passing along would have and trying position, and the French authorto the extent of about 24 miles along the taken it for any thing else than a warlike ities, though I believe unjustly, suspect
coast, and 8 miles into the interior. A assembly. There were a great many hous- them of exerting a political influence
more beautiful Island I have no where met es scattered irregularly about among the among the natives. I have seen no cause,
with, Ceylon excepted. Its scenery is ex- trees and bushes; they were new houses, myself, for any such suspicion. The fact
ceedingly picturesque, and its capabilities large and well tilled; but the inmates were is that the French themselves, by their disas to soil, water, dr,c. are very remarkable. engaged in domestic occupations, or in regard for the feeling* of the natives, have
The soil in color and productiveness is ve- leasing out and in clearing and planting done more to injure their own cause than
ry much like that of the prairie region of ground. Except muskets hung up about could have been done by a legion of Misour own country, and whiletravelling about the houses we saw very few indications of sionaries, however adverse. I have witand near Papiete, among the half cleared war. While we were there, delegates ar- nessed scenes, to-day of drunkenness and
lands, where a new house, a hasty fence, rived from another district about some po- its attendent vices, that would be a miserabrushwood cut down and gathered into litical matters and an assembly was soon ble comment on any nation, whatever that
piles, together with stumps of trees, sud- called, in which I had. an opportunity of might be, which could encourage or toledenly come upon the view, while all around witnessing some of their native eloquence. rate them.
were thickets and forest trees, I was very The meeting was opened with prayer, and
My paper is exhausted and I must bid
ofter reminded of scenes amid the forests us I saw the whole assembly reverently you adieu. Give my kind regards to Mrs
of the Far West."
bow themselves in worship, and heard the D. and to all other friends at Honolulu. I
Every thing here as regard* politics is in voice of one of the old men in deep and love to cherish the remembrance of my visa very unsettled state, and the prospect solemn tones call upon Jehovah for direc- it, and of the many kind friends we all
seems clouded and uncertain. The Fiench tion and help, and remembered how differ- found there.
have possession of Papiete, and have also ent their adversaries would have commencYours truly,
a military establishment at the isthmus, (35 ed such a meeting, I felt that their cause
G.Jor 40 miles in a direct line from this) which was sacred and that good would in some
the
south
with
the
lesser
at
S.
Remember
me
to
peninsuler
kindly
joins
all the
way or other arise to them. The topics P.
tli.» main Island. Papiete is under martial were discussed with earnestness, but in a tetotallers; I rejoice to hear that you are
law. They have two or three forts in the dignified way and I thought a great deal of getting on so famously.
G."J.
town and block-houses on several of the good sense was shewn, both in the remarks
hights just back of it, and have erected and in the conclusions at which they arrivbarracks and dwelling houses to such an ed. The party at this place comprises
From the Pacific.—By the arrival at
extent as to give the place, as seen from nearly one third of the population of the
the water, quite an European appearance. Island. The chiefs are not as much dis- New York of the bark Autumn, from YaThe garrison amounts I believe to about tinguished in physical appearance from the vao, (Friendly Islands) the Tribune has
S'JO, and there arc now 2 frigates in the kanakas," as in the Sandwich Islands; been furnished with the trial and convic"
of Henry Lee, one of the hands of the
harbor. One i* to sail in a day or two for but
heie the better class are better looking tion
Rio. The natives on the other hand, have and the faces of both have a far more in- Autumn, for the murder of a chief of the
Toomahlooah (one of the Navigators)
three encampments, as they are called.— tellectual cast.
Islands, while the Autumn was stopping at
One " encampment" consists of native
houses thrown up for the occasion and I have just returned from paying a visit that port. From the testimony then taken
usually has a strong place in some favora- also to " the camp " at Bunaavia. It is 8 before the Council of Natives, it appears
ble spot back of it, to which natives carry miles west from Papieti, and is also at the that Lee deserted from his vessel, and waa
their families in case of .alarm, and to opening or mouth of a large ravine running arrested by the chief and another native,
which the warrior* can themselves retreat' to the centre of the Island. It is a fertile to be conveyed back to the ship, and wbije
in case of necessity. There is one such spot and has been a favorite settlement of they were in the act of doing so he stabbencampment at Papenoo, on the coast, 16 the natives for a long time. Hence it is ed the chief, who died almost immediately.
miles S. E. from this; another at Bunaavia, not remarkable for many war houses; nor The following is the verdict of the Coun8 miles to the Westward, also on the coast, is the force here so great as at Papenoo; cil, Capt. Wady of the Autumn acting as
and a third along a ravine 10 miles back but it is considerable, and can be easily re- Judge:—" We find him guilty of murder,
from Papiete. Each of the former is at inforced from the large Island of Eimeo, and we sentence him to be hung by the
the opening of a deep ravine, or valley, which is directly opposite, and only 16 neck on Tuesday next, sth November, at
12 o'clock, Meridian, and may God have
reaching to the centre of the Island, and in miles distant
The natives at all these places, are wail' mercy on his soul."
these ravines 8 or 9 mile* back is the forte,
CORRESPONDENCE.
Tahiti scenery,—Politics,—French
in Papeite,—Native encampments,—Missionaries, dec.
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Papeete, Tahiti, April 15, 1845. J
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
(August,
2. H. BOARDHUXta
FOR NEW YORK.
American ship ALLIOTH, J. WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MAKER,
H. Spring, Master, having part
jt{2r_L.
for sale an assortment of Jewelry, Watches
engaged, will meet with
cargo
of
her
moMOTv
Clocks, kc.
DRY GOODS.
-4f*KjUsr despatch for the above port.
m^m^*^mmm For freight apply to the Master, on CHRONOMETERS REPAIRED AND ACCURATE
cloths,
k Uk CASES London prints, lOdo English long
('. BREWER k CO.
RATES GIVEN.
board, or to
do
linen
damask,
<«5U 1 do linen drills, 1 do colored
1
Partioui.-.r attention paid to fine watch repairing.—
Honolulu, July 1.1845.
covers,
do
colored
table
do
1
1
towels,
damask and
Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted.
blenched
Honolulu, Oahu, Jan. 16.1846.
Irish linen, 1 do linen duck, 1 bale 88 inch
broadcloth,
2
do
linen sheeting, 2 do linen dowlas, I
FOR
SALE,
hdkfr,
Turkey
red
bale
muslins,
I
caseefancy checked
HOUSE,
wooden House, with a cellar,
4 dobrown cottons, 2 case* spool cotton, 1 bale buntf*"~»fc A
in Nuuanu Valley, two mile
HONOLULU.
ing, S cases boots and fsboes, 2 do Palm leaf hats, I
Hs> from Honolulu; will be so sold low. For
kale sew,.,, twine. Apply to c BREWER
AR T
XliAlaTaV terms apply
to
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c. BREWER k CO.
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H, 184*.
16,1848.
January,
May 16.1846.
4t
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HAS
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For Sale,
Iron hoops, assorted sizes: 800
AAA LBB
.U\rvF
lbs Iron rivets, assorted sues, 3000 feet
whalemen's oara; 8000 lbs Manilla coffee ;,60 coiUMabbls Mess beef; WOOJlos
nilla rope; 40 do hemp do; 30square,
and round Iron;
Navy bread; 10,000 lbs Bat,
to«a; 8000
SOW lbs sheet lead; 8000 lbs English white
butler; 6 bbls
lbs California soap; 10 kegsAraerican bright
varnish,
corn meal; 200 handspikes; 200 gallons
40 crates assorted crockery: 60 boxes tea; 20 cases
p'
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Aug. 18,1846.
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Lease of Lnnd for Sale.
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piece of
HHE unexpired lesse (about 20 years) of aenclosed
L land in Manoa, of about 8 or 9 acres,
Uid
surout,
th a stone wall; has a good house lot
„r,«W w,«h tr~, and
Aug. 16,1846.
™"g«g*£fl*&:
tf
New Carts.
sale one Ox Cart; also, one stout Horse Cart.
<.IORAprir
C BREWER k CO.
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Aug.
18V1845.
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in a fire proof
Ifsik TONS in bulk will be received
IUU .tire. Apply to C. BREWER It CO
Aug. 16,1846
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NOTICE.
persons having demands sgainst the firm of
Co., are requested to present them
forpayment. Those indebted in book account are rosame
to 26th inst.
ans-tad
settle
seme
me
the
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quested to
» previous
BUEWER fc qq
Aug. 16,1845.
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J\Q. Brewer k
%SO REWARD.
evening of the
AVrSV*
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FJ .W°T
~MILO CALKIN,
FOR SALE
figUred TaW BPIW
JOHN
LADD.
NEW GOODS.
and beautiful assortment of fancy articles
for the ladies use, just received per Montreal, and
now opening at such prices as 1 think cannot fail tosuit
those who wish to purchase. The ladies are invited to
call and examine.
While cotton hose—silk emboss'd do—open work do
—white silk gluvee—kid do—assort'd and white—lisle
thread do—cravats—assort d L C. hdkfs—hem'd stolid
do—chemisette—corded robes—white and brown Hollands wbite linens—lndia book muslin—Sacutnilla do—
dot'd Swiss do—hair cov'd do—plaid and strip'd doplain an fig'd cambric's—purple and blue lace muslins
printed tarltan do—gingham do—lace do—blue strip'd
and fancy lawns, kc. kc.
Gents plain and fig'd crsvats—gloves—kid and linen—black silk hose—cotton do—fine and coarse linens.
One case tots prom a penny whistle to
v
noahs ARK.
with a good assortment of calicoes, cottons,pant stuff,
umbrellas and other articles usually found in » retail
store.
Honolulu, April Ist, 1848.
JOHN LADD.
NEW HYMN BOOKS.
by the Montreal, New Collection y>
Hymns for Seamen's Chapels in Honolulu, and
RECEIVED
Lahaina, and may be obtained at the stud) of the Sea-
OEALER IN BHIP CHANDLERY AND GENERAL
MERCHANDISE.
established himself at Lahaina, solicits a
share of public patronage.
HAVING
Particular attention
N. B.
delivery of letters.
Lahaina, June 16,1846.
paid to the reception and
tf
Dissolution of Partnership.
is hereby given that the Copartnership
NOTICE
heretofore existing between us, the undrsigned,
Csleb
and
Grant,
Temperance House,
Rogers
Joseph
Honolulu, victuallers, is this day by mutual consent
dissolved; all persons indebted to the concern will
please make immediate payment to Joseph Grant, by
whom the business will in future be carried on, and by
wiioiu all debts owing by the Partner;, will, on application, be paid.
CALEB ROGERS*
Witness, W. H.
Slidolph.
JOSEPH GRANT.
Honolulu, July 16,1846.
PAINTING.
Copartnership of Wright and Field having been
dissolved, the undersigned will still carry on the
business of House, Sign, aud Coach Painting, at his
ISRAEL H. WRIGHT.
old stand.
tf
Honolulu, May 16,1846.
THE
NOTICE.
connexion of Mr William P. Avis, with
our firm, ceased on the 10th June instant. Ihe
men's Chaplain, and at Mr. Bonrdman's shop, Honobusiness will be continued under the same name and
lulu, or from Rev. L. Andrews, Lahaina.
style as heretofore. The accounts of the old concern
—Prices.—
PECK k CO.
by us.
Large size—l copy—
$1,00 will be settled
H
do 2 copies
do
81,50 Lahaina. Maui, July 16. 1848.
do
do per dozen—
87,00
Saddles.
Small sixe— 1 copy—
60
do 2 copies
Montreal, an invoice of superfine English Sad
do
75
dies,Sidesaddles with bridles.cloths.kc. complete.
do
do per dozen—
94,00
C. BREWER k CO.
Fortale by
Honolulu, May 1,1846.
THE
—
—
PER
25: hand
between the
imfHEREAS
TT the morning of 'he 28th met., one o» the blinds
F. E. BINNS,
of the Oahu Charity School House was forced open.
BARBER, HAIR DRESSER 4-C.
Room entered, and
FOR SALE
Ihe window broken, the School
large number of partly NEXT DOOR TO MR BOARDMAN, WATCHMAKER
Astral l*mp, with cut glass shade.
about 40 vole, of new, and a consisling
the followJONH LADD.
June 8.
worn books, taken therefrom, Emerson'sofArithmetic,
respectfully inform
ing —Goodrich's 4th Reader,
vv the citizens ofHonolulu,
Asrronomy,
Blake's
Fiost's
llram
,
do
N. American
POLYNESIAN,
that be is now ready to do Shamar, Webster's Spelling Book, (new and old) Inkving in the neatest manner—
Established 1840.
siaade, Quilbt, kc. kc. Also, the book containing the
Razors,
kc,
Soap,
with
good
of entering the school,kc.
names of the scholars,willlime
every arrangement for comfort. PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT HONOLULU, OAHU,
be paid to any person or perThe above reward
Hair cutting and dress
bring
information
lo
the
sons who will give aiimiienl theft to condign punHAWAIIAN ISLAND*. THE OFFICIAL
i no in the mostapproved styles
perpetrators ol this outrageous
with due regard to the preserORGAN OF THE HAWAIIAN GOVvation of the hair, and to the
of the Trustees. F W THOMPSON,
ERNMENT.
EDITED BT
request
of
his
cusparticular
Secy toOaku Charity School.
tomers.
JAMES JACKSON JARVES,
Henolulu, July », 1846.
CHAMPOOING
to Newt, Commerce, Agriculture and the
China Hoods anil Manila Pro- Done whbskill.afterthc minnerof the Chines*, with Devoted
general internit of the Hawaiian group
dace.
the newly invente Hair Wash.
Price —$6 per annum, payable in advance; halt
once h«d this operation perform year 88,50; single copies, 12 1-2cents.
jsv..
Manila eoflee—Patent Manila cordage—Plain " To those who have
use
ALD
they
tor
well
know
the
"■J aad fancy colored silks, of various descriptions— sd I need not soy anything;,
Advertising—A square 82 for first 8 insertions;
feeling of Cnampoomg (cleana
■s »eHas i he pleasing
for
square
Black silk hdkfs, fancy borders—Feather fine, of veri- me)
each
half
continuance;
$1,60;
30
cents
for
operation. To those who have not, I invite them
ous quaUtios—Artificial fire works—Piiinred lanterns—
30 cents; less amount SI for each
the most thorough method of r earning each continuance,
try
call
and
tinge—Straw
3s
4's—Shoes-Mat
to
and
the
more
than
not
cheroots,
cents;
half,
by
year,
Manila
26
head and promoting the growth ofthe hair; liken ise continuance,
_tf.
exceeding a column, 460.
hats. At the store on Mr French's premises, opposite hesll case*, curing
the moot severe headache.
in
15,1845.
Honolulu,
the Custom Hoase.
March
oJojr.
16,1645.
Honolulu,
U
Uaaolulu, June 16, 1846.
AN
~IHE
reorder
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