107 10 11779 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/67fbf72b49c23c465f1dda0503e2f5e4.pdf 4238cdcf64465b1a40bc3ac6320f8a04 PDF Text Text Vol. 6.] FTHE RIEND. HONOLULU, JULY 1, 1848. [ \o. 7 49 ly 220,000, in a population of 33,000,000. ing, in the Chambers, that the Government Since that time it has been gradually, but had issued orders prohibiting the banquet, slowly increasing. No one was allowed to which was to take place on the following HONOLULU, JULY 1, 1848 exercise the elective franchise, who did not day. Arrangements had been made for the The French Revolution, pay a tax of at least, 200 francs, or about banquet, in a field, at noon, near the Champa OF FEBRUARY 24, 1848. $40, per annum; and no person could be Elysees. This day will doubtless in coming ages bej elected unless he annually paid a tax of at That night the Prefect of Police, and referred to, as the most memorable of the! least 500 francs, or about $100. Commander of the National Guard made first half of the nineteenth century, in the Second. A few months preceding the proclamations that the banquet would not be world's history. The extraordinary intelli- Revolution, a species of public entertain- allowed to take place. There was great ex* gence of a mighty revolution in France wasi ments, or as they were called, 'Reform citement. The opposition deputies met and brought per the 'Starling,' from Mazatlan. Banquets,'had been held in different parts decided to bring forward articles ofimpeachAlthough the English papers were crowded of the Kingdom. They were essentially po- ment against the Ministry, M. Guisot being with reports and rumors respecting the rapid litical and strongly opposed to the princi- at the head. Tuesday, February 22. changes which were progressing in Paris,! ples ofthe party in power. These banquets to obtain this satisfactory it was all Paris is in commoimpossible Early morning yet |had exerted a mighty influence upon the pubinformation, in regard to the real state of At A. M., tion. 10 the populace thronged lic mind. In the speech ofthe King sent to public affairs. Enough however was learn- the Chamber of Deputies, January 3, 1848, the principal public thoroughfares of the cied to create a feverish desire for additional' there was an indirect allusion to these ban- ty. About 12 o'clock there was a great intelligence. Quite unexpectedly has this quets, and the public excitement which at- gathering along the street, in front of the desire been gratified by the arrival of H. tended their celebration. When, on the hotel occupied by M. Guizot, Minister of B. M.s. Frigate Constance, 29 days from 10th of January, the speech oftheKing came Foreign Affairs. The military force guardCallao, bringing full files of English papers up for discussion, there was much of violent ed the house. The mob was most furious to the 17th of March. From files of the debate. in denouncing Guizot. Stones were hurled THE FRIEND. Other exciting subjects occupied at the windows. London ' News,' ' Express,' * Illustrated the Chambers, M. Guizot defending the govthe and our neighbors, 'Polynesian News,' ' ernment, and M. Thiers leading the opposi- While such disorder and confusion reignshall to be'News,' we endeavor ed throughout the city, the Chamber of spread and tion. fore our readers a summary of the leading Deputies opened its session for the day at 1 Third. February 21 st, the Government events connected with this great movement, o'clock. A discussion took place respecting took an important step which must be regar- the Bank of Bordeaux. About 3 which has now probably become the all-abo'clock immediate cause of the Revoluthe opposition members entered the Chamsorbing topic of discussion and theme of ed- ded as the tion. Great preparations had been making, itorial scribbling in the four corners of the bers, headed by M. Odillon Barrot. One of in Paris, to hold a grand reform banquet; to exert an inand which is destined the number handed the President a paper globe, Some of the those opposed to the policy of the Govern- supposed to be a proposition for the impeachfluence equally extensive. ment wished to make a most imposing pubment of M. Guizot. The President read the causes which have led to this revolution lie lic demonstration. This was to have taken far back in the history of the French nasame and handed it to M. Guizot, the latter but the day before, it tion, while there are others, which now place, February 22d, after perusing it, is reported to have ' laughwas decided by the King's Cabinet, that this ed immoderately.' At 6 o'clock, M. Odilstand out with marked prominence and which banquet must be prohibited. The announce- lon Barrot ascended the Tribune, and dehave conspired to compel Louis Philippe to ment of this prohibition of the Government abdicate the throne of France, and to banposited on the table a formal proposition for was applying the spark to the magazine,— ish the whole royal family from the country. the impeachment of the Ministers. The That our readers may obtain a tolerably cor- the smothered flames ofthe volcano now broke President adjourned the assembly, without forth! What, reasoned the people, has it rect view ef this Revolutionary movement, reading the paper. It read as follows:— come to this, that Frenchmen must be proWe propose to place the Minister in aecaaatioa as it will be necessary to notice some of its imhibited from holding a public banquet? This guiltyOfi having betrayed abroad the honor and the intermediate causes,—such as appear upon the 1. will never do! Our rights are invaded!— eats of France. surface of the subject. 2. Of having falsified the principles of the constMatisaa, The Government treats us as the subjects of violated the guarantees of liberty, and attacked the rights First. Ever since the Revolution of 1830, of the people. a despot! 3. Of having, by a systematic corruption, attempted to which placed Louis Philippe upon the throne substitute, for the free eipreesioo of public epitrioo, the of France, there has been a strong and We shall now furnish a brief journal of calculations of private interest, and thus perverted the representative growing opinion among the people, that the events from day to day, so far as it can be 4. Ofhavinggovernment. trafficed for Ministerial purpose*in pebour lic offices, a* well as ia all the prerogatives and ptivitable. right of suffrage waa not enjoyed so exten- gleaned from the papers on 5. Or having'in the same interest, wasted the finances Monday, February 21. sively at it ought to be. Iji 1842 the" numof the state, and Una coafwomfced the forces east the ber of electors or voters in France, was onIntimation was officially given this evea- gnafcei ofthe kingdom. _ �50 THE FRIEND, JULY, 1848. B. Of having violently despoiled the citizens or a right defend his crown. At this hour an order plished. In two days public opinion has deinherent to every free constitution, and the exercise of which had been guaranteed to them by the charter, by was issued, signed by Barrot and Thiers, clared itself with an energy and a unanimithe lews, and by former precedents. 7. Of having, in fine, by a policy overtly counter-revo- announcing that the King had charged them ty which, we have no hesitation in saying lutionsry, pieced in question all the conquests of our' two revolutions, and thrown (he country into a profound with the power to form a Ministry. The last have no precedent in our history. agitation.' struggle of Louis Philippe was too late.— Eighty thousand National Guards are out! This document was signed by thirty-three When the proclamation was posted up the upwards of one hundred thousand citizens members. people tore it down. An attack is expected have taken up arms! The excitement this evening was tremen- upon the Palace of the Tuileries. It may You are providing for the wants of Liberdous and quite alarming. Streets are bari- |be imagined that there was alarm within the ty, but the necessity of order must also be caded, —troops are marching throughout the ]Palace, for at 1 o'clock, the following proc- thought of. city. The following copied from a Paris pa- lamation j Paris has confidence in your devotednees. was posted throughout the city. per presents a vivid picture of the fearful 1 Citizens —The Above all, let there be no division.' Paris, has abdiKing ef state of things:— ( cated in favor of Count dcParis, with Duch[Signed by Provisional officers.] At midnight barricades were formed in the Rue GrenAfter this proclamation order was partialof Orleans as etat. A combat took place, and several persons were <ess Regent.' killed or wounded. Combats also took place in the Rues restored. ly A general amnesty.' Tiquetonne, Bonrg I'Abbe, and Transnonain. Only thirty or forty ofthe insurgents had arms, and their amuniiiou the afternoon the populace was of the During Chambers.' was soon exhausted. Five prisoners having been lodged ' Dissolution not ransacking the Palace of the in a house in theRue Beaubourg, their companions msde in the idle Country.' ' Appeal to an attempt to release them. This led to a bloody strugTuileries. The garden was strewed with the course or which a Municipal Guard was killed; This appeal was however too late. At 1 gle, in a young man wet also killed. Eventually the Municipal music books, &c. Furnidresses, bonnets, the and FamiKing, Queen, Royal Guard succeeded in dispersing the people, and dsteining o'clock, their prisoners. out of the windows and ture was thrown i A post or soldiers of (he line consisting often or twelve ly, left the Tuileries. In half an hour after, men was surprised and disarmed at the Batignolles, and (the National Guards, and people enter the burnt. The wine cellars were emptied and an attempt made to set fire to the barriers. Attempts were also made lo break into some shops at the Batig- ]Palace. There is a surrender. It is report- their contents distributed among the rabble. nolles, but the mob were, after some difficulty, driven back by the National Guards. ed that 300 lives were lost in the attack, but Similar scenes took place at the Palace RoyThe Boulevards, from the Place dc la Madeleine to the al. Porte St. Martin, were occupied during the whole night Iprobably not so many. Thus after a reign of seventeen and a by upwards or 6,000 troops, and large fires were lighted In the meantime the Chamber of Depuby them. At oine, when the Carrousel and court and gardens or Ities assemble. The President took his seat half years, Louis Philippe, the first King of the Tuilleries were crowded with regiments, Louts PhiU About 300 Deputies are the French, was driven a fugitive from his the Dukes dc Nemours and Montpensier came at 1 o'clock. n from iba Palace and reviewed them, their exhortaCapital. He, who had supposed his throne tions being very like those addressed by Louis XVI. to Ipresent. At half past one, the Duchess of his guards previous to the storming of his Palace. The (Orleans-entered the Chamber accompanied defended by an army of 100,000 soldiers, utmost anxiety evidently existed at the Palace, especially among the Princesses. Several quarters near the Tuil- Iby her two sons. She seated herself in an finds that scarcely one is found to raise his leries were also guarded by the military, who were in his defence. Monarchy is at an dense columns or squadrons. I heard many of the cries arm chair, with a son on each side. This bayonet in raised by the bands of libenls, revolutionists, or robbers ■ France, end and a Republic is to be subin who passed the streets, several or whom broke into the is a moment of fearful import. The quesmagazines, especially into the gunsmiths' shops; Lepage tion was soon to be decided whether or stituted in its place. and another armourie iv the Rue Clcry, nave been, t Friday, Feb. 25. among others, plundered. But to mention the various Inot France shall be governed by a Monarwere "Vive le The first cries—they morning that dawned on the Reforme! Vivaleßepuhlique! ' Abas l'Aristocratie 1 Vive la Ligne I A baa Guixot! A (chy. At this instant, in rush the National new of France, found Paris in an dc Gand I" Then were also sung, with Republic rlful enthusiasm, the "Marseillaise," the "Chant dc Guards, and some of the populace. There but excited perfectly peaceful state.' irt," and the Oirondin's dying hymn :— was a cry you cannot enter,' ' you have no ' "Mourir pour la peine The Provisional government proclaim, Est leserl le plus beau, le plus digne d'envie !" ' right to enter.' M. Dupin ascends the TriLiberty, equality, fraternity, for its prinWednesday, Feb. 23. bune, (while all is silence) and said ' In the ' Excitement on the increase. The sol- ' present situation of the Capital and the ciples.' The government is busily occupied in rers, in several instances fired upon the country, the Chamber was bound to assem' order to the city. In consequence wd. Some are killed. The National -1 ble immediately. The King has abdicated. storing Guards cannot be relied upon to defend Gov- He has disposed of his crown in favor of of the great distress among the working ' class, a proclamation is issued in their favor. eminent. Soldiers and people demand re- his grandson, the Count of Paris; and has ' Saturday, Feb 26. form. M. Guizot retires from the Ministry. ' constituted the Duches of Orleans Regent.' this Admiral Baudin left Early morning is The King sends for Count Mole, who is em- Some applaud, others disapprove. A cry Paris for Toulon, on his way to Algiers to The powered to appoint a Ministry. There is heard from a Tribune, ' It is too late.' I a the French Regreat agitation in the Chamber of Deputies, i utmost confusion prevails. The populace proclaim Algeria part of Count Mole declines to attempt to form a over the Deputies. A Provisional Govern- public. To-day, M. dc Lamartine appeared in new Ministry. i ment is constituted in the midst of this scene front of the Hotel dc Ville, and on part of Thursday, Feb. 24. of confusion. The following officers are the government addressed the people. The Revolution. chosen:— Among other statements he declared, Paris pused into the hands of the popuM. Dunont dc l'Eure, President. Ledru Rollin, Minister of Interior. The Provisional government of the Relace. The change of a Ministry will not " Lamartine, " " Foreign Affairs. ' " Marine. public has very joyful intelligence to the satisfy them. The fall of the House of Or" "" Public Works. " Arrago, Marie, " Instruction. people here assembled. " " Public leans must follow. During the night the Carnot, " Bethmont, " Commerce. " Royalty is abolished. people had been busy barricading the streets. " Lamoriciere, "" " War. Gen. The National Guards refuse to fire upon the At 5 P. M., the Provisional Government The Republic is proclaimed. The people will exercise their political mob. The right arm of the Government is issued the following proclamation. i paralyzed. At 11 A. M., it was fearfully Paris, Feb. 24. rights. The National workshops are open for those manifest unless something was speedily done, To the Citizens op Paris! who are without work.' the King would be left without a soldier to ' A great Revolution has just been accomThe army is being recognized. , , ' ' ' rand ' < tL'hom e .' '' '' '' '• < ,, — �51 FRIEND, JtTLY, 1848. of peace. It is not the country that runs the principles and tendencies that shall henceforth direct thoughts The abolition of the penalty of death for ithe greatest danger in the War, it is liberty. War is almost theFrench Government's external policy. always an act of a dictatorship. Soldiers forget institutions for The proclamation ofthe French Republic is political offences.' against no form of government in the world. men. Thrones tempt ihe ambitious. Glory dailies patSunday, Feb. 27. aggression Forms or government have varieties as lawful as varie- riotism. The prtnige of a glorious name veils the atties of character, geographical situation, and intellectual, tack upon the sovereignly or ihe nation. The Republic To-day was remarkable for the inaugura- moral, and industrial development among nations. Na- desires glory, without doubt ; but it wishes it for itself, or Napoleon. tion of the Ministers of the Provisional gov- tions have, like individuals, different ages. The princi- and not for Caesaryourselves, Do not deceive nevenhelese. Those ideas ples that rule them have successive phases. The Moernment. It took place, at the column of narchic, Aristocratic, Constitutional, and Republican which the Provisional Government charges you lo present es a pledge ofEuropean safety have not for degrees powers ere those different lo the expression governments the of July, amid an immense assemblage of the of the maturity of the genius or nations. They demand their object in obtain forgiveness to the Republic lor havpopulace. During the ceremony the patriot- more liberty as they feel themselves capable or hearing ing had the boldness to create itself, and still less to ask. ; more they demand more equality and democracy asthey humbly the place of a great right and a greet people in with more justice and love for the people.— Europe. They hare a more noble object to make sove' Marsellaise ' was sung by are inspired question of time A nation loses itself by out- reigns and nations reflect, and not lo allow tbem deGuards and people, amid cheers 01 It is a involuntarily as to the character of our ic song of the i to National stripping the hour of that maturity, as it dishonors itself ceive themselves by letting it escape without seizing it. Monarchy and Revolution ; lo give lis true fight and its just character la Republique.' Vive Republic are not, in the eyes or real statesmen, absolute lo the event ; in abort, to give pledges to humanity be' that combat one another to death; they are fore giving them to our right, and to our honor if they On Monday the government of Louis principles that contrast and may live race lo race, by under- should be unacknowledged or threatened. tacts The French Republic will, then, not make war on any one another. Philippe, entered upon a contest with the standing and respecting War, therefore, is not the French Republic'a principle, one. Il has no occasion to sey that, if conditions of wax people, forbidding a public dinner. On the as it became lis lalal and glorious necessity in 1792. — are laid down lo Ihe French people, H will accept them.— 1792 and 1848 there is hair a century. To re- The thoughts of the men who at the present moment govfollowing Sunday the officers of the New Between vert after half a century to the principle of 1792, or to the ern France are these : it will be fortunate for France if of conquest of the Empire, would be not to ad- war he declared against it, and if it be constrained thus Republic were inaugurated at the very col- principle but go back in times. Yesterday's revolution is a to increase in strength and in glory, in spite of its modvance, nnin erected to commemorate Louis Phil- slep forward and not backwards. Tbe,world and we wish eration. It will be a terrible responsibility for France if ihe Republic itselfdeclares war without Being provoked to march lo fraternity and peace. its impatience ippe's call to the throne of Charles X. An If the situation ofthe French Republic in 1792 account- to it. In the first case, its martial genius,so for a war, the differences existing between that period ofaction, its strength accumulated during many years important week, indeed, in the history of ed of our history and the present period account for peace. or peace, will render it invincible within its own territoStrive to understsnd these principles, and cause them to ry, and redoubtable, perhaps, beyond ila frontiers. In France. the second case, il would turn against itself therecollecbe understood around you. Vive la RErußLio.uE. la 1792 the nation waa not une. Two people existed tion or its conquests, which diminished the affection of on the same soil. A terrible struggle protracted itself nations, and it would compromise the first and most unibetween the classes stripped of their privileges and the versal alliance—the spirit of nations, and the genius or A busy week in Paris. classes who had just conquered. Equality and liberty. civilization. The stripped classes united with captive royalty, and Accordingto these principles, sir, which ars the cool of France—principles she can present without Monday. The people prepare for a ban- with the foreigners, to deny France her Revolution, and on her monarchy, aristocracy, and theocracy by ear, as without suspicion, to ber friends and to her enequet in the morning, and in the evening the rcimpose invasion. There are now no more distinct snd unequal mies—you will have the goodness to impress upon your, classes Equality before the law has levelled all. Fra- self the' following declarations: government prohibited its taking place. ternity, of which we proclaim the application, and the The treaties or 1816 exist no longer as law in the eyes of which the National Assembly is lo organise, or the French Republic; nevertheless, their territorial Tuesday. The people throng the streets blessings is about to unite all. There is not a citixen in France, circumscriptions of these treaties are a fact which it adthe to the and endeavor troops in whatever class he belongs 10, that will not before all join mits as a basis, and as a point dc depart in its relatione morning, the principle ofthe country, and, by that very union,ren- with other nations. disperse them in the afternoon. But if the treaties of 1815 do not exist any longer exder it inexpugnable lo the attempt and anxieties of an inas facts to modify a common understanding, and Wednesday. The Guizotministry retires, vasion.1792, it was not the whole people that had taken cepting the il Republic declare openly that its right and its misIn pacifically at these modifiand the King, in vain tries to form a new possession of tbe government, il was the middle class sion is tothearrive regularlytheandmoderation, the conscience, good sense, only that wanted to exercise and enjoy liberty. The tri- cations, and are for Europe a ministry. class was then as ihe the ofthe selfish, exist, triumph prudence umph of the middle Republic of all oligarchy always is. It wanted to retain foritself better and more honorable guarantee than the letter of Thursday. The King abdicates. The alone the right conquered by all. For that purpose it those treaties, to often violated and modified by Europe a strong diversion to tbe accession of the peo- itself. Palace of Tuileries sacked. The people re- must effect ple, by making them rush lo fields of battle, in order to Endeavor, sir, to make this emancipation of the Repubfuse a Regency. Provisional Government prevent iheir entering its own government. That diver- lic from the treaties of 1815 be clearly understood, and sion was war. War was the thought of the Monarchiens try to show that that freedom has nothing in it which is established. and Girondins ; it was not the thought of more advanced irreconcilable with therepose of Europe. democrats, who wished, as we do, the sincere, complete Thus we declare it openly. If the hour or the reconFriday. France proclaimed a Republic. and regular reign of the people themselves, including in struction of some nationalities oppressed in Europe or term all classes, without' exclusion or preference, off elsewhere should appear lo ns lo have sounded in the deSaturday. Tranquility restored, shops that which the nation consists. crees of Providence—if Switzerland, our faithlul ally were constrained or threatopened, streets cleared. In 1792, ihe people were but the instrument oftheRev- since the time orFrancis 1., olution they were not iis object. The present Revolu. ened in the advance whichshe is effecting in her governSunday. Inauguration ofProvisional offi- tion has; been effected by and for them. In entering it, ment, in order to lend additional strength to the facine or they bring with them their new want oflabor, industry, democratic governments—if the independent states of cers. instruction, agriculture, commerce, morality, welfare, Italy were invaded—if any limits or obstacles were imForeign Policy of the Republic—The property, cheap life, navigation, and civilization, which posed on their internal transformations—if the right of alare the wants ofpeace ! Tbe people and peace, it is a liance among themselves, in order to consolidate an Ilal" ian nation, were contested by main force—the French Reenquiry will come up from every quarter, same name. In 1792, the ideas ofFrance and Europe were not pre- public would believe itself entitled to arm itselfin order what is the foreign policy of the New Re- pared lo understand and accept the grand harmony of na- to protect these legitimate movements of the greatness tions between them to tbe benefit or mankind. The ana the nationality of slates. public? Is it peaceful, or warlike? The thought of the age that ended waa but in the heads of a The Republic, you see, by iv first slep, repudiates the Philosophy is now popular. Fifty era or proscription and of dictations. She is decided nev. following circular ofthe Minister of Foreign few philosophers. of years freedom of thinking, speaking and writing haveI er lo veil liberty at home. She is equally decided never Affairs, M Lamartine, may be regarded as yielded their result. Books, journals, and tribunes havei to veil its democratic principle abroad. She will never the "apostolat'' of European intelligence. Rea- permit any one to interposebetween tbe pacific radiation an expression ofits principles. It is an able effected or nations. She proclaims son, radiating every where across the frontiers of nations i or its liberty and the regard most lanhas crested between minds thai great intellectual nation- herself the intellectual and cordial ally of every right, or document and couched in eloquent ality which will be tbe finishing of the French Revolu- every progress, or every legitimate development of the inguage. If the body of the French nation tion; and the constitution of the international fraterniza- stitutions of nations which wish to live on the same prinover the globe. ciple as herself She will not endeavor any immoderate imbibes the sentiments of this circular, it tion was a novelty, equality a scan- or incendiary propegandism amongst its neighbors. She Lastly, in 1792, liberty dal, and the Republic a problem. The title of nations, knows that there it no durable freedom but that which may be expected that a long career of peace scarcely discovered by Fenelon, Montesquieu, Rousseau, grows of itself on its soil. Bui it will exercise by tbe spectacle of order and of peace and prosperity is in store for that nation, was so completely forgotten, concealed, profaned by the light of its ideas—by tbe old feudal, dynastic, sacerdotal traditions, lhat the most which it hopes to give lo the world—the sole aid honest while the peace of the world will be most fa- lawful or esteem and or sympathy. That is not interventionofthe people in their affairs seemed s proselytism monstrous thing to the statesmen of the old school. De- war ; it is nature. That is not the agitation or Europe ; vorably affected. mocracy made both thrones and the foundation of socie- it is life. This is not to embroil the world ; il is to shine Sir—You are acquainted with the events at Paris, the ty tremble. At present, thrones and nations have accus- from iv place on the horizon of nations, to advance them victory ofthe people, their heroism, moderation, pacifica- tomed themselves to the word, to the forms, to the regu- and to guide ihem at the same time. We desire, for hution, order restored by the co-operation of all citizens, as lar agiutions or exercised in various proportions manity, lhat the peace be presetved. We even hope it. if iv this interregnum ol visible authorities the general in all states, evenliberty the Monarchic one. They will accustom One only question of war was mooted, a year ego, bereason were alone the Government of France. themselves to the Republic, which is iv complete form tween England and Franca. It was not Republican The French Revolution has thus just entered its final among the maturestjiatioos. They will recognise that France which atarted the question of war i it was the a period. France is Republic; the Republic needs not there is a conservative liberty. They will acknowledge dynasty. The dynasty carries away with it thai danger be acknowledged to exist. It isofnatural right—it is of that there may be in tbe Republic not only bettor order, of war which it had given rise to for Europe, by the enaatioaal right. It ia the will of a great nation that de- but that there may be more real order in that government tirely personal ambition of its family alliances in Spain. mands iv title but of itself. Nevertheless, lbs French or all for all, than is the government or tbe Tew for the Thus lhat domestic policy of the fallen dynasty, which Republic wishing to enter tbe family of instituted Gov- few. weighed for seventy years en oar national sligaitr, weighernments as a regular power, and not as a phenomenon Bat besides these disinterested considerations, the sole ed at the same time, by iv pretensions to another crown disturbing European order, it is proper thai you should interest of the consolidation and the duration of tbe Re- at Madrid, on our liberal alliances and on peace. The promptly inform the government you are accredited to of public would inspire tn tbe etslearaoc, of France the Republic has no ambition. Taa eWpwlk has »c atp*. firinciples ' . ,, ! — �THE FRfEtfu, JULY. 52 1 °1R. Since the late Revolution and flight of the tistn It inherits not tbe pretensions of c family. Lei Spain govern itself—let Spain be independent and free France, for lbs solidity of this natural alliance, ononis King, Punch is said to represent Louis Philmore on the conformity of principles, than on the succesippe's wig burning like a candle, and o'er POSTSCRIPT of tbe House of Bourbon. Soca is, sir, tbe spirit ofthe councils of the Republic. him, a National Guard is holding an extinSuch will invariably be the chancier ofthe policy, frank, guisher! firm, and moderate, which you will have to represent. The Republic has pronounced at its birth, and ia the The Ex-King and Ex-Q_ucen of France, midst or the heat or contestnotprovoked by tbe people, We are favored with another arrival, three words which have revealed iv soul and which will have assumed the titles of Count and Counmen— oa God and call dowa iis cradle the blessings of bringing European intelligence. Our readLiberty, Equality, Fraternity. She gave immediately tess of Neuilly. ers will now be furnished with a summary of thereafter, by the abolition of the punishment of death As early as June, 1847, Punch anfor political offences, the line commentary of those three the most important news respecting the words at heme do yon also give then tbeir true com nounced 'another French Revolution.' menlarv abroad. The sense of these three words applied French Revolution, and its results, so far as to oar external relations is ibis—the breaking by France This Revolution is represented to have takand which on on its iv principle weighed of ihe chains ascertained up to the 3d of April. The hisdignity ; the recovery ofthe rank which it ought to oc- en place, in consequence ofthe French Govfine, cupy in tbe scale ofike great European powers ; in ernment having issued an order, for all the tory of Europe probably furnishes no chaptbe declaration or alliance and amity to all nations. If which are recorded events more reFrance feels conscientiously its part in the mission of clerks and officers in the employ of the gov- ter, in freedom and.civilization in the present age, there is not ernment to shave off their moustaches.'— markable, more momentous, and more unlookone of those words which signifies war. If Europe is pruwhich does is not one ofthose words dent and jaet, there In the peculiar style of Punch, we have a ed for, than that which will contain the renot-siguify psoas. sions — ; ' history of the Revolution from day to day. cord of events which have transpired during Revolutionary Fragments. With some slight verbal alterations, the de- the month of February and March of the Guizot to have the is said escaped M. scription, would serve as a very good ac- current year. a dress. office servant's We copy the following from the Polynein count of the late Revolution in February. Foreign Tbe Provisional government is reported to The King had retreated to Neuilly. There sian Extra, of June 26:— was a long discussion in the Chamber of Dep- Important from Great Britain —Peace ia have 200,000,000 francs at command. France—Revolution in Prnssia—Flight of the uties. The fleet had joined the insurgents. the King—Reform ia Austria--Death ofthe in wounded, number hospiThe whole Emperor of Russia—Revolt iv Poland — tals, was 428, of whom 350 were civilians The public offices are all closed, &c. in Sicily—United States—Prospect Strange and absurd as were the vagaries Revolt and 78 military ofPeace —Mexico, Ate. dec. At tbe taking of the Tuileries, the popu- of Punch's brain, yet the recent movements Arrived at Hilo Bay, Hawaiian lslnndson tbe 16th inst. the U. S. sloop Preble, James Glynn, lace found a magnificent image of Christ, in in France show that ' fact is more strange Commander, twenty-two (Ihvs from San Bias, sculpture. They bore it in triumph, and than fiction.' bound to East Indies with Commodore GeisinJVo more Flogging in the French JVory.— ger ax n passenger, to assume the command of without injury, to the Church of St. Roch. The new government has issued an order the U. S. squadron upon that station. Louis Philippe is reported to have said on By the arrival ofthe U. S. ship Preble, Capt. Tuesday 22d., I fear nothing, I am so firm- that corporeal punishment must no more be Glynn, 22 days from San Bias, we have received later and most important news from Europe. ly seated in my saddle, that I dread neither a inflicted in the Navy of the Republic. All Europe is in a ferment. The dates from persons of tn France. Suffrage —All Ministry, a disobedience of my Universal change Europe are to the 3d of April. The dates from commands.' In two days he fled for his life. twenty-one years old, are entitled to vote, the United States are to tbe 24th of April.— the politeness of F. W. Thompson, The report was not true', that the English and at twenty-five they are eligible to be Through Esq., Catit. Glynn and Messrs. Pitman and mail was destroyed. It is not known that elected to the Chamber of Deputies. Every Rice of Hilo, we are enabled to present our any Englishman has received the least insult. 40,000 inhabitants entitled to one Represen- readers with a summary ofthe principal events. Great Britain. 'Thank God, I am on British ground,' tative. The total number of Representagovernment have made an approBritish The were the emphatic words of the Ex-King of tives will amount to 900, including Algiers priation of £1,500,000 for the increase ofthe France when he landed in England. and the Colonies. The election was to take Navy and for the protection of tbeir const. Symptoms of a revolt had been manifested in While at New Haven, the Ex-King of place on the 9th of April, and the Chambers Ireland, and 10,000 troops hnd been ordered to whole of France, gave a friend the his mon- to open April 20th. that country by tbe government. Her Majesty Queen Victoria was safely deey, for the purpose of getting it exchanged Change Names. —To show how thoroughof for English coin, and purchasing wearing ly public sentiment in Paris would carry out livered of a princess on the IStb of March. The following significant remarks appeared in apparel, 'of which,' said the King, smiling,' the principles of the revolution, it is only the Loudon Times of the Ist of April: ' I am very short! ' 'We shall not be misunderstood when we say, necessary to notice the fact that the authori- having their revothat while our neighbors The Ex-King of France in effecting his ties are changing tho names of places, for lutions, we must have a revolution ofour own; escape to England, across the channel, was example, the Royal' Theatre becomes the one of the quiet and constitutional sort. All ' Europe is taking a start. Every country is conobliged to out off his whiskers and doff his 'National.' Every tributing something to tbe movement. France thing is Republican. wig. gain by her change. The British Louis Phillippe and the Queen arrived at expects to be ashamed to be beaten in this repeople will At last accounts, Louis Philippe and all Newhaven, (see prx, March 3d. The same-1spect. They must be able to compare notes with had the royal family, safely arrived in EngNow we are not going to vie with day, M. Guizot and family arrived in Lon- honor. land, and were most hospitally received. France in splendid ideas. She may enjoy tbe don. exclusive possession of her three political godPunch, a. Phophst !—ln the London Punch movement of 1789,' says Punch, desses and much good may they do her. What 'The for October 2, 1847, there is quite a remarkwill satisfy the British people is, practical imyears, that of 1830, lasted three provement. Once prove to them that you have able caricature wood cut representing Punch 1lasted three three hours.' removed an abuse, destroyed an injurious moand that of lasted 1848, days, flying through the air conducting Louis Philnopoly, reformed the administration of justice, English Jokes on Louis Philippe. —The Ex- of commerce, of finance, or of public health, ippe ! Underneath there are some lines comKing of France, is reported to have left his secured employment for the poor, or done any mencing thus:— farther use for good work, and tbey will be content to drop the Gird up their loins, old Loots, aad look abroad with umbrella in Paris, having no idea. We want, therefore, practical reform, it, the reign having ceased. me; an efficient Minister, is all the dictator we reNay, shrink not hack I know it; there are sorry sights It has been doubted whether Louis Phil- quire. r A moderate budget of good measures I when he saw that Guizot actually wept ippe to see) pushed, and ultimately carried, is the vigorously a has opin- best revolution ; amongst other reasons—bewag Twos but late that with a Minister o'er London town must be displaced, although ed that the King had Thiers (tears) in his-1cause it is one that admits ofannual repetition. More we need not say. The people ask not And now mineancient gentleman, Ikon a jUgMforyou. eyes. ■aaP* 1 are , '> • '' . �WE 53 r KIJhJND, JULY, 1848. revolution in the common sense, but some de- continent. Everywhere has royalty succumbed U. S. squadron will visit the Hawaiian Islands cided progress; and if it cannot get that progress everywhere have the people been victorious. in the course of the slimmer, particularly if an The Provisional government of France has so early peace with Mexico should be realized, from one Minister, it will require him to abdicate and give place to another.' far acted with the most consummate prudence agreeably to general expectation. The young Ireland or physical force party, and ability. It has met every difficulty with The Court of Inquiry in the city of Mexico held a grand monster meeting in Dublin on tbe boldness and has overcome every obstacle with bad terminated its sittings. Gen. Scott has come 20th March. The government did not inter- ease. A short sime since there was a demon- off triumphant, and hasleft for the United States. fere; but tbe next day theleaders were arrested. stration ofthe working men of Paris; they went Santa Ana was reported to have left tne counto the Hotel dc Ville, to the number of 150,000, try. His farewell address to his compatriots is Their trials were to take place soon. demanding tbe adjournment ofthe elections, and before us. It is dated Tehuacan, March 24th. Parliament had adjourned. the removal of the troops from Paris. Several We do not know whether he has left the counFrance. ofthe members ofthe government made speech- try or not. Up to the latest dates from Paris perfect tran- es to them. That ofLamartine is the most strik- Robbers throng all tbe highways in Mexico. quility prevailed in the city and all the depart- ing example of moral courage upon record. The A letter dated Home says, that proposals hare ments. requests ofthe people were denied, they return- been made to the Pope to abolish the celibacy of Order had been completely restored at Lyons. ed to their homes without occasioning any dis- tbe clergy. What next ? A despatch had been received from Berlin an- turbance.' nouncing that Russia accepted the policy of nonUnited States. It is announced in the London Globe intervention in the affairs of France, so long as The dates from New Orleans are to the 24th that the Admiralty have ordered that to such France abstains from aggression. Louis Philippe had purchased a large estate of April. have been received from Bos- seamen as voluntarily stop their grog-ration iv Hampshire, England, ami is said to have large Private l«tters to the 28th of March. on board H. B. M.s. vessels, shall be servsums invested in the English stocks. Ho has a ton The Czar, Capt. Kennedy, sailed from Boslarge amount invested in American bonds. ed its value in tea and coffee. An excellent ton via Tahiti March 3d. for this port All Russians resident in Paris had been comon the gut vtve ex- arrangement, and could seamen be made to were The Irish popolution immediately. to leave manded the city to bear the news ofthe raising the revA party of 25 Polish emigrants had proceeded pecting standard in Ireland. Great enthusi- see and feel its healthful tendency, theirhapolutionary to Poland to raise the standard of rebellion.— asm was manifested. piness would be vastly increased. Could with great Their countrymen in Paris awaited Orleans correspondent ofthe Amer- seamen be induced to banish rum, it would anxiety the result of their efforts. If the Poles Tbe New Star gives the following summaryof Amershould arise it will be extremely difficult to pre- ican almost entirely banish fogging. It is no exican news: vent the French people from flying to their aid, a few nights aggeration to French citizens of our city, 'The assert, that a majority of all and that being done the result will be a general since gave a grand banquet in honorof the Rev- cases of the disgraceful punishment, of the European war. An address and resolutions were adoptSpain, Belgium, the Duchies of Hesse Cassel olution. ed, speeches made, toasts drank, and a great gang-way are connected directly or indiand Baden, and the Hanseatic Towns have re- noise made generally. cognized the French Republic. The Italians also had a banquet in honor of rectly with intoxication. Speak out, ye who have abolished the cenHamburg and Saxony event. the same have bared your backs to the ' cat and nine,' shorship ofthe press. The Germans and Irish have held meetings of are you not the votaries of strong drink?— Prussia. sympathy and congratulation, and altogether There is no more potent cause of disorder, an has been generated. A letter dated Tepic, May 23d, says, 'Prus- quite excitement The Court of Inquiry does not elicit as much riot and mutiny on ship-board, than strong sia has been revolutionized and declared a reattention as at first, the proceedings are become public—the King has fled to England.' drink. For the sake of good discipline, why Germany wishes for a Geeman Parliament, a so horribly and insufferably dull, that we can will not commanders and officers set the exscarcely wade through. national flag and a confederate army. We are expecting General Scott in town eve- ample of abstaining from the use of Hungary is said to have declared for a repubintoxicary day. Preparations and arrangements have lic. Lotnbardy is on the eve ot insurrection. The been made by the three Municipalities to receive ting liquors? peasants of Wurtemburg nre burning down the him in a manner worthy his fame and services. castles of the nobility. All the States are arm- You may be assured that New Orleans will not One of three things must be true. lie backward in doing honor to theHero of Mexing. Sailors have been grossly slandered, or they ico, war the modern Cortes. Commerce is at a stand, and a European President Polk has given his apprabation to have much improved, or they behave themor the general establishment of democracy is inthe prompt recognition of the new government evitable.' ofFrance by Mr. Rush the American Represen- selves with more propriety in Honolulu, than Austria. tative in Paris. elsewhere. We take great pleasure in bearThe Emperor of Austria has consented to the Mexico. our testimony to the good conduct of liberation of tbe press, and the establishment of We ing are in receipt ofthe Daily American Star a national guard. seamen in general, while remaining in port. of to the 7th May. The new minister in place of Metternich will The treaty ofpeace was not ratified up to that It is a rare thing to see a sailor intoxicated be Count Kolourat. date. A conflict betwnen the people, led by the stu- Congress had assembled at Queretaro. Eighty in our streets. It is an every day occurdents, citizensand military, has compelled Prince deputies in attendance. A quorum was rence for well behaved, orderly, and sober Metternich to fly. In a word, Metternich has obtained were the Chamber of Deputies on tbe 29th in been or has disequivalent, what is resigned, of April. A quorum ofSenators also, 22 being seamen to call upon us for useful reading missed. matter. Most earnestly we hope many years and ready to proceed to business. The liberty ofthe press has been ploclaimed. present, the ofthe in place The election of a President been A national guard has will pass, ere we shall be called to bear a organized. provisional incumbent would be the first busi- ' Russia. nes. counter ' testimony. The news ofthe revolution in France created It was thought Herrera would be tbe choice. Notwithstanding a quorum was obtained the intense interest in St, Petersburg. Masters, mates and sailors, have had The Emperor received the intelligence from 29th of April nothing had been done up to the a great " turn out in London to petition a slip of paper handed him by an Aid-de-camp 7th of May. The Preble left New York in Sept. '46, and the Queen not to allow any change to take at a great hall on the Bth of March. On readof 54,000 miles by ing it His Majesty appeared agitated, and mo- has sailed since then upwards place in the Navigation Laws, whereby for* tioning the music to cease he said to his officers, log. She left Callao on tbe sth March last, ar37 Was days. California, must be in Republic; Monterey, you is a rived at eign seamen shall be put upon an equality 'Gentlemen, France ready to put your font in tbe stirrup at a mo- at San Francisco on the at18th April. Again at with British seamen. Six thousand are said Mazatlan from tbe Monterey on the 95th; moment's notice. 1 Later dates announce the death of Nicholas, 11th till the 21st May, and thence to San Blast to have joined the procession, which carried She has put into Hilo to refresh ber crew, and the petition. Emperor of Russia. The New Orleans correspondent of tbe Star may be expected to touch at Honolulu during the first week in July, under date of April 23d writes : Robespierre.—A biography of Robespiere, She left at Mazatlan U. S, ship Ohio, the Con'Since my last the subject which has princiour The Warindependence frigates. gress of editand the pens newspaper the which appeared in an Irish pap*r piere, employed pally ors and the minds and feelings of the people, has ren was at Monterey, tbe Southampton and Dale concludes in the following manner:—'This been the recent astounding events in France, and at Guyraaa, the Cyane at San Jose, near Cape extraordinary man left no children behind The San Lucas, and the Lexington was at San Bias. in Europe generally. him except his brother who was killed at the establishment of a Republic in France was There is reason to expect that the Ohio, with sitae time,' of Com, of the the and vessels the every flag Jones, insurrections of other in part ellowcd by " • • �THE FRIEND, — ——-— ' 54 JULY, Ifi"W. —^^_^^_^^_^_^^^__^^__^_^^— The society requested a copy of the Rev. |C7*The store ship ' Matilda' arrived the |C?» Trust in God and keep your pow28th ult., having an eight month's passage der dry.' This well known and pithy re- T. D. Hunt's address, for publication in the from New York, and touching at Valparaiso, mark of that stern old Republican, Oliver Friend. Adjourned. Callao, and Monterey. She left the United Cromwell, we were surprised to see as the During the two years, ending June Ist, States with a large mail for the Islands. On motto upon the wheel of H. B. M.s. ship 1848, there have been disposed of by sale her arrival at Monterey, expecting to be de- Constance. Lord Nelson's famous remark, and distribution, 590 bibles, and 562 testatained for several weeks, the mail was trans- ' England expects every man to do his duty,' ments, in the following languages:— ferred to the Spanish brig Flecha, bound to usually occupies that place. The RepubliEnglish Bibles, 273, Testaments, 228 159 10 '« the Islands via Santa Barbara. The latter can Protector seems to be viewed far differ- French 125 40 " vessel, however, has not yet arrived, but ently in the reign of Victoria, from what he German 6 ft Spanish " may be daily expected. was in that of Charles 11. We do not beWelsh 6 0 Judge Bates, lady and three children, and lieve history furnishes a more remarkable Swedish 10 5 " 10 Rev. T. £. Taylor and lady, arrived as subject for censure and praise, than that of Danish 0 " Dutch •« 0 1 passengers on board the Matilda. All in Oliver Cromwell. His character will ap0 267 good health. We are most happy in wel- pear still more illustrious as Republicanism Portuguese coming the Rev. Mr. Taylor, as chaplain advances and the people 562 Total, 590 govern. elect for Lahaina. That port has long deThe demand for bibles among foreigners manded the services of an efficient laborer. The Portraits or two Ex-Kings.—Since on the Islands has been gradually increasMost sincerely do we congratulate the nu- the commnncement of the year 1848, His ing. It has been quite gratifying to witness merous seamen who will visit that port the Majesty, Kamehameha 111, has been prethe willingness to purchase copies of the saensuing autumn, on the arrival of a chaplain sented with the portrait of the King of the cred scriptures, on the part of seamen.— French, and another of the King of Prusto labor among them. sia. These paintings are ornaments to the Portuguese sailors will almost invariably The Matilda brings additional news from Palace, but it is most remarkable, that both pay for a testament in their language. The California, respecting the gold-fever, or rath- Kings have abdicated theirrespective thrones society has not received any bibles to diser the solid gold. It is no exaggeration to re- and fled to England. of in that language. pose port that the energies ofthe entire population For want of space, we shall be obliged to of the Oahu Temperance SoOfficers of California are now directed to the coldefer the publication ofthe Rev. Mr. Hunt's ciety, from July 1, to Oct. 1. address, lection of gold on the banks of the Sacramenuntil our next number. John H. Wood, President, to river. The towns of San Fransisco and C. R. Bishop, Vice President, LIFE MEMBERS. Monterey are nearly deserted, business has J. C. Wilcox, Secretary, Rev L Andrews Mrs Sarah J Lyman nearly ceased —newspapers stopped for want A. S. Cooke, Treasurer, Lt W L Maury, USN " D B Lyman of readers—stores shut—mechanics fled— S. C. Damon, i Mrs Fidelia Coan > Standing Committee, Mast A W Judd schools broken up—in fine, the rage is for W. H. Lee, R W Wood, Miss Lucia E Peck M D E. H. Rogers, ) gold, lekd gold! Mrs R H Hitchcock, Mr A S Cooke The following extract from a letter dated S. C. Damon, Chaplain. f Rev D T Conde " C Richards at Monterey will indicate the state of affairs: L. Andrews, Editor. Mr S N Castle. Rev A Thurston Monterey, June 10, 1818. DONATIONS. 1842. Rear Adml R Thomas Friend Damon:—l write, though I have FOR THI CHAPEL. E W Clark. Rev Mast F W Grimes but very little news to tell you. We are all Rev. E. Bond, Kohala, •10 00 1843. Alexander Liholibo SO Wilcox, 1 Mr. the the except quiet hers, agitation which Mast J D Brewer O. Gilmorc, 2 50 Rev Elias Bond. gold fever, as it is called, produced. Gold A" Friend, 3 00 1844. Rev T Coan 2 00 has recently been discovered in the sands of A Lady, 200 Rev Sam. C Damon. Mrs J J Jarves the Sacramento, and all the inhabitants are II. B. M.'s ship Constance, 1845. Miss Annie I Jarves FOB THE FSIEND. pushing in that direction, some on horseLev. E. Bond, C James J Jarves, Esq Wyllie, Esq R back, some in carts, some on foot, and some Ir. G. Qilmore, 2 60 C G Hopkins, Esq Mast H D Jarves 5 00 Eagle, l«(/t. brig Were as Lovet, anxious in litters, I believe. they Rev Wm Richards Mrs Emily E Peck to get to heaven, preachers would have but Emma E Brewer Miss Emily W Peck Hawaiian Bible Society. little to do unless it were tp keep them from A biennial meeting of this society was held Miss Thos Douglass, Esq A W Smith Mrs running over each other. Rev P J Gulick Miss Helen S Judd They collect, according to some reports, at the vestry room of the Seamen's Chapel, John Ricord, Esq Rev Mark Ives from fifty to a hundred dollars each, per Mast A B Brinsmada May 30th, at 7 1-2 o'clock P. M. The Vice Mast S M Damon diem,—some as much as two hundred—but President, Rev. M. Edward Brewer H M Lyman the Armstrong, took Mr. I suppose the real truth is that a man who is Mrs Delia M Wood Thomas Brown, Esq. the with chair, opening meeting prayer.— moderately dilligent and fortunate may make Miss E K Judd. ten or fifteen dollars per day. The tract of'The report of the Treasurer was read, from NEW MEMBERS. 1847-8. country where it is found is very large, which it appeared that besides defraying the Mrs M P Whitney, by herself, tending more than fifty miles. The effect of the sum of $500 had Master F S Lyman, by Rev D B Lyman's all this will be to bring all the immigrants society's expenses, raised by donations, and the sale of bi- family, from the United States into California, and been 1 even the Oregonians will pack up and more ]bles and testaments. See report in another Master T M Coan, by Rev T Coan's famthis way. The harvests will suffer, all me- column. The following officers were chosen ily, Miss Bernice Pauahi, by Royal School, chanical business cease, and we shall have Mrs Ellen E Bond, by Rev E Bond, plenty of gold dust, and nothing else. We for the ensuing year. Mary B Ives, by Rev Mr Ives, have already discovered quick-silver enough L. Andrews, President, here to supply the world,—iron, lead, plati- Rev. E. W. Clark, and Rev. L. Smith, Miss Maria Morse, by R W Wood, M D, " M A Mills, by Rev S C Damon. na, silver and coal, have also been discover- Vice Presidents, Rev H R Hitchcock, by Native Church, ed. In short, we are mineral mad. The Rev. S. C. Damon, Secretary, Moloka), mountains. which tower around us are full Mr. A. S. Cooke, Treasurer, H Rev C B Andrews, •« of the precious ores, and the sands over Mr. S. N. Castle, Auditor, Master H H Parker, Miaa M S Parker, which we tread are paved with gold, but Rev. R. Armstrong, 1 \ Ex. Committee. Miss H L Parker, Miss C D Parker, T. Coan, give me my home in Philadelphia, notwith- " " " " "•• " " " . < ex-. ' " " standing. Yours, W. C. " " Ma. J. T. Gower, ) Miss Ellen Stevens, by her parents, �55 THE FRIEND, JULY, 1848. Hawaiian Bible Society in acconnt with A. 8. Cooke, Treasurer. 848. 1846. Dr. lay 31. For the following sums paid by Rev. S. C. June 23. Damon, as per his account of to-day, viz., July 3, 1846, Custom-house Permit, t 1 00 Oct. 26, postage, (overland,) 1 00 23, Feb. 1847, paid Polynesian Office for printing 2000 Reports, 26 00 2 76 1847. May 26, expenses on box ofBibles, Do. do. do. 16 40 Feb. 17. Do. do. do. 7 20 Sept. 13,1847, my draft on Am. Seamen's Friend Society in favor of Am. 1848. Bible Society, 100 00 Jan. 22. Nov. 3, 1847, Freight on Bibles per Medora, 27 47 Nor. 3,1647, incidental expenses, 3 00 May 29. Blank 25,1848, book, 2 00 May Balance carried to new account, •184 82 400 od oo •684 M une f. To this sum paid over to Rev. S. C. Damon for hisdraftin favor ofParent Society on A. S. F. Society, " " 400 00 Titus Munson and Harriet Fidelia Coan's annual subscription, S. L. Andrews, M. D.,and wife and son George's annual subscription, Members of Ret. D. B. Lyman's family, to constitute Fred. S.Lyman Life Member, Members of Rer. T. Coan's family, to constitute T. M. C. It H. F. Coan Life Members, Members of I). B. Lyman's family, to constitute David Brainerd Lyman, Lite Member, Members of Royal School, to constitute Miss Bernice Pauahi L. M., 31. ltev.E. Bond, to constitute Mrs. Ellen E. Bond Life Member, Rer. M. Ives, to constitute Mrs. Mary B. Ires Life Member, Monies received by Rer. S. C. Damon during the two past years, viz., For Bibles and Testaments sold, Persons to constitute 9 life mem- " berships, For collection on Lord's day, 28th inst, Annual subscription of Messrs. J. S. Emerson, W. P. Alexander, E. Johnson, D. Dole, E. O. Hall, L. Smith, E. Bond, A. Bishop and L. Lyons. A debt due on mission books to this society, Annual subscription of John Gulick, •2, Orramel Gulick, »2, J. P. Cooke, •1 36, M. E. Cooke, tl, J. M. Cooke, •l, C. F. Gulick, 1 12, J. T. Cower, •1, R Armstrong and wife, »2, E. & O. E. May 31,1848. Honolulu, Mi Dear Sir:—Will you be so kind as to the foregoing list of subscribers to the Seaman's Chapel at Hilo, and oblige all 2 00 whom it may concern ? 3 28 The Chapel has been in a state to be occupied for some time past, but it it not yet completed according to the original plan.— 10 00 It has a Reading Room under the same roof. This also is nearly completed. What remains to be done is to replace the thatched 20 00 roof with shingles or slate, to build a belfry, to plaster the ceiling and to paint the wood 1* 00 work. The funds here reported are abeut 11 00 expended; but we have no doubt that our generous seafaring friends will supply enough 10 00 to complete the building. The house was 10 00 once occupied by the mission as a dwelling and a school house. It is of stone, about 308 09 fifty feet long and twenty wide, one third of its length being separated from the Chapel 90 00 for a Reading Room, by a sliding parpart, 74 00 tition. We shall soon be desirous of obtaining a small select library, and some periodicals, 9 00 suited to the tastes and the wants of seamen. 6 00 These, we trust, will come from some quar- Cr. By Mrs. M. P. Whitney, to constitute herself publish a life member, 10 00 May 31. By balance from old account, • ter. Most truly yours, TITUS COAN. Riv. S. C. Damon. II 48 •684 82 400 00 United States. AMOS S. COOKE, Treasurer. , Ship Cvane. New York.—The election in this state, Subscriptions to the Seamen's Chapel and Capt ParkerEdwabd.(10 000 Ca„ UDuSPont 2000 the last week, t was, in its result, one of the3 00 Spooner C 6 00 Reading Room, Hilo, Hawaii, 1846. E £ Maxwell C Perry 6 00 most remarkable that has ever occurred in RM Price Capt Gardner, Milo, 1 piece print, this country. At the election immediately BFHowland Andrews, Chas Coral, I piece cotton, R SR 2 00 the Democratic party had a Seman hi oil, Officers, 1 Seamen and Marines 60 00 preceding this, }1 00 ™ C H Pierce Capt Perry, Eagle, I piece cotton, majority of about 12,000; now the Whigs 100 DEIdrige 1 bbl oil, Officers, Total 94 sweep the state by a majority of some 30,000, Antane 100 Crew, 1piece cotton, a change of more than 40,000 votes. making F Moses 1 00 Residents Capt Barton, Boy, of Hilo. 1 00 1st and ad Officers, cash, 46 00 C Wilber If the election had been contested on strict Parker 00 Pitman W W 1 B 120 00 Friend, Minerva, cotton, 2 ps A D Pence 1 00 C Hoyer 10 00 party grounds the result would have been Capt Woirerton, Pioneer, 1 piece cotton, ■' Cash, Milton, C De George 50 H Wessel ■' 8 26 doubtful. But an element superior to mere 1 00 J Staker F W Kenton 1 00 party considerations was introduced into the Hathaway, Albion, J Bird J Ely 00 1 Iris, 1 60 Spoonsr, •' canvass, and has decided the fate ofthe elecOfficers and crew, Total 826 50 Total 834 76 tion ; this element was the principle of no exWhippy, Persia, Capt ,f Howe, Huntsvillc, « « Capt Ewer, Emily Morgan, cotton cloth 110 00 tension slave territory. The Whigs at Cleveland, Luminary, BOO A Friend, Mary Frazier ■ '•' Howland, Marcia, Capt Swift, Leonidar 6 00 their nominating convention, unanimously Payne, Wiscasselt, 600 adopted the principle ofthe Wilmot Proviso, A Friend, Armata, cash Swift, George, •' Capt Merry, Champion < 00 the Democratic convention refused to make Gram, Walter Scott, Capt Sayer, Edward Cary, cotton cloth, 800 Durnell, Liverpool. Potter, Mechanic 6 00 the Proviso a part of their political creed; Dartmouth, cash 6 00 Upham, Monroe, Portsmouth 6 00 whereupon a strong and influential portion 6 00 Baily, Cilixen Sawiell, Ann Alexander 10 00 of the party declined to support the regular This subscnption was collected and the cloth and oil J S Deblois 5 00 sold at auction by B. Pitman Esq., the net proceeds of O B Higgens 200 party nominations, and left a clear field for which were »91 17 6 00 the Whigs. Capt Gray, Jefferson Bowles North America 500 The Empire State has emphatically deArmata Lyell, 200 1107 17 Total, Ontario 6 00 clared her determination that no more slave Globe 00 f Solomon Saltcb. CoKDOB. too territory shall be annexed to the American Champion 500 Union. We think the result of this election 3apt Tabu •6 00 Capt Fales tlO 00 Timor ( 00 has I R Allen 2 00 G T Champlin settled the question that the whole North 1 00 Adalin* U Wells 1 00 G Blanehard 1 00 will, hereafter, irrespective of party ties, be •10* S Smith 00 Robbins 00 1 1 R 1 united upon the question of Extension of 60 J Dow 25 2 Simeom 75 C Nickols rjSylvia 26 Slave Territory. Everything is now tend60 J Bennet L Gardora 26 50 M Crank European Penny Postage.—The Englishing to the consummation of an event which U Scott 26 26 J Rivenider has long been anticipated—the division of H Manners 25 3 Trafton 60 H Baylei 26 lish Postmaster General has recently address- |the country into two great political parties Dickinson 60 26 WH N Gardner 50 J Tragg 26 ed a circular to the Post-office authorities of upon the vital and antagonist principles of r Bernardo 26 JLial I Dickson 26 all the countries of Europe, urging them to Freedom and Slavery. God grant that tbe 26 Pereira I M Bridge 25 co-operate with England in introducing a<expected hour may speedily arrive! Then F Manuel 26 M Joseph 86 60 C James 25 system of universal penny postage in Eu-lwill the bloody demon ofWar skulk from the 1 Boomen W Abbotts 50 C Simmons 26 rope. It is thought that the German Con- crimsoned fields of Mexico, and the foal 26 C Chapman 26 r Streaes of Slavery, stricken to the earth by will be the first to adopt the plan 01 spirit ■ SO G Shaw 25 federacy 26 Muslin 26 cheap postage, and when this is done other the blows of indignant freemen, gasp out a Ship " " J °° " , „„ " " " " " " " "" " " " " " " " " "" " " " " "" " " " "" "" " " " " " " " "" , •15 76 Total . " " " of " " " ; < ii < ; I 1 countries cannot be long in following the imiserable existence.—B. Recorder, Xovem»17 09i example. I �. 56 THE Friend, july, 1848. larboardboat. At 9 p.m. the foretop-gnlulnt mail fell, breakMemoranda. NOTICE TO MARINERS. prise-ship Admittance has been purchasedby Mr. Hew- incoffthe main royal Blast which hung by the rigging. In The fallowing information respecting thet The 11l of Masailan whoIntended despatching her to Liverpool to an nour more we cut away the fore and maintopmast back ;oa»t of Lower California, derived from Purser ataya when the maintopmait CHI, earning away the head of obtain a cargo of merchandise. Christian of the U. S. ship Cyane, is communi- The schr Santa Crux sailed for some port op tbe Gulf, and the mainmast. In another hour the loretopmast went jum was sated by James J. J aires, Esq., formerly editor aot for ihis port aa reported In our laat paper. Capt. Young, above thecap, and soon after the spanker got adrift andaway. formerly of the Com. Stockton, took passage in her to Join soon blown loshrrds, the gaff and boom being carried of the Polynesian. the schoonerSwallow. The Swallow would return to Mazat- Soon followed the Jib and flying Jlbbooms. leaving the vessel On most of the charts the coast ofLower Cal- lan and thence for the East Indies, uearly a complete wreck. iforniaia placed SO miles too far to the west,i The English barks Mariaand Naia were loading at Masailan April 14, at 1 am got clear of the wreck of spars and found to contemplate our situation, which was gloomy enough while on others it is in the opposite error. TheI for Liverpool. Also a French bark to sail for France.Diego for leisure to appal the stoutest heart. The wind and sea were on the ship Barnstable, Hall, was to sail from San The outline of the coast is imperfectly given, partic- Boston about the lat of June. The bark Tasao had gone up increaae ; the barometer fell faat, indicating no change for lira belter. Before daylight the starboard boat wtie carried off ularly in the neighborhood of Marguirite Bay. thecoast. when. At 5 pm. the hurricane The north point makes out to the distance of The Americanwhale ship Triton, reporled some time since the cranea, no one knowing waa at Its height, the barometer fell to 27 70. Day broke, but procured proceeded Tallin had hands aud direct thenorthto a t about 80 miles, being as near as could be asceronly to reveal to us the miseries of our situation. If possible west. tained in 44 deg. 40 mm. north lat. To the east the wind blew harder, tho clouds looked blacker, and tho M.'s Tahiti about the Ist of ship Calypso arrived at H. B. and northeast the coast forms an open bay, off April and aoon alter sailed for tbe leeward islands to salute rain fell faster thau on the pievinua evening. The weather continued much the same through the day, the only indication which lie two islands not laid down on the charts 1Ihe flag. From the leeward islands she was to proceed to the being a slight rise of the barometer, about 0.30. with a low aandy beach, outside of which theI Feejee Islands touching nt Ihe Navigators. At daylihght on tho 15th,the wind and sea somewhat abareported ashore at Waikikl in our last was got off ted, all hands were hard at work clearing away the wreck of breakers make for more than a league. Inside The Ariel June3*l, slightly damaged. spars,rigging and boata. About 9 am. we succeeded in setBay, with connecting Marguirite is adeeplagoon 1 The Wllhelmlnc, Roasum, sailed from Masailan April 4 for ting the fore spencer and a substitute for the main. At IS and having two mouths about 20 miles apart, to- Guayaquil—J. B. Mar|.lllero passenger, having sold the schr. wore ship, set our couraes and stood away to the N. E. At wards which the tide sets with great force. A Swallow for $6,000 cash. sunset weather quite moderate, and the sea falling fan. Wa The brig Eagle, Lovet, sailed from Mazatlan April 9th for made-Savage Island 10 miles distant. vesselbound down the coast, unaware of the Guayaquil. The hurricane commenced with wind E or E. N. E. and true position of this point, ia liable to be set by Tlie bark Whiton Bailed from Mazatlan for New York April veered round to thenorthward and westward, dying away to the flood tide into one or the other of these 27th, ('apt. Selfridgeand Mr. Talbot passengers. W. N. W. or W. mouths, as the land is too low to be seen far.— H. B. M.'a ship Juno, Capl. Blake, Bailed from Mazatlan for On Friday night it wis thought by nearly every one on Guy mas April 20lh. that It was quite doublfni whether any of us would see The Hope, Capt. Heath, was wrecked at the The Caynga and Slarbuck were Idally expected at Mazatlan board, the light of another day, but alter easing the ship of her top easternmost entrance, and the Com. Stockton, > from Valparaiso. hamper, her great strengih and excellent qualities as a seaThe schoonerSanta Cruz sailed from Mazatlan for this port boat with the blessing of Almighty God, saved ua from a waYoung, at the westernmost. —[Polynesian. ' .. ' ' tery giave. Had thevessel been old, or rotten, it would have The Brutus, Adams, hence, arrived at New York March been; impossible for th»J vessel to have rode out the etorm.— LATEST DATES. 10th. ICow. May 8 Mar. 17 Oregon City, The ahip Czar cleared from Boston for this port via Tahiti O" The Junius has been undergoing thoroughrepairs in this Mar. 16 June > 1 California, * • port, and will be ready for aea In two or three weeks. May 5 March Ist, with an aasorted cargo valued at 960,000. Mar. IS Matatlan, June 1 The U. S. ahip Ohio had not arrived at Mazatlan March 4. inr We are requested by Capt. Thomas Spencer of the TriApril I Tahiti, May 11 May 1 Peru The Congress and most Ihe American squadron were off Maz- ton, to state that he is still remaining in Honolulu, anxiously atlan. The Lexington was at San Bias. The Dale at Guy- hoping thai Mr. Wells, now commanding ihe Triton, will mas. The Congress was,to leave for this port as soon as the bring the vessel to this port the coming autumn Capt. 8. PASSENGERS. Ohio arrived. has learned that the Triton left Tahiti fully fitted for a cruie* Ia the Honolulu for Ban Francisco—A. Ten Eyck, U. 8. on the N. W. coan. We are also desired by Capt. S. to reB. May says Wsecked.—The CaliforniaStar of 27th the H. Waldo and CommJastoiu, Messrs. H. Christie, C. Waters, O. J.M. Stone. (Eng.) bark Vancouver, Mott, hence, was wrecked at tbe quest all masters of ships cruising on the N. W. who may Co.'s Per Ariel (Vein Tahiti—Mr. Salmon. and cargo learn his situation to forward this Intelligence so far aa It may In the Starling (Yom Maiatlan—Mr. T. Miller. P. Williams. mouth or the Columbia Biver on Bth of May, veasel -v •; a total loea. The veasel, we understand, was Insured in Lon- be In ihelr power. Par Louise from San Francisco, L. C. Gray, supercargo. Per Eagle from Guayaquil, E. Cunningham, supercargo. don. Tlie Vancouver had on board a valuable cargo at Ihe Per Mary from San Franciaco, J. Babcnck. A CARD. Par Mary from Boston, Capt. BenJ. F. Snow, lady and 2I time, although it issupposed she bad previously landed a porgratefully acknowledge, children. tion of her original English cargo at Fort Victoria. There The Seamen's Chaplain wouldpackage of books, tract* behalf of a valuable seamen, in Per Paramatta from Liverpool via Valparaiso—Capt. Henry &c, received per the Vancouver,' from the'Church MisJ Hoot, Messrs J Tuarte, H Maubse, V Alfonso and J Wood, was no 1nanrance on thecargo. Mr and Mrs Donnelly and two children, Mr and Mrs Donovan The store ship Maiildn arrived at Monterey on the 17lh of sionary Society,' in London. He is most happy to learn May to discharge and sail for China touching at thisport. and four children, and Mrs Bloomfleal, Captain's lady. that this donation was obtained through the kind repreThe brig J. R. 8. (formerly Ontario) arrived at San Fran- sentation and solicitation of Admiral Thomas. June 26,1848. cisco May 3d, 46 days from Valparaiso, with an assorted cargo Honolulu, ofmdse. A CARD. Thebark Olga arrived at San Francisco, April 29th, 129 days The subscriber would acknowledge the reception of Kau, PORT OF HONOLULU. from Boston and sailed the 28th for the leeward ports. S3O, to aid in completing the church at Waiohinu, Lyman, The bark Natalia arrived at San Francisco April 17th from Hawaii, from theRev Mark Ives, and Rev. D. B. v(each S15,00) Mazatlan,andBailed May 12th for Santa Cruz. Arrives!. J. D. PARIS, Pastor. June 2—schooner Ariel, Jeffrey, from Tahiti—md.c lor J. The brig Henry arrived al San Francisco from Oregon April Honolulu, May 7,1848. J. Csrsmavs. 12ih, and sailed for Mazatlan on the 21st with government American whaleshlp Warren, Evans, New Bedford, return- stores. Bibles ! Bibles! I ed lo land first officer on account ofillness. of June S—Hawaiian schooner Starling, Wlnkley, from MaiThe brig Sabine arrived at San Francisco March 16, 168 At the study of the seamen's Chaplain a supply Testaments is constantly on hand and for atlan via San Blaa. daya from Boston, and sailed for the leeward porta the 22d of Bibles and Jane 6—American whale ship Junius, New Bedford—dam- April. sale. At present the assortment comprises those in the aged In gale—undergoingrepairs. English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, June 8— American schr Lula Perry, Eaatham, from Washfrom OrAnita SanFrancisco The U. 8. transport arrived al Dutch and Welsh languages. ington Islands. Borne elegantly bound Family Or By l*te arrival, June 9—Hawaiian aehr 8. 8., Molteno, 41 days from Guate- egon April 27th. March Bibles have been received from the depository of thai San Francisco The brig Flecha, hence, arrived at mala. SI to»7 June 10— H.B. M.'s ship Constance, Captain G. W. C. Slat, and sailed for Monterey May lsth. She was reported to American Bible Society, New York. Prices from < Courtenay, 41 days from Valparaiso, 29 daya from Callao. June. NOTICE t IS—Russian American Co.'a bark Prince Menshikoff, I.ln- sail for this port about the lat of arriving Persons at the Sandwich Islands lethaving denbsrg. Si daya from Sitka, In ballast. Am Accoukt or a Hiaaictax ExraallKcsp by the ters for John H. Davis, of ship Samuel Robertson," June 17—American merchant bark Mary, Knox, 180 days Ba.ao.ua Junius, in Apbil, 1848, orr Siv.os Island, W. would confer a great favor by leaving them with the Rev. from Bostsn, with mdae to S. H. Williams ft Co. 17—HawaiianachrLouise, Measles, 17days from Baa Fran- L. 16», S. L. 18.—For several days we experienced strong S. C. Damon, Honolulu. ciaco, to Everett ft Co. and E. being compelled to lie too under a IS—Fr frigate Ponmnlvante, 60 guns, Rear Admiral Trom- galea from S. E. doss reefed maintopsail foretopmast staysail and mainspenelia, 18 daya from Tahiti. IS—Hawaiian achr Mary, Bekhsm, days from San Fran- cer, with the waist boat on deck and larboard turned up in cisco. A Monthly Jonrnal devoted to Temperance, I*—American brig Eagle, Lovett, from Guayaquil—mdse to thechains. Seamen, Marine and General Intelligeace. lhat t o'clock tn tha wind so at Increased, S. H. Williams ft Co. April 18, ihe PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY to—French brigantine Counterdc Valparaiso, Hall, IS days morning at the 16th, we took In maintopsail. At daylight C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. SAMUEL from Christina* Island—whalebone to J. J. Caranave. pm. aad S a same, at the al Boon IS—British bark Parmatta, Bloomßeld, 48 daya from Valpa- wind continued to increase, Between 5 and slightly. boat TERMS. sea struck aad siove larboard raiso—mdae to Starkey, Janioaft Co. sad others. 6 PM. foretopmast stayaail parted and Instantly was torn In One copy per annum, .....--- WpM 2,60 MM ...---• pieces. Al this Una It was blowing s perfect hurricane, with Two copies per annum, Jans B—American brig Eveline, Goodwin, for Oregon. 5,00 Five copies per annum, Jane 10—American schooner Honolulu, Newell, for San a heavy sea—the leerail being under water, so that the weigh! Ten copies per annum, .-.*-•• SOS vessel prevented FtwJsSsSM. the of water end force of the wind nearly Single copies and bound volumes for 1,2,3,4 to—Rnaataa hark Prince Menshikoff*, Llndenberg, aw Sitka. from righting. At 7 Aw. cut away fore and maintop-gallant ands years mar be obtained at the Study of tht Chap20—American brig Eagle,Lovett, lor Manila. V lain. tt—American brig Lean Perry, Essthsm, for San Francisco. back stays. About the same time the sea carried away the| April 26th, and maybe hourly eipected. -- -- -.- ------ - -- , - --* ' -- - , - ' MARINE JOURNAL. . * " THE FRIEND: » > . ,' r> I ....... ■-■ — � 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 (1848) 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 - 1848.07.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848.07.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/900e4d13641020429946eccf59e503e7.pdf 9d727c95ae1968f83a2bdf0d8ff716f8 PDF Text Text FTHE RIEND. Vol. 6.] HONOLULU, AUGUST 1, 1848. 57 mo. s death. The pall of superstition settled over lies. Thenceforth cities were built, and the ADDRESS, Delivered before the Hawaiian Bible Society, humane hopes; the chains of despair fetter- arts cultivated, but civilization could neither ' at the Seamen's Chapel, Honolulu, May ing all exertions to be free. Dreadful pic- inculcate nor retain the knowledge of God. '28th, 1848, by Rev. T. D. Hunt. Pub- ture; but such is heathenism, such would be Their altars were dedicated to idols, and their arts to graven images, lasciviousncss the world trithout the Bible. lished by request of the Society. These are how all heathen nations; rob and war. So with the children of Israel.— a "world wickedContemplate lying in Christian nations of the word of God, and to Plagues, clouds, fire, seas by which their ness." Imagine the whole human family that awful depth would they inevitably and enemies were consumed, by which they pasabandoned of God. Let violent hands desefell from Heaven—he sed, could not keep them in remembrance of crate every christian altar, and level every rapidly sink. Lucifer to Hell. Blot the sun from the the God who preserved them. Famine, also plunged temple with the dust. Put out the light of firmament and the same stroke would de- thirst, and peril, from which they were sucevery Christian family. Let prayer languish cessively delivered, failed to remind them of and die on the lips of every Christian sup- stroy the light and life of every dependent the pulpits of the world—burn their great Benefactor. Not even Sinai, orb. Pile up plicant. Let the glad air reverberate no thereon every Bible—heap upon the same awful in the exhibitions of the Divine mamore with the song of God's people. Let all religious literature, and the same jesty—they waiting at its base for the revelathe name and remembrance of the Almighty fire would consume the accumula- tion of His will—could hold them back from conflagration perish forever. Sever the connection beof science, wisdom would die idolatry. And when Jordan had rolled back tween man and his Maker. Seperate for- ted treasures in every hall of legislation, and partiality its waters at their approach, and the walls of ever earth and heaven. Confine thought and bribery, while they retained the sword, Jericho had fallen at the blast oftheir trumpwithin the sphere of things visible and fanci- would remove the scales from every judg- ets', and kings and princes cast their crowns and shut human to the conception ful, up seat. Hierarchy and despotism would and their possessions at the feet of their ment narrow limits of earthly and created objects. to crush civil liberty, and banish toler- leader, and they had entered upon and posDeify the sun, or prostrate the world before Unite from the world. Bigotry would forge sessed the land promised to their fathers, ation and the the moon stars. People air and the humane thought, and coorce even then and there they forgot God. And for chains sea with propositions or angry deities.— until the great Babylonish captivity, neither Haunt every cave and grove, every valley science into the propagation of falsehood. her sails, and indus- promise nor slavery, victory nor defeat, nor would furl Commerce and mountain, with invisible spirits. Kindle the carcases of theirfathers in the wilderthe funeral pile for the widows of every land. try and thrift either gradually desert the dock, yet to ness, could keep them from the idols ol tha loom, the and the or live only counter the car over conDrag every ofJuggernaut lust or prepare for war. The halt heathen around them. tinent, send the world on pilgrimage, till the pamper thus made in the world's progress would be But I will pursue this history no further. high-road to every temple or sainted sepulby a retreat, the velocity of which I will only call your attention to the present succeeded be with the the chre choked famishing, dying by every increase of'state of every nation without the Bible. I and the dead. Let infants glut the monsters would be accelerated will remind you of the Christian Church of every river, and mothers smother and depravity and every moment of time. Like mankind would crowd and her pristine simplicity and purity, her subhost, a rushing bury their new born babes. Everywhere crush each other the chase of their sen- sequent worldliuess and ambition, her rapid in enslave the woman and brutalize the man. to the Destroy conjugal affection, poison all the sual and selfish pursuits, seeking for light descent through formality and error established would but out each other's final and that apostacy idolatry they put lights, social relations, dry up the fountains of huin searching for the* path to happiness, the hierarchy of Rome. I will also remind man sympathy. Let the dwellers in every and you of the imperfection of all Christian worbut obliterate the old and only path. start the of the human sacriland at shriek ship, and of the tendency to formality and this is evident from, All fice. Let suspicion and alarm lurk at every worldliness, and sin in every Christian's door, and lie in ambush on every highway. 1. The natural tendency of mankind to heart. How evident then the tendency to over to his own and to heathenism. fears, Deliver man Without the light of Revelation idolatry. the prey of his own unbridled lusts, to be The history of the human family has to guide the mind and the spirit of God to degraded by the poverty, and made misera- abundantly proved, that the heart of man and inevitable by the diseases that follow in the track left to itself, tends first to selfishness, then move the heart thither, directly son and daughter ofAdam. tends bly every ofcrime. Let loose the fiends of war, till to disobedience, then to hatred, then to open the pale horse conqueror has stamped, his rejection, and last to forgetfulness of.God. 2. This is evident further from the fact iron hoof over the battle plains of earth.— Idolatry succeeds, which hands down the de- that human reason, unassisted by Divine RevRoll the chariot of the warrior over the necks luded devotee to the sensualities and cruelties elation has always failed to elevate and puriof a prostrate world, and bring upon all of heathenism. The immediate ancestors of fy mankind. mankind the reign of terror and of blood.— Noah were contemporaries with Methusaleh There have always been " wisemen," In short, let the world rush back, down the who lived and talked with Adam; and yet, Philosophers of ancient times reasoned, declivity up which the struggles of so many with all the evidence of God's existence and sought after knowledge, rose high above ages have so toilsomely raised and advanced i God's hatred of sin which such living wit- their age in intelligence and morals, foundit. Let the dark waters that break in rage inesses and direct tradition could afford, the ed schools, advocated their theories, and eson every heathen shore, swell and roll over iwhole world, with the single exception of tablished rules of life. They died and their every land, obliterating the record of every \Noah and his family, had sunk at the time theories with them. The minds and hearts discovery, demolishing every monument of,of the flood, into dissipation and idolatry and of a few were elevated a little by their ingenius, sweeping away the writings of the ]hardly had those waters dried from the face, istructions—but the mass were not reached learned and the good, and burying from iand while the" recollection of that overwhel- or raised. The deists and atheists and infisight the revealed Word of God. ming judgment was yet fresh in the minds of dels i of modern times have advanced upon What a night of ignorance would rest the descendants of Noah, and not a moun- ithe boldness, though but little upon the wisupon the blighted world ! What a distance tain or a vale but bore marks of the wrath dom of the ancients. Their systems differ contiguous nations; what an enemy of God, when their presumption reared a Ithe one from the other. They are the proI between man to man. What despotism, what cruelty, tower of defiance to the power that soon duct of fallible and depraved minds. They [what hopeJess slavery ! What universall scattered them in separate and jarring I ami*- are based in selfishness. They are eminently — — ' '< ' �THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1848. 58 earthly and sensual. They either annihilate!' dividual. It reaches to the thoughts and |Bnd promoter ofcivilization. These are but or degrade the immortality of man. It isji[intents of the heart. Such a morality has the " lesser lights." Its glory is that rt innot to be supposed that a man is better thanji in it the principle ofreform. It builds at the! troduces man to his Maker. It opens upon his principles, nor yet that the influence ofjfoundation, and seeks to correct and perfect!jthe darkened mind the light of another world, a system of morality will be better than thejithat which is the basis of all character. Let jbringing "life and immorality to light". It finds man in the dust—it seeks to exalt him system itself. If "its element be darkness, it this moral leaven pervade the world. will never produce light. It it be selfishness; would the distinction between right and:jto an affinity with heaven, and even to a it will never foster love. If it deny the im- wrong be clear and immutable. If virtue 'filial relationship with God. And ithas done Compare New England with New Holmortality of the soul it will never fit man for would not be chosen for its own lovely sake,| heaven. Such has been the experience of it would be at least practised because God land—Old England with Africa. Contrast the world. Man fell; his progress towards had required it. The inquiry would then'|a Christian family with a savage horde.— heathenism was rapid and fatal. But from' be not what is interest? what is profitable? And we are witnesses. Upon these shores the depths he reached no efforts of his own''what is public sentiment? but, what is right? the bible has triumphed. The ancient alhave raised him. The united wisdom and,iwhat is duty? what is the will of God? such tars have crumbled to dust. The war whoop learning and talent of the philosophers of[is Bible morality in principle. In practice, has died over these hills and along these every age have failed to remove the scales it is love to God and love to man, purity of vales. Idolatry, satiated with victims, has from his eyes, and the stain from his heart. |motive and integrity of action, hatred and ceased its cruelties. Whence are these Their systems failed to reform and save their 'abandonment of sin, and the pursuit and temples? whence this progress in intelliauthors; will they reform or save others?' spread of holmess—In short, it is the only gence, laws, commerce, and religion?— They have succeeded in no instance, and true religion, the religion of the heart and From the Bible. Why is it that any of us while they have no higher authority than the life of faith and works. And thus it is have a hope full of immortality? Why is it human reason, and no purer morality than that the Bible is the only true foundation of that to so many death has no sting, and the is dictated by the unrenewed heart they true prosperity, individual, social, national, grave no victory? Why is it that from the flames and couch of so many martyrs, and and universal. never will. sufferers has broken from parched or pallid Human reason has failed too, with all the This is further evident, aid of civilization. A high state of civiliza- 4. From the benefits conferred upon the lips the song of joy and triumph? Because tionoften exists without Christianity. There world by that great Book. of the Bible. —And what is the light that is was as high a state of civilization in DamasIt is supposed and maintained with great breaking over the mountains of Asia, and is cus at in Jerusalem—in Athens as in Christ- force of argument, that the Scriptures have dawning along the shores of Africa, that is ian Rome. Letters and commerce will given to the world its letters. It is the oldest penetrating the cell of the monk, the mosque create civilization, though they fail to reach book of history, giving to the world a true of the mussehnan, and the synagogue of the account of what the eye of God alone could Jew, that is lighting up the forecastle, and and purify the heart. Reason failed too, with all the experience i have seen. Certain it is that, as the product gladdening every Island, and every port?— of the world to sustain it! It would seem asiof the Infinite mind, it has ever presented a It is the Bible. Its leaves are being scatterthough the flood would have swept idolatry, model to the world unequalled as a literary ed—they are healing the nations. Individand sensuality from the earth. But, no; the work, either for the simplicity of its narra- ual Christians are doing much—associations flames of Sodom and Gomorrah must yet tive, the sublimity of its imagery, the variety are doing more to further this great object. flare their dreadful light across the descend- ■ and dignity of its style, or the purity, com- The British and foreign Bible Society alone, ing path. Still human reason failed to im- prehensiveness, and fitness ofits instructions. and during the past year, issued nearly one press the lesson on the heart of man. The The Bible has given to the world the only million and a half—(1,500,000) copies of the horrors attendant on the seige, and sacking perfect code of laws. The ten command- Scriptures; whole copies or portions of of Jerusalem failed to open the hearts of the ments, so evidently divine, are the basis of which were printed in 140 different languaJews to the true Messiah. The darkness, all wise legislation. Legislators have de- ges! the degradation, the poverty, the miseriesi rived from the Bible their best views of ciril The Hawaiian Bible Society is but a small and the slavery ofthe past generation, of thei liberty. The government established by rill, but it should contribute its portion to heathen, fail to warn, instruct, and improve Moses resembled most the republican, and swell this great river of life. As individuals the present. There is no reforming element, when changed it was at the request of the take the bible, read, study, obey its precepts, no redeeming principle in any human system. people. The divine founder of the Christ- build thereon your" hopes of heaven. As an The chains and woes of the past and the ian religion entered and passed his life in association, give of your money to buy and present, are the double inheritance of the the ranks of the common people. His gos- circulate it. Let not the poor within the future. No natural revolution turns their pel was pre-eminently for the poor. The sphere of your operations lack this Bread of midnight into noon. Light does not natural- civil government first established by Moses, Life. And, so may the blessing of them ly succeed the moral darkness of heathen and the spiritual government first instituted who were ready to perish, but whom your lands. It must be carried there. Not the by Christ, were the forms most promotive of efforts reached and saved, on land and sea, light of human reason, or of science, or of'the good of the whole, and of the true liber- rest upon you. art; but the light of Heaven reflecledfrom the ty of the individual. The bible has been »acre.d page. thus ever, and everywhere the advocate of This is further evident, civil freedom. The spirit of both Testa3.' From the known Morality of the Bible. ments, is invariably and decidedly at war This is eminently that of the heart. It with every kind of oppression. It is thereaims at the fountain of emotion and action. fore tyrants hate the Bible. A universal A Ciood Example for Whalemen. Its standard is the law of God. It requires knowledge of this book would wrest the The following extracts we copy from a late virtuous conduct from right motives. In prin- sceptre from both the despot and the pope. The Bible too, is the only source of true American paper. To us the facts herein ciple H is inseparable from religion in practice. It is not selflove. It is not founded in religions liberty. No purely human system ;stated are peculiarly interesting, from the the citil law. Nor does its character depend acknowledges, enforces the rights of Con- circumstance that, in former years, we beon Hhe judgment of man. Nor are its obli- science. Religious toleration is both the gation founded in utility merely. God is spirit and the motto of the Christian faith. came intimately acquainted with the writer, holy and therefore man should be holy.— The mitre and sword, the rock and the fag- when he commanded the same vessel in the God is what he ought to be, and therefore got, have no place on the Christian's coat Pacific. We hope other masters may be inhe is what he is. Man should be like his of arms. duced to follow his example. Could all masMaker, as he becomes rike Him he approxiBut the glory of the Bible is not that it mates perfection. To he right in principle, gives mankind true conceptions of the digni- ters of whale ships be persuaded to adopt and right in actions, and from right motives ty of their nature, that it elevates the intel- the practice of not whaling on the Sabbath, is true bible morality. What shall deter- lectual character of man, that it builds up and at the same time, of taking a high stand mine what is right but the will of God ?— and sustains the family and the social instiThat will is his law. It is invariable as its tutions, that it is the best guide to the in regard to morality, the influence would be great author. It is the same everywhere, statesman and the best friend to tho people, most happy upon their seamen. The many and in every age. It is binding on every in- the source of true science and the support examples for good that might be cited among ThenJ \it. 1 • : -1 The Seamen's Friend. �THFRIENDAU,GST 1848. 59 whalemen, makes us desirous that all should allowed, taking it out and reading it, either this phantom ? Will you cheat their souls be of the same mind. Read and ponder, and alone or to others, who would listen with with the insidious delusion, that they may deep interest. I could mention more that again be moderate drinkers? Will you biud ibllow! I know you would rejoice to hear; —but I with wanton hands another stone to the will* A VOICE FROM THE OCEAN. will stop for the present. May God bless us iog neck of a Sisyphus, to drag him back Messrs. Editors:—As your paper is ex- and lift up the light of his countenance upon into the fiery abyss, at each successive attensively circulated and read in our whaling ius, and still grant us his Spirit. I know we tempt to risn from its torments? Will you ports, I send for publication the. following have your prayers, but I hope to have them torture a Tantalus with the cooling waters letter. It comes from an intelligent and more especially for the success of God's of life, with which he may never slake his faithful Christian captain, who is determined word on board this ship. Ido believe that burning lips? Shall that father who has alto serve God and obey his precepts on the nothing but his grace could accomplish so most strength enough to face the tempter; sea as well as land. Especially he is deter- much as has come to pass among us. Nor shall that husband who has just recommined not to break the Sabbath by whaling does he fail to grant us temporal blessings. menced an existence of life and love; shall on God's holy day. And in keeping this We have lately taken five whales, while an- that son and brother who has just been repurpose, he has been far more prospered, other ship withi us has taken but one; they ceived from the lee-shore of intemperance— even as to worldly success, than many who working seven days in the week and we but shall these be dashed back into tlien-ocigitake a different course; and what is infinite- six, that we may keep the holy Sabbath nal ruin by a glance at the.wine that sparkly more important, he has been blessed with 'Surely, in keeping his commandments there! les on your tables? When the shipwrecked Blessed is the man is great reward.' spiritual blessings. mariner has clung to his frail plank through that doeth this; that kecpeth the Sabbath I have written to our ship agents on the. all the wildness of the wintry waves, and from polluting it.' 'Them that honor me, I evil of Sabbath whaling. They act a con- when he is in sight of the haven of rest, will will honorf and they that despise me, shall spicuous part, and have a most important in- you hang out false beacon-lights to lure him be lightly esteemed.' * * * fluence; and they are, tljp ones to begin on to breakers, whence his mangled corse Falkland Islands, June 29, 1d47. a good work among sailors, giving them shall be dashed on the shore? When, with Rev. and Dear Sir:—Believing it will rest on the Sabbath for the worship of the a desperate effort, he has caught hold of the not be uninteresting to you to hear from me, Most High God!—May God, in his ark of safety, will you strike off his hand, now that I am away upon the ocean, and in Providence, give them the Sabbath, nnd and leave him to sink in the waves? remote corners of the earth, I embrace the all spiritual blessings, till the abunpresent opportunity of saying a few words. dance of the sea shall be converted to Temperance.—Upon consulting general Thus far the Lord has blessed me in all Him ! —[New England Puritan. experience, we shall learn that both the healthy and the sickly are to be found inthings. As yet, I enjoy perfect health, differently among the abstemious, the temwhich is a blessing known and appreciated perate and the intemperate. But we must only by those who havo been for a time derecollect that men are so differently constiprived of it. The success of my voyage is Advocates of tuted, and their constitutions so variously also continued to mo, We are now eleven Wine Drinking: Temperance. strengthened or weakened by education and months out; have sixteen hundred barrels of circumstances, that some are far better able EBLIYHUBRAIT,M . . out the last whale taoil, and are now trying ken. We feel the effects of winter in this We need no evidence to prove, that our to resist the etl'ects of bad habits than others; southern hemisphere. Though the land isi moderate wine drinking citizens are the most and that it yet remains to be ascertained covered with snow, we were out in our boatsj formidable enemies that retain the field whether those who have apparently contina few nights since, all night, getting a whale; against the progress of temperance. We ued to suffer the least from their excesses, we had taken to the ship. A cold work we>iknow that they are strong, very strong, that might not have enjoyed more perfect health, they occupy the highest walks of life, and both of mind and body, and had their life had of it, but a large whale pays for all. We have now a Bethel flag, and every fill almost every station of honor, trust, and protracted many years, if they would have , calling emolument. We know they number in their subjected their several appetites and inclinaSabbath it waves over the H her crew together for the worship of Al- ranks the learned, the wise, and powerful, tions to the rules prescribed by temperance. mighty God. AndO! how much have we We cannot employ towards them any other been blest by Him! When we first left[ language than that ofrespectful entreaty and The Pure Juice.—A city chemist in New home I had a quarrelsome and profane set expostulation; nor would we do it if we could. York, not long since analysed a bottle of of sailors to deal with; and the more I la- No; we would say to our fashionable wine imported champagne, sold as pure, and found bored for their good, the more they seemedI drinking citizens, " Come let us reason to- in it one quarter of an ounce of sugar of lead. states that a lito grow worse, and worse, till at last I gave gether." To you, gentlemen, we must ad- A writer in the Observer to that on one ocwe no other dealer admitted him quor dress our for appeal; recognize despair; to them but in complete ( up talking 1 believe that He who answers prayer has[[[opponents in the field. The unreformed ine- casion he purchased of a country merchant done for me what I in vaia endeavoured to!briate, the rum manufacturer, the rum seller a lot of whiskey, and before the merchant back a part ofit manuaccomplish. They are now, by his grace. and importer, are mere supernumcries in left the city, sold him kinds of wines, at from entirely changed. Once, if I approached your camp. They wear no arms, they are factured into various their quarter of the ship, I was almost sure, under your protection, and subsist on your one to five dollars per gallon, taking caro to to hear cursing and bitterness: now, it is example and support. Gentlemen, we are supply his orders for 'communion wine, at not uncommon to hear songs of praise toiyour fellow-citizens. In many of the duties five dollars per gallon, to save appearance. God from the same mouths, now, not uncom- and avocations of life we walk side by side; [Globe. mon to see two or more sitting together and in many of the interests of our community Blackwood's Magazine says that the reading out of God's word! Some ot my and country we take sweet counsel together. crew are good singers, which is a vast helpj We can testify to the integrity of your honor, number of paupers in Great Britain is four to us at our meetings. On the Sabbath,,to the respectability of your standing, the millions, or a seventh part of the population these meetings are held in the cabin. Onj jcordiality of your friendship, and the munifi- of the Empire. No wonder, when sixty .milSaturday evenings, I have oflate held mect-| cence ofyour philanthropy. And we appeal lions sterling are annually expended in strong ings in the forecastle. But a few days since,: to those bright qualities of the heart, when (drink. alter one of these meetings, ayoung man told we say, that there are thousands of unfortumo he felt sensibly his need of a change of!nate beings who are trying in vain to reform Happiness.—Our life it is true, has its At the corners of the heart and life, and wished me to pray for and jon your principle. and dark hours, yet none are wholly meet his streets scores of poor inebri- bright you may much in changed is direct him. He very obscured,,for when the sun of happiness is temperate conduct." It is truly wonderful what graccjjates who have tried to become but the reflected moonlight of hope and set, has it can do for the sailor ! Another, a youth,.'men by following your example; memory aro still around us. and he an orphan, was an awfully profane! plunged them deeper in the mire. The sidewho with those are thronged renounced his walks arc daily boy, until some time since he There's the Rub.—What a pleasant oaths, and now comes regularly to our meet-,'trying to arise from habitual -intoxication to thing brandy and water would be, if there of the intoxicating cup.— with the use about the deck moderate ings. I have seen him [AJm is it your example that is hanging outfwas no to-morrow morning in it !—[Punch. his Testament in his bosom: and when duty, ' The Temperance Friend. .- r s : • J — I f , ! �60 THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1848. THE FRIEND. culated to excite indignation, and one which will Webster's American Dictionary or the excite the popular sympathies. English Language.—We can recollect the The Philadelphia Inquirer of April 15th says HONOLULU, AUGUST 1, 1848. it wa» rumored that Mr. Marcy Secretary period when it was quite fashionable among ofi War had been appointed Minister to Russia, men to speak and write disparagingliterary Summary of Foreign News. and that Gen. Pierce of New Hampshire was to succeed him. of Webster's ly Dictionary. That period Intelligence has been received per the Cassius M. Clay has openly avowed himself has forever passed away. His probably Rhone" from England to April 17th. On an enemy to Henry Clay. The New York American & Enquirer of the 14thof Aprilcontains Dictionary has just appeared in the continent of Europe the spirit of revolu- Courier a letter from Cassius M. ClHy addressed to Hen- the States, under the sanction of a United tion continues as rife as at the date of pre- ry Clay, in which he assigns causes for his enof as able literary, classical and company 1845. early as as This letter had created vious intelligence. The unsettled state of mity (rreat excitement and the Whig press denounce scientific men as can be gathered in the public affairs has had an unfavorable influ- Cassius M. Clay as a madman, from tho fact of western world. It is printed and bound in accusing Henry Clay of a scheme of assasence upon the commercial affairs of England. bis sination. a style that will favorably compare with the The; political prospects of France are por- Hon. Horace Mann has been elected to fill tho book-making of any land. A single copy of tentous. As would be expected, the Paris- vacancy in Congress occasioned by the death of the has touched at our shores, and we John Quincy Adams. He took bis seat in Conwork ian movement does not altogether suit other gress April 13th. have caught a glance at the noble monument A duel occurred at Mier between Lieuts. Madportions of the new Republic. At present docks of research, industry, perseverance and and McPherson which in resulted the affairs are altogether too unsettled in France death of the latter. scholarship. It is the ripe fruit of twenty to conjecture, even, what will be the result. Mr. James Erwin, grandson of Henry Clay suicide.nt the St. Charles Hotel In consecutive years of the author's life. It The end is not yet." In Spain, Sweden, committed New Orleans April 3d. may in truth, be said, this Dictionary is the Denmark, Holland, and some other EuCol. John Rowan U. S. Charge to Naples, result of a scholar's life, who reached more from New York early in April. ropean governments, unsuccessful revolu- sailed It is said that Charles Sumner of Boston is than four score years. The present edition had Austria been made. In tionary attempts co-operating with Lamartine and his associates is issued under the supervision of Professor a republic has been proclaimed. All of the in preparing a constitution for France. Goodrich, of Vale College, assisted by sevItalian States seem to be heaving and rocking Never call Seamen out of their eral of his fellow professors, and other able by the volcanic fires of revolution. The Names.—We recently met with the captain men. Professor Goodrich has furnished a Pope's movements are the most mysterious of a ship, who enjoys the reputation of being memoir of the author that is certainly one of all. His predecessors checked all pro- one ofthe best of shipmasters. His ship of the most chaste and well-executed prois gress, while he takes the lead. The report always in good order. His men are obe- ductions of the kind, we ever read. Mr. of the death of the Emperor of Russia is not dient and cheerful to work. They know Webster was associated in his younger confirmed. It is impossible to gather from what to expect if everything is not done years with Washington, Jay, Marshall, the public prints the result ofthe revolution- ship-shape—it must be done over. This Hamilton, and others ofthat noble constellaary movements in Prussia. The present is a same master remarked, in our hearing, I tion of American Statesmen, who founded a time when the predictions of worldly-wise never call, neither do I allow any of my Republic which has been styled a model Repoliticians and sage diplomatists are no more officers to call the men out of their names." public. To crown all other excellences of to be depended upon than the prattle of This is right. It is a practice which every Webster's character, he was known and acchildren. "Thus saith the Lord God, re- shipmaster ought to adopt and strictly follow. knowledged as a Christian gentleman. His move the diadem, and take off the crown; A shipmaster or an officer has no moreright example may be safely held up for imitation this shall not be the same; exalt him that is to apply degrading and insulting epithets to to the youth of America, and the world. low, and abase him that is high. I will the crew, than the headman of a mechanical In conclusion," remarks Professor Goodoverturn, overturn, overturn it; and it shall or manufacturing establishment has a right to rich, it may be said that the name of Noah be ne more, until He come, whose right it address his journeymen by using profane, in- Webster, from the wide circle of some of his works, is known familiarly to a greater is."—Ez. 21; 26,27. decent and disgusting language. Very soon United States.—We copy the following would journeymen printers, carpenters, ma- number of the inhabitants of the United of other �m the Polynesian of July 22:— chinists, hatters, and other mechanics, give States, than the name, probably, any individual the father or his except Our dates from the United States are to the their foremen and employers to understand, th of April. Politics was the engrossing suhcountry." Each prominent statesman and general under such circumstances, that they must Large editions of Webster's Dictionary las his supporters. The choice of the Whig find other workmen. We are confident the been published in England, and we party lies between Gen. Taylor and Henry Clay, have unless the course pursued by the administration practice ofcalling seamen out of their names, shall be surprised if the present edition does towards' Gen. Scott excites a feeling of sympa- on ship-board, is one of the most fruitful thy, in which case his chance of election it nom- sources of disorderly and mutinous conduct. not meet with even a more rapid sale. "The inated would be good. The democratic party demand," it is said, "is increasing on both are undecided repecting their candidate. It is What sailor, if he possesses a spark of Eng•aid President Polk is desirous of nomination lish or American feeling, wishes to be called sides of the Atlantic; and the author might araia. If Geo. Taylor is nominated by the well be gratified to learn that a gentleman Whig Convention he will undoubtedly be elect- a dog, or something worse? Aside from the the is a there split, ed', but ifthere will lie no choice sinfulness of the practice, we maintain that who asked, some years since, at one of the people, when Mr. Clay's chances are by principal book-selling establishments ofLonit is equally improper to use profane langood. for the best English Dictionary on their don, It was the general opinion that the treaty of guage in addressing seamen. Two things peace would be ratified by the Mexican governshelves, had this work handed to bim, witb ment. Hon, Ambrose H. Sevier had been ap- are true—l. No master or officer possessing remark, That, Sir, is the only real Dicthe pointed Minister to Mexico. true self respect and becoming dignity, will The universal sentiment in the United States is allow himself to address to those under his tionary which we have of our language, that Gen. Scott has been treated with the gross- command profane, wicked, vulgar and inthough it was prepared by an American.' est injustice by the administration. The fact Ne sailor, possessing that he had requested a Court Martial to try sulting language. 2. certain offenders, and that, instead of comply- the least feeling of self respect and manHope is a flatterer, but the most uping, the President ordered the Hero of Cburu- liness, can, with indifference, hear such busco before s Court ofInquiry, is one well col- language addressed to him. right of all parasites. " ' . " " " " I lect. ' " �Tim mmim, Aimugil, \m. 61 " Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou will be conveyed on board the 'Ariane' cor- 'Yes,' was the gruff answer, which did shall find it after many days." Ecc. xi. 1. vette, which vessel sails, I believe, in three not interrupt the promenade. 'Well, Cap'n, I'm the Custom House offiIncidents illustrating this sentiment of the days. We expect from 7France, a Reprecer.' Preacher aro frequently occurring. The sentative of the people. W hat his operations none can conjecture. Some 'Oh, you are, are you ?' will amount following we copy from a private letter of think that theto,islands will be evacuated—l 'Yes,' said Zekiel, 'and I want your manan American correspondent, who is now set- do not—others that Papiete will be more ifest.* tled oVer a Presbyterian church in the State strongly fortified—this may be. Business is 'Go to thunder !' And with that the captain resumed his 'sublimely insignificant.' of New Jersey. S. When I mentioned about the re- march, Zekiel following hard upon his heels, "P. " To me, your papers have an interest, moval of tonnage dues on vessels bearing and looking over his shoulder in amazement. not only because they are edited by yourself the French flag, you will please bear in Here was a decided 'fix.' Such a case in those remote islands, but on account of mind that tonnage dues, Slc, were required was hardly in the books, and poor Zekiel some articles contained in them. 1 refer, in only on 'small craft' trading among the isl- was nearly at his wit's end. part, to the history of Pitcairu's Island. In ands. There are no port charges nor duties 'Look here, Cap'n,' said he at last, 'what, the early part of my labors in this place, we required from any nation." are you goin' to dv about it ? Ef you don't ordained a man to the office of elder who want to have no trouble out of it, I jest ada nahad formerly been a sailor. Though The Electric Telegraph.—Some one vise you as a friend, to gin me that are mantive of our state, Massachusetts, he had has kindly sent us a copy of the New York ifest' about as quick' as you kin, and I won't probably gone to sea without a bible. He re- Herald, which contains a map showing the say no more about it; I won't mention it to a at the ceived one from one ofthe missionaries livin soul. But ef you don't Sandwich Islands, which he yet has, after a distance now traversed by the magnetic 'Well, sir, what then ?' roared ' the caplapse of more than twenty years. He was also wires, such routes as are now in process of tain in a voice of thunder. at Pitcairn's Island, and there, to say all in a completion, and such as are proposed. The 'Why then,' said Zekiel, stepping back word, received religious impressions which United States, it appears, will soon be inter- to the bulwarks, 'I shall jest have to report were never effaced. He had given me a you to the Collector.' history of the island as far as he could, and sected by the wires running in every direcHe was over the schooner's side in one it was interesting, both to him and myself, to tion. Very soon, Boston and' New Orleans minute, and the next was pulling for the know more of it. It was also an interesting will be in communication. 3,240 miles of shore, with might and main. The moment fact in the missionary enterprise, that a citi- wire are now in daily use. As much more his keel touched, he leaped on shore like a zen of the State of Massachusetts should go maniac, and 'locomoteu' for the Custom to your islands to receive a bible, when they will very soon, is perhaps already, finished. House. were just coming into light, and to the still An aggregate of 10,000 miles will shortly 'Here, Mr. Collector,' he bawled out, less known Pitcairn's Island to receive his be completed. This rapid communication is 'come right away along with me—you are early, permanent, religious impressions." working amazing changes. Not many years wanted. Here's the very deuce to pay.— Reader, reflect upon these facts. The can elapse, ere the Atlantic and Pacific por- Here's an outlandish craft in our harbor, and the has been as saucy as a woodnames of the parties may be unknown to tions the country are thus joined. To sawyer'scap'n of clerk on half-pay, to me—and been facts. you, but there is no coloring of the show how rapidly intelligence can be con- a callin' of me names—and won't gi' me his' You may therein learn something in regard veyed, the Governor's message was tele- manifest.' to the mysteries of Divine Providence. How graphed from Albany to New York in two The Collector started off, post haste. Arlittle could that man, once a sailor, now an hours and a half; yet the message contained rived at the wharf, Zekiel pointed out the elder in a Presbyterian church, foresee the more than 5,000 words ! Shakspeare's fan- object of his alarm. 'Why, bless your soul, Mr. ——, said the; results of his visits to islands in the Pacific ! cy put a girdle round the earth in forty Collector, 'that's the Revenue Cutter—it's The faithful missionary may accomplish minutes," but magnetic electricity will out- sent here to watch you !' Zekiel sloped—the story got afloat, and in much good, aside from his labors among the strip poetic fancy ! the 'diggins' where it happened, there is not people to whom he is sent. Our lives, readto this day, a more fertile source of fun and: er, are mysteries. The only possible method Keeping a Sharp Look Out.—A friend merriment. Zekiel did not remain long in a of explanation is that of fully recognizing of ours related the following anecdote of the service, and he is sure to turn all sorts friend of his, which is entirely too good to be of colors now, when any one asks him how the doctrine of a particular Providence. A lost. Our friend's friend was a very worthy mysterious chain unites the cradle to the and sensible man in his way; nor had he ev- it was about boarding the Revenue Cutter. It is impossible for a man to trace er done anything to be the cause of wit in —[Weekly Symbdl. grave. all the individual links of that chain, and the others until he accepted a situation as InAmerican Newspapers in Russia.—The manner in which they are joined together, spector ofthe Customs at a small port of entry in Connecticut. There was very little Emperor Nicholas does not venture to albut it is the part of true wisdom to trust in business doing at this place, and a foreign low American newspapers and their liberal God, who sees the end from the beginning. arrival was quite an affair of moment; so sentiments upon the subject of civil and reliZekiel (that was our' worthy's Christian gious freedom, to circulate among the more Tahiti.—Late News.—By the arrival of name,)used to spend his days in fishing off a than fifty millions under his yoke. The adthe French Brig Perseverance, intelligence wharf, and looking out for strange sails in ministration of the Post Office in Russia has One day a 'long, Tow, black just published the list of the foreign newspato a late date has been received from the So- the offing. schooner' ran into port, dropped her pers which will be allowed to enter Russia looking ciety Islands. We copy the following ex- anchor, furled her sails, squared her yards, next year. The total number is 306, of tract from a letter dated Tahiti, July Bth. and made all snug aloft and alow. Zekiel which 156 are German; 103 French; 44 The Frenchmen here are all as happy momentarily expected that her captain would English; and 2 Polish. as possible since the late news from France; send her boat ashore with his 'manifest' for all charges by the government have been the Custom House, as in duty bound; but Labaina Chaplaincy.—We are glad remitted, such as licenses to traders, tonnage as hour after hour passed away without any learn that the Rev. Mr. Taylor has entered! dues on vessels bearing the French flag, such transaction, he began to be alarmed of the duties his station upon vesunder favor J for on board to sift the placed Determining and suspicious. guard charges From an matter to the bottom, he rolled up his fishing able prospects. The number of seamenl sels having spirits on board. official notice from Governor Lavaud, this line, jumped into a boat and pulled off for which has visited that port annually, for the! will last till the 31st of the ensuing Decem- the schooner, which he boarded. A man last ten or fifteen years, has loudly called! ber. A French sloop of war arrived, a few was pacing the deck, to and fro, with an abfor the services of a man entirely devoted tol days since, from the Marquesas Islands, with stracted air. their moral and religious welfare. They 'Cap'n Sir ?' said Zekiel. a detachment of troops for France. " " to �Tli HUME, AUGUST, 184*. 62 • lent example to his countrymen, by his regu- holy" is a command which rulers and ruled, lar attendance upon Divine service on Sab- persons in public and private life, arc most In contemplating Washington's character, bath mornings. Knowing his punctuality in solemnly bound to respect and obey. we arc naturally led to inquire respecting this respect, many who were anxious to see| We cannot forbear quoting some of Mr. his early training. It is a most happy cir- this great man, would repair to the gates of Wilberforce's remarks upon this subject. We commend these remarks to the careful cumstance that the world is in possession of Christ Church in Philadelphia, content to a sight of his person as he alighted perusal of such of our readers as may have obtain ■the most abundant materials upon this sub- from his coach, and walked into the sacred hitherto considered it of trifling account, ject. There can be no question that his building. where or how they spent the hours of the holy On Sunday evenings, the President was Sabbath :— mother's influence was most salutary in the formation of that character which haa become in the habit of reading to Mrs. Washington] " O what a blessed day," he says, " is in her chamber from sermons, or portions of.the Sabbath, which allows us a precious intho admiration of tho world. We earnestly ithc Sacred writings. terval wherein to pause, to come out from No visitors were admitted to the presi- the thickets of worldly concerns, and givo commend the following remarks to the attention of our readers, and especially of those dential mansion on Sundays, with a single ourselves up to heavenly and spiritual objects. who are indifferent to the moral and religious exception. Mr. Speaker Trumbull, private Observation and my own experience have Secretary to the General in Chief in the war convinced me that there is a blessing training of the young. Washington's habits, of the Revolution, paid a visit to the Presi- on a right employment of special these intervals. in regard to the subject of prayer and the dent of an hour on Sunday evenings. So One of their prime objects, in my judgment observance of the holy Sabbath, ought to punctual was this visitor, that German John, is, to strengthen our impressions of invisible the porter, would lay down his precisely things, and to induce a habit of living much put those of his countrymen to the blush, at seven o'clock, and repairpipe to the front under their influence." "O, what a blesswhose habits show that they live prayerless door, where he was sure to hear to a minute's ing is Sunday, interposed between the waves lives, and spend the Sabbath as the Sabbath exactness, the Speaker's Bell, as it was call- of worldly business, like tho divine path of ed in the family. At eight o'clock, the the Israelites through Jordan." " Blessed ought never to be spent. Speaker bade old John a cordial good night, be God, who hath appointed the Sabbath, and interposed these seasons ofrecollection." " Washington's religious impressions were and the door was closed till morning. derived from the teachings and examples of It was the wish ofall those attending on "It is a blessed thing to have the Sunday his admirable mother. Wholly confided to tho last hours of Washington, that the con- devoted to God." "There is nothing in her care and instruction, in tho eleventh solations of religion should have been ad- which I would recommend you to be more year of his age, it was left to this Spartan ministered to him, but tho extreme severity strictly conscientious than in keeping the mother to inculcate on the mind, and to fix of tho disease rendered it impossible. There Sabbath holy. By this I mean not only abdeeply in the heart of her illustrious off- was in truth, no interval of relief to his in- staining from all unbecoming sports, and spring, those truths of virtue, wisdom, and tense sufferings, from the moment of the common business, but from consuming time self control, that led to the glories of his first attack, till drath closed the scene. in frivolous conversation, paying or receiving after life. Yet assuredly his triumphant death, visits, which, among relations, often leads to " "The mother, stern and unyielding in gave ample proof of the sincerity of his a sad waste of this precious day. I can truly whatever she deemed just and right, exacted Christian life. When his most ancient com- declare that to me the Sabbath has been inthe most implicit obedience from all who panion in arms, and beloved friend of more valuable." were subject to her control. Henco Wash- than half a century, standing by his side, In writing to his friend, he says, I am ington, ere he was fitted to command, had Dr. James Craik, grasped his hand, and strongly impressed by the recollection "ofyour first learned to obey. burst into tears, Washington calmly observ- endeavor to prevail upon the lawyers to give "The mother was remarkable in the per- ed: Weep not for me, I am not afraid to up Sunday consultations, in which poor formance of her religious duties. She was die,'' then with more than Roman firmness Romilly would not concur." What became in the habit of retiring to a secluded spot in composing his limbs, and folding his hands of this same poor Romilly,* who would not tho vicinity of her dwelling, and there, in upon his breast, the Father of his Country consent, even at the solicitation of his friend, silence and solitude, apart from the world give up Sunday consultations? He lost ; and its concerns, this venerable lady would expired, quietly as though an infant died." to his reason, and terminated his own life. with her God. commune Four years afterwards, Castlereagh came "This pious yet unique habit, the mother A Sabbath-keeping Legislator. to the same untimely end. When Wilberof Washington persevered in, till past the Arrangements were made in the winter o. force heard of it, he exclaimed, " Poor feleightieth year of her age, and indeed, until 1816 for the British Parliament to open on low! He was certainly deranged tho had rendered her incapable of exMonday, January 10, but the great and good effect, probably, ofcontinued wear of mind. rtion of any sort. strong impression on my mind is, that it '■ Wilbcrforcc applied to head quarters, and The When Colonel Washington returned is the effect of the non-observance of the om his career of fame on the Frontier, had succeeded in having it deferred until the Sabbath; both as to abstracting from politics, arricd and settled at Mount Vernon, he following Thursday. This was done to pre- and from the constant recurring of the same jcame an active and zealous vestryman of and us-correcting the false views reflections, vent to being members of Parliament obliged ohick Church, in Truro Parish, County of worldly things, and bringing them down airfux, and continued as such, till called travel on the holy Sabbath. Although Wil- of to their true diminutivencss. Poor Castleupon to fulfil his high destinies in the service berforcc was burdened with labor and cares, reagh! He was the last man in the world j of his country. ho'woult! not allow himself to engage in who appeared to bo likely to be carried away "During the long and memorable events yet business on God's holy day. There into tho commission of such an act; so cool, worldly of the war of Independence, the Commander so self-possessed." "Jt is curious to hear in Chief was- often seen with his Bible in are many who ridicule the idea that the Sab- the newspapers speaking of incessant applihand, and on several occasions was discov- bath should be strictly kept, they contemptu- cation to business ; forgetting that by tho ered engaged in prayer. The story of Friend weekly admission of a day ofrest, which our Potts and tho Valley Forge is strictly true. ously scout at the conscientious scruples of Maker has enjoined, our faculties would bo "The worthy Quaker, while walking in religious people upon this subject, and they from preserved the effect of this constant the vicinity of the Cantonment of tho Valley would level all those barriers which human strain." Being reminded again, by the death Forge, in the Spring of 1778, saw a capnrthe Divine law, has erect- of Castlereagh, of the case of Sir Samuel isoncd charger tied to a tree, and hearing Inwvfounded upon of this day. We Romilly, he said, " If he had suffered his ed for the due observance sounds of a human voice, approached, till he to enjoy such occasional remission, it discovered the Commander in Chief on his rejoice «to learn from the public prints that mind is highly probable that the strings of life knees, engaged in fervent prayer to the God the attention of the religious community in would never have snapped from over-tension. of Providence, for success to the American England, Scotland and the United States, is Alas! alas! Poor fellow!" arms. Samuel Romilly, solctor-gerneral of England du"During the whole period of the first now directed to this all-impoi'ant subject. ringSir the administration of Fox, who terminated his life presidency, Washington afforded an excel- "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it November 2, ISIS." WaaM hsnhingditos other. 1 " " " : Iseasc — �THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1848. 63 neatness depends upon the character and habits Catholic Relics.—The arms, legs, finWe copy the following interesting re- ferencein of each master and his officers. The general good health Whalemon's Shipping of whalemen, which is proverbial, goes for to prove the gers and toes of the saints are greatly mulmarks from the condition of the ships in this respect. That whale ships tiplied. There are eight arms of St. MatList," edited by Henry Lindsey. ordinarily return from iheir long and perilous voyages thew, three of St. John, and almost any numShip* with cargoes often of very great value, in a wonderfully Tiiu.AMF.mcAN Whaling Buhinesb, Whale neat Ships—That condition is here a matter of common observation, ber of St. Thomas-a-Becket. There are in or of the portion Whale and Masters public who live remote from places engaged iv the Whn!- and the master who brings home his ship in a dirty and the church of the Lateran, the ark made by have very erroneous ideas in relation to neglecled slate, finds himself below pur wheu a master Moses in the wilderness, the rod of Moses, -1115 business, and perhaps some with heller opportuni- is wanted. liicse matters, Third, as to Masters of Whale Ships.—An idea is en- and the table on which the last supper was ties to learn the truth, do not take the trouble. tertained in some quarters, that the masters of whale instituted by the Saviour. The table is enFirst, as to the Whaling business. It is very common ships are an ignorant, and boorish class of men, who by| 10 hear men speak with a kind of smirking, complacent tire at Rome; but there are many pieces of sneer of New Bedford, Nunlucket, and other similar pla- reason of hrute force can kill whales, and by reason of On the altar of the Lafishing villages, and many men, wise in their that same brute force, and brutal passion abuse the men! it in other places. as ces, crews. That idea is a false one. Con- teran are the heads ofPeter and Paul enown conceit, do this, who do not know the difference in composing their is facts;— ship by prudent, sider these a whale owned sa-l required on 10 carry enterprise, knowledge, nnd capital lo 40 tire; but there are pieces of them in Bilboa, the business of catching herring in a Vineyard brook, or gucious merchants, costs with outfits from 820,000 or 850,000; leaves home to visit the. remotest teas to be greatly honored by the monks. St. Peter's torn-cod from the end of n wharf. absent under the entire control of the master, from two To enlighten such benighted souls, let us ask them to and upwards, under the necessity of pro- Church is blessed with the cross of the penlook at the list of whale ships on this sheet, belonging to to four years the va- itent thief; with the lantern of Judas; with New Bedford alone, two hundred and fifty-four in num- curing in remote and perhap3 in savage places,ship; the the dice used by the soldiers in casting lots ber, let them multiply that number by 128,000, which is rious supplies which become necessary for the be visited, perhaps less than their average value as they soil, with voyage is to be conducted, as to the places lo the master, for the Saviour's garments; with the axe, outfits, upon their voyages, and they will get in this place the time of stay, &c, by ihe sole judgment of alone an aggregate capital of 5G,350,000 embarked in that because the voyages are so long mid such changes occur, saw, and hammer of St. Joseph; and with general instructions can be given by the owners! the tail ofBalaam's ass. Different churches business. "Allow twenty-five men 10 a ship,and you have that only of a man would owners of an aggregate of seamen in this port alone of 6,350. Lei before sailing. What kind sense be likely to select in whom to place so are enriched with.pieces of the wood of the them make the same calculations upon the other ships of common great a trust? would select a man of sterling in- cross; and were the pieces all brought toThey the United States on our list, and they will find a grand tegrity, of nautical skill, of knowledge of that peculiar gether, total of capital and seamen employed in this business they would make a hundred crosses. character and information lo conduct such a which will show il to be one of the lurcest, and most im- business, voyage, to negotiate lor supplies, and manage the import- In one church is some of the manna in the. portant branches of business in which this country has ant affairs of the ship at sea and on shore, and of such wilderness; in another some blossoms from' yet etnhnrked. One Edmund Burke, of whom those whom we now try manners, habits, and character as to qualify him rightly Aaron's rod, in another an arm ofSt. Simon; to enlighten may have heard spoke iv the British House lo govern ihe crew, upon whose physical efforts and hearty good will depends the success of Ihe enterprise.— in another the picture of the Virgin painted of Commons in 1775, as follows:— are disgraceful exceptions, but from a very exten- by Luke—in another one of her combs; "As to the wealth which the colonists have drawn There in sive knowledge of masters of whale ships at home, and from the sea by their fisheries, you had all that matter to see over two hundred masters and their another the combs of the apostles, but little | fully opened at your bar. You surely thought these ac- •in opportunity quisitions of value, for they seemed to excite your envy, ships during our recent visit to the Sandwich Islands, we used; in another a part of the body of St. and yet the spirit by which that enterprisingemployment aver confidently, that our whaling captains are of the Lazarus; that smells; in another a part of and our observation confirms has been exercised ooghl rather, in my opinion to have character first described, owners employ such men as common pru- the gospel of Mark, in his own handwriting;' raised esteem and admiration. And pray sir, what in the the belief that common sense The masters of whale in another a dence and dictate. parts other and look ■world is equal to it ? Pass by the finger of St. Ann, the Virgin's the control or advice of their owners, are sister; at the manner in which the New England people carry ships, beyond they in another St. Patrick's stick, with go into port for recruits to become on the whale fishery. While we follow them among the obliged when tumbling mountains of ice, and behold them penetrating merchants; and it is often the case that the supplies are which he drove venomous reptiles from Ireor otherwise held in such hands land; in another some ofSt. into the deepest frozen recesses of Hudson's Bay and monopolized by sharpers, Joseph's breath, as to make reasonable purchases very difficult; and we Davis' Straits; while we are looking for them beneath the know be gratified if they could see as caught by an angel in a vial; in another a that owners would Arctic circle, we hear that they have pierced into the ophave done, the perseverance, lact, skill and fidelity, piece of the rope with which Judas hung posite region of polar cold, that they are at the antipoles, we with which masters manage their business in foreign himself; and engaged under the frozen serpent of the south.— places in another some of the Virgin's hair which we visited. Many instances came under Falkland Islands, which seemed too remole and too roour observation which would have done credit to the first —in another some of her milk. And the mantic an object for the grasp of national ambition, is merchant on change in any commercial cily. monks but a 3iage and resting place for their victorious industry. once showed the their relics among Nor is the equinoctial heat more discouraging to them As to the moral character of masters, there are excep- spear and shield with which Michael encountions here also, but as a body they are as upright in their than the accumulated winter of both the poles. We deportment abroad as they are at home, and at borne they tered the dragon of Revelation; and some learn that while some of them draw the line and strike as high as any other class of men. the harpoon on the Coast of Africa, others run the longi- standregard the treatment of seamen, we believe that relic-monger had a feather from the wing of tude and pursue their game along the Coast ol Brazil.— weInare righttoin saying, that considering the length and the Holy Spirit, when taking the form of a, No sea but what is vexed by their fisheries, no climate all the difficulties of the voyage, it is remarkable now lit- dove he abode upon Christ at his baptism! that is not witness to their toil. Neither the perseverance of Holland, nor the activity of France, nor the dexterous tle flogging or abuse takes place. In former times there and firm sagacity of English enterprise, ever carried this was greater severity, but now flogging is very rare, and Captain Stout has arrived by the Rhone, unfrequcnt, and wonderfully so when most perilous mode of hardy industry to the extent to brutal assaults very consider that the crews are made up of a miscella on business connected with theline of steamers which it has bees pursued by this recent people—a peo- we neous assortment alt of kindred, tongues and nations, and to run from Panama to Oregon. The corfple who are still in the gristle, and not yet hardened into the provocations of the officers sometimes, all that hu- tractors are the highly respectable firm of Howmanhood." bear. Unquestionably unjustifiable whip- land & man nature can the which in Burkes of business opinion Such was Mr. Aspinwall of New York. Three steamassaults sometimes take place, but upon return these Fishing Villages' are engaged, nearly three quar- pings and every body agrees home that reparation should be made ers of 1000 tons each and 600 horse power are ters of a century ago, when the business employed in- by the offender. Libels and suits arc frequently brought to commence plying every month from Panama almost every sea finitely less enterprise than now, when consequence of the against masters or officers for trivial offences, but nine to Oregon in January, 1849. They are to touch is vexed by almost every whaleship in out of ten not at the instance of the supposed suf- at thechief intermediate ports, but not at these disappearance of the monsters of the deep from their times ferer, but of some pettifogger, and for his benefit and not Islands for the former haunts. present. There will be a corSecond—as to the Whale Ships.—lt is equally com- the sailor's. But while real offences are growing more responding line of steamers to keep up the common to hear certain persons speak in disparaging terms rare, these fancy suits are also growing more unfrequent, promoters of them arc daily looked upon with munication between N. York and Chagres. The of whale ships, as of an inferior class, and kept in an un- and the contempt, and we trust that the time is soon mail from New York is expected to be conveyed comfortable and eithy condition. Look at the tonnage of greater the New Bedford list, and they may probably be taken coming when masters, officers, and men, will be in all to Oregon in one month. A pood practical cart what they should be, and pettifogging by excias a fair sample of the American ships engaged in the respects ting the passions and spunging the pockets of sailors, road is to be made across the Isthmus of Panatrade, they run from about 200 to 500 tons—and wo chalma, which for that purpose bas been surveyed lenge the world to produce an equal number of ships of will cease. as One word to the owners of whale ships—the world by Mr. Stevens of traveling celebrity. better quality or in better condition. A large portion of rings with the praises of sagacious merchants; their foreIfthe extensive gold-washings lately discoverthem are built as well as metal and limber can make and a half to cast combinations and results are lauded to the skies.— ed in California continue productive it is not to them, and going upon voyages of from one owners of whale ships are not thought of when such perils all the of But encountering years, and a half and four be doubted that the success of these steamers the seas for that length of time, and returning in safety are mentioned. In all such particulars they stand in the will be great; a vast population will be suddenly here and elsewhere point lo our as a general rule, proves beyond a question that they are front rank; and we can,for forecast, combination and re- .thrown into California; tho demand for Haand must be Bhips excellently built and in excellent con-] merchant princes, who sults need not be abashed when in presence of or compa- waiian produce will be greatly increased; an exdition. Exceptions there undoubtedly are, but they are, ring themselves found other! with merchants engaged in any other tensive commerce will start up between China in-any no more in proportion than are 10 be ihrunchof the great business of this great and thriving equal number of sbipa in any business. As to cleaiili-] and the north west coast, and we may look forness, any man or woman whu has ever been on board a country. We have departed from our usual rule and insert this ward to a line ofsteamers plying across the Pawhale ship ready for sea, in this port at any rate, knowsj I wha- cific and touching at these Islands. This would that they arc as neatly and comfortably arranged as anyj'long article, because our paper being devoted to theseeing business and having had opportunities of be of vast consequence to their prosperity, and vessel can be, and during the voyage, (with exceptions of, ling whale whale at home and mailers of and therefore the government ought M bold out eveships course) they are kept clean, painted, washed, comfortable,' abroad,ships thought right we people proper any! sea it and that who, in sweet and healthy, so far as is practicable at either from lack of opportunity lo observe, or from stu- ry possible inducement to gain so important an vessel. The business of culling in whales, trying out!pidity, have wrong notions on these subjects, should have object. No port in the worldpossesses greater fabusiness! and putting down oil, like a good many otherBroadway! un opportunity to correct them. cilities as a depot for steamers than Honolulu. operations, is not remarkably neat, and a Coal can easily be obtained at Vancouver's 1.-idandy or Boston exquisite would reprove the unman-l -nml, from Columbia river, and from New Casnerly corso'of a whale for coming between his nobility and the wind, but such seasons are short, and they are An Appropriate Sign.—There is a pub- tle, New South Wales, and to all three places reflection that the! cheered and made comfortable by tho lic-house in the Richmond road called the the produce of the Islands would afford profitaobjects of the voyage are thus being accomplished. Thej ble returns. —[Polynesian. ships as a whole, are kept neat and healthy, but the dif-l Widow's Lament. " ' . , • ' �THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1848. 64 DONATIONS. DIED. Webster's Spelling Book.—ln the me- On the morning of the sth FOR THE CHAPEL, (TO PAY DEBT THEREON.) Instant, at her residence tn the Webster, D., written by L. L. town ofHonolulu, Kekuaaihue,relict or the late CRj.t. Wm, moir of Noah Capf. Wood, and ship's company of Ii II. M.'s Brig Sumner, ed 54 years, after a long and serious illness, which *|9 00 Pandora, Professor Goodrich, of Vale College, we she bore *f with patience, having been long resigned to meet her Smilh, ship Junius," 4 00 L-vfaeutly auxlous—to use her own expression—to Capt. and doom, " do 3 00 Mr. Whiting meet with the following interesting state- meet her ftod. ] 00 do Mr. Baker She was a kind friend, a good mother, and a sincere Chris"To tian.— do 75 [COMMINICATtIi. ments respecting his Spelling Book. A Portuguese Mr. Wallace, ship "John Cnggcsliall," 1 SO so great an extent has the Spelling Book do 50 Mr. Richmond PASSENGERS. 3 00 Dr. J. L. Burt, U. S. ship " Preble," been used, that during the twenty years in Per Correo tie T»lc»huano 20 00 from Tahiti—Messrs. Genlil and Brillsli Consulate, Honolulu, which he was employed in compiling his Due. the Mary fur Kamschaika—Capt. FOR SUPPORT or THE *' FRIEND." In 11. F. Snow, supercargo. A Friend, touching al the Islands, »'i 00 American Dictionary, the entire support of U. Friend, Ohio," 2 no S. ship " A his family was derived from the profits of NOTICE! this work, at a premium for copy right of MARINE To Seamen and Strangers.—Tlie Seamen's Chapless than a cent a copy. About twenty-four PORT OF HONOLULU. el is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, A. M., and 74, P. M. Seats free. millions of this book have been published Religious services will be held at the Vestry-Room Arrived. difevery Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a Lecthe down to the present year, 1847, in June 28—American merchant chip Matilda, Lewis, 16 dayi ture delivered. Monterey, bound to China. at the Vestry ferent forms which it assumed under the dif- from July I—II BCo'i brig Mary Dare, Scarborough, 18 days The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held Room the third Monday evening each month. from Columbia River, lumber, Sec, to II B Co's Annua. author; its popu- July and ferent revisions of the lo (of nations) visiting Seamen vessel* all belonging 4—II. H. M.'s surveying brig Pandora, Commander this port are mvilcd to call at the Chaplaincy Sludy, 59 daya from Panama. larity has gone on continually increasing. Wood, supplied with copies of July 4.—Chilean brig Correo do Talcahuano, Mangot, 19 da. where they will be gratuitously Tuhili, mdac to f. It. Vida. the Friend and other reading matter. It will be most The demand for some years past has averag- from July 9—Spanish brig Flccha, Vaaquct, 22 dayi from Santa convenient for the Chaplain lo receive calls from Seamen between 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M. ed about one million copies a year. To its Barbara. Hawaiian brig Euphcmia, Vioget, 19 daya from San FrnnPublic services at the Native Churches, on theSabbalh, influence, probably, more than to any other claco. July 11—American bark Georgian, Libbey, 21 daya from commence al Oi, A. M., and 2j, P. M. for that are we indebted remarkable cause, The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours of Tahiti. the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign paP. ship Preble, Capt. Olynn, from Ililo. uniformity of pronunciation in our country, July 16—tl. ship, John Cnggeshal], Weal, pers, arc respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room 17—American July whale which is so often spoken of with surprise by New Bedford, IU month* out, 100 sperm. Put in on account supplied witn useful reading matter. of a munlty of the crew. English travelers." 13" Donations are respectfully solicited for the support ]B—American merchant ship Rhone, Hill, 33 daya from Cal- JOURNAL. of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of The Friend.' An annual report of all donations is made" to the American Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any perJuly 5 Am bark Mary, Knox, for Kamschalka. Consulate of the United States, J son contributing the sum of e:>o is entitled to become a July 11—Hawaiianschooner Mary,Tibbcy, for San Fran- Life Director ol the Society, and by 820 lo become on Rio dc Janeiro, May Mb,, 1847. J eiaco. Honorary Life Member. Sir,—l consider it my duty to inform you, that an B. M.'s brig Pandora, Commander Wood, desAmerican whaler has been seized at Ilha Grande, upon a July 15—11. SAMUEL C. DAMON, unknown. charge of violating the laws of Brazil, in exchanging oil tination Honolulu, April 1. if. Seamen's Chaplain. Chilean brig Correo dc Talcahuano, Mangot, for San Franfor wood and other necessaries ai a place other than a cisco. Notice to Lahaina Subscribers. English brig Mary Dare, Scarborough, for Columbia River. port of entry, without having paid duties thereon. ComThe Rev. Mr. Taylor will now act as Agent for the modore Rousseau promptly despatched the U. S. brig of Hawaiian schooner 8 8., Taylor for San Francisco. war Bainbridgc, lo warn all American whalers in the July 18—Hawaiian schooner Courrier dc Valparaiso, Ar- Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which lias atSan Francisco. tended the forwarding of your papers, it is hoped, will no naud, for neighborhood of Illia Grande to proceed to sea immedilonger be experienced. Mr. T. will employ a corner, Memoranda. ately. Any vessel exchanging oil or other merchandise who will deliver the paper. for wood, water, or other necessaries, without having Importakt Mariners.—We are indebted to F. W. passed the same through the Custom house, and having Thompson, to for the following important marine intelli- D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation, Esq., paid duties ihereon, will be liable to seizure. Such being in 4 vols. the case, the only ports which can be safely visited by gence, forwarded for publication by Capt. Glynn of the I'. S. A few copies of this interesting work, elegantly bound whalers for refreshments are those in which Custom ship Preble: in cloth, are for sale at the Study of the Seamen's Chaphouses are established, to wit: Extract from tho Log of the U. S. ship Ohio at sea May Ist, lain. Para, Maranham, Pernamhuco, Rio Grande dc Norte, 1848. This edition is prefaced with the following notice by Maceyo, Bahia, Rio dc Janeiro, Santos, St. Catharine's, '2 h. rv. discovered from the maathead IheAbijos Rocks.— ihe author: and Rio Grande dc Sul. pm. threeof the Abijos Rocks in sight, bearing per " I have revised this translation line by line, and word I have written to you in order that should you judge it 4h. 30 mln. 8 Eby E about 23 miles distant; whichr according tn by word. It is the only one which 1 have corrected. expedient, you may warn American whalers coming with- compass J. H. Merle D'Avbione." "Signed, 30 >H mm. poaition place deg. our would them lat. sec in 24 in your Consulate, of the risk they will be exposed to, in long. 115 deg. 41 mln. No meridian waa observed visiting any port for refreshments in this empire, other but the latitude was obtained by observation History of the Hawaiian Islands : an altitude near noon, than the above. which may be two minutes out. Embracing iheir Antiquities, Mylhology, Legends, , lam Sir, respectfully your ohe't servant, Not* —TheFrench Admiral IluPetit Thouars In bis voyage by Europeans in ihe sixteenth century, re-dis60RHAM PARKER, U. S. Consul. ofthe Venus bays there are four rocks In Abijos Group. I Discovery saw only three vvhen I passed alitllo to the southward of them covery by Cook, wuh iheir Civil, Religious and Political To the U. S. Consul at the Sandwich Islands. from the earliest traditionory period to the presIn the Peacock ; but they are so lose together, one niny cover History ent time. By JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third another, when on particular bearings. Rio dc Janeiro, April 19th 1847. Admiral Dv Peitt Thouars may be relied on for nil he des- edition. For sale at Chaplain's Sludy. Price, *1,00. We beg to inform you that the American Whaling as seen by himself. Just received and for Sale, Barque Sarah & Esther of Greenport, was brought in cribes •SAdmlral Dv Petit Thouars places the highest In lat. 24 deg here a few days since from Ilha Grande, by a Revenue 57 mln. 30 aec. north long. 115 deg. 45 mm. 20 sec. west; highAt the Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply of the publico. Cutter, charged with taking in wood and water and est one 95 feet. lions of Ihe American Tract Society. Chart corrected to 1832, puis lliem in lat. 24 Also—A complete sett of the " Christian Library," in giving Oil in exchange, thereby infringing the Revenue degArrowsmllh's 54 mm. long. 115 deg.3l mm. Laws. 45 vols. Price, *25,00. corrected chart* of our Exploring Expedition, 1844. It has been the custom for many years lor our whalers On the by furnished the Hydrographical Bureau at Washington for the NOTICE. and sealers to stop into Ilha Grande aad other small ports Ohio 74, neither or the above dangerous groups are lo he found. The subscriber being about lo leave for California, reon this coast for wood and water, and until the present THOS. AY. CATEBBV JONES, instance no opposition was ever made by the Brazilian Com. Pacific Squudron. quests all persons having demands against him lo present tne same for payment, and all persons indebted are reauthorities, but as we now understand orders have been Extracts from master commandant, now Commodore Thos. quested to settle immediately. found of the Ap. in ports givenJp capture ail foreign vessels aloop U. 8. ofwar PeaC. Jones' Official Report of the July 28. JOHN P. JAVNE. empire which are not of entry, we considei it well to give years tho and 1825,26 you this information, so that instructions may be given to cock'! crulae in the Pacific Ocean, in The Round. Friend, said and transmitted from New '27, dated Callao, May 14th, 1827, ports. your captains not to enter The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be We annex a list of the ports which have custom houses. York to Ihe Secretary or the Navy In October of the same obtained at the Chaplain's Study. $V A few entire sets And remain your most oh't servants, remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subMAXWELL, WRIGHT & CO. year. the Rocks, 1827, running for Abijos scription price to persons purchasing more than one volList.—Rio dc Janeiro, Bahia, Pernambuco, Maranhas, On the Sfth of January, existence of which has always been doubted, as they had not ume. Para, Rio Grande, S. Jose do Norte, Porto A lege, Santos, been seen since their discovery In 1791; nt 3 cm. discovered St. Catharines, Alagoas, Paraliiba, Torlnlesa, Sergipe, hem nearly ahead, three In number, the largest of which is in Aracatv, Espinto Santo, Rio Grande dc Norte, Parana- lat 24 deg 67 mln 30 aec north, and west long 115 dog 38 mm 35 aec aa determined by our observations, which diUcr a little hiba, Paraaaqua, S. Borjs. fion the poaition assigned them on Arrowaniilli's Chart, hut A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance, be implicitly relied on, though Arrowsmilh in that par- Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. 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Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1848) 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 - 1848.08.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848.08.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/0d62f4e60934289b51c886c7779a96ad.pdf 2add365351f0f7bf62e20314a8a727e7 PDF Text Text HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 1848. Vol. 6.] 65 FTHE RIEND. [No. 9 armies in Mexico. The Whig candidatesi party first taking possession have been drivare for President, Gen. Z. Taylor, (' Rough en out, and every thing there appears in and Ready,') and for Vice President, Mil- confusion. HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 1818. lard Filinore of New York. The Election The United States volunteers were expectForeSiugomnarN yf ews. for Presidential Electors is to be held on the ed to withdraw from La Paz and San Jose, Prosperity of the United Stales Electro Tel- same day in November, throughout the Un- (Lower California, during the month of August. The Naval force had been withdrawn egraph—Presidential Candidates Peace ion. Guymas. from between United Slates and Mi x n. MexiOn the 29th of May the President sent to The Ohio, 84, and Congress, 50, and can JVeics, iyc, Sec. Congress a memorial from the Legislature Dale of war, with store sljips Erie and sloop [By a Correspondent.! of Oregon praying for the aid and protection The U. S. Ship Independence, bearing the of would remain at La Paz till Southampton, &c, and strongly urging broad pendant of Commodore W. B. Shu- immediate action thereon. From the tenor about the 15th of August. Tho Warren brick, left La Paz July Kith and Mazatlan of its reception, I think it probable that the sloop of war was expected to join the squadJuly 23d. She brings news from the United Government would send without delay, a suf- ron there. States to the 12th of June, and from Europe ficient force to Oregon. Mr. Polk declined A fine steamer of 1500 tons lias commento tho 20th of May. The few papers obtain- becoming a candidate for re-election. Mr. ced running between New York and New ed at Mazatlan arc not at my disposal, but I Clay was willing to have become the candi- Orleans. She made the first trip from city to city, leaving New York, inseven days and take an idle moment to give you some ex- date of the Whig party. sixteen hours! not have receivtracts, as possibly you may At the conclu -ton ol the war the United The steam navigation of the Atlantic is ed later dates. Regarding our own country States troops in Mexico numbered near forty on the increase, and before tho end of the everything is well—prosperity everywhere thousand, twenty-five thousand of these were present year the line of steamers, between crops and commerce nourishing. Ships arc in the valley of the capital, either in or imPanama and tho United States, (Atlantic being launched every day, and new churches mediately around the city of Mexico. The and Oregon, and California, will probare going up in all parts of the country. history of this army should not stop with the coast) in full operation from the Columbia be ably besides relation of its Theso are proofs of prosperity military glories, for in human- River to Honolulu, from San Fransisco to which money was abundant in New York, ity, it also surpasses the brightest annals of or the great canal of China, may bo on the Ist of June at five per cent., and the war. Brave as ourregular troops are, in win- Japan soon a line of Steam Packets running! new loan authorized by Congress, would be ning battles, storming batteries and taking I will now give you some thing from the taken on home account, at one percent, pre- cities, the volunteers also emulated them ' ' price current of the N. O. Weekly Picamium. The foreign relations of the United in the strict order they maintained amidst the yune, of June 12th. States are without a single question of se- temptations of defenceless wealth. The rich'Sugar, inferior, 1 3-4 and 2 l-4c, comrious dispute. est cities of Mexico experienced their valor, mon 2 1-2 and 3, fair 3 1-1 and 3 1-2, prime Rail Roads continued to be pushed in dif- and their clemency, nnd admired their noble and 4 1-2, choice 4 1-2 and 4 3-4; Mo4 ferent directions—from Philadelphia to Pitts- self denial. Those brave men have ere now lasses, 13 and 19c.; Rio Coffee, 6 3-4 and burg, Baltimore towards Wheeling, and from reached their homes, having gained nothing G 7-8 c; Bice, 3 1-4 and 4c; Flour $4,50 Augusta Ga., to Nashville, Term. The but honor, and the gratitude of their nation. and $5; Pork, hog round, 2 l-2c, mess Electric Telegraph connects Boston and The Mexican Senate ratified the treaty by $9,50 to $10, prime $7,50; Bacon 4 l-2c; Memphis. The Hudson and the Mississippi a vote of thirty to four, on the 24th of May. Hams, plain 3 1-2 to 4c; Sugar cured 5 are an instant only distant from each other! Our army was taking up its march by dito Be. By this more than wonder-working inven- visions for V era Cruiz, to embark. Exchange.—London GO days, $3 to $8 tion, the whole United States arc becoming Brig. Gen. Kearney was Governor of Mex- premium. New York GO days, $2,50 to $3 as one family, more than twenty States can ico. discount. New York at sight, par and 3-4 converse with each other, at any hour ofthe Paredcs and Padre Jarants' were in premium. U. S. Treasury Notes, Ito 3 per day or night, and a message can be suit from arms against the acting Government or cent, premium, (various emission.) Boston to the banks of the Missouri, or to ' peace party ' of Mexico. Gold.—American 1-4 and 3-4 premium; St. Louis, and an answer received, in less Maj. General W. O. Butler still retained Sovereigns $4,85 and $4,87; Spanish Doubtime than it would take a man to walk around command of the United States army in Mex- loons $10,10 and $1G,35; Mexican and S. ico, (he is the Democratic candidate ol Vice American Doubloons $15,50 and $15,05.' Boston Common! The Baltimore Convention, (Democratic), President.) Horrible enormities continued Severe fighting has been going on in Itanominated for President in 1849, Lewis Cass, to mark the war in Yucatan, between the ly between the Sardinians and Italians on the of Michigan, and for Vice President, Wil- native and white races. Extermination one side, and the Austrians on the other.— liam O. Butler, of Kentucky—the latter dis- seemed to threaten the latter. All Italy continues to be convulsed. France Mazatlan was given up by the U. S. Na- is quiet, but increases her army on the Italtinguished for his conduct at Monterey—succeeded General Scott in command of our val force on theTTth of June, since then the ian frontier. THE FRIEND. — • , —— — — — r ' - �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848. 66 M. Puchez, a physician, is President of The 'Pali.'—A few days since, we found Outskirts of the Almighty's Dominthe French National assembly, which con- ourselves descending this declivity, with ap- ion.—ln Cottle's Reminiscences, there are sists of 900 members. parently no more trouble, difficulty or dan- a few pages devoted lo the celebrated preachFreedom of the press, and trial by Jury, ger, than we should experience in walking Robert Hall. He had often listened to and a Representative 1 Government seems to our streets. Some eighteen months had Hall's preaching and being a hook-seller in have been conceded to the Austrians by their elapsed between this and a former visit. It Bristol, became most intimately acquainted Emperor. Metternich was forced to resign. is really astonishing what wonders, in the with him. On a certain occasion Cottle and The excitement in Ireland seemed some- meantime, have been accomplished by His Hall were taking a walk in the environs of what allayed, and the promise good of the Majesty's ' prisoners,' upon that once almost Bristol. 'When we arrived,' says Cottle, coming crops. impassible notch in the mountains. We ' at a point which presented the grandest asJerome Bonaparte, and Murat, son of the have now not only a tolerable, but even an semblage of beauty, he paused in silence, to King of Naples, are members of the French excellent horse road, while, we believe an gaze on the rocks of St. Vincent, and the convention. equal additional amount of labor would ren- distant Severn, and the dim, blue mountains Lord Ashburton died on the 14th of May. der it passible for carriages. We have no of Wales, when with that devotional spirit By a change in British navigation laws, doubt this will eventually be true, while which accorded with the general current of American whalers, are to be permitted to three years ago, it was really at the hazard his feelings in an ecstacy he exclaimed: 'O, bring their oil direct from the ocean into of one's life to ascend or descend, and the if these outskirts of the Almighty's dominidea was not entertained of taking a horse ion can, with one glance, so oppress the British ports. • The French Executive consists of Messrs. along. We rejoice to witness the progress heart with gladness, what will be the disLamartine, Arago, Ledrn Rollin, Garnien, of internal improvements, even at a moder- closures of eternity, when the full revelations Pages and Marie, the three first reside in the ate pace. On the Kolau side of Oahu, there shall be made of the things not seen and the Palace of Elysee Boarbon, the two last in is much excellent land well calculated for river of the city of God! Who would not the Petit Luxumburg. grazing or tillage, and for natural scenery, have gone a long journey lo have heard A general war may be looked for in Eu- that portion of the Island presents views Robert Hall preach, if the tiths of the testirope. equal to those on any part of the group.— mony bo true, which is on record respecting France has 180,000 men on the Rhine and Standing at the top of the Pali,' and look- his wonderful powers as a pulpit orator.— ' the Alps, and Russia is forming a large army ing out upon the beautiful bay, the distant Churchmen and dissenters of every name, on the Polish frontier. The Danes and Germountains, the green hills, verdent vallies, would rush to hear him pour forth streams ol mans have been fighting sharply for the grazing herds, and cultivated patches, the sacred eloquence. No less a critic that DuDuchy of Holstein. Prussia on the part of beholder must be struck with the surpassing guld Stewart, ascribes to Robert Hall, the the Germans and Sweden in aid of the Danes, beauty and sublimity of the scene. If our excellencies of Addison, Johnson and Burke, threaten to become involved in this war. readers peruse these laudatory remarks with without their defects. let them select a pleasant and 'Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, con- incredulity, It is estimated that not less than two clear and test their truth by personal day, SIDER her Ways and be Wise.'—Some hundred foreigners have left the Sandwich observation. Islands for the gold mines in California.— hundreds, or thousands of these little creatures have been passing and re-passing thro' Others it is rumored will soon follow. At Oregon Evangeland American, 'The our sanctum, during the last few days, most ical Union.'—We have received three num- the latest intelligence from the gold region busily and industriously transporting ker- bers of this semi-monthly periodical, pub- there was no falling off* in the amount of nels of rice. We have watched them sur- lished in Oregon. This is now the gold that rewarded the labors of the miner third mounting difficulties that for them required in- periodical publication in the territory. We but the hot season and exposure, had procredible perseverance and herculean strength. rejoice that the friends of ' Evangelical Un- duced a fearful amount of sickness. The When a kernel was too large for one, two or ion feel sufficiently strong to commence an probability was that the fever and ague ' three others would 'lend a hand.' They ap- enterprise of the kind. We sincerely wish and other diseases would made sad havoc parently worked 'shoulder to shoulder.' We ■the editor and publisher success, equal to among the crowd of adventurers. Intemwere not able to discover as they, at all, dis- itheir most sanguine expectations. It will perance, gambling, andj[ kindred vices were agreed in regard to the division of labor, afford us great pleasure to put this paper fearfully rife, and attended with their usual evils and mischief. which was somewhat remarkable, hay-,upon our exchange list. ing no guide, overseer, or ruler.' Early ICF" We have been requested to act as Captain Spencer's Narrative.—An inand late, they have been pushing forward agent for the paper, at the Islands, hence teresting pamphlet of 16 pages, containing a their enterprise. We hope these busy and should any residents feel desirous of subscri- detailed account of the tragical events atindustrious little fellows have taught us a bing for said periodical, they will please tending the visit ofthe Triton at Sydenham's good lesson, which we shall not soon forget. make it known at our office. Terms $3,00. Island, has just appeared. We commenced Industry and perseverance will accomplish abridging the narrative so that it might apachievements almost incredible. Some peoA New Seamen's Chaplaincy.—The pear in a single number of our paper, but ple find no time to read, yet who if he would American Seaman's Friend Society has re- we very soon found that it could not be done be careful and industrious, might not find cently established a new chaplaincy in Chi- without essentially marring and disfiguring sufficient time to read ten pages a day, of na, for the benefit of foreign seamen, of nil the production, hence we publish a portion any ordinarily signed book. At that rate, nations. We rejoice to learn that the Rev. of it now, and hope to find space for the rehe might read 3,650 pages, or more than 18 George Loomis, chaplain, entered upon his mainder in our next. We are confident that volumes of 200 pages each, in a single year, duties, in January last. At present he multitudes of our sea-faring readers, espeyet how many do not read a tenth part as preaches on ship-board, but is making ar- cially among whalemen, would much prefer much. 'Go to the ant thou sluggard, con- rangements for a floating chapel, to be an- to have the narrative re-published entire in sider her ways and be wise.' chored at Whampoa. the columns of the Friend. er, ' , ' , ' ' �67 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848. cral to renounce the unhallowed trafic in thel H. B. M.'s Eiri-ORiro Ship ' Plover.'— poisonous draught, and added many to the This vessel left on the 25th ult. for Bhering pledge that were slaves lo their appetite, and Straits, in search of the exploring vessels, Notice.—A meeting of the Oaliu Tem- degraded below the brute creation. If I am spared until next fall, again I shall''the ' Erebus ' and ' Terror,' which left Engperance Society, is hereby notified accorleave my farm, not to take up my rifle and land some three or four years since, to disding to adjournment, to be held in the Vesgo out hunting, but go out and try to rescue cover if possible, the North West passage. try of the Seamen's Chapel, this evening, my fellow creatures from that vortex of misThe following remarks, together with the September Ist, al 8 o'clock. ery, ruin, degradation, and woe, from which list of the officers attached to these vessels, JAS. J'.. WILCOX, Secretary. I was rescued fourteen years ago. Being we copy from Voyages of Discovery and one of the trophies of the temperance cause Research, within the Arctic Regions, from Aug. 29, 1818. myself, makes me wish to make all man- 1818 to the present time,' by Sir. John Burkind partakers of the happiness I have en- row. From Journal American TemperanceUnion. joyed by abstinence. I only regret that I John Hoskings, the Birmingham Black- have The two ships, the Erebus and ' Ternot the means to enable me to go through smith.—For several years John Hoskings ror,' are the same that were employed, unthe and breadth ofthe land and sound length was acknowledged as the prince of temperfarm hast der the command of Sir James Clark Ross, ance lecturers in England. For power of ar- the alarm, but I have not, for my on the Antarctic expedition, and the latter is me, so I taken what little with I brought the same ship that carried Back on the ice; gument, keenness of satire, lively wit, bril- have what laI get by my own on the present occasion they are commanliancy of imagination and graphic descrip- bor. nothing but ded, officered, and manned as under: tion none excelled him. For eight years he Yours in the bonds of temperance. devoted himself entirely to the cause, and TKKKIiil. Tub Khkbii*. Sir Jdhti Franklin, Captain. Richard Croiier, Captain, wlicrcver he went he attracted immense July 14, 1847. JOHN HOCKINGS. .Iiiiim-I'n/jiriirs, Commander, l-d. Litl'e, i (■rnhuiii Onre* Geo, II. Hodgson, > Lieut'*. > crowds. Some of his speeches, as reported, II.T I). LeVlscnnte. > Lieut's. John Irving, > .-__ our Journal. Three years were published in Jan. Wm. Fairliolme, J Frederic Hornby, ) MRtc M Robert Thoinaa, 5 F. Dm \ ;m\, i *ago he left the temperance platform and Portrait ofAdmiral Thomas.—It was Chart. Thomas Blauky, Ice Mauler* It. Neil O. SargeUt, > MalCS. ) came to this country, with the design of [truly becoming as well as highly creditable E. Couch, G. A. Maclean, SecondMaster. II. F. Collin*, Becood Mauler. John B. lVil.hr, Burgeon. planting himself on a farm in the far West. Atephen S Stanley,Burgeon. J. II Ilelpiuan, Clerk. We heard of his arrival and speaking to to His Majesty's Government, to have solici- JamcriRead, Ice Master. II Warrant and Petty Officers. great admiiation a night or two in Boston, ted a portrait of Admiral Thomas, the Re- 12 Warrant and Peity Officers. 57 Si huh 11 and Murines. iin.i we Seamen Marines. and once in Springfield. Since then have storer of the Hawaiian Flag. The same '.68 Total. been unable to get trace of him, though many now hangs upon the right of the front en- 70 Total. have been our inquiries of Western men. In recording the names of the above-menof the Palace. Making no pretenA few days since we received the following trance tioned officers, those of Captain Sir John letter from him, which is peculiarly gratify- sion to be a connoiscur in the art of paint- Franklin and Captain Crozier require nothing to us, and will be to his friends in Eng- ing, still we must pronounce this to be a ing further to be said: that of Commander land. It shows that the spirit of temperance striking and excellent portrait of the Admir- Fitzjames has been distinguished in the and philanthropy burns in his bosom, and al. It may be said, perhaps, that the ' old Uphrates, on the coast of Syria, and in Chithat he is yet ready to buckle on his armor na; and by his zeal and alacrity, his good and spend his life in the conflict. Such a English gentleman,' cannot look so young, humor and ever cheerful disposition, he has man should be kept in the field, and not be but it must be remembered, that during the made himself a universal favorite in the naleft to wasto his energies in breaking up last few years he has not been buffeting the vy ; and I am most happy to add that in his wild praries. We hope he will be able to storms of an ocean-life. From a communi- absence, the Board of Admiralty have procome and see us. cation, under date, ' Stonehouso, Plymouth, moted him to the rank of Captain. LieutenTo the Editor of the Temp. Journal. Gore served in the last fearful 28th November, 1847,' we arc glad to learn ant Graham Racine Co., Wisconsin Territory. voyage ofthe Terror; and Lieutenant FairSir:—A short time ago while attending a that he is enjoying good health. He desires holm was in the Nigar expedition—excellent temperance convention at Woodstock, I had to be remembered to ull his friends at the officers, both.' one of your Youth's Temperance Advocates Islands, and wishes to assure them that he We find the following accounts of the put in my hand. In that I see another tem- has not ceased to feel a deep interest in the melancholy loss of life in the Vera Cruz perance paper advertised, named the American of Muy 18th:— ican Temperance Union. I should like to welfare and happiness of all concerned.— The U. S. Man-of-war steamer Iris, arrived become a subscriber for that paper; as it We are confident that few names are more last evening from Tuxpan. She came in port did not announce what the subscription was, dearly cherished by the native population, having her flag at half-mast, and shortly afterwards the other vessels of war in port also lowI could not send the money in advance, so I than that of Admiral Thomas. ered the American ensign in tbe same manner. have taken the favorable opportunity of sendWe could not learn the cause of this. ing it by Mr. O. P Beach, a gentleman that P. S. —Since the above was in type we have China.—A correspondent under date of learned takes the most active part in the temperance the distressing intelligence of the loss of cause in Illinois While writing I will give 14th May, thus writes us from Whampoa:— two of tho most distinguished officers of the 1 you a little account of the progress of the American navy, and of several seamen and a Everything is at present quiet in China, French gentleman well known in this city. temperance cuuso in the west. I have been one knows when or how soon there On the 16th Capt. Pickney, of the steamer an advocate of the temperance cause ten still no Tuxpan, and Captain years in England, where [I was known by may be an outbreak. The feeling among Scourge, Commander of Iris, left their vessels Harris, of the steamer the name of John Hockings, the Birming- foreign residents is, that they are living in each in their launches to go ashore. Capt. Harham blacksmith. In June, 1814, I landed the crater of a volcano. The Chinese are ris succeeded in crossing the Bur without acciat Boston, where I had the pleasure to meet seeing Capt. P.'s boat sink under the decidedly hostile to all 'barbarians,' and dent, butordered his men to put back to his asJohn Hawkins of Baltimore. I gave a few surf, he met lectures at Boston, then came on to Wiscon- they show their hostility in many ways very sistance. In this attempt his embarkation sin and bought a little farm; but seeing in- annoying. During the past week the Eng- with the same distressing accident, and we hay« mourn the loss of these two officers, that temperance had got West before me, I could lish Consul issued a circular, authorizing now toor six seamen, and of Mr. Alexandre Duof five rest and see the monster alcohol not quiet merchant, who had taken passage val, a French to no more pay merchants, duties English destroying both the bodies and souls of my on the Iris for Tuxpan.' brethren without raising my voice; so in the for tho present to the Chinese, on the The schooner Sri Singapura, which was fall and winter, I left my farm to enter into ground, that they had violated the treaty.— by W. Pustau & Co., of open war against the accursed spirit, and I The consul has made certain demands which dispatched and Messrs. sailed from thence on the 27th Hongkong, not for the last three winters in in vain, hope think will be complied with. lam inform- of February, bound for this port direct, to the I have formed ninety-three societies where I of Messr*. Henry Skinner &. Co., ed that the course taken by the consul has consignment the temperance cause bad never been advonot having arrived, we fear no doubt can be encated; have been the means of getting sev- the sanction of the Governor." tertained of her lots. The Temperance Friend. ' , ' ' • ' ' �THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848. 68 one that taketh a dog by the ears.' Prov- with our baggage, on a whale bout, with Indian boatmen, except ihe boatswain. This The place is the bead of navigation. Seamen and the Oregon Free Press. —ln the Oregon Oregon.—Many of our readers will per- will often be there in large numbers. 1 trust Spectator of February 10th, 1848, a cor- use with interest the following extract of a they will come under the Bethel (lag. At noon, the '21st, we arrived at our journey's respondent, Robert Newell, makes the fol- letter recently received from the Rev. Mr. end. We would ever be mindful of our to the a addressed remarks letter in lowing Heavenly Father's care, durinj; all our travAtkinson. editor:—' The principal complaint was, that els. We lind this an important place, and Oregon City, July 10th 1848. we got no local news, that the pages of the increasing. There are 120 framed buildings Dear Sir :—I received your kind and on the east side of the river. of inany were destitute Oregon Spectator truly welcome letter, of June Bth. Any ###### formation of Oregon, that extracts composed intelligence from the Islands is highly Yours truly, the greater part of the editorial labor, and gratifying to us. We feel an attachment to GEO. H. ATKINSON. all the good people of our Rev. S. C. Damon. that it did not advocate temperance or morali- the mission and acquaintance there. ty, bid with a reluctant spirit.' After glancing We had several cold days, were driven makFrom the Oregon Spectator. our eye over such paragraphs, when west to 165 deg's., but arrived at the mouth Tour the North End of Middle in our a A ofthe river in eighteen and half days from Oregon.—Mr. ing up a summary of Oregon news for Editor:—For the military learned the lost of the Honolulu. Wo of the paper on the Ist of June, we scribbled Vancouver, before going in. It caused some operations of the lust campaign, I refer you following:— anxiety for our own good ship. We made to the proper officers and to the page of the The subject of temperance is manfully one trial on the morning of the 13th, but we historian. advocated by the conductors of the Specta- were sadly disappointed, when almost past But knowing your predilections for Midtor. A late editor appears to have been dis- the cape. We tacked and ran out to sea. dle Oregon, and having recently taken a missed from his post, in pari, because he so In the afternoon a fine breeze sprang up considerable stroll over the northern portion reluctantly set forth the claims of the tem- from the west, and we sailed into Baker's of it—though not accustomed to keeping a perance question. This fact indicates a Bay, near the point on which the Peacock diary, or journalizing in any way—l took healthy tone of public sentiment among the was wrecked, without tacking ship. The these few rough notes especially for you. leading men of the country.' wind was fair and we sailed up to Fort Friday, May 20.—Having been long since apprised of the evil conspiracy's and maIt appears that Mr. Curry, who formerly George. ofthe Cuyuscs, and other Indians edited the Spectator, now edits the Oregon Our first view of the bills was very grati- chinations our missionaries at Tshimakain, and against immense forWe soon saw that the fying. Free Press.' From the columns of the latests, were like those we had left in New- being apprised, on yesterday, by letters from ter paper for July Bth, we copy the following England. The tall pines and firs strongly the missionaries at that place, of their respecimen of editorial courtesy: reminded us of home. Hills, plains, deep cent removal to a Hudson's Bay Post for and being now on the head of •Very Wrong.—The editor ofthe Sand- ravines, and mountainsides were all densely protection, Poluse river, within 130 miles of their stawith forests. Far to the north, his covered Mr. in Friend," Damon, Island wich of the Mount tion sixty men volunteered under Major Mapaper of tho Ist ult., utters a deliberate seventy miles, the snow peaks the In- gone to go and tenderaid to our brother and falsehood—politely termed an exaggeration Olympus range, glistened inMountsun. sister Americans whose lives we considered St. HelColumbiu, the broad land, up a lie. We of truth—vulgarly denominated hour exposed to danger. Set out at every covered with ens rose awful grandeur, in should judge that it was of no consequence noon, traveled due north twenty-five miles to the good people of the Islands to know the snows ofcenturies. It is often in a state over rolling prairie, scattered pine timber— to be throwing out why we were expelled from the editorial of eruption. It was said soil similar to the best upland in Missouri; week. have not se*n I and smoke last chair of the " Oregon Spectator," therefore ashes encamped on the north fork of Poluse river. we are at a loss to conceive why Mr. Da- it confirmed in the papers. 2i)th.—Crossed the river, and mon should have gone out of the line of his We remained at Fort George, waiting for Monday, saw a number ofthe Spokans who lived close wind and tide favorable of to conjunction duty to misrepresent us—to do us injustice— a After traveling fifteen miles across the who have never interfered in the remotest carry us over a shoal place, and through a by. we came in sight of one of namanner, with his business or interests.— difficult channel. Vessels are sometimes de-a mountain, to pass ture's ' most sweet and peaceful scenes ' that However, he is not so much to blame after layed here fifteen or twenty days, beheld—a perfectly level prairie valall, as those who occasioned our expulsion, point and section ofthe river which could be I ever ofthe richest soil and vegetation—about ley, with the aid of a steamdone two hours in having since become somewhat ashamed of wide; at the souththeir conduct, have endeavored to create a boat. So it is at the bar, and in the chan- ten miles long and three east corner of which stood the neat little nels there. steam tow-boat would render A to have striven false issue—that is say, they und pleasure gardens of the misto make it appear that it was for other causes it easy to come in, except in severe storms. buildings than the real one that they distinguished We sailed up the river as far in one after- sion—the whole surrounded by lofty pines, the hills, which gave it the appearthemselves aB they did. The editor of the noon as the Cowletz did the last time, in covering ance of a is a noble grand amphitheatre. Near the But the Columbia has perhaps been misinformed in 22 days. -*' Friend " this matter—it was the publishing river for steam navigation. It surpasses in houses and gardens, and at the foot of a lofrelation to of Legislative proceedings, unpleasant to magnitude my anticipations. 1 felt as when ty hill, nature pours fourth one of her sweetcertain high functionaries, as the truth some- on the Mississippi. Surely the country must est little fountains, which, in the language of natives, is called 'Tshimakain;' hence times is, that occasioned our removal, which be good and suitable for man, which sup- the the of the mission. We had just arname river. Dense forests of heavy such a we proved at the time.' plies the water's edge, and rived, and unfurled our banner from the top timber down to press We think it quite unnecessary to offer any cover the islands and bluff's. of the house, when Messrs. Eels & Walker, additional remarks, except to utterly dis- Astoria, i.e. Fort"George, has only eight wilh young Mr. Lewis, having heard we were claim any intention whatever, of doing in- or ten houses; a few are scattered along (lie coming, came from Colville. It was a meetjustice to Mr. Curry, or of misrepresenting river on both sides. There are forty fami- ing of joy. They seemed incapable of exof the Colum- pressing their gratitude and thanks for the his opinions. Quite unintentionally on our lies on Clatsop plains, south bia. We passed only three or four residences little protection and assistance we had come part, it seems, that in Mr. Curry's opinion, of white men between Astoria and the lower to offer; they did not fear the least from we have gone out of our line of duty,' and mouth of the Willamette. Then the coun- their own Indians; yet, considering the precarious, not to say dangerous -condition of meddled with a strife existing between him try is more level. At that point Plymouth affairs throughout the whole Indian territory, for lumIt is now a up. depot be built and the conductors of the Spectator. If so, will ber. We arrived at Vancouver the 19th, they thought it best for both themselves and it appears a most apt illustration ofthe words and were kindly welcomed by P. S. Ogden, the board, that, for a while at least, (hey of Solomon, He that passeth by, and med- Esq., Chief Factor Hon. Hudson's Bay Co. withdraw until matters assume a more pacidleth with strife belonging not to him, is like The 20th, we came up as far as Portland fic aspect. They had come to that conclu- Oregon. Oregon Spectator,— The ' — " ' ' Friend, erbs 28, 17. | �69 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848 sion before our arrival; therefore, their joy and to unchurch with a dash of the pen all liant scene. After a few minutes, the Pope who do not profess to submit to his authori- appeared in (he balcony with lighted candles, at our presence. Tuesday, 30th. Missionaries set out to- ty. But when the hour of action comes his and gave his benediction to the multitude, day for Fort Colville, seventy miles, to bring professed subjects, even, allow him no pow- who immediately extinguished their torches their families on the way to the Willamette. er at all. The church in Chile stands nomi- and retired in the most orderly manner. Sunday, June 4.—Had Divine service nally under the Pope's control; but he must I have also, had an interview twice totwice in camp to-day, and as I listened to not control it. He is its supreme head, but day, with a priest, who is an intimate friend must not appoint its officers. Others to ap- of the Pope in his plans of reform, and is the devout strains of the sweet Psalmist, and he is simply to approve. The civ- one of the most influential men in Rome.— point, nnd King, God Sweet is the work my To praise Ihy name give thanks, and sing,' il rulers' power of patronage is unlimited; His name is Ventura. I had a letter of inuttered by the soft and plaintive voice of wo- they can appoint whom they like, while the troduction to him, through some of my Paris majestic official of the Quirinal has nothing friends. This morning I had a long converman, I was involuntarily led to exclaim: but the power of consenting to nominations sation with him on various subjects, and There is no harp on eanh so sweet As the human voice Divine! which he cannot hinder. among others, that of religious toleration. Shortly after, we had service in another As men, as citizens or as christians the He said, what i afterwards told him was part ofthe camp, performed in the language Government in this matter are perfectly in worthy to be written in letters of gold that of the natives—a number of them having the right. They should be honored for the ' the only evangelical means of propagating followed us that far to take a last and affec- stand they are making. We do honor, and Christianity is the preaching of the word of tionate leave of their preceptors. applaud them. But as Romanists they are the gospel.' (L'unico mezzo evangelico da I am much better pleased with the Spokans not right; as professed subjects of the Sec propagaro il Christianismo c la predicazionc than any other Indians I have seen, and I of the Vatican they are inconsistant. The o la parola del Evangelo,) that is as I unhave reason to hope that the missionary la- power ofPius IX is only allowed to be nom- derstood him, the gospel cither preached or read. inal, not actual. bors at that place have not been in vain. Wednesday Ith. —Passed the day quite We conceive therefore, that the position He also gave me a copy of what is called agreeably in the company ofMadam Walker, held at present cannot be maintained; that ' The New Arms of Rome,' which I have conversing on the natural history of the re- one of the parties must yield, and either the not yet examined but which I take to be a gion, character of the natives, their man- Pope by his own act becomes a mere con- treatise on the New Arms of Rome, which ners and customs, volcanic eruptions, tertia- senting supernumerary, or the nation lodge is a device of his own, a cross in the midst ry, or ingenious and aqueous geological for- with him the sole appointing power. Or yet of a shield, supported by the figure of libermations. An intelligent and virtuous wo- again, a third alternative remains, thnt this ty on the one hnnd and religion on the othman, her price is far above rubies.' En- subjection to the Bishop of Rome cease to er, and joining hands before it in friendship. be professed; and that which is now the Both are seated on the terraqueous globe, camped on the Poluse river. Saturday 10//V.—Made an early start and practice become the avowed theory of ' the from which a cross rises between them.— reached Waiilatpu about 1, P. M. 'Twas a powers that be in Chile. To this issue Under the feet of religion is the Pantheon, very sad and trying scene to them to wit- events, as we read them, are tending through- as the greatest monument of paganism, ness the mouldering ruins ofthe former hab- out the entire length of the American conti- which religion has changed into a Christian church. Liberty has one foot upon a chain, itation of their worthy brother and sister. nent.' and underneath is the. Coliseum, whewe slaves They rested but an hour or two, and went Pope. were immolated—a bloody monument of anout a lew miles and encamped till Monday, The Rev. Dr. King and the when they will continue their way to the It is known to the public generally, that cient servitude. Liberty is crowned with valley of the Willamette. May our good Dr. King, the indefatigable American Mis- olive, and from the head of religion proceed citizens there give them a welcome recep- sionary at Athens, has, after long, and va- rays of light. In the middle of the cross tion—where, may they live in peace, con- ried persecutions from the Greek ecclesias- are the keys of tbe triple crown, to 6how tentment and happiness, until ordered else- tics, thought it expedient to abandon for a that by means of the Sovereign Pontiff", true where by those for whom they labor; and time his station, and wait, at a distance from religion and true liberty are, or arc to be, that they and their children may forever en- his family, for the excitement to pass away. established in the world. Underneath the joy the smiles of the great God of the sera- After spending some time in Switzerland, he shield is written:— La Nuova Anna di Roma, phim and heathen, is the heart's sentiment is now at Rome; from whence he directed La Religionc c la Liberia.' RAMBLER. the following letter to the Secretary of the of a Padre Ventura says tho Pope is not afraid, learn that the missionaries, viz., American Board of Missions: October 18, 1847.. is decided and will go on with what he has Rome, with Walker and Spaulding, Messrs. Eels, I have just been presented to Pius IX., begun. He appears to be a very intelligent their families, have all safely arrived at Or- who is a very dignified and interesting man; man, and I am told that he is a very poweregon City, where they will remain, for the I neither kissed bis toe, nor his hand, nor ful speaker. did he mine, but he bowed to me very poWhen I left him he embraced me in a very present. [Ed. of Friend. litely and I to him. Several presented at friendly manner. The second time I called The Pope, vs. the President of tho same time with me, being Roman Cath- he gave me some very beautiful medals, one olics, knelt very devoutly and kissed the, of which had the figure of Saint Peter on Chile. cross on his foot. He has much benignity the one side, and of Saint Paul on the other, of from the number the May It appears in his countenance, and I should judge he another of the Virgin Mary, &.C., all of Neighbor, that the President and Council has a good degree of decision and firmness. which had been formally blessed by the of State, have taken exceptions to recent He was born the 13th of May, 1792, and is Pope. Another very interesting personage I have Bulls lately received from Rome. The about two months older than myself. Three since he to the a seen days gave people to-day, is the Cardinal Mezzofanti, who Pope does not acknowledge the nominating kind of constitution, which was received speaks fifty different languages. I was inpower of the President, to fill the office of with great rejoicing. In the evening a pro- troduced to him by Padre Ventura, and conArchbishop of Chile; and he also claims a cession was formed at the Piazzo del Popolo, versed with him in five or six different lansupreme control in the whole matter of gov- from whence an immense multitude marched guages, but principally in Arabic, which ho up the Corso to the Quirinal Palace, with speaks very fluently. On my expressing a erning the Chilean church. The editor of lighted torches and banners waving, instru- desire to have his autograph, he retired and the Neighbor makes the following remarks mental music and singing, and reiterated wrote the following in English: upon the subject. shouts of Viva Pro JVbno,' answered from many tongues resound among mankind, ' Greatnumber Their overwhelms the power ol mind ; There can be no doubt but this is a com- the windows and doors, and balconies, by under singlish lines I write my name, Here plicated question. And it shows how desti- hats, and handkerchiefs waving, and shouts 1 like lhat noble language dear to lams.' tute the profession of allegiance, to a for- of enthusiasm not to be mistaken. Before I-MAZZOrAKTI. eign and far distant Bishop is of any solidi- the Palace, were assembled fifty or sixty ty, when it comes to the test. It may be all thousand persons of various descriptions, Of all the arts music is the most divery agreeable to land the unity of the who sung and shouted ' Tiro Pro Nono,' vine. Vice derives but little aid from it; in church of Rome under its one spiritual head, Long live Pius Ninth. It was indeod a bril- the vicious it awakens noble sentiments. — ' ' ' ' — ' ' — . �70 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848. Before leaving the ship, however, I informed which had been taken from where I landed Narrative. Wells, the first officer, that I should and carried about a quarter of a mile along of part Mr. Of the Events attendingtoIheIheMassacre come off" that night, if I lived, and requested shore, where I found Manuel with about one Whaleship Triofthe crew belonging to him keep the ship as near land as would hundred ofthe wildest looking natives armed ton, of New-Bedford, by Ihe Natives of be safe, and in case he did not see me be- with muskets, pistols, cutlasses, lances, harSydenham's Island: by Thomas SrENCER, fore dark, to keep a bright light set. I also poons and spades. I immediately jumped Master. took with me a boat lantern, incase I should inlo the boat and asked Manuel whut he was In the month of July, 1840, the American be belated. After a pull of fifty minutes I doing with her. He replied that he was gowhaleship Triton, of three hundred tons landed, secured the boat and oars, and went ing to carry her up to the point for fear burthen, sailed from the port of New Bed- immediately, in company with Manuel, to the natives would stave her. I told him to ford, under my command on a sperm whale look at»the articles he had for sale, and pur- return her immediately to where I left her, cruise, in the Pacific and elsewhere. chased two top-mast studdingsail booms, one and that I would be responsible for any damOn the 7th of January 1848, about 6 o'clock top-gallant mast, one first rate fluke-chain, age they might do her, which be declined in the morning, the weather being pleasant, and one whaleboat. By this time it was sun- doing, stating that he, and he alone would the wind moderate, and all hands in good down. We put the chain in the boat and be censured, should she become injured in health and spirits, and employed in trying got all ready to go off*, und asked the natives any way. I then called to him by name, out a whale caught the day previous, raised to bring the oars down, but as they showed and asked him whut he intended to do. He Sydenham Island, distant about fifteen miles, no readiness to comply with my wishes, I replied, I am going on board to take your bearing N. E. This island is one of the left two men by tbe boat, and the rest of us ship. Judge what a thrill of horror this deKing's Mill Group, in lat. 40 miles south, started for them. I could not find tho oars termination, pronounced in the most deliberlong. 174 deg. east, when first seen, seemed or Manuel for fifteen minutes. When I suc- ate manner by this arch villain, sent to my like a forest of cocoanut trees adrift upon ceeded in finding him, he was surrounded by heart. I saw at once how hopeless our sitthe ocean. Shortly after making the Islands about 200 of the most ferocious and savage uation was, how completely we were caught two canoes under sail were discovered steer- looking beings, who were almost entirely na- in the snare spread for us, and how utterly ing for the ship, and at nine o'clock they ked, I ever saw, with whom he was busily vain all chances of relief were, still that mocame alongside, bringing for sale cocoanuts engaged talking, as I presume, about my- tive to action, never dormant in the human and various articles which the natives in- self. I went up to him and asked him for heart un:il it ceases to beat, influenced me, formed us formerly belonged to the Ameri- my oars and sail. He said that one of the and I determined at once to assume a bold can whaleship Columbia, wrecked on this natives, pointing to him, would get them for attitude and refrain from evincing, as far as Island about two years since. me. The native immediately left the crowd, possible, any apprehension, or inclination to After making suitable arrangements to re- followed by myself and crew, from house to succumb. I therefore replied to him that he ceive them, in case they were disposed to house, until I became out of patience, and could not take her with all the natives on the play false with us, by having the spades tak- returned to Manuel again, asking him what Island, that my men were trusty, tried, and en down and placed within reach, I gave he meant by keeping my oars? He replied, true and if he made the attempt he would permission for two to come on deck at a time, that the chiefs wished me to remain on shore loose his life, to which he replied that he cautioning the men to be on hand in case during tbe night. I informed him it was im- could take her, that the men were all green they should be needed. In taking these pre- possible, and that I should go on board that and he knew it, and that as for losing his cautious measures I wished to impress upon night, if I lived, and requested him to give life he was not afraid to die, and that he my officers and crew the necessity for vigi- me my oars immediately if he did not wish would make the attempt at all events. lance and caution in their intercourse with a for trouble. He then said that the chiefs As soon as this cold blooded determinapeople proverbial for their treachery and dis- wanted to see us, and would not give them tion was made known, my first impulse simulation; this was the more necessary as to me until morning. Upon receiving this was to put him to death, but while 1 was most of my ship's company were young and reply, we started for some oars that belong- looking for some weapon to attack him with, inexperienced and had never cruised among ed to him, which I had discovered while the natives gathered around and seized upon the South Sea Islands, consequently had no looking for my own. They were suspended me, secured me in such a manner as to reaknowledge of their nature and disposition. to some cocoanut trees, which I climbed, der all attempts at further resistance foolish, After making such purchases from the na- and handed down the oars, one at a time, to ish. They passed me out of the boat and tives (who were about twenty in number) as the crew. The natives attempted to wrest seated me upon the shore, a large number of I required, I took the two canoes in tow, them from us, but, by fighting our way, we them running off" with the boat. braced forward the yards and stood along on reached the boat, and succeeded in getting As soon as I was seated I again addressed my course. A little after nine, one of the her afloat. By this time it was quitdWark, Manuel, requesting an interview with him canoes ran under and filed; four of the na- and the tide had fallen so much that we did at his house, where I hoped to find some tives berbnging to her I took on board, the not dare to venture over the reef, which sur- weapon with which I could slay him. On other canoes taking three, that number being rounded the Island, there being a very heavy entering the door of his house, I discovered as many as they could carry. In order to surf on, which left the rocks entirely bare a sword, but no sooner had my eye rested land tbe natives, J commenced working in at times, and fearing that all would be lost upon it, than Manuel, who divined my intenfor the land, in hopes that more ca'ioes would in making the attempt, we reluctantly steer- tion, rushed and secured it, thus thwarting come alongside, when I agreed with them to ed for the shore again, the only alternative my determination. Failing in this, I adopttake the natives on shore, by giving thenf Jeft us to adopt. Upon landing, we secured ed a milder course and endeavored to negosome tobacco as a compensation. In one of the boat and unloaded the chain, after which, tiate with him for the safety of myself, ship's these canoes I found a Portugese by the we repaired to Manuel's house and enquired company, and ship, asking him what his moname of Manuel, whom I allowed to come for him; being told that he was in a large tive was in wishing- to take the ship. He on board, who spoke very good English.— house some distance off", we repaired thither, stated in reply that the James Stewart, of In conversation with him he stated that he and not finding him, returned again to his St. Johns, New Brunswick, had been there had been discharged at the Islands, about house, accompanied by hundreds of natives, about three weeks since, and had purchased ten or eleven months since, from a French where we met with no better success in our articles to the amount of about $300; that whaler, and that he had also sailed in the search. Leaving the men in the house, 1 upon his going on board to receive the monAmerican ship Nantucket, of Nantucket.— walked along the beach until I came to some ey, they refused to pay him, and drove him In statue, he was about five feet ten, well ship's timbers, and seating myself on one of overboard without giving him a farthing, and and strongly made, with a countenance pure- them, I began to reflect upon my highly em- now he intended to have his pay. I told him ly Portugese, and with the restless, roving barrassing and disagreeable situation, and that I would pay him in dollars or anything eye peculiar to his countrymen. He also to consider the best method of extricating in the ship, and take his receipt to that effect. informed me that he had a first rate fluke- myself from it. While thus engaged, I No, he replied, I have the bird in my hands, chain for sale, and not having one in the discovered, though the night was very and I will pick him at my leisure. I then ship largo enough to hold a heavy whale, I dark, some natives running through the co- asked him what he wanted that was on board. bargained fowt, and also some spare spars. coanut grove with oars on their backs. As His reply was all the good things. I then At 4, P. M., the ship being close in with the soon as I made this discovery, I called for enquired what they were. He enumerated land, lowered the starboard boat and pulled the men and "gave chase to the natives, fol- tobacco, pipes, amunition, money, arms, infor the shore, having Manuel in company. lowing them alone until I came to the boat, struments, &c. I told him I would give — �71 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, him all these articles if he would let my men]i mile distant, and near enough for me to dis- on board as a recompense, but my offer was go on board and get them for him, intending; cover the second mate at the top-munt cross rudely repulsed By a shove among the rocks, to deceive him, in order to put the mate oni trees on the look-out. With clenched hands or a demonstration on their part to cut my his guard, but he was entirely too cunning, and strained eyes I watched them on board throat if I was not quiet. As well might I and could not be deceived, but agreed that to discover if they had taken cognizance of have asked aid from the beasts of the field I might write a note to that effect to the aught to excite their suspicions and alarm; as from them. At length night, dark, sable mate. To this I would not consent, and he but there was nothing upon which to hang a and gloomy, with her garments spangled threatened, in case I did not comply with his,hope that the evil designs ofthe new comers with silvery stars, closed upon the scene, suggestion, to take my life. I wished toii were suspected. One by one the boat's shutting from our view the doomed ship as know what he would gain by it, that I wasicrew ascended the side without molestation, she sailed to the northward by the wind.— entirely in his power, and could do him no and soon after tho boat was hoisted —flying- We watched the poor old vessel, which had barm, whereas, by letting me live, he might jib and main-top-gallant sail furled. ' The been so often to us an ark of refuge and a find me of some service to him. After con- conspiritors were in Rome!' and like one Ihome of safety, until she faded away and sulting with the natives for sometime, he in-' laboring under the night-mare—soul and bo- was lost in the darkness; then slowly walkformed me that he would not kill me at pres- dy convulsed—a prey to the most torturing ied away from the beach to tho house we ocent, and then arose to take his departure.— anxiety and the most horrible fears, I wan- icupied the night previous, surrounded by a Upon my persisting in following, the natives dered about, watching the fated ship, as she inumber of ferocious savages, armed iv vainstantly secured me and quietly set me worked off"and on the shore. I did not know rious ways, ready at a moment's warning, to down, with their arms, of various kinds and what to make off" her manoeuvirs; that she take our lives. description, suspended over my head, and, had fallen a prey to Manuel and his assoMomentarily expecting an attack on the with gestures and motions, then bade me be ciates I could hardly doubt; —but if so, why part of the natives, we passed a sleepless quiet and remain where I was. For the did not they run her on shore? what could night, each busy with his own train ofreflecspace of two hours I was thus guarded; at they be waiting for? I asked myself if there tions and desponding thoughts. Infancy, in the end of this time they allowed me my was any chance that she would escape from its innocence, was not more helpless than freedom, when I went to look for the crew, the toils of the snarcr—but my heart told we. What mattered strength where strength surrounded by about one hundred natives, me none; and finally I came to the conclu- was but weakness? or the ability to conceive after a long ramble, I found William Peets, sion they were only waiting for high water where the means to execute were wanting? boat-steerer, and John Gomes, carpenter, to beech her,' and end her career with our What deeds of violence might now be enacwho returned to the house with me and re- own. i ting on board of our ship? What shrieks of mained. We armed ourselves with copper At about G P. M., she stood very close in- agony rending the heavens and piercing the bolts, &.c, and took possession of a small to the land, much closer than she had ever depths of the ocean, startling the sea-monroom, with the determination of defending been before, and I, with my companions in ster from his prey? Night, gloomy night, it while we lived. We passed the night misfortune, were of the opinion that she was thou wcrt not made for laughter, but for among ourselves in comparing notes, and in on her last tack, and that the dread state of thoughts solemn and gloomy as thyself! for reflecting upon our situation, and what wasisuspense we had endured for so many weary hearts heavy with wo—for the revels of to be done. What a change the passing hours was about to. be terminated by the fiends—for the mad orgies of the mad—for away of a few hours had made in our situa- realization of our worst fears. No one but (deeds of violence—for murder and for vice! tion; but yesterday we were the free rovers i God will ever know my feelings. I felt con- Slowly and wearily the hours of darkness upon the free sea—happy, contented and fident that all my ship's company had been swept by, and a faint streak of light, resting cheerful—our hearts animated with hope cruelly murdered—which fate would also be almost upon the eastern horizon, proclaimed our hands free and unshackled as our ours as soon as the ship was beached, and the coming of day. thoughts; now, the criminal in his cell, con- not a soul would be left from the unfortunate At daylight, all of our little band again demned to death, was happier than we, who Triton to tell of her sad, eventful history re-assembled upon the beach, and with full •knew not what our fate was to be, or that ofI and fate. As these gloomy thoughts passed hearts watched for the Triton. At last, our comrades—no shackles weighed uponi throught my mind, my heart sank within me; when we never to see her again, we our hands, but the load upon our spirits was i my fate was scaled!—the last page in the discoveredthought her a long way off, slowly driftdreary and dark indeed. Thus passed away volume of life had been written, and I was ing away. I knew at once that another act the night until the night became day, and! to die!—Die away from friends, from family, in this melancholy and mournful tragedy was the light of morn gradually dawned uponi from home and all the idols of my heart! I finished—that Manuel's diabolical schemes land and sea, upon the free man and the! was to die ignominiously by the hand of say- were accomplished—all was lost; and satiscaptive, the savage and the christian. ■ ages—butchered in cold blood—cut off in fied that in a short time we too would share, all met the shore with kind voice to side,i the bloom of manhood, on no Shortly after we t the fate of our companions, on board, we and discovered the good old Triton standing; sooth my spirit in its parting flight, but in armed ourselves with clubs, with the deterin for the land with all sail,set. She contin- ■ its stead the shriek of the savage—the yell mination to sell our lives as dearly as possishore it seemed of murderued approaching the until as i of triumph—the exulting shout ble, and fight to the last. though they could hear our hail on board, ers and of foes!—not the voice of ministerand not more than a mile off. The beach ing angels, but the malignant howl of fiends At about four in the afternoon, we discovwas thronged with natives, and upon our at- ■crying for my blood! Thousands of suchi ered three boats and three canoes coming on tempting to signalize with the ship we were thoughts rushed through my mitrd as I stood shore, the ship being by this time out ofsight last seen—standing to the northcompelled, by superior numbers, and after viewing the ship as she still ncared the shore; —when some resistance, to retire from the shore, but at length she gracefully wound round off ward. All was now confusion and excitewith the sad conviction that there was no shore, with her head yards to the mast, and ment on shore; the natives running to and fro like madmen, evidently greatly disturbed. earthly means left in our power of making all seemed quiet and regular. known to our friends the imminent danger Once more I breathed again, and heard About six o'clock, the excitement reached the voice of the Syren bidding me hope; its height, when we were forced by about they were in. o'clock o. About 7 once more visions of escape haunted my 150 natives to go with them some distance my boat, in charge After Manuel, having with him eight or ten na- -mind, and all thought of present danger van- from the house we had occupied. tives armed to the teeth, left the shore and-1 ished. I knew not, however, how to ac- walking for sometime, we refused to go any attempted to return. Then it pulled for the ship. As they bounded along; count for the proceedings on board the ship, farther, and over the waves on their errand of mercilessI but it was very evident to my mind that she was they informed us that the ship was taken, and that all on board had been killed— destruction and death, we watched themi was still in the hands of her legitimate mas- Manuel and some of the natives being with the most intense anxiety, and prayed-1 ters. I did not think my mate would alin our hearts that some unforscen eventt low the natives to be on board without con- among the number—and that now they were to kill us. Aa soon as this intelligence might occur to save our companions from fining them; but if he had done so, why had goingmade known to us, four of the stoutest the hunters of blood and the agents of de- he not sent a boat on shore for me? The was struction. The wind, which blows alike fori' whole affair was a mystery and inexplicable; natives picked me up, and others seizing upwe the evil and the good, wafted them on theirr I knew not what to think. Once more I en- on the crew, we were forced apart, as never to again. supposed, on; way, and about nine o'clock we saw the boatt deavored to bribe the natives to- put me [to bb continued.] go alongside—the ship by this time about a board of the ship; offering everything I hadl ' • — ' '' — , i I ,>' r • - > i ,, �72 THE "FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848. ., Spoken. NOTICE. The Debt on the Chapel.—It is our Fisher of the California spoke April 15lh bark Cherowould respectful!}' inform undersigned privilege to acknowledge in this number of* keeCapt. of New Redrurd, 1450 whale 340 sperm. 22nd, Sarah Parthe public that he has opened a Butcher's Shop ker of Nantucket, 800 whale 200 sperm, 2 whale* this season the Friend, many very generous donations, 261h, Fhza Adams of New Bedford, 1 whale. 26th, Cortes of in the building lately occupied by Mr. Tibbey, ew Bedford, 3 whales. May 31st, David Paddock of Nan- where he will bo prepared at all times to supply in behalf of the Chapel. We feel under Ntucket, 1800 whale 600 sperm, 17 whale* this season. June Indiaof New London, 1600 whale, 14 whales this season. those who may favor him with their patronage with peculiar obligation, not only to those who ''Hi, Istb, I'm nut-ii of New Bedford, 12(H) whale 600 sperm, nothing beef at the following prices: ft'uson. -l-i, Candacc of New London, 10 whales this Choice pieces for family use, 5n per 11>. have contributed their money for this object, this season. 22d, Vesper of New London, 1900 whale, 10 whales THE , -- ----- pieces 'or lb. Ordinary family per season. but also to certain gentlemen who have ad- iliinBhtpsspoken 4c per lb. Uy the quarter for ships, &c, by Whaleship South Amcrlrn, in Japan Pea.— 6, Friendship, June four whales 1850 barlitFaiihaven, season, Beef, on Corned per lb. vocated our cause. The present debt n-Is all; fib, Lagoda, New Ucdford, two whales ibis season, No pains will be spared in accommodating famibad by fifteen men took three boats desertion; loal them; the 'Chapel, Reading and Vestry Rooms,' 11th, David Paddock, nineteen whabu this season;Willi 22d, Neva, lies and others with the kind and quantity required. JOHN NEDDLEB. is $1,021,6(5. It is to bo hoped that others nreexport, two whales this season, 350 barrels all; 23d, India, New London, eighteen wbtiles ibis season; 23d, BhefPeld Bag* Honolulu, Aug. 19, 1848.—3w whales this season, 3400 barrelsall; 25th, Milike minded will be disposed to aid forward Harbor, fourteen lo. New Hedford, fifteen whales this season; 87th, Atholl. St. LAHAINA CHAPLAINCY. John, 900 barrels, all well. July 3d, Samuel Robertson, 1400 this undertaking. The benefits attending barrels seasouf 2BOO all. Divine service will l.c held in the Seamen's Chapel, the alterations are fully acknowledged and every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Seamen, residents Memorandn* and visiters, are kindly invited In was to leave Liverpool 15tb The office <>f the Chuplain is a attend. experienced, by all who worship at the Chap- The brie Spencer, ('apt. Bell,Starkcy, short distance from the May with an Assorted cargo to use, 4c Janion A Co. The American schooner Honolulu, hence 1h days, bad nr- Chapel, on the same street, towards the sea. All perel. at r*an Fraueisco and hailed for Columbia River July sons wishing lo converse with him, procure the Holy On the 27th of November last, at a meet- rived Scriptures, or religious publications, hooks &c., will be I4th. English bark Janet was laying at San Francisco when ;always welcome, between the hour* of :> and G P. M. ing of ship-masters, held at the Chapel, a Oh'The Sabine left. T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain. The American brig Henry lind arrived at Monterey from Lahaina, July 20, 184R. vote was unanimously passed, authorizing Mn/ntlan. tf The Eveline schooner "notice reports Honolulu, Newel!, Am nt i" to invite officers and masters, the Chaplain Columbia River, 13 days from San Francisco. To Seamen and Strangers.—The Seamen's Chap3camen in port, or who might visit this port, English hark Jane) at Ban Francisco unable to discharge. el is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, al 11 o'clock, A. M. t and 7j, I*. M. Seats pbee. in future, to aid forward tho undertaking. Religious services will be held At the Vcstry-KoonPORT OF LAHAINA. every Thursday evening. Usually, there willbe'a Lee Tho chaplain feels much encouraged, to delivered, lure Arrived. hope that the debt will be fully liquidated be- A tiff. 11—Am whaleahip Canton, Fisher, New Bedford, 21 The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at tho Vestr-j fore many months shall elapse. months, 400 sperm, 2200 whale. 14.—Am whaleahip Momiino, Russell, Nantucket, 36 months, 300sperui. 1300 whale. wbaleahlp Caroline, Carey, New Bedford, 23 months. Am MARRIED. 300 sperm, 20f>0 whale. In this town, on the 15th lost by William Miller, Esq., 11. Aug. 81.—Souih America,Bowie, Providpnre, full. D. M.'a Consul General, Mil. JoiKPU Booth to Minn Anna 23—Rousseau, Smith, New Beford, 36 months, leoo sperm, MlGuirb. 600 whale, WK)O lbs. bone. , DIED. In Linn County, Oregon, April 11, 1P1«,after an illness of 14 days. Mr. Calkd Rouuß", formerly of Newton, Ma**. PASSENGERS. In the Penco from Valparaiso—Messrs. 11. R. Kunhardt and 11. kirrhiK r In thoTcpic from Francisco—E. A. Suwurkrop, Eaq., Royal Danish Consul*. In the Eveline from Columbia River—Mr. George M. Stanley, and captain* lady. In the Paramatta for Tahiti—Mr. and Mrs. A bell, 11. Ilawes. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU. Arrived. July 22—American schooner Indiana, Crosby, 35 days from CentralAmerica. 26—French brig New Perseverance, Boyer, 13 days from Tahiti. July 30—American brig Sabine,Chatflchl, 1G days from San Francisco, viaLahiana. Aug. (»— IIrem en brig Moctezuma, 33 days from Mazatlan. h—American whale ship Call strata, Fisher, New Bedford, S3 inoulbs oift, 400 sperm 3000 whale, lssu whale this season. Aug. 10.—Am uhiiirsiiip Eleanor, Pendleton, Mjbtic, 36 month*, 150 sp., Ifcso wli, 500 whale season. 11.—Chileun brig l\»co, Olid, 66 dajs from Valparaiso, with mdz. 14.—Eng.brig Tepic, Luce, 14 days from San Francihco, gold dust and lumber. Am brig Eveline, Goodwin, 13 days from Columbia River, lumber, salmon,dec, tn S. 11. Willihiur & Co Hi.—Am whaleshlp Cortrs, Swift, New Bedford, 21 months, 125 sp., 2tWo wh 1300 whale season. Am whaleshlp Canton, Fisher, New Bedford, 24 months, 400 sp.. 2200 wh., Htiu vrflule season. 17.—Hawaiiansehr. Carlnta, Jurnvitch, from Guynias A"g. 23.—Schooner Julian, Murtin, tt<daye I'rom Hong Kong 11. B. M.'a bark Plover, T. E. Moore Commander, 42 days from Callao. DONATIONS. (TO PAY DEBT THEBEON.) Captain Lewis, ship Matilda, *6 00 do A Sailor 1 00 Augustus Peterson do 1 00 Frederick P. Coulter do 1 00 do 1 00 OcorEC A. Thomas [.anckenan do 1 00 W. H. Williams do 1 00 Geocgo do 60 Peter Wilson 1 00 Andrew D. Fowler do 1 00 George W. Farringlon do 1 00 do W H Lanckman 2 00 John Norman, sail mkr do Chas. Laws, steward do 2 00 FOR THE CHAPEL, Total Commander Glynn, U. S. S. Preble. Captain Bloomfietd. ship Paramatta do Mr. Smith, 1st officer Crew do Mr. Howe, shin John Coersrshall do Mr. Richmond S. P. Daatgclt do Captain Hill, ship Rhone do Mr. J. H. Pascnll Mr. David Oliphant do Charles Kou do do R Knight* Wilson do N. 0. Barrett do J. Hrown do C. Brook field do do W. R. Bushed do W. H. Antoni Christ do TCash do Sailed. do July 25—American whale ship Junius, Smith, to cruise. G. Ready James Steward do 27—American schoonerIndiana, Crosby, Hongkong. 2d—Spnui«hbrig Flecba, Vaasjuet, for Manila. G. Mililwater dn 29—U. S. ship Preble, t'npt. Glynn, for i bio a. iley, superc'tro do J. M. Fi July 31—American ship Rhone, Hill, for Sun Francisco. W. C. Siout, passenger do Aug. X—U. 8. ship Preble, Capl. Glynn, for Hongkong. do do 2—Hawaiian bark Mary Francis, Gould, for Mnzallan via C. E. Welmnre H G. Wotmorc do do Ban Francisco. J. Matthews do do 3—Hawaiian brlgEuphemia, Vinget, forBan Francisco. do do Aug. 6—Hawaiian schooner Kekauoiiohl, Treadway, for G. H. Bruchl San Francisco. do do P. Phelps Total Total 5 00 5 00 «2r, no *2 00 1 00 1 00 »1 00 tlO 00 3 00 2 00 SO 50 60 50 1 00 2 00 1 00 .'>0 50 1 00 60 50 60 10 no 10 00 2 00 2 50 2 00 3 00 , Hawaiian schoonerAriel, Grifhn, for San Fmncisco. 7—American brtg Sabine, fur Lahaiua. 10—American ship Matilda, Lewis for Hongkong. 10—Hawaiian schooner Starling, Menties, for Coltimbiu River. Aug. 17 —Eng. hark Paramatta, Bloomfield, for Tahiti. Aug. 20.—Brig Sabine, Clmtfleld, for San Francisco. 21.—Brig Topic, Luce, for San Francisco. 22.—Brig Perseverance JBoyer, for San Francisco. 23.—American whale ahip Eleanor, Pendleton, Mystlo, t< araise. S19 50 «20 00 *K» 00 100 Total Captain Pfannkuchc, ship Mociezuma Mr. J. P. Jayne 855 00 2 60 3 00 FOR TITB FR1ESD. Captnin Luce, John Coggshall Mr. Champion, Mnlilda Found on editor's Uibla A Sailor t3 00 3 00 S 00 '* Room ihe third Monthly evening each month. Seamen belonging lo vessels (of all nations) visiting this port are inviied lo call at the Chaplaincy Study. where they will be gratuitously supplied with copies oi the Friend and other reading matter, ft will be most convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen between 9 and 1 o'clock, P. M. Public services at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath, commence at 9i, A. M., and J*. M. The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours ol the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pa. pers. are respectfully invited to aid iv keeping said room supplied with useful reading mailer. gjf Donations are respectfully solicited for the support ofthe Chaplaincy, nnd the publication of Tbe Friend.' An annua] report of nil donations is made to the American Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person contributing the sum of 6.~>u is entitled to become a Life Director n| ihe Society, and by 820 to become an Honorary Life Member. SAMUEL C DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. Honolulu, April 1. tf. Notice to Luhuina Subscribers. The Rev. Mh. Taylor will now act as Agent for the Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which has attended the forwarding of your papers, it is hoped, will no longer be experienced. Mr. T* will employ a carrier, who will deliver the p;iper. D'Aubignc's History of the Reformation, in 4 vols. A few copies of this interesting work, elegantly hound sale are for at the Study ofthe Seamen's Chapcloth, in lain. This edition is prefaced wilh the following notice by the author:— 1 have revised this translation line by line, nnd word by word. It h the only one which 1 have corrected. "Signed, J. H. Merle D'Aiiik.se." Just received nnd for Sale, At tbe Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply ofthe publication* ol the American Tract Society. Also—A complete sett ol the Christian Library,"' in !."» vols. Price, 52.'»,00. The Friend, Mound. The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be obtained al the Chaplain's Study. A few entire sets remain unsold. A deduction will he made from the subscription price to persons purchasing more than one vol- " • " " " ume. *** Seamen will never be charged more than the actual cost of ihe publication aud binding. if. THE FRIEND:" A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Murine and (General Intelligence. PUBLIBHKD AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON, SKAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. TERMS. ------------------- One copy per annum, >•-••••• $1,50 Two copies per annum, 2,50 Five copies per annum, 5( oo gOO Ten copies per annum, Single copies nnd bound volumes for 1,2,3,4 and 5 years may be obtained at the Study oX tbe Chaplain. � 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 (1848) 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 - 1848.09.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848.09.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/94b5d7c63d7aa10c817d18dbad704efe.pdf cfec4c2da30bf6d3d25ed473f470b320 PDF Text Text F THE RIEND. Vol. 6.] - - HONOLULU, OCTOBER l, 1848. , '', 73 [l¥o. I©. veral times some of the natives rushed luri-■1 and placed them where they could he at hand me, as though determined to) in case they were needed. Manuel also .have my life, but were restrained by others,! loaded his firearms for the same purpose, as Narrative [who were more inclined to spare it. Through- he averred, and the nipples of one of his pisOf the Erenlx attending the Massacre of part out the whole of the meeting the old lady tols being out of repair, the mate assisted of the crew belonging lo the fVhalexhip Tri- kept by my side, and every opportunity slie> him to put it in order. Previous to this, the ton, of New-Bedford, by the Nittivex of had, she would add her voice to the delibera- cooper of the vessel, not liking the appear■ Sydenham's Island: by Thomas Spencer, tions, apparently with great effect, in my be- ■ nnce of things, and having some knowledge hours, Master. The lasted two of the treacherous nature of the South Sea meeting half. about when all quieted down about me. Hut ai Islanders, expressed his fears to the mate [concluded! I was carried to an island, distant about short distance oil', the natives from all partsi that all was not as it should be; and advised 901) feet from the main island, and placed in' of the island had collected, to get their share him to turn the natives out of the ship or sea large house. As soon as I was seated, tin- [ofthe property that belonged to Manuel, cure them. To which he replied, that their natives brought in all their arms andwar which the cheifs were about distributing. numbers were too small to do any harm, and implements, and arranged them on one |At first, everything went on qnietly and or- ■ that he did not like to use them harshly side of the house. At length one ol'the most'derly, but at last, not being so well satisfied, while the captain was in the power of their desperate looking among them sprang for a la general rush was made upon the property, friends on shore. Affcr the pistols were spade and advanced towards me, chanting a and the wildest scene of confusion, turmoil loaded, the mute allowed the Portuguese to war song, and going through his manoeuvres' and strife ensued. Many a black eye couldI remain in the cabin, and placing his own of cutting my head ofT. In an instant, an old,.he seen after the affray, though I believe noi pistols upon the table, he seated himself in a chief woman sprang towards me and tabooed lives were lost. Inge China chair with the intention of keepme, patting me first rapidly on the breast About 10, P. M., William, a native of the ing awake in case any disturbance should and then on my back, repeating at the same Sandwich Islands, came to me and reported occur, in which event he had directed the setime some words, as fast as possible. The that he had jumped overboard after the af- cond mate to call him; but being fatigued natives attempted to take her from me, roar- fray had commenced, and swam on shore and exhausted for the want ofrest the night ing with rage for their prey; but her hus- from the ship; and from him I learned that, previous, fell asleep. When Manuel had band immediately interfered, and gave me about 9 o'clock in the morning Manuel came satisfied himself that the mate was lost to all his name—that of Cngio—by which I was ialongside, with a number of natives, in the consciousness, he quietly secured the pistols, during my stay on the island, always call- boat, and was immediately questioned by went on deck with them, and commenced ed, the mate in relation to myself, and the rea- arming the natives with spades; the second i Thus was I saved from a certain and sons that had detained me on shore. Manuel mate observing which, walked up to him, speedy death by the moral heroism of a replied, that on landing on the evening pre- and enquired what he intended to do, when poor, benighted native woman, who risked viously, my boat had been capsized in the .Manuel presented a pistol to his head and her own life and reputation, and all, to save !breakers, and that I had been so badly in- ordered him below or he would blow his from perishing one of a race she had been!jured as to be unable to come off at present. brains out; whereupon, the second male taught to regard as an enemy. Without ed- The mate then asked, where are the men? quietly withdrew to the cabin, and informed ucation—without Christianity, and with rude \ when M. stated that they were not at hand Mr. Wells, the mate, of what was occuring and imperfect notions of moral right or \when he left, and he did not think it worth i on deck. Mr. W. immediately rushed on wrong—listening alone to the soft pleadings iwhile to wait for them. The mate observing ideck with his sword. By the time he reachof a woman's gentle heart, she threw herself ipistols, cutlasses, &.C, in the boat, enquired ied the deck, Manuel had shot the man at the between me and those who sought my life; iwhat they meant? To which Manuel repli- Ihelm and the cooper, and stood ready to reand by this single act of mercy, has won for ed, he was obliged to take them wi/h him to ■ceive him. A scuttle ensued, in which Mr. herself—l hope and believe—'a place eter- (defend himself from some of the natives who Wells lost his sword, and Manuel having nal in the heavens.' The wide spread repu- \were hostile to him. He farther stated, that isucceeded in getting possession of it, made tation of her who saved from destruction the |I had sent him off'to tell the mate to send on ian attcack upon him and drove him, after inhardy Virginia pioneer, be hers ! Such shore 10 empty casks, well becketcd, to Iflicting several severe wounds, into the fore deeds, of heroism, courage and mercy sleep imake a raft for the purpose of bringing ofTIhold. The cooper though severely woundnot with the dead, but shine out like stars tthe chains and anchors that had been pur- ed, came to the assistance of the mate, and through the night of time, finding worship- (chased on shore, and wished for him to re- succeeded in killing two of the natives, but pers, in heaven and on earth. Foiled in his |main on board until there was a suitablelwas finally overpowered, and cut up in the designs by the courage of this brave-hearted |time to land, which, in his opinion wotdd not imost shocking manner by Manuel and his woman, the native who sought my life, for a (occur before the next morning; all of which crew. While Manuel was thus engaged, moment seemed bewildered and amazed; but 1being satisfactory to the mate, he allowed Mr. 1 Brighton, the third mate, who had been gradually, as the truth flashed upon him, |Manuel and his crew of savages to come on Isleeping in one of the boats, upon the cranes that his prey was about to escape, his eye Iboard. and was aroused from his slumbers by the I blazed with terrible indignation, and foaming During the day, the mate inquired several inoise of the affray, jumped on deck, and at the mouth with rage, he yelled forth his |.times of Manuel if the islanders could be'.seizing a lance, which was at hand, killed 't and if they were peaceably inclined. Manuel and a native. Two of the natives, imprecations and threats in a voice tlint[trusted, 1 Bounded like the mad roar of the tortured;'To which he replied, yes, and did all in his who were secreted under a bench on deck, bull, and the earth fairly trembled—as'|power to quiet any suspicions, in relation to Ithen made an attack upon him, and after though shook by an earthquake—under his'ithem, which may have been excited in the iwounding him severely, drove him overboard, infuriated tread. ji of the mate or any of the. ship's com- when he swam around and joined the second jminds In a short time, about 40 warriors and!]pany. The mate, feeling some suspicion Imate and 5 of the men, who when the fight chiefs assembled and held a council over |that all was not right, and thinking it advisa- 1first commenced, jumped for one ofthe waist me; during which their debafes ran very |ble to make the necessary preparations to boats, cut her adrift from the falls and fled, 1 high, and much excitement prevailed; so-;assist them if attacked, loaded his firearms.lleaving their comrades and ship to their fate. The Seamen's Friend. lously toward , 1 ; • ' . < • < *< ' ' �74 THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1848 When the fight ended, there was but one na- and assistance—nor in this only. A more then came the deceptive calm, and the wild tive left unhurt and two wounded. These faithful, generous, self-denying creature I tempest, in all its fury was upon us! Almost men held possession of the ship until the next never saw; often, and often, when he was within hail lay the ship under close reefed morning, (the 19 of January,) when about 25 almost dying with hunger, he has spent hours main-top-sail, and there were we under her fresh natives came oft from shore and com- in going from house to house in search of lee, left to perish! Can it be wondered that menced plundering the ship of everything, food for me, which when found, he would under such mingled emotions of despair, rage commencing at the cabin. After plundering never taste nor touch, until I compelled him and grief, we gave expression to our feelings her of all that they could lay their hands on, to do so through fear of giving me offence. in heaping imprecations, heavy and bitter, they loaded their capoes and two of the ship's While in this narrative there is much of a upon the heads of those who had left us thus boats, and got all ready to leave the ship. revolting and horrible nature, it is indeed to die! The only hope we had of outliving Aboqt this time a young man by the name of pleasant to record such instances of noble the tempest was in keeping our frail bark beWin. Pursier, ofNew Bedford, a very pro- heartedness and worth—such evidences of fore the wind and sea, which had risen very mising youth, and to whom I was much at- the better part of Man's better nature, and rapidly and was exceedingly rough. This I tached, came on deck, when these savages the more pleasing traits of humanity. It is succeeded in doing by working constantly at walked deliberately up to him and cut him one of my most earnest wishes that I shall the steering oar for four hours; had the boat to pieces in the most horrible manuer. As yet have it in my power to reward in a suit- broached to during any portion of this time, soon as the natives got possession of the ship, able manner, the faithful and noble hearted we must have all perished. Shortly after they espied, at the mast-head, a native of conduct of this poor native, for services which the storm burst upon us, the frail canoe beone of the adjacent islands, belonging to the need only be known to be admired. Thro'jJgan to leak so badly as to excite consternaship, who had fled there for safety. Promis- him I communicated to the natives that the tion and terror among her crew, and several ing not to hurt him, they called him down Triton had gone for a man-of-war, which times the cry was raised among them that and placed him at the helm, directing him to would soon be here, and would destroy all the boat was sinking; but by constant bailing run the vessel on shore. Up to the present upon the Islands if we were maltreated or we succeeded in keeping her afloat until the time, he had succeeded in keeping the ship abused in any way; and on the other hand, storm abated and the sea became more modsome distance from the land; but finding if we were treated well we would intercede, erate, when we attempted again to make that they were bent upon beaching her, he for them. We farther promised that if we sail, but in so doing we carried away the watched for the first favorable moment, and succeeded in getting on board of any vessel, mast. After fishing it up we made another sprang again into the rigging. As soon as we would recompense their kindness by pre- attempt to get the sail hoisted, when a simihe got aloft, he looked around, and spying sents of tobacco, Sic. lar misfortune befel us. The third time by the boat in which the second and third mates While Dick was making known this in- reducing it one half, we were more fortunate, were, sang out sail ho ! and thus, by his telligence to the natives a sail hove in sight, and again our frail vessel commenced moving of mind, saved the ship and the which we supposed at once was the Triton, on through the gloom of night and waste of ives of the remainder of her crew. As soon as she made her appearance at about the waters. The heavens were still o'erspread at) the natives heard the cry, all was panic same point where she was last seen. By with blackness, and the only guide we had and confusion among them; and without means of threats and promises our faithful to steer our trackless way by was Orion's waiting to discover the truth of the report, native succeeded in getting a canoe to go on [belt, which we caught sight of only once duthey fled for shore, taking with them all that board, and by the time we got it afloat the ring this horrible and memorable night. they could carry of their plunder; when ship was not more than eight miles off, steer- At sunrise the weather cleared up, and the native boy referred to came on deck—ran ing by the wind. With hearts buoyant with the sun shone out clear and brightly. Shortly the ship down for the boat and her crew, and hope we gave chase and opened upon the after sunrise we discovered the ship we had picked them up. ship very rapidly; with a favorable wind and been in chase of the day before, bearing Before leaving the vessel, the savages had under a press of sail we bounded along, the N. W. from us. At this time we were headinformed my native boy that they had mur- canoe fairly flying over the crested waves ing E. by N. we immediately tacked for him dered myself and the men with me. This in- which rolled along her course. At 2 p. m. and succeeded in getting within half a mile formation he gave to the mate, as soon as he we lost sight of the land, the ship then boing of the vessel, and near enough to see that came on board, which decided him to fill about 4 miles distant, staggering under all our appearance was exciting considerable away, and shape his course for Oahu. Two sail, apparently with the wish to avoid us; sensation on board. Every means of making days after this unfortunate affair, the Triton but onward our good boat flew, like a staunch jour situation known to them, that we could was spoken by Capt. Riddell, of the ship hound, at every bound lessening the distance 'think of, was then adopted. In the first place Japan, and was supplied by him with a sex- between us and the chase, until by 7 o'clock;;the sail was lowered and our shirts taken off tant and watch, and advised to continue on we were so near her as to discover without and hoisted upon the mast, then half-masted, her course. To Capt. Riddell lam indebted any difficulty the seams in her deck, but as then hauled up and down, during all ofwhich (for many ofthe particulars heretofore related. yet there was no evidence of an intention on time our hands were raised imploringly, beAt daylight, on the 11th of January, all of the part'of those who controlled her to com- seeching thctn in the name of God, of Mercy, us met once more, when each had his own municate with us, on the contrary everything''and of Humanity, to succor and relieve us separate tale of adventure to relate. When indicated a settled disposition on the part of from our trials and tribulations; but all to we were separated, the night previous, I those on board to avoid us. At last the no purpose.—Deaf to all our intercessions never expected to meet again on earth, any most hopeful began to despond, and as night and our prayers, heedless of our fate, they of my unfortunate comrades; but the eye of gathered full upon the waters, we began to sailed on and left us to perish. After waiting an over-ruling Providence had been upon us, realize the imminent dangers which encom- some time drifting about upon the ocean, we averting danger and shielding us from all passed and surrounded us on every side.— again made sail in pursuit, with the vain harm. After escaping so many perils, we Forty miles from the land, which was dead hope of convincing our tormentor by our were indeed happy to meet once more; and to windward, with a powerful current against pertinacity in attempting to communicate though there was stUl sufficient grounds for us, without compass, food or water, no sign with him, that our case was one of life and apprehension and anxiety—not only for our or star to steer our course by, we were in- death, with the hope equally groundless, own fates but for those of our comrades, the deed in a frightful and most terrible situation! that he would relent and allow us to speak pleasure of meeting again merged all other To add to our distress and anxiety, as night him. But no, as soon as we tacked and he feelings. came on the heavens were o'erspread with perceived that we were gaining upon him, About 10 o'clock in the morning, Dick flying clouds, heavy with darkness, pregnant down went his helm, round flew his yards Ocean, a native of Ocean Island, one of the with storm, wind and lightning; all nature and under all sail he pressed on as though King Mills' Group, whom I had shipped the betokened the coming strife, in the distance fleeing from a pestilence. Then when there year previous, came to me and reported that was heard the rumbling of the heavy thunder, was no hope of succor left, the strong man he had left the ship after the commencement and more near the wild shriek of the sea-bird yielded, and cheeks never before moistened of the affray and swam ashore. He cor- careering joyously in its flight, then came with tears were deluged by these tokens of roborated the statement I have herein made the sharp keen flash of lightning upon the grief, lips which had never learned to pray, as far as he was an eye-witness; speaking heaving ecean, displaying the pallid faces of then parted in prayer; and the desolate the language of the natives, I was enabled to hopeless desponding men! Nearer and more hearts of those desolate men found vent to communicate through him with them, and near came the peelings of the thunder, faster their feelings in tears of grief and cries of found him in this respect of invaluable aid and fiercer gleamed the forked lightning, anguish, and in imploring Heaven for aid firesence ' �75 THE FRIFm WTom, *?4iT For twenty hours we had been with a few flights of fancy and eloquence, ispirits and a comparative feeling of happiof land, during which time we then comes the feast, after which allretire to ness. The natives'too we perceived had al- and relief. out of sight i had had nothing to eat or drink; for my part sleep without regard to sex or age. From Itered their bearing towards us, and our prosseemed more encoucaging than they | I was thoroughly exhausted, having been the natives I learned that this was one ofpects constantly at work, without rest or nourish- their festival days, which occur about six Ihad ever yet appeared. At 4r. m., we disment, the waole time. I determined if I only times a year, when all the Islanders meet at icovered a sail off the South Point, which we are gone iimmediately gave chase to, and continued succeeded in getting on shore again, never this place and the same to quit it until 1 was satisfied that a ship had through with. Ito do so until eight in the evening, when as About four o'clock in the afternoon of the iwe had not seen her for an hour and a half, come expressly for us. At about 2f. M., we raised the Island day after we arrived at the place of feasting, Iwe concluded to return to our place of refuge, right ahead, and at four landed. In going two sails were discovered, one to windward where we landed at three in the morning of through the surf, which was very high, we and the other to leeward of the Island, which 'the 1 18th. swamped the canoe; and weak for the want of caused quite an alarm and excitement among These frequent disappointments and severe nourishment, and completely prostrated by the natives, who wished to know what pun- Itrials were most trying to our feelings, but illness and mental suffering, I was unable to ishment was to be inflicted upon them, and we determined to make the attempt at least, breast the rollers which were boiling and begged us to intercede for them. I toldIto speak any sail that might appear off the raging around me, and made up my mind to them as long as they used us well they should Island, so long as the natives would allow us die. Some of the friendly natives dragged not be molested, but that they must give us Ithe means of doing so. On the 10th 1 took me on shore in a state of insensibility, and a boat immediately to go on board. After a tour to the eastern part of the Island, and through their efforts I was restored to the consulting together for some time they con- isucceeded in getting the ship's chronometer, consciousness of an existence which had al- eluded to let us have the waist-boat, which ispy-glass, and some other articles, and also most become a burden. After eating sparing- was most remote, and about four miles off, Isome tobacto and pipes which we gave to ly of some cocoa-nuts and fish, which is the for a box of tobacco and pipes and two hatch- isuch of the natives as had evinced anything only food used by the natives, I retired to ets. I could not prevail upon them to let us like a friendly feeling towards us, or treatrest upon my rude pallet of straw, with only have the larboard-boat, which was much ed us with any degree of kindness. About a mat for a covering, and a block of wood nearer. Finding all our efforts to prevail Istfndown we returned to our place of lodging for a pillow, but too excited and ill to sleep. upon them to change their decision useless, iand shortly after retired, weary and fatigued I passed the night which wore slowly and we started for the waist-boat, but by the by our jaunt to rest. Long before day-break wearily away in dwelling upon what had al- time we reached her we could not get out I walked down to the beach, my mind occuready occurred, and in endeavoring to con- over the reef on account of the tide. We pied with rambling and confused thoughts of jecture what the future had in store for us. took the boat on our backs and with the as- ihome and friends. As the day began to As soon as day dawned I walked down to sistance of some of the natives, carried her break I discovered something black upon the beach and scanned the horizon far and about four miles, in the expectation of find-Ithe ocean, apparently but a short distance near for a friendly sail, but no object met ing sufficient water to cross the reef, but in off, I ran immediately into the house for the my view save here and there a native canoe. this we were disappointed, and were forced spy-glass, and soon made out the object to I turned from them with disgust; and heart- to abandon the idea of embarking until the be a full rigged ship. As soon as the crew could be mustered we made preparation for sick, weary and ill, retraced my steps to the next morning. house. Shortly after my return from my When daylight broke we all mustered on embarking, and in a few moments were in fruitless search, some of the natives came to the beach and gazed long and despairingly chase with three sails set and five oars strongme and signified their wish to have me ac- upon the ocean for the sail we had seen the ly manned. As soon as we were discovered company them, which invitation I readily previous evening, but nothing was in sight by the ship all sail was made on board of her accepted, supposing they were going to some save the native craft of the Island, engaged to escape us, but though staggering under of the tribe to get something to eat, which I in fishing. After consulting with my fellow the influence of the morning breeze, we constood much in want of as I had eaten little sufferers we came to the conclusion to em- tinued to gain upon her. Our tiny boat, or nothing for some days. After walking bark at once and cruise round the Island, propelled by the strong arms of desperate some distance I sat down and asked them with the bare hope of discovering some men, fairly outrivalled the wind in its fleetwhere they were going; they pointed in an- friendly sail, and in the event of our not ness, and the knowledge that we were gainswer to a large house where they said there doing so it was thought advisable to bear ing upon the chase added new vigor to our was plenty to eat, and I concluded to go on. away for Woodell's Island, one of the same strength, each sweep of the long bending oar About 11 o'clock we passed the Triton's group, but where the natives from their in- told of success, and the muscular forms of waist-boat which I wished to look at, but I tercourse with foreigners, were of a less these iron men bent untiringly to their task. was not allowed to stop; a short time after- sanguinary and more trustworthy character. At sunrise we discovered another sail, but wards we came across the larboard boat, Accordingly at six o'clock in the morning of as the one we were in chase of was the nearand after walking on some distance further the 15th, we again launched our little boat est, we continued still in pusuit of her, both we reached a very large house filled with upon the treacherous ocean and coasted ships steering a course that would soon bring natives, many of whom were standing out- along the Island keeping it barely in sight. tbem together. About 9 o'clock the two side, some of them dressed in garments At sundown the Island bore S. S. E., distant vessels were not more than three cables made of the palm-leafornamented with shells about 15 miles, and as no sail had been dis- length apart, still by the wind. We could and human teeth, having their faces painted. covered I came to the conclusion to carry not have been more at this time, than half a The young unmarried women paint them- out our determination, and bore away for mile from them, and our minds were made selves around their waist and neck, and wear Woodell's Island. Shortly after however, up to chase them as long as they continued a string of shells, their legs, from the knee the bow-thwart of our boat parted and split in sight, and to speak them at all hazards. downwards, wound round with coral beads, one of the planks in the boat. While I was The land was out of sight, and our only hope which comprises their entire dress; the mar- repairing damages the idea occurred to me was in getting on board. Our situation ried ladies wear in addition, a tapa suspend- that one of the two sails we had discovered once known to those on board, however ed from their loins, in length about eighteen the day before might be the Triton. I there- cruel and savage their nature, would excite inches. Thus dressed they range themselves fore determined to return and wait a proper their sympathy and lead tbem to commiserin a circle, to the number of about four hund- time among murderers, for the sake of re- ate our miserable condition. This reflection bade us not to despair, and we pulled on red at a time; the single women first, next gaining my ship. the young men, then the chiefs and warriors, At 4 r. m., of the 16th, landed again on with renewed vigor. When we were not then the slaves or inferior natives, and lastly Sydenham's Island. After eating some co- more than half a mile distant from the two the married women. Thus formed, they all coa-nuts and fish, which the natives had ships, and expected in a short time to be commence singing, with all manner of ges- supplied us with, we retired to rest upon our within hail, both vessels bore away before tures, striking their hands together on their rude pallet of stones, and slept a little for the wind as though influenced by one will. Our course was changed accordingly, and breasts, keeping perfect time with their the first time since leaving the ship. hands and feet, and performing the most The morning of the 17th broke clear and no strength or exertions were spared to overstrange and singular evolutions with ease pleasantly, and the exhilerating influence of take them. For five hours had my poor and regularity. After the dance is conclud- the early dawn, with the addition of a good men's strength been exerted to the utmost, ed the orators of the tribe regale the audience night's rest, contributed to an elevation of but steady and strong and sturdy as at first ' < : �76 IWTWKND, OUTUBBR, JB4R and things on board of her. stated to me that he had advised the mate of were the strokes that sent the boat forward 'the jWe whatcboat life and soon discovered her with her sails set my ship to go to the southward and work to it was a race of career, her in to get into a lagoon the eastward, in latitude from 7to 10, until endeavoring were lives apparently their redeemed. death, and nobly After chasing for six hours, with nothing to which was quite near. We immediately he could reach the Sandwich Islands. Uneat or drink, and taking' no rest, about 10 gave chase and came up with her. As soon der these circumstances, I concluded it was o'clock on the morning of the 20th of Jan- as the natives discovered our intention, they my duty to go on board of the Japan and uary, we had the satisfaction of seeing one flocked by hundreds towards her, and sang get to the islands as soon as possible. Acof the ships come to the wind, with her main- out to those on board to come to them and cordingly, I offered Capt, Riddle $000 for a topsail to the mast; and shortly after we not let us have the boat, &c. We ordered passage there, which he consented to receive; were welcomed on board the ship Alabama them to stop, but finding that they intended and on the 30th of January, I took leave of of Nantcket, commanded by Capt. Cogges- to run away with her we were forced to fife' my estimable friend, Capt, Worth, whose hall, by whom I was received with every upon those in the boat, and in doing so kill- unremitting kindness and generosity I shall mark of consideration and esteem. Im- ed 3or 4. Alarmed by the firing and the never forget, and went on board the Japan. them After a pleasant passage of six weeks, I mediately he ordered his colors to be set for fall of their friends, the remainder of the other ship, and in 15 minutes Capt. stopped pulling, when we came up with the arrived, on the 15th of March, at Honolulu, Worth of the ship United States, came on boat, took her in tow and pulled for the ship. on the Island of Oahu, where I have found board, when a consultation was held as to We found nothing in the boat but the oars kind friends to sympathize with me; and what course to pursue, when it was resolved and only a few articles on shore, which we while I live, the emotions of my heart will, I to work up for the island in order to get one gave to the most friendly of the natives, not trust, testify to it. I could write volumes of old woman gratitude to the foreign residents ofthis place of the men who was still on shore, and at forgeting in my donations, the the same time to procure what property we who had saved my life, and who seemed de- —for they have been kind and humane to tobac- lighted with the presents. To such as we me, in every respect; and I trust that God could belonging to the gave anything we stated that it was in con- will place me in a situation to be allowed to co, tic. sequence of their good treatment of us, and express to them my feelings. E., bore E. N. sundown the island At distant about 10 miles, but as there was lit- endeavored to impress them with the idea As soon as I arrived, I wrote to the U. S. tle or no wind during the night, and a strong that their good deeds would always be re- Consuls at all the different ports that the current against us, we drifted again to lee- warded, and that in the event of any acci- Triton would be likely to touch at, and was in the daily expected here.—About the 25 of March ward, and on the morning of the 21st, no dent occuring to vessels cruising land was to be seen. About noon a fine neighborhood they must befriend and assist I received news of her being at Tahiti, and intending to come to these islands for men, breeze sprang up, and by 9 o'clock in the them. evening, we were close in with the land. That other ships have been cut off at this boats, &.c, every vessel that hove in sight I At daylight of the 22d, we found ourselves island, I have not the least doubt. I saw a anxiously watched, but no Triton arrived. not more than 5 miles distant. number of articles, and quite a number of At length, on the 10th of June, I heard she After breakfast Capt. Worth came on large guns nnd firearms while on the island, had procured an outfit, and had left Tahiti board, with two boats crews well armed.— and the beach to leeward is strewn with half bound to the coast of Kamschatka, under the command of the mate. Since that time, I Capt. Coggeshall took a boat's crew also burnt timbers. provided with firearms, and my own The whale fishery, so important and valua- have not heard from her. lam still here, boat*and crew made up the storming party. ble to lhe people of the United States, re- waiting for her arrival at this port. I have At 10 o'clock we shoved off and pulled in quires—what it seldom receives—the foster- notified all ships that I have seen, that I for the land. While doing so, we discover- ing and supervising care of the government; should remain here, and wished them io ined a signal flying in one of the canoes, and and justice demands, as well as their inter- form my mate of the same. I suppose that I trust supposing that the missing man was on board est, that a man-of-war should visit this group ere this, he is aware that I of her, Capt. Worth despatched his second and inflict chastisement where it is so richly that, after the season is up, he will bring the ship into this port. mate to take him on board, but not liking merited, with as little delay as possible. the appearance of things we all started after In the evening, all the boats returned to Honolulu, August 28, 1848. him. When we overtook him he was sur- the ships—Capt, Worth going with us on rounded by five or six canoes, the natives on board the Alabama. As it was Capt, Cog- Sabbath Breaking and Crime.—The board of them demanding tcbacco for the geshall's intention to cruise for 6 weeks be- Gospel Banner, a Universalist paper, says: gentleman of the bar, who release of the man, who was on board one fore going into port, and as Capt, Worth 'A distinguished of them. One of the natives had on a jacket kindly volunteered a passage, for myself and has been long and extensively engaged in the which we rocognized as belonging to some crew, to Guam, I concluded to accept his business of our Courts—himself a member of the Triton's crew. We fired a shot at offer; and, accordingly, on the morning of of no church, though a moral and exemplaman—remarked to us in conversation him when all the natives jumped overboard. the 23d of January, I bade Capt, C. fare- ry the other day, that he did not recollect ever board the on my quarters took up The first one that broke water, called out well, and to have known a criminal found guilty in my name, and held up both his hands im- United States. I take advantage of this opportunity, to Court, who was not an habitual Sabbathploringly. In a moment half a dozen muskHe knew of no one point in which ets were leveled at his head, but I recogni- make my acknowledgements to Capts, Cog- breaker. criminals were so well agreed as in theirdiszed in him a native who had given me fish geshall, Worth, Potter, Turner and Cox— regard of the Sabbath. The lawyer added, when hungry, and this act of kindness gentlemen who would reflect credit upon any —'There is no moral integrity in a Sabbathrenthe kind services many though light in itself, saved his life and the profession—for breaker.' crew. dered and othters who were We to myself of with 12 him. lives could not distinguish the guilty, and we could Shortly after I arrived on board the United The Telegraphin France.—The follownot punish the innocent with them. We States, the two ships parted -company, and ing extract of a letter from the Rev. Mr. took the man on board whom we were in made sail upon their different courses—we Field, dated Paris, January 25, 1848, adsoarch of and steered for the laud again, standing to the northward, in hopes of get- dressed to the brother of Professor Morse, Triton, the at but on approaching the shore we found the ting some information from now in London, announces an important and tide so low that we ceuld not land as we some of the other islands. We accordingly gratifying fact. He says: 'I find the name and Woodell's Isat Hendeville's designed, and were obliged to lay outside of touched of brother is quite famous here. Mr. your the natives, the reef for four hours. At the end of that lands, but only learned, from Consul, our pronounces his MagneWalsh, Triton; but they the aship seven chiefs that had spoken time I pulled in shore, having tic the greatest discoveTelegraph decidedly whither she had gone. in the boa}, outside as hostages, for the pur- did not know ry of the age. He told me that the French with after him 28th, On the supplying of of our but some things, pose procuring Academy accorded to him fully the honor of not meeting with much success, we pulled clothing and making him many presents, we that discovery.' Ocean Isen outside again. The natives informed me landed my faithful native boy our course to If this be true, and we have no reason to and continued land, were on board the afterwards all our Triton's that things doubt the highest scientific tribunal in the whaleboat, and about 4 miles off, and all the northward. On the 20th, we spoke the world it, has awarded to America the honor of Riddell, Oahu; to bound that we should have to do would be to go ship Japan, Capt, the greatest discovery ofthe age.—[National have msotly learned what I I late the and from him As it was we let and get them. chiefs go on shore, and started ourselves for written in relation to the Triton. He also Intelligencer. �77 THi? MHWb, TMTOMft, 1848. when Mr. Bennett is appointed commander, Sad Result of Running Away.—lt if Capt. Shelling, of the 'Mozart,' being on really painful to record the numerous melanboard the 'J. E. Donnell.' Mr. Bennett, cholly effect* attending the attempts of teaHONOLULU, OCTOBER 1, 1848. aided by his boat-steerer and three kanakas, men to run away from their ships. The folThe Wreck of Bremen WhaleSMhoizpart. succeeded, with much difficulty and personal lowing facts we obtain from Capt. Adams, of danger, in getting on shore seven casks of the Rowena,' and some of his crew. The In the full account published in the May water, one of bread, and two barrels of jsalt ' Rowena ' arrived at Strong's Island, Janand June numbers of the Friend, respecting provisions; the crew of the 'Mozart' fearing uary 3d, 1848, and found the bark ' Harthe wreck of the 'Maria Helena,' there is to venture through the surf. The following vest,' of Fair Haven, the Inez,' of New an allusion to the previous wreck of the 'Mo- day they scceeded in securing fifteen casks Bedford, and two English ships. The Harzart.' No particulars could be furnished in of water, four of bread, some salt provisions, vest,' had been on shore, on the lee side of regard to the wreck of the latter vessel, be- potatoes, &c, &c. The next day all hands the Island, and had worked to the windward cause the crew had all been taken off by the were engaged in making tents, supposing the harbor, for repairs. January 23d, seven of American whaleship 'J. E. Donnell.' We 'J. E. Donnell' had drifted so far to leeward the ' Harvest's ' crew took a boat and startnow avail ourselves of the opportunity to that she would not be able to 'fetch' the isl- ed, as they supposed, for the Island of Aspublish the particulars respecting the wreck and until she had proceeded to the north or cencion. Their provisions consisting of a small keg of water, twenty-eight pounds of of the 'Mozart,' which we obtain from Mr. south, to obtain sufficient 'easting.' James E. Bennett, first officer of the 'J. E. Wednesday, 15. Spent regulating daily bread, and a little pork. It appears they had Donnell.' allowance of provisions, but at 2, p. M.,two not steered in the right direction, hence they Tuesday morning, December 7, 1847, the men were discovered approaching the tents, become bewildered, and their provisions were 'Mozart' was discoverd by the ship's compa- who had landed the previous day, at sunrise, soon exhausted. Hunger and thirst now ny of the 'J. E. Donnell,' to be wrecked on hence they had been travelling 32 hours be- commenced the fatal work. the E. N. E. point of Christmas Island. One fore they found their wrecked companions, February 9th, died Thomas Leonard, behalf mile more would have carried her clear without either food or water! They were longing to Taunton, Mass., and Joshua Smith of New York. of the island. At one quarter past 9, a. m., nearly exhausted. a boat was seen leaving the shore for the The next day, eighteen embarked in boats February 12th, died Frederick M. Har'Donnell;' on her arriving along-side, it and followed the shore until they found the per, Robert Wilson, and Henry Coffin, (a was reported that the 'Mozart' was wrecked 'J. E. Donnell' anchored on the leeward side Hawaiian). about day-break, with 3200 barrels of oil, of the island, where the passengers and crew February 13th. On the Rowena's' leavbound home, direct. Capt Hussey immedi- of the 'Maria Helena' embarked on board iing port she fell in with this boat, and found ately despatched his first officer, Mr. Ben- the French Corvette, 'Sarcelle.' There-; in it three dead bodies, and only two persons nett, and two bouts', crews, to assist in re- maining twenty proceeded across land to the alive. One of these, Charles A. Wiley, of moving the wrecked from the island. In the same point, where all safely embarked,. No Newburgh, N. York, died only a few hours afternoon Mr. Bennett returned with a boat's lives were lost, or serious injury sustained after being picked up. The only survivor, At night, by any one. The 'J. E. Donnell' took the is one Garlin, belonging to Marblehead.— crew belonging to the 'Mozart.' it commenced blowing, and the ship drifted 'Mozart's crew to the Navigator Islands, It is truly appalling to contemplate such a to leeward. where Mr. Williams, the United States Con- sacrifice of life. Why will not sailors learn Wednesday, no communication with the sul, rendered them every assistance, and fi- by this and similar instances, that by running shore. nally furnished them with a schooner for Syd- away from their vessels, tbey are runThursday, two boats start for the wreck, ney. They have since been heard from, ning most fearful risks of being lost at sea, and at 7, r. m., one returned with nine men, bound to Europe, on board an English ves- or being cast on some savage or uninhabiand some clothing; but the other boat was sel. ted island ? We hope a long time may octo Mr. by We are Bennett requested crew recur before we are called to publish a similar swamped and stove in the surf, the most terms rein the speak commendatory disaster, but wo fear not, for they occur so turning on shore. seamen, three Hawaiian who aided specting sea; 10. but high Fine weather, Friday, frequently. two boats leave, to seek a landing to the lee- in getting water from the 'Mozart,' and also California.—By the arrival of the Honward. The bont commanded by Mr. Ben- in carrying water to those who were nearly olulu, we have received a file of the Calinett lands, about 15 miles from the wreck; exhausted from thirst. fomian.' From its columns and private The We have been somewhat particular in re- sources, we learn that previous reports, rethe other boat returning to the ship. 'J. E. Donnell' now drifted to the leeward, cording these facts respecting the 'Mozart's specting the quantity of gold obtained at the and was out of sight for six days, leaving wreck, on account of the important bearing mines, were not exaggerated. Several milthirty of the 'Mozart's crew, and eight of it had upon the health and preservation of lions of the pure metal have already been the passengers and crew of the 'Maria Helher own, upon the island. gathered. Wages in San Francisco are exene.' Saturday, 11. The entire inhabitants of ceedingly high. There is a ready market Christmas Island, numbering thirty-eight A California Correspondent. —A per- for all kinds of goods. Multitudes of peomen, assembled on the shore, 15 miles from son who left Honolulu a few weeks since, ple are pouring into the country from both the spot where the 'Mozart was wrecked, thus writes us under date, San Francisco, sea and land. At last accounts, there was with only two gallons of water, and no pro- Sept. 11. 'I arrived here safe, after a pas- considerable sickness at the mines. Upon visions. They looked in vain for the return sage of 27 days, and find that all the stories the whole, the accounts are more favorable of their ship. The remainder ot the day is about gold are true. Other kinds of busi- than were anticipated. Quiet and order spent returning to the wreck, but not with- ness compare with it. I have had offered me month to take charge of a vessel, generally prevails. out intense suffering from thirst and hunger, $200 per but I think going to the mines, is better.— Ten Eyck Esq.,U, S. Commisone man becoming deranged. Any man can get $0 per day to work on sioner, Anthony returned in the Honolulu, which arrived Sunday, 12. A consultation takes place, shore.' from California yesterday morning. THE FRIEND. ' ' ' ' ' �78 Trffl'Wk*D, TOWfifiil, 1848.' pany you, without a fear that decency will pates thevttiip, and quickens his pace. The A Boston Correspondent. Music, FathionabU Singers, Theatres, Sleigh- be violated, or delicate sensibilitiesbe rough- other does the same, and now you have it, a regular trial of speed. The pedestrian* ly handled. ing, 6ec. I have already spoken of the increased at- stop, and follow them with their eyes, to sec Boston Feb. 12th, 1848. Mr. Editor. —Were some Hawaiian tention paid to music among us; and lex- how the contest is going to be decided.— Islanders to visit thjs city, desirous to see pressed my gratification because the patron- Many now go out on the neck purposely to mad bear all that was new and interesting, age of this source of amusement and recrea- isee the fun. Smash-ups are not infrequent. they would not remain here long before they tion indicates the decline of some that are Yesterday afternoon, as some members of would learn that music is one of the chief worse—especially the theatre. In the N. Y.I the family ofPresident Everett, of Harvard amusements of the refined and orderly por- Evening Mirror, a paper which takes care- University, were riding on the neck in » tion of our population. If they read our ful cognizance of this last named establish- sleigh drawn by two horses, a one horse newspapers, they would be met with con- ment, we find the following:—"lt is a little sleigh dashing along came in collision with spicuous advertisements of the concerts remarkable that the only place of public it and upset it. Two or three others followis not patronized by the ed, all of which upset and were laid in one about to be given. In the editorial columns, amusement whicn seekers of the city, is the theatre. general heap, horses kicking, women screampleasure they would see frequent notices in praise of There is no necessity for over zealous di- ing, sleighs cracking, harnesses breaking, or and bands, particular singers, choirs, from some quarters, discriminating compari- vines to preach sermons against theatre and the occupants of more fortunate teams sons and scientific criticisms. Even those going, for the race of theatre goers has be- apparently enjoying the scene much. Some Americans who have resided for twelve or come nearly extinct. * * * On Saturday of the horses cleared themselves from the fifteen years in your comparatively quiet night, the magnificent Broadway Theatre, sleighs, and made off" to parts' unknown.— Isles, would see a marked change among with its superb lobbies and dressing rooms, Two or three persons were much injured; our people, should they now return here, in its brilliant lights, rich crimson curtains, that no lives were lost is a wonder and t the amount of interest taken and time given luxurious sofas, velvet seats, a new comedy mercy. by the much sought after Sam Lover, with On the Ilth tnst., Thomas Cole, Esquire, to this delightful and innocent art. has of late It been the fashion years for the author in the principal character; a pa- a distinguished landscape painter, died at members of a to form them- triotic afterpiece too, it. being the anniversa- his residence in Cat skill, N. Y. His loss several family selves into a band for the purpose of giving ry of the pet battle of New Orleans, could is much felt, for he was highly esteemed by concerts in the various towns and cities of our not draw an audience. About a dozen in- those who knew him, not only as an artist, country; and then, if they prove themselves dividuals were seated here and there in the but also as a gentleman and a Christian.— able to attract an audience by their 'concord boxes, and probably as many more in the He belonged to the Episcopal Church. M. of sweet sounds,' and have earned some- parquette. It was truly a disheartening what of a reputation, and especially the re- spectacle for the lover of the drama to see [From the Liberia Herald.] quisite amount of that powerful agency which such a slender audience in this noble thea- Flag avd Seal of the Republic of Lifollowing Flag and Seal were answereth all things, they visit foreign lands, tre."" The Philadelphia Episcopal Recorder, beria.—Thethe convention, as the insignia of adopted by to "docs not accounted over object being there to add to their fame and their riches Liberia, and ordered to be the of Republic by the exercise of their cultivated voices, zealous for bearing public testimony against employed to mark its nationality. accompanied perhaps by a few musical in- what a distinguished bishop called the Devil's Flag: six red stripes with five white stripes struments. The Rainer family, six in num- Chapel, and is highly gratified if the Mirror's alternately displayed longitudinally. In the upper angle of the flag, next to the spear, ber, Germans by birth, made the circuit of statement be true." a square blue ground covering in depth five these states some years since, with great The winter thus far, has been unusually stripes. In the centre of the blue, one white success. The Hutchinson family of singers mild with us. There have been two or three star. is composed of four brothers and their sister. cold snaps, continuing for a few days each Seal: A dove on the wing with an open in its claws. A view of the ocean They belong to the 'old Granite State'—New with snow. At such times the sleighing is scroll with a ship under sail. The sun just emergwell Hampshire. In their progress through the improved by the inhabitants, horses are ing from the waters. A palm tree, and at its country a few years ago, they were every- in great demand, and the poor animals have base a plow and spade. Beneath the emwhere admired, and well patronized. They a hard time of it. As they fly gracefully blems, the words Republic of Liberia, and bave since been to Great Britain, whore they along, however, with polished harness, bells above the emblems, the national motto, the LOVF, LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE. were received in a similar manner. jingling, sleighs of all sizes gaily painted, it TheOFformer seal of the Commonwealth is The present season much interest has is not difficult for the riders, enveloped in ordernd to be used until that for the Republic been excited by the visit of a German band furs, to imagine that the steeds partook of shall be engraved. of instrumental musicians. They call them- the exhileration which themselves are feel- By order of the Convention. S. BENEDICT selves the Stcymarkische company, signify- ing. So crack goes the whip, ala Jehu. President. ing they arc from the town or city of Stcycr- The neck of land which connects this city mark. They arc nineteen in number, and with the main land is traversed by a wide Idols and Missionaries.—The Yankees awakened enthusiastic admiration on their avenue, the continuance of our main street. sometimes send missionaries and New Engfirst appearance, which continued to the In Washington st. since the last snow fell, land rum to the heathen, in the same vessel, time of their departuro for New York.— about ten days since, the sleighing has con- but it seems John Bull knows a trick equal They gave here about a dozen concerts, tinued excellent, and this avenue has been to that. 'I have been informed,' says a mis'that some merchants in three or four a week, during consecutive used as a sort of race course. One spirited sionary to India, Birmingham have made a good speculation Their weeks. audiences showed an unusual horse comes dancing on towards another lately, in manufacturing idols of brass forthe proportion of the <7u> of the city. just ahead of him. The driver of the latter India market, for which they found a ready How much are these species of recreations draws in his reins, turns his head, evidently! sale. It was mentioned to me as a fact last to be preferred to the theatre and the circus. saying within himself, 'you dont go past me.'l year, that two missionaries were embarking for Calcutta on board the same ship which Hero your wife, sister, mother, can accom- His horse feels the tightened rein, carried several chests filled with idols.' — antici-J �THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1848 The Temperance Friend. 79 Father Mathew.—The labors of Father The Terrible effects of Alcohol.— Mathew in the Temperance cause are too The following facts, should startle those perwell known, to need recapitulation at the sons who are still living in the daily habit of Alcohol always the same, but in present timo, but we cannot forbear present- using ardent spirits as a beverage. Of twodifferent proportions. ing to our readers the following beautiful hundred and eighty-six persons, in one of 'The following table compiled from Brand's, tribute from Maria Edgeworth. It is con- our insane hospitals, one-hundred and fifteen a work recently pub- were deprived of reason, by strong drink. Manuel of Chemistry, shows the proportion, tained in "Orlandino," Miss Edgeworth, who, though Of four-hundred and ninety-five in another lished by in which alcohol exists in several different' eighty-two years of age, still wields the pen hospital, two-hundred and fifty-seven, acbeverages.' ef a vigorous writer. After alluding to the cording to the testimony oftheir own friends, simplicity which characterises the remarks were rendered insane in the same way. And DISTILLED spirits. of Father Mathew, and the great success the physicians who had the care of them, 100. Scotch W hiskey, 54-32 parts in do. which has attended his labors, she continues gave it as their opinion, thatthis was the case Irish Whiskey, 53-90 with many others.—[Am. paper. 53-68 do. as follows: Rum, do. 'It has been prophesied by those incredu53-39 Brandy, lous of good—it has been feared by those Turkeys and Tipplers.—There is a vete51-60 do. Gin, most hopeful—that this reformation cannot ran turkey in Fairfield, Via. that has been WINES. 22-96 parts in 100. be lasting. It has lasted, however, above shot at in various shooting matches, 224 Port, nine years; and though instances of broken times and has never been killed. He has do. 22-27 Madeira, vows, of recuring intemperance, and of the yielded his owner nearly fourteen dollars at do. Currant, 20-27 declining influence of the pledge, are report- four pence a shot.—[Logan's Paper.] do. 17-29 TenerifTe, ed to have occured, yet whatever may be There is a veteran tippler in this State who 19-17 do. Sherry, the frailties of individuals, this great con- has been half shot more than a thousand do. Lisbon and Malaga, 18-17 soling fact remains—the vice of intemper- times; he is not dead yet.—He has yielded do. 15-10 Claret, ance has lost its impudent grace, that jovial the 13-80 do. Champaign, fp-ocery keeper a fine farm, six likely nepermit of conviviality which in this country groes, and a merchant mill at four pence a do. 11-84 Gooseberry, it formerly enjoyed, and in which it revelled drink.—[Mills Point (Ky.) Herald.] 8-79 do. Elder, to the destruction of health, domestic hapMALT LIQUORS. . piness, and social order. Now, intemper% Mortality among Retailers of Spihitu, G-87 partts * in Me, ance is no longer tolerated in good society. ous Liquors.—ln one 6-80 do. part of a single cityBrown Stout, In the middle classes it is shamed and disthere were sixtyEdwards, 4-20 Rev Dr. says do. London Pojter, and even the lowest among countenanced; seven retailers of liquor. When do. spirituous London small Beer* 1-28 grades of the people in Ireland it is looked this account was written, fifty-three were CIDER. brutal and vice.— as a upon unfashionable 9-87 parts in 100. This conquest at once over the sensual pro- dead, and forty-three died drunkards. In Ugliest Average, counties for forty years, more than half do. .owest Average, 6-21 pensities and vicious habits of a nation is two the men who followed the business ofselling the ofhuman nature. in history Table it that unparalleled From this appears in Brand's strong drink, became drunkards, and more mighty moral reform, this vast step than twice Rum, and Whiskey, there is by measure This as many of their children in progained in civilization for this whole country, more alcohol than water; that Madeira and has been effected by the energy, zeal, and portion to the number became drunkards, as of Port wines, contain nearly half, strong Cider perseverance of one private individual, with- of the children others. about a fifth, and Ale an eighth, as much as out the aid of legislation, without appeal to Ploughing the Soil not the Sea.— without disturbance, danger, or injury they. Thus a bottle of Madeira has in it force, to any human being. Since the time of the A tar growing sick of his business, desertnearly a pint of proof spirit; a quart of Crusades, never has one single voice awak- ed his ship, went into the country, and hired strong Cider more than six ounces. ened such moral energies; never was the himself to a farmer. He was immediately This Table prepared as it is by a celebra- call of one man so universally, so promptly, set to ploughing, with a yoke of oxen and an mare called Jin. The sailor, being wholted Chemist, may be useful in several re- so long obeyed. Never, since the world be- oldnnacquainted with the management of the gan, were countless multitudes so influenced ly spects. and so successfully directed by one mind to tacks, sheets, and bow-lines of his old mare Ist To inform pledged men how much of one peaceful purpose. Never were nobler and oxen, in his first attempt to put about, the true blue there is in light xeinex, such as ends by nobler means attained.' missed stay, and by turning the yoke, threw of which etc., Champaign, they Temperance in High Places.—The Jin and the oxen all down in a heap together. Claret, Jack, frightened with the confusion, bawled sometimes partake, without any violation of dram-shops connected with the refectories in out for help. The farmer asked, 'what's the the basement of the capitol at Washington, matter?' 'Matter ! matter enough by contheir pledge. 2d To show learned gentlemen, and fash- have long been a 'stench in the nostrils' of science,' replied Jack; 'the larboard ox has men in Congress. Fruitless ationable labies, how much of liquid ruin is in exemplary got on the starboard side—old Jin has got have been made from year to year to foul of the riggin', and they are all going to tempts the cup they sip; and how much of deadly abate this nuisaucc, until the present session, poison is in the glass they offer to their tru- when Mr. Speaker Winthrop accomplished mischief stern foremost.' est friends. it by a direct order, sanctioned by the PresiGood Pickings at Sea.—Captain Crom3d To show the hard drinker, that in what- dent of the Senate, Mr. Dallas. These plaof the British barque Reliance, at New well, disgusting ever form he takes the draft, it is the same ces have long been the fell in with and boarded the British York, revelry, and many a member of Congress firy spirit; which will prove its dreadful has unconsciously been made a victim of barque Lady Kenneway, before reported identity at the last, when "it stingeth like drunkenness, by the ready access had at all abandoned in the Bay of Biscay, with a carat nearly a million of dollars. the adder, and biteth like a serpent." hours to these official dram-shops. The ex- go valued took from her 194 Cashmere shawls, C. Capt. the have a influence over T. E. T. happy ample will which, were appraised at the New York 20 of whole country. Degrees of Drunkenness in London Custom House as having cost $1000 each at Unprofitable Voyage.—The ludicrous Calcutta. be If Prince Albert were drunk, ho would elated; if Lord Tristam were he would be activity of the acquisitive spirit of our councalled elevated; if Mr. Plum, the rich mer- trymen is thus illustrated in a London farce. Caution to Sea Captains.—In the Unitchant, were drunk, he would be called ine- A Yankee lands at Portsmouth, and an Eng- ed States District Court. New York, on briated; if a respectable tradesman were lish lady who understands that he has been Thursday, Capt Henry Hurlbertson, of the drunk, he would be called intoxicated, but if an invalid, asks him if he has been benefitted ship Anahuac, was mulcted in $400 damages, a workman be in liquor, it would be said that by his voyage. 'Benefitted !' he exclaimed at the suit ofthe United States, for abandonthe nasty beast was drunk as a hog.—[Lon- 'no, not at all: I haven't made a dollar by ing one of his men, named Allen Taylor, in don Punch.] it.' the port of Rio, - - - -- - -- - -- - --- -- -- T ' d\ tnm* mk — �80 THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1848. DONATIONS. FOB THE CHAPEL, (TO FAY DEBT THEREON.) Com. Shubrick, U. S. S. Independence, 10 00 Lieut. Comd.'r Page, do 5 00 Rer. Mr. Newell, do s oo Crew, <Jo 11 00 • Total, Capt. Fisher, whale ship California, Mr. Robert Kliner, do do A. A. Clark, B. S., S. Thurston, B. B,, do J. C. Purse, Cooper, do Andrew Bismore, do Peter I.ilva, do G. Spooner, do J- Soulhorn, Ho Henry Beard, do . Total, Capt. Libbey, California, 1 oz. Cal. gold, ro> THE FRIEND. Crew of V. S. 8. Independence, �V. Collon Esq., 1 ot. Cal. gold, •10 00 3 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 ] 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 •»M 25 00 00 • is 14 1 1 2 E. D. Bills, sailor, A Sailor, N. S Rand, Independence, A Sailor, Mr. Lucus, Mr. Ooddard, 00 00 00 00 00 60 50 50 Total, , •31 00 •33 50 DIED. On board ship Rowena. Adams master, Feb. 1848, five days after leaving Strong's Island. Joseph Riven) der, ofFall River, Mass aged 20. ilia dt»ease ship fever. At II S Hospital, l.ahalna, Aug. 8, John Kimball, an American sailor, who hail beeu on shore about six week*. (Coin ] At Little Greenwich, I nglish Hospital, in Honolulu. Sept. Capt. Campbell, ated 85, master of English schooner Sri Singnpur.i. This vessel had an uncommonly Jong postage from China, via Bonirn Islands. On Its arrival, the Captain war scarcely able lo be removed to the Hospital, wherehe died in few hours. He belonged to Argyleshire, Scotland, where his family now reside. Sept. 4—Am. whale ship California,Fisher, bound home. 7—Am. whale ahip Cortes. Hwift,bound home. Sept. 13—Am whale ship Canton,Fisher, New Bedford, to NOTICE! To SiA«)t and STnANOcus. The Seamen's Chape/is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, crutae. A. M., and 7i, P. M. Seats fbee. 14—Am. brig Eveline, Goodwin, for Col River. Religious setvices will he held at the Vestry-Room 16—Hawaiianbrig Cm rlota, Jaruvltch, for Guymas. Sept. 21—11. S B. Independence, Com. Bhuhrtek, for United every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a Lcature delivered. Statcm, via. Tahiti and Valparaiso. Am. wh*lc ahip Citizen, Lansing, Sag Harbor, homeward The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry bound. Room the third Monday evening; each month. Memoranda, Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting Sludy, At San Francisco, August 24 ih, ship Minerva; barks! this port are invifed lo cull nt the Chaplaincy where they will lie gratuitously supplied wilh copies of Olgnr, Jannett, And Tawn; liria* Mnlek Adhel, Correo dc Ta)the Friend and other reading matter, ft will be most acuahana si d Correo dc Valparaiso, and the schooner Mary. At Monterey, August Slat, Hlore-ahip l/imk Walton, dis- convenient for the Crmplain to receive calls from Seamen charging ; transport bark Anita, bark Callao snd schooner bclween 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M. Kanihnyaca. Public services at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath, The bark Tassso was reported to have been purchased by commence at 9§, A. M., and 2j, P. M. Cook A Rim Me, ami «ns to sail In a few days for Valparaiso. hours of The Malck Adhel had been purchased by R A. Parker, for The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all ft7,000. The Minerva had broken up her whaling voyage, and the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pawas soon to hail fur Valparaiso. The Jannctt was liiid up andI pers, are respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room ■tripped, her crew having nearly or wholly deserted. A part supplied with useful reading matter. of the crew of ibe Correo dc Tnlnci.ar.rtno had deserted, taking Q- Donations are respccifully solicited for the support with Ihem a whale boat ami about $600 worth of liquorsand of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of The Friend.' provision*. annual report of all donations is made to the AmerThe Sent dc Juntohad sailed for Valparaiso, with Mr. Dixon, An ican Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any per(of the firm of Dixon & May,) passenger. son rontrihuting the sum nf »50 is entitled to become a Nearly all of the crew of ihelcaak Walton hnd deserted, and the difficulty of procuring men was so great that rapt. Allen Life Director ol the Society, and by WO to become an was laboring in the bouts discharging. Honorary Life Mcmlicr. We are indedted to Messrs. Mskce. Anihnn »k Co., for the SAMUEL C. DAMON, following list of vessels, reported by Capt Harding of the Eliza Honolulu, April 1. tf. Seamen's Chaplain. Adams Spoke, July 22.1, bark Globe,of Mystic, wanting two whnlca; Lahaina Chaplaincy. 23d. Bowdilch, of Warren, yno ihin season-, 25th, Mechanic, Divine service will bo held in the Seamen's Chape), of Newport, 1200 this season; Sarah Parker, of Nantucket, every Sabbath, at II o'clock, A. M. Seamen, residents 2000 this season. August Ist, Huntress, of New Bedford. 800 nnd visiters, are kindly invited lo attend. bbls; 4th, Saratoga, of New Bedford, wauling 800 hbls; Uncus The office of the Chaplain, is a short distance from the of New Bedford, wanting- RflO; Mt. Vernon, of New Bedford. 1000 this season; T'out|iia, of New Bedford, POO this season; Chapel, on ihe same street, towards ihe sea. All persons New to converse Bedford, Sleigwilh him, procure Ihe Holy wishing 10 mos. out, 1100; 12th, fiih. Liverpool, of llix. of Bridgeport, 1000 this season; lfith, Samuel Robertson Scriptures, or religious publications, books 67c., will beof Fairhavcn, 2500; 17th, Illinois, of Sag Hnthnr, 8 whales; always welcome, between the hours of 3 and 5 P. M. this season-, Florida, of New Bedford, IfMio ihia season; Win T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain. Thompson, of do., 1-100 this season; George of Fairhavcn. Lahaina, July 29, 1848. tf — •• " , wanting 1 whale; Columbus, ofFafrhaven, wanting fi whales; , ' fslobc,of New Bedford, 700 this season; Champion, of do., 9 D'Aubigne's History of the Information, whales this *ea*on in 4 vol*. Capt Comstock of the TenetIns reports having spoken July 14th, Liverpool of New Bedford, 900 whale; l">lh, Candacco, A few copies of this interesting work, elcgamly hound are for sale at the Study of the Seamen's Chapcloth, New London, lnoo whale and Vesper of do wanting 600; 17th in lain. Connecticut of do 3 whales this season. Wrecked—Capt. Newell, of the'Honoluln,' informs us that This edition is prefaced wilh the following notice by the American wtialeship Maine, Capt. Netrhrr, of Fairhavcn, ihe author :— I have revised this translation line by line, and word wa wrecked at the mouth of the Columbia River, on the night of the 22nd August. Vessel and cargo a total loss. Iby word. It is the only one which 1 have corrected. PORT OF HONOLULU. American Whale ship 'David Paddock* has been wrecked J. H. Merle D'Aubignk." "Signed, in the Japan Sea. She struck a sunken rock; at the time she Bibles! Bibles I ! Aug. 29.—Am. whale ship South America, Soule, Providence was full antl hound home Cargo total loss; crew saved. 22 montha out, 5500 I.lds. At the study of ihe seamen's Chaplain a supply of 29—Am. whale ihip Hamilton, Wade, Bridgeport, 25 mosBibles and Testaments is constantly on hand and for PORT OF LAHAINA. out, 700 bbla. whale, none this season sale. Al present the assortment comprises those in the Sept. 3—Am. whale ahip Citizen, Lanaing, Bag Harbor, 2d English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, mos, 700 aperm, 2900 whale. Arrived. Dutch and Welsh languages. Am. whale ahip Fanny Edwards, Sag Harbor, 44 mot, 75 31—American whnleahip Citizen, I.nnalng, Sag Harpf By a late arrival, some elegantly bound Family ■perm, 3000 whale. An*. 4—Am. whaling bark Monmouth, Halsey, Coldspring, 30 bor, 23 mnnllia onl. 700 aperm. 2900 whale. IBibles have been received from ihe depository of the Sept. 3— American whale ship Richmond, Winters, Colli- American Bible Society. New York. Prices from 11 loir moa, 200 aperm, 500 whale. Am. whale ahip Julian, Taber, New Dcdfbrd, 14 moa, X -prin>r, 2. mnnllia out 340 aperm, 2260 whale. The Friend, Bound. 4—Am. whale ahip Delay Williams, Hall, Stoninglon, 21 aperm, 700 whale. s—Am. w. bark TVnedoe, Comitock, New London, 12 mos, moa, 250 aperm, 2700 whale. The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can he Pocnhonlaa, Cotllc, Tlsbury. 23 mos, 400 obtained at the Chaplain's Study. Am 100 aperm, 600 whale. J'/A few entire sets 6—l. ft. .hip Independence, Com. r*huhrick, from Labaina aperm. 1000 whale. remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subAm. whale ahip John Jay, llarwood, Hag Harbor, 38 mos, 80 6—Am. whale ahip Sheffield, White, Colilspring, 33 moa, scription price to persons purchasing more than one vol150 sperm, 42011 whnle. •perm, 4400 whale. Am. whale ahip Braganza, Dcvull, New Bedford, 24 mos. Am whale ahip Charlea Phelpa, Birch, Stoninglon, 1.1 moa, iume. charged more than the actual 130 aperm. If.llll whnle. 60 aperm, 2700 whale. t Seamen will never be tf. Am. whale ahip Roaaeau, Smith, New Bedford, 36 moa, 185 Am. whale .hip Emily Morgan, Ewer, New Bedford, 24 cost of the publication and binding. moa, 150aperm 22011 whale. aperm. moa, History ship Waverly, whnle New S4 of the Hawaiian Islands Crowell, Bedford, Am. : Thames, ihip Payne, Sag whale Harbor, 7—Am. 24 mot*, 2M aperm. 1800 whale2100 While. Embracing their Antiquities, Mythology, Legends, Sept. 11—French whaling bark Asia, Manon, Havre, nn Ana 26—Am whale ahip John lay, Ilarwood, Bag Harbor, |Discovery hy Europeans in ihe sixteenth century, re dis38 months ont, 140aperm, 4400 whale. report. Cook, wilh their Civil, Religious and Political covery 28.—Am whnle ahip Brigania, Devol New Bedford, 23 ma, Historybyfrom the earliest tradilionory period to the Am whale ahip Charles Phelps, Birch, Stoninglon, 15 mos. presout. 60 sperm. 26i:0 whnle. Out, 40 sperm, 1560 whale, 1200 whale Ihis season. 10—Amwhale ship Emily Morgan, Ewer, New Bedford, 24 Slept. o—Am whale .hip Edward, Heath, New Bedford, 37 ent lime. By JAMES JACK>ON JARVES. Third sale tl,oo. at Chaplain's Study. Price, month, mil. 200 sperm. 2100 whnle. months out, 150 sperm, 2200 whale, 750 whalethia season. i edition. For Am whale ship Waverly, Crowd I, New Bedford), 24 months Am whale ahip Newark, Pendleton, Stoninglon, 24 montha Notice to Lahaina Subscribers. out, 200 sperm, 2300 whale, 400 whale this season. out, 40 aperm, 2100 whale. Taylor will now act as Agent for the 16—Am whale ship Sheffield, White, Coldfpring, 34 months 11—Cherokee, Cle.eland, New Bedford, 25 months out, 300 The Rev. Mb. Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which has atsperm. 2110 whnle out, I'M) aperm, 4100 while, 1700 whale lliU season. New 13 150 Betsey llnwland, Cnah, Bedford, months, | forwarding ahip Stoninglon, whale 18—fii.leon tended the of Williams, Hall, Am 22 mos. your papers, it is hoped, will no j longer be experienced. Mr. T. will employ a earner, aperm, 810 whale. out, 250 sperm, 2700 whale, 1450 thia season ahip Jrrnngan, Adeline. New Bedford ahip Hept whale New whale Edward, Heaih, I.l—Am Aug. 17—Am Brdford, 37 who will deliver the paper. mos. out, 200 sperm, 2100 whale, 400 this season. 25 1-2 moa out, 525 aperm, 1300 whale. Notice to Seamen. Am whaleahip Richmond, Winters, Coldapring, 25 moa. out, Am whale hark Clement, Lane, New London, 25 montha mil. 370 aperm, 2000 whnle. M0sperm, 2180 whale, 800 thia aeaaon. During this shipping season ihe Seamen's Reading 18—Bark Cherokee, Cleveland, New Bedfrrd, 25 moa. out, 16—Am whale bnrk Eugene. J. Brown, Stoninglon, 14 moa Room' will be lighted every evening. 300 sperm, 2300 whnle, 180aperm, 1200 whale thia season. out, 90 aperm, 1600 whale. Oct. 1 If 22—Milo, Plaakeii, New Bedford, 26 moa. out, 400 sperm, Sept 17—Schr. S. S., W. Taylor, Honolulu, 16 days from Monterey and Bnn Frsnai.ro. 8400 whale, 1900 this aeaaon. having Tahiti. books borrowed from the ChapAll persons Kennedy, days 19 from moe, Tsar, Boston, Slpplcan, 17—8hlp 24 Bark Coaaaok, Barker, out. 125 aperm, fVpt. 18—Am whale bark Alice, Woolley, Coldspring, 24 lain's Study, will please return them immediately. 675 whale, 500 whale thia aeaaon. Sept. 28—Am whallngbark J E Ponnell, Htisaey, New Red- moa mil. SflSperm, 1800 whale. ford, 33 ma out, 275 sperm, 3300 whale, 50 sperm, 1650 whale Sept. 22—Am whnle whip Armsts, Fitrh, New London, 26 ibis aeaaon. ms out, 40 aperrr, 2'inO whsle, 500 whnle thia aeaaon. 24—Am whale ahip Eli/a Adame, Harding, Fair Haven, 27 23—Am whale ahip Ellta Adams, Harding. Fair Haren, 27 mi Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance, out, aperm, rru out, 180 2250 whale, 50 aperm, 2050 whale thia aea80 aperm, 2900 whale. 50 sperm, 2200 whnle Ihia aesaon. A aon. 25—Am whale ahip St. fleorge, Hawea, New Bedford, 12 ma Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. whale lhla.eai.on. ahip Jarnegan. aperm, whale 26 1200 1200 Adeline, Bedford, whale, NYw Am m> out, out, 217 PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY 525 sperm, 1300 whale, 240 spt-rm, 700 whalethis season. 26—Am whale ahip BouJ. Tucker, Bands, New Bedford, 26 SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. thia aeaaon. Am whale ship Rowena, Adams, Fall River, 25 ma out, 30 1-2 m. out. 200 sperm, 2100 whale, 1300 whale 26—Jefferson, Orey, New London, 13ma out, 85 aperm, 2700 aperm. 3300 whale, 30 sperm, 1300 whale thia season. TERMS. 28—Am whaleship Jcffuraon,Gray, New London, 13ma out, iwhale, 2500 whale Ihia season. One copy per annum, --.-.--. »1,50 85 aperm, 2700 whale, 2600 whale this tifeaon. Two 2,50 copies per dajs annum, from San Honolulu, Ncwell, 17 29—Am schooner Franeisoo. Just received and for Sale, Five copies per annum, 6,00 800 Sailed. Ten copies per annum, At the Chsplain's Study, a frevh t-upply of the publicaSingle and bound volumes for copies 1,2,3,4 tions of the Acnericnn Tract SocietyAug. 29.—nfoetemirna, Pfannkuche, for Manila. years may be obtained at the Sludy of tht ChapSept 2.—Hawaiian schooner Julian, Moran, for San FranAlso—A complete sell of the Christian Library," in | laiu. if-fr | ■; • MARINE '" JOURNAL. ' ' s < ** -. ' < " . ' 1 " THE FRIEND: H ------------- � 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 (1848) 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 - 1848.10.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848.10.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/d6ed3cae4e2bee17f50dd95a3d30a87f.pdf d5e71bea18365176df4a142552cc629f PDF Text Text FRIEND. THE HONOLULU, NOVEMBER 1, 1848. Vol. o.] [No. 11. 81 uninteresting to our readers. Dur-■cruise over 10 degrees of longitude, and aa the entire period of his cruise there, no.i far north as the 70th degree. As the attening HONOLULU, NOVEMBER 1, 1848. ice was seen, the weather was ordinarily tion of the whaling community will now be pleasant, so that the men could work ini directed to this part of the ocean, as yet but Arctic Ocean. In most parts of the oceani very partially explored, especially on the Yankee Whaling Enterprise —«Yeu> Cruising light clothing. was there anchorage from 14 to 35i Asiatic coast, it will be necessary for cruisWhale Cook's good Ships Voyage Ground for to Arctic Ocean, 1778 Clerke's Voyage lo fathoms. During a part of the time that the era to exercise great watchfulness and prel Arctic Oean, 1779 Beechy's Voyages to vessel was there, she lay at anchor. Thei caution. The charts of that ocean are exthe same Oean in 1826 and 1827. first whale was taken at 12 o'clock at night!! tremely imperfect. Attached to Beechy'a Yankee Whaling Enterprise.—The Ameri- It was not difficult 'to whale' the whole 24 Voyages, published in London, 1831, there can whaling harque Superior, commanded hours; so light was it, that at midnight it[ is a well executed chart of the American by Capt. Roys, sailed from Sag Harbor, to was easy to read in the cabin. The whalesi coast from Bhering's Strait to Point Barrow, cruise in the South Atlantic; but not being but entirely different fromi the most extreme point of land as yet exsuccessful, Capt. Roys decided to carry out were quite tame, which Roys had ever before plored, lying in latitude 71 20 mm. In the Capt. the plan of a voyage which he had been con- any He took three different species, one.opinion of Capt. Roys, this chart of lieechtemplating for several years. This plan taken. of the largest yielding 200 barrels of oil.— ey's is the most accurate which can be obembraced a cruise in the Arctic, Ocean, This ocean doubtless varies very The first species much resembled the Green- mined through Bhering's Straits. He had collectm uch different seasons. Some seaduring land about or barwhale, yielding 160 170 ed what information he could in regard to sons it is much more clear of ice than othrels; the second was a called Polar species those regions which had hitherto only been ers. Ships would not probably be much envisited by such adventurous navigators as whale, a few of which have been taken on dangered by floating icebergs, from the fact Cook, Clerke, Kotzebue and Beechy. Capt. the N. W. Coast; and the third, a smallI that almost any part of the ocean can be easito that The whale ocean. last t peculiar Roys informs us that the principal reason Knowing that our sear-faring which were taken yielded over ly sounded. which induced him to put away for that three whales readers be anxious to learn everything will barrels. ocean, was a remark which he recollected 600 that can be known respecting that region, The American coast has been explored, to have read in Beechy's Voyages, viz:— of exploring voywe such accounts publish surveyed, and found to be Capt. 'Off here toe saw a great many black whales, Roys discovered that the inhabited. as are commencing accessible, with ages Asiatic coast wasi more than I remember ever to have seen, even that of the illustrious Cook. navigator, also peopled by numerous Indian tribes, andI in Baffin's Bay." This remark it found in he expresses the opinion that Ihey are wellI Cook's Voyage to the Arctic Ocean, 1778.— Vol. I, of Beechy's Voyages, page 379, and with valuable furs, that could be About the 10th of August, Captain Cook refers to Icy Cape,' situated in lat. 70° supplied came to anchor under a point of land, to Capt. Roys easily purchased. There are no good charts which he gave the name of Cape Prince of 20 miles, and w. lon. 162 ° Asiatic coast, unless they are in pos- Wales, and which is remarkable as being has furnished us the following outline of his of the session of the Russians. the most western extremity of America cruise in the Arctic Ocean:—'I entered the hitherto explored. This extremity is distant canoes, the seven constraits, and On entering July, about middle of Arctic Ocean the from the eastern cape of Siberia only thirteen cruised from continent to continent, going as taining forty men each, were seen crossing leagues; and thus our commander had the high as the lat. 70, and saw whales wherever from the American to the Asiatic coast. glory of ascertaining the vicinity of the two continents, which before had only been conI went, cutting in my last whale on the 22d There are three small islands situated in the jectured from the reports of the neighboring of August, and returning through Bhering's passage, hence rendering it extremely easy Asiatic inhabitants, and the imperfect obserStraits on the 28th of the same month. On for the dwellers on the Americanand Asiatic vations of Russian navigators. Capt. Roys 1 Resuming his course he crossed over to account of powerful currents, thick fogs, continents to pass and repass. he Asiatic coast, and anchored in a bay the near vicinity of land and ice, combined did not hold any communication with the In- twhich he named the Bay of St. Lawrence, as his vessel was but partially armed, with the imperfection of charts and want of dians, belonging to tbe country of the Tcbutski. that it and one instance the Indians showed in information respecting this region, I found After this, again approaching the shore of both difficult and dangerous to get oil, al- they were disposed to make him a hostile 1America, he proceeded towards the north, though there are a' plenty of whales. Here- visit when becalmed, but a favorable breeze and on the 18th, he reached the latitude of 44 mm. The ships were now close after, doubtless, many ships will go there, springing up soon carried the vessel beyondI 70 to the edge of the ice, and unable to go any and 1 think some provision ought to be made the region of danger. further. The ice was as compact as a wall, to save the lives of those who go there, Aetc cruising ground for whale ships. and was judged to be tea or twelve feet should they be cast away—they should not The success which has attended the 'Superi- in bight. Farther to the north it appeared extremely be left to perish among the Indians who in- or's cruise to tbe Arctic Ocean will undoubt- much higher. Its surface was there were rugged, places and different in habit those regions.' edly stimulate others to follow her adventur- seen upon it pools of water. A prodigious la conversation with Capt. Roys, we have ous track. By referring to the charts, it will; number of sea-horses lay upon the ice; and obtained additional information which may appear that at favorable seasons, ships may some of them, on the 19th, were procured THE FRIEND. — — not be — .. .. . '. ' . '. > ° - . ' . - ! —: : : — ' ° �82 THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. for food, there being at this time a want of Two days after the discovery of Kamts* Beechey, entered the Arctic Ocean, 29th fresh provisions. They were bad eating, chatka. when off the entrance of Awatska July. 'We remarked,'observes Beechey, but the voyagers lived upon them as long as bay, the Resolution lost sight of the Discov- ' that the Asiatic shore was more buried in they lasted; and most of the seamen prefer- ery. The Resolution entered the bay, and snow than the American. The mountains in soon afterwards the town of Petropaulowski red them to salt meat. Captain Cook continued until the 29th, to was within view. It consisted of a few mis- the one were entirely covered; in the other traverse the Icy Sea beyond Bhering's Strait erable log-houses, and some conical huts they were streaked, and partly exposed. The in various directions, and through number- raised on poles, amounting in all to about low land of both, on the coast, was nearly less obstructions and difficulties. Every day thirty; yet here the voyagers were received bare. Near the Asiatic shore, we had a the ice increased, so as to preclude all hope and treated with feelings of humanity, joined of attaining, at least during the present to a greatness of mind and elevation of sen- sandy bottom, but, on crosssing over the year, the grand object of the voyage, the timent which would have done honor to any Strait, it changed to mud, until well over on discovery of a passago northward into the nation. On the first of May the Discovery the American side, where we passed a tongue Atlantic. Before Capt. Cook proceeded far also entered the harbor. On the sth of July of sand and stones, in 12 fathoms, which, in to the south, he employed a considerable the navigators passed through Bhering's all probability, was the extremity of a shoal, time in examining the sea and coasts in the Strait. They first sailed along the Asiatic to that of "on which the ship was nearly lost the sucneighborhood of Bhering's Strait, both on coast, and then stretched over the side of Asia and America; and on the America, with a view of exploring the sea ceeding year.' Soon after passing the Strait, 3d of October he returned to the island of between the latitudes of 68 and 69 degrees. the ship, being becalmed, was visited by nuThe navigators had not been But in this attempt they were disappointed; Oonalaska. here many days, when Captain Cook and on Ihe 7th their farther progress was stopped merous Indians. Various instruments were Captain Clerke each received a very singu- hy a large and compact field of ice connect- obtained from these Indians, upon which lar present, of a rye loaf, or rather a pie in ed with the land. were inscribed numerous interesting devices. the form of a loaf, for it inclosed some salmon At one time, in attempting to penetrate Upon one was found a picture pepresenting highly seasoned with pepper; and with each towards the north-west, the Discovery was several Indian baiders, or canoes, employed loaf was a note written in a language which in a very dangerous situation. She became no one was able to read. It was imagined so entangled by several large pieces of ice, harpooning whales, which had previously that the presents came from some Russians that her way was stopped, and she suffered been shot with arrows. Capt Roys reports in the neighborhood, and therefore a few bot- much injury. A change of wind, however, that he took one whale, having the appeartles of rum, wine and porter, were sent to taking place in the afternoon, the ice began of having been shot by the Indians. these unknown friends in return; it being to separate, and the navigators, setting all ance The 'Blossom' proceeded a short distance rightly judged that such articles would be their sails, forced a passage through it. more acceptable than anything besides, On the 31st they repassed Bhering's Strait. to the north of Icy Cape, lying in 70 °30 which it was in the power of the navigators Captain Gierke's health now rapidly declin- mm. This was the extreme point attained to bestow. An intelligent man was sent ed. On the 17th of August, he was no lonwith the bearer of the presents for the pur- ger able to rise from his bed; and five days by Cook. There are several winter habitapose of obtaining further information. Two afterwards he died of a consumption, which tions of the Esquimaux upon the cape. It days afterwards this person returned with had commenced before he left England, and was off this cape that Beechey saw so many three Russian seamen. They had been sta- of which he had lingered during the whole whales, more, he asserts, than he remembertioned here to collect furs; and had on the voyage. The command of the expedition ed to have seen Baffin's in Bay. island a dwelling-house, some store-houses, now devolved upon Captain Gore, who reand a sloop of about thirty tons burden. One moved into the Resolution, and appointed A boat expedition was fitted out from the of them was the master or mate of tbe ves- Mr. King to the command of the Discovery. sel, and they all appeared to be sensible and The body of Captain Clerke was interred ' Blossom,' which penetrated as far north as well-behaved persons. From a very intelli- near the town of Petropaulowski, on Sunday, Point Barrow, 71 °25 mm. It was at this gent Russian who landed at Oonalaska on the 29th, with all the solemnity and honors point that they hoped to have fallen in with the 14th, Captain Cook obtained sight o. which the voyagers could bestow. Captain (now Sir,) John Franklin's land extwo manuscript charts of these seas, and was Beechey's Voyage, 1826, and 1827.—Be- pedition. In fact, it was to co-operate with permitted to copy them. All things being ready for his departure, fore proceeding to notice Beechey's voyage Captain Franklin, that Captain Beechey was Captain Cook left Oonalaska on the 26th, to the Arctic Ocean, we regret that we are sent to the Arctic Ocean. After the ' Blosand sailed for the Sandwich Islands. On som' returned to England, on comparing the 30th of November, he arrived at unable to notice that of Lieut. Kotzebuc, a notes with Captain Franklin, it appeared Russian, who made an exploratory voyage Owhyee. that tho two expeditions, the one by laud, and Clerke's Voyage to the Arctic Ocean, 1779. to that ocean, in the year 1816. His was the other by sea, approached within between —After the death of Captain Cook, Captain the next voyage after that of Clerke. Kotzeand two hundred miles of each other. one Clerke succeeded to the command of the bue's voyage was one of importance in a geThe ' Blossom' left tne .Arctic Ocean about Exploring Expedition to those unknown re- ological point of view, from the circumstance the last of October. During the winter of gions beyond Bhering's Strait. that in company with Dr. Escholtz, on the 1826—7, she visited Sandwich California, After Captain Clerke had left the fatal Bth of August, 1816, he discovered fossil reLoo and Islands, Islands, Choo re-entered island of Owhyee, he considered it his duty mains of elephants, (not sea-elephants, but Strait about the first of August, to endeavor to execute the plans of discovery a species similar to the elephants of Asia and Bhering's that had been laid down by his lamented Africa.) See Appendix to Beechey's voyag- 1827. An expedition under Lieut. Belcher, predecessor. He consequently coasted sevproceeded as far north as Icy Cape, hoping eral others of the Sandwich Islands; and fi- es. Capt. Beechy visited the spot where these nally left them on the 14th of March, 1779. fossil remains were discovered, and took to fall in with Captain Franklin, but being The ships now proceeded towards Kamts- many specimens to England, including low- disappointed, it returned. The ' Blossom' chatka; and, in their course, the Resolution after the Arctic Ocean and returned soon left complete; and tusks, sprung a leak so bad, that at one time the er jaw-bone, nearly England. to * whole space between the decks was deluged five very large, weighing from 100 to 160 with water. On the 23d, the mountains of pounds, each. One measured nine feet and It is to be hoped that Sir John Franklin's Kamtschatka, covered with snow, were in two inches along the curve, and five feet and expedition will be able to penetrate sufficientview. The weather was now so severe, thai inches across. Well executed engrav- ly to the westward to meet the expedition by the ship appeared like a complete mass of two the sea, which is now in progress, an acice, and the rigging was so encrusted with ii ings of these" fossil remains accompany count of which has already been noticed in that the different ropes were more than Beechey's voyages. our columns. double their nsual thickness. The 'Blossom,' commanded by Captain �THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. 83 The King of the Arctic Ocean. the range of the Sierra Nevada, or Snowy perhaps, make themselves poorer than ever Mountains. At a moderate computation, 60I —if they do not make shipwreck of good 'Oh ! the rare old whale, 'mid storm and gale, or 70,000 dollars are pocketed daily, and morals, and die, like some already, as the In hia ocemi home will lie; A Riant in might, where might is right, from two to four millions dollars have been fool dieth, in revelling and drunkenness. If Ant1 king of the boundless sea.' probably drawn from this bank since it com- any man is doing a tolerable business at the islands, let him stick to it. Captain Roys, of the Superior, makes a menced specie payment six months ago. He will, ten My own busines of surveying, like all oth- chances to one, be better off in the end. If repo.it which is confirmed by his ship's comwas knocked in head last spring, and I he can get more gold here, he will have to pany, thatwhile cruising in the Arctic Ocean, ers, was left to suck my thumbs for a livelihood, fork over more gold also for the means of they discovered a huge whale, which they or go with the multitude. So in sheer self- subsistence. At the mines I have Been suwere confident was 100 large for them to 'cut defence, I was obliged lo turn ' digger' my- gar, coffee, butter, hams, potatoes, and othA small pinch of the virgin metal I er articles selling at one dollar a pound; moin' with a vessel of the size of the Superior. self. you as a sample of my diggings. You lasses, $6 per gallon; flour, 30 to 40 cents All agree in asserting that it was the largest sendsee that it is in water-worn lumps like per pound; beef, 25 cents, often twice that; will whale they ever saw, and if it had been tak- pebbles, almost every piece of it giving evi- common woollen blankets sell for 50 to 100 en, must have yielded more than 300 barrels dence that it has lost its original size and dollars—among the Indians higher still— of oil. It was not through fear for them- form from long attrition through the agency other articles of clothing three or four times Goods of all sorts selves, but the ' whaling gear' of the vessel, of water. It occurs in every variety of]their ordinary prices. from almost invisible dust and tit- are high. Real estate in San Francisco has magnitude Arctic that they allowed the King of the le iliiiteneil scales like flaxseed up to lumps risen greatly. A lot which a year ago cost His of the size I send you, and in many parts of'$400, and a year before that, $15, was sold Ocean quietly to hold on his way ! Kingship may congratulate himself upon his the mines to pieces as large as pigeons' and a few days ago for $10,000, though only 50 though the larger pieces are yards square and entirely unoccupied.— good fortune, if he escapes another season ! pullets' eggs, more or less intermixed with quartz, What this state of things is coming to, who usually rare old whale 'A wondrous tele could the which was the original guage or veinstone can tell? Wilh such chaotic materials how Of ihe mighly ileep disclose, shall order rise out of confusion? through which the gold was interspersed. Of the skeleton forms of by-gone storms, To look And of treasures thai no one knows. I found digging gold by no means the en- forward to the state of the country a few chanting employment many might dream it years hence, is enough to make one tremble, Oh! the whale is free, of theboundless sea, to be; but a matter-of-fact, hack-aching, unless the Lord in His wise providence He lives for a thousand years; He sinks to rest on the billow's breast, wearisome work—most nearly resembling, shall, through the agency of His visible Nor the roughest tempesl fears. for all the world, the heavy toil of a multi-j church, cause the seeds of righteousness, tude of Paddies excavating a canal, or mill- and of all that is lovely and of good report, The howling blast as it hurries past, Is music to lull him lo sleep; The climate of the gold region from to be planted here before the thorns and brirace. And he scatters the spray in his boisterous play, to October, is dry, with a cloudless at- nes of evil shall have attained to choking April As he dashes—The King of the Deep!' mosphere and cool nights—the middle of the strength and maturity. Churches ana being warm, especially at the diggings ischools are wanted. A seamen's chaplain, day California—Gold Mines, &c. nearest the plain. While at the mines, I or a home missionary should be located at Among the endless number of rumors and was of course obliged to turn mountaineer San Francisco at once. But I must close. reports it is somewhat difficult to arrive at a —sleep under the blue canopy, or, part of correct .view ofthe state of affairs in Califor- the time, in a tent, and take care of my doFor the Friend. mestic concerns as best I could. Life in the contained the followin statement The Scurvy. nia. The mountains, with plenty to eat, and a good ing extracts from a letter received per the appetite, produced by hard work for sauce, I left the Saghalin Sea for these islands in "Mary Frances" may be fully relied upon is not so repulsive a thing as one, only ac- on the 30th of August, all hands being with the exception of one man for accuracy. The writer has traveled over-1 customed to in-door existence, might sup- good health, who had been sick for some time. We had the country, visited the mines, and is well ac- pose. For variety's sake it will do for a four Manilla men on board whom I had shiptime; but for my part, gold digging is a buquainted with the progress of affairs in the siness I do not fancy, although it pays pret- ped in China. Some ten days after we had of the above men were country for the last 18 months: ty well, and you are sure of getting your put away, all four the scurvy. taken with « "The moral condition of the country was pay in hand the moment the work is done.— On the 20th of September, we were withbad enough before the gold discoveries—it Still, I would rather be at my old business week's sail of these islands; and for is now in a state of perfect chaos, and what with one-third the profits of this. I have in one the last nineteen days have been contending it will be is known only to Omniscience— been absent from the mines now five or six adverse winds and weather, during against season, touch to avoid the will weeks, the of more sagacity sickly though slightest which time we have buried all four of the enable any one to see that the gold mines though I left Mr. D******* on the ground. above men, and had more that could not posare destined to make matters worse rather He designed to winter among the gold. I'sibly have survived their unfortunate shipthan better. The whole attention ofthe pop- expect to return next week to spend a month short time relief. Havmates but a ulation for the last six months has been occu- perhaps, for want of anything to do here. I'ing two or three hogs, without I ordered one to be There are no schools nor have on but hand, with gold. surveying enough pied chain-'killed, and the sick men to be bathed in the any prospect of any for the present. The in- men cannot be hired short of five dollars!blood, and the inwards to be bound on warm, habitants are unsettled—many families will a-day, which would make the business unnot what else to do for them, which knowing wretched it to me unless will I place profitable charged enormously winter at the mines—a a I is testify great relief in cases of scurvy. be for quarters at that season—and it will be for the work. But enough of gold. Edwards, Ship Plymouth. L. B. a long time before any thing like a settled There is much sickness, chiefly in the viat of the and Tulae marshes Sutters, state of society is known here. Men will cinity only engage in agriculture and the mechanic in the vallies ofthe Sacramento and San Jo- Desertion.—June 6, whale ship "Lagoarts when they find these more profitable on aquim Rivers, into which the streams empty 15 of her crew leave her in the Japthe whole than gold digging—and gold dig- on the upper waters of which the gold is da" had an Sea, including 9 Sandwich Island natives, ging at the present time yields a, pretty sure found. the From the who to 20 with chance the and friends have papers per day income of $10 who were doubtless enticed to leave by the of making from $100 to 500 in the same come over, I learn that the gold fever is "white" seamen whose names were R. G. time as is not unfrequently done. At least making quite a stir in King Kamehameha's Jacob Boyd, John Martyn, Ezra 6000 people are already engaged in digging, little realm. Scores are already here and McKoy, Goldthwait, Biffer and John Brady.— and the number is daily increasing, but the more, I am told, are coming. Some who seaman is the same as is River, is went the Sacramento up of the The last mentioned gold region increasing equalrecently extent ly fast. Active operations now extend over came back a week afterwards well stored described in the April No. of the Friend as a tract of country 200 miles in length, andI with fever-and-ague, if not with gold. Marun away from the "liverpool" on varying from 10 to 40 miles in width, lying; ny who come will make money, doubtless, having midway between the base and the summit of"but some will make themselves sick, and, the coast of Patagonia. . , , ' * * ' , ' ' �., 84 THE FRrEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. a plan to take the lives of ihe murderers the two cabins of the deceased Mr. Cook Mutiny and horrible massacre i proposed that nighl, and which waa communicated to ihe rttid his widow now residing on shore, the at sea. real of the crew, (four excepted). The carpenter'a three doors of those cabins being locked, a xe, maul, ttc, were pump-breaks, boarding-pikee Three Spanish American* mutiny, and muro be ready for ihe purpose. At 4 o'clock P. M , and each further'secured by your official der English and Spanish Captain*, Mate Ithe three murderers brought up a quantity of wine, seal. end a passenger Mutineers take the vessel which was offered to the men in order lo make them We the log-book of the vessel, kept A Hollander, a J&mccgian, a Portuguese, drunk. This being done, Andreaa Baldibezo went by Ihe found British Captain, Mr. Robert L. Mca Frenchman and a Spaniard concert to re- down into the hold, cut open one of the bagea of and brought up some which he threw aboutl Nnlly.up to noon of the second of this month capture the vessel They are successful silver the deck, they then commenced pluying togeth-J j—the day previous to his death—and conThe Hollander kills the three mutineers and er for gold. Afterwards they got a muster of tinued hy Thomas Gannon up to the arritakes command of the vessel The vessel\fire arms together, trying which was the best, and val of the schooner here, on the 12th innavigated to Sandwich Islands by an En- loading them wilh heavy charges. One of them stant. You are already in possession of her from the foot ol the companion way, diacharged a apprentice boy, 16 years old Two loaded wheel Sum h) register. pistol (John at the man at the emales on board arrive safe—eye, Sec. without effect. They then put the arms away for We also found the cargo or gang-way SCHOONER Amelia, Tuesday, Oct. 3d, 1848.— that time, but told the females they should have oc- bank, according to which, 136 bags of silver, the middle a tremendous casion for I hem in the morning. They thon came watch, About 4 bells in of doubloons were received on noiae on deck—yelling and hallooing—starboard nn deck, (half past 9 P. M.,) Jose Cslero, having and 2 bags watch on deck.—The second mate, Kitano, had the first watch, and who waa to call the other two board the 'Amelia,' on the coast of Mexico, gone forward at the time, in consequence of the at 12 o'clock. At 10 o'clock John Smith was re- besides 5 cases marked N. X., 3 ditto, markHe was immedi- lieved from the wheel and went to the lee side of ied M. O. P., and 150 cedar planks, some swinginu-bonm guy nixing way. ately fell upon by Ihe three men Jose Torres, An- the long boat and aaked the carpenter if the imple provisions and ship's stores, and 20 tons of dreaa Baldibezo and Jose Calero, and left dying on inenis were ready. The carpenter replied yes, all tbe deck. Capt. Alva hearing the noise came on ready, but the axe was below. John Smith then stone ballast. Hence, with the exception of the treasure, deck and asked what was tbe occasion of the noise. went below in the steerage and brought it up, and The ringleader, Torres, told him nothing, only a told the boys, Charles and Thomas, lo have the I the eight cases, and the cedar planks, bebad wind. Mr. Cook, passenger, came up afler the boarding pikes ready, and ahould he want the cut- foremenlioned, the 'Amelia' may be said to captain. Aa the latter was retreating alt, he was lasses |n run down in the cabin and hand them up. ballast. attacked by the three men and slabbed in several Jose Calero who had ihe watch then, being dtunk, have been in placea. He however managed to get down into ihe ialruck eight bells at 11 o'clock. He then called out The crew assured us that the eight cases cabin, and in reaching for a cotlaas, endeavored to to heave the log. Smith immediately seized the contained paper cigars; that two of them make Mr. McNally, who hsd just turned out on nxe and running aft, despstched at once the sleep- were given to the pilot at Mazatlan, by Capt. hearing the noise, comprehend what waa going on. ing men (Jose Lorresand Andrew Baldibezo) where Alva; and that another, by his orders, was He then, with the cutlass in hand, gained ihe top of they lay on ihe deck, whilst William Peter, who the companion, but was stabbed mortally by two wen) to hold the reel, dropped it and fell upon Jose thrown overboard, as being damaged and men, one on each side; he tell back and staggering Calero, trying to gel him overboard, but being una- worthless, ns appear to be the four that still into the cabin, expired. Mr. Cook, seeing the cup- ble to manage him, John Smith jumped to the lee remain. The cedar planks do not appear to tain running «ft, pursued by the murderers, endeav- side and alruck off his right arm with the axe. John have been touched. ored to gel down into Ihe cabin, hut was stsbhed then called out for the boys to get the cutlasses in the ship's provisions and stores, now through ihe back, left a little while on deck and af- ■ he event of meeting with any opposition in the four Of terwards thrown overboard. The murderers then men whom he could not confide in; but they receiv- on board, we enclose herewith a return, a went forward, called the larbonrd watch, and show- ed no opposiiion. The bodies of the three men were copy of which we have handed to Don Jose ing their bloody knives, told them that they had then thrown overboard. John Smith then took dc la Cruz, appointed by you as mate, and at murdered all aft except Mr. MeN illy, English mas- command, the rest of Ihe crew being all agreeable present in charge of the schooner. ter, Mrs. Cook, end her servant Miry Hudson;and In the aame. He then went down in the cabin, asWe found in her hold 65 cases of claret, that they were in command of ihe vessel, and if suring the females of their safety, and consulted one of them refused to obey their orders they would with Mrs. Cook as io what would be the best plan marked F. I)., No. 9, and also a case said murder him directly. They then threw the body of to pursue in order to restore the vessel and cargo lo to contain 9,000 cigars, marked A., No. 1, the second mate overboard, and commanded the the rightful owners. The money was all brougiii which, in conformity to your directions, have ship to be put about and ateered for the coast of aft as ii had been distributed snd placed in the cabin. been deposited at the custom house. The Pern. The remainder of the crew had no arms to It was thought best to return to Mazatlan and acdefend themselves, and if the lenat hesitation was cordingly we ateered the nearest course to thai crew say that all were the private property shown, the knife was at their throats. The* then place. There was a heavy sea on, with frequent of Captain Alva. went down into the Sold and brought up large atones squalls. We took in flying jib, fore-lop-tnnst stayWe have taken a detailed inventory, a end pieces of lead, which were laid on the deck for sail, and gaft lop sail. The jib had blown to pieces, copy of which we herewith transmit, of the the purpose of killing Mr. McNally. About 8 being in a bad slate of repair. Between 6 and 8 trunks and other effects o'clock, a. St., they spake, (by tbe carpenter.) lo o'clock P. M., Ihe fore top-sail sheet, went three wearing apparel, Mr. McN.illy, assuring Inn thai if he laid down his limes and the runner once. The bowsprit was that belonged to the lale Mr. McNally, havarms and submitted quietly they would not take hi* sprung in two placea, and in consequence ofthe vio- intf, agreeably Iwynur instructions, placed life. He would not consent to that, but told them lent working ofthe vessel was expected to go every the whole of the articles in the hands ofthe that if they would allow him, with the females, to minute. The inp-gallnnt-niast had been badly authorized auctioneer, on shore, and obtainbe put, with what ihings they required into the gig sprung since leaving Mazatlan and was totally unand sent adrift, he would not trouble them tt at all, fit lo carry any sail. John Smith tben went do > n ed his receipt for the same. but would show them what course to take for the in the csbin acquainting Mrs Cook with the stale ol We likewise enclose a few lines, written place to which they wanted to go. The three then the vessel and aspect of the weather. He thought in pencil, by the brave and highly esteemed spoke together, and answered that hat he requir- it best io steer for the nearest land be could make, Mr. McNally, a short time previous to his ed should he done. They then passed the necessa- and which ahe thought was tbe best thing that could death. ries he wished to lake with him, on deck, and one be done. We also transmit herewith, an inventory of them went down snd got the course, for MalaJohn then called Thomas and Charles down in the brigo, from him. T nisi ing to their faith, he went cabin, acquainting them with his purpose, snd as which we took of the wearing apparel and on deck unarmed. They had put the ship aback they were the only persons that knew anything of effi-cts that belonged to the late Spanish 2d and given pretended orders Tor lowering the boat;; navigation, although their knowledge was imperfect, or boatswain, Cayetaqp Gomez, who bnt seeing it was not done, he went to the cabini he told them to find the course for Ihe Sandwich la- mate, aky-ligbt and told the females not to come up then i lands. He then went on deck and aaked all the was the first that fell a victim to the knives as the boat was not ready. He was stepping from crew if they were contentto lake the vessel to Oahu. of the three mutineers, at 2 o'clock, a. m.. the sky-light lo the side ofthe vessel, when he wasi A ready assent waa given. Accordingly at 8 o'clock on the 3d instant. setsed upon and thrown overboard. The murderersi of the 6th October, the vessel We further beg leave to report to you, was put before the then filled upon the vessel end ordered all sail to bei wind steering west by north half noith, for tbe that we have minutely examined every part made. They then went down into the cabin, took south part of Hawaii. of the 'Amelia,' from stem to stern, with a all the gold they could find and brought it on deck, making every one in the veseel take his share. Tbey The following is the report of the gentle- view of discovering whetherany more specie then dressed themselves in the clothes belonging to men appointed by H. B. M.'s ConsufGen- remained on board after the 136 bags of silthe murdered, destroyed all papers they thought I eral to examine the 'Amelia:' ver, and 1 Sag containing 1522 doubloons, offensive, with many valuables which were thrown Honolulu, Oct. 14, 1848. were landed, on the 12th instant, underyour verboard. The Captain's body was tied up and 1 wtlfc heavy weights sunk. They were shifting Sim,—We beg leave to report to you that immediate superintendence, and deposited »tothea four or five times a-day, and parading the| agreeably to the directions conveyed to us in the government vaults, but we found decka. They commanded the jib topsail to be cut in your letter of yesterday, we have taken none. away; fitted new swinging-boom gear and main- t an account of, and carefully examined the And we beg here to remark, that the ■ boom guys. Wednesday, tth, John Smith, born in Rotterdam, books, papers, stores and effects on board whole of the crew, fore and aft, voluntarily, Holland; Wm. Peter, Christiansen, Norway; FrankI the British schooner 'Amelia,' with the ex- and without the slightest hesitation, submitrearing. St. Michaels, Western Islands; John\ caption of such articles as may be in thedc- ted their chests and personal effects to our Berringer, Bordeaux, France; Jose, Bilboa, Spain;; ceased Spanish Captain Alva's cabin, and in inspection, and that we have no reason what- — JfJtsfc — — , — — ' — ' ' ' ' : , • �.' 85 THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. sums of money havel A correspondent of the Sandwich Island seamen (including masters and officers) so ever to suspect that any been secreted by them; and we feel it due to News reports, that Commodore Stockton has generally attended the Chapel in Honolulu. them to add that they zealously afforded us been instrumental in forming a Steamboat The principles of total abstinence are every assistance and facility in their power one boat on San Frapcisco gradually becoming more and more prevalent to run in carrying out your instructions to us, nnd Company, which we trust have thus been fulfilled to your ]Bay, and another between San Francisco among seamen. The good results are apentire satisfaction. and Honolulu—to commence running in Jan- parent in the ordinary quiet and good order We have the honor to be, Sir, which prevails in this port, when hundreds uary, 1849. Success to the enterprise! Your most ob't serv'ls, are enjoying liberty on shore. Mexico. —' I mentioned,' writes a gentleH. RUSHWORTH, of California gold was recently W. H. PALMER. man at Mazatlan, in September, ' in my last A lumpto the Islands worth $73. brought Wm. Miller, Esq., letter that we had a revolution here, but it is Tbe bills of lading of the British schooner H. B. M.'s Consul General. now all over. Palacios went off to Duran- 'Amelia' show that she had $271,379 on The following is the note of Captain Mcto in the Congress;' board. Nally, referred to in the above report. !go; Carrion, La Paz, whale ship 'J. A. Robb,' Winswho did nothing whatever lowThe Am. is Half-past four, a. M., Capt. Alva lying 1end Gen. Maya, master, expected to sail this week for Palacios went off (the town gave him Mazatlan, taking Mrs. Mott and family and stabbed to the heart, in the cabin; the tnuti- 'until i neers have got a muster, and are determinedi$2000 to go away) remained in the Presidio, Mrs. Cooke as passengers. on my death. It will soon be daylight, and (jcame in and vented his rage on some of the CALIFORNIA TRADE. At| then the scoundrels will see their way. boys of officers, who knew nothing of We have procured from the Custom House present, they are afraid of my pistols. I will, followed books the following list of vessels which hare sell my life dearly. Unto the Almighty 1 com- the merits of the affair, but merely Robert L. McNally. |their superiors,—four of them were shot, cleared from this port for San Francisco, sines mend my spirit. the discovery of gold there:— List of individuals on board the British inone of them were over twenty years of age. Cleared. Nat. and Class. Name. Muter. Teas. Nawell, schooner 'Amelia,' when she arrived at Hon- ■Two of them died gallantly—refusing to June 10, Am. See. Honolulu, 1M Basiaam, Perry, Ben. Lula 17, Am M October, 1818; of olulu, on the 12th blinded, they threw open July 10, Haw. Sen. Mary, Tlbbey, have St eyes their Brig Coa. de Talcabuaso, Mascot, John Smith, seaman, in command, HolChIL 15, 177 and themselves gave the bosoms, Taylor. shirt Haw. Sck. B. 8., 87 IS, their London; Gannon, navigator, land; Thomas 18* 18, Haw. Brlf'e Con. ds Valparaiso, Arnaad, 30, Hill, Am. Ship Rhone, 471 John Berringer, carpenter, France; Charles word 'fire!' Parades' revolution is also Bark Mary Frances, Gould, ST* McDonald, apprentice, Scotland; Espiritu,quelled—he escaped, but three officers and Aof. 2,1, Haw Hsw. Brig Eupbemia, Vloaet, MS Carlos Sea. 4, Star, Snalih, Cook, Haw. SI pas- corporals were shot. They are now adopting Rodriguez, cook, Manila; Treadway, 6, Haw. Sch. Kekauonohi, a? 6, Haw. Sch. Ariel, GriSta, senger, China; Eusevio Leon, steward, Ma- the only efficieut means to put a stop to pro175 7, Am. Brif Sabjne, OaatSeld, nila; Francisco Garcia, seaman, Portugal;' Boysr, 151 81, Perseversnt, Fr. Brif not believe the preLuce, William Peter, do, Norway; Jose Averantu- Inunciamentos; still I do 17S tl, Enf. Brif Teplc, Sept. Haw. Julian, Moras, a, Sen. 1SS ri do, Spain; Bonifacio Molina, do, Manila; sent government will stand long—it displays 30, Haw. Sch. KamshamehalH., Carter, Chile; Tajlor. Mariano Oct. Haw. 'J? on Sch. 7, 8.8, Poli-, no activity or energy. They are going Ambrocio Billegas.do, Newell, 10, Am. Sch. Honolulu, 1M nario, do, do; Francisco Calderon, do, do; in the same old track; and since the peace 75 Smith, 11, Haw. Sch. Hsalilco, Fernandez Garcia, do, Mexico; Ahee, boy, vessels, Total number of 90. Amount of tonit whatever towards China; Mrs. Cook, passenger, London; Ma-'they have done nothing nage 2700. Most of these vessels have gone Ihe reform which ever body looked for in well freighted, and have taken as near as can be ry Hudson, servant to Mrs. Cook, shire. every thing. Every one, natives and fo- ascertained 300 passengers, exclusive of Nasailed from here twice The above account is correct in every par- reigner!), are disappointed, and doubtless tives. Two of them have included in the above during the period of time ticular, and may be perfectly relied upon. some change will take place ere long. report. The following vessels are now adverefficient scrthose who rendered Among the ' Congress ' wasi tised and will shortly sail: vice in assisting the vessel, we can mention ' Early in this month, SANSS. stAsrass. TOMS. SATIOS. CLASSde CobIJa MoGratk the able harbor master, Capt. Penhallow, |here and has returned to La Paz, where Chilean Brig Correo Ssaadakock, American Schr. Bannort, F. louse guard, ( W. Com. Jones still remains. We are expect- Hawaiian Schr. Plymouth, Paty, and the efficient custom Schr. Base, Kief, Rogers. —[Sandwich Islands News. "•■ Sehr. Rainbow, Shaw, ing, every day, the ' Congress again here, Sloop Wavs, "'• Sloop Walakao, on her way to Valparaso and the United Recent News. These added to the previous list makes the Foreign. —Intelligence has recently been States.' aggregate number twenty-seven, and the aggrareceived that, about the 20th of June, an Domestic. —Whale ships have been uncom- gate tonnage 3138.—[Polynesian. The insurrection broke out in the city of Paris, monly successful the past season. Horrible Murder.—By the Mary Frances, taken 4200 to have is reported conflict between Huntsville ' which resulted in a terrible news was received of tbe murder of John R. and has on- Yon Poster, formerly a resident of this place, on the insurgents and the Repulican Forces. barrels, including 250 of sperm, This is the the night of the Ist October, at tbe mill on tbe out eleven months. to have been been are reputed ly More than 10,000 south branch of the American Fork, about fifty record—so whalemen re- miles from Sutter's Fort. The murder was perslain. The insurgents, after four days hard greatest voyage on have taken over 3000I petrated by a man named Peter Raymond. It fighting, were subdued, and order was re- port. Several ships appears, from all accounts, that tbe attack was barrels. unprovoked,Raymond being at tbetime in liquor. stored. seamen are for leaving Ireand The particulars, as near as we can gather torm, on from officers Many is emigration going A rapid are these: Late in the evening, Raymond, who land to Scotland; 42,000 to Glasgow alone California. belonged to a party encamped above, came to One day last week, 41 whale ships and 6 the mills for the purpose of procuring liquor, in five months. inner which was refused him by the keeper. RayThe Queen is expected to vifit Ireland. merchant vessels were at anchor in our mond becoming boisterous, and inquiring tor the offing. harbor, and or 8 ships 7 in Yon Pfister, be finally rose from his bad and Things are more quiet in Ireland than they of pacifying him. la The measles and whooping-cough are pre- went out, with tbe viewsucceeded, were some months since. but on rising this Yon Pfister partially and natives Hoin of the among valent foreigners In the House of Representatives to bid Raymond good night, was stabbed and fell to tbe ground. Yon Poster Mined his feet, but United States, the Chairman of the Navy nolulu. was pursued by Raymond,and stabbed again near honor in week, were last for a of half-mast a bill line Flags Committee had reported tbe heart wben be fell dead. Raymond was purof Liliohoku, a native chief of high rank, sued, caught, and brought back to Sutter's Fort, steamers from San Francisco to China. A. Forgeaud, J. B. Knapp, and Mr. Stone, The people of the United States are seri- who died on Saturday evening, October 21st.•by the two latter, formerly residents here. Rayhave left tbe Sandously contemplating a rail-road to Oregon; About 300 foreigners mond was to be tried by a jury of twelve men. Fears were entertained that the murderer would but it will undoubtedly terminate at San Fran- wich Islands for California. 3 escape.—[Polynesian. yet season, have no M«ew»ti«Tsnjei>riinh next. former shipping During tmatg , ,, ' 'mere 1 I ' , • I 1 i i '- York-1 ' ' , ' . ' '' ,' ■ .- ' ■ ' . ! �86 THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. The Seamen's Friend. human and di- of it even in secret, for 1 felt that the eye of It shocked me I soon endeavored to be as bad as i God was always upon me. most of them, when on board ship. If a when committed by others, and 1 lelt it my Don't give up the Sailor! yarn was to be spun, they all flocked around bounden duty to talk to them on the subject, The ship when dismasted at sea, driven me, and as I was counted the best singer in and also a desire to tell them the comforts of upon a reef, or drifting upon a lee-shore, the ship, (for profane and almost every de- religion. The peace L found at times renmust not be given up so long as there is theiscription of songs,) I soon became the lead- dered me completely happy. On several ocer of their revels. This state of things con- casions, after prayer, 1 have felt a peaceful faintest hope of her being saved. Is not tbe tinued, and I went on from bad to worse, joy diffused over my whole soul such as desailor of equal value with the vessel which until some time in either April or May, 1846, fies all description. Meditation, prayer and he helps to save? Shall not every reasona- when I was confined for several weeks be- the Bible became my sole delight; and at ble effort be made to save him from a moral low by a very painful gathering in my right times while alone, especially at night in my shipwreck? We are encoruraged to utter hand. One night, during this time, we en- watch on deck, I have felt a something withcountered a very heavy gale of wind. Near- in, as though my very soul was longing to the cry, 'Don't give up the Sailor,' from the ly all our sails were taken in, and the ship soar away and be with God. occasional instances which come to our hove to. I lay below, totally unable to help I felt I could not serve God enough, 1 knowledge, that seamen have escaped the myself, when suddenly I was awakened by a could not live holy enough, for evil thoughts awful gulf o. intemperance, or the danger- tremendous lurch of the ship, and saw the would now and then creep into my mind, and ous shosls of vice, or the sunken reefs of.water pouring down the hatchway into the in fact such is the case now, although in a forecastle with such violence, as to carry less degree, and I made a vow unto infidelity. with it several hogs and other things. Such God that if He would permit me, I would Just two years ago the following narrative a scene as ensued is past description. All devote my whole life unto His service, and was placed in our hands, to make such use hands rushed upon deck, and I heard spread the news of His mercy and free sal' The boats are gone!' This struck vation wherever 1 might be. I have since of, as in our judgement we might think best. the cry, to a terror my very heart, fori could imagine endeavored to fulfil my promise, and blessed Knowing that religious impressions are often nothing less than that the ship was going he God, He has given me strength so to do. transient as the morning cloud and the ear- down—and there I lay, helpless, and unable He has enabled me to trust in Him for every ly dew,' we have learned that it is best to from the confusion, to gain the deck. Then, thing, and to feel that He is present with mc in that hour of peril, I tried to pray to God everywhere—that my every thought and allow time, trial and temptation to do their to pardon me and preserve me from death. deed are known to Him. and that nothing work, before we make up our opinion re- I promised to lead a better life in future.— can happen to me without His permission.— specting any man, landsman or seaman. In God did spare me. The storm subsided, and Some time ago 1 used to wonder how God regard to the writer of this narrative, we with it my prayers and good resolutions. could let evil things and troubles happen to would remark that we enjoyed frequent op- Some few days after this I got hold of a Christians, but now I am enabled to read preached by the Rev. F. Wayland, the meaning of the words, Whom the Lord portunities of conversing with him, and of sermon urging the claims of seamen to christian be- loveth He chasteneth.' It seems lo me that obtaining from his commander and shipmates nevolence. I saw from this that christians all those troubles Christians complain of, are the most unequivocal testimonials of their were anxious to do me good, and I reflected no more than chastisements for some sin confidence in the reality ofthe change which upon this and asked myself the question, If committed or duty neglected; for if ever anypeople are interested for my soul, thing happens to me, upon reflection I can he hoped had taken place in his mind. We these should I not interest myself? I accordingly always see something I have done, or some only add that he was aa Englishman, by began from that day—left off all profane duty I have neglected, to fully justify God birth, and a theatre-scene painter, by pro- language—song-singing, and led a moral in sending it, either as a chastisement or a fession. Dissipation had driven him from life. I also made it a practice to pray to warning to me. Yours, W. G. God and read the bible. I then thought myRev. S. C. Damon. his country and family. The readers of the self secure enough. I asked a young man Friend have occasionally been presented who came on board one day, if he had any It was our privilege to meet the writer of with his poetical productions. See 'Fare- tracts or religious books. He sent me some. the foregoing communication, one year after well to North West Coast," and 'Pardon One was entitled 'Now or Never.' This, in he placed it in our hands. At that time his through Christ,'in January number, 1848. some measure, showed me the way of salva- religious impressions remained the same. and led me to think more deeply on the These effusions indicate that W. G. is not tion, subject, bnt still I doubted not I shonld get During the year of his absence, we are entirely destitute of talents. May they here- to heaven because I was better than my com- knowing to the fact that he sustained an irafter be employed in a manner worthy of panions ! I shortly after got some more reproachable, christian character, being often One entitled 'What it fs to believe their Creator and Giver. It is not our ex- tracts. on Christ,' opened my eyes to a full sense subjected to temptations of no ordinary naever to meet him again, but we pectation of my condition. I saw I was building my ture. It is the knowledge of such instances hope that he may pursue the path of the hopes upon my own good works; the tract of reformation which encourages us to hold just, whioh is as the shining light, that proved to me that I must trust to Christ on, and press forward, hence we repeat the shineth more and more unto the perfect alone for salvation. Full of concern, I open- cry, Don't give up the Sailor !' No ! not ed the Bible, and every chapter I looked day.' into, I saw condemned me, without one sin- until Bible and Tract Societies shall cease Honolulu, 31st Oct., 1846. gle exception. 1 looked at my conduct and to publish and scatter abroad leaves from Reverend Sir:—ln troubling you with saw my guilt. It also seemed to me as if 1 the tree of life;' not until societies shall the following account ofthe manner in which could see my very heart, and it seemed to cease to which operate have been was organized first awakened to a sense of the wick- be black and loathsome with guilt and sin. I ed life I had led, I have endeavored to be as I could not for the of express purpose furnishing seamen rest, even by night nor day. At accurate as possible, and have set down as last got by myself and poured out all I my with a preached gospel and ' a home;' not near as I could my thoughts and feelings complaints and confessed my unworthiness until seamen shall cease to appreciate efforts from the commencement until now. to Jesus. I cast myself upon his i and made for their welfare; not until the Church I had led a very wicked life, one of con- begged for forgiveness; but stillmercy I felt he stant rebellion against the laws of God- I was not bound to pardon me, for I felt I had Universal shall cease to pray that the 'abunwas seldom, if ever, to he found attending forfeited all claim to his mercy by my sin. dance of the sea may be converted unto the on public worship, but on the contrary, my But I was not kept long in waiting, for soon Lord;' finally, not until an edict shall be issabbaths were spent in parties of pleasure, a change within me. My fear and sued from the Court of Heaven, annulling felt 1 and my leisure time throughout the week in idread of God gave way to feelings of love carousing and the theatres. On my first and reverence for Him. My thoughts took the command 'Go ye, therefore, and teach coming to sea, I quickly found myself in quite a new direction, and so far from wish- all nations,' —' And 10, lam with you alway, company with a class of men who seemed to |ing to indulge in sin, I feared the committing even unto the end of the world.' set all laws at defiance, both vine. 1 , ' ' ' • ' ' i �THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. 87 For the Friend. Wreck of thf Whale Ship 'David Pad- Capt. S., yet I feel that my reputation is of Hilo, September 25, 1848. more value than money, however hardly bock.' —July 20th, at half past 9 o'clock in earned. Mr. Editor,—It affords me much pleasure the evening, this vessel being full, and bound scorn and contempt of mention the recent felt the Having to visit of the U. S. ship out of the Japan Sea, in north lat. 45 °28 good and honorable men, in consequence of to From the worthy port. our Independence deg. and east lon. 141 °4, struck a sunken the false representations which Capt. S. has feel this Com. Shubrick and his I forth, it to make and acgiven duty intelligent my rock not laid down on the charts. The ship's feel in- complished officers wereceived all the attenand to refer all who may statement, the company took to the boats and lay under terested in the affair to Capt. T. R. Turner, lee ofthe vessel until the morning, when she and Capt. Arthur Cox, who are ready to tion which good will and politeness could had 6 inches of water on the cabin floor, but testify to the facts in the case—they being dictate; and order and quiet reigned on the she could not be got off, although the spars on board the same ship with me, when I fell shore notwithstanding a crew of 400 or 500 in with Capt. Spencer. men had their "liberty" here. were cut away. Land was discovered about Valentine S. Riddell, Through the kind and active agency of which to be off, miles theTceshee proved 15 Master of ship Japan. Capt. Page and others, the following sublanded the south west upon Honolulu, Oct. 27, 1848. Island. They was opened, collected and paid over scription three of and remained there Saghalein cape P. S. As regards the statements made in into days. The iuhabitants treated them with the ' Friend,' of April Ist, I have no objec- for my hands in favor of our little Chapel seamen. Y. S. R. great kindness but would not allow them to tions to make. Com. W. B. Shubrick, $15 OO go back into the country. A house and food 3 00 A Card. H. Page, Capt. when they Capt. Lakey, master of the were furnished gratuitously, and Lieut. H. H. Lewis, 2 00 American left they were presented with 4 or 500 lbs. whaling bark, ' Harvest,' desires to publicly A friend, 2 00 2 00 of rice. The inhabitants were few, who ap- acknowledge the highly important assistance Lieut. Russell, 3 00 by Capt. Joseph G. Kenney, ofthe Dr. Washington, Surgeon, peared to be Tartars, under a Japanese gov- rendered Johns ship 'James Stewart,' while these Dr. Jackson, Asst. Surgeon, 2 00 St. all ernor. After three days residence, they 2 06 vessels were at Strong's Island in the months H. W. Green, purser, left in their boats to cross the Matsmai of December and January last. Capt. KenC. Newel], Chaplain, 2 00 2 00 straits, but fell in with the "Globe,' Captain ney, with some of his ship's company, did S. Marcy, Master, Crew, most to 69 00 volunteer travel across generously All the hands were passage. Daggett in the Island (twelve miles), from the weather The succeeded in following ships saved. $104 00 to the lee harbor, for the purpose of renderMost truly yours, obtaining a portion ofthe "DavidPaddock's" ing assistance to Capt. Lakey, whose vessel Titus Coajv. cargo, viz: "Caravan," "Athol," "Samuel had unfortunately got on shore. The promptitude and noble manner, in which the assisRobertson," "Stieglitz," "Neiva.'' DONATIONS. tance was rendered, Capt. Lakey apprecia|> SATURDAY EVENING, Oct. 7, a meeting of ted, and will ever cherish in most grateful Shipmasters was held at tbe "Mansion House," where a Honolulu, Oct. 27, 1848. remembrance. statement was made ofthe funds which had been collected lo the debt upon the Chapel, and for the support Dear Sir:—As you have published Capt. Capt. Lakey also wishes to tender his ac- ofthedefray Friend, when it was recommended to circulate the Spencer's narrative in your paper, you will knowledgments for important services ren- following subscription paper among the shipping the do me the favor, as well as justice, to insert dered by Capt. Jackson of the 'Inez.' While present season. the ' Harvest ' was there undergoing repairs, Subscription, the following card. ST THE SHIP'S COMPANY OF TUB the King of the Island rendered protection Yours truly, For the of the Seamen's Chapel, recently having Valentine S. Riddell. to property and lives, that reflects the high- undergonebenefit extensive repairs ; and the support of "The est credit his as tbe upon character, highest Friend," Newspaper, one thonaand copies of which are A Card. circulated gratuitously among Seamen in ths Pacific. of a tribe of chief uncivilized Polynesians. much and in my feelings Having suffered Chapbl. Names. Fbimd. Honolulu, Oct. 1848. 25, Ship Splendid, 327 60 reputation, in consequence of false reports Milo, 11 Thomas of the oo Spencer, circulated by Capt. Plvmouth, 15 SO Lahaina Chaplaincy. Richmond. ship Triton, respecting the sum of $600 18 00 4 00 i9 60 charged him for a passage for himself and Extract of a letter addressed to the Editor: Bark Adeline. Jefferson, 26 00 15 00 islands, feel it to be I to these boat's crew Bayard, 80 00 ' Mr. Bush desired me to say to you that Superior, my duty to take this method of stating to the the subscription started by their house, to 60 18 60 J E Donnell, 14 00 public that when I fell in with Capt. Spencer pay up arrearages on the Chapel in this place, Ship Olive 40 00 Branch, at sea, J was not bound to Oahu; but on the has been closed. The sum of $45.60 was 2 60 Falcon, Champion, 6 00 contrary I intended to touch at Guam, nnd raised; of this amount he paid a debt due Bark Globe, 100 6 00 had purchased goods at Maui for the purpose Mr. Halsted, for work upon the Chapel, Mr Norton, 2 60 2 60 of recruiting at that port. Having seen the $29.25, the remainder, $15.75, was handed Friend, 6 00 6 00 1 oo and having advised the over to me. The Chapel is now clear of Mr Rowley, ' Triton previously, Eldridge, Mr 1 go Mate to proceed to Oahu, I felt disposed to debt, and the $15.75 put into my hands will Capt Sands, 3 00 assistance ento render Capt. S. all possible 20 00 be expended in defraying the expenses of British Consulate, 3 oo Friend, able him to rejoiu his ship; therefore, after ringing the bell, cleaning the Chapel, &c. Tho* ] 00 Gannon, consented I on his part, urgent solicitation I would take this occasion to tender my sin- C McDonald, 1 00 to shape my conrse for the Sandwich Islands, cere thanks to the Foreign Residents of LaJ3r The original outlay, lor enlarging the Bethel, Lecture and Reading Rooms, was 82944 41 for the purpose of taking Capt. S. thither. haina, and to Captains stopping here, for their erecting Paid, 1600 46 The sum of $600 was mutually agreed upon generous efforts, by which they have freed Present debt, as the amount which I should receive for his the Chapel of debt.' 81,34* 96 Oct 27, 1848. passage and that of his boat's crew—this T. E. Taylor, Chaplain. £>- The actual cost of tbe Friend averages Sco a amount being considered no more than suffiLahaina, Oct. 21, 1848. month, hence the annual sxpeass exceeds S7OO. Has ' cient to meet the extra expenses which the amount received liom various sources for the present ia less than 8400. It is to he hoped that the months ship would incur, by touching at the SandWrecked.—The Hawaiian schooner Ariel year November and December will bnng into the Publishwich Islands instead of Guam. I could not Capt. Griffin, hence thirty-two days, capsized if es hands; a sum sufficient for defraying tbe actual coat injustice charge this amount to my owners, when about two hundred miles off the mouth of .irice for printing and paper. r/jf Our readers can essentially aid in the publication and I was not able to bear the expense myif the Friend by purchasing bound volumes' See sdverself. I had no desire to make this statcmeni San Francisco Bny—vessel and cargo a total tisement. Will not some masters, officers and seamen public, as I am aware that I render myself loss—passengers und crew saved by tbe schr. regret it. if they leave port without obtaining a full file sight Star, the hard of a which was at the tim< the Friend for this year, and one or mora back volin >f earnings long fortunutely liable to lose 1 You will find, in tbe Friend a full report of all voyage, in consequence of the responsibility if the accident. The loss sustained amount.- mies hipping intelligence, relating to this part of the world, I had taken upon myself, in order to servi -:o #5,00G.75—no insurance.—[Polynesian. resides much other reading matter. �THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1848. 88 Died, in Lahaina, Thursday, Oct. 19th, Mary Vranka, PASSENGERS. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Vranka, aged six Per Miry Franc**—A. Tailoi, C. Brewer 3d, C X Stone, ]months, I. 0. Spalding,C. Hoyer, J. WlUiuis, D. Robertson, W. 80l- Killed or[cost. drowned, 3d of July, John Marvin, boatstecrla th* Sagadahock, for Saa Francisco—Messrs. Blossom, i•r, of William Thompson.' Epsoasr. Wright, Wlag, Wloslow, Jscksop, H.th.way, Well., Barker, Swaiu, Kaahardt, Andrews, Crockett, Davis, Uavts, Rook, Terser, Hastte and 18In Ihe steerage. In th* Hops, for Saa Francisco—T. Melcalf, and 3ln steer- ,' ' MARINE I* th* Hoaoolul'l for Saa Franclsso—Rev T D Hunt. . JOURNAL. r Memoranda. Wbeckio.—The Am. whale ship Hope,' of N. Bedford, Tucker ma-tcr, ha~ I cm wrecked at the Bay of Mamis, in New Zealand, 62 uioiilha out, 3200 sperm. No particular* reported. PORT OF HONOLULU. ' Arrived. MARRIED. . Jefftnton, Oniy, homewairi hound. Nt-wifta, i all. hott.eward bom-d. Ku|«erior. Rtijce. homeward I <|. Oct. 94—Hawaiian win- Hope, Kii'ir Or Hun Francfaco. 36—AID whNlr ■tii|i Aili-Im r, JhNinkkii in rruj»c. A in wbllh g hark (ili ti« Wt*l, bnmrwanl bi uud. 27—Am aclir. rtaamUn.x k. NtflkM, r.ir r*«n 1 ratieiaco. Hawaiian *loop V a*e, U I»v, ft* Kan Fraiieiaco. Hawaiian sloop Walahao, fur rtan Fraiieiaco. Oa Wednesday the 11th. by Rl. Rev. S. D. Malgret, Bishop Sept. 96—Am whale ahip Jefferson, Gray, New London, 19 of Arslhle, Oodviii Rhoobs, Esq., of llsnalei, Kauai, to imos out, 860 sperm, 9700 whale. 30—Am wbale ahip Howard, Bunker, Nantucket, 34 mos Am*. Louiai, eldest daughter of Gbbild H. Gibbons, Esq.. PORT OF LAHAINA. out, 1000 sperm. «fedaor. Oct. 3—Am whale ship Uncaa, Cellet, New Bedford, 95 mos Arrived. out,470 sperm, 3900 whsle. Sept. 98—Am whale ahip Mar) Frailer, Smilh, New BadDIED. Am whale ship Newton, Hall, New Bedford, 94 mos out, Turd, 25 !-2 moa out. SOU aperm, 17(H) whale At l jh*'**. oa the morning of th* 36th insi., Samuel A. 400 sperm, 9000 whale. 29—Am whale all11> Cbarlea Drew, Colliu, New Bedford, IS Reyaolds, of Charlsslown, Mass., in Ihe 96In year if his age. 3—Am whaling bark Globe, West, Mystic, 35 mos out, full. Ha vraa found dead in bis bed, supposed from some Internal afAm whaling bark, Alice, Wolley, Coldapring, 34 mos oul, tuna out, 75 •perm, 200(1 whale, 30—Am whale ahl|i Erie, Norton, Fair Haven, IB moa nut, fection. no report. 1 Called away from us In the prime of life, and vigor of hia Am whaling bark Clement,Lane, New London, 26 moa oul, 80 >|ierm, 1900 whale. Sept. So—Bremen whale ahlp Patriot, Menalng, SS moa, ISO large left behind a circle of relatives at no report. manhood.' he has home, and friends abroad, to mourn his untimely departure 4—Am whale ahip Alex. Barclay, Greenhow, Bremen,36i aperm, 3800 whale. American whaling brrk Garland, Crowell, 33 montha, 860 Peace be his ashes to from them. moa out, 75 aperm, 2600 whale. Green be the turf above thee, Am whaling bark Harvest, Lakey, Fair Haven, 36 mos oul, aperla. Oct 2—American whale ahlp George, Maraton, 25 moa, 300 no report. Friend of our early days} Am whaling bark Ml. Wollaaton, Bowen, New Bedford, 38 aperm. 23110 whnle None knew theebut to love thee, 3—American whale ahlp Bayard, Fordham, 32 moa, 2700 mos out, no report. Nonenamed thee but to praise.' Am whale ship Superior, Royce, Bag Harbor, 13 mos out, whale. ahlp Neptune, Nicholla, 40 moa, 2800 Oa the 25th mat., at the Falls, Kauai, Louis, Infant son of 1800 American whale whale. Thomas and Mary Ann Brown, aged 7 months and ten days. whale ship Splendid, Bailie, Edgartown, 26 mos out, whale. ahlp At Canandaigua, N. V., in Feb. last Mr*. Sybil Bing- 100B—Am American whale Midaa, Eldridge, 14 moa, 200 aperm, sperm, 3000 whale. whale ham, wife of Rev. Hiram Bingham, on* of the first Mis- 6—Am whale ship Bayard, Fordham, Greenport, 34 moa out,'5007—American ahlp Veeper, Clerk, 25 moa, 300 aperm, whale lioaario* sent out to these Islands. 9700 whale. whale. Killed, Thomas H. Howland, boatateerer,' Liverpool, Am whale ship Neptune, Nichols, Bag Harbor, 37 mos out, 2900 ahip Italy, Weld. 13 moa, 220 aperm, 9—American whale Mar, 1848, in Japan Saa, aged 21 year*. He belonged' i2800 whale. Oct. 7—American whaleahip Warren, Evena, Warren, 10i2500 whale. to New Bedford. ahlp Plymouth, American whale Edwarda, 35 moa, 4800 300 bbla Killed, Cornelius Rhodes, seaman, 'Liverpool' Au- moa. B—American whale ship Falcon, Klrby, New Bedford, 97 whale. Ochotsk 19. He Sea, aged belonged ahlp to American whale Maria 1848, Thereaa, Swift, 10 moa, SO in gust, mos, 40 sperm, 1000 whale. New York City. 9—American whale ship Bt George, Hawes, New Bedford, aperm, 380 whale. ahip 10—Americanwhale Hive Branch, Place, < no report. Killed, Antone Oonsol, boatateerer, June 15, belonging 19 mos, 290 aperm, 1200 whale. 12—Am whaleahip Tobacco Plant. Aller, 25 moa out, to B'k Cherokee,' native of Pico, Western Islands. He 10—English whale ahip Athol, Coffin, 38 moa, ahipped home 3voOcl. aperm. Syi'ney 950 aperm, 300 whale—on board 50 ap. 1950 wh. from waa taken out by a whale. I whaling bark George, T.iber, Stonlngton, 39 moa, IS—Am whaleahip Ruaalie, Moaher, 35 moa 0ut,700 aperm, Died, W. Oodeke, a German, 3d July at sea, ssilmaker,,70 American 100 whale. aperm, 1450 whale. belonging to Bremen whale ahip Otaheiti.' 14—Am whale ahlp Canada, Reynard, 27 moa out, (00 ahip Plymouth, Edwards, Sag Harbor, 11—Americanwhale Died at sea, Sept. 98th, William Jewell, belonging to 35 aperm, 3300 whale. moa, 4800 whale. Am whale ahip Columbia, Fiah, 26 moa out, 1000 aperm, Washington, N. Y. on board the ahip in which he sailed Bremen whale ahip Patriot, Menalng, 35 mos, 120 aperm, 2200 whale. 1 from the United States. 3800 whale. 16—Am whale ahip Waahtngton, Fiaher, 12 moa out, 60 Killed, Henry O. Hays, seaman, by a whale, in the Bremen whale ship Otahiti, Welting, 33 mos, 120 aperm, aperm. 650 whale. 4300 whale. Japaa Saa. June 3d. Am whale ahip Bingham, Scovell, 30 moa out, 2300 whale. whaling Mary American bark Frailer, Smith, Bedford, New Drowned, off Caps Horn, Nov. 87, 1847, James Smith 25 ahip Allbree, Hull, 14 moa out, 400 aperm, 3SOO whale Am moa, 500 sperm, 1700 whale. N. Y. City. He fill from topsail yard. whaling bark Champion, Parker, New Bedford. whale. ahlp Bowdltch, Borden, 22 moa out, 75 aperm, whale Died, ta Feb. 1843, Mr. Berry, first officer ship' Japan,' 14American Am maa, 820 aperm, 1050 whal*. oo her passage from tbe line' to Honolulu, 19—English schooner Amelia, from Maxatlan for China, in 2900 whale. ahlp whale Milton, Smith, IS moa out, 750 aperm. Am Drowned, off the port of Honolulu, in March, 1844, distress. Am whaleahip North America, Bollea, 14moa out, 40 aperm, Thomas Welsh, of Fall River. He jumped overboard in IS—American schooner Sagsdshock, Barmore, fm Tahiti. 2700 whale. tbe night, from the snip Eleanor,' whilst she was lo Chilean brig Correo dc t'oblja McCrath, from Valparaiso. whale ahip Haunibal, Canning, Sag Harbor, 36 Am whale ahlp Mechanic, Poller, 23 moa out, 200 aperm, mile* Tram lis* shore. This report was made by the Oct. 13—Am 1700 whale. moa out, 40 aperm, 2000 whale. ship* company, lately in port. ahip James Stewart, Kenney, fit John*, 37 Am whale ahlp Bengal. Hempatead, 16 moa out, 25 aperm, whale Died, oo board the Plymouth,' in her pasaage from 14—Eng1300 aperm, 1000 whale. 1500 whale. no* oat, th* Ochotsk Sea, four Manila men, of th* scurvy. whale ahip Erie, Norton. Fair Haven, 13 moa out, Am whaleahip United Btatea, Worth, S4 moa out,6ooaperuK 16—Am 1«00 whale. Killed, June 27th, on the It. W. coast, James T. Crock- HO aperm, 1900 whale. er, boatsleerer,' Midas.' He belonged to Providence, R. 17—Am whsle ship Saratoga, Smith, New Bedford, 36 moa i Oct. 24—Am whaling hark Fortune, Woodbridge, New Bedford, 14 1-2 moa out. 1350 whale. 1., but waa a native of Falmoulh, Mas*. out, 40 aperm, 4400 whale. J. A. Robb, Winalow,Fair Haven, 35 moa Am wbale ahip Phoenix, .McClane, New Bedford, 14 1-2 moa Died, al San Diego, California, Mr. E. K. Perry, Au- Am whaling bark out, 350 aperm. 250 whale. aperm, 550 whale. gusta, Me., and Thomas looks, Falmouth, Mass., form- out, 900 Am whale ahip Liverpool, Weat, New Bedford, 12 moa out, French whale ahlp Le Tourdv Pin, Smith, Havre, 14 mo* erly 3d ana 4th officers oa board Am. wbale ship Lago- 1900 out, 2300 whale, whale. da.' They left the ahip in December, lay out in the Br whale ahip Hanaa, Haaing, Bremen, 31 moa out, 1600i Am whale ahip Phoenix, Greene, Sag Harbor, 12 moa out, 25 aperm, 2400 whale. woods four daya, and shortly after arriving at San Diego whale. both died. |com. Am whale ahip Franklin, Aiken, New Bedford, 29 moa out, Am whale ahip Ocmulgee, Manton, Tiabury, 14 moa out, 1200 whale. Killed, by a whale, 12th January, 184S, on New Zea- 700 sperm. ahip George and Mary, Middleton, NewLondon, land,' David Henacy, an Irishman by birth, but belong- Am whale ship Triton, Wells, New Bedford, 27 mo* out, Am whale 14moa < ut, 110aperm, 1190 whale. ing to Troy, N. Y. Ha belonged to the Klectra,' ofI500 sperm, 750 whale. Japan, 37 Riddle, Nantucket, moa out, 1000I «aaea»»»a»aaaa»aeaa»a»Ma»a»»a»»aa»aaa»»a»»aa»eeaaaaaaavaaaaa*aa»aaaaaaa» Am whale ship New London. 400 whale. Notice to Masters of Whale-ships. Died, on board the Samuel Robertson,' off Honolulu, sperm, ahip Vesper, Clark, New London, 25 mos out, whale Am native. Hia was landed and body Xy Some difficulty having hitherto been fouud, hy IDs a Sandwich Island 300 sperm, 2900 whale. buried Oct, 34th. Fair 36 e ditors of the Sandwich Island papers, lo obtain correct Columbus, Fish, Haven, Am whale ship mo* out,' reports of whale ships, Notice is hereby given to all masKilled, by a whale, Aug. 10th, John Myers, of Balti- 1000 sperm, 2900 whale. New Canada, Bedford, 27 moa oul, iters, American, EnglUh, French, and German, that your Reynard, mora, aged 37. Baltimore and New Bedford papers gOOAm whale ahip i ship* will be reported correctly, if you will make kaaarn aperm, 3400 whale. please copy. whale ahip Wolga, Luce, Fair Haven, 96 moa out, to Mr. Robinson,book-keeper, at Makee Anthon, Ji-cV's, Killed, by a whale, Jane 3, Henry O. Hoyes, ol New 40080—Am aperm. York, aged 23 year*. if. Hempstead. NewLondon, the amount of oil taken, tic., &c. 23—Am'whale ship Drowned, in the harbor of Honolulu, 28th Oct., John Oct. out, 9000 whale. Candace, Notice to Seamen. Smith, cook of ahip' James Stewart,' of St. Johns. Hi* 15 moswhale New London, 14 mos out, ship Electra, Brown, Aan During this shipping season the 'Seamen's Reading funeral was attended, at the Bethel, on Sabbath afternoon, (64 sperm, 1800 whale. Oct. 29th, by a large concourse of seamen. Am wbale ship Moctexuma, Tower, New Bedford, 14 mos Rootn will be lighted every evening. Oct.l tf I Killed, 17th June, by a whale, in Ochotsk Sea, Augus- out, 100 sperm, 1000 whale. tvs Q. Ives, seaman, on board Liverpool.' His friends Am whale ship Black Warrior, Babcoch, New London, 15 Qr Any person, by paying the subscription price of the no mo* out, report. reside at New Haven, Cl.and Audover, Mass., His readvance, can have the paper forwardAm whale ahip Columbua, Fish, Fair Haven, 96 moa out, 'Friend,' (Si.6o) in mains were taken on shipboard and buried the next day. 1000 ed to any part of England or the United Slates, by the aperm, 9200 whale. Died, in Ochotsk Sea, Capt. Lewis L. Fish, master of 95—Am whale ahip H. Thompaon, Holmes,New London, 15 earliest opportunity. the Bremen wbale ahip'Alexander Barcklay.' Efforts mo* out. 1700 while. war* made t* bury him oo shore, but prevented by head 94—Am whsls ship Alhree, Hull, New London, 14 moa out, winds, bane* hi* remain* were consigned to the deep on 4400 aperm ,3900 whale. wbale ahip Alert, Green, NewLondon, 15 moa out, th* 18th. He was an American, a native of Seodwich, 97—Am A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance. 1600 whale. Ma**., bat married in Bernen, where hi* wife now re-'940 aperm, Am whale ahip Aikins Adams, Lane, Fair Haven, 26 mo* Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. idea. He had been »ick moat of the voyage. no out, report. PUBLISHED AND IDITID BT Died, ta Talcahuana, Chili, Jan. 18th, Mr. Paddy Bark, < Bremen whaleahip Clementine, of Bremen, no report. ', , ' ' ' ' '< ''' ' '', . 1 ' ' ' •,' , . ' ' ,', < ' , '' •, ' ' ' . . ; ' c ' ', ' , ' '' ' , ' ' ' , , ,1 ' • < THE FRIENdT 1 SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. 4lh office* of the' Alexander Barcklay,' of Bremen. He Sailed. was aa Englishman by birth. Oct 9—American whale ship Rowena, Adam*, New Bed TERMS. Drowaed, at Uuaan, in Marcb.lB4B, Mr. William Richards, 3d officer of b'k 'J- A. Robb.' He belonged in Iford, bound horn*.whale ahip Milo, Plsakett, New Bedford, One copy per annum, --...-. 81,54 family per annum, his 10—Amerlraa Two 2,50 copies lived at St. Johns, N. B. Newfoundland, but been* 8,00 Five copies per annum, Mr. Richards came oat la the b'k ' Centnore,' of St bound Newell, for San Francisco. Honolulu, American schooner Ten copies per annum, got Johuas. schonner Haalllio, Smith, for fan Francisco. Single copies and bound volume* for Drowned, at Guam, in March, 1848, William Roger, ll—Hawaiian 1,3,3,4 IS—American whale ahip J. E. Doanell, Haaaey, New Bed- andIS" i year* maybe obtained at tb* Study of th* Chapoarpwtar of b'k 'J. A. Robb.' W. Roger belonged in ford,bound home. lain. Norfolk, Va and came ostin ahip Pacific,' N. B. Elii. Adams, Harding, homeward bound. , ' ,' -------....... ------- ' � 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 (1848) 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 - 1848.11.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848.11.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/60b72a5ea22a55ff3dc3d2fccb2230ee.pdf 001d52f58a84398f0b6cf2fc157c024a PDF Text Text FTHE RIEND. Vol. 6.] THE [ \o. 19. HONOLULU, DECEMBER 1, 1848. pointing to me, said, "loose the main-top- 'masters for their piety, or philanthropy, and FRIEND. sail." "Which is that?" I asked. "Never,'if they did, we should not have many parsons 89 mind you need not go," said he smiling, and among them, while they are so many comcalled upon one that he knew would know fortable situations for them on shore. They Review which it was. But it will not be worth while.would want a larger field than "one hundred "Wants the Rev. Hunt's of Dwight T. for me to relate my experience, for I find,.feet by twelve," and a larger congregation Of Seamen," published in the Friend, 1847. myself to be grossly ignorant of the whaling than "four mates and thirty men," to be benBy William L. Jackson, Master of Amer- business from begiuning to end, in compari- ■ etitied by their benevolence. "Revolutions," remarks Mr. H.," have ican JVhaleship"Jnex." son with Mr. Hunt! Mr. Editor, —When I was at Honolulu Referring to seamen who ship the second; bathed the sword of the oppressed in the last, you requested me to lake notes of what. time, Mr. Hunt remarks, They enter the blood of some tyrants." Timothy Dwigbt, I saw at the different islands I might visit, lists again, and if not trampled on by their D. I)., would never have intimated such and forward them to you, for publication in superiors, these sturdy fellows will fill the means ofredress! Again, "good discipline the Friend. But before I write any more I ship with little trouble to their officers." should be enforced, but insolent and opwish for you to bear in mind that I am a Such officers must be in paradise surely, in pressive exercise of authority deserves never whaleman, and more used to the Harpoon comparison with any that I have yet seen. to be tolerated." Sure, and I think tint and Lance, than handling the pen. As I Wants of Seamen No. 2. "Seamen need Mr. Hunt would confer a great favor oa have not reached any islands, or seen any better government." "In the minds of some whaling ship masters (as they are the only thing worthy of note, I will hazard a few re- Masters," remarks Mr. Hunt, "government ones that abuse their authority!) generally, marks upon the writings of the Rev. T. admits of but three degrees of comparison, if he would inform them, how to have "good Dwight Hunt, published in different numbers stern, arbitrary and cruel ; perhaps I should discipline" and "better authority," for I canofthe Friend for 1817, and entitled "Wants add a fourth, brutal. Beyond or aside from less for myself that it is the most difficult of Seamen." this goes neither their knowledge or theiri task I ever undertook and more than I am In "Wants of Seamen" No. 1, I am sorry practice. For a trirlii.g offence, which most able to effect, either to my own satisfaction to say there is a great deal of truth. "A likely he himself provoked, the offender isi or the satisfaction of those I have to govern. sailor wants a fair understanding as to the lashed to the shrouds and flogged, as oneI But enough of No. 2. "Wants of Seamen No. 3." "Seamen voyage before entering upon it." I would would be ashamed to flog his brute"—"howneed better fare," and many captains would is, does there be ask Mr. Hunt whose fault it ever many exceptions seamen if he may be glad to have better themselves. "Poor not have a fair understanding, for certainly are not governed like reasonable men." not all the people he has an opportunity to I should be very glad to get a whole ship's food and short allowance have often added to enquire of, are combined to deceive him.— company of reasonable men, for it appears the severity of the sailor's hardships." True! If he will not listen to the entreaties of par- to me as if the ends of the earth, (not for- "Many a day of excessive and unremitted ents, or those that might be friendly dispos- getting the Sandwich Islands,) had been labor has closed with only an ordinary suped towards him, he would be very likely to ransacked, for the greatest contrarieties of per," and who ever heard of an oxlraordinadispositions and characters, to make out a ry supper on board a whalesbip; if any one go astray, whether on sea or land. ever did, it must have been in port, where it Remarks Mr. Hunt in regard to a "raw whole ship's company. hand," "he has hardly looked down where Again ramarks Mr. H., they are order- was furnished by some philanthropist, and, he saw his chest go, and wondered why he ed about more like slaves than men," (this in fact I have known of some myself in Honshould be thrust into such a hole, when a is something new in my simple education, I olulu harbor, where many of the party got 'stern voice from the starboard quarter was always taught that slaves were actually most gloriously drunk, so I think they must orders his trembling limbs aloft. He men!) " and that often by those much their have had something more than a whaleman's thinks that somebody's voice has very much inferiors either in family rank, in morals, or "ordinary supper." changed in tone, but 'loose the jib' and 'shake intelligence." I am too much of a Democrat Again, "with what indignant shame do we out the foretopsail,' startles him to do some- to know much about "family rank," but hear of owners and agents for the sake of a thing and to go somewhere. He is naturally perhaps Mr. Hunt is an Englishman or an few dollars, supplying theirships with second, awkward in his first attempt aloft, and a Hawaiian, though I supposed from his name third, and even fourth rates of food." I do louder voice hurls an oath after him, that that he waa a native of the good old state of not know how many rates of food Mr. Hunt's nearly brings him to the deck. Perhaps Connecticut! " Morals and intelligence" palate might be able to distinguish, bat m/sss another oath from the consistent Master or both I have seen in the dark hole" called beef, prime pork, and superfine flour, or an under officer breaks for a while his reflec- the ship's forecastle, and generally seen bread baked from the same, are whst seveations." I recollect, as distinctly as though them admired by those whose little brief eigths of the whale ships are provisioned it was only yesterday, the first time a ship authority depends on no other character but with, when they leave the United States. was got underway with myself on board, their ability to kill a whale and sail a ship." So far as my knowledge extends and for the when Capt. E. D. Topping of Sag Harbor, I admit that owners of ships do not select benefit of masters and seamen, I wish Mr. HONOLULU, DECEMBER I, 1848. " ' ': " " " �90 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1848. Hunt would give the names of those owners penetrate to reach the "dark source of such was her a farmer, and did not go to sea unwho " supply their ships with third and a plea" which he assures us "defies themos 1 til twenty-four years of age, and was pretty fourth rates of food, that we never may be potent magnifier." Perhaps he never heard well acquainted with the laboring classes in the northern and middle states of America, made to suffer by their insufferable mean- of Sam Whaler's 40 horse-power! ness." " And we .cannot give expression to "Wants of Seamen No. 4." As this an- and I can assure Mr. Hunt that there is no our indignation," says Mr. Hunt, " at the athema is chiefly directed at owners and class that lives any thing like so lazy and base and impolitic conduct of some masters, ship-builders, I should "let owners and ship- idle a life as the whalemen. But there are who, for gain, or to avoid calling upon their builders" bear it; but there are a few green other and more urgent motives for its obserowners, sell in our ports their best stores, spots in it deserving notice. "Let them vance, or an observance of some time, though and on the North West feed their men with (owners and ship-builders) henceforth re- I have never read any thing that enjoined an inferior article, and in stinted measure." member that men are to live before the mast, the first day of the week, but we read, "Let I should like, for the benefit of seamen, that officers are not all who have feeling and no man therefore judge you in meat or in (whose friend he professes to be,) for Mr. whose comfort is to be consulted. Some- drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the Hunt to give the names of those masters, times they have their superiors in the cheer- new moon, or of the Sabbath days; which and who it is in our ports," that is able to less house of the sailor—men who would by are a shadow of things to come, but the body " those rob poor " foremast hands;" it certain- above the meanness of subjecting even them is ofChrist." And again, "How turn ye ly must be the Nobility, Missionaries, or to such degradation. Let them respect again to the weak and beggarly elements American Consul; for the Seamen's Chap- these, if the common principles of humanity whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage; lain, or Merchants could not afford it! will not move thorn to regard the common ye observe days and months; and times; and Some, to their credit be it said, go to sailor." "These superiors," I expect are years." I do not mean to be understood " the same beef and pork barrels with their uncommon sailors, and as they are shut out that the body needs no rest, or the soul no men," and I should like to have Mr. Hunt of the merchant ships, the whalers have religious instruction. I know, by experience, give the name of one ship and master, where moreof them than they wish for, though I that the body wants rest, but no real Christthere are separate beef and pork barrels for suppose Mr. Hunt feels himself under obli- ian, who has ever been a whaling voyage, in men" and cabin, for according to gations to them, for it must have been from the Pacific Ocean, will ever say that he had "Mr.their Hunt's story these are separate on board some of "these superiors" that he obtained no time to rest, though perhaps he had no particular time allotted to him whereon to the majority of ships. Until he does give most of his information. their names, and I am better convinced, "It is just as well; they only go thereto serve God. But so long as ship owners sethan by his merely asserting that such a sleep." I should think another genus might lect their Captains expressly for their "abilpractice does exist in the American whaling be added to the catalogue of sleepers, if that ity" to navigate a ship and kill a whale, and service, I shall consider him painting us "in is all they go into that "gloomy castle" for. not for their piety, there will rarely be a genglowing colors," and laying before thousands But I won suggest to Mr. Hunt, that Cap- uine observance of the Sabbath, for I believe to read, a falsehood. I am very sorry that tains as wel as sailors would like to have Captains are as much in want of religious /have never experienced the comforts of re- better accommodations. Necessity however instruction, as their men, and for them to ligion, but nevertheless I admire the chris- gives the command and her servants are the attempt to assume the Parson's duties along tian precepts, and the one that stands out most obedient. An old adage says, "It is with the numerous duties already imposed pre-eminent, (if any preference is to be al- easier to praise people into virtue, than to upon them, there would be confusion indeed, for Mr. Hunt must know, from his superior lowed,) in my estimation, is Benevolence, rail them out of vice." of whaling, that the Captain of a knowledge see some of the exemplification and unless I "Wants of Seamen No. 5." Seamen need whale is Sailing Captain, fighting Capship whatsoever would command, " All things ye a good Library on board ship." I am so Purser's Clerk, Physician, Surtain, Purser, men do to do even so to ye that should you, well pleased with this chapter of Mr. Hunt, and in geon, many cases, Carpenter, SailI the of am professor religion, apt that 1 can almost forgive all I have seen them," in to suspect his sincerity altogether. There amiss in the others. I would go with him to the maker, Blacksmith, Schoolmaster, and Jimis such a malevolent propensity to detraction extent of my ability, and I wish he would in- my Ducks, and in port, he is Supercargo throughout the whole of Mr. Hunt's writings form us how a reformation is to be brought and General Agent—business enough for that I cannot help suspecting his purity; at about. Many Captains are not able, and the one man, unless he is a great deal smarter any rate, they breath a very different spirit, owners are not willing, in but few instances than I am. But I suppose we shall be obliged from the writings of the Rev. Orville Dewey, to supply even a small library. Could not to officiate as Parson, or do without, for I and E. E. Adams Seamen's Chaplain at Ha- some of our numerous charitable institutions fear we shall hardly get one so long as there are so many more comfortable situations for vre, France, or the address to the whaling do something ? Captains and seamen will them on shore. ship masters, by the Port Society of New- help them. Do try and start the enterprise. Bedford, (all of which I am indebted to the It is needed and just such an one as Mr. This scribbling reminds me of Dr. Franklin's upon the Liberty of the Press, Friend for the knowledge which I have of Hunt recommends. How easy it is to please and Essay as Mr. Hunt has compared us perhaps, has taken a few extreme when a man is writing about something which them.) Mr. Hunt to Hildebrand, whose prowess the immortal oases of shipmasters, and so generalized as he understands. fiddlestick could not withstand, it would be to leave his readers to infer, that the whole "Wants ofSeamen No. 6." "The sailor body, of six or seven hundred, were all like needs a Sabbath at sea." "He has a body well for him to read and keep in mind the above essay; though, as he says, he means them, who ifthey do not enlighten many souls, and a soul." That is rather singular, when they furnish light for a great many "dark we take it into consideration, that Captains no comparison, I mean no threat. holes" and halls, and consequently bring a almost without exception originated among "Wants of Seamen, No. 7." "Sailors need great deal of light into the world, placing it them! "His body needs the Sabbath as a safe and pleasant places of resort on shore." not under a bushel, but on a candlestick, day of rest." If that was the only obligation This reminds me of the reception I met with and perhaps some of it is brought from as for observing it, there would be but very lit- the first time I visited (he Sandwich Islands, great depth, as Mr. Hunt would have had to tle need of whalemen observing it at all! I (and not many years since.) Our ship had �THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1848. 91 dropped anchor in a foreign port, and we I believe to have been the reception of ma- -visit to Japan than the "Columbus." (See were to have liberty on shore. At last it ny an unsophisticated young man, upon firstt' Friend, Feb. 2, and Sept. 2, 1847.) During came my turn to go on shore; I thought to visiting foreign ports, and finding himselffthe last season for ships to cruise in the JapHe has notI an Sea, not scores, but hundreds of vessels make the acquaintance of some of the shut out from all good society. American Residents, so I dressed myself as strength to keep himself from bad society, spread their canvas within full view of the well as possible, and about 9, a. m., 1 sallied and the consequence is what we tvery day■ coast. Several whale ships have fallen in forth, quite well pleased with the appear- witness, he actually sinks lower than theI with Junks, exchanged civilities with them, As soon low ones he first stooped to associate with. and in some instances relieved those in disance 1 made with my roundabout. as I stepped on shore, I saw the pilot who I believe there are quite as many ruined ini tress. As the reading world is not likely, for had piloted our ship into the harbor. He this manner, as by the four modes of govtime to come, to be favored with an some ( and brutal, cruel never wants seeing or hearing but orce ernment, stern, arbitrary, account of the conquest or opening of Japan ever which he has as enumerated, a to make afterbeing practised him I while piloting ship by the naval forces of England, France, or wards remembered. The old gentleman by captains of whale ships. bowed as I entered, as much as to say, what "Wants of Seamen, No. 8." Lastly, sea- the United States, our readers on ship and shall I have the pleasure of selling you, to- men need religion at sea—they need it, too,| shore may not be uninterested in the followday ? and then commenced conversation. I on shore—they need it always aud every- ing facts and documents relating to the adthought to myself, Old chap, you are more where." Upon this point I shall have noventure of a sailor belonging to the Ameriof a gentleman than I took you to be; it is controversy with Mr. Hunt. The sentiments can whaleship "Plymouth" of Sag Harbor, only a strange sort of a habit that you have set forth in this letter are such as commendI Captain Edwards. If his plans were not acquired, of frightening us poor sailors, themselves to every candid mind. May the upon so gigantic a scale, as those which while acting as pilot, so I began to breathe time ere long arrive when all seamen shall| might emanate from a "Board of Admiralty" or a "Naval Bureau," yet to answer his pura little more freely, and at length asked the experience the full benefits of the gospel. old gentleman if he knew where certain Bnt I will make no farther remarks aboutI pose, they certainly indicate some "head" persons lived. He replied in the affirma- the writings of T. D. H., for perhaps in the work. It appears that a man by the name of tive, but I thought I saw him cast his eyes at next number of the Friend, that Mr. Damon( Ranald McDonald shipped on board the my short jacket, and then I did not know favors me with, I shall see that he has given! "Plymouth" when she sailed from the U. S. how that could be, for he had one on, him- a thousand dollars for the benefit of the After remaining in the vessel two years, while at Lahaina in the fall of 1847, he reself, and that not so fine as mine, although much abused foremast hands." " quested his discharge, unless Capt. Edwards He asked if I it might have been cleaner. Yours truly, would consent to leave him the next season was acquainted with the people I inquired Wm. L. Jackson, Master, somewhere upon the coast of Japan. Young alter. I replied not particularly, when the American Whale Ship Inez." " is son of Archabald McDonald, McDonald old gentleman suddenly seemed to be absentE sq., in the employ of the Hudson formerly minded, and commenced reading a book that A Sailor's Attempt to penetrate at Fort Colvilie, Columbia. Bay company, Japan. lay on the counter; and I had an opportunity On to the application There is a Agent of the Company to look about and wonder at the antique apgrowing conviction throughout i i n the civilized that the time we that this young man Honolulu, world, of which is learn I expected everything, rapidly pearance would be quite the reverse. At length I approaching when the exclusive policy off received a good education, but instead of left, thinking I would take a walk, hoping to the Japanese will be done away wtth, and ai pursuing a mercantile life on shore, betook meet with some of the people I expected to commercial intercourse be opened betweeni himself to the sea. Soon after the "Plysee. Taking a long walk, I was surprised that and other nations of the earth, besidesi mouth" left Lahaina, he began to make arto observe so many white people, and not the Chinese and Dutch. Occasionally, thei rangements and preparations for penetrating one of the more genteel class so much as rumor reaches us that the British East IndiaI the hermetically sealed Empire of Japan.— looked at me. Before night I concluded Sqnadron is hovering upon the coast of Jap- Capt. Edwards allowed him to make choice that my short jacket was a poor letter of in- an, but no sooner have we begun to credit of the best boat belonging to the ship. The troduction, but I was ashamed to dress my- the report than we learn that it is a mere! carpenter partially decked her over. Hayself in " long togs" for fear of the laughter rumor. The report flies around the worldI ing gathered his all together, he embarked and jeers of my shipmates. If I could only that an American Commodore, on board a upon his perilous and adventurous enterprise. have met with " T. D. H.," my joy would ' line of battle ship,' is bound for Japan.— One of his shipmates has furnished us with have been unbounded. What indiscribable Now something will be done ! The stately an extract from bis journal, giving an acpleasure for a stranger in a strange land vessel anchors near Jeddo. Communicationi count of McDonald's embarkation: Japan Ska, Tee Shee Island, ) to have had a gedtleman of such talents and is attempted with the Japanese Authorities June 28, 1848. a J welcome—a to the address give him friendly The Emperor sends word supply Big ' Thursday at 4 o'clock this morning all to house, and an invitation visit his Junk' with what she be grasp, wanted, up anchor, 1hands were called, the reefs shook out of the with an introduction to his family, and then, oil* and never return ! All this is done in topsails and top-gallantsails were set. We 1 on his arrival home, what pleasure he would the most genteel and civil style, and what had a fine breeze on our starboard beam, have taken in relating all to his friends. could a gallant Commodore do? He had steering for the Tee Shee Island. It was a morning, a light mist hung around But alas! for poor Jack! I had the humili- fought the British, but he must not fight the beautiful the island, but as we neared the island we ating fact to confesß that my short jacket had Japanese. could see plainly the green covered hills.— been an insurmountable barrier between me While the great commercial and naval We stood in until 9 A. M., when all haads and all good society. Not wishing to visit nations of the world are meditating some were called and the main yard was hove We launched a boat, put water and the common resorts of seamen, I only went great expedition, our numerous whale ships( aback. provisions of different kinds into her. She on shore three days, although the ship lay are really doing something in the way of was a center-board-boat, partly decked over in port six weeks, giving liberty all the opening intercourse with the Japanese. The and very strong for one of her kind. One while. Such, I would hint to " T. D. H.," "Manhattan" made a far more satisfactory of our crew was to be her only navigator.— , . . ., . , , , .. : . : �92 * THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1848. After all his things were in the boat he was''voyage with the intention of being discharg-l occasional "puff" from the regions of gold, towed astern by a Hne; two men stayed to.i.ed at some of the Islands, or on the Spanish and for the coming year we shall endeavor help him trim her. After the boat was trim- Main. These intentions I have altered and I to med they came on board. lie let go the as Capt. Edwards was going to China and! keep on the same course, with the same line and was clear from us forever ! His from there to the Japan Sea, I thought it a amount of canvas spread. little vessel dashed over the waves like an good opportunity to crown my intentions, that We would return our acknowledgements arrow. All hands had gathered aft to see, ifI went with him, I would be discharged' all who have helped to freight our craft the last of the bold adventurer. He took,.before he lelt the Sea. He has kindly un- to off his hat and waved it, but in silence. The dertaken to teach mc navigation—he allowed .with weighty, not heavy articles properly same was returned from the ship's company.j me the choice of a boat out of seven—he has: marked "For the Friend," and with certain Soon the order was given to brace the main also furnished me with a sail and anchor, "small stores" in the shape of items of "genyard, and the gallant ship was going in an quadrant and compass, bread, meat and wa- eral and marine intelligence." opposite direction. From our ship s mast ter, in fact every thing to ensure my reachhe was viewed with the naked eye ax long as ing the shore. He has tried to pursuade me To our punctual subscribers (if we cannot he could be seen; then the spy-glass wasito give up the adventure, but I am going."— boast a long, we can a paying list) we repassed from one to another, that they might Every one who reads the account of Mc turn the merchant's bow, and would politely have a last look at the little vessel. He was Donald's adventure, will no doubt be anx- intimate that we shall hope to merit future watched from mast-head until he was gone ious to learn the fate that attends him. The patronage. To our generous donors all from our sight forever. Every man on board felt sad to see a ship- letter to his father closes with an emphatic praise. Your timely assistance has been mate leave the ship under such circumWe can furnish only a single item of vitally important to the successful prosecustances. He was a good sailor, well edu-j'intelligence to fill up that blank. Some days tion of our enterprise. cated, of firm mind, and well calculated fori the expedition upon which he had embarked.[ after his embarkation, while the whaleship To the readers of our paper, who neither His intentions were to stay at this island and. "Uncas" was cruising in that region, she pay any thing for its support or for the suplearn some of the Japanese language, and| picked up the rudder of his tiny craft, port of any other periodical publication, we from there go down to Jeddo the principal which we will venture to name the "Young have a few words to say. We maintain it city of Nepon, and if the English or Americans ever open trade with the Japanese, he Plymouth." Whether she reached the Bhore, as a sound principle that any one who reads would find employment as an interpreter. HeMr was swamped in the surf, remains a pro- newspapers and is able, ought to pay somehad other intentions which I never heard him ifound mystery. We shall not fail to make thing for their support. Our remarks are mention only in a secret manner. The last| all necessary enquiries, when ships return not confined to those who may read our colwe saw ol the little vessel she was standing) in for a small bay on the north side of the after the next Japan season, and hence umns, but to readers generally. A person island. should any cruisers on that coast gather the who is able to pay a penny per annum, for a He was a man of about five feet seven least intelligence of the young McDonald's .newspaper, and does not, then he ought nevinches, thick set, straight hair, and dark woe, they will do us a favor and per- er to allow himself the luxury of reading a or jweal was to be left here,! his wish complexion. It and he agreed for the same before we left, haps relieve the minds of anxious parents and' periodical of any kind. If a man pay a penport a year before. He had a good voyage friends O that the same unseen hand which ny or more, annually in Europe, America, in the ship which he forfeited for his boat' conducted the "May Flower" to the Rock or Sandwich Islands, then, we maintain that and his little cargo, such as a quadrant,!.'of Plymouth, might now conduct the "Young' he is entitled to read newspapers and peri"epitomy," two pistols, two small kegs of water, keg of meat, barrel of bread, anchor, Plymouth" and preserve the life of her ad- odicals, whenever or wherever, on sea or 35 fathoms of tow line, and oars. His owni venturous commander. Who does not fer- land, they may fall in his way. This paychest was nearly full of books of various vanlly hope that a successful issue may of ment a or more is his penny fee, entitling kinds. No one can blame Capt. Edwards crown the bold, daring, and hazardous enhim to the privileges of a newspaper reader. for leaving the man in such a manner, for he advised him until his boat was launched over torprisc of Ranald McDonald, an adventurer But if a person is able, but unwilling to pay the side not to go on such a hazardous voy- in the Japan Sea. the fee, then he has no moral right whatever age, but no, his mind was not to be changed. to End of Vol. VI. appropriate to himself the product of the E. P. F. This number closes the 6th volume ofthe periodical press—no more than he would The following is a copy of a pass or cer- Friend. During the past, more than any have to take a coat from a tailor's shop, tificate of a discharge furnished by Capt. previous we have received strong tes- without paying for it. Strictly speaking the year, Edwards: timonials of the paper's usefulness, among head of such a man becomes the depository "Smr Plymouth, Japan Sea, ) seamen in the Pacific. Their opportuni- of stolen property. Newspapers are a pubJune 20, 1848. To whom it may concern. —This will certi-, ties for obtaining information respecting lic benefit, and contribute to the public weal, fy that Ranald McDonald has been duly dis- 'passing events on the world's busy stage, whenever a person subscribes and pays for a charged from the ship Plymouth, for an ad-' are comparatively few, hence we have often daily, weekly or monthly sheet, he benefits venture to the Japan Islands, and that the regretted that our sheet was not more not only himself, but the public. Suppose spaboat and apparatus fairly and honestly becious, and that it did not appear oftenerthnn a man is ever ready to borrow or pick up a long to him." we are favored with a full moon, but we have newspaper, and obtain news or useful infor(Signed,) "L. B. Edwards, Master of Ship Plymouth." always thought best to follow the excellent mation from its columns, but is unwilling, in Captain Edwards allowed us to peruse maxim of our sea-faring friends, "not to any way, to contribute his due proportion two unsealed letters which McDonald had spread more canvas than the vessel would for the support of the "Periodical Press," written to his friends, one to his father, and carry." Persons who might have sufficient then he furnishes palpable proof that he is the other to a relative with whom he had .curiosity to examine our "log" would discov- ready to take that which does not belong to sided. Ihey were well writtenepistles, and er that we have at times spread "extra" him. As a part of the great newspaper bespoke a young man of good information sails, while at others we have been compell- reading community, we believe seamen are •nd education. We took the liberty to copy ed not only to take in our light sails but to ready to bear their proportion of the exa few lines from the letter addressed his "reef." During the past year we have been pense. But enough—having been cruising lather which reads as follows: running down the "Trades" under rather since the first of January, 1848, it is time "I again shipped for another Cape Horn "easy sail," having been favored with an to go into port, let go our anchor, moor the . ■ , i \ re-' l �93 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1848. vessel, furl the sails, paint ship, pay off the unanimously invited to become their Chap- better home 'above. Second, the enlargehands and get ready for another cruise. We lain, upon a salary of $2,600. In addition, ment of the chapel, and the free-seat system, expect, Providence permitting, to weigh the sum of $1000 has been subscribed to have effectually silenced, among seamen, the anchor and put to sea, punctually on the first promote the interests of the Chaplaincy. complaints so often made in bygone years, day of January, 1819, hence all persons hav- This is doing the affair up in a generous and that seamen did not have their rights in the ing claims against the "Friend" will present noble manner. We surely cannot regret Bethel. This point once gained, is, in our them for payment, and all indebted to the having done all in our power to furnish the estimation, of more value than all the exconcern will bear in mind the exhortation of citizens of San Francisco with a chaplain, pense incurred by the changes which have Paul to the Romans, "Owe no man any and because some one was not sooner upon been made. Third, seamen far more generthe ground is no fault of ours. In the moral ally frequent the reading room. Lastly, we thing, but to love one another." and religious prospects of California we feel maintain that taking up subscriptions on shipCalifornia —During the past month we a deep interest. One year ago, our language board, has had a decidedly beneficial influhave had several arrivals from the coast, in- in regard to California was, ence over those who have contributed. It cluding the "Tepic," "Pacifico," "Julian," "It is a noble field for usefulness. The has led them to feel a deeper interest in the "Kamehamehalll.," and "Honolulu." We elements of society may be in a chaotic state, chapel, encouraged them to call for papers, would acknowledge a full tile of the "Cali- but the leaven of the gospel will produce or- books, etc., at the chaplain's study, and tenand regularity. Let a few bold, talentfornian" up to the sailing of the last-men- der ed, energetic and noble-minded ministers en- ded to show them that it was better to expend tioned vessel. From papers and private cor- ter that field, preaching the gospel, establish- a small portion of their earnings in promotrespondence, we are kept tolerably well in- ing schools, advocating temperance, and ing some good object, than to squander it as, formed in regard to the progress of affairs. otherwise giving a healthy tone to public alas! too many are induced to do. In proseThe editor of the California n remarks that sentiment, and very soon would their influ- cuting this enterprise, we have met with ence be felt." the discovery of new and rich mines has No sooner did the Rev. Mr. Hunt step on many to encourage us forward, because, said ceased to excite much interest. Every week shore, than he was most cordially welcomed they, " It is a good cause in which you are and almost every day the report comes that to enter that field of usefulness. Long may engaged." still richer mines of gold have been discov- he labor there, and ere long have his hands ered. All acquainted wit lift he extent of the Melancholy Accident.—On the 28th ulstrengthened by other ministers of the gosgold region agree in the opinion that for timo, the body of a person was found on the pel. Dark clouds may now darken the moyears and ages there will be no lack of gold reef to Honolulu. Upon examinaopposite ral horizon, but eventually, we fully believe, in California. If gold, purer and in larger that a it to be that of a fine young tion, proved law-respecting, gospel-loving, and quantities, than is to be found in any other God-fearing population man, named Charles Brockway, formerly will become settled part of the world, is all men want, they can throughout those vast regions stretching from seaman on board the Friends,' of New undoubtedly obtain it by going to California the Rocky Mountains to the shores of the London. An inquest was held, composed and digging for it. Let them not however Pacific. principally of ship-masters, who returned as forget that "gold glitters most, where virtue verdict, that he met his death by being acWe rejoice to report so many liberal shines no more," and that sickness and cidentally drowned." His remains were indeath have cut down many who have gone contributions, from our seafaring friends and terred in the Seamen's Lot, in Nuuanu Vali thither to dig for gold. At the latest ac- others, for the chapel. About two-thirds of ley Cemetery. We learn 'that he belonged the for much atlhc mines. original ($2,944.41) outlay sickness prevailed repairs, to East Lyme, Ct., but has friends residing counts, The "fever and ague" was making fearful and for the reading and lecture rooms, has'in New London. It is melancholy indeed to havoc among the large parties which came been paid. In acknowledging these dona- contemplate the death of this promising from Oregon. Many were leaving the mines tions, it may not be deemed out of place, to youth. The following persons composed the 1 for San Francisco. Although the affairs of allude to the benefits which have already jury of inquest:—G. W. Town, William the country are quite unsettled, yet we re- been the result, directly and indirectly. Stoot, James Finch, Jacob Brown, A. S. joice to learn that there are not a few scat- When persons contribute their hard earned Finch, Thomas J. G. Lewis, tered abroad, who are resolved to do all in money for a benevolent enterprise, it is natu- John Cum, John Hashagen, Austin Steele, their power to uphold law and order. ral to inquire for the good results. First, C. Taber, and William Lowen. San Francisco is destined to become very the enlargement of the chapel has much inPUBLIC FAST. soon a populous city. Buildings are go- creased the attendance upon public worship. On account of th* prevailing licknoM sod mortality are season kinds of mechanical labor no former have seaDuring shipping All ing up. throughout the Islands, the Kins;, in Conncil, has beta to appoint Wednesday, Dec. 6th, as a day of fastin great demand. Wages are high, and so men so generally visited the chapel. It has pleased ing, humiliation, and prayer to Almighty God, for the of Oshu; and Baa ordered ike gofernors of die is living; hence, let not young men be de- been extremely pleasant for many residing on Island aeveral island, to appoint each days, a* they may deem ceived by the report that mechanics arc re- shore, to meet so many from the sea, in the most convenient for the same purpose, in their respecUTe ceiving from $5 to $20 dollars per day for House of God, and we doubt not that to hun- MaSalS. Honolulu, Nov. JO, 1848. their labor. All may be true, but their ex- dreds of seamen their attendance at the The propriety of the above-mentioned appointment must Bethel, will be associated with the most pleas- appear obrinns to every serious and reflecting mind. Isrite penses must correspond. Francisco have nobly ing reminiscences of their visit at the Sand- providence of God, both the foreign and native populaThe citizens of Snn resolved to sustain among them the institu- wich Islands. How often have we heard tion are suffering under wide-spread epidemics insaelsa, whooping-cough, and influenia. Among natives, the tions of the gospel. In the present state of seamen remark of late, " It seems like home mortality is very great, not only on Oaha, but also on the things they have adopted what appears to us when we go to the chapel." To awaken other islands, so far as we have received intelligence. a most admirable plan, i.e., the establish- such feelings, is no small gain in promoting Public services will be held in the Bethel, at 11 o'clock, ment of a "General Chaplaincy for the cit- a moral reformation among seamen in the A. at., on Wednesday, ageeably tothe above appointment. Our worthy Pacific. We wonld do all in our power to Residents and seamen, of all classes, are respectfully inizens of San Francisco." vited to altead. SAML C. DAMON, brother and former fellow laborer at the awaken thoughts of home, for then we may Seamen's Chaplain. Islands, the Rer. T. Dwight Huat, has been hope effectaally to point some, at least, to a Honolulu, Nov. SO, ISO. — ' " ' �94 THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1848. -- For the Friend. is not for us to deny the saving power of theirr swift race of life. The younger of these faith, or limit the mercies of the Almighty three Marikitas is the daughter of an ArnerSketch of A. Rota, towards them, however we may regret, and ican seaman, who stopped here many years ONE OF THE LADRONE ISLANDS. are bound to regret, the thick atmosphereI ago and married her mother, but about ten of ignorance which envelopes them. Ini years since deserted her when his daughter BY L. A. B. their devotions they appear to be sincere, was about seven years old, and has never tho we first sightMarch, 184—, 30th On and their moral conduct will bear a compar- returned to the island again. ed the island ofRota,-and as we approached ison with that of more civilized nations;i Returning to the governor's house, we its shores, it presented an irregular and brothievish propensities, formerly so strong found his hospitality had prepared a handken outline, covered with foliage and verdure, their as to induce their discoverer to name the; some dinner for ourselves, and the boats with here and there the naked coral rock group the Ladrone Islands, or islands of though being a fast day of his church, showing itself in perpendicular cliffs through thieves, are now almost vanished before thei crews, himself declined partaking with us. After trees of and the in every variety picturesque of the Christian code of right, andI the table was cleared he called in a fiddler irregular beauty. The southern point is a power particularly so at the island we are now no- and entertained us with a specimen of the bold circular headland of coral rock, rising ticing where a theft of even the most trivial native dancing the performers being his to a considerable description by three regular steps is almost unknown. FemaleI youngest daughter and Marikita. The latter 1 height; it is connected with the body of the chastity too, if not immaculate, yet standsi in the character of a lover addressed to her island by a narrow neck of low land, about far higher, might almost I say incomparably partner a song, an improvisary production; 300 yards across, on which is situated the here than at any other island with its style of course was complimentary, in only village on the island. This neck forms higher, which I am acquainted throughout the wholei praise of her beauty, gentleness, Btc; the a small bay on either side of the island, but of Polynesian unless I may except Keppelsi lady stood still during this address, but the not possessing a safe anchorage for shipping, Islands where it is also duly appreciated. singer accompanied her words with various though well enough adapted for a vessel to are great things, and arei flexions of the body, and at its conclusion the These certainly too at while her boats communicate with lay the land, from whiah they may obtain refresh- the fruits of the labors of the Spanish priests, itwo united in a short and simple dance.— who, in some few points, have even proceed-'■They also obliged us with a specimen of the ments of pigs, yams, sweet potatoes and ed a step in advance of their own native coun- lar-famed Spanish fandango which was very abundance at a reasonvery coconuts, in and they are very particular in examining prettily and gracefully executed. Dancing able rate; the landing place however is not try; every individual over seven years ofage an- |is an amusement much in vogue among them very good except at high water. The village is disposed in three streets, nually during the season of Lent in the on certain festivals of the church, but not one on the shores of either bay, and running creed, Lord's prayer, ten commandments, imuch practised at other times. some of the offices of their church; with And now that I have parallel with the water, and the third crosses and fairly introduced the all which they must possess an intimate ac- "womankind" as friend Jonathan Oldbuck from one to the other. The church stands on the weather side quaintance, at least in words, before they somewhat irreverently designates this fairest the island; it is built of coral, plastered and can be admitted to confirmation. This is portion of the creation, I will bestow a few in the Spanish language, and the |lines on their appearance and the fashion of whitewashed, and attached to one end of it conducted prayers of the church are also here read in their dress. As regards the first, my own is the house of the priest. It is not a struct- the same tongue, which is understood by all countrymen have ure which reflects much credit on its archinothing to fear by a comor nearly all the people. This is a great parison, the tects, when we consider that these islands generality of the females here have now been under Spanish rule for nearly step gained. being (I fear I must use a very harsh word) two centuries But when was Spain ever Education also is pretty well attended to, ireally plain, except some few individuals known to advance the arts of civilization ? there being very few indeed among the male iwhose beauty shines the brighter* by comFrom the first discovery of America, her ca- population but what can read and write; |parison, like stars which are the most brilreer as regards her foreign settlements, has among the females the latter accomplishment Iliant when the surrounding sky is the darkbeen one of unmingled, unrelieved despotism, is not so common, but nearly all can read; iest. Among the brightest of these few expropagating her creed with the edge of the arithmetic is but little cultivated, but from ceptions are the pretty daughters of the govsword, and enslaving the defenceless inhab- the entire absence of all trade among them iernor, and of these the youngest is pre-emitants of the countries which unhappily fell its want is perhaps but little felt. All edu- iinent; with very regular, soft, and pleasing under the power of her sceptre; and bitterly cution is carried on either in the native or Ifeatures, an eye that casts its heart-ensnarhas she been made to drink of the cup of Spanish language, none other being at all iing glances from beneath the longest and retribution in her own fallen fortunes. As made use of, though from the number of isoftest fringes imaginable, and, itself black regards these islands, the little remnant of ship'a calling at Guam many persons at that ias midnight, darts its beaming light at once the people, (who once numbered probably island can speak a little English. tto the heart of the beholder, unless his heart about 60,000, but are now reduced to the On landing we were met by the Governor happens to be harder than adamant; a skin sixth part of that sum,) are certainly in a on the beach who conducted us to his own of the fairest cast of olive that enriches rathsomewhat better condition, as respects their residence, situated about fifty yards from the er than hides the rising blush, and a gentle, temporal welfare, than that of their fathers, shore and agreeably sheltered, as are most'modest, winning demeanor that in its very though the improvement is not very striking. of the houses in the village, by a grove of■simplicity finds its greatest charm, she seems The style of their houses I should fancy to cocoanut trees which extends over the whole born to adorn a higher sphere of society than be exactly tba-svrae as when they were first flat of the isthmus. The governor introduced that which she is ever likely to grace. discovered; for they are by no means supe- us to his family, consisting of his wife, five The dress of the females of all ranks is rior to any ofthe Polynesian houses on those daughters, and one son. They are of Guam isimple, cool, and suited to the climate, islands which I have visited, except the Mar- and of pure native blood, but so very greatly tthough not strictly in accordance with our quesas. superior to all others on this island, that Iimore frigid ideas of decorum, yet it requires Agriculture is practised here to a limited should certainly have supposed themof Span- only to be accustomed to it to remove any extent; rice and corn are, 1 believe, the only ish descent had I not been positively inform- iimpression of indelicacy which its novelty kind of grain cultivated; and the other pro- ed to the contrary: but as I afterwards found ■might occasion. It consists of a petticoat, ducts are the same as are common on the ithe Guam people are generally very superior Itightened above the hips, and reaching to other Polynesian islands. A great propor- ito the Rota natives. Ithe ancle, which they are fond of having of tton ofthe field labor, at Rota, is performed In our walk through the village we paid a ia showy pattern and colors; it ties tight the waist, which is unencumbered, or by the gentle sex, who are by far the most visit to the priest's house, but he was him- round 1 industrious. self absent at Guam; his house, however, 1I might say undeformed by any stays, and As regards their condition in respect to we found occupied by a family of mother, often slender in its proportions; which the < the future world, it is certain that they now idaughter, and grand-daughter, who all bear dress shows off to the best effect; the bust < know the name of Christ, clouded though it ithe favorite name of Marikita. The mother above t the petticoat is covered only by a short be by the errors of Romanism, yet knowing iis not more than 50 years of age, and the tspencer, termed "camisa," generally of it all, aad walking by the light they have, jgrand-daughter about 16 or 17 years, their \white calico, quite plain in its make and fitwhich is not the light of the scriptures for early marriages thus making the daughter tting loosely, which leaves the neck bare, and these are forbidden by their priests, surely it almost tread upon her mother's heels in the its i lower extremity made to reach only to the ', ' ' : ■ •< ,, ,,, < ' ''' '' < < �THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1848. 95 edge of the petticoat, nits free and unconfin- in the means employed, of which men should though great commercial embarrassment reed, and exposes the skin round the waist at be ashamed, when they unite and pledge mained, every prospect of a glorious and almost every motion of the wearer; the themselves against the use of alcoholic permanent republic. It gives us sincere pleasure, to-day, to sleeves are moderately loose and reach to drinks as a beverage, I have never yet been learn that a treaty of peace with Mexico baa the wrist. Shoes are only worn by a few of the superior class, and stockings by still able to discover it. To secure ourselves is been ratified. May this be the last war that fewer. Whatever difference there may be the first law of nature. To secure our fel- shall disgrace a people called Christian. in the colors, patterns or materials of the low men from the practice and fearful con- Gen. Cass, of Michigan, and Gen. Taylor, of Louisiana, are the nominated cahdidates dress, the fashion is invariably the same with sequences of intoxication, the first effort of for the next Presidency. Probably the latwith all; as is also the mode of dressing the hair, which is kept carefully combed back true benevolence. Strange things these, of ter will be victorious, as his flying artillery from the forehead and tied in a small knot which to be ashamed. Again, if the total know how to serve out the grape! I had behind. Almost the only exceptions I have abstinence principle is worth practising at hoped for a statesman for such an office, and seen to this style of dress, were in the daugh- home, it is worth keeping abroad. If it is a seriously deprecate the spirit which shouts hosanna at military greatness. ters of two Englishmen residing at Guam, who wear the close-bodied frock of their proper rule of action when we mingle in the The annual meetings of the principal father's land, and 1 cannot help thinking more common walks of life, it is equally American benevolent societies have just been they suffer by the exchange both in appear- binding when we move in the higher circles held in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. .These meetings, having lost their novelty, ance and comfort. of society. I admit the perfect freedom of are every year increasing in usefulness. every man to sign the pledge, or not, as he Multitudes are brought together, and having chooses; but when a man has signed it, both received intellectual and spiritual refreshthe friends and the opposers of temperance ment, return to their respective fields of lainvigorated for protracted toil. The reFor the Friend. expect him to adhere to his voluntary pledge. bor, ceipts, both in money, and the results of laThe Position of Pledged men. The man who disappoints this expectation, bor, have, in most of the departments, conIn every moral enterprise the conduct of lets down his character in the estimation of siderably increased the past year. During the winter and spring past, not a few precious its professed friends determine to a great his fellow men. Whatever the moderate of religion have blessed this land. revivals drinker may say on this subject, in his heart True, the public extent the rate of advancement. mind had been greatly ocA cause unquestionably good, and promo- he respects the consistent temperance man, cupied, with war on the one hand, and a ted in a proper manner, is often greatly re- while he dispises from the bottom of his soul, European volcano on the other, yet there to pause and rememtarded by the inconsistent conduct of its pro- that man who has not sufficient moral cour- has been a disposition be his name for the beber God. Praised fessed advocates. Thus a man who becomes age to act according to his professed princiof this disposition, and for staying stowment a member of a Christian church, comes into ples. But loss of character is not all, when the current of worldly prosperity from entirea position, where his conduct, if consistent, pledged men drink, (even though it be occa- ly sweeping us away. A few months since, of various forms of will do more to injure the cause of Christ, sionally and under peculiar circumstances) I had occasion to speak the wane: now, they are ultraism as then on bleeds, then the cause of and temperance than il is possible for him to effect as an open scarcely named, being either dead or too opposer. Hence a man pledged to the cause its true friends blush for shame, and moder- despicable to excite notice. The public sentheir timent of the land is evidently gaining in of Temperance may so trifle with his solemn ate drinkers lay the flattering unction to I moral soundness and strength. The kcho of with impunity. they may soul, more that drink pledge as to injure this sacred cause this sentiment—the newspaper press—is evenot this but as a will further, argue point than if he was not a pledged man. ry year taking a bolder stand on the side of By a temperance man, I mean one who has friend of temperance and a lover of truth, I things pure and lovely and of good report. pledged himself to abstain from all intoxica- would entreat every pledged man, who values More and more respect is paid to religious and the means of their perpetuting drinks as a beverage, and in all saita- his own reputation or the welfare of his fel- institutions; are ity monthly multiplied. The great evils, his or men, others. low to keep pledge sacredly, their use in able ways, to discourage and sins whichafflict and disgrace our nation When such a man partakes of what he is blot his name from the roll—to sail under are every year finding bolder rebukers; and pleased to term light wines, he breaks the true colors—and let the world know where those who would let alone the one or palliate T. E. T. the other are let alone themselves, as dull of Bpirit of his pledge, and wounds the cause he stands. comprehension or destitute ofmoral courage. not now of that speak which he professes. I Correspondence of the 'Friend.' On the whole, we have much cause for thanksad relapse into which a reformed inebriate New York, June 10, 1848. fulness to God, that the lines have fallen to sometimes falls, nor yet of that hypocrisy Dear Sir:—The leaves of the book of us in pleasant places. The Presidential camlike former political conwhich leads a man to profess temperance Providence are turned over so rapidly in paign just opening, be greatly injurious to doubtless will flicts, while he practises intemperance; but of that these days, that before we have considered the public morals. When public men and occasional drinking to gratify friends, to the contents of the last page the revelations papers are understood to lie and seek to jusavoid being singular, or to escape the odium of the next startle us. March brought us tify falsehood, to gain a favorite end, confiof being known as a pledged man. No friend, the tidings ofFrance revolutionized, and her dence is necessarily unsettled, and truth itself is put in jeopardy. I hope, however, who is a gentleman, will urge a man to break king compelled to flee across the British the conflict will not be long, nor severe; and for the mere his word and violate his pledge Channel for bread and protection. The that the partisanship of both parties will be gratification of drinking a social glass to- scenes in Paris on the 25th of February, annihilated in the sequel. of the unsettled state ofthings gether. Besides it is no breach of politeness shook every throne in Europe, so that April On account some of our industrial pursuits Europe, in withto decline that which we cannot accept brought us rumors of war, and changes so- have been impeded somewhat; but a moral out a sacrifice of our integrity. After all cial, civil, and religious, on such a scale as reliable state is obtaining, and enterprise is the excuses which can be offered by those the world has never seen in so short a period. putting forth her energies. to who thus trifle with their pledge, the fact ap- May repeated the rumors—settled some In this country, the harvests promise be abundant; and similar good tidings reach us are of they ashamed pears to be, either that things, and unsettled more; and revealed from across the water. Before long, please what they have done, or that they do not con- the hand of God in a manner unfelt before. expect a barrel of flour, a can of oysters, sider their pledge equally binding at all —Republicanism in France daily gaining and a basket of good will, by the Oregon times and under all circumstances. Now if strength—the National Assembly in great Railroad from— J. S. Tours truly, there be any thing in the object sought, or favor—the Commonists put down, and al- The Temperance Friend. ' �THfi fRtEriD, DECEMBER, 96 1848, Am whale ship Julian, Tuber New Bedford, 16moa out, 75 SUBSCRIPTION. MARINE aperm, 700 whale. Par thebenefit of the Seamen's Chapel, recently hay 8— Am whale «bl|i Friendship. Stotl Pair Haven, SI moa out 600 •perm. 250U whale. ing undergone exlensire repairs; and the support of The PORT OF HONOLULU. , thousand copies ol which are Fuend," Nearepeper. Am whale ship Ann, Edwards, Sag Harbor, 26 nine out, 40 among Seamen in the Pacific •perm, circulated gratuitously°°* 1650 whale. Arrived. Am whale ahip Jefferson, Smith, flag Harbor, 15 mos out, 80 Chapel. Names. Fbiewo. Oct. 28—Am whale ship Cores, Hetnpslesd, New London, •perm, 32ufl whale. 900 300 sperm, 2400 whale. Am. ahip Japan, «2 00 Am whale ship Merrimack, Deatan, New London, 13 mos • 33 00 Canada, Am whale ship Florida, Cox, New Bedford, 17 sperm, 3600 out, 55 aperm, 1500 whale. whale. Black Warrior, 50 3 60 Am whaleahl|i Pantheon, Dirnnn, Fall River, no report. IB SO—Am whale ahip Liverpool 2d, Tripp, New Bedford, 95U Am whale ahip Oacar, Green, ttag Harbor, 35 ntoe out, 2900 Alkins Adams, 7 00 11 60 JOURNAL. " whale. whale. Am whale ship Wm. Thompson, Ellis, New Bedford, SO 9—Am whale ahip Monmouth, llalsey, Coldsprlng, 3] mos sperm, 2000 whsle. out, 4041 whale Am whsle shin Brighnm, Bcorel. Mystic, 2100 whsle. Am whaleahip Naaaau. Weeka,New Itedfnrd, no report. 00 15 Am whale ahip Friend, Hobson, New Loudon, 150 sperm, 10—Am wlule ahip Lucy Ann, brown, Urtenporl, 14 no. 200 1650 whsle. out, 2000whale. Nov 3—Eng brig Teplc, Luce, fourteen dsys from Ban Fran600 cisco. 4—Am whsle ship Promo. Steele, NewLondon, 1200 whsln. To SiAMtn and Stb anoirs.—The Scamen'i Chip, Nov. 4—Am whale ship Richmond, Swill, Nrw London, elis open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at ll o'clock, 100 sperm, 1600 whale. A. M., and 7j, P. M. SiArsraßi. 6—Am whale ship Gov. Troup, Coftahall, Providence, 400 Re igious services will be held „t the Vestry-Room Steele, Drnmo '• sperm 1600 whale. every Thursday evening. Uaually, there will be a Lee Miller, Imli» Aaa whale ship Huntress, Sherman,New Bedford, 130 sperm. lure delivered. 1470 whale. Skinner, Calumet ■ Am whale ship Formosa, Brlgga, New Bedford, 600 sperm, The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry Waal. Liverpool Room the third Monday evening each month. 1600 whsle. Young, Abigail •< French, John Wells Am whale ahip John Wells, French, Sag Harbor, 75 aperm, Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting 1750 whale. ■his port are invited to call at the Chaplaincy Study, ■' 3 00 Greene, Alert Am whsle ahip Huntsvllle, Smith, New York, 250 sperm, where they will he gratuitously supplied with copies of 7 00 4000 Smith, Saratoga whale. the Friend and other reading matter, ft will 6 00 Canning, Hannibal Am whale ship Tybee, Dickens, Stoninginn, 50 sperm, 2250 convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from be most Seamen 6 oo whale. Ship Taar, between 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M. 7—A m merchantbark Mary, Parker, fromKamachatka. 28 00 C. Brewer, Esq., 2 oz. gold Public services at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath, ship Bengal, Hempstead, NowLondon, no report whale Am (doul.) 16 00 Molt, Mrs. Am wnale ahip Inex, Jackson, New Bedford, 60 sperm, 3000 commence ul 94, A. M., and a|, P. M. 6 00 A Friend, The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours of 10 00 whale. 10 00 Mr. Palmer, Peruvian brig PaeMlco, Laurence!, for California. the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pa6 00 Mr. McKean, 6—Am whale ship Levant, Lowen, Sag Harbor, 800 whale pers, are respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room 2 00 Mr. Ayree. Wolaa Am whale ship Sarah Parker, Russell,Nantucket, 50 aperm. supplied with useful rending matter. 2600 whale. 1 00 Mr. Shannon, J Stewart Donations are respect fully solicited for the support 00 4 Am whaleahip Calrant, Skinner. New London, 2780 whale. ofD" Mr' V. Clement, the Chaplaincy, and the publication of The Friend.' 9—Am whale ship Neva. Case, Greenport, 1000 whale. Messrs. Clark, Look, Stiles,) annual An Young, sperm. report of all donations is made to the AmerNew 100 Bedford, Am whale ship Abigail, 10M Gardner, McBride, Lather- > Am whaleahip Connecticut, Towne,New London, 40 sperm, ican Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any perroan, C H Fordham, Crook,) whale. 100 60010—Am whale ship Caravan, Manchester, Fall River, 250 son contributing the sum of 060 is entitled to become a Mr. Simmons, Life Director ol the Society, and by 020 to become sn 100 sperm, 1750 whale. Donation from GregaaIsland, Honorary Life Member. to A Sailor. Am whaleahip Mogul, no report. SAMUEL C. DAMON, 400 Am merchant ahip Sea Witch, Waterman, 85 days from CalA Friend, Honolulu, April I. if. Seamen's Chaplain. lao. ship New 170 India, Miller, London, Nov. ll—Am whale DIED. sperm 2100 whale. I.iihaina Chaplaincy. In this town, on Sunday, the 19th Inst John Meek, Jun'r, 12—Hawaiian schooner Julian, Moran, 16 daya from San Divine service will he held in the Seamen's Chape), eldest son of Capt. John Meek, aged 27 years and 7 months. Francisco. every Sabbath, at II o'clock, In this lowa, on Friday, the 84th Inst., Moses Kaikloewa, IS—Am whaleship Friendship, Btott, Fair Haven, 600 aperm. and visiters, are kindly invitedA.toM. Seamen, residents attend. son of Kekoeaaoa and Kinan, aged It years and 6 months. 2500 whale. The office of the Chaplain is a short distance from the The deceased was the expectant governor of Kauai, and was Am whale ship Lucy Ann, Brown, Greenport, 2000 whale 15—Am whaleship Houqua, Brown, New Bedford, 40 sperm, Chapel, on the same street, towards the sea. All peredaeated at the Royal School. sons wishing to converse with him, procure the Holy la Nuanuu Valley, on the9th Inst., Alice Adele, infsnt daugh- 3300 whale. Nov. 18—Am whaling bark Gem, Worth, Sag Harbor, 40 Scriptures, or religious publications, books *tc will be ter of J B. dc Flennes, Esq., aged 2 mouths. In Nusnuu Valley, Nov. 87, CarolineLouisa, aged 1 year 10 aperm, 3300 whale. always welcome, between tbe hours of 3 and 6 P. M. Am whale ship Nassau, Weeks, New Bedford, 900 sperm, months, youngest child of Captain John and Mrs. Ann Paty. T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain. In Honolulu, Nov. 4, l.an, aged 27 wife of Mr. George Bosh 1500 whale. Lahaina, July 29, 1848. tf At City Hotel, Baa Francisco, California, Oct. SI, Jamea Hawaiianschooner Kamehameha, Carter, 14 days from San Bastlan, Esq., aged 47, of Truro, England, and recently Francisco. Card. A Wyatt, sperm, New 40 Bedford, ship whale Mores, from Sandwich Islands. 21—Am The Seamen's Chaplain would gratefully acknowledge, In Sea Francisco, Oct. SI, Henry B. Sargent, of New Loa- 1000 whale. doa, Connecticut. 22—Am whale ship Ml. Vernon, Corvllle, New Bedford, 140 in behalf of seamen, the donation of iio.oo from the venile Benevolent Society of Wailuku At U. B. Hospital, Honolulu, Mr. W. C. Cram, 3d officer of sperm, 3160 whale. This amount the Formoao, Nov. 81, belonging to Bath, Me. He came from 21—Am schooner Honolulu, Newel), 14 days from San Fran will be appropriated for tbe purchase of English Spelling the United States la Geo. Washington, and shipped In FormoBooks, to be distributed gratuitously among sea-nen Not. 88—Enf. brig Spencer, Bell, 184 daya from Livsa, la Chile. Sept. 21,1848. Drowsed, James McCorkell, boat strerrr on board Am. erpool. whale ship Ontario, Brown, master. He belonged to South Sailed. A Card. Hampton, L. I. Nov. 18, off Honolulu harbor, and buried on shore, Elyneas Correo dc Cobija, and sloop Waiahao, for San Francisco; The subscriber having experienced a succession of misJapan, Liverpool, Veaper, Neptune, Olahelle. Case, (colored) seaman, belonging to the Gem of Bag Harbor. whale ahlps fortunes, would tender his sincere acknowledgements to Franklin and John A. Robh. foreign residents of Honolulu, for the kindness which He was a native of Shelter Island. Plymouth, Gould, for Sydney. tbe Killed, Franklin Ol.vla, boat steerer of Gem, Sept. 6. He Nov. B—Hawaiian schooner hs has received from them during the period of his deten10—Am merchant ship Tsar, Kennedy, for Hoalon. was a native of Fayal, but married la America, on Shelter Istion at the Sandwich Islands. Ban Francisco. Waiahao, Hawaiian sloop lor land. THOMAS SPENCER, Killed, July 25ih on board the John Wells, Samuel Flaher, Master whale ship Triton.' aeaman, and belonging to Philadelphia. He came ont In the PORT OF LAHAINA. Honolulu, Nov. 6, 1848. •alp, but la supposed to have left his friends without their Tyhee, Allhrer, Neptune, Huntsville, India, Eng.Aihol, Topic, Brif Capl Fish, Columbus (douh.) S. Rohertaon "*• Turner, Holmes, H Thompson "" " " •• " " 87 00 18 60 6 00 IS 00 10 00 13 00 13 00 1600 1600 It 00 16 00 16 00 8 00 1200 3 00 G 00 3 00 18 60 7 00 "" " _ , , ... , ,, Ju- ' kaowledge. Arrived. la Honolulu, Nov. 26, a Tahltlan sailor, discharged from A Card. Am. whale ship Cores. Oct. 19—Am whale ship Trldcut, Tabor, 23 mos out, 1000 The Seamen 'a Chaplain would respectfully scknowAt the Y. S. Hospital, Honolulu, Nov. 16, Jamea Harley, whale. ledge (in addition to pecuniary donations for the benefit aaaaaaa, discharged from the Connecticut. Am whale ship Alert, Green, IS mos out, 260 sperm, 1600 of the chapel) the transfer, by Chules Brewer, Esq., of At the Hospital, Nov. 88th, a native of Goam. whale Beloegtegto Am whale ship Neva, Mr, By Iva B. Havens, 86 Am whale ship Brighton, West, New Bedford, 14 mos two lots in the Nuuanu Valley Cemetery, to be disposed Chaplaincy. for the benefit of the died Oct. 1847. Edward officer, 16, McGulnls, Ist sesman. out, 800 whale. drowned, Jan. 1848. M. Franklin Buns, ad officer killed, Am whale ahip Timer, Edwards, Bag Harbor, 86 moa out, 25 Nov. U. sept JBd 1848, In the Oehotsk Sea. A Portuguese named Man- aperm, 1600 whale. uel, died on the passage from Japan Sea. A Spaniard, named Bremen whale ship Europe, Corn,Bremen, 97 mos out, 240 For Solo. Snbent, died off* Honolulu. The last two ortgirally belonged sperm, 8700 whale. Lois in the Nuuanu Valley Cemetery.—Apply to the to the David Paddock. All the foregoisg belonged to the Nsvs, 87—Am whale ship Dromo. Steele, New London, no report. subscriber, SAMUEL C. "DAMON*, which hss been from here only 14 months. Mm whale ship Panama, Hallack, Sag Harbor, IS moa Drowned, by railing overboard, 87th Dec., 1847, George out, 50 sperm, 1400 whale. Secretary and Treasurer. Not. 1843. 25, Jackson, Trenton, N. J., aeaman oa board whale ship Levant. ■ Am whale ship Venice, Harris, Bag Harbor, 16 mos out, 8500 whale. The Friend, Bound. Am whale ahip Richmond, Swift, Providence, 15moa ont, PASSENGERS. 110 sperm, 1600 whale. The Friend, hound, for one, two, or more rears, can be In the Tsar lor Boston—Misses Johnson, C. Pratt, H. Tsa No*. I—Am whale ship Newburyport, Lester, Blnnington, obtained at the Chaplain's Study. |> A few entire sets Eyok, aad Messrs. C. Brewer and O. C. Smith. IS moa out, 60 sperm, 1500 whale remain unsold. A deduction will be made from Per Mary fromKamsrhatka—Capt. B. F. Snow. the sub6—Am whale ship Harvest, I.akry, Fair Ilsven. 87 mos ont, scription price to persons purchasing mora than one volla the Uncss, for New Bedford—Mrs. Gellclt, Capt.'a lady. 675 sperm, 350 whale. lathe Canadalor New Bedford—Mra. Reynard, Capt.'alsdy. Am whale ship Mary and Susan, Paadleton, Rionlngton, 18 ume. Seamen will never be charged more than the actual In ths John A. Rohb for Masatlaa—Mrs. Mott and three moa out, 40 aperm, IXOO whale. daughters, snd Mrs 8 S Cooke and servant Am whale ahip Illinois, Jagger, Sag Harbor, 18 moa out, cost of the publication and binding. tf. Per Tsplc from Ban Francisco— Messrs. R C. Jsnlon, C. 65 sperm, 1800 whale. C. Smith and I. R. Sthaesst. Am whale ahip Japan, Rlddell, Nantucket, 37 moa out, 1000 Notice to Seamen. Per JeHaa from San Francisco, Messrs. R. A. Sowerkrop sperm, 400 whale. During this shipping season Ibe 'Seamen's Reading J. Bartlett, B, Wilson. P. Treadarey. T. Mnltrno, C. f. Am whale ship Cossack, Barker, BJpplean, M moa ont, ISO Koom will be lighted every evenintt. Gle.ii, 11. Hamn, F. Besrdsley, W. Byrne, R. Brans., J. sperm, 700 whale George, H. MaVek, F. M. SJreweter, M. Kaapp, L. Ertchsea, J. 7—Am whale ship Striilirx, Young, Bridgeport, 50 moa oat, tf 340 aperm, 8800 whale. Dts. J. Depen. Any person, by paying the subscription price of the In the Msry Frances—C. Hnyer snd famtlv. Dr. S. J. TeaAm whaleahip India, Miller, New London, 16 mos ml, 170 l>" rriend.' ($1.50) in advance, can have the paper forwardeat, Capt. MoGrslh, Messrs R. A. 8. Wood, C. 8. Bartow, P. sperm, 2800 whale. earnings, H. lrtarte, W. B. Wilson,—(inney snd twenty-three Am whale ahip LeGrange, Dexter, Fair Havre, 40 moa out, ed to any part of England or the United States, by the no report. earliest opportunity. *«* g*J ' ' � 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 (1848) 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 - 1848.12.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848.12.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fb4583cff951c76dff3e2467f84e43f0.pdf 65701988feb37850b7108134722a151e PDF Text Text �FTHE RIEND. HONOLULU, JANUARY 1, 1849. Vol. 7. 1 I\o. 1. mented; four or five tail jflmted candlesticks, (at least they have once been plated, but Kor tbe Friend. much of the silver is worn off) of a very CONTENTS A Sketch of Guam, pitiful appearance, and a number of images, ONE OF THE LADRONE ISLANDS. dressed in colored glazed calicoes and deckOf Tlie Friend, Jan. 1, 1849. ed with tawdry worthless trinkets. The Page 1 Poetry, Sketch of Guam, roof of the building is supported by two BY L. A. B. A New Era in Navigation, " 23 of wooden pillars, dividing the body of California, The Ark and Ship.of-War, " 4 Harbor, Scenery, —Capital, Churches, ■ rows the church into a wide centre and two nurVolume VII, Ireland, " 4 College, Government, Taxes, Ctts- row side aisles; these pillars are just the A Chance for a Yankee, " toms, Religion, Products, —JVeui Gover- ■ rounded trunks of trees, some of them not Extract from Webster's Speech. Plymouth 1820 " S even quite straight, and none finished off 5 nor, Sec. Suicide, Honolulu Serr.iuary, "„ , with any degree of neatness. They are Intelligence. Rota, United After two at or days Stales, France, Late spending £ J Tahiti, California, the island is known by either■ whitewashed, and ornamented above and Tanpane—for Pray for Seamen, " 66 name—we proceeded to Guam, distant only below with colored figures and scrolls in The best Seamen, " a few hours sail in a S. S. W. direction.— distemper, with which the tie beams of the I cannot stand that,' " The harbor of Guam is in lat 13 32 N. roof are colored to correspond. There are 7 Interments in Nuuauu Valley Cemetery, " and 144 ° 16 E. It is a safe harbor, two long wooden benches, or settees with long. Deaths, Donations, Marine Journal, Notices &c. " 8 but not very convenient, there being manyi backs, placed facing each other on either shoals about the shores which make it badI side ofthe centre aisle, which are the only landing for boats, and it is destitute of water, seats in the cnurch. On the right hand, which ships have to go to another anchorage and immediately over one of these seats, at Umata to procure. The ship proceeded[ stands the pulpit, ornamented in a style to direct to the last named place, and going on[ correspond wiih the pillar against 'which it is For the Friend. shore there, I accompanied the harbor mas- placed; and from this, sound moral discourEalai, Molokai, Aug. 21,184S ter, Capt. Roberts, back to Stimuli, his res- ses, as I am informed by Capt. Roberts, are Mr.Editur—Some days since I made a missionary idence at Port Apra. The country throughi generally delivered to the people, f journey alone to one of our beautiful valleys on the north which we passed presents much variety of' The other buildings which I have enumerextended side ofthe Island, and spent three days there. During surface, and is picturesque in its general| ated are undeserving of a more or the this certainly college, no hook means and English n otice, of and no means unless by character, the interval services having destitute of ferofstudy along, and being girl on three sides by scenery tility in the valleys, which are well watered, not for the building itself, which occupies ofgreat grandeur, nnd on the fourth by the sea, whose and the hills clothed with a fine herbage. three sides of a square, but that I may tnento soft murmur as itbroke on the pebbjy shore filled my ear, Indeed the general character of Guam isi tion the vtrry superior education imparted my thoughts poured themselves forth in Ihe following that ofexuberant fertility, and under an en- .the pupils within its walls. These number lightened and energetic government it is ca- about fifty boys, who receive a gratuitous stanzas. pable of becoming a very valuable append- education in the Spanish language, in readGOD DOETH ALL THINGS WELL. age to any country, but Spain merely holdsi ing, (writing, a very little arithmetic, and^ Thy works, O God! around us lie, without in any way improving it. church music. The establishment is under In varied grandeur, earth and sky the direction of a native born teacher, and town, The chief called is situated Agana, tell, Proclaim tby love, ihy wisdom the principal object which appears to be about five miles the on the sea harbor, from A nd say " Thou doest all things well." aimed at is to ensure a supply of persons and fertility a tract of richer more coast, in capable with water than is to be of undertaking the office of deputy plentifully supplied lines, rugged The mountain peaks in or alcalde in the different islands governor found of the the neighborhood in directly On which the earliest sunlight shines, for which purpose two boys The ofthe houses are such and villages, bay. generality Girded by clouds, in glory tell, as I found at Rota, viz: slight structures of (from five to seven years old) are chosen O, God! " Thou doest all things well." bamboo, elevated a few feet from the ground from each village in rotation as vacancies on supporting posts, and roofed with thatch, occur in the college. The restless ocean, spread around, Our Island home, with comely sound though there are a few built of coral stone, In front of the commissariat store, is a Breaks on ihe shore, a tale to tell in a clumsy and dungeon looking style, and large open space, devoted to the purposes of Of Him who mostly without glazed windows. The gov- a cockpit, and where every Sunday after" doeth all things well." ernment-buildings consist of a church, col- noon thiscruel sport isregularly engaged in; The valley,clad in richest hne, lege, palazza, guard-house, jail, commisar- the head priest himself being one ofits prinWith verdure fresh and fiowret blue, iat, two depots of artillery, and two ruined cipal supporters and encouragers. GamChimes with the rest, like sweet toned bell, forts, all of which are in a most miserable bling, as a necessary consequence, is a conTheJUaker" doeth all things well." style and condition, and plainly bespeak the stant attendant, and is practiced to a conutter imbecility of the government. The siderable extent, the priest in this also The fish, that play in ocean deep, first had lately received some repairs, and enjoying a bad preeminence. This man has The birds, that make their airy sweep, on entering a visitor is surprised at the ex- often as many as forty or fifty game cocks Each in their way are prompt lo tell, ofits decorations, not however arising at one time in training for this sport. tent O, God! "Thou doest all things well." from their real worth, for it is in truth but a The government of the Ladrone or Mamiserable, tinseled attempt at splendor, but rianna's Islands, of which Guam and Rota Shall man alone, of all tbe train the absence of all architectural ornament only are inhabited, is a mild despotism, in That fill the earth, the air, the main, withont, and the utter poverty of every thing tbe hands of a governor, who is himselfres* Silenced by Satan's sinful spell, else about the town leads you to form cor- ponsible to the supreme authority of Manila, Thou doest all well ? things Not say, " responding expectations here. There are from whence he is appointed, at a salary ol S. G. D. three altars, all highly if not richly orna- £360 a year, and which government kindly Polynesian Sketches. THE FRIEND. —— — — —— — ' * The Poet's Corner. — • .• .', .. ., . — ' " �2 THE FRfEND, JANUARY, 1849. looks alter this, its not very distant depen- voted to Missionary enterprizes among the might be detrimental to the safety of Spanish dency, once i« three year*, at which periods heathen,, be better employed, eves as re- interests. Thus cautious are ihev to prea ship is sent down with the necessary sup- gards ihe heathen themselves, if it ware di- serve the people as much as possible in igplies. The commissariat offre r is also ap- verted to urgent endeavors towards evan- nui ance. Arid this leads me to mention a pointed from Manila, and like the governor, gelizing our own seamen? I say it wonld I'iiniinsiiiiice which, though it occurred at lor a period ef six years. These gentlemen, be better as regards Ihe heathen themselves, the pen, <1 ef my former visit, has only rewith tbe priests, are the only. Spaniards on among whomThe reception of the gospel is cently come lo my knowledge, and is a lathe islands. The several deputy governors tearfully retarded, and tbe exertions of the mentable instance of the despotic rule which of the different islands and villages, are all Missionaries paralyzed by the immoral and is still dominant in the hands of the Romish natives, and receive their appointment from unchristian character and conduct of men, priesthood in places where Ihey are free the governor. Rota and Tinian, which last who, aa a class, (though there are a lew from the controlling force of external causes. is used only as a place of banishment, and bright and happy exceptions) disgrace and A Spanish seamsn, Jose, a native of Guayto that extent only inhabited, each have u profane ihe sacred name by which they call aquil, arrived here in an American whale ship and left her at Ihe island; he whs posgovernor sent from Guam; and each village,.themselves. has its own alcalde, a native generally of The natives of these islands cannot be sessed ola New Testament in the Spanish (he plate over which he presides, assisted praised for possessing too much industry or language, and lending il to the people of the (forethought, yet show sufficient quickness house where he boarded, it excited much by a deputy and constabulary force. The government exact no tsxes of any!'and ingenuity to warrant the expectation, curiosity to see the word of God "in their description from the people, who are in fact that if under a more liberal and enlightened;l<i»'ii language, wherein Ihey were born." generally too poor to pay any, but, in lieu government, to develnpe their energies and jThe book passed from one lo another, and thereof, a personal service ol 40 days in a encourage their exertions, they would make at length came into the possession of the year is required from every adult male on''rapid progress in the scale of advancement. priest, who sent for Jose, and gave him very the island, for the purpose of keeping the The islands possess in themselves, a lei- strict orders that if ever be came to Guam roads and public works in repair; those tile soil and luxuriant climate, every requi- again he should bring no more such books however who hold, or have ever held any site to encourage and reward the exertions with him! nor would he return to Jose the office under government are exempt from, of an industrious people. Sugar, cofTee, copy be was then possessed of Jose afterthis service. At otheMimes, also, whenever' cocoa, cotton, tobacco, indigo, and many wards joined the ship in which 1 left Guam the government may require their services,'medicinal plants, might all be cultivated myself, and thus I became acquainted with every one is necessitated to render it, unless here to great advantage; some are already' 'ihe fact; but he was obliged to sail without incapacitated by sickness, no other excuse,known upon the islands, and those which his bible, which the priest refused to restore! being allowed; but on these occasions they; are not might readily be obtained from pla- |Oh that pi'i tostunts would rightly prize and receive pay at the rate of one shilling a day ces at no great distance, as Singapore and duly improve the unspeakable privilege of freely possessing (he scriptures of salvation. lor an ordinary laborer, and one and six-, Ihe neighboring countries. pence a day for a mechanic, which sum be-| Since the preceding pages were written 1 iag fixed by law for the government, has have again visited the Marianna's Islands, Navigation.— Or a vessel become by custom the standard for all other and find considerable changes. The old A New Era in Chicago, 111. for England.— Although parties. The hire of a bullock and dray, governor is gone away nnd his place sup- /caring the great American Lakes have for years together with its driver, has also become, plied by-another, an active and stirring man,Ipast heen navigated by hundreds of vessels, fixed bf, the same means at one dollar (four; of business, who is laboring diligently to in— that navigation has been confined to those jfuse a spirit of industry, punctuality and inland shillings) a day. seas. The falls of Niagara totally The customs of the have into roadt* every department. The people nothing activity those vessels from finding their very peculiar about them. Their marriages and bridges, utterly neglected by the late prevented are generally the result of inclination rather governor, are now undergoing repairs, and way to the Atlantic. But in these days of (wonders, enterprise accomplishes what had than interest, and a daughter is seldom lie is about to commence collecting beche In been impossibilities. And a navthwarted in her choice, unless the character'nier at the islands, a department of iudusiry igableconsideredstems passage at last lo be opened of her favored suitor should be objectionable. which was lormei ly carried on here to some 'from Eiie to old Ocean. The Buffalo Couextent. He has also established a school ml rier Primogeniture is not much regarded among, says—'A few days ainre the three mastthem, but at the death of the bead of a fain- every village, and strictly enforces upon all ed schooner New Brunswick, loaded with tly the property is commonly divided among!{families the attendance of their children at 18,(100 bushels of wheat at Chicago, and where the they receive the children. If these happen to consist of,'.these seminaries, (cleared lor Liverpool. She goes by the wajk one son and one daughter only, the former; same instruction as at the so called college, |ol the Welland St. Lawrence. by custom inherits the land and stock, and in all except the church music. The mas- This is the first canal and the clearance of this kind ever the latter the house and household chattels:ters are supported by the government, and from the inland waters of the great of their deceased parents. But land is not several ofthem are transports from Manila, made (<ulakes an European port.' or, insurrection, and saleable been the possession, having bete a permanent engaged in but is considered the property of him who patriotic movements of the native population I As Victoria's Custom House Officers have seme inkling of what has clears it, and is held during occupation; and of that island, and though not themselves doubtless going been on, when they examine the New much are learning the uncleared land, or such as has been suf- possessed of yet greatly fered to relapse into a state of nature by its superior to the people of Guam generally. Hrunswick's papers ihey may form some former occupant, is open to be taken posRunaway seamen are now more harshly ideasoof wheie Chicago is l< cati d, and not sorely puzzled as one of ibeir fellows session of -by any one who chooses to dealt with than formerly, being kept at work be a. lew years since, when an American go to tbe labor of clearing it, without any on the public roads instead of sending them was, The, vessel exhibited papers of clearance taken to enjoy a life of idleness at Tinian east, let or hindrance whatever. The people are very attentive to the forms governor had also brought with him very nt a C'ush iii-house in Pittsburgh. The and observances of their religion, and hav- strict orders from Manila, not only against poor fellow declared there was no such port jin the world; not thinking of going some ing never beard of a purer creed may char- receiving any foreigners to reside in the itwo thousand miles back into the .country to itably be supposed to be sincere in thai country, but even to send away those whoj which they profess They are told by their were now resident there, many of whom had look for a seaport.— [Am. paper. priests that the English and Americans who ia censequenco been compelled to leave, Covering for Roofs.—An Am. paper annually visit then, aranotgotd Christians, and a few of the more respectable had peand their conduct unhappily, but too gener- titioned to remain on account of their fami- says, thai immense quantities of straw pasteally authorizes tod confirms tbe descriptions, lies and in faith of the permission which board are manufactured in lhat country and subtle tbe real differences of the Protestant I hey had formerly received. The object of sent to England, to be used,after preparaand Romish worship they of course know these orders, which were direct from the tion, as a substitute for tiles and shingles.— nothing ef. Alas! is the coo version of our home government in Europe, was ostensibly It is laid on the roof, then saturated with seamen a hopeless task? Would ant a part to preserve' the people from heresy, but in tar and coaled with sand. This forms a perof the labor and part of the funds (if other part also most probably, to guard them from fect roofing, and more stable and enduring oaanot be obtained) which is at present de- the introduction of liberal principles, which than any other article used. �3 _ THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1849. fore that would have availed us but little, Ed that whatever else there might be desirafor during the night a heavy swell had set ble in California, there was certainly no in, which rolled and broke furiously Xtn tbe Sabbath. One of tho first things I heard— California. bar. By the time the breeze awoke these an item of intelligence too, that shocked me The sttention of Ihe public being now dihad subsided as to roll over without break- —was the murder of Mr. J. R. Yon Pfister, so rected to California, the following extracts The confusion attendant upon getting recently from Honolulu. It was perpetrated ing. received from from a private letter recently the " Chaplain to the citizens of San Fran- under way and approaching our port, forced in cold blood at Sutter's Fort on the Sacrav v cisco," may not be uninteresting, especially us,to dispense with our usual Sabbath ser- mento. the passage Another as he touches upon other topics than the vices. The widest part of item of intelligence affected me all absorbing one of gold. We have been through the neck is from 5 to 7 miles, lying quite as deeply, though it brought up a very favored with several other interesting epis- between two ragged rocky points. As we different class of feelings. I was told that I tles from that quarter, extracts from which (drew in towards Ihe narrowest part, the would be welcomed on shore as a minister oi we should be glad to insert in our columns, breeze stiffened, and we rapidly passed Ihe gospel, and that an invitation was about the beautiful Bay. to be sent to me, offering the Chaplaincy of did we not feel that the writers might think through the throat into To the of narrow pass —3-4 of a San this right we were talcing too great liberties with I heir Francisco. I was glad also to learn mile wide—"Fort Bluff," with the remains that Capt. Thomas, of the English schooner communications. All agree in their testiof an old Spanish fortification upon its flat Laura Ann, whom you know, had for severmony respecting the richness of the mines, a strong and natural al Sabbaths read the English the facilit es for acquiring wealth, the high summit, lifted itself, service and a prices now paid for goods and labor, and the bulwark for the protection of the Bay. No printed sermon, much to the acceptance and possibly enter were that bluff edification of those who desirableness of a more settled state of af- enemy could attended. fairs. I properly mounted and manned. As we passYours truly, ed between it and the high hills opposite, T. D. H. " San Francisco, 6th Nov., 1848. the tide was ebbing, and the agitation ofthe Seventeen days from land, our fast sailwaters aa they drew through the neck to the ing clipper dropped her anchor on the bar open ocean resembled tbe whirls and eddies The Ark and the largest Ship-of-Warof Saw Francisco. The loom of the moun- af the famous "Hellgate." The day was a —Infidels have objected to the account ol the ark, and have asserted thai it is quite tains had all day darkened the eastern horiremarkably clear one for this coast, and exzon, while the increase of land birds told us cept where the waters of the Bay form to absurd to suppose that ever there could be a vessel constructed large enough to hold all we were fast approaching their resting place. South a horizon with the sky, the whole cir- the creatures that must have been placed in Long before it was visible to bis passengers cuit ofhills by which this beautiful sheet of it, together with sufficient food (it may be, for six or twelve months) —corn for t|e four the experienced eye of Capt. Newell traced water is surrounded were distinctly visible. footed animals, seeds for the birds, and se horizon the of above the hazy outline Mount,The Islands with which it is dotted seemed on. Now we will take the dimensions oi to the Diablo, a moderately elevated range to float upon its surface, and added not a the ark from the record of Moses, and calNorth of the entrance to the Bay. About,little to tbe beauty of the scene. One ofculate them on the lowest possible scale.— mmjA P. M. we passed the rocks which are sta- jthem in particular attracted our attention. There are two definitions given of a cubit— it is eighteen inches, ora foot and tioned as sentinels about 15 or 20 miles op- It was as white as a chalk heap, from the one that half, the other that it is one foot and eight in[ mouth of the harbor. These conthe posite guano deposited l>y the birds, thousands ofches; we will take it only at -the lowest sist of three clusters of two or three rocks whom we saw all over its slopes. From thisi Moses states that the ark was 900 cubiti each, rising abruptly from the ocean to the circumstance it is called .Bird Island. Be- long; this would make it 450 feet long, oi about the length of St. Paul's Cathedral height of from 20 to 200 feet. We passed |fore reaching this, we passed Sousolito, or The breadth of it he states to be 50 cubits; them to tbe South of us about 2 miles. Tbey Whaler's harbor, on our left, where we saw we have it then 75 feet in breadth. He appeared white in the sunlight, probably the hulk of a vessel half built, but which the states it to be 30 cubits high; so that it wai from the guano 'deposited by the innumera- discovery of the gold mines had robbed of145 feet in height. In other words, it waa ai ble wild birds that are forever flying and its builders. As we approached Bird Island long as St. Paul's Catheeral, nearly as broad, land about half high. The'tonnage ofthe floating on the adjacent waters, and wheel- we saw to our right and near the shore the ark, according as to the calculation of moderr summits. ing around and alighting on their barracks of the American regiment stationed carpenters, must have been about 82,001 We approached the main land gradually here, also a road leading over the summit of tons. The largest ship of war—the Britanwith a light and dying breeze. But our dis- a hill, beyond which lay the town. That nia, for instance, which is of a size altogethunimaginable to those who have nevei appointment at not entering the bay that P. rounded, a few scattered dwellings on tbeer seen it—is 2,800 tons burthen; so that tbe M. was relieved somewhat by the phenome- brow of another announced to us the sub- ark must have been equal to seventeen firstna both ofthe sea and sky. Pelicans, crows, urbs of San Francisco. Soon the shipping rate skips of war, and if armed as such ships shags, wild ducks and geese, and innumera- rounded out to us, omong Ihe first of which!are, it would have contained much beyond men and provisions for them for 18 ble black-birds filled the air, while seals, was His Majesty's schooner Kamehameha 118,000 months. Now Buffon baa stated, that all porpoises and whales sported and plunged 111. As we approached, the town was grad- Iithe four-footed animals may be reduced te and spouted in the smooth sea. The sun, ually developed, extending from tbe wharf, 250 pairs, and the birds to a still smallei exhibited a singular phenomenon. I then back and up the sides of the hills, on whose;'number. On calculation therefore, you wili bade adieu to sunsets, for here it sets be- slopes it is built. The appearance was bet- Ifind that the ark would have held more thai 1 times the necessary number at creaturei hind the hills long before it hides itself be- ter than I had anticipated, there being many five and more than five times the required quanneath the waters. That night—Saturday more substantial houses, both stores and l tity of food to maintain them for twelve we anchored off the entrance, waiting for dwellings than expected to find. On coming months. So that when we bring' arithmetic the morning breeze. It was perhaps eleven1to an anchor, Capt. Carter, of H. H. M.'s|te bear upon the question, we will still finrj result evolved, that God'i o'clock, A. M. of the Sabbath before a suf- schooner saluted us with seven guns. We the triumphant is true.—[Sermon of Rev. John Cutpword 1 ficient breeze came in from the sea to ena- were soon boarded by dwellers on shore, ming, or, objections to Scripture answerble us to weigh anchor. Indeed a wind be-]land from what I soon saw and heard, I judg- ed. Correspondence. . ' " « ,, ,, , '—' '' '' ' ., , �4 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1849. — We enter upon another annual cruise, Ikei.anii.—Mr. John Mitchell's Trial. more than ever impressed with the solemn In May last, Mr. Mitchell, editor of the HONOLULU, JAN. 1, 1849. responsibility that attaches to- the office of'"United Irishman," was tried, condemned, an editor. Our sheet and our subscription and sentenced to 14 years banishment to Volume VII. may be comparatively small, but not so Spike Island. In a late Liverpool paper, Agreeable to an intimation in our last list number of our readers, or our paper's we find the following remarks respecting number, our vessel is ready for another the said island: cruise on this, the first day of January, circulation. Our generous donors and worenable us to scatter our thy patrons monthly "The government is about to establish a A. D. 1849. With this year commences tbe penitentiary at Spike Island, Cove— sheet broadcast the thousands of-convict among seventh volume of the Log Book of The one of the four establishments intended for Friend." It is Monday morning, and the readers in the Pacific. Our friends cordial- Ireland: together with two for juvenile de—one male and one female. The first day of a new year; what more fit occa- ly approve of this plan as regards the sea- linquents at Spike is to accommodate 800 condepot We shall community. the faring spread sion to wish our readers, on ship and shore, victs. All civilians are to be removed from a happy new year,—happy may be its begin- usual amount of canvas, and permit our the Island, and the convicts employed in ning, progress, and end. In glancing an terms to remain the same, hoping our voy- embanking, forming basins, improving the eye over our last year's Log, what mighty age is so wisely planned that the outlay will ports, and other works of a similar characchanges and revolutions, do we find record- not certainly' exceed our income. Beyond ter." The trial of Mitchell occasioned great exed for the year 1848. It has been a year that, we do not make any calculation. to be remembered and referred to, in the During the year we hope to vary our citement in Dublin, as he was a prominent world's history. The year commenced with cruising ground, so as to procure a series of agitator in favor of revolutionary principles. France a kingdom, and ended with France instructive and entertaining "Polynesian His sentence was based upon numerous para Republic. The enthusiastic and sudden Sketches." Our locker marked " Corres- agraphs published in his paper, and decided shout of vive la Republique," shook the pondence," we (rust will contain some val- by the jury to be of a seditious, revolutionnations from Rome to the Orkneys. Sov- uable communications. The principal part ary, and treasonable nature. The following ereign, citizen, and peasant started at the of our cargo we shall endeavor to make up are specimens. Addressing the ladies of sound." The Mexican war has ended, but of good arguments and sound reasoning, in Limerick, Mr. M. remarks in one of his near half her territory has been annexed to support of truth and righteousness, temper- speeches, " No lady is too delicate for the the United States. Poor California has be- ance and morals. Those fond of small culinary operation of casting bullets. No come rich California. During a single year stores," will usually find a good supply in hand is too white to make up cartridges." was there ever a more signal and emphatic that part of our cargo marked "Marine In- And again, "My friends, we have no eneverification of the passage found in holy telligence." Six years ago this month, we mies here save the British Government and writ, Thus saith the L/>rd, Remove the hoisted our colors, and run up the tee-total their abettors." The following appeared as I tell diadem and take off the crown: this shall signal, and never as yet, have we been dis- editorial in the "United Irishman." I, that for ant not frankly, one, not be the same: exalt him that is low, and posed to strike the one, or lower the other. you ' loyal.' abase him that is high. I will overturn, We carry no scaled instructions, or main- I am not wedded to the Queen of England, overturn, overturn," Nations have been tain principles which we are afraid or asham- or unalterably attached to the House ofl overturned, families broken up, and multi- ed publicly to defend, Most unhesitatingly Brunswick. In fact, I love my own barn tudes in public and private life passed away. we acknowledge the Bible our chart, an en- better than that House. The time is long Most have gone, leaving no foot-prints on lightened conscience our compass, sound past when Jehovah anointed kings. * the shores of time which the hurrying tide reason our helm, common sense our ballast, There is no divine right but tbe sovereign of life will not soon efface. Not so with one a firm faith our sheet anchor; hoping to people, and as for the ' institutions of the •> memorable individual. The name of John take the Saviour as our pilot, and make country,' I loathe and despise them." It was apprehended there would be Quincv Adams, will be teniembered so long Heaven as our final port. During the curas one is found to appreciate genuine patriot- rent year's cruising, we expect to fall in bloodshed should the Government proceed ism, and love true liberty. But we must with many vessels. We shall extend to all with the execution of the sentence, but hapnot linger to speak of individuals who have a friendly salutation, and if not bound on the pily the affair had a more favorable terminafallen in the battle of life, though memory same course with our good ship The tion. The excitement among a certain class treasures up precious recollections of some, Friend," we shall not fail to give them an invi- was greater in London than in Dublin. A who once gladdened the circle of private tation to join us. Our invitation is couched handsome and generous subscription was friendship. How true, in the words ofMoses unto Hobab, " Come raised in Ireland for tbe wife and family of "Each moment basits sickle, emulous thou with us, and we will do thee good, for the unfortunate Mitchell. Of Time's enormous scythe, whose smple sweep the Lord hath spoken good concerning IsA Chance for a Yankee.—Some years Strikes empires from the each moment plays rael." No one, either landsman or seaman, root: Judge Jeffrey, editor of the Edinburgh ago, Hit little weapon in Mr narrow sphere we think will ever regret leading an honest, Review, remarkrd that should a prize be Of sweet domestic comfort, and cuts down We shall sober, and life. righteous godly bloom, blist. offered for a new translation of the SeptuaThefairttt of sublunary especially aim to induce all sea-faring men Old Testament Scriptures, the work gint Foreigners and aborigines can testify, to ship under the Bethel Flag, and when- would be undertaken and the prize obtained that almost each moment, one after another ever they sail be friends of the tee-total sigby some Yankee, who understood not a word has dropped out of the family circle, on our nal. of the Greek language when the prize was •bores, and among our limited popoulation. " Then let the wildest storms arise; offered. This was certainly a high oampliMany families will doubtloss be visited durLet tempeet mingle esrth end skies; ment in favor of Yankee linguistical skill. No fatal shipwreck need we fear, ing the commencing year. Let all heed the We have just obtained some manuscript Saviour's exhortation, "Watch, therefore, But all our treasure* with us bear." sheets in Japanese, which are at the service i for ye know neither the day nor the hour The Almanac for 1849 is unavoida- of a Yankee or any one else desirous of wherein the Son of man cometh." bly omitted until our next No. putting his linguistical powers to the teat. THE FRIEND. " " " " , ' " " " " * " . . . �5 1849. THE "It may safely be asserted, tbat there are as a gospel minister to attend the funeral o> An extensive fire had taken place in Nornow more than a million of people descend- one who undoubtedly met his end in conse- folk, Va. ants of New England ancestry, living free quence of drinking intoxicating liquors. We glean most of the foregoing particuand happy, in regions .which hardly sixty lars, from the N. Y. Journal of Commerce years ago were tracts of impenetrable forest. Honolulu Seminary.—We sincerely con- for 17. The Washington correspondJune resist i mountains, or or seas Nor do rivers, gratulate those parents who have children of ent ofthat paper states, "The mere nominathe progress of industry and enterprise.— a suitable age to attend school, that Mr. Ere long the sons of the pilgrims will be on ofGeneral Taylor for the Presidency tion ihe shores of ihe Pacific. The imagination Fuller has decided to remain for a season in has done a vast good to the country." hardly keeps up wilh the progress of popu- Honolulu. Prompted by our own sense of France.—The anniversary of Protestant lation, improvement and civilization."—[Ex- what is praiseworthy, we most cheerfully tract from Daniel Webster's address at Ply- recommend this school, and hope such an Religious Societies took place in May; at mouth, Dec. 22, 1820. Paris. May Bth, was held the 25th anniverinstitution may never fail in Honolulu for are sary ofthe "Paris Tract Society;" 9th, the upon sons ofthe Pilgrims already The want of patronage. In our humble opinion have ofthe Evangelical Society of anniversary of the Pacific. Some found the shores Mr. F. has many very correct practical views their way thither across rivers and moun- upon the subject of school teaching. His France." The treasurer announced that tains, while others have taken the ocean pupils appear interested in their studies.— the debt ofthe Society was 32,000 f., whereroute. But they have only just begun to Ere long we hope, he may find a more com- upon an English clergyman present stepped people those vastregions whose waters emp- modious school-room. A suitable building- fro ward and laid upon the table 6,600 f. to aid in liquidating the debt. * 11th, the annity into the Paoific. We saw it recently re- lot, we understand, has been given by the ported in the public prints, that the man was King. Would that some able friend ofedu- versary ofthe "Society for Evangelical misstill alive who felled the first tree in the wil- cation might be found, who would endow an sions among tbe unevangelized Nations" derness of Ohio, and that the man still walk- English and classical academy in Honolulu! took place. South Africa is the principal field of the Society's operations. It was ed the streets of Cincinnati who built the Intelligence. Foreign stated that the Society's debt was 12,000 t, West. first house in that Queen city of the Chand- whereupon 4,500 f. was subscribed! 12th. United States.—Tbe whale ship now that may It is not improbable the child ler Price" arrived via Tahiti the 28th ult., On this day took place the anniversary of have been born who will lire to see cities as having left New Bedford 3d July. One hun- the "French and Foreign Bible Society." large and flourishing, and a population as dred whale ships were in N. B. harbor fittingiM. dc Gasparin, an ex-peer of France, predense, west of the Rocky Mountains as are out. The majority would sail for the Pacific. sided. 23,000 Bibles distributed during the now to be seen East ofthe Alleghanies. At The was chartering vessels to year. Besides this number, more than 100,government no very distant period, "the voice of acclafrom'Mexico to the U. -000 Bibles have been distributed by other convey army the " mation and gratitude, commencing on the It was estimated that 1,100 officers, Bible Societies. The American Bible SoStates. Rock of Plymouth, shall be transmitted and 5,000 teamsters, would ciety has appropriated $10,000 to aid the through millions of the sons ofthe Pilgrims, 26,000 soldiers, from Vera Cruz. A motion wasi Bible cause in France. " France needs reembark till it lose itself in the murmurs of the Pacific before Congress to continue the pay ofbothligion— the religion of the Bible." We seas." soldiers and officers, for three months after much preferreporting the triumphs of benevSuicide. —A ,catholic priest near Boston they landed in tho U. S. "In support ofthe olent enterprise, to detailing the accounts of lately refused to perform ths church burial measure," writes a correspondent of the N. bloody insurrections! services at the funeral of a man who had Y. Journal of Commerce, "Mr. Webster Tahiti. —By a late arrival from tbe Sociemade a very feeling and eloquent appeal." ty Islands, we learn that the gold fever died from intemperance, classing it as a case was important The most item of there and that soon several intelligence, vesraging, of self murder.—[Exchange paper. relates to the Treaty which has been nego- sels would sail for California. in consedying drunkard, doubt the No of the U. S. Persons in the employ ofthe French govquence of his excesses, is guilty, but would ciated between the government and that ofNew Grenada. The Treaty se- ernment at Tahiti, do not seem to relish the not the maker and vender of intoxicating lito the com- economical principles of "la Repoblique very important advantages the cures guilt?— quors come in for a share of U. S. But the most manifested in the reduction of their salaries. important merce ofthe to perform Would the priest have refused of the refers to a arrival from the passage feature Treaty the a rich California.—By body of the burial services over of The Presiwe learn that as plenty gold coast, across the Isthmus Panama. continues wiser, growing rumseller? The world is makes a to ever. the mines for Congress Many leaving dent ias were special Message by to be called their actions are coming we tbe where find they living enormously town, the From that subject. Message who desupon i suicide, proper names. He is a the following: "It will be perceivedI high, and it is impossible for all to obtain troys his life by the rope, or by the knife, quote of the Treaty, that the comfortable lodgings and a good table. or by brandy. Whether a professed minis by the 35th article " Grosn under fold,yet weep forwtat otbread :" to guater of the gospel has the right to refuse to New Grenada government proposes We hear respecting several who went and citizens ofthe attend the funeral of the suicide, we are not rantee to the government the Islands, that they have done refrom passage across the Isthmus prepared to decide in the negative. We U. S. the right of well, and will ere long return. m arkably over the natural roads, and over are prepared however to pronounce rum- ofPanama, The "Star" and "Californian"are united. be conmaking, rum-selling and rum-drinking, bad any canal or rail-road, which may 9, we see it announced Dec. Under date of business—and those engaged in the first, structed to unite the two seas, on condition that Capt. Stout has been successful in consecond or third will eventually regret we that the U. S. shall make a similar guaranty tracting for coal, and that the steamers may of thisIbe expected the last of January or first of think that they had any thing to do withito New Grenada, of the neutrality February. sovereignty is of her and her territory, hard. portion them. Tbe way of transgressors Commodore Jones and Governor Mason same." over the remarkable, seem somewhat P. S. It may have been taking steps preliminary to calling but it is nevertheless true, while engaged in His Excellency, J. J. Roberts, President delegates to assemble in a Convention for the very act of penning ths above remarks,,of the new Republic of Liberia had arrived the purpose of establishing a provisional government. a gentleman called to engage our services.in the U. S. . " " " • . I • ; " " " , t i ' I �THE FRIEND,'JSMUARY, 1849. 6 widow, and thatof isea. His soul found peace when tho ship the Bran who importuned his neighbor for'was on her homeward voyage. Pilgrim." bread. Luke, c. 11, 6—B vs. PfraoyrSeamen. Tbe thoughtless and unbelieving world The facts narrated in tbe following para- The Best Seamen.—Capt. Parry of the has much to learn-in regard to the nature, graphs, extracted from the "N. Y. Evangel-]British Navy, the well-known commander of importance and* benefit of prayer. A prac- ist," may not he uninteresting as illustrative'the Polar expedation, at a public meeting in tical infidelity among men, excites a smile of our remarks. We take the more plea- 1826 spoke as follows: "I have had the honor, and I may truly of incredulity, if not of derision, when the sure in making the extract, from the circumthe happiness of commanding British say, praying Christian speaks of really receiving stance that we are personally acquainted'seamen under circumstances requiring the with "thai son who bad been made the sub-,utmost activity, implicit and immediate an answer to his petitions to Heaven. The obeBible is full of encouragement upon this jeet of such agonizing prayer." He visited dience, and the most rigid attention to discisubject. The testimony ofthe most devoted the Islands during the last shipping season, pline and good order; and I am sure that the maintenance of all these was, in a and exemplary Christians is clear and satis- and has sailed again for the U. S. The great measure, owing to the blessing of God factory upon the point, that prayer is not a statements may be relied upon as true. upon our hnmble endeavors to improve the vain, useless and foolish practice, but one " On the east end of Long Island are two religious and moral character o( our men. fraught with unspeakable blessings, in favor aged pilgrims, who have been the parents In the schools established on board our ships religion was made the priofboth those who pray in faith, and those of eleven children. is Three are not, and one during the winter, ofthe to be "just on mary object, and the result was every wav living eight thought for whom the prayer of faith is offered.— the verge of heaven." They have hope that gratifying and satisfactory. It has convinThis is a subject of vital importance to Sea- after the separations of earth shall have end- ced me that true religion is so far from bemen. Amid the disclosuresofanother world ed, they shall all meet again, an unbroken ing a hindrance to the arduous duties of it will undoubtedly appear, that many a sig- family in heaven. One of the sons has his that station in which it has pleased Provion the deep. He is now master of dence to cast the seaman's lot, that on Ihe nal blessing, and remarkable deliverance, home , of the whale ship His voy- contrary, it will always excite him to their has been experienced in answer to prayer. So ages have varied in length from one to threeperformance, from the highest and most powAr as seamen especially are concerned,it is no years. On his last voyage save one, he erful of motives; and I will venture to prein proportion as this spring of ac-unmeaning assertion that, "Prayer moves the sailed around the world, and in just one dict, isthat year from leaving home returned with his tion more and more introduced among our arm that moves the universe." All things and ship full, and without having dropped his seamen, they will become such as every beings, physical, mental and spiritual are un- anchor during the whole voyage. His visits Englishman would wish to see them. To der God's control. "All my springs," says have necessarily been short at home. His this fact, at least, I can on a small scale the Psalmist, "are in Thee." God can aged mother did not let them pass without bear the most decided testimony; and the admonitions respecting the chief friends of religion will feel a pleasure in havcause our cup of joy or sorrow to overflow. repeated concern." He would turn all off by "the re- ing the fact announced, that the very best It is the frequent remark of those whose ply, "Oh, mother, we can't have religion at seamen on board the Hecla—such, I mean, "home is upon the deep," that amidst the sea." When he left home for the voyage as were always called upon in any cases of were, without circle of their friends, they have a godly, abovementioned, the mother's heart was un- extraordinary emergency anxious. In remembrance and pray- exception, those who had thought the most pious and praying wife, or mother, or Bister, usually er she followed her beloved E. in his long seriously on religious subjects; and tfiatef or father, or other relative. It is a powerful and trackless way; and often (as she says) a still more scrupulous selection were tone motive, operating upon the mind of a master, was so burdened in spirit that it seemed to made out of that number, the choice would officer or other seafaring person, to lead him her she must die. In none of the former fall, without hesitation, on two or three individuals possessing dispositions and sentito serious reflection and a religious life, voyages had that son been the subject of ments eminently Christian." such agonizing prayer. When the ship had that he has some near relation who is known been-gone a year, a neighbor, who also had to be daily praying for his conversion. We a son in the same ship, came in to bring the "I cannot stand that."—And what not the sailor "stand ?" He had stood write upon this subject.— news that she had been unsuccessful, and could the beating of many a storm. Often had he Facts illustrative of this point have come had gone to the North West Coast. This mounted up to heaven and gone down again was sad news to the parents. They sat up under our personal observation, not a few till a late hour, talking of the absent into the depths. Many a time had his soul ones; ofwhich we can now recall to mind. Most and when they lay down, it was to think and been melted because of trouble. Yet he has rode out the storm, trod the billowy deep confidently we believAurayer has been of- pray. boldly, and given bis trouble to winds. fered in America and England for absent Two hours after midnight, the mother But now he meets something whichthe a footstep in the entry-way. The not stand." What is it? He can he "canfriends far off upon the waters of the Paci- heard stand the door opened, and some fic, which has been beard and answered. is there?" No reply; one entered. "Who perils of a storm. He can bear being a but the footsteps ap- night and a day on the deep. He can buffet Striking instances might be cited, although proached the parent's bed-room. "Who is the hardest gale that ever blew off the the subject is one that demands great cau- there?" A well-known voice replied " Ed- "Horn." He can do and endure more sea moment the In aged mother's arms labor and hardship than any other man; tion; yet it partakes of a cheerless skepti- win." were around the neck of her sailor son.—-1 vere but, now he knocks under. It is the picture', cism and a heartless infidelity, to dismiss Her first words of greeting were, Edwin, er pass over all these examples as unworthy have you found the Saviour?" "Let the on the cover of a tract, of a woman teaching a child. "Oh!" said he, I cannot stand of notice. If it was in our com- pious parents who have long wrestled for that; it reminds me " dear mother; ofmy poor municate with the praying wives, sisters, the conversion of an impenitent child, imag- it is just the way she used te teach me: but how the heart of that yearning mother she's gone;" and he burst into mothers and fathers, who are accustomed ine tears. when her Edwin replied, "Mother, Mother! throbbed, there are no human teachings daily to remember in secret, and at the I trust I have." like your own. Call your boy to your side family altar, their absent husbands, brothers There were tears of sacred jey shed in and give him warm from a and sons, we would address them in the that house. The pray era ofmany years had mother's heart. instructions And should that troy break words ofPaul to the Thessalonians, "Pray not been unheard, nor forgotten. The away from bis home, and become a rover on had waited until importunity the deep, some little incident may recall without ceasing ;" yoa may expect your Prayer-hearer the had become great. In the best time he scenes of his early years. He, too, may be prayers will erelong be answered, knowing gave the gracious answer. The son found reminded of his dear mother," who they must be heard. Read the Savior's ac- that it was possible to enjoy religion on the used to call him to"poor her aide. The Seamen's Friend, count of the importunate < . — , �THE Date or I)t»TH. \l\ii"" I4 184.1, Am * " " May S" 33 " July 3 " IS10 Aug " 4" April June " S July " is "ii Aug 11 ii Sept 1847, Jan 3 Feb •' " 24 March 16 April 4 " •' " 237 " 1 May " June 3 July 10 Aug24 Sept 2 31 Nov Oct " IS25 Dec 1848, Jau 26 * •March 2 4 April 1 14 May S '- " " 514 Aug Sept Oct26 28 Nov 7 7 u 9 " " » "••" 18'• " 2119 " "'< 16 37 " £? " Deo, 3** - |T •- *»8 "II "13 It 44 ThomaaPratl loh.i B. Gregory Thomas H Marshall Tim nan J'lhnano Heiijiim i Pitman Jume- Bryant ThmiiaM Dwyer Emanuel Gomez Ivlwanl Willilier Thoinaa Rendols -. Sweet Anthony Wilkinson Thomas Aylelt James Lucas Orren H Smith Mrs Eunice H. Marshall, J D B. S. Townaend Clement Norton 1346, Feh \s March 1 " 24 " 8I Oct " 275 Nov * A Gay Heed Indian Nelson O. Hall Willuim Day Thomas Day Lmen J. Moller John Dewey (iili.ert Jenney SSeptil Oct IS Nov 4 (4 89 64 65 22 limn*. SS 14 10 31 81 27 J. B Wmerliouic John Kedzlie XS.Tal.er Maria Wheeler John Glaudthorp James Cheazy Dr. Rich ir.l Ford D. C 11igJason William Thompson AinoaFord Isaac C. Brewer John Freos Henry Gritwold S3 William Loe Divid Lyons John Kmglita 7 36 SO 28 19 26 Kaiuohai Campbell Samuel A. Reynolds John Smith Snhent George Chapman Connecticut Ireland Calcutta, India England Ma-sachusetts . N Y. Lincoln, England Rochford, Philadelphia, Pa. Honolulu Charlettown, Mass. ' ' Alice A.lele DeFiennea John Meek, Jr. James liarley Elyneaa Case Joseph W. C. Cram Charles Brockway A Tahitian Sailor Caroline Louisa Pnty A native i»fGu»m Jemima Heath T'Himas Jackson W. F Summer* Eliat Trnfinion Margaret Branks 41 64 26 3 3 is ■ I ■■■ a »■ —.ssssssswai tsstaassai mm ■**•■" Died at British HaapiUl. matter Hanoverian thip " Crown Prinoeaa." Master Belgian brig " ludefatible." Second officer American whale thip" Splendid." Matter of " Governor Troup." Reaident for many yenrt on the lalanda.'' For many yeart a resident at Marquesas Itlands. Infant aon el J. F. B. Marshall, E«q. The remtins removed to the United State*. Died at the TJ. S. Hotpiuil. Reaident for many yeart on the Itlands. Died at the Brilun Hotpiul, ditbarged from an English ship. m Whaling " " Left English whale ahip" Java." Died at British Hospital. Death occationed by severe burn. Died at Waialua, Oahu. " " | ; " " " _ Honolulu Lima, Peru Weathersfield, Conn. Staten Island. N. Y. Infant son of Mr. C. Btewcr,3d. H. B. M. S. Juno. Master American whale thip" Audley Clark*.* Belonging to ahip" Portland." England For forty year* a resident on the Islands. Died at British Hospital. Left in Amencan whale thip. Wife of Mr. Joseph Booth. Wife of Mr. John Harris. Died at Y. S. Hospital; left" Samosel." Sarah Parker." Wife of Captain John Meek. S. Died at U. Hospital. Relict of the late Captain William Sumner. Maater ofschooner" Srt Singaptira." Died it Luhaina; his remains brought to Honolulu. Drowned ; belonging to English wbale ship" James Stewart" Belonging; to ahip "Neva." Son of Mr. Chapman, formerly Acting U. S. Consul at Tahiti. Infant daughter of J. B. DeFiennea, Esq. Norwich. England Greenwich, England England Honolulu N. Y. City Sweden Nantucket, Mass. Honolulu ork, Ireland Honolulu A rgyleshire, Scotland Charlettown, Maas. Tahiti Honolulu " United States Shelter Island, N. Y. Guam Bath, Me. East Lyme, Ct. Tahiti 1y 10 mos Honolulu 68 25 .asi Resident for 28 yeart on the Islands. Discharged from the" Lyriia." Infant son of Mr. Smith, ptvssengar of "Brooklyn." Wife of J. F. B. Marshall, Esq.; ber remains remoTad to lh« TJ. S. Cadet H. B M.'t thip "Grampus." England Martha't Vineyard, Matt. Ma»ter Bremen while ahip "Gustave.', Died at Y. S. Hoepital. United Statea Belonging to H. B. M.'t thip "Juno." England Jonestown, Pa. Died at U. S. Hospital. Schaneback, Hanover Carpenter Hanoverian ahip" Crown Princess." Michigan, U. S. Wile of U. S. Commissioner her remain* removed to lb* U. S. For 41 year* a reaident on the Island*. England, New York City A Printer. Ruatia Drowued, l.elonging to bark" Alexander." Died at U. S. Hospital. Mandeo, England Many years a resident on the Islands. Scotland Carpenter whale ahip" William Tell." United States Wife of Mr. John Wheeler. Honolulu Left Bremen whale ahip. Bremen For 20 years a resident on the Itlands. Bristol, England Many yeart a physician in Honolulu. Madely, England Richmond, Va. Many years resident on the Island*. Lisbon, Spain 27 isaiiii " Boston, Mast. L.-wi» Kekoaaihue Honolulu New York City Bonton, Matt. —- a ■ Infant child ma of Mr. H Iran and Mrs. B. C. Qt&pM. Died at U. Hospital, bcloiigiiii? to American whale ship •»*] Died on board U. S. S." Braodywiae." A Printer, discharged from whale ahip '• HmnibtU." England H.-ury Thompson —— Philadelphia. Pa. Rochester, John Smith Percival L—ler Martin St-btieeman Mrt. H. F. Ten EyH William Sumner John Nilea Russian Seaman Margaret Harris E. O Terrey George Grant Betsey W. Meek Patrick Haya Honolulu South Hampton, N. Y. Matsachuscttt, U. S. Concord, N H. Halifax, N. S. Hallowell. Me. Nueborg. Denmark Hudson, N. Y. New Bedford, Maat. London, England in mov John Wilrtnr *. ._ j Wolley 22 '• IUARY, 1849. INTERMENTS IN NUUANU VALLEY CEMETERY. I I ■ II OsunaAi RastAtaa. | Naxb. | Asa. | Raaipawca. | ' : H>ra,n France. Grime. I', iiii .fih Wf Inter Unmti 1844. Nov 24 1845, Jan. 2S Feb II tl March II FRTEInI Honolulu Green Port, N. Y. New York City Ruaaia Honolulu ' " " " Died at U. S. Hospital. Died on board »hip" Gem." " . • <. Third officer of ship" Formosa. M Drowned in Honolulu harbor; belonging to thip "Friends." Corea." ship" from Discharged Youngestchild of Captain and Mr*. John Pity. Died at U. S Hospital. Daughter of Mr. and Mrt. Heath. Died at U. S. Hospital. Died off Honolulu narbor,pa*»en«er from California. Died in harbor, on board Russian bark" Alka." Daughter of Mr. Robert Brankt. The subscriber was appointed at the last meeting of the "Nuuanu Valley Cemetery Association," to prepare a list of the interments which had been made, and to keep a register of future interments. As nothing of the kind had been done, it was with some difficulty and labor that the foregoing was compiled, and upon examination, H may be found in some respects erroneous. If such should be the case, the subscriber will esteem it a favor to have the error pointed out, that a correction may be made. The importance ofkeeping a full and correct register will appear obvious. A majority ofthe interments are those of strangers, respecting whuse death aad buriul, enquiries may be made in after years. This is already tbe fact. In some instances, surviving friends may wish to erect monuments; should this be the case, how necessary to be able to identify the spot where the interment ems made*, and to ascertain the date, etc., when the death took place. Whenever interments may be made, the parties concerned are respectfully requested to forward a written report to tbe subSAMUEL C. DAMON, scriber. Honolulu, December, 1848. Secretary and Treasurer, A". Y. C. 4 �THE FRIKND, gNUARY, 1849. 8 , and while there he acqsired some property. According DEBT ON THE CHAPEL. Funeral Solemnities.—On Saturday, forms, to his "Last Will and Testament," the balanceof his property In balancing the account of the Chapel, it is found to disposed of for charitable purposes, after bis debts be to the of the was ult., took funeral place the 30th and funeral expenses should be paid. A gentleman in Hono- stand thus, at this date, December 38. 1348. late Wm. Pitt I.eleihoki. brother-in-law lulu was appointed his executor. By said executor, the sum Original coat of repairing Chapel, erecting Read13.944,41 990,00 has been equally divided between the "Oahtt Charity ing Room, etc., (See 'Friend' lor March) of the King, of the late young chief Moses of Hciiool pod ths "Beamen's Chspet." 2,131,43 Paid, " His Excellency Gov. KuKekuaiwa, The remains of Mr. Summers were brought on shoreami lujerred in the "Nuuanu Valley Cemetery." A marble stone ward of the Present debt 792,90 anuoa, and Is to be erected lo his memory. Drowned, Bept 4, in the Ochntsk sea, by upsetting of the The incidental expentes of the Chaplaincy, for Queen. A profession, composed of King, boat felting entangled in the line, William King, aged 22 the current year, including Sexton's salary, Chiefs, King's Ministers, Foreign Represen- years,and blacksmith of ship "Josephine." He belonged to East lighting chapel, repairing walls, etc.. etc., 3307,7*1 Hampton. tatives, and Consuls, together with numer- timely end.L. 1., and leaves a wife and child lo inuuru bis un- This amount hat been paid from the acknowledged tloous officers of the Government, and private nations for 'Chaplaincy. The Chaplain would return his sincere tlicnkt to ail citizens, marched from the house of M. Kewho have, in any way, aided the 'American Seamen s kauanohi, to the Stone Church, where reliFriend Society' in maintaining and supporting this Chaplaincy. He hopes the benefits, direct and indirect, which gious exercises were performed. The proPORT OF HONOLULU. result to the scafsringjand foreign community,are a satisattended the deCession being re-formed, factory compensation for the numerous donations made ceased to the Royal Cemetery, where their to the institution. In all eases, the subscriber lias most Arrived. scrupulously aimed toappropriate the various sutnSwhicn honors. remains were interred with military Nov. 25—Am whale ahlp Portsmouth, Munroe, Warren, 4600 have been contributed, 'agreeably to the wishes of the MARIJOURNALNE . whale. donors. SAMUEL C. DAMON, 28—Eng brig Spencer, from Liverpool, witb md«e. to Star Seamen's Chaplain. Honolulu, Dec. 29, 1848. With the new year, a fresh hand is key, Juiiioii «V Co. Dec. &—Hawaiian achooner Mary Ann, from Ban Franriaco announced as having commenced playing —report• the Undine from New York, and a Chilean *htp fo"NOTICE. hnd arrived nt s«n inn tn when the cao.fj nut. The To Szamin and Stbakgebs.—77te Seamen's Chnpi the 'Government Organ.' The Reading Franciaco—llaallleo not arrived. The U. 8. nore-ahip Sonth- is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock. was going Hi when the M. A. left. TheLexington Public may expect some ' original airs.'— hamptoD a. m and "J, p. h. Skat* free. wai soon to nail for theUnited State* direct. 9—Hawaiian schooner Hualillo, Smith, 13 days from Religious services will be held at the Vestry Boom We have not forgotten an unpublished ad- BanDec. every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a LecFranciaco. ship Josephine, Hedge*, from Kararcatka; ture delivered. Dec. 24— dress upon 'little men,' delivered by the wanting 400whale bbls to complete cargo. The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry B. Co.'a bark Cowllta, Weynton, frc.m Oregon. Room the third Monday evening each month. gentleman, which evinced a quiet humor, or- 28—H. Am whale ship Chandler Price, Taber, 6 mos from NewSeamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting Bedford, via Tahiti, 300 w. Reports the Tsar, arrived at Tahi- this iginality and talent. port ure invited to call at the Chaplain's Study, ti, all well. , , 30—Chileanbrig Correo do Coblja, Solhouae, 13 daya iron. where they will be gratuitously suppHtd with copies of the Friend and other reading matter. It will be most San Franciaco. convenient for ihe Chaplain lo receive calls from Seamen Hilo, Nov. 20, 1848. Sailed. between 2 and 4 o'clock, p. m. Mr. Editor,—Some months ago I sent you Dec. 7—American achooner Honolulu, Ncwell, for Snn Fran- Public services at the Native Churches, on theSabbatK ciaco. commence the U. a list of donations received from S. S. Nov. 26—Peruvian brig Paeiflco, Miller, for San Franciaco. The at 9j,s a. m., and 2g p. m\ Seamen Reading Room is open at all hours of 27—Hawaiian achooner Julian, Moran, forBan Francisco. Preble, in favor of the Seamen's Chapel at During the day. Strangers arriving and i having lite foreign pawhaleshipa Hiinir.vl.le,and Mt Wollaatoi) tbe week have learned that are Having you respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room Hilo. just home direct. Several other whale ships have nailed to cniiae. pers, In port—schooner Honolulu, Newel), for Ban Francisco, on supplied with useful reading mailer. not received that communication,! now trans- Tuesday; brig Tepic, Luce, for Liverpool via Valparaiso boon; JJ- Donations are respectfully solicited for the support roa the raiEKD. mit a duplicate, which you will please pub- brig Spencer, unloading. of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of 'The Friend. Dec. 15—Englishbrig Tepic, Luce, for Valparaiso. An anuual report ol all donations is made to the Amerilish for the information of all concerned. Dec. 19—Am whale ship Portsmouth, Monroe, homeward can Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Auy person T. COAN. bound. Yours truly, contributing the sum of Sou is entitled to become a Life 21—Hawaiian schooner Catharine, Treadway, for dan Fran- Director Commodore D. Geisinger, of the Society, and by 820 to become an Honocisco. rary Lie Member. 2,50 Lieut. E. Ward, Jr. SAMUEL C. DAMON, 5,00 Sergeon J. F. Brooke, PORT OF LAHAINA. Seamen's '■ haplain. Honolblu, April !.—tf. 3,00 Nor. 11—Am whale ship Warren, Evans, Warren, 11 mos Ass't Surgeon J. L. Burtt, A Card. 300 300 whale this saason. whale, 5,00 out, Purser H. Wilson, The Seamen's Chaplain would gratefully acknowledge whaling bark Pacific, Arrlen, New Bedford, 40 mos a large and beautiful 'Bethel Flag', presented to the'ChPassed Midshipman E. Binley, 1,00 out,12—Am 500 sperm, 1100 whale, 500 whale this season. apel by Capt. Gcllctt, ship'Uncaa', November, 1843. 20—Am whale ship Portsmouth, Monroe, Warreu, 30 mos Commodore's Secretary, F. Schlezy, 2,50 out, 4000 whale, 1300 whale thia sesson. Return Borrowed Books. Midshipman W. McGunnegle, 1,00 22—Am whale ship Ontario, Brown, from Hllo. The subscriber desires all persons having bonks in tlieir whalaahlp Henry Thompson, Holmes, from Oahu. 1,00 23—Am E. Brodhead, whala ship Marcla, Ellison, from HHo. possession bel nging to him, or the 'Seamen's Library, 1,00 24—Am 27—Hawaiian schooner a S., Tailor, 17 dsys from San to return them immediately. Some valuable books arc W. F. Shunk, Francisco. missing. 1,00 Carpenter T. Coleman, fjf Some weeks since, the subscriber loaned the Me2,50 moira of General M 'to some one in Honolulu, who , " Subscription, has neglected lo return the volumes. He is requested to SAMUEL C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. extensive and the of The Hilo.] •Additional Donations the Chaptl at Friend.'' Newspaper, one thousand copies of whihh are Iwilmina Chaplaincy. in the Pacific. Divine service will be held in the Seamen's Chapel, 'Capt. Seabury, ship Minerva, $8,00 circulated gratuitously among seamen FOR CHAPEL, roll KBIEND. every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, a. m. Seamen, residents, 3,00 .Am. wh STAMPS. Capt Swift, ship Maria Theresa, and visiters, are kindly invited lo attend. iff.SO ship Governor Troup, 1,25 8,rs A. N. Butts, The office sf the Chaplain is a short distance from the Caravan, 8,73 14,00 Chapel, on the same street towards, the sea. All persons 1,00 ■ '• Electra, H. Hasking, ship Wm. Thompson, 25,00 Lucy Ann, wishing to converse with bim, procure the Holy ScripPortsmouth, 16,00 tures, or religious publications, books, etc., will be always PASSENGERS. 20,25 Gem, welcome, between the hours of 3 and S p. ».''" 10,00 Hltrhrock. Friend, Honolulu, A Tepie Valparaiso—Mr. the for Charles In E. T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain. 10,00 Par Josephine, from Karoschsika, Mr. Samuel lllll.ran Eng- A Friend, Lahaina, July 29, 1843. r M lish traveller, from England via St. Petersburg tnd Siberia. 60,00 Friends, The Friend, Bound. Per ChandlerPrice, from Tahiti, HoraceUawet, Esq. 10,00 Mr. Goodell, Per Cowlitt, Capt. Molt and Mr. Stewart. The for or more Frieud, bound, one, two, years, can he 10,00 Capt. B. F. Snow, Per Correo dc Coblja. W. 8. Rolden. J. Flanders, J. Stone, obtained at the Chaplain's Study. £>■ A few entire sets 10,00 Wyatt, ship Morea, G. Graham, D. McQueen, N. Travera, J. McDuß, E. Browu, remain unsold. deduction be made from A will the suhEatate of Summers, 45,00 W. F. Apia, W. Sumner, John Joyce, J. O. Davit, T. Metealf, scrlption price to persona purchasing more than one S,00 Judge Lee, and three Htwtiiuu. volume. 5,00 Mr. Bishop, *„* Seumen will never be charged more than the actual coat of the publication end binding. DIED. COST OF THE FRIEND FOR 1848, VOL. VI. •ra this Sewn, oa ihe 10th ult., Ellen Amelia, youngest daughter or Rev. L. and Mrs. A. W. Bmlib.afeil 1 year 8 mos. In balancing the account of the Friend, for 1848, it is and Mdavs. fonnd to stand thus, st this date, Dec. 28,1843. A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance, aged Saa 61. Francisco, California,Eliab Grimes, Al In this lawn, lath alt. Margaret Bran is, daughter of Mr. Dr. Paid. Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. For paper, printing, carrier's fee, bindRobert Breaks. PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY 8787,76 ing, ttc., In Honolulu harbor, lttk nit. oa board Russian bark Alka, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. from Sitka, Ellas Traflnmu, a passenger. Cr. Received. 6,08 At 11. B. Hospital, 25th nil. Mr. TbomssEnnis, belonging to Balance on account of 1347, TERMS. Bata.la, N. Y. 209,50 Subscribers, Killed by a whale in the Oebotak sea, in Aiignst, Ammon C. Sale of bound volumes, etc., One copy per annnm, Si ,50 269,48 of ship l'orshoaias, and formerly of ship Porismouth. Donations, Two copies per annum, -...--. 290,25 2 sb Sese, annum, r belonged in Delhi, Delaware Co N. Y. per copies Five 000,00—»776,3I 3no Off Honolulu bajbor, on board schooner "Thomas Martin," Editor's Salery, Ten g'no annum, .-..-.. copies per from California, Mr. Wm. F Summers, belonging to New Single copies and bound volumes for 1,3,3,4 Debt, 12,44 York oily. He came nut on board the " Uneas,"- and about ands be obtsined at the of yean may Study the Chap. one yearago, was discharged sick, at this port. During the sanamer he partially recovered his health, and went to Cab- Unsettled bills, 318,50 lain. ' For thebenefit of the Seamen's Chapel, recently having »o immediately. $30,50 undergone Jan. 1,1849. repairs; support Total, " for " " "" • " " "" - " " " ' , THE FRIEND: -------....... - : . � 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 (1849) 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 - 1849.01.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1849.01.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/b0e2934fdccc30a4e5e98dc9163d02b2.pdf 8cba4d4ca0b934c670049f7d59f80bab PDF Text Text FThe riend. FEBRUARY Polynesian Sketches. HONOLULU, Vol. 7. THE FRIEND. CONTENTS OF THI FRIEND, FEB. 1, 1849. For the Friend. Sketch of Strong's Island. 1, 1849. page 9 Poetry, Our Seamen, Sketch of Strong* Island, 9 10 11 Extracts from late papers, Ocean Steamers, Wreck of the whale ship Maine, Conscience, An Appeal from a Man-of-war'sFore Top, London Editor upon California, Oahu Charity School, Honolulu Seminary, Master ll BY WILLIAM L. JACKSON, of American tohale ship "Inez." —— — — — 9 \o. 9. Jan. 26. Capt. L. has got his ship repaired to his entire satisfaction, but he has had a great deal of trouble with his crew. Last Sunday evening seven of them took a boat and left for the Island of Ascension, and the probability is they will all be lost, and ifthey are, I cannot think otherwise but that it will be their just desert for their in- Being intimately acquainted Ship Harvestashore crew disorderly Capt. gratitude.* with I know him to be a man whe L., IS 3 Capt. Island s Ruins on the Lakey management IS abhors ill-treatment to seamen, and that he King and Royal Family Religion — De- sailed from home on 13 the present voyage 13 inhabitants their Annuto—number ity of 13 with a determination of governing and treatForeign Intelligence, knowledge idea of the English language, ing his men as reasonable and rational beTeetotaller's Budget, 14 14 Commercial Statistics, See., Bfc. 15 He publicly declared that it Was his Rope Tarns, January 7, 1848. This day I anchored ings. IS Deaths, Donations, fee., seamen could be better governed opinion, in the N. £. harbor of Strong's Island, findby the rational than the brute. addressing ing the entrance easy and harbor good.— it Two English whalers, and the American He made his personal dnty to look after bark Harvest, Lakey, Matter, were lying at their comforts and physical wants. Among duties, he imposed upon himself the anchor. Captain Lakey, in entering the other [Selected for the Friend.] duty of going three times each day to the OUR SEAMEN. S. W. harbor, in consequence of not having to see that their food was served out a good pilot on board, got his ship on the galley, them in proper order and in BY MISS ANNA LOWELL SNELLING. generous reef and injured her bows so that it was to his" men say, Oh. remember ye the tailor, when by the aocial hearth. with difficulty he kept her afloat until he quantity." I heard one of that they always had enough and that which Ye enjoy the countless blessings Godhas ahower'd on the earth; could get her ashore on the beach, where and wholesome. He however had He is tossing on the ocean amid the blllowa' roar. at low water he was to batten the leaks with was good not been long at sea, before he discovered But his heart ia with his loved ones, upon his native shore. so as to be with the assistance boards, able, that there were some among his crew who of the natives, to work her around to the N. Oh, remember ye the sailor, in the darker hours nfuight, could not bear to be treated as rational be£. harbor. storm at height; raging, wind is and the ia ita Whenwithoat the ings, and their influence over the others lie aheltered from the learned from and other sourblast, I Captain L. Ye on your downy pillowa, all his ideas of high the and giddy mast, ces, that at the time his vessel was in the was such as to frustrate Whilst he perhaps is rocking on reasoning with them. lee harbor and of a in lost, danger being And the dark clouds above him sending down sulpherous Ore, part of the crew refused to work, unless he Feb. 5. Capt. Lakey has got his vessel On the Inky waves beneath him, as on a funeral pyre, pay them daily wages. Capt. L. nearly ready for sea. The Rowena, ofFall would thunderia like a solemn bell. While the deep and hosrae-toaed came in to-day, so we now have five requiem or hie knell. to them the impossibility of com- River, represented Tolling o'er the gaping waters his vessels in port, more than the natives aver he had no plying with their demands, as saw at one time. Since I have been here money on board, and there was none to be How the distant signal cannon his senses must appal, I have endeavored to learn a little here, Island. He them howWhilst the discordant sea-bird is answering to the call, at the informed got the Island and its inhabitants. The And amid the roar of waters, comes up the last fhlnt cry ever, if they would work, and succeeded in about high. on natives are of the Caroline Island origin. mercy pardon for and from wretch, drowning some Of getting the ship off, that they should be paid The Island appears at a remote period; to arrived at some where an when port they Remember ye the sailer, at the silent hoar of prayer. have been the strong hold of the Buccaneers, it investigation could take place, and should or else the present As yekneel before the altar, his soulremember there; generation have wonderstormy deep. be judged proper and right that they ought when on the your Saviour, taught has For thus tor the fortifications,walls fully degenerated; sleep. winds to lulled the however billows, | the and to be for their work. This stormy He smoothed paid works at present to be seen, Capt. L. then and stone Idid not satisfy their minds! could not have been built by the present Whosehand la ever open, whose heart is ever kind? case tne time stated the to this King. (At blocks of stone, 10 or 12 feet Who, when cur peace was perilled, the bravest did we And? there was no vessel but the Harvest in port.) race. Large Not he who rolls In luxury, thechild of wealth and pride— ] with one end fixed in the ground, in length, But the poor, hardworking sailor,whose home is on the tide. The King replied that if the sailors would and opposite openings in the walls, as if ex1not work, he would furnish some of his own Oh, remember ye the sailor, whose 111-rewarded toll people that would, and that he would " tie pressly intended for mooring ships. The jup" Capt. L.'s men until the vessel was present generation of people can furnish no Has tilled your teeming cotters with fralta of every coll; When yonr ships, through some great danger, have safely ready for how they came there. These sea, when they should he put on information are sacred to their deity, Annuto. [Not reached the atrand, board. however much against Capt. L., stated in the Friend. ]t How poorly yerepay him lor the labor of his hand. his will, compelled to resort to force, and Snate, as The is about fifty years of age, as King their natures! flow, danger, tbanka abundant deal with his men to escaped your from according Or, when i could but the Queen is younger, a judge, I And on the ahip'a commander gifts and praises ye bestow, to their All then went duty. small but good featured woman—the very courage greatest shown, forget thesailor, who haa Do not There being no conveniences for heaving mother of eight children, six of whom are And saved your livesand fortunes*! the peril ol his own. a ship out at the lee harbor, he brought her The eldest, Prince Royal and heir around to the weather harbor, although leak- living. Who does not love the sailor, the hardy and the bold! to the is alow, designing scoundrel, throne, ing badly. The natives rendered him imHisheart and aoul so truly east la Nature's nneat mould, prow bears a assistance. The furnished King a or the ocean country banner, wave* portant While our » If the rfadrr would Intra the fata ol that bo»i's crew, Long live our gallant sailors, our pride and glory now! houses for the storing of the cargo, and as we would sefer him to Urn FiJUa 1 for October 1, 184*. many natives as be wanted to assist in dis- Only one ol the soma aMseJM and bis preawvanon While the tramp of fane Is aounding for many a victory won. the same, also guaranteeing (so was quit* imraculou*.— {M.^WH. And our land swells forth the praiaea of man j n gallant son— charging were concerned) for the t See artiel* oa Whilst the wreath is twtn'd for valor, and merit claims Its due, far as the natives Smsf* Mud, is Vol. ill. No. », May I, 1845. the blue. safety of every thing landed. 12 —— — The Poet's Corner. , W've a seaaj for oar brave sailors, who ride waters — �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1849. of San Jose, to reand I believe none) too good to commit any Extracts from Late Papers. heavy fire, to the town our garrison under the command of lieve crime, so eager is he for the throne. ElixIreland. Trial of Smith O'Brien.—ln Lieut. Heywood, who had been twenty days ah, the nejt, is a noble and amiable youth, our last we noticed the trial and sentence of surrounded by the enemy, and in great disof The other two age. about fifteen years 10 ' that I saw were Princesses, one about six,,John Mitchell. By the "Dale," intelligence tress. Capt. Dv Pont afterwards mounted and the other three years of age. The King ]has been received that another Irish agita- seventy of his men, under the command of is a man of good sensc'and sound judgment, tator has been arrested, tried, convicted and Lieut. Selden, and pursued the enemy in the interior of the country. possessing a large share of Indian cunning and craftiness; for instance, when I talked sentenced. Lieut. Selden was successful in entirely with him about their religion, and smiled at Freedom given by the soil of France. breaking up the insurgents, bringing back some oftheir superstitious customs, he wink- Important Decision. —A slave belonging to and depositing on board the ship their comed and said it was the fashion of Strong's ]Louis Alme Pigneyguy was yesterday de- mander-in-chiefand twenty of his people as Island, giving me to understand that he,clared to be free, in consequence of having prisoners. It will also be recollected that it knew better! They believe in a future state |been taken to France.—[N. O. Picayune. [was the boats of the Cyane, under Lieut. and the immortality of the soul—that the This is in accordance with decisions which![Harrison, that cut out the enemy's brig spirit is buried with the body, but that dv- |have frequently been made here, and with Condor, in the port of Guaymas, under the ring the following night Annuto comes,,which the South has never been satisfied. fire of their musketry; and also while the which is known by certain noises, such as;If a slave be brought by his master, volun- ship was blockading Mazatlan, her boats rattling the bushes, and breaking of small,tarily, into this State, his shackles fall off at signally defeated the enemy's boats sent off sticks. It is their belief that the soul of,once. Slavery cannot exist here for a mo-|[to defend a vessel attempting to run the the departed is taken to another Island,,ment. And it is so with every free State, blockade, and landed and spiked all the enethere embodied and made to serve its time, and with every country where slavery is not,my's cannon at San Bias. Her crew have according to the pleasure of Annuto, after-,recognised. The decision in New Orleans been remarkable for their discipline and wards it passes into another body, and still,goes further, however, than our decisions'[good conduct, acting as soldiers, both infantanother, and so on through eternity. have or can go. It establishes the import- ry and mounted men; and they have been As near as I could learn there are about.ant fact, that the freedom which a slave thus in seven fights on shore, and their loss has 12 or 1500 inhabitants upon both Islands,,acquires, by the voluntary act ofhis master, been one officer and one man killed in batthough I had no opportunity to ascertain,shall avail him permanently; and that if he, tle, with a large number wounded. Some correctly. They are in a deplorable con-,of his own choice, shall afterwards return to of the crew have been wounded in several dition. There is a general sickness prevail- ;a slave State, he shall not again be subject different engagements. After this long, sucing, a species of fever. They also have a ito bondage.—[Boston Transcript. cessful and meritorious conduct of Captain foul disease raging among them, together lC7»The N. Y. Evening Post says, We Dv Pont, and the officers and men of this with their other maladies. Some were die-,understand that the British Government" has ship, they have arrived home—their service ing daily, and I think unless they have some requested ours to remove the wreck of the was performed so far away, that very little relief, all the inhabitants must in a few years Missouri so that the relatives of these from the bay at Gibraltar. It lies is recorded; be swept away. The King told me that he brave and devoted patriots scarcely know of of way port. the vessels that visiting in did not want sailors to stop on the Island, Very excellent offers have been made to the their deeds of patriotic daring. No promoand to prevent it he will deliver up all run- Navy Department to do this, but for some tion, no brevets await them, as it is unknown aways, free of expense, and insists that mas- reason or other they have not been accept- in the navy. It is to be hoped that some ters of ships shall take them off. He wishdistinguished mark of esteem may be shown es, and so do fuany of his subjects, that a ed." Capt. Dv Pont and his officers and crew, so missionary would come and live with them Capt. Dv Pont and the Cyane.—The worthy and deserving, and that their servireturn from of th,e Cyane the Pacific we ces will not be unappreciated by their He told me that if a good man would come, fellow and teach his children and people to read have already noticed; the Union makes the citizens. These noble tars, having served remarks following the cruise: upon and understand as white people did, lie as foot and dragoons, cannot be tamely rewould build for the missionary a house, and' The U. S. sloop of war Cyane, Com'r S. ceived by their countrymen. furnish him with as good food as the Island: F. Dv Pont, just arrived from the Pacific France and the United States.—The in a very short passage of sixtyafforded. Nearly all I talked with upon squadron, the subject expressed the same opinion.—ftwo days from Valparaiso, has had a most London Morning Chronicle remarks of the They have learned about the improvement!(active and brilliant cruise. She sailed from attempt to introduce the principles of repubof the people of the Sandwich Islands, and, the United States in August, 1845, and her lican government according to the American feel anxious to be enlightened therjnselvea. crew have been particularly distinguished model, into Fiance, that Carel was right when he said: "Tell me the constitution of Nearly all can now speak the English lan-i throughout the war; no crew have ever had America suits the people of America, and guage* very distinctly, which singular cir- |the good fortune to perform so much servi6e cumstance, 1 think is owing to their dialect. iin a single cruise. The Cyane was on the you tell me that it does not suit the people I employed two boya to row my boat aboutiwest coast of Mexico when the war broke of France. If a Republic takes place in the harbor, as is the custom at Honolulu, out, and only left there after the receipt of France it will be a military and a literary and in a few evenings I taught one of them the news of peace. This ship's company Republic, as that of America is destined to the whole English alphabet, every letter of participated in the taking of Monterey, and be a peaceful and commercial one." Igarrisoning the town—the first offensive opwhich he pronounced, clear and distinct, Great Packet SHir.—A New York letter cept v, which he called we. There would eration on that coast. They were in the says:"The keel of the largest merchant be no necessity for a missionary to learn fights of Com. Stockton .at the Mesa and the sailing vessel that ever was built in the their language. I could not learn as they Rio Gabriel; they destroyed the gun boats world, was laid a few days since by Messrs. worshipped but one deity, and that one in- of the enemy at Guaymas, cut up their ship- Westervelt &. M'Kay, at their ship building visible. They viewed him as not always ping in the Gulf of California, blockaded the yard on the East River. She will be of the ports ofSan Bias and Mazatlan, and were a tonnage of sixteen hundred tons, but will favorably disposed towards them, but he is sulky, (as they express it in English) 'part of the force of Com. Shubrick when he carry much more. The Ocean Monarch, the King propitiates his favor with various took that place; and two of her officers, which was recently destroyed by fire off the delicacies. I saw no appearance of idolatry, Lieuts. Rowan and Selden, had the com- coast of England, the New World and the though many things are viewed as sacred to mand, one of the shore party and the other Constitution, were the largest vessels of this the deity, and the people would on no con- of the water party that surprised and routed class afloat, but the new vessel which I have a large body of the enemy at Urias. The mentioned, will be twenty feet longer sideration touch them. than ship's company also garrisoned in part La any of them. She is intended as a packet The tact that the inhabitants of Strong'! Island can Paz and San Jose, Lower California. It ship, to ply between here and Liverpool, apeak the English language with tolerable correctness wag Capt. Dv Pont, with 100 of his crew, and will take her place on Robert Kermit's we have beard slated by numerous visiter*. It ia certainwho so gallantly landed at San Jose, in the line in about four months. It was supposed, ly very remarkable, and quite anomalous.—[Ed of X face of an overwhelming force of the enemy, when the problem of ocean steam navigation Embers.—Nov-ember and Dec-ember are and forced his way two miles through a per- was satisfactorily solved, that in a few years the last moers-of the dying ye~ar. fect ambuscade, and under a constant and our packet ships would be driven off the ' . — • ex-' when! i �1 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1849. track, but they are flourishing now as much It appears from the statement of James in attempting to cross the Columbia bar, on as they ever did, and new ones are being Douglas, Esq., that Mr. Hawkes, who was the23dinst. The Hudson Bay Co.'s brig built almost every week." then acting as pilot, was prevented from "Mary Dare," on board of which I was a Ocean Steamers.—We read in the N. Y. reaching the Maine in consequence of the passenger, entered the river the same day, a Journal of Commerce of the 22d, that the roughness of the water between her and few hours before Capt. Netcher attempted to We understand that the run in with the "Maine," and we could disline of mail steamers between New York Baker's bay. and New Orleans, by way of Havana, with Maine, although without a chart, had enter- tinctly see the signal flag flying at the mast its branch to Chagres, will soon be in ope- ed the channel, keeping herboats in advance, head for a pilot. There was, unfortunately, ration. The arrangement is to connect with sounding the way, and would have entered no pilot at the time in Baker's bay. Mr the mail line on the Pacific, from Panama the bay in perfect safety, without a pilot, Hawke's branch pilot being, as we afterto the Columbia River. This service is to had not the wind failed her while in the wards discovered, at Fort George, where I be performed by a steamer touching at San channel. The anchorage in the chanuel of arrived the same afternoon, and hastened to Bias and Mazatlan, in Mexico, and at some the river, near its mouth, is bad—insufficient inform him that a large ship was waiting for of the principal ports in California, until it to hold a ship against a heavy sea—hence, a pilot off the bar. He almost instantly proceeded on his return to Baker's bay, but arrives at San Francisco. Thence another the Maine was thrown upon the spit. steamer takes the mails and passengers to We understand that Capt. Netcher now unfortunately, from the roughness of the the Columbia. The whole distance from N. states, that he should entertain no apprehen- water beyond that anchorage, he found it York to Oregon, between five and six thous- sions of danger in again attempting to bring impossible to reach the "Maine" that night, and miles, will be performed in little more a ship into the Columbia. The truth is, and before the morning of the 24tb, she had than thirty days. Some of the government that the mouth of the Columbia affords a become a total wreck, nearly on the same steamers are now fitting out for the Pacific, good channel for the ingress and egress of spot which proved fatal to the barque Vanto extend the mail communication to the ships; no such mighty river, passing through couver, and at a less recent date to the U. Sandwich Islands, and it is contemplated ul- such a country, up which the tide sets fcr S. schooner Shark. timately to comprehend China in the sytem. one hundred and twenty miles, can pass into These particulars I have communicated to It is supposed that the Sandwich Islands an ocean, over a bold iron-bound coast, you for publication in the Oregon Spectator, may be reached in forty days from New without a channel sufficiently broad and at the request of Capt. Netcher, and further York. The service will be arranged with deep to admit of a safe and easy entrance of beg to suggest that it would be for the adreference also to a connection with Wheel- ships of the largest class—the only difficulty vantage of the country, that some measures wright's line of British steamers on the Pa- consists in knowing where that channel is. were taken by the public authorities for the It is an old saying, that "it is an ill wind protection of the valuable property, a great cific coast of South America. The Government pays $490,000 a year that blows nobody good;" this is verified, to part of which may be expected to drift on for a monthly mail by this route between N. a certain extent, in the unfortunate loss of shore from the wreck. I have the honor to be, sir, York and the Columbia river, and a semi- the Maine. The first and third mates of the Your most obedient servant, monthly mail between New York and New- Maine, both intelligent men and able seaOrleans, by way of Charleston, Savannah men, have consented to remain in Oregon, JAMES DOUGLAS, and Havana. The contract is for ten years. qualify, and act in the capacity of pilots. C. F. H. B. Co. There are but two difficulties which atThe steamers are all constructed under Government inspection, with a view to their em- tend the entrance of vessels into the ColumMr. Editor, —Permit me, through your ployment, when required, as vessels of war. bia—one is, that the sea is sometimes rough valuable columns, to return thanks for my—the the cannot be other, Pacific steamers is such a that wind dependin One of the self, officers and crew, to the inhabitants of state of forwardness, that she will be des- ed upon in the neighborhood of the sun's this territory, for their extreme kindness.— patched to her destination in October next, rising and setting. The first of these exists We landed entirely destitute, from the and two more will follow her successively at everywhere, to a certain extent—the second wreck, and if we had not received hospitality intervals of one month each. The whole may be avoided by entering the river at from the settlers, must have suffered much line between New York and Oregon is ex- other times than those of about sunrise and —as it is, we have wanted for nothing that sunset. Both of these difficulties may be it was in their power to pected to be in operation next January. provide, for which The Journal justly remarks that the mag- mainly overcome by such means as an effi- we again offer our heartfelt thanks. —and enput cient requisition in pilot may the and the expedition project with| nitude of Capt. GEO. E. NETCHER. which it has been carried out, reflect the tirely so by the aid of a steam tug. Oregon City, Aug. 31, 1848.—[Oregon highest credit on the enterprise and energy Letter of Capt. Netcher statement of James Spectator. involved It has of New York merchants. Douglas, Esq. —Card of Capt. JYetcher. August 25, 1848. the expenditure of nearly two millions of Deaths of Eminent Men.—The Northdollars, all of which has been furnished by To James Douglas, Esq., New Yorkers, with the exception of one Sir—l have to inform you that my vessel ern papers announce the deaths of the Hon year's mail pay advanced [by Government in lies a total wreck on the south sands of the Jeremiah Mason and Mr. Win. Lawrence, small instalments, to be refunded out of the Columbia bar, and beg you will have the both of Boston. Mr. Mason was one of the first year's mail service.—N. O. Pic. Sept.4. kindness to represent to the authorities of most eminent lawyers the country ever produced. He was for many yeajVu. S. SenaWreck of the "Maine."—We regard, Oregon the same; and hearing that you tor from New Hampshire, but tor twenty' of my signal flag for a the wreck of the whale ship Maine, on the were an eye-witness years past has resided in Boston. He was you will do me the favor of that I pilot, beg the Shark spit" 23d upon ult., of the night " formerly in the Branch at President of the United States at the mouth of the Columbia river, as one having the circumstances published Portsmouth, N. H., and Mr. Bidfor to thank you I Oregon Spectator. beg which has of the most serious misfortunes dies refusal to remove him lifts been confrom Fort George, The loss of the the kindness we received ever befallen Oregon. sidered the origin of Gen. Jackson's antipa"Shark," produced an impression abroad, which, I understand, was done by your orthy to the bank. be case the vessel saw should you ders, in that the mouth of the Columbia was exceedMr. Lawrence was the brother of Amoe not wrecked, or require any assistance. My and Abbott Lawrence, and, like them, disingly dangerous of entrance—such is that cargo consisted of 1,400 barrels of whale oil, tinguished as a high-minded merchant. the fact, and it is extremely unfortunate of sperm oil, and 14,000 lbs. of bone— Mr. Mason [150 the wreck of since attempt the first almost died at the age of 82; Mr. months out. G. E. NETCHER, 24 enter the to Shark, a whale ship by the of 65.—[Am. paper. Lawrence Late Master of ship Maine, of Fairhaven, mouth of the Columbia, should result in a Massachusetts. Maine was that the We understand wreck. The Irish Patriot, Duffy.—The Lonone among a number of ships clearing from don Times says: "We are positively assured Fort 1848. Vanconver, 30, Aug. were to directed Fairhaven, Mass., which that Mr. Duffy, the great literary support of enter the mouth of the Columbia for supplies, George Abernethy, Esq.: hasten to enclose for your infor- the Nation newspaper, has made an unqualiif practicable. The appearance of the Sir—la letter received last night from fied submission to the Government, and inmation, an experiMaine off the Columbia bar was of the late whale ship tends to plead guilty sod throw himself upon ment, and it is a pity that it proved one so Captain Netcher, "Maine," which was unfortunately wreckedI the mercy of the Crown. — unfortunate. """■'' '^a �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1849. 12 ply. Does she reprove thee for past dishon- Reading Room. It was well patronised, esty? Repent, and make restitution, so far but the excellent keeper caught the gold HONOLULU, FEB. 1, 1849. as may be in thy power. Does she prompt fever and shut up shop. His success, we thee to perform some noble act, or generous trust, will encourage some one else to unConscience. deed? Show thyself herobedient and manly dertake the enterprise. We would here prompts monitor servant. in man'embosom, This Art thou in doubt what course to remark that there have been found some noble deeds. to and worthy times take? Seek for information, and ever follow difficulties in sustaining such houses in Honstrange, oft "sear- an enlightened conscience. Go where she olulu, which do not exist elsewnere. Our has not end done wrong, a man has If ed" his conscience, how restless he will be directs, and happiness here and hereafter shipping season continues only a part of the for days and months. He may try to quiet shall be thy everlasting portion. No words year.—Persons of the proper character for her by administering opiates, and endeavor- can fully describe the real dignity and gen. keepers could find more profitable employing to forget what he has done, bat all in vine worth of a truly honest and conscien- ment in some other occupation. —It must vain; he finds no peace but in the exercise tious man. also be remembered that the temperate, the sober, and the best of our seamen do not of sincere repentance and the repair of the ** The Aimighty from his throne, on eerthsurveys rreater than an hosjbst, nimbi.f hrart. scatter broadcast their hard earned wages, wrong so far as it may be in his power.— Nought An humble heart Hisresidence ! pronounced The following we copy from an American like multitudes of their ship-mates, who will His second seat, and rival to the sales !" paper. The letter originally appeared in Such an heart will be, in the highest and squander in a few hours or days the savings of a long cruise. These latter are the men the N. Y. Journal of Commerce. best sense, conscientious. Its value above who build rum mansions and gin palaces, "Mr. occasion occasion rubies, its worth above price. "A long time ago I hadW and support a class of men whose regard for street. It to go into your office in customers commences and ends with their was vacant, and your pocket-book lay in the An Appeal from a Man-of-War's and their money. me, Devil prompted draw exposed—the Fore Top. return contents to you, its now I Money took it. I is all.- When the drunkard has U. S. Ship Dale, Jan. 16, 1849. and may God forgive me. in his pockot, he is " a jolly good felmoney following Editor, consider the —If you REPENTANCE. Mr. "Yours, low," and is accosted with " what do you lines worthy the space they will occupy in want, Sir?" but when all his money "Albany, April 25, 1846." is spent, The letter was mailed at Troy, and en- your paper, you will confer a favor by in- he is "a brute," and, brutish like* is kicked which was closed was one hundred dollars, into the gutter. Strange, that "free-born serting them. stolen in May, 1840. and Britons" will endure such treatment. good many is the aim and of object It The next extract we copy from an old Engthe nse of ardent Yes, "money is all." We copy these lish periodical, and although the events oc- worthy men to suppress of a man-of-war's remarks from a late English paper. We I am one curred several years [ago, yet the moral spirits. Now as would add, too, town on "liberty," strange, crew that visited your that "free-born lesson which these facts inculcate, remains and to Americans endure such I will procalled; intend ! commonly " that either "Britonstreatment the same. Its re-publication may serve, per- it is aid More will think or Ameristrange some measures which I pose delinquent haps, as a useful hint to some of temperance not a little in Hon- cans," will condescend—will stoop to grow and less scrupulous merchant. In the com- the cause not find a single house where rich on the drunkard's earnings! But what olulu. I could mercial world, it is of the very first importwere to be had, except it is most strange of all, that men professing refreshments good ance to maintain a high tone of mercantile a hotel. If there was a to have a regard for the good of society and a or shop was grog integrity. This will be the result when and in the morals of the community, will advocate merchants consult their consciences as well house kept on temperance principles the license and sale of intoxicating liquors, as their purses. Honesty is the best policy, good order, it would be more respectable, except for medicinal purposes, considering in transactions commercial, political and and in the end I think more profitable. Sup- the immense evils their use inflicts upon the Creams, Water, Soda Ice pose they kept religious. and a great world. Let us cheer up, and believe a betat stt/Us Dtsd.—A mercantile house in Lemonade, Spruce Beer, Segars, Bumim&mm, fi-g., had lately the gratifica- many other trifling "notions,"—and I would ter time is coming. Wise legislators are tion of rrceiving a letter, of which the fol- also recommend music. A sailor can dance now advocating the passage of laws, making lowing is a copy-, doing honor both to the and enjoy himself as well in his sober senses the vender of strong drinks responsible for individual and to his country. the evils he inflicts, for example—support Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1826. as when he has rum aboard. Some people the " wives and children of their ruined cus: In the year 1816, your have an idea that where a fiddle is, there, as "Mean*. , an invoice of hard- a matter of course, must be rum; but I have tomers ! This would be right and just. house shipped to ware, which we refused to receive, in conwhere men enjoyed themselves in sequence ofits coming out of the season for been places Scribbling upon our sales. I have now some doubts whether in eating, drinking and dancing, without A London Editor's use of. California.—ln a late to a of made No. of the London "liquor" there were sufficient grounds for refusing there being drop receive them. I have, therefore, individual- The expense of fitting up such a house could Mail, we find a long article upon the Yanly, remitted to you the first of a set of bills not be much, and I hope to hear of one be- kees' occupying California. The writer in tor exchange tor £226, to meet the loss on ing in existence soon. If ever I visit your a serio-jocose style makes some sensible rethe above good's. I am yours, fee, port again, I shall not fail to pay it a visit. marks. He speaks of it as something very Yours, FORE TOP. "amusing" that a nation like the Americans ' Reader, trifle not with conscience. Heed should be turned loose into such a huge, (U. S. Ship Dale.) ber warnings, and attend to her suggestions. Does she tell thee, "Go discharge that long If all seamen were of the character of the mysterious, unexplored region! The quickdelayed obligation"? Obey instantly. Does unknown writer of the foregoing, they would silver mines he makes the matter of joke; she warn you in terms like these, " Beware very soon work a revolution in sailor board- in that he is probably rather hasty, but what how you overreach that man in trade"? ing houses. During the last fall shipping will he say when he hears about digging up Despise her not: Does she say, "Be strict- season, a house somewhat similar to the one " ounces" and " pounds " of real solid gold ly honest"? ' Hesitate not a moment to com- recommended, wat> kept near the Seamen's 23 carats fine! He must not treat this as a TIE FRIEND. —: • �13 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1849. joke! Let him speak for himself, in the take pleasure in bearing our testimony in Rhone, and learn that said paper is to close favor of the Teacher's fidelity and the pro- with 1848, and be followed by the " Alta following extracts: is a of interest really great There deal ficiency of the pupils. It was gratifying to California." From a private source we " to be acquired in the siezing of California, witness so many parents and other spectators several printing presses have aljust taken by the U, S. We mean there is present. The Teacher practices in the ready otttn ordered from the U. S., and as something very amusing in the spectacle of management of the school, the principle of soon ar tWy arrisa, we shall expect newsthe most inquisitive and tenacious people in the world turned loose into a huge, myste- "self-government;" i. e., allowing the pupils papers will be issued at every important rious, unexplored region. It is something to keep their own record respecting punc- place in the territory. Perhaps golden types beyond Denon and his brother savants in tuality, tardiness, good, bad and indifferent may be employed, if not, the old fashioned Egypt, and is almost equivalent to a meeting recitations, good and bad behavior, etc. A will doubtless serve to make known to the of the British Association in Japan, with the sent home is filled out and world stories about gold, that will reading free run of the Islands. It is certain that at weekly certificate this moment no human being of Caucasian for the parent's or guardian's inspection and almost awake the Incas from their tombs, origin has any conception of what may be signature. At fiirst view, this system might yet all be true,—for we have ceased to disdiscoverable in the 10 of the globe's sur- seem open to gross abuse on the pupil's part, credit any reports we may hear from Califace between the Rio del Norte and the N. Pacific Ocean, and it is almost as certain but it must be remembered that a company fornia, about gold or gambling, money-mathat in two year's time there will be a rail- of twenty or thirty scholars exercise a vigi- king or murder. We regret to learn that road right across the province, and boarding lant watch over each other, and wo betide C. E. Pickett, Esq., U. S. Indian Agent, houses at every station. It is something in luckless tyro that should be discovered should be charged with a crime of a dye so these dull times to have a terra incognita in the deep as that of murder. It may be recolstore, with Americans for adventurers. * in making false entries! The work of discovery has already commenAt the close of the interesting exercises, lected that he visited these Islands during ced. At present the great attraction seems some very appropriate remarks were offered the summer of 1847. rather in the bowels of the earth than on its the MinisteV of Public Instruction, urging Oregon.—We would acknowledge a file surface, and hundreds of independent citi- by zens are at work with pickaxes. Quick- upon the pupils the sentiment " perseveran- of the "Spectator." In another part of our silver is the main object of search, and we tia vincit omnia," which were followed by columns will be found an account of the. are told, in a semi-official and perfectly se- some equally appropriate, by the British whaleahip "Maine," lost at the mouth of rious report, of one mine, about 13 miles the sentiment, the Columbia. The Oregon people stoutly General, inculcating Consul 'so rich that a gentlefrom St. Francisco, man who surveyed it under directions of the that not only was it necessary to exercise maintain that the mouth of said river is not government, was so much affected by sali- perseverance, but also to cherish an inviola- difficult of navigation, yet one noble vessel vation that his mouth was sore for a period ble regard for truth. after another is there wrecked. The authorof ten days after he had concluded the surities of the Territory should do all in their vey,' &c." Foreign Intelligence.—New Zealand. leardkfc^ power to secure good pilots, and see that The Oahu Charity School.—Theannual —By the whale ship "Margaret" which left they are upon the ground. Perhaps a sysmeeting of this Institution was held at Mr. New Zealand Dec. 4, we have intelligence tem of "lights" has been established. If Thompson's Auction Room, on Monday that there has been an earthquake at Port not, might it not be well to have it done imevening the 15th ultimo. The Treasurer Nelson, which alarmed the people and did mediately ? presented his report, showing that after all some damage. The occurrence led to some Almost the entire male and a part of the demands were settled the sum of between sparring between the editors of the "Nelson female population of Oregon, has gone gold $30 and $40 remained in his hands. Mr. Examiner " and the " New Zealand Specta- digging in California. The remainder seem Hatch presented his resignation as teacher, tor." In concluding some remarks upon the determined to find the real gold nearer home. much to the regret of the friends of the earthquake, the editor of the Spectator ob- This is noble, but they will, if they will work School. A vote was unanimously passed, serves, "We cannot conclude this hasty and their saw and grist mills, sow and reap their tendering the thanks of those present to Mr. imperfect sketch without acknowledging in extensive wheat fields! Such will bring into Hatch for his zeal and fidelity, during the this visitation the finger of God." This the territory a better harvest of gold than period which the school has been under his strain of remark wonderfully arouses the going to California! But stop—what good forth a secharge. Other important business was tran- editor ofthe Examiner, and calls will result from moralizing to the Oregonians, sacted relating to the school, and the follow- vere rebuke. He thinks such remarks not if people nearer home are uninfluenced.— ing gentlemen were chosen officers for the calculated to do much harm, " otherwise Every body there, and her*, and elsewhere, than as they may contribute towards the socurrent year, viz: seem to be going to California. phistication of the public mind, and the per- News has been received from Tahiti, and F. W. Thompson, Secretary. petuation of vulgar and unworthy notions of several ports along the coast of S. America, S. Reynolds, Treasurer. in CaliGod's providence." His brother editor that but the one idea of digging gold W. L. Lee, the public mind. If such excitefornia absorbs a over the man who can draws of sigh pity R. W. Holt, ment prevails here and in other parts of the > Committee. R. G. Davis, discover in these events nothing but "the Pacific, will it not be even greater in the J. Meek, demonstrations of physical processes."—We United States and Europe, when they trumE. L. Hatch, pet through the public prints notices like the go for the Spectator's idea! Before the meeting closed, rising $150 SO* Capt. Fales, of the "Margaret," re- following, clipped from a late American pa* was subscribed for the support of the Insti- ports that he read in a New Zealand paper, per: |Cf» Profitable Digging.— Two Irish tution. the report of the loss of 17 whale ships in laborers who hired a lot of ground at DahThe School was re-opened on Monday the the month of May last, off the coast of Co- lonega, in the State of Georgia, to dig tor 29th ultimo, Mr. H. H. French, Teacher. chin China in a typhoon. We shall anxious- gold, have realized $15,000 for their ere within four year*. Honolulu Seminary.—The examination ly wait to receive further particulars of their We make no hesitation ia publishing the of the Ist quarter of this interesting School loss, or a contradiction of the report. statement that more than a score of diggers a the —We would acknowledge of 17th ult. have each realised more than $16,000 durmorning on the took place California. It was our privilege to be present, and we file of the "Californian & Star," per the ing the last season, in California. �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1849. 14 The Teetotaller's Budget. COMMERCIAL STATISTICS. We are indebted to William Patt, Esq., Collector General ot Customs, for the following Statistics for the year ending December 31, 1848. Commercial Vain Boasters. —Of such that boast they can drink a great deal of wine and /et be Statement of Imports, Exports, Duties, etc., at the Port of Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, sober, I would say, let them hearken to Sefor the year ending December 31, 1848. neca, who saith, "Let* such men say that by die; and by shall not Return i Nett drinking of poison they tir'oss invoice I Gross 7-Vilue Nell duties. value. taking of poppies they shall not sleep; and 1expoirted. ilulies. amounts I duties. 538,781.47| 26,941.49 11,531.73! 460.32527,199.7426,481.1 7 that by drinking of helleborus they shall not Goods paying 5 pr. ct. duty, 24,887.34 115,416.24 14,019.8478,437.95 10,807.5236,978.29 cast forth whatsoever is in the inward parts." Spirits, Wines etc., Imported by Consuls, Missions, —[Peter Martyr. 28,263.79 28,263,79 etc., free of duty, Water contains in it full thirty per cent, By whale ships, under the 8200 13,736.13 13,736.131 of pure atmospheric air, the very agent that provision—Free, nature is every moment employing to purify 605,618.73142,357.73,25,551.55- 78,898.27580,067.18 63,459.46 the blood. On the contrary, Alcohol con- Deduct spirits, wines, and goods, I cent, of carbon, the etc., now in bond, and which tains in it fifty-two per very element which nature is every moment will probably be exported, esti8,000.00 11,250.00 8,000.00 11,250.00 laboring to throw out of the blood. He, mated at therefore, who drinks pure water, drinks 8605,618.73 142,357.7333,551.55l90,148.27!572,067.18!52,209.46 that which must purify the blood; while he who drinks alcoholic drinks, whether beer, for the year ending Dec'r 31, 1848, 1 wine or gin, drinks that which pollutes the Imports for the year ending December 31,1848, [Exports* amounting, at per table, to 8605,618.73—were iNative Produce— blood.—-[Anti-Bacchus. Imported from thefollowing countries,viz i Sugar, 499,533 lbs., valued at 822,828.93 Results of Unnatural Stimulation.— 7,369.53 8211,973.59 Molaeses, 28,978 gals.. Persons addicted to drinking suffer in -the United States, « 5,943.75 58,065 lbs., intervals of sobriety, and near the return of England, 138,177.14 Coffee, " 4,570 bbls., their accustomed indulgence, a faintness and Valparaiso, 129,410.25 Salt, "» 4,570.00 oppression, circa pratcordia, which exceeds China, 6,800.00 49,577.38 Goat skins, " the ordinary patience of human nature to Manila, 19,970.27 Hides, " 3,943.00 endure. As the liquor loses its stimulus, m « Cattle, 900.00 14,986.57 River, Columbia the dost must be increased to reach the same 12,788.25 Arrow Root, Tallow, Pulu, MusCalifornia, of or ease.—Paley. pitch elevation tard, Vegetables, etc., etc., etc., 14,464.22 9,620.52 Mazatlanand San Bias, Pledging not Slavery.—For a Christian 4,547.20 America, Central man to say that he will not pledge himselfto 4,446.07 866,819.43 abstain from wines and strong drinks, be- France, 'oreig.n Goods— 3,907.44 Tahiti, cause the pledge would enslave him, is to 2,395.50 Claiming drawback, 25,551.55 demonstrate that he ia a slave already, and Sitka, Island, Bremen Not claiming drawback, i to the of a Christmas slavery Guymas, 426,499.42 voluntarily submitting 3,818.50 taste for liquors which have done more to Sea, etc., desolsje the Christian church than Nero or 8518,870.40 Dioclesan.—[Rev. B. Parsons. 8605,618.73 Aqua Vit.e is the name very absurdly table is not pretended to be exact, but is offered as an approximation to the truth. given to alcohol, when used as an intoxica* ThisManifests, for the first half of the year, (until the new Law came in force, July 17. Outward ting beverage. It has been the Aqua Mortis, the water of death, to myriads of the human 1848) did not give Values, consequently they were only to be obtained by sucb estimate as could b e race; and will probably, ere long, destroy imade from a list of packages. the native tribes of North America and AusGross Receipts at the Custom Houses of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, for the tralia.—[Dr. Ure. Year ending December 31, 1848. Partial Intoxication.—No man, says an eminent physician, who has taken only a Honoltjltj, Oahu. Lahaina, Maui. single glass, has all his faculties in as perfect a state as the man who takes none. 52,209.49 Import duties, 374.23 Import duties, •' 264.62 Transit duties, 22.99 Insidious Destruction.—Leaving drunk- rransit duties, enness out of the question the frequent con- Harbor dures. ■• 732.00 3,094.96 Stamps, sumption of a small quantity of spirits grad- Stamps, 956.37 Anchorage dues, 160.00 ually increased, is as surely destructive of Fines and Forfeitures, *• 220.25 Lights, 170.00 lift as more habitual intoxication; and there- interest, 266.00 369.67 Canal, fore the gin-shops are spreading disease and 758.08 Shipping and discharging Seamen, 905.75 death to a degree that is frightful.—[Dr. Storage, ... ... .... . . - — -- --- - - -- -- ... - -- -- -- - - ... ... Gordon. When " " " " 857,873.31 is a 82,630.97 Man Drunk?—The following is Cotton Mather's definition: Hilo, Hanelei, and Kealakeakta. Habbor Master, Hokoltjlu— " Whenne a marine fallethe offe hisse 89.38 beasts, or essayethe too light his pipe at ye Shipping and discharging Seamen, 1,017.75 Stamps, etc., 59,518.56 627.50 Amount at Honolulu (bro't over), pumpe, he is too bee esteemed drunkenne." Stamps, A Child's Logic—'Papa, doesthe world 862,238.91 859,518.56] turn round?' 'Yes, my dear, it turns on its axis once in twenty-four hours.' ' How often is that?" 'Why, once a-day.' 'Well Whale Ships entered at the Port of Honolulu during the year 1848. ■■■ gees I thought so, for Mr. down to I St. John's, N. B., M2S Bondsville most every day with a jug, and United States, 1 Amsterdam, 14 France, before he gets home, ha has to stop and lay Total, 148. 8 down beside the road, and hang on to the Bremen, harbor. ground to keep him from falling off." * Four of those ships did not come inside the - - �Statement etc., at the Custom House, Port of Honolulu, of Imports, Exports, Receipts, Sandwich Islands, for the years 1843-4-5-6-7-8. 5roes value 7~~ leasr. nf imports. I-. I1" 0, ,„,. .| au,,e, Re-ex- portad. I Ragara datiee. Nett amouat. Nett duties. 1 Transit duties. I 1J43,323,383.38 6,701.84,66,618.17 1,670.41 156,565.211 6,270.74. 3SO,357.1J 10,996.13!60,054.061 1,501.34,289,969.771 8,970.13 844, 845, 846, 847, 848, 546,941.72 21,563.94 u7,010.(l3 2,098.82471,319.7819,465.12 598,382.24 53,447.78 62,325.74121,667.02 536,056.5031,780.76 710,138.52 101,512.25 55,208.07156,991.17653,930.4544,521.08 605,618.73 142,357.73 33,551.55,90,148.27,572,067.1852,200.461 Jlrrivals and Departures Entered. Class. Nor 26 '47 Bark Dec. 16 31 BriK M Jan. 1 3 Schooner •' 3 19 Briganllne 24 Schooner 24 llriganline 27 Schooner 4< 29 Brigamine do "28 Feb. 2 Bark & Schooner 12 Bark 19 Schooner 19 do " 23 Bark 25 Ship 26 Bark 26 Schooner Mi h 7 Bark 11 Bark Apr. 1 Brig 3 Brig 11 Schooner 12 do 11 13 do do " 28 May 1 Ship 8 Bark 8 Brlgantine 8 Schooner " " "" "" "" "" "" "" " " '"" " "" "" " 16 Brig 26 Schooner " 87 Brig June 3 8 8 » 9 14 17 17 " 19 19 •' 20 23 " 28 July 1 4 '- 9 " 9 11 15 "" "" " " " " "" "" " FEBRUARY, 1849. Schooner do do do Bark Schooner Bark Schooner Brig Brlgantine Bark Ship Brig Brig Brlgantine Brig Name. Harbor duea. Oahu, total nett receipts. 15 THE"' FRIEND, Cabin Boy's Locker. Rope Yarns. 239.31 2,968.33 ■ 8,4«8.34 BY FLUKE. 411.60 4,881.33 14,2635.8 734.0114,890.83 25,189.96 'Brother, what is yarn ?' said a little cher20.56 4,705.32 36,506.66 184.93 4,095.24 48,801.95 ry-cheeked child to her brother Jack, just 364.593,094.96 55,668.94 returned from sea. 'Come, I'll tell you,' said Jack, taking of Merchant Vessels at and from the Port ofHonolulu, for the year 1848 her on his knee; 'its a sailor's Master.. Tons. 391 A. J. Weyntou Nath'l Crosby 278 Rnlva 140 Euriqueta 200 BenJ. Hasklns 90 Currency Laes Geo. McLean S. S. 87 F. Molteno Flecha J.A. Vaaquet 200 Mslolo James Parker 62 Laura Ann 146 L. H. Thomas Starling Geo. Belcbam 109 Argo, J. Jurnovltch 97 Wilhelmina J. Rtlsaom 165 Janet David Dring 333 Honolulu 156 F- A. Newell Don ftuixole 260 F. Lindsay Providence 67 W. C Hinckley Mary Geo. Belcbam 56 Vancouver 304 Alex. C. Mott Thna. Andrewa Cbarlea 4P6 Samoaet Lewis G. Mollis 734 Haulilco 75 F. P. Jsmeson M. Kllnkuffstrnm 300 Alexander Angola Samuel Varney 273 Euphemia J. J. Volget 133 Correode Cobija, Thos. McGrath 120 75 F. A. Jameson Haalileo CourierValpn'so, J. Arnaud 110 Julian Carl Moran 110 Adelaide Jules Chsron £6 George Brings Isabella " Cowliti Alex. J. VVeynton 991 124 SeisdeJunio II. Rene 59 Mary Ann Alex Rassdalr 173 Tepic Geo. Luce 156 F. A. N'ewell Honolulu Eveline S.T.Goodwin 196 Starling J. K Hinckley, 109 25 Wm. Jeffrey Ariel 64 II. T. Eastham LouisPerry 87 F. Molteno S. S. 273 Prince Inerlahikon", John Lindenberg J.Menzies 71 Loulae Mary J. 8. B. Knox 268 Geo. Belcham 56 Mary 328 P. Lovelt Jr Eagle Courrfer Valpar'so, John Hall 110 Wm. M. Bloomneld400 Paramatta Matilda Then. Lewis 689 Mary Dare J. O. Scarborough 149 177 Correo Talcahuana, M. Margot J. A. Vasques 200 Flecha Euphemia J. J. Volget 133 279 E. Libbey Georgian 3. S. 87 Wm. Taylor Benj. Hill Rhone 471 Indiana Ellsha Crosby 150 New Perseverance, Boyer Sabine ChatnelJ 175 Mociezuma Pfaunkuche 99 686 Penco M. Olio 173 Tepic Geo. II Luce 196 Eveline Goodwin Jurnovisch Carious Julian Carl Moran 133 85 (has Campbell SrlSlngapura Tsar Ba.m'1 Kennedy Jr 470 156 Honolulu F. A. Newell 116 Kamahameha III J. O. Carter Wm. Taylor 8. S. James Smith Hsalilio 129 Sagadahock George Sarmore 120 Correo de Cobljah, Thos. McGrath Lindssy 149 Amelia Kong Hope Thos. John Psty 280 Mary Frances JPot'", Walahao ,U Tepic Geo. II. Luce 268 Mary Alonxn Parker Gen. H. Gould 85 Plvmoulh Hooper H. PaclAco Carl Moran 133 Julian 116 Kamehameha 111 J. O. Carier 156 F. A. Newell Honolulu Chrlatopher Bell 222 Spencer 69 Jelhro Hussey Mary Ann 110 Corrao Valparaiso, J. Arnaud 75 Jamea Smith Hsalilio 45* A. W. Rudall Alka Caiherlne P. T. Tresdway 41 78 8.S. Wat. Taylor Cowlitz Toulun Troubadour Where from. Cleared. Where fbr. Jan. 13 Fort Vancouver Fort Vancouver, Portland, C. Riv. " 83 Hong Kong, China Maxallali do do Marquesas, sold at auction Jan. 28, and broken up Monterey Jan. 17 Tahiti Coastwise 6 Monterey Manila Mar. 2 San Francisco Tahiri 25 Tahiti and Valparaiso Monterey Shanghae, China Jan. 31 Hong Kong Feb. 3 West coast of America Mazatlan " 39 Maiatlan Coastwiae 1 California and Mexico Columbia River 26 Columbia River Boaton 19 Manila Valparaiso May 4 Bordeaux Raltea Feb. 26 Fan Francisco 24 Coastwise Portland, Oregon London Mar. 16 Fort Victoria Hong Kong San Pedro 16 Boaton " 10 Hoag Kong Coastwise 2 Christmas Island Apr. 8 Sitka Sitka San Jose 8 Silka Monterey May 10 SanFrancisco Apr. 15 Valparaiso Lahaina Christmas Island May 10 Coastwise Apr. 12 Coastwise Tahiti Hong Kong 20 HongKong Marquesas 9 Ssn Francisco May 4 Hong Kong Maiatlan Fort Vancouver Fort Vancouver * 23 Valparaiso San Franciaco 24 Coastwise 6 Mazatlan Liverpool 30 Sitka Manila June 10 San Francisco Columbia River 8 Columbia River Aug. 10 Ban Bias Columbia River Tahiti June 7 Coastwise 17 Gallipagos Islands San Francisco Punts Arinas Coastwiae 12 Sitka 19 Sitka San Francisco " 19 Coastwise July 5 Boston St. Pelersand St.Pauls Sin Francisco San Francisco 11 June 20 Guayaquil Manila July 18 Christmas Island San Francisco Valparaiso Aug. 17 Tahiti Monterey Macao 4 July 13 Vancouver Columbia River Tahiti 15 San Francisco 28 Sams Barbara Manila Aug. 3 San Francisco California Tahili California I July 15 Coastwise San Franciaco Callao 29 SanFrancisco. Hong Kong Puma Arinas 27 Aug. 21 Tahiti San Francisco 7 California California Mazatlan 29 Manilla Valparaiso Sept. 21 Valparaiso San Francisco Aug 21 San Franciaco Sept. 14 ColumbiaRiver Oregon Guaymas 14 Guaymas Hong Kong San Francisco 2 Hong Kong Nov. 7 coastwise Tahiti 10 Boston San Francisco Oct. 10 San Francis Sept. 30 Coastwise do Lahaina Oct. 4 do Coastwise do 11 Tahiti do '• 28 Valparaiso 30 do Hong Kong Mazatlan Nov. 20 Oct. 23 San Francisco Coastwise San Francisco do Nov. 18 Coastwiae Oct/ 31 do San Francisco Kainscatka t Sydney Coastwise Nov. 7 san Francisco 25 ssn Franciaco do do 24 *' I coastwise do Dee. do 5 San Francisco " " " "" " " " " " "" "" " " "" " " " "" " "" "" story, every word true, but you must not believe all of it.' 'And wont you tell me one?' » 'Yes, certainly; but remember, the one I tell you is all true. We had been off soundings quite a spell, our steward was rather crabbed, and we had got out of eggs—' 'Eggs, brother —do you have eggs in ships?' 'Bless you, to be sure. Did you never hear of Mother Carey's Chickens? The eggs they lay are peelers, I tell you, and plenty enough in vary high latitudes.' 'But where do the chickens come from, Jack?' 'Why, Cherry, they come over in great flocks, and light all around us.' 'Well, go on, Jack.' 'Weed got out of eggs, as I told you, and to tell the truth our butter was rank—' 'Butter! butter!—' •You put me out; don't interrupt Cherry; butter, to be sure. If you were to'see our dinner table—' 'Table!' says Cherry, 'I didn't know—' 'No, pocr child, of course; you never were at sea, and how should you know anything? I say we happened to be out of butter and eggs—and I'm sure there is no lie in that—wnca one morning we waked up with a whale alongside of us, a cosy old chap that was rather near sighted, and having left bis specs at home, did not spy our craft till he was close aboard.' 'Whales don't wear spectacles,' whimper- ed Cherry. 'Not that I know of; however, we said 22 Schooner good morning to the old fellow; and our 26 Brig 30 Brig captain, ses he, 'Matey, get out a boat, will Aug. 6 Brig you, and pay respects to that fellow.' Well, 13 Brlgantine ii " n Brig while they were getting ready, Jim Ratlin "" 1417 Brig Brig and myself leaped overboard and smam for " 23 Schooner " whale. The captain bawled after us, but the " S do Bent It 19 ghip we as if we we were deaf. Our plan made " •' 28 Schooner was to make a slip noose over his smeller SO do "i. 3 do Oct. and steer him into port, but as soon as we n do " 18 do got snug aboard of him, the old fool began 13 Brig to scramble to windward; he sounded two or " IS Schooner '• js do three times, but we held on to his ears: finally I got a chance, and jabbed my pen" 2331 Bark Sloop " 3 Brla knife into him, and after running a while, at Nov i Bark last he turned up. We had lived upon him 7 Schooner about a week, and had given up all hope of " •' 7 Rrlg Bchoonor ".1 1220 do u seeing our ship again, when one afternoon I do 24 was awakened with the cry of 'Whale ahoy!' " Liverpool " 29 Brig san Francisco 'Halloo!' 'Where yer bound?' 'Bound to D«. 3 Schooner do j .i do do ii ship, if we can find one.' 'Tackle on, then;' a do Dec 23 St. Peterabargb Kirks '. 10 Bark ana they threw us a line. They soon came (built here) " 20 Ssn Frauciaeo 20 SVUooner •• "go •an Frandiscc " 21 coastwise do up with us, and you can judge of our surII prise at finding that it was a boat from our Arrivals and Departures of Vessels of War at and from the Port of Honolulu, for the year 1848" own good ship Napoleon. They took as alongside and we commenced cutting in our Commander. Guns. Where from. Whera Name. Nation. Class. Date. whale, and we stowed down 100 barrels of Mar. Chrisl 4 Valparaiso Leborgne Sarcelle 2 French Corvette do IS Christmas Island 10 Tahiti do as do do " 27 Cohan Hirer good oil as ever was put into a ' 'riah.' Aor'lO Callao Jaae IB June 10 British Frigate Cooetence What do you think of that?' ??»"«•� 60 Tahiti 24 Valpai Adm. Tromalio " 17 French Kngate Poursuivantc July Wood 15 Jack ended his yarn; but poor Cherry " Paget' Pandora Panama Brig'tina July 4 British Maiatlan Aug I Hong Preble Sloop "16 TJ 8 was fast asleep—[Yankee Blade. Lahatoa Frigate Independence Com Shttbriek Sent 5 US 18 " .. . ■• . - — I' I, Bark Schooner Ship ' ——— .. » . ' ' —— �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARf* 1849. 16 Notice to Lahaina Subscribers. A CARD. How to PnosriaTw Business.—ln the The R>v. Ma. Taylor will now act as Agent for the first place make up your mind to accomplish The Pastor of the 2d Presbyterian Church in Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which has atwhatever you undertake; decide upon some ]Honolulu, together with bit Church Members,, take "tended the forwarding of jourpapers, it is hoped, will no longer experienced. Mr. T. will employ a carrier, be All Forparticular business—persevere in it. " ithis opportunity to express their gratitude to difficulties are overcome by diligence and (eign reaidents and others, who hare very cheerfully who will deliver the paper. History of the Hawaiian Islands : assiduity." (contributed to the amount of450 dollars to aid them their Antiquities, Mythology, Legends, Embracing hands, not to* Be afraid work with your ;in purchasing shingles for their meeting-house.— Discovery by Europeans in Ihe sixteenth century, re-dis, and diligently too. "A eat in gloves catches They their Civil, Religious and Political Cook, covery by had raised seven hundred dollars among History from thewith earliest traditionory period to the presw? no mice." themselves, when the recent epidemic broke forth ent time. By JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third Attend to your own business, and never among them and carried at Chaplain's Stndy. Price, Si,oo. edition. For sale oft* a hundred of their numtrust it to another. "A pot that belongs to ber. the survivors are unto nigh aick, of Bibles Many ! Bibles!! many is ill stirred and worse boiled." and the church aa a body are very much At the study of the seamen's Chaplain a aupply of Be frugal. '' That which will not make a death; Bibles and Testaments ia constantly on hand and for pot lid." Save the pence and the pounds'disheartened. sale. Atpresent the assortment those in the This timely aid has enabled them to purchase the English, French, German, Spanish,comprises themselves." Swedish, Portuguese, take care of will for which feel to their shingles, they very grateful languages. Dutch and Welsh will! Who love Be abstemious. " dainties benefactors. a late arrival, some elegantly bound Family EBy i have been received from the depository of the Honolulu, Jan. 80, 1849. beggars prove." American Bible Society, New York. Prices from tl to 87 Rise early. "The sleeping fox catches no poultry." "Plough deep while sluggards NOTICE. ALXfiAHAC FOB. L849. To Siamin and Stbanoers.— Hie Seamen's Chapel. sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and 1819 SIMITIWiT FIB 11849 S M T F 8 '' . keep." W|T 8 4 5 6 July 1 2 8 4 8 6 7 Treat every one with respect and civility. Jan 812910111218 8 9101112 1814 7 and nothing lost by ia Every thing gained 1415161718 19 20 15161718 1920 21 "courtesy." "Goodmanners ensure success." 28 26 26 27 2122 24 22 JS 24 25 26 27 28 Never anticipate wealth from any other Feb 28298081 12 8 Aug 298031 12 8 4. source than labor. Especially never place 6678 91011 4 6«78 910 12 18 14 16 1617 18 11181814161617 dependence upon becoming the possessor of 181920 2182 2824 19 20 21222824 25 an inheritence. He who waits for dead 26 27 28298081 25268728 Mar mens' shoes may have to go a long time bare12 8 Sep 1 2346678 4 5 6 7 8 910 foot. "He who runs after a shadow has a 910 11121814 15 11181814151617 16 17181920 2122 wearisome race." 1819202122 28 24 2824 26 26 27 2829 Above all things never despair. "God is Apr 251 28278 284 295 306 317 80 2 where he was." "Heaven helps those who 12 8 4 6 6 8 910 1112 18 14 Oct. 7 8 910111218 1616171816 20 21 help themselves." 262627 28 14161817181920 22 2824 follow implicitly these precepts, and no2980 2122282426 2627 from 28298031 thing can hinder you accumulating.— May 12 8 4 6 6 7 8 910 11 12 jVor 12 8 [Portland Tribune. 18 19 5 6 910 . is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, A. m., and 7i, p. it. Skats ran. Religious services will be held at the Vestry Room every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a Lecture delivered. The Seamen's Concert forPrayer ia held at the Vestry Room the third Monday evening each month. Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nationa) visiting Ihis port are invited to 'call at she Chaplain's Study, where they will be gratuitoualy supplied with copies of the Friend and other reading matter. It will be most convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen between 2 and 4 o'clock, p. at. Public services at the Native Churches, on the Sabbath, commence at 9J, a. m., and 2| p. M. The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours of the day. Strangersarriving and ■having late foreign papers, are respectfully invited to aid inkeeping said room supplied with useful reading matter. 17 Donations are respectfully solicited for the support of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of 'The Friend. An annual report ol all donaliona is made to the American Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person contributing the sum of 660 is entitled to become a Life Director of the Society, and by *20 to become an Honorary Life Member. SAMUEL C. DAMON, Honolblu, April I.—tf. Seamen'a Chaplain. Return Borrowed Books. The subscriber desires all persons having books in their possession belonging to him, or the 'Seamen's Library to return them immediately. Some valuable books are ' 4 7 8 13141616 17 202122 282425 26 11 1218 14 16 16 17 has never tasted Gen. Cass, 2728298081 1819202122 28 24 spiritous in his life. From 1806 to the Sun 8 4 5 6 7 81 <8 Dee 252627282980 1 nt time he has been intimately connect1011 IS 18 1415 16 234 6 6 7 8 17 18 19 202122 23 910111213 14 15 th public life, in the field, the camp, 1617181920 2122 24 26 26 27 28,29 30 jilrt, and through every variety of so28 24 25 26 27 28 29 niTitary arid political relation, and yet 18031 missing. Lewis Cass has never broken theabstemiousO* Some weeks since, the subscriber loaned the 'MeMARRIED. ness of his life in this respect. Hence the On the 20th ultimo, it the Catholic Church, by the Lord moirs of General M to some one in Honolulu, who has neglected to return the volumes. He is requested to Maijret, and afterwards, at Her Britannic Mnjestyjs vigor ofhis constitution and the clearness of Bishop so immediately. SAMUEL C. DAMON, , by Esq William Her Britannic Miller, Consulate General, : his unclouded intellect.—[Am. paper. Seamen's Chaplain. Majesty 1 Cousal General, Roikrt Chemhire Jamon,second J5n.1,184». * Janion, Esq., of Rocksavage, in the county of Richard Chester, to Domitila, eldest daughter of Senor Don Francisco Rodreyuet Vida, Consol for Chita at theseIslands. ion o! ' Lahaina Chaplaincy. Divine service will be held in the Seamen's Chapel, Religion is the cement of civil union, and every at 11 o'clock, a. m. Seamen, reaidents, Sabbath, the essential support of legislation. DIED. and visiters, are kindly invited to attend. In this town, on the 27th ult., Mr. Wili.hh Mobbtoh, The office sf the Chaplain ia a short distance from the aged 41 years, a native of the Isle of Wight, Ecgland, and for Chapel, on the same street towards, the sea. All persons years a resident on these Islands. Some men seem most severe when they some Dee. 13th, at Koloa, Haul, Maby Ababblla. daughter of wishing to converse with him, procure the Holy Scripare in reality most affected, as snow turns to Dr. James VV. and Mellcent K. Smith, aged9 years and lSdays. tures, or religious publications, books, etc., will be always At Wailuku, Maui, Dec. 17, Muv Abdblvoia, youngest welcome, between the hours of 3 and 5 p. at. ice when on the point of melting. daughter ofHev. D. T. and Mrs. A. L Coude, aged one year, T. E. TAYLOR, ChapUin. ,, Lahaina, July 29, IS4B. ten months and seventeen days. The Friend, Bound. Subscription, The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be obtained at the Cbaplain'a Study. O" A few entire sets For the Seamen's Chapel. remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subHONOLULU. PORT OF price to persons purchasing more than one scription Commander Rudd, U. S. S. Dale, $5,00 volume. Arrivesl. 5,00 Jan. 4—U. S. Sloop of War Dale, Commander Rudd, from Parser Buchanan, Seumen will never be charged more than the actual *»*of the publication cost and binding. 10,00 Maaatlan via Hilo. A. S. C, Honolulu, English brig Mary Dare, from ColumbiaRivtr Jast received aad for Sale, from Tahlta. 8,00 Jan. 9— French achr. Sophia, from Mrs. Armstrong, At the Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply ofthe publicaTahiti. Jan. 16—French schr Ann, tions of the American Tract Society. 16,00 18—Peruvian brig Eliza, from Talrshnana Mrs Skinner, complete sett of the Christian Library," in Jan. SO.—An. merchant ship Rhone, Hill, 17 days from San 46 Also—A vola. 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Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1849.02.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1849.02.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/6fd94e3e2d50127e6cd1aaf05dd07004.pdf c261d238e0f1f273ec9fc6d1be7fe98b PDF Text Text FTHE RIEND. HONOLULU, MARCH 1, 1849. Vol. 7. 17 No. S. About one o'clock P. M. of the day that we made the island, the Captain took us all on shore, and would not entrust the steering For the Friend. CONTENTS .oar to any hand but his own, as he said, if OF THE FBIESB, MARCH 1, 1849. should be upset in the surf, he should ASkoetRcahrfHonegneI,vey slands. Original Poetry, page 17 never forgive himself. There was a high j Sketch of Rarolonga, 17 on the reef (which is only 200 or The Two Whalers, 18 BY A FORMER RLSIDENT AT LAHAINA. 300 feet from the beautiful broad shore of New York Correspondence, 19 20 Books, Our Exchanges, Decrease of Polynesians, coral white sand) which partook of the magPitcairn's Island, Report A. S. F, Society, 21 Distant nificent and awfully grand, as the wind was Encouragement to Labor for Men-of-War's men, 21—22 Departure from Sandwich Islands view of Rorotonga Landing Cordial re- high and the spray was driven by it wildly Loss of Whale Ship Cassander, 22 Daniel Webster's Opinion of New Mexico, 23 by the Engtish Missionaries—Ef- and furiously. We made thp Rev. Mr. Pitception Donations, Death's, Marine Intelligence, &c., 24 dreadful Hurricane in 1846— man's station, at first on the N. E. side of fects of the Visit to Mr Pitman's Station Decrease of the island, but as it was too rough to land Population the Rev. Dr. Gill's missiona- there, we coasted the low cocoa-nut shore ry labors, Sfc. along for five miles—not more than a mile our "Polynesian Sketches," from it, rounding a point approached Mr. In continuing For the Friend. quite unexpectedly an interesting account Buzicotts's station which is at the bottom of PEACE, BE STILL. a small bay. This was not deep enough to When old ocean foams and rages, has fallen under our inspection, of Dr. break off the full force of the trade winds, works its will; And the tempest 's visit at Rarotonga, on his voyage but there was an excellent opening in the W One soft phrase the war assuages, to the United States. We are quite confi- reef 200 feet wide, where, curious to see or Peace, be still! wave wu dent that it was never intended for publica- say, not even a roller or rough When wild thoughts put forth their blossoms, to impede our smooth, comfortible visible tion, but on that very account the testimony and safe landing. We were scarcely on And the soul with passion fill, herein given is the more valuable. Would shore before we were surrounded by the isJesus whispers to our bosoms, Peace, be still! that every reader of Herman Melville's car- landers who seized all the children in their and misrepresentations, (in his late arms to bear them where we might be going icatures Tis thy voice, O Lord of Ocean I to with one accord, all Soothes the storm, arrests the ill; work entitled "Oinoo") of English Mission- This they withobjected much discord, till they were and Maria Fears are hushed in calm devotion, aries in the South Pacific, might glance an set on their feet. They had felt pent up Hearts lie still! eye over this sketch of a writer's first im- long enough, and now on land wished once more for liberty of spirits and limba. O when on death-beds we languish, pressions at Rarotonga: Let the same soft sounds distil; "We sailed from Niihau the last of the I had hoped to see the Rev. Mr. Buzicott, Whispering to the soul's last anguish, Islands, on M., the 26th but learned that he had been gone to EngSandwich Peace, be still! of November, 1847. We have had pleas- land nearly a twelve month. I knew him New London, Conn. F. M. C. ant breezes, but light and far to the east- well by reputation, and was aware of his acward. It was impossible to reach Emeo quaintance with me in the same manner arul For the Friend. and we could reach no island more eastward had intended to lay claim to his hospitality THE TRIUMPHS OF THE GOSPEL. than Rarotonga. On the 24th of December, for my family. The Rev. Mr. Gill Christ the Lord is King in Zion, we discried the lofty outlines of Rorotonga, was at Mr. Buzicott's station. I had never Bow, ye Nations, to his sway; forty miles distant. As we approached, it heard particularly of him, but presuming on Israel's hope, and Judah'a Lion, became a beautiful object to look upon, ris- Anglo-Saxon, or rather on Christian civiliFrom the strong shall take the prey ; ing sudden and lonely—green and umbra- zation, I made good my way to his house Sons of Abraham, geous from the shore to the mountain top,— and was received by him and his lady in the Hail with joy the glorious day. so pleasant and sunny did it appear, like an most cordial manner, and as an old acquainemerald set in silver on the bosom of the tance too, —for I found that they had for a From Ihe heathen's blood-stained temple, blue sea. Rarotonga is twenty miles in cir- long time heard of me, and were expecting Foil'd the powers of Hell take wing: cumference, nearly round, and is so con- me there on my passage home- Some ships Moslems on their Koran trample, that it much resembles Tahiti. It had touched there a few days before, and structed, And Immanuel's praises sing; is 3000 or 3500 feet high perhaps, of basal- had reported me soon to leave the Sandwich Turk and Pagan, tic structure, and looks more like a great Islands, and that the "Atlantic" would probOwn your Prophet, Prieat and King. body ofland that had been sunk, than like a ably touch at Rarotonga on ncr way home. Freed from Papal superstitions, distinct volcanic mass projecting from the In all my wanderings I have never known Burdens grevious to be borne, bottom pf the ocean. On inspecting it how- such a hearty and cordial hospitality—and Thousands o'er their lost conditions ever, you see numerous signs of volcanic all so simple and homelike too—as was exWith unfeigned sorrow mourn; action on the sides of the island, —as if the tended to me and mine at Rarotonga. We Search the Scriptures, lava and conglomerate had been forced spent one night on shore and embarked the And to Christ for pardon turn. above water or near its surface. The peaks following day at 4 P. M. During this time projecting here and there, among the more the enjoyment of a month was crowded into Christ the Lord ia King in Zion, round and rugged summits of the island, a day. Christians tune your harps again; were barren, moss-grown, weather beaten Soon after our arrival a messenger waa The Root, the Branch, the Lamb, the Lion, and needle-shaped. Those and all other despatched to Mr. Pitman's station with inO'er the earth triumphant reign ; mountainous parts and vallies indicated the formation of it. The next morning he came Hallelujah, action of the elements from an unspeakable) over to see us—jest a# Mr. Gill and myself Jew and Gentile join the strain. age of antiquity. were about mounting horees for a ride to his H. N. G. Pitcairn's Island, 1848. Polynesian Sketches. THE FRIEND. "we ibreaker — — — — The Poet's Corner. — ; — — ' . ■ i however �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1849. 18 The Two Whalers: station. I wished iprj( I take a look att book bindry under his care—the mechanical the island, and after Mr. Pitman had restedI arts to superintend and much other business OR THE ISLANDS WITH AVI) WITHOUT A 8181.F.. we started. The path led through a forestI which I have not time to name. He is well , Mass., July 3d. F of mangoes, bread-fruit, papain and banana, and thoroughly educated, possessing much In the year 1836, a whale-ship left the of well for win- harbor which lies before my open window, adapted and a scene ofother umbrageous evergreens. urbanity manners, Sometimes we were completely shaded fromi ning and retaining the love and confidence for the Pacific Ocean. While sailing along the fierce rays of the sun,—in other places iof the natives, which he appears to have se- one of the beautiful islee of that sea nearly huge trees were lying prostrate near thei cured. He wished much toreceive commu- under the equator, sdaairge number of napath. The country .appeared devastated soi nications from the missionaries at the Sand- tives came off for the purpose of trade. No that the sun and tram winds had an oppor- ■ wich Islands. He had received an Hawaii- treachery was suspected, and all for a while tunity to contest their powelrs together.—■an Bible, &c, &.c. * went on amicably. But, upon a signal from This devastation was occasioned by the hurP. S. Since transcribing the foregoing a chief, the natives sprang for the harpoons, ricane in the spring of 1846. The effects for our columns, the following translation of: whale-spades, and other deadly weapons at of which were disastrous in every direction. .'hand, and a desperate contest immediately Huge trees, five and six feet in diameter, a speech of a native of Rarotonga, has fal-i ensued. The captain was killed by a single, len our over observation, in glancing under torn up by the roots, j:ocoa-nut trees, withi stroke of a whale spade; the first mate also their thin heads torn off, were visible, and a late file of the Day Spring." We think soon after. The second mate jumped overhundreds of cocoa-nut trees were pressed its perusal, in this connection, cannot butl board and was killed in the water, and four over many feet from their perpendicular poto of our readers:—.seamen lost their lives. A part of the crew sition, and hundreds more were levelled to prove interesting many ran up the rigging for security, aad the rest the ground and their heads taking a new Change in Rarotonga.—" Not long ago into the forecastle. Among these last was wbjle you were a civilized a young man, the turn upwards. Mr. Pitman told me this pathi we were savages, third mate, by the name of was completely shaded before the gale, so)people. We them took delight in killing!'jJones, the only surviving officer. By his off each each and other's' nutting other, that the sun barely reached the traveller oni cool intrepidity and judgment, and after a it,—now it was open long distances together. heads. As soon as a head was obtained, we| long and fearful encounter, they ship was Though the island appeared charming to me, i left the trunk to twist about, and the head cleared, the chief killed and many of his he said its beauties were all destroyed. He was presented as a sacrifice to our gods. It companions, both of those on board and spoke in mournful tones on this subject.— was the custom not only to Hill each other, those who came alongside to aid in securing Whole villages were swept away. The de- i but our taste was so depraved, that we 1the ship. Mr. Jones now became their capstruction of houses aad the great and beau- thought more of human than of any other tain, buried the dead, dressed the wounded a group assembled, they would and made sail for the Sandwich l tiful churches at Mr. Buzicott's and Mr. Pit- flesh. toWhen Islands, from man's station, were painful to behold. New begin talk among each other as to how whence the ship was sent home to this port villages however had risen up, almost to ap- they would gratify their horrid appetite for —the voyage, for the want of necessary ofpearances, by enchantment, but the nativesi human flesh. One would propose that they feers, being completely broken up and tliouof this island are very industrious, and itI should eat their own younger brothers; and sands of dollars lost to owners and underwas pleasant to see what an amount of labor those who were moved with compassion for writers. they had accomplished in eighteen months. them, would take them out of the way.— The blessed gospel had never shed its inThere seemed to be no principle of love; 1 tnade a hasty excursion to Mr. Pitman's fluence on this benighted island, and there were t hey without natural affection. station. His situation though pleasant, is we considered that we were in was no power to weaken the ferocious pasnot so pleasant as Mr. Gill's. Both Mr. anFormerly isolated that ours was only sions of men. Had the gospel been there, and Mrs. P., are out of health, and Mr. P. land in the condition,and that a little the way off, how different would have been the scene. world, looked to me too feeble to live very long, unthe and seas and when the met; sky foreign- Somewhere the survivors of that massaa, less he should improve. He is lean to anjers first came to us, we thought that they cre must find an asylum. Weeping over appalling degree, but says he bears great had broken through the sky to visit us.— their slain companions, in the anguish of exercise very well. His account of the hur- When we observed their clothes, we thought their own wounds, and in the disappoint\ricane and the escape of himself, wife and■ was their skin; but we thought it was a ment of their broken-up voyage, they must household, was extremely interesting, andlit very convenient skin, for you had a number hasten somewhere for refuge. But what thrilling. My hair stood erect at their per- .of holes where you could put away your made their asylum at the Sandwich Islands with whole visit at my ils. I was pleased When we looked at the legs of'so welcome and so desirable? The gospel property. Rorotonga. We rested after a month spent| the foreigners with their large trowsers, we was there! Missionary influence had made on the ocean, and we could have been no were afflicted with elephant- the island a fit and a safe resort. The thought they better treated by our own friends. We shalli iasis, and when weall looked at their feet we downcast mariner knew that where the gosloot back long and often to this spot with were toeless. We did not pel banner waved there was safety. supposed they \ real enjoyment and satisfaction. know their feet were inside of their shoes. Let us now contrast with the bloody outOur stay was necessarily short, but I have 1I have but little time left, but if I had a rage above recorded another scene. Some not of my observations, whole day I could make known some of the two years ago, another whale-ship sailed i time to tell you now though they were numerous and mostly customs of the heathen. from this port. In pursuing her voyage she agreeable. One remarkable fact however, When the word of God came, we were arrived among the Hervey Islands in the I I will not omit to mention, and that is the very much surprised when we listened to month of November last. In a dark and I rapid depopulation of the island, which op-ofi[what the teachers told us. They spoke to 'squally night, the strong current had carcrates in t>uch % manner that the excess us about salvation; and when they said, that ried the ship beyond the captain's reckoning, | marriageable males over the females of sim-jthose who believed in Christ would pass into and she struck on a coral reef a few miles ilar ages is nearly as two to one. The exlife, while those who believed from the shore of the island of Aitutaki.— I cess of deaths over all increase has been''everlasting not would be lost, these seemed strange)iThe masts were immediately cut away to reF one hundred annually, for many years.— things to our ears. After a little time God lieve the ship, but she soon began to break Twenty years ago the population of Raro- jwas pleased to carry on his work with great- 'to pieces, thumping on the reef with dread[• tonga, exceeded 6000, now it falls short ofj er power, and those were conquered by the ful violence at every surge of the sea.— 3000. * * truth who were never conquered before. In''Here were all the horrors of shipwreck. Send to the Rev. Mr. Gill, by way of Ta- the times of darkness, everything was bad; The crew took to their two remaining boats ; hiti, to the care of the English Consul, or bad food, bad clothes, bad people, bad —three out of five having been dashed in some missionary at Tahiti. Vessels fre- chiefs, and bad everything; connec- pieces,—saving nothing but the clothes they quently pass from Tahiti to Rarotonga. Mr Jtion with the word of God, everything wears had on at the time the ship struck. They | G. is a fine fellow, and understands the ob- a different aspect, everything is ameliorated. must perish if they remained with the ship. jects of his business very wall. He has a! My word of exhortation is, let us hold fast But what had they to expect from yonder isgreat deal to do—a Seminary of twenty!to that which will endure forever. Let us land that opened on their vision as the mornyoung men under hip care preparing for mis-| concerned to send the gospel to lands ing broke? How many wrecked mariners, sionaries to the uhchristianized islands ofj still in darkness, that darkness may flee escaping from the fury of the sea, had fallen before the fury of savage men. But go F the Western Pacific, —a printing office and from them, as it fled from Rarotonga." ,, I " r .. • .. , > \ *\ . : , ' : I i • ' I ', > : ' ' ' ' • ' 1b« �19 THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1849. they must: and with anxious hearts they ply Who can contemplate the facts stated in itations in Europe continue. We are getthe oar to reach tin land. Had the gospel reference to these two ships without seeing tine however a better class of her papulagone there, or bad it not ? Oa that ques- that the diffusion of the gospel among the tion than formerly; viz: those who have intion hung their The affirmative pagan islands of the sea is an unspeakable a competence of would fill them with joy; the withi blessing to the interests of navigation and dustry, character, and some of the wealthy. property, of life with together commerce, the and in protection despair! They reach the shore drerMiedI with water, cold, fatigued, having lost their•property, as well as in preparing immortal Not a little money is brought over by them, all. And what new •master was to cap thei souls for the bliss of heaven. Jv. Y. Obser- and what is far better, good morals with a ver, July 22, 1848. climax of their woes! ( to make good American citizens i disposition But the gospel had been there! TheyI ——■——^»—«SlSB—^^^—S^"^— Well, let them come—the poor and all—si were not to be the prey of ferocious men. that they are disposed to be and do right; Their first interview with the natives showed them they might dismiss all their fears. An 1 For Hie Friend. we have room enough, and unwrought wealth English missionary was there, and he and New York, Aug. 15, 1848. enough to give them industrious habits, the natives vied with each other in showing Just think of it! Two steamers, each of healthful morals, and a comfortable living all hospitality and kindness to the distressed are nearly completed, to Politically, just now the United States arc [ 2,250 burthen, tons the left mariners. When the island captain the chiefs presented him a document writtenf run between New York and New Orleans, what the sailors would call a chopped sea; by one of their number in a fair hand. The touching at Charleston and Havana in less and where we shall bring up on snch a sursame identical paper lies before me. It than seven days. They are to be put on the face our shrewdest navigators find it impos gives in their own language a brief account route the Ist of October and two more are sible to tell. Gen. Taylor, Gen. Cass, Mr of the wreck. Eta ma eteßu ote pai,"i &c. On the other side is a translation by to be added by the Ist of April. The same Van Buren; which shall be the next Presithe missionary as follows: company have a contract with the govern- dent? is the question. Mr. Van Buren has Sirs,—The owners of the ship wrecked. ment to run steamers from Hevana to Cha- just received a united nomination by an im' This is tha likeness of the ship wrecked twice a mense convention assembled at Buffalo, and here. We rose early in the morning, andI gres, on the Isthmus of Darien, route to Pan- will carry with him all who earnestly insist Thence the overland the ship was a total wreck. We went with month. all haste to the aid of the crew, and foundI ama on the Pacific is only twenty-eight on not another inch of slave territory. He j that they were all safe. A part only of the miles; and from this place steamers of 1000is understood now to be committed to this cargo was lost, and a part we saved. This contract with the U. S. free principle, and multitudes of both politiis the amount of what we saved: 251 casks tons burthen under to Astoria.— cal parties will give him their votes on this Government run regularly The of the of oil, &.c. * * word chiefs to the owners of the ship is finished. May From Panama to Valparaiso the British have account. How the matter will go time must you obtain salvation from the Lord. a line of steamers, which with the American determine; while thousands of hearts pray Ko Valma Rangi. line make some 6000 miles of the Pacific that the burden of American slavery may be Class Chiefs: Ko Tamatoa, coast thus navigated. Add to this that we reduced to a point rather than enlarged an Ko Umkura, Manaa Tangi. have now weekly steamers from Europe, iota. Freedom for a world! J. S. Aitutaki, Dec. 17, 1857.' making the passage in less than two weeks; Under what obligation were these suffer- so that a passenger may leave Liverpool, The Young Harpooner.—The Monthly ing mariners to that wisdom and benevo- and be at the following very good story of a the mouth of the Columbia in Rose tells lence which had caused the gospel banner to whaler in Nantucket. No wonder the young wave on that island ere that ship went to less than six weeks! Don't this look like hardy seamen of that island can handle a pieces on its shores! What a fate might bringing the ends of the earth together!— harpoon with such singular dexterity, when have been theirs had Zion never said— And will it not be literally so when a steam- they begin to practice so early in life:— Wake iales of the South, •Your "Passing through Nantucket last sumer shall regularly ply between your Islands redemption is nigh 1 mer, we stopped at an out-of-the-way house This island first received the gospel and the American coast. Many shall run for a glass of water. As we approached the, through the agency of Rev. John Williams, to andfro and knowledge shall be increased. half-open door, we beheld the following that burning and shining light among the If not a fulfilment of this prophecy, these scene, which excited our risibility at the Pacific Islands. Accompanied by two of the swift winged messengers certainly furnish a time to a considerable extent. native teachers, whom the church at Riatea An urchin, some six years old, had fastenhad chosen, Mr. Williams reached Aitutaki very good commentary. ed a fork to the end of a ball of yarn which in Oct 1821. The facilities for internal communication his mother was holding, which he very dexA letter from the captain of the wrecked in this country are very rapid and easy. It terously aimed at an old black cat quietly ship lies before me, from which I quote: to Cincinnati, five days to dozing in the corner. Puss no sooner felt 'During my short stay on the island, 1 is but four days and to St. Louis, from New the sharp prick of the fork than she darted Chicago, eight stopped at the house of the English missionoff in a jiffy, while the. experimenter sung ary, whose name is Henry Royle. His York! While Portland, New Orleans, St out in high glee, "Pay out, mother, pay out, was more than kindness toward me I could Louis, Chicago, Buffalo, and all the prom- there she goes through the window." reasonably have expected from any individ- inent intermediate cities, are not one minual. As regards his christian character, he A Student of the Bible.—Among disThe interute apart by our incomprehensible lightning tinguished is a man truly devoted to God. Bible students be mentioned est he manifested to those under his care is communication! What are we coming to! the late venerable John may Quincy Adams, who at other than have witnessed any I more or rather what is coming to us? I have just recently stated that ever since he was 30 missionary station. Every morning it was returned from a trip of 3500 miles through years old, he has been accustomed, among his practice to rise at daylight to teach his val- the first things, to read the Bible every scholars. The natives are a kind and hos- a portion of the great valley. O, the morning. With few interruptions, be has pitable people. I have never seen'any more lies covered over with corn, and the fields of followed the practice over fifty years. He so. They have a large stone church which wheat and oats stretching away and away has read seven different versions, in the hundred to one thouwill contain from eight to German, like own Pacific. Bread Greek and Latin lanenough your French, sand people, and it was well filled every beside English translations. guages, world: and the a considerable portion was there. have feed I while They Sabbath likewise a large stone school-house and of the old world is coming here to aid in about twenty-five stone dwelling houses. As producing and eating it. The current of Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith, addressing crowded audiences in regards civilization the natives of Aitutaki immigration is unchecked, and will doubt- we see, is Exeter Hall, London, on the Philosophy of have made as great advancement as those of less increase very much if the political agi- Labor, aad kindred subjects. he Sandwich Islands.' : destlsf. — Correspondence. 1 " I . , ' , �20 THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1849. me with his practical wisdom, I shall not do not pretend to place our " 7 by 9" sheet pine for want of intellectual companionship, upon a par with American mammoth week2 MARCH 1, 1849. and I may become a cultivated man though lies and dailies, still we have the satisfacHONOLULU, excluded from what is called the best socie- tion of noticing that some of those whaling papers make not unfrequently about the ty in the place where I live." Books, Books. The " Serampore " came freighted with |C7» Strangers and visitors will find a same disposition of our " small fry " that a some choice invoices of " books, that are,choice collection of books at the Polynesian certain fish (the name of which is not unknown to New Bedford editors) made of the books," from New York and Boston Pub-, office, in Merchant street. brought no ever Ushers. Probably vessel prophet Jonah. into the North Pacific a better selection of Our American "Exchanges." Icy Exchange papers sent to our address, standardand miscellaneous literature. Such Per " Serampore " we acknowledge files at the office of the Am. Seaman's Friend an intellectual banquet has long been de-1of newspapers from the following offices:— Society, No. 82, Wall street, New York, or sired, although the foreign community at the New York " Observer " and " Evangelist," Mission House, Boston, will be forwarded Islands wag tolerably well supplied with in- ]Boston "Recorder," "Puritan," "Youth's the earliest opportunity. Should any of our tellectual nutriment before this arrived.— iCompanion," "Wellspring," "Dayspring," American exchanges, or subscribers, have Those who haee and read good books, will "Congregational Visitor," "American Mes- occasion to complain, that our papers are ever be ready to increase their libraries, isenger," " New Orleans Presbyterian," irregularly received, they must bear in mind, Sales, we are glad to learn, have been very "Missionary Chronicle," and "Herald," that mail packets and steamers, do not, as good, and we hope book publishers will be " Whalemen's Shipping List," and " Nan- yet, play upon the Pacific. induced hereafter to keep our market well itucket Inquirer," (2 copies ) In behalf of supplied, not merely with ephemeral works iseamen, we would thank the publishers of Decrease of Polynesian Races. By the epidemics (whooping cough, measand novels, but works of real value. Hith- Ithe Boston "Recorder," " Youth Compan- les and influenza), which have raged among erto books, shop-worn and unsaleable in the panion," and " Nantucket Inquirer," for the Hawaiians, during the last 12 months, United States, have been consigned to theIhaving sent files of their papers, gratuitousit is estimated that not less than 10,000 have Honolulu market, and the publishers did not Ily for years, for the benefit of seamen visi- been swept away or about one tenth of the probably realize their invoice-prices. When iting Honolulu. Speaking in behalf of hunpopulation. An account found in another we have looked over catalogues of some idreds and thousands of masters, officers and of our columns shows that at Rarotonpart former consignments of books, the thought isailors, belonging to New Bedford, New the South ga, in Pacific, a rapid decrease has crossed our mind, that book merchants:London, and Sag Harbor, now abroad in the has been for many years. Capin progress in the United States must think that Eng-i Pacific, multitudes of whom annually visit tain Jackson's of Strong's Island, Sketch lish readers at the Sandwich Islands were this port and Lahaina, we have a complaint published in our last n mber, showed that peculiarly fond of treatises on the '' swine," against the various newspaper publishers in there a depopulation was in progress. The " canine," if not the " feline " species, for.'ithose ports (the publisher of the Shipping same melancholly fact has long been apparin verity, works of this description have,List excepted.) Some time ago we were ent at the Ladrone Islands. (See sketch in most abounded. If book publishers desire accustomed to receive the New Bedford No. of our paper.) We recently January to sell such books in Polynesia, they should Mercury, and one other newspaper publishmet with an intelligent young man, who had secure their translation into the Hawaiian, ed there, but neither has come to hand for resided several months on the Gambier IsMarquesian, Tahitian, or Fejeean dialects. at least two years New London, and Sag lands. He remarked that depopulation there Anglo-Saxon mind is operative in these re- Harbor publishers have never condescended was fearfully rife. believed, that in It is gions, and we want standard authors in Eng- ied to exchange with the "Friend," while no part of Polynesia, can the native tribe be lish and American Literature. The book the "clippings" from our humble sheet referred that is now upon the increase. to, market in Honolulu is not extensive, yet have been neither " few " nor " small," for It has appeared to us, that, as yet, adequate should there be opened a depot for Standard, itheir columns. As opportunity has offered, causes for this general depopulation had not Historical, Legal, Theological, and Litera- we have uniformly sent our paper to the of- been assigned. Some of the causes which ry works, we believe it would return a hand- fices of the several newspapers published in have been assigned, cannot be true, to the some profit. There are not a few resident all the whaling ports of the United States. extent, which some have imagined, for it on our shores and to be found among the We presume no two copies of the Nantuckwill be readily seen, by referring to the numerous visitors here, who can echo back et Inquirer are read by so many Nantucketmap, and statistics, that this depopulation is the eloquent words of the lamented Char- men, as the two sent to our office. New progressing, both where missionaries have ming: "God be thanked for books. They Bedford, New London, Martha's Vinyard, and where they have not; where are the voices of the distant and the dead, and Sag Harbor papers, would be read, (if labored, there are Catholics, no less than where there and make us heirs of the spiritual life ofisent) by very many belonging to those plaare Protestant missionaries; where there past ages. Books are the true levellers, ices, who are always anxious to obtain the are no foreigners, as well as where there They give to all who will faithfully use them, latest intelligence from their friends and famthe society, the spiritual presence, of the ilies. It is not so much on our own account are many. The increase of the Pitcairnians, stands most manifestly in striking congreatest of our race. No matter how poor ithat we complain of a want ofeditorial courtrast with the decrease of pure Polynesians. lam—no matter though the prosperous of'tesy on the part of those publishers, as on my own time will not enter my obscure account of their neighbors and fellow-townsContentment.—Contentment dwelling. If the sacred writers will enter men, frequently calling at our office for in some measure all those effects produces, which the and take up their abode under my roof, if " heme" papers. It has not escaped our alchymist usually ascribes to what he calls Milton will cross my threshold to sing to me recolection that some years since, the editor the philosopher's stone; and if it does not of Paradise, and Shakespeare to open to me of a New Bedford paper sent us word that bring riches, it does the same thing by banishing the desire of them. If it cannot rethe worlds of imagination and the workings he would send his paper to us, if he could move the disquietudes arising from a man's of the human heart, and Franklin to enrich be assured of a quid pro quo." Now we mind, it makes him easy under them. " ,THE FRIEND. wv ' �21 THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1849. XXth Annual Report of Am. Pitcairn's Island. From Captain Luce, ship " Margarett," . The Seamen's Friend. Seamen's Friend Society. we had obtained a few items of recent intel- The twentieth anniversary of this Society, Encouragement to Labor for Men-of-War's Men. ligence respecting the Pitcairnians, but weIwas celebrated in the Broadway Tabernacle, are glad to obtain something additional fromiMay 8th, 1848. From the report there pre- A Sweedish Sailor restores 700 Rix DollarsMr. Buffett (one of the three foreigners re- sented, we learn that the Society was never Good effects of placing religions books cm ship-board Vessels War should be siding there), who came as passenger oni more prosperous than at present. During plied with Chaplainsof Ward-Room supofficers board the "Dover," Captain Jeffery. At; the last year several new chaplains were read the Episcopal Service, Bee. present the inhabitants enjoy remarkable commissioned to preach among seamen in In the Appendix of the last Annual Rehealth, and are generally nrosperous. They foreign ports, viz., at Canton, China; La- port of the American Seaman's Friend Sonumber 147, the respective sexes about heina S. I.; Havana, Cuba; Marseilles and ciety we find the following statement: equally divided. During the last five years, Bordeaux, France; while all their old chapG. A. S., is a native of Bjorneboro, Finonly two cases of death have occurred, one laincies have been sustained. The report land. He spent his early youth in that city of those was a small child, who died in con- also shows that more than ever is doing for in the employ of a merchant. Becoming unsteady and dishonest in his habits, he fled sequence of a burn, while the other was a Iseamen, at home. At New York, five Beth- his country, and six years ago he was huntyouth, whose death was the result of an in- els are sustained, and at Boston four, while ing along the docks of London for a sailor's jury received in his foot. The number of'at every port, from Maine to New Orleans, berth in some vessel. He succeeded, arid to America, where he shipped in a U. births during this period has been twenty- the Bethel flag waves. At the principal came States bound to China and the Pacific the lakes and canals, Bethels Ocean.vessel five, or one sixth of the entire population. !points along In the Chinese Sea he was sick Mr. Nobbs still officiates as school-teacher have been established. Much is doing for both in body and mind. A fever had seized and conductor of their religious services.! seamen, in the way of Sailor's Homes. The the former, while some words fitly spoked by a pious mariner had greatly affected the latNearly every family maintains family wor- amount of funds acknowledged by the Treas- ter. On the way thence to the Sandwich urer, is much than at former anlarger any ship, and " grace is said " at their meals. Islands he read some of the volumes of the The Pitcairnians are in the fullest sense of !nual meetings, being $24,179,74. " Christian Library," by which his convicThe Honolulu chaplaincy is one of the tions for sin were increased. He arrived at the term, Democratic Republicans. Feand was conveyed to the hospital males as well as males, all vote for Chief'oldest on their list of foreign chaplaincies, Honolulu, a wretched man. Here the Rev. Mr. Dabeen established be having in will 1843. It Magistrate, being entitled to exercise the mon, the seaman's chaplain, made his acelective franchise at the age of sixteen years! sixteen years the first of May ensuing, since quaintance. * Gradually his health returned; and about The current year, Mr. Simon Young is the Rev. Mr. Diell landed at this port. the Ist of April last he came to New York, Chief Magistrate, and Arthur Quintal Chief fCT'For the information of seamen, we' and on Sabbath to the Floating Bethel, to Counsellor. When cases of difficulty arise, would give notice that, per " Serampore," a hear from the Rev. Mr. Hedstrom words requiring an appeal to the goddess of jus- fresh whereby he might be saved. * * supply of books has been received, for He had saved his money, and now came tice, she presides over a regularly constitusale and gratuitous distribution. If any up the question of making amends for the ted court. Trial by jury, is by no means an sailor leaves Honolulu, without a good sup- dishonest deeds in his native city. He went unheard of method of deciding cases among to of useful and entertaining reading, it his minister, and with him to the Sweedthe people of Pitcairn's Island. Pecuniary ply ish Consul, through whom he got a for will be because he does not call at the study about seven hundred rix dollars. draft This he fines are the usual punishment inflicted.— of the Seamen's Chaplain. If any one will has sent to his mercantile employer, with From all we are able to learn from visitors, call belonging to a vessel lying "off"and on," penitent confession, to pay him principal and and a correspondence of some years with he can obtain a supply for the ship, as well interest, and with the request that with the them, it is our full belief, that they are livbalance he will serve some others in the as himself. same manner. At the same time he wrote a ing as comfortably, quietly and peaceably, letter to his relations, telling them the story as the same number of people in any part of War Against the Grog Shops.—A woof God's merciful dealings with him. the world. We would call the attention ofiman in Cincinnati, whose husband was in Glad are we to read so interesting an acwhalemen to the notice in another part of'the habit of drinking at a neighboring tav- count of a sailor whose visit at Honolulu ern and then coming home and abusing her, our columns. requested the landlord to give her husband will not soon be forgotton by those who be Melancholly. —We regret to learn thatno more drink. The landlord refused the came acquainted with him: twice glad to woman's request; she followed her husband, learn that he still maintains a consistent proon Monday morning, February 19th, three and as he was in the act of drinking, made seamen belonging to the " E. Freith," took an assault upon the glasses, decanters, and fession as a disciple of Christ; and thrice a ship's boat, and started, as is suppos- other rum conveying devices. The landlord |glad that he should embrace the earliest oped for California. They supplied themselves flew to the protection of his property, a portunity to make restitution to a defrauded crowd gathered around, sympathised with with a compass, watch, clothing, bread, wa- (the woman, assaulted the house, gutted it'employer. In doing this, he has done no ter, &.c. Up to this date, nothing has been completely, and then proceeded round to the more than his duty, yet undesx these circumheard from them, except a boat under sail destruction of other coffee houses in the city, istances it was a noble and praiaworthy deed. was reported the following day off Dimond ;By this time the police arrived and stopped He once asked our advice upon this very the progress of temperance reform in Cinpoint, and it is a source of unfeigned joy, Head. Serious fears may be entertained cinnati, where, in a legal way, it seems to that our recommendation has not been disrespecting their fate. Their names we learn ]be most particularly needed. to be, William Lapham, Wisconsin, John regarded. Gorman, an Irish lad, belonging to New A Motive to Virtue.—Allowing the perA few additional facts may not be uninterYork, and William Collier, New York.—lformance of an honorable action to be at- iesting respecting this conscientious Sweedwith labor, tbe labor is soon over, ish or Finnish sailor. Hs was discharged, The family of the latter, is reported to re- but ]tended the honor is immortal: whereas, should side in Nassau street, near Fulton. Should even pleasure wait on tbe commission at Honolulu, from the U. S. S. Constitution, of' we hear good or ill report, respecting them, what is dishonorable, the pleasure is soon in November 1845. At that time, neither the it will be reported. Surgeon of the Frigate or the Hospital Phy. Igone, but the dishonor is eternal. — — : ' ' ' ' * * * ,< ,'< , ',, ,' ' ', ' �22 .,,, .•.. THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1849. ■Man entertained any expectations that he) TOO rix dollars to his mercantile employer'read theEpiscopal Service," and one of those coold recover. At his own request he re- and others, from whom he had wickedly tak- officers is about to be admitted to " holy orceived tbe sacrament, and with the utmostt en the same several years previously. Wei ders" in the Episcopal Church of the United calmness and christian composure awaitedI confess that we are glad to publish a fact ofr States. his end; but as stated in the above mention- this description for the consideration of thosei P. S. In perusing a file of the Boston ad report, he gradually recovered. At one upon whose countenances might be seen thei Recorder, recently received, we find a comof our visits upon him, he referred to the■ smile of incredulity, should it be announcedI munication from the Rev. Mr. Turnbull, circumstance that he had assumed a Purser'si in their hearing, that a sailor, —a man-ot- Seaman's Chaplain at Valparaiso. In rename, (a very common practice among men- war's man had become a converted man, andI ferring to the influence of good books he remarks as follows:— of-war's men), and that he wished me to un- ■ was now living a christian life. are at which show hand, abunderstand that " William Winson" was nott Materials " A most interesting case on ship-board has come to my knowledge. When other results followed the that dantly, good ■ recentlyStates his real name. From a brief record which the United frigate Constitution sailed efforts made for the moral and benreligious we have preserved of that interview, we are three years ago, the Rev. Mr. Parker, Seaable to inform our readers of his true name efit of the ship's company of the " Consti- man's Chaplain in New York, placed on which corresponds with the initials at thetution," when she sailed from the UnitedI board of her, a set of the Christian Library by the American Tract Society. commencement ofthe above extract. " No- States, having on board the Hon. Henry published contains forty-five volumes and is sold at vamber 26th, [1845.] About noon visited| Wise and family, bound to Jio Janeiro, andllt $20, including the case. During the voytbe Hospital,—saw the pious Sweedish sailor from thence round the world. Some good age, a marine read some of them, and by whose name I learned to be Gustavus Adol- remarks of Mrs. W. on the first Sabbath the aid of God's grace, good old Dr. Dodphas Silfversten, of Bjorneboro, in Fin- morning after the vessel left New York, hadI dridge spoke to his soul. He listened, beand became converted. land. While there I met Captain Percival, probably more influence than she could have lieved in JesusChrist this ' man-of-war ' he stood up On board of who came to visit the same person. He hasi imagined they would! The self-denying ef- alone on the Lord's side. He was derided manifested, I am happy to learn a kind and| forts of Lient—in maintaining the publicI and slandered, but all this did not prevent benevolent feeling in regard to any of hisi reading of the Episcopal Service, were not him from a full and resolute discharge of his without their good moral and religious ef- duty. men whenever they have been sick." In the month of April, 1846, he made ai fects! That "Christian Library," placedI At that time there was no chaplain on an omission reprehensible in any adpublic profession of his faith as a christian, on board by the Rev. Mr. Parker of the board, ministration, which allows a national ship 1 at the Bethel Chapel in Honolulu. On hisi Episcopal Floating Chapal, in New York, with five hundred men to leave port on a examination for church membership, wheni was profitably read by some whom he may protracted absence, without any spiritual adasked upon what he was building his chris- never meet until the Judgment Day! That viser to comfort the sick and dying. The tian hope he replied, in language we shallI pious marine labored not in vain, and| marine above alluded to, finding no chaplain in the Constitution visited the sick ward and " " never forget: The foundation of my hope, will undoubtedly enjoy the sweet conscious- attempted conversation with the patients. " is nothing which I have done, but simply the ness of having done his duty as a christian, The well would jeer, and often the sick '■ atoning merits of a Crucified Redeemer." when some of his opposers and vilifiers are would utter rude remarks and unkindly reHe left Honolulu in the following June oni exercising the deepest regret for their wick- pulse him. But he was not to be driven board the U-. S. S. "Congress," but was ed conduct! It was surely to be deplored, from duty; his visits were daily repeated and he tried to urge upon all the obligations of i subsequently transferred to the "Colum- -that a ship's company of about 500 souls, the gospel. The Constitution returned home, bus," in which vessel he returned to the U.> should leave the shores of Christian Amer- and I have lost trace of the man, but not of States. After he left Honolulu we received I ica, to circumnavigate the globe, without a his labors. two interesting letters from him, and in oth- Chaplain on board, and that too, when the The officers of the ' Columbus ' recently gave her men liberty to come on shore at er ways learned that he had not turned back, vessel was entitled to the services of a mm this port, and a speaking the Canaan having once put his hand to the gospel- ister of the gospel, and moreover when one language called Swede, on me. He had been told plough. In one of these letters now lying; was actually offered, but a naturalist taken that I was here. When I inquired how and before us, he makes most grateful mentioni in his place. It may be asked how this where he became acquainted with the Saof his indebtedness to the kind treatment of! could have been? It may be answered, upon vior, he replied 'on board of the Constitution. was very ill,' he said, 'and exthe Hospital Physician. We refer to this good authority, because, in the opinion of pected He to die.' A marine whom he accufact to meet the reproachful remark, we ihim, upon whom devolved the responsibility rately described, had conversation with him have often heard made, that in the sailor,of deciding between the services of a natur- about his soul and his salvation. He felt there was no gratitude! We believe it is alist and a chaplain, it was judged that the ashamed when he first spoke with him, but now he is bold and fearless for God. Diffias unfounded, when made in regard to sea- professional services of a chaplain, would cult as it is to live the christian life on men, as any other equally large class of our ireflect less honor upon the country, than board, yet it can be done. Ofthis he isshipcerfellow men. for he has tried it and trusts he has i those of a naturalist! For the honor of a tain, Some one has remarked that one fact is;great and christian nation like the United been successful. Is there not encourage" ment for the continued distribution of these worth a thousand arguments." We doubt:States, we hope a similar decision, may little messengers of truth and life? " not a thousand good arguments might be ad-, never be made, and if made, never allowed duoed for vigorously laboring in behalf of, to be carried into execution, thereby de- Loss of the Whale Ship Ship Cas ander,of seamen, yet there are some, whose minds priving 500 American citizens of the servi- Providence, by Fire, at Sea, and the suffer1 are so prejudiced that they will not acknowl-, ces of a gospel minister during a three year's ings of her Crew in the Boats.—The ship Cassander, Henry Winslow, master, sailed edge that it does any good whatever, to,cruise, around the world. In one other inProvidence on the 19th November, preach to} and distribute good books among stance, has an United States Frigate, cruis- from 1847, on a whaling cruise. Nothing occurseamen. May not the minds of such per-, ed in the Pacific, duringthe last seven years, red worthy of remark until the Ist of May, sons be favorably affected by this fact, that ihaving no chaplain on board, but for the 184S; between 4 and 5 A.M., it blowing a moderate gale of wind from the northwest at a Sweedish sailor, m being converted era-\ honor of the Navy, the " Ward-Room of,the time the alarming cry of " fire " was braces the earliest opportunity to restore that Frigate furnished those who regularly Iheard. All hands were instantly on deck. 1 > , ■ , ' ' • . '' > ,' :' . . ' . , ', ' �THE FRIEND, MARCH? 1849. - 23 and it was soon discovered the fire was in that we might get some sleep and rest to en- ■John J. Jackson, of the bark W. H. D. C. the lower hold, apparently near the fore- able us to bear the fatigue and hardship con- Wright, for the services they rendered, and mast, where four barrels of tar had been sequent on a renewal of our voyage. This the attention they paid me. stowed; it was also discovered that two of also he refused. He gave us some bread, P. S.—ln Rio, I was told Cora* the crew—negroes from the Coast of Afri- wine and water, and then passed a pencil mending Tilton, of the U. S7 brig Perry, ca—had jumped overboard; I hove a rope's and a piece of paper down to me to write that the Alercidita had arrived at Monteviend to one of them, but he refused to take the name of my ship that he might report deo and that Capt. Dormick reported to him it, and sunk out of sight. Orders were in- me. 1refused to write it unless he permit- having fallen in with, us; he said he offered stantly given, and every exertion made to ted me to come on board; and, against hisito take us on board and carry us with him extinguish the fire, and save the ship, but express wishes, jumping into themain chains to Montevideo, but that we refused, preferthe fire being in the lower hold, and the I went on board. He asked me if he could ring to remain in the boats. This I prosmoke so dense and the flames so rapid, that do any thing more for me. I told him noth- nounce to be utterly false. Whalemen's no one could enter the between decks; our ing but take us on board. This of course Shipping List, Sept. 5, 1848. efforts proved unavailing. he refused, and I left him. Thank God, man's inhumanity to Daniel Webster's Opinion of New MexAttempts were then made to procure such instances of bread and water, but the smoke in the steer- man," are rare, very rare, among seafaring ico.—New Mexico is secluded—isolated, age was so dense as to prevent us—this led men, and Capt. Dormick of the brig " Aler- a place by itself, —in the midst and at the us to believe the ship had been fired aft as cidita," will have the satisfaction of know- foot of vast mountains, five hundred miles well as forward. Three boats were lowered, ing he stands " alone in his glory." from the settled part of Texas, and as far with the customary boat kegs of water, a We again made sail and proceeded, with- from any where else! It does not belong small quantity of bread, seme raw meat, ta- out accident, until the night of the 6th, when anywhere! It has no bilongiugt about it! ken from the harness cask, my nautical in- it commenced blowing very heavy in squalls; At this moment it is absolutely more retired struments, and a few articles of clothing. hove the boats to until daylight, by making and shut out from communication with the As every exertion had been made to ar- a line fast to the oars and paying them out civilized world, than the Sandwich Islands rest the progress of the fire without avail, it ahead. At daylight again made sail, until or other Islands of the Pacific Sea. In sewas thought most prudent to leave the ship II o'clock, when it began to blow a heavy clusion and remoteness New Mexico may to her fate and make the best of our way to- gale from N. N. E., and we were compelled! press hard on the character and condition of wards land. to heave to. About 4 P. M. my boat was ■Typee. And its people are infinitely less Shortly after leaving the ship, the second swamped, and we were left to the mercy of.elevated, in morals and in condition, than the mate's boat picked ap one of the Africansi the sea. We supported ourselves by the people of the Sandwich Islands. We had who had jumped overboard when the alarmi capsized boat until the two remaining boats much better have Senators from Oahu. Far of fire was first given. He afterwards con- ■ came to our relief, when all, eight in num- less intelligent are they than the better class fessed that his companion had fired the ship, ber were saved. By this accident I lost my of our Indian neighbors. Commend me to and then, plunging a knife into his side, andI nautical instruments and all my water. the Cherokees, —to the Choctaws,—if you jumping overboard, said that he was his ac- The two remaining boats now contained please, speak ofthe Pawnees—of the Snakes complice, ne gave as their reason for acting; 22 persons, and their gunwales were not —the Flatfeet—of anything but the Diggin as they did, their fears that they would beI more than six or eight inches out of water. Indians, and I will be satisfied not to take sold as slaves at the first port we entered. In this situation we passed the night; noth- the people of New Mexico. Have they any I hope it is not necessary for me to say their■ ing was heard save the awful roaring of the notion of our institutions, —or of any free fears were without the shadow of a founda- tempest, and occasionally the voices of some institution"? Not the slightest! Not the of the officers and crew offering up prayer slightest on earth! When the question is tion. Being now daylight, it was found that allI to the Almighty Ruler of wind and wave for asked—what will be their Constitution—it the ship's company, except the African, were their safety. He heard our prayers. In is farcical to talk of such people making a in the three boats; in all twenty-three souls. the morning the wind moderated, and the Constitution tor themselves. They do not We found our supplies to be two boat-kegsi sea was beaten down by a heavy shower of know the meaning of the term—they do not and one teakettle, in all about ten gallons offrain. From this time we had fine weather, know its import. They know nothing at all water, about fifteen pounds of bread, andI and proceeded toward the land, where we about it; and I can tell you, Sir, that when some raw meat. According to the previous arrived at 5 P. M., 10th of May, on the they are made a State, such a Constitution day's reckoning, we were in lat. 34 deg. 38I beach near Conventas, in the province of as the Executive power of this government milesi St. Catharines, Brazil, nearly exhausted,,may think fit to send them, will be sent and mm. south, lon. 45 west—four hundred from the nearest land. No one who hasi having no water and very little food left. will be adopted. The Constitution of our never been in a similar situation can appreThe mate's boat was capsized in the surffellow citizen* ofNew Mexico, will be framed ciate the sufferings that succeeded. Con- ■ on landing, and Barney Reed a boat steerer,"in the city of Washington!— Speech in U. fined to one gill of water and a small portion was drowned, he being so weak as to be un- S. Senate March 23, 1848. of bread a day, in bad weather, and obliged able to extracate himself from the surf.— to pull against the wind, we soon became Near where we landed we discovered a Franklin's Wife.—When Dr. Frankexhausted, and had to trust to our sails, house, at which we were furnished with wa- lin's mother-in-law first discovered that the heading as nearly towards the land as we ter and provisions. young man had a hankering for her daughTwo after left I days Catharines, for St. could. the good old lady said, she did not know Nothing of importance occurred until the to give notice to, and ask assistance from'ter, so well about giving her daughter to a prinlon. the U. S. Consul 47,] sth, 32, when, the there. after [lat. Shortly I left, of morning ter. There were already two printing offiabout 10 A. M., we discovered a sail; all the negro either deserted or was stolen; in the United States, and she was not hands took to the oars, and after pulling and most probably he met the latter fate, his'ces certain the country support them. It would hours, distress for five we fears of which were of the cause of much so signals making was plain that young Franklin would decame up with her, and found her to be a suffering. pend for the support of his family on the Spanish brig, 100 days from Barcelona, I arrived at St. Catharines on the 19th— Iprofits of a third, and this was rather a made efevery He the Consul a with which procured vessel, to Montevideo. I Idoubtful bound chance. such an objection was If from the mate's boat went back and met the crew at a place callUs; fort to get away came up with her first, the captain would ed Loguna, forty-five miles from where I urged to a would-be-son-in-law, when there were but two printing offices in the United not let him come along side, but gave him a landed, and sixty from St. Catharines. some distance astern. shall I never be able to thank sufficiently States, how can a printer get a wnk now rope and towed him I then came alongside, and through an inter- the Americans in St. Catharines, particular- when the number is near two thousand?* preter stated my distressed circumstances, ly Captain J. R. Malcolm, R. S. Cathcart, and asked permission for me and my crew E. N. Jefferson, E. P. Mosher, and Mr. W. Nantucket Fishermen.—The Nantuckto come on board—he refused most positive- ■ Hammel, for their kindness and the assist- iet Inquirer states that the cod fishermen of ly. I then begged him to take us to Monte- ance they afforded me, both in St. Catha- ithat Island have thus far done grandly. The video or St. Catharine's or one or two day'sirines and to enable me to get down to Rio. ischooner Luraua has arrived with 30,600 sail towards lend. He refused. I asked I am also under great obligations to Messrs. fish, and the schr. Oneco is hourly expected him to let us come on board one night then, Maxwell, Wright &. Co., of Rio, and Capt. with 48,500 i ; — " — , .• . > . , > ■ - I ' 1 ' '' I ■- —-- —■ - - �24 THE AMEND, MARCH, 1849. Br shM'Abae. H. HowUad', Capt. Fisher, Dec. SO, '48, skjJ and Testaments. Hawaiian Bible Society. Morris, of Falmouth, 41 month, out, 2,200 sp*SM A fr*»xs supply IJCommodore hark per " Seraaspore.'' At the study*f the Sappkn, of New Bedford, 6 months out, 80 mil. 8, '4t, Mrs. eßebecca Johnstone, constituted a bbl. .perm-, Jan. 10, bark China, of New Bedford, SO month* Seamen* Chaplain a supply of Bibles and Testaments Life Member, by a friend; (the proceeds to oat, 1,900 hbls. tperm ; same date, ship Lion, of Providence, 40 Is constantly on hand and for sale. At present the asmonth, out, 2,000 bbls. Jaa. 19, ship Charles Phelps, sortment comprises those in the English, sperm; be devoted La the purchase of Portuguese of Stoninglon. 19 month, out, 1,500 bbls. sperm snd.whale; man, Spanish, Sweedish. Portuguese and Dutch lanFeb. 5, sblp Herald 2nd, or New Bedford, 15 month, out, 150 guages. Bibles, for seamen.). $10,00. sperm, 250 bbls. whale—bouad into port. Deadeinona, 26 March 1, 1848. tf Miss Mary Hubbard Turrill, a Life Mem- bbls. mos oat, 1800 sp; Virginia, 16 moa out, 400 sp; Golgonda, 17 The Friend sent Abroad. out, 550 ap; Mary, 15 moa out, 100 sp; Sparton, 15 moa ber, by relative in the U. States. $10,00. moa 200 ip; Autumn, S3 moa nut, 900 .p; inlander,So mos Any person, by paying the subscription price of ike Master Frederick Turrill, Life Member, out, out, 800 ap, Pellons. 450 sp snd wh; Canton, 29 moa out, 1800 Friend, ($1,60) in advance, can have the paper forwarded 400 sp; Malta, 16 mos out, 400 ap snd 100 wh. wh, by his parents. $10,00. Capt Hatting., Berampore, roporta Nov 24, he spoke whale to any part of England or the United States, by the eartf Miss Mary Alette Paris, Life Member, by ahip Cltisen, Lansing, off east end Btsten Land, bound name liest opportunity. Bibles ' Also, Dec 18, whale ship Ploughby, oil not stated. NOTICE. her father. $10,00. By Capt RichardLuce, Jr., master of ahip Margaret Scott, —Coast of Chile, Oct. 20, '48. ship Niger, Gray, 4mos. 80 a. o.; To Seamen and Stsanoebs.— The Seamen's Chapel. Miss Ann Matilda Paris, Life Member, by ahip Vineyard, Coon, 12 moa. 750 a. o. 200 w. o.; Not., ahip is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, her father. $10,00. Fabiua, Smith, 2,600, home; beard from, in Not., ship Com- a. m and ~i, r. m. Scats nil. , Subscription. For the Seamen's Chapel. Mrs. Rice, Honolulu, Gummer, " •Mr." Sayer, " " "" Tibbey, Toplift, " Hatch, " " Capt. Fales, " Margaret," " Winters, " E. Freith," Mr. Cooper, " " Halsey, " " Thos. Douglass, a lump of gold, modore Morria, Jonea, S8 mos. 2,100 s. o.; barque Ruaael, Religious services will be held at the Vestry Room Morse, full, 2,400 a. o.; Not. 29, ship John Coggeahall, Luce, every Thursdsy evening. Usually, there will be a Lec150 s.o. 100 w. o.; Dec. 6. ahip Harbinger, Fisher, 6 moa. 60 ture delivered. a. o.; ahip lassc Hick., Rice, clean, Sandwich lalsnda direct; The Seamen's Concert forPrayer ia held at the Vestry Dec. 8, ship Emily Morgan, Ewer, nothing since leaving 8. lalsnda, bound lo Ihe coaat of Peru sperm whaling) Dee. 20, Room the third Monday evening each month. Seamen vessels all belonging (of nations) visiting to Ist. 20 8 84 38 W., Leonids., Swift, 8., $5,00 ahip Jon. of N. moa. a. 0., who reports off Csllao, ahip China,Flaher, 27 mos. this port are invited to call at the Chaplain's Study, 5,00 700 1.700 a. barque Smyrna, Hllmore, 38 mos. 1,200 a. 0., bad where they will be gratuitously supplied with copies of Inal his 2nd officer, Mr. Norton of Edgartown, whodied 36 Ihe Friend and other reading matter. It will be most 5,00 houra after hewsa taken; barque Peru, Flaher, 16moa. 400 a. convenient for Ihe Chaplain to receive call* from Seamen 8,00 o.; Highlander of Mystic, 40 mos. 1,000 s. «.; the above Is I between 2 and 4 o'clock, p. m. believe to be depended upon. 5,00 On the22nd on the Sabbath, of October, s man named James H. Blakey, of Public services at the Native Churches, 5,00 Edinburgh, Scotland, was killed Instantly by falling from the commence at 94, a. h., and 2} p. m. The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours of 2,50 fore-top-msst crosstres of the 'MargaretScott. o.; 5,00 1,37 2,00 15,50 Feb. 6—Hawaiian schr. Spy, Cortls, for California. Jan. 28.—Am. merchant ship Rhone, Hill, for Hongkong. Feb. B—Hawaiianschr. Juiian.'Moran, for China s—Peruvian brig Pacihcn, Swain, for China. —French wh. sh. Gustave, to cruise. 6—Bark Connecticut, Penhallow, for Valparaiso. 9—French achr. Sophia, lor San Francisco. 10.—Am. schr. Honolulu, Newell, for Chins. Feb. 13—Peruvianbrig Elisa, for San Francisco. —Am wh sh Margaret, Falea, to cruise. —Am wh sh Margaret Scott, Luce, lo cruise. 16.—Am mer bark Auckland, Jennings, for San Franciaco. For the Fritnd, Weusspaper Two Sailors, '* M. Scott,' An Officer, "Margaret," Sailor, Officer, " Isaac Hicks," the day. Strangers arriving and .having late foreign papers, are respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room supplied with useful reading matter. fiy Donations are respectfully solicited for the support of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of 'TheFriend. An annual report ol all donations is made to th* American Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person contributing the sum of too is entitled to become a Life Director of the Society, and by #20 to become an Honorary Life Member. SAMUEL C. DAMON, Honolblu, April I.—tf. Seamen's Chaplain. Return Borrowed Booked The subscriber desires all persons having book* in their possession belonging to him, or the 'Seamen's Library to return them immediately. Some valuable books are Bailed. $1,00 1,00 50 1,00 PORT OF LAHAINA. DIED. missing. November 14th, 1848, on the const of Chile, Edward Morton iy Some weeks since, the subscriber loaned the 'MeArrived. Ml from the fore-top-Mi1-yard of ihe whip 'John CoggeshaU',of to some one in Honolulu, who New Bedford, and struck on deck which killed him Instantly. Feb. 4.— An.>. ah. Geo. Washington. Olbbi, of Warham, moirs of General M has neglected to return the volumes. He is requested to He belonged In or near Boston, and waa about 19 yean of 14 1-2 mo«. out, 260 ». o. 1,050 w. o. 13,000 lot bone. »o immediately. age. lie wai a amart and promising young man, ami much —Am. w. sh. Washington, Palmer, of New Bedford, 16 mos SAMUEL C. DAMON, esteemed by all handi on board the snip. J»n. 1,1849. out, 80 ip. 900 wh. 1,000 Ibi bone. Seamen's Chaplain. We copy the above from the last Polynesian, but we have, Feb. 6.—Am wh ah India, Swift, N. Bedford, 6 mos. out Lahnina Chaplaincy. since the publication ef that paper learned that Morton's true ! 100 •perm. name waa Edward Douglass, belonging to Atnherat, Mass.— 9.—Am wh ah Dover, Jcflery, New ;London, 7 moa. out, 20 Divine service will be held in the Seamen's Chapel, We obtained thia fact from a shipmate, Henry Metcalf, be- iap. 150wh. and 1,000 Iba. bone. every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, a. m. Seamen, residents, longing to Northampton, Mass., who came out In the "War—Am wh ah Benj. Morgan, Chapel, New London, 6 moa. out, and viaiters, are kindly invited to attend. ren." I60 ap., 300 wh., 2,000 lba. bone. Killed, Oct, 24. 1848, James Blackle, Aberdeen,Scotland, by Feb. 17.—-Am. w. ship Tobacco Plant, Allen,New Bedford, The office af the Chaplain ia a short distance from ihe Chapel, on the same street towards, the aea. All persons falling from fore top-msjit-cross-trees, of Margaret Scott ! 29 months out, 320 bbls. sperm. Foremast mand 20.—Am w. ship Romulus, Hull, Mystic, 6 months out, 1 wishing to converse with him, procure the Holy ScripCapt. Nash, master of bark Prudent, reports that on his isperm whaleand 1 right whale. tures, or religious publications, books, etc., will be always passage one, while in north latitude 39 deg., west lon. 41, a —Am. w. ship Abm. H. Howland,Flaher, 6 1-2 months out, welcome, between the hours of 3 and 5 p. m. foremast hand, by the name of M. Josa, fell overboard In the i25 bbla. sperm. T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain. . night, and nothing waa either aeen or heard from him. A boat Lahaina, July 39, 1848. waa lowered In Tain. New Bedford Oil Market. la Honolulu, Monday morning, 96th ult, Mr. Alexander The Friend, Bonnd. Siimi. He has resided fn Honolulu near 90 years, baring Sept 4,—Sperm, 93c, unbleachdd winter do., $1,10, hlearh'd The Fneud, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be come out In the brig which brought out the first missionaries tdo. $1,15. Whale, N. W., 34c to S6e. Whalebone, 24c cwt. obtained at the Chaplain's Study. JJ- A few entire sets to these Islands. He originally belonged to Marblehead, Maaa. At Makawao, Maui, January 21, 1849, Mary Cummings, iremain unsold. A deduction will he made from the subscription price to person* purchasing more than one adopted daughter of Wm. McLane Esq, and wife of Thomas Information for Whalemen. volume. Cummings, aged 1? years and 10 montha. Thia young wife and mother waa amiable, intelligent, faithful) and exemplary; The subscriber would respectfully give the following Seumen will never be charged more than the actual a blessing to her fkmily and friends during her brief life. She notice for the information of whaleships, cruising in the cost *»*of Ihe publication snd binding. died sustained by theconsolations and hopes of the gospel of iPacific. Recruit* can be obtained at Pilcairn's Island, Notice to Lahaina Subscribers. t'hrist, leaving to her afflicted friends the aweet solace of believlna thut abe baa gone to be with the Lord, In whom she for at leaat twenty-fife ships, at about the following The Rev. Ma. Taylor will now act as Agent for th* confided In life and In death. Blessed are the dead whodie prices;— 1 at Lahaina, and the irregularity which ha* atFriend," Com. iv the Lord." (2,00 itended the forwarding of Yams, per barrel, your papers, it is hoped, will no Sweet Potatoes 2,00 longer be experienced. Mr. T. will employ a carrier Irish 3 who will deliver the paper. Onions 3,00 History of the Hawaiian Islaad* : Limes 2,00 Lime Juice, per gal, Embracing their Antiquities, Mythology, Legends 33 PORT OF HONOLULU. Cocoa Nuts, per hundred, 2,00 1Discovery by Europeans in the sixteenth century, re-disOranges, l,0o covery by Cook, with their Civil, Religious and Political Fowls, per dor., 3,00 History from the earliest traditionory period to the presArrives. m In exchange, the inhabitants are ordinarily ready to ent time. By JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third Jan. 17.—Peruvlsn brlf Psclllco, Hooper, 21 dsys from San itake white and blue drilling, at from 20 to 25 c per yard; edition. For sale at Chaplain* Study. Price, tl ,00. Francisco. and calicoes from 15 to 20c per yard. They are usually ft —Am. brigSabine, Goodwin,from Mooterey. Jaat received and for Sale, want of check oil, shirts, in soap, percussion powder, 10.—Ass. whale ship Margaret, Fsles, of Newport, 56 daya At the Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply of the publicacaps, old lead, carpenter's tools, fee. ilnaani Zealand; 7 months out, clean. tions of the American Tract Society. 81.—Am. merehaat ship Berainporr, Haatinfs, 154 dsys fin The best season for furnishing yams, is from August to January; Sweet Potatoes, throughout the year; Irish PoBoatoa, with mdse. Mesara Bvereti & Co. Feb. I.—Am. w. t. Margaret Scott, Luce, 14 mo.. 100s. o. Itatoes, from December to February, and July to Septem200 w. *.*S ber, 1 (two s.asons). JOHN BUFFETT. A Monthly Jonrnal devoted to Temperance, Feb. oadKm. schr. Honolulu, Newcll, fm. San Franciaco. Honolulu, Feb. 23, 1649. tl Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. 7 BrtßK H. Bay Co.bark Columbia, fm. England. FekflM.—An. wh. sh. Isase Hicks, Rice, N. London. PUBLISHED APJD EDITED IT D'Aubigne's History of the —Am. wh. hark Elisabeth Frith, of Sag HarborReformation, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. 1 15—Asa. raer. bark Auckland, Jennings, 144 daya fromBoala 4 vol*. ton, with mdse. to S H Williams *. Co. few copies of this interesting work, elegantly bound TERMS. Feb. AS.—Am. w. sh. John Coggsaball,Laos, 15 months out, ■ A One copy per annum, in cloth, are for sale at the) Study of the Seamen's Chap11,50 4*o sperm. I*o whale. lain. Two 2,50 copies per annum, --..--. SPOKEN, This edition is with the prefaced following notice Five by copies per annum, Capt. Luce, (MMkore 5,00 By ship 'John Oofgaahsl),' on the Ten copies per annum. 800 Groans, Jan M, 1641, ship Roecoe, McClsavs, of New Bed- the author:— sperm have revised this translation line and line, I by word tj-Single conies and bound volumes for 1,3,3,4 tori, 1* months oat, with I,lo* bhl*. of oil; Jss. SOth, ship Bum, Bay, of Nantucket, a* months out, with 7M bhl* I|»y word. It is the only one which I have corrected. wds year. n»y obtained at tbe Study of the ChapJ J. H.MiauD>Aniiiu." 1 spsrm oil had aw take* a wham far Ive months. > "Signed, ' < — . .. • " < ., ■^———^^_—^^— " MARINE JOURNAL. ,'" " " " ',00 " " ' ' ' — . . THE FRIEND: -. ....... , '' SnSßßßssl " 1 £c -- sssssssssssssssssssssss^l........H.^l.............HK. � 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 (1849) 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 - 1849.03.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1849.03.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/dda30975ad022e160f4322ffecb643c7.pdf ad935a87b3edb56d148f399e0eb205ad PDF Text Text FRIEND. THE HONOLULU, APRIL 2, 1849. Vol. 7. N*». 4. 25 THE FRIEND. OF THE Contents "rtIEKO,APBIL2, 1849. Original Poetry, " Gone to Sea," Page 06 Sketch of Samoan Islands, , " at A Kind Word to Moderate Drinkers, " 26 A Terrible Lesson, <• Sf Life at Sea, Celebration Washington's Birth-day, 28 Extracts from HodgePodge, 28—29 30 Original Ode, Hymn, and Poem, Lou of the American Whale Ship United States," 31 " 32 Donations, Marriages, Deaths, &jc, " The Poet's Corner. For the Friend. GONE TO SEA. Thrae little words I know, Ah! bow sorrowful they flow, " Only three j Yet no .cunning phrase can teach, Yet no flight of song can resch, Half thepower of that short speech. Gone to teal ■ Oft amid the wiady spay, Those we love adventurous stray Full of glee; While the terrors.of the deep, Hover round fond woman's deep, And she only wakes to wasp, .«.*_¥ Gonetoeea! This shall soothe the tempest's frown, Chain the oflldwy Neptane down ; Storms will flee, Hirers fresh, and gardens gay, O'er yon wat'rjr plains will stray, # And no quivering Up shall say, Gone to tea. these separate and independent elans, are now woefully apparent in IrSTSevastating war which was there (Ssjtng at the last accounts from the islands. We hare been fjjtared with the from a latter recently received, dated, tfpoltt, Then shipwrecks dire, Foundering ships, and ships s-fire, Will not be; Then no treacherous waves shall roll, O'er the globe, or o'er the soul— Shivered then shall be the scroll, Cone to tea. No more tea.' —0 glorious word 1 Second rain-bow from our Lord ! And to thee God of promise !—bending low, We the heart's deep thanks bestow, For this brightening ianer bow, No more tea. New London, Con. F. M. C. "A most destructive war has lately broken out, involving the whole of Upolu, Monono, and a large part ofSavaii. Monono, though a small island, and -comparatively of minor Importance, with regard to numbers, has nevertheless been long regarded and respected by all Ihe other islands as the ruling power. If a Monono man visits any of the other islands it is his orivilege to ask for whatever he may wish, and U* the rightful No more tea ! 1848:— ■ owner ofthe desired property refuses to comrequests, it is considered an insult to the government. In fanner times it would be at the risk of hi* Ufa, and the same feelings are cherished yet to a considerable extent. In this way many a poorfellow has been deprived of a choice mat, a fat pig, or perhaps a favorite dog. But this Heathenish despotism does not operate so well in Samoan, or Navigators' Group. these more enlightened times, and a great Situation,—Government, War now raging, body of the people hava resolved no longer —Latt intelligence, Establishment of tht to submit to this oppression. ply with such Polynesian Sketches. —— The warriors ot Monono party are not less Million, 1830,—Present number of Misnumber on sionaries,—Printing,—English and Ameri- than 2,000, but there is a greater They must either submit, the defensive. can Consulates, Sec., Sec. "Ss or fight. They have chosen the latter The Samoan, or Navigators' group of alternative. About 50 in all, have fallen, and islands, is situated in the South Pacific, perhaps double that number are wounded We, at home, are tempest tost; between 13 ° 30 and 14 ° 30 S. L., and As far as can be ascerained, the loss onboth We an heart-wrecked, we am lost; 168° and 173° W. L. Bight islands sides has been nearly equal. The most the And we fleeto-the group, via.—Savaii, the largest, missionaries can do is to pray for them, and belong Fancy-swept o'er watero drear, Upolu, next, Tutuila, Manua, Olooainga, attend to the wounded. The whole fighting, more than mortal fear, Fearing Ofoo, Manond, Apolima. The largest, as yet, has been .with muskets." Searching for those souls so dear, Savaii, contains 700 square miles,' being From the Samoan Reporter" for SepGone to tea. " additional particulars reabout the size of Mani, while Apolima con- tember, we glean' tains only 7 Square miles. The entire popuWe can see the masts go by, the unhappy state of affairs in the specting lation of the group is estimated at between Islands. We copy as follows: And Ihe white surge towering bigti, O'er the lee, 50 and 60,000. The island of Upolu is esti- " From the time ol the engagement on the mated to contain 25,000, Savaii 90,000, 17th ot June till Saturday, the Bth of SepAnd the riven ship ashore. Tutuila 8,000, and Manono 1,100. Sinking crew, and floating store, tember, there was a cessation of actual hosFused within that molten ore, In 1845 one of the English Missionaries, tilities. On the evening ofthat day, a party the Rev. Mr. Mills, made the following re- of the Aana forces burned Lemulifanua, a marks in regard to the government of the district belonging to Manono. Between the And we see that mourning d islands, in a letter to the Editor—'' There is night of the following Sabbath and Monday Wife, who for bar absent lawSf^ no properly constituted government in Sa- morning, a party from the Manono fart made plea j her flakes moa. Every land has its chief, and each is a secret attack upon a village in Atua, surWaiting, fjpg, watching law, unwilling that another should dictate to him. prising its unsuspecting inhabitants at the Listening farteeunlaiched gate,— Still, in matters which concern the public early dawn of day, butchered is! cold blood On her breast taw lead-like weight, welfare, they are ready to agree and enact twelve persons—men, women, and children, Gone to tea.' laws. After all, as it remains with each and wounded others. This was very preparty to act upon those regulations or not, valent mode of warfare in the hsjgfchen state But there is in light enrollas. as they please, it is of course very difficult ofthe islands; but many thought, tjaM sack Three bright worlds of power untold, for the well disposed part of the community a dastardly mode of proesvJure would not Only tbret -. td stand out against an evil which demands again disgrace their islands? and, conseYet the soundless deep they drain -, Earth's cleft shores unite again, punishment." The system of independent quently, appear to hava used less vigilance At the power of that abort strain— chieftainships would seem to resemble the than they otherwise would. The Manono No atoaa sxa I state of affairs on the Sandwich Islands, party have since been waiting in daily exprevious to the conquest of the islands by pectation of aa attack, in revenge. But shall be no "And there more »Rei. 21 1. Kamehameha, I. The evils resulting from Aana and Atua appear k> Dc making their . .. — * V * sea." �THE FkIEND, APRIL, 1849, 26 genius and learning, have fallen into skis arrangements with great coolness and dechasm, what security is there against your liberation; and this seems to augur more ominously for a determined and deadly sharing the same fate. For the Friead. attack, when they may decide upon it, than Once more; not only are you walking in ifthey bad made a hasty onset, under the exA KINO WORD TO MODERATE DRINKERS. the same path, with the same assurance of moment. citement ofthe that has proved the ruia of thousands, "Several church members have been While I have no hard words to utter safety, but many from your circle are yearly drafted drawn aside to take part in the war; and, against those who do not join in an entertwo or who had sustained them, three to among prise so nearly allied to the best interests of repair the ravages of death in. the army of the office of teacher; but itis also encouragcommunity, as the cause of Total Abstinence, drunkards. Were it not for therecruits furing to see that many of them have, as yet, would say a few words with candor, frank- nished from your ranks, drunkenness would taken a decided stand against uniting with I are endeawar; and and love, to all those who use intoxi- pass away, and the curse of intemperance ness, those who delight in would cease from among men. It is a sad vouring practically to exhibit the power of cating drinks as a beverage. tne principles ofthe religisa ofthe Prince of I would propose the inquiry—is your thought that the thousands who are now Peace. They retired to other lands, at a practice safe one for yourselves ? Is there staggering through life will soon be numa. distance from the immdemtescene of conflict, when it was evident that all efforts to bring not a legitimate tendency, in the haditual bered with the dark army of the dead; but the war party to a better mind were fruitless; use of any intoxicating beverage, to increase sadder still to reflect that the places of those and some of them have found a refuge, and the demand for such stimulant ? To these thousands will be filled by those who now are under instruction, in the Institution at the reply is often made—l can hold honorable stations in society, who are Manula. One of the church-members has inquiries govern myself. I can drink, or I can let it the pride oftheir friends, and the joy of the fallen in the war. alone various circles in which they move. No man "While it is, indeed, a cause of thankful- ■ hour, in have stood the that can trying contemplate the immortal wrecks that lie I grant ness that some men of strong minds and yet no one can estimste the moral and spiri- generous hearts are found in your ranks. scattered along the path-way ofthe moderate tual evils which -must result to the district This may be your endowment, but does this drinker without feeling a strong desire to stay from the condition into which it has been! re- fact place you beyond the reach of danger ? this tide of living death. brought. Even should peace be quickly stored, it may take years of toil and anxiety Have you not seen your equals, or even Again; admitting what it would be diffito overcome the effects of present proceed- superiors in all that exalts human nature, cult to prove, that you may pass on in the ings among the people. the power of habit, and yield beaten track of fashionable drinking, without "H.N." fall before "Sept. 1848. themselves the victims of intemperance. The injury to yourselves, there is another ground By referring to the Life of the Rev. J. circle of every man's observation furnishes to appeal. Every moderate drinker is the Williams, it appears that he made his firsti facts bearing upon this point. Where then centre of a circle, more or less extensive, missionary voyage to the Samoan Islands, over which he is exerting an influence on board the Messenger of Peace," in theiis the certainty that you may not follow in " this noble reform. Your words have the Islands against summer of 1830. He left upon 1 the same' course. I admit that many men some native teachers who had accompanied have used intoxicating drinks through life some weight, your actions much more. him from the Island of Rarotonga. The Many of you stand in high places, where all following year he made his second voyage to without becoming drunkards. Men have en- you say and do tells upon the conduct of battle and this group. A highly prosperous missioni countered the strife and shock of was soon established on the islands, under' escaped unhurt, while very many of their others. It is a privilege to stand where the direction of the London Missionary So- ' comrades have fallen. You would not infer many of you stand, but a privilege which ciety. In 1839 12,300 were gathered in from this that it is wise for men to endanger links itself with fearful responsibilities. By the various missionary schools, and near a your practice you arp saying that it is safe fourth part of the population was broughtt their lives without some adequate cause. to use intoxicating drinks as a beverage. under direct religious influence. From theINo more should the moderate drinker conM. for are Society Annual Report of the L. saying this to many a man who has aider himself safe because some of that class You 1847, the last which has came to hand, we live and die sober men. in reference to not the same control over his appetites learn there were 19 missionaries, clericalI which you possess, around whose path-way and lay, laboring upon this group. The en- those who are regarded as temperate in the are not the same inducements to sobriety as tire New Testament, snd a portion of the■ use of strong drink, it remains to be shown Old Testament, has been translated into the that they enjoy more, and suffer less, in pass- have been mercifully shed around you. As Samoan language. Besides various works in.; ing throngh life, than they would do if they friends of humanity, I know your deep symthe native language, the missionaries pubpathies are often excited in behalf of the lish, half-yearly, the" Samoan Reporter" in lived according to the total abstinence prin- more than orphan children, and worse than number about the containing English, each i ciples. same amount of reading matter as the Again; it is an undeniable truth that widowed wives ofthe unfortunate drunkard. "Friend." every drunkard was once walking in the The friends of temperance have been enby of Islands are frequented This group same path which you now tread, and felt the gaged in this contest for many years; with English aad American whale ships, which you is the power to decide it at once and for has led to the establishment of consulates. same security .which you now feel. Go ask ever. Your position resembles that of the Mr. Prichard, formerly missionary at Ta- that man, who has been drawn into the in an opposing army. The deciregulars hiti, is now the British consul, and Mr. whirlpool of intemperance, now shattered and is are fast passing away. dedly intemperate Williams, Williams, son ofthe missionary wrecked until his soul retains only some the U. S. consul. The would grow up solrising generation faint traces of its former greatness, in a calm The mission there has suffered recently a interval, when the fierce waters do not rage diers ofthe cold water army, were it not for severe lass in the death of two of its memask such a one for the history of his the influence of your example. The profit bers, vis.—the Rev. Thomas Heath, who within, Thomas ruin; he will point you to the social glass as and respectability of the trafic in ardent died May 0, 1848, aad the Rev. Button, who died on the 34th of March pre- the outer circle of that maelstrom into which spirits turns upon your patronage. Hence, he has been drawn, he will tell you that he to you, as to generous and liberal minded We shall anxiously look for additional thought that he was safe until he saw his men, we make the appeal. We plead not intelligence from that quarter, hoping it may the whirl of waters plunging to dc- for ourselves, but for the thonsands who be more favorable in regard to the internal bark in struction. If men of rank and station, of groan beneath the blighting curse of internand political affairs of the Islands. The Temperance Friend. • ' , .'. * ; �27 THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1849. The following remarks we re-publhth from perance; and for the thousands more who indulged in, and now, instead of the intelliare hastening to the same dreadful position. gent and gentlemanly citisen, he is at times the Friend of July 16, 1847:— little better than a drivelling idiot. These For their sakes, we entreat you to take the " On the afternoon of Monday, July sth, things come from very small beginnings. occurred the missionary monthly concerWot intoxhigh ground, that you will neither use The young men who indulge even in an oc- prayer in the native church. Previoueita the nor _a» encourage casional glasaof wine, on a festival occasion, icating drinks a beverage, the natives, adults and chiinren, meeting, may escape this end, possibly —they think brought to the missionary's study, their varisuch use in others. they escape it—so did poor Thompson ous monthly contributions. We would here T. E. T. —so shall did every man who now fills a drunk- remark that the missionaries, Messrs. Hitchards' grave, or is reeling towards it. But cock and Andrews, have rather discouraged. Lahina, Jan., 1849. they should know that there is no safety but than encouraged their people from bringing in abstinence. " The appetite grows with cash, but preferred that they would bring the what it feeds on," and there is not one of ofthe soil or of their hands. They A Terrible lesson. —One evening some them who may not come to as sad an end as products weeks since there came into our office, a his who has called forth this article.—Let have pursued this course, principally, that man of some thirty-five years of age, in a the young men of this community think of they might encourage industry among the state of almost helpless drunkness. Seating these things and be warned.—.Yashua (JV.H.) people. It was interesting to witness the variety of Hawaiian wealth that was poured himself upon a stool, he threw back his cap, Telegraph. I into the Lord's treasury. The men usually which in the effort fell upon the floor, and brought a stick of wood valued at 6\ cents; an as we of attitude," striking say players, " the women and children brought mats, rope, sometimes, he asked if we had ever seen him twine, taro, eggs, fowls, potatoes, &c. The Sandwich the last acIslands.—From before. After an examination we told him that we did not remember ever having that counts received at the Mission rooms from entire contributions, reckoned at Molokai honor. He then said the last time we met, these islands, it appears the natives are en- price current, amounted to about $6,00. Additional contributions, we learn, would be was at Baltimore, at the great Whig Conmonth by persons living vention in 1844. We remembered him at gaging with increased energy, in building brought during the once. He was then editing a leading whig school-houses and meeting-houses, and rais- at a distance. This method of collection paper in that state, with marked success, ing funds for the support of teachers—and subjects the missionary to far more trouble and was an honored delegate to that conven- actually contributing money to aid in sending than would a collection in money, but it is, for the people. He is tion, though he had seen strange vicissitudes the blessings of Christianity to more destitute doubtless, far better very particular to record each donor's name, in his day, and had been much addicted to parts of the world. given and its value. Subsequentintemperance. He now stood before us in a On the Island of Molokai, the native the article state of loathsome drunkness, and asked the Christians, during the past year, have raised ly, he must find a market for the various doextract from a late privilege of sleeping upon the office floor. between eight and nine hundred dollars for nations. The following paper, will inform our readers reWe told him that we could not do that—that these benevolent purposes, besides erecting Americanthe disposition which has been made in spite ofhis condition, we could not be con- three new meeting-houses on their island.— specting contributed by the tent to give a fellow craftsman, whom we At Waimea, Island of Hawaii, Mr. Lyons of some of the offunds had known in better days, so poor accommo- reports as under his charge, sixteen churches, christian people Molokai:— dations as that, but he utterly refused to ac- containing about 2000 members; twenty-one " ' At the Anniversary meeting of the New cept anything else. He was too drunk, he common schools, with about 1000 pupils, and York and Brooklyn Foreign Mission Society, said, tor anything else. We finally spread the greater part of the children in Sabbath held a few days since, Rev. Dr. Armstrong, in the course of some remarks, msde the down a large lot of our old exchanges, and School.— Zion's Herald. fixed him up as comfortable as we could, and The above is a fair sample of the style in following remakable statement: < I have just received a letter from the left him for the night. In the morning we which people abroad are humbugged and found him sober and rational, and we em- misled in regard to the religious improve- Sandwich Islands, with a draft from the braced the opportunity to talk to him of his ment of the natives of these islands. Such Church of Molokai, the contributions of the habits, though we had small hope of good paragraphs as the one quoted above are only natives, derived from the sale of mats, oi from it, notwithstanding his most solemn productive of ridicule among those who re- $100—to be paid to the Ceylon mission for promises. He wanted to borrow five dol- side here, and know the entire falsity of the the education of pious natives there for the lars. We had no money to lend to such as statements there made. ministry.' he, but we gave him freely a small sum of If the Zion's Herald, and other papers of " We are happy to add that this same peomoney—more than was for his good, we ap- that stamp, would inform their readers of ple recently voted the sum of $90,00 for the prehended—and he left us with the most the number of missionaries who have de- benefit of their fellow Polynesians, the Taheartfelt thanks for our kind deeds and kind serted their calling, to accept of office, they li itians, who have been called to pass through words. would be serving the cause of truth much so mnch trouble. This amount is now in our the earliest We heard no more from him until last more effectually than by publishing such possession to be forwarded abywell executed accompanied by week, when we came across an item stating nonsensical paragraphs as the one above.— opportunity, the native written language, by a else beletter in here, We do nor does one any not, man that a named Thompson was found of Mr. Hitchcock's church, and addrowned in Lawrence. Though we had no lieve that the natives ever contributed one member to at Tahiti. knowledge of his whereabouts, we thought farthing for the support of missionaries in dressed the native christians at the services house "Religious meeting countries; nor do we believe that nait other instantly that was he. The truth realized our anticipations. It was Henry G. Thomp- tives ofMolokai can raise $900 in the course followed, 'laying down the contributions.' we do, (Mark 12, 43,) that it is son, a man connected with some ofthe best of a year, independant of their own support, Knowing as the but the motive prompting the not gift, there chance to be an unless, indeed, should families in the State—of decided talent and to God, we genius, who but for the terrible habit of in- extra number of shipa and sailors visit the gift, which renders it acceptable that some poor Hacould not but conjecture islands.— Island Sews. Sandwich have filled a temperance might prominent aftennoon have waiian that cast in might place in society. Reading the above extracts, brought to our more than a score of ' princely donations,' The lesson should not be lost. To our recollection a visit we made to the Island of which are trumpeted round the world. An readers he is unknown, but there is hardly IMolokai, during the summer of 1847. As audience of 200 assembled to pray for the one of them who does not know of parallel extension of the Redeemer's kingdom, and cases, less distinguished perhaps, and not so the remarks in the Zion's Herald most pro- that the people of all lands might come into •shockingly fatal. We can name them by bably referred to transactions upon that the possession of a purer, holier, and more scores—men possessing every natural quali- island during that year, it may not be unin- rational liberty than is aow enjoyed by the fication to adorn society, but who instead of teresting to our neighbor, the JYews, and most favored on earth. Ws ars happy to ornaments have become its pests. That others, to read such memoranda as we have add our testimony touching the favorable man who goes reeling home to his family, reports which have gone abroad respectnight aflor night, was once its ornament and preserved, respecting facts, to which we ing the condition of the natives of Moloits pride The appetite for strong drink was were an eye witness. kai." " - �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1448. 28 ers imagine that type, ink, and presses, are which the procession is to pass, from 9 a.m 12 m. indispensable for issuing a periodical. The to After the collation the procession will HONOLULU, APRIL 2, 1849 " Leland" must have its weekly Gazette, again form and return to the State House. And if half the reports are true, that famous Printed at the Hodge Podge Office. Life at Sea. the Hodge Podge, must have a newspaper, that a readers need not be informed Cmt been a rare production in this age, aboundTHE "HODGE PODGE.") (FROM life at sea is a severe test of temper and chaing with periodical literature. Besides this The 22d of February. 1849, will long be racter. If a man has " corners" to his cha- method of employing the mind, in the way of remembered by the good citizens ol Leland, racter, they will be sure to knock against writing and listening, the calendar was as one of the proudest in her annals. It some body if he is placed on ship-board studied, that no anniversary of any remark- was, indeed, a glorious anniversary, and glocitizens. riously was it kept by our either as a passenger or as one engaged in able event, should pass without being duly Many an anxious glance patriotic at the heavens the management of the ship. The tongue, celebrated. It only appears strange, that in was cast on the previous day, and many a denominated by an inspired penman as a their seal for celebrations, the passengers of little urchin or miss trembled lest a rainy little member," finds ample scope for the the Leland" did not get up a first rate 4th morning should deprive them of their promised sight ofthe civic procession. But the display of its true nature on ship-board. of July celebration in January ! sun rose clear and cloudless, and never During a long voyage, for want of weightier We shall now furnish our readers with a within our memory, have we known a more matters, trifling remarks are magnified into full report of the mode of celebrating the 22d delightful day. The air was so mild that grave subjects of dispute, and made the of February, copied from the editorial de- fires were dispensed with, and even the were thrown open to the balmy air grounds of enmity. It is astonishing how partment of the Hodge Podge. We shall windows without. As old Sol came out of his from ensmall an affair will create jealousies and preface the somewhat lengthy extracts we ocean bath to smile upon the festivities ofthe mities among a company of passengers, or are about to make, by inserting a programme day, his appearance was greeted by the roar of artillery, the joyous ringing of bells, and between the master and officers of a ship. ofthe anticipated exercises, which we found the wild martial strains of the BangathumIt is a rare circumstance for a voyage to posted up in a conspicuous part ofthe vessel pian Band, proclaiming to the world that it commence and end without more or less oc- when she arrived in port. was the birth-day of Freedom's Champion. curring of an unpleasant nature. SomeThere was but little rest for the sluggard. Washington's Birth Day! times, howsver, pleasant passages are made, What, with the roar of cannon, the chiming CITY CELEBRATION ! ! of bells from every steeple, the music of the pleasant for passengers, master and all on The Authorities of Leland" have band as it marched through the principal City are " board. Ii such instances not the excepfor the celebration of the 22d of streets ofthe city, the firing of crackers, and appointed the, to tions the general rule, yet they form the joyous shouts of little beys, not an eye February, the following minority. ORDER OP PROCESSION, &C could remain closed. A vessel has lately arrived, and sailed The procession will form in front of the We regret to state that from some unex9 plained cause, either from the guns becoming from our port, having made, according tore- State House at o'clock a.m., precisely, and move in the following order, escorted by the heated and exploding before the ramrod was ports, a remarkably pleasant and agreeable withdrawn, or a paixhan shot being left in 1. Bangathumpian Band ! ! passage from Boston. Passengers and mas2. Heroes ofthe Revolution and Mexican them by mistake, one ofthe discharges ofthe Volunteers. guns did much damage, tho' we are happy to ter have not come on shore, mutually to state that bo one was injured. The city abuse one another,' or speak of the miseries i. Mayor. baths in Starboard street were shattered so 3. City Authorities. of the voyage. It appears that the ship's much that the whole front of the immense 5. Orator of the day, ( company of the "Leland" are to separate 6. Poetess ofthe day, ( Marghals edifice came down with a tremendous crash. When the first alarm had subsided, and the good friends, and with regrets even that their 7. Champion ofWomen's rights. cause of the terrible noise had been ascervoyage was not more protracted. Without, 8. Governor of the State. tained, each one looked on his neighbor with 9. Distinguished guests. just now, endeavouring to point out the rea10. Citizens generally. horror as the thought flashed on their minds sons for this, somewhatremarkable phenome- . The procession will march up State House that possibly the baths were occupied at the non in a life at sea, we proceed to speak of Hill; through Saloon Avenue; Larboard time of the explosion. The greatest intrecertain methods devised by the knowing Street; Windlass Square; Galley and Star- pidity was at once displayed by many of our ones" for beguiling the otherwise tedious board streets; up Quarter Deck Hill; round citizens to aid, if possible, the victims. Taffrajl street and Tiller Place to the Pavi- Some imagined they heard moans issuing hours and days of a five months' passage, from the ruins, and common council man, lion. Everett, with self devoted heroism, which ORDER Or EXERCISES. during which terra firm a gladdened the eye should immortalise him, rushed at once into 1. Music by the Band. but once, and that was tho barren point, the ruins, resolved to rescue the victim or 2. Voluntary on the Organ. where, report says, certain unscrupulous per3. Declaration of Independence. perish in the attempt. For some moments sons have either hung up," or otherwise 4. Original Ode, by full Choir. he was lost to the anxious gaze ofthe breathdisposed of their consciences. The good 5. Mayor's Address. less multitude; but at length he emerged Q. Oration. from the fallen timbers and announced the ship Leland," ho U remembered, left BosStar Banner. Song: Spangled joyful news that he had searched every nook 7. •Apn freighted with both Yankee Notions, and 8. Declaration Ladies and crevice, and that it was clear that no one of Rights. natives of that good land, faceteously styled 9. Original Poem. was in the building at the time of the crash. by a quaint Boston Editor, Yankee-doodle10. Original Hymn. Air: America; with The multitude then dispersed with light full chorus. hearts to prepare for the festivities of the dom I Seme of the passengers had preImmediately after the services a collation day. viously boon at sea, and knew that sotnewill be served in the Pavilion, of which The stores were all closed, and a general tiuag rnnst be done to bring out the better all present are upinvited to partake by the holiday was given. The masts of the shippart of human nature, or soon discord might Mayor, who also invites all who join in the ping in the harbor were decorated with' appear. So, forsooth, a newspaper was festivities of the day, to a Public Dinner at flags, having a fine effect. Long before it started, and other moans taken to entertain 3J o'clock, p.m., at the State House, and to was time for the procession to move, the exhibition of the Tableaux Vivantes at streets through which it was to pass, were the mmd. Ah ! a newspaper—that's the theo'clock. crowded with spectators, so thai the mar7J tiling t Noaring in a Yankee's estimation to A strict police will be in attendance. No shals had some difficulty in clearing a space THE FRIEND. " " " " " ' equal a good newspaper ! Let not our read- carriages allowed in the streets through wide enough for the-procession. ... ' �29 THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1849. i our mental viaion with the utmost disAt half-past nine a murmur, " not high but the day, and full of grand and lofty thoughts, fore tinctness, until the groans of the dying, and Decla-t mutltude, the anThis was the rose from was followed mighty by sung. deep," nouncing the approach of the long expected ration of Independence, read in a most clear tthe wail of the widows and orphans seemed pageant. Long before it came in sight, and distinct voice by General Everett; nottto be ringing in our ears. From these however, the inspiring strains of the Banga- a word was lost by the vast throng of listen-imournful themes, the strain, by a happy thumpian Band rose above the shouts of the ers. The fire of patriotism again lighted up ttransition changed, and a view of our city populace, and the appropriate tune of Wash- the eye o( the old veteran of the revolution; was presented to us, true to life. The ington's March sent a thrill of patriotism and as the speaker detailed tbe wrongs which |principal events of the past year all came we saw beautifully delinithrough every breast. At last the showy had compelled our fathers to take up arms in iup before us, andfestivals and jubilees which £ the various uniforms of the band were seen glistening in defence of our rights, his hand, trembling ated, have us the past, the poem 1 whole the which enlivened during and soon the with staff procession grasped supported age the sunbeams, with the very celebration in which t with its imposing splendor, came in sight. his tottering limbs as if it were that musket closing were engaged. Immediately after the band came the war- which had so often dealt death to hia coun- we * The worn veterans of the revolution, with the try's foes. Poem was followed by an original more recently, but no less scarred and warThe mayor next made an address to the Hymn, composed by the old revolutionary worn heroes of the Mexican war. We audience, welcoming them to the first,!hero before alluded to. It was a noble innoticed one of the former particularly whose national celebration of the new city of " Le-Nvocation to the immortal Washington; and steps tottered from age and hardships, but land. He gave an interesting account ofthe Ias the glorious anthem swelled upon the ear, still the fire of patriotism lighted up his eyes, foundation and progress of the city; paid till t the whole building was filled with the as he proudly thought that he was aiding in a well deserved compliment to the governor lofty 1 strains, the whole multitude seemed anicommemorating the birth-day of him whom of the Commonwealth, under whose wise Imated by the same patriotic spirit. he had so often followed to the field, and un- rule the state has acquired its pesent lustre. After the performances were over, the der whom his scars and his glory had been He stated the present.prosperous condition,procession reformed and marched to the won. The famous Everett, too, of Mexican of our city; and as he congratulated themeState-House where a collation was spread, renown, we were glad to observe among the ( that the tew attempt.-? at disorder had been to t which all did ample justice. heroes of that war; his lofty bearing, not-,entirely put down, the inmates of the disorAt half-past four o'clock the grand dinner withstanding his lame leg, distinguished him derly houses quailed before his searching came off in great style. But as, after dwelall, and he attracted more notice from above glance, and seemed to be anxious for a knot- ling, as we have been, on the richtnie/lectuai the populace than all the rest of the Mexican hole to creep out of, or a lodge in some vast, officers. Next in order came the mayor and wilderness where they might hide their dim- feast which we had had, we do not feel like devoting much time to a description of that city authorities of Leland," followed by the inished heads. We understand that one of orator and poetess of the day, who were es- them intends to assume another name, in the spread for the bodily wants, suffice it to say that every delicacy which the markets of corted by a marshal on each side. hope of escaping the unenviable notoriety Leland" afforded, was heaped in profusion " We felt proud of our noble city, the Paci- thus attached to the old one. At the close on the groaning board, and that toasts were talented the orapresented as we on the of the fic "Athena," looked his address, mayor those present, as well as by many by given individuals whose performances, on that day, tor of the day. invited guests, whose engagements forbade afforded us so much entertainment. The Had we room in our columns we would,their presence. proudly champion of female rights followed, gladly give place to his whole speech as it bearing a banner, on which was depicted the was reported by our stenographer, but are In the evening a brilliantassemblage again at the pavilion to witness the Tabflags of every nation in the universe, sym- compelled to deny our readers that pleasure, leaux jgathered Vivantes. The city procession passed bolical of the universal sway which is held He gave a most interesting account of the by their sex in every clime. earlier days of the great man, a subject through the same streets as in the morning, and on Windlass Square they were The good governor of our Commonwealth that has not been dwelt upon so much by'saluted reaching with three hearty cheers by a depuj came next, his whole countenance irradiated other orators. He brought vividly before us tation from the neighboring town of Forecasj which with benevolent smiles, as he acknowledged the young hero in his infantile efforts to use tle, were as heartily returned. The first the cheers and shouts of the enthusiastic his pegs; and never was Washington's deputation then joined in the march to the oration' The march so described. His at his appearance. procession eloquently citizens pavilion, when the tableaux came offin great was closed by the distinguished strangers was received with loud cheers. style—and thus ended the festivities! of a day who are now visiting our city, and the citiThe champion of female rights then rose long j to be remembered as the brightest .in former the class zens generally. Among and read the Ladies' Declaration of Indepen-,our city annals. and w*j noticed one of the Scottish nobility dence. It was a bold stand she took and several S. I. missionaries. well did she maintain it; but we feel a natuThe whole pageant was one of the most ral hesitation in commending the novel views We take pleasure in furnishing oar readimposing we ever remember to have seen in taken hy her; as however much we may at ers with the following poetical effusions our city. After marching through the prin- heart agree with her, still—there are reasons which were called forth by the con».er";.!aied cipal streets of the city, the procession —the—the fact is—we have wives celebration on board the Leland." By rereached the pavilion, which made a splendid and as they are at all times ready to use to the foregoing programme, it will ferring limit, the we do' utmost appearance, decorated with flags and ban- their prerogatives to notto mean—we at whit stage of the proceedand flowers not is exactly—that say—we readily appear with of garlands hung ners, i withstanding the season of the year. The darsent commit ourselves for fearof getting {ings, the " Poem" was read, and the walls were covered with paintings; the por- it." Ode" and Hymn" were sung g***j traits of all our presidents were there, among The Poem which followed was indeed a natal which the noble features of him whose beautiful production, worthy of its author— THE GRAVE OF WASHINGTON. day was thus celebrated, beamed upon the need we say more in its favorr It was By E. B. M., a lady ptsaawftr. mighty mans assembled to do him honor, listened to with breathless interest and inAsa; Orate of Bonaparte. with dignified composure. tense delight. Its design was a panoramic In the land of our homes, far away o'er the ocean, , But how shall we describe the performan- view of the past year, and vividly, indeed, Where liberty's banner waves proudly oa high, ces of that occasion. We cannot find words was it portrayed. The mighty events which Whose name stir* the fount of the hearts deep amotion. to express our delight as the exercises pro- have shaken Europe to its foundation, topThe bright flash of hope, or fond memory'• sigh ceeded, each seeming better than the pre- pling down thrones, and breaking up em- That land holds a spot, ever sacred in »tory, Since he who now reats there—the goad sad the ceding. The brilliant sallies of wit, the pires, passed in rapid succession before us— brave— masterly eloquence, the feast ofreason, and then the scene was changed to the new the flow of soul, to which we listened on that world, and the sad event of the year to the First planted that banner, still waving u glory, morning, will never be forgotten by any of great Republic—the decease of the "old While he sleep* Kcurely-ti* Washington's grave that fortunate audience. After a volnntary man eleoquent," was alluded to in the most on the organ, played by the champion of beautiful and touching language. The Mex- Oh! fierce was th* din oflb* battle, vafd raging. And darkly war's cloud on our loved country rose, female rights, in her happiest style, ao origi- ican war waa then brought before us, and the by Ha scattered the bands, ta stern conflict enfftgiSaT. «.d, country up one of ill-fated came bein rnmnmned the mar«hal» of battles that n.i * 1 , , , , 1 " 1 , < " " " " • �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1849. 30 And drove from her borders, hsr merciless foes. When the first dawn of freedom wae over her gleaming, The might of hie strength to her councils he gave, 'Till that sun rose in brightneses, whose rays are now Which earth's broad panorama to our eyea present, As the Strang* weird-like drama of the year juat spent, Far away in the shades of Mount Vemon he sleepeth, His labours are over, hie victory won, Hie spirit hath risen to God, who still keepeth The life which He gave, and recalled aa His own. The angel of peace guards his slumbers so lowly, Above him the laurel and cypress boughs wave ; In the heart of each freeman, that spot is deemed holy— The shrine of a nation ie Washington's grave. Convulsions dire are rending nationa o'er the main, And shouts of triumph mingled with deep cries of pain, Are echoing fierce and dread across the water* wide, As tbe old world in wrath lay's low her tytants pride. France with a spring like tiger on her Bourbon foe, Hurl* from hia throne the hoary monarch low, Who thought to chain a fieryaation'a voice with gyves. Rash deed 1 avenged by hecatombs of human lives 1 Behold the Croesus King" as pale, deserted. lorn, To Albion/a cliffs in wretched guiae he's born, A throneless outcast like the Corsican ol yore, Imploring rest and home on her calm, peaceful shore. And we, while the billows around us are heaving, Though far from onr homes and loved country we Bnt hark ! again the about of triumph and the wail Of grief and anguish blended, makes the cheek turn beaming In noon-tide's full splendour on Washington's grave. stray, Will raise onr glad voices, in gratitude weaving, A tribute efpraise on this festival day. The incense of love on the heart's altar burning, While the walla of our temple the blue waters lave, Shall bs kindled anew, in fond memory turning From the deck of the " Leland" to Washington's grave. ORIGINAL HYMN. . By Mr. Sabobmt. an omcer of the " Leland.'' Hail to the glorious mom, When to our land was born Her noblest son; The statesman bold and free, Champion of liberty, A nation honours thee Our Washington. When foreign foes assailed, When boldest hearts had quailed, To as wee given The hero end the sage, Whose name through every age Shall live on history's psge A gift from Heaven. 'Tie from the ocean wave, To thee, the good and brave, We tune our lay. Loud let the welkin ring, Till ocean back shall fling The honoured theme we sing, Thy natal day. To thee, great God, we how, In adoration now, Accept our prayer, Upon us shed thy light, ' Protect us by thy might, Show earth that freedom's right Is thine own care. " pale. Europe, like giant armed is rising from the night Of dark oppression, and the glorious light Of freedom gilds her hills ; her plains, and mountains o'er, From vine-clad Tuscan vale, to Denmark's sea-girt shore. Her discrowned monarch* trembling o'er the ruins stand Of thrones they deemed the deep-sunk pillars of the land. Peace to thy troubled shores, O storied land of song I May tyrants ne'er again their stern misrule prolong, But girt with plenty—all thy bloodless vict'ries won, Heaven bless thee with a second Washington 1 This nausceous, vile ordeal I we think our friends had orter .Have some compassion on us, and throw us in the water. At length those outward heavings.no more do grimly vie With ocean's yesty surges ; concludingnot lodie, We invalids like bean-poles long, sallow, lank, and lean, Around the deck are scattered, a touching sight 1 ween! Now swiftly glide ihe moments, for under awning wide With our books, our games and music, if heartily we tried We could not raise a mnnnur. for our passengers all think Our merry Cape Cod captain is of tars the very pinkWhile our little group so kindly, all seem intent to make This lengthy voyage pleasant, for each others muchprized sake. Rare festivals are given and our Christmas, new-year's call, Our jovial birth-day parties, and the nightly mimicball Our masquerade so motley with its brilliant, merry scenes. All in memory will glisten, like rain-bow tinted dreams. In valentines full ninety, (due honoring the saint,) Our love-lorn swains and maidens their tender hearts well paint Evincing very plainly by many a thrilling line, Our novel " Hodge Podge" paper ne'er for genius lack will pine. our last scene closes with its magnafique parade Thisday Of banner hung pavilion and the civic promenade Of tried and trusty burghers of our great and fair Now turn we to the western land that gave us birth To us oh fairer far than classic climes of earth. But 10l a nation mourns, and sable signs of wo Le-land, Appear in lofty palace hall and cottage low. Escorted all so proudly by the Bangathumpian band." Meet ia il that our reft and stricken country mourn, These thrilling martial strains! I'm sure their wild For cold, outstretched—to his last dreamless rest is cadenza • bom Would make an Orpheus even, throw down his lyre in death's dread dart laid The old man eloquent!" by frenzy. low, At lost the steps we've clambered ; each one in his The only shaft he hurld not back upon bia foe. right place Stricken with armor, clad like England'a far-famed son, The organ very grandly rolls out its solemn bass. a he Upon the field where many palm .won. The next event in human course is Freedom's DeWar now unfolds his wing, and quick from ev'ry shore claration, to Gather the fiery legions cl arged pour And then an ode sublime, a freeman's fii oblstion. The tide ofbattle o'er the Mexicana'sland A wicked little vixen, with fair and curl-decked brow. Who boldly muster under Santa Anna'a hand. Her Woman's right" position quite bold does now and on a many plain Fierce grow* the contest, avow. Arise the gory pyramids of welt'ring slain. But hsten to our mayor, who ushers the oration At length tha victor's laurel twinea the stripe and star, Cooked up with talent rare to honor the occasion. And slowly wending home from pilgrimage afar, And last of all your servant in humble tones and meek, acarred and scattered Behold the drooping, toil-worn, For poem long end tedious your pardon would bespeak, host In earnest hope to meet you all, in knife and fork array Who left so late filled high with pride and haughty At feast provided kindly by the marshal' ofthe day. boast! And eeeingin my fancy, these, brilliant belles and beaux Oh dear bought vict'ry ! ne'er could earth's broad lands In motely girb all gathered, this eve at our tableaux. " " ' — " " • atone For sounds that rend our ear*; the orphan's, widow's ' We feel we owe our readers no apology moan ORIGINAL POEM. For those that fall at Cerro Gordo, Monterey, E. passenger. C. a for N., By lady occupying so much of our narrow space Amid the din ofbattle fierce or wild foray I Immortal patriot, hero, statesman, sage ! with the affairs of the The Bright cynosure of earth through each successive age ! And now 1 fain would leave, all affairs across the literary merits of these productions, entitle If as we're told, the spirits blest on high, water, them to more than a passing notice, and we Oft leave their starry home, in mansions of the sky, And ask of you right earnest each Leland son and scenes which their And hover o'er the erst impress hope their publication may prove beneficial, daughter, bote you can shew just reason why ia this magic glass, in a suggestive way, to other ships' compaIf Oh deign to amile on us, as parted from the shore We can't lik* other worthies in trim reversion pass ? nies bound on long voyages. Of native land, we've gathered on the surging deep, eye, With hearts o'erflown with love and gratitude to keep, I think I read approval in each quick-consenting How much more rational and commendaSo nem. con. vote is given for th* scene* to haaten by. The natal day of freedom's brave and honored son, From Salem and from Pittsfield,from great Manhattan's ble to beguile the hours, days, and months Of thee our pride aad bout 1 O peerless Washington I mart, of a long voyage inreading, writing, visiting, Four month, my friends have sped since on the pilgrim From Albany and Charlestown most sadly do we part. and anniversary festivities, than to spend the On Leland deck we gather and with kerchief to each strand, time necessarily occupied in making a paseye, We waved a sad adieu to onr dear native land Aad thus abut out from bustling earth by ocean's track, We burst oat all a-weeping aa oar friends on shore we sage, in disputes with fellow passengers and in thought we'll rod the ponderous wheels of time »PT. master ofthe vessel. At last they weigh the anchor, but ere night grows •beck, It affords us great pleasure to add that duvery thick, And view as *h a magic glass the shifting scenes. Quick into bertha we tumble, because we're awful sick ring the entire passage, commander and pasFitful and wild ac hue, of feverish dreams, "Leland/' — �31 THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1849 sengers, in their social and festive scenes, rock. Capt. Worth is of opinion that the Honolulu. The "fever" was extending to carried out, most fully, the principles oftee- vessel was stove by a whale. Capt. W. and the other free ports, and parts of China. totalism. Capt. Eldridge, (who, by the way, his mate left Tongataboo in the French Sch. Freights—to England £3 10s., to flew is a staunch teetotaler,) remarked to us—" to " Clarion," and after a passage of 38 days York $18,00. my knowledge, not a drop of wine or spirits reached Tahiti. There had been some terrific typhoons has been drank during the passage; we Agreeable to the request of Capt. Worth, during the last year; several vessels were had a dozen bottles of wine put on board for we insert the following:— missing, and an immense number dismasted, medical purposes, and they have been kept " Mr. Damon—ln publishing the account of the loss of as may be learned from the fact that one ship, you will do me the favor tn insert th* following as such." We hope the idea is exploded my statement.—On mv passage from Tongatabo to Tahiti, in ship-wright had an order at one time for no that the contents ofthe intoxicating bowl and L. 24 ° S., and L. '5:1 W., I spoke the H. B. Company's less than 70 lower-masts. Bark "Cowlitz," Capi. Weynton. I told him my cirthe wine cup are the necessary accompani- cumstances. 1 had no shoes, and our small vessel wasin iCPThere is a rumor of war between that Capt. W. would furnish me waa one distress; ments of social life and festive celebrations. small pig all and a few potatoes. His conduct 1 considered England and China, but not well authentiunkind and ungenerous. He seemed to view me as It is not for us to judge how great may have most an impostor! while Capt. Molt, who waa a passenger on cated. been the influence of the lady passengers, or board the " Cowlitz," and had lost his vessel, the " Vancourer," at Columbia River, manifested the kindest feelhow much their presence contributed to ings ; gave me two shirts, and what Was of vastly more Sydney.—At last accounts no less than 11 consequence, a kind look. but it bring about so many desirable results, vessels were to take passengers advertised (" Signed.) was undWbtedly very great, and most saluto advertised, offerCalifornia. One vessel "CALVIN G.WORTH, tary! It may be that the advocates of woLate Master ofthe " United States." ing superior accomodations, adds that she " man's rights" will prove champions on the is armed," and that the master is "well acHonolulu, March 27,1849." " ocean the land, as well as and find the sea Capt. W. came to the Sandwich Islands on quainted with the habits of the people, true field for glory. board the "Brooklyn," Capt. Jeffrey, from having been for several years on the coast." he desires us to state We have heard of bloody affrays on land, LOSS OF AMERICAN WHALE SHIP "UNITED whom, and whose lady, Mr. perhaps the contest will now be transferred to that he received every kindness. STATES." the sea! board the James came here on Creasy This vessel sailed from U. S. December Monroe," Capt. Bowman. The crew and 10, 1845, and had taken 700 barrels sperm passengers of this ill-fated United States" Marriage Among Dissenters.—The and 1700 barrels whale oil., In November, most probably remain on Tongataboo, marriage of the Honorable Seth Barton, 1848, she left Lahaina, run down to Tan- although it is to be hoped they may have Charg? d'Affaires, of the United States of near the Government ofthe Repubnings' Island for wood and water. There found some means of conveyance to a part America, lic of Chile, with the Senorita Dona Isabel Foster, Mr. board of family she took on the of the world where their wants can be better Astaburuga, was solemnized at the United and that of his son-in-law, Mr. Halsted, 13 supplied. They were Santiago dc Chile, by the in rather a suffering States Legation, in Newell, Reverend Chester Chaplain of the passengers in all, and was bound to Sunday state when Capt. Worth left them. United States ship of war "Independence," the 13th December passed On of Island. in the presence of her commander, Com. the Navigator Islands, where three sperm William Branford Shubrick, and suite, all an Schooner "Amelia." Island. Discovery of whales were taken. On the morning of the the Foreign Ministers now resident in SantiDecember, in that region of the ocean Gold fever at China. Typhoons, Sec. the of and . " '' " " ago, 20th American Consuls Coquimbo •where there are no sunken reefs or rocks, if We are glad to announce the arrival in Valparaiso, and others. the charts are correct, the vessel was stove China of the British schooner Amelia;" U. Senor Don Manuel Camilo Vial, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the other membersof and in live minutes filled and sunk. S. ship "Preble;" Hawaiian Brig Moctezu- the Chilean Cabinet were also invited to the Sea ceremony.— El Mercurio. It was at 3 o'clock in the morning when ma;" American merchant ship It be will recolthe sad catastrophe took place. The spot Witch;" hence 25 days. This marriage appears to have excited where she was stove was about 57 miles N. lected the Amelia" put into Honolulu in more than ordinary interest, from the fact, W. of Tongataboo. In the few moments al- consequence of a horrible mutiny occurring that it was solemnized in violation of the lowed for getting clear ofthe wreck all were on board. She was to undergo some repairs laws ofthe land. successful, except four children of Mr. Hal- in China, and would thence proceed with her Prior to 1844, a Protestant foreigner was sted who were drowned. Capt. Worth and cargo to Mazetlan. Capt. Lindsey still re- not allowed to marry a Catholic foreigner. to the British his boat's crew, after 28 hours of hard row- tains command, and reports That is now allowed; but a Protestant as follows:— Consul General The ing, succeeded in reaching Tongataboo. foreigner is not allowed to marry a Catholic On the 25th of December, 1848, during native of the mate, Mr. Creasy, with the remainder of the country unless he will sincerely crew and surviving passengers, succeeded in a calm I discovered an island or rock in Lat. or hypocritically become a Catholic. "In reaching a small island about 20 miles dis- i9 0 20 N. L., 141 15,30 E. L. It ap- the present instance," remarks the editor of tant, where they remained two days, and for peared about 40 feet high, and 4 miles in (he Neighbor, " exposure to such hindrances want of provisions put away for Tongataboo. length; vary barren, and of a dark .brown and such compulsion was avoided by retreatCapt. Worth and his ship's company re- colour. I feel confident of its position, as ing to the inviolable character of the resiceived every attention from the Rev. Mr. I proved the rate ofmy chronometer only two dence of a foreign minister; and there, Webb, -an English Wesleyan Missionary days previously at the islands of Gregan, without coercion ofthe parties, the marriage was celebrated." residing in Tongataboo. We are requested and Assumption." by Capt. Worth to bear his public testimony It appears by a private letter, and the The editor makes some very sensible reto the kind attentions which he received Friend of China, of January 13, that matters marks upon the absurdity and injustice ofthe there were in a tranquil state, except the Chili or Catholic laws about marriage. The from both the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Webb. In the account of the wreck furnished by gold fever broke out furiously in Hong Kong true Catholic doctrine is, that no marriage is Mr. Creasy for the Sandwich Island News, upon the "Amelia's" arrival. She took a legally solemnized which does not take place he gives his opinion that the vessel struck a considerable quantity of gold dust from according to the rules of that cllurch '' " " " ° �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1849* 32 Subscription, 'For the Seamen's Chapel. Cast. Tabe?, "Copia," " Mr. Lucett, Tahiti, S. Is., Richmond, "J. Coggeshall," Mr. Mr. Wallace, D. Nevens, " Thos. Lambert, G. W. Robinson, " "Asenath," M. Uladwell, Mr. Newell, FOR THE FRIEND. Capt. Luce, "J. Coggeshall," Mr. J. Richmond, D. Nevens, " G.W.Robinson, Capt.Taber, "Copia," Mr. Barber, " Mr. Sargent, "Leland," —S«kr Cun.ucy Lass, McXana, Tahin, 30 days, bound lo Information for Whalemen. San Francisco. The subscriber would respectfully give the following IS—Ship Navy, Norton, New Bedford, 7 mo. out, 90 .p. —C. Phelps, Birch, Sloninflon, 21 m0«0ni,375 ip, 1600 wh, notice for the information of whaleships, cruising in ihe lb* boae. Pacific. Recruit* can be obtained al Pitcairn's Islaoil. $5,00 14,00(1 March 9—Am. w. a. Copia, Taber, 6 months out, 100 brls. for at leaat twenty-five ships, at about the following 5,00 sperm. 6—Flaw. priceai— March schr. I.ouiae.Bent, San Franriaro. ams, per barrel, 5,00 9—H. B. Co'a brig Mary Dare, Scarborough, for Columbia \ Sweet Potatoes 2,00 1,00 River. Irish 3,00 Protectorate bark Mary, Fleary, Hong Kong. 10—Ft. 1,00 —Am.mer. ship Scnunpore, Haatingt, Realcjo, Central Onions I 'JO 50 America. Limes 2.00 (al, March 10—Schr Paplete, Bowles, Tahiti. Lime Juice, per 33 1,00 11—Fr. brigantine Currency Lass, McLaue,Tahiti. Cocoa Nuts, per hundred. 2,00 1,00 12—Brig Eveline, Cooper, from Monterey. days. Oranges, 1,00 mer ship Leland, Eldridge. Boaton, 144 3.00 Fowls, per doz., 50 —Am. March 13—Km. w. a. BrookMne, Jeffrey. New London. are exchange, ordinarily ready the inhabitants to In li—Am. aclir- John Duulap, Bachelder.Salsm. take white nnd blue drilling, at from 20 to 25 c per yard: —Am. w. a. James Monroe, Bowman, Fairhaven. yard. They per usually and calicoes from 15 to 20c are 15—Chilian brig Bel. dc Juno, from Valparaiso. Harbor in want of soap, oil, check shirts, powder, percussion. $5,00 20—Am w a Ontario, Payne, Sag —Chilean brig AnfonioRamos, Hansen, Valparaiso old lead, carpenter's tools, etc. 1,00 21—Hawaiianschr Plymouth, Gould, Sydney via Tahiti. caps, The best season for furnishing yams, is from August io 50 22—Am w a Logan, Nickerson, New Bedford. January; Sweet Potatoes, throughout the year; Irish Po- " " 50 7,00 5,00 Sailed. March 10—Am. w. a. John Coggeshall, Luce, Japan Sea. 22—Am w s Copia, Taber, New Bedford, for Behriug's tatoea, from December to February, and July to SeptemJOHN BUFFETT. ber, (two s.asons). Honolulu, Feb. 23, Straits. 1849. Il NOTICE. 1,00 23—Am brig Eveline, Cooper, for HongKong To Seamen and Stbaxoebs. The Seamen's Chapei. is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock. a. M., and 71, p. m. Seats fuee. MARRIED, PORTF LAHAINA. Religious services will be held at the Vestry Room At Honolulu, on board ofthe Am. ship "Leland," by the every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a LecRay. Samuel C. Damon, oa Ihe 11th alt. Hon. William L. Arrived. ture delivered. Lee, formerly of randy Hill, state of New York, to Miss March 14—Ship Gen. Scott, Harris, New Loudon, 8 mos oul, The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry ATBEamE E. Nswtob, of thecliy of Albany, Slats of New lbs bone. Room the third Monday evening each month. 250 brls wh. oil, 2000 York. 15—Bark Eugene, Brown, Btonington, 20 mos out, 90 brls sp, Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting At Charleston, Mass., U. S. A, on the 4th October, IP4B, by 1600 wh, 14,000 lbs bone. this port are invited to call at the Chaplain's Study, Rev. Geo. E. Ellis, James F.B. Marshall, of the flrny.i B. H. 16—Ship Brookline, Jefley, New London, 8 mos out, 160 sp, where they will be gratuitously supplied with copies ol Williams, ft Co., Honolulu,Hawaiian Islands, to Miss Martha, 60 wh, 600 lbs bone. the Friend and other reading matter. It will be most A. T. Johnson, daughter of the late John Johnson, Esq. —•hip South Boston, Soule, Fairhaven, 6 1-2 months oul, convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen At San Francisco, January 9, by Rev. T Dwight Hunt, Mr. 175brls sp. p. h. R. A. 8. Wood, of Honolulu, to Miss Fbakces E. Merrril, 19 Ship Almtra, Coffin, of Edgartown, 25 months out, wiih between 2 and 4 o'clock, Public services at the Native Churches, on the Sabbath, 600 brls oil. daughter of John H. Merrill, of Ban Francisco, California. Ship Catharine, Green, NLondon, 7 mos, 55 brls sp, 525 wh, commence at nJ, a. m., and 2\ p. m. In the Congregational Church, at Ptlttsfleld, Mass. Septem- 5000 lbs bone. Reading Room is open at all hours of ber, 25th, by Rev John Todd, D V.. Charles II Wetmore Ship Psrschute, Fisher, N Bedford, 9 mos out, 100 brls wh, theThe Seamen's day. Strangersarriving and having late foreign paM ,1)., ofLebanon, Conn., te Lucy 8. Taylor, ol Pitlsfleld. 1000 lbs bone. respectfully are invited to aid in keeping said room pers, 80—Ship Logan, Nickerson, New Bedford, 16 mos out, 50 supplied with useful reading matter. brls sperm. —Bark Fellows, Babcock, Stonington, 43 mos, 430 brla sp, jS" Donations are respectfully solicited for the support DIED. of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of 'The Friend. In this town, on the 27th alt., Mr. William Mobktok, 400 wh, 4080 lbs bone. Sailed. An anuual report ol all donations is made to the Ameriaged 41 yean, a native of ike Isle of Wight, England, and for can Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person come years a resident ou these Islands. March 80—Brigsntine 8. 8., Ely, for Saa Francisco, with contributing the sum of 850 is entitled to become a Lile Deo. 13th, at Kolna, Raul, Mast Ababslla. daughter of 76 passengers. Director of the Society, and by 820 to become au HonoDr. James W. and MelioentK. Smith, aged 2years and 16 days. rary Life Slember. At Wailuku, Maui, Dec. 17, Mary Andslucia, youngest SAMUEL C. DAMON, •laughter ofßev. D. T. aad Mrs. A. L. Conde, aged one year, MARINE INTELLIGENCE. Seamen's Chaplain. Honolulu, April !.—tf. ten months and seventeen days. 3000 60 The Inez has on board barrels black and bar-. March Charles lour a Honolulu, 4, Johnston, In resident Mr She The Friend, Bound. on the Islands, a Dane, aged 50, but formerly a resident of the rela sperm oil, having been thirty-eight months out. Bonin Islands. touched at the Sandwich Islands in November last, and The Fneud, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be Killed by a whsle or drowned, December 31 1848, Mr Isaac reports the British American ships Athol and James obtained at the Chaplain's Study. Jj- A few entire sets Hanson, a boat steerer belonging to the American whale ship Stewart aa recruiting there—the former having on board iremain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subTnscarora," lie is believed to belong to Hudson New 50 barrels sperm and 1950 barrels black oil; the latter scription price to persons purchasing more than one "York. 1300 barrels of sperm and 1600 barrels black oil. News volume. On the 95th, Mrs. Abell.wlfeofA. G. Abell.Eaq. Thialady from California to the 12th October had been received at V* Seumen will never be charged more than the actual came fromTahiti In their.B 8, Independence,but waa unable to the Sandwich Islands. There were then about six thou- icost of the publication and binding. be removed from the ship, on board whichshe breathed her sand persons engaged in digging for gold. The Inez, we D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation, last on Sabbath morning. -"Valparaiso Neighbor." believe, has come on to Sydney with a view of selling her in 4 vols. At Dedham, Maaa. U. S. A., in August or September 1848, oil and proceeding to California. A few copies of this interesting work, elegantly bound Mr. Francis Johnson 'ate of the arm of C. Brewer Jt Co. HoThe Albion ha* been about sixteen months out from in j cloth, are for sale at the Study of the Seamen's Chapnolulu, 8.1. Fairheaven, during which time she has taken 375 barrels lain, v sperm and ISO barrels black oil. She has spoken no This edition is with the prefaced following notice by whalers but what have already been reported. PASSENGERS. the author:— I have revised this translation line by line, and word In theLeland, from Boston—Messrs. N. Couk and lady.C. Th» CALrroBMiA Gold FriLD.—Within the next fortWetruorc and lady, Henry 8. Howland and lndy, J. F. B. Mar- night no leas than eight vessels, (exclusive of the schooner Iby word. It is the only one which I have corrected. Signed, shall and lady, Misses E. B. Marshall, C E. Newton, E. J, Plymouth,) will sail from this port for Calafornia—namely J. H. Meble D'Acbigni.'' Dowsett, Messrs. S. 11. Everett, Thomas Crehore, James —the barques Eleanor Lancaster, Lindsays, and Juno; History of the Hawaiian Islands : Cook. William Louisa and and the schooners DesHill; brigs In the Selsde Jnuo, from Valparslso—A. G. Abe)!, Esq. Embracing their Antiquities, Mythology, Legends. 8. For Calafornis, per Asenaih"—Mr. E. H. Bosrdman: patch, Deborah, and Titania. Sydney Herald, Jan. Discovery by Europeans in ihe sixteenth century, re-disHawes, Esq., U. 8. Consul for Tahiti; Pr William Jelby Cook, with their Civil, Religions and Political covery ly; Thomas dimming! Esq.; Mr. Ognde; Mr. Foster, Mr. History from the earliest traditionary period to the presACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Byers; and Mr.W. 11. Rogers. By JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third ent time. A donation of 850.00, from Miss Waldo, of Worcester, edition. For sale at Chaplain's Study. Price, 81,00. Mass., for the purchase of books, for gratuitous diatrihu-! tion among seamen. The Friend sent Abroad. A donation of valuable books, for Library," from J. Any person, by paying the subscription price of the C. Jones, Esq., formerly U. S. Consul at the Sandwich IFriend, (81,60) in advance, can have the paper forwarded PORT OF HONOLULU. Islands. Among'tbese volumes are Umcy's History of ]to any part of England or the United States, by the eartf Harvard University," 2 volumes ; Life ofLord Eldon," liest oppnrtunitv. Arrived. 2 volumes ; Missionary Voyages," a rare work, being Just received and for Sale, Feb. 22—Am. w, s. Dover. Jeffer. a large cjnarto volume, containing an account of the first Feb 24—Am w s Herald 2nd, Macomber, of New Bedford, missionary establishment at the Society Islands ; and At the Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply of the publications of the American Tract Society. 15 b« mos out, 150brls sp. 850 wh, 8000 lbs bone other valuable book*. 26—Marengo,Devol, New Bedford, 6 1-2 mos, 50 brls sp —Mew Esglud, Wilcox, Nsw London, 6 1-2 mas out, 88 A donation ofbooks, per Serampore," from some un brls antra known donor is tbe U. States. —Eng. hark Assnatß, Koonev, Ban Francisco. A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance, Feb 26—John Elisabeth, Chappell, for Japan Set Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. March I—Marsngan, Devol, Japan Bra LaC hin haplaincy. PUBLISHED AMD IDITID BT 27—Fr. scar. LeocsJla LeMsirs. Irom Tsbiti. Divine held service will be in the Seamen's Chapel, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. 28—Am w Marengo, Devol. Sabbath, o'clock, Seamen, residents, A. m. every whaling* Cartwrigbt hsrk at Romulus, —Am 11 and visiter*, are kindly invited to attend. —Ens bark Asenslh, Bvjoaev, from Liverpool TERMS. —Cabinet, Haihawsy Sioningion, 8 1-2 mes out, 100 sp The office sf the Chaplain is a short distance from the One copy per annum, 81,50 March 6—*tiir> Good Return, Cook, of New Bedford, 15 Chapel, on the same street towards, the sea. All persons copies per annum, -....-. Two 2,50 mos oat, 450 brls sp, 900 wh, 8000 Hasbone. Holy Scripthe him, wishing procure copies to converse with Five per annum, 5,00 9—Ship Katusof. Slocnm, N Bedford, 8 mos. oat, 800 brls goo tures, or religious publications, books, etc., will be always Ten copies per annum, .-.-..sp, 100 wa, 1000 lbs bone. and between the hears of 3 5 welcome, r. m. O" Single copies and bound volumes for 1,2,3,4 —Ship Met.com, Saockley, NB, 8 mo* out, 80 ap. T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain. and 5 years may be obtained at the Study of the Chap. 10—SkipChamssam, C*li, Edgarlowß, 6 1-2 mos. out, 83 brls. sp. Lahaina, July 29,1848. lain. — < . < < , — " MARINE JOURNAL. „ " " " " " • " " 1 ' THE FRIEND:. * ........ ....... � 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 (1849) 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 - 1849.04.02 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1849.04.02