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"New England",
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Board
the
New Bedford,
the
Sandwich
Ship
Massachusetts,
Islands
1830-1831
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writes.
Sometimes read & _____________________
_____ -B who for some time has _______________
___ to sit in all day--but is now much better.
_______ comes our large flat trunk which we use
for
seat, on the other side of our room is a
rocking chair and beside it a long flat box on
which we put our desks, the vacant place on the
flour is just enough for a comfortable place for
our feet, a convenient shelf reaching across the
room upon which we place our books—& some other
articles--opposite to the door are our births one
over the other, the top which is mahogany and so
is the door, our upper birth is furnished with
curtains of red figured satin— the other rooms
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�are more rude and plain in appearance.
In this
little room we sit most of the day since it is
colder.
Part of the time one of us read aloud &
part of the time to ourselves.
I think if we ever
reach the land & rejoice to get into a steady
habitation we shall not forget some of the times
in our little room on the waters where we have
been rocking from sea to sea over the swelling
billows have read prayed and conversed and talked
about our friends and former days.
The Sabbath
is drawing near, may it be a good and profitable
day to our souls-Sabbath after we had assembled for public worship
on deck & united in singing & prayer our little
meeting was broken up by the sudden appearance of
a squall the clouds looked terrific,
all hands
were summoned on deck & every one hastened to take
in the sails.
The weather continued variable
through the day & we had no meetings except in
our state rooms.
�Thursday.
The Sisters Have agreed to notice a season to pray
particularly for the seamen immediately after
evening prayers- I cannot but hope the Lord will
bless the means & pour upon us a spirit of grace
& supplication.
Our female prayer meetings still
continue to be blessed & we need to rejoice that
the Lord has enclined & ennabled same of us to meet
daily.
I sometimes have been almost sick through
the morning & have gone to the prayer meeting at
two
and come back refreshed in body & mind—
The sea has been very rough for several days— 3ome
of the family sea-sick so as not to be able to
sit up-
Just before tea I went up on deck and
took a seat in the afterhouse to look at the raging
ocean upon which we are tossing- no sooner did I
east my eye on the grand yet terrible scene before
me than I thought how alourmed would my friends
_____ _____ here whilst I from having become accus
tomed to all that I now see and feel
and
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calm going down with this vessel from one side
and then mounting up as she rolls over to the other
now and then giving a heavy plunge forward.
around me seems to say fear God"
All
The mighty terrors
of the deep proclaim his awful magesty, truly God
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Christ is a consuming fire. Let the raging
of the waters increase & let our vessel be recked
what horror & ddspair will fill the soul of the
impenitent sinner whilst to the believers ear shall
be whispered "it is I- be not afraid." I sometimes
think we may never reach the islands that it would
be more for the Glory of God that we should be
sunk in the deep but for thy own name sake, for
zion sake & for the heathens sake if thou dost
suffer us to be brought into the field give U3
hearts prepared for the work.
March 17 Saturday. S. Lat Long
For sometime I have entirely neglected noticing
the events of the day but in this time nothing very
�new or remarkable has heppened to us unless the
days of adverse winds which we have had & heavy
gales that has tosted us about may be considered
as something little different from what we have
before experienced & also our movement into a differ
ent room which is more retired and better on some
accounts, be new.
Two or three porpoises have been
taken which I had not noticed, the colour of the
meat is much like that of liver & the taste like
beef.
The brethren of this mission family commenced
yesterday a daily prayer meeting at 2 o'clock P.M.
It gave new life to ours- some have long desired
it, especially Mr. B.
I could not but rejoice &
hope that prayers might be offered that should
draw down blessings which maketh rich & addeth no
sorrow there unto but we must walk softly or our
best services will be defiled we need the whole
Christian armer to contend with the adversary of
our souls & great discernment to detect all his wiles
and alluring temtations my soul is pained within me
�that I make so little effort against sin that all
the powers of my mind are not awake to the contest—
much of my time passes uselessly- many of my _____
__________ though not particularly sinful in them
selves are ____ and out of place ___ I am fully
convinced ____ if I proceed in this way that it
____ be to no good purpose.
I have no excuse to
plead why I am not faithful & active in doing some
thing for Jesus being confined in our room by the
cold & shut out from the world in the midst of the
ocean still we may find much more to do than there
is time to do it in- if we have right feelings we
shall be found laboring & restling in prayer for all
nations and we shall find many an individual object
of prayer & this is not all, the Information instruc
tion knowledge & grace which we need & which with
the blessing of God shall make us profitable
servants and enlarge our share of usefulness.
Enough I fear I ought to.
God is faithful to his
promises if I do my part I shall no longer have to
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complain of a dull formal sluggish life.
April.
_______________ health & the cold weather has kept
me mostly for several weeks confined to my birth
am more reconciled than at first felt that it was
a useless place for me, that I was wanting in
energy and giving away to an unnecessary confinement
but repeatedly finding my going out & making efforts
to be better followed by sickness or colds, I have
become more quiet & better satisfied that this is
the right place for me & that perhaps it is a place
better calculated to profit my soul than any other
--at least I would make it so.
I think I have
learned something. & oh will the Lord condescend
to teach me more.
I would view his hand in every
days providence & walk by faith and not by sightI would be jealous for his Glory though it may be
through much suffering on my own part- for what is
my life, what my name what my pleasure & enjoyment
�unless through them my Father in Heaven is glorifiedcheerfully would I commit myself to his disposal
relying on his precious promises.
I will not be
anxious for myself but anxious for his glory.
April
We have had many interesting conversations with
Henry the San
h Isl_____ who is with us, he is
evidently interested with religious conversation.
Since the cold weather of the Cape he has had very
sore feet caused not only by the cold but from being
almost constantly wet- he comes to our room almost
every evening & Mr. B. applys remedies & binds them
up, it is very animating to see his countenance
brighten or his eye fill with interest when they
converse about the change in some of his countrymen,
he remembers the conversation of some, that of Keo
ne ___ T a n e _____ he and the wickedness of Koki
& some had good hearts at Wiriva where he lived with
Mr. Olny (?3 from Henry's conversation this evening
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we feel encouraged to pray for him
Mr. B said do
you sleep all night "no" he replyed, hear strike
12- to 6- What think about-- "bad heart-
miss
bad-sea it- see it-" "think about Jesus want love
him."
after some farther conversation he spoke of
going to bed but lingered- he evidently wanted Mr.
B to pray as he had done many times before with h im
but nothing was said & a t ______________ A more
amiable & faithful well disposed youth I have never
known.
This evening Henry on being asked said he wanted
Mr. B. to pray last night, hopes he shall get a new
heart on board ship- we feel quite interested in his
case and hope his mind may be kept from the influence
of wicked examples that are daily before him particu
larly that of the cook & steward who are profane
swearing men, the cook was once a praying man but
says he has got out of the step and cant get back,
he let go, there is a way as he expressed himself of
getting hold so that you cant let go."
Henry it seems
�had got this history about him by talking with him
himself and on Mr. B telling about him by way of
illustration, "Yes I say to him—-why no pray now?
he say too wicked- I say then go to hell—" he say
you go to hell, me _____ a taunting reply.
I must
hope I then will become a preacher of righteousness—
April 19.
Yesterday we changed rooms.
A pleasant &
milder day we have not had since we came within the
region of the cape.
We have been much favored for
a week past to been wafted on our way rapidly some
of the t i m e _____________ a hour, last night was
a dismal night to me I was not well and could not
sleep,
the wind was fair, square yards, but the sea
rough & the vessel rocked from one side to the other,
which is not the case only when the wind is perfectly
fair & in a calm, heavier waves I thought never had
broke over cur deck & it often appeared to me that
the water rushed down in torrents into some part of
theiBSsel.
I did not apprehend any danger for I
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supposed this was not the case, but it sounded
dismally how easily might an unguarded sailor get
swept from deck thought I but this I suppose raraLy
happens though they often get thrown from the yards
and plunged under water from the bowsprit ___ Their
cloths I suppose have not been dry for many weeks
till since we cleared the cape, from storms & the
breaking of the waves over the deck-- Mr. B had an
interesting con. with one of the sailors to day by
the name of Johns, one remark was what matter is it
where we are or what we have if we are only Christ
ians and said I think I have felt better for a few
days- by their fruits we shall know them may it be
_______________ the spirit.
My mind has been much
burdened to day not only for the sailors but for the
mission family.
Oh Arm of the Lord appear for our
rescue & revive thy work.
April 29.
We are sailing pleasantly & rapidly over
the peaceful waters of the Pacific,
it is again
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spring with us and very soon we shall be experiencing
the heat of summer.
In fancy I view our gardens
and orchard and fields at home breaking from the
dreary desolation of winter and putting on the cheer
ing aspect of life and viger—a lively emblem of the
resurrection.
Soon will the great and eternal
resurrection come and I and my friends whom I never
more expect to see on earth will meet at the judgment
to flourish in eternal life or in eternal misery.
We now specify objects of prayer for our daily
prayer meetings
among our subjects chosen and
mentioned the day previous have been the missionary
cause our own individual cases & success--our friends
& benefactors--the seamen of this vessel—Saturday
the duties of the Sabbath, on Sab. a blessing on
the preachers word—
My heart has been m u c h _______________ with the
mirth of the sailors--they have been employed in
drawing up provisions out of the storage rooms & have
�sung about it constantly-- had they been the songs
of Zion I could have heard & listened gladly but
they are far from being spiritual & most perniciously
calculated to drive away all seriousness-- it loudly
calls for more earnestness in prayer--the wicked
rule among them— their sins are of the deepest die
they have no fear of God before their eyes.
We
have at times some earnestness in praying for them
but more of the power of the spirit is wanted.
I
mourn and am disquieted. The work of the Lord does
not prosper among us.
April 30.
We are still favored with a fair wind, the
weather very pleasant yesterday put up a new sail
call the "sky sail", our ship makes a grand appear
ance-- Health some better to day-- weak, languid &
sickly, & lounge in my birth half of the time.
I
desire submission and a holy trusting in the Lord &
a quiet enduring all his will __ I rejoice that the
rules and reigns— I wish to write many letters but
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think I s h a l l ___________in some
______________ my attempts have proved so unsuc
cessful*- It will be much longer than I calculated
before our friends will have any intelligence from
us, have not spoken one ship bound to America.
Once we fondly hoped an opportunity had arrived but
soon our hopes were blasted and we were called to
sorrow over a slave ship.
Sunday.
Not well this morn but much enclined & favored
in pleading for a blessing on the preaching and de
votions of the day-- before night somewhat harassed
and troubled with some reflections on the conduct
of others—to keep my mind from sources of thought
that waste time & corrupt the heart,
I would
ever endeavour as soon as I perceive my danger to
search diligently to see if I may not at times be
charged with the same faults & spirits & then
seek the Lord to deliver & help me.
�Mr. B preached plainly on the duties of keep
ing the Sabbath- he did not spare but in kindness
to their souls interest told them the danger they
exposed themselves to in breaking this strict
command of God to keep the Sabbath day holy that
those that broke this command entirely neglected
their souls salvation--it would not be attend to on
any other day ______ attention given, not many
present--a true and faithful minister will declare
the whole truth and not keep anything back because
it may not be welcome or place him in danger of
loosing esteem and friendship-- such a mans ways
cannot please the Lord— nor do they meet the con
sciences of men-- how many are countenanced in sin
and go in their chosen ways because their preachers
seek to please them rather than God.
Mr. B had an
interesting & encouraging conversation with Johns
this evening, he was much affected that for the two
last Sabbaths it has been his turn to watch at mast
head for whales & so been deprived of hearing preaching-
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one took his place this morning, it came to the
knowledge of the mate who is manifesting much enmity
of heart, and was called down & J sent up. Mr. R by
his conduct says I will not enter into the kingdom
myself and thou that would, I will hinder.
J said
"I got to thinking what the saviour had done for us,
the other evening, how he died, and for the first
time in my life wept over it. Oh he said, if any of
our friends or any man had died for us we should never
forget him."
Mr. B told him the substance of the
sermon—he was quite affected during the conversation,
he said while looking for whales what should he do shd
_______________ he should not be faithful to the
officers or owners of the ship if he did not cry
out-- "it is hard to serve two masters"—he added.
May 12 Thursday
Have j u s t _______________ two fish bonetos about
______________ mackerel third longer but much thicker,
had a Skip Jack for supper last night.
I think I was
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never more thankful for a dish of food,
we all
appeared grateful & now a kind providence is providing
more.
We have not had so much fresh sea food as I
expected,
true our table has been well supplied but
we seem to have lost our relish, in part at least,
for our usual food and a dish of fresh fish seema a
great rarity.
The subject of our prayer meeting this P M was
our own preparation for the missionary labors among
the heathen.
We agreed to spend the day in fasting and prayer,—
have had two seasons with the sisters.
some it has been a profitable day.
I think to
It is good to
pray and make known our wants to God not only secretly—
but unitedly.
I hope and pray that I may never be a
stranger at the mercy-seat.
I find enough to draw me
there, & enough to keep me there.
If I have been
unfaithful I must go there and confess it—if in
darkness I must go there to get light.--if under
temptation, there is the place to find comfort & if
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m y heart is filled with joy and hope there I shall
be found to p r a i s e ________________ take away
the Christiaxs Christ and you take all __ Have tried
to remember the anniversary meetings at New York
which commenced on Tuesday.
Mr. B. little unwell.
Had to me a refreshing season of prayer this P.M.
I awoke this morning and felt myself at home,
in better health than usual.
We seemed almost in
a calm the vessel had but little motion, all around
seemed more pleasant than usual.
Husband arose at
4 A. went on deck, soon the water came rushing into
the cabin, could not account for it- learnt after
wards that the vessel moved by an opposite currentdiped backwards & met a wave that broke into the
cabin window—Vessels are sometimes sunk in this way.
Quite a rainy morning.
Sat. 14.
Early this morning we heard the cry
of whales not far off.
The watch was immediately
called & in 5 minutes the boats were lowered & all
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except 5 of the men, left to take care of the ship,
were rowing in the direction of the whales.
were soon among them.
They
As we saw them spouting on
all sides I feared for their safety.
I trust all
of us often lifted a silent prayer to God for their
safety.
One boat was soon fastened and we saw the
shoal, one after another raising its broad black
head out of the water spouting and moving rapidly
to the windward- the other boats followed but soon
returned, the 2d mates boat which was fastened to a
whale now already dead, was towed to the ship & soon
after that was cut into and drawed with the pully on
to the deck.
The Capt. fastened one and thought
it secure but the iron slipped & it made its way
off.
The whale contained 5 barrels of oil--the
largest contain 100 bis.
__________ approaching near to the land of our
destination.
The Isl^
of Moroke 40 miles lies
beside us & Hawaii before us.
I have been on deck
again to see all that might be seen in outward
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appearance at this distance of these islands & if
possible to awaken a deeper interest for the sal
vation of their inhabitants.
I had a happy joyful
morning, had much enjoyment in lifting up my heart
to God and imploring his spirit to keep me & make
me useful in his kingdom among the heathen.
Have
felt myself near home & making some little prepar
ation to go ashore--but contrary to our expectations
in the morning that we would be in port by night we
have had a calm & sailed but little.
Have been
willing to wait another day or two on account of
ill health.
June 7.
Teusday.
This morning 20 miles beyond
Ha______ carried by a current but soon after a
southerly breeze which carried us near the harbor
about 2 o'clock— the sails were gradually taken in
& a cannon fired for a pilot--0ne came on board,
the anchor was soon cast, the breeze was to strong
to enter the harbor about 2 miles from shore
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take the brethren on shore
&
Johnston with the Captain and his boat
sailed off leaving brother D. with
we
sisters soon retired to one of our rooms and united
in prayer.
We felt the need of calling on the Lord
for help & guidance, as he had so mercifully brought
us to behold the land of our destination, that he
would take us and make us instruments of helping
forward his glorious kingdom in these islands—
It was a refreshing season to us — I have had at
times great liberty in praying that God would make
use of us for his glory— I have been viewing with
great interest these once benighted shores.
I
never beheld a more beautiful landscape than the
mountains back of the town present--some of them are
covered with green verdure of various shades— lofty
ridges one rising after another— the native thatched
houses are thick—-with now and then a foreigners.
Groves of cocoanut trees are seen in different parts.
We defered our tea some time thinking our companions
�might return and bring us some fruit but at last
we once more, cheerfully too, sat down to our table
of salt junk and sea bread.
About dark our husbands
arrived bringing much love & fruits, bananas, oranges,
sweet potatoes, oranges, cake, pies, etc.--We par
took of them with good appetites & I trust with
thankful hearts asking many questions about what
they had seen and heard.
__________ waiting their arrival on
They had
been expecting us for a m o n t h ______________ the
natives crowded around
some drest
some but
one garment ____ a shirt while others had but a
bare strip of kappa around them--they followed them
to the mission home and stood around the doors &
windows.
The news was confirmed that Henry had
told us from one of the natives--That it was all
still at Honolulu now-- no riding on the sabbath—
no selling rum-- no women come on board of ships.
This was unexpected, there had been a very favorable
change in the government during several months past.
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Boki, Governor, enemy to the mission, with a great
number of his men on two vessels left here more
than a year since to go to get Sandel wood.
Bokis
vessel has not been heard of since, those in the
other vessel took a fever and most of them died—
Adams a pious man is now governor holding his
office,
many of the chiefs are pious exerting a
good influence over the mind of the young king—
In the morning we all expected to go ashore.
Jun 8 Wednesday
Messrs Clark Shephard & Bishop, Dr. Judd came
on board this morning to accompany us ashore.
We
were soon ready- were let down in chairs to the
little boats— The natives in canoes were sailing
in different directions.
Quite a company of all
ages surrounded us after we came ashore.
"Aloha"--
was constantly given by one and another & often
repeated, some had scarce a body ________________
some a shirt while o t h e r s __________ had I
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not been prepared for it I should have been much
shocked.
After m u c h _________________ urged that
the walk was too long, we took a ride in the waggon
ready, & were drawn by the natives to the mission
house.
Br. Bingham's.
As many as could seem to,
wished to get hold of the waggonof natives followed us on.
quite a company
Some running before
some at the side, & others behind, as we passed
along they came out from their native houses, some
bowing others exclaiming--"Aloha"—it was a new
scene indeed to us-
I felt myself among an inter
esting people __ at Mr. Binghams we were introduced
to the brothers & sisters stationed here- Mr.
Bingham, Clark, Shephard, Judd & their wives, Mr.
Bishop & Ruggles from Hawaii.
interest & joy.
It was a time of
We sung a hymn & knelt before our
Fathers throne while Mr Bingham led in prayer.
Afterwards we separated.
Brother Tinker & sister
staid at Mr B & Brother D at Dr J who lives in the
same house.
Mr. J & wife went to Mr. Chamberlins
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& Mr B & myself at Mr Clarks, the last two live in
native houses.
I was quite struck with their neat
ness and pleasant appearance- far superior to what
I had imagined- the inside of Mr Clarks is lined with
rushes and the storks of sugar cane, the outside
grass tied on in bunches- the flour or ground is
covered with mats-- large room in front with a
pleasant lanai over t h e __________________ room &
bedroom t h e n __________lanai which is a covered
roof o v e r __________then Mr Clarks study which is
to be our room.
At 2 we were all to be introduced
to the King & chiefs at the Kings house ____ some
of the sisters rode--myself & others walked,
we
entered two by two, Mr B and myself first and were
introduced by Mr Bing, first to the King who sat in
about the scenter of a _________room, then the Prince
Regent K __________, then to the Governor and other
Chiefs-
After we were all seated Mr B read Mr
Everats letter to the King.
Several remarks were
made by Mr B & some of the other new missionaries
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which Mr Bingham translated to the K & Chiefs- The
K is about 16.
Was dressed in superfine broadcloth.
____ ____ with Mrs Clark to a native females prayer
meeting- about 80 present.
Friday
Observed part of the d a y _______________ and
prayer ___ it has been profitable-
Desire to be
sober, grave, and upright in all my ways looking to
the Lord for direction-- May every duty be fully and
perseveringly attended too-- in all this I would, as
a Christian & a missionary, seek the good of Christs
kingdom, willing to deny sacrifice & to be the least '
of all and the servant of all when the good of the
cause requires it.
I would take the example of our
Saviour for my pattern & guide and live independent
of all who do not follow him through evil as well as
good report.
"I remember past days and my spirits
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move with tender emotion.
The goodness of the Lord
has been unceasing- he has done more for me than I
could have asked for.
confide in him.
Shall I not always trust and
My desire is to know no will but his.
Christians here are called to action-- The Lord
would know & prove the faithfulness of his children
in subduing the power of antichrist-- he has promised
his help & power to such as call upon his name with
humble, broken, contrite hearts, he is not slack.
Under such circumstances shall this church let the R
Catholics gain footing among this people?
Oh tell
it not in Gath publish it not in Ashkelon" _________
Often I visit the land of m y __________ my heart
is knit by strong ties to the people and land I can
no longer behold ______ My brothers & sisters appear
__________ 7 long months since I gave them the parting
hand.
My spirit longs to know all that concerns them.
They have been much on m y mind today ___ have read
of late some of dear A's letters, wish I had the
same spirit & hope- She is going on from strength to
�strength, eminently useful in the vineyard of our
Lord.
Sister Clark & myself frequently have seasons of
prayer, it reminds of seasons I had with my sisters.
Sunday.
Attended church 3 times to day in better health
than I have been since we landed _____ A female prayer
meeting here this evening-- I find much to condemn
in myself- the wanderings of my thoughts this morning
at the native meeting, & the struggle which I had
with my natural heart was painful.
more firm & unwavering.
I thought myself
To keep myself I must be
more diligent in watching and prayer- I would trace
everything to its source & its influence.
I must
not only forsake the world but even profess of the
gospel in many things—
The congregations were more attentive than
usual.
They were indeed interesting- between three
& 4 thousand present.
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________ awake to feel that unless there is more
zeal & love for the souls salvation among Christians,
the cause of zion must languish and mourn & the
judgment of God must be expected.
It seemed an
easy matter to arise and come up to the help of the
Lord against the many, it seemed an easy matter to
remove the enemy's power by him who has promised
never to leave nor forsake his children & to withhold
no good thing from them.
I felt God was willing &
is it possible that we should feel indifferent ____
Went to meeting at 11 & to the native meeting at 5.
__________ preached at 11.
Class 1 24 - prayer fe
male in the evening, more profitable than some of
my sabbaths-—
Monday— July 11—
Spent most of the morning with Sister J., made
several calls—regret that I have not been more
spiritual, when will the time come when my conversa
tion will be such as shall always edify
In our
walk after tea called at the door of a house where
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a native female sat braiding a hat.
It was a piece
of her own ingenuity- she h a d ______________ block
or a made up block, or her own ________ had commenced
braiding it whole, some the way of imperial chip,
with all the silky appearance of straw-- it will
take her a long time but if she succeeds it will be
very handsome.
July 30. Sat.
After tea Mr. B and myself took a walk down to
the seashore--As I looked over the waters I thought
of my far distant friends, of days that are past, &
desired in my heart that they were here to see their
C_____ situate on these heathen shores. While we
stood musing and conversing more than 20 natives
collected around us giving us their alohas.
Mr B
conversed a little, not able to say much yet— an
old infirm woman impressively said to us pointing
to Mr B—— Po maikai, then to me, repeating the same
words, then to herself—blessed you, & you— & m e _
The wild uncultivated appearance of the country
the high bodied coconut trees with their spreading
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tops, the thatched houses & the common dress of the
natives ledme to feel more sensible than ever that
I was truly on a heathen land.
As we came up we met
& saw great numbers of men, women & children- some
with scarce a badge of covering on— from their days
labour heavily laden.
Some carried their burdens on
their backs, some on their shoulders and others on
poles--if ever I feel sympathy & pity for this
people it is when I see them thus.
It reminds me of
the bondage and oppression of the children of Israel
in Egypt and that happy indeed are the people who
enjoy the liberty of a free government—True, great
has been the change for the b e t t e r ___________ since
the introduction of Christianity______________ of
their habitual destructive vices are discontinued
and reverence is now paid to the commands of God
__________ live to die a natural death & mothers not
only preserve but nurture & love their helpless in
fants.
Bui royalty brings with it a great distinction
and few incentives, to the common people, for habits
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of industry & invention, & then if the people exhibit
specimens of ingenuity, they, when seen, are wanted
& taken by the chiefs, for which at this time some
reward is given or not, just as they please—is given
in r e t u r n - o r they are taken into the Chiefs train
to work and serve them as the Chiefs direct------
Wednesday 5 August.
I have been hoping for a few days past for better
days—I have had some seasons of calling upon the
Lord with more ard
& faith—in no way do I expect
spiritual enjoyment but in persevering in prayer &
watchfulness.
Today brother & sister Dibble left
this for Hilo their appointed station.
Sister D &
myself had a tender and an affectionate parting.
I
felt that it was uncertain whether we ever met again.
The shortness of life, the solemn duties resting upon
us in the work of spreading Christ's cause, the
frailness & infirmity of our nature exclaiming that
without me ye can do nothing— led us to enjoin upon
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one another to pray that each might be faithful &
to communicate to each other views & feelings,
conflicts, temptations to triumph, so far as it
may be for our good _________________________
(Page torn out)
Have been better able to attend _______________
duties for several days—I have many __________
____ in looking forward to the time __________
____ be able to talk with this people _________
____ much of Weimea and at times have ______ of
prayer for the people particularly _______ several
sabbaths past—May the Lord ____
to the time
when we shall depart for this place, in the mean
time may we b e ________fully preparing for whatever
work the Lord may have for us to do-- Several of
the native girls have been here to learn to make
work-bags for needles, pins, thread and thimbles.
I have taken some pleasure with them & hoped it
�might learn them to take care of the needles which
they are always losing through carelessness.
August 5.
Spent part of the day in fasting.
Have to
regret that I have not maintained an entire even
ness of feeling--enclined to irritation but was in
kindness reproved.
Mr B & myself agreed to watch,
reprove & exhort each other daily that we may have
a knowledge with the grace of God of our ways & be
blameless.
Took a walk after tea.
Mr. B myself &
Mrs Clark called at two native houses, in one find
a little chief, she was formerly very vile but now
had turned to the good.
She gave us an account of
what she had been & ____ present I _______________
August 11—
Commenced a few days since getting lessons in
the "Ninauhoike & reciting to M
Bingham at 11 A.M.
— cd feel somewhat encouraged--find myself learning
�something new daily—Yesterday attended the native
meeting & understood more than usual— 12 couple
married— their dress was a mixture of heathen &
foreign display—Some having on an abundance of
Kappa in the form of shalls without anything beside,
some with a loose dress tied round the neck with a
great thickness of kappa wound round the waist with
the skirt very short ____ with one or two strings
of Hala around the neck, or a heavy wreath of green
leaves with feathered wreath &c________ rich satin
kiheis with white factory dresses, or leis alone,
leaving the body part necked—black and other
colored handkerchiefs tied on the head, some with
old looking hats with little piece of a vail, &
some very decently dressed in gowns made after
foreign fashion with native head and neck dresses—
[DWIGHT BALDWIN and CHARLOTTE FOWLER were
married December 3, 1850.
They sailed from New Bedford December 28, 1830
and arrived at the Sandwich Islands June 7, 1851. At
the time this journal was written Dr. Baldwin was
thirty-two years of age and Mrs. Baldwin twenty-five.)
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�<3. 1844 - Lahaina. Yesterday, Nr. Lyons and family and Dr. S-aith
-rrived here in the Clario- from Hawaii and this afternoon they
with my father, and Mr. Rice have sailed for Or.hu. I have not
see:, Curtis Lyons -efore in three years. I was very ouch *olee,sed
with him. Very sorry that he did not make a longer stay here.
Now while I am writing the vessel in inhich ;ay father is h s
got a fine oreeze. I hope they will arrive safe tomorrow morning. Yesterday afternoon the whale ship Bowditch arrived from
the North West where it had lost the captain and four men "by
the capsizing of
coat. They
11 perished from the cold before
assistance could be had except one man. The captain -as orother
to Captain Sowl of the South America.
4, Today noon Mr. Clark and family arrived here in our duble canoe
from Wailuku. After dinner had a fine time playing with Alvoh
Clark, and the other children. We spent some of the time in reading. Just at night Mr. Clark went down to the sea where AlvQk,
and I bathed. Mr. Clark expects to go to Honolulu as soon as
there is a good passage, and leave his family.
5, This morning .-after breakfast I and Alva^y went upto Lahainaluna
to spend part of the day. We had a fine bathe up there in Mr.
Emerson's^ After which we went down to Mr. Andrews to spend the
rest of the day.
6, Mr. Clarks family spent the day up to I*r. Andrew's; and in the
evening they came down; with Mr. Cheever, and Mr. Emerson's, and
Mr. Alexander's boys to bathe in the sea. We all -went down and
had a fine bathe. Mr. Cheever try to learn me to swim but did
not succeed.
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June 7, 1844- Alvak and I got up early, and took a walk doim to the pier.
The Keoua arrived from 0ahu.. Heard by her that Mr. Damon's little
baby was dead, also that the brig seen passing by Wailuku. had proved
to be an English brig from England with Mr. Charlton on board.
We bathed again this evening in the sea.
8, Wrote a letter to father by the bark Honolulu. Mr. Clark thought
some of going in her; but did not. This afternoon Mrs. Emerson and
three of her boys came down from the hill. Had a fine play with
the boys.
9, Went to English meeting. Mr. Andrews preached from the 12th chapter 26 verse of Proverbs. "The rightous is more excellent than his
neighbor." Read most of the time in the Sailors magazine. In the
afternoon we had a sabbath school. Mrs. Clark heard Alvah, and
I in, B rnes notes, and mother heard the girls.
10, Alvah and I took a walk down to the pier this morning; nothing
was in sight. Mr. Clark and family went up to Mr. Andrews to spend
the dqy, and come down at evening. The Clarion arrived from Oahu.
Received a letter by it from father in which he said that he had
written four letters Before this one, but the vessel in which they
were put was lying at anchor still.
11, Mr. Clark's family went up to Lahainaluna to spend the day. Wrote
a long letter to father, and also received one from him by the
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Lafayette. Mr. Clark sailed in the Bremen ship Clementine for Oahu.
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12, Mr. Emerson's and Mr. Alexander's boys, Alvah^and myself went with
Mr. Cheever half way to Kaanapari to bathe in the sea. We rode
on horses. When we bathed I put on Mr. Cheever's life preserver,
and swam out where I could not touch bottom. We got back before
�dinner after having a fine time. Spent most of the afternoon at
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Mr. Whistler's; and he took &ea with us. Began to write a letter
to father.
June 13, Mrs. Andrews and part of her family spent the day with us. I went
upon the grape and got some bunches of grapes. Finished my letter
to father.
14, Mrs. Conde, and family spent the day with us. Mr. Cheever came
down with them, and took breakfast with us. Wen^ over to Mr. Boardman's to find when and where the Hooikakai was going: learnt that
it was going to the other side of the Island. I made a swing and
put Henry on it; but it made him sea sick.
15, This afternoon Mr. Cheever and Alvah came down from Lahainaluna
to bring on horses some of Mrs. Clarks children and to take up
Mrs. Condy, and her children. Before tea Alvah, Samuel, and Williem
came down. Had a fine play with them at ball. Mrs. Clark came down
at night with Mr. Cheever. We all bathed with Mr. Cheever in the
sea.
16, Sabbath day. Went to meeting. Mr. Andrews preached from Luke 18
chapter 13 verse, "God be merciful to me a sinner." His sermon was
a plain one. I understood it better than I generally do his sermons. After dinner gor a lesson in Bames notes. Today Aas it been
very warm.
17, Early in the morning Alvah went up to Lahainaluna to get his Latin
lesson. Took a walk down to the pier. Wrote a letter to Mr. Clark
for Caroline Clark. Went over to Mr. Boadmans to learn when the
Clarion sailed for Oaha.. He said tomorrow afternoon.
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18, Mrs. Clark and family went up to Lahainaluna except Ann Elvia who
spent the day here. The Clarion went down to Oahu, by way of Molokai
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to take Mr. Gulick and family down. Went down to Mr. Peck's store.
They had been catting down coconuts trees. Mr. Peck gave me two
coconuts. Bathed in the sea this evening with Mr. Cheever, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Emerson' 3 boys, Alvah and Lorrin.
June 19, The Pilot arrived from Oaha. Went over to Mr. Baardman's to see
if there were any letters come by her. He gave me quite a parcel
among which were several from father. One for me; one for methe?
Abbey, one for Ch rles, and three for mother. Mr. Cheever came down
from the hill, and took breakfast with us. He carried up the letters
for Lahainaluna. I have been writing a letter to father, to go by
the Pilot this evening. After dinner went up to Lahainaluna to quarterly mee. As we went up stoped at Mr. Andrews. The meeting was at
Mr. Emerson's. Had a very good one. Abbey was chosen secretary.
I contributed 25 cents. There were 31 children there besides parents.
After meeting Mrs. Conde invited us to tabs tea with her. After tea
went down. Abby rode behind Alvah and I walked down. Went over to
Mr. Boardman's to carry some letters I brought down to go
by the
Pilot.
20, The Hoaikakin arrived. Went down to Mr. Pecks to
learn where and
when she was going. He said that she was going to Oaha this evening.
We did not write by her to father,
ecanse we were expecting him
home every day now. This afternoon saw a vessel coming in; towards
night look again, but co&Ld not see any thing of it. Soon after
Lorrin came down. He said they could see a vessel there very plainly.
So he and I went down to the pier, we saw the vessel; it was a great
^.distance off.
21, This morning I got up early and wnet down to the pier. Saw the
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Honolulu at anchor. And. just as I was coming away I saw a boat
coming ashore from her, and so I thought I would wait, and. see
who came in the boat. As it neared I was surprised to see father,
and someone else in it. I ran up to the house as fast as I could
and told mother, then went down to meet father. Very glad indeed,
to see him. Mr. Alexander, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Rice and Mrs. Hall
with two of her children came up also. They all went up to Lahainaluna except Mrs. Hall and children. The captain of the barque Honolulu took tea with us. Mr. Whistler called, upon us. He and. my father
talk about the volcano on Hawaii. Father said that "one time people
had been standing on hills, got trees on; and soon after they came
down they saw them moving off," as they had lost their foundation.
June 22, This morning after breakfast Mr. Alexander and Mr. Rice and. Mrs.
Emerson came down from the hill. They did not stay long. Begun
school again with father. Got a few hunches of grapes for Mrs. Hall.
23, Went to chapel. Mr. Andrews preached from 107 Psalm 7 verse "And
he led them forth by the right wqy that they might go to the city
of habitation." This afternoon Charles, and I went to native meeting with father. As we were coming back saw two vessels coming in;
one of them had a white flag; so father sent off the double canoe.
There were on board Mr. Lyons and family, Mr. Clark, Mr. Lyman,
and Mr. Conde.
24, Mr. Lyons and family, and Mrs. Hall with her two girls went up to
La. Luna before breakfast and Mr. Lyman after breakfast. This afternoon saw a vessel coming in with a white flag on the fore mast.
When it got most in, father and. I with Samuel and Alvah, (who brought
down some horses for Mr. y and Mrs. Dibble to ride up on up the
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the hill, who were expected in the vessel) went off to the vessel
in the double canoe. Were surprised to find Mr. Whiteney on board
also. When we all got ashore Mr. Dibble thought that they better
stay down here, and go up in the morning which they did. After
tea Mr. Whitney, father and I and Charles took a walk. When I
got back found that Mr. Cheever had come with some of the boys
to bathe in the sea. We had a fine bathe.
JUne 25, Mr. Whitney went up to Lahainaluna before breakfast, and Mr. Dibble
and family after breakfast. Mr. Lyons and family sailed in the
Clarion for Hawaii. Mr. Lymon also went with them. This evening
Father and Mr. Whitney went over to the kings.
26, Mr. Whitney went up to Lahainaluna again this morning. Mr. Rice,
and Mr. Cheever started to go to Hana. Mr. Rice said that they
might expect him back a week from tomorrow.
27, As the vacation of Punahou school is about out; Mr. Alexanders
two boys with Mr. Whitney sailed on the Hooikaika for Oahu. Mr.
Alexander, and I accompanied them off in out double canoe. Father
and I took a ride up to Lahainaluna and took tea at Mr. Emerson's.
Mr. Whistler called in upon us.
28, This morning father attended the funeral of a native woman. Father,
and I took a ride up to Lahainaluna. When up there, I bathed in
Mr. Emerson's vat, with Alvah. Rained some today. Mr. Clark and
family came down to spend the night with us. They expect to start
early to morrow morning for Wailuka.
29, Saw a vessel coming in this morning with a white flag. Thought it
was the Clementine foom Oahu, which it proved to be. There were
on board as passengers Mr. Thurston, and family, Mr. Ives, and
�fam. Mr. Coan and fam. Mr. and Mrs. Damon, Mr
Paris, Mrs. Cham-
berlain, Mr. Boardman and Mias Goodale. They all sailed in the
same vessel for Hawaii this afternoon. Father and I accompanied
most of them off to the vessel in the double canoe; and the rest
went of7 in Mr. Peck's boat.
June 30, Szbbathe day. No Meeting in the chapel today as Mr. Andrews has
gone to Molokai. This afternoon Mr. Conde preached for father in
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native.^ Saw a brig coming in.
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July 1, Took a walk down to the pier. The vessel which we saw last night
proved to be the La Fayette from Hawaii. After breakfast Mrs.
Hall came down from Lahainaluna with Mr. Emerson. She said that
she was going to Wailukn with Mr. Peck tomorrow morning. But soon
after she gave it up. Went down to Mr. Peck's once or twice. Mr.
§ulick with his boys and Mr. Hitchock's two boys arrived from
Molokai. Part of them went up to Lahainaluna to spend the night.
Mr. &ulick is goin to take them down to Punahou school.
2, It rained some this forenoon here. Mr.G ulick with his boys, and
Mr. Hitchcock's boys, and Mr. Emerson's boys, who are going down
to school, sailed in the Hooskaika. Mr. Conde, and family came
down from the hill to spend the night with us. They expect to start
fcr Hana tomorrow morning. Mrs. Hall went up to Lahainaluna.
3, Early this morning Father, I, and Charles took a ride up to Lah inaluna and took breakfast at Mr. Alexander's. This afternoon a Swedish brig arrived 20 days from Tahiti. She reports that the Tahitians and the Frendh are at great enemity with each other expecting every day to have a battle as they have had had before. Also
that the Globe was there expecting to sail soon after they did.
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There were on board, the Swedish brig Bull as passengers..Dr. WinsA
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low is goin to stop here with his family.
July 4, This morning Father and Charles took a walk but soon Charles came
running back and said, the Victoria had come. So I went down, and
got in to the doolie canoe with Father and Charles and went off.
Found on board Mr. Baily and family, and Miss Brown. Mrs. Rice and
family came down from the hill and Miss Brown went up. The Swedish
brig sailed today for Oahu just before it sailed I went on board
of it with Mr. Calkin. They have been firing guns nearly all the time
on account of its being the fourth of July.
5, This morning Mr. Baily and family started for Malea bay in our canoe.
They had a good many doubts whether it was best to go as they thought
it was windy. Watered the garden. Took a walk with father down
to the pier. Begun to keep scrap book. Has been windy today.
6, Myself, father, Abbey, and Charles took a ride up the hill. Mr.
and Mrs. Calking called upon us just before tea.
7, Sabbath day. Today is the first day our family have had to be prayed for by the mission. Mr. ^exander preached for father as father is A
not very well. No meeting in the chapel as Mr. Andrews has not
yet come back.
8, This morning Mr. Alexander came down
with Miss. Brown and. the
horse that brought her down took Mrs. Rice up. Took a walk down
to the pier. Miss Brown sailed, for Molokai in the Star. Father
went over to the kings.
9, While we were having school Mrs. Hall came down from the hill with
Mr. Emerson. I, Charles, and Father took a ride up the hill.
10, The Victoria came in from the other side of the Island. Mrs. Hall
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spent the day over to Mrs. Calkings. Then she came tack she said
the Victoria was going to Oaha. tomorrow and that she had engaged a passage on her.
July 11, Mrs Hall did not go on the Victoria today as she was not ready.
12, Today while we were at dinner Mr. Rice and Miss Ogden came in .
They came from Wailuka in our double canoe which went up this
morning to Malea.
September 24, 1844 Lahaina. Mother, Abbey, Emily, myself, with Mrs. Emerson and two children Mr. Dimond sailed in the Com. Rebble Capt.
Luclow for Oahu. Mr Cheever also went with us he is going home
in the ship. Arrived there the next morning. I was not seasick
any. Mrs. Dimond invited us to stay with her while we were there.
Mother came down to stay two or three weeks and I was expecting
to stay
Punahou school, but Abbey stayed instead of me, as
I was not well.
October 12, 1844 Mother, Emily myself, Mrs. Emerson, and two children, and
Mr. Rogers, sailed in the ship Hannibal Capt Brown for Lahaina.
14, Lahaina. Arrived here today after a very pleasant passage of
less that two days. Took father quite by surprise as he w&s not
expecting us.
November 12, 1844. All of 3hs our family (except Abbey who as I have before
mentioned we left at Punahou school) sailed for Hana today in
the Clarion. The next night we were blown way off and the next
day was spent in trying to get to Hawaii. The morning of the
14th found us runing along the shores of Kohalu on Hawaii with
a very pleasant little breeze. Soon the trades reached us when
we stood for the other side of the channel and arrived at Hana,
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two o'clock in the afternoon. This is the first time I have ever
been here. The scenery here is as delightful as at any place
I have ever been to.
December 30, 1844 Our family started from Hana for Wailuku, on the way to
Lahaina in canoes, after a very pleasant stay of more than 6
weeks at Hana. The wind blew us along very pleasantly as we kept
along the shore. Inone place on the shore there were a great
many water falls, falling into the sea from high precipices, the
beauty of which if I should undertake to discribe I fear would
take up too much room in my book. We arrived at Wailuku bay at
dark. Soon after Mr. Clark and Alvak Clark came down with horses
etc. to take us up to Wailuku vil ge which is about 2 ^ miles
from the shore.
January 2, 1845 or two days after we arrived at Wailuku. Father and I went
to Makawao and came back the next day.
4, Saturday. Our family came down from Wailuku to Lahaina. Very &lad
to get home again.
Febuary 18, Father and I left Lahaina for Oahu in the ship Warren Capt hardener. Arrived there the next morning. Father is expecting to
stay only a short time, and I have cage down to go to Punahou
school and to stay there till the long vacation which will be
in about 6 weeks. Found Abbey very well and happy at Punahou.
25, Father sailed for Lahaina and arrived there 3 o'clock on the morning of the 27th as we afterwards hear.
April 4, As vacation has come; Abbey and myself, Mr Dole, Mr Rogers and child,
Mr&Ulicks four boys, Mr Hitckcock's two boys, Mr Emerson's two
boys and Mr Alexander's two coys sailed in the Hoikiaka for La-
haina and arrived there the next day.
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June 30, Went back to Oahu (to go to school)) in the Hooikaika with Mr. Alexander, Mi s Brown, and 6 other boys who also are going to school.
October 17 Oahu Father and Abbey arrived here in the Amethyst from Lahaina.
Abbey has come to jion me in school.
March 35, 1846 Mr Dole, Miss Smith, and several other bdtys, Abbey, and myself sailed for Lahaina fcom Oahu in the Amelia. Arrived there
the next day.
A visit to Hawaii
April 9, 1846. Lahaina. This evening father and I went on board of the Keoua
to go to Hawaii. Found Mr. Martin on board who w s going with us.
Had some difficulty in getting out of the fleet of ships as there
was little or no wind.
10, This morning found us off East Maui. We had not had much wind during the night; but still we had sailed some distance. Soon after
daylight we reached the trades which took us to Kawaihae ( on the
west side of Hawaii) in the evening, where we lay off and on a
few hours to land some passengers. And then we sailed for Kialua
the place of our destination.
11, In the morning we were about half way from Kawaihae to Kialua
running along the shore. And with but little wind we arrived there
about two o'clock in the afternoon. Went ashore and found Mr.
Thurston on the beach, with
nd invitation to take dinner at
their house, which was quarter of a mile from the shore. We accepted the invitation and as we went up we stoped in to see Dr.
Andrews a minute or two, and then we went up. Found Mr. Thurston
family a very pleasant family. At Kialua there is hardly any thing
�to be seen but rocks and goats. There
re a few trees along
the shore and some a little ways back. The reason it was so
dry then, was that there had not been any rain there for sever
al month. And it was difficult to get food to eat. Many of the
natives had gone up on the mountains to live. Went down this
afternoon to Dr Andrews. He is not very well for which reason
father came up here.
April 12, Sabbath day. Went to native meeting this forenoon. Father preached
Isaiah 58 chapter $ verse "The Lords hand is not shortened".
13, This morning after haveing provided ourselves each with a lamp,
father, I, Mr Thurston, Mary and Thomas started to go down in a
cave called by the natives Laniakea. When we had gone down
about quarter of a mile we came to water which filled the cave
up farther down. In anciente times when the nativs had war, they
to flee into this cave. There was one place in it filled up
with stones, except one little spot in
just big enough for
one person to pass at a time.
14, Last night it rained the first for allmost year and it rained some
t M s morning; but when it cleared up father, I,
nd a native
boy started part of us on donkeys to go to Kealakakua the
place where Cpt Cook was killed; about 16 miles from Kailua.
We had a Itery pleasant ride over except that the donkeys being
lazy went very slow; and we did not arrive there till three
o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Ives family received us very
kindly. We intended to go back to Kialua the next day but they
urged us to stay till Thursday the 16th which we did. It is
also very dry at this place. Mr. Ives family for three month
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before we came here had not drank any water except wh t they got
out of two whale ships vhich came here. But while we were here
they had much rain.
April 15, This morning father, I and Mr. Ives went down to the beach (which
is almost a mile fcom Mr. Ives house) to Captain Cummins store,
where we waited till Mr Ives got a canoe in vhich we sailed for the
other side of the bay, to see the spot where Cpt Cook was killed
in the year 1779. It is impossible to go to the other side of the
bay along the shore except by sea as there is a very high precipice near the water. There were some old natives there who showed
us the very spot where Cook was staoed, and where he died. Then
after going up to the old mission houses we went up the precipice
to see the place where Cooks monument is, which was erected by
Lord Byron in the year 1835 on the spot where t e natives carried
Cooks body and striped the flesh from the boned. In the year
Captain Bruce put a copper plate on a stump of a co-co-anut tree,
on the spot where Captain Cook died, stating the time when Cook
was killed, etc. This evening a ship came into this bay. The Parachute Cpt Devol. He said that he was going to Lahaina next Monday
and as we were wanting to get a passage home, we engaged one with
him.
16, This morning when we had egaged Mr Ives to send a canoe after us
Saturday after breakfast we started to go back to Kialua on the
donkey etc. We arrived there in the afternoon. Had a very pleasant
ride. Took a mountain road till we got opposite Kialua, them we
went down there.
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April 18, The canoe we engaged Mr Ives to send came this morning. Father
spent most of the forenoon at Dr Andrews talking over his case,
etc. After dinner sailed in the canoe back to Kealakekna. The
natives that rowed the canoe were very lazy so that we did not
get there till late in the evening. A porpoise accompanied us half
of the way, plunging up before the canoe as though he wished to
stop it. When we got there we found that two more ships had come
into the bay.
19, Sabbath day. This forenoon Mr Ives had Communion at the native
church. In the afternoon father preached to some of the sailors
from the three ships and to others from 1 Thessaloni ns 5 chapter
21 verse "Prove
all things hold fast that which is good". This
evening father and I went on board of Capt Devols ship to sail
the next morning very early.
20, This morning at sunrise we were sailing by Kialua, some ways from
land; M r Gulick and boys, who had been visiting the volcanoe looking at us as we afterwards l e m t as they arrived there the Sunday
after we left Kialua. W&th light breezes we reached the trades
about noon, which were quite strong. Saw a great many porpoises
today all around the ship.
21, In the morning were in sight of Lahaina. We got in there about 11
o'clock. Went a shore in the harbor masters boat. Met Mr Forbes
children, Charles and Henry on the beach.
May 2, 1846, Lahaina. Mr Forbes, Mr Whittlesey Anderson William and * started
in the motning on horses to go to Olualu about six miles from this
place. Had a very pleasant ride. Mr Forbes had a meeting with the
natives here. This afternoon we all came
back except Mr Forbes
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who spent the Sabbath there. When we got back I found out Family
packing up, expecting to go to Oahu, next Monday to the General Meeting
of the mission.
May 3, Sunday. Mr Coan preached a very good sermon today in the chapel from
the 19 Psalm 7 verse "The law of the Lord is perfect".
4, About noon our family embarked on board the Kamehameha 111 rd fcr Oahu
with Mr Conde
nd gamily Mr Lymon and son, Mr Dole and son, Mr Coan
and Miss Smith most of ?;hom are also going down to General Meeting.
Found the captain quite sick on board in his berth. Arrived there at
evening after a passage of about 7 hours as quick as any passage ever
made down except before thts same vessel went it in six hours. I was
seasick some. They have concluded not to go into the harbor this evening with the vessel as it is
uite dark. Some of our
company
are going ashore this evening; but our family stay on board till
morning as it is quite rough.
5, Took anchor early in the morning, and went into the harbor very fast
indeed. Met several gentle men on the whaff who had come down to see
us and the others. Went up to Mr Rogers and took breakfast and spent
the day there. In the afternoon father and I went down to Mr Boardman the watch maker. Father bought
a silver watch chain there for
five dollars.
6, Last night we all slept in a small house with three rooms in it, in
which we expect to live a few weeks, till General Meeting is done.
Then if we live we shall go home again to Lahaina. Our family thought
some of going this morning to Kaneche; but as mother was quite tired
we did not go. So father, Abbey, and I went up injro Nunanu valley
and took breakfast with Mr Richards family. After breakfast mother
went up and spent the day.
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May 7, Today the king bought the Kamehameha 111 for $9500. The Kamehamecha 111
is a Baltimore clipper sent out here for sale. She is named after
the king of these Islands and is a fine vessel; said to be a fast
sailor, which she is.
8, Today Mr Hunt and family and Mr Emerson arrived from Lahaina.
10, Sabbath day. Went to native meeting this forenoon; Mr Coan preached
and he preached again this forenoon in English at the Chapel from
Ecclesiastes 8 chapter 11 verse "Because sentence against an evil
work is not exicuted speedily therefore the hearts of the sons of
men is fully set in them to do evil". Read some in the life of Mr
Evarts. Mr Emerson preached to the natites this afternoon. Went to
English meeting this evening. Mr Dam&n preached from Mathew 7
chap-
ter 13 verse. "Enter ye in at the atrainght gate: for wide is the
gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destrucion and many there
be whichgo in thereat. Mr Johnson and Mir ^owel with their families
arrived here this morning from Kauai. Today has been the most pleasant
day since we have oeen here.
11, Our family too breakfast this morning a^ Mrs Chamberlain. In the afternoon went to a Sabbath school concert at the meeting house. Mr Parker
and family arrived from Kaneohe. All the missionaries
were invited
to visit the king at his palace this evening.^Ther6 were a great
many assembled there. The king queen and chiefs were in the east room
of the palace. After a while the company assembled in the east roam
where Mr Clark said a few words to the king, being requested by some
of the missionaries to express the feelings of the mission, The-Mag
their interest in him, and his kingdom. The king replied. Then Mr
Armstrong said a few words. Soon after that we went away.
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May 12, The Hoikika arrived having started from Molokai with Mr Gluick and
family, Mr Hitchcock, and family, and Mr ANdrews with Mrs Dibbled,
and four children. Soon after they sailed Morton ane of Mrs Dibbles
children was taking with hard convulsions. The
put into Lahaina and landed Mrs Dibble and
vessel inmedilty
children and Mr Andrews
and then came on and arrived here today after a passage of 24 hours.
In the afternoon the king and suite sailed for Hawaii in five vessels
the ring himself went in the newly Bought schooner; the Kamahumeha
111. Soon after they got out of the harbor the Kamahamaha 111 waited
till all the other vessels had passed her, then she sailed and run
by them all before they got out of sight of this place.
13, The Hope arrived here this morning from Lahaina with Mr and Mrs Whittlsey, Mrs Dibble and children, Mr Andrews Mr Alexander and Miss Whitny ^
on board. Mrs Dibbles little boy Morton, had got over his convulsions.
General Meeting begun 9 o'clock
moderator.
Father,
t h M momign. Mr Hitchcock was chosen
Charles, and myself went up to Punahou today and
took dinner. It has been windy and rainy today.
14, Soon after breakfast saw a vessel coming in. Supposing it to be Clarion which was expected here from Lahaina with Mr Forbes, Mr Thurston,
and their families on board. I went down to the wharf, but it proved
to be another vessel ea&d-t from Lahaina. The people on board said
u
that the last time they saw the larion was last night when she
met a strong wind and turned back to Lahaina. The ship Mareposa
arrived here to day from Hew York. Father received some letters
by it from several indivigaals. One was fcom Mr Cheever who was At
these Islands more than a year ago. He sent me a microscope and magnifing glass which he bought in America with two dollars, which I
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gave him to buy me something with. The Clarion has arrived this evening. It first sailed last night but ??ent hack and sailed again this
morning. I went down to the wharf to see the families that came in
her.
May 16, This morning went down to the wharf and saw the Mariposa which has
just come into the harbor. Took dinner at Mr Parkers. Had Carrots,
beets, lettuce ete. there. After dinner, I with several other boys
went to bathe in Nauanu bathing pond. Father nent down to Mr Iarves
book store and bought me a book called the "History of Commerce.
A native house near Mr Dinonds burnt up this evening. It made a
very Brillant blare. A few days ago we moved out of the house we
begun to hive in when we first came here into another smaller but
more comfortable one and yesterday Mr Forbes family moved into the
house we left. Yesterday General Meeliag
Miller called upon us, he
was very social and gave us an invitation to his house. Last night
went to an
English meeting Mr Damon preached.
17, Sabbath day. Went this morning to a children meeting at Mr Co^stles.^
Mr Alexander spoke to us from Ephesians 6 chapter 1 verse, "Children obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right." When he had
done Mr Castle said a few words. Mr Caslte also invited us all to a
childrens meeting which was to be eltery morning during General Meeting at the meeting house. This forenoon Mr Thurston preached to the
natives and this afternoon father preached to them. Went to the chapel
in the forenoon. Mr Conde preached from Matthew 13 chapter 45 and 46
verses "Again the kingdom of heaven is 3)ike unto a merchant man seeking goodly pearls: who when he had found one pearl of gre-t price,
went and sold all that he had and bought it".
to day in "Clark
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on the promises."
Went this evening to the evening meeting.
Mr. Pogue
preached from Luke 14 chapter 27 verse, "And whosoever doth not bear his cross,
and come after me, cannot be my disciple."
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I went this momingto the meeting Mr. Castle spoke of.
us there.
Mr. Hunt talked to
Today the things Mr. Cheever sent us came ashore from the ship.
Besides the microscope, and magnifieng (?) he sent me a lifepreserver, which
he bought with money father sent by him, and a little book called the
"Oracles of God," which was a present from him.
received several tilings they sent for by him.
today.
Father and mother also
Mrs. Forbes is quite sick
Mother went to a maternal meeting this evening.
Juo* called in to see us.
Mr. George Brown
Receivedan invitation to visit Punahou to morrow.
May 19. Mr. Whittlesey spoke to the & ildren this morning in the meeting.
After
breakfast I took all our family except father (who came up at noon) up to
Punahou in the wagon; and then I took the wagon down again to take Mrs.
Whiteny up.
there.
We
3.11 came down this evening after a very pleasant visit up
George Brown Jm. call upon us again this evening.
20. This morning Mr. Rowel talked to the ohildren in the meeting.
To day the
depository folks have been unpacking boxes of goods which came out in the
Mariposa, aidl have been helping them.
The subject discussed to day in
General Meeting was of the mission taking the oath of allegiance to this
government.
Went to a prayer meeting thi& evening.
May 21. Today Gen. Mee. was adjourned till to morrow, as to day is to be a day of
religious exercises.
Mr. Coan talkedto the children this morning.
o clook this forenoon we went to a meeting.
Mr. Claudious Andrews preached
from Matthew 5 chapter, 14 verse. "Ye are the light of the world.
that is set on a hill, cannot be hid.
At ten
A city
In the afternoon they had a communion
of the missionaries here.
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Mr. Bishop talked to the children in the meeting.
H. B. M,s Steamship
Cormorant arrived here to day from Callao, and being the first steamer that
has ever steamed into these waters attracted great attention and created
no little excitement among the native population.
to see her come into the harbor.
Anderson and! went down
Mother andRenry took tea at Mr. Smiths.
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This morning Mr. Pogue talked to the children.
took dinner at Mr. Damons.
Mr. Forbes and our families
Went to bathe in Nuuanu bathing pond this
afternoon with some other boys.
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Sabbath day.
Mr. Hitchcock addressed the children in the morning.
native meeting this forenoon.
Hitchoock preached.
Went to
Mr. Forbes preached, and in the afternoon Mr.
V!ent to the chapel at eleven o clock.
preached from Psalms 147th 15 verse#
Mr. Damon
"His word runneth very swiftly."
Mr. Damons sermon, a contribution was taken up to aid a bible society.
gave 25 cts.
Went to a childrens meeting.
evening meeting at the chapel.
Mr. Coan preached.
After
I
Went to the
Mr. Ives preached from Romans 1 chapter, 16
verse, " I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ."
May 25
Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Pogue talked to the children.
Mr Cooks with the young chiefs.
stores with mother.
Our family took dinner at
This afternoon went down to some of the
Had Mr. Parker and children to tea.
In the evening mother
went to a maternal meeting, father to an antislavery meeting, andl stayed at
home to take care of the little children.
May 26
Mr. Armstrong talked to the children this morning.
All the missionaries and
their children were invited aboard the steamship this forenoon.
family except mother, andjEmily, went aboard.
All our
There were a great many there#
It was quite interesting for me to look at at all the machinery as I hadnever
seen one before.
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There were six large oannon on board.
Mr. Armstrong talked again to the children, this morning.
one thing needful.
Our family took tea at Mr# Armstrongs.
location was discussed today in Gen. mee.
May 28
He talked about the
Mr. Thurston talked to the children.
bathing pond, with some other boys,
The subject of
Mr. Rnerson was located at Waiaiua.
Went this afternoon to bathe in Nuuanu
had a very fine bathe.
Ourfamily took
tea at Judge Andrews.
May 29. Mr. Bishop talked to the children this morning.
discussed to day again in Gen. Mee.
Mr. Forbes at Lahaina, with us.
The subject of location was
Mr. Hunt was located at Lahainaluna, and
Went to David Hitchcock's birthday party,
in the evening our family except, Abbey, Baily, andjHenry, went to a party
at Mr. Cooks, with the young chiefs.
played on the piano forte.
After tea, the young chiefs sung, and
Then Mr. Douglass brought out his electrical
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machine, and amused the children -with several experiments#
the young chiefs sung again & played on the $A,cordian.
After that
Father went to
antislavery meeting this evening.
30. Mr Hunt talked to the children in the morning.
some things.
Went down town "nd bought
Mr. Hall showed me today for the first time how to play marbles#
This afternoon there was an auction of books new and old.
very cheap indeed.
Father went up to Mr. Johnstone's.
Cormorant went out.
I bidjoff several
The steam ship
Heard to day, that the Clementine is a total wreck on
Kawai.
51. Mr. Coan talked to the chiBren.
Went to English meeting in the forenoon.
Mr. Hunt preached from Matthew 6 chapter 24 verse.
masters."
Went to a children's meeting at Mr. Coan's, and I also went to
native meeting in the afternoon.
Mr. Coan preached there.
went to English meeting at the ohapel.
June 1
to a monthly concert this evening.
This evening
Mr. Forbes preached.
Mr. Pogue talked to the children in the morning.
discussed again to day by the mission.
2
"No man can serve two
The subject of location was
Mr. Wilcox was located at Kauai.
Went
Father conducted the meeting.
Mr. Whittlesey talked to the children this morning about the works of God.
He told a great many things about the human system that I never heard of
before. Mr. Alexander, and some of the others went home to Lahaina to day
on the Hooikaka, although Gen. mee. is not done.
This evening father
went to a temperance meeting, and mother to a maternal meeting.
Mr. George
Brown. Jun. called upon us.
June 3
Mr. Clark talked to the children.
Our family took dinner over to Mr. Forbe's.
Mother went down town to- buy some things.
meeting.
Mr. Johnson leadjthe meeting.
This evening went to a prayer
Mr. Gulick was located to day at
Wailua.
June 4
Dr. Smith sgalked to the children this morning.
1st head, "What."
1st verse.)
2nd "When."
3rd "Why."
His text was, "Remember."
(See Ecclesiastes 12 chapter -
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the
evil days come not.)
Mr. Richard gave an account this afternoon in Gen.
Mee. of his travels in Europe.
Father went to a tract society meeting in
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the evening.
Hr. Hunt talked to the children.
All our family except myself went up to Mr.
Johnstone to breakfast, and came down again before dinner.
to day.
Gen. Mee. closed
Father went to ah antislavery meeting, andhiother went to a maternal
meeting in the evening.
6
Two or three ships came in here to day in distress.
ing very badly.
One the ship Albion leak-
The ship Meteor with mutiny on board, and Ship Mld<sn -with
loss of mainmast head, anc^fore, and mizen topmast.
have been one of the clerks in the depository.
For soma time past I
Mother went down town again.
Mr. Wyllie called upon us in the evening.
7
Sabbath day.
Mr. Rogue talked to the children.
the chapel from Amos 4 chapter 12 verse.
to a meeting at Mr. Coan's.
"Prepare to meet thy God."
Went
His first head was "Why" 2nd "How" 3rd
Went also to native meeting in the afternoon.
Attended the evening meeting at the chapel*
2 chap. 10 verse.
in
Mr. Coan preached from the same text that Mr.
Whittlesey didjm the morning.
"When."
Mr. ]Rhittlesey preached
Mr. Johnson preached.
Mr. Damon preached from James
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in
one point, he is guilty of all.
June 8
As general meeting is done several of the missionaries and thier families viz.
Mr. Thurston, and fam. Mr. Clark and fam., (except Alvah Clark who stays to
school.) Mr. Coan, Mr. Lymon, and son, Mr. Ives, and Miss Ogden have sailed
to day in two or three vessels for thier differant homes.
was a prayer-meeting.
This forenoon there
Our family took dinner at Mr. Parker's.
Several of
the missionaries, and thier families were invited to Com. Brown's to tea.
fam. went.
Had a very fine time there.
Our
George Brown Jun. called in to see
us this evening.
June 9
I and Anderson went up to Punahoa.
Mr. Hitchcock, and^am. Mr. Andrews and Miss
Brown saied to day in the Clarion for Molokai.
U. S. Frigate Congress, 60 guns, Cpt. Dupont bearing the broad pennant of
Commodore Stockton, 31 days from Calloa, arrived here to day.
Ron. Anthony
Ten Eyce U. S. Commissioner for this kingdom, and Joel Turrell, U. S. Consul,
with thier families arrived in the Congress.
temperance meeting in the evening.
Father went to a native
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June 10
All our family except myself went up to Punahou.
June 11
Kaneohe.
This morning our family left Honolulu with Mr# Parker's family, to
come to this place thier residence.
Part of us started, before the others;
but we had just got out of the town, when it commenced raining quite hard,
and we went back after having got quite wet.
But about ten o clock as it
looked quite clear,'we all started again with Mr. Parker.'s family.
us except the little ones were on horses.
Most of
After going 6 or 7 miles up in
a beautiful valley, (where we had stoped once or twice to wait till a
shower of rain passed by) we suddenly came on the brow of a precipice, down
which is quite a good road.
We then dismounted our horses, and with a few
natives to help the children down, we drove most of the horses before us.
Every thing went down very well, only as the horses were affraid to go, or
turned out of the road, except a hand cart of Mr. Parker's, in which the
younger children had rode part of the way up, the wind which is sometimes
quite strong at the top of precipice blew it down a little ways, and broke
it some.
Then we rode a few miles more till we arrived here.
Wg have come
over here expecting to stay a week or so, before we go home to Lahaina.
Kaneohe is a very pleasant place.
June 12
After breakfast took a little walk with Henry Parker down to the sea beach,
where we amused ourselves a while in collecting shells, and crabs.
When we
came bade , we got up the horses, and rode up inland some ways where we
stoped and had a very pleasant lunch under a grove of trees.
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Engaged sams of the time in rigging up a small vessel for Henry Parker.
Took
a ride this afternoon, and tryed to catch one of Mr. Parkers horses, but did
not succeed.
Yesterday we sent our native boy bac^: to Honolulu with one of
the horses we rode over, and to day the boy came back and brought us some
letters, and papers.
Father receved one from Mr. Forbes in which he said
that he expected to go to Lahaina to day.
June 14
Sabbath day.
This morning, Mr. Parker went to a place 7 or 8 miles from here
to
to preach and/spend the day.
Father preached to the natives here in the
afternoon and in the forenoon.
Mrs. Parker said at the supper table that she
once remembered hearing father preach in Durham.N.Y. from the text "Cast thy
bread upon the waters," and that he said "it did not mean cut of a slice
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and cast it in, but it meant throw the whole loaf in.
June 15
Took a ride with Henry Parker and went down to the sea with him to bathe, and
to sail our vessel*
16
,
Had a school with father.
Spent some of the time in shelling corn.
a fine bunch of bamboo sticks.
Took a ride again and brought home
Charles rode alone a little to day on the
donkey; the first time he has ever rode alone on ether a horse or donkey.
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Henry Parker and I went down to the sea, and sailed our vessel.
ride, and got some more bamboos.
Went to maternal meeting.
We also took a
Has been quite
rainy to day.
June 18
Bathed in the sea, and took a ride with Henry Parker.
Kialua to have a mee. with the natives.
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A
very pleasant; day.
Took a ride.
Mr. Parker went to
Windy, and rainy.
Mr. C o m e came over here from Honolulu.
Read in a book called the "two half dollars"
20
Our family thought some of going back to Honolulu, but concluded to wait till
next week.
over.
21
Mr. Armstrong sent a native boy over for his horse that we rode
Henry Parker and I went down to the sea to sail our vessel.
Sabbath day.
went to native mee.
burning of bibles in America.
22
Honolulu.
Father preached.
Read in a book, about the
By John Bowling.
We started to come to this place this morning.
panied us to the precipice.
Ehapp were married.
Mr. Parker accom-
Just before we arrived here, Mr. Dole, and Mrs.
Since we have been gone, The ship Brooklyn Cpt. Richard-
son has arrived from the U. S. with 178 Mormon passengers, who are bound to
California.
The ?. S. store ship Erie has also arrived from Mazatlan.
Mr.
and Mrs. Calkin called upon us.
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OuB family took breakfast at Mr. Hall's.
our meals there -while we stay here.
Mrs. Hall has invited us to take all
Father and I went down to the wharf to
see if there was any vessel going to Lahaina in which we could go*
Brooklyn and some of her passengers.
Saw the
The Congress and Shark sailed to day,
and the Eamehameha III also went with the young chiefs on board for Hawaii.
Mrs Dibble called in to see us.
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Took tea at Mrs. Chamberlain's.
There was a meeting at Mrs.
Chamberlain's.
Several mormons came to it.
25
,
All our fam. except myself spent the day at Mr. Calkin's, and I was there to
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tea.
Wore By brogans which were made at Lahaina for the first time, to day.
I note this in here because I want to see how long they will last me.
June 26
Commissioner Brown called upon us.
new commissioner has arrived.
He is expecting to go home soon, as the
Father and I went aboard of the Brooklyn, with
some curiosity to see the passengers.
(See June 22)
But we did not have much
chance to look about, as the ship was very much lumbered up.
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Father was called up early this morning to see Mrs. Dibble's little boy Morton
who had a slight fit.
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Sabbath day.
forenoon.
Took tea at My. Roger's.
Went to Sabbath school at Mr. Castle's, andto the chapel in the
Mr. Damon preached from John 4 chapter, 14 verse.
"But whosoever
drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thurst; but the water
that I shall give him, shall be in him a well o^water springing up into everlasting life."
There were a great many mormons there.
I was at the native
meeting in the afternoon where father preached, and father also preached at
Mr. Smith native church in the forenoon.
Went to chapel again this evening.
Mr. Damon preached from Luke 4 chapter - 27 verse.
"And many lepers were in
Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed,
saving Naaman the Syrian."
June 29
The Eooikaika came in here yesterday and I went down this morning to see where,
and when she was going.
morrow afternoon.
to go in her.
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Dr. Judd said that she was going to Lahaina to
So we have been packing up some of our things, expecting
Father, Abbey, and myself took tea at Dr. Judd's.
The Brooklyn sailed to day.
T.ohai-na this afternoon.
Our fam. sailed on board of the Hooikaika for
We found several other passengers on board who were
going up with us.
July
2
July
3
Lahaina.
Arrived here to day after a passage of about 38 hours.
glad to get home again.
I was quite seasick, on the vessBflL.
Have been unpacking some of our things.
Olualu.
I am very
Our horses have come back to day from
Father and I took a ride on them up to Lahainaluna? and took tea
at Mr. Alexander's.
Miss Ogden arrived from Wailuku.
Mr. Forbes called
try to
in this evening to^get me to play on the accordion every Sunday in the
chapel.
�There have been quite a number of foreigners, anothers riding about town
to day on account of its being the "fourth, of July#"
Mr. Jarves called
upon us this evening, and took tea.
Sabbath day.
Flayed on the accordion in the chapel.
John 3 chapter - 18, 19, 20, and 21, verses.
the afternoon.
Mr. Forbes preached from
Went to native meeting in
A Whaling Barque came in here to day,
having lost the
captain and some of the men, by a whale.
Took a ride on Lion.
Mr. Gulick and fam arrived in the Victoria from Oahu.
Mr* Emerson's family sailed on the Victoria for Oahu, Wailua.
and family sailed on a conoe this evening for Malea bay
Mr. Bailey
And David and
Rexford Hitchcock went on the Hope for Oahu, to go to sthool.
Begun school to day with father.
In the forenoon we have school from 9 to 11
0 clock, in which time we write, and study, and recite our latin lessons, and
in "Hie afternoon from 2 to 4 o 'clock, when we have spelling, and ciphering*
1 am now studying Latin in Andrews and Stoddard's Latin reader and I cipher
in Algebra.
Mr. Gulick's family went in a conoe for Molokai.
Took a ride up to Lahainaluna to get some peces of pasteboard.
Mr. & Mrs.
Winslow called upon us this evening.
Mr. Forbes preached to day in the chapel from Luke 16 chapter - 31 verse and
also from Malichi 4 chapter 4 verse.
He gave notice that there would be a
meeting every Thursday evening in the chapel.
in Judah's Lion.
Read to day 7 or 8 chapters
Went to native meeting in the afternoon.
a ship came in here to day.
Went over to Mrs Winslow.
Took a walk over to the meeting house with father.
Capt Wilber gave us died to day for some reason.
Our little parrot that
Father went over to Olualu
to day, and as he was coming back his horse stumbled down, and rising up
Very quick stroke his head against fathers neck and made it quite sore.
But I
hope it will get better soon.
Fathers neck is not well yet, but it is better.
Went to the evening meeting at the chapel.
Took a ride with Anderson.
Took a ride up to Lahainaluna.
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18
Went up to Lahainaluna with Miss Ogden.
to day from Hilo.
19
Sabbath day.
verse.
The Kamehameha III arrived here
Mr. 0. B. Andrews came in her.
Went to chapel.
Mr. Forbes preached from Luke 16 chapter - 31
"And he said unto them, If they hear not Moses, and the prophets
neither vd.ll they be persuaded though one rose from the dead."
Fathers
throat was not well enough to preach to the natives, so he got somebody else
to preach for him.
Read in Judah's Lion.
This evening father found one or
two native girls stealing fruit, in our garden.
July 20
Yesterday the Swallow arrived from Honolulu.
Heard a few items of news by her.
One was that Mr. Chamberlain who some time since went to China for his health
had gone to the U. S« from there#
21
Took dinner at Mr. Forbes, as it is his, and 'Joseph's Forbes' birthday.
a ride with Anderson.
22
Took
Abbey took tea at Dr. Winslow's.
Mr. Alexander took breakfast with us.
Charles Winslow birthday party.
All us children were invited over to
Had a very pleasant time there.
Mr. Cook and
the young chiefs arrived this evening from Wailuku.
25
Mr. Armstrong and family arrived here to day in the Hooikaika from Oahu.
expect to go in the vessel to Wailuku this evening.
from Hilo
he is goin down to Punahou school.
They
Henry Lymon also arrived
Had Mr. Cook, Mr. Duglass,
several of the young, and some others to tea.
July 24
Took a ride up to Lahainaluna with Henry Lymon.
Mr. Forbes children went down
to Honolulu this evening with Henry Lymon to go to school.
Molokai in the Kamehameha III.
Young chiefs went to
Mr. Armstrong and family did not get away
till to day to go to Wailuku#
25
I have been quite lonely to day, since Anderson and William. Forbes have gone
to school.
But prehaps I shall soon follow them.
Took a ride on horseback.
Mr. Able called upon us this evening.
26
Went to chapel.
I still play upon the accordion in chapel#
on the prophecys relating to Egypt, and to Babylon.
them etc.
Went to native meeting in the afternoon.
Mr# Forbes preached
To the Fulfillment of
Read some to day in the
Youth's Companion and other books.
27
Took a ride with father.
Went upon the house, and got some grapes.
Mr.
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Chever called upon us this evening#
Abbey, and I begun to read. "The book of
Commerce" together to day.
28
Miss Ogden went up to Lahainaluna to spend a few days.
to the pier with father this evening.
July 29
Took a walk down
Saw two vessels coming in.
Mr. and Mrs. Forbes havingconcluded to visit Mount Retreat, father, Abbey and
myself accompanied them.
Mount Retreat is a grass cottage way up in the
woods, 5 or 6 miles from here; which was built by father and some others, that
we might some times have a cool, and bracing retreat from the heat, dust, and
bustle of this place.
The object of our going up was to see the state of
the place, and to enjoy the cool air.
We started before sunrise on horses,
of
and got up there about 9 or 10 o clock. Made a breakfast out/some vegetables,
and meat brought up for the purpose.
30
Got down some time in the afternoon.
Father and I called into the chapel this evening.
They were geting up a society
for the discussing of subjects, which they called a Lyceum.
Yesterday was
Emily's birthday.
31
Father, and I with some others took a ride over the pasture to find some of our
cattle.
We found several.
To day was celebrated by the natives as one of
the anniversarys of the restoration of these Islands from the English.
August
1st
Took a ride up to Lahainaluna. with Mrs. Forbes.
A vessel arrived from Oahu.
Miss Ogden came down with us.
Father receved a letter by it from Mr. Dole in
whioh he said that Mrs. Rice had a little son, b o m on the 23 of July.
also that Mr. Castle had gone to Molokai.
Heard
The concert of prayer for the mission
begun to day with Mr. Alexander.
2
Mr. Forbes preached from Luke 11 chapter - 2 verse "Thy kingdom come."
had communion this forenoon with the natives.
Father
Went to native meeting in the
afternoon.
3
Father and I went up to see some of our cattle.
Mr. Castle arrived from Molokai
Abbey, and Miss Ogden made a visit up to Mrs. Pecks.
ride up to Lahainaluna.
Mr. Castle and I took a
We went; (up there) with Mr. Alexander to see the
watercourse partly made in the precipice to bring water above the seminary
buildings.
The Hope arrived this evening from Oahu.
Marshal is dead.
Heard by her that Mrs.
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4
Mr. Castle started early this morning to go to Wailuku.
visit Huna.
)
August
Had Mr. Forbes and family over here to dinner.
He expects also to
Went over to
Mr. Cheever's with father.
5
Father, and Abbey took a ride up/Lahainaluna before breakfast.
passed by here to day, on its way to Oahu probably.
A ma-M of war
The Swallow after having
been becalmed nearby all day in sight of this place, arrived this afternoon,
with Mr. Paris and family and Maria Dibble on board.
Brown, and his son had gone to China.
Heard by her that Mr.
Shiping season has begun again.
There
are two ships at anchor, and there will probably be many more before next
week.
6
Father, and I took a ride.
day down here.
Henry rode before father.
Mrs. Alexander spent the
Mr. Paris, and family, Maria Dibble and Mr. Hunt sailed in the
Swallow for Hilo.
Received the Polynesien to day by the Hooikaika from Oahu,
which gives us an account of the loss of the Am. whaleship Konohasset Capt.
Worth of Sag Harbor.
on the 24th of May.
She was wrecked on the reef extending from Pells Island
The news of her wreck came by a small sloop built out
of the wreck which arrived at Oahu the 31st of June bringing the captain and
six men, leaving 24 of the crew to remain on the Island till they could be
got off.
August
7
The sloop is called the Eonohasset Jr.
I, and father with Henry on before me, took a ride.
Had Mr. Alexanders family
to tea; and after tea they went up the hill.
8
We all took a ride this morning except Mother and, Emily.
awhile.
9
Worked in the garden
There were 12 ships at anchor this morning.
Went to chapel.
Mr. Forbes preached from Acts 16 chapter 50 and 51 verses.
"And) brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? and they
said, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, andjthy house.
David Malo preached for father in native this afternoon.
10
Abbey took a ri,de with Mrs. Forbes.
Mrs. Winslow calledj^pon us this afternoon.
Heard from Oahu yesterday that the frigate which passed by here the other day
^
was the Collingwood.
11
Took a ride on Lion.
Capt. Pendletons ship arrived from the North West.
stoped here last shiping season for his health.
August 12
Dr. Winslow, and Capt. Pendleton called upon us this evening.
He
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14
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Took a ride this morning with father.
Mr. Castle arrived from Wailuku.
and Abbey also took a ride up to Lahainaluna, and took tea there.
Angola arrived from Honolulu.
Father,
The barque
I have been trobbled all day with a pain in my
neok.
15
Sabbath day.
Mr. Forbes preached from Matthew 13 chapter- 49 verse. "So shall
it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the
wicked from among the just.
Resolution,
Went this afternoon with Mr. Forbes aboard of the
Capt. Park, to have a meeting with the ships crew.
good singing such as we use to hear when Capt. Green was here.
Heard some
It was quite
dark when we came ashore, and we almost got into the surf.
17
Mr. Castle sailed for Oahu in the Bartholomew Gomold.
Park to dinner.
18
Capt. Mosher.
Had Capt.
Took a ride on horseback.
Attended this afternoon the funeral of Capt. Baker of ship Fenelon who died
8 o clock last night.
He was taken sick on the North West by bleeding at
the lungs, and lived oiily 11 days after he arrived here.
Mr. Forbes preached
at the funeral from a few verses in the first part of the 3rd chapter of
Ecclesiastes.
August 19
Took a walk with father down to the pier.
Took a ride before breakfast with Henry on before me.
some carpenter work for us.
Mr. Arnold began to do
Capt. Park took dinner again with us.
the maternal meeting over to Mrs. Forbes.
meeting at the chapel in the evening.
Attend,
Father, and I went to the society
Received the Polynesian, "which says
that a snake a foot long was seen last Thursday in Nuuanu valley.
20
Mrs. Hunt spent the day here, and this evening father and I rode up to Lahainaluna with her.
Abbey, andjl oommenoed studying Butlers Antient Geography a few
weeks ago, and to day we begun the 3 chapter.
21
Capt. Park and his Docter called upon us.
22
Finished the "fables from Aesop" to day in my book.
Saturday forenoon, but not in the afternoon.
We have school every
Wrote a letter to Anderson.
Took a ride on Lion.
23
Sabbath day.
Attended at the chapel instead of the regular services the funeral
of a man from the Resolution, Capt. Park, who was killed.by falling from some
part of the rigging.
verse.
Mr. Forbes preached from Revelations 14 chapter - 13
"Blessed are the died which die in the Lord from henceforth."
Mr.
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Eggleston called upon us this evening.
August 24
Father, and I took a ride.
I took Henry on before me, and father took Charles
behind him.
I went upon Hr s. Forbes grape vine to get her some grapes.
Watered
the garden.
Mr. Arnold who has been working for us, was not very well to day.
Read some in Rolling's Ancient History.
25
Father, andAbbey took a little ride on the horses.
26
Took a ride.
Quite a number of ships came in to day.
the society meeting, in the evening.
Father, and I attended
The subject of discussion was, whether
a man took the greatest pleasure in the pursuit or possession of an object.
I was chosen one of the committee to decide which side of the question got
the most arguments.
composition.
27
On Wensday in school insteadof ciphering we write
My composition to day was about Mount Retreat.
Watered the garden.
called upon us.
Capt. Arthur Cox and his brother, Capt. Meander Cox,
They both happened to come in yesterday on the same day in
different ships.
Father, I, Charles, andHenry took a ride on horses.
I
counted 26 ships at anchor, this evening.
August 28
Father, and Abbey took a ride up to Lahainaluna.
Mrs. Winslow called upon us.
She said that the Peruvian, Capt. Brown had arrived from Oahu: and that he
had brought the news of the expectation of war between Mexico, and the U.Si
also a few other particulars.
29
Capt. Brown called upon us this forenoon and again this evening.
also called on us.
Mr. Babcock
Took a ride with Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, and Mrs. Hunt#
Went down *^o the pier with father.
29 ships at anchor.
To day is Henry's
birthday he is four years old#
30
Sabbath day.
Went to meeting this forenoon.
8 chapter - 13 verse.
ye
Mr# Forbes preached from Romans
"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die! but if
through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."
Went again this afternoon when he preached from Joshua 24 chapter - 15 verse.
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye
will serve#"
Quite a number to meeting both services.
in the evening aboard of Capt. Cox's ship.
31
9 years old to day.
There was a mee.
Did not attend it.
Capt. Brown called upon us, and took dinner with us.
Charles is
Father, Abbey, Charles,
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and myself, with Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, Joseph, and Theodore Forbes, and Mrs.
Hunt, were all invited aboard of Capt. Cox's ship.
aboard.
Henry is not well to day.
Had a very pleasant time
Mr Eggleston called upon us.
of the evening over to Mrs. Forbes with Abbey.
Spent part
The Kamehameha III arrived
from Honolulu yesterday, by which we heard that Capt. Norton of Bremen ship
Gustave jumped over board and was drowned in that harbor.
September
1
Worked in my garden this morning as I usually do in the morning.
been well: she has had the asthma.
Mother has not
Dr. Winslow called to see her.
Attended a temperance meeting at the chapel this evening.
There were 5 or 6
captains there and quite a number sailors from the ships, and others there.
Had a good meeting.
First there were one or two writen lectures given; after
which Capt. Cox got up and made a very good address, which caused much laughing,
and stamping in the assembly.
He also related several amusing anecdotes.
Several others made good addresses.
They voted that they should have another
temperance meeting next friday evening.
September
3
Took a ride on Lion.
Heard from Hawaii that the Clarion was wrecked some where
on Kona; she went to pieces immediately.
We attended the temperance meeting this evening.
They got up a temperance
pledge: quite a number signed it.
Mr. Arnold sailed for the U. S. in the Brighton Capt Cox; to tuch at Oahu.
Took
a ride.
Sabbath day.
Went to meeting in the forenoon.
Mr. Forbes preached from Levi-
ticus 19 chapter 18 verse "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am
the Lord."
And in the afternoon he preached from Ecclesiastes 3 chapter, the
7 last verses.
Began to read the memoir of Mrs. Judson.
On Sabbath day
when Mother is well, we recite a lesson to her from Romans with Bames notes.
And we get a lesson in the Shorter Catechism.
September
*
Mrs. Alexander, and two, or three of her children, sailed to day in the barque
Warsaw, Capt. Barney for Oahu.
Mrs. Winslow called upon us.
Capt. Varney's
son also called on us.
Father, and I went dovm to the hospital to see Dr. Winslow take off a manls
leg*
First time I ever saw a limb amputated.
The Kamehameha III arrived
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from Y^ailuku with Mr. Armstrong's family on board.
They did not come
ashore, as they were expecting soon to sail for Oahu, except Neving who
came ashore to get some milk for the baby.
Took a ride on Lion*
Counted 20 ships at anchor this evening.
Father
and Myself attended the debating society meeting this evening, to which
father was admitted at the last meeting.
10
Father and I took a. ride over the cattle pasture to see the cattle etc.
Got my face quite sunburnt.
H
Took a walk over to Dr. Winslows.
evening.
Attended the temperance meeting in the
I signed the pledge there, which makes the second time I ever
signed it.
The first time I signed it was at Oahu on the 22 of February
1845, on Washington's birthday.
September 12
13
Mr. Alexander, end two of his children spent most of the day with us.
Sabbath day.
Mr. Forbes preached two sermons, one in the forenoon, and one
in the afternoon from First Timothy 1 chapter 15 verse.
"This is a faithful
saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners; of whom I an diief."
in the Kamehameha III.
14-
Mr. Calking arrived from Oahu
Dr. and Mrs. Winslow called on us this evening.
Father, Charles, Henry, and Myself took aride up to Lahainaluna early this
morning and took breakfast with Mr. Alexander.
come down tomorrow with Mr. Alexander.
15
We left Charles up there to
Mr. Calking called upon us.
Last night Mr. Andrews arrived from Molokai, andto day he went back.
Lester called upon us, also Mrs. Peck.
Capt.
Received the Polynesian which gives
us several items of news.
16
Father, Charles, Henry, and Myself took a ride on horse back before breakfast.
A German sailor was drowned to day in the sea by the capsizing of a boat.
Took a walk down to the pier.
Counted 26 ships at anchor this evening.
Father and I went to the debating society meeting this evening, but as there
were not enough to form the meeting we came home,
teinber 17
Capt. Smith, and Capt. Fisher, called on us.
took tea with us.
on us this evening.
Capt. Fisher, and Mr. Calkin
Attended the temperance meeting.
Capt. Cheever called
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18
Took a walk with father upto the land.
Varney.
19
Mr. Calkin called upon us; also Samuel
Henry, and I took a ride on Lion
Watered the garden this morning.
Capt. Fisher and Capt. Smith called on us
and took tea with us.
20
Sabbath day.
Went to meeting in the forenoon.
Matthew 16 chapter 24 verse.
Mr. Forbes preached from
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any
man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and
follow me."
And in the afternoon he preached about "Judges," or "A
troubled conscience."
Abbey, and I went over to Mrs. Forbes this evening;
and had a very pleasant singing time.
.21
Took a ride before breakfast with father.
a pen.
Rode up also to see some cattle in
Abbey, and Myself made a little visit over to Mrs. Winslows, and took
tea there.
22
Took ride with father over to the meeting house, which is now repairing.
Mr.
Eggleston called upon us this evening.
September 23
Capt. Bruster called on us, and took tea with us.
Wrote a letter to Anderson.
September 25
Last night Joseph Forbes got up, in his sleep perhaps; and fell down one of
the back windows up stairs of thier house, onto a stone steps; and cut a deep
gash in his head, and got some other bruises.
He also bleed at the ear.
morning he did not seem to know any thing about his falling.
of it will be the Doctors say is quite uncertain.
This
What the result
Mr. Hunt, Miss Ogden, and
Maria Dibble arrived to day from Hilo in the Victoria.
26
Joseph Forbes seems better to day.
Capt. Smith called upon.
27
Sabbath day.
I hope he will soon get well of his fall.
Abbey spent most of the day up the hill.
Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Luke 12 chapter 21 verse.
"So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God."
Anti in the afternoon he preached from Romans 12 chapter 17 verse.
to no man evil for evil."
*
September 28
"Recompense
Read to day in the memoir of Mrs. Judson.
Father
has not been well for a few days past.
Miss Ogden started for Wailuku, to go part way on horseback, and part way in a
canoe.
I accompanied her a little out of the village on horseba& . Mr.
Alexander, and one of his boys sailed to day for Oahu in a whale ship.
He is
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going to get his wife who is down there on a visit.
at anchor this morning.
Went over to see Joseph Forbes this afternoon.
Br. Winslow was puting leeches on his head.
29
I counted 14 ships
Father is 48 years old to day.
Took ajride with Mrs. Forbes.
They think Joseph Forbes is better to day.
Finished "Anecdotes of Eminent Persons" in my Latin Reader.
October
1
Took a ride on Lion.
Had some of the first products of my land for dinner to
day, that I plaited since I came home last from Punahou (See March 25th 1846)
Mr. Oower took dinner with us.
October
2
Watered the garden this morning.
Babsted store.
Went once or twice on an errand to Mr.
Mrs. Peck, ancjKrs. Forbes called on us this evening.
October
3
Made a box trap to catch mice in, and cat ght one in it before night.
October
4
Sabbath day.
This forenoon Mr. Forbes preached in the chapel from, John 5
chapter, 40 verse.
"And ye will not come unto me that ye might have life."
And in the afternoon Mr. Rice a Methodist minister from one of the ships now
in port preached a very good sermon from Ezekiel 33 chapter 11 verse.
"As
I live, sath the LordjGod I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but
that the wicked turn from his way, and live."
October
5
Henry, and I took a ride on Lion before breakfast.
this evening.
Has been quite windy to day.
Counted 32 ships at anchor
The Kamehameha Illrd arrived here last night from Oahu.
Peck came up in her.
Mr.
He said two or three accidents had hapened lately at
Oahu amoung the mission.
As one of Mrs. Chamberlains children was leaning
against the railway of an outside door in the second story, it gave a way, and
he jumped down over a great stone steps, which lead down celler outside.
Clary Dibble, also fell down stairs, and was delirious at times, having hurt
her head.
Lastly Thomas Gulick got a splinter into his foot, and had spasms.
They sent 30 miles for a Docter, who extracted a splinter 2 inches long from
his foot.
It seems to be quite a time of accidents about lately, counting
Joseph Forbes fall amoung the rest.
Joseph is slowly geting better, though
he is still confined to his room.
October
6
A boat arrived here this morning, which sailed from Kailua on Hawaii, for
Kohala on the same Isl, but was driven here by adverse winds.
reported that Mrs. Andrews the wife of Dr. Andrews was dead.
They
And as they
brought some letters, Father, and Mr. Forbes concluded to open one of them
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directed to Mr. Bond, (the missionary of Kohala) and sealed with a black seal;
that we might learn the pirticulars of her death.
felt a little unwell.
Saturday before last she
The next Monday they dispaired of her life, and she
died the next day, Sep. 29, after a sickness of only 3 days.
dysentery.
I rode up to Lahainaluna to oarry the sad nsws.
She had the
41 ships at anohor
this afternoon.
7
Wrote a letter to Anderson.
8
6apt. Gray, Capt. Bruster, and thier wifes, Mary Hoyier, and a russign girl, '
took dinner with us.
9
The merchant ship Charles arrived to day from Oahu.
Mr. Alexander family arrived early this morning from Oahu in the Kamehameha Illrd.
I rode up to Lahainaluna to have the ox cart come down to take up thier things.
Henry, and I took a ride on Lion this afternoon.
There were 44 ships at anchor
this morning.
October 10
Yesterday a poor run away sailor was found dead up, in the mountains, having
probably attemjed to climb up a precipice, and fell down.
11
Sabbath day.
Went to meeting in the forenoon at the chapel.
from four different places in the bible.
Mr. Forbes preached
Luke 16 chapter 2 verse, Matthew 25
chapter -Verses 14 - 30, and two of them were in Eoclesiastes.
he preached from Matthew 6 chapter 33 verse.
In the afternoon
"But seek ye first the kingcbm
of God, and his iLghteousness, and all these things shall be added'uanto you."
Father had communion with the natives this forenoon.
Mr. Eggleston called upon
us this evening*
13
Abbey went up to Lahainaluna this morning to spend the day with Mrs. Hunt; and
this evening I went up to ride down with her.
14
Counted 32 ships at anchor this
evening.
Mr. Galkin, and family arrived last night from Oahu in the Kamehameha III; and
Father and Myself went over to see them this morning.
day 90 days from the U. S.
^
Mr. Lensley arrived to
Father received a letter by him from Captain
Pendleton*
17
Took a ride this morning with Abbey.
The Hope arrived to day from Oahu.
brings news of the arrival of the brig Henry, which many feared was lost.
She
She
was about 8 mounths coming out.
October
18
Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Jeremiah 13 ohapter 21 verse.
"What
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wift thou say -when he shall punish thee."
14 chapter verses 26-33.
And in the afternoon from Luke
Father went to Olualu (6 miles south, of this place)
to have a communion with the natives; and he came bade at night.
Mr. Eggleston,
and* Dr. Winslow called on us this evening.
19
Mother has not been well to day.
Took a walk with father down to the canal.
Counted 8 ships at anchor this evening.
Begun to read the second vol. of
Rollings ancient history.
20
Received a letter to day from Anderson.
21
Took stride on Lion.
22
Took a ride before breakfast with Henry on before ms.
Calkin's with father.
A Fyench^nan of war arrived from Hilo.
Went over to Mr; .
Father and Abbey took a ride upto Lahainaluna.
Wrote
a letter to Anderson Forbes.
23
Mr. Blanchard called on us this morning.
He has just arrived.
He brought
several letters for father from Auburn.
24
Took aride with father.
Captain Smith and his wife called on us.
Went once
or twice on an errand to Mr. Halsted's store.
October 25
Sabbath day.
Went to meeting this forenoon.
Mr. Forbes preached from Exodus
20 chapter 7 verse."Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain:
For the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain."
And
in the afternoon he preached from 1st Corinthians, the whole oT the 13 chapter.
Read in the Memoirs of Mrs. judson.
26
Capt. Richard took dinner with us: he arrived lastnight.
to see some cattle.
Father and I rode up
Abbey, Charles, Henry, and Myself, spent part of the
afternoon over to Mrs. Winslows, with Mr. Forbes, children, and we took tea
there.
Mr. 6. B. Andrews arrived from Molokai.
27
Took a walk with father.
28
Took a ride with father.
29
The ship Atlantic arrived last night.
October 30
23 ships at anchor this morning.
Father, Abbey, and I
went over to Mr. Calkin' s this evening.
us.
Capt. Smith, and his wife took Anner, and tea with
Attended the Wednesday evening meeting.
He hacjhis wife with him.
Capt. Beck her Captain died 4 days ago.
Captain Richard made me a present of some chisels.
Father, and Myself spent most of the day in riding over the cattle pasture.
north as far as Eanapili, and up almost to mount Retreat.
We
While we were gone
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Capt. Sandford called at our house*
Ee. arrived last night.
On his last
voyage Abbey a beautiful bird called a lory -which we still have.
Richard took tea with us.
31
November
1
There were 35 ships at anchor this morning*
The Reading room was sold at auction to day.
at $70.
Capt*
Father bid it off for the mission
Capt Sandford, Capt Richard, and Capt. Long took tea with us.
Sabbath day. Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Proverbs 28 chapter 26 verse.
"He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool."
There was no meeting this
afternoon as Mr. Forbes had^to attend a funeral at the hospital.
So I went to
native meeting.
2
Mrs. Bec^r, and Mrs. Smith called on us.
Henry, and I took a ride on Lion.
Father
sent the other- horse to Olualu to stay there a while*
3
Mr.j and Mrs* Peck, Dr. Winslow and his wife. Captain Smith, and his wife, Capt.
Sanford, and Capt. Chase called on us this evening*
November
4
Took a ride on Lion this morning before breakfast.
with some others went aboard of Capt* Smith ship.
Capt. Richard took tea with us*
Father, Charles, and Myself
Capt. Smith, his wife, and
Mr^ and Mrs. Calkin expect soon to go down
to Oahu in the ship Charles, and from there to America in the same ship.
they are coming, over here to stay with us a few days before they go.
And
Their
piano forte was brought over here to day, which we expect to buy.
5
Mr* and Mrs. Hunt spent the day with us.
Took a ride*
6
Took aswalk this afternoon with father down to the canal*
Anderson Forbes, also a few shells for Henry from the same.
on the piano forte*
Received a letter from
Have practiced some
Mr* Power called on us*
7
Tho wails of the native meeting which halye been partly rebuilt were finished to day.
8
Sabbath day.
The wind has blovm quite hard.
To day is mothers, and Abbeys birth day.
Mr. Forbes preached this forenoon from Micah 6 chapter 8 verses "He
hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee
but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Sod."
*
In the
afternoon Mr. Dunbar a young man from the ship John Capt Sanford preached
from a part of the 5 chapter of Proverbs, and from part of the 116 Psalm.
services be gun at 4 o clock, and he preached 3.n great earnest till dark.
The
Had a
very pleasant singing time this evening with Mr. and Mrs. Calkin.
November
Mr. and Mrs. Forbes started this afternoon on horseback to go to Wailuku, where
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they expect to stay a few days.
I accompanied them out of the town.
Capt.
Richards and Capt Sanford took tea with. us.
10
Mr. and Mrs. Calkin sailed to day in the ship Charles for Oahu.
Richards called upon us.
Captain
He gave me a pair of boots.
11
There were 14 ships at anchor this morning.
12
Mr. Rogers, and his little girl arrived this morning from Oahu in the
Illrd.
Took a ride on horse back.
Father, and I attended the auction of some of Mr. Peck's thing.
Mr.
Lee a young man who is going to Oregon and Mrs. Winslow with her children
called upon us.
November 13
Capt. Champlin took tea with us.
Capt. Richards sailed to day.
Mr. and Mrs. Forbes arrived from Wailuku.
Rogers and child sailed in the Kamehameha Illrd for Oahu.
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history.
Mr.
Read in Rolling
Father and I took a walk this evening over to the governors.
Took a ride with Henry on before me.
I am able now to play all the
on
the piano forte, though not well.
15
Sabbath day.
Went to meeting.
Mr. Forbes-from Genesis 3 chapter 15 verse.
"And
I will put enmity between thee, and the woman, and between thy seed, and her
seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
No meeting
this afternoon, as there are not many ships here now.
16
Took a ride on Lion.
17.
There were 8 ships at anchor this morning.
18
Father, Charles, Henry, and Myself went to Olualu in a whale boat to attend a
native feast; and we came back this afternoon after having had a pleasant time.
Mother, Abbey and Emily spent most of the time while we were gone over to
Dr. Winslows.
Only 3 ships at anchor this afternoon.
19
Wrote a letter to Anderson Forbes.
Took a ride.
20
Mr. Peck and family saile<^for Oahu.
Mr. Eggleston on us this evening.
It has
been quite windy, and rainy to day.
November 21
Took a ride.
Mr. Alexander called up.on us.
22
Sabbath day.
Mr. Forbes preached from John 18 ohapter 38 verse.
"What is truth"
Read some in the Youths Companion.
23
The new governor called on us this forenoon.
24
Henry, and I took a ride on Lion before breakfast, while Father, Charles, and
Abbey walked along with us.
Dr. and Mrs. Winslow called on us in the evening.
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25
Took a ride.
Hawaii.
26
Mr. Lee took tea with us.
He has just got
from visiting
Attended the Lyceum this evening.
To day is my birth day.
better than I have.
I am 15 years old.
0 that I may spend my time much
We all took dinner over to Hr. Forbes.
Quite "windy
to day.
27
Received some oranges from our tree on the other side of this Island, which a
native man gave us some time ago.
28
Rainy, and windy ,to day.
Capt. Leary calledon us, and gave us a few shells.
3 ships at anchor this evening.
Received a good peice of advice from father, which is to be moderate both in
words and actions.
November 29
Sabbath day.
Hope I shall be able tp put it in use more than I have.
Mr. Forbes preached a very good sermon from the same text he had
last sabbath.
In John 18 chapter 38 verse.
meeting In the afternoon with father.
"7Vhat is truth."
Went to native
David Malo a native preadar .preached
instead of father.
30
Took a ride on horseback with Mrs. Forbes.
for Hawaii this evening in the Keoua.
Hr. Forbes, and Joseph Forbes sailed
They expect to visit Kailua, and Kealake-
kua, and to come ba<k in about two weeks.
December
1
Last night Mr. 8. B. Andrews arrived from Molokai, and he went back to day.
a ride before breakfast with Mrs. Forbes and Abbey.
Took
This morning the vessel
in which Mr. Forbes started last night was still in sight, having probably
been becalmed all night.
Mrs. Alexander, and her children spent the day here.
2
Mr. Bailey arrived from Wailuku on, horseback.
3
Took a ride Before breakfast with Mrs. Forbes and Abbey.
4
Mr. Alexander, Hunt, and Bailey, and Dr. Winslow started for Kahakunoa this
morning.
They all expect to go from there to Wailuku except Mr. Hunt who
is coming back.
/
Captain Leary took tea with us.
Finished the second vol.
in 12th book of Rollings ancient history.
December 5
Received a letter from Anderson.
horseback for Kahakunoa.
Father, and Myself started this morning on
But when we had gone about 6 miles, as it looked
quite rainy, the natives said the precipices would be too slipery to go over,
therefore we came bade .
Took a walk with father over to the meeting house
which is still under repair.
6
Sabbath day.
Took tea over to Mrs. Forbes.
No meeting in the chapel to day as Mr. Forbes (See Nov. 30) is
�still absent.
Went to native meeting with father in the afternoon.
Engaged most of the afternoon in making a duck house for Americans ducks a
pair of which father bought me this morning.
3 ships at anchor*
Father and I took a ride this morning almost up to Mount Retreat to find a cow*
of fathers.
Did not succeed in finding her.
Wrote a letter to Anderson.
Mrs. Forbes spent the night last night at our housei and she piobably will
every night till the return of her husband.
Took a ride this morning upto Lahainaluna with Mrs. Forbes, andjAbbey, and took
breakfast at Mr. Alexanders.
After breakfast Abbey and^I came dcwn.
Took a ride before breakfast with Henry on before me.
from the hill this evening.
Mrs. Forbes came dcwn
The last ship went out to day; there will not
probably be many more in, if any.
Mrs. Hunt spent the day here.
Took a ride with Mrs. Forbes.
Father, and Charles went upto. Lahainaluna this morning, and took breakfast at
Mr. Alexanders.
Sabbath day.
Mrs. Hunt did not go up till to day.
Took a ride on Lion.
Mr. Forbes, Joseph Forbes, Mr. Lymon, and Dr. Andrews arrived
this morning from Hawaii in the Keoua.
has only just arrived.
No meeting in the chapel, as Mr. -Forbes
Not very well this afternoon.
Mr. Lymon took dinner with us.
Took a ride on horse back with Henry on before me.
Put in order the oabinet of
shells.
Took a ride.
children.
Mr. Alexander called on us; also Mrs. Winslow and some of her
Painted some barrels for father.
Abbey started on horseback this morning with Mr. Hunt's family, and Mr. Lyman
for Wailuku.
She expects to stay there with Mrs. Hunt two or three weeks.
Mr.
Richards . and family arrived from Oahu in the Kamehameha with The king and his
suite, who have come up here to do business, etc.
Mr. Richards family will
probably stay with us while there are here.
Sot/early this morning and kindled the fire for breakfast.
been quite sick to day;
as also to day.
Mt. Alexander called upon us.
Helen Richards has
I am now able to p]ay one tune
on the piano, and have begone to day to learn a second one.
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20
Sabbath day.
9 verse.
Went to the chapel.
Mr. Forbes preached from Acts 26 chapter
"I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things
contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth."
afternoon.
Went to native meeting in the
Dr., and Mrs. Winslow called on us in the evening; also Mr.
Brown a young man just arrived from Oahu.
21
They think Helin Richards is a little better to day.
Father received a letter
from Abbey.
December 22
Made a little visit over to Mrs. Winslows with Julia Maria Richards.
Took a
ride.
23
Attended the Matumal meeting over to Mrs. Forbes.
24
Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Lymon called on us.
Helen is quite sick yet, but they
hope she will soon get better.
25
Christmas day.
Gave a Christmas present or two to some of my young friends;
also received one or two.
26
I have never studed the music gammut entirely through, but a few days ago I
begun it intending not to stop till I have learned it all.
I devote about an
hour a day to it) and about the same lenth of time to practicing on the piano
forte.
Father called on the king.
from here for Molokai
th 13 persons on board, all natives.
the middle of the channel it broke.
rest were drowned.
Day before yesterday a boat started
Somewhere near
7 saved themselves by swiming.
The
There have been numerous instances of these natives
swiming a great distances.
In the loss of the native schooner Keola, of 30
or 40 persons on board only 4 saved themselves by swiming about 25 miles.
This hapened in the year 1840.
December 27
Sabbath day.
Mr. Forbes preached from John 1 chapter 17 verse.
was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ."
native meeting in the afternoon.
Mr. Richards preached.
"For the law
Attended the
Finished the book
called "the Missionary Daughter," or "Memoir of Lucy G. Thurston," which I
begun to read last night.
I think she was a good example of youthful piety.
She joined the church at Honolulu at the age of 13; and died at New York
soon after her arrival there from these Islands, being 17 years and 10 months old.
28
Our mountains have been so refreshed lately by frequent showers of rain^ that
they now begin to look quite green.
The dust of our sunny plain has also been
�somewhat quieted by a few pleasant though light showers of rain.
Mr. Richards at the tea table told about several things he saw in London,
and Paris.
He said that the people traveling at midday on the streets of
London would sometimes have to stop for some time or get lights to go any
further, it would became so dark on account of the smoke and atmosphere.
And that at some of the best stores in London, if you wanted to examine an
article carefully, it would be easer to do it in the night by candle light than
by day light.
Several evenings ago talking about London, he said that he had
very often waited there half an hour just to cross a street, and then sometimes
given up not being able to, it was so crowded with waggons etc.
and family started for Molokai this evening.
Mr". Forbes
Helen Richards is slowly getting
better*
December 30
Mr. Richards sailed in a boat for Molokai.
I* now study in the forenoon, Latin,
and now and then a little English grammer, and Writing.
Aneiente Geography and in the evening Music.
In the afternoon
I have nearly finished Andrews
Latin reader; and have gone through the Ancient geography and begun it again.
31
Sence Mr. Forbes family went to Molokai, Dr. Andrews who was staying with them,
now takes his meals with us.
January 1st 1847.
How fast the years flyi
He expects soon to go down to Honolulu.
May I now change with the year, for the better.
My mind has been impressed lately with the thought, whatever a man is goin to
do in this world, he cannot get along well without true religion.
windyi,
dusty this forenoon.
Quite
Dr. Andrews and Mr. Lymon sailed this evening
in the Keoua for Oahu.
January
2
Took a ride on horseback this morning with Julia Maria, and afterwards with Mrs.
Richards.
3
No meeting in the chapel, as Mr. Forbes is absent.
Read the first lecture in
"the Obligations of the world to the bible " by Dr. Spring.
Read also the
4 or 5 first chapters in the history of the Huguenots.
4
Mr. Richards, and Mr. Brown arrived to day from Molokai.
Helen Richards has so
far recovered from her sickness that she can walk about some.
The wind had been south all day and has brought considerably rain with it,
insomuch that our leaky roof has shed not a few drops.
However next summer
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season father is expecting to take off this roof, and having raised the walls
another story, to put on a new one.
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Janu
January
6
Finished Andrews Latin Reader.
Lastnight there was quite a freshet of water down the street on account of the
rain yesterday and lastnight.
The wind still blows.
Mr. Richards family went up the hill.
from Oahu this morning.
Anderson Forbes, and Alvah Clark, arrived
They have come up to spend the short vacation of Puna-
hou school, here with their parents.
It is going to be two weeks long.
they go back, probably I will go with them.
When
Went with Anderson over to the
meeting house.
Abbey arrived this afternoon from Wailuku with Mr. Hunt and family, and Mr. Clark.
While over there she visited Makawao, and Haleo ka la
tain on Maui.
Which is the highest moun-
Mr. Clark has come over expecing to accompany Alvah his eldest
son home to-morrow.
9
10
The wither has been very mild all day.
Sabbath day.
chapel.
Mr. Forbes is still absentg therefore there was no meeting in the
Read the book of Daniel with the commentary in the "Cottage bible."
How exact were all the prophecies fulfilled.
11
Took a ride before breakfast with father.
before me.
Charles rode behind father, and Henry
Mr. Richard and family came down from Lahainaluna.
Mrs. Winslow
and her children called on us.
January 12
Got up early this morning to see Mr. Richards and family off to Wailuku.
Mr.
Forbes and family arrived from Molokai also Mr. Gonde and family from Hana.
13
Took a ride.
14
Had some wind, and rain last night.
15.
Mr. Douglass arrived from Oahu and went on to Wailuku.
Mrs. Hunt spent the day here.
Mr. Conde and family took dinner with us.
Mr. Richards arrived from Wailuku and went on in
the Kamehameha Illrd for Oahu.
Had a very pleasant ride on horse bade with
Anderson..
16
Mr. Ives and family arrived this morning from Hawaii in a whale ship.
ter to Porter Green.
17
Sabbath day.
Mr. Forbes preached from Phil. 2:4-8.
the afternoon.
18
Shipping season has begun again.
Mr. Ives preached.
Took a ride with Anderson Forbes.
Wrote a let-
5 or 6 came in to day.
Went to native meeting in
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that I would, like to tell, but I can not db it now.
May
9
Sabbath day.
Mother, and some of the younger children went to native meeting
this forenoon, and in the afternoon Rgyself and Abbey went.
in the chapel as Mr. Forbes is absent.
May 10
Begun to read Sears History of the bible.
Practiced some on the bass v6il this m o m .
vacation.
I intend to learn to play on it this
I also practice on the piano forte.
about it.
There was meeting
Abbey teaches me what she knows
All our family were invited over to Mrs Winslows to tea this evening.
Begun to read Robbins ancient and m o d e m history.
11
An examination of the schools of Lahaina was begun yesterday.
Father attends it
all the time, and this forenoon we all went there and stayed awhile.
at the meeting house.
Mr. Power called on us this evening.
It is held
He is going to Makawao
to morrow morning where he now lives.
May 12
Planted some seeds in the garden this morning.
A whale ship came in yesterday;
and two barks came in to day; one of them was the ToIon from the coast.
There has
been considerable rain on the mountains to day; and this afternoon there was quite
a freshet down the street.
13
Took a ride this afternoon with Abbey.
Mr. Ives and family came down from Lahainaluna to day, and sailed this evening
in the Keoua for Hawaii.
14
Planted some corn this morning in my garden.
answered it.
Received a letter from Anderson and
They expect to come bade next week.
This afternoon, (the examination of the native schools being finished) they had a
feasty
Some of us went to it.
It was in the meeting house yard.
Before they
had the feast, all the children marched in a long procession around the town and
then came back to the mee. house.
I had a very good view of the procession from
the cupolo of the meeting house.
After the feast we went and stayed at Mrs.
Win-slow a little while.
Rode up to Lahainaluna after breakfast, and spent the day.at Mr. Alexanders with
De witt Alexander.
In the afternoon Mr. Alexander showed us several things
greatly magnified by the solar microscope, such as fine human hairs, fine muslin,
feathers, transverse sections of different kinds of wood, etc.
find eels in vinegar, but did not succeed.
We also tried to
Mr. Alexander said that probably
thier vinegar had no eels in it; so he said I must come up again some time next
week and bring some of our vinegar.
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17
Took a ride with Abbey this morning.
Charles, Henry, and Emily.
Began to day to have a regular school with
I intend to teach them an hour each day this vacation.
Mrs.Alexander and two of her boys made us a visit this afternoon.
18
Father, Abbey, and Myself took a ride on horseback this morning.
Captain Potter
took tea with us and spent part of the evening here.
19
The Kamehameha Illrd arrived from Oahu.
Forbes.
I received a letter by her from Anderson
Mrs. Winslows children spent part of the afternoon here.
Took a ride
on horseback.
May 20
Mr. Whittlesey, Mr. Hunt, and family arrived here from Hana having started from that
place last Tuseday.
They soon went up to Lahainaluna.
Mr. Clark also arrived
from Wailuku and sailed for Oahu this evening in the Kamehameha Illrd.
Took a
ride with Abbey.
21
Father, Abbey, and myself attended the examination of Hr. Steel, and his s<h ool.
After supper all of us except baby took a walk.
22
Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Whittlesey came down from Lahainaluna, and stayed here a
little while.
Abbey andjl took a little ride on horseback.
Henry and Emily have
not been very well today.
25
Sabbath day.
Reviewed some of the himns that I have got before, and got a new one,
the first of which is, "Prayer is the souls sincere desire," by Montgomery.
24
The hens trouble my corn so much that I have set on a new plan to keep them off,
which is to put and old pair of pantaloons, coat, head, etc. on a stick and post
it up amoung the corn.
This I find keeps them off very well.
read aloud to mother and Abbey "Sears wonders of the world."
made me a visit this afternoon.
25
When he went up again at night I rode part of
Took a ride this afternoon with Abbey, Father rode up to Lahainaluna andjtook tea
Received a letter from Anderson Forbes.
Mr. Forbes and family arrived from Oahu this morning in Kam. Illrd.
glad to see them all home again.
and she is still so.
of the meeting house.
27
De witt Alexander
the way with him.
there.
26
Begun to day to
We are very
Mrs. Forbes has been quite unwell down to Oahu,
This afternoon Anderson an^yself went up on the cupolo
We algo took a ride on horseback.
that are here now went out to day.
The only two ships
Yesterday we received a kind invitation frcm Mrs. Hunt to spend to day upto
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Lahainaluna.
Accordingly we all rode up there this morning and had a very
pleasant day*
While up there I went to see the aqueduct to convey water above
the seminary buildings.
They have succeed to day for the first timo in bring-
ing water to the top of the valley.
28
Took a ride on horseback nvith William Forbes.
May 29
Yesterday father gave me a wooden clock, for me to examine the machinery of it.
I intend to l e a m all about it.
Mrs. Alexader with her sons William De witt, James,
and Samuel afforded us a very pleasant visit, this afternoon.
went home again.
May 30
Sabbath day.
After tea they
We also took a walk after tea, baby excepted.
There was meeting in the chapel.
46:10, 11, 12, 13.
Mr. Forbes preached from Psalms
Anderson pHayed the flute, and I the accordian there.
Committed to memory a himn which I intendjbo do every Sunday.
I am still reading
Sears history of the Bible, and find it very interesting.
May 31
This afternoon Anderson leamt me how to take the impression of leaves on paper,
by smoking a sheet of paper till it is blade .
puting it on the smoked paper.
And then taking a fresh leaf and
Then taking it off, press it well on a white
sheet of paper whereupon, if all is done right, you will find a find likeness of
the leaf.
Anderson and myself undertook a ride this afternoon on horse back.
But we had not got 40 rods from the house before it begun to rain.
We immediately
took reffuge under a large kou tree, hoping it would soon cease raining.
did in the space of half an hour.
But notwithstanding it look as though it might
rain again, we were determined to have the whole of our ride.
on.
This it
Accordingly we went
Coming bade, when we were about a quarter of a mile from home It commenced
raining again.
fine ride.
So when we g) t home we had a dry suit of clothes, to pay for our
Mr. anc^irs. Hunt came down from Lahainaluna this afternoon.
They
spent the night here on account of the rain, else they would have gone up again.
June 1st
2
Took a ride before breakfast with Father.
I also took Henry on before me.
Took a ride "gai*" this morning with Abbey and Anderson.
In the afternoon I with
the folks before named, rode upto Lahainaluna to attend the Maternal meeting.
It was at Mrs. Alexander's.
June
Kamehameha III.
Mr. Clark and Maria Dibble arrived from Oahu in the
3 Mr. Clark, and Hunt started for Wailuku this morning.
the present.
But Maria stayes here for
Mrs. Bunt stayes at Mr. Forbes di ring the absence of her husband.
�Went up to the carpenter shop this afternoon, and manufactured a box.
Took a ride before breakfast with father.
Lahaina.
Mrs. Hunt took dinner with us.
This morning about 9 o clock after the necessary preparations had been
made, Father and Myself started on horse back from this place for Kahakuloa about
24 miles from this place, expecting there to .spend the Sabbath, stifi on Monday to
proceed on to -Wailuku, and then on Tuseday if the weather permitted to go up to
Makawas, and the next day to go up "Hale o ko la."
The road being good we had
a very pleasant ride to Honokohan about 17 miles from here.
At this last men-
tioned place we stoped in to a native house to rest ourselves.
Here we were
very much refreshed by a water melon offered us by the master of the house.
Having departed from thence, in the space of 15 minutes we found ourselves on an
elevation of about what father called 1000 feet.
Then we passed^ over a level
tract of land about one mile in width, after which even to Kahakuloa I could see
no regulari ty in the country.
Sometimes the land would decend
end in a high precipice.
But it was hardly nothing but up and down.
ether gently or steep to the. sea where it would
Then again it would ..ascend till it reached the sea
where it would end in a still higher precipice.
quite bad in some places by the late rains.
where we were heartly greeted by old M
older.
The road had been rendered
We arrived at Kahakuloa at sun down,
and several others as old, if not
The village of K. is situated near the sea at the foot of a valley.
The distance from the bluff on the right to that on the left along the shore is
about 8 of a mile.
Sabbath day.
Arose this morning having been very much refreshed by the past
night's sweet sleep.
Father held two or three meetings with the natives.
I
committed to memory two himns.
T M a morning after breakfast we started again on the horses for Wailuku, about
10 miles from Kahakuloa.
But there are so many deep ravines to pass over that
father judged the road itself to be about 16 miles long.
There was a native
Tnrnn -who wanted me to go up the great bluff of Kahakaloa, several hundred feet
high,. So. father consented to let me go with him.
we reached the top.
After considerable climbing
I was almost out of breath when we first got up.
But being
soon rested we decended, and went up another much smaller one, at the foot of
the opposite side of which we found father waiting for us with the horses.
We
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,
then resumed our journey.
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But had not gone far before our guide stoped to show
us a precipice^ which in ancient times was called Cape Soul; Because the super^
stitious notion was that souls would come to that place, and finding no road to
descend would leap off.
We then ascended a very steep hill, after which we
crossed as many as 7 or 8 valleys, and the road down and up some of them'was so
steep, that we had to walk most of the way over them, the horses being led.
In
one place our guide showed us a stone of hard lava about 5 feet in length which
used to be worshiped as a god, and the man who carried our baggage, and our
guide both told us that they had offered to it, for any one that passed that way
was compelled to sacrifice to it.
Those who lived in the vicinity were accus^-
tomed to offer food fish etc; but strangers who had no food gave a hand full of
grass, or any other vegitation they could get.
obtain a specimen of the god.
I ,succeeded by hard hammering to
In another place he showed us a rock full of little
holes which he said were the spear holes made by a company of .solders, attempting
to kill a wirand who stood on the rock.
rock every where.
He killed them. all.
But instead of hitting him they hit the
We arrived at Wailuku. about 4 o clock
in the afternoon, and in about ten minutes Mr. Alexander arrived from Lahaina,
whence he had come to accompany Maria Dibble.
June
8
Mr. Alexander went back to Lahaina leaving Maria here.
About one o clock in the
afternoon Father and Myself started for Makawao, about 16 miles from Wailuku.
Alvah Clark and Maria Dibble accompanied us, expecting to go with us up the
"House of the sun."
We arrived there at 5 o clock.
Mclanes, but Alvah rode on with Maria to Mr. Green's.
Father and I stoped at Mr.
However very soon Porter
Green was over on his donkey to invite us to tea, so we went there, but spent
the night 'at Mr. Mclanes.
We made some araignments this eveing for going up the
mountain to morrow morning; and Mr. Green was to provide us with a guide.
June
9
But this morning when we went over to Mr. Greens, we 3e arned that he had not succeeded in finding a guide but he said that if we would wait till afternoon, he
would go with us and be our guide.
)
up there we concluded to do so.
Green joined the company.
So as we were expecting to spend a night
We started at one o clock.
Had a very pleasant ride up.
berries QYir! abundance of Sortie berries on the way up.
Porter and Mary
Found a few strawBut the most beautiful
sight we saw going up was the hundreds of "silver swords" in full blossoms.
We
�arrived at the "brink of the crater a little before sundown, and after a little
look down it, we went back alD ut 3/4 of a mile to a cave, -where we -were to spend
the night.
It was very cold in the evening^ and I -was glad to get near to the
fire the natives had lighted for us, but soon we were gladto have it put out,
it fill our cave up so with smoke.
been so high*
This is the first time I and even father have
The mountain was calculated by the scientific men of the exploring
expidition to be 10,000 feet high*
Got up this morning after a very pleasant nights sleep, but notwithstanding I had
several blankets on, my feet ached with the cold.
After breakfast we went up to
the crater again, and concluded to follow the brink of it till we got higher*
"We
did not get to the place we .started for till noon; on account of the badness of
the road - in fact there was no road, but we went where we could with the horses
over rocks, etc*
Here we left our horses, and followed the brink much father
on foot, but did not go to the highest place.
A great many questions came into
my mind while looking into this immense wonder of nature*
How did it look?
Could any one approach it safely?
When was it in action?
There lay before you a
vast crater of great depth, and would look so were it not so extensive*
Father
and Mr* Green judge the length to be about 15 miles, and the breadth 6 miles.
Its appearance is by no means regular, neither does it look the same at different
places.
There were a great many cones in the crater which looked like little
hillocks, one of which Mr* Green said he thought was 1000 feet high*
We amused
ourselves by rolling down into the crater large stones which when they ha^ot
part way down would look as small as a pins head, and we could hardly perceive the
motion except by the dust*
Mr. Green also showed us what looked like a little
stone nftd said it was a great rock.
We then went bade to the place where we
left our horses, and having taken a little luncheon, started to go down a.
different road from that which we came up.
And after having lost our road
several times we arrived safely at Mr* Greens a little after it begun to rain.
But I have not said that my horse threw me some distance while we were on the
brink but fortunately I was not hurt much*
Soon after we got back a man arrived
from Lahaina with a letter from mother in whioh she said that several of the
children were quite sick*
So father concluded to go direct home to morrow
instead of going to Wailuku first, as he had intended.
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June 11
This morning about 10 o clock we started from Makawas for Malea hay about
miles.
We arrived there after one o clock for we were obliged to go very slow, because
our horses feet had become quite tender from the journey up Haleahala*
we went over that stony mountain.
This is the first time I have ever been over
it, but I have been around it by water many times.
general^ considered to be about
Thou
miles.
The distance over it is
We arrived at home about six o clook.
Found Charles quite sick with a fever; also Emily
go.
somewhat
Just before we
arrived Mr. and Mrs. Castle., Miss Smith, Mr. Bond, and Samuel Emerson and James
Chamberlain sailed for Hawaii.
Anderson Forbes also went with them.
Mr. Hitch-
cock and family, and Mr. C. B. Andrews arrived this afternoon from Molokai.
Mr.
Hitchcock is expecting to visit Hana, Haleahala, etc.
June 12
13
We think Charles some better.
Sabbath day.
I hope he will soon get entirely well.
committed to memory a himn the first line of which is "My soul be on
thy guard.
16
Mr. Damon and family, Miss Mills, and Martha aim Chamberlain, Mr. Gulick, and three
of his sons arrived in the Kamehameha Illrd from Oahu.
Mr. $ulick and sons started
immediately for Wailuku; Mr. Damon and fam* Miss Mills and Martha Chamberlain
sailed for the same place the next morning.
20
Sabbath day.
Mr. Forbes preached from Hebrews 3:1.
Committed to memory a himn.
The first line is "How shall the young secure thier hearts."
22
Mr. Andrews arrived from Molokai whither he went, last week.
time over, and consequently a wet time.
this evening.
He had a very windy
The Frinch frigit sailed for Oahu
Attended the temperance meeting this evening.
The subject of
discussion was whether the male, or female part of mankind sufferd most from intoxicating liquor.
June 23
This morning Abbey and Myself, prepared to ride upto Lahainaluna, expecting to go
with Mr. Alexander and family up Mount Retreat.
and said they were not going to day.
But soon Mr. Alexander came down
Maria Dibble, and William De witt Alexander,
also came down with him, and spent the day at our house.
In the forenoon he and
I went up the steeple of the meeting house to accompany the girls.
While there
we measured the lengths of all the ladders, and the basses over which they leaned:
thereby gained four triangles, which we worked out when we got home, and
found the hight of it from the ground to be 87 feet 7 l/2 inches.
In the after-
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noon desirous to prove it, we went and measured it -with a. lead and line, and it
measured the same to the half inch!
24
Abbey and I spent the day upto Lahainaluna.
28
Mr. Hitchcock and family came down from Lahainaluna this morning.
They expect -to
go to Molokai to morr&wr morning, and have invited me to go with them.
But it has
been so windy this afternoon^ Mr. Hitchcock has given up going to morrow morning.
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Mr. Alexander and family expect to go up Mount Retreat to day.
So I rode upto
Lahainaluna to accompany sister Abbey j, who is going with them.
William De witt
Alexander came down with ms^ as he also expects to go to Molokai.
mother have concluded to let me go.
morrow morning.
June 30
Father, and
Mr. Hitchcock expects to sail very early to
Mr. Gulick and his three sons also expect to go with us.
We sailed for Molokai about l/2 past two o clock this morning; and the day dawned
ere we had left following the shore of Maui.
We then stood acrost the channel.
The wind was not very strong, but we were driven 6 or 7 miles below Kaluaoha, the
place -where Mr. Hitchcock lives, and landed at a placed called Kamaloo.
Mr.
Hitchcocks three boys, Mr. Gulicks three, Dewitt and Myself walked up to the
station.
July
The gentlemen and lades rode on horse back .
1st Took a sail with David Hitchcock and De witt inside of the surf for the purpose of
obtaining coral.
Mr. Gulick and sons expect to return to Lahaina to morrow.
So
I wrote father a letter to go by him.
2
Quite rainy "this morning.
Mr. Hitchcock, his three sons, De witt Alexander, and
Myself took a long ride on horsebadc to the place -where Mr. Hitchcock has s-ome
orange trees.
g
Mr. Damon, andR&nily, Mr. C. B. Andrews, Miss Mills Mrs. Damons sister, and
Martha ann Chamberlain arrived from Lahaina in Mr.. Hitchcocks great conoe.
They
had a better passage over than we had; and instead of landing 7 miles below the
dwelling of Mr. Hitchcock as we did, they landed only a mile below it.
again in the scow to get coral, and obtained some fine sped.mens.
Took a sail
We were all
invited over to Miss Browns to tea.
July
4
Sabbath day.
Attended this morning the funeral of an old native man.
also the forenoon and afternoon meeting.
Attended
Mr. Hitchcock preached in the forenoon,
and Mr. Damon in the afternoon but as he could not speak the native language, Mr.
Hitchcock translated for him.
I* went to Sabbath school of the native children.
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Wrote a letter this evening to father as there is a boat going to Lahaina to morrow
morning.
5
This morning after breakfast, David Hitchcock, De witt Alexander, and Myself
starte^n foot to go part way up the mountains.
with us on horseback*
Martha Chamber3a in also went
"When we got up where we intended to stop we kindled
a fire and roasted some sweet potatoe and kalo, which with some bread and butter
we brought up made a very good dinner*
6
Took a ride on horseback with Mr. Damon, Mr. C. B. Andrews, David Hitchcock, and
William De witt Alexander to the beautiful valley of Halowa, about 12 miles from
Kaluooha.
We then went some ways up the valley till we came to a grand water
fall, which Mr* Andrews called 5 or 6 hundred feet high.
bathe*
After dinner, Mr* Andrews had a native meeting.
There we had a fine
We then started home
and arrived there a little before sundown.
July
7
Took a sail in the scow with De witt, and David.
This evening some native .girls
were frightened half to death by the chirping of a. roguish native boy*
They
thought it was a ghost, for that was the noise they use to think thier Gods made.
July
8
De witt and Myself were expecting to go around the Island of Molokai this week with
Mr. Hitchcocks family*
But our parents wrote advising us to come home with Mr.
Damon's family for they were afraid our vacation would be most done if we stayed
to go around the Island.
So we came home to day with Mr. Damon, etc.
Had a
very pleasant sail over.
Went up on the house and got several buckets of grapes.
Mr* Damon and fam* Miss Mills, and Martha Ann Chamberlain sailed for Oahu in the
Kamehameha Illrd.
Father and I went down to see them off to the vessel.
Mr*
Picket the lawyer called on us this evening*
July
9
All of our family except Father and Abbey spent the day up to Lahainaluna.
While
there Dewitt and I went some ways up the valley and had a fine bathe in the creek*
10
Mary Castle came down from Lahainaluna to make us a little visit.
Wrote part of
a letter to Mr* Dole*
14
For the last week Mr. Alexanders children Abbey and Myself have been engaged in
writting compositions on the advantages of a vacation.
+
Mr. Alexanders.
up in a valley*
To day we read them at
De witt, James and Samuel Alexander, and Myself took a ramble
While we were up there it rained much of the time, which made
the creek quite high, and we were compelled to cross it several times.
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remain at Honolulu a little longer#
Notwithstanding our house was not in
a habitable state (for it is now undergoing repairs and additions) yet it
was very pleasant to see sweet home again after a long absence of over 10
months.
I expect to stay upto Lahainaluna vd.th Mr. Hunt till my parents
arrive#
June 17
Father, mother, and my brother and sisters arrived early this morning from
Honolulu in the Kahala, they had about as long a passage up as we did in the
Chance#
July 11
Wailaw.
North side of Molokai#
arrived with Mr. C# Andrews.
Yesterday afternoon Mr# Hitchcock's boat,
Mr# Dwight and David Hitchcock, as passengers#
Mr# C# B. Andrews brought over all his effects and is about locating himself
at his new station Lahainaluna.
Mr. Dwight kindly invited sister Abbey and
Myself to accompany him with Mr# Hitchcock's family around the island of
Molokai.
Abbey was desirous of going to Makawao, and lest she should not
be able to go to both places, she concluded to try to get the good bird in
the bush instead of the poor one in the hand*
Y<e set sail about l/2 past
ten, and, after following the shore of Maui as far up as we could with the
t
sea breeze, we took the trade andtacked across the channel#
In a few hours
we found ourselves close to Molokai, but four miles below Halawa the place of
our destination.
Accordingly we took a short tack out and, the wind chang-
ing for the better, we ran finely around a point into Halawa harbor.
We
were here joined by Mr* Hitchcock's family, who had. arrived not long before
on horseback from Kaluaaha their station.
After they had embarkedon our
small craft, we set sail and came around to this place, -where we are to spend
the night.
The village of Wailaw is si tuated at the foot of a fertile
valley, closed in on each side by precipitous mountains from 1800 to 2000 feet
high, covered with verdure from the summit to the waters edge, and affording
a spectacle truely sublime#
The distance across the valley along the sea is
about l/2 a mile#
Julv 12
This morning Mr# Dwight, Myself, and Mr. Hitchcocks boys had planed a excursion
up the valley; but it was so rainy, we ocntented ourselves with a short run
over the rocks on the seashore in quest of shells.
Pelekunu*
The scenery on the way was grand.
About noon we sailed for
The village of Pelekunu is
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is situated very much like that of Wailaw.
On the mountain on the right
side is a great stone held up by a small one under it.
The native tradi-
tion concerning it is that two gods lived one on each side.
One of them
rolled down the great rock and the challenged the other to stop it, which he
did by reaching over his hand and placing the small one under it.
After
dinner Mr. Dwight, myself, Mr. Hitchcock, and his boys took an excursion
up the valley.
During the ramble Mr. Hitchcock fell into the creek and Mr.
Dwight jumped into a kalo patch.
July 13
Quite rany this morning.
About ten we sailed for Halaupapa.
the way was the most beautiful we have yet seen.
The scenery on
The verdant precipitous
mountains thrown up one above another; the cascades of water dashing from rock
to rock, and nany of them turned into spray long ere they reached the ocean;
along the shore, the rugged little islands covered with palm trees on too;
finally, the raging billows of the vast Pacific rolling beneath us, formed a
most grand scene, and reminded us of the omnipotence of God.
Kalaupapa is
situated on a low rocky plain; and in abc ut the middle of it is a crater, which
we visited after dinner.
400 feet deep.
It is nearly of a circular shape and has been called
Parts of it are covered with trees.
There is a body of salt
water in the bottom, in which we had a fine bathe.
14
Before breakfast we took a ramble on the sea shore and got some fine shells.
After dinner, having provided ourselves with lamps, and obtained a guide we
started to visit a cave on the other side of the point.
On the way our guide
showed us two or three small ones in which in ancient times the natives were
accustomed to hid. from their enemies.
considerable.
But the last one was by far the most
Our guide informed us that a great while ago when there was
war, it was once discovered that a great multitude of natives had hi & themselves
in this cave, and as the mouth of it was in a precipice and almost inaccessable
especially when defended, the enemy burst a hole into it from above by great
fires and pounding, and slaughtered them all.
It was by means of this hole,
which is 10 or 12 rods from the mouth, that we descended into it.
This
evening we had a fine swim in the sea.
july 15
This morning we went down a shelling on the seashore, and after dinner went
again to see the crater with Mr. Dwight.
The natives t o M us of a very ddep
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pit in one part of it in which they formerly were accustomed to throw dead
bodies; but as it was late we didnot go to it*
16
Sabbath day*
partake*
To day the communion was administered here and I was invited to
I see that I have simply ma.de a beginning in a Christians life and
in order to become a truely happy Christian, I have got a great work before*
My sins seem very great.
And I so often meet with temtations that It some-
times seems that I am a deceived Christian*
May I by help from above be
enabled to persevere*
July 17
Kalia*
Mr* Hitchcock had concluded to go by land the rest of the journey, and
sent the boat back from Kalaupapa*
up the precipice*
Accordingly after breakfast we started
Mrs. Hitchcock was helped up by natives.
Having reached
the top, and gone several miles further, we arrived at this place, where we
expect to spend the night.
Julv 18
Rode on horeback to Kaluaaha*
Mr. Hitchcock station*
There was nothin? of
with
particular interest on the way* So now,/the exception of the west end of
Molokai, which is mostly low, and the part between this place and Halawa which
is only 8 or 9 miles, we have made a curcuit of this Island*
24
Went back to Lahaina in the boat with Mr* Hitchcock and his son, and Mr* Dwight*
Was glad to get home again, though I have been absent only 2 weeks.
While I
was p-one, Mr* Taylor the new seamens chaplain for this place a.rrived here*
26
Mother, Abbey, and my two youngest sisters started for Wailuku with Mr* Dwight.
They expect to he absent about a week*
Aug*
1
The term, at Punahou commences to day: and as I am not quite ready to go down,
I shall have to study awhile at thome lest I get behind my classes*
5
Mr* Dwight, Mother, and my three sister arrived from Wailuku*
very pleasant excursion over there.
This afternoon I rode upto Lahainaluna and
went with Mr* Alexanders' boys went into a cave.
the length
They have had a
Being desirous to ascertain
of the cave, in imitation of Theseus of old we fastened one end of
a ball of .wine at the mouth and took the ball along with us.
The greater
part of the way we were obliged to stoop and in some places it was necessary
to lie down and move along like a snake*
stalactites and stalagmites*
In some places there were beautiful
We procured several sped, mens of them*
After
awhile we began to think it was time to go back, though we had not yet found
�June 25
Yesterday I arrived at Honolulu.
term commences to day.
I have come down to attend the school, and the
By a unanimous vote of the scholars I was chosen editor
of the Gazette mid Maria Jane Chamberlain editor of the Critic.
June 11
& heavy earthquake was felt this morning a little before day light.
A VISIT TO HAWAII
July 8
This evening., Mother, my three sisters Nr. Bailey a musiciajn, and aysolf embarked on board the S. S. for Hilo.
As we stepped on deck, a brief glance arouiti
showed us 15 or 20 natives with their calabashes, tobacco reticules, etc.
destined to be our fellow passengers; also,, a two hundred and fifty lb.
Anglo Saxion with three sheets in the wind supporting himself by the rail.
And great was our joy, when this follower of Mon. Cogniac avowed his intention
of leaving the vessel in the same boat which conveyed us aboard.
His chattels
and himself were speedily disembarked to the agreeable, especially then, tune
of "Good Bye."
About midnight the land breeze sprung up, and the windlas
commenced singing.
The anchor was speedily placed on the bows, and we were
slowly wafted along the shores of Maui.
July
9
This morning found us scudding under reefed topsail, mainsail, and jib near
Molokini*
But alast I found myself fast bound in Neptune's dreary dungeon,
and as I attempted to wrest the chains from my limbs my doomed sentence was
presented me in the form of a pocket edition of Niagara.
As soon as the
jailer gave me a respite, I went a prospecting down the cabin, and beheld a
deplorable state of affairs.
July 10
About three o'clock we reached Kawaikae, and sent a boat ashore to land a
Dassanger.
In an hour or two the boat returned and we resumed our course
towards Hilo, first enjoying light breezes, which permitted us to follow the
shore; but we soon took the trades and were compelled to beat up the channel.
Daring a heavy shower, we were amused to see a Hawaiian squaw carefully protecting a diminutive pig under her garments, while her own offspring lay exposed
at her feet.
July 11
We passed the beautiful valley of Waipio.
is sublime*
The scenery on this part of Hawaii
The land rises from the sea in one continued precipice, covered
with verdure to the waters edge, varying from 400 to over 1000 ft. in height,
and here and there broken by a verdent valley forming a small cove in the shore.
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The -waves of the Pacific dash up against the rocks beneath this precipice and
receive the numerous cascades which rush over it.
The land above forms a
gradual slope to the top of Mauna Kea, is doted here and there with habitations,
and covered with vegitation, and forests as far up as the climate will permit.
Towards night the clouds cleared enough for us to see the snow capped top of
Mauna Kea just kissing the last rays of the sun.
One of the company- at supper
in the cabin, on hearing of a sight on deck worth seeing, regardless of the
purity of the table, or of the sanctity of a Celestial, sprang upon the former,
almost knocked over the latter*s pot of rice, and made a bee track to the deck.
We gazed a moment in raptured thought, until the clouds closed the panorama,
and then camped down for the night.
July 12
Four o clock this afternoon we dropted anchor in Hilo bay.
On the beach we were
kindly greeted by Mr. Lyman who conducted us to his house.
The far distant
peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea; the immense belt of woods that surrounds
the station at the average distance of five miles; the fruit trees, shrubbery
and lively green which covers the whole country; The beautiful streams, some of
which dash forward from rock to rock in a hurry, while others move along placidly;
the fine bay scarcely disturbed by a ripple, and embraced on one side by a precipitous shore, and on the other by a spacious sand beach; make Hilo the most
picturesque place I ever visited.
In one sense the rain makes Hilo a delightful
place, but in another, it makes it a dismal prison.
July 13
To day we formed a party and visited the Wailuku falls.
This is a column of
water pouring forth from a cruve in the solid rock into a large basin 100 ft.
below, surrounded on nearly all sides by a precipice, andjfaced directly in frount
of a noble Fingal pillar.
July 14
Sabbath day.
Directly behind the falls is a large cave.
Attended meeting in the native church, as the pastor was absent the
services were conducted by a native.
While the old deacon was preaching away
eloquently, the whole congregation were suddenly attracted by l/2 a doz. animals
of the canine race,
which
commenced in the middle of the house.
The venerable
porter perceiving the sacrilege, instantly seized his cane and rushed to the
scene.
After a short scuffle he succeeded in dispersing the mob, and returned
to his seat much fatigued, though apparently rejoiced at the happy conclusion
he had effected.
But woe to the dog, who dares project his head within either
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of the doors near the pulpit.
agent of a stout cane.
He will meet a servant of the sanctuary, the
Have been reading Nelson on Infidelity.
A very
interesting work.
July 15.
Viforte a long letter to father giving an account of the voyage up;and while I was
at dinner, Hatty took the leave and opportunity to transcribe her epistle on
the same sheet.
July 16
Henry Liman and myself went out on a prospecting ride around the village.
I rode
a mule which showed great averson to water and a-oat ski ns.
July 17
We formed a party and had a picnic on cocoanut island.
We were conveyed there
and back again by two young canoemen who showed much agility in passing through
the surf.
July 18
This morning equipped with lamps matches etc a party.,us started in search of a
legendary cave.
We succeeded in finding one, and immediately proceeded to
explore it; but, to our great dismay we found vast quantities of mire, and
fearing Jeremiah's fate we sounded a retreat.
On our return we stopped at
Canton where Chinamen live and promulgate antisour*
principals.
In the
afternoon we visited one of Pele ancient spit-boxes, from which we had a
beautiful view of Hilo and the surrounding country.
July 19
In the afternoon we crossed the Wailuku river and visited Major Miller's coffee
plantation, and Mr. Pitman's county seat.
mill.
We also went to a Chinaman's sugar
Here we proceeded to examine the grinders and digestive organs of the
e stabli shment.
July 20
A very rainy day;land, so to improve time, I accomplished with success my first
July 21
Sabbath day.
attempt at making "tar."
Attended meeting at the native diurch, which has been the subject
of so much discussion in public papers, in private conversation and letters*
I certainly think that the large and important district of Hilo ought to have
a better looking church than the present one; though Mr. Sailor might have
found some better way of expressing his sentiments than through the Government
organ.
This afternoon attended an English meeting at Mr. Coan's, conducted
by Mr. Bailey.
My heart is still at enmity with God.
me my true state.
^
Oh! that he would show
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July 22
This morning, Ur, Wetmord, Mr. Bailey, Henry Lyman, mother, Abbey andmyseif
started to pay our devotions to Pele.
Mr. Bailey, Henry an<^Myself walked.
About four o clock in the afternoon we footmen reached Olaa, a distance of 18
miles; and in an hour the horsemen reached the same place!!! Our road hither
lay for the first 6 miles through an uneven plain covered with ois and ferns.
We then passed through a forest ofohia trees and the rain; and the rest of the
day thiough an immense tract of land covered with ferns.
Our abode for to
night is a large grass house; but I am being consumed with fleas, and can
write no more.
July 23.
Hem!
would like to be weighed this morning, to know how much the fleas have
abstracted from my corpus.
To day we walked over 20 miles of laupahoehoe.
My friend informed me soon that we were within a few rods of the crater.
I
rushed foward to behold; and in an instant the whole scene was before me.
But
where the great commotions, the unearthly sounds, the boiling lake, and spouts
of liquid lava, of which I had heard and read so much?
Here every thing was
quiet and a, few smoking cones near the south part of the crater seemed to
announce that nature was dreaming on her pillow of future actions.
After resting
a few moments Henry and myself walked around the south side of the orater and
crossed it back to the house.
July 24
In the meantime the rest of the company arrived
This morning all of us except Mother descended into the crater to explore and
collect specimens.
We ascended several old cones, and cautiously approached
one of ttie burning ones. Having satisfied our-selves we returned to the house.
And for the next two or three hours, cottons, thread, boxes, twine, calabashes,
"take care,"
"Who broke this?"
"You are a fine fellow," was all the theme
of conversation till the specimens were safely stowed away for conveyance to
July 25
Hilo.
For this day, and the rest of my visit to Hawaii see a pocket note book kept at
the time.
Lahaina Dec. 26, 1863
This morning Governor Nahaolelua showed me a letter of recent date, to
him from our new Sovereign Kamehameha V, containing the following words, as
near as I c m recollect them, viz - "Eolelo waha aku oe ia Balawina, aole pono
iaia ke komo iloko o ka Ahaolelo, a haalele i kana kula, o nele auanei oia
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i keia oihana a me na oihana like pu malalo o ka aupini
(signed)
Kamehameha
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Sat. Dec. 25 was the day appointed for the ship
to sail.
We spared no pains to be in readiness -
Sat up late nights & had heads & hands full each
day.
We felt now that time was precious, not only
as we needed to prepare for our long voyage & res
idence at the Sandwich Islands, but we wanted to
send last messages to many friends.
Tho. we hoped
to be able to write to them again, yet it migjht
be many months - Some of them might be in eternity
& to them these w d be our last, our dying counsels.
Now we had a direct communication, & must improve
every moment in counselling dear friends for their
eternal voyage before we shd start out on our six
months c r u i s e _________ __
We found many
things to get in readiness on leaving our native
land.
We were busy assembling packages to take
to the Sandwich Isis. ______ ______
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Sat. was the day set.
on & the ship
But a N. E. storm came
not go —
this gave us a fair
opportunity to look up many little things whh
must otherwise have been neglected - to dispatch
more letters to absent friends, & to spend another
Sabbath safe on land, instead of being seasick on
the deep.
Though we wished to be on the way to
our work, especially as winter was beginning to
rage, yet we could not but look upon the good
hand of our God in these things.
It was peculiar
ly grateful to those of us who had had only a
short time to prepare.
We cd hardly have been
cast in any place where we sh^ have felt more
temptation to linger on land, for the people of
New Bedford were kind & attentive to all our
wants.
We enjoyed great kindness in the family
of Mr. Oliver Crocker.
The Lord reward them all,
not with temporals merely, with eternal blessings.
They gave us food for the body.
May he give them
food for the soul.
Monday again, there was talk of sailing.
The own
ers were anxious to get the ship to sea-but the weather
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was too thick.
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So we waited till Teusday Dec.
Daylight had hardly dawned, when we heard
the sound of a ’’good time to sail-”
The morning
was spent in getting all ready & conversing with
the family, who had bestowed so much kindness
upon us
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At nine A. M. the bell gave signal
to assemble on the wharf.
went on.
Our baggage & selves
When we arrived there, the deck of the
"Experiment” (sloop to carry us off) was thronged,
as was also the wharf.
An appropriate hymn ( 5 0 0 ~
of the village hymns) was sung & a prayer offered by
Rev. Dr. Wisner.
wards the ship.
Then the Experiment moved out to
It was still loaded, many of the
people accompanied us to the ship & seemed to take
a deep interest in our welfare.
Some wept much -
some perhaps because they remembered friends who
had gone out under similar circumstances.
Before we reached the ship, she was under the com
mand of a pilot, & moving out of the harbour.
When
we overtook her she was in a narrow pass & wd not stop
for us; or else the Pilot, who, we were told, was in
temperate, & no friend to missionaries, did not wish to
accomodate such folks.
We passed & repassed the ship
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several times before they came to anchor.
At
10 A. M. we were safely on board, the ship — —the Experiment cast off & we took out last view
of American friends.
bay, set for sea.
We were now in Buzzard’s
The wind blew from the S. W.
fresh & the bay was rough.
I expected sea-sick-
ness w^ appear very soon with such weather; &
therefore my first business, after coming on
board, was to fix a birth for my dear Companion
& to put on clothes fit for shipboard.
I feared
I sh^ hardly, in my dark room, be able to accom
plish this before we shd be sick - but with much
ado while the ship was tossing us about, this was
done.
Now I cd see many things whh might have
been done on shore in arranging articles, whh we
had not thought of.
We shd have put every article
we needed for several days, not only within reach,
but where it c^ be got in the dark.
Those who are
not sick at sea are no judges of the wants & feel
ings of those who are.
We soon began to reel in walking - felt weak then dizzy, & soon to vomit.
all sick.
Before noon were
About noon we passed Gayhead, the
�last land, I suppose, whh remained to be seen.
I know not how others felt - b u t 4as for myself,
I was too sick to wish for a last look at beloved
America.
I was dreading the high waves of the
ocean - thinking they must bring on a higher
degree of our Malady than those of the Bay.
How
ever the capt. relieved me by saying the ship w<i
ride over them more steady than in the Bay - &
so we found it.
The first night tea came - but such poor
weak creatures were we that notwithstanding the
keen relish it would have found in us 24 hrs be
fore, now we had no appetites.
We dragged out
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the afternoon & evening just where we c
ourselves best.
throw
A good place to lounge, to hang
on to, & a vessel to vomit in seemed to me to be
all the wealth a man cd want in this world.
At night we stowed away in our births &
the stomach was at ease.
This led us to
keep the birth when morning came - but we c^
not stay there all day & as soon as we moved,
dizziness & nausea were the certain consequences -
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The first week the winds were pretty much
S. W. or S. & strong most of the time.
Teus. &
Wed. (28. & 29.) the sea was rough, & with me it
was a horrible time indeed.
I was sick of Every
thing - the rolling motion was disagreeable & dis
tressing.
Thur. (Dec. 30) our Lat. was 39” 2. N. Long 66 the weather was fair - the sun shone - the sea was
much smoother, & our sickness abated in some degree.
The seamen had put things in order previously about
ship; & to-day they brought out their whaling ap
paratus, & began to make preparation to carry
terror among the monsters of the deep.
The boats
were put in trim - oars &c. all put in order fresh water cans made for each - their lines coiled
up in tubs (12,00 ft each in length).
Harpoons,
spears & spades were ground & sheathed- put
where they w^ be wanted.
We felt that we were
in a buzzy world still though in the midst of the
Ocean.
The cooper was at his trade - the car
penter brought out his kit.
The blacksmith
did not appear in his official capacity.
This
week & the next, when the weather was fair,
the deck was a busy scene with such work.
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Sat. Jan. 1, 1831.
All such business was
laid aside - Frid. Lat. was 39” 35.
Long. 64.
Lat. greater than yesterday - had made leeway
the last 24 hours.
We were about across the
gulf stream this day.
all day & fresh.
The wind has been S. E.
We retired at night under no
apprehensions of any evil - I distressed with
nothing but rily stomach & guilty soul & perhaps
not much with the last, & not so much with the
first as I had been.
But in the night, the rat
tling of furniture in the cabin, & crockery in
the steward*s nook, told us more of what was
going on than our sensations of touch did, being
two of us in one narrow birth.
However we per
ceived we were shaken about some.
had increased into a gale.
The S. E. wind
In the morning we
looked above & found all the sails reefed - the
spencers alone, (storm sails) flying, the ship
lying to, heading close to the wind, & thrashed
in a rough sea most terribly all day.
The wind
was strong enough to carry us many miles an hour but we were stationary all day, with two men
at the helm, hard at pulling all day to keep her
steady.
This renewed the sickness of most of us &
�was the more trying, because with all the trouble
it made us, we were making no headway.
However, I
hope, the Lord gave us a willingness, that he shd
send just such winds as he pleased - & thankfulness
for the millions of mercies whh we had left us.
I
hope we were grateful when we looked out in the
morning & found what had been done in our sleep.
Thanks be to God, for sailors, who know whh of
the hundred ropes to lay hold of in a dark night,
& cd climb any where even when the rigging was
thrashed in a gale.
I have stood & wondered at
the hardy little fellows, as they have stepped
around between the heavens & the earth among the
rigging.
It is truly wonderful.
Only give them
a rope with one end fast, & they feel as secure as
we do on solid land.
It is their "terra flrma."
I had in imagination often figured to myself the
appearance of a storm or gale at sea - but nothing
was right.
high —
I had got the waves high enough - too
but I had made them smooth rolling mountains,
& really formed no conception of the war that
raged at such a time.
It is hard to describe, much
more to conceive without seeing, that raging, ceaseless
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spiteful fury with whh they lashed at another
& the ship.
I
hardly imagine to myself that
they were not endued with animation & actuated
by raging passions - even with the revengeful
spirit of infernal beings; that whh drives infuri
ated men when their fists dash against one another’s
heads.
And they seemed not only endued with living
fury, but to infuse it into the ship.
She raged
like the waves - dashed her head into them like a
mad bull - & one threw her off on to another, as
though she was a contemptible little thing.
She
seemed to be furious at the usage the great deep
gave her, & determined to be revenged.
There was
such a living spt visible, that it wd have re
quired a lively imagination to have thought her
destitute of soul, & of depravity.
The ship made thousands of plunges this day & notwithstanding after every dive she gained an
upright posture again!
yet when she made a des
perate one, it was hard for our faith to believe
she wd not go to the bottom.
Terrible as the thrashing above was, it
gave us but little idea of the motion <£ things
below - no more than the external appearance
of a man does of the bitterness within.
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When we walked this day we had to use all the
strength of hands & feet.
I was so sick that I
kept my birth - The table was set as usual, but
it seemed preposterous - (Perhaps if I had had an
appetite, I shd have thought otherwise) I wd not
have gone to it if they had given me the ship- so
loathsome was the food, & so rolling & plunging
the table.
Br. T. said he "caught the fat hunk
of beef three times in his hands because he thought
them a better place for it than his lap, & some of
the potatoes were on the table & some on the floor,
dancing to the music of broken crockery.”
I once
looked out of my dark stateroom & saw the table set,
& was amused to see a plate drop clear of the fen
der on the mid-side of the cabin, as the ship made
a desperate larboard plunge & the next moment the
ceiling was above the table.
All the moveables in the cabin, in our rooms,
& every where were thrown into commotion.
How soon
did these plunges detect that whh was not fast- just as
soon as the movements of the great judgment day will
show what hopes are not founded on the rock.
This was a terrible day to all the sea-sick,
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& a day of too much levity even among mission
aries who were not sick.
What a strange place for
levity, where God was so near in the operation of
his hands!
But a gracious Lord carried us througji
it in safety.
He held our ship together, though
she groaned all over.
No one who had always been
on land can conceive the strength needed in a
ship to stand the billows of a single gale.
The weather of our first week at sea was
uncommonly boisterous.
Those, who have doubled
Cape Horn, say, they never saw it rougher there.
Our vessel has stood all thus far uninjured- &
this gives us some occasion to think she will
weather the gales of the Cepe.
But all this
we can safely leave to our heavenly Father,
whose will ought to be our will.
Such was the
strength of the wind 8s power of the waves on
Sat. & some other days, that 4 of their 7
whale boats were stove in.
This storm has
shown our ship to be a strong one, & we ought
to be thankful it is - but still let our great
strength be in God.
The N. England is one of the larger
sort of vessels that is engaged in whaling.
It
.
�has heretofore been in the China trade - now
makes her first voyage for whales.
She was
bought at $17,500. & then fitted up by the
present owners —
all whh with the supplies
probably cost them not less than $30,000.
took in 700 barrels of water.
She
Her stores of
provisions are for three years - 180 bis beef
& pork - 50 flour - dried beef - hams - codfish
Mackeral - beans - peas - sea bread - crackers
& c . &c & c .
They often take live animals.
We
have hogs & fowls.
The ship is 107 ft. long - can spread more
than 30 sheets to the wind at oncej whh when
spread are three times the width of the ship,
& in a fine breeze, make a very imposing ap
pearance, especially in the evening.
I often
go out to gaze & admire their grandeur.
is rated at 376 tons —
She
carries casks for 3,800
bis- hopes to get 3,200 bis.
Such a cargo, we
are told, will be worth $60,000 - & after de
ducting the share of the officers & each sea
man, will leave to the owners a worth of $40,000
Strange, since there is so much avarice in the
world, that such a lucrative business shd be
left almost exclusively to N. Bedford people.
rL K O c t i. ~R )
Mr. C.Ainformed us there, that there were
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but 19 vessels in the U. S. A. engaged in this
trade besides those from N. Bedford.
The N. Eng. carries about 30 men, officers &
all & man's four boats.
Our accommodations on board are good - cabin
convenient — - our state rooms not very large, nor
always sweet.
We are well supplied with stores of
all kinds, though we have had little appetite till
of late.
Our water has now arrived at its worst
pitch - or rather had two days ago.
We are con
soled, thinking it will now work off & grow better.
But we have abundant matter of thanksgiving &
praise.
We are particularly favoured in having
a crew Sc officers friendly to us.
Capt. Parker
is kind & attentive to our wants- & endeavours to
make our voyage every way pleasant.
This we w^
take as God»s kindness to us - for he rules in the
hearts of men.
He & the 1st & 2d mates generally
attend our morning & evening devotions.
After the blow on Sat., just at evening, the
S.E. wind changed to a N.W. & blew us on gently.
The ship was very steady all night.
We never had
a more boisterous beginning to a year than this.
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Sab. & Mon. Jan 2d & 3ii
The wind was N. W. a
gentle breeze - the sea was much smoother.
cd not leave my birth long at a time —
Sab. I
too sick.
The rest were too much affected & the sea still too
rough for public worship.
Brs. D. & T. distributed
tracts among them whh they were glad to receive.
This morning I was the most distressingly tired of
the rolling motion, as well as of food, drink, &
everything on board- w^ have given all I owned, to
have had a solid foundation among kind friends this
day.
Such feelings possessed me in the morning.
But still the Lord was pleased to show, that he cd
make even that a place of comfort.
best sabbaths.
Spent most of it in prayer.
the sea was smoother.
Monday
I very comfortable, as
were most of the company.
con.
It was one of my
This evening was mon.
We observed it in N. Lat. 36” 47- W. Long.
57” 28.
It was a precious season - the scene
was new - the songs of Zion sweet, & it was no
small part of our comfortable reflections, that
we shd be remembered particularly this
evening by thousands of American Christians —
�Teus. Jan. 4. 1831.
Wind N. E.
N. Lat. 35.
W. Long. 55.
Sea rough & I, of course, sick with it.
My dear Charlotte suffered less than I did.
Thur. Jan. 6 ^
N. Lat. 33tt 13.
W. Long 50” 0
Prid. Jan. 7 ^
N. Lat. 31"
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f. Long. 45" 25
Sat. Jan atti
N. Lat. 30” 20
Long. 43” 27
The wind during the whole of the week was N. E.most of the time it blew strong & made a rough sea.
Towards the end of the week it was more light - the
sea more quiet & we better - though not well enough
to have much expectation of preaching on the Sab.
it properly devolved on me.
Our course the last week & this & on the follow
ing also was about E.S.E. generally, i. e. in the
course of the Cape De Verd Isis. & we were most of
that time scudding at a good rate.
The wind being
in our quarter gave us heavy plunges, & made me
sickish or sick & some of the rest also most of
the time.
Mrs. B. suffered much less than myself,
& was able to minister to my wants often, when I
was in a poor condition to help myself.
About the middle of this week we
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descried a sail west of us - at first the officers
& crew alone cd discern it.
Soon it hove very clear
ly in view - & we perceived it was bound S. like our
selves - & was probably the Charles, or Cortes, both
whh left N. Bedford at the same time we did.
It did
not continue in sight long.
The weather some of the first week was coolish gradually growing warmer.
A fire would have been
agreeable sometimes- but we did not suffer though we
had none & were soon in mild weather.
Sab.
Jan. 9-££
N. Lat. 29” 3
W. Long. 42" 30.
We had a pretty fresh N. E. wind to-day.
But not
so much so but what we concluded to have public
worship on deck.
Br. Tinker preached in the morn
ing to the seamen 3c all of us - former seated
round on the stern of the vessel & ourselves in
the after house.
Text Heb. 4. 9.
therefore a rest" &c.
Half the crew were present
& all of them attentive.
from Heb. 13..14.
"There remaineth
Br. Dibble preached P. M.
"No abiding city."
Tracts were
distributed as usual among the crew - the day
seemed a quiet one on board.
The tracts were
some of them at least read - I conversed with some
of the sailors.
to God.
Endeavoured to commend them all
I hope the day was profitable to us & all-
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Teus. Jan. 11.
1831.
N. Lat. 26.
W. Long. 35.
Last Prid. or Sat. after having light breezes, we
took a pretty fresh breeze from the N. E.
The weath
er was very mild & delightful, & the vessels motion
very steady.
All therefore thought we had reached
the trade winds.
But to-day since noon our N. E.
wind has changed to a N. W. whh seems to show we
are not yet in the trades.
Have been engaged in
different things to-day - but carried about with us
too much nausea to accomplish much.
Wed. Jan. 1 2 .
N. Lat. 25" 54.
W. Long. 31” 41.
We still continue to be wafted by fresh breezes
from the N. W.
Thur. Jan. 1 3 .
Crossed the tropic of Cancer this
day in about W. Long. 30” 30.— - We have not been
burdened with heat.
I have kept on my woolen suit,
& flannels, & found them comfortable.
The weather is very even as to temperature; some
times a fresh breeze bringing more of the chilly — •
The evenings especially are delightful on deck The days we have found more debilitating - have
felt languid.
Frid. Jan. 1 4 ~ *
Sat. Jan 1 5 &
N. Lat. 22" 31.
N. Lat. 21" 17.
W. Long. 29" 31.
W. Long. 28" 30.
The past week has been tolerably calm- the sea much
smoother than before - We begin to feel as
if we were getting the weather of the Torrid Zone-
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This afternoon the well known & very welcome
cry of "There she blows" announced a whale It was 2 or 3 miles off the Lee bow - (w. N.E.)
They hoped & therefore some believed it was a
sperm whale.
Others, less ardent, & more judi
cious, said it was a "Fin back"- a sort whh they
cannot kill because after coming out of water,
they immediately go down.
And it proved to be a "fin back"—
They did
not let down their boats.
Our curiosity was greatly awakened as this was
the first cry of a whale.
We almost hoped it
would prove no false alarm that we might see one
of these famous monsters.
But it was on the verge
of God’s day; & if they caught a whale to-day,
tomorrow w^ be spent in cutting it up.
governs wisely —
But God
& in this case, he exceeded
our hopes; for he gave us our desires, & delivered
us from our fears.
The whale was a young fin back -
it came along side of us, & was seme time near our
stern- bouncing out of water occasionally, & then out
of sight -
so that we had a fair view of i t .
It seemed from what we saw of it, that it
might be 12 or 15 feet long —
as thick
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as an ox - & as black as tar.
Soon the whale was
gone, & we were allowed to begin the Sab. in quiet.
Sab. Jan. 16.
N. Lat. 19” 22.
W. Long. 28" 5.
Thermometer. (Farenheit) from 80 to 83.
The motion of the vessel this morning was somewhat
greater than it has been of late.
I awoke somewhat
sickish, & with no great pleasure, at the thoughts
of preaching.
all day.
We had a fresh breeze from the N. E.
But I preached with some degree of com
fort from Gen. 28. 16. 17. & I hope with profit to
those present.
The officers were present - Only a
few of the sallors were present because they had not
time to "clean u p " yesterday.
At noon I distributed tracts among all from the
Oapt. downwards - went into the steerage & fore
castle - Glad to have an opportunity of learning
the quarters of the ship's company.
Conversed with
many of them - they showed a great readiness to
hear - when I began with one - several v A gather
round - a greater readiness still to receive tracts.
I c^ not but think, the crew were in a very favor
able state for us to do good among them.
Br. T. preached P. M. from Amos 4. 12- I think with
profit to all - more present than in the morning.
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D.
has many serious thoughts - his friends at
Fairhaven Mass. are all pious - he says he takes
no comfort at home - they are all pious & talking
always to him on religion.
He has pursued a wicked
course - & is afraid as to the end.
Conversed with
him considerable - gave him the tract entitled Sailor’s Return - whh w^ hit his case —
—
Gave
another to M. whose case is similar.
Saw a brig this afternoon to Leward 5 or 6
miles (w. N. E.) bound northward - probably to our
own dear native land.
It was grateful to us to
behold her as we had seen but one before, since we
left America & that at a great distance & outward
bound.
We feel differently at looking at one home-
bound - but had no wish to be carried thither
Mon. Jan. 1 7 .
N. Lat. 17” 4.
Thermom. about 83.
morning- course S.-—
W. Long, about 26^
all day - wind E. strong in the
Sea somewhat rough - so much
so as, when united with the lassitude, whh this
climate occasions, to make some of us sea-sick.
About 11 o ’clock we were summoned on deck to
see land - & we obeyed without much delay.
This
was indeed a welcome sound to those who had seen
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nothing but the ship, & sea & sky for 20 days, &
never been out of sight of land before a single
day of their lives.
It was St. Anthony, one of
the Cape de Verd Isis— * whh seemed to be about
30 miles off to windward E.- but was probably
about 50.
They called it land - but landsmen wd
never have suspected it to be land.
We knew in a
moment, that if it was land, it was both high &
distant.
It appeared like a heavy, black solid
sort of a cloud.
However, as we watched it, it
retained its upper edge unchanged, & assumed a
more solid land looking aspectj or perhaps our
imagination had time to fill the picture up a lit
tle.
As our course was S. we came no nearer to it.
Teus. Jan. 18^1 N. Lat. 15.
W. Long. 25.
Ther. about 80 to 83.— —
this morning.
Wind E. strong
About 10 A. M. we had Brava, another
j
of the cape de Verds, about 20 m. E. of us.
We c
see the hills 8c cliffs, forests, plains, gullys
down the hills- & some thought they cd see the houses.
Pogo & other Isis, were in sight- Some small ones to be
seen raising their heads above water.
It seemed as if
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it w d have been delightful to have set foot on
Terra Firma again.
were well contented.
But we had a very smooth sea —
We had a fresh breeze till
after we had been off these Isis, awhile, when it
died away into an almost perfect calm.
It had
been the Capt*s intention to run among these Isis,
whh we anticipated with joy - but the strong E.
wind made it impossible.
Thur. Jan. 2 0 .
N. Lat. 13.
W. Long. 22.
Ther.
about as usual - above 80.—
We still kept on Southeasterly.
To-day the ocean
has been more quiet than usual & have all of us
occasion to bless God for perfect health.
Arose
early this morning & went out to view the ocean &
heavens.
The sky, about the horrizon especially,
presented that uniform cloudy appearance whh on
land w d indicate a rainy day —
is not a sign of rain here —
but we are told it
but a common provision
for the Torrid Zone to defend them from excessive
heat.
It shows the Lord has been mindful of every
part of the globe.
I
had not been on deck long this morn
ing when a shoal of Porpoises were seen
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marching or rather shooting from the N. W. to
wards our bows.
They shot forward like arrows -
darting out of water one after another - some
times side by side, like a company of cavalry.
Their object is to play around the bows when
the ship is under full sail.
We were much inter
ested in their rapid march —
but more when we
saw them shooting from side to side Tinder the
bows & two harpoons ready to thrust at them.
They shot with such quickness that it was not
easy to hit one —
at last, however - one was
struck whh we perceived by the water coloured
with blood.
The motion of the vessel however was
so great, that it drew the iron out before they
cd haul him in, & we soon saw the poor animal
astern shooting up in agony & covered with blood.
Their flesh is said to be very good eating.
Shoals (or flocks) of flying fish have arrest
ed our eyes to-day for the first.
A sight of
them has been very grateful as we have not seen
many living creatures, since we left land.
The
ocean has not seemed to us to teem with life.
We hope to see more of it hereafter.
Frid. Jan. 21 .
N. Lat. 8
W. Long. 20" 50. Sea
smoother than usual - Course S. - Ther, 80 & no variation
or little nil day.
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To-day the 4 boats with their crews went ahead
a few miles as we were sailing slowly, for exercise
& a race.
We saw their emulous spirit - it remind
ed me of Virgil's description of such a feat.
I
prayed that we who are missionaries might learn
of them - for what is their object?- how little!
But we have a glorious object, yea many before us.
We may learn here how to kindle up an interest in
our work—
it is by acting.
We shall feel &
pray for sinners, when we begin to use efforts for
their salvation.
As we have advanced South, the heavenly bodies
have told us something of our progress.
The stars
have been moving northward - the North star has
gone down towards the horizon - the sun has been
rising up by degrees, & is now beginning to pour
a more perpendicular heat upon us.
The moon in
full splendour we observed for the first, this
eve'g, to pass to the Northward of our Zenith.
Our moonlight evenings, accompanied by the atmos
phere whh is now a delightful luxury, are beyond
anything we have seen on land.
Who can help by such
a light to admire the mighty works of the Lord as he
beholds the wide spread & rolling waves of the
ocean-?
Pity to the man, that can see such scenes,
as we are allowed here, & be unmoved.
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Sat. Jan. 22.
Ther. 83 all day.
N. Lat. 7" 30
W. Long. 20" 50.
Wind Easterly - light - Course
S. ___ Heat, to-day, somewhat debilitating- but a
refreshing breeze has kept it from being uncom
fortable.
Saw a shoal of ship-Jacks to-day.
Was
hoping they might take some of them as they are
good food —
About as long as a Mackeral, but
thicker & fatter-
But they were soon out of sight.
A large turtle too made us wonder a little, as he
sprawled thro the water.
at him —
Capt. P. threw a spear
but he went off safely - without think
ing of the peril he had been in.
A cry from mast head announced a whale at
some distance over the lea bows in the afternoon
but they discovered it to be a fin back by its
motions, & did not go after it- so the Sab. was
allowed to approach in quiet.
The seamen amused
themselves by bathing, the vessel being under very
little headway, & at the same time, were cleaning
up for the Sabbath.
Sab. Jan. 23^* N. Lat. .6" 40
W. Long. 20.
Wind light E- course S. through the day - af
fording a very good time for worship on deck.
In the evening the wind changed to S. W.
blew fresh ——
& we turned our course W. or
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nearly so.-—
Frid. & Sat. we were almost in a
calm all the while ——
To-day we were rolling all
day nearly in the same place.
The breeze this
eve'g had wafted us a few hours very well.
When I awoke this morn’g, it gave me delight
to think I cd recommend the Saviour to a few this
day.
Br. D. preached in the morning on the judg
ment - more were present than last Sab. morn’g, &
in the afternoon more still.
I preached from John
3.16. "God so loved the world," &c
I did not feel,
as if I did or cd enter much into that boundless
love whh God manifested to the world.
However I
talked about it with some comfort to myself, & I
hope profit to others, for all gave good attention.
Br. T. distributed tracts.
It was pleasing to
see the sailors seated here & there in the
noon reading tracts & the word of God —
after
but
painful to see some grouped in apparently
thoughtless companies.
We have seen more of a
frolicksome spt among the crew this eve’g than be
fore.
It may well proceed from our want of serious
ness.
If it sh^ be owing to some pressure of the
truth, it may prove a good omen.
this may be the cause.
them from their burden.
With one or two,
0 Lord let us not liberate
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But perhaps of all others, whalemen are least
likely to become the subjects of grace.
Every man
is interested in the voyage, because he takes a
share —
they are engaged to whale Sundays, (a few
vessels excepted)- & seem to think it necessary to
defer the one great thing, till they return home.
However we must not look to their determinations —
for God’s may subvert all theirs in a moment.
Mon. Jan. 2 4 .
This morning the sky to the S. &
E. & W. was skirted with dark looking & threaten
ing clouds.
wards danger.
It seemed as if we were sailing to
A water spout was seen whh kept up
about 15 minuets.
We regretted much that our at
tention had not been called to this long heard of
wonder of the ocean.
It was some distance to Le-
ward. (Wind N. E. —
Ther. 83.—
W. Long, about 20.— )
N. Lat. 5” 30.
We were visited with squalls
of rain during the day occasionally.
For three
days past we have been nearly becalmed.
To-day we
have moved ahead more, & this evening at a good
rate.
Teus. Jan. 2 5 .
This has been a very rainy day.
It has poured down all - day, & been
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attended with severe lightning & thunder.
Thunder
& lightning seemed more dreadful at sea, than it
has ever done on land; whether because we had not
witnessed it before, or because our only earthly
hope was a few feet length of solid timber, whh, a
single discharge of lightning might demolish in a
moment.
The rain laid aside all the deck work -
but it brought other work with it - & the deck &
tubs caught abundance of fresh water, & the crew
were busy the afternoon washing out their clothes.—
Wed. Jan, 2 6 ^
N. Lat* 3” 3.
W. Long. 18" 50.
Ther. 82 with little or no variation during the day.
Our course has been S. a little W.
We are now in
the region of calms & have moved on slowly.
Y/e ex
pected to find winds more constant in the Torrid
Zone - but they have been more variable with us
than they were in the N. Temp. zone.
This has been
a cloudy day, & we are thankful for clouds to in
tercept the sun; for though the therm, does not rise
any higher than it was some days ago, yet we feel its
debilitating effects more & more.
N. W.—
light.
The wind has been
Just at sunset three whales spouted
�a short distance to windward of us, apparently not
more than half a mile off.
too late - he wd not go.
with three boats.
The Capt. said it was
But the mates went out
It was pleasing to see with what
promptness, the boats were let down - manned,& shoot
ing in direction of the whales.
We felt as they
moved off, as if they were going into battle, & cd
not help lifting up a prayer for their preservation.
They were soon in the midst of the monsters - but a
cry from the ship told them what they had already
learned for themselves, that instead of sperm whales,
they were among "fin backs” a kind whh are not very
valuable, & whh they cannot kill as they go down too
soon & wd carry a harpoon off before they cd spear
them.
In the moral effect on board, all seems to remain
the same.
We still continue to enjoy the kindness &
confidence of Capt. Parker & all the officers.
Our even
ing devotions have hitherto been attended in the cabin,
as well as those of the morn’g.
Last eve’g we com
menced attending them in the after house (head of the
companion-way.)
This eve'g the seamen were invited &
most attend - we attend now at half past 7 - hope this ex
ercise may help keep up serious thougjits in their minds.
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Thur. Jan. 27.
N. Lat. 2” 2.
W. Long. 19" 3.
Course S.—
Ther. at 9 A. M. 78 —
at 12 — -80.
A stiff breeze
from N. E. took us suddenly this morning & lasted an
hour - it was such a contrast to our calm weather for
nearly a week, that it seemed to me like a little gale.
The vessel rolled over heavily, & obliged them to take
in some sail.
¥/e are getting now near S. E. trades -
have h d no trades yet.
A ship was in sight most of
the day to the S. E. & just at night another was visible
fr. mast head to S. W.—
Wind changed just at night to S. W. & we changed our
course to W. S. W.—
At sunset the full moon rose, &
the eve‘g was delightful.
11 —
I was on deck till half past
conversing with C. & the 2^ mate on the concerns
of the soul -
Latter somewhat troubled - but determined
to risk the soul, a little longer.
Prld. Jan. 2 8 .
Ther. 81 all day.
N. Lat. 0" 55.
W. Long. 20" 21.
Water at 10 A. M. 84.
Wind S. & fresh —
Course S. W. rapid—
Arose before six this morning - sky spread beautifully
with fleecy clouds, whh indicated mild weather; & soon
the sun came up torrid like —
The sail we saw yest.
S. E. has changed its course with us - & been astern
all day —
Another sail has been visible to the
W. & one from mast head —
ahead of us —
so that
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we seem to be having neighbors, whh is very pleasant.
The heat has not increased as yet for a week past —
but we feel the debilitating effects of the climate &
expect to feel them more as we get nearer under the sun.
The wind before night turned more S. E. & proves to
be the Trade wind.
Sat. Jan. 2 9 .
at 3 P. M.— —
S. Lat. 1” 12 at noon.
Ther. 80 all day.
Course S. W. about.
usual-
W. Long. 22” 7
Wind still fresh S. E.—
The sea looks more rough today than
we have been used these many days to look at high
& wide rolling waves with no breakers- but to-day the sea
is covered with white tops.
A sail visible from mast
head all day over the lee bows.
We crossed the Equator
this morning at about 2 o ’clock so that we are now in the
Southern hemisphere - have bid adieu to our N. star till
we see it from the Pacific when we shall be nearer our
field of labour.
This is the first time we have been
out of sight of the N. star in clear nights since we have
have had a place in the world; & it probably will be the
last.
A shoal of blk fish were near our stern an hour or two be
fore night.
As we were getting nearly out of oil, the boats w<
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let down to pursue them.
slipping of the iron.
One was killed - but lost by-
Just as the boats were swung up
again, & we preparing to pursue our course, the blk fish
came along again —
The boats pursued - but they were
now wild - we were disappointed, as well as the ship's company - but remembered, that our Sab. w
quiet without the prey than with it.
probably be more
For two Saturdays
last past, we have had the cry of whales just before night,
8c yet had quiet sabs.
This has occurred, while a man was
all day mast head watching on Sunday, 8c we ascribe it to
the good providence of God.
May he continue to give us
such Sabs, & his Spt. with them.
Sab. Jan. 3 0 .
all day.
S. Lat. 3 ” 26
w. S. & course S. W. rapid.--
time for service on deck —
23. 23.
W. Long. 24.
Ther. 80
had a rougji
Br. T. preached from Prov.
A wave broke over us once 8c wet the deck, 8c some
of the little congregation.
In the afternoon we had pro
posed a Bib. class 8c we were glad to see most of the crew
present 8e pleased - Each boat’s crew formed a class, & it
was delightful to see the several classes on different parts
of the deck attending to the word of God.
This gives us
abundant access to the crew, & it will be our fault if
good is not done.
I hope God will incline them to attend-
8c us to deal faithfully with them; 8c bless the Capt. 8c mates
for favouring this 8c other means of doing good here.— — —
�Mon* Jan* 31 .
S • Lat. 5
Ther. 80 all day.
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v¥. Long* 25
w. S. S. E. —
Course S. W.
The breeze is fresh to-day & yesterday & has
made it so cool that a woolen garment is not
uncomfortable though we are getting nearly
under the sun.
Saw nothing new on the ocean
except a large shoal of black fish early this
morn’g.
They covered a wide extent of ocean -
each side & astern of the ship - some very near
did not seem to be afraid or have any sense
of danger near - threw themselves out of
water, & tumbled in again.
Some of the
black fish might be 20 feet long.
They did
not go after them because we were under so
great headway.
Teus. Feb. 1 .
S. Lat. 8" 9.
W. Long 27" 46.
Within about 300 miles of the Brazil coast.
Ther. 80 all day - Sky clear - Sun more oppres
sive than for some days past.
The trade wind
has become more Easterly - & blows lighter Our course this evening nearly S. —
& not
with great speed.
It is five weeks to-day since we
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came aboard.
We have seen almost all sorts
of work going forward on deck —
& to-day
the blacksmith has got his forge, bellows,
8cc
in operation.
I am astonished when I
think of the fitting out of a whale ship at
the foresight & ingenuity of man.
Nothing whh comes within his limited powers
but he will accomplish.
This ship is to be
cut off from the world & almost independent
of it, for three years; in the mean time
they are engaged in a most hazardous work &
one whh requires many materials, & yet the
ship is a world of itself - has all things at
hand - three whole suits of sails; nearly 30
in a suit - rope enough to reach 20 or 30
miles, & c .—
&c.
not so wise.”
’’The children of light are
I verily believe if Satan were
a visible monster & cd subserve the avarice
or pride of man, they v A fit out ships after
him - & he wd be in more danger than he now is
from the weapons of the church.
Did the chh ex
hibit half the enterprize of whalemen, this world
wd soon be another sort of picture fr. what it now is.
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Wed. Feb. 2d
Ther. 80.
Lat. 10” 21.
Water 80 1/2 -
W. Long. 28" 50.
Wind more E. c. S.- sea
smoother - weather more oppressively hot - sun shining
clear.
Capt. P. says he has been thro here 9 times
before & never knew the winds "so scant-" i. e. so far
to the - S.-
We have been only 5 weeks out, & yet a
brl. of apples in plaster are all rotten - in baked
sand they might have kept a year - Dried fruit begins
to mould - some books grow musty - some mouldy - whh
shows need of putting everything in very tight trunks
& very dry.-Thur. Feb. 3d .
S. Lat. 12" 41.
W. Long. 29" 41.
Ther. stationary at 80 - Wind S. S. E. course about
S. S. W.
We are now nearly under a vertical sun.
It
was a burning sight to-day at noon to see it pass with
in 4 degrees of our Zenith - still S. of us.
We were remarkably favoured in having gone so
far E. before we reached the Equator - for these "scant
winds" have blown us far W.- now too far W. to see Trinidad.
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The inhabitants of the deep have not yielded us
so much variety as we expected in the Torrid Zone.
But our employments furnish us with abundant variety& we cannot say "How tedious & tasteless the hours— "
I hope we are getting more of the good kind of enjoy
ment than we have yet had on board-
We still enjoy
the favour & kind attentions of the Gapt. & all the
officers & we have some evidence, that the Spt of God
is here
Mr. R. 1 ~ mate is evidently concerned
about his soul - he has disclosed his feelings to us,
& asked our prayers.
Can it be that a soul is awak
ened, when we are so little awake?
we are more encouraged.
But on this score,
We have had more spiritual
conversation yesterday & to-day than usual.
The sis
ters meet every day for prayer - they made the Capt. &
Mr. R. special subjects of prayer to-day.
myself had a season -
Br. J. &
I have never felt so much spt to
plead for a revival here as to-day.
If the Lord lead us
to rest on him instead of trusting ourselves & resting on
our own performances, good will appear, & we shall
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37.
have a blessed pledge of future usefulness among
the heathen.
Frld. Feb. 4 th*
S. Lat. 14" 58.
W. Long. 30” 2.
Ther. 80 all day.
wind more E. than when we first
reached the Trades —
Orders were given to Square
the yards once to-day — & the studding sails were
out- course about S. S. W.- breeze light.
The sun
at noon poured down almost perpendicular rays - Only
about 1 1/2 degrees from zenith.
We are now in a smoothe part of the ocean & en
joying a sea life - probably as well as landsmen
ever do —
& we hope our enjoyment is not all of it
like that of the beasts—
There seems to be more
evidence of feeling for the ship’s companystill appears solemn -
Mr. R.
Capt. P. we hope thinks
some- & perhaps others are solemn,
©nly a few came
to prayers last eve’g - & during worship there was
loud singing on the forecastle.
This is perhaps
evidence that there is some trouble among the
consciences in camp.
Spent from 10 to half past 11
last night on deck conversing with 0. & I.
made many pleas, &c. &c.
They
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Sat. Peb
S. Lat. 17” 7.
Wind light S. E.
W. Long. 30" 58.
course S. S. W. almost calm.
The sun's declination to-day was 16" 20.
course at noon it was within
Of
47 m. of our zenith-
& yet so moderating was the light breeze of the
ocean, that the heat was not very oppressive.
Ther-
81 all day.
We had no cry of whales or black fish to-day
whh was a new thing for Sat.
So that we have in
that respect the promise of a quiet sab -
In
other respects the Sab. prospect is not so good for many who at first seemed to enquire, now seem
braced against the claims of truth.
Held a meeting this evening to unite with brn
at Auburn.
Sisters have a pr. meeting every
afternoon.
Just at night we, C. & myself, took our station
by the gunnel of the ship on deck, as we often do
to enjoy the refreshing air - conversed about the
Catholics, who are now our nearest neighbors about 300 or 400 miles distant.
Sab. Feb. 6^h
Ther. 80 1/2—
S. Lat. 18" 20.
W. Long. 30" 56
This was a more quiet
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Sab. as to motion in the vessel than any we
have had before - as good a Temple we had as
as any on solid land.
Ps. 5..9.
Br. D. preached from
"very wickedness—
well attended —
"
Bib. class
Sorry to perceive now Sc
then one absent who might have attended.
We
seem just at this time to have less restrain
ing hold on the consciences of the crew than
we have had at any time before - though they
treat religion with open respect.
It is mani
fest that there are some powerful counteract
ing influence - something of the "hand joined
in hand."
Mon. Feb. 7 th
Ther. 82.
S. Lat. 19" 23.
W. Long. 32" 24
course about S. S. W. almost a calm
all day - but still we have had heavy rolling
waves all day from the S. showing that there has
been rough weather that way.
The motion of the
ves. is even more unpleasant than it is in a
fresh breeze.
This eve’g was mon. concert- we observed it in
the cabin- Capt. P. present.
A little sea sick
ness deprived me of the comfort I might
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40.
otherwise have enjoyed.
Still it was animat
ing to think of the many who call this day
upon God to fulfil his word.
We spoke of
those who wd begin these entreaties first as
the earth rolled - & how the wave of prayer w^
roll from E. on to the W. — ■ We seemed to be
in the midst of the ocean to catch the breath
& pass it on to the nations west, after it had
fed those of the Eastern continent.
We had
not only the comfort of thinking our prayers
might be heard for the world, but that many wd
remember u s .
The 45 9 ~ , 492<*, & 497 hymns we sung on the
occasion. ____ _____
Teus. Feb.
Ther. 83.
S. Lat. 19" 58.
W. Long. 33.
The heat begins to be more oppressive -
somewhat in its effects like the weather we had
£
offthe Cape de Verds-
The wind is fair but very
light - during midday we are fanned but little The evening air is very refreshing - but a night
of eleven hours does not bring after it so cool
a morning as we sh^ expect.
We, C. & myself, commenced this morn’g rising
at 4 so as to have the cool morn'g air.
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(Teus. Feb. 8. continued)
There are many things besides a sun rolling
ever N. of us, & the debilitating heat whh
remind us we are in a different climate from
that of our native land - & none that more re
mind of this than the heavens at the rising &
setting sun.
Just before the
rises, the
clouds all round the horizon are beautifully
tinged with red or purple.
At evening too they
are painted with uncommon variety, & many
colours - & what we have never noticed so much
b ef. is the well defined lines whh often sepa
rate what seems to be one part of a cloud from
another —
It needs but little fancy, none at
all in fact to imagine extended fiery land
scapes in the sky - about the horizon.
C. & my
self often amuse ourselves with them much as
novel readers do with the fictitious images made
for them, & I trust with more profit.
Two ships were seen this morn’g to the N. W.
apparently bound to our native land.
We had
letters, & regretted we were not near enough to
learn where they were going-
Soon one was seen
ahead from the mast head making towards u s •
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Afternoon it hove in sight from our deck -
We
all went to writing feeling as if mail day had
come, after an interval of six weeks - our hopes
were raised high.
At 4 o'clock when 6 m.
off,
as it was heading to W. of us, the mate went off
with a boat.
Our Capt. first thought she was a
whaler - then a man-of-war, &c.
neither.
But she proved
It was a Portuguese vessel with 14 men
on Board-
When the mate came along side, they
were frightened - moved their two guns over to
windward - but after much hesitation let him ccme
on board.
The Capt. said he was 15 days from Lisbon whh
could not be, & going to Rio-Janeiro when he was
N. of it, & heading still N. two lies to begin
with.
They had grated hatches down - had just
killed a bullock, & there were other things that
indicated slaves aboard.
The mate made them a
present of some potatoes he had carried - & took
leave.
When he returned & told the circumstances,
Capt. Parker, who is well acquainted with the Af
rican hardships, cried a "Slaver'', & we no longer
sent our good wishes after them.
As she was mov
ing to W. of us at dark, we gazed with a degree of
horror & indignation - wondering how men c
the laws of God & man.
brave
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Wed. Feb. 9 ^
Ther. 83.
S. Lat. 21" 3. W. Long. 33" 16.
We have found the heat more debilitat
ing this day than usual - but towards evening we
felt a cooler breeze than we have felt since we
entered the Torrid zone, whh
reminds us, that
are moving out of it.
A ship was reported from mast head this morn’g
ahead of us; & notwithstanding our disappointment
yes. our hopes were again raised, that we might
i
have an opportunity of sending home.
We want to
tell our friends the wonders we have seen on the
deep & the goodness of the Lord whh has followed
us.
However the Lord did not see fit to gratify
us - for the ship was soon seen no more - there
fore it is not best for us to have our wishes yet.
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Thur. Feb. 10
S. Lat. 23" 6. (at noon) W*
Long. 34" 37. w.
E. fresh - course S. W.
We have been almost becalmed for several days,
but last evening the wind came fresh from the E.
blew all night & continues to-day.
This seems
pleasant as our motion is more steady, less roll
ing than in a cal*
—
& it seems good to be
moving rapidly on --- though every breeze
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carries us towards the gales of Gape Horn.
crossed the line (S. tropic) this P. M.
We
we are now
therefore in the Southern temperate zone.
This fresh breeze brings cold with it; so much so,
that after being in the sweat of the burning zone, our
thin clothes feel almost uncomfortable - & yet the
ther. has only fallen to 80.—
We are glad to have a
more bracing air - but are reminded by it of Patagonia's
frozen shores, towards whh we are going.
We think & oc
casionally speak of what we are likely to meet at Cape
H.
We expect to be tossed & have our effects, & all
things on board whh are moveable, thrashed about,whh is
not so pleasant; but perhaps we do not think more of
the danger than we ought.
I hope however the reason
we do not tremble for our lives is that our hopes are
built upon God.
A ship was seen ahead of us to-day —
ing E. & soon out of sight.
us forward, & preparing us —
but was head
The Lctr,d is thus carrying
but we serve him poorly.
The moral aspect on board is not so flattering as it
was a few days since - all seem respectful towards re
ligion, so far as we know - but none enquire now "what
shall we do to be saved"?
Lord come & revive us I Quicken the dead!
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Frid. Feb. 11.
S. Lat. 25" 22.
W. Long. 36" 11.
Ther. 80- wind E. fresh & cooling—
This day pleas
ant & we have pursued our S. W. course with a motion
somewhat brisk.
The officers begin to fasten their
chests &c in the cabin by nails & ropes with a strength
whh almost alarms us - as much as to say we may have a
terrible time - one that will outdo in horrors all we
have seen yet.
The moral aspect on board is not what we had hoped
to see —
not what it was a few days ago - Mr. R. seems
to have settled on some fatal ground - hopeless we fearseveral who seemed uneasy, do not how appear to stand
in dread of hell.
The general aspect of the crew is
such as wd lead us to conclude, they had no great re
gard to the world to come.
This evening with the aid
of a fife, they danced very merrily on the forecastle
after leaving work.
Many - however attended our eve’g
devotions - whh leaves us some hope, that they may
still have some regard to their souls —
may attend to gather matter for ridicule.
though some
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Sat. Feb, 1 2 .
S. Lat. 27” 10.
W. Long. 38” 10.
Ther. 79.
We are now in an atmosphere that feels comfortable
so far as heat is concerned.
The wind N. E. fresh -
Our course S. W. with very good speed.
This is the day of a great, almost total eclypse
of the sun at home —
We c
sympathize with our
friends when the time arrived, & almost imagine, that
we knew their thoughts.
The middle of the eclypse
was at 1 o'clock - 3 here in the afternoon.
We looked
at the sun about that time, but found we were entirely
out of the reach of i t .
This day passed off without any whale cry or any
thing to disturb the quiet approach of God's day.
The
men in the P. M. washing themselves, washing & airing
their clothes - & we sending up our prayers for a
blessing on the Sabbath.
Sab. Feb. 1 3 .
S. Lat. 29” 15.
W. Long. 40" 10.
The wind was nearly N. & blew considerably fresh —
the yards were almost square & our course S. W. but
still the vessel moved steady.
The day was very pleas
ant - & on the whole it was the finest time we had for
worship on deck.
A goodly number attended & I preached
to them from Jonah 1. 6.
"What meanest thou, 0 sleeper"?
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4 7.
Bib. class not- so full as usual - but still appeared
solemn —
& profitable.
this as yet.
Several stand aloof from
Some apparently the fartherest from ser
ious things attend it regularly-
One (D. the cooper)
who attended my class the first day - was absent last
sab.- at mast head, no doubt to be out of the way, &
to-day I saw him in the bow boat - & on the forecastle
talking & swaggering about, evidently to show he was
not very serious.
But I conjecture & hope that he be
trays a disturbed state of mind in this.
Spent some part of the day distributing tracts &
conversing with the crew.
Mon. Feb. 14.
S. Lat. 31” 46.
W. Long. 42" 5-
wind N. fresh & strong - fair - course S. W.
The wind
was not so strong this morn'g as last night - but the
waves rolled mountain high -
As the N. Eng. mounted
over them, nothing cd be more sublime to one standing
in the forecastleAll among the sailors shows that they have put the
awe of religion far from them - as far perhaps as
though we had not been with them.
Some of our number
feel, that all is not right among us —
this the beginning of better times.
God can make
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Teus. Feb. 1 5 .
It was a rainy time last night-
this morning the prospect seemed fair, for a rainy
day - whh was soon realized- for it poured down al
most all day.
As no dead reckoning has been kept,
no lat. or long, was found to-day.
Ther. 71.
The
wind was light W. in the morn'g- but soon came round
S. E. fresh & strong —
& we have had pretty heavy
starboard leaning all day.
After the heat we have
felt it was not an unwelcome sight to see rain —
hov/ever- many things wet, soon told us what we knew
pretty well before, that fair weather at sea was a
great blessing.
The crew did not lay aside their
work on deck - all brought out their pea-jackets, whh
are the sailors' consolation- & some had storm hats
to hang over their shoulders.
Among some of our com
pany there has been more feeling for the souls of the
crew than for days past - & the effect is visible in
them - more readiness to hear & easier to get hold of
their feelings - had an opportunity of conversing with
several at night.
L. M. told me, he had been "in that
way once" (i. e. serious) "but got turned back"- & "sup
posed it was high time for him to turn again."
Sister
D. talked with Mr . R. affectionately, who looks seri
ous since.
It seems evident that nothing but prayer
& watchfulness are wanting to bring the Lord's hand
here to work at the salvation of these sailors.
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Wed, Feb. 16, 1831.
Ther. 70.
S. Lat. 35" 27.
W. Long. 46" 31.
The last night was a rough night indeed -
it blew almost a gale.
This morn'g, when we arose we
found the ves. making desperate plunges —
burying the
bows occasionally under water - the sails half of them
furled - the royals all packed on deck & lashed beside
the spars.
This reminds us of the times we had when we
first commenced our voyage - some of us are enabled by
the return of sea-sickness to realize those times very
well.
While we were mounting over & plunging through the
billows this morn'g a shoal of porpoises were seen mak
ing for the bow of the ship.
I perceived the alarm by
the hurried words & motions & feared some bad accidentbut my fears were hushed when I sav/ a harpoon hurrying
towards the bow.
They did not find a chance to hit
any of them - the sea broke terribly over the bows duck
ing the men so that of the two I thought the porpoises
fared the best.
In course of the day another shoal of
porpoises was seen to leeward & harpoons made ready for
them - but they did not visit us.—
The ther. indicates
moderate weather but we have been chilled to-day & found
our cloaks very comfortable.
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Thur. Feb. 17.
S. Lat. 37” 33.
Ther. 65 at 6 A. M.
.
W. Long. 50” 1.
The sea to-day has become
smoother - the weather pleasant, & wd I cd say we
thankful.
The w. is E.- our course S. W.-
The last
24 hours we were driven with the fierceness of the
wind; having gone in that length of time 259 miles.
The ship's tank of 40 brls. is empty to-day for the
second time since we commenced our voyage - the hold
is broken up for a new supply.
The water is bad
again of course - we can find no way of disguising
its taste.
It gets to our palates thro, molasses &
vinegar, & ginger —
thro, soda powder cream of tar
tar or any thing else.
However Providence sends
blessings with trials as well as makes them bless
ings - breaking the hold up brings us many little
articles of comfort.
Just at night we had cry of whale3 - several a
mile & a half ahead - we soon saw their splashing they were killers - not whales - so called because
they kill Right whales.
They passed very near us to
leeward, before sunset - thrusting a long fin on the
back out of water - sometimes 7 or 8 ft long.
The
Capt. said, porpoises yesterday - killers to-day it will be whales to-morrow.
Saw the sun set clear
this eve'g for the first time since we put to sea.
C. & myself have often stood watching for this but in
vain.
I
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f~—
For Frid. see p. 52.
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Sat. Feb. 19.
52" 8 at 3 P. M.
S. Lat. at noon 39" 51.
Ther. 67.
.
W. Long.
Wind fresh - N. W.
Course
S. W. - The sun arose this morning clear - sea more ruf
fled than yest'y - but still very calm - & ship moving
ahead very well.
Ship whh was yest’y astern was this
morn’g 5 or 6 m. to windward.
About 7 A. M. they were
seen to turn towards us & our sails were backed to wait
for them.
It was recognized as the Leader Capt. Chase,
whh left N. Bedford 8 days before us - There was some
thing animating in the thought, that they were coming &
we suspended our Bib. class to watch them.
We had now
for 8 weeks seen no human face, but our own company, &
the thought of seeing new faces was a luxury.
We watched
her as she approached till at length we caught the glimpse
of men - one at mast-head - & the capt. in his boat, who
as soon they came near enough saluted Capt. P. they ran
astern - Capt. P. invited Capt. C. to come aboard - whh he
did with 6 men & staid part of the day.
day with him.
We had a pleasant
They had lost a man a swearing Portuguese -
fell only 6 ft—
lay stupid & died in 58 hours - The Capt.
read on the occasion the burial service in Seaman’s assistantCapt. C. attended m ’g prayers with us & seemed to pay a re
spectful attention to religion.
Towards noon the w. arose
& the Leader hove to, to exchange visitors- (for Mr. R. &
his boats' crew had gone on board)
with tracts.
We furnished Capt. C.
Br. T. went with him on board the
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Leader --
.
staid a few minutes - & at the suggestion of
Mr. R. attended prayers with them -
In the P. M. Sc
night our fresh w. increased almost to a gale, attended
with squalls.
As the squall appeared —
all hands were
in a bustle reefing & furling sails - boats were taken
in -
mizen top taken down -
But the gale did not
prove heavy.
Frid. Feb. 18.
S. Lat. 38" 57.
W. Long. 50" 37.
To-day clear - calm - sea smoother than ever seen it
before - so smooth that every motion of an animal cd be
seen at a great distance - the consequence was that all
eyes were employed during the day & many expectations
excited of whales.
One thing that rendered this day pe
culiarly pleasant was that we dined with the Capt.- had
a table set that seemed like a dinner on land - had
baked pig - sea pie - boiled rice - plumb pudding - peasoup - cider &c. whh ought to teach us the goodness of
God.
How many blessings we can have in the midst of the
ocean I—
Sab. Feb. 2 0 .
Ther. 61.
S. Lat. 41" 4.
W. Long. 52" 7" 45.
Wind blew yes’y & to-day hard from S. W. &
our course was S. E.
To-day tacked W.
Weather cold -
no preaching - no Bib. class - we groaned away the day
as we cd-
I cured my sea-sickness towards night in
reading Boatswain's Mate —
recommended it to others
not as medicine for body - but as food for the soul.
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Mon. Feb. 21.
Ther. 62.
S. Lat. 42" 10
.
W. Long. 50" 1.
Wind fresh all day fr. S. W.
course part
of the day S. E.- most of it to W. sea rough, as we
learnt by headfc & stomachs as well as by eyes.
It
was clear in morn'g whh gave us hopes of a pleas’t
day - but clouds 8c wind soon brot disappointment —
Afternoon the approach of a squall drove the crew to
furling sails - but the squall proved light.
The
vessel was more steady at night & a fair wind al
lowed her to take her course.
Teus. Feb. 224
S. Lat. 41" 54.
W. Long. 52" 1.
The wind this morn’g early was light but fair however it was soon ahead - & we as we have been for
several days, were tacking to S. E. & N. W. — -
We
have had rough weather so long now & a foaming sea &
cold that we began to look upon this as our settled
lot all the rest of the way to Cape Horn.
But to-day
the sun has shone out pleasant - the air been mild, &
we have felt well.
It has added no small degree to
our comfort that we are not so desolately alone
as we were for whole weeks during the first part of
our voyage.
The Bark "Leader" with whh we fell in
last Sat. was in sight all day as it has been every
day since we met her --
The sea was animated
with myriads of little animals — — a shoal
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of porpoises once passed near - & thousands of Olllbecores
were seen sporting along the water's surface with birds
as numerous hovering over them.
A shoal of mackerel were
announced from the mast-head to be near - we set some lit
tle hooks over the stern baited for them- but they did not
visit u s .
The birds we saw were flocks of what are som.,
called "Mother Carey's chickens"- a small brown swallow
like bird - flocks of large & small black "aglets" grey
ish colour; they look like ducks sitting on the water have dark backs & white breasts, were flying around us all
day & an olbetros was sailing along the surface in sight
most of the day.
It was the largest flying creature we had
ever seen - 6 or 8 ft from tip to tip of the wings - body
apparently as large as a goose.
ft from tip to tip.
Some of them measure 10
The presence of so many birds indi
cate region of whales.
They follow whales - keep over them
& thus direct men in pursuit of them.
While all has been life in the ocean around us I hope all
has not been death in us - this eve'g D. who says he has
been 4 yrs. more or less troubled about his soul came
to me & solicited conversation on the great matter he was evidently concerned but knew not how to go
to work.
I urged him to cut cables with the world &
let the Spt whh was striving with him drift him to Christhe has praying friends at home & I hope the Lord may bring him
in.
He was made a subject of prayer by the sisters in
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their meeting to-day.
.
We have hoped from some cf
these signs that God was going to revive us - but we
have dismal signs among us yet.
Br. D. prayed this
(23d ) morn’g & dwelt much on our deportment - prayed
that our conversation might be as becometh the Gospel
of Xt - might be in heaven & when about earthly things
might be in reference to Xt*s kin - all very good - but
I am afraid neither his nor our conversation shows the
prayer to be answered.
Wed. Feb. 23d .
S. Lat. 42" 10.
W. Long. 51" 50.
This morning the sea was smoother & the weather pleas
ant.
The clouds in the S. looked like a storm; & in
course of the day some rain came.
The wind blew more
& more fresh through the day spoiling the smoother sur
face of the sea.
At night it had increased almost to a
gale, & the sea was foaming in high waves-
We feared
worse - but saw no reefing or furling sails.
The wind
is still S. W. directly ahead- keeping us from Cape Horn
where we wd choose to be before winter rages there - but
we are on the Lord*s work & contented to let him manage
the weather.
Just at night, while the ship was sailing thro,
furious waves & the wind was sweeping us terribly,
an immense shoal of porpoises came sporting
under our bov/s.
It needed more courage than I
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possessed to venture on to the forecastle - but the
mates & seamen ran forward with harpoons & attempted
to fasten one.
Two who were in the "martingale” under
the bowsprit were kept tolerably dry - but those on the
prow were almost every successive moment buried in the
waves that broke over - still they clung to their work,
till the darkness left no hope of success.
I never
wished for dinner more than I did to see them haul in a
porpoise - for the poor sailors were hungry for one.
They have been without fresh meat for weeks, & say they
would like a porpoise better than a pig—
Thur. Feb. 2 4 . S. Lat. 42” 59.
W. Long. 52" 0.
The weather is now cold enough to make us keep our
rooms most of the time - the Ther. being 59 - & wind
blowing a gale from the S.
The gale struck us last
night suddenly a little after 12, while the ship was
heading a little E. of S.—
the sails.
a moment.
It came sudden & backed
The capt. was called & on deck in less than
C. & myself were awake, & somewhat alarmed
at the Capt*s sudden movement & still more when we heard
him call to the men.
We listened with breathless anx
iety to hear the orders - They were ”up with the helm-”
”let go the lee & haul the main weather brace -” haul in
the weather guy,”
”what yon ‘bout? &c.
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We understood the orders - but cd not divine the
danger - all we knew was the ship’s course was
changed - we were now making heavy starboard
plunges, & moveables in our room & all below were
dashing hither & thither.
This morning we learnt
that the danger was of losing their spars.
To-day the wind roars thro, our rigging & all
around is a scene of wild, wintry desolation.
The
waves are higher than we have seen before - but not so
spiteful as in the gale soon after we left the shore.
They may literally be called "Mountain high!' with
awful gulfs between-
As they roll on, successively
towards our larboard it seems as if the one wd roll
over, & the other wd swallow up the ship -
The
waves do occasionally break over the gunwale - but
still the motion of the ship, tho. great is not
violent, & I have passed the day without being sea
sick.
We have "lain to" all day with only our storm-
sails & two close reefed top-sails out.
The helm was
lashed up thro, the day - for the first time since we
left our native land - & a man kept watching it-
We have
not yet seen a more dismal waste around us than we have
this day.
G. has more than once observed that if our
�friends had a single glance at our situation, on
this little bark amidst rolling mllfL, they wd not
rest- & yet we are apparently not in danger.
Dif
ferent tribes of birds are scuding on the wing
along the waves, sporting with the wind, as if
they were in their element-
They seem to like
the weather better than we doThis day is observed in our native land as a day
of fasting & prayer for the outpouring of the spt
on their colleges.
Some of our number talked of
observing it on board- but we had not even prayers
in the cabin.
Some however I trust were enabled to
pray for the glorious object - important indeed in
these days of destitution in Xtn & heathen lands—
Most of us were able to get to the table - but kept
our places with great difficulty - for more than
once, as the ship made her heavy plunges, the table
was swept almost clear over the fender.
Frid. Feb. 2 5 .
Lying to still - the waves still
rolling high - but no so frightful as yest.
In the
afternoon the foresail was bent & the ship allowed
to make some headway directly towards the land, now
perhaps 3 or 400 miles off -
Some of us sick to-day-
No prayers in the cabin none above.
We have lain abed
much as we cd this day - but even that we have
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found hard work. We try to die alive - so as to
drone out the time till we get into better weather.
As the ship has been tossed about, I have unconscious
ly braced with my elbows, till they are almost raw
sore —
& the points of some other bones, seem almost
ready to break thro, the skin. We shall I think know
something of the blessing of fair weather, if we are
spared to see the sun come out again.
Sat. Feb. 26. S. Lat. 43" 30. W. Long. 54" 41.
The wind is still whistling thro, our rigging at
tended to-day with rain - but the sea is not so high
as it has been, & we are all comfortably well. We
are still making our way slowly to the W. 8c thousands
of little birds, among whh are the "right whale dove,"
are sporting around us in the wind.
The sun shone out
this P. M. a few minufctsj we are hoping for fairer
weather 8c they begin to think of raising more sail.
The sab. is now approaching- but it does not look as
if we were going to have a sanctuary on board.
If we
cannot have public services our prayer is, that God
wd make it a time of getting good with us.
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Sab. Feb. 27. I had been longing for a still
time after so much rough weather, that health might
come with it.
Last night the still time came; but
not the health to me • I found I had exposed myself
to the cold air above too much - had taken cold, &
had symtoms of fever-- not much apprehension in
the morn'g-- but by noon grew worse took an emetic & was very sick.
I did nothing for poor sailors to
day except to hand a copy of Boatswain's Mate into
the steerage & another into the forecastle - 8c give
a tract to M. to read to A. W.-
I regretted this as
probably it is the last smoothe Sab. we shall have
this side of Cape Horn.
Br. T. preached in the morn'g - text ’’Not every one
that saith unto me, Lord, Lord,” &c.
The Bib. class was at
tended in the afternoon.
Mon. Feb. 28. S. Lat. 43" 35.
Long 58" 2.
I have
been confined most of the day- but have been apprized
pretty regularly with what was going on above.
Capt.
Chase of the Leader came on board early & staid all
day.
Mr. R. 1st mate went to their ship, & when he
returned brot an olbetross- or goney, whh last seems
to be a more general name for several species. We had
also taken one; the Largest feathered animal we ever
saw; measuring 10 feet from tip to tip of the wings.
What is very singular of these & other water fowls
�61.
is that they cannot rise to fly from the deck - they
must have water to start from.
Teus. March 1. S. Lat. 43” 24. W. Long. 58” 39.
The last night & this morn*g we were in a calm most
of the time.
In course of the day however a breeze
has risen lightly from the N. W. & wafted us a little.
The weather is to-day about as mild as the 1st of
Sept. ordinarily is at home.
The sea this morn’g had
the most glassy appearance we have yet seen; & the
sky above & misty clouds, all so still, appeared like
a dead calm - as it really was.
This morn»g the men were some of them engaged in
preparing the bit of porpoise for trying out the oil —
some of the flesh part we had for breakfast.
It tasted
like rich beef stake - too rich for a convalescent
stomach - or else I was not governed by prudence in
quantity.--—
Wed. March 2d S. Lat. 44” 37. W. Long. 59” 21.
Moving S. W. to-day with a brisk N. wind - weather
clear & good.
Thur. Mar. 3- S. Lat. 43” 30 W. Long. 60” 29.
We are now on what are called Brazil Banks -whh reach from Buenos Ayers S. --- -- - no home bound
ships yet as we hoped -- I have had more feeling in re
gard to the state of our family yesterday & to-day &
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1 think some others have - but some are strangely
indifferent.
Can it be thus with missionaries?
Sat. March 5^h S. Lat. 45" 58. W. Long. 60" 5.
Rough sea - S. W. wind - directly ahead—
tacking
each way - but not much headway for 4 or 5 days past.
Yesterday very calm & pleasant.
Capt. P. fished a
little - let down a line several hundred feet longdrew up two at the first haul - one a "fire eater"2 or 3 feet long- slippery squirming & strong.
Br. T.
took the line - pulled up a few Dog-fish - not good
to eat.
We had the fire eater in soup for dinner to
day.
Sab. draws near — it wd be delightful to see a
Sab. spt among us.
But alas! we are missionaries
but talk little on miss'n matters ——
Christians professedly, but talk little about Christor Christ's cause in our dear native land. All this is
distressing to me. — —
Mon. March 7 ~
---
S. Lat. 47" 24. W. Long. 59" 10.
We have had head (i. e. S. W.) wind for a week
past & very variable - all has been furling - unfurl
ing, &c.
Last Prid. night after retiring to bed a
squall came on - all hands were called on deck - to
furl the sails. We were somewhat alarmed - but we had
committed ourselves to the Lord & he kept us safely.
The sabbath was not very rough - the morn-
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ing promised very fair - worship was begun above in
the after house - I was not able to attend.
Br*
Dibble was to preach - but when services had pro
ceeded to the sermon - a squall came on, & all hands
were called on deck to furling & reefing.
over, not very heavy.
It blew
It was agreed to have worship
P. M.-— but about the time appointed, squalls came on,
& the meeting was deferred.
All was commotion.
The
ship was plunging all the afternoon, & we found it
necessary to hold on to keep our bodies from plung
ing.
To-day we are under sail again - wind ahead. Are
now going towards the Falkland Isis- 150 miles N. of
them.
A porpoise was caught to-day & hauled on deck after
10 had been struck with the harpoon.
They come under
the bows when the ship is under so much headway, that
it is difficult to make a harpoon hold long enough to
pull them in.
They are a more curious fish than I
ever supposed, though I have seen thousands tumbling
out of water in Long Isl. Sound.
Thick like a hog in
the middle-- & tapering neatly towards each end - head
& belly white as milk - and a white streak running along the
back - sides dark - colours not blended - but divided by
a definite line.
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Hard blowing came on & furling sails again at
night.
We tried yesterday to sit at table — — > but roll
ing was too heavy to make it comfortable.
seas struck the ship.
Some heavy
While at tea one dashed thro,
the cabin window, whh was hardly closed by the dead
light, & wet some of us, & drove us from the table.
Teus. March
S. Lat. 47" 43. W. Long. 58” 47.
Ther. 46. Wind ahead (S. W.) yet & blows fresh.
We of course found it comfortable to keep our rooms
& wrap up in our cloaks.
All are busy above - some in cutting up a large
porpoise they have taken - Several have amused them
self in hauling in gonies with a baited hook & line
over the stern.
But we have partaken but little in
either the business or amusements above.
They tell
us, that whales in numbers have been spouting around
us to-day.
Wed. March 9. Lat. & Long, not found.
Ther. 52.
Wind, first part of this day, fair- all glad-
Though
the sea was somewhat rough, yet the ship was under
full sail— making fast towards Gape- Horn- our longdreaded goal-
The Falkland Isis, are now 150 miles
off - perhaps S. E.
In the afternoon squalls of rain came on
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& obliged them to take in sail.
.
During the remainder
of the day the ship was plunging - and we holding on chilled with cold - half awake - half asleep - were
dozing our time away.
This evening for the first time we gave up our wor
ship above, & had prayers in the cabin & also in the
steerage.
Frid. March 11. S. Lat. 49" 18 - farther N. than
yesterday - W. Long. 60" 52.
The Lord does not seem to help us on our way.
Yes
terday morning we were made glad by a fair wind- & be
fore night it changed to S. W. & increased to a gale.
The night was a dreary one - both to seamen above, &
to us, who felt the tossing below, & heard the roaring
of the sea & winds.
I have often come on deck late at
night, when the ship "lay to" in a gale.
Nothing can
exceed the dreary scene of desolation whh is presented
at such a time - especially when there is just obscure
light enough to see the broken and dashing tops of
waves at a little distance.
The dashing & roar of the
waters with the idea that we are surrounded by a world
of waters, far from reach of land - our ship the only
earthly dependence - and that but a mere chip in
�the great ocean - now tossed, the sport of the
waves - the wind howling thro, her rigging.
All
these constitute a scene of horrors, whh none can
know but he that has seen it.
If anything can make
the scene more awful-? it is when at such a time,
the sailor boys are called to climb to the extrem
ity of the yard arm,
& to the mast head - the for
mer of whh are often all but dipped into the water,
and the latter are swept with every roll of the
ship, each way 80 or 90 feet through the air.
The
men manage the ship at such a time, yet witnessing
these scenes has shown me the weakness of man, &
his dependence on God, as I never felt them before.
Sat. March 12. S. Lat 48" 30. W. Long. 61" 20.
Ther. 49. Wind S. W.
(right ahead) still.
Am greatly troubled to get along & be satisfied
with sea-food & sea-cooking.
This is what I never
expected after seasickness was over ■*» for on land
I relished almost anything.
I am not at all
sick - but have a disgust for most kinds of food.
Sometimes one kind relishes well a while-then be
comes disgusting - but have cause for gratitude for when
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one kind has failed- another has generally supplied
its place.
I sometimes find nothing on the table
whh relishes.
Cant take coffee, cheese or crackers -
All favorites before.
Often make a dinner wholly
of a mite of beef or pork, & cold potatoes- A break
fast of a slice of cold pork, & am glad if I can
get besides a cup of chocolate - at night a cup of
tea & slice of pork.
Pork has relished as well with
all of us as anything.
The water tastes bad &
nothing can disguise it so that I can drink it. And
all this is nothing compared with the barrenness of
spiritual food among us.
Teus. March 15^1 S. Lat. 50" 58 W. Long. 62" 14.
Ther. 52.
The wind has been long ahead - now it is
considered fair & the weather pleasant
- tho. the
vessel still makes heavy motions - We are now a
little N. W. of the Falkland Isis - & under a full
sail with a Northerly wind as they dare carry in this
region - fore top- studding - sails out. We are hop
ing to see Staten Land to-morrow.
The weather continued fair till evening.
At 10 or
11 at night the wind had increased to a gale whh con
tinued all night. We slept but little - had to hold
on all night to keep in our births.
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I went on deck at 11. All hands had been called on
deck & were all in the bustle of reefing.
The officers
used the speaking trumpet to make them hear.
Most of
the sails were then in - the main top-sail was flying
wildly in the wind the halliyards being let go. As
the wind roared & the sea dashed, & the vessel was roll
ing & plunging terribly, my blood almost run cold,
as
by looking thro, the darkness towards the sky, I saw
the poor sailor-boys climbing up the shrouds & stretch
ing along the whole length of the main top-sail yard
to reef (Two, near the end of the yard, were in immi
nent danger from the slacking of the sail of being
thrown into the deep.)
I pitied poor sailors, as I
heard wind & waves roar during the night, & occasion
ally a heavy sea brake over the deck. Half of them
j
must be on deck always in fair & foul weather.
I s
to myself they have a hard lot in this world.
0 that
they might go to heaven at last. When we look at the
weather we have had, we see we have been chastened - but
there are no signs of its humbling us - as much levity as ever-
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Wed. Mar. 16
The sails were kept out last night as long as
safety wd allow - as they feared we were not clear
of the Falkland Isis- but shd drift upon them if the
sails were in.
The wind Is as high as ever this morn
ing, the waves mountain high - helm lashed & heavy seas
breaking over deck.
Our fowls were drenched - looked
pitiful, as hunting for a shelter, conscious of the
hard times, they were sometimes swept almost across the
deck, by a heavy roll of the vesselA close-reefed top-sail - & 2 storm sails were all
that were out to-day. We had rolling enough to make
us tired - but not sea-sick.
In the evening went into the steerage for prayers stayed only a few minutes.
The ship rolled so, I c
do or say nothing deliberately - Talked & prayed with
the three present.
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S. Lat. 53" 16. W. Long. 61" 36.
Wind still S. W. & high - sea rough - helm still lashed
& of course, only sail enough out to keep the ship steady.
We are now well S. of the Falkland Isis. & out of the
danger we have apprehended from these S. W. gales of
being drifted upon them. We feel as safe as any body
can in the midst of the ocean- but are inexpressibly
tired of tossing - these heavy rolls that "fetch us away"
if we do not hold on - & every thing around us "fetches
away" if not lashed.
It even tires us to lie abed
nights - & because it is hard work to hold on & dress &
move about a little & somewhat cold withal, we lie abed
late in the morning.
After we have risen, we try to
think, read, pray, &c, but feel dull for want of quiet
sleep, & exercise in the open air - & yet we have no
great desire to move about; it costs so much care to
move with safety. We are anticipating a hard time
around the Cape as all agree that March is the worst
month in the year to double the Cape, being a mo. of S.W.
winds- But our hope is in the God of the seas—
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Frid. March 18.
S. Lat. 53" 36. W. Long.
62" 8.
This day weather more favourable, & winds also,
for it allows us a course W. of S.- but we feel
chilly-Staten Land is now S. W. of us about 70 miles.
Our present course will hardly bring it in sight,
whh we regret, as we shall have the more Westing
to make & probably W. winds to make it against.
All vessels that double the Cape go as near S. Land
as possible - especially at this season.
But we will
not question, but God does all well.
Several squalls in course of the day - so that
before night, most of the sails were taken in.
Capt.
P. begins to think we shall have hard times round the
Cape.
If we are tempest-tossed, I hope it will make
us better.
To-day the brethren as well, as sisters, had a
prayer meeting, and we are to have one every day
in future- May much good come out of it.
Sat. March 19. S. Lat. 54" 23. W. Long. 61" 0.
Ther. 44. Wind still S. W.
made some headway.
Ship been beating &
Stiller to-day - been able to
walk deck a little to-day - or rather to run from
one holding place to another, driven down
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soon to a close room by the cold.
Now & then a bird
hovering around this blowing, squally region.
Sab. March 20. S. Lat. 55" 51. W. Long. 63” 30.
The Lord was pleased to send us a favourable wind
fresh & strong last night.
Lighter this morning-
some rain in course of the day, & head wind (i.e.
S. V/.) at night.
The effect of the fair wind was very apparent on
the ship’s company after contrary wind all this
month - they were pressing all possible sail, setting
a good example for us in our work - Air mild - sea
smoothe never expected such weather off Cape Horn.
God can make good weather any where.
We might have had public worship on deck, but for
the uncertainty of the weather’s continuing fair.- In
this Lat. it often changes from pleasant to squalls, Sc
from fair to contrary winds, in a moment almost- So it
has been to-day.
We had a sermon read- P. M. our usual prayer meet
ing.
I went to the forecastle - prayed with the watch
below, read them Dr. Payson’s address to seamen.
were attentive & seemed interested.
They
The last third
was read to all, as the watch above (some of them
down before) now all came down for supper.
On
the whole this has been a good Sabbath to me.
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Mon. March 21. S. Lat. 56" 50 W.
29- Ther. about 40.
Long.
63"
The sea more rough than yester
day - but still comfortably smoothe - could walk the
deck a little. We cd hardly imagine we were off Cape
Horn,
& that too the worst month in the year.
The wind to-day strong S. W. - before night changed
to W. very light.
Our course after the change was S.
or little W. - but during most of the day we had been
heading W. whh with variation of the compass & con
siderable leeway wd carry us N. N. W.
Tues. March 22. S. Lat. 57” 17. W. Long. 64” 52.
Ther. 40.
Somewhat rougher, this morning - & cold
more penetrating.
The thermometer has not yet been
lower than 4 0 - 8 degrees above freezing point - but
still we have had snow & hail. At about 10 o'clock
this morning, a squall came of rain, hail & snow - whh
driven with a fierce wind made all look dreary. At
its approach all hands were called to reefing. We were
much expecting a gale - but happily disappointed.
The hail was large & fell in great quantities - This seems
like Cape Horn. We had many squalls during the day. - They
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attempted to carry some sail - but every little time,
we, snug in our little room below, cd hear the hurried
& loud orders to let go the halliyards - mount the
yards & reef for a squall.
Wed. March 25. S. Lat. 56” 54. W. Long. 65” 5.
Ther. 39. Wind still ahead - i.e. S. W.
night seemed a dreary one.
The last
The fact we were off Cape
Horn, the whispering winds, & terrible plunging, called
for sane faith to commit ourselves to sleep.
were enabled to sleep soundly.
But we
To-day the thick &
driving snow added to the wild & lofty waves, some
times breaking with a flood over the gunwale made it
seem winter indeed.
The helm was lashed to-day & we drifted pretty
much at mercy of wind and waves, except that there was
a power above them, & this was our hope.
Sometimes
the wind abated a little & they hoped they cd raise sail.
Our breakfast table exhibited a new scene this morn
ing - & one not easily described.
As we were sitting
down, a heavy sea broke over the ship, found its way
under the skylight, over the cabin, & drenched our
table with salt water - while a heavy roll of the ship at the
same time swept it clear of dishes. We retired & had some
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cold beef & pork sent to our rooms.
Visited the Cooper in the steerage yesterday - he
had been sick - getting better, & evidently had some
anxiety for his soul.
He has pious friends at home.
They probably pray for him - his anxiety can hardly
be in answer to our prayers - for our family, in gen
eral, are rather in a playful than revival frame.
Sat. March 26.
Three days, (Teus. Wed. & Thur.) we were driven by
a northerly gale - the two first days 50 miles E. each
day - the third 50 N. E. - Last night were able to
hoist sail again - during the night sailed West - to
day S.- so that our track for the 3 past days makes a
triangle. We are now just where we were before the N.
E. drift on Thur. i. e. in S. Lat. 56" 51. W. Long 63" 2.
The ther. has generally been 40 or about that - the
weather during the gale uncomfortable - now it seems
more mild & pleasant.
The wind is still W. directly ahead - the Capt.
keeps up courage - but the Lord seems to frown.
We
care not how long he keeps us here, if he sees it
necessary for our souls.
Have visited the Cooper occasionally - found
him once reading a tract —
evidently exercised
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considerably about another worldThe Sab. approaches - we expect no sanctuary herebut we are thankful that we have other means of grace•
Could not but notice the hardness of sailors to
day as to weather.
Notwithstanding the snow, sleet &
rain was falling to-day & sometimes driving in squalls,
they were fishing for gonies over the stern.
One or
two who had been sick were among the number.
Mon. March 28^4 S. Lat. 57" 40. W. Long. 66" 19.
Ther. rather below 40. Yesterday a meeting was appoint
ed by the brn. for me in the steerage.
I understood it
for the forecastle & accordingly went there.
They were
not well prepared - floor wet with rain &c. - The watch
above went down by the first mate's permission - Some
of the watch below were up - I read the Tract entitled
"Bethel" to them, talked & prayed with them - agreed
to read the rest of the tract at 4P. M. —
Went down
then, but the watch then coming down had been reefing
in a squall - were wet & cold - & instead of reading
to them - I only prayed & left them.
I have done more
in one day to rouse the seamen - but still little
attention is excited - they do not feel they have an
interest in these things.
Still it is pleasing to
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see them treat the subject with more deference than
before.
Yesterday the sea was very calm - but little wind some rain in the forenoon - weather mild most of the
day — but snow came before night.
Last night the wind increased to a gale from the S.Ship rolled terribly. We are now 100 miles S. E. of
Cape Horn - & the same distance from the Diego rocks The wind to-day
have carried us by the Cape region,
but it was too heavy to carry sail.
They are greatly
anxious to raise sail, as we were drifting towards D.
rocks - but dare notTues. March 29.
S. Lat. 57" 51 W. Long. 66" 43.
Ther 40. Yesterday & to-day the cold has been more un
comfortable than common.
Our feet have become chil-
blained- & the hands of some.
troublesome.
from this.
They swell & are very
The females have suffered but little
I cured mine by cold water - others used
grease, opadeldoc, flour, &c.
Some of the crew
troubled - Capt. very much.
Gale somewhat abated - more sail out - Ship heads
N. of W. but moves slowly.
tossing & cold.
So much sleeping to avoid
Some apprehension of danger too from gales-
so many inconveniences, particularly as respects exercise, & th
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confinement so uncomfortable, that we have longed
this some time for a wind to carry us into the Pacific.
Wed. March 50- S. Lat. 58" 18 W. Long 66" 22.
Ther. 40. Yesterday the ship was heading all day to
S. of W.- the wind so hard, that she was under close
reefed top-sails, all day.
They allowed for drifting,
whh must have been considerable - & yet when observa
tions were taken this morning, they were astonished to
find, that instead of having made 1 1/2 degrees Westthey had gone 1/2 deg. E. - Capt. says, must have been
a current East.-The Lord is still mindful of us & kind - the N. W.
wind has abated this morning - but is still fresh &
strong.-
The gallants were out all day, except being
furled once or twice for squalls & harder blowing - &
we have been shooting S. W. at a speed of 7 or 8 miles
an hour.
Capt. sd this morn, if this wind lasted 20
hours, a S. wind would then carry us by the cape into the
Pacific.
The Lord speed us —
We have been tossing in
storms, head winds, gales,& squalls so long, that we have
learned to discern the signs of the times without
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moving out of our little rooms below. We can tell what
is g oing on above well enough.
If the voices of the
officers, & especially the Capt. is heard loud & especial
ly in a hurry,-- a squall or gale.
If the men make the
noise, & especially in a pull rope song, all is well.
Thur. March 51. S. Lat. 58" 44 W. Long. 70" 41.
Ther. 45. N. W. wind still fresh & strong - but sea
more level than yesterday.
The ship is scudding W. S. W.
in good earnest - 8 or 9 knots an hour. Yesterday the
seamen seemed joyful in anticipation of better times & we to-day feel like entering in to their joy - as
nothing but a powerful western gale is likely to keep
us long in the region of Cape HornSome snow, rain, & hail in course of the day, & at
night the wind had so far died away, as to leave us
almost in a calm, & the sea very smoothe.
In the evening the wind was W. - most of the
sails in, as they did not want to make much towards
land - nor go farther S. as we are far S. already.
All however seem relieved from anxiety & confidently
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expect soon to be in the Pacific.
A porpoise caught in the evening —
Prid. Ap. 1 S. Lat. 59” 34. W. Long. 72” 50.
Ther. 44.
This morning the wind was still W. &
fresh & we sailing W. of S. - As it has changed from
N. W. we hope it will turn still more _____ The sun
arose clear - the sky & temperature of the air are
much the same as we have generally found them the 1st
of Ap. in our native land, with a considerable share
of piercing cold
Evening. At 3 P. M. the wind changed to S. W. &
we to N. W. - Nov/ it has become strong & turned more
S.
This seems good - for the ship is now scudding
N. W. with the speed of a racer. We have hardly ever
seen a more beautiful object then the ship presents
this eve’g
The beauty arises from our having been
so long tossed by the rough waves & exposed to the in
conveniences & inclemencies of Cape Horn, & from the
fact this movement points towards smoother waters & a
milder climate. We can easily sympathize with the
crew - who all long for ’’better weather.” This even
ing we are about in Long, of N. York & home.
Sat. Ap. 2d S. Lat. 58” 7 W. Long. 73” 43.
Ther. 40.
Cold uncomfortable - Wind still
S. W. - but course N. N. W.
Considerable
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speed & therefore we cherish the hope of being soon
warmed by a warmer sunTalked & prayed with Henry, our native lad, last
eve’g- He manifests considerable interest in serious
things —
The sailors seem all unconcerned & I fear
there is little but moral death in the miss, family.
Sab. Ap. 3d
Cloudy - rainy all day - sea calm & very level for
Cape Horn - hail at night.
A sermon was read at our service in the cabin A. M
At 11 A. M. attended in the steerage - the occupants &
some of the watch above were there - read tract called
Bethel made remarks & prayed - good attention.
P. M. Attended in the forecastle - read Bible talked - prayed.
attention.
Half the crew were there & gave good
Have been more encouraged to-day, thinking
that good might be done here, if we had zeal to do it.
Mon. Ap. 4. S. Lat. 56” 49.
W. Long. 74" 2.
Ther. 45. Winds so westerly that there is no clearing
the Cape yet. We run part of the time N. or N. N. W. &
the rest S. with little gain. We long to clear this
coast - many inconveniences here - & not the least of
*
them chilblained feet & swelled hands, by con -
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stant exposure to cold.
These are hard times for poor sailors.
Some of
them are getting sick.
This day is Mon. Con.- cd not devote the day to
reading miss'y intelligence & prayer as wd be profit
able.
It was to me the best Mon. Con. since I have
been on board.
We closed it with singing ’’From Green-
lands icy mts." —
Teus. Ap. 5.
S. Lat. 56” 36 W. Long. 76" 17.
Ther. 45.
The wind has been N. W. directly ahead & our best
course S. W.
This morning for about 2 hours with a
good breeze she headed W. but soon fell off S. W.
again.
About noon the wind increased to a gale; came
from the W. & blew harder than we have seen it before
from the W. We have never before seen such Mountain
waves raised in so short a time.
Commonly the 2d day
of a gale shows them - but these seemed piled up at
once.
Such high waves, deep troughs, & rolls of the
ship of so great compass, we had hardly had before, tho
the motions were not so quick & violent as sometimes — *
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^JThe larboard boat whh hangs outside the rigging
against the after part of the ship occasionally
dipped its top into the water.
This to look at it
in fair weather wd seem impossible without capsizing
the ship_ for the deck is 8 ft. above the water
the heel of the boat 4 or 5 more at that time, & the
top two feet more ==:
15 ft. in all above the common
level of the Oceanr^J
The masts were stripped of everything but a close
reefed topsail, & the wind whistled thro, the rigging
& bare polesWent to rest with minds full of this terrific scene
& not without fear as to what might be the end of our
driving & tossing.
Wed. Ap. 6th S. Lat. 57" 15. W. Long. 76" 39.
Ther. morning at 50 - during the day it sunk to 44.
The heavy gale from the W. lasted till 12 last night,
& this morn we were able to head S. W.
This must surely be a season or region of
variable winds - for after the W. gale this mom.
we had a N. W. wind - Most of the day it was calm & this evening a light breeze from the S.
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Thur. Ap. 7 S. Lat. 56” 16 W. L. 77" 47.
.
Ther. 42-
Favourable winds do not seem to last long with us but head winds do.
The ship is heading alternately to N. & S. W.Sometimes we run a little W.- and are most heartily
tired of tossing, cold, storms, squalls, gales &c. &
long for the great ocean as much as ever men didfor
land.
No wonder the sailors shd, who all have to watch
half the time on deck, these stormy, dreary nights nor that we shd, who have never been used to C. Horn
before. We have not however often felt impatient as
we can study, read, &c to some profit even here - &
can pray also - for we have found that God dwells, &
can manifest his presence around C. Horn as well as in
the plesant regionsFrld. Ap. 8. Lat. & Long, not found by observationby dead reckoning S. Lat. 55" 20. W. L. 77 or 78. Ther.
44. Weather as usual - wind N. W.
The Lord seems to frown on us - for when we were
approaching the cape we wished to go S. W. - but the
wind was S. W. while we have been off the cape the pre
vailing winds have been W.- Now we are W. of the cape & wd
i
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go N. W. the wind is there.
There seems to be a complaining spirit among the
officers - They wish they had staid at home a month
longer.
But the Lord rules & will.
I am afraid
none of us enquires for whose sake this is upon us?
Storms & cold have made some of the crew sick. An
drew W. was taken 2 days ago with infl,y Rheumatism species lumbago - great pain in the back, whh the
rolling of the ves. aggravates much.
with very little fever.
It was attended
A dose of Calomel followed
by sweating nights, with bonesett has seemed to cure
him.
Before noon, a gale came on from the W.- We lay
to all afternoon & night. We have become so used to
gales, that reefing, furling, & all the bustle attend
ing a lashed helm, the roaring, foaming & tossing,
sometimes attract very little of our attention.
The
evening looked as awful above as usual at such times.
Sat. Ap. 9. S. Lat. 55” 20 same as yesterday
by dead reckoning. W. Long. 7V” 33 -- been
driven E.
Ther.
44.
Calm in the morning
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the sails hung flabby till P. M. no wind to
stretch them - the ship rolled with the tremend
ous swell, whh the gale had occasionedIn the afternoon the wind came fresh from S. W.
8c
we have been fast scudding N. W. at a good rate.
May the good wind continue & we be thankful - for it
is carrying us towards more Pacific waters- & if it
continues we shall soon see them.
Sab. Ap. 10*h We did not expect last Sabbath
ever to spend another so near the Longitude of homebut we are lingering still as though it were hard
breaking away from our native meridian.
Saw some of our company noticing the weather &
sailing of the ves. more than I thought proper,
among those who need every effort to be used to
impress the sanctity of the Sab. upon them.
I did
not therefore notice anything about the course we
were going - how many sails were set - nor whether
God was sending fair or foul weather.
There were
some squalls especially at the time of our worship
in the forenoon in the cabin, so that the officers
were all obliged to be above.
The usual meeting in
the steerage was not attended - One was attended at
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4 P. M. in the forecastle - also prayers in the
steerage at 7 1/2 P. M. where I was glad to per
ceive more than usual attention to instruction &
better understanding of divine things.
This evening the wind was S. W. - we moving
rapidly N. W. ..—
At 10 o'clock the 1®£ mate came
running down & called to Capt. P.
by”
"A ship close
”Don*t run afoul” sd the Capt. We ran up -
No danger of running afoul - for she was already
1/4 of a mile off our weather beam - shooting S. E.
(homebound) as swiftly as we N. W.-
Cd see her
plainly off against the sky, though the night was
dark.
But the speed of both ships soon carried
her out of sight.
Had it been daylight & not so
rough we might have sent our letters home.
Mon. Ap. 11^
S. Lat. 52” 38. W. Long. 79” 20.
Ther. 44. We have been sometime W. of Cape Horn but in Cape H. weather till now - & still we are
terribly tossed.
After the wind last night turned
S.W. it was too strong to carry full sail.
They car
ried as much as possible to make sure of the Pacific.
The wind continued all night & through this day.
waves are as high as those of the Cape —
The
The ship is
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plunging thro, them furiously with the lee gunwale,
especially towards the bows, scudding under waterNo walking for us on deck - all who venture there
hold on fast.
We were this morning about off against C. Pillar,
the west end. of Terra Del Fuego - & now well into
the great Pacific - & may expect smoother times soon.
Teus. Ap. 12~
S. Lat. 50" 6. W. Long. 79" 29.
For the last 24 hours, the ship has been shooting
N. W. with great speed- All are glad. & some, I hope,
thankful.
The day has been rainy, the sea somewhat rough, &
in course of the day the wind has veered round so
far N. W. that we have been obliged to go some to
wards land.
We expected no more gales after we
once passed the cape region - but Capt. P. says we
are as likely to have them here as anywhere.
Our family seems lately to present a more illboding appearance than usual - there seems to be lit
tle or no restraint to levity.
We have prayers every
evening in the forecastle, & also in the steerage the seamen seem attentive - but we cannot expect to
see any permanent good done till there is a
different tone of feeling in the chh. on board -
�(Teus. Ap. 12i£ contd)
A. W. who seemed to have inflam. Rheumatism is
now well - the disease passed off with an erup
tion on the face, lips, &c. He took Cal. at
first - then sweat every night with boneset.
(Eu-
patorium perfoliatum-)
The vegetable kingdom furnishes a large share of
the Apothecary's shop - must see what remedies can
be found among the productions of the Sand. I3 IS. &
how far they will make up for our distance from Med.
stores in our native land.
Wed. Ap. 13. S. Lat. 48 " 48. W. Long. 78" 20.
Ther. 50.- the wind still N. W. & we moving brisk
ly N.N.E. most of the day - rainy to-day - thick,
as seamen say - i.e. they cannot see very far. We
saw kelp floating whh shows we are not very far
from land. We are now longing for the pleasant
climate of 40° —
shall soon have it.
Our seasons for a few months past have been curi
ous - We had a little of the winter before we left
our native land -- then a mild spring - then dead
summer in the torrid zone, then a mild winter off
Cape Horn - Now spring - growing pleasant - but not
debilitating - & soon if prospered, another summer in
the torrid zone -- & all in the course of 5 months *
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Thur. Ap. 14. S. Lat. 40” 27. W. Long. 79" 30.
Ther. 54- About midday yesterday the wind came
fresh & strong from the S. W. & held all night, so
that we were plunging fast N. W.
to-day it is smoother.
The sea was rough -
The wind gradually turning,
so that this afternoon we were turned about N. again.
A brig has been all day in sight 5 or 6 miles E.
of us, heading the same way.
Conversed some with
Henry I - he seems to have some sense of his being a
sinner - Says he "lies awake nights sometimes & sees
his heart" - "mess wicked -"
Some conversation with Cooper - some troubled
about his soul, but, I fear, less than he was weeks
ago—
Frld. Ap. 15. Ther. 55.
observations were taken.
Cloudy all day & no
S. Lat. about 43” 30. W.
Long, not far from 80. When I arose early this morn
ing & went on deck, I was obliged to witness a more dis
graceful & shocking scene than I have yet seen on ship
board.- A seaman (H.) had been ordered to put another
rope round the helm-block- but instead of doing so, he
cast off the one already on-- the wheel was loose & the
�ship came to wind in a moment, & made a full stop.
The 1 ~ Mate who seems at times to have but little
controul over his passions, fell into a great rage
& went to beating his fists most unmercifully into
the sailors back & neck - cursing at the same time
most awfully, though he had resolved not to swear
any more, & had repeatedly requested us to remind
him, if he did.
The sailor cried, "Quit - quit that
Mr. R.- the others with the 3d Mate gathered, as H.
ran forward, to look on - the Capt. was on deck be
fore all was over, but sd nothing.
I was afraid he
might murder the man in his rage.
The scene made my
blood run cold - it stirred up my indignation, & I
felt as if I never wished anything more to do with
Mr. R.—
A man, who cannot govern his passions, is
not fit to be an officer at sea.
H. appeared very angry - but when the beating was
over - pulled off his coat & went to work in good
earnest.
Mr. R. seems to owe him a grudge - have
often observed H. weeping & down-hearted, whh I have
attributed to his cruel treatment— The wind was westerly
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& fresh - our course rapid - about parallel with
the Coast — The last 24 hours we have run about
200 miles - whh is more than any other day since
we embarked.—
It was pleasant to see work commencing on deck
again - but more pleasant to think we were fast
going to a warmer region, where we could walk &
have the liberty of the deck.
Sat* Ap. 16.££. Ther. 60.
more.
S. Lat. about 40 or
W. Long 80 — about.
It was squally a little last night & some reef
ing—
To-day cloudy- no observations taken.
began to put up some new sails.
They
The sea quite level—
wind N. W. & we running N. as rapid as ever. We are
now about off Valdivia in Chili—
the Sabbath is
drawing near, & as we have, not far off, whole nations
of blinded Catholics, I hope we shall not forget to
pray that the pure gospel may shine in & dispel their
dreary night.
Sab. Ap. 17. S. Lat. 37” 10. W. Long. 79” 50.
Ther. 65.
Calmer to-day - moving N. with some speed.
To-day first felt burdened with heat in this ocean &
uncovered the lattice of our door.
The dead lights
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were taken from the cabin windows, whh were opened.
This together with the table set without fenders
was a pleasant sight,
Sc
one whh we have not seen
since a long time before we reached Cape Horn — —
Talked of having worship on deck to-day - seemed
to threaten rain - not much came. We kept up hopes
till it was too late to give notice in the steer
age for a meeting at 11- However we had a sermon
read in the cabin
Sc
Bro. J. attended at 4 P. M. in
the forecastle.
Recommenced prayers this evening on deck at whh
a few attended;
Sc
of course, we omitted them in the
forecastle & steerage; the latter I have attended
the week past with great delight.
Mon. Ap. 18. S. Lat. 34" 42. W. Long. 79" 40.The heat not so sensible as yesterday. We have
been heading W. of N.- now going N.- wind fair moving more briskly at the rate of 7 or 8 miles
an hour - now about in Lat. of Valparaiso.
This morn, at an early hour all were busy
on deck - the ropes & sails were hauled out.
&c prepared to raise the masts higher
Sc
Spars,
dress
the ship for full sail -- more full than ever -for a mast was raised for the sky sail,
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whh is the 5^*1 upwards from the deckA large shoal of Black fish came astern early
this morn.
We were all awake to see them - cd
see them shooting under water sometimes quite under
the stern, 8c sometimes they tumbled out of water, 2
or 3, together.
The Capt. tried to spear one - but
did not succeed.
They followed the ship an hour or
more.
The boats were all outside the rigging but
not equipped - were put in order soon after.
This
is the 3 ^ day in succession we have seen bl. fish.
At 2 P. M. Massafuero hove in sight bearing N.
W.- At first it looked like a cloud - afterwards
more like land - passed 20 miles E. of it 8c left it
astern about dark.
Juan Fernandez was 50 or 60 miles
farther E. We did not see it.
South part of Massafuero seemed to rise high 8c
abrupt.- N. part rose gradually.
Changed round to-day, so that all was moving
above 8c below.
In conversation with D. Johns to-day he made some
remarks with regard to Christians 8c sinners, this
world 8c the next, whh appeared striking for an
impenitent sinner - perhaps he is indulging a hope.
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In the evening as we were moving with square
yards, heavy swells came with considerable wind
& made dreadful work with baggage, &c. rolling us
both ways - pretty squally -- worse on this ac
count than Cape Horn.
The waves were high & heavy,
but not violent on deck.
None of the boats were
injured.
Teus. Ap. 1 9^
S. Lat. 31" 47. W. Long. 81” 13.
Still cool for the Lat.
Deck covered with all sorts
of rigging to-day - hope soon to see it clear that
we may find room for exercise.
We have been im
prisoned round C. Horn - but feel at liberty now.
We are about in Lat. of Coquimbo*---- moved slowly
most of this day with square yards—
about midday
were going 10 knot an hour (good speed).--Wed. Ap. 2p££ S. Lat. 30” 8. W. Long. 82” 10.
Ther. 64. Wind still fair —
Moving N. W. with Sq.
yards & some speed.
No pains are spared to put the ship in
order for whales -- may we who are fishers of
men, learn from their example.
A floor has been
laid to-day on deck to cut up blubber upon,
without injuring the deck ——
& men set both
.
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on the fore & main masts to watch.
Except the
black fish a few days ago, living creatures have
seemed very scarce in this ocean - I hardly ex
pected this - but as we are approaching a warmer
region, we may hope to see more soon.
Thur. Ap. 21. S. Lat. 28" 3. W. Long 83. 21.
This was a clear delightful day, & a gentle breeze
from the S. E. moved us on very well. We are now
in a region to expect heat, but it has been some
what cool as yet, so much so that we have chose
to keep our rooms at night.
The moon now shines in
full splendour - & this evening was mild & pleasant,
beyond any description; the breeze fresh - moving
us briskly - with 15 sails steadily swelled — —
& yet the ocean is so smoothe, we sometimes almost
forget that we are not on solid land.
In this we
find a difference between the Atlantic & Pacific.
No animals appear in the ocean yet to give vari
ety & seldom one in the airy region.
A booby, as
the sailors call them, came flying round us to-day they are white & smaL ler than a goney.
There are individuals on board who have seemed
especially at times to be enquiring what they must
do - but the great body of the crew have been amaz
ing thoughtless.
Some seem to think they can’t be
come good at sea - they presume on time to come -
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even on that whh is 3 yrs. ahead, the end of
their voyage.
It seems to be a very general
feeling among this crew, perhaps among others,
that they will have a better time when they get
to land; & probably then the sea will appear best. —
Many of this crew, especially the officers, show that
their hearts are set on whales, stronger than ever & engrossed in preparation for taking them.
Sat. Ap. 23d S. Lat. 24" 48. W. Long. 85" 40.
Ther. 69 at 12- --
— 68 at sunset.
The air mild & delightful, & a gentle breeze
fans us.
The wind N. E. moving slowly N. W. - the
ship canted over to larboard.
The sea remarkably
level — Pacific — no whales yet nor many other
signs of life in the ocean.
Deck covered yester
day & to-day with preparation work - hold broke
out to-day —
Cooper fell into it, down some dis
tance, & broke one bone of his arm.
The men, except a few, seem less restrained than
ever.
Some have openly intimated their intention
of having rum & women at Oahu.
This seems daring—
We are now near the Torrid Zone —
the air is cool ---
but
the Sabbath approaches —
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Went on deck just at night to notice, what
was the tone of feeling among the sailors.
was frolic on the forecastle.
All
A. W. a leader in
sport, was dancing — been in high glee all day —
he is one who undoubtedly means to break the laws
of God & man at Oahu.
A few weeks ago he was
groaning on a sickbed —
pray with him.
seemed glad to have us
How little does he now think, that
the God, whom he insults by such wicked intentions,
cd lay him low in death in a moment, & send his
soul to Hell, long before the ship reaches that
wicked port I How little do any who are wishing
the gales to waft them on, that they may the
sooner indulge their guilty passions, think of
their last account!
I seldom go on deck without
trembling at the awful account, whh some of
these men must give.
0 that they knew their
danger, that they might tremble. Mrs. B. Has
been ill some time —
better a few days past — *
but worse to-day & especially this evening.
Sab. Ap. 24^ ♦ S. Lat. 22" 37. W. Long. 87. 6.
Ther. 69.
Still heading N. W. move very moderately—
.
�Had very good weather for worship on deck.
D. preached from 2. Cor. 5:20.
Christ" —
Bro.
"Ambassadors for
those who were present gave good at
tention — but after sparing a man at the helm,
two on the main mast, one on the foremast, & a
whole watch below, asleep, but few remained.
Bib. Class for them P. M.
A few attended.
Conversed, after the Bib. Class, with several on
the forecastle.
A few may be somewhat seriously
inclined - the larger part seems to be affected
by serious advice, but are more permanently influ
enced by that whh is bad — & two, or three, with
very fair looks, are evidently set against all
good, & disposed to exert an unholy influence
among the crew.
Crossed the Tropic during the last night.
Monday Ap. 2 5 ^ . S. Lat. 21"
Ther. 70.
42. ----
Some of the day almost becalmed - the
wind light during the remainder.
No sq. yards lately -
ship remarkably steady - breaking up the hold to-day - aston
ishing that they find no end to their work on board the ship
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Teus. Ap. 26. S. Lat. 20" 18. W. Long. 88" 45.
Ther. 70.
The wind is still sideways - what the
sailors call a soldier's wind —
Cry of whales, at mast head, this morning.
Capt.
& mates hurried up the shrouds — the spy glass was ^
carried up - but - no whales. - been moving calmly
N. W. -far from land - Quito perhaps nearest of any.
The Capt. dined with us to-day - Our conversa
tion was principally about the Bible, as a perfect
Chart - Capt. said "We must keep good reckoning to
steer by. •
Wed. Ap. 27~
S. Lat. 19" 48. W. Long. 89" 17.
Ther. 70.
The air begins to feel warmer than is com
fortable.
Not debilitating yet, as we shd expect in
the Torrid Zone, at this season of the year.
The wind is N. W. (right ahead) to-day - Ship
sometimes heads W. S. W. then N. E. but makes no
progress any way.
The moonlight nights are now as delightful as
any we saw in the Atlantic.
I enj£>y some of them as
seasons of devotion above, when not disturbed by
the levity of the crew, who are less serious
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than formerly.
Two or three of them, I fear, are
more active against Christ, than we for him .— - &
what is worse, their leaven seems to be leavening
the whole lump.
In conversation with C. last night, he gave me a
distressing account of his Shipwreck, in the Atlantic
last Aug. — — 4 days without any thing to eat, or
drink — up to the middle in water half of the time
& covered the other half - A brig took them off.
I
tried to use it in way of urging him to prepare for
death before-hand - but his heart did not much wel
come such an application.
Thur. Ap. 28££ S. Lat. about 19" 13. W. Long.
89" 40.
Ther. 73 or 74.
Still in a calm - arose early this morn. - vessel
about as still as solid land - & sea as smoothe as
glass - much as it was in Tor. Zone in the Atlantic.
Before noon, we had a gentle breeze, whh wafted us N.
W. a little, but the sea continued smoothe all day.
It appears a little remarkable to us, that
we see so few signs of life about us —— • have
not seen a single water or air animal for
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several days ---
Strange, that the ocean whh
contains "innumerable, small & great, things" shd
hold them all in such perfect secrecy -Only 3 or 4 of the crew at our evening prayers religious influence is losing ground.
Things seem
so combined against God — & God’s word, the
"though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not
go unpunished-" makes me tremble for them.
Frld. Ap. 291£ S. Lat. 18" 23. W. Long. 90" 2.
Ther. 72 to 74.
Sun came up red this morning &
looked pleasant, though to me it was in the W.
It
shone all day - the weather felt warm, but not op
pressive any part of the day.
wafted us N. W.-
A gentle breeze
To-night the wind is more
fresh — the studding sails are all out, & the
skysail raised for the first time.
There are now
20 sails spread & filled, & the vessel shoots N. W.
briskly - Nothing is more pleasant to our eyes than
such a sight & such a motion after a calm. Ex
cept a few little, whitish birds whh we saw flying
at a distance, we see no signs of life yet ——
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The moral aspect on board is bad yet whether
we look at the Miss, family or crew - & I must
say too I hardly need look to others for dark
signs.
I find them nearer home; & yet I am some
times distressed for their souls - Last night
being very pleasant & the air fine, I was on deck
from 11 to 12 conversing with Mr. R. on the things
of eternity.
Sat. Ap 30. S. Lat. 16" 8
W. Long. 91" 9.
Ther. 74. We are now in the regular trades, whh
come fresh from the E -- & are moving us N. W.
at the rate of 7 1/2 miles an hour —
have aver
aged 6 or more miles an hour for the last 24.
Something cloudy to-day - & a fine bright rainbow
appeared in the S. E. just at sunset.- the sab.
is near - may the bow prove a token of his
presence to save.
Sea is more in motion, as
it was in the Atlantic trades — - but the
waves roll behind us & the ship moves very steady
----
May it be an emblem of the Sab. whh.
ought to be a day of rest to our souls.
f
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Sab. May lg£ S. Lat. 13" 54. W. Long. 93" 15.
Ther. 74.
The heat is not yet oppressive - the trades still
fresh have continued, so long, that the sea swells
considerably high.
very steady.
But the motion of the ship is
The sun was partially clouded all day,
& we had on all accounts a fine day for worship.
I
preached from Ex. 20:8- "Remember the Sabbath"— was
assisted in some measure to exhibit God’s rules &
claims plainly, & to press the importance Of this
holy day, without any fear of man.
All the officers
were present - a few only of the crew.
There was
good attention - the effect seemed to be good, & I
shd say that probably there was not much ridiculing
or cavilling after it.
At the Bib. Class half past 2, only 3 were presentpleased to see the cooper, who once stood aloof, now
come forward apparently without shame; he seems seri
ous-
It was a good season to me & I hope also to them.
I was glad to learn, that J. who was sent to mast head
st
during service, by the 1— 1Mate, felt grieved that he
had lost the preaching 2 sabbaths & he seemed sensible
he was a great sinner, sd he did not think much about
whales at mast head; thought it was high time for him
to attend to his soul.
I cannot but hope the Spt.
of God is striving with him, & may never leave him -
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Mon. May 2^ S. Lat. 11" 47. W. Long. 94" 50.
Ther. 74. We are still moving N. W. at a rate wlih
wd soon bring us to the Islands - but we expect a
calm of many days perhaps, N. of the Equator - feel
in no haste to end our voyage, so much to be done.
We agreed to hold our concert above in the after
house, that sailors might attend - more interest in
the meeeting seemed to be excited among our family on
that account perhaps, though not much considering our
occupation, & the object to be prayed for.—
Sever
al seamen attended- Some remarks were made - Bible
read - 3 prayers -- & the season appeared to interest
us & them.
Teus. May 3^- S. Lat. 9" 22. W. Long. 96" 21.
Ther. 75 at sunrise —
78 at noon.
The heat oppressive in the morning - but we were
fanned by a fresh breeze & found the air refreshing
at night - moving N. W. with great speed - not so steady
a motion - much rolling from side to side - We have now &
then seen a bird of late at a distance; ---- but they have made
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no music for us: to-day have heard the sound of the
Tropic birds, as several came hovering around us They are white & about as large as a common duck.
Every day almost presents something new in the
work of the ship's company — to-day they have
hauled out the spars, that were lashed on deck each
side of the ship - scraped & varnished them - raised
& lashed them beside the masts to make more room for
stowing oil. We have in their diligence & enterprise
good lessons every day.
A sick day to my Dear C.—
she suffers some, as
well as others, from the inconveniences of shipboardwhen I think of her I am willing our voyage shd soon
be ended, & we stand on solid land, where we might
find something a little more luring to the appetite
than the salt beef & pork & beans whh have so long
been set before us—
Have felt to-day more than usual interest in the
crew —
5 or 6 of them were at prayers this evening—
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Wed. May 4—
S. Lat. 7” 4. W. Long. 98" 15.
Ther. 80.
The ttermometer seems to be rising, but the weather
is still very comfortable, owing to the freshness of
the wind, whh carries us on with great speed.
The
sound of the tropic bird was pleasant early this
morning - & a larger greyish fowl came around,
called "man of war hawk;" they have the motion of
the common hawks.
Some signs of life begin to appear in the ocean to
day.
A shoal of Skip Jacks (Bonetoes) were under the
bows for a long time this afternoon —
Capt. P. went
into the martingales to catch some with the "grains"started it several times but it did not strike one he tried till summoned away by the cry from the mast
head "There she blows"- whales were discovered off
the "weather bows" (N.) - but they proved to be "fin
backs" or hump backs- & so we kept on our course.
Have seen a little of the bad moral aspect to-day.
M. A. has often pretended to me that he had a
great respect for the Bible, & read it much, even when
he did not go to meeting--
To-day he brought out
an oath, when I was very near.
I asked him how
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it was possible for a man to have great rever
ence for the Bible & none for the God of the
Bible?
He was in some confusion—
took the
common refuge- i. e. the "hard trying, & per
plexing work of sailors"--
but when pressed
with the absurdity his temper evidently soured,
though he did not show it out.
Sailors have
consciences, but they so seldom get ".jogged,"
(as we say) that they get almost asleep.
Thur. May 5 ^
S. Lat. 4" 58. W. Long. 99" 55.
Ther. 78 to 80. Wind not so strong as it has been;
heat more oppressive — - weather clear - & pleas
ant, especially early.
I find great benefit in
rising at 4 in themorning & mean to continue
it & retire at 10.
Saw the dipper again this evening for the
first time after losing it around G. Horn.
It
must have been above the horizon some time as
it is considerably high —
two of its stars
point toward the N. Star whh we hope soon to
see.
See no more signs of thoughtfulness among the
sailors. A few attend regularly upon
our sab. evening services
others
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attend occasionally -- & it is worthy of notice,
that most of those, who attend regularly, are such
as have had religious instruction when young, though
they have led wicked lives since.
Frld. May 6 ~
Ther. 79.
S. Lat. 3” 27. W. Long. 101” 52.
Breeze not so fresh, & heat not yet so
oppressive as we found it in the Atlantic - looked
much at night, as if a calm was coming on. -- --- —
Some of our company have a little more feeling; prob
ably because we are drawing near the end of our voyage.
Some efforts have been made to get more to attend
prayers — more came — may continue a few days ——
but no hope, while we have reason to fear more than
one Achan in the camp.
Sat. May 7£&«
S. Lat. 2” 1. W. Long. 103” 22.
Thefc. 80.
The breeze still continues - it is pleasant & the sea
smoother - At 3 P.M. a large shoal of black fish came
almost under our bows-—-- & fell astern as the ship pro
ceeded- The boats were lowered.
As the boats went off
two or three rose out of the water together within a few
�feet of some of the boats.
All the boats followed
the shoal one or two miles - but the fish soon be
coming wild none were caught*
We forgot to compare our time with that of friends
at home, till 7 in the evening, when we began to con
verse about them, & remembered that their sab. began
2 hours before ours. We hope when we get established
at the Islands, to remember the commencement of their
sab. as regularly as we do our own.
Sab. May 8 ^
S. Lat. at noon 0" 32.
Crossed the
equator about 8 this evening in W. Long. 105" 20.
just
3 months, 10 days, & 18 hours, since we crossed it in
the Atlantic, Jan. 29jjh.
Arose this morning a little after 4- all was stillI spent the time above, & it seemed like sabbath as
long as darkness remained. When broad day light had
come, I heard the 1^1 mate give orders to let go the
skysail & royal halliyards of the fore & main mast.
The object was to fix the masts so that
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men might go up & watch for whales.
Although
this has been done every sabbath except off C. Horn,
yet after 2 hours of real sab. stillness, I was
shocked to hear a man give such orders in the pres
ence of God, & in the face of his most solemn com
mands, or that any one dared to obey orders, so
counter to Jehovah's - converting his blessed day
into a profane day, & defying the arm of the Al
mighty.
Several were at mast head all day, but no whales
in sight, & our prayer is that they may have none
on sab. during their voyage.
Had considerable
conversation in the evening with the Capt. & l££.
mate on this subject.
They give a thousand excuses-
it is the custom of all whale-ships — - whales too
valuable & too much cost in their outfit to let
them pass because it is the sabbath-
it wd be like
letting your house burn down because it caught fire
on sabbath ——
owners wd complain if they did not
whale Sunday, & made a bad voyage ---
those
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who whale on the sab. -- & swear, & drink & are
every way as wicked as they can be, make as good
voyages as sabbath-keeping & tabu ships — — &c. &c.
But what pleased me most was that these excuses
did not seem satisfactory to themselves.
Br. T. preached--- "Gome, &c. Luke 14: 17, a
goodly number present - not all - Some attended
whose watch was below - this a good sign.
Capt. P.
spread a sail to keep off the sun whh made it very
pleasant.— —
--- ——
In the afternoon attended
the Bib. class — more attended than last sabbath.
After the Bib. cl. went forward, where sev
eral were lying on the forecastle, reading, or
lounging & talking;
entered into conversation
whh unavoidably turned upon Temperance, &c. Some
advocated drinking a little -- & such long for
Oahu, & think they shall take a drop.
One take
Opium now in the absence of liquor - he is on the
sick list & I thought him a very fit subject for
Delirium tremens. One said if you take one glass will
want two.
Gave Dickenson’s Appeal to one & left them.
�45.
Ther. 76 - to 78. We are still favoured
with cool weather for Tor. Zone & a vertical sun,
almost-still moving pleasantly on with a good
breeze - this evening more briskly than usual.They generally expect a calm from 5 to 10, or
even 12 or 15 degrees N. Lat.
Just at night, a large shoal of fish, at
first taken for porpoises, were following
along with the ship on its larboard side, some
near - others - farther off - but they were
what seamen call cow-fish.
They were continu
ally bounding out of water, sometimes to a con
siderable height.- They are much longer &
heavier than the porpoise - differ also in colour
the porpoise being dark & white in well defined
streaks —
these appeared rather yellowish brown
& white spotted.
They delight to follow & play
round the ship in the night --
These appeared
before sunset & followed us till 10 or 12 at
night. They did not come near enough to
the ship, while it was light to be in
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danger of the harpoon whh was ready for them
in the bows — but in the evening they ventured
under the bows — three were struck but not
hauled in — for the harpoon drawed out of two
of them, owing to their great weight & the great
speed of the ship - the other went off with the
harpoon, though it was fastened to the foretop
sail halliyard - when the rope was straitened —
first the pin to whh it was fastened broke - then
the rope parted, & the animal whh must have been
very heavy & strong went off clear.
Teus. May 10^
58.
N. Lat. 2” 52. W. Long. 108”
Ther. 80.
A cloudy morning, but clear day - heading N.W.
by w.— — moving briskly especially at evening.
The S. E. are strongest at this season & gen
erally reach farther N. sometimes to 15 N. Lat.
Tropic birds 8e man of war hawks hovering
around us to-day; 8c as the flying were starting up
in great numbers perhaps to avoid the Dolphin,
bonetto, or some other enemy below, the hawks oc
casionally pounced down 8e caught them.
At 4 P. M. cry of whales —
2 of them —
one
�2, the other 4 miles off - in a S. W. direc
tion - all on hoard in motion - the studding
sails taken in, & ship tacked S. W. sharp on
the wind.
But as the whales were headed to
windward, (that is E.) they were soon seen
some miles off the larboard beam, & all hopes
of taking them was gone - nor was it matter of
any regret; for by their spouts & motions they
cd now plainly be seen to be "fin-backs” -- so
the ship was put on her course again.
Br. J. has made more attempts lately to
gain access to the sailors’ hearts.
One of
the sisters seems to be making efforts to
live nearer to God — hope she will be able
to break from the trammels in whh she is now
bound — 0 Lord refresh us, is a prayer we
have great reason to make.
Wed. May 11. N. Lat. 4" 2. W. Long. Ill”
33.
Ther. 80- to 82.
Clouds this morn,
rained at noon — sun shone most of the day,
& the heat was more burdensome any day before
in this ocean.
Nothing of interest to-day- the
bonettos (skip-Jacks) the seamen call them
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were jumping out of the water around the ship
& especially tinder the bows towards night The capt. struck one with the “grains" soon
enough to have it cooked for his supper & ours.
He never has a new dish of this sort without
sending us a portion.
Some of our company
thought it tasted like veal - others like
fresh shad or other fish to whh we had been
used - others again, half way between fish &
meat, owing perhaps not so much to the fish,
as to tastes, changed & perverted by sea
sickness.
All agreed it relished well, & we
ought to be thankful.
Conversed some with D. J., a sailor, this
evening — been exercised some about his soulI fear he is now resting on the dangerous ground
of Arminianism - he seems to think much of the
fact that he has been led to think of his soul & his resolution never to give up seeking.
The benevolent societies of our beloved
native land meet this week - no conversation
about them among us. 0 how dead, twice dead
we are 11 a strange word to be said of mission
aries .
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Thur. May 1 2 . N. Lat. 5" 15.
30.
Ther. 78 at sunrise — —
W. Long. 112"
80 at noon.
Last night & this morning the rain poured
down plentifully.
Appearance in the morning
was that it w d rain all day - however it cleared
up in course of the morning & the sun shone re
mainder of the day.
Wind appeared light to-day - but the ship
has made progress. We commenced yesterday, as
the officers think, upon what in the Atlantic
they call the "swamp-" place of calms & rains,
water spouts, &e.
Just after I was up in the morning at 4,
the ship being about stationary, or perhaps mak
ing stern-way, with baffling breezes, & perhaps
a current setting W. a heavy wave dashed thro,
the stern windows whh were open, & flooded the
cabin with water.
This made some of the officers
& the steward turn out early so that I did not
have so still a morning as usual.
The bonettos were skiping out of water all
around- several angling for them on the Bowsprit
with hook 8c line.
Two were caught - so that we
have had our fillImmense flocks of grey Aglets extending as
far as the eye cd reach were at a small distance
from us near night.
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118.
Some of the family observed this as a day
of fasting & prayer —
day — did little —
I was sick most of the
pain in bowels, back &
head- all of us feel the effects of heat.
I
sd we had our fill of fish at night - we did
not crave so much as before -
Br. Tinker dare
not eat any because he sd what he had before
poisoned him, 8c I was not sure but it had the
same effect on me.
He is very easily poisoned
at this time, his tongue, gums & throat were
swelled & the feet and other parts broke out
with an eruption whh itched 8c was very trouble
some.
The gums appeared as they do in the mer
curial disease — - went off after taking sulphur
8c
Cr. Tartar.
Frid. May 1 3 . N. Lat. 6" 29.
40.
W. Long. 112"
Ther. 82 to 83.
After lying still or moving slowly for 2 or
3 days, since 1 o ’
clock thi3 morning, we have
had a good breeze.
Though the ther. is well up, yet the breeze
makes us more comfortable than we were before
it came.
I have watched a number of evenings past
to see the N. star again, whh must now
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be above the horizon —
it has been thick along
the horizon - but this evening saw 8c probably
we shall not be in a Lat. again all our lives
to lose sight of it.
Porpoises sporting under the bows this even
ing —
8c men trying to harpoon them.
They can
see them as well in a dark night as in the day
time, by the streak of fire they make --- but
are not so sure to hit them.
Sat. May
N. Lat. 7" 23.
W. Long. 114" 16.
Ther. 82.----Arose at 4 8c exercised awhile on deckall was still 8c a fine breeze from the E. made it
very comfortable.
I spent an hour in one of the
boats, 8c when it was light enough read the Bible.
I had just finished when at sunrise the men who
were at mast head cried "There she blows-"
"whales spouting all the time-"
The Capt.
looked - no great hesitation - it soon became
evident even to those on deck that a shoal of
sperm whales was crossing our track, moving E.
All hands were called (for only half keep watch at
a time during the night) 8c in about 15 minutes the 4 boats,
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were let down & rowing off after them.
They
were soon among a great number of whales - whh
we knew as they were only half a mile distant,
& we could see their heads, backs, & the flukes
of their tails, projecting occasionally out of
water, as well as their spouting on all sides.
The 2d mate’s boat was soon fast, as they say,
to one, whh he killedThe Capt. struck one, i. e. threw in a har
poon, Sc then by a single throw of the spear
gave it a fatal thrust, whh they know by the
spouting of blood-— - -
This was one of consider
able size - but when he thought it about dead,
& had hauled in his line, suddenly the iron
slipped, & before he cd throw in another, it
was out of his reach, & was lost.
Generally when the boats get into a
shoal of whales they harpoon the first they
can come at, large or small - because
when one is struck, the shoal generally "heave
to" i. e. stop & all gather round the captive,
giving the boats full leisure to take their
choice.
But this shoal kept on, so that all the
other boats pursued on after them —
but they had
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no good opportunity to strike - indeed they
had hard work to keep up with them, & soon we
saw their sails up returning ---We in the mean time went down to break
fast - but hurried up to see the 2d mate tow
in the whale, not only anxious to gratify a
curiosity, whh had been heightened by almost
5 months watching at mast head, but we were
rejoicing that Providence now favoured the
ship’
s company.
The whale was small - the smallest size,
they informed us, that they take.
It was per
haps half grown - teeth not yet out - of a
bluish brown colour - lighter in the belly 16 or 18 feet long, & 4 or 5 thick - the fluke
f
A
perhaps 5 geet across - the head as square as
A
a block of wood.
When all the boats had returned, & they had
tied the whale by a large rope round the fluke
to the ship, all went to breakfast - after
wards they made suitable preparation & then with
their spades cut the whale in two parts & hoisted
each on deck; a thing whh Oapt. P. says was per
haps never done before.
This gave them a better
place to peel off the blubber, & cut up the head
than they cd have had to work in the water
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The head has no bone in it except the two
jaws, whh are at the lower part, while most of
the rest above, is cut up for the oil - usually
there is a large case in the head out of whh
they draw many brls of clear liquid sperm In this it was hardly formed.
After they had
cut off the valuable part, & cut out a steak for
the sailors, full 1/2 foot thick - a foot wide
& 2 in length, with much ado, they launched the
carcase overboard.
They were all day trying out
the oil - & got 5 barrels - the largest whales
afford 100 barrels As soon as the whale was alongside, the
sharks began to gather round, & still more of
them when they began to cut - they shot around
from one side to the other, & caught the float
ing pieces of blubber.
They were bold, & liter
ally as hungry as a shark - we now saw an explana
tion of that old saying, whh we never had before,
& whh the master on land cd not easily give.
They were of two kinds, shovel noses from the
broad flat nose, that projects 1 or 2 feet beyond
the mouth - the other kind called rake heads because the end of the broad nose goes off each
way like a rake h e a d .
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A ship was lying 5 miles W. of us this
afternoon, whh showed by the smoke on deck,
that she also had been sporting with the
monsters of the deep.
It was matter of joy to us Sc Capt. P. said
it was to him,that the whale they had caught,
was all finished, & everything out of the way,
before the sabbath.
This gives us hope of a
quiet sab. tho. when we know that they w d be
glad to see another shoal of whales, we feel,
that we may have a quiet sab. & yet all the
crew greatly profane it in the sight of God.
None that have never seen little boats & the
great whales, nor even these who have, can im
agine all the dangers whh attend taking them.
Small whales are more dangerous than large ones.
This greatly endangered two of the other boats.
The boat of the 3d mate was over it part of the
time after it was harpooned - the fluke came
up first on one side, then on the other; in the
middle it w d have shivered them to pieces -Sc
besides the boat whh was fast to the
whale ran upon that of the 1®^. mate, & that
too with a spear pointed forward to salute the whale.
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But in the midst of all these dangers, God
mercifully preserved them, so that nothing was
hurt, while perhaps they were all the time curs
ing his name*
Description of Whaling There are 4 boats belonging to this ship, one
for the Capt. & each of the 3 mates to command.
There is a boat steerer in each, whose business
I
W
A
A
is to stand in the bead of the boat & throw the
harpoon - he then immediately exchanges places
with the officer, who has steered the boat & now
goes forward to spear the whale.
This number makes
up the whole ship's company, except 5 who manage
the ship (one of them being commander) when all the
boats are gone.
These boats hang outside the rig
ging by a takle - ready equipped & can be let down
in a moment.
3 spears,
They have each 5 harpoons
one spade
a knife, kan for fresh water, another for provis
ions, a hatchet, a sail, &c. & c . besides the most
important of all, the line whh is coiled in a tub,
whh stands in the middle of the boat, & is 1200
feet long.
�As soon as the harpoon enters the whale the
boat generally falls back or waits a little,
because the whale not being used to the in
strument, bounces, acts, as they say, "like
a cat in a strange garret."
If there seems
to be no great danger, they haul up & throw
the spear.
Sometimes when first struck, the
whale goes down - 3f she does & draws out all
their line, they have nothing to do but cut
it off, unless it goes so swift as to set the
boat on fire, & then they have a little bucket
at hand.
But when the other boats are near, &
one line is out, they "bend on" i . e . tie on
theirs.
Whales have sometimes gone down the length
of 3 lines --- i . e . 3600 feet --- when they
rise, the line is drawn in, & the spear ready
as soon as they reach the surface-
Commonly
the harpooned whale travels off & then they make
her tow the boat, letting out line as slow as
possible, & improving the best opportunities to
use the spear.
The greatest danger is from the broad
fluke whh is horrizontal in the water - &
amazing heavy.
Many boats are stove; &
when so, the men get them back to the ship,
�if possible —
or else quit them & swim to
other boats or the ship, if the sharks do not
pick them up, whh sometimes happens.
When the whale is dead, it turns upon the
side & floats in the water - they then cut
through the tough skin on top of the head &
put a rope in with whh they tow it along side
the ship.
When there i-s but one whale, a
large one perhaps, two boats often fasten to
it - & often in the midst of a shoal, after a
boat has killed one they put a staff into the
head with a flag on it (called a waif) then
leave it to float —- & go after the shoal —
they afterwards pick up the dead whales by the
waifs — — & so that one boat sometimes takes
several.
The whole operation of whaling shows more
than any thing else I have seen, the ingenuity
& courage of men, & how far knowledge surpasses
power.
Next to an immortal soul, no gift of
God to man can be compared to understanding- &
yet this aggrates his guilt so often perverted-
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Sab. May 1 5 ^
Ther. 82.
N . Lat. 8 ” 52.
W. Long. 115" 45.
We are pursuing our usual course N. W. but
sharp on the wind whh is S. W.
I was pleased this
morning to see no man sent up the main mast -per
haps not because it was Sab- all the whales that
have been seen, were seen from the fore mast first.
Br. D. preached - a few only attended - the Bib.
class failed in P. M. for want of attendants.
Such
indifference tries my feelings, must attribute it
partly to our own; the remainder to their natural
depravity & sab. breaking customsAt 5 P. M. I was forward on the forecastle
talking with sailors, very profitably, as I
thought; at least a circle seemed gathering round,
whose ears were open to hear, when suddenly some
one on deck, (the Capt. perhaps, as he was there,
&
his eyes are always open) cried, "there she blows— "
"there she breaches— "
"sperm whales— " & the cry was
re-echoed in good earnest from the Mast head - I
turned my eye at first to see what was the matter cd see the whales plainly - a large shoal only 2 miles
�off to the N.
As my work was done on deck,
(whales are more awakening in their calls than
ministers) I went below.
The ship bore away
after them - but as they headed in the same
direction, & moved with some speed, the ship
gained little or none - Still hopes & fears
prevailed alternately among the crew.
At one
moment the boats were made ready for loweringat another, they were girded up with the gripes
all was moving, yelling, a bustle on deck, till
night coming on put an end to all their expecta
tions.
A shoal of porpoises came under the bows
in the evening & one was hauled in.
Mon. May 16^i
N. Lat. 9” 50
found - all hands so busy —
W. Long, not
Ther. 84.
I was up at 4 in the morning - found all
still above - cd not among other petitions but
ask, that since God had mercifully prevented the
ship from taking whales on the sab.- now that
week day had come, he w d send whales - felt as
if he would, & so it was.--At 7 in the morn, we heard the cry of "blowsThere was a shoal of sperm whales, 3 or 4
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miles N. —
The ship headed after them &
gained some upon them - but as the wind had
died away into a light breeze, she moved very
slowly - as the
rose we went slower still
so that there was no little anxiety, lest the
whales, being independent of wind sh
get the
better of us.
After the boats were in perfect trim & they
had taken breakfast, about 8 o'clock, they low
ered the boats, whh by help of oars & sails to
gether they went ahead of the ship.
At 9 o ’
clock,
all the boats were moving abreast, at a suitable
distance from each other, already 2 miles ahead —
the word from m a s t head was "whales a mile further — "
At 1/2 past whales gone down, as they do commonly
after half an hour or so.
At 10, man at mast
head s— the whales were up, & a mile beyond
the boats - but soon he cried, they are fast
to one large whale, & the shoal is moving
in another direction.
At 11, the Capt. & 3d
mate returned to put ship in order —
firmed the news we had from mast head.
they con
The 1—
mate had thrown the harpoon — — the 3
threw the spear several times —
St
j
& then they
left the 1“
“
™ & 241 mates, who threw in each 2 harpoons
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to finish the battle so well begun.
As we had seen only a small whale & this
was a large one, our expectations were up &
our eyes open to see the approach of the other
boats.
Soon we saw them coming, as we sup
posed towing the whale; but as they drew near,
we perceived the whale rising between the boats,
Sc
soon before them —
& then we perceived the
boats were moving without wind or oars - the
monster was towing them —
march.
the captive led the
Every time he rose, he rolled up
bloody waves.
He passed by but a small dis
tance the W. side of the ship, so that we had
our curiosity gratified to the full.
As he
pursued his slow & majestic march by us, first
his dark square head, then his back, & last
the broad fluke of his tail came successively
out of water, & he left a wide track of blood
behind him, into whh the ship soon floated,
so that we seemed almost in an ocean of
blood.
The two boats were on each side the
whale - & all the while he was passing by us
the 2d mate was hauling up, & throwing in
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a cruel spear, whh made the blood gush anew —
both boats taking good care to keep clear of
the fluke.
What a fool, thought I, is the
great monster, to let their little skiffs mas
ter him, when if he wd but turn upon them, he
cd dash men & boats to pieces in a moment.
he lacked understanding.
about two miles S.-—
But
He towed the boats
then turned up dead —
& they took him in tow, till they met the ship,
& brought him along side about 1 o'clock P. M.—
A large rope was passed around the fluke & tied
to the ship & all went to dinner-— ----After dinner all was prepared to cut in the
whale -
This work shows the enterprise & skill
of whalemen no less than taking them does. Takles of monstrous size are fastened to the
main mast or yard - the ropes whh run from them
are perhaps 3 inches in diameter —
at the end such as a man cannot lift.
& the hooks
When
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the whale is along-side, they cut with long
spades a place for the hook, & the boatsteerer goes down to put the hook in - this
done, the crew all go to the windlass - the
officers cut round & round the whale with
spades - the windlass raises the blubber whh
peels off & turns the whales as it peels so that the whole outside is peeled off in
a spiral line from the head to the tail.
When the blubber is raised as high as the
takle will carry it, another hook is put in
below, & the upper part cut off & lowered
into the hold.
I shd have mentioned, that
they first cut off the head, & then the body
turns easier, & after it is peeled, they cut
it loose & let the carcase go.
The head of
smallest whales they cut in two parts & hoist
each on deck.
This was too large - what did
come in* came piece-meal - & some of it, not
valuable, they did not take in at all.
This was a large whale, not the larg
est they take
— -
about 60 feet long —
10
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thick in the largest part, & more than 30
in circumference —
the under jaw was 12
or 15 ft long - fluke about 10 feet across not an old one - teeth not worn - about
the same brown bluish colour with the other
we have seen - perhaps lighter in some placesbadly marked about the head whh they ascribe
to fighting—
They suppose they shall get
70 brls. or more of oil -
Some yield 100.
All has been animation among the crew to
day — much swearing — still I have watched the
whole operation with intense interest - part
ly on account of its novelty, partly to see
the wisdom of this world - & much, because I
trembled for the safety of these engaged.
The boat-steerers especially when they go
down upon the whale, tho. they have a rope
fast round the body, by whh they are held,
are still in great danger.
But these are
times when they forget God most of all.
All hands worked till 11 or 12
at night then went to rest to begin
�with fresh strength in the morning—
Soon after the cutting commenced the
sharks, who seem to know their time, came
around, as greedy as ever & bolder than
ever I saw before.
Sometimes they were
almost hold of the boat-steerer1s feet —
sometimes they ventured so far upon the
whale, that when it rolled, they were
raised quite up, as it were, upon dry
land.
When near enough, the men gener
ally thrust their spades into them,- but
it was surprising sometimes to see how
little they minded the spade.
One of them
after two or three thrusts into his body,
hardly showed any disposition to quit his
work - but when the spade was struck into
his eye, he scrabbled off in good earnest,
making not a little sport for the company.
Teus. May 1 7 ^
Ther. 86.
Lat. & Long, not found.
Still lying to by the whale -
tho. the ther. is very high, the heat is not
very oppressive.
Last night they left some blubber near
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the tail, enough perhaps for 2 or 3 brls.for want of proper fastening the fluke rope
slipped over-hoard in the night - this morn
ing nothing but the head was left till 2 P. M. to cut this in.
It took
It was 15 or
20 feet long - the eye about that distance
from the front*
After they had cut off the
lower part of it, they turned up the back or
upper part wbh contains what is called the
case - cut a hole into it & drew out 11 bar
rels of clear liquid sperm - sometimes they
get more*
Some of the head was so difficult to man
age they cut it loose & let go perhaps two
or three brls. of oil.
As soon as the whale was in, though we had
no wind to sail, men were sent up to watch
for more whales - & they now & then told them
to look sharp -
Twice they cried "blows,” or
"white water," but did not prove to be whales.
Yesterday our prayer meeting was omit
ted on account of the bustle —
To-day
the brn have proposed to omit them alto-
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gether in future, on account of warm weather.
Whalemen return from their chase all in a foam,
run to the pump, & pour down the water - I
have seem them these two days, sweating & tired,
yet hard at work - they run great risks even of
life - are often in danger, especially the boatsteerers, boats are stove; and men picked up
perhaps by sharks —
the whale they have just
taken, spouted in one boat-steerer1s face so
that it has appeared as if poisoned or scalded they are exposed to all sorts of danger; & for
what?
not for so noble objects as the Xtn can
labour & pray for — - but - "the children of this
world are wiser in their generation, than the
children of light.
Wed. May 1 8 . N. Lat. 10" 4.
W. Long. 117"0.
We lay still by the whale while it was cutting up
since then the sea has been as smooth as glass,
& the ship so still that they have kept no man
at helm.
The sun arose to-day clear, but soon
clouded in
comfortable
it has been showery & the air very
— the ther. 8 2 --------
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The boiling fires were going all night
& to-day they finished -
The whale was not
so long as some - but very fat - they got
32 barrels out of the head whh is reckoned
one third —
1 barrel out of each corner of
the lower jaw - 11 barrels out of the case
in the head —
in all they put up 90 brls
whh will diminish in cooling to 87 -- be
sides 5 brls. lost.
So that the animal is
worth in the U. States about $2,200, & must
have been a great temptation to worldly men
had it come on Sab. day.
While we were detained by the whale it
was so calm we cd not have sailed much —
that disposed of, the Lord has sent us a
breeze, so that we have been under an easy
sail since, first S. W. with a N. W. wind now N. W. with a N. E. wind.
Curious fact.
It is said that the skip
jack (bonetto) caught & put into the boiling
kettle of oil till cooked, when taken out &
laid on a plain surface, nothing to disturb
it will shake up & down till all the meat is
shaken off the bones.
3d mate who is generally accurate in
matters of fact & several of the men say
they have seen this -
How accounted for-
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Thur. May 1
9
Lat. & Long, not found.
Ther. 80.
Somewhat rainy last night - & some of the
day, the rain has poured down.
The air very
comfortable, but we were almost becalmed in
the morning - moved more this afternoon.
Bonettos & ollibecores jumping out of water
all around us - sailors caught 2 -
Water-spout
seen from mast head - not visible from the deck.
This day has been almost as still as any sabbath
we have had on board.
Frid. May 2 0 . N. Lat. 11" 5.
found.
W. Long, not
Ther. 80.
Last night was wet - the rain rattled upon
the deck over our head much as we have often
heard it on the roofs on land - any-thing that
looks like home -
To-day it cleared at 9 or 10
in the morning- but clouded again & been rainy
all day.
The weather has been very comfortable all day,
but rooms have been filled with a bad stench aris
ing from the "blasting," as they call it, of the
oil & fragments of the whale, that get into the
lower part of the ship.
This we made known to
Capt. P. & he had the ship rinsed out by pouring
down hogsheads of salt water, & then pumping
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it up -
Immense quantities of green, oily,
filthy smelling water came up, & the ship al
ready smells better.
The first mate has had a misunderstanding
with the Capt. whh originated in looking for
whales on the sab.-—
Sc
the unreasonable man.
deal of angry spt,
Sc
in whh he seems to be
He has shown a great
the Capt. has borne with
him, more than I supposed a sea - capt. ever
w d with one under him.
Sat. May 2 1 ^
N. Lat. 11" 40.
W. Long. 120"
40.
Ther. 82 morn. 78 at night.
Rainy or showery
most of the day & the weather very comfortable
Wind fresh from N.E. in the morning
during the day.--- ---
Sc
at times
The lli mate's storm
over in a measure - we hope for his own good, he
may not meet with another such a gale.—
— -
A shoal of black fish & porpoises visited us to
day.
Black fish formerly excited the ship's
company - but now they are rich & have no occa
sion for black fish - Mon. May 23d . Lat.
Sc
Long, not found- but
do not differ much from Sat.
I
Ther. 77 —
80.
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Weather comfortable
cool
— cloudy — —
It was my turn to preach yesterday- but
while I was pondering matter to preach & pray
ing in my little room, that God wd help, I heard
the cry of whales from the mast head; so faint at
first I hardly know what it was - but it sounded
again; Sc presently all was bustle on deck.
I
had occasion to go above, but took special pains
to show I had not come to see the whales —
but
heard them say "sperm whales — " & the Capt. gave
word to the man at helm - "keep her off a little-"
The whales were probably W.
This was before breakfast, & such was the
bustle, that only a part of the officers came
down to breakfast.
We in our little room
spent most of the time previous to breakfast
in social prayers, with special reference to
the ship's company, whose noise & trampling
over our heads, knowing as we did the object
of it, cd not but remind us of their need of
our prayers.
Between 8 & 9, we heard the sound
of the boats lowering; & soon the ship-keeper's
voice, commanding, told us the officers &
�boats were all gone.
This was a new scene
of things for us to think upon -
They had
seen, but neither caught, nor lowered for
whales on the sab. & we had hoped & prayed,
that might not— —
But God is wise & knows
how far to try men.
We had not been in such
circumstances before, & never before had such
feelings as now.
To think of so many men,
going into such imminent danger, & yet with
out engaging God on their side, (dangers too
whh were unseen by any but God) made us trem
ble for them, & not on account of present dan
gers merely, we thought of their dread account
We kept entirely below during the bustle of
the morning & all day — — had a prayer meet
ing at 10 A. M. 8c again at 4 P. M.
Cd not have the cabin sooner in the P. M.
on account of dinner for the officers.
Our meetings were solemn & interesting- the
circumstances attending contributed much to
make them so.
The only associates we have had
these many days were now in the heat of battle
& the
midst of danger - fighting against the
greatest beings on earth, & the greater God of
heaven.
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We kept ourselves as ignorant of the whole
during the sabbath as we could.
This morning
we went up, enquired how many they caught, &c.
Saw 5 monsters hanging to the ship, from 35
to 45 feet long each —
such a sight we never
saw before - they estimate them at 15 or 20
barrels each.
But unlike most men, I find
their estimates are apt to be too low.
D. J. one of the crew remarked to me, (he
is the one who a few days ago was greatly con
cerned about his soul) "a good haul yesterday-1'
I sd I dont know - must wait till we come into
another world before we can tell how much it is
worth - can't tell now.
I felt serious & was
glad there were several around who cd hear.
The shoal was immensely large - 10,000,000
as the Capt. expressed himself - a great number
of calves i. e. young ones - & they "hove
to" i. e. stopped, when one was struck, whh
is their usual way.
The Capt. killed 1 or 2,
& then a squall coming on, he returned
leaving them waifed.
The mates kept
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on killing & waifing -
They killed in all 10
or 12, hut found only 7 to bring in.
these they cut in yesterday.
were going all night
-
Two of
The boiling fires
These whh they call
"try works” are towards the formast on deck a furnace with 3 kettles.
We were pleased to learn the decision of
Henry our Sand. Island boy on this occasion.
We asked him this morning, ”
you pull rope yes
terday?” (he was at both our meetings)
He s<L. "No
sailor say to me ’
’
here take hold- help— "
I say "no help — ” sailor say ’
’
why no help-”
I say "because Sunday to-day
no pull rope
to-day- pull rope to-morrow-— ” I then asked
him what more the sailor said.
where missionaries?
A n s . Sailor say,
I say ’
’
down below— ”Sailor say,
’
’
why no come to see whale — ” I say "mission
aries no come see whale Sunday - have meeting
forenoon - Afternoon.-—
meeting?"
Sailor say "you go
I say "yes me go meeting Sunday.
I asked what more was said.
A n s . Sailor say "aint you glad we got
whale-"
I say "no glad got whale Sunday --- "---
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sailor say, "he glad got whale."
H. remarked to us, "they see bye & bye."
Br. T. asked, what will they see
-
He sd
"they see when they die."
This simple heathen boy, only a few years
ago entirely in Pagan darkness, has not yet
learned, that it is a light thing to trifle
with God - one of the first things that many
learn in a Christian land.
The vessel this morning is all greese where hands go, as well as feet.
We thought
this morning, when we saw 5 such monsters hang
ing to the ship, that we must lie here 2 days
at least -
But they were all cut in by night -
8c the ship was under sail by 7 P. M. with a
fresh breeze from the E . — — • The sharks must
have gone off with the first carcases- we have
not seen a single one to - day. ■
— -■
Teus. May 2 4 . Lat. 8e Long, not found.
Ther. 78.
Cloudy all day —
weather comfortable.
rainy at times---
Have been in variable winds
for some days past - to-day seem to be in the N.
trades whh are fresh 8c strong.
The sea is rough
8c the motion of the vessel heavy for the Pacific.
This evening we had a scene in the cabin, whh
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was almost too much for some of the ladies to bear.
St
little disagreement between the Capt. & 1—
ago broke out & lasted a little while —
The
mate a weak
but as there was
really no cause for it, it seemed soon hushed - Mr. R. was
very saucy awhile, whh the Capt. bore quietly for sake of
peace.
But the fire has been gathering fury in Mr. R ’
s
bosom every day.
His jealous spt wd not rest - & this
evening, because the Capt. merely gave a trifling order to
a man on duty - whh he had a perfect right to do, a thing
too whh he has always done - Mr. R ’
s rage cd no longer be
restrained.
He requested the Capt. not to interfere with
his duty - dared him to fight - & swore he wd do no more
duty on board.
This last word settled the case.
ing o ne’
s duty is no small offence at sea -
Deny
The man that
does it forfeits wages & everything he has on board - &
can be set aside from duty or set ashore when they reach
port.
The Capt. ordered the steward to wait upon him n9
more- whh he himself understood to be suspension from duty
& banishment from the Capt’
s board.
They came down into the cabin - Mr. R. swore most terribly his wrath seemed past all bounds - a very devil incarnate Under the sound of his horrid oaths, some of the ladies trem
bled so that I trembled for their safety - for Mrs. T. espe
cially.
However, when it seemed as if the mate wd die with
rage, he went to his birth - closed the door, & all was still.
The capt. was up late - & looked out for his own safety
before he went to bed —
We committed ourselves to the
�care of a kind Providence - locked the doors of our state
rooms, & slept as quietly as if nothing had happened.
Wed. May 2 5 . Lat. & Long, not found.
Ther. 75.
Cloudy
6 squally by turns - weather very cool considering we have
a summer sun almost vertical - wind strong - waves high sea covered with white tops - & some of our company a lit
tle sea-sick.
The whales caught were about boiled out at noon.
Some of
the blubber began to show putrid signs and smelt bad.
7 yielded 170 brls.—
The
When the boiling was hardly finished,
& no man yet set up mast head, as the officers had just
taken dinner, & we were summoned to ours, there seemed to
be some unusual movement above -
We went up - & found we had
just passed a shoal of sperm whales.
here & there but a little
They were blowing
astern.
They "hove the ship to" as soon as possible - & were
preparing to man the boats.
As Mr. R. was no longer l£!i
mate, I looked with some curiosity to see who shd go.The Capt's boat-steerer headed, & Mr. R's steered the
Capt's boat -
The Capt. himself stayed on board - the 2^
& 3^ mates went as usual - Mr. R's boat hung up dry & he
was only a spectator - a very unwilling one too.
The
boats were soo;n among the shoal, & as all was in fair
sight, we watched them with intense interest.
The 2d
mate soon struck one, whh we knew by the motion of his
boatsteerer, & the bouncing of the whale.
Then we saw
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the rest of the shoal gathering in according to their custom,
from all directions.
They were soon, as it were, all in a
heap, & the ocean boiled with their motions.
Sometimes their
heads & tails & the white foam of their spouting completely
hid the boats - & it seemed as if they were lost.
all appear again.
But they wd
Presently some one on board said, the 2d
mate is stove, or has lost his line — (so quick are they to
understand motions)
chilly feelings.
This was a new sound to us, & gave us
However we were so taken up in watching the
whales & the battle, that we saw nothing of the mate, nor en
quired particularly, till we percieved him almost to the ship his boat half full of water - 3 or 4 rowing - one baling with
all his might, & the m. himself holding the painter ready to
throw it on board.
They tried to raise the .boat by the tackles -
but cd not till they let down a tackle from the main yard- raised
it endwise & took it on board.
He had fastened to a whale, &
let out 1/2 his line, when another whale, one not struck, care
lessly run his head against the boat - he did not dash it very
badly - the mate cut his line, & gave the part that belonged to
the whale to the Capt!s boat, before he turned for the ship They hauled in line & harpoon - the whale was loose & gone.
Two boats now remained to carry on the war- & the sea began
to show bloody waves by this time; for besides those they had
harpooned, they threw their spears into many of those that gath
ered round.
Ms
The 3d mate fastened to a whale & killed it, but
line parted & he lost it.
The Capt’
s Ifco-at fastened to another - & as he passed
by directly ahead of the ship, it gave me a fine
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view of the whole from the bowsprit.
The boat, as it
passed, was hauled in close upon the whale, & the man who
headed it was "setting" with his spear- i. e. deliberatelyfeeling after the vitals of the whale.
The shoal now moved along by the ship to the right raising their heads, backs, & taL Is out of the water, &
spouting continually.
Fresh blood foamed up every time
they rose - & two of them, that had been speared, spouted
pure red blood - as Br. sd , "they had furled the white flag
of peace, & raised the red."
The 3d mate had followed the Capt's boat, in case they
shd need helpj but when their whale gave signs of dying, he
fell back - & went after the shoal.
Soon we saw him launch
a harpoon into one of those that spouted blood.
The capt’
s boat having killed theirs, waifed it, & went
after the shoal.
As it came on squally & the sea was very
rough, the wind being strong - the boats & whales were soon
out of sight - & as one had been stove, & night was coming
on, I cd not but feel some anxiety for the boats lest they
shd be lost.
any way.—
Vfoales w d as soon carry them off out of sight as
I wished them success, partly, that Mr. R. who was
watching, might see, that they cd take whales without h i m . How
ever, as the Capt. seemed easy, I concluded I might be also.----
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During these scenes, a ship was bearing towards us under
full sail—
a whaler, headed N. W*. —
As it drew near
& spoke one of our boats, we enjoyed the pleasant sight
very much - but when the boat returned, & told us it was
the Harriet of London, Capt. Wm. Buckle blood run cold -
it made our
He was the same man, who commanded the
Daniel in 1825, who took a mistress from one of the fe
male schools on a six months voyage, & when he returned,
raised the first commotion against the missionaries at
Lahaina, & whose crew armed with knives endeavoured to take
Mr. Richards* life.
Horrid man I We cd have wished the
Pacific had been cleared of such men, before we landed as
missionaries.
Before night, the two whales were towed in - are 25 or
30 feet in length - & will yield between 30 & 40 barrels
of oil.
We must now "lie to," though the breeze is fresh
& fair.
Thur. May 2 6 . N. Lat. 13" 24.
W. Long. 126" 20.
Ther. 74 - morn. 76 at noon - 74 at night.
The wind N. E. blows fresh - weather cold for the Torrid
zone, & woolen clothes not uncomfortable.
The 2 whales were
cut in by 9 o'clock in the morning, & we were under sail W.
N. W.
The ship Harriet "hove to" 3 miles N. W. of us, & lies
there still, probably taking in a whale or two.
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We were soon out of sight of her, & thought Br.
J. expressed it, "the absence of such a man was very
good company."
We have had many unpleasant at learning, that Capt.
B. was again in the Pacific Ocean - & cannot but think
it a disgrace for any ship-owners in the world to
employed a man who has shown out such a character as
he has.
But probably he has learned not to molest
missionaries any more.
Frld. May 2
7
Lat. & Long, not found.
Ther. 75.
Cloudy all day & so cold, we need woolen clothes.
Mr. R. (I2i mate) has been wholly bent on the world,
whh has now forsaken him.
He appears perfectly wretched.-
Despised by all on board - no work to do - no table to go
to for his meals - keeps his birth most of the time - has
no God to go to - his idol Gods cant help him now-
He
has plead with Capt. P. to reinstate him - said he is
ruined, if not taken back - & yet he is unhumbled; for
he goes at the same time, & talks to others, in a
spt of defiance about the Capt. -----
0 that he
might learn a lesson in this that wd save his
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soul - we all pity him - but cannot say a word in his
defence.
Have been sailing W. N. W. with good speed all day.
The sea is so rough it excites vomiting in some of our
family - especially in Mrs. B. & T. & J.
This we hard
ly expected in the Pacific Ocean.
Sat. May 2 8 . N. Lat. 15” 18.
Ther. 72 - 74.
W. Long. 130”27” 30.
Just 5 months at sea - wind N. E. fresh -
weather cool - we still shooting W. N. W. with speed.
Whales all boiled out - deck washed & quite clear.
Saw whales to-day almost under our lee-bow - but they
proved to be hump-backs - so we kept on.
Some of our
company saw a sword fish near the ship.
several small islands are laid down on the chart
about 120 miles W. of us.
Shall probably see them to
morrow .
The sea is cobbled up & shows white tops every
where.
Seamen call it ”cobbled u p ”when there is no
regularity to the waves, occasioned by the wind & cur
rent opposite.
Sab. May 29th
Ther. 71.
n
. Lat. 16” 18.
W. Long. 133” 16.
Trades still as fresh as ever, carrying
us with great speed. --
cloudy all day, & so
cool as to make our woolen clothes, & even
our cloaks comfortable.
But though
�going with speed & waves high, the ship was steady
& we had a good time for worship - no whales to dis
turb.
Though not very well, I preached to them - Text,
Rom. 8:37.
"come off conquerors" &c Saints* persever
ance - not owing to themselves - but certain.
I en
deavoured to draw a parallel between the difficulties
& dangers of the ship in all circumstances & those of
the Christian in his course.
crew were present.
The officers & some of the
The Bib. class having failed, we
had a prayer meeting in the cabin in P. M. - a good
season though our speed was so great it made too much
roaring around the stern for a still prayer meeting.
By observations to-day we must have passed early
this morning between 2 of the expected Islands - 2
more are ahead whh we might reach by 3 or 4 o ’
clock
in the morn.—
but they have shortened sail so as not
to fall in with them before daylight.
Mon. May 3 0 . N. Lat. 17" 17.
Ther. 71.
W. Long. 136" 25.
Weather still cool - sea rough - waves
higher than we have seen for many weeks, & a re what
seamen call "cobbled up"-
saw no Isis last night -
are probably past them - sails all out again, as soon
as light, our speed now such as wd carry us to Oahu
in a week.
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Teus. May 3 1 . N. Lat. 18" 10.
Ther. 69 1/2.
W. Long. 139" 25.----
Waves still high, but the ship more
steady than in a calm.
A great blessing that we have
cool weather, so favourable to the health.
than usual to-day.
-C’
s better
Providence has been very kind to
us & the ship* s company, & we have a special instance
of it to-day.
The mizen royal halliyards came down
when raised part way up, by the parting of the halli
yards.
The end struck very near the man at the helm.
Had it struck him, must have killed him though he was
not at all prepared to enter another world.
The yard
came also within a few inches of the cabin skylight, 8c
stove the deck, beside of it, directly over where some
of the mission family were sitting - but no one was
hurt, & all damage was repaired in a few hours.
Our course is more W. 8c still rapid, so that we b e
gin to feel as if our landing was near.
Wed. June 19*
N . Lat. 18" 59.
W. Long. 142" 28.
Ther. 71.
Wind not quite so strong - but still moving
briskly-
Mr. R. who a few days since thought himself as
good perhaps as any one on board, is now round convers
ing with any poor sailor, who will condescend to talk
with him - a striking instance of sudden reverse of
fortune.
If he had not been so iron hearted
8c sometimes iron-handed with them, I shd be
�afraid he wd get some to join him, & raise a mutiny
on board.
But at present there is no danger.
He ex
pects to be landed at Oahu.
Thur. June 2Ther. 73.
N. Lat. 20" 11.
W. Long. 145" 33.
Weather pleasant & mild - wind lighter than
yesterday, but carries us briskly.
killed to-day.
Our 2d & last pig
Nothing shows me more plainly, that our
voyage has been long, than the fact whh we have seen,
the among the hogs on board, one generation has gone &
another come since we sailed.
1>nK»r3
Dear G. & sister M. are almost tired of ship board but in general do very well.
C. complains of being
weak, & mourns much, that she cant accomplish what she
would in writing to friends.
G. & myself observed days or part of days for fast
ing & prayer for particular objects, & have found them
very profitable.
To-day we had a special season to
pray for the family of Dr. H.
Frid. June 34
Ther. 73.
N. Lat. 21" 1.
Very pleasant.
W. Long. 148" 54.
The waves to-day seem almost
as high as C. Horn waves, but not of such a savage kind they come from the E.— — rolling in great swells almost
as high as the deck, & then settling into deep vallies
far away - have never seen so high waves, so harmless —
Wind is still E. & we moving at a rate whh will carry us
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It was matter of joy to us, that we were going in
a ship with no drinking among the crew- hut it has been
matter of pain to us, that most of the crew keep up their
love for poison, by an excessive use of tobacco.
They
have already whet up their appetites & long for Oahu.
One of them, B. a sailor, long accustomed to the bottle,
has substituted opium -
I have marked him a fit subject
for delirium tremens. —
He has been sick lately & I
have urged him to abandon opium & rum & save if possible
his life - & he seems almost inclined to do it - but I
have little confidence in the strength of such resolu
tions amid the temptations of Oahu.
Sat. June 4 . N. Lat. 21" 34.
Ther. 73.
W. Long. 151" 50.
Alternately pleasant & squally to-day - breeze
not so strong for 3 days past as before - still moving
forward with sq. yards at a very good rate - much
favoured by cool weather, here, where we dreaded a
burning sun.
Our course some days past has been nearly W.
If this
breeze holds, we shall probably see the MjijL of Hawaii to
morrow by noon.
We feel, even now, as if our voyage were
over & past things forgotten; & we already on heathen
ground, so engrossed are we with what seems just before us.
The deck was as still to-day as if it had been sab-
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- no work - sailors breaking out their chests,
airing clothes, &c.
The 3d mate says, that in
other ships they commonly do such work on the
sabbath.
Sab. June 5 . N. Lat. 21" 6.
W. Long 154" 50.
Ther. 73.
Weather still very comfortable - not burdened
with heat even in our little rooms - nor with cold
on deck.
Our course now a little S. of W. with
very good headway — —
Gould almost imagine during our service A. M.
that the dark clouds to the S. W. were taking the
form of mountains - found it difficult to keep
Hawaii & Maui out of mind - felt reconciled in
some measure to be thus diverted, as it was right
to take an interest in the scene of our future
labours.
But as it was cloudy & squally in the
forenoon & very rainy during the afternoon we did
not much expect to see land.
A very good time for worship A. M.
preached from Rev. 20:13.
its dead" &c.
Br. T.
"The sea shall give up
The Judgment.—
As it wd be the
last sab. of our voyage almost all the sailors at
tended - a very pleasing audience - & very atten
tive - the meeting was solemn & impressive.
Afternoon we had a prayer & exhortation meet-
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ing - most of the seamen were present - had a chap. read 3 prayers - & 2 or 3 exhortations be. singing.
The rain
began to fall soon after the commencement of our meeting,
& soon rain in streams across the deck.
We were protect
ed by the boats & awning - the had little or noshelter
except their pea-jackets - & yet they seemed attentive &
showed no uneasiness.
The meeting continued about 1 1/2
hours - was solemn, & we good was done.
We have had no
such sab- on board before as this.
After the meeting I distributed Tracts to the Seamenfound as much eagerness & more than common to receive
them - One (T. C.) selected 4 whh he wished to read —
—
—
Just at dark some said they saw Maui to the S. W. about
25 miles distant.
The rain seemed to be over.
Our approach to the Isis has awakened many emotions not only because they are to be the scene of our future
labours, but we think it no small thing to come to solid
land & see people again, after the whole world have been
dead to u s ; for more than 5 months.
Mon. June 6—
need of it -
Ther. 73.
Lat. & Long, not found; no
When I arose at 5 in the morn-, I found
some of the miss, family up before me - & with their eyes
open to see - We were off N. of Morokai - whh, as we then
viewed it 15 m. distant, seemed to rise into m^s of consid
erable height especially towards the E. end - the W. end lower.
As we proceeded W. we came so near as to see
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the hold & rocky shores - the rocks rise high - & some spots
are covered with verdure, whh was a new sight to us & very
pleasant.
At 9 or 10 A. M. Oahu broke upon our view ahead.
The wind
began to die away when we were 20 m. distant, so that when
within 8 or 10, we were scarcely in motion.
We now saw a sail
come from round the S. point of the Isl. & move off N. of usthey had a white flag whh we took at first as a signal to us.
The sea was very smoothe - tho. with considerable swell.
When 10 miles off, we cd see the white foaming breakers against
the E. shore of the Isl.
As we drew nearer, they appeared
larger. What must these high breakers be in a gale?
Our views of the Isl. of Oahu from the E. presented nothing
but mountains & bluffs - tho. there may be many pleasant vallies between them.
When about 5 m. distant from the S. E. part
of the Isl. we had the grandest view of its mountainous &
rocky scenery.
The land we then saw, farthest to the left, rose
into a sandy m tn, like the back of a huge animal - to the right
of this & near, was a high sandy elevation, with such a hol
low on one side of its top, as to show it was once a volcano farther to right was a huge rocky bluff, against the base
of whh were the heavy breakers we saw - in the rear of this
was a chain of mi£ with many bluffs - sombre & grand..
At some
distance to the right, were 3 peaks - high & sharpened to a very
point.
There were other elevations farther N. of different height
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rocky Islands E. of the main land.
As we moved slowly
along, the scenery changed.
When very near the S. E. shore, we were perfectly becalmed
a heavy swell rolled in towards the Island, & we were in great
danger of being drifted on shore - 2 little boats were let
down to turn the ship round & give it headway.
They rowed,
but the ship in the swell jerked them about without any mercy
we seemed still moving towards the rocky shore, till a light
breeze sprung up & moved us off.
right ahead.
At night the wind was W.
As we could not reach Honoruru, we stood to the
S. W. with some sail.
We have been much occupied with our eyes to see what there
was in this new part of the world.
Some huts were visible
when we were nearest the land, & some of our company thought
they saw natives along the shore.
But tho. much interested,
we have made it a day of special prayer, that Christ's cause
might engross our minds, & not natural scenery.
We w d gladly have attended mon. concert with the mission
aries on shore, but cd not.
We observed it on deck - it
was the last we expected ever to have with these men.
The
officers & many of the seamen were present, & it was an in
teresting occasion.
We closed with singing the Missionary
Hymn, whh has often enlivened our devotions ---"Prom Greenland's icy mountains,"
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Teus. June 7 ~
Ship stood off till midnight then tacked - but
the wind died away, so that when we arose this morning we were
becalmed 20 or 30 miles S. of the Island.
the S. soon wafted us slowly back.
However a breeze from
A dolphin kept along forward
of the ship as we came in - appeared to be catching flying fish.
His colour was beautiful - blue & purple - about 3 feet long.
The bait they hung out for him was a tin cup & spoon tied to
gether whh dangled in the water from the bowsprit, while one
watched in the martingale to strike him with the grains.
But we could not spare our eyes to watch a dolphin - other
objects, in whh we felt a deeper interest were drawing near.
Dia
mond Hill E. of Honolulu was one of the first objects that became
distinctly visible - not quite so unique & wonderful as Mr. Stew
art describes it - then the plain cf Honolulu - covered with brown
huts - the shore lined in some places with cocoanut trees, & the
mountains whh rose back of the plain a mile or two, with an appear
ance to us new & grand.
There were several ships in the harbour -
we had to stop outside the coral reef whh is about a mile from the
shore & thro, whh there is only one narrow pass into the harbour.
As we drew near about 2 or 3 o ’
clock the sails were gradually
taken in, a signal hoisted & a gun fired for a pilot.
A boat came
soon with a foreign resident rowed by kanakas (natives) the first
we had seen.
Henry our native asked them about Honolulu.
They s^
"All still now - no ride on sabbath - no license to sell rum -
wok
en no go ships now." We paid but little attention to this now - b
found afterwards there was good news in it. Soon a pilot came &
took command of the ship in sovereign style - too much wind to pas
into the harbour, so we dropped anchor 1 1/2 or 2 miles from the
shore. The Capt. kindly manned his boat & took brs. T. & J. & my
self on shore.
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The missionaries had seen the ship - hoped it was ours, &
therefore were on the wharf ready to meet us.
welcome hand.
They gave us a
We knew none of them, but felt as soon as we saw
them, that they were our brethren..
Besides the members of this
station we found Mr. Bishop & Ruggles here, & learned that all
the brn were soon expected except Mr. Gulick of Kauai to attend
general meeting.
The natives flocked around u s . We needed nothing more than
their appearance to tell we were on heathen ground - some were
dressed - some had only a shirt or jacket on - none without a
piece of tapa round their middle - They took our 'umbrellas & all
we had in our hands.
expected.
Everything was quite as new to us as we
The village is on a sandy plain- mostly barren - the
houses mostly hay huts - here & there a little Eng. style - the
streets some narrow paths - some wider — ("some straight — some
crooked - fenced with poles upright - or mud walls-
all looked
heathen.^ 150 or 200 natives followed us as were conducted to
Mr.
Bingham’
s (the mis. house) & they thronged the gate after we
had entered.
This in qaite the E. part of the village - 1/2 mile
perhaps from the wharf.
Here for the first we found things that reminded us of home.
All seemed American around the mis. establishment, except the
black faces that met us every where, & alohas instead of, how do
you d o ?
We sat with most of the mis.s in Mr. Bingham’
s front
room - had too much on our minds to say much — — conversed a lit
tle - delivered our letters - then we sung a hymn, & all kneeled
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before God to bless him for his abundant mercy to us & the
mission.
Mr. Bingham led.
We took tea at Mr. Bingham's -
all about the table much as it wd be in America - not a single
article, that wd have surprised us there.
on sane who were not in -
After tea we called
At Mr. S's Gov. Adams came in, for
merly of Hawaii - his appearance did not answer my expectation -
his expression was precisely that of a great boy - immensely fat did not say much,
Here we learned for the first that Adams was
now Gov. of this Island.
Where, we asked, is Boki?
tom of the Ocean.
The answer was perhaps in the bot
He fitted out an expedition a year ago last
Feb. to the Fegee Isis, to get Sandal wood - He went in the Brig
Tamehamehk - & another brig the Becket went.
On their voyage thej
parted, & the Tamehameha has never been heard from since.
The
Becket had 170 men - the fever got among them, & all died but 20 they returned-
We cd see the hand of God in this —
Boki had
always been the enemy of missionariesWe now learned also that no licenses were given to sell
liquor - some sold under cover - but liable to be seized wherever
found - the distillery was stopped —
all riding on sab. stopped -
when this law was first enforced, the foreigners were deter
mined to break it down.
out.
They made up a great company & rode
The Governor told them, if they rode again he w
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take their horses —
they tried it again & he did as he sd ,
& all has been still since.
More than this, women were prohibited from going to ships
& th laws against illicit intercourse enforced.
our hearts.
This rejoiced
But this last regulation greatly tries the mission
aries in another way —
many foreigners now apply to them for
marriage to native women - & it is a matter of no small diffi
culty to know what to do in all cases.
When we were ready to return, the missionaries loaded us with
love to the sisters & br. D. & loaded the kanakas for us with ohias
(an insipid but pleasant kind of apple) oranges, bananas, sweet
potatoes, musk & water melons, cake & pies, all of whh we found
very welcome to our friends on board, after being confined to
sea food for 5 months.
Wed. June 8ft1 The first thing that saluted our ears when we
awoke was, the chattering of natives - some came on board to sell
milk & vegetables & there were no less perhaps than 20 canoes
around the ship whh passed on & seemed to be going out to fish.
to keep
Their canoes all have a bouy attached to them
them from turning over.
,
I intended to have staid on board to pack things & c . & let
ladies & other brn. come on shore - but Messrs. Bishop, Clark &
Shephard came on board early in the morning, & sd it was agreed
that we shd be introduced to the King & chiefs assembled to-day.
They thought therefore we had better all go & so we did.
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The ladies were let down in a chair by a tackle from the
yard-arm - & we all reached the shore in safety.
new scene for the ladies.
Now came a
The natives flocked - our bundles
& baggage were taken, & a little waggon belonging to the mis
sion, was ready for the ladies, in whh they all rode - it was
drawn by natives —
As many got hold as could, & when there
was no longer any room to help, some of the naked little ones
were contented to lay their hands on the shafts Sc so run along
side.
The crowd was not so great as we expected.
We proceeded to the mission house, (Mr. Bingham’
s) where
the mis.n circle was assembled to recieve us - many enquiries
to make on both sides - sung - & then prayed.
At noon we sepa
rated to the several families to whh we were assigned, Br. T.
to Mr. Bingham’
s- Br. D. to Dr. Judd’
s—
Br. J. to Mr. Chamber
lain's & we to Mr. Clark’
s- the two last in native houses.
At half past 2 word came, that all were ready to go to the
Kings - we went therefore to Mr. Binghams & all proceeded to
gether.
natives.
Some of the ladies rode in the little waggon drawn by
C. & myself walked with other missionaries along
streets somewhat dusty - fenced sometimes with poles, upright
like palisades - sometimes with mud walls - the mud made into
squares called dobies & dried.
The latter was the fence in front
of the kings house, whh I might have said was quite in the N. part
of the town.
When we arrived, we found the k i n g ’
s gate kept by
a military guard ---- some also were patrolling
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the yard - but they did not dispute our passage.
The k i n g ’
s house is thatched in native style, but larger
more showy than the houses of the people.
8c
Like all the native
houses, the lower part tapers up some before it comes to the
roof, whh, in this, may perhaps commence 10 or 12 ft from the
ground.
The ridge pole cannot be less than 50 or 60 ft high -
It had green blinds, while the houses of the common people
have not even windows-
8c
the large, green, folding doors in
front, opening outwardly like an American barn,
8c
the spacious
interior, open to the very ridge gave it something the ap
pearance of a barn.
But here it looks like a palace,
cost more labour than many fine houses in America.
ing is neat-
8c
8c
perhaps
The thatch
under it is a ground-work of matting whh must
have cost many years of labour, every fine rush that composed
it being tied on separately with a bark string or thread.
floor was covered with the finest matting.
The
It may be about 80
ft square- all open in one room except the N. W. corner whh was
curtained off, perhaps for a sleeping or dressing room.
A table
stood in the middle covered with a plaid cloth such as often used
with u s .
A
mat lay in front of the house
8c
the walk in front was
covered with black sand.
As we entered, the king sat 1/2 the length of the house
from the door, facing it in an arm-chair.
Kaahumanu prince
regent, on his right - other chiefs farther to the right towards
the door - Back of the king were Kaikioeva, guardian of the
king 8c governor of Tauai, Laanui 8c other chiefs, all
sitting flat on the mats, each with a little calabash
�to spit in.
On the left of the King, stretching towards the door, 8
chairs had been set for the new missionaries.
Servants were
in attendance, mostly about the door.
We were first introduced to Kauikeaouli, the king, a stout
young black boy of 17- in blue broadcloth pantaloons - smoke
coloured round-about - light vest & Wellington boots - with a
heavy watch establishment of gold seals & gold safety chain.
He is quite French in his manners, & reminded me very much of
many of our spruce College bucks.--- --
Next introduced to
Kaahumanu, that monument of divine grace that I have long wished
to set my eyes upon-
She was dressed in plain black satin, a
plaid dress hdkf, white cotton stockings & plain shoes
of black
morocco.
Next to Kekau-luohl - with a similar dress --- & the two
last in easy rocking chairs.
Next to Kinau, in brown satin.
These two are daughters of Tamehameha, & were queens of Rihoriho, as Kaahumanu was of Tamehameha.
Then, to Kekau - onohl
in purple satin; she was also a queen of Rihoriho - a neice &
is also heir of Karaimoku.-
We were glad to see in all these
chief women much more plainness of dress, & less fine ornaments
than we had expected.
took our seats.
Next introduced to Kaikioeva, when we all
Through Mr. Bingham as interpreter, the king
gave us his aloha, rejoiced we were come, sd our goods shd be
landed as soon as the
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ship cd come in.
The words of all were few - Kaahumanu
sd aloha, aloha rrui, love, great love - she rejoiced we
had come, &c. --- during some part of our interview she
was affected to tears.
Others gave us their good wishes.
Mr. Bingham then read a letter from Mr. Evarts to the
king, whh he had translated, & delivered letters to the
other chiefs.
We were now introduced to the other chiefs hack of the
king & in other parts of the house, among whom were Kearil Ahonui, husband of Kekau - onohi - & Kekua-naoa, husband of
Kinau, & general of all the kings forces - & then were re
quested to communicate to the king & others anything we
had to say.
speaker.
As I was eldest, they looked to me to be
I sd
"We have come to help in spreading the
Gospel among your people - has the Gospel benefitted you
already?"
'-j^he king replied, "It has, but we have not made all the
improvement by it, whh we ought.
I sd We think you have done well in receiving it - it
will better your condition here & hereafter - that Kaaimoku
& Keopuolani have gone to heaven by it, &c.
All assented.
Br. J. congratulated them on the change of things at
this place (Honolulu.)
The king s£
We shall abide by that, i. e. by their new
measures.
X sd
we had not heard of it, till we
�arrived - were as much rejoiced, as the first missionaries
were, at their arrival, that idols were abolished.
The king burst into a laugh at the comparison. ----During these & other communications, Gov. Adams came in
& with a shaking, jerking step, lugged his ponderous body
along through the circle - he expressed his good wishes in
Hawaiian, though he can speak English some.
He said, God
had heard their prayers & brought us safe over the great
ocean.
Two young chiefs were brought in - Rutha a daughter of
Pau-ahi a queen of Rihoriho- & now deador 9 years old.----
She is about 8
The other was Davlda Tamehameha - 4
or 5 years old - son of Kinau, & of course grandson of
Tamehameha.
In the course of our visit, we viewed the portraits of
Rihoriho & Tamehamaru, his favorite queen, who died in
England.
They hung at the farther end of the building.
There is a near resemblance between Rihoriho & Kaui - keaouli.
The king requested prayers - we sung a native hymn - then
all kneeled - Mr. Bingham prayed first in English - then in
Hawaiian
the scene was solemn - After prayer Kaahumanu,
who is like all the other chiefs corpulent, besides being
infirm, finding it hard to get into her chair again, con
tinued, flat on the mat - this is the easiest posture for
all the chiefs.
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We now returned to Mr. Bingham’
s - Kekauiuohi soon came
in & showed great affection for the missionaries, & from
Mr. B ’
s she followed to Mr. Clark’
s -
She told Mr. Clark
"she had come to see the lodging place of the two brethren
of you two — "
Mrs. C. took her back & showed her the
two settees whh were to be put together for us to sleep on.
She had called Mr. & Mrs. Clark, her children, & now she sd
"she had got two children more"___
She is motherly indeed.
Yesterday she sent us a turkey - & to-morrow, she says, she
will send us another.
She says, "Any thing she has in her
house, whh we want, we shall have."
She has been in a very responsible situation having brought
up the king, & is now one of his guardians.
When he was once
persuaded by the foreigners to break away from his restraints,
8c
no longer lived with her, she followed him with her tears,
& had no rest, till she got him back.
She appears to be a
humble unassuming disciple of Christ.
Many members of the chh & perhaps others also have shown
their interest in our arrival by sending in their thoughts
on paper.
They call them their Manao - thought.
it a little thought -
Some call
some a thought of love & c . generally
written in a plain legible hand - have now a dozen, 15 or
20 of these.
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We are told that this way of expressing their good
wishes is entirely of their own invention.
called to say Aloha —
Many have
their hanging round the door,.the
yard, &c. shows that they take an interest in missionaries.
This evening at 4 P. M. was the weekly lecture, & the
time for marrying
were married —
—
about 1,500 were present & 5 couple
sometimes they have 15 or 20.
As in other places, hundreds gave us their hands, &
saluted us with aloha.
Thur. June 9 ~
Brs-» T. & J. & myself went this morn, on board the ship,
whh cannot yet get into the harbour on account of too much
wind.
The natives rowed us in Kaahumanu1s boat.
We spent
the day in packing & arranging our baggage, &c. & at night
Capt. P. kindly sent a boat to take us back.
Frid. June 10*j1
Mr. Clark proposed to me a ride to
Manoa, a pleasant valley a few miles E. of this.
We went
therefore to Kekau - luohi’
s to speak for horses.
We
found her, Kaahumanu & others sitting on the mats around a
roasted pig, whh lay in a long dish, that looked itself like
an animal.
They had begun without any other implements
than fingers to plunder the feet & legs of the pig.
were a little dashed at our approach —
They
but their faces
were lighted up with good feelings - Kaahumanu sd she w d
send the pig to us
---
& immediately a man went to
�work, tore off the legs, cut off the head, putting his
hands into water every time he touched it.
We entered into conversation - Kaahumanu asked if I
"had heard of her in my country— "
glad to see you."
I sd "yes - & I am
She sd "we must be quick & learn the
language, so that we cd talk with them."
very soon on account of ill-health.
She retired
When we returned we
found the pig & had it for dinner.
Kekau-luohi1s horses were 5 miles off- but she had them
ready for us by noon.
At 2 P. M. we started- on our way we
called on Kaikioeva- Gov. of Tauai, a mile E. of town found him & his wife very open & friendly - he is like a
father to Mr. Whitney.
Geo. Sandwich, spent about 19
years in America & returned with the 1—s t missionaries, is
one of his train,
speaks English very well —
appears
sensible.
He says when Mr. Bingham's house was built, the chiefs
kept bad servants on purpose to steal for them - they wd
aloha you all day, & then steal your boards at night.
Now
they punish such servants by making them lay so many rods
of stone wall.
•As we rode up the valley, whh turns to the N. we found
the air cool & delightful.
& steep.
The mts. on each side were high
The one on the W. bare & smoothe some vegetation -
on the E. covered with wood & shrubs.
The valley was
filled with taro patches, bananas, sweet
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potatoes, &c. &c. natives plenty along the way carrying
burdens that w d break down a yankey. Rode to the upper
end, & stopped at a grove of Ohia trees with some kukul
(Candle)- trees intermixed.
We returned before night, &
as we entered upon the sandy plain of Honolulu, the air
& sun in contrast with Manoa felt hot & burdensome.
We were pleased to-day with a visit of Kekau-luohi Conversed by interpreter some.
pray to their old Gods? _
priest pray for us now?
I asked if she used to
She sd No - we used to let the
Do you let the priest**pray for you
She sd No - the word of God tells us pray ourselves -
Do you pray for any but yourself?
chiefs, bad chiefs, all the people.
learned to read?
6 years ago.
Yes for the king, good
I asked her when she
How old are you?
She
shook her head - that was a hard question she sd___ prob
ably about 33 - but has the appearance of one of the very
largest matrons of 50 or 60 in America - if it wd be pos
sible to find one of her size - perhaps it w d not.
They
generally reckon their age by the kings, wars, & c .
I asked, "did you learn to work, when young?
work was then tabu to the chiefs -
No -
Now like to work some."
Mrs. Clark asked her to send us a bedstead, saying when we
were gone, she wd return it- "gone" she sd "where going?"
C. sd perhaps to some other Island.
I asked where she wd
Mrs
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have us go?
She sd , if I stay here, want you sh^-
I go to Molokai (whh she owns) want you to go.
If
She says,
many villages there, & people wd come to meeting.
I sd are not people in Hawaii dark - don't they need
teachers? - She sd "yes but if I go to Molokai, I think I
shall make fast to one teacher.
Sat. June 1 1 .
The trades from N. E. set in about time
we landed - Ship not able to get in yet.
It has rained
some almost every day --- ther. between 70 & 80. but heat
not oppressive---Kekau-onohi called to-day - is much attached to Mr.
Richards having resided at M a u i .
We have spent these few days in picking up now & then
a word of the language, & sometimes conversing some thro,
an interpreter —
All as to understand the natives is yet
total darkness - we hope soon to begin in better earnest
to learn the language.
We have great occasion to bless God for putting us into
a family whose feelings are so congenial with our own that we have a retired room - & for health, especially of
Mrs. B. —
salutary —
been afraid that fruit on land would not be
She is almost constantly when awake, & some
times till 10 or 11 at night, eating oranges, lemons, Tama-
�I
174.
rinds, ohias, watermelons, muskmelons, pineapples,
yet no hurt seems to follow.
8cc.
&
She seems to enjoy our sit
uation here in all respects except one very industrious 8c to her very poison.
The fleas are
They have not yet
annoyed me much.
S a t . June 1 2 ~
Clear & pleasant to-day.
This was our
first Sab. on land - but as to what we shd see at this
place among the natives our curiosity was already grati
fied.
At 9 the appointed hour for meeting the broken bejll ^ung
8c
we went to the chh.
out 4,000 people.
It is 196 ft long & will hold ab
But when entered the yard a crowd was
going away - about as large as leaves most of the chhs
in our native land at the close of their service.
The
house was filled - the remainder were going to the schoolhouse whh holds perhaps 1,000 or more.
Mr. Chamberlain
Dr. Judd, attended with them there.
Mr. Bingham preached at the chh from 1 John 4:10.
"Herein is love," 8ec.
There was very good attention
though the services were long — — about 2 hours. ---- -
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The singing was sweet.
The language is made
up so much of vowel sounds that it makes altogether
sweeter melody than Eng. can do --- the pronuncia
tion is so uniform - every letter having the same
invariable sound, that those of us who had just
arrived were able to join the Choir.
Br. T. preached in Eng.
"Lord remember me," & c .
Mr. Bishop preached in native P. M. from Heb. 9.22
"and without shedding of blood is no remission."
ed
services & dined with
went out to Mr. Allen's a mile & a.half,
where a meeting had been appointed —
attended-
a few only
a part understood Eng. to whom I spoke —
Br. C. to rest in their own tongue.
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JOURNAL AT THE SANDWICH ISLES,
by Rev. D. Baldwin,M.D.
VOL.2^.
�Rev. Dwight Bald'in,1847
(regarding this picture, Mr.' illiam A.Baldwin wrote to
Miss Mary C.Alexander from his home in Niles,Calif.inl951,
"This morning I mailed to you ..... the negative of the
copy of the picture of our grandfather which stands above
our mantle here, - which,as you know, is a painting done
in Honolulu by one J.B.Knapp in 1847. My father told me
that Knapp was just a roving individual who joined the
crew of vessels simply to he able to get around to see
the vorld, and thnt portrait painting was one of his hob
bies.")
�Vol.
2^.
journal at the Sandwich Isis.
Honolulu Teus. June 14±*i
When we found ourselves on the shores of Oahu everything
vas new - Nothing reminded us of our native land except the
friendly facesf & comfortable houses of the missionaries.
Honolulu is a ^ a n d y plain, covered with brown hay houses,
not very compact however, but which extend a mile or more from
E. to W.
The houses are generally enclosed by a fen^e of poles
upright - or a wall of mud - forming a yard or garden.
The Hau,
a tRee much like our lumbardy poplar, but not so high, is to be
found in every part of the village & forms all the shade there
is from any thing that grows.
Bananas are seen scattered in
the gardens - & cocoa-nut trees here & there in groves along the
shore.
Water & musk - melons also grow - but none of these wd
flourish on this sandy soil & under this burning sun, were not
water brought down in ditches from the Mts. and directed to
different parts of the village -
The natives depend chiefly on
the valley for their food - These are rich.
Two of them are in
sight opening towards the village - Manoa E. - & another Pauoa.
N. of this.
They are filled with kalo (taro) patches - bananas -
sweet potatoes-and other less useful herbage.
also of the kukui(candle
There are groves
tree & the ohia (or Sand. Isl.
apple)
Punch bowl Hill is a considerable ig&R. between these - barrenwas once without doubt a volcano - & is now mounted with cannon
& a few native huts - originally raised there to defend the people
from the missionaries I ! i
�The other'-acts-. whh rise back of the plain seem somewhat
green - most of them bare - others have shrubbery - They serve
no other purpose than as a range for the cattle, horses, & goats,
whh run at large in great numbers, especially the last.
The mission establishment is quite the E. part of the town.
The missionaries we found living in far more comfortable style
than we expected - Mr. Bingham & Dr. Judd live in the old miss,
house a convenient frame building - Mr. Shephard in a good stone
house & the printing establishment is in a stone building - i n
any of these you might sus-pect you was in the U.S.A. - Mssrs.
Chamberlain and Clark live in native houses & we occupy a similar
one whh Mr. Clark has used as a study.
But they are larger &
built in a style altogether superior to anything we had expected
to see.
Over the crosswork of poles or bamboo reads, & under the
hay thatching is a laying of flags thick together whh makes the
house as neat as one cd. wish - & the ground whh is covered with
dry sand, is spread with firm & neat mats.
Their tables we find furnished with articles from our native
land, such as bread, & pork or beef - with the addition occasionally
of taro or bananas fried, & almost always of the sweet potatoe,
whh is good - but not quite so rich as those of Caralina.
The chiefs send in many presents at this time on account of
the new teachers & the general meeting - such as ohias, melons,
-.
fowls, taro, b a n a n a s , S o that these are litteral^y days of
plenty.
A large herd of cattle (containing several yoke of oxen beside
cows) furnish this station with mil^ & some butter.
At Kau^i(Tau%i)
�they have a large flock of goats as well as some cows - & they
have both cows and goats at the other stations.
The cows are small-
brought from the Spanish Main, & there are small horses from the
same region in abundance on this Island.
- Oranges & Tamarinds
grow at Kau*d - the former also at
& the Irish potatoe is
found there too.
We have plenty of oranges, Tamarinds, lemons &
sugar cane from Kau^i, since we came.
From the sugar cane natives under the direction of Mr. Whitney
manufacture molasses.
Everything as to productions shows us we are
in a forreign land; & the people as
as the plants.
Their
constant chattering in a strange tongue - their running naked
hither and thither, engaged in employments, we have never seen or
seldom in our native land, such as drawing their chiefs or loaded
with calabashes etc., none of these remind us of home.
But the
custom whh has struck me as strangest of all, is that of the women
riding horseback, in the same position as men ride in our land.
They are fleet and expert horsemeR?
One day as we were standing
in the street, two of them rode by, one after the other, at full
speed, & yet so perfectly at their ease that they bowed smiling to
us as gracefully as any trooper, & gave us their aloha (love)
as
they passed.
Wed. June 15^4
We were invited this evening to tea at Mr. Bingham's & for
the first time in our lives had the honor of taking tea with a king(Kauikeaouli).
One wd say this sounded like a great honour.
So we considered it - but had any of our countrymen had a glance
at us, they might not have thought so.
They wd have seen a long
�table surrounded by 8 or 10 missionaries & their wives, besides
Capt. Parker - & between Capt. P. and Mr. Bingham, a stout, robustlooking black boy about 17 years old.
He appears modest in Company,
said little, nothing more than to answer questions, & evidently
paid great defference to the missionaries.
Sat. June 18.
The brn having
last Tues. from the other
Islands all except Mr. Gulick, the week has been spent in business
of the gen*** meeting.
We have had frequent calls from the chiefs
& often been much interested.
They love the missionaries & consider
them their best friends.
But among them all none shows that dignified & majestic air,
that fiery glance of the eye, that intelligence & determined spirit,
that motherly kindness, & deep interest in religious things, which
we see in Kahumanu.
She must have been a terrible creature when her
tyranical spirit reigned in all its force - but grace has made her
another woman.
She is dear to all the missionaries, as well as
they to her. —
Sab. June 19— .
As this was communion day, I was called on to give
a preparatory lecture last evening to the mission: whh I did from
Mat. 5:13.
"Ye are the salt of the earth."
After the native service at 9 A.M. & an Eng. service at 12,
at whh br. Dibble preached, we assembled at 4 P.M. for the communion
season, in whh the Mission chh & the native chh at Honolulu were to
unite.
It was a new scene to us who had lately arrived & I trust
interesting to us all.
I was sorry my dear C. was not well enough
to attend - It is not easy to describe our feelings.
To have united
with so large a number of missionaries in any part of the world wd
�have stirred up feeling in any heart where love to Christ dwells but it was more than doubly interesting to us to sit down &
commemorate the dying love of Jesus on these Shores, whh brought
innumerable associations to our minds - We remembered, that on this
very ground altars once smoked with the blood of human victims,
offered to gods that cd not save - here the savage yell had been
.4lately heard - here murder, adultery, theft, lying & every other vice
had sunk men lower than the brute.
But now the Gospel triumphs - its banner waves over all these
Islands - the voice of prayer is heard in many habitations.
On this
about
occasion we had before us 4,000 natives silent intent on the scene
before them - & among these we saw many trophies of grace of whom
we had heard in our beloved native land.
Thirty two were admitted to the church & all of them baptised These were arranged in a circle nearest the table, whh was in front
of the pulpit - & the chh consisting of about 100 of this place
with almost as many more from other Islands were in 4 concentric
circles beyond.
Kuakini (Gov. Adams) sat in front of the pulpit -
Kekau-onohi & Keka^uohi with their husbands a little to his left Kinau farther back - Kaahumanu the most signal as a monument of grace
was quite off to the right of the pulpit, in the 2d or 3d row.
These all are most absolute in their authority; but here it was
interesting to see them apparently rejoicing to have a seat among
those taken from all ranks & on a level with them.
Gov. Adams was
faning himself & so were the others, a work they seldom do on other
occasions.
After the ceremony of admitting, Mr. Richards made some
remarks in the native - I was then called on to pray in English then the bread was distributed - & afterwards Br. Tinker made some
�remarks in Eng. & one of the mis's prayed in native before the
distribution of the wine.
It was evident, that many of the people
& the chiefs were deeply interested in this scene.
But no one
seemed to show a deeper or more intelligent interest than Kaahumanu 30 were propounded at the close of the sacrament - then more than
ever Kaahumanu, prince regent of all the islands seemed to forget
the many infirmities of the body and turned this way & that as she
sat in her easy rocking chair to see them as they rose at the call
of their names....I hope we shall not soon forget this scene - It
reminded us of the time predicted, when those of every tongue shall
gather round the Saviour.
Thur. June 23d - The time this week is almost all taken up in the
genl meeting - many subjects of deep & vital interest have come up
for deliberation.
We had a very interesting visit from the prince regent Kahumanu
to-day- She came to Mr. C's by 8 o'clock in
till some time P.M.
morning & staid
Her health was better than usual, & her soul
seemed awake.
I h a v e not been more interested in the conversation of any other
native or chief since we arrived than in hers this morning.
Mr. Richards had preached a sermon the evening before, called a bold
sermon for this nation's rulers, in whh he maintained, that rulers
shd rule for the good of the people - I took occasion to ask her how
she liked it?
She gave a long account of it in native.
led only
understand by her looks & motions - for she was all engaged - & she
concluded by saying it was all (pono) good - She sd they had been
tempted to purchase fine things by forreigners, & loaded with debts I asked her, if the other chiefs thought as she did - She sd yes -
�but when the temptations came they yielded to them - As she sd this
she burst into tears, & bowing her head, sd "Aloha niu ia oukou
great love to you - we could none of us refrain from sympathising
with her.
The extravagance of these rulers has involved them in
debts whh they have not now the means of paying & whh make heavy
taxes on the peopls.
After leaving our room, she called Mrs. C. one side - sd she
must give her the silk frock she had on whh she did in spite of all
the remonstrances of Mrs. C. who sd she cd not wear so fine a garment,
& then she sat in her underdress, till an attendant could bring
another dress.
She dined with us.
After dinner I had but just set
down at Mr. Bingham's when she came there & fell into conversation
with him about the catholics here.
asked her if she prayed about them.
They trouble her greatly. I
She replied, she did, when
alone & with others - & what do you pray for - She replied 1. That
they may be converted & be of one mind with us - 2 That God wd in
some easy way remove them to their own country to preach there. She
sd she had done all in her power to excite others to whose hearts
she cd find access to pray for two great things - removal of the
Catholics & the conversion of the king - She had spread this desire
of her heart from the farther end of Hawaii to Kauai.
"Kings are
nursing fathers & queens nursing mothers" now-even here. Sat. June 25— .
Yesterday was a day of considerable excitement
in the village.
A Prussian ship arrived going to China.
After a
boat had come in, they were saluted from the fort, & returned the
salute from the ship.
They brought presents from the king of Prussia
for the king - a rich suit of clothes, etc. sd to be richer than the
�suit sent him from Britain.
The reasons for this present were, that
Kauikeaouli sent a cloak to him some years ago - & also because the
king of Prussia took an interest in the establishment of the Gospel
here.
They brought some little presents, to Messrs. Bingham & Richards
from a young Mr. Hoffman, now resident in Prussia who came here some
years since in a Russian ship of discovery.
He wrote a letter to
Mr. B. in English, whh contained many compliments.
But what interested us most was, that the king of Prussia the
only pious king in the world, had employed his painter, also pious,
to execute for the king of these Isis, a likeness of himself & another
of Gen. Bucher, as large as life - & with them the painter had sent
a very interesting letter which may be of great service to Kauikeaouli
& the chiefs of these Islands.
In it, he says, I send you these
paintings which my Sovereign has ordered me to draw for you.
My
Sovereign endeavors to serve God, not only by attending chh to hear
his word, but by living a Godly life - & we congratulate you that you
have reed the Gospel.
We read interesting intelligence from your
islands respecting the success of the Gospel, & rejoice that you take
good care of our brn missionaries.
This letter was in English - and
Mr. Bingham translated it into Hawaiian in presence of Mr. Grenold,
vice consul, as we were told, in a very audible voice.
Such language
from a foreign court respecting the mis's does not suit forreign
residents here.
Mon. June 27th.
As the missionaries sat deliberating in general meeting today,
Kekau-luohi came in with a heavy countenance, & informed us, a man
had just come from Waianai, 20 miles W. of this & brought word, that
�Boki had landed there in the brig Tamehameha, & 7 ships with him.
Unexpected and improbable as such a story was, it nevertheless threw
some consternation among us; for we cd not but anticipate the change
that must take place here, if he were really come, & to be reinstated
as govenor.
Many questions were asked to learn how probable the story
might be - Two of the mis's went to Kaahumanu's where they saw the
man.
They returned - One sd it must be true - no native wd dare tell
such a falsehood to Kaahumanu - he sd he had seen Boki with his own eyes.
The other mis'y cross questioned a little - when he was told that
Boki landed Sat. & the 7 ships came in during Sat. night. Br. W. Sd
they must be very akamai (skilful) to come in there in the dark - etc.
etc. many crooks cd not carry hissbory through.
The messenger came
first to Liliha, Boki's wife - she sent him to Kaahumanu - & she to
Gov. Adams at the fort - When he came to the Gov. he was ordered to
stay in the fort, till it was ascertained whether the story was true
or false.
A man was posted immediately to Waianai - but before he
reached the place he learned that the messenger had made his own
message.
The Gov had him whipped,(or as he sd, "gave him a present")
& sent him away.
Thurs. June 30. - for the 29 see next pg:
As the business of the mission was finished yesterday, to-day the
mis's embarked for their several homes.
for Kauai (Tauai) in the Mission Packet.
Mr. Whitney left this morning
This vessel built & sent
from Salem (Mass.) for the benefit of the mission, valued at $6,000
was sold to the chiefs at the following price, viz. they engage to
furnish the mis's passage free, from one island to another for the
length of three months in each year for 20 years to come.
a vessel more than 3 mos. - of course they pay like others.
If they want
�The mis's of Maui and Hawaii left this afternoon in the Becket
a brig.
on board.
We accompanied them to the shore.
Mr. Bingham & myself went
The deck was covered with natives & their calabashes.
While on board, we saw a greater exploit, than I have before
seen performed by natives;
( for they generally accomplish every
thing by numbers & nothing by skill or strength.)
getting a horse on board the brig.
It consisted in
They first put a large rope round
his body - led him into the water beside a canoe - One held his nose
fi'
over the edge of the canoe while another, in the stern of the canoe,
held to his tail - they then pulled the canoe by a rope along side
the brig - & now came the demand for skill.
Sometimes the animal
flounced most furiously striking his forefeet out of water.
native at the nose held on desperately.
But the
When at length, they had
hooked to the rope round his body it slipped so far foreward,
that
it would not raise him - another must be put under to raise the
hinder part - A native dived down several times, & at length pulled
a rope under - When this was round & hooked to the tatle, they
raised him & lowered him into the hold.
Wed. June 29.
Kaahumanu invited us all this morning to ride out to
Manoa in the P.M. to see her.
We gave her but little encouragement,
not knowing how busy we might be.
However before 12 o'clock horses
were brought & Kaikioeva's little waggon with his mule.
This served
to carry Mrs. Baldwin, Tinker, Dibble, & Clark, besides the native
driver - either of whom seemed as large as the little mule - Messrs.
Bingham, Greene, Clark, Tinker, Dibble, Dr. Judd and myself rode each
a Spanish horse, whh are accusttomed to go as on a race - & so we
went most of the way - As we were riding, some before others behind
the little waggon, at good speed, I remarked that if the chhs who
had sent us out cd see us, they wd hardly suspect us to be their mis's.
�Many showers sweep down through the vale of Manoa, that never
reach the plain of Honolulu, a mile W. of it.
We met with such a
one after we had entered the valley, whh made us halt to deliberate
whether as those on horseback had no umbrellas, we should proceed or
ride back out of the rain.
Meantime the rain ceased a little & we
went on - but soon it poured harder than ever; & we were glad to take
refuge in a native hut till the shower was over.
This was the first
time some of us had been into a house of the common people & there
was not a little to amuse us - they were beating poi out doors &
did not stop for us or the rain.
When the rain was over we pursued our way, having a mile farther
to go.
As we drew near the house, we saw Kaahumanu sitting on the
mat near the door - She cried "aloha" to us, with a tone that assured
us we were welcome.
When the natives had taken our horses & waggon
away, we entered the house - the ladies found a convenient seat on a
settee long enough to accommodate the whole.
There were 2 single seats
The rest of the gentlemen found seats on the elevated part of the
matting to one side of the house.
As this was only an occasional
retreat of Kaahumanu from the heat, she had not brought much furniture
a swing-bed one side & a table in the middle of the apartment seemed
to make the whole.
Kaahumanu informed us, she had not expected us &
had made no preparation for us as to food - but sd she had a turkey
roasting.
After we had conversed -4^gz- a while the turkey came - was
set in two dishes on the table - there was also a dish of squid (a
kind of fish) & another of baked taro, out of whh last I made my
meal.
The settee was placed one side for the ladies — gentlemen stood
the other - as we drew up, we saw no furniture on the table, but a
pile of plates half as many perhaps as there were individuals in our
�company - Kaahumanu took a large chair at one end of the table - having
changed her dress, while Mr. Bingham was asking a blessing - The whole
scene was so novel to us who were new comers, that some cd hardly
keep from a burst of laughter.
When we were ready to commence, I
discovered 3 forks on the table, & one of our company produced a
jackknife, so that the carving went on well - but as the turkey was
not cooked thro' & had a very different flavour from what it has when
roasted in our style, we did not make much havoc with it.
About middle of the P.M. we started for home - & Kaahumanu in
a chaise with a little duck-legged horse started soon after us - but
so furiously did she drive that she reached town rather before us This they say, is her ordinary way of driving - but one object at
this time was probably to be in season for Wed. eve'g meeting,
st
Frid. July 1—
alone.
For the first time since we landed we feel somewhat
The general meeting has been an interesting beginning to our
pilgrimage here, though it has engrossed more of our time, than we
cd otherwise have spared.
The subject, which most nearly interested us, was our location Me they have stationed at Waimea, Hawaii, & Mr. Bishop is to go up for
an associate unless some other one shd need to go for health.
Br. T.
is not located - stays here for the present - Br. D. at Rg&o - Br. J.
here.
Many subjects of great importance came up among whh were ;
intercourse with forreigners, marrying forreigners to native women
( for they resort to this since the late restrictions), the establishment
of a "high school", plans to diminish the expenses of the mission, &
various others to promote the cause.
�Nothing very interesting exists now at any station, though many
have been added to the different chhs the last year.
T\-.g seems to
be the only mission where the people flock too much around the
missionary.
The great trouble to the mis's seems to be hearing
their Manaos (thoughts) whh seem rather hypocritical, & disgusting.
Sab. July 3d - Have noticed often with pain signs of indifference
in the king, while in the house of God - To-day saw that whh was
worse a wish to get away & he actually left with some of his young
companions before sermon was ended - He had taken a new seat, by a
distant door - His heart was evidently after some project from the
first.
A bad example for the people! May the Lord forgive & grace
prevent the like again!
Monday July 4 ^ .
The mis's have sometimes, heretofore attended the
celebration of our country's independence in this place & we were
all invited to the public dinner to-day.
But as it was monthly con
cert & especially as the day is religiously observed in America, &
the good wish to do away drinking celebrations, we thought it a
duty to decline.
Teus. July 5^**
There have always been times when supplies have
overflowed from native presents.
On frid. last the people back
agreed to bring in their presents together to-day - whether because
of independence or what I know not.
About 100 came to bring them,
& they paraded as they came in & around Mr. Bingham's back yard.
There were 3 goats, 10 pigs, 10 turkeys,
about a cartload of vegetables,
20 ducks, 70 fowles, &
consisting of Kalo(taro), cabbage,
squashes, onions, sweet and Irish potatoes, bananas, melons, ohias,
etc.
Could their presents be distributed equally thro'
the year
they wd do much towards furnishing our families; as it is, they are
�very acceptable, especially as thay show a regard for the Gospel.
But there is great tendency here to selfrighteousness, & it wd not
be strange, if many who bring these presents, shd make them a
substitute for repentance.
Wed July 6 ^ .
Just one month since we landed.
I have been many
times on shipboard interested in the success of tracts & the demand
for them - but more here. Several have called for them, mostly
sailors - & for fear they shd fail in getting them, have told long
& pitiful stories about leaving their ship on acct of sickness,
leaving their Bible on board, etc.
To-day I was much pleased with one who came, to whom I had
given half a doz. tracts some days ago.
he must return them.
At that time he understood
To-day he brought them all back, as neat as
when they came from the Depository at N.Y. paying,
"he had read them
all thro' & had not dirtied them any" - he was much pleased when I
gave him a half a doz. more, which I told him to read, & give to some
of his brother sailors.
I
have almost given up the idea of going immediately to Hawaii,
We went yesterday to the top of a Mtn 3 miles off to look for a
building spot, whh might be a fine retreat from the heat of this
place.
Four of us went with 3 horses - we rode to the top - found
two or three native houses, & were kindly welcomed.
a little hut
whose ridge pole was full 3^ or 4 feet from the ground they spread
a clean mat for us, & we sat down around our box of cake & pie while they furnished us with the largest bunch of bananas I had
ever seen.
At 1 P.M. we left Honolulu; the therm, then standing at 86° At 1^ we reached the top of Punch bowl Hill, & the therm, fell to
�80° - At 2, a little past, we reached the top of Mtn on whh we
hoped to find a building spot - called "Huina" "the joining".
Therm, was then 74 - At Honolulu at the same time it was still
86 - At 3 P.M. at Huina, (lit. the point where two lines join,
because two ridges meet in that summit)
the therm, was 71 (had
not changed much at Honolulu) - At 4 P.M. a little before the summit
it was 73 or 74.
our research.
We were agreeably disappointed in the object of
We not only found the air cool, but the people told
us there was water near, vegetation of every sort, was very luxurient
& we found
ascent so gradual up one ridge, that a cart might be
drawn with ease to the top.
Kaahumanu says she will build us a
house there & one for herself.
Mon. July 1 1 ^ .
It was a peculiar situation in whh we found ourselces
when first landed on these shores - in the midst of a people whose
language we could not understand; & yet we understood this was the
language in whh, the Lord willing, we were soon to converse, to make
known the riches of the grace of God - & to pray to God.
It seemed
to me for one, that whatever else I might do with the language, I
shd hardly ever be able to use it in prayer.
We have often wished
to break out & communicate some of our ideas to the people without
the formality of an interpreter.
What has made our darkness more
visible is, that the people have been interested in us, & at first
gave plenty of their talk, raising the voice louder when they saw
we cd not understand.
In two things our situation is more pleasant-
lst, we begin to attach some ideas to their words & phrases,
so that
it is not all dark - 2d They have learned, that it is of little
avail to talk with us, & so they spare their words.
�Today, we have seen a feat whh gives us some idea of what
people do in other parts of the world.
We were going for a walk
about sunset - when we reached the gate, a man on horseback was
near, leading a bullock with a rope round the neck & horns - we
thought nothing of it, till Mr. B. on the wall across the way,
cried we w^e^not safe - & must retreat & shut the gate.
We then
perceived that the rope was fastened to the horn of the saddle, &
that the animal whh they were taking round to slaughter for the
king was not a willing victim - he bounded most furiously, & soon
broke loose from the horse - & then the throng of natives ran
higher and thither just as if a lion was after them, & the bullock
retreated again to Mise'y yard - It was one which had been brought
from the Spanish Main, when young, & had run wild on this Island they drove him in with our herd.
We now had an oppurtunity of
seeing him caught again, - Several rode in, each with a rope coiled round
the horn of his saddle.
Soon one was thrown over his horns &
neck, & he was a captive, as before.
Two horses were fastened to
him - one behind - the other before^ the latter proceeded through
the gate, - the others spurred behind - Sometimes the animal held
back - but it availed him nothing - for the horse was from the
Spanish mgt&n - the rider also was native of S. America, - & both
understood their business well.
When the beast held back, the
horse stood braced forward, as strong as he.
When he bounded
forwards furiously the horse was in an instant upon the run to
keep clear of him, & save all the headway he made & when he stopped,
the horse stopped turning partly round to watch the movements of
his prisoner.
Several times, he started off sideways, in a wild
run, but as often as he did this, the rider by a dextrous movement,
�threw his feet from under him with the rope, & he came from his
run to his side hard enough to dash him to pieces.
This gave us
some idea of the manner in whh they take these animals in So.
America. Mr. Bihgham says, he has seen many of them caught at
Waimea, on Hawaii, where they run wild in abundance.
Wed. July 20^
Yesterday was examination day for the schools in
the district of Honolulu.
The horns were sounding all the morning
round the village, & adjacent region, to call the schools
together.
At 9 o'clock we went to the large chh whh was already
crowded - & very soon the examination eommenced.
Each teacher
appeared with his school or class - The missionaries began with
those nearest the pulpit, & as fast as the classes were examined,
they filed off out of the chh to make room for others, whh came
in in single file, school after school, till it seemed as if we
sh have all the population of the Island.
It was not a little amusing to see the appearance they made.
It is their way on such occasions to do their utmost in way of
dress.
Some of them had bundles of tapa, wound round them, whh
they held up on each with their arms & not without labour - some
of the smaller ones especially, I thought had quite as much as
they could carry. - Some had costly wreaths of birds' feathers
round their necks or heads - others had vines or banana leaves
round their necks - & one I noticed whose head was decorated with
corn tops.
The teachers & headmen of the schools were generally
dressed in American style & appeared very well Upwards of 2,000 scholars were examined on Teus.
Among all
there was a very small proportion of children - They were mostly
youth & those in middle life.
The king & chiefs set a good
�example here to the people - they were most of them present &
were examined.
Kaahumanu was examined in the morning, The other
chiefs with the King's school at 3 in the afternoon.
the most interesting of all the schools.
This was
It contained not only
the young king who was present, but many young men, whom he keeps
round him & several chiefs of high rank.
In all 36 females, &
perhaps 100 men - It is taught by Tahiti, the S. sea Islander,
sent here by the London Miss. Society.
Another interesting
class was one Dr. Judd has attended to occasionally- about once a
week - altogether young men, & all members of the chh.
All of these were examined in reading - some in spelling some exhibited their writing.
Few, perhaps I may, none, except a
few individuals have gone beyond these branches - The mission have
not been able to furnish books.
To-day there was an exhibition in the chh - no parade or show
several,
among whom was Gov. Adams & two or 3 other chiefs
exhibited their own compositions i,e spoke them, & appeared very
well.
They were mostly upon the time of dark hearts, state of
things then, & the better time of light hearts now.
The king was expected, but not being prepared, did not attend.
This evening at lecture in the chh, being the time for
marrying, besides six couple of common natives, there were, two
couple, who were favourites of the chiefs.
They were dressed out
in about as fine style as Americans wd have been on a similar
occasion.
These couples were married, each singly ; the other
six, as usual, under one ceremony.
Wed. Aug.3d.
This people are a simple hearted people, have known little
about protecting their rights - But they begin to learn.
Ever
�since we arrived they have been at work building a wall to shut the
cattle out from the vallies & confine them to the region of the
village.
The part W. of Punchbowl hill is almost complete.
Yesterday & today the people have been called to the other part
E. of the hill, & 2 m. E. of this place.
Kaahumanu, the king, &
all the chiefs were there to work or superintend.
It was pleasing
to see, very early in the morning, the crowds of natives that
thronged the way, going out, with calabashes & other implements,
some to stay thro the day, others perhaps to camp down for many
days.
Men, women, children, boys, girls, all carry stone.
They
have horses plenty & might have oxen, but all the work is done
with the human sinews.
This will abridge the range of our herd,
much to our inconvenience - Mr. Marini's large herd must have
some other quarters - but still we rejoice in it as an improvement
to them whh we may hope will be followed by others.
To-day Mr. Dibble & wife embarked for Hido in the Packet Mr. Chamberlain.
We all met at Mr. Bingham's to commend them to
God.
This evening held our weekly pr. meeting at Mr. B's - It was
an object of interest to me that Kaahumanu was present tho she
cd not understand a word.
We sang,
"Where Satan reigned in shades
of night" & "Lions & beasts of savage names,
"Put on the nature of
the lamb, & she was a living example of their truth.
Frid. Aug. 5
It is pleasing to see the presents sent in from the
chiefs & others for food - both as they are often very much needed
& as they show a willingness in the chiefs & people to have the
gospel cost them something.
But I have been most pleased when
presents came from the king - he has around him a set of young men
what, with himself, shape their course as to Gospel restraints too
�much like young bucks in America; & besides, he is much exposed
to the influence of unprincipled forreigners.
But he often sends
in his presents of food sometimes liberal ones - this afternoon he
sent 400 fish to each family at this station - i.e. 2000 in all,
worth perhaps in the market 20 or 25 dollars.
This shows that he
does not despise the missionaries, & gives us more hope, that he
may yet be brought to love the truth.
. 1. 1-
Mon.
Au^} 8
We are frequently pleased with presents from the
natives as well as chiefs - They never appear to better advantage
than when bringing their tribute of affection to their religious
teachers whether it consists of some eatable or a mere aloha.
Their simplicity & willingness to do all they are able to aid
in the good cause is truly interesting & gives us hope that while
they impart temporals many of them at least will gain spirituals.
Br. Clark has lately had many applications to dedicate the
native chhs, he being now able to go out on the Sab. on account
of the new mis's who preach in Eng. & he meets with signs of
encouragement & returns with testimonies of their kindness.
Last
Sat. he went to Waipio 12 m. W. of this for this purpose - had a
great cong. on the Sab. & many expressions of love and interest
among the people.
He went in a canoe - but returned horseback.
Everything the mis's'y needs is at his disposal - the people not
excepted.
The canoe returned loaded with presents - 1 large hog -
4 pigs - 1 duck - 25 fowls - 2 pieces of Kapa(tapa) & many bundles
of potatoes,
amounting to perhaps 1^ bis - & all perhaps to 12 dols.
or more.
Wed. Aug 1 0 ^ .
Twelve couples were married this eve'g at chh.
after service - & all appeared well as to behavior - well too as
to dress if we except one couple who were uncomfortably loaded down
with Kapa.
�There is now in harbour a vessel from Baltimore U.S. whh will
return to America by way of Canton, by whh we must write.
A ves.
has also arrived from the Soc. Isis, today, bringing a letter for
Mr. Bingham, from Rev. ChS. Barff mis'y there.
He writes that a
water spout accompanied by a whirlwind had taken off the roof of
their -^hapel, that two of the Isis., were then at war, originating
as usual,
in family disputes ( fam's of chiefs), that they had
been successful in planting native teachers on the Navigators'
Island, & that the word of God was making slow & noiseless progress
in their Islands.
We bless God for all good news respecting his
work, & hope that such terms as " alow & noiseless", do not
indicate,
as sometimes, a want of spirituality among them.
T hur. Aug.11. To-day a letter was rec'd from Mr. Crock one of
the first mis's to the Soc. Isis.
Port Jackson, preaching & teaching.
He had removed & settled at
He mentions the expedition
of some of the mis's, in which they succeeded in settling native
teachers on several Islands, and clusters, among whh were
Tongatabao & the Savage Islands.
We have now begun to recite regularly every day to Mr.
Bingham the native language - & have made so much profiency in
speaking that it is not so distressing to meet a native.
Wed. Aug. 17th.
evening.
We have held our weekly prayer meeting this
We find them to be very profitable seasons for the soul.
We do not lack at present either for subjects for prayer or of
thanksgiving.
Among the latter we may mention the addition of
two little sons to the station - one of Br. Tinker born sab.
eve'g the 1 4 ^ _ ^^e other Mr. Bingham's, Teus. morn. - both the
mothers doing well.
blessing.
The Lord enable us to remember him in every
�Frid. Aug 19 .
Today it was proposed to visit Waititi, as the
chiefs are now there.
The ladies rode in the little waggon at
2'p^H. - br. C. & myself waited till 5, & walked -When we arrived
all the ladies and chief women were gone to Poalima - soon returned They gave us an interesting account of the meeting.
Kaahumanu
spoke in an interesting manner, & prayed - her prayer mostly for
the king.
Kinau spoke and prayed - Kekau - luohi spoke - Mrs.
Clark read a chap. & they sang once.
Kaahumanu was rejoiced to
see us, but minamina(regretted) much she had not previgus notice
to prepare for us.
hardly eat.
She felt so much regret at tea, that she cd.
We took tea, outdoors, sitting f^at on the mats -
Gov. Adams came while tea was serving & took a seat - the trains
of the three chiefs were seated in a long group feasting on poi some of our company remarked that this looked the most like Sand.
Isis, of anything we had seen. Br. C. asked a blessing & after tea
returned thanks.
We were all much pleased with our visit & returned
home by the light of a pleasant moon.
Aug. 21, Sabbath.
As sab. breaking has been prohibited here, riding stopped on
the holy day, we haA hoped not to witness any open profanations.
But the heaven daring sab. breaking sp't has only been pent up in
the bosoms of forreign residents here, & they let it have-bi&at if
there is only an occasion.
Today we have heard frequent firing
down in the village & have been surprised to learn, it was the
celebration of King Wm's birthday, on board a vessel belonging to
Capt. Cole in the harbour.
We learn, that one man had his face
badly burnt by the firing, & another to avoid the same, jumped
overboard, & lost his watch.
But we hope they will in future, have
�more than these little judgments to deter them from such doings We hope the chiefs will let them know the laws.
How wonderful,
that these Islanders lately in total darkness shd now keep the
Sab. & men from Chr. lands, who have been taught it all their lives
set it at nought.
Aug.
22d. M o n .
We have frequent occasion to mention the kindness of our
heavenly Father.
This day we have had an unusual token of it in
supplying temporal comforts.
The brn at Kauai sent us a large
supply of oranges - nearly half a bushel to each of the 8^ families
at this station.
Sat. Aug 27.(Manoa)
This day went with Br. C. to Waikele 12 miles W. of Honolulu.
On our way down to Honolulu village, we met Kaahumanu & her train
going to Manoa.
We took a double canoe - 5 or 6 men with the head
man of Waikele paddled us - we found it much more pleasant than a
journey by land cd be at this hot season.
It was very pleasant as
we proceeded along the Isl. to see the valleys, beyond the plains,
opening between the Mts. not only as affording interesting scenery
but as filled with vegetation & people.
After going W. perhaps 7 or 8 miles, we entered an inlet, whh.
winds, in many directions, & has many fertile settlements on its
different ramifications - vis. Waipio, Waiawa, Honouliuli, &c. As
we sailed, sometimes near the shore, we saw many of the oysters of
this country, & many canoes filled mostly with women gathering them
while we were deliberating whether to go & get a supply of oysters,
a canoe came out from some distance to meet us.
The women, whose
face was full of interest we found to be the wife of John Ii - she
�supplied us with as many oysters as we needed during our stay at
V.
-
As we approached Waikele, the kalo and banana plantations
looked pleasant ; & more so after we entered the narrow river, &
were sailing along side of them.
On our arrival we were taken to
the meeting house lately built, for the friday meeting of the women.
One end of it was curtained off, & a place raised in each corner
with mats for us to sleep.
We found our quarters very; & what
made it more so, was a disposition in the people to supply every
necessary.
There was a cook-house in one corner of the yard -
potatoes were brought in, & fowls, & they killed a hog.
Our native
cooked for us, & we had the mats spread in the open synagogue for
a table & chairs while we ate; tho. they brought in two chairs for
us to use at other times.
We unitedly implored God's blessing on
us while here, as well as thanked him for mercies.
at 5 P.M. in the m'ys house not far off.
We had a meeting
Before it, two couples came
to be married - 8 after meeting, the people gathered into our yardMr. C. addressed them on the subject of marriage & its duties,
& married another couple.
While at ^ a ^ K e k a u - onohi & her train
came to attend meeting with us, having heard 3 or 4 miles off of
our arrival.
It was very pleasant to have her present, as besides
our social devotions, it gave us an opportunity of morning and
evening prayers with quite a congregation during our stay.
On the Sab. the people flocked from 3 or 4 neighboring
settlements - a konk shell blown in different parts of the settlement
announced the time of meeting, whh was 9 A.M. & 4 P.M.
The house,
holding probably 1,000 was crowded full and about half as many more
without.
As I looked out the window, back of the minister, there
was quite a congregation sitting on the weeds. They tied their
�hdkfs. from one weed to another to ward off a beating sun.
They gave
good attention, and we hope good was done.
Sab. evening.
The headmen present gave us an account of 4 men
at Waipio, who had been drinking awa:(an narcotic plant formerly
used all over the Islands - The roots bruised and put in cold water,
make a drink whichh intoxicates with less quantity than rum).
had turned the men out of the Poalima Frid. night meeting.
They
It was
distressing to hear that any of the people still pursued a practise
whh, had well nigh ruined the nation.
But I was pleased to see,
in those present, a real temperance spirit.
I asked,
"Why don't they
destroy all the awa?" at whh. they started up and sd - "Hookuli."
"They won't listen to the good."
An old man sd. "It ought all to
be burnt - for the word of God said,
"Every tree whh. bringeth forth
not good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire."
As I had
never seen this deadly plant, I engaged the men to bring me some in
the morn. - they did - As I held it, Kekau - onohi asked with some
interest,
"if I was going to plant itR
I sd. - no - too much like
rum - She sd - "not like rum - worse."
At 7 A.M. we started for home - when nearly ready, the people
gathered in with presents - they brought us potatoes - 2 hogs, 1 or
2 ducks and perhaps 50 or 60 fowls, a part of whh we took with us in
the canoe.
It was pleasing to see their interest, as they throng
the shore and all cried Aloha - as the sudden stroke of six paddles
gave our canoe full sail.
We reached Honolulu in about 4 hours -
walked to Manoa, and were thankful to find friends all well.
Mon. Sept. 5^
Today for the first since we left America have
we seen a ship bound directly home - One came to anchor in the outer
harbor and we soon learned it was the Columbus, Capt. Osborn, of
New Bedford and will sail for home in ten days.
Capt. 0. says he
�spoke the Milo the 6th of Aug - whh left here in June - they had
been very successful, having taken 500 brls of oil - but he could
give no news from the New England.
Thurs. Sept. 8
th
- Today two natives came in looking somewhat
above common people.
converse a little.
As the family were out, I endeavoured to
The oldest sd, he was from Waimea on this Island.
The other lived here.
As I was about Br. C. came and sd do you
know, who this is? pointing to the old man.
I sd no.
it is Hewahewa, the former high priest of the Islands.
60 yrs +gioid.
When asked the question,
He replied,
He is about
many years old? he sd,
like others, he did not know, he had not counted them; but sd he
was so high(2^ or 3 ft) when Capt. Cook came.
I was much interested at this unexpected sight of the old man,
but a meeting of the Brn just now prevented my holding any
conversation with him.
Sab. Sept. 11th
was 2 Pet. 1:10.11.
This day was communion - the text in the morn,
"Brn. give diligence to make your calling and
election sure." & there was many things calculated to give interest
to the occasion but some circumstances gave me pain instead of
pleasure - It was evident in the morning that the chief & some
others were dressed more than common.
I cd conceive the reason.
I studied at first before
It reminded me of Peter's words: Let
it not be that outward adorning."
They did it probably to honour the holy ordinance.
I wish
they had no evidence that fine dressing was one way to honour God
in his house.
Admitting twenty members, and other parts of the
service protracted the time till it was quite dark and obliged
some parts to hurried, and took off much of the interest.
or 8 were prepounded for next communion.
Seven
�In the evening attended the meeting in the village at the house
of Mr. Colcord, whh has been established, and I hope, profitable to a
few for many weeks.
Preached from Prov. 9:10 - The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of wisdom.
On our way to meeting, we had the company
of two sailors of the Columbus, a whaleship.
It has been out for 27
months, in the most laborious of all employments, one too, where the
men are exposed not merely from night-watching and rain, but in their
work, to wet and cold and heat, without ard. apt. - and yet they have
not had a man sick for three days during the whole time.
Wed. Sept.14-^
Today we fitted off, for the first time by a direct
opportunity letters to our friends by the ship Columbus, of New Bedford,
Capt. Osborn.
It has filled us with labour for several days past; but
it gives us sincere gratification, that we have at last ample
communications on the way to our friends to show them, how good and
kind the Lord has been to us, to quiet all the anxieties they may
have had respecting us, for almost a year, and whh must necessarily
exist for several months to come.
Thurs Sept.22home soon.
We
The Lord speed the ship.
Several ships have come into harbour, bound for
feel the need of great grace, that we may improve
these multiplying opportunities for the good of our friends aad the chh.
It is no small gratification to us also, that our friends will be
especially busy at this time, in preparing communications for us
respecting themselves, and the word of the Lord around them, a&d
thro.the land.
This week we have been more diligent than usual in reading and
endeavouring to write the native tongue, and rejoice, that some light
breaks in by degrees.
�Today a company of 8 Indians, of the Kigane tribe, on the N.W.
coast, called to see us.
They were brought here by Capt. Taylor, who
took them to hunt for him on the coast of Calafornia.
They had broad
features and much expression in their looks^ One of them spoke Eng.
a little.
We tried to converse with them about God, whose name, in
their tongue,
is Shilany - We Longed much to tell them about Jesus,
and salvation - but cd not make them understand.
They remembered Mr.
Green, who spent some time in their territory.
Sab. Sept. 25—
Twelve of the Indians aforementioned attended our
Eng. Service today - They sat in one row of chairs - showed great
gravity and gave profound attention to the first part of the sermon some of them to the close, tho others whispered occasionally - their
whispering was evidently upon what they saw & heard.
We cd not but
lift up our prayer, that they might soon hear the gospel in their own
tongue & be saved.
Teus. Sept.27--
We had the satisfaction t&day of seeing the bark
Louisea bearing away from the Isl. and bound for New York - bearing
letters to our friends - This is the 2^ direct conveyance we have had,
since we left our beloved homes.
This day also the brig^Capt. Kelly left for the Soc. Isis, with
Capt. Hill,
and Gen. Miller passengers.
with much firing of &anon.
Their departure was attended
Gen. Miller has commended himself by
intelligence And politeness to d.l of us, but his notions on religion
are too loose and indefinite, to allow of his forming a very perfect
idea of the controversy between light & darkness at these Isis.
Perhap
also, it would not be going beyond the truth, to say that his practise
corresponds with his principles; but he has been a champion in the
service of Peru and is much praised in England.
�He applied to Mr. Chamberlain for tracts - may they be ________
to his soul, so that he shall not be found wanting in the great days!
Oct.15^
Sab.
This has been a day of some interest to me, as
I have not been wholly confined at home, as I have been sometimes.
Soon after breakfast, went with samil Br. J. to se the Gov. and
converse^ with him on several subjects relating to the morals of this
place.
We found him very affable and apparently glad to see us -
reclining on a mat, with his wife and lazy train around him.
After leaving the Gov. we walked around the wharves - Soon had
an opportunity of conversing with some o4her hardy sons of the Ocean.
Among others, we found the 2^ mate of the Matilda,
a London whaleship,
sitting in the stern of his boat, no ways inclined to go into the
town for grog.
While standing near him, D.O. a rum seller, came along,
and rallied him on knocking off drinking brandy etc. to whh he made
little reply - but it gave me an opening to commend him, and say a word
about the snares set for poor sailors here.
As Capt. G's boat of the
Griffin was just shoving off, he gave orders for the men to have their
dinner and grog.
Br. J. asked a man in it, if he was not one, who had
applied for tracts - he replied he was, and br. J. gave him a parcel.
But he had no sooner, cleared the shore, than we had the mortification
of seeing him scatter them into the deep.
The 2^ mate above named was
so kind as to go with his boat and gather up a part, and br. J. went out
with another boat and gathered up the rest whh were scattered at some
distance, and brought them to land that he might dry them for soma
poor souls, that wd value their context.
Many stood about the shores
with sneers - and we had other proof of depravity and the need of
Gospel truth; but it was comfortable to us to see in those, who
evidently hated the truth, misgivings of conscience, while we testified
�our love to it, and we returned praying, that God wd follow all
with good.
Thur.s.0ct . 2 0 ^
Br. J. continues his labours among the seamen &
forreign residents of this place, & finds much encouragement,
as sees some exhibitions of hatred to the truth.
as well
Several English ships
now lie in the outer roads, to some of them tracts & other books have
been given.
There is also one American ship, the Clarkson, Capt.
Bunker whh had, when them came in, only one Bible on board, and that
in the cabin.
Some of the men begged for iracts and school books,
one wished for ^___ — — .
^
and
Br* J* promised a Bible for the steerage
and another for the forecastle; though there was only one on hand; the
second he expected to beg or borrow, ifhen the Rambler of Nantucket came
in a few weeks since, they had spoken the W°*. Tell of N. York owned by
Jacob Barker, and supplied with a few tracts.
The Wm. Tell had not a
Bible from stem to stern.
M o n . O c t .23-
After preaching to an unusual number of seamen
yesterday, we thought it might be well to visit some in town today.
Our principal object was to see some of the spt. retailers and converse
with them on the subject of enticing seamen from meeting on Sab. by
their poison cups.
The first, we called on, though called an Un
principled man, treated us very decently - wd not promise to close his
bar on Sunday - but promised not to sell after this year.
At the 2^
grog-house, we found the keeper and another drunkard playing cards.
Soon a gang of 10 or 12 drinkers came in for their 11 o'clock dram.
They talked loud and in a boasting style, reviled religion, swore
some, but, what was gratifying to us, grew more tame - and what was
more pleasing, though we staid till noon, and they often gave hints of
their errand, they did not get their drams; showing, they were either
afraid of the laws of the missionaries as they called them, or ashamed
�of their practice.
They finally got rid of us by having us sent for to
visit two sick sailors that lay near, whh we gladly complied with.
_
Wed.Oct. 25^
of Mr. _____ _
Today Br. J. and myself went to Mr. Jones on request
to refute two slanders circulated against him probably
st
because he came on a ship carrying missionaries; - viz. 1—
that he
had been mutinous, and continued unwilling to return to his duty;
and
2^ that the Capt. had suspected him of stealing liquor from the
missionaries.
Mr. J. the consul, we had not seen before.
He treated
us with much show of politeness - showed a smiling face, but it is too
evident, that daggers are in his heart.
F r id.Nov. 4^
the earth,
in furnishing for the comfort of the body, so many fruits
on our tables.
variety,
God has dealt kindly with us here in these ends of
Surely our friends in America cannot boast a greater
although we have not always the same with theirs nor in general
those so richly flavored.
In addition to such as are common here two
days since, Kekau - luohi sent us in 1^ apples from the N.W.
coast, whh
had apple-taste in them enough to remind us of the orchards we had left.
T&day we have a few figs sent from Kupehu on Hawaii by Mr. Ruggles,
whh are as good as those in market in the U. States.
Sat.eve.Nov. 12
We see in the present state of this people, many
things to remind us of their former degradation; but today we have
had at this station something new to bring this before us.
Three of
their awful looking idols have been brought in, - two being caricature
figures of men, and the other of a woman.
So thorough was the destruction
of idols here, that they can rarely be procured now, though many ships
wd he glad to take them as curiosities.
These had been hid in a cave;
and being discovered there, the owner carried them away and buried
them, perhaps with some superstitious fears of destroying them; litterally
�fulfilling that prophecy, Isa.2:19.
"And they shall go into the holes
of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord"
etc.
<
S&b.Nov.26
This day myself and companion have a louder call to
be grateful to God than at any other time since we landed here.
After
being in labour 36 hours, perhaps we may say 60 hours, the Lord brought
her safely through at 4 o'clock this morning; and we have now a little
son lent us to train up for him.
event,
We were full of anxiety as to the
so that sleep fled from us, - and towards the last our
expectations were small of having a living child - but all our fears
were disappointed - and more than our hopes realized - I hope, we are
in some measure grateful, and shall show our gratitude by training
him for the Giver.
He has been made a subject of our prayers many
months; but we feel that now there is need of more fervent and per
severing prayer; for now we know he is to be immortal.
Sab.Nov. 28^
Felt better today for preaching than I expected
after three nights watching.
Had a comfortable season at 11 A.M. and
somewhat so in the evening, tho. no preparation -*____ .
it was
pleasing to see several sea-Capts present in the evening service we
had not seen before: 4 stopped after meeting.
Sab. whaling was introduced.
Among other matters
I feared I had offended them, as they
seemed to recognise no obligation to observe the Sabbath.
They all
sd they caught more whales on Sab. than on any other day; and therefore,
the practise must be right.
Waimea, on Hawaii. Friday Jan.13^^ 1832,
th
On the 4— of this month after two or three days hurling to get
all ready, we left Oahu in the Packet.
Our brethren there were then
in some perturbation, on account of the wicked doings of the king.
�Our passage was far more pleasant than we had expected.
Two
days brought us to Lahaina, where we spent Sat. aud Sab. very pleasantly
with our brethren and sisters.
We were sea-sick most of the way to
Lahaina and expected to be so all the voyage - but happily were not.
On monday, we reembarked for Kailua, whh we reached Teus. evening;
and
as Mr. B. was ready to accompany us, we sailed again for Ka&aihae
Wed.noon, and reached it Thur^morn. - All the day we spent in landing
our effects, preparing to ascend to this place the next morn.
In the mean time, horses were brought down for Mr. B. and myself,
and the cart also - and men came down to carry up our light baggage.
Mr. Young kindly gave us the use of his place near the water, where,
after commending ourselves to God, we found a very comfortable
lodging during the night.
In the morn., all our thoughts were turned towards Waimea. Mrs.
Baldwin led the way in her rocking chair, aad the babe in her lap,
mounted on the shoulders of 4 Waimea men who marched up with good
speed in about 5 hours.
The natives followed, as they received the
baggage, some with small trunks on their backs, some with kettles,
bags, etc, etc, - Mrs. Bishop and the children in the cart, and Mr B.
on horseback started an hour after. - I staid behind another half hour,
to see that the baggage; was all rightly disposed of, & then took myself
& what I could conveniently manage on a Spanish horse.
I out-travelled
the rest - passed them all & saw all the novelty of the whole group.
Mr.B. & family I passed one third of the way up - Mrs. Baldwin half
way up - whom I accompanied a while, but rode ahead, & reached the
station first.
On arriving here we found the headwoman & many others
preparing fowls & other food for us, & they gave us a warm reception.
We were much interested, & with nothing more than to see those who
had others under their command at work.
�S^&&er6h Jan.15
We had prepared for this day and looked forward
to it with interest - wishing to see our future field of labour assembled
together.
About 1500 attended - were silent & attentive.
After the
morning service, we formed almost the whole congregation into a &ab.
school and gave them a lesson for the next Sabbath.
Sab. Jan. 22^.
We had a driving S.W. storm ,called here a Kona,
and
very few attended meeting.
Sab.Jan 29th
Today more pleasant, and about 2500 were at meeting.
As the people of Waipio ar^ at work here, it makes the congregation
larger than we may ordinarily have.
Sab. Feb. 5^
This week has been appointed to examine all the schools
of this district and the two neighbouring one of Kohala and Hamakua.
This has brought many here; besides Hoopili Wahine and Mrs. Young with
their trains are here, and this day was appointed for organising a chh
here and celebrating the Lord's supper; all wh4-eh crowded our house,
(Probably about 3,000 within)
and left something of a congregation
without, with whom a native member talked and prayed.
This day has
been an interesting day - but our interest has been mingled with deep
solicitude lest the foundation now laid for the future chh shd be a bad
one.
The Lord grant that the names of its members may all be written
in the book of life.
Sab.Feb.12—
The p&&aed week has been one of constant bustle
and care, a^d we rejoice to have Sab. come whh is a season of rest.
About 2500 or perhaps near 3000 attended and were addressed part of
the day on the subject of "How long halt ye between two opinions;*- etc.Sab.Feb.19^
The house filled to overflowing - then in the afternoon.
We took special pains to bring the Sab. School to order, as there has
been hitherto great noise, before they cd. get their places - we were
very successful in this to begin with.
�Sab.Feb. 26—
Last Wed. I performed the marriage ceremony for the
first & today A.M. for the first I attempted to preach to the people.
The house was full in the morning - and as something was said about
their absence in the afternoon, it was nearly as full in the afternoon.
If we have feeling enough ourselves to address the consciences of these
people, we can lead them into every good thing.
th
Sat.evening March 10—
This evening, as
were sitting aad
making preparation for the duties of the sabbath, with our little one
sleeping near us, we had the shock of an earthquake.
roar suddenly, and all was still in about a second.
It came with a
It was probably
light compared with what we may feel here— Af^&r and with some they
have lately felt at Hilo.
talked of them.
We have expected these shocks and often
But this came so sudden & was so new a thing to us,
that it gave us a chill & left an impression on the mind, we shall not
probably lose, before we feel another.
This is the first I have ever
felt; but Mrs. B. piinks, she perceived one several days since,
attended
with more roaring, but less shaking than this.
Monday, March 1 9 ^
This morning, as we were all setting about the
labours of the day in earnest, messengers came up, bearing an abundance
of letters from Honolulu.
The great number showed something unusual.
Some were soon opened, and we soon perceived, that though no letters
had reached us from America, providentially some papers had, from whh
some intelligence had been gathered.
The first item we cast our eyes
upon was a mournful & unexpected one - the death of Mr. Evarts, May 10th
1832. - the 2^ no less so - the outrageous conduct of the citisery of
Georgia, upon our brethren the missionaries among the Cherokees.
But
our grief was quickly swallowed up, when we read, that the Lord has
revived his work in our native land since we left it beyond all that
has been known in former years.
over-spread the land.
Revivals, great and glorious, have
It was thought, that 1,000 congregations had
�been visited in six months, numbering about 50,000 converts - and 13
colleges numbering 320 students converted, who we may hope will here
after proclaim the ever blessed Gospel.
This is blessed news, and we
cd not but kneel down & bless God for what our ears are allowed to
hear, though our eyes have not been allowed to see it.
fact strange and unexpected, met our eyes.
But another
Nineteen missionaries,
(10 men & 9 women) are on their way to these Islands, gad expected in
6 weeks and we are cheered not only with the thought, that they will
bring some of the pure revival spt with them, and strengthen our hands,
but that we may meet some old friends, perhaps, even Relatives among
them - we wait anxiously for particulars respecting their doings.
�Honolulu,1962
Notep on the transcript of "Journal at the Sandwich Isles,Vol.
The Rev. Dwight Baldwin,M.D.
*nd his wife,Charlotte
Fowler Baldwin, both from Connecticut, were Protestant
missionaries who volunteered for service under the Am
erican Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions,of
Boston, Massachusetts.
They were of the Fourth Comp ny
sent to the "Sandwich Islands" b^ the Board.
Dr.Bald
win was thirty— two and his bride of six months was 25
years old at the time of arrival in Honolulu.
He h d
graduated from Auburn Theological Seminary in 1829 and
had later obtained his MD. from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Baldwin labored in Hawaii as a missionary and doc
tor throughout his life and died in Honolulu in 1886,
aged 88.
A biography,"Dr. Baldwin of Lahaina", by Mary Char
lotte Alexander,
a grand-daughter, was published by the
Stanford University Press in 1953.
Miss Alexander did
not know of the existence of this Journal when she wrote
the book. A short account of Dr. Baldwin was written by
Francis J. Halford,M.D. in his book," 9 Doctors and God",
which was published by the University of Hawaii Press in
1954.
The journal here transcribed is clearly a contin
uation of an earlier one kept by Rev. Baldwin, titled
^'Journal on Board the Sh$p New England^or Sandwich Isles."
That journal covers the period from Saturday,December 25,
1880(three days before the sailing from New Bedford) through
Junel2,1831, or to about five days after the arrival at
Honolulu.
This earlier manuscript journal is in safe
keeping at the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library.
Miss Mary Mills Damon, another grand-daughter of Rev.Bald
win, had this earlier manuscript transcribed in 1935,
gave copies to family members.
and
Miss Damon also did this
with a "Journal of Mrs. D. Baldwin,1831", and with three
later Baldwin journals,dated 1848-1858.
�Note% (cont.)
The manus cri pt of "vol 2^ " of Rev .Bald in's 1831
journal was deposited in the L i bra ry oi the Ha wa iia n
Mi s s i o n Children's
Society at Honolulu
in 1957 by
Miss Mary Charlotte Alexander to whom it had been giv
en by her cousin, Mrs. Duncan Murdoch(Mary Eames Bald
win Murdoch)^
This manuscript is discolored and dim
with age, but not damaged. It covers fifty-six pages.
Except for the author's own corrections and stricken
words,
a careful effort has been made to make a faith
ful and unedited transcript.
The spelling,abbreviations
and punctuation^ are the author's own. This vol.2
gins on "Teus." June 14th,1831 and
dated March 10th(1832;.
1*4
be
1 st entry is
The manuscript is in loose sheet
^
ends at the very bottom of a page with a completed
sentence.
However, it is not knovn whether the author
discontinued keeping the journal at that time or wheth
er it has been lost.
It is hoped that this journal may be of interest
to the descendants of Rev.Bald in as welh as to others
interested in the history of Hswaii.
Included at the
beginning of this transcript is a copy of the last
pages of the"Journal on Board the Ship New England for
Sandwich Isles"
hich was transcribed by Miss May Damon.
There he describes the first five days after arrival in
Honolulu.
This interesting account is repeated here be
cause it gives an introduction and added continuity to
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Journal of Rev. D. Baldwin
1848 1858
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Waimea, (Kauai) April 5 ^ (Wed.) 1848.
For the thirteen years, that we have resided at Lahaina, I
have found a great variety of cares & labors resting upon me.
For
the first year, being ill, I attended only to the medical depart
ment.
Messrs. Richards & Spaulding both left for the U. States
in 1836, & after that, besides being pastor of the large church,
I ministered to the medical wants of all the families on Maui &
Molokai, as far as I was able - attended to the secular business
of the station - receiving & forwarding letters & goods, attending
to company &c.
For two years past, the medical duties to mission
families have not devolved on me - Still I have had a constant
press of cares.
I feel thankful, that I have had so fine a field
for usefulness, & especially, that I have had health & strength
to labor in it, far beyond what I had any reason to expect.
But
one thing that I have much regretted, in this multiplicity of
labor, has been that I have been so constantly occupied, & much
of the time too, with little matters & often, as it were, distract
ed between several employments which needed doing at the same time.
It has been exceedingly difficult to command time for secret de
votion, or for any such study or writing as should be a suitable
discipline for the mind.
The frequent calling of the natives at
the door for medicine, at all hours of the day, has done not a
little to make my time at the command of others.
Our preaching
to natives has been extemporfy whh, to them, is, doubtless, the
for
most profitable/four years. I preached a portion of the time to
�seamen, extempore only - I have also written many letters to
brethren in the islands, & to friends in the TJ. States,
Have
also taught a select school among the natives - & have read
Latin, Greek & French some at intervals, when time would allow.
But, besides all these, I have felt, that I needed such a dis
cipline for the mind as ministers in the U. States find in pre
paring written sermons, every week, for the pulpit.
I hope to read foreign languages, to some extent, all my
life, for the benefit of the mental exercise, as well as for
the knowledge to be gained.
And if I cannot sit down when at
home, to the severer exercise of writing, perhaps I may do some
thing at it abroad.
Being compelled to leave Lahaina & all its cares & bustle,
on account of Mrs. Baldwin*s ill health, we spent a month on
Oahu & have now been more than a month on Kauai.
For the reasons
above mentioned, in part, it is, that, while I have been on this
been
island, I have/writing English, & have finished, to-day, the
first Eng. sermon I have written for many years.
If compelled
to be long away from my field of labor I shall be able to command
some leisure, & shall hope to do more at this work, or improve
the time in writing, for the press, something which may benefit
this people.
I have now several subjects before me, on which I
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like to prepare brief tracts for the people.
Thur. March 3o££.
Rode, this day, to Hanapepe, 6 miles, with
bro. Rowell, to attend a stated religious meeting.
the people assembled, one hundred, perhaps, in all.
I addressed
In return-
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ing, we both spoke to a little company gathered in the fort.
In the cemetery, in the fort, lie the remains of Kaikoiewa &
Manono•
Thur. Ap. 6 ■ 1848 (Waimea)•
Rode today, 12 miles West of this
station, with bro. Rowell, to attend a religious meeting at an
outstation called Mana for schools & meetings.
The house at whh we met was used both
We found a school of 35 children to
gether reciting mental arithmetic.
Soon some 20 or more adults
assembled & we had a pleasant meeting.
I talked to them about
the wise man who built his house on the rock, & the foolish who
built on the Sand.
Afterwards bro. Rowell addressed them, con
tinuing the same subject.
After the conclusion of the meeting we went to some sand
hills near, one of whh has sand whh is called musical, sounding
or barking sand.
It must be dry to sound much.
Only a little
on top was dry, so that we cd not obtain as loud a sound as is
some times heard - enough, however, to see the nature of the
thing.
It is a great curiosity.
The sound is produced by bring
ing the hands together with sand between; or a louder sound by
sliding down the hill on the sand.
hill is Nohili.
The name of the particular
We returned P. M. riding part way on the Sea
shore & the sun was very hot.
Not far East of the Sand hills,
was a spot whh, when dry, has the appearance of water - whh is
called a Mirage -
It was now all covered with water, so that I
had not the pleasure of seeing the curiosity. Sab. Ap. 8l^
Preached A. M. for bro. Rowell, from 1 Thess. 5s22duty
E haalele &c. on the subject of smoking tobacco,/of Christians to
�abstain from it.
In the afternoon, bro. R. preached, follow
ing up, in some measure, the same sentiments.
Chh members
have not been disciplined, in the chhs of Kauai, for the use
of tobacco, as they have in most of the Hawaiian chhs.
Mr*
Whitney, the former pastor here, was greatly opposed to the
use of tobacco, but preferred the use of moral suasion alone.
Many of the members, at this place, now smoke, & some of them
openly.
For my own part, though once doubtful about discipline
in the chh. for the use of tobacco, I have now less doubt than
ever before.
It is a great and raging evil among this people,
& so viewed by all the better class of natives.
Koloa (Kauai) Tues. Ap. I l 3 1848.
After having spent 18 days very pleasantly at Waimea, mostly
in the family of bro. Rowell, we embarked this day, at 4 P. M.,
in the double canoe of the station for Koloa.
accompanied us.
Mrs. Whitney
We were to have left at I P . M.- but the men
did not come till 5, & then it was 4 when we set sail.
The
wind was fresh from the Westward, & we anticipated a speedy
motion - but, we were hardly out of the shore waves, when a
rope broke, & down went the sail into the water.
This was
hardly adjusted when a calm succeeded, & we moved by paddles
alone for an hour - then a wind came aft for an hour or more.
At sundown we were half way - but as the men had to paddle
most of the distance, whh was 15 miles, it was 8i P. M. when
we reached Koloa landing.
A boy was despatched to the station,
to Dr. Smith's 1^ miles inland, for a horse or waggon. The Dr.
waggon
came: in a one horse Emily carried by a native, Mrs. B. &
babe carried in a litter, I rode horseback.
11 at night we
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all took tea at Dr* Smith.1s - happy to meet them all well
once more•
Notices of Journey from Koloa to Waioli.
Frid. Ap. 1 4 ~
Left Koloa this day at noon for Waioli, having
waited since morning for rain to cease.
I was on horseback
Mrs. B. & children in a Manele; Dr. Smith accompanied us the
first day.
Four miles brought us to the gap in the mtn where
we met a smart shower, as most do who pass there.
dividing line between Kona & Puna.
1 mile further brought us
to Opaeula, a heavy & rapid stream - 5 m .
Kalaiamea, outstation of Koloa.
It was the
thence to Lihue, or
Near this is Nawiliwili bay,
at end of chain of mts whh runs N. of Koloa.
We then passed
a large pasture gi^uid where some of the cattle are s^ to be
dangerous.
After that we waded mud for a considerable dis
tance, & at 7^ in the evening reached Wailua river, 5 M. from
Lihue.
The river is wide & deep.
We waited for a canoe.
The horses forded in the sea where is a bar.
the house of Deborah.
We lodged in
Leaving Wailua next morning, we passed
Waipouli, Kapaa, where is the division between Koloa & Waioli
misy fields-
At Makaiwa, saw sh
Jane, or Kukuinui on shore -
& at Maluae the remains of a heiau of Kaumualli.
At Kealia, 5
M. from Wailua, a stream of water comes down, where sometimes
the horse will sink in quicksands.
Thence we rode over an up
land tract, 5 M. to Anahola & spent the sabbath there at the
house of Namakuakane - a rainy sab.- I wffs canoed over a heavy
�stream whh we crossed, on our way, the next morning - & so
rainy was the day, that I spent the whole day at the meeting
house.
Mon. Ap.
17^ .
v?e had 15 M. to reach Waioli.
Weather was
fa^r.- A short ride brought us to a Catholic village, called
Molowaa - 3^ M. to Alakaiole, a native m fg house- 5 M. to Kauhakake, or the kukui grove, where we met Holokukini, once of
Lahaina.
Saw a Mr. Gardner there who was making Woolen & Cotton
cloth - soon to remove to Wailua - 5 M. more to Kalihiwai, a
large stream- we all crossed in a canoe & the horses were swam.
4 waterfalls were in sight where we crossed.
We then entered
the large pasture range of Charlton, now in possession of Mr.
Dudoit, French Dep. Consul.
We reached the W. side of this
when we came suddenly upon the high bank whh bounds the Hanalei
valley - the most romantic, I think, I ever saw.
Coffee planta
tions were spread - & the meandering Hanalei river is a stream
rarely equalled in beauty.
Arrived at Waioli station at 5 P. M.r
& put up at the house of bro. Wilcox.
Found a sm. sloop at Wai
oli (Conahasset Jr.) by whh we sent letters to Oahu Ap. 20.
Had
a pleasant boat sail up Hanalei river Ap. 22.
Mon. Ap. 24.
4“ Vi
Haalilio arrived, & Tues. Ap. 25—
we sailed in
her, bound to Koloa & Oahu - but the wind coming from S. & then
S. W. direct ahead, we came straight to Oahu - had an uncommonly
pleasant passage, & arr^ at Honolulu Ap. 28.
I had often heard
of the romantic appearance of the Waioli scenery as you enter
the harbor; so I watched it with great interest as we left the
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It was broken cloudy & some rainy - & truly the
scenery was grand & beautiful.
There were Mts & peaks over
peaks, cascades jetting down here & there, & all clothed in
the richest green-
The valley is small from the sea inland,
forming the Mts into a kind of amphitheatre.
Of the three
highest Mts or peaks, nearest the Mission houses, that on the
left is called Hihimanu - the one on the right Mamalahoa - the
one between them Namolokama.
Honolulu, Mey 28 (Sabbath) 1848,
This was the Sabbath set for the observance of the com
munion by the assembled mission of these islands.
Such has
always been a day of uncommon interest; but this day was ren
dered more so than any similar previous occasion from the fact,
that fourteen of the children of the mission came forward & pro
fessed Christ before all-
They united with the mission church.
The hearts of all the mission were, no doubt, tenderly affected;
but the hearts of the parents were filled with emotions too big
for utterance.
What those emotions were, we ourselves could, in
some measure, judge, as our son, David Dwight, was among the num
ber,
He is 16^- years old & hopes that he gave his heart to God
about Nov. last.
He has appeared more reserved on the subject
of Christian experience than we c^ wish.
Had his parents alone
been consulted, they w^ have deferred awhile his admission to
the chh.
ward*
But the two pastors of the chh wished him to come for
One of them was his teacher, & thinks he gives evidence
of conversion, & we, his parents, think he appears changed;
we
�hope & trust that he is born of God, & will honor the profes
sion he has now made,
Dwight has long been an object of our
prayers - for more days & months, indeed, than he has lived
upon earth.
To see him, our first born, stand up & publicly
avow himself on the side of the Lord, & pledge himself to be
his in time, & forever, was a sight which must & did affect our
hearts - a sight for whh we had long prayed.
We rejoiced in
view of the prospects of piety, usefulness & happiness whh might
be before our child, sh^ he prove stable-
We trembled, lest,
like thousands, he might fail to run the narrow way, & not honor
the chh; but our hearts were lifted up, in earnest ejaculations
to God, to nake this the beginning of Blessed days to Dwight,
is in earnest in seeking knowledge.
He
May he be so in striving
after a knowledge of God, of Christ, of salvation.
We prayed
for all these tender lambs, 14 in number who now give them
selves to God - that they may become shining lights; & for our
remaining five children, that they may speedily gathered into
the fold of the blessed Savior.
0 Lord, let us not be slack in
doing the parents’ dutiesl
Teus_, June 1 5 ^ 1848.
Our general meeting having been concluded
for some time, & we being anxious to reach our station once more,
we sailed this day, from Oahu, in the schr Kahalaea bound to Lahaina.
It was a poor opportunity at best - the vessel small & we
being, in all twelve in number, besides domestics, we expected a
crowded passage & the vessel being notoriously slow, we expected
a long passage.
So it proved.
Mrs, Richards & children & Mr, &
Mrs, Whittlesey were with us; we were out three days & four
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Winds were light & weather warm,
I never was more
impatient to see the end of one of these seasick voyages.
And,
at length, at 4 o ’clock, A, M, on
Sat, June 17—
we landed at Lahaina, & I trust, were all grateful
to God for having spared us over the deep, & given us once more
a footing on shore.
All this day was spent in receiving calls
from fern of Lahainaluna, & natives of the chh & congregation.
was to us an interesting day.
It
We had been absent from the sta
tion for five months, lacking four days, & that under circumstances
of illness whh excited sympathy from the people.
It would seem,
that nearly all the church, some four hundred of whom, at least,
live at Lahaina, & many others, called this day to see us, each
bringing something in the hand as a present - most had a melon or a fowl, some eggs, or vegetables, & all displayed aloha.
The
spt of God had been with the people, while we were absent, &
some who called were previously among those who did not care for
their souls.
Their presents were welcome as they supplied our
wants of bodyj but their greatest value arose from the feeling
of heart, in the givers, whh prompted them to come.
We felt, that
we c^, if spared, take hold of the work of God, with a lighter
heart than ever, after seeing, among the people, such signs of
universal rejoicing at our return.
At 4 o’clock P. M, I attend
ed the usual weekly prayer meeting of the church, & was much in
terested in relating to the chh some of God’s dealings with us some things also I had heard or seen.
Among other particulars,
I mentioned, that Loui3 Phillipe, king of Prance, who had done
so much to aid papist priests, in these islands, had been, since
Feb, 2 4 ^ a refugee in England - & that the schr Ariel, whh brought
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brandy & papist prayer books, printed, at Valparaiso, for Hawaiians, ran on the reef near Waikiki, cargo all wet and damaged,
July_27^k (Thur.)
Last night, most of our family slept at our grass
hut at Olu alu - & this morning before sunrise, I bid adieu, for
a season, to them, as they went on, with Mr, Dwight, of Molokai,
to Wailuku - Some of them will go as far as Haleakala - The Mother
& three daughters have gone & I returned to stay with the three
sons,
Aug. 5. Sat.
After breakfast, this morning, the mother, children &
bro Dwight came in not unexpectedly as I had sent a boat for them
the day before.
There was a universal exultation on the part of
those who had staid lonesome at home.
heartily welcomed home.
Never was a company more
We blessed the Lord for all his care of
those who went & those who staid - & for allowing us to meet to
gether again,
A shock of an earthquake was felt both at Lahaina & also at Wai
luku, about 3 A, M, (Thur,) Aug, &£
It seemed to be a moving of
the earth, without the trembling & jarring whh usually attend
such a phenomenon,
Frld, Aug, 25^1.
This morning at precisely 5 o’clock, quite a
smart shock of an earthquake was felt.
It lasted some seconds,
& was felt by all in the house waking up those who were asleep,
April 7—
1849
(Sat,)
Myself & family with the Wailuku families left
for Oahu, to attend a special general meeting of the mission.
We had hoped to be under way before noon, so as to arrive the
same evening; but it was afternoon before we sailed, & so we
were going into Honolulu sab, morning. Could we have anticipated
have
such a result, we sh^- probably/ spent the sab, at Lahaina, as we
�wish to keep as far as possible from the track of hundreds of
ungodly sab. breakers whh we have about us.
However, aided by
brn of Hon. we were quietly conveyed to the dift families, (we
to Mr. Castle’s) & enjoyed a quiet sabbath day.
May 10^==
In company with the Mission families of Hawaii,/ a crowded
vessel, in the K. III. we embarked for Lahaina.
We were crowded,
but had a pleasant passage of 32 hours, & landed early Sat. morn
ing.
The mission families tarried till Mon. evening, so that we
had a pleasant visit - Mrs. B. however, was exceedingly ill.
Our general meeting was one of interest, of profit we w^
hope -
We adopted the general proposals of the Board, whh may
result in transferring the public property of the Board in these
islands to individual missionaries, & in casting the mission on
the resources of the people, or perhaps we may say, on their own
resourcesj for no less than 10,000 of the native population have
died since the first of Jan. 1848.
I have many fears, that the
moves we have commenced will break up the unity of the mission
& perhaps secularize it.
Dr. Anderson, in a letter, says, it is
the boldest step they have ever taken in conducting misy opera
tions.
It will, however, place us, in the end, essentially on
the footing of all ministers in enlightened lands.
May 1 2 ^
We arrived at Lahaina never more glad to be at home,
among our own people again, & the people gave us abundant proofs,
that they were glad to see us back again.
June 4.
In Dec. 1847, we left our own house, & took up our abode
in the old mission house (Mr. Richards’) at this place.
Ours
had become untenable, on account of its leaking so badly -
More
over, we had been so thronged for all the years we have lived at
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with Mlsy company,
Lahaina /that we cd not give our children a steady lodging
place, whh, as they are growing large, we deemed important.
So we decided, that when we put on a new roof we w^ raise
the house & make two new rooms.
We then hoped a few months
wd see us back again in our house.
But Providence ordered
otherwise.
Mrs. B. was taken very ill. We went to Oahu for
of physicians
medical aidj tc by advice /to Kauai, for a voyage & visit.
We did not see Lahaina again till the following summer.
We
have now nearly completed our intended repairs, & have this
day taken up our abode again in our house.
It seems pleasant
to be again under what we call more particularly our own roof,
especially to me, as it is much more convenient for my work.
We wd remember all the good hand of our God upon us, in the
year & a half that we have been unsettled, & pray, that we
may, more ever, hereafter, consecrate our house & ourselves
to the service of the Lord.
June 14. 1850. (Prid.)
Left Lahaina, this evening & embarked on
board the Sally, for Oahu.
Wind was light & we did not get
on shore at Oahu will 2 P. M. next day.
I had planned to go to
Kaneohe that day & spend Sab. with bro. Parker whh I did & we
had a pleasant Sab.-
My objects in visiting Oahu were, to
procure lumber for our chh whh- is unfinished.
In this last
object, I was very successful, as California has started
lumber from all quarters of the world - the market there is
glutted, & many are glad to sell cargoes here for a little
more than cost of freight. Mrs. Parker was at Honolulu, &
supplies
aided me in selecting family/ whh was a great favor. —
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Spent but little time in visiting.
Sab, June 50,
After waiting a long time at Honolulu, for a
til
passage up, I embarked the 27— (Thur.) at evening, for La
haina, on board the Malolo in company with Mr. N. S, Bailey,
S. C. Massett & Mr. Hubbard, formerly Depy consul for LahainaThe two latter, or perhaps last only, had a store of wines,
brandy, &c, whh they evidently enjoyed on board; but they used
it in a very quiet way.
Lahaina at last-
I had a most seasick time of it - reached
Kenui was thoughtful enough to go out to the
vessel for us in a boat, & we arr on shore at 8 o'clock in the
morning.
At Oahu, I found some beautiful daugerrotypes of my
mother, two sisters a bro. in law & 2 children, whh I had
brought up with me.
All were eager to see the pictures.
What
made them more interesting, was that they were only two months
in reaching Oahu, from the time they were taken; & only 2% mos.
old when I reached Lahaina.
It was somewhat like meeting
friends, dearly beloved friends, whom we had not seen for al
most 20 years.
Mon. July 8. 1850.
Mrs. B. has been suffering much from ill
health, for three years past.
age to Hilo for her benefit-
We have been talking of a voy
As it was not desirable for me
so soon to leave L. again, we had concluded, that she & the
older children sh
improve the first vessel for that place.
A
vessel came rather unexpectedly to-day, the schr S. S. - & so,
this evening, she, with the two eldest & 2 youngest children,
in company with our friend, Mr, N. S. Bailey, embarked at dark
�on board bound to Kawaihae, & then to Hilo.
rules the Ocean, waft them safely over itI
May the Lord who
I c^ hardly realize
their leaving - but when I returned to the house, with Charles
& Henry, who are left with me, I c^ feel that the house was
empty-
To spare the housekeeper, the mother, the wife, in this
not
land, is not a small affair, I did/ stop to consider how I cd
manage domestic affairs with the little ones & a boarder (Dr,
Dow,)
I was so convinced that Mrs, B, needed tine respite &
change of this voyage, that I was glad to see them off, lone
some, though I shall be.
July 16l^ « 1850.
Mr, Patterson, Depy consul for Lahaina & lady,
requested this morning to come into the family to board.
This
was quite trying to me, having the oversight of Domestic affairs,
the housekeeper gone - but they could think of no other place
where they sh^ be willing to go & board for the two months of
their expected stay.
So I consented to take them in & get
along as well as we could.
July 1 8 ^ Thur. This morning, the S.S. sch£ was at anchor from
Hilo - it was the vessel Mrs, Baldwin & the children had em
barked in - the sight of her told us, that the previous com
pany had arrived safe, at the place of their destination.
E. 0. Hall was on board - came on shore & spent the day.
Mrs,
How
joyful & grateful we were to get letters, & learn respecting
the de«r absent ones from Mrs, H.
They left Lahaina the 8 ^ -
had a furious wind whh blew them as far as Kailua, west of
Hawaii, whence they returned - sent a boat into Kawaihae, &
proceeded direct to Hilo.
They reached Hilo Prid. P. M, the
12th, & were all in usual health day before yesterday.
We bless
�God for all his care of the absent ones, & pray him to make
their visit profitable to body & soul; & in the best time, to
bring them all back safe to their home.
Sat. July 20^L.
a trying day.
some.
This has been a busy day to me, & in some respects
Charles has been quite ill to-day, whh tried me
I c^ have wished his dear mother here to have told me ex
actly what he needed.
He had a pain in the side - soon sickened
at the stomach & vomited after taking a cracker.
He ate no
breakfast or dinner - Afternoon I gave him a soda powder, some
tea & dry toast, & he sucked the juice of an orange.
All seemed
to revive him- He had quite an appetite at night - was allowed
toast with milk & some butter - & a cup of tea - feet soaked in
warm water.
It has been reviving to me to have Chs revive so
quick - All things go along pleasantly with our boarders,
though, in religious views, they differ, I presume, from us
widely.
It is pleasant to think of the absent ones, & to hope
they are gathering health & vigor in the pure, bracing air of
Hilo.
I was exceedingly busy this afternoon in getting pro
vision & fruit all ready, for the household, on the Sabbath day.
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Sat. Evening July 27—
Another week has flown away, & we are
brought safely to the close of it.
The first part of it I
had much anxiety on account of the poor health of Charles.
Yesterday Henry complained of headache, pain in the limbs, &c.
At night he was quite feverishthrew all up.
I gave him Cast, oil - but he
This morning he was nearly well, but I repeated
the medicine, & he seejps entirely well.
Mon. Nov. 2 5 ^ 1850
For six weeks past we have had in prospect sending our two
�eldest children, viz. David Dwight & Abigail Charlotte to the
U. States, & have been making preparations for it.
Indeed, on
Mrs. Baldwin's visit at Hilo, they were busy making clothing;
& since her return to Lahaina, (Aug. 29) the work of getting
the two dear ones ready for so long a voyage has had the pre
cedence of every other.
Mrs. B. has had the sole planning for
the wardrobe, & I have done the writing, & managed all the fin
ancial part.
The Bark Croton, in whh their passages were en
gaged, (under care of Mrs. Thurston,) has been, all the while
at Lahaina loading with whalebone, & we have not known what
day she wd be ready, & passengers be called for.
But this day
all was ready, & at 2 P. M. we repaired on board, after singing
an appropriate hymn, & commending all to God in prayer.
It was
a time of tender feelings - Our family, hitherto kept together,
was to be separated.
Sh^ we ever meet all again?
But we had
decided, that the best course for the eldest, one 19, the other
17, was to visit the land of their fathers, for a few years,
at least.
The way had been opened-
Deac.Geo. Sterling, of
Bridgeport, Conn. had kindly offered to aid in their education.
We believed their health required a cooler climate - & so we
can cheerfully see them depart, & follow them with our prayers.
Teus. Nov. 2 6 ^
This was D. Dwight's birthday - We had hoped to
have been in Oahu, the place of his birth.
ing on board yesterday we moved away slowly.
But no, after com
Were becalmed all
night, & had scarcely lost signt of Lahaina in the morning.
By
middle of afternoon we were midway between Molokai & Oahu, &
there a blow commenced from the South.
Not being able to reach
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the Honolulu harbor, we put back to leward of Oahu & Molokai It was rough & I was dreadfully seasick.
was dark & thick,
th
Wed. Nov. 27—
Southern storm more violent.
Rain came on - all
Blew a gale all day-
We were quite at ease in the spacious cabin of the Croton.
night the rain poured in torrents.
Wed.
Our staterooms leaked some,
whh made our lodgings somewhat uncomfortable.
Thur. 28&k
The blow, we hoped was over.
S. & the rain did not wholly cease.
East; but was light _
But the wind continued
The wind veered towards
We tried hard, but c^ not reach the har
bor before night - so we stood off at night to South.
Prid. 29iJi- Made for Port, & at 3 P. M. the Pilot boarded us, &
took us into the harbor.
Glad were we to set foot on shore.
Bro. Castle met us at the wharf, with a waggon whh conveyed
mission
the ladies & light baggage to the/' settlement. Mrs. Thurston
& daughter took up quarters at Mrs. Chamberlain’s.
Abigail &
myself at Mr. Clark’s - Dwight went on to Punahou for the night.
Sat. 50.
Rain all day - c^ not go about -
Mon. Dec. 2-
Spent day writing, &c.
Yesterday the wind was S. & the rain poured all day.
I preached A. M. for Mr. Clark, & heard him in the P. M.-
To
day it is clear, & we have been down town, getting whatever we
Dwight &
deemed needful for the voyage. At evening,/ I went to Punahou
& spent the night.
Attended Mon. Concert with the teachers &
pupils.
Te^g^D^j^^^lS^^
strong.
Came from Punahou A. M.
Called on Mr. Arm
His wife is ready to embark on board the Whaleship
Julian, Capt. Taber for New Bedford.
with his mother.
Their son Nevins, goes
A number of ships & other vessels have been
�ready for
sea a fortnight; but cd not get out of the harbor.
Went on board the Croton & also the Schr Emperor, Capt. Wheeler.
Wed. Dec.
Capt. Wheeler left this morning.
writing, &c. —
Spent this day
Peel that all I can do for the dear children,
for the voyage, is nearly accomplished.
Each day we have ex
pected, that the vessel w^ be pronounced ready - but they &
all other ships have immense difficulty in getting a crew to
man the ship.
She may go to-morrow.
Mrs. Thurston, Mary &
Abigail spent last night & most of this day at Punahou.
Thur. Dec. 5 ^
This morning, myself & two children took break
fast at Mr. Ives'.
At noon I went on board the Croton to make
an opening for communication between Abigail's & Mary T.'s rooms.
Saw Mr. Hale l.sJ». mate, for the first time.
He is probably a
skilful officer - but was not to-day what he sh^- have been.
This
evening, Mrs. Chamberlain had a large tea party of missionaries
in reference to the sailing of the Croton.
It was a pleasant
sociable party, & closed by singing in company with the piano.
Frid. Dec. 6 ^
Rogers' -
Breakfasted at Mr. Castle's- & took tea at Mr.
In the afternoon, we were duly informed, that the
Croton was ready & all passengers were to be on board at 8 A. M.
Sat.
Sat. Dec. 7—
This morning we were all in motion -Some little
matters had been forgotten & must be attended to - but soon
after breakfast all passengers were on board & very many Mis
sionary friends, boys from Punahou, &c.
The pilot was soon on
board, & they were taking the anchor, when the India, whaleship
own
ran foul of the Croton, carrying away her/ flying jib boom, &c,
&,
with a fluke of her anchor, digging a hole into the side of
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the Croton, just at the water's edge.
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By changing over several
not
go on board, & let
casks of water, the vessel was keeled to prevent leaking - & all
passengers were allowed to go ashore.
At 5 P* M. word was sent
for all to be aboard again; but as it appeared, that the vessel
cd not get out this evening, & that the only object in getting
all aboard w^ be to get to sea on Sab. most of us preferred not
to go on board.
So the sailing is deferred till Mon. morning.
It is tender, heart trying work to send, for the first time,
“Father,
we must
children away, eighteen thousand miles from us.
have another Sab. with them on shore.
I feel glad to
5 o'clock P. M. word came,
that all must go on board immediately - We went to the wharf - &
some proceeded on board; but there did not seem to be any pros
pect of the vessel's getting out this evening, we did not wish
# Abbie said to me, as we were going down
them take us to sea sabbath morning.**
the passengers to get on board to be taken to sea Sab. morning^
& so we all returned to spend the sab. with our friends.
Sab. Dec. 8 ^ 1850.
This has been a delightful day.
I preached
in the morning to Mr. Smith's congregation - attended the sea
men's chapel at 11 - & Mr. Clark's native meeting at 3 P. M.
Mr. Armstrong preached.
All passengers are requested to be on
board the Croton at 8 tomorrow morning.
May the Lord prepare us
for separation from dear children & friends, if the time has
indeed come.
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Mon, evening Dec. 9^— This has been a day of new events to me,
calling up such feelings as I could never before have had in
Mos.
all my life. For several/ we have been anticipating the de
parture of the two eldest children to the U, S. - but this day
has made the work of separation a solemn reality.
At 8 A. M.
�the passengers, & many friends went on board the Croton - dis
posed of baggage, &c.
Capt. Howland, the pilot, soon came on
deck & brought, from the Maui mail, a letter for me, from dear
wif®, enclosing one, from Charles, to each of the dear ones,
now about to depart & hear no more from us for seven months.
The dates were to the 7—
(Sat.)
These letters were very wel
come -
Mr. Allen & Dr, Wood, owners of the Croton, came on
board.
It having been suggested to Mr, Allen, that, in case of
disaster to the ship, the two boats were not sufficient to carry
all the living souls on board, he signified a wish to purchase
another, & Capt, Howland offered him a good one for $100, whh he
went after himself, & we had the satisfaction of seeing it on
the crane before we ]eft.
While the pilot was off, D, Dwight
took the opportunity to go to Kaluna for a bucket of oranges
whh the letters mentioned as sent from Lahaina,
cd be found.
But no bucket
At 10 o ’clock the anchor was taken - & all as
sembled on the promenade deck, as we moved out with a brisk
wind, to see Oahu dressed in lovely green, recede past 10, we were fairly out of the harbor & hove to.
announced himself as ready to return,
At half
The pilot
I had improved all the
time in conversing with the children & other passengers - but
now I must go -
How I sh
have loved to have gone on a whole
day with the company & then returned then came to my children
I bid adieu to others, &
“Be good1* was all I could say - “Honor
your parents by your conduct, & the cause of Christ also“ time was to be lost -
We kissed each other-
No
I descended into
the boat - they all ]e aned against the rigging, & looked their
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last farewell, as our boat pulled away for the shore.
It
was a tender time - we all felt - 0 what was in store for
those who went, & those who staid, before we sh^ all meet
again.
The mingled emotions of anxiety, fear, hope, sorrow
& joy who can describe them?
All the world besides was for
gotten, & here the soul was pouring over loved children & friends
whose faces would soon be with us only in remembrance.
The Cro
ton braced up with a fresh trgde wind - & I, on reaching the
shore, retired to my room & wrote an account of her departure
to bro. Robinson, overland, while she was hiding her topsails,
behind the waves of the Pacific.
was out of sight entirely.
Before one o'clock P. M. she
May the Lord be with them, & waft
them safely over two oceans to the port of their destination,
is our prayer.
Teus. Dec. 10. 1850.
The departure of the children yesterday has
taken a great burden of care & work off my hands & mind”
But
so intent have been my whole thoughts, for weeks, on prepara
tions for the children's leaving, that I c^ not transfer them,
at once, to my other objects.
One object, however, was near,
& that was the dear family at Lahaina.
Repeated letters told
me, that Mrs, B, was but feeble in health; she had too great
a burden on her hands, & I resolved to take the first vessel
home,
I embarked, at noon, this day, in the Schr , Golden Rule,
We had for passengers, Messrs. Parsons, Gower, Wilcox, with
three or four gentlemen from California,
A fine wind brought
us on our way till night; but most of the night, we were be
calmed.
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Wed. Dec. 11.
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We moved slowly all this day, along the West of
Lanai.
Thur. Dec. 1 2 ^
Were this morning S. West of Lanai.
Different
winds moved us around the S. end of it - over the channel & to
the anchorage at Lahaina, a little before sunset.
On jumping
out of the boat, I found son Charles on the beach; Henry & dear
Emily met me at the gate; Harriet & dear wife on the piazza,
all of us glad enough, thankful too, I trust, to see each other
again!
We talked over many things, &, among others, every
thing in relation to the departure of the Croton, with D. Dwight
& Abigail & all the Misy passengers.
Dec. 1 9 ^ Thur.
Am keeping house a day or two quite alone.
Mrs.
B. & two little girls went to Lahainaluna yesterday to spend a
few days with Mrs. Alexander; & this morning Chs Sc Henry went
up to join them.
Letters from Wailuku & Makawao have kept me
writing most of the day.
Dec. 24. 1850.
Rode this day to Wailuku & spent the night at Mr.
Bailey’s.
Dec. 25.
Accompanied Mr. Bailey to Makawao, &, in the afternoon
commenced surveying the lands called Kukuiaeo.
path Thur. continued our surveying till 2 P. M. when a Kona rain
set in upon us, & we returned to Mr. Green’s
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On Frid (27— ) finished surveying & set my face towards home.
Reached Maalaea bay at night where the rain from the South met
me, & I slept in a native hut all night.
Sat. Dec. 28,
Rode over the Mtn Sc home, having Kahookano for a
companion - Was happy to find all the family in usual health.
�Teus. Dec. 51—
This day is set apart for a national Thanks
giving day, & we have had religious services, suited to the
day, in the native church, & seamen's chapel.
At dinner we
had Mr. Alexander & family & the American consul, Mr. Bunker also A. W. Parsons & lady, with our boarder, Dr. Dow, whh made
a very pleasant company &, I think, we all enjoyed the dinner
hour very much.
June 2 4 ~ 1851. Teus.
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick - but
hope anticipated is thrice welcome.
When our children left
Hon. Dec. 9^1} we set 7 mos. for the time to hear from them by
way of Panama, & we w^ call on our souls & all within us to
bless God, that, sooner than we expected, we have heard of
their arrival in New Bedford.
of San Francisco,
A letter from David N. Hawley,
and a slip cut from the Jour, of Com.,
inform us, that, the Croton, with all her passengers, arr^
in New Bedford Ap. 25d (Wed.) -
We bless God for this news,
& we long now to get communications from the dear ones them
selves.
June 28.
The welcome letters of Dwight & Abbey from New Bedford
were rec^ this day.
Aug,. 2 0 ^
After being disappointed for several mails, this day we
had full & welcome letters from our dear children who are among
our friends in Bridgeport, Conn.
Frid. Sept. 5 ^ 1851.
At about sunrise this morning I sailed in a
whaleboat, with several of our chh members for Lanai, about 9
miles distant.
Our object was to dedicate the new stone meeting
house on the West Side of that Island.
We had a pleasant time
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over - but when outside the surf at Kaunolu, we found we had no one
in the boat well acquainted with the passage through.
Those on
shore perceived our difficulty & sent a canoe to pilot us in.
The
canoe did not come outside of the surf - but a man swam through, &
came out to us, half a mile or more.
When a roller came, he always
went under it; &, in fact, he swam with his head under water half
the way, whh reminded me of the remark oft made, that a native is
half fish.
When once on shore we got breakfast then lifted up our hearts
to the Giver of every good.
Then six of us were furnished with
horses and rode over the island across the mtn.
Pour years since,
not a horse was found on the island - Now there are many.
Kihamaniania is the place of the new stone meeting house,
66 ft long, 33 ft wide.
Arriving at noon, we had a feast for all
the schools on Lanai, & then the people, & then filled up the day
with a meeting.
Sat. we feasted again, & held meetings - Sab. the
house was well filled four times as it had been on the preceding
days, & we had two Sab. schools.
No little pains were taken to
dress up the scholars of the schools - the first day, the boys
& blue pants
were dressed in yellow striped shirts, - the second, in white
shirts.
We labored in all these meetings to enlighten the people;
but it seems to me, that, for a few years past they have fallen
back wonderfully.
On Mon. we had a morning meeting - then descended,
on the S. side to Kaohae, when Pia's boat brot us over to Lahaina We arr^ home about 3 P. M.
Teus. May 4 ^ 1852.
Left Lahaina this day with my family, in Schr
Kulamanu, for Honolulu - arrd next day at Honolulu; & on Thurs.
�the
Sab.
May 25 .
our genl meeting commenced its sessions.
After attending meetings, as usual, this day, just at
evening, our hearts were made sad by news from Lahaina that
Charles H. Parsons, an only child of a widow who had lately lost
her husband was dead & buried the day before.
afflictive tidings.
This was to us
We mourned on the mother’s account.
interest was taken in that youth of 17.
Great
He had been an obedient
& faithful son - & had been lately converted at Punahou.
death now we esteemed a most mysterious providence.
His
He had
ascended, with two of Mr. Alex’s boys, one of the highest mts
of W. Maui.
c
When they turned to descend, Chs failed - said he
not proceed - He was chilled by the cold & rain they met in
ascending. Prom this stupor Chs never awoke - It was after 12
next day
at noon,Abefore he was got down to Mr. Alex's, where he died that
night at 11 o ’clock. Mrs. Parsons seems wonderfully supported
under this affliction.
Thur. May 20th the boys ascended the
mountain - On Prid. he was brot down, & that night, at half past
nine, he died.
Prid. June 11— .
On Teus. June 8—
at 6 P. M. we left Honolulu
harbor, in the Caroline for Maui - Capt. Holdsworth was Master.
There were, on board, Mr. & Mrs. Thurston, Mrs. Rice & two
children, Mr. Kinney & our family - also Horace Holden & Curtis
Lyons.
We came up South of Lanai- whh made the passage longer -
were 45 hours - Kaluna came up between Lanai & Molokai & arr ,
in 21 hours, i.e. one hour after us.
This was one of our pleasant
passages - & we are exceedingly glad to be once more in our own
�dwelling.
We have had a pleasant general meeting - a profitable
one I trust. Our relations with the Board were exceedingly trying
. Baldwin & wife, bound to the U. States.
but we hope, all may be adjusted satisfactorily. We voted to have
Mr. Castle go home for this purpose.
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Sab. Oct. 8-^ 1854. My journal has been long laid aside - not because
I have not had thousands of things to record but mainly because
press of cares has left little leisure to record what is passing
in
& what we are engaged. Prom Dec. lo£Jl 1850, when Dwight & Abbey
left Honolulu, for the U. States, I have endeavored to write one,
or other of them each fortnight - 1853 was wonderfully taken up
with our war with small pox on the islands.
Prom near the first
of 1854, my health has suffered some - a nervous & rheumatic
affection in the head.
Northford Ct, June 9—
1856.
(At Bro. Maltby's)
Little did I think when I made the above entrance, that the next
w^ be at this place.
God to man.
But so it is.
So wonderful are the ways of
The disease in my head, of whh I spoke above, seemed
to me, for a long time a light matter.
a few weeks, all wa be well.
station
I had no doubt but after
I favored myself all I c
at the
Laid aside trying work - avoided preaching, whenever
I felt worst - But all this w
not answer.
After two years had
passed from the tiipe I was first taken, I seemed to be almost
as bad as ever - Often was I overcome by a little matter.
plied to all our good physicians.
I ap
They advised me to leave the
station, that I might be free from cares whh had evidently kept
up an irritation in the h^ad.
Nov. 28/54 I sailed, in the ship
Metacom, Capt. Woodbridge, for Kauai.
The voyage & stay there,
�& especially Dr. Smith's advice were a great benefit to me.
Dec. 22^ I sailed on the Steamer, West Point, to Oahu.
After the
funeral of King Kauikeaouli & the coronation of his successor,
Liholiho (Kam. IV) Jan. ll^i myself & Charles sailed on Steamer
Sea Bird for Lahaina - As my disease, though at times better,
still interfered with my misy labors, all the physicians advised
me to try a voyage to the U.S. round Cape Horn.
They thought it
w^ be of great advantage to Mrs. B. who had been an invalid for
several years.
This was soon decided on as a wise course; but we
c^ not embark till fall, that we might not have to spend a winter
1856) D.Baldwin & wife, bound to the U. States.
in the U. S. No good opportunity for the States offered till
Jan. 1856 - The 10th of that mo. we rec^ notice, from brn Castle
cl
& Cooke, that we c have passage in the Bk Bhering, Capt. Morse
whh w^ leave Oahu, Jan. 1 6 ^ bound to New London.
A Southern blow
had driven off all our vessels; we had no means of getting to Oahu.
But we set about, in earnest, to prepare for leaving.
Our house
was thronged with our people almost all bringing some offering to
help us on our way.
Their kindness was unbounded.
God, that we found so much favor in their eyes.
We w
bless
The day we left,
Gov. Nahaolelua called on us, bringing an offering of his own, &
what others had given to him, (about $>90.)
Jan. 15th (Teus.) we
left for Oahu, in the Schr Warwick, - the natives testifying their
interest in us, by following us to the shore, & such as
to the
vessel.
Thur. Jan. 17
We arrived at Oahu - Our ship was ready for sea - but
the weather was not favorable, what little wind there was being
Bk. Bhering to New London
from the South, directly ahead & we had nine days at Oahu, to com
plete our preparations.
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Voyage from the Hawaiian Islands (Honolulu) on board the Bark Bhering,
Capt. Hiram Gardner Morse, to New London, Conn. Commenced Jan 26. 1856.
Honolulu, Oahu Jan. 26. 1856.
On the lo££ of Jan. we were informed by Messrs. Castle & Cooke
that the Bk. Bhering was to sail for the TJ. States about Jan.
16iii, & was deemed the most desirable opportunity for myself &
wife to take passage in for the U. States.
It was quite a
short notice, but it was high time for us to be on the way; &
we set about preparing ourselves for the voyage, & our three
children for the School at Punahou.
It was a Herculean task
for two invalids; but mast be done.
Thur. (lojiii) the day the news reached us, there was a gentle
S. wind at Lahaina.
Prid. & Sat. it blew a living gale.
vessel was there to take us.
Sat. & Mon. were calm.
No
On Mon.
evening the Warwick, a small vessel we had engaged to take us
Leave
to Oahu, returned from Molokai where she had been driven by
Lahaina
the gale, & on Tuesday, Jan. 1 5 ^ we left Lahaina for Oahu.
Some of our companions were very seasick; a calm that first
night, & a head wind next day, lengthened our voyage to Thur.
morning, the 17-Si, when we all landed safely, & were kindly
entertained at bro* Cooke»s-
Passage
engaged
on
Bhering
Thur. Jan. 17th
a passage.
All this day was spent in bargaining for
The delay was occasioned in arranging staterooms.
Capt. Snow & family had the first choice.
He decided to go, but
before night, decided that he ed not be ready:- so we were at
liberty to take the rooms he had selected.
�Prid. Morning. Jan. 1&££.
Mr. Clark & myself went on board
& selected our staterooms, & the time for sailing was appointed
Tues. Jan. 22s-
In the meantime, we had many necessaries to
procure, & I spent much of my time In writing parting notes to
brn, also notes on business & letters to American friends
apprising them that we shd hope to be with them in about 90
days.
Tues. Jan 22^
Delayed
by
S. Wind
came, but calm weather with some South wind
made it very undesirable that we sh£l go.
We were delayed by
this kind of weather from day to day till Sat. Jan. 26^1.
Embark
ing
on board
the
Behring.
Sat. Jan. 2 6 ^
The wind was more west & we c^ not but see
that an opportunity was offered for our departure.
And now for
a separation of three months from all the world except the few
on board the ship.
Half past 11 A. M. came word that at 1 P. M
the steam boat w^ tow out the Behring.
adieu. & went to the wharf.
We bid kind friends
They were punctual.
boat was already hold of the ship.
The steam
We hurried on board, where
we found many kind friends who were going outside with us.
At
2 o ’clock the steamer left us outside, & our friends went in it
As the steamer cast off the hawser of the ship, the crowd of
foreigners & natives, on board of her, gave us a few hearty
cheers.
Then the pilot ordered his boat alongside.
Now fol
lowed hasty good-byes, & many good wishes for our voyage.
A
part of the company went in the Pilot boat, & a part in a
boat of their own to the steam boat which was to carry them
to the shore, now two miles distant.
When on the steamer
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with hats & handkerchiefs, they waved to us a good-bye, to
which we replied in the same manner.
Our little group that
remained, to take our long voyage, consisted of myself & wife,
Mrs. Clark & her daughter Sarah, Mr. L. L. Windsor & Capt.
Bonney - While we had been passing out, I had fixed a berth
for Mrs. B. supposing she w^ soon be too seasick to be any
where else.
Mr. Clark had done the same for his wife & daugh
ter; but as the company was about leaving us for the shore,
Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Clark stood beside the companion way to
bid a farewell to all who were returning.
were all on board.
Mr. Clark*s family
We had left all our Children on shore,
except Charles, who had sailed the evening before for Maui &
Hawaii.
The little girls we parted with at Mr. Cooke’s, &
Henry we left with the horse & waggon on shore.
Sailing
of the
Bhering
The Bhering was now fairly at sea, & a west or S. W. wind
allowed us to make a S. E. course.
At 2 P. M. we spread our
sails - by 4 or 5 we had lost sight of objects at Honolulu.
Diamond Head was distinctly in sight as long as there was
daylight to view it.
The wind was fresh-
We were more or
less affected with seasickness & soon retired to rest.
Sat. Jan. 27. Last evening I took a little supper on deck,
but this morning, feeling but little sick, I ventured to the
table-
None of the ladies appeared at table though the wind
was moderate & ship uncommonly steady.
day on board.
The Sab. was a quiet
We have a blessing at meals_
We did not propose
any religious service, to-day, owing to my indisposition,
though our Capt. seems thoroughly disposed to grant us all
�the privileges on board which we c^- desire.
At 7 in the
evening we read the Scriptures & had prayers in the Cabin,
the Capt., officers, & as many of the men being present as
could be spared from duty.
Mon.
Jan. 28.
Sailed 75 M. in 24 hours.
Mostly calm during the night & winds very light
during the day.
Lat. at noon 19° 401
same as Honolulu - Sailed 50 miles.
at breakfast.
Tues.
Jan. 29
Longitude about the
Mrs. B. at the table
Mrs. Clark in the afternoon.
Lat. 19” 8 N. Long, same as Honolulu perhaps - We
are yesterday & to-day W. of Hawaii, some 50 miles or more.
Have gone but 32 miles in 24 hours.
This morning our W.
wind changed to E. S.E. wind & we are moving ahead more
briskly.
Miss Sarah C. was at the breakfast table, this
morning, though very seasick yesterday.
Wed.
Jan.30.
Lat. 17” 17 N. Long, same as Oahu. Distance sailed
111 miles -
Thur.31.
Lat. 14" 20 N. Long. 156” 50 W.
Distance 180 M.
Two flying
fish came on board to-day & got into the frying pan Prid.
Peb.1.
Lat. 11” 56 N.
Long 156 W.
Distance 156 miles.
Wind E.
Trades - fresh, which gave occasionally a sea on board in the
windward staterooms.
Capt. Bonney & Mr. Windsor had their
rooms pretty well filled.
Sat.
Lat. 9” 38 N.
Long. 154” 58 W. Distance run 165 M.
Peb.2.
E. Trades.
Course mostly South.
Sab.
Lat. 7” 52 N. Long. 153” 36 W.
Peb.3.
Trades.
Course S. S.E.
Dist. run 120 miles.
E.
It was discovered to-day that there
was much water in the hold.
The hot sun, at Honolulu, had
�opened seams about the bows, & the rough sea & fresh wind
having buried the bows much in the sea, the ship made con
siderable water.
They first eased the ship by taking in
sail, afterwards they stowed the anchor Chains & some freight
farther aft*
Mon.
Lat. 5” 17 N.
Peb. 4.
Course S. S.E.
This remedied the evil.
Long. 152 W.
Dist. 185 M.
E. Trades.
Our sea was rough Sc the wind so fresh, that
we all renewed our seasickness some.
I ventured to the
table - No ladies there.
Tues.
Lat. 2” 47 N.
Peb. 5.
E. Trades A. M.
Long. 151” 8 W.
Dist. 150 miles - Showery &
S. E. Trades & pleasant P. M.
All the pass
engers were at table for the first time at breakfast & the
other meals - The Barometer fell
__ of an inch when we
10
changed the N. E. for the S . E . Trades, & that without any
other change in the weather than in the wind.
Wed.
Lat. On 6* S.
Long. 151” 50” . Dist. run 17- (torn)
Peb. 6.
S. E. Trades - Course S. by E.
Crossed the line 50 minutes
before noon this dayThur.
Lat. 3” 24 S.
Long 152” 2 W.
Dist. run 198 miles.
Peb. 6.
This was our greatest day’s work thus far.
Course S.
Made
12' west owing mainly to the variation of the Compass S. E. Trades very fresh.
Prid.
Lat. 6” 38 S.
Long. 152” 20 W.
Peb. 8.
Course S. with S. E. Trades.
Dist. 194 M.
�Peb. 9.
Lat. 8" 24 S.
Long. 153" 51 W.
Dist. 135 M.
Wind S. E. & at night changed to N.
Course run S. by W.
Course made S. W. by S. showing that we have had a strong
westerly current.
Such a current is said generally to pre
vail about the equator, & especially a little N. of it.
No
doubts the ship ship wrecks in this region have been much
owing to Currents.
Sab.
Lat. 9”
50 S.
With a N. wind our ship has rolled some.
Long. 154”
Peb. 10. squalls by night.
6 W.
Winds baffling.
Dist. 86 M.
Rainy in
S. E. Trades.
Course S.
by E.
We held a religious service to-day in the cabin at 10
A. M.
Mr. Windsor read the 9th of Mr. Finney's sermons -
Stewardship.
In the afternoon I distributed tracts over the
ship.
Mon.
Lat. 11” 29 S.
Long. 153”
Peb. 11. far East - Course S. E.
34 W.
Dist. 94 M.
S. E. Trades -
For these two days past we have had
it very cloudy, whh has been a great favor, as we are fast
drawing under the Sun.
His declination is now only 14° South.
To-morrow we hope to pass the sun.
As the heat has been in
creasing, we have been profiting by the abundant kindness of
Capt. Morse, who has every day had a sail awning put up, over
the high poop deck, for our shelter, beds or lounges for the
ladles, chairs for all, etc.
A Capt. who has genuine kindness
can easily devise many comforts whh a landsman w^ not think of.
Most of the passengers have spent the day, & especially the
afternoon, on deck, reading, etc.
the order of the day.
This P. M. puzzles were
We are now 16 days out & our last
�watermelon was found to be spoiled - We have still turkeys,
chickens, abundance of Irish potatoes & pumpkins, etc.
When
fresh vegetables fail, there are soup cans, preserved fruits,
etc. whh the Capt. has laid in store, in pretty good amount,
so that we need not fear any lack.
Tues
Lat. 13” 34 S . At noon always.
Peb. 12, Long. 153” 26 W.
Dist. run in 24 hours 127 miles.
Declination of the Sun at noon, 13« 45' or 11’ S. of the ship
Sarah K. Clark began, to-day, to read Mr. Thompson*s book on
Egypt.
Wed. 13. Lat. 15°n 13’ S.
Wind E.
Long. 153” 19 W.
Course S. by E.
Dist. 100 M.
The weather has been very sultry, &
we have felt very lazy & sleepy for the last week or 10 days
owing to our coming South to meet the Sun, instead of waiting
for his more gradual approach to the North.
Our Capt. had
shown a constant readiness to do anything whh w^ contribute
to make out voyage comfortable.
He has, every day, had a
large sail spread over the poop or high quarter deck, for an
awning.
Under this the three ladies spend a portion of each
day much more comfortably than they w^ find it in the cabin.
Capt. Bonney & Mr. Windsor have made their company very
agreeable.
The former has read much to the Company.
doing but little on board.
I am
Our ladies are very busy with the
needle - & Charlotte spends a portion of each day in cutting
out texts from a Hawaiian Bible in pursuance of a plan she
has laid, that on this voyage, she will prepare Clarke on the
�promises for the HawaiiansThur
Lat. 16" 17 S.
Long. 153" 14 W.
Dist. 64 M.
Peb. 14, Becalmed most of this day, Ship turning round to all points
of the compass.
Till this day, we have almost uniformly head
the way we wished to go, though our winds have often been
light, & we have moved slowly.
Towards evening the S. E. Trades
returned, & we reduced our Course S. by E.
Prid
Lat. 17" 41 S.
Long. 153" 17 W.
Dist. 85 M.
Peb. 15, Capt. Bonney read much this day, from Headley’s Napoleon &
his Marshalls - Mr. Headley defends Napoleon from the charge
of ambitious designs on all Europe - Maintains that he w^
have lived in peace, & satisfied himself with aggrandizing
Prance, had England allowed him to do so.
was determined on his ruin.
Russia also joined them, & so
Bonaparte went at both with a vengeance.
Sat.
A very rainy pouring night.
But Great Britain
Calm till 5 P. M.
The officers saved from our
Peb. 16, Central house about three hogsheads of water.
Lat. at noon 19" 3 S.
Long. 153" 18 W.
Dist. 82 M.
Wind E. in the night - fresh at evening - mostly calm A. M.
Sab.
Lat. 20" 3 S.
Long, not calculated.
Peb. 17
We had a still quiet Sabbath.
Dist. 60 M.
We had Services at 10 A. M.
A sermon was read by Mr. Windsor on the quarter deck.
Mon.
Lat. 21" 48
S.
Long. 153" 9 W.
Dist. 105 M.
Peb. 18, Sands’ Island bore at noon from us W. by S. 1/2 S. 50 miles
distant.
We have then passed nearly all the Southern groups
of the Pacific without seeing any land.
Capt. Morse is
�Tues
Lat. 23" 30 S.
Long, nearly as yesterday.
Peb. 19. Pleasant breeze.
East course S. by E.
Dist 102 M.
Getting some cooler.
In the evening Capt. Morse happened to swallow half a cigar, &
decided at once, to smoke no more.
He gave all his cigars to
the Sailors.
Wed.
Lat. 25"
27 S.
Peb. 20
The ocean S. of Equator is very Smooth - is always more so
than it is N.
Long. 152"
Trades E.
39 W.
Dist.
Course S.S.E.
117 M.
Some of our company
have been at Chess & Checkers, to beguile the time.
The ladies
all plying the needle.
Thur
Wind N. of E.
Course S. S.E.
Peb. 21, since we left Oahu.
world.
Have had quite a Solitary voyage
Sailed 50° of latitude - 1/8 round the
Seen no land & no sail, except a ship, the first week,
at a great distance.
Seen none of the Monsters of the deep
except a shark or two, & a few porpoises, once.
Prid
Lat. 29"
5 S.
Long. 151" 46 W.
Dist. 105 M.
Trades
Peb. 22. light & we are doubtless about through with them.
swell from the West.
S&t .
Lat. (no Ohs.)
S.
A heavy
Some have renewed seasickness a little.
Long,
(no Obs.)
Peb. 23. A rainy day, & thick cloudy.
Almost calm - Are moving a little,
on our Course. S. S.E.
Sab.
Lat. 31" 47 S.
Long, (no obs.)
W.
In about Lat. 30"
Peb. 24. the trades changed to S. W. wind - gentle all night.
A. M. it increased to a 6 or 8 knot breeze.
Course S. S.E.
sermon read -
Meeting at 10 A. M.
At 10
Rain cleared.
Half of Mr. Finney’s 1st
�Mon.
Lat. 34” 26 S.
Peb 25.
335 Miles, the run of 3 days.
Long. 149" 3 W.
Dist. Run since the 22nd,
Course S. S.E.
Tues 26. No observation - A Squall from the E. early in the morning.
Wind strong E. all day.
All seasick again.
Course S. by W.
It was proposed yesterday that we have a Newspaper published
on board the Bark.
Mr. Windsor was appointed Editor.
He
posted up a prospectus, inviting all to contribute matter for
S"t
i.
the paper whh was to be issued, the 1— No. Sat. March 1— .
Prospectus also carried to the forecastle.
Wed.
Lat. 37"
21 S.
Long, about 149 W.
Peb. 27. Wind still E. somewhat abated.
Course S. by E.
All again at table.
Distance
run 2 6 ^ & 2 7 ^ 175 miles.
Thur.
Lat. 39” 29 S.
Peb. 28. Wind E. S. E.
Prid.
Long, about 149 W.
Course about S.
No observation.
Distance 128 miles.
We had green corn for dinner.
This morning, after a calm all night, got a
Peb. 29. South wind, & the Bhering is heading E. by S.
Sat.
March lf^
No observation - A South blow commenced last night.
E. by S.
Course
The first No. of the "Bhering Chronicle" was issued
this day at noon.
iSab.
Lat. 42° S.
Mar. 2d
Course E. by S.
Long. 143 W.
South wind abated - quite moderate,
Last half of Mr. Finney’s 1 ~ Sermon read at
the 10 o’clock meetingMon.
No observation - A Cloudy day - Wind S. S. W.
Mar. 3d
Course S. E. by E.
Capts. Morse & Bonney commenced learning
to play chess to-day.
They had spent much of their leisure
lately in playing at draughts-
�Tues.
Lat. 44°u 14’ S.
Long. 138u
Mar 4 ^
Peb. 28 about 580 Miles, in all 5 days.
The two days past 210 M.
46 W.
Distance run, since
Was 540 Miles direct.
Wind this day S. W.
Abundance of Albatrosses or Genies about us.
Course S. E.
Weather getting
coolWed.
Lat. 44”
48 S.
Long.
(No obs.)
Mar. 5th Mr. Merrill, Mate, took an albatross & a Mollymoke, as the
sailors call them, early this morning.
The albatross measured
from tip to tip of the sings, eleven feet.
board.
Wind S. E. dead ahead.
It was thrown over
Course E. till midnight- then
wind E. & Course S.
Thur.
Cloudy all day - No obs.
Wind E.
Course S. by E.
Mar. 6
At 4 this morning the Mate took a porpoise.
We had the liver
for breakfast - its chopped meat for dinner- & other meals.
Seafaring men are very fond of it.
fond of it.
We landsmen not quite so
Capt. M. much discouraged we are some 13 days be
hind his former voyage.
Prid.
No obs.
Cloudy all day.
Mar. 7
2 A. M. till morning, then S. by E.
cold much.
Wind S. E.
Course E. by N. from
Are beginning to feel the
The Capt. & some others playing chess.
The rolling
of the ship, to-day, swept the board, & so they set about &
made a board for sea, & whittled out men whh answer very well.
Gonies abundant around us, poising themselves in the air, &
soaring about beautifully.
Sat.
Lat. 49" 10 S.
Long. 132” 15 W.
Distance run since Tues.
Mar. 8
Mar. 4^i 500 Miles, or 440 M. in a straight line.
Some of
�these days we have run South, some E.
S. E.
The wind has been uniformly S. E. or dead ahead.
it is to-day, & our Course is S.
cold to us allwarm-
The whole course is
So
Weather Cloudy & feels quite
We are looking up clothes to keep ourselves
There are hundreds of albatrosses, Mollymokes, & stormy
petrels around.
Sab.
No observation.
Mar. 9.
Course S.
Cloudy, rainy, Cold-
Wind E.
In the afternoon of yesterday, the barometer fell
1/3 or 1/2 of an inch from 30 in.
By Sab. night it had gone
down a little below 29, & we were expecting a gale.
At our
meeting 10 A. M. half of Mr. Finney’s 2^ sermon was read.
Sailors don’t come, it seems to be the wrong hour for themMon.
Lat. 51” 14 S.
Mar. 10
Instead of a gale we have a fair S. W. wind.
Course S. E.
Barometer tends up.
Somewhat Moderate.
Weather rather pleasant, but
cloudy, & we call it cold.
Tues.
Lat. 51” 42 S.
Long 129” 10 W.
Mar. 11. or in 3 days, 200 Miles.
Dist. sailed since Sat. 8 ^
Wind now N. fresh & strong.
Course
E. by S. & old Bhering is going it, at 10 or 12 knots.
pleasant.
Cloudy at evening-
Day
With such a wind 10 days wd
carry us to Cape Horn.
Wed.
Lat. 52” 40 S.
Mar 12.
Miles.
Long 124” 22 W.
Pleasant wind.
Royals till night.
quite rough.
noon.
Distance last 24 hours 185
Yesterday P. M. increased in strength-
In the night double reefed topsails.
Going about 9 knots.
Sea
Main topgallant set before
�No obs.
to keep.
Miles-
By dead reckoning whh every ship is obliged by law
Lat. 53” 20 S.
Long 120” W.
Thick Cloudy, rain, Wind N.
Dist. 24 hours 210
Course E.
Mrs. B. ill
at times- So 3 days past - better to-day - Sea rough.
feel the cold-
All
�Sat. Jan. 26.^ 1856,
We embarked on board the Bk Bhering, Capt.
Hiram G. Morse, bound to New London.
There were six passengers,
fiiyself & wife, Mrs. Clark & daughter Sarah, Capt. Bonney, of a
whaleship, & a Mr. Winsor, of Boston.
We had a pleasant &
sociable company - had nothing in the shape of differences Our Capt. was uniformly kind; so were his officers.
gave us an unusual amount of good weather.
The Lord
We had scarcely
any thing whh cd be called a ”Galew on the whole voyage, of
18,000 miles, & anchored in New London harbor, Thur. May 22^
at 10 o clock at night, praising our kind Heavenly Father for
his unbounded goodness to us, during a sojourn of 117 days upon
the ocean.
Frid. May 23d -
Major Thos T. Williams, a venerable & fatherly old
gentleman, of whom we had often heard, came on board this morning
he staid an hour, told us the nev/s of the day, & informed us that
he had engaged a place for us to stay at the house of a widow
lady, Mrs. Lawton.
My first move, in the morning was to the Post
Office where I found letters from Bridgeport & other friends, &
from the Sand. Islands.
1856 New London to Bridgeport.
We praised the Lord, that we were allowed to hear, that they were
well.
Especially was I glad to hear such news of my aged mother,
for I longed to see her face once more.
with the sweet.
But the bitter is mingled
While we were on the water, March 313^, a be
loved sister, whom I had hoped to see,
Phebe Ann, wife of Cory-
don Benton, Esq. had been removed from earth suddenly, leaving a
young family of six children.
affliction.
This was to me an unexpected
May the Lord sanctify it to us all.
Our son,
�f
D. Dwight, at New Haven, had been apprised, by telegraph,
this
morning, of our arrival, & at 10 in the evening, he arr^ in the
cars.
Most joyful were his parents to meet him, after a separa
tion of five years.
Mon. May 2 6 ^
Sat. & Sab. we were kindly entertained at the houses
of Mrs. Lawton, Major Williams & Capt. Sami Jeffries.
I also
called on Capt. Richards’ family, an old friend of ours.
At
11 o'clock, this morning, we took seats in the cars of the
New Lond. & N. Haven rail road for Bridgeport, where we arrd
about 3 P. M. & were most cordially welcomed by my mother,
sisters Sophia & Sophronia, bro. in law, Robinson & daughter
Bridgeport to Northford
Abbie. It was a joyful meeting to us all, after our absence
of 25 years.
The Lord be praised for preserving alive so many
of our beloved friends, for so long a season.
Our-visit in the
family of this beloved brother, from May 26^ii to June G^h we
enjoyed to the full.
Past days were recalled, past mercies
recounted & past sorrows & trials, whh had been many, were not
forgotten.
a+At New London, on Sab. we attended the 1— Cong. Chh, & heard
an elderly minister - P. M. we went to the 2
Cong, chh, & heard
Dr. Edwards; in the evening, in his session room, I gave his
people some account of the Sand, isl^ mission in whh they seemed
much interested.
At Bridgeport, we attended the 2d Cong, chh in
the morning, & heard a Mr. Murdock preach.
P.M. we heard a young
man at Dr. Hewitt’s chh - In the evening, we went again to hear
Dr. Hewitt lecture on the present crisis with our rulers.
�w '
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Frid. June 6 ^
Again we took seats in the cars for New Haven,
sister Sophia and daughter Abbie being with us, where we ex
pected to meet bro. Maltby who wd convey us to Northford.
rain poured, & bro. M. cd not come.
The
Called on Mrs. Stone, a
cousin - met Mr. Geo. D. Gower in the St. who went with us
to the Depot.
Sophia & Abbie stopped at N. Haven - Mrs. B. &
myself took the stage at 11 A. M. for Northford, where we
1856 Northford Ct.
arrived, at the house of bro. Julius Maltby, between one & two
P. M.
Here we met Mrs. M. sister of Mrs. B. - her two daughters,
Jane and Mary, & bro. J. Maltby -
All of us recognised each
other, at once, not because we looked as we did 25 years ago;
but because some of the old features remained, & because we
knew who we were to meet.
On Sab. Mr. Pierce, the pastor
preached - P. M. was communion.
In the evening, I addressed
the congregation on the Sand. Isl
mission.
Mrs. B. finds
warm hearted friends here.
Mon. June
Today bro. Maltby went in his carriage to New Haven
to bring up Sophia & Abbie - They did not arrive here till quite
evening.
A little earlier, in the afternoon, a carriage drove
up whh proved to be bro. & sister Clarrissa Linsley & their
daughter Cleora, from Meriden.
meet them.
We were exceedingly glad to
It was a truly pleasant sight to see the three sis
ters, the only surviving daughters of Deacon Solomon Fowler,
once more together, after a separation of more than 25 years.
Each of them is endowed with a heart well calculated to appre
ciate the privilege they are now allowed of meeting together.
�Northford to Durham Ct.
Late in the afternoon, came bro. Maltby1s eldest son, Douglass,
from Waterbury, bringing home Isabella, the youngest of the
family.
It is pleasant to see so many relatives together.
Mr.
Linsley & family returned at night to Meriden.
Teus. June lcdik
I took bro. Maltby's carriage at 10 this morning,
& carried my sister Sophia to Durham, 9 miles, where she wished
to make a visit of two or three weeks with Miss Eunice Baldwin.
Abbie rode up with us to see the town whence our family came,
& where her father was born.
On arriving at Durham, we found
Miss Eunice B. had been gone to Durham N. Y. for three weeks;
but she was expected home daily.
So Sophia decided to go &
wait awhile at Sami Tibbals' - in the West Part.
Before going
there we rode along the East road past the house where I was
born, as well as my father before me.
Buildings, of course,
after a lapse of 52 years have been renewed - but the grounds
look quite natural.
cousin of ours.
We took dinner at Mr. Tibbals' - she is a
In the afternoon, we rode to Dr. David Smith's -
We found him at home, living with his two daughters, Catharine &
Elizabeth.
They gave us a most hearty, and we had a delightful
visit.
1856
Northford Ct.
We c^ have wished to prolong our visit a little; but were obliged,
after tea, to take our leave, in order to get to Northford before
night.
Dr. Smith is in his 89—
year; but he has a quick step,
& much energy of body - & retains his faculties remarkably well.
He preaches occasionally at other places - was, not long since,
at the city of Washington, & preached in the Hall of Congress,
supplying the place of their chaplain, who is 94 years of age.
�On reaching Northford, I found a letter from Dr. Anderson, of
the Missionary Rooms, requesting us to go on to Boston the 1 8 ^
til
or 19—
of the present month.
We had letters also from Sarah
Bunker & from Mr. Pogue of the Haw. Islands.
Thur. June 1 3 ^
Today P. M. rode with Mrs. Maltby & Mrs. B. to see
Mrs. Eliza Fowler.
Nobody at home.
Then rode over to see Mrs.
Sally Williams, a cousin of theirs, who lives in the house built
by Col. Douglass, their grandfather.
son was there, named Douglass.
She was not at home.
Her
We then returned to the meeting
house & attended the weekly prayer meeting of the chh.
Mon. June 16.
Spent Frid. & Sat. in making calls - took tea Frid.
evaiing at Rev. Mr. Pierce's - Heard him preach twice on Sab. To day was set as our time to leave for Meriden to spend a night
and then proceed to Boston.
But Mrs. B. is on her bed, & too
feeble to go - So we wait a little,
We have rec^ letters to day
from the Sand. Islands - from Moku, Mrs. Kinney, Charles & Emi.
An account of Emi's, illness Charles rather poorly -
The rest
all in usual health - Signs of a Revival in Punahou - whh reRoxbury
Mass.
joices our hearts.
st
Sat. June 21— - 1856.
(Thus.)
At Dr. Anderson's, Roxbury, Mass. June 19.
This morning, after being detained three days because
of Mrs. B.'s illness, I left Northford without her & Abbey, for
Boston.
Bro. Maltby carried me to Wallingford - we were too
late for the morning train - & the Express line did not stop
there - so I took a down train to New Haven - At 11..9 A.M.
the Express came from New York & I took a seat in the cars.
At Springfield we stopped 25 minutes for dinner, & we arrived
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at Boston at 5 P.M. - I went immediately to the Miss. House
where I met a cordial welcome from Dr. Anderson, & was intro
duced to the different gentlemen engaged at the Miss. House Dr. A. had invited myself & wife to make our home at his house Accordingly he & I got into an Omnibus for Roxbury
Mr. Chapin,
as si Secy, aided in getting my trunk to the Omnibus St. & we
took it in Yest. (Prid.) we went into Boston - Bro. Clark & myself
met the Prud. Com. on the subject of a misy vessel for the
Pacific.
In the forenoon I called at Mr. Kittredge's, & met
Mrs. Clark & Sarah - called at Mr. Bunker's - met Mrs. B.
Sarah - & a sister of Mr. Bunker - Also Dr. Newcomb & wife.
Boston,Mass.
1856.
This P. M. (Sat.) I met Munson Coan at the Miss. House He & his sister had just arr^ in Boston from New Bedford. The
Rambler, in whh ship they came, arr
at New Bedford June 10th.
At evening, both of them came to Roxbury & called at Mr. Kiti
tredge's to see the Clarks, & also at Dr. Anderson's. We were
all Happy to meet them.
Sab. June 22^.
In the forenoon, heard Mr. Thompson preach at Rox
bury - P.M. Mr. Porter of South Boston preached at the same
chh.
In the evening, Mr. Thompson, the Pastor, gave a lecture,
on the similarity of customs, &c. of the Hindoos with the people
of Syria, where the Bible was written.
Mon. June 2 z £
I went three times this day to the depot, on the
arrival of as many different trains, hoping to meet dear wife
& daughter Abbey. But they did not appear.
cool today.
The weather felt
The thermometer was only 76 at noon.
Yesterday
�(Sab.) it was 95.
It seems as if we never could know in this
land what clothes to put on.
We ought always to have two or
three suits about us.
Teus. June 24. This morning I recd a line from Mrs. Baldwin, whh
informed me, that she wd leave Meriden at noon in the Express
Train from New York. At 5 P. M. they are expected in Boston.
h
m
The train arr^ at 5 .. 10 - & Mrs. B. & Abbey soon showed
themselves outside the cars.
Glad was I to see them.
We took
a coach & came direct to Dr. Anderson's in Roxbury, where we
rec^ a hearty welcome from the family.
Frid. June 27thl856.
To-day Miss Sarah Bunker accompanied myself,
Mrs. B. & Abbie into Boston.
After visiting the Misy House &
other places, Mrs. Bunker joined us, & we all took the horse
rail road car for a visit to Mt. Auburn cemetery.
It has an
area of 126^ acres, well diversified with hills & dales & woods more tasteful monuments than we c^ look at - full of winding
paths in every direction.
We ascended the Observatory, from
whh we had a good view of the whole ground.
Returning we
reached Boston at 5 P.M. & took an omnibus to Roxbury.
Abbey
& myself ascended to the top of Bunker Hill monument - a
splendid granite tower, 221 feet high; ascent has 295 steps.
On the top are two iron field pieces - whh, with two similar
ones taken by the British, were all the cannon possessed by
.the colonies at the commencement of Revolutionary War.
We saw
the spot, marked by a stone, where Gen. Warren fell.
Sat. June 28/ I went to Indian Wharf & found Mr. Boardman, owner of
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the Bhering. He informed me, that Capt. Morse was at New London
Boston,
I also went to the stone yard of my cousin Elizur Baldwin - then
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went and took dinner with him, at 670 Washington St.
called on Dr. Blagden at 10 Central Court.
I also
He recognised me
very soon, after a separation of 35 years, though he did not
know that I was in the country.
So did my cousin after a
separation of 25 years.
Sah. June 2 9 ^
At 9 A. M. I called on Dr. Blagden & at 10 went
with him & his amiable lady to Old South Chh, where he is
pastor.
He preached a good sermon.
joyed the visit much.
I dined with them & en
After dinner I went to cousin Elizur’s
- attended chh with him at the Pine St. chh in the P.M.
Mr.
Dexter, the pastor, preached an excellent sermon, from "Thy
will be done”, &c.
Mon. June 30.
At evening returned to Roxbury.
Called this morning on Mr. Thompson, pastor at
Roxbury - also at Consul Bunker's, - then took an omnibus
for Boston to do a few errands.
I had expected to leave Boston
about this time, & therefore requested friends at Bridgeport
not to direct letters to me here after this.
But to day I
wrote countermanding the order; & to make it more sure, I
stepped into House's Printing Telegraph office, & sent a mes
sage to my bro. Robinson of Bridgeport, thus, "Send my letters
this week to Boston."
Teus. July 1.
Cost of this was 25 cts.
This morning we have moved down to Boston, & taking
up our abode with Cousin Elizur Baldwin at 670 Washington St.
Spent the forenoon Wed. in visiting, with Judson Baldwin & his
mother for guides, the Common, State House, Misy House,
Faneuil Hall, & the Q,uincy - all noted places.
Wed. July 2^ - At half past two P. M. Mrs. B. & myself left in an
omnibus for the Lowell Dept. At 3 took the cars for Winchester,
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visit with them.
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We spent the night & had a pleasant
Left them at 9 A, M. (Thur.) reached cousin
Eliaur's at 10 A. M.
Frid. July 4 ^
A great day this in Boston - Before its light began
to dawn, all the boys, & some of the men were firing crackers
all over the town - Companies dressed up fantastically were
marching by occasionally.
pistols fired, &c. &c.
Tin horns were blowing here & there,
At 8 A. M. there was a Military drill
- At 10 A. M. a procession was formed from the city Hall, whh
marched round the Commons to the Tremont Temple where an ora
tion was delivered by E. G. Parker Esq.
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The oration was rather a brilliant one - full of sparkling
ideas - thorough-going in Republican principles, & down with
vengeance on all the awful doings of slavery in Kansas, & in
Washington - The singing was by 200 children & youth, aided
by a brass band.
& it did go up.
A balloon was announced to go up at 5 P. M.
The fire works intended for this evening were
deferred to Mon. evening.
Sat. July 5 ^
At 11 A. M. this day, we took the cars for Taunton.
We arr^ there at half past 12 & found Mr. Maltby's family
there all well,
th
Sab. July 6
Heard Mr. Maltby preach fore & afternoon - They had
communion in the afternoon, in whh we united.
meeting house & a good congregation.
there 30 years.
A pleasant
Mr. M. has been settled
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Returned to Boston.
As we were getting out of
the cars, behold a balloon was ascending from the Commons.
It was that of Mr. Wise, the son, the same who ascended on
the 4 ^ - The balloon went E. over the harbor - then W. &
N. W. till it descended In West Medford.
Teus. July 8^1
Called this morning on Charles Atwood, Esq. a
college classmate, at his office - found him looking much young
er than I expected.
After dinner we called at Dr. Blagden's -
Thence I went in search of the Dr. Stevens who had married
Sophia Crocker - soon found him at 158 Tremont St.
pleasant call with them both.
Had a
Learned more particulars this
day about the ascent of the Balloon on the 7-^2
Mr. Wise con
sidered himself two miles high at the highest - When one mile
high, the wind was from the East.
He threw over some of his
ballast, & rode another mile - There he had the wind from the
West. & it took him off over the harbor - he then let some
of the gas escape & descended a mile into the East.wind whh
wafted him West & Northwest, till he alighted in West Medford.
At the ascent of the balloon on the 4 ^ it was considered to
be one & a half miles at the highest.
The wind was N. - the
balloon went South & landed in BisLntree, about 14 miles from
Boston.
Mon. evening July 7-^2 we went to Boston Commons to
see the fire works.
They commenced about 8 with the throwing
of rockets - after that they had fire bombs whh were shot into
the air to explode - then they exhibited fire serpents, Roman
candles, revolving fires of red, green, &c.
The last was a
colossal figure of Washington represented with various colored
fires.
But the most wonderful of all these works was the
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representation, in fire works, of the taking of Sevastopal.A series of tents, some 60 or more feet in length - represented
the Mts. & hills.
&c.
On these were painted fortifications, ships,
All of a sudden, fireing seemed to commence from the forts
& from the ships.
constant fire.
The allied fleets on the right kept up a
The Russian ships caught fire, burnt & sunk.
The whole Mts & forts seemed all on fire - more fiery work,
I think, than was seen in the real battle: but there was no
representation of armies in motion.
Had there been this last,
it w^ have appeared quite a reality.
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^h _ a very stormy day - The wind was N.E. & cold, & we
pretty closely shut up at home.
Thur. July 10.
Abbey & myself took an omnibus immediately after
breakfast, & rode to Roxbury - called at Mr. Kittredge's
found nobody at home - made a pleasant call at Mr. Bunker’s went to Dr. Anderson's & got our trunks on an omnibus - reached
our home at 670 Wash. St. at noon.
In the P. M. I went to the
Misy House & various other places, & at 4 P.M. went with Mr.
Gordon & Mr. Thompson to the harbor, & on board a new & splenBoston
did Bark, named Henry Hill, in honor of the late Treasurer of
the Board.
Mr. Hill was there - Dr. Anderson & his family &
nearly all the Prud. Com. & other gentlemen of Boston as well
as many ladies.
After many brief addresses, in whh Mr. Brown,
principal owner, was highly complimented, & the Capt. (Watson)
who had carried out many mis's in the Sultana, was extolled for
his unbounded kindness, the whole company was invited below to
take some refreshments.
Dr. Blagden's to tea.
In the evening Abbey & myself went to
After tea Mr. Budington & Dr. Waterbury -
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also Mr. Hunnewell called, & we had a very pleasant visit. -Sat. July 12.
Weather getting very warm.
Mrs. B. being poorly
these days, I spent yesterday in wandering about to see the
curiosities of the place.
I called at Chickering’s piano
store - asked the price of their pianos.
I called also at the
store & piano factory of Gilbert & co. - Saw all parts of the
work, as it was going on.
To day, in the afternoon, Abbey &
myself took an omnibus & went over to Charlestown & took
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dinner & tea with Mr. Hunnewell.
We saw there Mr. & Mrs.
Hunnewell, Jajs, an only son, & Miss Ellen, adopted daughter.
Rev. Messrs. Budington & Miles were also present at dinner
& tea.
Sab. July 15.
This morning I went to the Seamen’s Bethel, on North
Square, to hear Father Taylor, the famous Seamen’s preacher but he had an old gentleman, from the far West, to preach for
him.
The old gentleman was present & gave out a notice of a
Sab. school picnic the school, parents & children, to go on
the Rail Road.
In the afternoon, I went to Park St. Chh, and
heard a stranger.
& heard Mr. Taylor.
the saints.
In the evening, I went again to N. Square
He had, for a Subject, God’s inheritance in
He was deeply earnest - whh fixed the eyes of all
his audience but he was excentric, & even odd to a proverb Sure to have many of his remarks remembered.
before that he was so much of a Methodist.
I did not know
I suspect, that he
belongs to their connection.
Mon. July 14t ^
I went, early this morning, over to Chelsea to visit
Mr. Wilder’s Iron Safe Manufactory - was much pleased with the
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power of their machinery to work iron.
Made several calls in
Boston, one on Dr. Calvin Stevens & wife.
She is a daughter of
Oliver Crocker, of New Bedford, a particular friends of ours.
In the afternoon, myself, & Mrs. B. took an omnibus to Charles
town, to visit the family of Mrs. Whiting who is a sister of
James W. Austin, lawyer, who has lived in our family,, at
Lahaina, four years, & been the District Attorney, for that
section of the Islands.
steamer now due.
Mr. Austin was expected home in the
When Mr. Whiting arrived, at evening, from
Boston, he brought the news, that the Telegraph had announced
the steamer arrived from Aspinwall.
We spent the night at
Mr. Whiting's, &, in the morning, had the satisfaction of meet
ing our friend Mr. Austin who came with his bro. who went to
New York to accompany him home.
We spent Teus. with them,
glad to hear all news about Lahaina & the Islands, & especially
our dear children, all of whom Mr. A. reports as well.
With
Mr. Austin, I visited the Navy Yard at Charlestown - we went on
board the Steamer Merrimac, 300 ft. long.
We enjoyed this day
highly -Mr. Austin brought us a large package of letters from
Boston to Auburn & Norwich.
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son Charles & the natives of Lahaina.
How welcome!
At evening
we returned to Boston.
Wed. July 16—
This morning, having taken leave of our kind friends,
Cousin Elizur Baldwin & family, with whom we have had a pleasant
visit, we took the Rail Road cars, at half past
Worcester.
8
A. M., for
When we came to the junction of the Boston & Worces
ter road with the Worcester & Norwich road, we took the latter.
After riding four miles, we stopped about noon, at Auburn, &
�went a mile from the road & spent a night with Rev. Mr. & Mrs.
Hoadley.
ford.
It was one of our good visits.
They were from North
We carried to them a bundle whh Mr. Austin had brought
from Mrs. Pogue.
Thus. July 1 7 ^
At about 10 or 11 A. M. we again took the cars for
Norwich - arr^ after midday.
We enquired after Dr. Downing’s
family of Preston, whose wife was a cousin & friend of Mrs. B. A daughter of Dr. D, who had married a Capt. Reynolds of Norwich
& lost her husband, was married again to a Mr. John W. Bulkeley,
in the same place.
We soon learned the place of their residence,
near two miles West of the R. R. Depot.
We hired a carriage, &
rode there - found Mrs. Bulkeley at home, & their eight daughters,
five of whom were hers, & three were Mr. Bulkeley's, when they
Norwich
were married. At evening, Mr. Bulkeley came home. We were much
pleased with him & with the whole family.
We shall always re
member them with interest.
Frid. July 18. This morning Mr. Bulkeley kindly sent his carriage
to carry me, Mrs. B. & Abbey to Preston, & we spent the day, till
sunset, in Dr. Downing's family.
Mrs. D. (Louisa Tyler) very
readily recognised Mrs. B. after a separation of 25 or 26 years.
Mrs. Tyler, widow of Dr. Lucius Tyler, (Mrs. D ’s bro.) was there.
We also saw there a young son of Louisa, (another daughter of
Dr. Downing, who married a Mr. Huntington.
The mother had died.
At evening we returned to Mr. Bulkeley's, at Norwich, well paid
for our day’s ride, though the day was melting hot.
Sat. July 19—
This morning we were to take the steam boat from
carriage
Norwich to New London at 8 A. M. Mr. Bulkeley's^took us down
early, & returned for Mrs. Bulkeley & her three daughters ( one
�went down with us-)
They were bound to Bradley’s Island, a
watering place for the well & the sick.
We had a delightful
sail down the river Thames, & reached New London about 9»30 Abbey & myself called at Capt. Jeffries’ - I went on to Mrs.
Lawton’s & to Major Williams;
New London to New Haven At the latter place I found nobody at home.
Williams' office - he was not in.-
I went to Mr.
I called at the Hotel to
see Capt. Morse - he was not there.
I was told, he was soon
to be married to a Miss Baker, whom he had first met at Honoh
m
lulu. At 10» 55 A. M. We embarked again, on board the cars
for New Haven.
This was my 1 3 ^ Rail Road ride, & the first
on whh any accident occurred.
We came along at good speed &
quietly enough, till we reached Branford.
Here, at a cross
road, there was it seems, a one horse waggon directly across
the track, with one man riding in it.
were just at that instant.
I wonder what his ideas
Our train was going at full speed,
with Locomotive, Lyme, at the head.
Our cow catcher did noble
execution, taking the whole concern up, & sending the waggon,
all in splinters, to the right side, while the horse ran with
the thills to the left.
There was a bustle among the brakemen
& the train was stopped after running some 50 or 60 rods & it
was backed to the place of disaster - It was said the man was
killed - We looked back to see. Nothing was visible but his
soon
old hat.- We^saw them lifting the stupid fellow off from the
engine, where he had taken a hasty ride.
His head was covered
with blood - the engine was spattered with blood - A physician
took him into his carriage; he was able to sit up, & rode off
His wounds did not prove dangerous - I hope he will remember
�so much of this lesson, that he will not again thus peril the
lives of 60 passengers.
We reached New Haven about In 30 P.M.—
We went immediately to the house of Deac. Stone, 16 College St.,
whose wife (Electa Hall) was a cousin of mine, & received a
hearty welcome.
Sab. July
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We spent the Sab. & Mon. with them.
This morning we all went, with Deac. Stone's family,
to their chh, (the Col. St. chh) & heard their pastor, the Rev.
Mr. Strong.
At 2 P. M. I called at Mr. Bingham's, & went with
them to the North chh, Mr. Dutton's, & heard a stranger.
In the
evening heard Dr. Atwater, Prof. of Princeton Seminary at the
N. chh, four congregations meeting in the service.
Meetings
are better filled here than in Boston.
Mon. July 21—
I made various calls - At Henry White's office - he
not at home - found Charles Robinson, another classmate, in his
office - called also at Mr. Gower's - Capt. Stetson's & Mrs.
Wilcox's, she being a sister of bro. Cooke, of Oahu.
Teus. July 22^.
At about 2 o'clock P. M. I took the cars for
New Haven & Bridgeport.
Bridgeport.
utes.
The distance is 17s- miles, & occupies about 34 minh
m
I staid in Bridgeport till Prid. July 2 5 ^ at IQ t» 3 0
A. M.
Spent most of the time at bro. Robinson's.
My mother
seemed greatly delighted to meet me again.
In the time I was
tea
there, I called at Deac. Geo. Sterling's took^there Thur.
evening; called also at Mrs. Morris', Mrs. Baldwin's & Mrs.
Sterling called with myself & Dwight, on Mrs. Robinson, who
was once a misy at Siam.
She is engaged here in teaching.
At her house we saw Munson & Hatty Coan.
On Prid. at 10 «» 40
A. M. I went on board the Express train from New York for New
�Haven.
Started on at 10 « 40 & reached New Haven at 11 «*10 -
Of course, were about 30 minutes going 17^- miles. I found Mrs.B.
& Abbie at Mts. Hotchkiss’.
with sister Maltby & her daughter Jane.
Sat. July 26.^ Spent this day in making calls, &c.
Galled at Mr.
Stone’s - called also at the house of my friend & classmate,
Henry White - found Mrs. White at home - Several of their sons
also came in - they have seven sons.
The eldest,
Henry is a
lawyer in this place - The 2d, Charles Atwood, & 3d - are
merchant clerks in New York - the rest are at home Sab. July 27th
A warm sultry day, more uncomfortable than we often
have at the islands.
At 10 w 15 A. M. Henry White, according
to previous agreement, called for us to go to the middle chh,
Dr. Bacon’s.
We heard there a sermon on the judgment by Dr.
Atwater, a prof. of Princeton Seminary.
A plain sound preacher -
At 3 P. M. Mr. White again went, with us, to the college chapel
to hear the Baccalaureate Sermon to the Senior class.
It was
preached by Prof. Fisher, a young man, a graduate from Brown
University, Providence.
The sermon was on Mat.
"I came
not to send Peace on the earth, but a sword”- a well written
sermon - but he has a small voice, & not much force of delivery.
It was so warm, that none of us went out to a third service.
Mon. July 2
8
While I was up town Mr. Gower with his carriage
conveyed Mrs. B. & Abbey to his house, 44 Grand St. where we
are to spend the rest of the week.
After dinner I went up to
search for Dwight who was to come from Bridgeport.
in the street.
I met him
He accompanied me into the Alumni building on
the college premises.
We looked at the two rooms of the Brothers
& ^inonian, Societies - both fitted up in the most splendid
�style - floors richly carpeted - seats cushioned, &c - The
costs of merely fitting up these rooms was $2
, 2 0 0
for each.
I made a call at Mr. Benj. Smith - saw there Miss Lydia Hoadly.
Teus. July 29th
Made an effort to find Mr. C. S. Lyman this morn
ing, hoping for his company in visiting the college premises,
could not find him.
So I returned to Mr. Gower's - found there
Miss L. Hoadly, & Mr. & Mrs. M°Call from Saybrook.
Mrs. McC.
is a daughter of Mr. Whitney, of the Sand. Islands mission.
They are now settled in Saybrook.
New Haven Ct.
At 4 P. M. I called on Prof. Silliman - had a pleasant interview
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of half an hour with him.
Afterwards called on Dr. Bacon.
He
appeared kind & attentive - said he had intended to call on us.
As I was about leaving Mr. Thatcher, of Meriden, & a son of
Dr. Beecher called.
Went, in the evening, to the College St.
chh & heard an address from Rev. Joseph P. Thompson, of New
York, before the A A 4* Society of Yale - also a poem by Rev.
Edwin Johnson, of Jacksonville, 111.
Both performances were
interesting.
Wed. July
5
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This was a busy day - At 9 A.M. went to a meeting
of the Yale alumni at the alumni building - it lasted till 11 Speeches were made by many -
At 11 o'clock we adjourned to the
North chh -where an address on Science, & the wants of Yale was
made by Prof. Dana.
This over we went home to dinner.
At 3 P.M.
We had an address in the North Chh from Prof. Parks, of Andover.
At 5 P.M. I met all of the class of 1821 who had come.
Sixteen
had come - viz. 4 who live in New Haven - White Terry, Robinson
& Eastman
& Porter - Bradley from Washington city, Childes & Bulkley
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from N. York, David Green, J. A. Tainter, McCulloch, Williamson,
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The time at the
meeting was taken up in communicating information of members of
the class.
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Thus. July 51—
Commencement day - the forenoon was rainy -
but the exercises of the day went on.
I listened to most of
them - much the same in character whh we had 55 years ago.
There were no colloquies, or dialogue - only orations & disserta
tions.
The Valedictory was first to the President- then to the
Professors & tutors, & last to the class. - At the close of the
morning exercises, all alumni repaired to the alumni building
& took dinner - some 5 or 600 were present.
They were called
by classes into the dinner, beginning with the eldest.
Presi
dent Woolsey asked the blessing at table & the venerable ex presi
dent Day returned thanks.
met at Mr. Bingham's.
At evening those from Hawaiian Islands
Mrs. Judd & three children were there -
also Mr. & Mrs. McCall (Emily Whitney) from Saybrook, Mrs.
Richards & daughters, Munson & Harriet Coan - & Sarah Clark.
Frid. Aug. 1
Made some calls, & spent the day preparing to
start f 6 r Wmstown to-morrow morning.
Sat. Aug. 2
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Rose pretty early - put all things in readiness
for our departure - After breakfast we made for the Depot. At
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New Haven to .Imstown, Mass.
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we started in the cars from New Haven for Springfield,
each 62 miles, cost $1.75
thence to Pittsfield 49 miles $1.50 each.by stage
thence to N. Adams, 20 m. & 5 moreAto Williams College, cost
75 cts for each individual.
Before we reached E. College, we
met Jas. M. Alexr - who told us where our lodging place was,
(Mr. Robert Noble) where we rode & were kindly rec^ by Mr. & Mrs.
�Noble, who had a house full, but had agreed to accommodate us,
because all others had declined.
All seemed to take an interest
in us.
Sab. Aug. 3d - We had thought much of the privileges here this day,
especially of hearing Dr. Hopkins' Baccalaureate Sermon.
Mr.
Thompson, of Roxbury, preached in the morning, from Mat. 28:20.
“Lo I am with you", &c. Dr. Hopkins’ text at 1 1/2 P.M. was
Heb. 2:10, & Mat. 16 : 24 -
"Capt. of Salvation perfect thro.
Sufferings." - "let him deny himself," &c,
were, 1.
His principal heads
The nature of the Gospel - its object to save many j
Its demands at war with human nature.
be with self denial & sufferings.
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This Salvation must
Is the Sacrifice & Suf
fering worthy of the object to be gained?
4.
Compare the self
denial required by the Gospel with that whh is practised in the
business of the world, whh is nothing more than giving up some
good to gain wealth, position, &c.
Dr. H. is an acute moral
reasoner, is rich in matter, & has much force of manner.
gained an enviable reputation as a preacher.
graduating class was good.
He has
His advice to the
In the evening, Dr. S. H. Cox,
addressed the Mills Theol. Society.
He did it extemporaneously -
& made many very keen remarks on theology, preachers & interpre
tation.
In coming to this place we took one Rail road from
New Haven to Springfield, a 2d to Pittsfield, a 3d to N. Adams.
Mon. Aug. 4 -
Called, this morning, with James M. Alexander, on
Pres. Hopkins.
Met a very kind reception - He is a modest man -
& a man of great worth.
In the afternoon, we spent most of the
time, in looking over the college premises - We went first to
the Library - then to the Observatory, next to the Jackson Hall,
�whh is devoted to specimens of Natural History.
Last of all,
we went to the Chapel, & to the College Cabinet in the upper
story of the same building.
The cabinet is much more extensive
than I had supposed they possessed - I am told, that most of it
was given by Prof. Emmons, on condition, that he be Prof. of
Geology & Mineralogy.
Titostown, Ms.
Teus. Aug. 5 - 1856. This was the day for the great Misy Jubilee,
to consecrate the ground on whh stood the "Hay Stack", where
Sam"*" J. Mills, & his associates met to pray, & consult on going
in
to preach Christ to the Heathen. The meeting was to have beenNa
grove hard by the place of the two Haystacks, under the North one
only of whh did the five young brethren take refuge in the thunder & rain storm.
But last night was very rainy, making the misy
Park too muddy to be traversed - & the rain has poured all day
to-day.
So they were compelled to hold the meeting in the chh.
The meeting commenced at 10 A. M. & continued till 4 P. M. with
a recess of 15 minutes at 1 -
The exercises were commenced by
a brief address by David Dudley Field L. L. D. of N. York The Jubilee Address by Prof. Albert Hopkins was a long written
address - about the Haystacks - its men, & its times.
After
recess & singing, prayer was offered by Dr. C. Dewey - Then
addresses by Pres. Mark Hopkins, Dr. Anderson, Ex Gov. Briggs,
Ex Gov. Washburn, Dr. Wyckoff of Albany, & Rev. Dr. Tyng, of
New York.
Dr. Hopkins spoke of the need of religious influence
in educating youth.
Some of the addresses were interesting,
but did not show quite enough of the misy spirit.
Early
graduates & returned Mis's were mentioned on the schedule as
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expected to speak - but they were crowded into the last end of
the meeting.
Of about a dozen returned Mis's, a few only spoke,
& they were limited to five minutes each.
Mr. Bingham sung a
verse in Hawaiian. - Mr. Williams, of Mosul, repeated the Lord’s
prayer in Arabic - Mr. Poor, of Newark, gave a specimen of the
Tamil - The exercises were interspersed with singing, & closed
with the hymn of “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun", to the
tune of Old Hundred.
Aug.
6
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Wed.
This was commencement day - Exercises commenced at
10 A. M. closed at
6
P. M.
They consisted of 29 orations, in
cluding the Salutatory, a poem, two Masters orations, & the
Valedictory.
Most of these were specimens of good writing, &
were well delivered.
Degrees were conferred on 42 young gentle
men of the graduating Class.
few Honorary degrees.
& out of College.
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Some A. M. degrees also - & some
Pres. Hopkins is very highly esteemed in
A dinner for alumni was given at the Mansion
House - it was very good, & paid for by the Graduating Class,
Williamstown,Mass.
costing each of them about five dollars. About 200 sat down to
the dinner.
After commencement exercises were over, all mis’s
were invited to a room at Prof. Lincoln’s where we had quite a
sociable & pleasant gathering - Present,
Rev. Messrs. H. Bing
ham, Edw. Clark & wife, D. Baldwin & Wife, Sandwich Islands,
E. Riggs, Constantinople, Williams, Mosul, Winslow, Haisington,
& Mills of Ceylon., Rankin, of China, & Dr. Cummings, of the same,
formerly - also Mr. Dodge & David Scudder, candidates for the
misy service.
In the eraning, the Hawaiian Mis's & Misy children all
met at the house of Mrs. Crane.
There were 14 children, & some
six or more adults, viz. Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin, Mr. & Mrs. Clark,
Mr. Bingham, Mrs. Diell, Mrs. Judd - making over 20 in all.
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Thus. Aug. 7.£k- Mrs. B. ill to-day - a call from Mr. Poor, whh we
enjoyed - He & most of the Ceylon Mis’s are strongly opposed
lately
to the changesAmade by the Deputation of the Prud. Com. At
night such of the Mis’s as had not left town met at Dr. Cum
mings' - Mr. French, of the Ahmednugger Mission was there also Mr. Benjamin of Greece & Turkey, & Mrs. Hepber, of China also Rev. Mr. Poor, son of Dr. Poor, of Ceylon.
There is a
strong sympathetic bond among mis’s wherever they meet.
They
can appreciate each others trials & joys.
Frid. Aug.
8
—
This morning at 11 A. M. Dwight & Abbie took stage
for Hoosac Falls, there to take the cars for Troy, & steam
boat for New York & Bridgeport.
The stage was full, & a part
of the company were taken into an open waggon.
It reminds me
of old times where we had abundance of difficulty in getting
away from college when vacation came.
Williamstown is hemmed
in with Mts - it is five miles to a Rail Road on the East &
17 miles on the N. W.
Want of more direct communication ren
ders newspapers, & news more scarce than in any place we have yet
visited.
While we were at the Mansion House, getting Dwight &
Abbey into the stage, James Chamberlain & Jas. M. Alexander
passed by, on foot, bound to the White Mountains, by way of
Bennington.
Henry Lyman left to-day, with Mrs. Clark & Sarah,
to go to Pittsfield & thence to Great Barrington - afterwards
they go on to Buffalo, Niagara, &c:
to
John Gulick is here bound
Curtiss J. Lyons has called in, & goes, in the
morning, with Munson & Hatty Coan to Pittsfield to spend the
Sab. with Mrs. Wetmore’s friends - Then they go West - Curtiss as
far as Illinois & the Mississippi River.
It has been with great
pleasure, that we have met with the Hawaiian young men now con-
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nected with this college - We have not seen as much of Henry
Lyman - but Jas. M. Alexander, Curtiss Lyons & John Gulick have
often been in - have been kind & shown us all the attention
Williamstown - Mass.
they could.
They all appear to be in good health, & appear
extremely well.
Sat. Aug. 9 ^ 1856.
Called on Pres. Hopkins this morning.
tioned that he had intended to call on us.
He men
I found him very
affable, & intelligent as a matter of course.
He gave us a
pleasant call in the afternoon, at Mr. Robert Noble's, where we
have staid while in Williamstown.
on us just at evening.
Dr. Sabin & his wife called
Mrs. B. received them.
I had walked
out, with Mrs. Noble, & her mother, Mrs. Chamberlain, to see a
boat, built here by some of the students, whh they are to carry
on wheels down to Hoosac falls - then they expect to float it
on the Hoosac river till they enter the Hudson - an original
scheme surely for Williams College students.
Sab. Aug.
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Attended meeting to-day at the congregational meeting
house, the only one in the place, except a Methodist chh in the
lower part of the town.
in the place.
Very few strangers or students are left
The Cong. Soc. has a Mr. Ball here, peaching as
a candidate; but to-day a Mr. Bartlet, from Ohio, a graduate of
Wins Col. preached all day.
In the morning from Rom. 8:58,59 -
on Saint's Perseverance - Ideas not clear & well defined, &
arguments rather inconclusive.
In the afternoon, he preached
from Luke 15:24. "Strive to enter in at the strait gate, for
many" &c.
Subject, The difficulties in way of the sinner’s
salvation - He preached a more pointed & able sermon - on the
whole solemn & impressive - & he read appropriate hymns.
�Mon. Aug, 11.
Last evening, I called on Rev. C. Durfee & on
Mr. Hoisington who is soon going to Boston, & his wife to
Newark, both to aid Mr. Poor, of Newark, in preparing a Memoir
of his father.
This morning, at half past 10, we took the stage
for Eoosic Palls, 17 miles distant - arrived at about 2 P. M. waited 3/4 of an hour - then took a horse car, 2 or 3 miles to
the junction & waited half an hour for the train from Benning
ton.
We arrived at Troy at 5 P. M.
low waiting for us.
In the Depot, found Dr. Wins
He soon put us into a carriage & we rode to
their abode, corner of Washington & 3a streets - We were most
kindly welcomed by Mrs. Winslow, & their five children - Here
also we found daughter Abbie, who had come on with Dwight,
from Wmstown, & stopped at Dr. Winslow's.
Teus. Aug. 12.
Day spent at Dr. W's -
Mrs. B. feeling some
better.
Wed. Aug. 15.
After breakfast Dr. W. & myself set off for W. Troy
to call on a bro. of Judge Lee, (John G. Lee) - We found him,
& had a long & pleasant conversation with him at his office.
He is a lumber merchant, in company with a Mr. Hall.
Their
lumber yard was lately burnt up; but theyhad insurance on it
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for the whole amount, f30,000 perhaps. Another bro. of Judge
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Lee (Cyrus P.) lives in Buffalo.
In returning, we went to
the Post Office & Reading Room.
While we were at dinner Mr. Sessions called on his way to
Bennington, Vt. -
At 4 P. M. we walked with him to Dr. Bullions-
We saw also young Mrs. Bullions, wife of Dr. B.'s son who lately
died at Honolulu.
Dr. W. & myself then called on Prof. Green,
principal of the Renssalaer Institute in this place.
In the
�evening, Mr. & Mrs. Harley, formerly from California, called.
tin
Thurs. Aug. 14.
islands.
Spent most of this day in writing letters to the
In the evening, we, with all Dr. Winslow's family
were invited to Mr. Harley's to tea.
visit.
We had a very pleasant
They, like Dr. Winslow, live in Troy for the sake of
educating their children, while both have property in California.
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Frid. Aug. 15-^=
Again at letters for the California mail whh leaves
New York on the
of the month.
Have written to Messrs.
Armstrong, Cooke, Beckwith, Pogue, & Barton - also to daughter
Emily.
Called this day at Dr. Beman's study - & learned, that
he was not in town - also enquired after Mr. Robinson, another
Presbyterian minister.
He was absent from town.
It seems,
that all ministers here have a vacation during the month of Aug.
I found the same custom prevailed also in Boston.
Dr. Beman's
chh is undergoing repairs,
Sat.
th
Aug. 16.
Dr. Winslow & myself called this morning on Mrs.
Wood, wife of Gen. Wood, who has command in California.
She was
glad to see us, & gave us a letter whh contained an account of
his illness.
She invited us to call - offered her carriage to
carry us about the place.
In the afternoon I enquired after
the other Pres. Ministers of the place; Mr. Booth, Dr. Beman's
colleague, Drs. Smalley & Kennedy - all absent from town.
Mrs.
Willard, the far famed principal of the female Seminary, in this
place, was at Dr. Winslow's to tea by invitation.
to become acquainted with her.
We were glad
She was pleasant, very affable,
& possessed of great information.
While she was over the Sem.
about 5000 pupils were educated in it - & under the management
of her son & his wife, she thinks, there have been 5000 more.
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She commenced teaching, as assistant in Westfield, Mass. - had
Mrs. Bingham for a pupil - She afterwards commenced this Pem.
Troy, N.Y.
Sem. in Middlebury, Vt. in 1814. In 1821 she removed the Sem.
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to Troy, where it has continued ever since. She was, at Middle
bury, the wife of Dr. Willard, a leading politician - she is
now over 70 yrs of age.
Sab. Aug. 17— .
A pleasant Sabbath.
In the morning, Abbey went, with
Dr. Winslow’s family to the Unitarian chh, (Dr. Buckingham's)
to hear Dr. Parley,
from Brooklyn.
Mrs. B. & myself went to
Mr. Robinson's chh, & heard a young man (Dutch Ref.) from W.Troy.
No services in the afternoon in any of the chhs perhaps in the
month of Aug.
Having heard, that Dr. Coit, a college classmate
of mine was Rector in St. Paul's chh of this city, I went there
in the evening, accompanied by Mrs. B. & Dr. & Mrs. Winslow.
The chh was not opened.
So we continued our walk around to
Mr. Robinson's chh & heard Dr. Tucker preach an earnest sermon,
on "Look unto me & be ye saved all the ends of the earth”.
Dr. T. was once settled in Troy - he had a paralytic shock, & is
now settled in Conn.
Mon. Aug. 18.
Spent this day in writing letters to the Sand.
Islands, as the 20th is mail day.
Abbey is afflicted with a
boil under the arm. At evening, we all went, also Dr. Winslow's
tea
family, & took with Mrs. Emma Willard. There were present, her
son, John H. Willard, two of his daughters, a Mrs. Rowland, a
good singer, from Virginia, Dr. Coit, Epis. clergyman, & his
assistant Mr. Pogg, & half a dozen young ladies, pujlls of the
Semy who are spending the vacation at the Semy.
In the fore
noon of this day, Mrs. Gen. Wood sent her carriage & took us
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all & Mrs. Winslow to ride.
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We went first to the Oakwood Cemetery,
2 miles N. of Troy, an enclosure of about 175 acres, (as the
from
driver said,) a romantic & sightly place,whh we had a fine view
of Cohoes falls & village on the Mohawk, & of other places on
the E. & W. banks of the Hudson.
In returning we went on to
high hills E. of Troy, from whh we had a fine view of the city
river, &c.
Tues. Aug. 19.
Wrote Castle & Cooke, this day, some things I had
forgotten, in writing to bro. Cooke.
At
6
P. M. our family &
Dr. Winslow's were to go & take tea with Mrs. Genl Wood who has
Albany, N.Y., Dr. Newcomb's
shown us no small kindness since we have been in Troy. We had
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previously called there.
furnished.
They have a fine house, splendidly
We there met Mrs. Wood, two of her neices, Mrs.
Hart & Mrs. Cooper & their husbands, Miss Cooper, Mrs. Morton,
from Taunton, & Mr. Merrick, & we passed a pleasant evening.
Wed. Aug. 2q ££
This was the day for the Am. Assoc, of Science to
meet at Albany.
We had expected to go down, attend a day or
two, then go on our way to New York & Bridgeport.
troubled with boils, & cant be moved at present.
But Abbey is
Dr. Winslow,
Chs & myself went down at 20 min. before nine, in the cars.
At 10 A.M. the Scientific Association met in the Assembly room
in the State Capitol.
I there met Dr. Newcomb, & went home with
him to his brother's & took dinner.
I also met there Rev.
Jonathan E. Woodbridge, now of West Newton, & a son with him also Rev. C. L. Lyman of New Haven.
I saw, for the first time,
some of the great ScientifSc men of our country, old Dr. Hare,
of Phil. Dr. Perris, of New York University, Professors Agasiz
& Pierce of Cambridge, Prof. Mitchel, of Cincinnati, Prof.
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Henry, of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, & Prof. A. P.
Bache, of U. S. Coast Survey, Prof. C. Dewey, of Rochester,
Prof. Dana, New Haven, & many other interesting men were there.
Not much of interest was done in the Association - a large
share of the time was occupied in debating certain constitutional
points.
Some thought the Standing Com. had assumed too much
authority in nominating men to fill their own body.
The Asso
ciation divided into two sections, that of Mathematics & Geology
to meet in the Senate Chamber, that of Nat. Hist. Physics &
Chemistry in the Assembly.
Thur. Aug. 21—
Dr. Winslow, Chs. & myself went on the cars to
Albany to attend the Association of Science - Heard several
papers on different subjects - among others, a paper of Prof.
Henry, of Washington, on acoustics as applied to speaking rooms,
& from Prof. Bache, on calculating tides.
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Other papers were
interesting. Returned to Troy at evening.
Troy, N.Y. to Albany
Frid. Aug. 22d - Mr. Allen of Newton, Mass. came from Albany, home
with us, last evening, to Dr. Winslow's
This morning, he Dr. W.
& Charles & myself went to Albany in the cars. Heard various
"Am.
matters of interest in theAAssoc, for the advancement of
Science". - Such as Redfield on cyclones of storms in the
Pacific, combatted by Dr. Hare, Clark on a new Telescope, Bache
on tides, Emmons on geology of N. Carolina, & Dana on Geol. Hist,
development of N. America.
Returned at evening in the cars.
Messrs. Allen, Winslow & Chs W. Winslow remained at Albany to
attend an evening entertainment at Robert Townsend's.
Sat. Aug. 25-
Abbie, who had been ill, was deemed well enough this
morning, to go to Albany & so we all bade adeiu to our kind
�friends, Dr. & Mrs. Winslow, & daughters, & took the cars for
Albany.
Elizabeth went with us.
On arriving at Albany, Abbie
went with Dr. W. & Chs to the Capitol, while I & Mrs. Baldwin
took a carriage & went to Dr. Newcomb's, where we met a kind
reception from the Dr. & his wife.
She took dinner there,
Abbie & Lizza joining them, while I went up to Mr. Sessions &
took dinner.
The day proved very stormy.
took a carriage & went to Mr. Sessions.
there.
At evening, Mrs. B.
Abbie & myself walked
We spent the Sabbath at Mr. Sessions, & also Monday.
We found only Mr. & Mrs. Sessions & their youngest daughter,
Helen, in the family.
They have been greatly afflicted, this
day, in the death of their eldest son, who died at Painesville,
Ohio.
With him, Mr. S. lost some 5 or 6000 dollars, most of
his property, a great loss for a man 60 years of age, & over.
Sab. Aug. 2 4 ^
Went with Mr. & Mrs. Sessions to Dr. Prague's chh,
& heard Dr. Hitchcock, of Amherst, in the morning, & Pres.
Hopkins in the afternoon.
Both of them preached by invitation,
from the “Am. Ass. for the Advancement of Science".
Dr. Hitchcock's Sermon was a clear exposition of his subject,
on Gen. 2:7
Athe creation of man, as a Religious end.” Pres. Hopkins
Albany, at Mr. Sessions & to New York preached a rather powerful & impressive sermon, on 1 Tim. 6 :
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20, & 21. “The Relation of Science to religion.
His general
ideas were fine, well elaborated; but his illustrations were
not well drawn out, & his proofs seemed deficient.
Mon. Aug. 25tia.
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25^
Rail
Road
ride
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I find, that when I had reached Troy, I had taken
Rail rcfd rides - In passing between Troy & Albany, I added
7 more, making 25 in all.
Mrs. Baldwin had not taken so many.
Attended the sessions of the Am. Assoc, for Science, as usual
this ds y .
Mrs. Baldwin & Abbie attended the sessions
but
�much
there was notAof interest - Just at evening, we met with Prof.
Charles Davies, of FishkillLanding, - who married Mary Ann Mans
field, a cousin of Mrs. B. - He urged us kindly to stop at
Newburgh, & go over & visit his family.
Teus. Aug. 261**1 After having had a pleasant visit at Mr. Sessions',
Albany,
we left,^this morning, in the steamboat, Armenia, bound to New
York.
We left Albany, at 7 in the morning, &, at the same time,
the Glen Cove, steamer, started for New York, each steamer
charging 25 cts, for passage.
The Armenia went ahead to Hudson;
& while she stopped, the other boat took the West Side of the
island, & went for all the rest of the way ahead, till we left
the boat at Nev/burgh, at half past 12 (noon).
We came down the
river by day, in order to see the scenery, especially about the
High Lands.
The Catskill Mts, reaching up to the town of Durham,
the Mountain House perched up high at Pine Orchard, & all the
shores about Catskill appeared quite natural to me.
on the East side of the Hudson was delightful crossed on a Ferry Boat to Fishkill.
The scenery
At Newburgh we
We took a carriage to
Prof. Davies' - found Mrs. Davies, who was very glad to see her
cousin, whom she last met at the age of
years ago.
1 2
years, or about 40
All their children were at home; viz. Elizabeth,
the eldest, who was married to Prof. Peck, of Mich. University;
next, Jared Mansfield Davies, a lawyer of New York, who came
home at night; next, Louisa (Mrs. Scudder) her husband a lawyer,
Fishkill,N.Y.
of New York - (both these at 6 6 Wall Street, New York.) The two
youngest were daughters, Eunice, 10 years, & Alice,
8
age.
Mrs. Peck
Mrs. Scudder had a little son, one year old;
had had two children, & lost them both.
years of
Prof. Davies' house is
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beautifully situated on the high grounds, one half mile E. of
the Hudson, with the Hudson River Rail Road directly below it.
On the afternoon of the day of our arrival, Mrs. Davies took us
in the carriage, a ride of 6 miles, to Fishkill proper,
th
Wed, Aug. 27—
We improved this morning in finishing up our visit & at 11 A. M. the carriage took us to the Ferry Boat - We arrived
at the Newburgh side, at 12 noon.
over with us.
Elizabeth & Mansfield went
At N. they introduced us to Rev. Mr. Sprole,
Chaplain, of West Point Military Academy.
He was once a fellow
student of Mr. Armstrong, & wished to be remembered to him.
From Albany down we had a Mr. Wm. Marsh, who enquired after
Artemas Bishop - sent love to him - was his assistant teacher at
Balstown.
He has been a teacher, & mechanic - is out of health,
& now lives in New York.
The scenery down through the High
Lands was strikingly picturesque & beautiful, & we felt, that
it fully paid us for coming down in a day boat.
We arrived at
New York, at 4 1/2 P. M. & were soon surrounded by the Hackmen.
We surrendered ourselves to one who put us into a horrid hard
old stage, & promised to get us to the R. R. Depot, in time for
the E. train whh he falsely said, wd leave at 5 -
The train had
gone before we arrd - We then called on Franklin Bangs, at 233
Canal St. & he advised us to take up quarters for the night at
the Colins Hotel, foot of Canal St. whh we did.
He spent part
of the evening with us, & we had opportunity to enquire about
his father's family in Marcellus, & other friends.
Thurs. Aug. 2 8 ^ * We were up betimes this morning, & went with our
baggage to the corner of Spring & Greenwich Sts, where Dr. Bangs
had told us the Omnibuses wd pass for Beck's Slip, where the
�New York to Bridgeport.
Bridgeport Steamboats lie.
Before
8
A. M. we, (Mrs. B. Abbie &
myself) were on board the Ansonia, Capt. Brooks, &, at
Boat sailed for Bridgeport.
8
, the
I soon got into a chat with the
Capt. who was a great friend of Dr. Hewitt.
He introduced me
to Mr. Town, Pastor of the lli Cong. Chh of Bridgeport, who re
quested me to attend their next Mon. Concert.
We became some
acquainted with a few other individuals on board.
The shores
on the N. Y. & Conn. side, & also on the Long Island side of
the Sound were beautifully green, & enriched by a profusion of
orchards & shade trees.
In every direction, we cd see splendid
& costly private dwellings, showing an increase of the wealth
of the country; or perhaps I shd rather say, of the wealth of
the city; for I am told that very many of these dwellings are
erected by the wealthy merchants & business men of New York City,
who can easily go, by Rail Road, at night, 20 or 30, or even 50,
or
1 0 0
miles into the country, after finishing the business of
each day.
We observed the same appearance, though on a more
extended scale, of rich country seats, on tfche East bank of the
Hudson River.
As we advanced East, the Sound became wider, the
shores receded, & became less distinct.
The approach to Bridge
port was very pleasant - the chh steeples being the first ob
jects whh became prominent.
We arrived at B. at half past 12,
noon - Dwight was the first whom we recognised on the wharf.
Mr. Robinson came soon afterwards.
We all got into a carriage
& rode to the house, where we were glad to find mother, the two
sisters, & children all in pretty good health.
in feeling once more at home.
We were happy
Mrs. B. had taken a very severe
cold, in the voyage down the river, & thro, the Sound.
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9
This is dear Henry Perrine's birth day - He is just
14 years old today.
passed.
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Two thirds of his time to adult age has
Mrs. B. confined to her room by her cold.
at Dr. Hewitt's - did not find him at home.
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I called
Called at Mr.
Morris' - & had also a pleasant call at Deac. George Sterlings' Bridgeport, Ct.
& took tea at the latter place. Dwight brought Miss M., in the
evening, to make mother a call.
Sat. Aug. 50—
Dear Charles' birth day.
Just 19 years old today -
May be become a true disciple of Christ!
house -
Called at Mr. Swan's
his wife, a sensible, sociable woman.X^He was not
at home.
Sab. Aug. 513-tl Have not felt well since my return from Albany concluded to keep quiet, & not go to meeting this morning.
Sat
down & spent the hours of service with my mother, & sisters
Sophia & Sophronia.
Read a Chapter in the Bible - commented
on it, & we conversed freely & prayed. Mother hopes she is a
Christian - Sophia not satisfied with her hope, wd not dare
to make a profession of religion.
In the P. M. I heard Mr.
Swan preach
He preached very wellj but I cannot say, I liked his style
.of praying - it was quite peculiar - too much like exhortation.
Mon. Sept. 1—
Called to-day on Mr. Swan - he was not at home - Met
a very cordial reception from his wife, a very sensible, sociable
woman.
In the afternoon, I called on Dr. Hewitt - found them
very soon ready to sit down to tea, & sat down & took tea with
them.
Dr. H. told me freely of his troubles with the 2d chh -
his going to found a new chh - He is strong-minded, & very much
set in his own opinion.
In our conversation, I alluded to the
�Temperance reform, & the feeling that he did not coincide with
the teetotal move.
Teus. Sept. 2d
In the P. M. Dwight & I called at Rev. Henry Jones,
a teacher with whom Dwight commenced his studies.
Pound him,
Mrs. J. & their son, Webster, very cordial & sociable.
towards tea time, & we took tea.
ent.
It was
There were some scholars pres
We enjoyed the visit much.
Wed. Sept. 5d*
This day, I spent in fitting letters for the islands -
wrote Hattie, Mr. Coan, &c.
In the afternoon, we & our children,
& Delia Robinson took tea with Mrs. Robinson, widow of Chs R.
14 years, a misy at Siam.
Hilo, Hawaii.
Mrs. R. is sister of Mrs. Coan of
Mrs. Clark, another sister, with her daughter
from Wisconsin, was there. They made many enquiries about
New York & Brooklyn Mrs. C. & family & the Islands - & we had a pleasant visit.
Thur. Sept. 4>^
D. Dwight & myself had decided to make a short
excursion to New York.
So we sailed, this morning, in the Steamer
Cataline, Capt. Weeks, at
8
o ’clock.
We reached New York at half
past 12 - We went immediately to a Restaurant for dinner - from
thence we went to the Anti Slavery Rooms, 48 Beekman St.
for Lewis Tappan,
Enquired
He had not come from Brooklyn, - were intro
duced to Mr. Joselyn, the Home Secy.
Saw Dr. Gilbert - They gave
us directions to find the house of Mr. Tappan, in Brooklyn - so
we went.
Mrs. T. came to the door.
We were strangers to her -
Mr. T. had left for his office in New York.
We went back to
N. Y. - called at Mr. N. S. Bailey's Lantern store in Water St.
He insisted on our going immediately over, with him, to make a
home at his house.
We went, & found a most cordial welcome.
I forgot to mention, that, on Thur. P. M. we took an omnibus
& rode to Chrystal Palace, mainly to see the Grand Croton Reservoir
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The Record says, the Reservoir will hold 20,000,000 gals, of
water.
On Thur. the Tribune Presses are open to visitors.
We
went In, & the great Rotatory Printing Presses were in full
operation, striking off the Daily Tribune, under the power of
steam, at the rate of 12,000 an hour.
They cd run the presses
at 15000 an hour.
The speed they then had wd turn out 200 each
minute. - or more
than three every second.
Frid. Sept. 5 ^
Went over at
8
A. M. with Mr. Bailey to New York -
Sat two hours in his counting Room & wrote to Mr. Green, at
Makawao - Sent the letter afterwards by Chs H. Judd.
Then
called at Mr. Tappan1s office - he not in - Dr. Gilbert told
us, Mr. & Mrs. Tappan’s regrets at not meeting us the day before.
At 12 l/2 noon, we went to the Steamer Illinois, foot of Warren
St. - found Mrs. Judd & her children on board, bound to the
islands - Mr. Clark, Lorrin Andrews, John Gulick & Munson Coan
were there - met also with Dr. Winslow, - Saw a young lady
cousin of C. B. Andrews; she lives with Thos. Hastings.
was an immense crowd.
a last look.
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There
Friends came to say a last word, or take
The Steamer was advertised to sail at 2 P.M. - she
aerially sailed 20 minutes past 2 P.M.
Brooklyn & New York
We had quite a good visit with Mrs. Judd & family.
At
6
1 / 2
in
the evening, took tea, at Brooklyn, with Mr. & Mrs. Bailey, his
father-in-law, David D. Miller & family being present.
Sat. Sept.
6
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- After breakfast at Mr. Bailey’s, we carried our
baggage to Mr. Tappan's - I had a short call with Mr. Tappan.
We had both met him at his office, at 3 1/2 P.M. the evening
before.
D. & myself then went over to N. York;
was to the top of the steeple of Trinity Chh ft high -
The whole steeple is 284 feet.
Our first visit
We ascended 250
The prospect, in every
�direction, as far as eye could reach, was grand.
the whole chh - there was a chime of
8
We looked over
hells - woodwork all
darkly oaked - slips richly cushioned - The reading desk mounted
on the back of a great eagle, looking towards the congregation little bronze lions at each foot of the pedestal - Glass of the
windows all stained - The whole chh cost about half a million
dollars.
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We next called at the Bible house, on 5—
Avenue &
St. met with Mr. Merwin, agent of the Board, & had a
pleasant interview with Dr. Brigham, secy of the Bible Society.
Dwight went to make purchases, & I called on Mr. Clark, on 12—
St.
Met Dwight at Mr. Tappan*s half past 3. - We afterwards went
to foot of Canal St. on board Collins Line Steamer Ericson.
Thence to Bailey's store - & to Mr. Tappan's at Brooklyn always crossing on steam Perry boats - fare 2 cents for each.
Magnificent cities these N. York's Population is said to be
about 700,000 & Brooklyn 180,000.
Mr. Tappan looks young, & vigorous for a man of
has had
1 0
6 8
years -
children, lost four - now has five daughters & one
son, who is in Europe - When young, he used cigars - thought to
hide his smoking from his children - smoked in his study - child
ren cried out, father is smoking, I smell it - He then formed a
procession of the whole family with all his cigars in front threw them into the kitchen fire - & had no more smoking.
Sab. Sept. 7.
At 10 1/2 A. M. heard Henry Ward Beecher from text
Phil. 2:5 - 9 -- He is moderate & thrills by turns.
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The chh
was filled, slips, aisles & all - always so. at 4 P. M. we went
Brooklyn & New York
to Tf’inity Chh N.Y. (Episc.) There were 3 Priests in attendance Several children were baptised - The sermon was short - on the
text, **If thine eye be single,”
&c.
The whole congregation
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was about 200.
They did not seem to be the great & the rich.
Many of them, I judged, were strangers, like ourselves.
The
organ was large, sounded well, & was well played - & the chime
of
8
bells, playing different tunes, to call people to chh, was,
to me, a great novelty.
At 7 l/2 in the evening, we went again, with Mr. Tappan's
family, to the Plymouth chh, to hear Rev. Henry W. Beecher.
His text was 2 Cor. 12:7-10.
Paul's thorn in the flesh, whh he
interpreted to be the opposition,revilings, slanders, & want of
immediate success, whh he met with, when he had expected, that
the power of the Gospel wd sweep all before it.
brilliant, glorious, onward prosperity.
Men wish a
God gives adversity,
ill treatment, neglect, defeat, that all may eventuate in
success.
He makes human plans rot, like the sown seed, that the
plant may grow.
Last half of his sermon devoted to telling
Christians their duty in the coming election, because the contest
was between light & darkness - the whole fruit of the Gospel,
in all past time, involved in this contest.
Returned to Mr.
Tappan's - some talk with him, on Ant. S. matters.
He acknow
ledged, that they (himself & associates) had changed their
ground, the last two or three years; that Henry W. Beecher, the
Evangelist, Era, &c. were now on the same ground occupied by
himself & others, two or three years before.
Mon. Sept.
8
.
D, Dwight & myself were up early, & prepared to re
turn to Bridgeport - Mrs. Tappan was up, & prepared breakfast
for us - We left one quarter before 7 A. M. with the good wishes
of the family.
We got on board the Cataline steam boat at 7 l/2,
whh was very punctual to cast off by
8
- & we were under sail
�for Bridgeport.
T. Munson Coan was on board, having come from
Western N. Y. - At noon, or about 12 1/2, we reached Bridgeport,
6 were happy to find all the family in usual health.
Brooklyn to Bridgeport
I have been struck often since I have been in this land, with
proofs of want of a misy spirit, or interest in the heathen.
Nowhere was I more struck with this than in visiting in Henry
Ward Beecher's congregation.
always.
His chh is crowded & overflowing
The Sab. I was there, he preached at 10 1/2 A.M. & at
7 l/2 P.M. thrilling the audience greatly at times.
But he did
not attend the mon. Con. or rather Sab. concert for prayer, for
missions whh was attended at 4 P.M. & was not accustomed ever to
attend it.
It is a pretty general custom, & as far as I have
been, to hold the monthly concert on Sab. evening, instead
of Monday evening, doubtless because business, & worldly cares
press too hard on Mon. to pray for heathen,
th
Teus. Sept. 9—
papers, &c.
Spent forenoon in writing up journal - reading
In the afternoon, called at Mr. Robinson's shop -
also at Telegraph Office - asked the young operator to explain
the operation of House's printing Telegraph - did not comprehend
it fully.
the editor.
Called at the Standard Office, to see Mr. Pettengill,
He was not in - but I stood awhile, & watched them
in striking off the paper.
They print it with the rotatory press
turned by hand instead of steam.
It was running off, in print
ing the 2d side only, about 30 a minute, or 1800 an hour.
Yesterday was the State election in Maine, for Gov. &c. Hannibal
Hamlin was the candidate of the Republicans, & he is elected by
12,000 majority.
Great interest was taken in this, because Mr.
Hamlin had just deserted the Democratic ranks on Slavery princi
ples, & because Maine has so uniformly been Democratic.
This is
�a good omen for all the North in the coming election.
Report here is, that $100,000 were sent from Washington to en
sure the Dem. victory in Maine. ”So let thine enemies perish,
0 Lord.”
Wed. Sept. 10—
&c.
At Bridgeport still - Writing A. M. - doing errands,
In the evening had a pleasant visit at Deac. George Ster
ling’s in a small party, at whh were present Rev. Mr. Swan,
their minister, Mr. Douton, wife & daughter, ourselves, &
children, & Mr. & Mrs. Robinson.
Thur. Sept. 11.
1856.
26th
Rail
Road
ride
We had decided to leave in cars for New Haven at
half past 10 A. M. All the morning was spent in the bustle of
New Haven, Ct.
preparation. At the time appointed, we with Dwight left in
Express train, & reached New Haven half past 11 A. M. - 35 min
utes on the way, 17 l/2 miles.
Abbie remained at Bridgeport
to aid in Miss. Nelson's School a short season.
We called at
Col. Stone's, & took dinner - to tea & spent the night at Rev.
Mr. Lyman's - a very pleasant family.
Mrs. Lyman, a daughter
of Judge Wood was grand daughter of Chief Justice, Ellsworth.
Judge Wood & wife & her bro., Judge Ellsworth, of the Superior
Court of Conn. took tea with us.
Judge E. is now holding the
Sup. Court in New Haven.
Frid. Sept. ! ? £ ] £ :
Called this morning, with Mr. Lyman, on Prof.
Thatcher - afterwards on Mrs. Richards - left Mrs. B. there, &
made a call on Mrs. Wilcox, sister of bro. Cooke.
Mrs. B. &
Dwight called on Mrs. Hotchkiss.- I called at Benj. Smith's mobody at home - & also at Mr. Geo. D. Gower.
to make them another visit.
They urged us
We took tea at Mr. Stone's - &
went & spent the night at Mr. Lyman's.
There was a social
�prayer meeting at Mr. L's - Mr. Bakewell, Son of the Eng. Geolo
gist, took the lead.
He called on me for remarks whh I made.
Many enquiries were elicited about the Hawaiian Islands.
There
was present, Rev. Mr. Whittlesey, from Iowa, a grandson of Dr.
Smalley.
Sat. Sept. 15-^
At Northford, At 11 A. M. left New Haven in the
stage - had the company of Rev. Mr. Hooker, of N. Haven, who was
going to Durham, South Soc. to preach on the Sab. - Reached bro.
Maltby's, & recd a hearty welcome from the family, about 1 P.M.
Pound here bro. Charles, who soon left for Wallingford.
Found
also the wife & children of Douglass M. - all in good health we ourselves well tired out, & glad of a resting place.
Sab. Sept. 14.
A most lovely bright day - there has been much rain
of late, & all the region is dressed in beautiful green. At half
past 10 A. M. we & the family rode in two carriages ( one being
Chapman's) to the chh, where we heard a good sermon from Mr.
Pierce, on 1 Cor. 4:3, 4 - a light thing to be judged by man.
In the afternoon, Rev. Mr. Page, (late of Bridgeport, ’N. chh)
preached from 1 John 3:2 - Being Sons of God.
We enjoyed the
meetings much - but there seemed to be but a little handful of
people present, as if Northford were almost deserted.
The chh
will seat 225 below, & nearly as many above perhaps. But it was
Northford to Middletown Ct.
not half filled. At 5 P. M. Mr. Pierce met the Sab. School
Scholars & teachers.
We did not attend.
In the evening, Mr.
Stacy Smith & wife called to see us, & urged us to make them a
visit, whh we shall try to do.
Mon. Sept. 1 5 ^
At bro. Julius Maltby's most of this day.
In the
afternoon, a Mr. Maltby called who has lived for many years in
Mendon,
1 1 1
, where Mary Parker is now residing with an uncle,
�Mr. Frisbee.
He had many enquiries to make about missionaries,
& the Sand. Islands.
Teus. Sept. 16—
At bro. Maltby*s.
Towards evening, myself, wife
with Mr. & Mrs. Maltby took a ride down to the S. End, gathered
some pears from a tree of his -
The ladies had called at Mr.
Edwin Foote’s, & we all called at his son's Deac. Charles
Foote’s.
Were busy some part of the day, making preparations
for a visit to Middletown tomorrow.
Wed. Sept. 17—
After breakfast, this morning, bro. Julius Maltby
took his wife & us into his carriage, & started for Middletown.
We had a pleasant drive by the straight turnpike road, & arat Middletown, Ct.
rived there about 11 A. M. We went first to the house of
Solomon Linsley - learned, to our surprise, that bro. Linsley
& wife were at North Haven, preparing to leave very soon for
the West.
Will probably reside in Wisconsin.
Bro. Maltby &
I called at the office of Benj. Douglas - He is a man about
40 years of age - very intelligent, & highly esteemed by all
three times
classes in Middletown - has been mayor of the city. Wm. & Benj.
Douglas are in Company, manufacturers of iron Pumps, chain pumps,
hinges, &c.
Benj. D. recd us with great cordiality, & invited
us to call, with our wives, at the house, whh we did half an
hour after.
Wm. Douglas & wife were on a visit at Boston.
Benj. D. is first cousin to Mrs. Baldwin, & Mrs. Maltby - &
Mrs. D. is
cousin to them both, being a daughter of Grace
T. Parker, who was a daughter of Henry S. Mansfield, who was a
bro. of Col. Jared Mansfield, & also of Hannah Mansfield, who
married Col. Wm. Douglas, & was thus grandmother of Mrs. Bald
win & her brothers & sisters.
Bro. Maltby & wife returned to
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Middletown
Northford towards evening, leaving us to return by stage when
we shall have completed our visit.
Solomon Linsley's.
noon.
We spent the night at
Cleora was there, & Marcus Jr. called, at
I saw him there again in the evening.
He is not a
professor of religion, but Solomon & Cleora are, & appear well.
Thur. Sept. 1 8 ^
I called, this forenoon, on Josiah Brewer, a col
lege classmate who has been, several years, keeping a school
for young ladies here.
Had a pleasant visit with him & his
wife who is a daughter of Dr. Field of Stockbridge, Mass.
I afterwards called at Mr. Charles R. Alsop's, who was another
College classmate.
Found him pleasantly situated, at a handsome
residence, surrounded by a pleasant family of about half a dozen
children.
Took dinner with Mr. Alsop.
He has retired from the
practice of law - but has been much engaged in getting a Rail
Road through from New Haven to Boston, he being the Pres, of
the company.
Mrs. Baldwin dined at Benj. Douglas' where we were
both invited, but I was not aware of it.
ings at Mr. Douglas'.
We took up our lodg
They are a most estimable family.
They
have four children, having lost two, a daughter & a son.
Frid. Sept. 1 9 ^
At Benj. Douglas' - Middletown, Ct.
Mr. Douglas
is greatly engaged in politics, being in favor of Fremont, for
President.
The general cry seems to be for Fremont.
I attended
a Fremont meeting, this evening, whh was addressed by Mr. Tomp
kins, of Norwich.
All the speeches were simply harangues
against slavery, & such,
Mr. D. remarked, wd have been hissed,
five years before, by four fifths of the audience.
Mrs. Doug
las invited company to tea, on our account. Rev. Mr. Dudley,
Rev. Mr. Brewer & wife,& Mrs. D.'s mother, Mrs. Parker, were
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present.
It was a pleasant party.
Rev. Mr. Hough & wife called
at evening - & engaged us to go to their place.
Sat. Sept. 20-MiA very rainy day.
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We did not expect to be able to go
to Westfield to Mr. Hough's; - but at 4 P.M. it ceased to rain,
At Middletown Ct.
& at half past 4 Mr. Douglas, who, with his wife, had been in
vited to Mr. Hough's, with us, had his carriage at the door;
& we all rode over to Westfield, a distance of 4 miles.
Mrs.
Hough (Hannah Smith) was an intimate friend of Mrs. Baldwin,
in younger days.
He also was an intimate, & it was delightful
to unite hea±*ts, & recall the past, once more, this side eter
nity.
They have a family of children the same size as ours.
They have lost two, &, like us, have six left -
Eli, married &
settled in Wallingford - Sarah Lauman, at home - also Benj.
Maria, & two twins, Martha Rebekah & Mary Elizabeth.
The three
eldest are professors of religion - a lovely family.
Mrs.
Hough is a sister of Eli Smith, the misy in Syria.
st
Sab. Sept. 21—
Mr. Hough preached morning & afternoon.
He gave
out notice, that I wd make some remarks on the Sand, island
mission, after the sermon, whh I did, talking to the people
about an hour, on the History & chr of the mission. I repeated
at Westfield (in Middletown Ct.)
the Lord's prayer in Hawaiian, & read in Hawaiian, & translated
part of a letter from Moku.
Mon. Sept. 22 d
All were attentive.
We had expected to return this morn, to Middletown,
& take the Stage to Northford, in order to attend a meeting of
Consociciation there, & a misy meeting to morrow & next day.
But it rained incessantly - So we prolonged our pleasant visit
with Mr. Hough's family.
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Teus, Sept. 25^
It was cloudy, but did not rain.
At 9 A. M. Mr.
Hough took us in a covered carriage to the city.
again at Benj. Douglas'.
called.
Wm. Douglas & wife had returned &
At evening we took tea with them.
children.
We stopped
They have five
They are said to be inclined to TJniversalism.
Mrs. Brewer called - He had gone to New York.
Wed. Sept. 24.
An exceedingly busy day with us.
I attempted to
copy a record, whh Mr. Douglas has, of the Douglas & Mansfield
families. At 11 A. M. we, & Benj. D.'s family all went to
Middletown to Northford, Ct.
the Daguerrean's to be taken. They had requested our Daguer1856
reotypes, & we wished their family in a group.
They did not
succeed in getting a good picture; but will send us one after
wards.
At one o'clock P.M. the stage called for us - We bade
adieu to all the kind family who had entertained us these
days, & were soon on our way to Middlefield, Durham & North
ford.
We reached Mr. Maltby's about 5 P. M. as they were re
turning from the last meeting of the Consociation, whh was the
misy meeting.
Glad to meet again these beloved friends.
Mr.
Hoisington had been present, & addressed them on the subject
of missions.
Thur. Sept. 2 5 ^
A cold night - We taking cold & Mrs. B. had quite
a night of asthma.
This morning, we were quite suprised to
find the fences, & boards, &c. covered with a white frost, a
regular old fashioned Jack frost; the first whh has been seen
the present fall.
How we shall endure the frosts, as they
come along, more & more pinching, is yet to be seen.
We feel
afraid of it.
Frid. Sept. 26.
I missed the stage last night - & so did not get
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down to New Haven.
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This morning, Oscar Fowler, kindly offered
me a seat in his carriage, as he was going down.
rapidly down.
W b rode
I called first at Deac. Stone's - learned that
Dwight was rooming, & boarding at Mrs. Richards' - went there he had just left for recitation in College, I called at Mr.
Lyman's - then went to meet Dwight, as he went to Chem. lecture
At dinner 1 P. M. met him at Mrs. Richards recitation &
he studied till 3 1/2 - then a^lecture; at 4 1/4 I met him,
did not find him.
& we walked the streets.
Returned to College where I had an
interview with Wm. Nevins Armstrong - He spoke of his leaving
off tobacco & smoking cigars.
in all things.
I urged him to a thorough reform
He expressed a determination to do so.
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bro. Charles near the college grounds.
at
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N. Haven)
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He urged Dwight, at
some future time, to make them a visit, in Wisconsin.
He is to
leave N. Haven, at 11 this night, in the Boat for New York,
whence he goes to Canandaigua & Wisconsin.
Staid at Mrs.
Richards I.
Sat. Sept. 27.
Did not meet Mr. Lyman yesterday.
He had gone to
New York - Met Mr. Hoisington, & walked with him.
This morn
ing D. Dwight & Julia Maria R., at half past 9 A. M., took the
cars, for Bridgeport where J. M, goes to visit Abbie.
Dwight
goes on to Fairfield to play the organ in the Congregational
chh tomorrow.
I called at Mr. Lyman's & borrowed a number of
Silliman's Journal - At Mr. Stone's - at Mrs. Bishop's, & paid
Dwight's Room Rent at Mr. Herrick's, Treasr s Office, & paid
his term bills - then went down, & took the stage to Northford had the company of Mr. Hooker, who was going to Durham to
preach in the South chh.
We talked much together about the
unhappy division of Durham people into two religious Societies.
�They have been divided nine years; &, in that time, the S. chh
has had a settled pastor three years; the North chh but 18 mos.
Each Society hires such clergymen as they can obtain from time
to time.
Rev. Mr. Page, formerly of Bridgeport, (North Soc.)
is now preaching in the North Society of Durham.
I asked Mr.
Hooker to suggest to Dr. Smith, who is the main support of the
S. chh, that it wd be well, if the two Societies wd cast lots,
& decide whh meeting house shd be torn down, & whh shd be the
House for the whole Society.
If that proposition did not take,
let the Soc. whh gained the lot agree to pay, to the other, a
stipulated sum as the cost of their chh now to be abandoned.
Mr. Hooker was, for 10 years, settled in Macon, in the centre of
Georgia, & has seen all the workings of the slave system.
I was
particularly interested in his statements, as he appeared to be
an uncommonly candid man.
He is quite deeply interested in the
election of Col. Fremont.
He said, he had just recd a letter
from Georgia, wh h stated, that, if Fremont was elected, there
w d soon be a Republican or FreeSoil party in the South.
Mr. H.
said, the best thing whh had been published was the letter of
Francis P. Blair, a slaveholder of Maryland, formerly editor of
At Northford, Conn.
the Washington Globe. Mr. B. showed how, in slave holding dis1856
tricts, the large plantersswallowed up all their neighboring
small farmers.
This was the case in all the Southern States.
His view was, that all who opposed freesoilism acted directly
against their own interests.
He said, that the same principles
were operating, in the same way, at the North, to bring the poorer
classes under the power of the more wealthy.
Light is increasing
in regard to human rights; & whatever may be the issue of this
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Presidental election, the struggle for freedom will go on till
all the chains of slavery fall off.
When I arrd at bro. Maltby*s,
he had got a fish bone in his throat whh no efforts had dislodged.
He went to his work, hoping it might be removed - but, at sunset,
it was still fast low down in the throat.
I make a whalebone
probang, whh was introduced into the stomachj &, when withdrawn,
the bone soon came up.
At 11 Sat. night, I had another medical call - I attended Mrs.
Epaphras C. Maltby, who was confined with her 3d child, a daugh
ter. All doing well. Northford
Sab. Sept. 28^k
Did not attend meeting in the morning.
In the
afternoon Mr. Pierce preached from 1. Kings 19:9 - "What doest
thou here, Elijah?
Zeal & motives proper for every Christian.
Mrs. B. is severely affected with a cold, & with more or less
asthma, these days. - Mon. Sept. 29.
Spent this day in writing mostly - been expecting
letters from the Sand. Islands.
years old today.
This is my birthday - Just 58
This used to seem to me quite on the verge of
old age - but now I feel, or hope, that it is not near the wind
ing up of my life.
I feel as if I had accomplished but little,
& pray God to give me many years more, in whh to labor for the
cause of Christ in Hawaii,.
Teus. Sept. .50^
A dark, S. E. Storm - rain driving - I busy writing,
reading, &c.
Wed. Oct. 1 ^ - I wrote, this morning, awhile - then went down to the
Post Office to carry some letters, & found there, to my suprise,
quite a package of letters, forwarded from Bridgeport.
at Northford
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all from the Sandwich Islands.
They were
We have several letters from
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Charles, one each from. Emi & Hattie; also letters from Mrs.
Kinney & brn Green & Alexander - all welcome letters; & we bless
God, that we are allowed to hear, those four beloved children,
whom we left in the Islands, were all well to the end of July.
Two sad items only in these letters - 1.
Mr. Stangenwald's
little son, only child, drowned in a ditch of the yard, July
22d - the father was in California.
days.
2.
Emi. had been ill ten
Mrs. Kinney's primary school, at Punahou, was to be
closed - so we are at a loss to know, who is to have the care
of our dear little girls, for the rest of the time, till we get
back to the Islands.
They have felt a little anxiety about us,
they had been waiting to hear.
Our first letters were sent
from New York June 5 ^ , & reached Oahu July 1 6 ^ - they were
just 41 days on the way.
Thur. Oct. 2d
Spent most of this day, writing to Henry at Punahou,
& to Mr. Green.
Gave all the children good advice, & gave Mr.
Green some account of the political excitement of the Presi
dential election.
Mrs. Benj. Douglas & Cleora L. came North
ford & spent this day at bro. Maltby's - she brot their fam.
Daguerreotype.
Frid. Oct. 5d
After doing up some little matters, sister Melinda,
Charlotte & myself rode first to the Post Office, where I left
my letters, then to Mr. Handley Williams' at Col. Douglas' old
place in the West.
night.
Melinda returned, & left us to spend the
We were now in a place of interest - an antique house,
bought & repaired by Col. Wm. Douglas, & he lived here, & died
in the North lower room of the house.
his Son Wm. father of Mrs. Williams.
In the same room also died
The immense broad red sand
�stone whh constitutes the front door step was the very stone
that Col. D. put there.
Very little change had been made about
the house.
Sat. Oct. 4 ^
Sister Melinda came after us in the carriage this
day, & at middle of afternoon, we all went to Stacy Smith's &
took tea, then returned home.
Sab. Oct. 5 ^
Rode to meeting A. M. & heard Mr. Pierce preach -
preached on the Lord's Supper being a higher feast than the
Jewish Passover.
The afternoon was spent in celebrating the
Lord's Supper. I shd have enjoyed the Season - but felt too
at Northford
ill. Mr. Pierce proposed to me to administer the cup - but
I excused myself.
This morning, a stranger, who had come along
on Frid. poor & diseased, & asked liberty to sleep in Mr. P.'s
barn was found dead there.
of James Sloane.
Mon. Oct.
6
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Teus. Oct. 7.
He was a Scotchman, as he s
by name
His funeral was attended at 4 P. M. -
At Bro. Maltby's, Northford, mostly at writing.
Still writing - called on Deac. Ralph Linsley - 77 yrs
of age - blind - a good man - but a tobacco
chewer.
Wed. Oct. 8.jEi2: Rode with Mrs. B. Sister Maltby, & two daughters, Mary
& Isabella, to the State Fair at Fair Haven.
Maltby's. - all gone.
Called at the Miss.
Went to 0. E. Maltby's - found Mrs. Sam^
Maltby, & servants - rest gone.
I went into the grounds at noon
& took a Survey of all the exhibition - went the whole rounds
without seeing a person whom I knew, or who knew me.
Manufacturers -
Machines & Stoves - 3. Poultry. 4. Stage
& Judges stand - race course, &c
8
I visited,
5. Horses.
6
. Cattle. 7. Hogs.
, sheep. 9 Waggons - carriages, wheels, &c. 10. Agricultural
implements - corn shellers - apple paring & washing machines II
Ag. productions - fine specimens of squashes, water melons,
�corn, potatoes, parsnips, beets, carrots, &c.
12. Fruits, &
flowers - 150 variety of pears, good variety of grapes - Black
Hamburgh & White Muscat, the best, said 0. E. Maltby - Rich
peaches - Some fine apples - no plumbs - 13.
Department of
fine arts - a fine piano ($450.) from New London. Melodeons
from Ansonia & New Haven. - paintings, Daguerreotypes &c.
Were 10 or 15000 people in the Fair, at once.
When I had com
pleted the rounds, I met bro. & sister Maltby, & went round
with them.
Near Miss. Maltby's, an old man was knocked down
by a run away horse, was carried to the Hospital & died there.
At 5 P. M. went to Miss. Amoret & Harriet Maltby's, met Mrs. B.
there, & a kind reception from them.
with us.
Sister Maltby staid there
Bro. M. Chapman & the girls returned to N. --
Thur. Oct. 9—
This morning, at half past 9, Mr. 0. E. Maltby's
carriage took us all into the Fair.
We took our station, in the
all
carriage, near the judges stand, & saw^the horses & cattle
paraded round the course.
seemed to be no. 1.
rest common.
”Lone Star, a fine black stud,
A few of the horses were elegant - the
At 12 (noon) the trotting matches began - con
tinued all the afternoon.
Dwight called in the evening.
I rode
to New Haven with Sister Maltby in the afternoon - Stopped at
Mrs. Richards & other places.
Frid. Oct. 10.
Rode again, this morning, into the Fair.
At 12 (nnon)
Judge Butler addressed the multitude on Agr. subjects.
He dwelt
mainly on the deterioration of land, & need of manure whh, he
sd , must come from the barn yard & pigsty.
matches.
P. M. trotting
Met Mr. Northrop, nephew of Sam"*' Ruggles - & Mr. Mun
son, of Wallingford, a connection of the Fowler & Douglas family.
�Sat. Oct. 11.
We took the cars at 10 » 20 A. M. from New Haven to
Waterbury, D. Dwight coming with us to the junction & then proWat erbury Ct. 1856 - at Douglas’ Maltbys’
ceding to Bridgeport.
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R.R.
ride.
Fare fr. N. Haven to Waterbury 90 cts.
At 1 P. M. reached Waterbury, & went to the house of cousin
Douglas F. Maltby, where we met a warm reception.
Sab. Oct. 12.
Went with cousin Douglas & family to
2
d Cong, chh -
heard the pastor, Mr. Magill, on Paul's call to Macedonia,
(Acts),
a missionary sermon.
Maltby to 1—
In the afternoon, went with Mr.
chhj heard the Pastor, Mr. Woodworth - Job. 13:26,
effect of sins of youth in time of age.
Mon. Oct. 13^k
Waterbury is a manufactoring place - it is a city of
7000 people.
Douglas & myself visited a factory for rolling
brass, & drawing wire - also one for similar work, & making
Daguerreotype cases - then to the button factory whh Douglas
Superintends.
At evening, bro. & sister Maltby & Jane arrd
from Northford - We were glad to see them.
Teus. Oct. 14.
A great day this in Penn, the day of their State
Election, whh it is supposed, will show the State of the
Buchanan, Fillmore & Fremont parties.
By advice of Cousin
Mary & Mrs. B. I called on Dr. Rodman, a homopathic physician,
for advice.
Called again next day.
& medicine, declining pay.
At
8
He gave me kindly advice
P. M. attended a Fremont meet
ing whh was addressed by Hon. Truman Smith.
good band, much cheering, &c.
Wed. Oct. 15.
A good address, a
Reached home 10 1/2 at night.
Cold yest. after a rain.
This morning the ground was
frozen - Ice half inch thick in a tub out doors.
M. returned to N. leaving Jane.
Bro. & sister
A Report came today of great
Democratic victory in Penn, yesterday - contradicted at night Our hearts bleed for Kansas & freedom.
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Thur. Oct. 16.
Every thing covered with frost this morning.
the cold keenly.
power?
We feel
What shall we do, when winter comes in all its
Wrote Mr. Pogue - at 1 1/2 P.M. went, with Mrs. B. &
Mrs. Maltby, to the button factory - thence to pin factory they made also hooks & eyes - then Stocking weaving factory ,
& last of all to Brass rolling factory.
We were astonished at
the process for sticking pins on the papers - the machinery for
making hooks & eyes - each machine making from 80 to 100 of each
Bridgeport
in a minute. The stocking weaving was wonderful. In fact, I
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cannot name the wonders we see in new machinery everywhere.
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We took cars for Bridgeport, at 5 1/2 P.M. arrd there at 5 P.M.
We shall ever remember our Waterbury friends.
Erid. Oct.
Sat.
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Spent the day, writing Mr. Pogue & our Emily.
_ Wrote Kekela & Kauwealoha, Miss's at Fatuhiva, Marquesas
Isis. & forwarded all letters for isls.
Abbie was callirg often.
- Dwight arrd fr. N. Haven, at 3 P. M.
Sab. Oct. 19—
Had a pleasant religious exercise with Mother & Sophia,
at home, in the forenoon.
st
In the afternoon went to North or 1— -
chh to hear Mr. Town - was much pleased with him.
Subject,
Hesekiah's sickness - Object - to reconcile God's purposes with
consistency of answering prayers.
In the evening addressed their
Sab. school concert on the misy ship.
Mon. Oct.
2 0
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Spent the day writing a brief account of the Chris
tianization & civilization of the S.and. Isls, for the Standard,
s"b
Teus. 21— .
Still writing some - & packing, in two boxes, such arti
cles as we wish to send round Cape Horn.
at Deac. Sherwood Sterling's.
situated.
Spent the afternoon
An interesting family, pleasantly
In the evening, attended the prayer meeting of 2d chh,
& made some remarks on duty of praying over the coming election.
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At packing our boxes to go round Cape Horn - writing
some, &c.
Thur. Oct. 25d-
Making preparation to leave for New York & Newark,
at whh last place the Am. Board meet on the 28^11
Prid. Oct. 24t?h
New York.
ing.
At 7tf 45 this morn.
Mrs. B. & myself took boat for
Abbie staid till next day, to fix some of her cloth
We arrd at New York, at half past 12 (noon) - A man sent
by Mr. Dodge was at the wharf to meet us - & their carriage came
soon after.
We were driven to the house, on Madison Avenue, where
the servants ministered to our wants, & a kind note from Mrs.
Dodge informed us, that she was go to the house of Refuge, & wd
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be home at 4 P. M. We went to the Pair at Chrystal Palace,
New York
young Norman W. Dodge, with the family ticket, being our guide.
We saw a world of wonderful inventions.
At evening, we returned
& met Mr. & Mrs. Dodge, who gave us a most cordial welcome.
Sat. Oct. 2 5 ^
Rev. B, B. Gray, a Semy acquaintance, & good Chris
tian bro. called this afternoon.
near Geneva, N. Y.
He is now settled in Castleton,
Mrs. Stokes called, a sister of Mrs. Dodge.
She was on her way to the Asylum for colored orphans, & Mr. Gray
& I went with her.
We found an interesting institution, with
240 colored orphan children in it - boys & girls in different
ends of the building, & the yards back separated by a high fence.
Mr. G. & myself went thence to the Chrystal Palace.
At evening,
Mrs. Dodge had company at tea, whh she had invited - two sisters,
Mrs. Atterbury, of N. York, & Mrs. Pond, from Hartford - a Mr.
Atterbury, from Indiana, Doct. Dodge, his wife Sc two daughters,
& Mr. Gray.
Sab. Oct. 2 6 ^
A pleasant Sab.
We attended service, with the
family, at Dr. Asa D. Smith's chh.
He preached a good sermon
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from John 1:12, blessings on those who receive Christ.
After
service, Mr. Dodge introduced us to Dr. Smith, as mis's fr.
Sand. Isis. & Mrs. B. once a schoolmate of his wife.
In the
afternoon, Mr. & Mrs. Dodge, to give us a little variety, went
with us to Dr. Adams' chh.
Dr. A. preached from Jas. 2:14-17.
Object, to reconcile Paul & James.
Paul meant, that Faith was
the only ground of Justification. James, that it must be a faith
witnessed by good works, or it wd do no good.
Previous to forenoon service, I addressed Mr. Dodge's Sab. School on
misy. ship.
Abbie was with us, having arrd the evening before, from Bridge
port.
Mon. Oct. 27.^
A cloudy & somewhat rainy day - Mrs. D. was going
with us to make some calls - but deferred it, for better weather.
I went at 1 P. M. down to the P. Office & left some letters called at I. M. Davies' office - He gone to Troy.
In the even
ing went, on invitation, to tea at Mr. Stokes', whose wife,
(Caroline) is sister to Mrs. Dodge.
All her sisters were there,
viz. Mrs. Pond, (Harriet) from Hartford,& Mrs. Atterbury, (Oli
via) of this city.
Their husbands were all present, except
Mr. Pond. Mrs. Phelps, their mother, widow of Anson Green
New York
Phelps, was there also, about 73 years of age. There were
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present also Mr. & Mrs. James, he a grandson of Anson G. Phelps;
& Mrs. James, step mother of the above, whose husband is now at
Mrs. James is cousin of Dr. Jared Linsley, of N.York.
home in Liverpool^, Eng. Mr. Stokes' children, (3) were present two absent in Penn. & the youngest did not come in.
good supper - & a most social & pleasant party,
We had a •
If Anson G.
Phelps cd have been present, it wd have delighted his pious soul,
to see such a gathering of all his children living, (except
Anson G. Phelps, partner of Mr. Dodge) - all pious, & their
�children too are mostly pious.
After a social evening, the
younger Mrs. James struck up the piano - then we sung two appro
priate hymns, Miss. Stokes playing the melodeon.
Mrs. B. sang
in Hawaiian.- Then we read a chapter & Rev. B. B. Gray, who was
in the party lead in prayer.
All enjoyed the visit highly.
Teus. Oct. 28ii]2 This being the day for the Board to meet at Newark,
we made arrangements to go there.
several calls.
Polger.
But we had first to make
Mrs. B. went with Mrs. Stokes to call on Mrs.
I went with Mrs. Dodge, in her carriage, we found Mrs,
B. & then called to see three paintings of Martin.
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We reached
the Hoboken ferry at 3 P. M.- & there took tickets for Newark price 25 cts each.
We reached Newark in time for the meeting
of the Board, whh commenced at 4 P. M.
In the cars we met
Mary Thurston, Hattie Coan & her aunt Robinson, & others of our
acquaintance.
On getting out of the cars at Newark, Rev. Isaac
Oakes recognized me, though we had not seen each other for just
37 years.
In the evening, at 7 l/2, Dr. Bethune preached a very
good sermon on, This is a faithful saying,& worthy of all accepta
tion, &c.
Wed. Oct.
2 9
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At
8
l/2 two prayer meetings were held, one for
all classes in Dr. Stearns chh, where the Board hold their ses
sions - the other, for missionaries, at the lecture room of the
chh.
Among missionaries, we saw Mr. Gleason, of the Senera
Station, Mr. Worcester, of the Cherokee, Winslow, of the Ceylon Riggs of Constantinople - Bingham & Clark & Stewart, of Sandwich
Islands, &c. &c.
In the Board, the whole day was taken up in
Reading the Report of a Select Com. of 13, appointed to investi
gate the charges made by the Deputation sent to India.
In the
evening, there was some discussion on the Report, Dr. Bacon,
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At din-
jner & tea, Dr. Thompson was at Dr. Lafon's, where we have taken up
our abode. It is very pleasant to renew our acquaintance with Dr. L.
Newark N.J.meeting of Board,
who was some time with us at the Islands. We have met here with
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many friends, my classmates, White, & John Smith, Wm. A. Hallock,
Drs. Brigham, Todd, & Anderson - & Dr. Bouton, Mrs. Phelps, bro.
Julius Maltby & wife, bro. Whittlesey, &c. & this afternoon Wm. C.
Dawson sought me out and invited us to his house.
He had wished to
entertain us in his family, but Dr. Lafon was not willing to give
us up.
Thur. Oct. 50.
We had our prayer again at
8
l/2 A. M.
Mr. Beadle, once
a misy to Syria, now of Hartford, Ct, lead the meeting.
remarks on the Sandwich Island Mission.
This day & evening, the
Board spent on the Report of the Select Com. of 13.chairman of the Com. & read the Report.
I made some
Dr. Beman was
There was much dissatis
faction with parts of the Report - particularly, that they shd have
condescended to criticise the Westminster & N. British reviews.
But the matter cd not be left out, as they had already printed 2500
copies of the Report.
It was finally adopted.
Dr. Riddle made some
playful, but rather severe remarks on Dr. Anderson.
of the Board is to be at Providence R. I.
The next meeting
The Lord’s Supper was
administered at 2 l/2 P.M. in Dr. Stearns' chh & in the Dutch chh.
At the latter, all the mis's attended - Messrs. Winslow, Riggs & Beadle
conducted the service;
interested.
the house was full, & all seemed deeply
After service, at the chh door, we met the Capt. of the
Morning Star, (S. G. Moore) - I introduced Hiram Bingham Jr. to the
Capt.
He & his companion, Miss Brewster, of Northampton, are to go
out as passengers.
We also met Hon. E. H. Allen of the Sand. Islands.
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In the evening, we had a most delightful misy party at Mr. Hedges',
father of Mrs. Hunt.
California.
She & 3 children there.
Her husband in
I had taken Dr. Bouton along, & he was highly de
lighted, especially at seeing eleven children of Sand. Isls misy
children present, all professors of religion.
Frid. Oct. 51.
Prayer m'g at
8
l/2 & then we went to the Board -
nothing remained there only the winding up.
making some remarks.
Dr. Anderson was
Mr. Thompson, of Roxbury, made a parting
address on behalf of the Prud. Com. & Dr. Stearns, of Newark,
replied.
We then scattered, numbers making a straight wake for
the Depot & cars.
The meeting has been a hurried one, owing to
so much time given to the Subject of the Deputation to India.
The meeting was one of the fullest ever held by the Board, 104
corporate members being present, & about 540 Hon. members.
All
seats in the chh were full, above & below, & generally all the
aisles were full of gentlemen & ladies standing.
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Sometimes the aisles were filled with standing persons for hours.
Great interest was excited by the subject of the Deputation to
India, as a full discussion of the changes they had made was
expected.
And the size of the meeting was increased, we may
hope, by an actual increase of the misy Spirit in the country.
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Sat. Nov. I—
Spent most of this day at home - called at Mr. Dawson's,
at 9 A. M. - they were both gone - he to return on Mon. Sab. Nov. 2d-
A pleasant day.
ed chh at the
Mrs. B. too ill to go out.
I attend
Pres, chh, Dr. Stearns',in the morning.
Dr. Riggs, of Constantinople, preached fr. Isa. 60:10, giving
an account of the work of God among the Armenians in Turkey.
After service, Dr. Stearns engaged me to help them at their
�monthly concert in the evening, whh I did, giving the meeting,
in the lecture room, an account of our labors from 1831, some
notices of the revival commencing in 1838, the present state of
the people, as to clothing, rights in soil, &c. number of con
verts, missions in the Pacific, misy ship &c.
Mon. Nov. 3d*
Abbie rode down from Mr. Winans, horseback, with a son
of Mr. W. - Mrs. B. has taken cold, & is too weak to go over to
New York.
Dr. Wilson, of the Pres, chh of this place,, called,
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3c engaged me to attend this evening at their Mon. concert, &
address his people on the Subject of the Sand. Isl
mission.
I spent some of the day, in writing to dear daughter Hattie,
at Punahou.
In the evening, I went to Dr. Wilson's & took tea -
a very pleasant family - Mrs. W . 's sister & their niece accom
panied us to the mon. concert.
an hour.
Teus. Nov. 4.^
I addressed the meeting for half
The meeting was small, as it was very rainy.
Spent the morning in writing Mr. Beckwith at Punahou
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- .then took the cars for New York,at 11 A. M.
had the company
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of Dr. Stearns & Mr. Colton - arrd there 11 3/4 - went to P. Office - then to Ant. S. Rooms - met Mr. Goodale & Gerrit Smith had some conversation with both - Mr. S. urged me to make them a
visit at Peterboro.
Mr. Goodale sd, if he voted for Fremont,
he voted for his platform, & was then pledged never to use any
influence against slavery in the States.
Here he is wrong.
I went to the Astor House, to find Mr. Allen.
Found J. A. Gainter, of Hartford.
He was gone.
I passed the Polls of two
dift wards - all was quiet. At 2 l/2 P. $1 . I went to Jersey
Nev/ark,meeting of the A.B.C.F.M.
City ferry, foot of Courtlandt St, & came by cars, to Newark -
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Wed* Nov. 5°—
Wrote this day to Rev. J. S. Green, at the Sand.
Isis, as the sailing of the steamer is deferred, on account of
the election, in order that the mail may take out the election
returns.
Wrote also to Dr. Anderson, enclosing Castle & Cooke's
letter in reference to the 300.
Made some calls with Dr. Lafon -
He took me towards evening to Mr. Poor's, son of Dr. Poor, of
Ceylon.
'Mr. Poor not at home.
to his house.
In returning, I met him, & we went
We had much conversation on the doings of the
Deputation in India, & on the Report of a
the Board on this Subject.
select committee of
He intends writing a Review of the
whole, for the Pres. Quarterly.
Thur. Nov.
32Q
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ride
All things being ready, at 10 1/2 A. M. Dr. Lafon's
Carriage took us to the Depot, where we were to take the cars
at 11.
Abbie came to the Depot, in Mrs. Winans' carriage. She
had been staying with them. So we bid an affectionate adieu to
New York
our kind friends, Dr. & Mrs. Lafon. The Board had adjourned
Prid. Oct. 3l4Pi - But we had stayed till the
6
th. 0n account of
the illness of Mrs. B. from whh she has not entirely recovered.
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At 11 the train moved - at 11 t» 45 we were in New York. We
waited, at the Perry, 3/4 of an hour, for Mr. Dodge's carriage,
as we had written for it the day before.
They did not get the
letter in season; so it did not come, & I hired a carriage, for
$1.50, to take us to Madison Avenue, just above 3 6 ^ street.
We found the family were well.
Only Mr. Dodge's mother was at
home - a pious, sensible old lady.
Mrs. M. P. Dodge gone to
Blackwell's Island, to the Juvenile House of Refuge, she being
one of the directresses.
from school.
Soon she returned & the children came
Mr. Dodge was absent in Penn, on business.
I went
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down to the Post Office, & left my letters - from thence I went
to the Rooms of the Anti S. Soc. 48 Beekman St. - Mr. Tappan was
not there - so I went over to his house in Brooklyn, & spent the
night there - found him & Mrs. Tappan, Mrs. Gilbert & her daugh
ter, & a Mrs. Day.
We had much conversation about the late elec
tion, &c.
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Prid. Nov. 7—
I went after breakfast to the city, (N. York), & did
New York, bound to Illinois,&c.
various items of business preparatory to going to Bridgeport, in
the morning, for mother & Sister Sophia, when we all go to the
West.
At 3 P. M. I arrd at Mr. Dodge’s - Firs. B. Abbie & myself
soon took an omnibus down town.
I left them at the Astor Place,
to go to the Bible House, whh is on 4—
Avenue, below
8
^- St.,
to see Mr. Merwin, Agent of the Board, to get funds, for our
journey West.
I found him & made the necessary arrangements -
then I proceeded to Post Office, & left a letter of Abbie’s then in an Omnibus, whh always costs
3
1/4 cents, I rode up
or 4 miles, to Mr. Dodge’s.
Sat. Nov.
33d
R. R.
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6
27—
8
j±k At
St.
8
A. M. I left for the Depot, whh is on 4^i av.,
Mrs. Dodge’s Steward went with me, to show me the way,
& to carry my carpet bag.
At the Depot, I met Mr. Allen, from
the islands, & we took seats together in the cars.
It was a
fortunate meeting as he belongs to the Hawaiian Board of Educa
tion, & we talked over the whole state of the endowment of Oahu
College.
I arrd at Bridgeport at 10 1/2 - 58 l/2 miles in two
hours, in the Express, or Lightning train.
I went immediately
to bro. Robinson’s, & was happy to find mother & all the family
enjoying good health.
for our departure West.
Attended to such business as was required
�Sab. Nov. 9—
Enjoyed a meeting at home with mother & Sophia in the
morning.
In the afternoon heard Mr. Lee from Pair Haven.
In
the evening, attended & addressed the prayer meeting in the
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vestry of the 2
Mon. Nov. 10.
or South chh.
In the morning I telegraphed Dwight to come fr. New
Haven at evening.
I called at Mr. Robinson’s - where I saw
Hatty Coan - at Deac. Geo. Sterling’s & took tea, & at Mr. Mor
ris’, where I met D. Dwight, just arrd from Bridgeport.
I attend
ed to various items of business, in preparation for going West.
Sent |sl00. to Rev. C. S. Lyman to pay Dwight's bills the first
term Senior year.
Teus. Nov. 11. At one quarter before 8 A. M. myself, mother & Sophia
Going West
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embarked on board the steamboat, Cataline, Cap * Weeks, for
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New York - arr there at 12 l/4 noon. Went immediately to Hudson
River, foot of Duane St. to the Depot of New York & Erie R. R.
& learned that a train wd leave for the West, at
6
» 30 A. M,
Went from thence to Mr. Dodge's, in Mad. avenue between 36 &
37—
streets - found Mrs. B. & Abbie quite well.
I then went
down the city, on business -'"framed ajt-^ewis>Eu&m>an's office he'^Jas no£/£here.
So I went on^^nts^house in^rtfokiyn.
therp^allN^ight, & had a pleasant visit with the family.
Staid
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night, I had got mother & Sophia over to the Wyoming House,
near to the R. R. Depot.
Mrs. Dodge's carriage brought Mrs. B.
& Abbey, to the same house, while I was gone a second time, up
town to Mr. Dodge's to look after the baggage.
We all slept at
the Wyoming House.
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At
6
« 30 A. M. we were all at the Perry Office; had
trunks, &c. checked, got on board the Perry boat, & proceeded
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to Jersey City, where we took the cars on our way to Buffalo.
The distance,from New York to Buffalo, was 422 miles.
We did
not reach Buffalo till 2 in the morning, being about four hours
behind the regular time.
This was owing to our Locomotive's
breaking shortly after we left Hornelsville. We passed thro.
Orange Co. thro, a corner of Penn. thro. Delaware Co. &c. - Did
not see much of interest, as the cold weather had stripped the
land of its green foliage.
The road ran a long distance, on the
right bank of the Del. river, while the Delaware canal was on
the opposite bank.
This was an interesting sight, & we were
obliged to Mr. Merwin, who had told us, on account of this sight,
to take the right side of the cars.
On our arrival at Buffalo,
we went to the Wadsworth House, to stay until morning.
In the
morning after getting some breakfast, we engaged a carriage whh
took us to cousin Jas. I. Baldwin's, in Delaware St. above Allen,
Buffalo, at James I. Baldwin's
where we were glad to meet him & his wife. They gave us all a
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most hearty welcome.
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Thur. Nov. 15^1 This forenoon foundAvery pleasantly situated, in the
midst of old friends, in cousin James' family.
He did not recog
nise me very readily - I knew him because I was looking for his
features in the man who came to the door.
His wife, Candia
Beach, retained her former features wonderfully.
James called
with me at Mr. Vandusee's - also on his son, Elihu, in the
village.
Friday Nov. 1 4 ^
Shut up mostly this day, by the rain & the mud.
Rode with James to the stores for a pair of rubbers & a blanket
whh he insisted on paying for himself.
Mother & Sophia seem to
have endured our journey thus far, better than Abbie & her
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James has been much blessed in his family, and has been
afflicted also.
Mary has been married to Geo. Williams who lives
in Cleveland. They have two daughters. Elihu is a lawyer in the
Niagara falls.
village - was married to a Miss. Beecher, a relative of Dr.
Beecher's family.
They have four fine children.
James has lost
their two youngest children, Catharine, Mrs. Burgess, who has
left a daughter, & Cynthia, Mrs. Peter, who left a son, Jas B.
Peter, now living with his grandparents.
They have evidence for
the piety of all their children.
Sat. Nov.
35^ &
36th.
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it was a part of our plan, that while mother & Sophia
were resting at Buffalo, the rest of our company shd go, & see
that wonder of the world, Niagara falls.
As this was a clear
day, we decided to improve it for that purpose.
wd leave at 9 A. M.
the falls.
The morning train
Myself, Mrs. B. & Abbie took the train for
At a depot near we took an omnibus & rode half a
mile, to the very brink of the falls.
from Buffalo.
This was about 20 miles
Excursion tickets, to go & return $1. each.
What
astonished me, was the absence of a roaring sound at the falls.
I heard no very loud sound even at the falls.
After looking
awhile at this amazing wonder, on the American side, we took an
Niagara falls,
omnibus, (12 1/2 cts each) & rode down to the Suspension bridge.
This is a great curiosity - It is called 800 feet, inside the
butments, & 270 feet high.
The bridge is supported by four
immense wire twisted ropes, about 4 or 5 inches in diameter.
There are two immense stone columns of stone built on each butment, over the top of each of whh pass two of these wire twisted
ropes, & then their ends pass on into an immense mass of mason
work. On the upper part of this bridge is a rail road track, over
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whh we saw repeated trains of cars pass, without the least jar.
Below this is a bridge for carriages.
The toll over the bridge
was 25 cts., whh wd allow us to return also.
When on the Canada
shore, we took a carriage for Table Rock, (price $1.25 for the
trip, up & down.
The finest view of both the Am. & British fall
was from Table Rock.
On it, we were very near the falls - an
awful dashing of waters- but it was very hard to conceive, that
the fall was 150 feet high.
side.
The horseshoe fall is on the British
The Am. fall is straight.
land, & the tower near it.
We had a fine view of goat is
After viewing the fall awhile from
Table Rock & from the lookout on the House near by, we were per
suaded to go into the museum; the old big framed English lady
saying to. us, ”Ye want come se far & see nothing after all, will
ye?
It is indade the greatest museum in the world. So in we
each
went - only 25 cts^for three of us.
We saw a great number of
stuffed birds & snakes.
Among the latter were the rattlesnake,
mocassin, anaconda,
racrers, &c. &c.
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After viewing very hastily
all within the house, we were led outside to see three wolves,
one of them a prairie wolf, being reddish or yellowish grey,
instead of white grey, whh is the color of the common wolf.
We next went into a back yard, where was a pair of buffalos,
male & female, whh had been kept there 13 years.
They were
about the size of a heavy ox & very savage. No one cd go withNiagara Falls.
in the walls. We saw also the skeletonpf a whale. Having next
procured a good sized specimen of Table Rock, whh is a dark
limestone, we again took our carriage, & returned to the Suspen
sion bridge.
We shd have enjoyed our visit more, had not the
weather been too cold for us to linger long, away from the fire.
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We crossed the bridge again into our own country - went to the R.
R. depot, where we had to wait an hour or more for the train to
Buffalo.
We arrd there at about 7 in the evening.
Mr. Kempshall
had failed of exchanging with a neighboring minister, & wished me
to supply his pulpit in the forenoon, whh I did.
Sab. Nov. 1 6 ^
I addressed Mr. Kempshall’s congregation this morning,
in their lecture room on Rom. 1:16 - the power of the Gospel, as
exhibited in the work at the Sandwich Islands.
The congregation
seemed very attentive. Both minister & people appeared far more
Buffalo.
interested than I had expected. I was gratified at the reception
of my offhand remarks, & hope they may do good.
preached in the afternoon.
Mr. Kempshall
He is a young, & very promising
minister.
Mon. Nov. 17.
Rode with Cousin James to the stores & procured a
pair of rubbers for myself, & a blanket to keep feet warm in the
cars, for whh he insisted on paying.
Charlotte & myself then
went in his buggy to Mr. Van Duzee's, about a mile off.
He &
his wife-were in the Islands as miss's with us, about five years.
We had a pleasant visit & took dinner.
We always feel more at
home among those who have been our fellow missionaries.
They
lost their only child, a daughter, at Hana, in the Sand. Islands.
They have now five children - the two eldest daughters, the
third a son, & the two youngest daughters.
In the evening, we
had, at James' a pleasant party, invited on our account - con
sisting of Mr. & Mrs. Ketchum, Mr. & Mrs. Wright, a worn out aged
Buffalo
minister, Cousin James' son, Elihu J. & his wife, who was a
Beecher.
They made many inquiries, & we gave them specimens of
Hawaiian language.
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R.R.
ride
Coldwater, & the West.
We passed through Westfield, Cleveland
& other places, where we had acquaintance & friends; but we cd
not stop.
We changed cars at Cleveland & Toledo, & arr^ at
Coldwater in Mich, at 4 o’clock next morning - a distance of
384 miles from Buffalo.
Erie.
arrd
Toledo is at the West end of Lake
Our six passenger cars had been some crowded before we
there, & as it was getting into the night, we were con
gratulating ourselves that we sh^ not be crowded, as more wd
leave than wd come on board in the night.
When we arrd at
Toledo, nine passenger cars stood ready & two baggage cars.
There was a great rush for the cars.
I led my aged mother, &
had many articles of light baggage in my hands. With great
Coldwater, (Mich.)
difficulty, we ascended the platform of one car; but all the
seats were full, & besides the passage through the car was
crammed with standing passengers; we quickly descended - but
the same fortune awaited us in the second car . So great was
the clamor for accommodations, that the agent soon attached, to
the train, three more passenger cars, & yet they were all filled,
& more.
Probably we had 700 passengers in the train, while about
three trains ran each way on the train, every day, except Sundays.
But we must have taken the passengers of a train whh preceded
us, & stopped at Toledo.
Wed. Hov. 1 9 ^
Having arrd at Coldwater at 4 in the morning,
we concluded not to disturb bro. Benton’s family until morning.
So we sat by the Depot stove, & lodged our sleepy heads down as
best we cd, till 6 A. M. when we took an omnibus
a mile N. to his dwelling.
& drove about
He heard the Omnibus, & suspected
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who was In it.
Before we had reached the door, he was partially
dressed, & had opened it, for our reception.
Brother B. soon
set a roaring fire agoing in the nice parlor stove, & got a
candle to see how we looked, as it was still dusky.
stinging frosty morning.
It was a
We were all chilled, & the smell of a
warm stove was most grateful.
Mother did not seem fatigued -
Sophia, Charlotte & Abbey were in pretty good keeping.
We soon
learned of bro. Benton, that his six children were all at home,
&, one after another, they all appeared.
- Dwight Baldwin Ben
ton, the eldest, (his next bro., Clark, died quite young) The
next was Edwin Hall, then Delia Harriet, Eliza
Flora.
Frank &
Dwight is a fine appearing young man, very capable of
almost any kind of business.
He is now employed as a mail agent
on the Rail Road, from Toledo to Chicago. Edwin works about
Coldwater.
house & attends school. Delia resembles her mother very much.
I had expected a rather sad meeting with this dear family.
The
first news that met us, on our arrival in the United States, was
the death of the mother of these six children, my dear Sister
Phebe Ann.
She died March 31®^ when we were just one week past
Cape Horn.
She had talked much of our being on the way home &
had hoped to see us.
I felt, that it was hard for me to be re
conciled to her death - to come so near seeing her & yet be denied
the sight.
This pain was increased on seeing the motherless
children - an interesting flock - easily managed.
They are now
cared for by a very good & capable Irish-Scotch woman, who is
hired - but the younger ones do greatly need a mother.
they all do.
Indeed
Very few can supply the place of a mother.
We had an interesting visit in this family.
Bro. Benton did all
�Coldwater,
in his power to make our visit pleasant.
He wrote letters to
bro. David, at Union City to come & see us - also to his daugh
ter Mary, Mrs. Barker & husband at Albion (Mich.) & to Rev. Mr.
Buck, of Jonesville, a Semy classmate & friend of mine.
All of
these came sooner or later, & his house was quite full most of
the time we staid there.
Bro. B. was once a professor of reli
gion in Durham - he always called on me, or some one else to ask
a blessing at table - the last part of the time, we had family
prayers in the morning.
But owing to some peculiar views he
has entertained, there was a lamentable want of religious in
fluence in the family.
The children attend the Sab. School of
the Congregational Chh, 3c my prayer is that God wd provide them
with a pious mother, & make them heirs of glory.
I have some
reason to hope that their mother exerted a Godly influence over
Coldwater.
them, though she had not made a profession of religion. I was
shown the Bible she had brought from her fathers house, whh,
they say, she was accustomed to read every day.
Coldwater is a handsome village, the capital of Branch Co.
It is regularly laid out, with streets generally at right angles
to each other.
They are wide & straight.
Chicago St. the
principal business St. is wide & handsome, & can be seen, from
the centre, for two miles, to the East, & the same distance to
the West.
The village & to some distance around is prairie
ground, having a light & sandy soil, while, at the distance of
two or three miles,in every direction, are to be seen forests
whh are on a very different soil.
Thur. Nov. 20^21 I wrote this morning to bro. David at Union, & hoped
to have seen him by Frid.
Bro. Benton had yesterday introduced
�me to Rev. Mr. Goodman & family, the Congregational minister,
also to Mr. Morgan, the Methodist minister.
At the Barber's shop
I met with an intelligent young man, cousin of Thomas Spencer,
of Honolulu.
He made many inquiries.
This was the public
Thanksgiving day of Mich. & many other States.
A united service
was held in the Methodist chh, & a very good sermon preached by
Mr. Goodman, the Congregational minister.
Coldwater.
1856 Frid. Nov. 2]JL£ A South East & S. W. wind had brought up a very
severe storm of rain whh continued most of the day - & was very
severe at evening.
It prevented bro. David from coming. To
home
make our visit agreeable, bro. Benton brought;,with him, in the
afternoon, three of the ladies of the village, Mrs. Brewer, with
whose husband Addison P. Baldwin learned the trade of a waggon
maker - Mrs. Pierson, a particular friend of the family, & Mrs.
Gilbert, wife of a lawyer in the village.
an agreeable afternoon.
We passed, with them,
Mother & Charlotte took severe colds
after this storm.
N.Y.
Sat. Nov. 22d - Bro. Benton's bro. Abijah, of Albany,Awho had been
six years in California, arrd - a great talker.
And this day,
David’s only daughter, Mary, (Mrs. Barker), & her husband arrd,
having come 30 miles from Albion;
We were happy to meet them.
Mr. Barker’s father was from Saybrook, Ct. & his mother was Miss.
Sarah Whittlesey, sister of Tina Whittlesey, of Durham, N. Y.
Both appear well as Christians.
Sab. Nov. 23d- A notice had been inserted in the village paper, that
Coldwater
I was to preach in the Congregational chh on Sab. - I addressed
the congregation in the morning, on the success of the Gospel
in the Sand. Islands.
They appeared interested.
Bro. Buck,
�of Jonesville, was present, he having come yesterday, to see
me.
He was quite a successful preacher - but has lost his
health.
He now cultivates a vineyard, raises grapes to sell,
& makes wine for communion.
All the meeting houses, in these Western villages seem small.
In the afternoon, I heard Mr. Goodman preach.
Mon. Nov. 24—
Towards noon to-day, Mr. Barker & wife who had gone
to Union City yesterday afternoon, with the intention of going
on to Albion, returned, & reported that David & his wife were in
the village & were soon coming.
since I had seen them.
They came - 26 yrs had passed
Bro. David was about as grey as I was,
& was thought to look older than myself.
He was so altered,
that I shd hardly have claimed any relationship - but Nancy,
I think I shd have known any where.
an impression on us all.
1856.
Twenty six years had made
The tooth of time does its work thor
oughly. We sat down & renewed the acquaintance of our youth.
Coldwater.
not
We had^dwelt long on our early history & friends before we cd
fully recognise each others identity.
We had but three hours
together, as we must start for the Depot at 3 P. M.
was to start for Chicago at 3 » 47.
The train
At 3 we parted, expecting
to visit them at Union City, if the Lord shall spare us, after
we shall have visited bros. & sisters in Illinois & Wisconsin.
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David has had eight children - has lost three, viz. Henry Dwight,
R. R.
ride
the eldest, Edward, who died in infancy, & Addison Porter, who
died a few years ago, leaving a wife & a young daughter.
He
has two sons now in Chilton, Wis. viz. Merwin Adams & Edward one, Henry Dwight, at home,
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the youngest, Albert Jehiel, is
now living with Mr. Barker at Albion, & attending School.
He is
�said to he a good scholar . At 10 at night, we arrd at Chicago
152 miles
A & took lodgings at the St. Nicholas Hotel whh was recommended
to us as a good house, & not far from the Depot.
ttl We arose about 7 A. M. after a good night's rest.
Teus. Nov. 25—
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R.R.
ride
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I went out to look after the Depot, & to ascertain precisely
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at what time the train wQ leave for Ottawa.
train w d
go at
9
A.
Was told, the
- returned & took breakfast myself. The
M.
ladies had food in their keeping, & called for tea, coffee, &c.
to strengthen them for their remaining journey.
At 8 l/2, an
omnibus was procured for the ladies, & I walked to the Depot.
We started in the cars at
9,
& at 12, noon, we reached Ottawa,
86 miles from Chicago, where we & our baggage were to stop.
As we stepped from the cars, & I had my aged mother by the arm,
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a voice said, How do you do, mother?
Is this bro. Franklin?
I looked around, & s ,
He replied It was, & he introduced me to
bro. Hotchkiss who was standing by.
I kissed them both as
brothers though they seemed like strangers.
When we left this
country, Franklin was a ruddy boy of seven years; now he is a
man of 33 years, with a young family of his own.
Bro. Hotchkiss
had married my Sister Delia, at Otisco N.Y. long after we went
to the Sandwich Islands.
This was a stormy day - & to us, very chilly.
1856.
Brn. F. & H. had
come for us, with two open waggons. We soon began to contrive
Coldwater.
how we sh get out to Freedom, the town where our friends live.
As the day was cold & there was danger of rain, it was decided
to hire a close carriage for the ladies, & carry the baggage
in the open waggons.
Franklin, for $3.50, hired a carriage, &
horses, the owner going himself to drive it.
It accommodated
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the four ladies, who rode warm & well protected in it - I rode
with bro. Hotchkiss.
Ottawa was all mire; & the road, to Harding,
10 miles direct was too miry - & so we took a longer road, (13
miles long) to their place.
at 4 P. M,
We reached bro. Hotchkiss' house
I : was so thoroughly chilled through, that I felt
thankful that our aged mother & asthmatic Charlotte had not been
exposed to it.
had a bad cold.
Mother did not seem greatly fatigued, though she
Sister Delia met us at the door, looking, as
I thought, much as when we left the land, & she was 12 yrs of
age.
Mother & Sophia stopped at Delia's, while I, Charlotte
& Abbie rode on, half a mile farther North, to bro. Franklin's
house.
Here we met dear sister Mary Maria, whom we shall soon
learn to love.
Once within the house, & by the heated stoves,
with warmly beating hearts around, we felt at home.
Wed. Nov. 26^-
Spent this day in social intercourse at bro. Frank
lin's, & called over to bro. Hotchkiss'.
Glad to find mother
appearing quite cheerful, & Sophia appears to be taking hold
& helping in the work.
We are now in a part of the land unlike any
we have seen before - an Illinois prairie.
Most of the way, as
we came up the plank road from Ottawa, we were riding; or rather
the road ascended for several miles, till we reached the prairie
plains.
By walking around bro. Franklin's house, I c
count
over 50 houses, small generally, but most of them painted white
& looking well.
tance.
Others perhaps were in sight in the dim dis
With a spy-glass & an elevation of a hundred feet perhaps
many hundreds might be counted.
To the N.E., at the distance of
four miles, is a line of forest along Indian Creek, which empties
into Fox River, & Fox River is a branch of Illinois River.
But
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to the South, West, & N, W. there is nothing to bound the vision;
1856
It seems as if, just beyond the reach of the eye, it must be ocean
Ottawa
or Freedom.
in all directions. It is said to be a splendid sight, when the
grass is full grown, wheat fields are waiving, & when extensive
corn fields are displaying themselves in green rows.
part of the prairie is fenced into farms & fields.
fields are cut or pastured level with the ground.
All this
The grass
The corn
fields are very extensive as that is esteemed the surest crop.
It is a tall, Southern kind of corn.
gathered.
It is ripe now & mostly
The immense cribs, made of rails or boards, outside
of the barn, show the productiveness of the land.
sell corn now, as it bears a low price.
They do not
It can be kept over
even a whole year; but, in the spring, it will rise from 25 to
50 or 75 cents a bushel.
Fences are made here with rails, or
posts & rails, & sometimes with boards.
Two school houses are in
sight - Meeting houses are scarce & small.
This is D. Dwight’s birth day, & we have remembered it.
I
have written him to-day.
Thur. Nov.
Bro. Franklin went to Ottawa to-day, & found there
the.boxes of mother & Sophia whh had been forwarded from Bridge
port.
He brought up two of them.
We were all invited to Bro.
Hotchkiss' to day - he was gone 15 miles off on law business.
We spent a pleasant day, taking dinner & tea.
us home, in his waggon, at night.
Bro. H. brought
Eating new biscuit at night,
or sitting by a very hot stove, at bro. Hotchkiss, or both
together, made me dizzy all night, & I felt something of it all
the following day - was more or less sick at the stomach by night.
�Frid. Nov 2ftt;h Spent some of the day at writing - called over at bro.
Hotchkiss' to see them - was glad to find mother still appearing
as well as usual.
Sat. Nov. 29—
Bro. F. & myself called at Deac. Smith's, a near
neighbor of bro. Hotchkiss.
like excellent people.
on Lake Champlain.
Saw him & his wife.
They appear
They came here from near Plattsburgh,
From his house, I went to bro. Hotchkiss' -
He & I went to the top of the barn, to get a better view of the
house
prairie. The Methodist meetingAwas to be occupied Sab. A. M.
by a preacher of their own order, or they w^ have been glad to
Bro. Franklin's & Hotchkiss'make an appointment for me. As for the afternoon, I preferred
a more private meeting with the families of brn. F. & H. - Sab. Nov. 50Jil2; Mrs. B. had been ill some days - Abbie also had an
affection in the face, so that neither had thought best to go
out to meeting.
Bro. F. & his wife & myself the children, &c.
went to the Methodist meeting. But no minister appeared - so
they requested me to conduct services whh I did.
I talked a
short time to them on the success of the Gospel at the Sandwich
Islands,
About 50 were present, & the house w^ not hold more
than twice that number.
At 3 P. M. bro. F. myself, Abbie &
Sister Maria went over to bro. Hotchkiss', where we had a social
meeting.
I gave them a pretty long talk on the strength of the
Abrahamic covenant - the permanency of piety in particular
families, the surety of the blessing to all who were faithful the need of being faithful in all the family forms of worship
& instruction, &c.
dwell too much.
This is a subject on whh parents cannot
�/o 3
Mon. Dec. Lz-£
Ever since we have been in this place, there has been
much cloudy weather.
by day.
It has frozen always nights & sometimes
Sometimes the wind has been East or S. West, sometimes
West whh is the common wind in this land, &, in winter, the
cold wind.
To-day the wind has been East steady, & it has been
clouding up for a storm.
In the evening, it commenced raining.
Bro. Franklin went to Ottawa & brought up mother's remaining
box.
All three came up in good order.
Teus. Dec. 2d-
Having heard the pattering against the windows last
night, we were quite astonished, on looking out this morning,
to see the ground covered with a good coat of snow.
The wind
was still strong from the East & continued so all day.
Sleet,
hail & snow were falling, & the storm continued severe all day.
In the evening the snow fell quite thick.
We were mostly shut
up, & gathered around the stove to keep warm.
Franklin went
over to bro. Hotchkiss', & reported all as doing pretty well.
This was the first day, that I had failed of calling over to
see mother & all the family.
in writing up my back journal.
I busied myself, during the day,
Franklin remarked, that he had
not known so severe a storm so early in the season.
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At bro. Franklin's, Harding or Freedom, 111.
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Wed. Dec. 5
Bro. Franklin had procured a turkey for thanksgiving
whh was Nov. 20^* They expected us to keep thanksgiving with
them; but we did not arrive till the 25j±]2- So the turkey was
kept.
To-day sister Maria decided to keep thanksgiving, &
invited mother & Sophia & all bro. Hotchkiss' family to -dinner.
Franklin went over in the waggon to bring them; but mother was
not so well as usual, She had had a stiff or rheumatic neck,
& was still suffering from a cold.
So only Sophia came over, &
�she staid all night.
Delia staid to take care of mother, & bro.
H. had to go away on business.
We had our dinner at 4 P. M. &
had a pleasant social party; not quite as much praying as w^ have
been good for us.
The wind was West, strong & very cold.
I went
over to Mr. H's at 2 P. M, & felt the cold more keenly than I
have in 26 years.
I have not yet procured all the means I need
to defend myself from the cold.
stove.
Pound mother close by the kitchen
This is the anniversary of our marriage, whh occurred'
Dec. 3^ 1830, 26 years ago.
We sh^ not then, being bound right
off to the Sandwich Islands, have thought that we sh^ keep this
anniversary in Illinois.
Thur. Dec.
4
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The family of bro. P. rise at 5 in the morning, whh
must be about daylight - They take breakfast by candle light,
but they allow us to take our own time for rising.
likely to be in the dark these cold mornings.
This is not
For several morn
ings v/e have risen about sunrise, & had breakfast about eight.
The W. wind abated much last evening, but the cold was really
more intense than yesterday.
We were so well protected with
bedding, that we knew little about the cold during the night;
but when we came to rise, for the first time, since we came to
the country, did our breath become visible from the cold.
A
neighbor reported the thermometer as down this morning, to 4
1856.
above zero. After writhg up my back journal, I went to bro.
Freedom, Lasalle Co. 111. at Franklin’s.
Hotchkiss' - for a visit found mother more comfortable than
yesterday.
She expressed much satisfaction, that she was, at
length, in her Western home.
I took dinner with them, & re
turned, towards evening, to bro. F 1s - I had just started, when
bro. F. overtook me on a sleigh - I got on with him & had my
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Bro. H. came, on a sleigh & took Sophia
back to his house.
Frid. Dec. 5 ^ 1856.
The Thermometer reported this morning, at
sunrise, at 2° above zero.
The wind has not blown to-day - the
air has felt very keen to us, tropical birds.
The light fall of
snow continues pretty much undiminished, on account of the
steady cold.
Bro. F. says, that such weather is expected in
Jan. or Feb. rather than now.
Bro. Hotchkiss went to Ottawa
to day, & brought up, on his return, the papers, & a letter to
me from Dwight, enclosing a letter from each of the four child
ren at Punahou, four, in fact from dear Hattie.
All such favors
we shall prize highly in this far West, though these letters
bring us no later news from our Punahou children than we had
before.
At about 4 this afternoon, bro. Franklin, having been
to the blacksmith,to get his horses shod, took the sleigh, & we
both went to bro. Hotchkiss' to bring mother to what we expect
will be her future home.
She was well wrapped up in shawls,
hoods, blankets & Buffalos, & only felt the keen air in her
face.
She remarked how much better it was on the sleigh than
in a waggon.
journey West;
This is what we may now call the end of mother's
I remarked how much God had blessed us in all this
journey of 1120 miles, & we all kneeled down & prayed, blessing
God for favors past, & praying over the future.
is,
Sat. Dec. 6^3; Thermometer, this morning, at 2° below zero, that^4°
lower than yest. morning.
&c.
Wrote some this morning - letters,
At 2 P. M. went, with bro. H. to a prayer meeting, prepara
tory to communion on the Sab.
Wot having a minister nor any
communion for over a year, the chh arranged with me to preach
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1856
in the forenoon & to administer the sacrament.
present.
A few only were
In the evening, we had papers of Chicago & Ottawa,
whh contained the Pres' Message delivered to Congress Dec.
2^ - The Session of Cong, opened Dec. ls^»
Sab. Dec. 7—
This morning, at 10 1/2. I addressed some 50 or 60 at
the small chh, on Heb. 4:12 - & gave them some account of the
work of God in the Sand. Isis.
At the close of the service,
the Sacrament was administered to about 17 communicants, some
of them of other chhs than our own.
to awaken interest in all present.
& hope good was done.
The ordinance seemed to me
I enjoyed the Season myself -
At the close of the Service, bro. Frank
lin handed me two letters, one from Charles M. Fowler, the other
from bro. Benton.
Dwight Benton had gone East, expecting to
visit New York & Bridgeport - & Albany, on his way home.
Mon. Dec. 8—
Weather moderated a little; but still cold.
I & Abbie
went over to bro. Franklin’s, spent an hour or two - found
grand mother in pretty good health & spirits - & returned be
fore dinner.
Julius Maltby.
at one shot.
I spent some of the afternoon in writing to bro.
In the afternoon, bro. Hotchkiss shot 8 quails
They are fat & make fine eating.
out to try my skill at gunning.
ing the birds.
I then went
He went with me to aid in find
We started up a flock repeatedly, but did not
get a shot at any.
In the evening, bro. H. was at the School
house till late, to make arrangements for the winter school,
& tomorrow he goes to Ottawa for a stove & a load of coal for
the School house.
Their common Schools here are free, supported l£i by a State
fund, appropriated to that object; 2d by a town fund, the U. S.
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having appropriated
16.th Section to the purposes of eduteachers of
cation; & 3^ - when any thing is to be paid for^Schools, &-
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every
there are not funds in hand, they apply to the County clerk
who assesses a tax on all the taxable property of the county So that Schools cannot be left destitute, except through the
inexcusable fault of the people themselves.
Freedom, bro. Hotchkiss'.
1856.
Teus. Dec. 9—
This morning, before we were fairly dressed, the
little nephew, Grenville Robert B. came & handed in two letters,
one a letter from Mr. Forbes - the other an enclosure from
bro. Robinson, of a letter to Mrs. B. from Mrs. Chase, of Calais,
Me. also letters from Emily & Hattie at Punahou, assuring us,
that children there were all well Sept. 2 9 ^ for whh good news
we bless God.
We feel sad, sad, on Mrs. Chase's account who
has been afflicted anew.
On her way home, her dear little
Dora took whooping cough & measles, & lived only 5 weeks after
she reached her home in Calais.
She speaks of Judge Chandler
of Calais as the new Consul at Lahaina.
Allyn's death on the steamer as peaceful.
heard of Unitarian doctrinesi
left.
She speaks of Miss.
0 that she had never
She has now a son & two daughters
Bro. & Sister Forbes urge us to visit them.
We may do
so, if Mrs. B. is well enough for a stage ride, after our visit
to Wisconsin.
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If anything is needed for building or repairing schoolhouses in
111. the Directors of the school report, & a tax is laid on all
the property in the district - but such a tax can never exceed
$1. on $100 each year.
In numbering the land sections, they
begin at the N. E. counting six sections of a mile square each
along the N. line of a town - then 6 back, so that 1 & 12
�come together, and a corner of Sec. 16
will be in the centre of the town.
This Section in 111. is given to
6 5 4 3 2 1
7 8 9 10 11 12
18 17
15 14 13
15 SO SI ££ £3 £4
25
1 6
Schools by U. S. authority.
This day wrote bro. Green, of M'akawao.
Wed. Dec. 10—
night.
Steady rain all day from the S. much rain at
Did not go out doors much.
of Lahaina.
Wrote this day to Timoteo,
The semimonthly mails seem to come round pretty
often.
Thur. Dec. 1 1 ^
West.
The storm seems to be over, the wind having turned
The air feels very cold.
cleared away.
In course of the day, the clouds
Bro. Franklin remarked it as a common saying,
that if it cleared off in the night, it w^ be cold.
cleared off in the day-time, it wd be mild.
If it
Made Mother a visit
to day - I begin to feel, that it will be but a short time be
fore I must again part with her, probably never to meet her
again in this world.
I wrote Levi Chamberlain, of Honolulu,
a letter to-day.
Frid. Dec. 1 2 ^
Bro. Hotchkiss & myself rode, in a waggon, to-day,
down to Ottawa - a low town situated on the bank of 111. river Freedom, bro. H.’s
1856 also with 111. canal, & the Ch. & Rock Isld R. R. running through
it, destined to become a great & important place.
We called at Deac. Natinger's Store - he not at home - called
a few moments at the Book store - went to an eating house &
took some dinner - also to a few stores to get something warm
for winter.
chh.
We called on Mr. Schlosser, pastor of the 2^ Cong,
He is an Ant. S. man & appears to be a good man.
from Ohio.
We enjoyed our visit.
whh we reached about sunset.
He is
At 3 P. M. set out for home
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Sat. Deo. 13.^3: This was a snowy day - After snowing much of the day,
in the evening it rained & froze forming a crust.
As this day
was appointed for visiting at bro. Franklin's, at 11 A. Ivl.
bro. & Sister Hotchkiss, Sister Sophia, Mrs. B. Abbie & myself
rode over in a sleigh.
We took dinner with them & staid till
night, & enjoyed ourselves very much.
Mother appeared very well.
We sang & prayed together, with the expectation, that our visit,
in this place, was drawing to a close.
On Teus. Dec. 16— , if
the Lord will, we start for Wisconsin.
Sab. Dec. 14^ii.
A light snow had fallen this morning, on top of the
W.
frozen crust, & was flying in theAwlnd.
The weather was cold.
There was no public service here today.
Bro. Hotchkiss & myself
walked over to bro. F.'s, where we had a social meeting.
We had
expected a similar meeting at bro. H.'s in the afternoon - but
none of them came over.
Mon. Dec. 15.
We spent this day in various preparations for our
departure on the morrow.
was not very windy.
The weather was very cold, but it
I spent some of the forenoon in writing -
Rec^ a letter yesterday from Wm. D. Alexander, at Vincennes.
I answered it, at Freedom to-day, & wrote another answer to
drop in the P. 0. at Chicago, in both inviting him to visit
us, at bro. Fowler's at Bristol, Wis.
After dinner, I went
to bro. Franklin's to visit them & make a last visit, for the
present, at least, with my mother.
things.
We conversed freely on many
I urged mother to let all cares about this world press
very light, & be anxious only about the concerns of another
world.
I took tea & returned.
3 or 4 miles distant.
Bro. F. was gone to Harding,
At dark, he returned, & himself
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wife
�came over to bro. Hotchkiss’ & spent the evening.
pleasant evening.
We had a
Deac. Smith & his adopted daughter were there -
We sang & prayed together, before we separated.
At Freedom
Teus. Dec. 1 6 ^
& leaving for Wisconsin.
We did our remaining packing this morning.
Bro.
H.'s fine little daughter, born March 1 3 ^ 1856, had not been
baptized, & they had not fixed on a name.
Bro. H. had proposed
Jessie, the wife of 'Fremont - but Fremont had failed of being
elected Pres. & they were doubtful about the name.
So I pro
posed to give the baby a name to whh they both assented, & brought
me the Family Bible to write it down, in whh I wrote, Charlotte
Kealoha, the name of Mrs. B. & of a pious Hawaiian woman who
lives in our family, & whose daguerreotype we had brought with
us.
The little girl, if spared, will be told,of course, of
our visit to this country.
Bro. Franklin called at 7 l/2, on his way to Ottawa, & bid us
goodbye;
We left at 11 A. M. for Earl, a station on the Chicago
& Burlington R. R. about 7 miles North of Freedom Centre.
We
stopped a few moments at Franklin's door, & bid goodbye to
sister Mary Maria, & my mother.
come back & see them again.
Mother said, she hoped I w^
We reached Earl at 12 1/2 noon,
& learned, that the P. M. train w^- not be due till 3 » 15 We waited at the miserable station house - But a train from
the East, due at 1 ** 55, did not come; & so the train we waited
for, waited 35 min. at Mendota, 15 miles West.
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ride
it came, & we got on board.
At near 4 P.M.
Our passage was slow, as we were
out of time, & had to wait occasionally for other trains.
It was cold, & our stove gave us some heat & plenty of smoke.
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We reached Chicago at 9 ” 3Q P. M. & an Omnibus took us to the
St. Nicholas Hotel, where we all had a good night’s rest.
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We took breakfast, at the Hotel, at 8 this morning,
& at 10 A. M. took the cars on the Chicago & Milwaukee R. R.
for Kenosha, Wis.
We reached Kenosha, whh is on the Lake
Michigan, & is 51 miles from Chicago, at about half past 12,
noon.
As we got out of the cars, we met bro. Charles, to whom
we had written the time we expected to arrive.
He had come
out in a sleigh for us, & had just found Mr. & Mrs. Gregory,
(a daughter of bro. Linsley) who had arr^ the evening before,
& were staying with a Mr. Lyman, a former friend in Mass.
We rode in the sleigh, to Mr. Lyman’s & took some dinner, while
bro. Chs went to finish some business in town.
At about 4 P.M.
we started for Bristol. We had a beautiful snow path, though
At Bristol, Wisconsin.
it was cold, not windy, & we reached bro. Charles’ house short
ly after sunset.
Here we met, at the door, sister Emily, her
daughters, Anna Louisa & Ellen, bro. & sister Linsley, their
children Joseph & Abbey - a house full of us all together but they gave us a most hearty welcome, & said, they had room
for us all.
So we found it, when night came, & we all had a
good place to lay our heads.
Sister Emily, with unbounded kind
ness, had put up a bedstead for us, tropical animals, in their
small sitting room whh has a fine stove in it.
were safely & comfortably lodged,
in it.
Sc
All others
yet no room had two beds
But sister E. said, if more came, they sh^ have to put
more than one bed in a room.
We have a long table for our
a woman
three families - bro. Chs’ of fourN& one hired man & two boys -
bro. Linsley’s of 6, ours of three, 17 in all.
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Kenosha County is the S. E. one of Wisconsin - is near Illi
nois, & of the same general character in appearance, Indeed
much of this part of Wis. appears to be prairie - not quite
so level as the great prairie we were on, in Illinois; & the
occasional long stretching lines of Woodland are not so much
confined to the banks of the streams as they were in Illinois.
The timber, as far as we have seen it, is of the smaller kind.
They say we must go North as far as Milwaukee, or farther, to
see such heavy timber as we see in New York.
is productive.
The country here
Wheat is the great crop, & about 20 bushels to
the acre is said to be a common yield.
They can also raise
40 or 50 bushels of corn to the acre - or with better tillage,
they can sometimes have 80 or more bushels to an acre.
they sowed wheat in the fall.
ally raised.
Formerly
Now spring wheat is more gener
Much of the land is fit only for meadow land.
Of course, it is a good country for stock.
I think, it must
be a good land for fruit trees, if they do not have too hard
winters.
But we hear, in Wis., the same sad story whh we
heard in 111. & all over the East, that the last winter, the
most steadily severe whh any body seems to remember, had killed
most of their apple trees, & nearly all their peach trees.
I judge, that more of the apple trees, in these Western States,
In Bristol, Wis.
were killed, last winter, than at the East, l£3i perhaps because
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the trees were younger & more tender in the West - 2 because,
there being no forests in a prairie country, the cold winds
have a more uninterrupted sweep.
In the East, this year, there
are but few apples',, for whh no good reason is given except
the very severe winters.
It is said that, pretty generally
through the country, from East to West, the thermometer was
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pretty steadily at from 30 to 36 below zero for about three
weeks together.
In 1855, apples abounded in the Eastern States.
Thur. Dec. 18““’* The weather very cold - a light snow fell during
the night & it was flying some into drifts, this morning.
Some of the roads, whh run from North to South, have been
blocked up with snow drifts for a fortnight, so that sleighs
could not easily pass.
Mr. Thayer, who was a member of the
Board's Mission, among the Seneca Indians in Cataraugus Co.
N. Y. from the year 1822 to 1833, & is now a near neighbor of
bro. Fowler., called to see us.
He staid an hour or two.
He
is Deac in the Congregational chh here, & appears to be a very
good man.
His son called in the evening.
The weather keeps
us mostly in doors - but I do not see, that the cold affects
me much more than it does the kamaainas (Residents).
I am
not yet so well guarded against the cold as are most who have
had many winters to encounter.
We also met here a Mr. Seward,
a clergyman from Jefferson Co., to the N. W. of this, about
70 miles.
Frid. Dec. 1 9 ^
To-day it rained all day - slowly in the forenoon -
harder towards evening.
Most of us found it necessary to keep
in doors - Mr. Thayer, the younger,
came in a sleigh, & carried
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory to spend the day at his house.
In the even
ing he came again for the rest of the young company,
them back again at nine in the evening.
he brought
The snow has gone off
slowly to-day - but the ground is already bare in some places.
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Sat. Dec. 20-^=
The wind changed last night from the S. or S. E. to
the West, whh is their cold wind.
All the wet & sposh of yes
terday is solid ice to-day, & the cold is very piercing.
The
�sleighing, I think, is not spoiled, except in some particular
In Bristol, Wis.
spots. The country is pretty well covered yet. Winter seems
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to have set in, in good earnest.
Joseph Linsley went to the
Post Office this morning - got no letters for us - some papers
for others.
Congress appears to be doing but little, except to
spar on the subject of Slavery, over the Pres's Message.
Republicans attack Pierce's Message, with mercy.
The
They lash
him, & well they may, for his styling the Rep. party a sectional
one, & loading it with abuse.
Sab. Dec. 21—
Weather still severely
cold.
All the family went
to meeting at the Cong, chh, 1 l/2 miles E. of Mr. Fowler's,
except Mrs. Baldwin, whose lungs cannot yet bear the severe
cold air.
They have quite a pretty meeting house, whh w^- seat •
more than 200 persons.
About 60 were present.
Mr. Lawson, the
pastor preached from "Other men have labored, & ye have entered
into their labors", whh he applied to this day as the Anniver
sary of the landing of the Pilgrims, at Plymouth, Dec. 20th
1620, an event whh the preacher s^ was only second to Christ's
coming upon earth - quite a comparison for one to make, who was
born in England.
But he was educated in the U. States.
Most
of his education, I am told was at the Oneida Institute, in
the State of New York.
Mr. L. has been in favor of a service
on Sab. A. M, & one in the evening - but none in the P. M.
But having requested the Congregation lately to take a vote on
the subject, & they having voted two services on the Sab., we
supposed there w^- be an afternoon service to day - but he
appointed one for the evening.
stormy.
The night was cold, dark &
Nobody went from our house - probably there was no
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meeting.
I shd hope he might, hereafter, conclude, that day
was better than night for meetings, in a widely scattered coun
try congregation.
Mon» Dec. 22^.
This was the coldest day we have had yet - the Ther.
being 5 below Zero at sunrise, & 1 below at noon.
West, not high or strong, but keen.
The wind was
Peter, the Dutch hired
man of bro. Charles, s^, I'll do nothing but chores to day.
All gathered round the hot stove, the kamaainas as well as we
tropical malihinis.
Bristol, Wis. at bro. Chs M. Fowler's 1856
I spent some of the forenoon in writing to Robt H. Tinker, at
Rockford, 111. Son of my old friend Reuben T. In the evening,
him
I wrote to bro. Robinson, requesting^to forward all letters to
this place.
After dinner I returned the call of Deac. Thayer.
He lives about 1/4 of a mile West of Mr. Fowler's - The dis
tance was so short, that I did not think best to muffle up my
face - but the road being icy or blocked up with snow, & the
wind dead ahead, & keen withal, I found the short walk no little
matter.
I soon got out of breath, the wind & cold fairly
stifling my breath.
It seemed to me, if the distance had been
a mile, instead of 1/4, I sh^ never have reached alive.
a pleasant visit together.
We had
Deac. Thayer is a man about 65
years of age - was, between 1822 & 1833, i.e. 11 yrs a misy of
the Am. Board, among the Seneca Indians, in Cataraugus Co. afterwards lived in Cataragus Co. & has been here in Bristol
about three years.
He appears to be a good man,- gave me con
siderable account of things among the Senecas - Rev. Asher
Wright is, at present, their misy.
When told of our disciplin
ing chh members in the Sand. Islands, for smoking or chewing
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tobacco, he said it was a good rule.
He said, that Mr. Wright
used tobacco - Believing it a bad habit, he left off using it but had returned to the habit.
The Indians, whether in the chh.
or out of it, use tobacco, in smoking & chewing, to great excess.
Teus. Dec. 25
Weather still cold, but not as cold as it has
been a fortnight past.
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory (Charlotte Linsley)
had expected to leave for their future residence in Rockford,
111. yesterday, but the cold was so intense, that they deferred
it.
To-day bro. Charles took them in a sleigh to Kenosha, &
they had quite a comfortable time, though they were about five
minutes too late for the 11 o'clock train.
the P. M.
&c.
They w^- go late in
I spent most of the day writing, reading newspapers,
The cold weather seems to benefit me, if I keep at a re
spectful distance from the stove.
Too close a heated room is
not good for my head.
When were in Illinois, we saw flocks of thousands of prairie
©hickfens, & saw them almost every day.
They are a little small
er than the common fowl, are dark colored, more or less speckled
Bristol, Wis.
or spotted about the neck & breast - They often shoot them, as
they are tolerable good eating.
Wisconsin.
We have seen a few here in
They have also abundance of quails, whh spend the
winter on the prairie.
The prairie wolf was formerly abundant
in 111. - more rare of late, since the country is settled up.
I cannot learn, that the prairie wolf, is ever seen in these
parts - or the common wolf, or bear.
The want of dense & heavy
forests w^ keep them free from most wild animals; but the prairie
wolf, it is said, does not frequent the woods.
to
Wed.
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The cold was quite moderate to-day.
Bro. Fowler
was obliged to go to-day to Salem, the town S.W. of this to pay
his tax, & so he proposed to me & Charlotte to go with him &
call on Mr. Lovett, as perhaps we might find there Abbey Lovett,
the daughter of himself & Charlotte's sister Abbey.
Abbey L.
was keeping school 15 miles distant, but it was probable she
might be at home in the holidays.
We first rode 2 or 3 miles
& called to see Mr. Fowler's new gristmill, whh is not yet fin
ished.
It is in the town of Bristol, Sc he has a saw mill in
the town of Salem.
Mr. Lovett's.
From the mill we went on till we came to
It is near the new Rail Road making between
Kenosha & Rockford, 111.
no one at home.
We called at the house but there was
We continued our journey on to the house of
the taxgatherer of Salem.
In all this ride of 6 or 7 miles, it
occurred to me, that I had not seen a single meeting house.
I asked the wife of the Collector, where they attended meeting.
She replied, we don't attend any where - we are too wicked to
go to meeting.
She sd, she used to attend Episcopal chh in
Cleveland, 0. & w^- attend Ep. chh here, if there were any.
The
husband s^, there was a Congregational meeting 3 miles South but they had been ill & c^ not attend.
After bro. F. had paid
his tax of $23. for a quarter section of land, (160 acres or so)
we got into the sleigh Sc returned home, 'where we arr^ about
sunset.
This was the way we kept Christmas.
In the morning,
all imparted, as usual, to each other, wishes of a "Merry
Christmas."
Frid. Dec. 261*1
Cold moderate to day - Spent the whole day in writing
to the Islands.
Wrote to Mr. Alexander, & began a letter to
�son Henry.
Mrs. B. was, at the same time writing to Mrs. Pogue.
One object she had in view was to engage Mrs. P. to get some
Bristol, Wis. at bro. Charles' -clothes made for Charles & Henry, out of cloth of ours whh she
1856has in her possession.
Abbie also wrote to Maria J. Chamber-
lain who is now the teacher of our daughters, Emi. & Hattie.
I
omitted to mention, in place, the receipt of letters from
th , as Joseph Linsley returned from
the Sand. Islands. Dec. 24—
the Post Office, he handed us a package, enclosed by bro. Robin
son from Bridgeport.
We had letters from Messrs. Alexr & Arm
strong, of Oct. 1 6 ^ & one from obar Charles, dated Oct. 9— .
Happy to hear, that our four children there were then enjoying
good health.
Messrs. Alexr & Armstrong wrote about Punahou
School & Oahu Gollege.
They wish Pres. Beckwith to come to the
States about next March, to procure another teacher, & select
a library & apparatus for the college.
While he is in the land,
they propose an entire suspension of the college & school.
They write also about Wailuku Station.
Mr. Conde, the pastor,
is about to return to this country,& bring with him his six
motherless children.
The chh has given a unanimous call to
Mr. Alexr to become their pastor, & the probability is, that
he will accept, & be released from his engagement on the
plantation at Ulupalakua.
Sat. Dec. 27 - This was rainy day.
Most of the rain was nothing
more than a fine mist; but it was not warm enough to thaw the rain rather froze, making it very slippery.
I finished my
letter to Henry in the forenoon, & at 2 P. M. started for the
P.O. with the letters, having been informed, that the mail left
for Kenosha at 3 P. M. - but it was a mistake - the mail had
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So I brought my letters back.
The going
was so slippery, & the East or S. E. wind so piercing & chilly,
that I was right glad to get back by a good stove.
Sab. De c. 28.^
The S. E. wind changed, in the night, to a West wind,
& the weather is, to-day, more cold, & the snow is flying in
squalls.
I had taken some cold yesterday, & did not rest well
last night, nor feel much like going to meeting to-day.
thought it prudent to stay at home.
& Mrs. B. staid at home.
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The family went - myself
I laid down & took a nap - Spent the
leisure of the day reading the Bible & the New York Evangelist.
At evening, as no candle was lighted, bro. Charles proposed,
that each sh^ repeat a portion of Scripture, from memory, whh
was done.
We sung also, from memory - the Ps “Sweet is the
work, my God, my King" &c.
When the family returned from meet
ing, sister Emily said, Mr. Lawson enquired after us - sent
his love to us, & said, he intended soon to call & see us.
Mon. Dec. 2 9 ^
My letters, whh failed on Sat., I sent, this morning,
by a Mr. Meigs, who passed by with a load of wood, & was going
to Kenosha. He promised to drop them into the Post Office there.
Bristol, Wis. Bro. Charles They have yet seven days, in v/hh to reach New York. It was quite
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cold today, with a West wind - clear & pleasant in the after
noon.
Sleighing here is now good, with here & there a spot of
bare ground in the road.
Most of the road is covered with ice,
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whh makes a fine foundation for sleighing, if we sh
another snow.
soon get
Bro. Charles has been, with his hired man, Peter,
into the woods, to get materials to keep up our winter fires.
We enjoy the wood fires in stoves, better than we sh^- fires made
of coal.
After dinner, Joseph went to the Post Office & brought
home some newspapers, whh I have been reading this afternoon.
�There is not much news of importance - but Congress is now in
session, at Washington, & millions of eyes are watching to see
whether the party in power are carrying out their promises to
he^p the South in slavery.
The Republican party, whh is the one
opposed to the extension of slavery, came so near carrying their
points in the late election, that the proslavery Democrats know,
that they must walk carefully, or they will soon be a total
wreck.
The slave power, led on by such depraved, infatuated
men as Atchison, Jefferson Davis, &c. has shown its nature,
before the whole country, in their efforts to secure Kansas as
a slave State.
Will they now have the discernment to see, that
they must stop violent doings, or they will fill the Republican
party with new vigor & fire - & it will sweep the South, as
well as the North.
They have already Republican Associations
in Maryland, Washington City, Kentucky, &c.
Teus. Dec. 50—
Cold moderate to-day - therm. 18 above zero at
noon - but the cold, through Dec. has been very steady.
Mr. L.
sd to day, there had been no thawing in Dec. & they say, the
Therm, has not been above 52, the freezing point more than three
or four times, in the whole month, & then not long at a time.
Spent this morning in writing to Dr. Anderson.
After dinner
I called over & sat a few minutes with Deac. Thayer.
He re
marked, that nobody, in this land, had before seen so cold a
Dec. as this.
Towards evening, Rev. Mr. Lawson called to see
us, & staid an hour or two.
He was educated at Oneida Institute
under Pres. Green, & thinks highly of him, thinks his present
depression owing only to his persecutions. Mr. Lawson appears
Bristol, Wis. Bro. C's.
very well, & requested me, on some Sab., to give an account of
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Sand. Isld mission to his people.
In the evening, Mr. Marsh,
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a neighbor, & his son in lav;, Mr. Bosworth, a teacher at Mil
waukee, called & spent the evening.
Wed. Dec. 51fk
One year after another comes to an end - Soon all
our years will come to a close.
Oh that each year, as it comes
& goes may find us more & more faithful in God's Service, & then
our years will not pass in vain.
The weather continues still
cold - no thawing, even where the sun shines.
It is not, how
ever severe, but what we call good winter weather.
Spent most
of this day, in finishing a letter to Dr. Anderson, & writing
my brothers Lyman & Franklin.
Most of the family went to the
Sewing Society, about three miles distant, at Mr. Tarbell's.
They returned about 9 l/2 P. M.
After breakfast, a boy carne
from the Post Office, bringing letters - two for me, from bro.
Lyman & Wm. D. Alexr, a note from bro. Hotchkiss, of Freedom Sis. Linsley had one from sister Melinda.
Thur. Jan. 1$^ 1857.
This day we enter a new period of our lives. Through God's
ness
abounding goodie forbearance, we have been spared through years
that are past, & allowed to see the first dawn of 1857.
What
is written for us, in the book of Providence, for this year,
none can tell.
Only we know that all our destinies are in the
hands of a wise & holy God, & that our wisdom is to trust in him,
&, in all things, to make known our wants to him, by prayer &
supplication.
I have been thinking this day of the wide distance
& difference between our situation Jan. 1, this year, among our
relatives in Wisconsin; last year, in the midst of Hawaiians,
at Lahiana, our misy station, waiting to hear from Oahu, of some
ship that w^ bear us to our native land.
The 10th of Jan. we
�heard, that we c^- go on the Bark Bhering - 8c the 26^^, we
For eleven months 8c more, we have not seen a native of
sailed.
the Sand. Isis, except the children of ourselves, or other
missionaries.
Bristol, Wis.
1857
We have, in part, by the voyage, 8c by our residence 8c rest in
this land, regained our lost health, for whh we w^ bless our
Heavenly Father - We have rec^ good reports respecting our
four children at the Sand. Isis - we have met with the two in
this land - 8c aided them by our counsels 8c otherwise, 8c we
praise God, that he has imparted to us so much health &
strength, that we have highly enjoyed our visit among our
friends, wherever we have been.
May the Lord make this a year
of mercy to us 8c our family,, 8c, in his own time, during this
year, restore us to our distant children 8c to our people, 8c our
work!
This day the cold is more moderate than in days past.
The ground is still pretty generally covered with snow.
I sent
off letters, this morning, to Dr. Anderson, 8c to bros. Lyman 8c
Franklin - then, in the forenoon, I wrote to Lewis Tappan, 8c
carried it myself to the Post Office.
P. M. Spent mostly in
reading.
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Frid. Jan. 2 -
The weather was quite moderate last night & this
morning - appears as if we sh^ have a snow storm - no thawing.
Snowed quite fast in the evening 8c grew colder,
wind S. W. -
before morning (Sat.) the wind turned N.W. 8c whistled finely.
This P. M. we rec^- papers whh I read with avidity.
a letter from bro. Benton.
I had also
Congress have done little except
make speeches about the Pres’s Message.
What a pity they sh^
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spend an hour over such a false, utterly hypocritical, low,
sycophantic piece of bungling writing - not even the semblance
of plausibility over it.
Mr. Fowler, Mrs. F. Mr. & Mrs.
Linsley, myself & wife were invited to tea this P. M. to Mr.
Marsh's, a mile West of this.
We went at 4 - Met there Mr.
& Mrs. M., her mother, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Tarbell, Prof. & Mrs.
with a babe Julia
Bosworth, (a daughter of Mr. M.A) of Milwaukee University two younger daughters, Lorietta & Mary; & Rev. Mr. Lawson &
wife, with a babe - called after tea.
The younger portion of
the community were all invited to spend the evening at Mr.
Beath's.
We rode in a sleigh to Mr. Marsh's, & when near there
were turned over into the snow - nobody hurt.
Bristol, Wisconsin, bro. Charles,
1857.
Sat. Jan. 5d ~ Mostly clear to day. Wind very light - about
zero at
N.W. - Therm, reported ath sunrise - at 10 above at noon. All
kamaainas complained bitterly of cold.
The light snow whh fell
last night had blown mostly into drifts - No thawing to day,
&, as we are now fairly into Jan., & our first snow, whh fell
a4the 1
night of Dec. is still on the ground, we bid fair to
have three or four mos. of sleighing this winter.
Did but
little this day - read some in newspaper, resting for tomorrow.
Sab. Jan. 4—
It was snowing some, most of this d^y . The weather
was still cold - therm, reported at 2 below zero, at sunrise 10 or 12 above at noon.
The wind very light, still N. & N. W.
This was the first Sab. in the year, & was the Sab. for the
communion in this chh; they celebrate the ordinance four times
in the year.
Mr. Lawson, the Pastor, preached from Ps. "So
teach me to number my days, that I may apply my heart to
Wisdom."
A new year's sermon.
At the close of the service, the
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communion was administered, he administering the bread, I the
cup.
About 30 communicants were present.
duties & responsibility of chh members.
Mr. L. spoke on the
I spoke of Christ's
love - the provision made for all, & addressed the impenitent
who might be present.
I made some reference to our seasons
of communion at Lahaina.
In the P. M. there was no service -
A.meeting was appointed, for the evening, at bro. Fowler's.
It was made a conference meeting, & the room was quite full,
& the meeting seemed to be interesting.
Mon. Jan. 5 ^
There was a light fall of snow during last night, &
it has snowed a little to day.
It has been cloudy all day,
6 is still cold - but there is no wind.
I have been copying
some official tables, to day, showing the population & wealth
of the U. States, from whh, as I have added them up, it appears,
that the Southern States have about 11,000,000 people - their
wealth valued at about 4 billions.
The Northern States have
about 16 millions (in 1850), & their wealth is valued at about
7 billions.
At Bristol, Wis. bro. Chs'
1857
Bro. Chs went to Kenosha to day to attend a meeting of Rail
Road Directors.
went with him.
He carried a load of wheat, & Joseph Linsley
Monthly con. was attended this day, at the meet
ing House, at 1 o'clock P. M.
I did not attend.
Abbie attended - also Anna & Abbie Linsley.
Mrs. B. &
Mr. Marsh, a neigh
bor was kind enough to call, & take them all in his sleigh.
Mr. Fowler & Joseph returned home shortly after sunset.
Teus. Jan. 6.^
have snow.
White & evenly cloudy all over, as if we sh^ certainly
It snowed some little during the day.
ate - no wind - what we call good winter weather.
Cold is moder
The ground
�is now covered every where with the light coat of snow.
this morning, to Mr. Austin, of Charlestown, Mass.
I wrote,
Joseph car
ried the letters to the Office & brot home one, for Abbie, from
D. Dwight, whh enclosed one from Mr. Castle to me.
glad to hear from Dwight in his vacation.
We were
Mr. Castle's letter
was to advise me to take passage in the Misy brig called the
”Morning Star", whh sailed Dec. 2^, for the Sandwich Islands.
Some of the forenoon I spent in reading a speech of Joshua R.
Giddings, on the last Message of Pres. Pierce.
Oh how he does
lash the man of "the white house.” Such noble sentiments on
the Subject of freedom we rarely meet with.
Many will admire
them, & but few, in Congress, wd be bold enough to utter them.
A few years since, vi/hen Mr. G. attempted to utter similar doc& once was expelled the house,
trines in the House, he was absolutely hissed down.
But times
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have changed, & they are to change more & more.
The powerful
move of the Republican party, based on the simple principle of
keeping all the territory of the U. S., not now erected into
States, free from slavery, has alarmed the Democrats; I hope
it will alarm the South - & that they will, by & by, haul in
their blood-thirsty horns, & cease to make such awfully over
bearing demands on the North.
Bristol, Wis.
Bro. C's -
1857
Jan. 7—
Wed.
Quite a pleasant, shining day, but pretty cold,
with a gentle W. or N. W. wind - The therm, reported at 4 below
zero at 9 A, M.
Spent the forenoon in reading.
Bro. Chs & his
men are in the woods, these days, preparing to keep up our
fires.
Before dinner Joseph L, brought, fr. the Post Office,
papers & letters.
There were two superscribed in Dwight's hand.
They contained letters from C. S. Barton Esq. of Lahaina, &
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from our Charles & Henry at Punahou.
We were quite happy to
hear of the continued health of our dear far distant
children.
They were then having vacation of four weeks, & Chs was at work
in the flour mill.
Our letters go-first from New York to Bridge
port, & they are then enclosed to us.
The two last mails, they
have reached us in just ten days fr. the arrival of the Steamer
in N. York.
So we anticipate the arrival of our letters, from
the Islands, 10,000 miles, or more, almost to an hour.
v/onderful improvement on 30 yrs ago.
What a
In the afternoon, I called
at Mr. Lucius Thayer's - Mrs. Thayer is a very pleasant woman her sister, Miss. Elsworth, lives with them.
young children.
They have two
We are watching, with eagle eyes, every move
ment of the U. S. Congress.
We see no move, at present,
towards making Kansas a slave State.
Last year, the Gov^ &
the South made awfully desperate efforts towards that end, "but the powerful move of the Republican party, sweeping almost
the whole North, has evidently brought Southerners & Dem's to
some kind of senses.
There is another thing whh is now working
on the mind of the South.
In almost all the South, there are
extensive insurrections of slaves, & whites are alarmed.
Various rumors are printed; but, as yet, we know but little of
the truth - only, in papers, whh came yesterday, 20 negroes
were reported hung in one place, & 15 killed by their own
master, in another.
Of course, the slaveholders cry out, that
these risings are owing to the secret influence of
Abolition
ists; but the St. Louis Democrat says, that they are owing to
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just such violence as David R. Atchinson & Stringfellow are using
Bristol, Wis. Bro. Chs'.
in the West, & hundreds, like them, are carrying on the same
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kind of agitation in the South.
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This is sensible talk.
Why sh
not violence, on the part of the whites, whh is directed against
the blacks & their race, rouse indignation among the blacks,
& prepare them for resistence, when provocation or opportunity
is offered?
Thur. Jan. 8 ^
Are they not human beings?
A brilliant clear night, last night, with an almost
full moon - clear & a keen air, but not much wind.
Ice made
very solid in our bedroom, as usual-these nights.
Dr. Adams,
from the North part of Paris, called on us & staid an hour.
He
appears to be a sensible & good man - was a first cousin to
Dr. John W, Adams, of Syracuse.
Both were natives of Hartford
Co., Conn.
He told us, that not long since, by mistake, when
he
his wife was ill, instead of giving her wine,*had given her a
table spoonful of saturated solution of arsenic. She immediately
complained of a dreadful burning in the stomach, whh led to the
discovery of what she had taken.
He immediately gave her
2 grains of sulph. of copper (blue vitriol) mixed with 8 or 10
grains of powdered Ipecac, whh produced instant vomiting, &
the poison was thrown up.
recovered.
She afterwards took water gruel, &
Bro. Charles was all day sleding wood to the door.
For exercise, I once rode with him half way to the woods, &
then walked back - but it cost me cold fingers.
In the evening,
there was a prayer meeting appointed at the meeting house.
It
is a monthly meeting, observed always on the Thursday evening
nearest to the full moon.
All the family went, except myself
& the boys. - The weather was so cold, that they held the meet
ing at Mr. Lawson's house; & they did not return till near ten
o'clock at night.
�Frid. Jan. 9-^
The weather was quite cold in the morning - but it
clouded up in course of the day, the wind turning, at night,
to the South or S. W. as though we might have a storm.
The cold
became quite moderate, so that we did not feel so pinched,
Bristol, Wis.
when we got away from the fire. I spent a part of this day in
writing to Mr. Dodge, of New York.
At 12, noon, Joseph came in
from the Post Office; bringing the Rolls of music whh the girls
had all written for, on Christmas day, to Horace Waters, 333
Broadway - for, at that season, he always sends them music at
half price.
They soon had the rolls open & found most for whh
they had sent.
The piano soon began to discuss the merits of
some of it. Read the Newspapers some - but found little news.
Eng. has declared war against Persia, & Russia is expected to
side with Persia.
In the evening, our young people took a
sleigh ride to Salem, the town West of Bristol, & 7 miles from
this.
They spent the evening at Rev. Mr. Hibbard’s, where
they met Miss. Thompson who was here a few days since-also
Mrs. Hibbard & Miss. Phelps, both of whom were in Mt. Holyoke
Sem. with Abbie.
Sat. Jan. lO^k
The company arr^ at home about midnight.
A pleasant winter’s day - sleighing fine - & air
cold enough to prevent all thawing, even where there was an
exposure to the sun.
All my leisure this day I spent in writing
to Mr. Armstrong, at the Islands, & to H. Upai, of Lahaina.
Did not feel the effect of writing as much as I have sometimes.
Bro. Charles & his man are hard at work, sleighing wood - the
pile at the door already looks up high.
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Sab. Jan. 11—
A beautiful pleasant day - but a cold air, with a
gentle West wind, or perhaps N.W,
We loaded up the sleigh,
some twelve of us, two going on foot, &
went
1 l/2 miles to
�meeting, at 11 A. M.
Mr. Lawson preached a very good sermon.
Seventy one persons were present.
There is a chh of thirty or more
not all the members were present,' some living at a great distance 18 constituted the choir of singers.
Only one service was held in
the day time, though the congregation had voted, a short time pre
vious, to have two.
Instead of the 2^ service, Mr. L. preached
in the evening, & had 24 hearers - 8 or 9 of whom were from our
house.
Mon. Jan. 1 2 ^
A fine winter day - the sun shone bright - but no
melting of the snow.
The weather was quite cold - In the P. M. it
was somewhat cloudy.
To-day I finished my letter to Upai, & wrote
Hr. Bartow, of Lahaina, a principal object of both letters being
Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler’s to have any money they held for me, for rent of house or lands,
1857
paid over to Castle & Cooke, who stand charged with the expenses
of our children at Punahou.
This the annual meeting day for the
Soc. of the Congregational chh here.
It was attended in the
afternoon.
Teus.
Jan.isfo
Mr. Marsh & his son made a short call on us in the afternoon.
In the evening, we had a visit from Mrs. Bent, a neighbor, &
her husband's bro. Mr. Thatcher Bent.
Her & his bro. are employed
as engineers on the Rail Road, now making from Kenosha to Rockford,
111.
We spent a pleasant evening, & they returned home at 10 l/2
P. M.
To-day Bro. Charles & bro. Linsley & Joseph rode into
Kenosha to procure lumber for Mr. Linsley's house, carpenter's tools
&c
They returned at evening.
Joseph procured six tickets for ad
mission to the lectures of John B. Gough, on Temperance, whh he is
■f'h
to deliver on Thur. & Frid. evening, 15Jith
ii: & 16—
Kenosha.
of this week at
The weather is still called cold - the Therm., Mr. Bent
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says, was 2 below zero, this morning, at sunrise.
He says that his
Therm, was down to 10 below zero for one or two days in Dec.
It
is cloudy most of the time, & appears as if it wd snow - Wind N. occasionally a little snow falls.
Wed. Jan. 14^^-
Mostly cloudy this day - Wind North - Therm. 8 below
zero at sunrise.
Air very keen cold - A light snow fell last night
whh was undisturbed by wind this morning.
the wind moved it some.
papers.
In course of the day,
I spent the forenoon in looking over news
At noon, Joseph went to the office, - brought me a letter
from bro. Lyman.
He brought also several new papers.
I do not
see much news - all seems still yet in Kansas; & we do not see yet
any signs in Washington, that the administration are going to make
any further attempts to secure slavery there; so we begin to hope
that Kansas is yet to be a free State.
There are extensive insur
rections, among the Slaves in several of the Southern & Western
States.
They quell these risings by the most brutal shooting,
whipping even to death, & hanging without a trial, & where on
trial they have been acquitted.
Fearful times seem to be ahead -
& perhaps the Slave States will have enough to do to take care of
the Institution at home, without making any more efforts to extend
it into new Territories of the U. States.
At Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler's. 1857.
Immediately after dinner, Mr. Beath, the nearest neighbor, came
with his sleigh, & took, to the Semimonthly meeting of the Sewing
Soc'y, all our women, except Cousin Anna Louisa, who remained to
keep house.
They met, this day, at Mr. Henry Tarbell's, near the
meeting house.
At evening, bro. Charles went, with his sleigh,
■carrying Anna, Joseph & myself.
The house was small.
In the
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first, or kitchen room, we met several men & boys, Mr. Marsh, Tarbell,
Thayer, &c.
After we had warmed ourselves a little, we were intro
duced into the ladies room, where really old ladies & young were so
thick, that there did not seem much room for us men.
found seats, or a place to stand.
had seen before.
However, we
A majority of those present I
Some were entire strangers.
I sat down with Mrs.
Tarbell, mistress of the house - a plain sensible sort of a woman;
the family has been nine years in this place, came from Brimfield,
liass. whh was the native town of herself & husband - he being a
bro. of Lemira, the wife of bro. Sereno S. Fowler.
mostly done in the daytime.
The work was
They made some collection in the
evening, whh was to go towards paying off the debt of the parsonage
whh cost $1200, & 300 is still unpaid.
At nine o’clock, after we
had closed with prayer, we all went home.
Thursday, Jan. 15^13 A pleasant day, & we had a very few drops from the
eaves of the house, on the South side - the first like thawing we
have seen since Dec. began.
Still it was cold today - the Therm.,
at sunrise, was 8 below zero - at noon, 16 above. - wind North.
I called at Deac. Thayer's after dinner.
At a quarter before 5 P.M.
Jos. Linsley & myself, Anna, Ellen, Abbie Linsley & Abbie Baldwin,
in bro. Chs' sleigh, rode to Kenosha to hear John B. Gough, lecture
on the subject of Temperance.
past seven in the evening.
The lecture was appointed at half
We drove to the Runals house, where we
met the two Mr. Bents, Hrs. B. & Miss. Thompson, who had come from
Bristol to attend the lecture.
At 7 we proceeded to the chh, & waited
till 8, when Mr, Gough appeared, attended by a gentleman, on behalf
of the ’'Young Men's Lit. Association”, He introduced Mr. G. to the
audience, who gave the signal of glad to see him, by stamping the
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floor.
The Speaker Immediately ascended the stage, built for him
in front of the pulpit.
Bristol, Wis.
1857
Mr. Goff’s Temp. Lecture at Kenosha.
I had heard more of Mr. Goff’s eloquence than that of any other
man living.
His fame is world-wide.
He has lectured through
England & Scotland, & the Newspapers have trumpeted him the world
over.
Mr. G. began, this evening, by saying, that Temperance was an old
& worn subject - he c^ not be expected to produce any new ideas,
& they must not expect any thing from him, in way of literary
gratification.
He then enumerated 10 or a dozen things, whh all
men had agreed on as settled truths - as 1®£ - that drunkenness
is a great evil - 2- - the use of intoxicating drinks made drunken
ness, &c. &c.
He s^ men treated this enemy as they did no other -
Spoke of the Englishman who praised his lecture - s01 he had a good
cause, &c. but had, on his table, more wine than he ever saw on
any other private table.
Men praised the
TemP.
cause, but had not
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the courage or selfdenial to act up to its principles.
He c not
respect such a man as he c^ one who came out in open contest against
him.
He gave a graphic description of the drunkard, his degrada
tion and wretchedness, to whh he often recurred, in his subsequent
remarks.
He fully defended that class from the charge of being
weaknxinded men - told of one, in Windham Co. Conn., who sawed a
fiddle for drunkards, in a barroom - low, degraded, but who after
wards was sent to Congress, & was a candidate for Gov. of the
State.
He referred to the eloquence of Sheriden, who died a sot,
& to others.
He next adverted to the danger of all moderate
drinkers, especially of young men - he riddled well the excuses
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of all that class.
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One s he was not such a fool as to go to
excess - he had command of himself, & c^ let it alone, when he
pleased - another was sure to stop when it injured him - an
sd he
EnglishmanKknew exactly how much he c^ stand- Another s^, he
"drank a galon of good hale every day, & it did him good.”
All the moderate drinking was supplying the land with drunkards if moderate drinking c^ be stopped, all drunkards wd die off in
30 years.
He dwelt long on the point, that the example of re
spectable people lead people to drink, & become drunkards, & not
the example of drunkards.
The boy w^ never get his first glass
from the low and vile drunkard, nor from the low grogshop.
He
was more likely to get it from a worthy father, or an affecBristol, Wis. Mr. Goff’s lecture at Kenosha.
tionate mother. He s^, it was hard to change the course of the
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drunkard - but you cd easily save the boy from a first glass,and
from the appetite.
He dwelt on the awful strength of the drunk-
ards'appetite, whh he illustrated by pointed examples & facts.
He sd,”0f 600,000 drunkards who were reformed previous to 1845,
500,000 turned back to their cups.
He did not allude to his own
experience in all these remarks; but was understood to do so once
on some other point.
lecture.
These were the principal points in Mr. G’s.
He appealed to the audience, in behalf of total absti
nence; said, the great hope of success, in the cause, was in
keeping men from commencing the habit of drinking, & there was
power enough, in that audience, to control all the habits of the
city of Kenosha.
The immense power of Mr. Gough, over an audience, is evidently
owing,
” to his graphic power of description of every subject he takes
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2^ To his illustrating every thing by pointed anectodes,
of whh he has an endless variety on hand. 3^ He tells every
anecdote in the tone & manner of the one to whom the story refers,
making it appear perfectly natural.
He has an uncommon power
of suiting the action to his descriptions.
Added to these, he
has wonderful command of language, always appropriate.
He has
also apparently a deep conviction of the immediate & immense
importance of his subject - & feels a deep interest in the cause
of Temperance, whh is a good preparation for persuading & en
listing others.
He had been kept up, all the night before, by
the blocking up of the cars by snow, & complained, that he was
not in a fit state to speak.
As soon as the lecture was over,
we repaired to the Hotel, & having warmed outselves thoroughly,
we started for home, where we arrived at half past 12 (midnight)
- The lecture seemed to me about an hour long - but, in reality
Mr. Gough had held the whole audience, in breathless attention,
for two hours or more.
About 200 or 250 were present - the
tickets were 35 cts each, & the Young Men's Lit. Soc. paid the
Lecturer, $75. for each of the two nights he was to lecture.
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He promised, that, the ensuing evening, he w
take up the ob
jections to total abstinence..
Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler’s 1857.
Frid. Jan. 16.
Weather cold - cloudy as if it wa snow.
4 below zero at sunrise - 2 below at noon.
like work to day - read & wrote a little.
Ther.
Did not feel much
In the afternoon, Jos.
brot in, from the Post Office, for me, three newspapers sent me
by Mr. Tappan.
Wrote bro. Benton.
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clear day, but cold - wind North. Ther. 18 below
zero at sunrise - Wind not strong - Cold felt very severe at
night, leading us to expect a freezing night.
Ther. stood at
zero at noon. -- Reading & some writing today.
Sab. Jan. 18—
This day was clear, but the cold was piercing, though
the wind was very light from the North.
The Ther. was
zero, at sunrise, the coldest day we have had.
did not change much during the day.
22
below
The temperature
The water I poured into a
tumbler, to brush my teeth, formed icy spicula around the edge,
also
even while I was using it. So^that in the washbowl formed ice,
while I was washing my hands; & all this while there was a hot
stove at the other end of the room.
How thankful we sh
be, in
such weather, that we can sleep warm at night, & that we have
plenty of fuel for the day.
Most of the family went to meeting as
but Mr. Lawson had a cold; & Atherewas to be no preaching, myself
& wife staid at home.
It was a cold time for all who went.
We
spent the time very agreeably at home, reading the Bible, & other
books & papers, & uniting in prayer, for our absent children &
for a blessing on the means of grace, this day, every where,
th
Mon. Jan. 19—
Ther. 18 below zero this morning - Sc at zero at noon.
Cold not so piercing as yest. & perhaps our nerves a little
braced up to it.
cating snow.
Wind had turned S. in the night, clouds indi
Mr. Beath went to the P. Office, & brought me
three letters - some for others.
I had one from D. Dwight, one
from Lewis Tappan Esq, Sc one from sister, Mary Maria, Franklin's
wife; the last giving an account of my mother who lives with them.
Mother had taken cold - all the rest had colds - but she was most
affected, being so aged.
I hope she may soon be better.
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Deac. Thayer came over, in his one horse cutter, to take us to
ride.
tea.
We rode to his house - had a pleasant call, & staid to
He also brot us home.
Wm. Marsh & his sister, Lorietta,
made us a call in the evening.
Bro. Charles went to Kenosha
to-day for a load of boards, for bro. Linsley - did not return
till 8 P. M.
Bristol, Wis.
Teus. Jan. 20—
C. M. Fowler's Weather greatly moderated - at sunrise, Ther. 15
above zero - 23 at noon.
went to Kenosha to-day.
Grew colder at night. Bro. Charles
Returned at 7 l/2 evening.
Mr. Linsley
& Joseph began the foundation of a shop they are building on
the site where he is to erect a house in the spring.
most of the day in reading & writing.
I spent
Wrote a line to D.Dwight.
Wed. Jan. 2l£ji Therm, at sunrise 8 below zero - at noon 10 below at sunset 13 below, with so much N. W. wind as to make it very
piercingly cold -
All of us kept pretty close around the stove,
& all prophesied a very cold night.
Wrote two letters this fore
noon, one to bro. Hotchkiss - one to Lewis Tappan - whh Jos.
carried to the Office.
He brought back, for me, a letter from
Dr. Anderson of Boston, enclosing a draft from Mr. Gordon, Treas^
of 300 dols, on Mr. Merwin, of New York.
On Teus. Mrs. Lines,
once of New Haven, & having lived in Bristol, now residing at
Kenosha, came out to-day to visit the neighborhood.
the afternoon & evening with us.
She spent
We had also, for company, Mr.
& Mrs. Marsh & Mrs. Etheredge, also Deac. Thayer & wife.
a pleasant party.
It was
We had music - & read letters fr. Lahaina,
& gave information about the Islands - showed Daguerreotypes sketch of our house, &c.
At half past 9, the company were think-
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We sang to-gether the parting Hymn -
Blest be the tie that binds, &c.
& Deac. Thayer led us in prayer.
He prayed earnestly for us
missionaries, asking for us health of body for our work, & grace
sufficient.
Thur. Jan. 22^'
Mrs. L. went to Mr. Marsh.
We experienced a cold night.
The therm., this
morning, was 25 below zero - at noon about 10 - sunset 13 below.
The whole day has seemed very cold, though the sun has shone
bright.
It has been bright sunny, but it seems as if the sun was
frozen up, & must be thawed out before it c^ give us any heat.
Our health perhaps requires, that we sh^ keep indoors mostly in
severe weather - but keeping in, & especially around the stove,
makes us extremely sensitive to cold, when we do go out.
Lines spent the afternoon with us.
Mrs.
She is a very sociable &
sensible woman - has been greatly afflicted of late in the loss
of her only daughter aged 14.
At night, Jos. carried her, in a
sleigh, to the S. road, that she might return to Kenosha in the
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morning.
Abbie Baldwin & Abbie L. Linsley volunteered to ride over
with Mrs. Lines.
We thought them rather rash to venture when the
Therm, was so far below zero.
But they were well guarded in cloaks
& furs, & when they returned, w^ call it a pleasant ride,
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Frid. Jan. 25—
Weather still severe.
Therm., at sunrise, about
below
22 below zero. - at noon, therm. 10 - Sc 12 at sunset. Wind quite
fresh from the N. W.
But the day was clear & pleasant.
Spent
most of the forenoon in reading, & cleaning bro. Linsley's clock.
Felt better than usual these few days past; but Mrs. B., having
taken some cold, has had severe asthma for two nights past.
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About midday, Mr. Lovett came with his daughter, Abbey.
This is
the only daughter of Mrs. B's youngest sister, Abbey, who married
Mr. Lovett.
Abbey is about 17 yrs of age, & looks very much as
her mother did when we left, being only a few years younger.
She is not pious - attended a ball, not far from this place, a
little time since.
Her father does not keep up his former pro
fession of religion; but is a believer in Spiritualism, rappings,
&c.
Oh that a mother's prayers may yet be answered in the con
version of this amiable & promising daughter.
Sat. Jan. 24—
Snow blowing briskly this morning - weather felt
below 0
cold - Therm, at sunrise, 10A- at noon 2 below - & at sunset
6 above.
Day clear and pleasant - but N. W. wind very cold.
Rec^ a letter, today, from bro. Benton of Coldwater, Mich.
A poor boy had come along, starving, sores about his face, &c.
He had taken him home & kept him two days.
It afterwards ap
peared, that the boy was recovering from the small pox.
Mr. B.
took a light varioloid; Edwin & one or two others had been some
affected - but all were recovering.
Mr. B. was obliged to be
shut up, with all his family, except Dwight, who did not visit home.
Ab. 4 P. M. I rode with bro. Charles & made a short call on Rev.
Mr. Lawson - they have a young family of four young girls.
parents & children have hard colds.
Both
Mrs. L. enquired about our
hearing from our children, their health, &c.
I had a pleasant
call.
Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler's. 1857
Sab. Jan. 2 5 ^
A N. West wind & snow flies some.
Therm. 10 below 0
at sunrise, 2 below at noon - Weather much moderated at night.
We attended meeting as usual at the Cong, chh - not more than
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50 were present.
Mr. Lawson preached a very good sermon, from
Luke 17:5, “Lord, increase our faith.”
Mr. Lawson appointed next Sab. forenoon, for me to give an account
of the Sand. Isl^ Mission.
In the evening, a meeting was appoint
ed at Mr. Fowler's, whh Mr. Lawson attended.
At the meeting House,
I was introduced to Mr. Luman Marsh, an ag£d man, living East of
the Meeting house, who enquired after Rev. A. Bishop, of the Sand.
Isld mission, once, in younger days, a fellow schoolmate &.com
panion of his.
Mon. Jan.
2 6
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Weather more comfortable.
zero - at noon 30 - at sunset 36.
from S. W.
Ther. at sunrise 18 above
Thick cloudy, & wind fresh
In the afternoon a fine misty rain came on, & there
was a little thawing, the first, almost, that we have had since
Dec. 1—
At noon I went to the P. Office, in Deac. Thayer's one
horse sleigh - found nothing for ourselves.
It is time to expect
letters from the Islands - but they do not come.
with deac. Thayer to make a call on.Mr. Lawson.
call.
At 3 P.M. I rode,
Had a pleasant
Deac. T. went on to carry some provisions to Mrs. Peck,
3 times made a widow.
Mr. Lawson wished me to prescribe for his
wife - a hard cold, lungs been severely affected - I gave her some
advice.
They have four little daughters - the eldest 8, & young
left
one year - Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth & Mary. Elizabeth has nojiand
lacking, from birth, from the middle of the forearm, owing, as
supposed, to imagination of mother, at five months of pregnancy,
from hearing of amputation of a child's arm at that place.
Mr.
Fowler went, this day, to Kenosha, &.returned at 8 In the even
ing.
Mrs. B. has had asthma, more or less, for about three days,
but to day she is better.
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The wind came round N. West, in the night, & froze
up all the moisture that was beginning to appear.
rise 6 above zero. Sunset 20 above.
Therm, at sun
A clear sunny day, with a
little thawing where there was exposure to the sun - air pretty
keen all day.
Bristol, Wis. C. M. Fowler,
1857
Mrs. Lucius Thayer & Mrs. Bishop spent the afternoon.
called in the evening.
Mr. Bishop
He had been two whaling voyages, in the
Pacific; the first in the Isaac Howland,Austin; the second in the
Chs Drew, Fosdick,
He was several times at Lahaina, & asked many
questions about the Islands.
by the last mail.
We get no letters from the Islands,
Spent this day in reading &c.
Wrote a letter
to Daughter Hattie.
Wed. Jan. 2 8 ^
A beautiful clear day.
at sunset 20 above.
Therm. 2 below zero at sunrise
Bro. Chs brought the mail from the office -
we had no letters or papers.
I wrote to Castle & Cooke about
accounts, & told them, that we might be detained in this land
till the 1-^t of Sept.
Abbie had a letter from Mela Winans, whh
spoke of Mrs. Hutchinson's going out, to the Islands, with Mr. &
Mrs. Clark, to be a companion for Alva.
letter a note for sister Cooke.
Mrs. B. put into C. & C.'s
There is an Installation tomorrow,
at Racine, to whh some of us think of going, as the sleighing is
good.
Nearly all the family are gone this P. M. to sewing Soc.
at Mrs. Timerson’s.
Thur. Jan. 2 9 ^
Uniform cloudy all over, as if we might have another
snow - Wind N. & very light.
Therm, at sunrise 14 above zero.
In the afternoon, the clouds looked dark threatening rain - but
none came.
At 11 A. M. Bro. Charles & myself started, in a sleigh,
for Racine, by the Plank Road, distance 18 miles.
We stopped at
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Mr. Lawson's & took him in.
We found the plank road heavily
drifted in, & the path was half the way, in the fields.
arr^ at Racine about 5 P. M.
We
In the street, we met Mr. Blannalt,
the candidate to be installed - & also one of the chh elders,
Squire Cary, who took us to families where we were to lodge.
Bro. C. & myself took up our abode with Mr. D. F. Emerson, who,
Went to Racine,
with his young & amiable wife lives in a snug little cottage,
1857
high on the South bank of the river.
& a worthy man.
He is an elder of the chh,
At 6 1/2 P. M. the Convention met in the Vestry,
to make arrangements for the evening exercises.
There were
present Mr. Z. M. Humphries, the former pastor, Mr. F.
of
Caledonia, moderator, Mr. Buchanan, of Milwaukie, who was to
preach, & Mr. Kinney who was to charge the pastor.
was good - fr.
The sermon
"Woe is me if I preach not the Gospel."
Mr. K. gave an excellent charge - & Mr. Humphries gave a fine
charge to the people.
prayer.
They assigned to me the Introductory
All the exercises passed off well, & the choir performed
well.
Frid. Jan. 50—
Bro. C. had to go a few miles, this morning, to look
after a farm of his.
a horse shod.
High School.
He returned at 11 A. M. & then went to get
I improved all the forenoon in visiting the Racine
Mr. John G. McMynn is Principal.
Emerson, went & introduced me.
Our host, Mr.
There were 142 scholars in .the
H. S. Department, some 200 & more in the Intermediate, of whh
Mr. A. Pickett is Principal.
In the same building, were the
]_st g. gth primary Schools, in all, over 700 scholars.
The whole
10 or 12 schools have over 1600 scholars registered, & over 1100
in regular attendance.
The city has a pop. of 10,000.
There
�are more private schools.
order.
He says, the grand object is to keep the minds of all
awake to their work.
ants.
Mr. McMynn's school was in profound
He has his wife & a young lady for assist
There was not a remarkable readiness on the part of the
scholars - but the principal labored to have voices brought out
Eng.
distinct & loud. I witnessed recitations in^Grammer, arith.
Latin, &c.
There was a black board across one side of the Great
School room - at whh a boy wrote the declination of Domus Mr. M°Mynn is rather severe in his manner, & not quite so well
Visit to Racine calculated to secure the affections of his scholars as is our
Edw^ G. Beckwith.
left at
Sat. Jan. 5
3
I was highly pleased with the school.
We
P. M. & reached home a little after sunset.
1
Weather moderate yest. Wind South - Therm, this morn
ing, 5 below zero.
2
below at noon, with a Worth wind.
all day, but piercing cold to all out of doors.
went to Kenosha, & brought home a load of boards.
Clear
Mr. Linsley
I spent some
of the day writing journal & some in preparing for addressing the
man
people on the morrow. Just at evening, a young^called who was
about the country getting subscribers for a History of the Indians
of America.
His name was John B. Newton, of Durham, Ct. & he
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proved to be a relation of mine.
His father was
He spent the Sabbath with us & left Mon. morning.
cousin to me.
Ellen, when
East, was acquainted with his family & had visited them.
Mr.
Newton's sister had been a schoolmate of hers, in former days.
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Journal of Dwig h t Baldwin, in the TJ. States,
W e at h er still cold, as it has
At Charles Bristol, Wls. Sab. Feb.
M.Fowler*s
b e e n ever since Dec.
Therm. 2 above zero at sunrise.
Bristol,
Kenosha Co • t
Wisconsin.
W i n d light N o r t h or No r t h West. Notice h a d b e e n given, a
w e e k ago, that I w d address the congregation, to day, on the
S andwich Island m i s s i o n - The notice d r e w together a larger
collection of people than usual.
St. or Me thodist Society.
Some came f r o m the South
I have bee n lying still so long,
that I d i d not feel m u c h in the m o o d f o r public speaking yet I was enabled to go t h r ou g h the exercises, w i t h some
degree of ease.
I addr e ss e d the congregation, an hour, on
the h i s t o r y & success of the Sand. I sl d Mission.
I began
w i t h the Signal Providences of God, w h h p repared the wa y
for the success of the mission.
F r o m 1828 to 1838, I called
the p e r io d of extensive labor & enlightening the people.
T h e n f o l l o w e d a d e sc ription of the great revival.
The con
g regation wer e ve r y attentive - nob o dy show e d signs of
w ea r i n e s s - & m a n y expressed the wish, after meeting, that
t he y could have h e a r d more.
I h a d not time to give results
of the mission, as I wished.
1857.
Bristol,
Wisconsin,
at bro.
Charles M.
Fowler's.
Mon. Feb. 2 d -
W e a th e r g radually assuming a m i l d e r type.
Wind
North w ar d - ve r y light - Therm. 2 above zero, at sunrise some highe r at m i d - d a y - but n o signs of thawing in the snow.
As I h a d addressed the congregation, a n hour, yesterday, m a n y
enquired, this morning, how m y health was.
The trial of m y
head, fro m yesterday*s work, was not so great, in fact, as
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�w as the w o r k of to-day.
for a visit.
At 10 A. M. Mr* L u m a n M a r s h called,
He w i s h e d to ask m e 1000 questions.
He is some
67 years o l d - brought up an Episcopalian, but finds fault
w i t h all chhs - dont bel ie v e in w a t e r baptism, or L o r d ’s
Supper*
We got into a n argument.
Luckily he did n ot give m e
a chance to ta l k much, bu t d id m o s t of the w ork himself.
Midd l e of the afternoon, Rev. Mr. L a w so n called, m a i n l y to
t a l k w i t h Mr. F. bec au s e the whole family were absent from
meeting, the evening before.
He staid till sunset.
In the
evening, Deac. Thayer, called & spent an h ou r or two.
The
m a i l bro u gh t some l at e r papers to day, the N e w Y o r k Tribune
of Jan. 2 4 ^
not m u c h news of importance.
We are enjoying
our winter hi g h l y w i t h bro. C h a r l e s 1 & bro. Linsley's f am i
lies.
I am improving faster in healt h t ha n I did in warmer
weather.
Charlotte, however, is not so fortunate.
Th e cold
gives her the asthma, n ot directly, but she takes c o l d easily,
& especially w h e n she ventures out in the evening.
Sister
E m i l y spares no pains to make our visit pleasant & our winter
comfortable.
Towards the latter, she always makes up our
fire, in the stove, b e f o r e we rise in the morning.
Towards
the former, she takes no little pains to have always a good
& tempting v a r i e t y on the table.
I w i s h w e cd enj o y all
this kindness & bounty, without h er hav in g to w o r k so hard;
for I often r e a ll y fear she w i l l brea k down, in her super
abundant kindness.
Our diet consists m a i n l y in such p r o
ductions as the country furnishes in abundance.
Twice, in
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the seven weeks, we have b e e n in the family, the y have killed
h og s - & t hey have 3 or 4 still In the pen.
The w e a t h e r has
b e e n so constantly freezing, t hat all m e a t s w ^ keep without
Bristol,
Wis. bro.
Ch. M.
Fowler* s
salt, for a n y length of time.
So we have had,for m o s t of the
time, different parts of the h og for our meat.
We have often
h a d sausages, or frie d p o r k or liver, for breakfast, s om e
times a cold cut of a spare-rlb. F o r dinner fr ied or b o i l e d
or a roasted sparerib
p or k - sometimes the h e a d & feet boiled. Sometimes, we have
h a d chickens - a chicken pie once or twice - a turkey once,
w h h was d e s i g n e d f o r th a nk sgiving Nov* 20; but kept till
after our arrival.
At times, we have h ad a piece of salt
beef, for dinner; & the n w d follow a goo d d i s h of ha s h f o r
bre ak f as t in the morning.
But we have not d epended m a i n l y
on m e a t s for our breakfast.
We have had that great treat
of c o l d weather, w h h w e enjoyed in olden times.
For m o s t of
the time,since win te r began, we ha v e h ad b uckwheat cakes,
slapjacks, for breakfast, w i t h s w e et e ne d cream, or m o la s se s
to eat on them.
We always have g o o d wheat b r e a d on the table -
also coffee & tea in the morning, tea always at dinner & at
night.
F o r vegetables, we have h a d only Irish potatoes & the
y e l l o w Swed i sh turnip, w h h are excellent eating.-
We have had
no g a r d e n vegetables, except occasionally p i c k l e d cucumbers.
Apples we have eate n occasionally; b ut they are very scarce.
T he f a m i l y m a k e great use of dried applies, & they use the
citron m e l o n preserves.
Our dinners generally w i n d off w i t h
p u m p k in & min c e pie; or w i t h one of these, & apple pie.
We
have always g o o d butter, h a r d as ice, & some k i n d of cake,
�& perhaps ginger b r e a d at tea; quite too r i c h a b i l l of fare
this for those w h o are living without work,
Teus, Feb, 3 =
ing,
Weather m u c h m o d e r a t e d - M o s t l y clear this m o r n
Therm, 20 above at sunrise - 34 at noon.
in the sun.
a storm.
Some thawing
W i n d South, & clouds appear to be g athering for
Bro. Chs & other m e m b e r s of the chh gone 6 m,, t o
day, to a w o o d lot of Chs' to get w o o d for the chh & minister.
Chs gives the wood, except charging Mr. Lawson $1. a cord for
w h a t goes to him. Deac. T h a y e r & his wife mad e us a call this
T ar b el l
P. M, Mr, E m e r s o n j s his wife were to have v i s i t e d here this
a f t er no o n - bu t he did n o t get ho m e in season, fro m the woods.
& chews;
R u m o r says that she smokes tobacco, & he smokes^- a p r e t t y
h ar d story this for a go o d looking & genteel woman, w h o is a
m e m b e r of the chh.
Wed. Feb. 4 ^
Bristol,
Wis*
C.M.
F o w l e r 1s
1857
It a ppeared last evening as if it m i g h t r a i n b e
fore morning.
38,
Wind S. E. Therm, P. M. yest. as low as 34, 36,
T h a w e d in the night.
29 at n o o n - 21 at sunset.
This morning, Therm. 28 above,
C l o u d y & some freezing all day.
At midday, I went to the Post Office - f o u n d some papers for
the neighborhood, & a letter f o r daugr Abbie, from H e le n
Richards, enclosing one from Mrs. Richards to Mrs. Baldwin.
We were m u c h interested in this letter of our g o o d & wo r th y
sister, b u t a n a f f li c te d one.
She gives us some account of
h e r two sons w h o w ent to Europe.
h a d just returned.
James w as In Egypt, & L yman
But here was a n ew k i n d of affliction.
He h a d i m b i b e d some of the here ti c al notions of the Germans
on T h e o l o g y - the system is called Neology.
So string were
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his notions, that he openly a v o w e d them, & was r e a d y to s ac r i
fice his pro f es s or s hi p in Amherst, & all other advantages for
w h a t he called the truth.
We hope & pray, for the sake of a
father's & m o t he r 's memory, that he m a y speedily be brought
out of a ll these delusions.
We shall be anxious to hear f r om
h i m again.
Thur. Feb.
Last n i g h t considerable ra i n fell.
At first it
froze; b ut the w i n d cha ng e d into the S. W. & bl e w strong, &
the w e a t he r became warmer.
At sunrise, this morning, the
therm, was 35 above, at noon, 34, at night, 39.
It thawed
some, & the ground, w h e r e the sn o w h ad b l o w n off most, begins
to look bare.
The sno w drifts themselves are turning black,
h a v i n g so m u c h earth m i x e d w i t h them.
At 11 A. U. I w alked
to the Pos t Office, carrying a letter for Ellen, one for Abbie
to Dwight - & one for m y s e lf to bro. Lyman.
I have written
to him, tha t I w d leave Kenosha, the 1 6 ^ dr 17-Si of Feb.,
for F o n d du lac, whe r e I shd hope to m e e t him.
If I left K.
on Mon. I m i g h t perhaps stop a d a y at Milwaukee.
Last even
ing (Wed*) we h a d a pleasant p a r t y at bro. Chs' - Mr.Emerson
Tarb e ll & wife, & th eir adopted children, a son & daughter,
came to spend the evening.
Mr. D a n l Marsh, wif e & infant, &
his sister, Marla, (who lives w i t h a sister, at Kenosha,)
also came.
T h e y are c h il d re n of L u m a n Marsh*
The first of
the e v en i ng p a s s e d off in social chat - then we h a d a little
m u s i c - the p i an o b y the two Abbies, & singing*
At the close,
came the usual request, that Ch arlotte & I s hd give t h e m a
specimen of co n ve rsation in the H a w a i i a n language, w h h w e did.
At h a l f past 9, the comp a ny left.
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Wls.
Bro.C.M.
Fowler’
s
1857
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Frld. Feb, &==
It froze some in the night, as it rained, f o rm
ing b e autiful icicles f r o m fences & the limbs of bushes &
trees.
It w a s c l ou d y a l l over, this morning, w i t h w i n d &
some r a i n f r o m the N. E.
The therm, was p r o b a b l y above 32.
We w e r e hopi n g to see clouds b r e a k a w a y - the weather b e
come colder, & thus our sleighing b e saved - b u t our hopes
were vain.
In course of the day, the w i n d t u r n ed S. - r a i n
came at times - the air w as warmer, the snow was melting.
In the evening, our y o u n g people went, in a sleigh, to Mr.
B e n t ’s for a sing.
T h e y found some dif fi c ul t y in the s of t
ness of the s n o w drifts, &, on t h e i r return, the water, in
the A u x plains river a little East of us, h a d ris e n so h i g h
the
as to b e over the road. Jose p h w en t to^office & b r ought
our letters, at n o o n - one to the family, f r o m the absent
son, Douglas,
Two to me, fr o m bro, Benton, & Lewis T a p p a n -
the latter enclosing one f r o m bro. Fogue, of the Sand Isis.
Greatest
cold in
the U.
States -
It enc l os e d a draft, to d e f r ay the expenses of our son in
college, on a w h a l in g Co. in N e w Bedford.
Some papers came,
this d a y - the New Y o r k Tribune, of Jan. 31— , confirmed
the news we h a d pr e v i o u s l y heard, of the sudd e n death of
Hon. Preston S. Brooks, of S. C«, a m a n w h o has become
infamous & odious, throu g h this w h o l e nation, for his b r u t a l
ity, in b e a t i n g Senator Sumner, in the Senate Hall, the 2 2 d
of last May.
T he papers contain a report of weather in
Montpelier, Vt, Jan, 24.
T h e y say, that all T h e r m ’
s: in
tow n w e n t under 40 b e l o w zero, & the m e r c u r y cong^Led. T h ey
thought, the temperature was about 50 b e l o w zero, if it cd
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have b e e n m e a s u r e d accurately; & it w as supposed, that it was
the greatest degree of cold ever o b s e r v e d in the TJ. States*
Sat, Feb* 7 ^ . Last evening, at 9 or 10, the therm* was at 48,
the highe s t it has been since the fi rst of Dec*
The S* w i n d
was b l o w i n g strongly, & the r ain wa s falling at times*
was m u c h r ai n f e l l during the night*
T h er e
I was astonished, in
the morning, to see how the snow drifts had dim in i sh e d in
size; whe re v er w a t e r c ^ s t a n d or run, there was n o lack of
Bristol,
Wis.
Chs M.
Fowler's
1857
water*
The country, in general is so level, that, it m u s t
be inun d at e d in m a n y places.
40*
The therm*, this morning, was
The w i n d has b e e n S. E. & strong all day, r ai n f a lling
at times & the snow d is a ppearing steadily*
All the sleigh
paths, where the snow has b ee n trodden down, it is n o w one
s o l i d glare of ice, & m e l t s away b u t slowly*
I went this
a f te r no o n to look at the Aux Plaines River, half a m i l e East
of this.
It is wide s p re a d over the low fields, & covers the
road, for h alf a m i l e in extent*
Thayer's.
I then m a d e a call at Deac*
Bro* Charles started, s un an h o u r high, w i t h a
lo a d of g r a i n for the m i l l w h h he has just b e e n building.
I have spent some of the day in w r i t in g Journal, & m o r e of it
in reading Newspapers*
I look over all the journal of Con
gress, tho u gh they do n o t seem to b e doing much.
Sab. Feb* 8 ^ -.
This was a b e a u t i f u l l y pleasant Sab. morning.
T h e w i n d was West & the therm* wa s 7 above zero*
It was a
k e e n cold air, & there was no tha w in g all day, not e ve n where
the sun shone fairly.
W e m ad e preparation, as usual, to go
m eeting, at 11 A. M. t h o u g h the A u x Plaines river s p r e a d over
�the plains & over the Roa d seemed to render a passage d ou b t
ful.
T h e r e were nine of us in the sleigh.
Whe n we came to
the flats, r o a d & fields were all an expanse of ice.
horses went b o l d l y & steadily into the ice.
the ice bore them.
The
Some of the w a y
Sometimes the y broke in about a foot deep
w h h cut their legs badly - but on t h e y went.
Sometimes the
sleigh wen t over the ice sometimes one side was up & the other
down - so we went, till we h a d p as s e d one bridge, & got u p on
the second.
The re we f o u n d one p l ank was gone.
That was
replaced; but Mr. F. went f o r w a r d to survey the remainder of
the way, across the plain, & r e t u rn e d saying, he c^ not
venture his horses any f a rt h er - so the horses w ere taken off
f rom the sleigh; the sleigh turned round, the horses again
attached, & we set our faces towards home.
All the f a m i l y
spent the day in read in g - In the evening, we h a d a season
of social worship w h h seemed to be a pleasant s e a s on to us
all.
W e have three families in the house, tho ug h neither is
an entire family.
1857.
Bristol,
Wis. at
bro.
Fowler* s
A ll are professors of reli g io n except Jos.
& Abbie Llnsley & two boys.
Mon. Feb.
its splendor.
The m o r n i n g was fine.
T he sun shone out w i t h all
Therm*, at sunrise, at 15 above.
rather k e e n to me, but was b r a c i n g & refreshing.
The air was
I sh^ have
liked to have t a k e n a long w a l k before breakfast, but we
were not up in time.
Spent the f orenoon in read in g & writing.
Wrote a letter to Lewis T a p p a n res pe c ti n g a draft r e c d f r om
me
Mr. Pog u e - for me* He rec^- it Jan. 29^**- f or w ^ it t o ^ h e
31
jst & j r © cd it
6.*1 - After dinner I w a lk e d to the Post
Office - but was dis ap p oi n te d in not getting letters f r o m the
�Isis,
I r e c d several papers f r o m Mr, Tappan,
Many new &
interesting items, in the papers, showing the progress of
the R e pu b l i c a n party,- i»e, the free s oi l party, in the U.
States.
I c a l l e d this P. M. at Mr, Beath*s, a neighbor, &
spent an hour.
T h e y u r g e d me to call often,
I found a m a n
there, from W innebago Co,, w h o gave m e some information about
that region - He lives about as f ar N or t h as m y bro, in Ca l u
m e t Co., w here I am to go next week.
Teus, Feb, 1 0 ^ » This was a pleasant morning, but the a i r was
v e r y keen.
It snowed f r o m the S,W., last evening, & the w in d
was, this morning, fr. North.
The therm, was, at sunrise,
12 below zero - 5 at noon, & 5 at sunset.
to-day.
V e r y little wind
I spent the day in w r i t i n g to the S. Islands for
the ma l l of Feb. 2 0 t h
Charles F,, at Punahou.
t/tl
Jos. the 11—
Wrote to Kealoha,at Lahaina, & to
Letters sent to Bristol office by
At 4 P. M. Mrs, B, & m y s e l f w a l k e d over to
Mr. Beath*s, the n e ar e st neig h bo r - Afterwards I calle d at
Deac, Thay er ' s Wed, Feb, 11—
A bright sunny m o r n i n g - no 'wind, or but a light
air from the East,
Therm,, at sunrise, 3 below zero.
n o o n 12 above - at sunset 27,
At
I wrote m o s t of a lette r to
Mr. Green this afternoon, & r e a d Newspapers some.
Jos, went
to the Office before dinner, & brought us several letters one for me, f rom bro, Forbes, in w h h he says, that after
M a r c h lit they shall live in K e n d a l l v i l l e , in Noble Co.,Ind.
I r e c d some nos, of the Radical Abolitionist from Mr, Goodell,
the editor, w h h I h a d r e q u es t ed thr ou g h Mr, Tappan.
At about
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2 P. M. bro* Chs started, w i t h the sleigh, to carr y all the
ladles of the f a m i l y except Anna Sc Mrs. B* to the sewing soc*
at Mrs* Castle's - In t u r n i n g the corner sud de n ly towards
Bristol,
Wis* bro.
Charles' -
Lucius Thayer's, on a b r o a d glare of ice, the sleigh m a d e a
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on the ice*
slide, & cap s iz e d v e r y s u dd e nl y , leaving all in it, in a pile
seriously*
Some wer e bru is e d a little - but none hurt very
It was a dangerous accident, & we are thankful,
that so little h a r m was done*
T h u r s d a y , Feb* 1 2 ^ *
Morn i ng cloudy - w i n d light, from the South*
Therm* sunrise at 27 above - at n o o n 35, but no thawing p e r
ceptible -
At 11 A. M* I wal ke d over to the P. Office, l£
miles, to carry m y letter for Mr* Gre e n & one for cousins E.
& A.
In the afternoon, our young ladies cal le d over to Mrs*
B e a t h ’s Sc afterwards m ad e a call on Joseph at his shop*
In
the evening, t h e y gave us some music, as t h e y do almost every
day*
Abbie B a l d w i n u s ua l ly plays the piano, & the rest sing*
T h e y have some humorous pieces - s u c h as "Call John,* &c. &
some of a fine sentimental character as H e a v e n l y Voices,
H u s h a by, Home again, Do they miss me, &c*
A l l the f a m i l y
e n j o y the music.
Frid* Feb* i sth
Yest*afternoon-- diminished the snow, Sc s howed
m o r e bare fields, in eve r y direction*
e x c e e di n gl y b l a c k Sc rich*
The p l o w e d fields look
This m o r n i n g 'appears like a n April
m o r n i n g - a r e d looking sunrise, & ve r y clear & pleasant but it feels cold*
Therm* at sunrise 19 above - most o f the
day, therm* above f r e e zi n g point, Sc the snow wasting away*
Mr* L a ws on c al l e d this afternoon, he spoke to m e about
�add re s si n g his c o ng regation again on the Sand, I s l d mission;
said, t hat several h a d spoken to h i m o n the subject - & he
said, Mr* Humphrey, of Mi lwaukee w d expect me to spend a
S a bb a th w i t h them*
I spent m o s t of this d a y in w r i t i n g &
r e a d i ng - wrote to 19m* D. Alexander, w h o is tea ch i ng in
Vincennes, Ind*
At noon, I w e n t to the Post Office - r e c^
no letters - only a pamphlet fro m H e n r y White, of N © w Haven,
Ct* - viz* the Class of 1821*
I h ad r e q ue s te d it of him,
that I m i g h t kno w the present residence of ea c h m e m b e r of
our college Class, in case, we shd come near t hem - & I w i s h
to w r i t e some of them.
The Newspapers have m a n y cheering
items of an Anti Slavery C hr - Among others, A n election, in
the M i s so u ri Legislature, of a Pres. & director of the State
Bank, has occurred, in w h h the y chose two freesollers k n o w i n g
Bristol,
Wis.,
C.M,
Fowler* s
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them to be such.
Several m e m be r s of the Legislature a vowed
themselves in favor of emancipation, & declared, that the
30,000 slaveholders in that State w d not hereafter be suffered
to override the interests of 800,000 w h o w d be on the side
of Freedom.
Sat, Feb, 14.
St, Valentine*s day.
w i t h some r a i n towards noon.
A dark, thick cloudy day,
Therm, at sunrise 40.
46 above
at sunset as well as m o s t or all of the afternoon.
A South
w i n d h ad t u r n e d S. W. w i t h o c ca sionally some rain.
The snow
drifts have settled a w a y fast to-day.
Spent the day m o s t l y in
reading, & in arranging things to be r e a d y to go to the N o r t h
Mon. morning.
Bro. Chs off in the P. M. to his gra i n mill,
fearing damage f r o m h i g h water.
H a d some conversation w i t h
A b b e y L. Llnsley, on the state of her feelings.
She is evi-
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d e n t l y i ndulging a hope,that she is con v er t ed - but is hoping
fearfully,
I adv is e d her, as the best of all ways of testing
her hope, as well as of getting a g ood one, to go f o r w a r d in
Chris t ia n duties, n e v er shrinking from them, & she expressed
a d e t er m in a ti o n to do so.
Sab, Feb, 15 -
A thickly f o g gy & dark day.
No w i n d - weather
w a r m - the water, in the Aux Plaines valley, was run ni n g over
the road, & pr o n o u n c e d too hi g h to attempt it, in a waggon.
So m o s t of us must stay at hom e f r o m meeting.
Jo s e p h went
safe l y on horseback. - Mr, L i n s l e y a ttempted it on foot - but
s oon returned,
milldam.
Bro, Chs felt obliged to go & look after his
The fog c o ntinued all day.
have bee n able to get to meeting.
Only three of the f a m i l y
I have felt quite lonesome
to - d a y - have rea d a Than k sg i vi n g Sennon of T. M. Humphrey,
of Milwaukee.
I have r e a d perhaps too m u c h - M y h e a d has
tro ub l ed m e mo r e than usual.
M y m i n d has dwelt more than
usual, to-day, on Ha w a i i a n scenes, on what we have b e e n through,
& o n the peo pl e of m y charge at Lahaina, on our own dear child
ren, at the Islands also, & it has seemed a long time & w a y
before we shall m e e t t h e m again.
F or two malls, w e have r e c&
no letters f r o m them, w h h make s us feel a little different
f r o m what w e ordi na r il y have, w h e n letters are coming to us,
e very two weeks.
We shall n e e d m u c h prayer, for ourselves, to
be cheerful & happy, in so long a separation f ro m those dear
ones.
Our prayer, e v e r y day, f or than is, that G o d w d guard
t he m from evil, & give them fai th f ul guardians.
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Mon, Feb. 1 6 ^
Thi s was the day set for m e to leave for Chilton1857Bristol,
or rather for Charleston, where bro, L y ma n lives & two neiees,
Wis,
leaving
& also two nephews are settled. T h e y live in C h ar l es t on for
Chiltonbut have t h e i r letters directed to Chilton, w h h is the Post
42d R.R.
Office in Portland; the town w e s t of Charleston,
The mo r n i n g
ride
& d a y were foggy,
Bro, Charles, in a two horse waggon, carried
m e to Kenosha, where we arrd at l l £ A. M, in good time for the
train, w h h w d leave for the N, at 1 2 ^ (noon)
About that time
the train a r r d , Sc I went on b o a r d for Milwaukee, 35 miles,
fare $1,10 - a r rd at Milwaukee at 2 P. M.- As I was leaving
the cars, I m e t Mr, Seward, of J e fferson Co, who d irected me
to Rev, Mr, Humphrey's, in Wisconsin, St, - found Mr, H, at
home - sat awhile, w h e n he acco m pa n ie d m e to the Milwaukee
University, whe re I f o u n d Prof, Bosworth, w i t h w hom I h a d some
acquaintance.
He soon introduced m e to Dr, Wyllie, the Pres,
of the University, w h os e wife was w i do w of Rev, Mr, Lyman, who,
w i t h Munson, was murdered, on the Island of Sumatra,
The
Institution is chartered for a University, but is not endowed,
& is still connected w i t h a P r i m a r y Department,
120 scholars.
T h e y have
When the school exercises wer e closed, Prof.
Bosworth, w ent with me, first to the Post 0, next to the Depot,
f r o m w h h I was to go at 7 next morning.
I then r e t u r n e d &
t o o k tea w i t h him, & spent m o s t of the evening w i t h his family,
his wife* s youngest sister, M a r y M ar s h be ing with them.
about 9 w e n t to Mr. Humphrey's.
ing.
At
He soon came home f ro m m e e t
T he y have quite a n interesting revival in the c ity - in
his congregation. & Rev, Mr. S p e e s ' , (Pres,) & also the
Methodist.
I spent the night w i t h Mr, H.
In the m o r n i n g
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�early, they cal le d m e to Breakfast, at 6 instead of 7, their
usual hour, that I mi g h t be r e a d y for the cars.
Feb. 17* at 7 - A f te r breakfast, I w a l k e d to the Depot, & we m o v e d
43d
R.R.
ride.
off at 7* A. M. to F o n d d u lac. 80 m i l e s distant - fare $3*00.
At 12 (noon) w e a r rd , havin g m e t w i t h no disaster, except
co
that a rod, in the lgmotive, got loose one m i l e before we reached
F o n d du lac.
F o r Fo n d
du lac,
Wis. Dr.
D a r l i n g 1s
It was soon adjusted, & we f i n i sh e d our journey.
I t o o k an omnibus & w e n t to Dr. M. C. Darling's.
wer e at dinner, & I sat down w i t h them.
T he fanily
T h e family consisted
of the Dr. & his wife f r o m Amherst, Mass. a daughter & her
husband, a lawyer, (Eastman) & their son, Frank, & a neice,
Miss. Ingraham.
F e b . 18.
w i t h them.
I spent the after n oo n & next day, pleasantly
During the evening & Wed. several called, viz.
Mr. Darling, a bro. Deac. Griffin, & Deac. Fuller (Jacob T.)
bro. of J o s i a h Fuller, of Honolulu.
T h e y were v e r y urgent,
that I sh d give them a m i s y s e r mo n either o n some Sab. or on
a w e e k d ay evening.
Thur
Feb. 19—
I shall do it, if I can spare the time.
Las t evening, bro. L y m a n arrd f r o m Charleston,
in a cutter, one horse sleigh - &, at 10, this morning, we
started fo r Charleston, in Calumet Co.
There h a d appeared
to be m o r e snow as I ha d advan c ed farther N. - In our journey
of 25 miles, this m orning, the first 5 or 6 miles, there was
At
Charleston,
bro.
Lyman* s-
m u c h bare g ro u n d - but, after that, we were more in the woods,
& the r o a d was a h a r d be d of ice.
As w e were riding, once
a n accident h appened to the harness w h h let the thills fall
to the g r o u n d - the sleigh struck the heels of the skittish
horse.
He sprang, & brought us up against a tree.
I cleared
�m y s e l f from the sleigh as soon as possible - b ut supposed the
cutter w d have b ee n smashed to pieces - but fortunately, the
horse got clear f r o m the cutter & we were not hurt.
At C h i l
ton, l £ miles Wes t of Charleston, the horse sta r te d suddenly
& b r o u g h t us against a saw mill log.
I felt thankful, that
n ei th e r of us we r e hurt, in the sud d en accidents.
at bro. Lyman's, at about sunset.
We a r r d
Met Sister Julia Ann, at
the door - also A n n Eliza, (Mrs. Wilkinson) & her husband
(Chs W . ) Sarah Catharine, & her husband, Le R o y Graves, soon
called - Ann Eli za has h a d four children, & lost one - S arah
C. has h a d none.
Several m e n calle d in the evening, s taid
late, asking m a n y questions, & took up the time on w h h m y
Charleston
Wis. bro.
Lyman* s -
n e a r e st relatives w h o m I h a d not seen, for 25 years, certainly
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to rest, at 10 o'clock.
h a d the first claim.
Frld. Feb. 2fl$fr
M y h e a d became v e r y tired, & I r et i r e d
This m o r n i n g E d w a rd Baldwin, calle d -(Merwin A.)
h ad c a l l ed last evening - These are t w o nephews, sons of David.
M. m a r r i e d a Miss. Older, at Janesville, & E. h ad m a r r i e d a
Miss. Swift, of Mich.
W il k i n s o n & Graves.
B o t h were s e t t le d near by, as were Mr.
I called, this morning, at all their
houses - except Merwin* s, who, w i t h his wife, h a d gone on a
sleigh ride.
His wife c a l l ed on us in the evening.
The wife
of M e r w i n was trained a Universalist & had gre a t Influence in
lea di n g her h u s b a n d into that w a y of belief.
She had a brother
who h a d a goo d education - but was a Universalist.
come a dupe to Spiritual rappings, &c.
He h a d b e
He p rofessed to f o r e
tell events, t h ro u gh the m e a n s of Spirits, & his friends here
�b e l i e v e d in him, & su bmitted to all his dictations.
In vain
di d others labor to make th e m believe, that the young m a n was
crazy.
He foretold, that, on a cert a in day, a fine y o u n g
lady was coming from Illinois, & he shd be m a r r i e d to her*
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But it happened,that, on the v ery day he h a d specified, he
was t a ke n ill, & died in 14 days.
sca tt e re d all the illusion*
That bro k e the spell, &
It is wonderful h o w far some
strong m i n d e d m e n m a y be l e d into delu si o n b y the arts of
those who are self deceived, or m e r e pretenders.
Older had
oft en h ad M* & his wife stripped, &, wit h a single sheet
over them, wh i l e they lay on the cords of the bedstead, he
w d d a s h immense quantities of w a t e r over them, saying, that
they & all things must be changed.
The y allowed him to strip
their little ehild, & sprinkle him w i t h water every day.
On
one occasion, a lady sd he w d have drowned the child, h a d she
not r e sc ue d him.
Older kept the house in utter confusion -
carried all the furniture out doors, & burnt some things.
He w d boil coffee, & distribute among the neighbors, telling
them to plant it, & see w h a t w d grow.
Again he w d make
medicine, as he called it, b y b o il i ng together a v a r ie t y of
articles.
On one occasion, he p o u n d e d up a w a t c h of M.'s &
put it in the medic i ne - & also he tore up a handsome Bible
Charleston,
Wis. at bro.
L ym a n’s -
of his own & put it in the medicine.
going on till Older's death.
A year or two after, their only
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child die d of scarlet fever.
This sad event aroused b o t h
father & mother.
All these things were
He began to renew his n eglected profession
of religion, & to pray in his family - but this practice was
not continued long.
She reno u nc e d universalism, &, with
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Edward's wife, j o i n e d the Meth o di s t chh.
Sat, Feb. 21—
Ever y d a y since I arrived at this place has b e e n
very pleasant w i t h n o wind, though it has frozen ver y h a rd
at night.
The t h a w i n g has b e e n gradual by d a y - but the
snow is slowly disappearing.
In the forenoon, Rev. Sam1 D.
Darling c a l l e d - he t ook dinner & staid till some time
afterwards.
He has b e e n several years at Oakfield in F o n d
du lac Co. - has n o w come to look at this place.
to be a pious g ood man.
He appears
After he was gone, I wrote some in
m y journal, & t hen went up, & took tea at Merwin B a l d w i n ’s T h e y have a small family, - on l y one c h i l d of near two years,
w h o m they call E d w d Duane.
She was f r o m Janesville, in this
State - h a d been living in Michigan.
B o t h these young
nephews are fine looking y o ung men; but I fear they are not
beginning the w o r l d in a w a y w h h will keep up the piety of
their f o r e f a t h e r s .
Sab. Feb. 22-
A bea u ti f ul Sab, m o r n i n g - not a cloud to be seen.
The Methodists were to have a meeting, in the School house,
at Chilton, form e rl y called Stauntonville, a village in the
town of Portland,
miles W e s t of this place - b u t their
circuit p reacher did not come.
Merwin & E d w d & their wives
went to that m e e t i n g - but at 2 P. M . , wh e n Mr. Darling was
to preach, & the communion was to be administered, t hey did
not attend.
I went to Mr,.Darling's Service, & assisted at
the Communion, givi n g some account of s uch scenes in the
Sandwich Islands.
said.
G o o d atte n ti o n was p a i d to all w h h was
T h e r e were about 50 present, one third of w h o m partook
of the Sacrament.
T he country here is new, the first settlers
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having com© in about 12 or 15 years ago.
The Cong, chh to whom
the Sacrament w as ad m in istered to-day, was c on stituted w i t h nine
members.
It is in contemplation to b u i l d a m e e t i n g house -
but t he y greatly nee d an efficient preacher among them.
In the
Charleston, evening, Mr. D a r l in g p r ea c he d at the school house in this vilWis. at
bro.Lyman's- lage. W o r d h a d b e e n circulated that I was to give an account
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of the S a n dw i ch Isla nd Mission, & the people were v e r y eager to
hear.
But I h a d take n part in the services of the day, & d i d
not consider it prudent for m e to go out in the evening.
Mon. Feb. 25— It was somewhat col d last night, but it was pleasant,
& thawed some during the day.
I arose this morning, pretty
early, & b u il t up a fire in m y own stove.
thing yest.
I had done the same
(Sab.) the first time I h a d r i s e n this winter,
before a fir e was b u i lt in the room.
Aft e r breakfast, Rev.
Mr. Darling called, w i t h Deac. Runals, & sat for some time.
He purposes to r et u r n to O a k f le l d to-morrow.
At the meeting
yest. I was introduced to a Miss. Newell, wh o was from Mass.
w h o ex pressed herself as g r e a t l y interested in all missions to
the Heathen, & e s pecially in that to the Sandwich Islands.
Spent m o s t of this d a y in w r i t in g - none in reading, because
they have no Newspapers in the family.
Bro. L. says, they a5re
wait i n g till they get a Post Office in their immediate n e i g h
borhood, & then he hopes to take two papers.
I called, for an
hour, near sunset at Mr. Graves', (Sarah Catharine's). Her
health is gen er a ll y quite poor, & he has been subject to v e r y
severe convulsion fits - is somewhat b e t t er of late years.
In the evening, Mr. Anderson & his wife called, & spent m o s t
�o f the evening*
He is a lawyer - was once, for a year or m o r e
in the Sand* Isis, & has a w o r l d of questions to a s k about
Honolulu, the people, streets, &c.
She was a m e m b e r of the
Chrystian Chh, & is spoken of as serious now, w hi l e he is a
believer in Spiritualism, Sc a disbeliever in the Christian
religion, or perhaps a b e l i e v e r in U niversal Salvation.
Teus, Feb* 2 4 ^
Last night, the w i n d was f r e s h fr o m the S. W.
6 the heavens were clo ud e d over, for the first time, since I
have b e e n in this place.
About midnight, it b e g a n to rain, &
the rain has continued nearly all day.
came out at 4 P. M.
It abated, Sc the sun
Various persons have called t o - d a y - Mr.
Wil ki n so n has gone, in a sleigh, to the German town, Holstein,
7 miles S* of this place, to get various needed articles, &
his wife, (Ann Eliza), has spent the d a y here, at her father's,
Charleston
Wis. at
bro.
L y m a n ’s 1857.
w i t h her three children, Flora, 10 years of age, Clarence, a
b o y 4 or 5, & the babe, some 8 mos* w h o m they pro p os e to name
after me.
Dec* 1 3 ^ 1854, t h e y h a d lost their s e c on d child, a
fine little girl, fo u r years old, n a m e d Ida.
After dinner,
L y m a n borrowed, for m y benefit, the Phil. Eve. Post of Feb.
find
14. I did not in it, m u c h that was new. The U. S. house of
Representatives h a d pas s ed a Bill for two or three Roads through,
f ro m the W e s t e r n States & Territories, to California.
I hope
t h e y will not allow M a r c h 4 t h to come, before they have passed
a b i l l for several Pacific Rail Roads,also.
In bro* L.'s
f am - is a girl w h o m t hey have taken, n am e d E l i z ab e th An n
McCabe, daugr of James McCabe, an Irishman who resides in this
place.
Observing, one day, hanging on her neck, a medal,
�I e xamined it, & f o u n d as follows, on one side, "James 0. M c
Cabe, Fre mo n t Convention, F o n Du L ac - Sept* 2 5 t h
the reverse, "Honesty is the best poli cy . "
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On
This was a m e d a l
of pure gold, & the hist o ry of it is as follows.
Jas 0. McC.
is a b o y about 11 yrs old, son of Mr. James McC*, then r e s i
Jas.O.
McCabe,
"Honesty
IS the
b es t
p ol i c y . "
dent at F o n D u Lac*
During the session of the Fremont C o n
vention, at F o n D u Lac, Sept* 25, 1856, this small b o y was
e m pl o ye d in selling apples to the Members.
One of the m e m
b ers b o u g h t some apples, &, as he supposed, gave the b o y two
cents.
The boy, afterwards, on examining his money, found,
that one of the s upposed cents was a t e n dol. g ol d piece.
Some of the boys t o l d Jimmy, that he h a d be e n lucky; he m u s t
k eep the piece, &, w i t h it, he cd b u y a gun.
Little Jimmy sd ,
he shd do no such thing, b u t carried the $10. to the Pres, of
the Convention, Mr. Jones, of Appleton, & told him, he w i s h e d
it r e s t o r e d to the owner, b u t he cd not tell who he was.
So
the Pres, proc l a im e d it, & a lawyer stepped f o r w ar d & claimed
it.
T h e Pres, p r o p os e d to m a k e a m e d a l of the g o l d piece,
it to
& g i v e Athe boy, he offering $2*50 f or the owner* The hat was
passed round, & $27*00 raised, $10* for the g o l d piece, & $17*00
he
went to the boy* Thi s is a mo t herless b o y - & Ais now living at
Rosedale, in F o n D u Lac. Co., of this State.
"A wise son mak-
eth a g l a d f a t h e r .* Charleston
Wed* Feb* 25* 1 8 5 7 . A clear & pleasant mor n in g - but cold, show
Wis. at
bro.
ing, that we are not yet through w i t h winter. It froze v e r y
L y m a n 1 s.
1857
h a r d during the night, & has t h a w e d little or none b y day,
e ve n where the sun has shone all day.
After breakfast, I sat
�down, & wrote to m y w ife at Bristol, though the letter cannot
go till Frid. morning, & Frid. abo ut sunset is the time for
the m a i l to come in f r o m F o n D u Lac, w h e n I shall hope to hear
f r o m her.
It is time also for h er to have some later tidings
to se n d m e of the dear children w e have left in the Sand.
Isis*
At 4 P. M. I went b y In v itation to Mr* Graves to tea -
A Mrs* A l d ri c h lives in the family*
time*
We had a very pleasant
T h e y are b o t h m e m b e r s of the Methodist chh*
m a n y enquiries about the San d Islands*
T h e y made
T h e y have sold their
house, & he is arranging to b uild another in an adjoining
lot*
T h e y s h o w e d m e the pl a n of the ne w house, & w i s h e d m e
to suggest alterations w h h I did*
I ret ur n ed at 8*
Found my
nephews, M e rw i n & Edw a rd B* at bro* Lyman's, w i t h their wives,
M iran d a & Maria*
All the m e n of these families smoke & chew
tobacco; but n o one seems so w e d d e d to the habit, & so deeply
I n v ol v ed in it as Merwin*
He seems to be smoking all the
time near l y - & w h e n he lays aside the pipe, he fills his
m o u t h w i t h a q u i d of the f i l t h y weed.
L y man played the base-
viol, & they sung in the evening; but he had to sing w i t h a
q ui d in his mout h , a thing I had n ever seen done before*
Thur* Feb* 2 6 ^
Last night It was v e r y cold, & e v e ry thing is
fro ze n v e r y sol id this morning*
I shd have like d a Therm, to
k n o w h o w low it was; b u t there is none in this little village,
the on l y one, Mr* Anderson's, h a v i n g b e e n l a t e l y broken.
Spent this f o r e n o o n in w r i t in g to m y wife in Bristol - &,
a fter dinner, I carried the letter, l£ miles, to Chilton Post
Office*
C h i lt o n is a littl e S* of West of this village, w h h
�Charleston,
Wis. at
bro.Lyman's.
is in Charleston, & whh, it is proposed, to call Ava.
1857
is in the tow n of Portland.
expect a Post Office estab l is h ed here soon.
They
Chilton village
The rapids in this stream (the
S arkuna River, w h h is a b r a n c h of the Manitowoc) are about
3 m i l e s long, b e ginning at Chilton, & afford m a n y fine sites
for w a t e r po wer mills.
A Mr. Crants
to put up a ste am saw & grist mill.
& his sons are about
Myself & bro. L y m a n &
f a m i l y took tea, this evening, at Mr. Wilkinson's, their
son in law.
Frid. Feb. 2 7 ~
I w ro t e last night to Hon. M. C. Darling, at
Fondulac, p roposing to address the congregation there on next
Frid. evening.
This m o r n i n g early I gave the letter to Mr.
Eastman, the m a i l carrier.
I spent several days in m a k i n g
a p l a n for a house w h h Mr. Graves is to build.
At 4 P. M.
I w e n t to Mr. Graves' to take tea - Sister Julia soon f o l
l o w e d - also L yman & his son, William.
visit.
We h a d a pleasant
On m y saying I h a d not k n o w n a tobacco chewer or
smoker, w ho was intemperate, to be p e rm anently r eformed of
intemperance, he instanced his own father, w h o had be e n r e
f o r m e d from drinking three years, but still chewed & smoked.
He h a d lost the appetite in some measure, b ut if he took a
little, it w
be easily rekindled.
This was the evening for
the m a i l to come in, f r o m Fondulac, & I e xpected a letter
from Mrs. B.
In due time, Lyman brought it in - a w elcome
l e tt e r - no b a d news.
ha d r e c d
T h e y were all well at Bristol.
She
letters fro m Dwight & Mr. Lyman, & a few papers
from the Sand. Islands; b u t no letters, from our children
�there, or from a n y one else.
The fact, that we originally
i
p l a n n e d to leave f or the islands, in Dec. 1856, has led them
to stop writing.
I next wrote, that we shd h u r r y away in the
spring; & that w i l l lead t h e m still to w i t hh o ld letters.
We shall p r o b ab l y n o w stay till Sept. & it wil l be v e r y hard
for the next 3 months, to be destitute of letters from our
c hildren in the Islands.
Charleston,
The last d a y of Winter has come. Much, as I
Wis.
Sat , Feb. 2 8 ^
at bro.
d r ea d ed winter, the benefit I have foun d f r o m col d weather
Lyman's 1857
has b e e n so great, that, were it consistent, all round, I shd
like just 6 mos. mo r e right straight on as cold, as the
dreary Jan. just past.
Rev. Mr. Lyman, in the letter just
recd at Bristol, says, the past wi n t e r has b e e n the coldest
since 1835.
The lowest the therm, has been, in N ew Haven,
Conn., this w i n t e r was 23 or 24 b e l o w zero - in 1835, it was
2 or 3 degrees lower.
T he m o s t remarkable thing of this
winte r was the steadiness of the cold f r o m Dec. l2£ to
Jan. 3l2£.
The m o s t remarkable thing of Feb. has been the
long thaw of the first 3 weeks, except a few days, w hen the
therm, was b e l o w zero - & Feb. 1 q ££, it was 12 b e l o w zero.
The last we e k of Feb. it has be e n moderately, but steadily
cold.
This morning, it was pleasant, but the air cold, w i n d light
Coldest
day &
place,
w in t er of
1857.
fr o m the N.
Y e s t e r d a y Mr. Reu be n Waller, county Register
call e d - & this morning, I called at his office - soon after
called at Mr. Runals; an elderly man, & a m e m b e r of the
Congregational chh in this place.
He lent m e 3 nos. of the
�Mil wa u ke e Sentinel*
At 4 P* M. I called at M e r w i n B'*s -
& at Edward's shop.
Temperature. At Lisbon N. H* on the
g * t h Q f jan# the m e r c u r y sunk to 4 l £ degrees b e l o w zero, &
t hen b e g a n to freeze - it was s o li d at 42 - but went d o wn
to 44*
At Franconia, N.H. the m e r e , at 8 A.M., went down to
40 b e l o w zero, & froze in SO minutes.
A spirit Therm, showed
49 b e l o w zero - the coldest ever yet noted in the U. States.
T he people here (Charlestown) say. that the therm, here sunk
as low as 37 b e l o w zero, in some part of Jan.
Sab , M a r c h 1 st- A v e r y cold night - & it was snowing & bl o wi n g
here early this morning.
9 or 10 o'clock A. M.
But it cleared up p r e tt y w el l b y
T hi s was the day, at hal f past 10, that
I wa s to address the people, at the School house near, on the
subject of the Sand. Island mission.
Arrangements were made
Charlestown,
Wis* at bro.
Lyman's.
that I shd take the place of Mr. Allen, the Methodist M i n i s
1857
at 10 A. M. & wen t w i t h us to meeting.
ter at that hour, to w h h I agreed.
Mr. A. called at bro*s.
He is a y oung man &
appears well.
I a dd r e s s e d a c on g regation of 40 or 50 for an
hour or more.
All w ere v e r y attentive, & appear interested.
Spent most of the a f t er n oo n in reading, &c.
Mr. Anderson,
lawyer, called, & we h a d m u c h conversation about the Hawailans.
Innumerable inquiries have bee n m a d e about the Isis.
The
m o r e they hear, the m o r e t h e y w i s h to hear.
M on
M a r c h 2 dlate.
before.
This seems the coldest morn in g w e have had, of
The ink in m y r o o m was frozen, w h h I have not observed
A f te r breakfast, Mr. R e u b e n D. Waller, county R e g i s
ter, called & staid two hours.
He is m u c h out of health,
�& his present duties are too h e av y for him - he w d like to try
a sea voyage, & I r ec o m m e n d e d h i m to go ro u n d Cape Horn, & give
us a call.
L aw y e r A n d e r s o n thinks the Therm., this morning,
w d have b e e n 10 b e l o w zero, &, at sunset 2 or 3 above zero.
I w e n t to Mr. G r a v e s 1 to enquire a b out the be s t w a y to get
fro m P o n d du lac to Madison.
He says go b y R. R. to the junc
tion - thence b y R. R. to Beaver Dam; f r o m w h h place, b y stage,
to Madison, is 34 miles.
I took din ne r at Mr. G ra v es ’, p r e
vious to w h h I went, w i t h him, to the saw m i l l w h h he built,
& has now sold.
There were, in the yard, about 2000 logs, &
such fine logs, & of so great a variety, I never saw at a saw
m i l l before.
Ther e were fine pine logs, 4 feet in diameter -
w hi te oak, burr oak, & 3 or
4 other kinds of oak - Butternut,
bass wood, cherry, Tamarick, maple ash, &c. &c.
Merwin A.
Bal dw i n has left, to-day, to go to Bea v er Dam, to be gone a week.
I r e g r e t t e d not seeing him, w h e n he cal le d just as he was le a v
ing; f o r I w i s h e d v e r y m u c h to give h i m a little salutary
advice.
Charlestown,Wis.
at bro,
L y m a n 1s 1857
Teus. M a r c h 3-
The w e a t h e r all da y yesterday, & at night was
v e r y cold - In the night, it seemed to moderate, &, this m o r n
ing, there was a little flur r y of snow, on the ground.
I have
b u s i e d m y s e l f this morning, in copying the family records of
m y bro. & those of his children, & the two nephews here.
A n n Eliza & Sarah Catharine, w i t h their husbands, have joined
the Methodist chh here - so have the two wives of M e r w i n &
Edw, sons of bro* David.
of herself & husband.
A nn Eliza gave m e the Daguereotype
Others have promised m e theirs.
This
is a good & desirable place to live in, w i t h m a n y advantages -
�b u t some things, in the State, are h a r dl y straight*
About
three ye ars since, the Legislature, w i t h o u t any pet it i on f r o m
the people, abol i sh e d capital punishment.
Since then, three
men, c onvicted of murder, hav e b e e n h un g b y the populace,
before the sherif cd get the prisoners b a c k to the jail*
One of these was in Winnebago Co* another in Wash i ng t on Co*
& a third at Janesville, in R o c k Co.
T his last was a powerful
man; he t o o k off his boot & under t oo k to fight his w a y to the
jail - k n o c k e d down a line of those w ho assailed him, from
the court h o use to the jail door; but was, at last, noos e d b y
the neck, dra gg e d t h r o u g h the streets & swung up to the limb
of a tree*
W h e n he h a d bee n d r a g ge d some time, b y the neck,
he b e g g e d f or his life, & was answered, b y the populace, *We
w i l l let y o u know w h a t m e r c y we will sho w you*"
The s e were
his own words, utte r ed to the m a n he murdered, w h e n he b e gg e d
h i m to spare his life, for the sake of his family*
After the
m u r de r er h a d hung to the tree, till dead, he was taken down;
the tree was cut down, & every one of the vast crowd took a
piece of the tree & carried it home.
So eager was every one
to have a piece, that they even d ug up the roots f r o m the
C ha r le s
town, Wis*
at bro,
L y m a n ’s -
ground*
$uery.
Is it to the credit, or discredit of the
multitude, thus to trample, under their feet, the laws of
the State.
T h e y s how the utmost contempt of the law, w h h
spares the life of the murderer, just as antislavery m e n
o f t e n do of the laws of the U. States.
T w o m en are n o w con
f i n e d in jail, at Manitowoc, f or an aggravated case of murder.
Th e y are to be t ri e d next month, wh e n it is supposed, that
�the cr owd will be ready, w i t h ropes to do what the law does
not allow to b e done.
Wed, M a r c h 4 ^ *
Weather moderate - appearance of snow.
By m i d d l e
of the afternoon, it began to snow briskly, & it continued
till late in the evening,
I called at Mr, G r a v e s ’ in the m o r n
ing &, in the afternoon, at M e r w i n Baldwin's,
Sister Julia
h a d inv it e d all the four f amilies of our relatives, to spend
the evening.
All were present w i t h their little ones except
Merwin, w h o had gone to Beaver Dam,
some talk about S a n d w i c h Islands, &c.
We h a d a pleasant party At the close, we ha d
singing Sc prayer, Sc I took, occasion to give them some advice
on the duty of m a in t a i n i n g fami l y prayer.
Y o u cannot, I sd ,
give your children a religious training without it.
of our practice.
altar.
I spoke
Not one of all these families has a fa n il y
M a y the L o r d speedily incline t hem to erect one in
every house.1
At 12 (noon) this day, we suppose the U. S.
new
r ecei v ed a^chlef Magistrate - Hon, James Buchanan, who was
to be Inaugurated this day.
Probably no Pres,, fro m the
beginning, has done so m u c h to disgrace the nation Sc himself
as F r a nk l in Pierce, w h o has n o w closed his term of four
years.
One w d suppose, he h a d a peculiar spite against the
cause of freedom.
His f avoring the Border Ruffians, in
Kansas, has caused the loss of m a n y lives, for w h h he is
answerable.
Bu c h a n a n w d fol lo w the same course, is pledged
to do so - but the success of the Repu b li c an (freesoil)
p ar ty m a y frighten h i m Sc his coworkers, & compel t hem to
m o d i f y their doings.
Our expectations are, that the R e p u b l i
cans will increase & prevail, & soon have a fir m footing in
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the slave states themselves. God grant It m a y be so.
At Charlestown,Wis.
M a r c h 5 F 1 Thur.
Spent m o s t of this day in visiting. Some
b r o . L y m a n 1sof the m o r n i n g was taken up in observing Wm. Hamilton, bro's
1857
son, firi n g at a m a r k w i t h a rifle. He is a great marksman.
T he y do not consider it at all dangerous for a m a n to h o l d
a mark, in his hand, for Win. to fire at, 10 rods distance.
Bro. L y m a n said, he shd have no fear,
in putti ng an apple
on his own head, for Wm. to shoot off at 10 rods distance.
In the P. M. I r o d e, w it h Lyman, in the cutter, to Chilton,
& called at Miss. Newell's School.
At evening, took tea at
Merwin Baldwin's - We sat up late at Lyman's, & yet had a
w o r l d of talk the next morning.
Prld. M a r c h 6^
W e a t h e r ve r y col d these days, especially in
the m o r n i n g - Some thawing, at times, under the sun.
Bro.
Lyman h a d engaged a ride, f or me, to F o n d du lac, w it h Mr.
Cheesebro, a neighbor.
I h a d not c a ll e d on Law ye r Anderson,
though he had of ten b ee n in to see me.
He h a d b e e n at H o n o
lulu, on the Isis, & had m a n y enquiries to make.
in, for 15 min ut e s this morning.
First
glass
drank
So I r a n
He is said to be sceptical,
on the subject of religion, thoug h he d i d not show any of it
to me.
I called & b i d good bye to the families of Messrs.
W il k i n s o n & Graves - & bidding g o o d bye to Lyman & Julia &
Win H. w h o have shown m e all the attention I cd desire, I left
at 9 A. M.
visit.
us.
All these friends have bee n m u c h interested in m y
Mr. Graves thought he m u s t go to the Islands & see
The y have means & it m a y be, that he & his wife m a y yet
go there.
The wea t he r was cold to day.
We had goo d sleighing
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�n e a r l y all the way, to Calumet, w h h Is n ea r Lake Winnebago.
W e stopped, an hour, at the o n l y tavern in the place - &
there I h e a r d a ro ugh teamster call, In a low tone, for some
t hing to drink. T h e l a n d l o r d t o l d him, in a low tone, what
he had; & h a u l e d a decanter out f r o m under the counter - a
light k i n d of liqu o r - w h is k ey perhaps.
This is the first
glass of spirit or wine w h h I have se e n drank, since I have
been in the country, for nine months & a half.
I have b e e n
in cou n tr y & city Hotels, Steamboats, Depots, & all sorts of
P o n d du
lac, P.du
lac,Co.
Wis.
1857
places, & among all sorts of people, m a nu f actories of d i f f e r
ent kinds, &c. b u t here was the first glass I h a d seen drank,
of any thing intoxicating.
As we learned, that the gro u nd was
b are f r o m Calumet to P o n d du lac, we went >down, half a mile,
to Lake Winnebago, & went the rest of the w a y on the ice of
the lake.
the ice.
It was a bitt er cold ride, & we h a d no fears for
We a r r i v e d at P o n d du lac at about li- P. M.
I sto pp e d at Dr. Darling's - found his wife w as m o s t l y confined
' to the room, w i t h some af fection of the lungs, raising blood,
&c.
T h e rest of the f a m i l y were w e l l - Miss Aurelia I ng r a
ham, a neice of Mrs. Darling, is one of the fa m i l y -
She does
not profess religion, b u t says she does not live easy.
Sat. M a r c h 7 ^
I feel severely the cold of these days - was asto
nished, this morning, to f i n d the therm, w h h h ad be e n hung
out of the w i n d o w was dow n to zero.
Dr. Griffin called last
e vening to engage m e to address the united Sab. Schools, on
Sab. evening, at the Methodist chh, w h h I a g re e d to do.
Mr.
Darling, who h a d come in, f r o m Oakfield, to preach, & administer.
�the co mmunion e n g a g e d m e to assist, at the communion, in the
P l y m o u t h chh, at 2 o'clock Sab. P. M.
I finished, this m o r n -
4”Vi
ing, a lett er I h a d begun, on the 5-—, to Mr* Damon, Seamen's
chaplain, at Honolulu*
I als o wrote a letter to Castle &
Cooke, f or the Sand* Isld mission*
I t he n called on Deac.
Fuller, b r o t h er of Josiah Fuller, of Honolulu.
A f te r d ep o si t
ing m y letters in the Post Office, Dr. Griffin called, b y a p
pointment on me, to go wi t h me, on a f e w calls.
called at Deac* Gillett's store.
We first
Here w e met Deac* Hoyt, of
the Am* Sab. School Uni on Dep* of Boston, who was also to a d
dress the united Sab* Schools, at the Meth* chh, tomorrow
evening.
We next called on Rev* Mr. Frame, of the Pres, chh,
a Sem* classmate of Mr. Forbes, Mr. A l e x r & Mr* Armstrong.
H a d a pleasant call wi t h his wife & children b e f o r e he r et u r n e d
home*
Dr* Griffin had left m e at Mr* Frame's, that Deac.
Gillett m i g h t acc om p an y me to Mr. Hawley's, of the lit C o n
g regational chh.
H a d a pleasant call there*
There is an
unpleasant state of f e e l i ng b e t w e e n him, & the 30 or 40, who
have come out of his chh, & n o w constitute the Plymouth chh.
F on du lac
at Dr.
D ar l in g 1s
Deac. F u l l e r w i s h e d m e to sp e n d a night w i t h them, before
1857
I left town.
Mr* F r a m e w i s h e d to be r e membered to his three
classmates.
Sab* M a r c h
This also was a co l d m o r n i n g - Therm. 5 above
zero - m o s t l y clouded over.
Ply mo u th chh at 1 0 ^ A. M.
Mr* Darling preached, to the
At 2 P. M. we had communion there.
I ad m in istered the cup, & addr es s ed them on the lessons to
be l e a r ne d at com* n e e d of m o r e self denial, more love, n e e d
�of a M i s y Spirit - of m a k i n g their n e w chh a m o d e l on these
points.
It was a pleasant season, I believe, to all.
At
the close of communion, she who was Amelia Fierce, In Durham,
n o w S e l a h Strong's wife, came up, & asked, If I kne w her.
I
d id n o t - so she Informed m e who she was, & I went, w i t h her,
to the i r house, w h h was v e r y near Dr. Darling's.
I ha d asked
her, b y the way, If Selah, an own cousin of mine, was i n te m
perate.
She co nfirmed the story I h a d heard - Whe n I came to
see him, I saw mar k s of Intemperance In his face; & ha d a
Selah
Strong,
long talk w i t h him, urging him to aban do n all intoxicating
things.
I took tea w i t h them & re t u r n e d to Dr. Darling's.
T h e i r house looked neat, except, that he was chewing tobacco
at an awful rate.
He d i d not give m u c h encouragement, that
he w d leave off ardent spirit.
His father was a drunka r d
before him; doubly fo rtified is the son.
Returned to Dr.
Darling's, & then, w i t h the family, r e p a i r e d to the Methodist
chh, w h h was already full, & was soon f i l l e d to overflowing.
M a n y h ad to stand in the Isis.
present.
Some 8 or 10 ministers were
Mr. Frame, (Pres.) was called on to conduct the
Services - The exercises com me n ce d w i t h singing & prayer.
Deac. Hoyt addressed the m e e t i n g on the great n eed of Bible
influence o n children.
His remarks were v e r y interesting,
& were c o nt i n ue d about an hour.
I followed to give some ac
count of things in the Sand. Islands.
I told them of infanti
cide in the days of heathenism - of our Sab. Sch. & congrega
tio n in K o h al a - the same In Lahalna - also the examinations
of Schools, fol l ow e d b y a feast - of the Mission children -
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Fond du
lac, Wis.
1857
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their Society.
•
Th eir Soc. has sent out one of their own
n u m b e r (Dr. Gulick) to Micronesia, - & the y raise about #600
a y e a r to support him.
I also gave an account of the "Morn
ing Star", & of the two Haw. Mis's at Fatuhiva, one of the
M arquesas Isis.
I e n deavored to adapt all these remarks to
the Sab. Sch. children, thoug h a large share of the audience
s e e m e d to be adults.
At the close of m y remarks, Rev. Mr.
D a r l i n g rose & said, he w i s h e d to give something to the
M ic r o n e s i a n Mission.
He presumed, others h a d the same feel-
ing.- So the boxes were pass ed round, & #9.21 were thro wn in,
w h h was given to me - nex t morning, I passed it to Deac. Hoyt,
w h o w a s going to Boston, & w d pay it to the T r ea s 1* of the
Am. Board.
I went to Dr. Darlings - he h a d prepared m e a
l ette r to Mr. Eggleston, of Madison, as I was expecting to
go there on m y w a y to Beloit.
I then went, witu Deac. Fuller,
to spend the night at his house.
He & his wife. Sc two sons &
two daughters h a d m a n y enquiries to make about the Isis.
It was 10 w h e n w e got there, & we t a lk e d till after 11.
H e l e n D.
I t o o k leave of Dr. Darling's family, Mrs. Eastman, his
When
daughter, as k e d m e to writ e her, f r o m the Islands, w h h I part
ly promi s ed to do, if she w d answer, w h h she said, she w d do'.
Mon. M a r c h 9 ^
Mrs. Ful le r had no r o o m for m e w h h ha d a fire,
Sc the weather was cold.
But they were v e r y kind, & fi l l e d
the warming p a n w ith coals, & m a d e the b e d delightfully warm.
This, however, is not exactly the same as a fire in the room.
It was the fi rst time this winter, that I h a d slept in a room
w i t h no fire, except one night at Chicago in Dec. & one night
at Mr. B a erson's in Racine.
P a r t l y perhaps fr o m fatigue & ex-
�citement, & perhaps some f r o m cold, I did not sleep much.
were ca l l e d up f o r breakfast, at 6 A. M.
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7 came v e r y soon, & I c
We
At 6 ^ sat down; but
not wait to attend prayers w i t h the
family; for the cars were ready.
I h a d for company Deac. Hoyt,
of the Am. Sab. union Dept, of Boston, Mr. D a r l i n g ’s wife &
child, & the Rev. Mr. Darling, of Oakfield,
Milwaukee,
Mil. Co.
Wis.
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a r r i v e d Milwaukee.
I took a carriage fir s t to the Depot of
Mil. & Miss. R. R. where I left m y baggage. T h e n I went to
85 Mich. St.
the house of Prof. B osworth A - m e t there Mr. B. & his wife &
Julia, the babe.
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ride.
About noon, we
All were g l a d to see me.
then sat down, & wr ote a line to m y wife.
Depot, & we left, in the cars, at 4 P. M.
I took dinner, &
I r eturned to the
I intended to
have gone to Madison, the Capital of the State - but me e ti n g
a Mr. Williams, a Baptist, of F o n d du lac, he told m e it was
out
60 m i l e s Aof m y way, & so I took a ticket for Janesville, in
R o c k Co. on m y w a y to Beloit.
attentive.
Mr. Williams was very k in d &
He was on his way to Kansas.
F r o m Janesville, he
came w i t h m e to C l i n to n Junction, w he n he went towards Racine,
to look after one w ho was going to Kansas, w i t h him.
We had
left the M a d i s o n R. R. at Milton - took a freight tr a i n w i th
one passenger car, & 20 passengers.
At Janesville, we put up,
at the A m e r i ca n House - lodged & took breakfast - bill $1.
F r o m the Am. House, we cd see the court house, &, b e l o w it,
the o l d jail, where M a y b e r r y was confined, a year & a half ago,
for the m u r d e r of a certa i n m a n -
After he was
con vi c te d of the murder, & was o r d e r ed b y the Judge to be taken
b ac k to the jail, the cro w d h a d p l e n t y of ropes ready.
He
�t oo k off his hoot, & m a d e great havoc of those who a s sa i le d
him.
He foug ht his w a y to the f r o nt of the jail; w h e n attempt
ing to get over some barrier, he h a d a noose thrown over his
neck, wi t h w h h he was dragged t h r o u g h the streets, & hung to
a tree.
The people are not in fav or of abolishing capital
punishments.
Teus. M a r c h loJE^
Janesville is on R o c k River.
The Am. House sent a free omnibus to the Depot,
& we to o k the cars at 9^ A. M. for Clinton Junction, where
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Mr. Wms & m a n left me.
I waited till li P. M. when I took cars
for Beloit, 10 miles, & r e a c h e d there at 2.
Dr. S h e r w o o d ’s office where I met him.
I wen t first to
Soon after we went to
his house, where I m e t Mrs. S. & the children, Mark, Prank, &
Beloit,
Wis. at Dr.
S he r w o o d s .
Grace - also Miss. E m i l y Giles, a distant relative of Mr.
1857
ly, at Wms. College commencement.
Sherwood.
We h a d met w i t h the parents & children of this f am i
we got West.
w i t h me.
T he y urged us to call, when
I only regretted, that Mrs. B. & A b b e y were not
The y w d have b e e n d e lighted w i t h a visit to this
interesting place.
There was m u c h m o r e snow on the ground,
at Beloit, than 150 miles North, in Calumet Co.
fields w e r e gener a ll y bare.
There the
Here they were generally white.
After conversing w i t h Dr. Sherwood, at his office, & with
others w h o came in, we w a l k e d to the house, where tea was
ready.
Mrs. S. h a d been on a call, but was soon at home.
We sat up till late in social chat.
T h e y were considerate in
kind l i ng a fire in the parlor, whence the heat reached a side
room, in w h h I was to sleep.
Wed. M a r c h 11—
It was quite comfortable sleighing in the Streets
of Beloit, there b e i n g generally, in the Streets, a solid b e d
�of Ice*
Dr. S herwood spared no pains to m a k e m y visit agreeable.
He was full eno ug h of business, in dentistry, & f i x e d m y teeth,
for w h h he w d make n o charge.
This m o r n i n g he took out a fine
span of horses, &, w i t h a light, he carried m e all over the place.
M ar c h
12
We h a d a s p l e nd i d view, from the top of the College Bluff. We
Thur. M a r c h 12.
firs t called at Prof. Fiske.. A We f o u n d him in his study up
*
stairs.
He afterwards took m e down below, to see Mrs. Bowen,
wi dow of the r i c h m a n of that name, in New York.
k n o w n in the Hist o ry of Benevolent operation.
His name is
Her daughter was
wife of Prof. Fiske,. & two other young ladies were present.
Mrs* B o we n was dee pl y engaged in Misy operations, & asked m a n y
questions.
We next went to the college grounds, where we a ga i n
m e t Prof* Fiske.
He conducted us to the Library - a small but
choice collection of books, on one side - of minerals, on the
other - Some shells among them.
There we saw the calabash, w i t h
its cover, & netting, all in Hawaiian style.
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The r e were also
Indian figures in the room, p a i nt e d b y Catlin, to represent the
Indians once on this very ground.
The who le college ground was
interspersed, w i t h Indian mounds, f r o m its having been an Indian
burial place.
We w e n t up to the cupola, & viewed the whole coun
try r o u n d - all w h i te w i t h snow, as f ar as the eye cd r e a c h in
eve ry direction.
Oh how d e l i gh t ed I shd be, to see all this
reg io n in the w a r m season of summerI
We next visi t ed the P r ep a r a
tory School, under Mr. Friske, bro. of the Prof.
Wh e n nea r the
close of the school, he as ked m e to address the school, w h h I
did.
He was m u c h d elighted w i t h m y remarks against the use of
tobacco.
We r e t u rn e d half past 12, at noon, to dinner.
I h ad
�acc o mp l i s h e d one object of m y vis it to this place, viz, en
quiring about Wm, D. Alexander's capacity for teaching, as
I h ad been requ e st e d to do, w i t h some reference to his being
selected as a Prof, for Oahu College,
Prof, Fiske sd , his
great fault undoubtedly was in not being commanding, in his
manner, & governing a class well.
enough, w h e n he spoke.
louder tone.
He was not quite loud
T h e y h ad tried to make him use a
But, his ideas w er e always clear, & all who
attended w d get the n e e d e d instruction.
He advised, b y all
means, to secure his services for Oahu College.
I omitted,
in the r e c o r d of yest,, our call at Dr. Brinsmade's, a col
lege acquaintance of mine.
As I got out of the sleigh, Mrs
B, came to the door, evidently in great perturbation of m i n d
H er husband h a d just h a d a d i z z y turn w h il e reading the
newspaper, & had f a l l e n out of his chair,
I went in to help
Dr, S herwood first w e n t in, & t h e n went, w i t h his sleigh,
after the f a m i l y physician.
Dr, B' ,s m i n d seemed to be d i s
t urbe d & his r e co l l e c t i o n m u c h gone - I asked, after a while
if he kn e w me, & told h i m who I was.
me.
Beloit,
Wis. at
Dr.Sher
w o o d 1s1857.
He seemed to recall
We left, & r e t u r n e d home to dinner.
In the afternoon
of Thur. F r a n k Sherwood was m y guide to visit the Select
School, (town school) of Mr. Blodget,
schools in the large U n i o n building.
The re were three
In the 3 d story, Mr,
Blodget ha d about 60 or mor e a dvanced scholars; he h a d one
assistant w i t h a side room for their recitations.
In the
2 d story was a large school, of boys & girls, under Miss.
Brown, w i t h a Miss. B r o w n for an assistant.
b o t h these schools.
their duties well.
I addressed
Both teachers a ppeared to understand
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yest* 10
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The weather, these days has b e e n quite cold be l o w zero at sunrise.
To-day, about the same.
It is quite a favor, uni f or m ly att en d ed to, to have some one
of the f a m i l y come in, & build up a fire before I am up.
M os t of the severity of winter w e have a v o id e d thro, the k i nd
attentions of our friends.
I h a d appo i nt e d this day to go to
18 m i l e 8 S.
Rockford, the capital of Roc k Co* Ill.^to see a fe w friends*
I took the stage at 8 ^ A. M. Sc arrd there about 11.
.
Rockford,
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at the "Holland House".
We stopped
I e n q ui r ed for M a n n y Sc Co's Reaping
M a c h i n e Manufactory, a little S* on Rock River.
In the Office,
I f o u n d Robt H. Tinker, in pursuit of w h o m I went.
He went
w i t h me, to the East Side of the river to fi n d Wm. D. Gregory,
w h o m a r r i e d Charlotte Linsley, & lives w i t h an uncle.
We
f o u n d the office, & the uncle; but Win* h a d gone to dinner,
half a mile farther.
So Rob^ Sc m y s e l f r e t u r n e d to the Holland
House; where he boarded, & took our dinner.
After dinner, he
w en t to his office - & I to Mr. G's office where I foun d Win.
We started for the house - m et Charlotte, on the way, going to
practice music.
We l o o k e d at the n ew house of Wm's bro. Lewis,
w h o appears to be v e r y r i c h - t hen at the place he has p u r
chased for a building spot - the n to his uncle's, w i t h w h o m
he boards.
10 at night.
ing family.
The f am i l y wer e out vis i ti n g Sc did not return, till
Charlotte r e tu r ne d at dark.
I found an interest
At the table, evening & next morning, t h e y had
m a n y questions to ask about the Sand* Isis.
Prayers over, at
about 10 at night, we retired, Mr. Gregory & I sleeping to
gether.
I sta i d there till 9 the next morning, & t he n taking
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Mar.
14.
leave, I we n t to the office of Mr. Tinker.
He Is son of Rev.
R e u b e n Tinker, our companion, in going to the Sand. Isis, &
for 9 yrs an associate in Ml s y labor.
Sami, Joseph, Sarah,
R o be r t & M a r y were b o r n at the Isis - A b be y Marina, on b o a r d
Ship, on the voyage home - & C harlotte E l i z a b e t h in the
U n i t e d States.Rob^ seems gre a tl y atta c he d to his mo t h e r &
sisters & brothers.
The fami l y have l i ved m a n y years in
Westfield, Chatauque Co. N. Y.
d ie d in 1854.
Rob*- s h o we d me the journal of his father, w he n
we w e n t out on the New England.
reCtd.
Bro. T. was settled there, &
I did not have m u c h time to
Mr. Talcott, (of the firm of Talcott, Emerson & Co. w h h
is the name since Mr. Manny's death) took m e over the whole
m a n u f a c t o r y - Most of the firm are pious, & they have m a n y
pio us workmen.
Last yea r they m a d e more t ha n 5000 Reapers,
ave ra g in g about 140 dols each.
5000.
Thi s year, t h e y hope to make •
At 1 P.M. we w e n t to dinner.
At 2, I took the stage
for Beloit, w h e r e I a r r d about sunset.
In the evening Dr.
S h e r w o o d & I called on Mr. Brown' fam il y - T h e y w i s h e d me to
take tea w i t h them Mon. eve. if I did not leave before that.
We f o u n d there, Rev. Mr. Lyman, & Rev. Mr. Bush, (Pres, m i n i s
ter) bo t h of w h o m e n q u ir e d about Giles Waldo's course - Mr. B.
t o l d me, he was his f e l l o w student in Theol. in N. H a v e n Sem.
app ea r ed w e l l awhile - soon b e gan to take h a r d cider & luxuries
spent his own money, & b o r ro w ed but never pai d - went South to
t e a c h - fina l ly got a t t a c h e d to the consul to the Sand. Isis.
I gave them a black account of his life & end.
Dr. Brlnsmade
has recovered!, in a measure, fr o m his illness.
He h a d called
�at Dr, Sherwood's office, to enquire after me.
The Dr, told him,
1 m i g h t stay at R o c k f o r d over the Sabbath.
Sab, M a r c h 1 5 ^
A pleasant Sab, in a pleasant place.
At hal f past
10, we went to the Cong, chh, (Dr, Brinsmade's) - The Dr,
p r e a c h e d quite an earnest sermon, not quite so clear in argu
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w o o d ’s
1857
m en t as I sh d have expected.
There is something of a revival
in several of the chhs in this cit y - Meetings, for enquiries,
or for all, w ere hel d e v e r y day, or evening.
Dr, B. gave
out his subject f or this evening - "My Spt shall not always
strive w i t h m a n , "
to his chh.
w h h I wen t to hear.
Dr. S. & family b elong
In the afternoon, adults & children have a Sab,
School, instead of a sermon.
Dr. Sher w oo d & m y s e l f went at
2 P. M. to the Pres, chh, (Mr. B us h ’s) where we h e a r d Mr. L y
man, a su p e ra nnuated clergyman.
Text. "Terah died in Hara n " -
half w a y to Canaan; applied to people awakened, but never co n
verted.
At the close of the evening service, Dr. B. left chh
members to pray, w h i l e he went to the Basement to converse
w i t h the anxious.
Beloit & R o ck f or d are b o t h fine places, situated on both sides
of Rock river, & depending m a i n l y on the water p o wer of the
river, for their importance.
The College, however, of Beloit
& the F e m al e Sem. of R o ck f or d are the g l o r y of those places.
Mon, Mar. 16th
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I h a d decided on leaving for Bristol this morning.
A p a ssenger train wen t on the Racine R. R. at 7 A. M.
It was
m o r e convenient to leave at 9-jg- & I h a d not learned but that it
was a passenger train.
car.
It ha d 6 or 8 frt cars, & one passenger
I b i d an affectionate a d ieu to Dr. & Mrs. Sherwood, who
�are k i n d friends, & to their three children, & others in the
family.
The Dr. went to the cars - & we had a long talk on
v arious matters.
He h a d thought, he had no gifts to a t t e n d
f a m i l y prayers - but n o w sd , he shd remember., m y advice on
that subject.
T h e y b o t h ask e d m e to write them fro m the
Islands, w h h I p a r tl y pro mi s ed to do, if we were spared to
r e a c h that part of the world.
Our train stopped long several
times, indeed at almost every w a y station, to take in freight,
or to attac h n e w loaded cars of wh e a t or something else.
When
we a r r i ve d at U n i o n Grove, where I was to stop, 53 miles, from
Beloit, we ha d six em p t y lumber cars, 17 frt cars & 1 p a s r car,
24 in all - the longest train I was ever in.
Uni on Grove was
7 m i l e s from our present home at bro. Fowler's - I asked a
Union
Grove &
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C ha r l e s ’
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m a n to take me 1^ miles to Dr. Adarife wh ere I supposed I cd stay
for the night.
We had p r o ce e de d to the corner, where we were to
t u r n to Dr. A d a m s ’, w h e n we m et the Dr. going to Bristol,
h o r se b ac k - & a Mr. Frisbie, w ho h a d been for him, in a one
horse waggon.
I got in & rode w i t h him, w r a p p e d in a g o o d
Buffalo, to w i t h i n a mile of Deac. F o w l e r ’s.
on a w a l k for the rest of the way.
I then set out
It was difficult to find a
place to step where the m u d was not deep.
I h ad only w al k ed
a little way, w h e n Win. M a r s h o vertook me, in an empty waggon,
p l e n t y of Buffalos, & he took me to bro. F . ’s door.
M y wife
m e t m e at the door - daughter Abbie also - & all the rest
seemed gla d to see me.
I am sure I was gl a d to see them, &
to fe e l once m o r e at home.
While I was gone, Jennette h ad
become ill, & retu r ne d home, from Oxford Ohio.
Abbie Maria
�L ov e t t was at bro* F . ’s on a visit.
I learned, that they had,
the last Sab., given notice, that I w d address the congregation
n ext Sab* on the subject of the Sand. Isis.
Teus. M a r c h 17i*i2
As soon as I reached home, last evening, I e n
quired whether a n y letters ha d bee n r e c d , from the Sandwich
Isis; & w as gla d to hear, that several h a d come to hand.
F ro m bros. Coan Sc E. G. Beckwith, Sc Green, there were welcome
letters - Sc mor e grateful tha n all were two fro m our daughters,
E mi Sc Hatt i e -
H o w glad was I to hear, that they were all well
at the end of last year.
I spent n e a r l y all this day, in r e a d
ing these letters, & in looking over two copies of the Friend,
& two or three of the Com. Advertiser, Mr. W h i t n e y ’s paper.
Not m u c h news did I find, w h h I had not heard before.
I also
wrote, this day, to Dr. Sherwood, of Beloit.
Wed. March 18—
F i n i s h e d m y letter to Dr. Sherwood, Sc rode h o r s e
back to the Bristol P. Office to leave it, & to bring our
mail m a t t e r home.
A snow h a d fallen the night before, on the
m u d w h h mad e the going very bad.
So the mail came late - I
w a it e d awhile, t h e n rode over, 3/4 of a mile, to see the new
R. R., running f r o m Kenosha to Rockford.
Mr. Law s on & his
wife call e d towards evening, at the door. She did not come in.
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Wis. at
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F o w l e r 1s
1857
Several late papers came in to day, full of late doings more
or less connected w i t h the cause of freedom.
In the N. Y.
Tribune, were some of the acts of the Bogus Legislature in
Kansas.
T h e y have bee n throwing all possible guards ro u nd
the cause of slavery, & putt in g in their own m e n for officers,
who shd see to it, that prosl a ve r y m e n were secured for a
�convention, next June - to m a k e a constitution for the State,
8c then t h e y have p a s s e d an act, that the C o ns titution thus
m a d e shd not be submitted to the people.
Wonderful1
Do
the y think, they shall succeed in t r ampling down all law &
justice?
People w h o have be e n in Kansas say, that it now seems
to be the plan, in Kansas, to have all F ree State m e n keep
p er f e c t l y quiet, & let the proslavers have their own way.
T h e n w h e n the TJ. S. troops were withdrawn, the people can call
a Convention, & m a k e it a free State at their leisure.
is certa i nl y a day of w onderful excitement.
This
The U. S. Supreme
Court have just had, before them, the case of D r e d Scott, who
N.of
was born^Missouri, & the n lived awhile in Illinois. The court
consists of five Southern & four Nort he r n Judges - but two of
the f o u r N. judges favored the South, & agreed to the opinion
of C hief Justice, T a n e y of Maryland.
Their dec i si o n amounts
to this, that s l a v er y is established b y the constitution, &
is national, & m a y go e v ery where, except where it is p r o h i b i t
ed, i. e. into the free States.
E v e r y effort is made to keep
slavery in the ascendant - All these efforts w d avail nothing
against freedom., , were they not a i ded b y Northern votes.
What can be the m o ti v e for m e n fro m the free States to u phold
such an institution of Barbarous agesI
Thur. M a r c h 1 9 ^
still lies.
Most of the snow w h h fell night before last
It froze last night.
zero, this morning, at sunrise.
The Therm, stood at 17 above
In coming down fro m the Rail
Road on Mon. I p r o b ab l y took cold, & have since b ee n m u c h
trou b le d w i t h a sore throat, pain the head, & in the bones -
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ague feelings, &c.
•
It seems to m e like an attack of influenza.
Hav e been e n ga g ed t o - d a y writing up m y journal, wri ti n g letBristol,
Wis. at
Charles
M. F o w
ler's
1857
ters, reading Newspapers, &c.
noon.
Deac. T h a ye r called in the after-
I felt so ill in the evening, that I had m y feet soaked
in hot w a t e r - took some cayenne pepper tea for the throat,&c.
Frid. March 20—
It froze p r e t t y hard last night. - appears like
m i l d spring weather.
I did not rise to b r e a k f a s t ,this morning,
because of head ache, sore throat, &c.
ter before long.
Hope I shall feel b e t
A b b e y Lovett w h o has b e e n here, several days,
w i t h her cousins, went home this afternoon; her father came for,
in his two horse waggon.
She
iA
have b e e n a fine & promising
girl, had she been t r a i n e d b y her own pious mother.
But she
has become a full b eliever in Spiritualism, & been m ade a
m e d i u m of c o mm u nication b e t w ee n departed Spirits & the people
of this world.
She acknowledges, that their Spiritualism
leads m a n y into infidelity.
J o s e p h went to the P. Office t o
day; but the m ai l due f ro m the East failed.
Sat. M a r c h 2 1 ^
A pleasant day, & the s now is vanishing away b e
fore an equinoctial sun,
J o se p h went early this morni n g to the
office f or letters - but learned, that no mail w d be here till
Mon.
To-morrow, according to notice, I was to address Mr.
Lawson's congregation, the address on the Sand. Isld. mission,
to take the place of his m o r n i n g sermon.
But I have been ill,
all the week, f ro m influenza, fever & sore throat; & so, this
morning, m y wife wrote him a note, that I shd be unable to f u l
fil the appointment.
In the afternoon, Mr. Lawson called to
see us & spent an hour.
He will, I suppose, continue the ap-
�p ointment f o r me to t he next S a b b a t h . , We m a y be here another
Sab. but m u s t soon leave for Michigan.
Sab. M a r c h 22d .
speak today.
Well perhaps, that I c d not atte n d m e e t i n g &
It r a i n e d m u c h last night - the rain is pouring
still - so that few, in this r e g i o n of scattered population,
are likely to be present.
Joseph, however, harnessed up the
two horse pleasure w a g g o n - Our Abbie, & all the other young
ladies went, m a k i n g a full load; bro. Charles went on foot.
About 20 w e r e present, to w hom Mr. Laws o n preached, in the
morning.
He ha d no even i ng service.
We enjoyed the day v e r y
w e l l at home, reading the Bible, religious newspapers, &c.
It rained m o s t of the d a y - ce a s e d a little, at evening - but
black
the clouds l o o k e d Aall around, & the heavens, during n e a r l y
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the whole evening, p r e s e n t e d one b r o a d sheet of vivi d li gh t
n i n g - attended wi t h distant thunder.
p r o b a b l y as b a d as they ever are.
The roads are now
T he y m a y become a little
worse, whe n the frozen ground brea k s up.
Mon. M a r c h 2 5d -
Clouds & m i s t y w e at h er still hang around us -
The air is damp.
or I take cold.
I am still ill, & must k e e p pretty close,
This d a y was a p p oi n te d for bro. Charles &
his wife to go to Kenosha to execute several deeds; among the
rest, one to Mrs. B. (Charlotte) in part settlement for her
pat er n al claim, w h h has been in the hands of her bro. Charles,
for the 25 years, that w e have b e e n on M i s y ground.
not a ugmented much, in our absence.
It has
This lot of land, now
deeded, is for 80 acres, at Port Atkinson, in the town of
Albion, Dane Co. Wis. -
A part of her due we propose to ex
change for w i l d lands, perhaps in Iowa, & to have the whole
�lie, f or the b e n ef i t of our children, in future years.
C. & Sister E. r e t ur n ed in the evening.
Bro.
Mr. L a w s o n called
this afternoon; he proposed, that m y appointment, for next
Sab., be pu b l i s h e d in the Kenosha paper, as some m i g h t come
out, & hear me.
Teua.
M a r c h 24.
M y h e al t h is m u c h improved since yesterday.
T he clouds & mists of yes t er d ay cleared up con
siderably to-day, & the m u d began to d r y up a little.
The
roads are almost impassable, in all directions, except along
the P l a n k R oad w h h runs E a s t & West, fr o m Kenosha b y the
house of bro. Charles.
M y health is gradually improving.
I spent some of this day in reading & hearing reading - some
of it in w r i t in g - wrote to Rev. C. S. Lyman, of New Haven,
Ct. & sent to h i m an order for balance of draft in the Savings
Bank, New York, name of L. Tappan.
the interest due.
Wed. M a r c h 2 5 ^
like day.
The bal a nc e is $160.28 &
I also wrote to Dr. Anderson, of Boston.
This, like yest., was also a beautiful, spring
The s now has disappeared fr o m the land, except here
& the r e b y the fences.
the streams.
The ice is visible here & there along
T h e whole prairie c o u nt r y looks rich & black.
M u c h of it is ploug h ed up ready f or the seed, w h h is often
Bristol,
Wis. at
bro.
Charles’
1857
sowed, & h a r ro w ed in even before the frost is out of the
ground.
Wrote to Hon. E. H. Allen, to day, directed to
New York.
H e a r d the girls read some from the "Bondage &
Miss Sharp
freedom of Fred. Douglas." The W. dist. School m a ’
m A& Mr.
P e r r i g o ’s daughter, (Hattie) called & spent the evening w i t h
our Youth.
Thur. M a r c h 2&££
A b e autiful day this, like spring, & yet not
very w a r m - Bro. Charles went, this morning, to carry a load
�of flour to Kenosha - sells at #6*00 for l/2 a brl, or 98 lbs,
I sent, b y him, a lett er to E. H, Allen & one to Dr, Anderson,
I the n sat down & w r ot e m y b o y Henry, at the Isis, & carried
& left t h e m at the office,
that & the one (with a draft) to Mr. L y m a n - AI hope the y will
Eclipse
of sun
Wed.
25th
f i n d their w a y along the mail route, though, at present, the
m a i l carrier seems to have d e s e rt e d his work.
p e a r e d since last Wed,
He has not ap-
Yest, about 5 P. M, an eclipse of the
sun b e g an at this place - o b s e r v e d b y a few.
We h a d notice
of it, in the Almanacs, but d i d not know, that it was to be
visible in this region.
The sun was soon hid in a cloud, or
we shd have seen the eclipse.
Frid, M a r c h 2 7 ,
A delightfully pleasant da y - not very warm.
T hi s was a sad day to me, on one account.
I h ad just re t urned
f r o m Rockford, 111, & this was the day for the e xecution of a
m a n confined there, n a m e d Countryman, w h o h a d shot the Sherif
(Taylor),
land,
Murders are thick & frequent, this year, in this
I a m to speak, in the chh, on Sab,, upon the Sand,
Isld mission, & have b e e n looking at the subject today.
No
e a s y m a t t e r to bring out a b r ie f & interesting histo r y of those
transactions of 37 years.
A great wo r k has b een done, I must
try to tell them something about it. I have been reading the
Tr ibune
N e w Y o r k A- The astounding late decision of the U. S. Supreme
Court, that B l ack m e n can not be citizens, under the Constitu
tion, is exciting the just indignation of all lovers of F r e e
dom,
The Steps b y w h h Chief Justice Taney, came to such a
m onstrous conclusion, wer e r e v i e w e d b y Judges McLean & Curtis b u t they are all to b e thoro u gh l y r e vi e we d b y the Press of the
Country,
O h the chicanery, b y w h h the Slave power are trying
�to u p h o l d themselves.
S l av e ry Is p u s h e d on all sides - the
Republicans, or Free s ol l p a r t y have m a d e r a p i d strides, swal
l ow i n g nea r ly all the North.
Hence the De sperate & deep laid
plots to secure the slave interests - & to introduce slavery
into the territories w h h must soon be a d m it t ed as States.
T h e y have m a d e the m o s t unp r in c ip l ed efforts to secure the
stablishment of slavery in Kansas.
T h e y are still m a k i n g
them, though the Free State m e n out-number all others; & while
Missourians are pushing Sla v er y into Kansas, the subject of
e ma n cipation is seriously agited in Missouri itself - It will
p r o b a b l y di sappear fr o m the State, without emancipation.
Oh that there w ere mor e prayer in the chh, against this enormous
evill
The d e te r mination of the South, & of the proslavers North,
to spread Sc a i d Slavery, is now carrying political k n a v e ry into
all branches of the U. S. govt - But this abominable corruption
in the highest Court of the nation, the last appeal, the Sacred
Bench, is the m os t awful of any thing that has yet come to
light.
The amount of Chi e f Justice Taney's decision, in the
D r e d Scott case is, "that Africans or their descendents were
nev e r intended b y the Decl a ra t io n of Independence, or b y the
TJ. S. constitution, to be citizens of the U. S.
The universal
sense of civilized whites has b e e n that they are simply pr o pe r
ty, Sc, of course, has not allowed t h e m the right of suffrage,
& they cannot, therefore, become citizens.
not appear in the U. S. Courts.
Of course, they can
Thi s decision is as false in
point of facts as it is awful in its conclusions.
It comes from
an a g e d man, w h o is just ready to retire f r o m the Bench.
The
�press of all C h ri s ti a n lands w i l l sift this decision.
It will,
of course, disgrace our wh ole country; but mo s t of the infamy
will, eventually, settle down on the head of its papist author,
R o g e r B. Taney, of Baltimore, Md.
Sat. M a r c h 28.
Bristol,
Wis. at
Chs M.
Fowler's -
A beautiful spring d a y - The b l a c k Birds are sing
ing in the trees around the farm, w h h stron g ly reminds us of
former days.
Spent m o s t of the d a y in r e ad i ng & writing.
At
4 in the afternoon, w e went to tea, at Mr. Beath's on the o p p o
1857
site side of the street.
He was gone to mill.
We found there
o nly Mrs. B. & her sister, Jer u sh Spencer, the fa m i l y of this
place - Mr. B. was or i ginally f r o m the r e gi o n near Genesee N.Y.
We ha d a pleasant visit, & re t u r n e d home shortly after dark.
Deac. T h a y e r told m e that Robt J. Walker was appointed to be
Gov. of Kansas.
If so, the sole object is to create a strong
force there, for the establishment of slavery.
Oh m a y God
interpose his almighty arm to counteract these abominable plans.
Sab. M a r c h 29th
Weather still fine.
All the family prepared for
chh, except Mrs. B . , w h o did n ot feel well enough to go.
vices c ommenced at 1 0^ A. M.
Ser
I addressed the congregation on
the Sand. Island mission, givi ng them m a n y results of Mi s y
labor.
I spoke of their former diseases, vices, intemperance,
their houses, furniture, m o d e s of eating, sleeping, &c. their
schools, establishing Regular System of government, p ar ticu
lar ly of the land Commission, & rights secured to common people
in the Soil - increase in industry, Supporting their own i n s t i
tutions - Greatest wea l th of mis 's is a sight of a nation r i s
ing from pollution & m i s e r y to happiness & honor - & last,
�t h ei r pi e t y is to be m a t u r e d b y active efforts to s end the
Gospel to others.
I d i d not feel m u c h freedom, - but gave them
an earnest exhortation to cultivate an enlar g ed benevolence as
the bes t way to have r e l i g i o n pros p er at home.
The House was
p r e t t y well filled.
Mon. M a r c h 50.
terday.
F e l t poorly ever since m y talk to the people y e s
I have not yet s uf f iciently r e c ov e re d from m y late
illness, & h a d not the strength I supposed I had.
I have had
m or e or less headache all day - have r ead some & w r i t t e n a
little.
At 10 A. M. I called at Deac. Wm. A. Thayer's & staid
till 12 (noon).
He gave m e a N. Y. Independent, to r e a d Dr.
C heever's Remarks on the late d e c i s i o n of the U. S. Supreme
Court.
In the evening, Wm. & Lorietta M a r s h called on us. Bristol,
Teus. M ar c h 3 l s^
Y e s t e r d a y was a c l ou d y & somewhat cold day; &
Wis.
et C.M.
t oday is m u c h like it. I spent the day in reading & some
F o w l e r 1s
1857
writing.
Bro. Charles went, in the P. M. to a town caucus
m e e t i n g to nominate town & c o u n ty officers.
The interest he
takes in it is to get officers chosen, w h o will go against
Spirit licenses, the State laws leaving that question of,
license & no license, to the C o un t y B o a r d & Supervisors.
Mrs. Win. A. Thayer, & Rev. Mr. L aw s o n & his wife call e d this
a fternoon to visit & take tea w i t h us.
We had a pleasant visit,
though Mrs. B. was quite too ill to enjoy their company.
Wed. April
March, w h h we anticipated as a blustering month,
has passed off rather mildly, & we are n o w fairly launched
into the m o r e attractive m o n t h of April.
ever, is a bitter cold day for April.
This first day, h o w
It has frozen all day.
T he Therm., at sunrise, was 27 above - at noon, 25 - & about
27 at night.
We have w i s h e d on r e t ur n in g to our home in the
�t)C
Sand. Islands, to adorn it with as many Daguerreotypes as we
could procure, of our friends.
The group of cousins, who have
been here during the winter, were to go to Kenosha, to be taken
on one plate.
The day was cold - the N. E. wind unpleasant but
they mustered courage to face it - & so we have the three daugh
ters of bro. Charles, with our Abbie, & also Joseph H. & Abbie
L. Linsley, all on one plate, a picture we shall often look at
with no little pleasure, if spared to reach our distant Isld
home.
The picture is an Ambrotype - they had two pictures
taken, one to be taken, & one to be left.
times to get two pictures.
They sat 12 or 14
They reached home at half past 8,
in the evening.
Thur. April 2£
Through all the winter, the mail has come, from
the East, each Mon. Wed. & Frid., & gone East, on the alternate
days.
But for two weeks past, the mall has failed oftener than
it has come.
Yesterday we ree^ the mail regularly again, though,
contrary to common custom, none of the family had letters « A
few papers came.
Bristol,
Wis. at
bro.
Charles
1857 -
Nothing, in all these papers, Interests us so
much as different items relating to the doings of the Govt of
Washington, to carry slavery into Kansas Territory.
We are
watching every movement of Buchanan's administration, that
affects the subject of slavery in these States.
Mr. & Mrs.
Beath, our nearest neighbor, called this evening, with a
younger sister of hers, (Jerusha Spencer) & staid a short time.
Our young people were all gone out to singing School, & did not
get home till half past 9.
late.
Rev. Mr. Lawson called & staid quite
He came with an urgent invitation to me from Rev. Mr.
Chapin, of Kenosha, to go there, & spend the Sab. with them.
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This morning, bro* Charles & Joseph have gone into
Kenosha, & we have about concluded to go in ourselves tomor
row & spend the Sab.
So we have been packing our trunks, &c.
At noon, some letters came in - one from Douglas - one fr.
Cleora Llnsley - & one from Dr. Sherwood of Beloit to me.
This afternoon, X have been writing to Lewis Tappan Esq. &
enclosed a draft of 459*41 for his collection.
& Joseph returned at evening.
Bro. Charles
Joseph went to get a copy of
the cousins' group in the Daguerreotype.
but has the promise of it tomorrow.
He cd not get it -
Mrs. B. & bro* Charles
finished their settlement tonight in regard to property.
Sat. April 4 ^
All our effects are packed & directed & we are
to leave for Kenosha to-day, on our way to Coldwater, Mich.
We have been in bro* Charles' family, now almost four months,
& it seems hard to part from these dear friends.
They have
taken such kind & continued care of us, that we have had no
chance to feel the severity of the past cold winter*
The
young company, with the piano & singing, have given us much
pleasant music; &, with all, we have had constant & delightful
social intercourse.
How cd we, then, tear ourselves away
from such dear friendsI
But the waggon was ready, & at 10
A. M. we all kissed each other, shook hands, & parted, never
perhaps again to meet in this world.
Brother Charles took us
in to Kenosha, where we arrd soon after 12, (noon) - We called
Kenosha,
Wis.
1857
first at Deac* Merrill's Store - I was introduced, in the
street, to Hon* Chs Durkee, just from the U. S. Senate I left two letters at the Post Office - then we went to the
/
�Daguerrean's to see about some pictures.
us to Mr. Lines; where we were to stop.
Thence Bro. C. took
Mr. L. was from New
Haven - married In N. York, Had three sons, Henry, Rob^ &
George.
They had lost their 2d child, Kate, an only daughter.
They recd us kindly & we spent a pleasant Sabbath with them.
In the afternoon & evening, many called.-
Rev. Mr. Chapin -
Rev. Mr. Gridley & wife, Rev. Mr. Stebblns & wife, & several
others, mostly ladies, among whom was Mrs. Noble, wife of Wm.
Noble, an engineer on the Kenosha & Rockford R. R.
a son of Danl Noble Esq. of Willlamstown, Mass.
Mr. N. was
Mr. Chapin
engaged me to address his congregation, on Sab. evening.
Sab. April 5 ^
A cloudy day.
We attended Mr. Chapin's chh, &
he preached a neat, finished sermon, from "Not as the world
giveth, give I unto you".
There was no service In the P. M.
I went to Mr. Whitney's, near the Lake Shore, where Mr. Chapin
boarded, & took dinner with them.
At half past 7 P. M. I ad
dressed a full chh, on the Sand. Isl^ mission, for an hour & a
quarter.
There was good attention, & I felt some freedom.
This was the chh where I heard John B. Gough lecture.
Saw a
men digging up his garden this day, & yet the Streets generally
seemed quiet.
Teus. Ap. 7 ^
48l£
R. R.
ride.
For A p * * 6 ^
This morning we were busy, putting up our things
for departure.
I went to the Depot, procured tickets, & had all
baggage checked for Chicago.
Lines accompanying us.
ness.
See over.
At 10, we went to the Depot, Mrs.
The family showed us no little kind
At 10 u 30: the train came - we got aboard - at about 1
P. M., we reached Chicago - Looked about to learn where we must
�go.
Our trunks &c. were conveyed, free of charge, by the
Pamelee line of Omnibuses, to the Mich. S. R. R. Depot, by
whh, we were to go, next day, to Coldwater.
We then walked
to the nearest Hotel (Globe) & searched the Directory, for
Rev. A. L. Brooks' residence.
The Landlord directed us how
to get to the corner of Lake & Sangamon Streets Chicago,
111.
1857
We walked
to Lake St. & soon got into a Lake St. Omnibus, whh carried
us to the right spot, for 5 cts each.
Mr. Brooks soon met
us & gave us a cordial welcome - & the whole family soon
appeared, Mrs. Brooks not very well.
They appeared much
gratified, that we had called on them.
quainted with Abbey.
They were well ac
After conversing while, & getting
pretty well acquainted with them, & their three children,
Walter, Prank & Lilian, (the third, a daughter) I wishing
to make some calls down town, & Mr. B. wishing to call at
the P. Office, he took me into his buggy, & we drove exten
sively round town.
Chicago is quite regular, in its streets.
The N. & S. branches of the Chicago river unite in the midst
of the city - Shipping run up the river, through many draw
bridges.
The banks of the river are wharfed, in their whole
extent, making, in all Chicago, 14 miles of dock room.
I
called at R. K. Swift's Brother & Johnson's extensive banking
house.
We went to the Depot of the Mich. Southern R. R.
where I saw all my baggage.
We went into the Depot of the
111# Central, Burlington & Quincy, Chicago & Galena, & Mich.
Central R. Roads.
It is said to be the largest Depot in the
world - being 900 feet long, with a high edifice at the
North end for R. R. & land Offices.
The grand arch over the
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whole length of this Depot, must be more than 200 ft over,
without a single support, for the whole length & breadth.
Not far from this Depot is the grain store, called the
greatest in the world.
Theycan, in it, receive, discharge &
weigh 14,000 busheBs of wheat in an hour. Chicago has inwith
creased^astonishing rapidity. It is a young city but has
110,000 inhabitants.
They are soon to have five Theological
Seminaries in the city.
One of the five is founded by Mr.
Linde, a member of Mr. Brooks* chh.
He gave $100,000 for a
University to be located 25 miles N. of Chicago, near Lake
Michigan, where a company have given 600 acres of land for
the same purpose.
Chicago,
111
.
1857
Mr. Brooks is full of hope for Chicago.
His Soc. & chh are now building a new chh edifice.
very many blocks of splendid buildings -
There are
every where, are
Interspersed low, miserable, unpainted houses, whh, in due
time, will disappear.
This is destined to be one of the
greatest cities in the world.
This city & Milwaukee, a year
or two since, sent a ship, the "Dean Richmond, loaded with
wheat; direct to Liverpool, through the Welland canal & St.
Lawrence river.
Mon. Ap. 6—
They hope to do more of that work.
(Por Teus. see back) -
At 9 o'clock this morning Mr. Chapin called for me & we went
to the school of Kenosha, Mr. McKindley is the principal.
There are four or five schools of a lower grade in the same
building.
Abbey went with us, & there met a young Mt. Holyoke
Sem7 acquaintance, who was an assistant teacher.
classes recite.
I heard many
There were some 70 or 80 scholars, in Mr.
�McKindley's room.
Kenosha,
Wis.
Like Mr. McMynn, of Racine, he seems to
have no anxiety about the behavior of his scholars.
The
whole school was in perfect order, & yet the Teacher never
strikes or punishes one.
How does he govern?
I asked.
He goes at the scholar who transgresses, & makes it disgrace
ful to disobey the rules.
are allowed in school.
No communications, between scholars,
If any scholar wishes any thing of
another, he raises his finger in sight of the teacher.
So
does any one who is ready to answer a question whh is asked.
No class is questioned in order.
The grand secret of securing
good behavior, in the school, is in appealing to the good sense,
interest & conscience of each pupil.
McMynn's school in Racine.
The same is true of Mr.
They are now examining these
schools, for three or four days, this week.
In the afternoon, Mrs. Lines & ourselves went on an invitation
to Dr. Gridley's.
We called, on the way, at Rev. Mr. Stebbins,
(Meth.) Dr. Gridley's, we met him, & his worthy wife - Rev. Mr.
Chapin & his good wife, an English lady, by birth, Deac. Bennet
& wife, &.Mr. & Mrs. Clark.
Chicago,
111. to
Coldwater
Mich.
1857
One of them gave us information
respecting Rev. Mr. Sessions, who has engaged, as teacher, in
Watertown, Oswego Co. N. Y.
He was formerly,from that place.
We spent a most pleasant evening, & returned to Mr. Lines',
half past 9 at night.
Wed. April 8— *
We had decided not to leave Chicago, in the
train at 7 A. M. but at 2 " 30 P. M.
So I called down town -
did several errands, & procured several Western Maps.
went with Mr. Brooks to see the site of his new chh.
I also
They
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are putting up a building, 136 feet, in length by about 70 or
80 in Breadth.
The Linde University is to be located 25 miles
N. of Chicago - but the Theological part of it will probably
be located in the city.
Mrs. Brooks had dinner ready by 12
(noon), that we might have full time to reach the cars, &,
shortly after, Mr. Brooks harnessed up his horse & buggy & took
us all, with our light baggage, to the Mich. Southern R. R. De
pot.
Mrs. B. with her sister, Miss Warner, & the three lovely
children followed us to the door, & bid us God speed - Mrs. B.
sd , she thought they must hear from Abbie.
We reached the
Depot, in good time, & thanked Mr. B. for all his kindness.
49th
R.R.
ride.
We procured tickets for Coldwater, Mich. $13.80 for three, &
got our baggage checked, for the same place.
our final leave of Illinois.
This is perhaps
Of Chicago, we can hardly have
but one impression, i, e, of a stormy, muddy place.
When we
passed through it, in Nov. /56, all was rain & mud.
We passed
it again Dec. 171^, in a cold, snowy time, & very cloudy, so
that we saw nothing of the place - Yesterday, as we came on
our way, from Kenosha, it snowed brisklyj last night it snowed
plenty more in Chicago - the ground was all white today - but
the snow has disappeared, & left every thing muddy.
After
leaving Chicago, we ran S. & S. E. till we got beyond Lake Mich
igan - then East.
About the time we reached Indiana, the snow
was quite deep & level, all over the country.
Mich, there was but little snow left.
Depot, about 10 at night.
When we reached
We reached the Coldwater
An omnibus took us all, & our bag
gage, a mile North, to bro. Benton’
s, where we were so happy
�as to find all well.
Coldwater,
Mich, at
bro.
Benton's.
1857.
Bro* Benton, Dwight & others soon appeared
at the door, & when we had arrd within, there we met, for the
first time, Eliza M. Baldwin, the youthful widow of my nephew,
Addison P. Baldwin, formerly Miss. Eliza Millard, who was to
be married to-morrow night to bro. Benton,
She appears to be
amiable, judicious, worthy woman, &, we trust, pious also.
We rejoice, in being acquainted with her.
She has a sweet
little daughter, Hattie, about 4 or 5 years old.
I trust, that
Eliza is, every way, suited to be a mother to my dear sister
Phebe Ann1s children, six in number.
It is a great task to
be devolved, at once, upon a young mother.
May God give both
husband & wife grace to train up their dear little ones, in
the nurture & admonition of the Lord.
We were all tired, &
soon retired to rest.
Thur. Ap. 9—
This morning gave promise of a shining day, & so it
proved to be.
With bro, Benton & his son, Dwight, it was to be
a most busy day, as they had given out about 700 invitations,
& expected about 600 to be present, at the wedding whh was to
be held in Krippen's Hall, a large room, kept for public meet
ings.
After breakfast I went to the Post Office, for whh bro.
Benton has now procured a new & splendid room.
I was there
furnished a table, where I sat down, & wrote a letter to Lewis
Tappan Esq. of New York.
Among all the females of the house
hold, this day was one of preparation for the evening.
Rev.
Mr. Morgan, of the Meth. chh gave us an early call this morning.
We had been introduced to him, when here before, & were happy
to meet him again.
I spent most of the afternoon in reading
�Newspapers.
The Manoevres of the general Govt, at Washington,
whh tend to make Kansas a slave State, & the late awful, ini
quitous decision of the U. S. Supreme Court, in the Dred Scott
case, engross most of the public attention.
Qmnibuscalled for us at Mr. Benton's.
At 8 P. M. an
Ourselves bro. David &
family, & all the children went in the first load;
& his bride, & Mr. & Mrs. Alden, in the second.
bro. Benton
Bro. David &
Nancy had arrd , from Union City, about noon; & their sons,
Henry Dwight, & Albert Jehiel soon after.
When we arrd at the
Hall, we found it full - an expectant, waiting assembly - not
Coldwater,
Mich. Bro.
Benton’
s
wedding.
1857.
very noisy, but moderately sociable.
Dwight B. Benton was
Master of ceremonies, at Krippen's Hall, & gave us a place, on
the settees, in the raised recess, at the entrance of the hall.
Not very long after, the Bridegroom & bride appeared by a side
door upon the same recess, followed by Mr. & Mrs. Alden, who
took seats on the settee.
The couple stood, & Rev. Mr. Goodman
was there, ready to perform the ceremony.
The ceremony was
very short - & the prayer of Mr. G., whh followed, was very
appropriate.
Soon after the ceremony, - refreshments of Bis
cuit Sandwiches, & various kinds of cake were passed round,
It was a great host to be supplied, but every one seemed to have
a plate, with the given variety on it - all seemed happy at home.
The ceremony of kissing the bride was rather long, or was likely
to be so, till Mr. Goodman took the bride by the arm, & led her
round the room, to bow to the company by wholesale.
much individual labor,
This saved
the Bride's loaf of cake was a terraced
loaf, & placed on a round table, in the center of the hall.
�In the course of the evening, it was cut, & the top, crown
ing section given to Mrs. Baldwin, to he carried to the Sand
wich Islands.
We were happy to met, in the Hall, with some
we had met before - as Mr* Morgan & wife, Mrs* Goodman, Rev*
Mr* Burns, who said to me, he took a deep interest in every
misy enterprise, & he made many inquiries about the Sand Isis & we were introduced to many others, some from other places.
Most of the company belonged to Coldwater*
about 200 of the Order of Masons, to
longed.
In the Hall were
whh bro* Benton be
About 10, in the evening, myself, Mrs. B. & Abbie
returned with Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Goodman, to their house, to
lodge there during the night.
Mr. G* is a highly esteemed
Pres, minister - his wife, (Mary Rodgers) was educated at
Mrs. Willard’
s female semy at Troy, N. Y.
They have two
lovely young children, Sarah & a little son.
Frid* Ap. iqfc£ We had a good refreshing night's rest, after the
Coldwater
Wis. to
Union
City 1857
festivities of the evening.
Goodman's.
We had a pleasant visit at Mr.
They appear to be a very worthy couple - He is
somewhat anti-Slavery; but not very ultra on any side/ He
spoke, with doubts, of a late decision of the Am. Home Misy Soc.
not to aid any. more chhs whh had slaveholders in them.
He
takes the N. Y. Observer, whh is very significant of a conser
vative creed; but he takes the N. Y. Evang. also.
We took
breakfast with them, & then returned to spend the day at bro.
Benton's.
We spent this day in visiting, conning over the
papers, & making ready our baggage for our departure on the
morrow.
Bro. David & wife, in one waggon, & their sons,
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Henry Dwight & Albert J., in another, left, this day, to return
home, to Union City.
Sat. Ap. 11—
We staid again, last night, at Mr. Goodman's, on
account of Mr. Benton's house being pretty full.
to start for Union about 8 A. M.
The Stage was
Mrs. G. had breakfast ready
early, that we might have all things ready, when the stage
called.
They called after 8_ first at Mr. Goodman's - & then
carried us to bro. Benton's, where we took in our baggage.
We had a large & comfortable carriage, drawn by four horses,
the most like an old fashioned stage coach that I have seen,
since I returned to the U. States.
Myself & wife & Mr. Benton
& wife rode in the stage - & we had a Miss. Sherring, & another
lady for company.
Dwight B. procured a buggy, & he took Abbie
down with him - We arrd at bro. David's about noon, & the
buggy arrd half an hour after.
D. took the buggy, that he
might return to Coldwater, to-morrow, P. M.
When we left
Coldwater it was snowing briskly - it continued to snow nearly
all the way, so that the ground was quite white, when we arrd
at Union City.
We had quite a comfortable ride.
Even Charlotte
does not seem to take cold lately.
It was pleasant to see bro.
D* & his family at their own home.
I have often tried to ima
gine how they were situated here - now my eyes are allowed to
Union City,
Mich, at
bro.David's-
see for myself.
Rev. Mr. Hatch,
the Cong, minister, had
1857
very desirous, that I shd address his congregation, I agreed
called before we arrd - he called again soon after, - & being
to do so, though I really needed the whole day for rest.
Some others called.
Union is the name of the town - Union City
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is the name of the Post Office, & village.
It is a village
of 100 houses, or more - One Hotel - several stores, a grist
& flouring mill, & a saw mill, an iron foundry, &c.
are two meeting houses, a Cong. & Meth.
There
The St. Joseph river
runs through the place, from East to West.
On each side of
it, the land rises more or less into broken hills.
the village is on the North Side of the St. Joseph.
Most of
A little
above the village, the Coldwater river empties into the St.
Joseph.
Bro. David lives on the South Side of the river, hav
ing preferred that location to bringing up his children in
the midst of a village.
This place has not grown, as some
expected, at first, that it would.
It is just about half way
between the Mich. Southern & the Mich. Central R. Roads.
Sab. Ap. 12—
The snow had disappeared, &, of course, the streets
were pretty muddy.
At half past 10 A. M., Mr. Hatch preached
from the prayer of the Syrophenician woman - begging for
"crumbs".
At 1 * 30 P. M., according to appointment, made in
the morning, I addressed the congregation, quite a full house,
on the subject of the Sandwich Island Mission, giving them
4
first, an account of the Lord’
s orderings whh have given suc
cess to the Mission - & 2$. the misy labors - 3^ Number of con
versions.
The whole congregation seemed to be interested -
I had a large map of the Islands to point to, whh was a great
advantage.
I felt some degree of freedom, & enjoyed the sea
son pretty well.
Mr. Collins, a farmer, & a member of the chh,
played the Seraphina& sung.
He led the choir, whh consisted of
about a dozen, with much spirit.
I have scarcely heard a choir
�Union
city,Mich.
at bro.
David1s
1857
sing better in any of our city chhs. - They used a note book
called the Selah; a part of the hymns, as well as tunes, were
selected by the chorister, & were wonderfully adapted to the
occasion.
Mon. Ap. 15^h
Weather is mild - but we have hardly had an oppor
tunity of seeing the sun, since we came to this place.
Mr. &
Mrs. Leonard, to whom we were introduced at Coldwater, gave us
a call, as did some others. Bro. & sister Benton staid with
Mr. Leonard
some friend, last night, in the village. They came here, before
noon, took dinner before they came, & waited here for the stage,
whh called for them at 2 P. M. when they left for Coldwater.
I spent some of this day reading, writing Journal, &c.
Teus. Ap. 14E*1
This morning it was snowing fast & felt quite cold.
In fact it began to snow last night, & the ground was quite
white.
By night nearly all the snow had gone off, because of
the heat of the ground.
While the water was dropping from the
eaves, most of the day, there was cold enough, in the atmo
sphere, to freeze long icesicles at the eaves, & in other
places.
calls.
At 4 P. M. David & myself went out to make a few
We first went to Mr. to. Moseley's,merchant, who mar
ried Sophia Bingham.
They moved from Hartford, Ct. to this
place.
We called at the Store, & he went, with us, to the
house.
Mrs. Moseley is a very fine appearing woman - has had
seven children, & lost two.
They have now five - viz. Wm.
14 or 15 years old - Hiram, Mary, Charles & Prank.
pleasant call.
We had a
We next called on Deac. Hawley, who has been,
a long time, sick - still confined to the house.
We saw his
�wife & her sister, Miss. Lincoln, & also a Rev. Mr. Morse, once
pastor here, who is now preaching & teaching in Indiana.
married a sister of Mrs. Hawley.
the Isis, voyage there &c.
He
They made many enquiries about
We made a short call at Deac. Clark's
We saw him, but his wife was out.
Deac. C. came to this place
18 years ago - he built the flour mill, & saw mill, & had a
store with $40,000 worth of goods in it.
Bro. David came the
yr before him, Oct. 1839.
Union
City,
Mich.
Bro.
David* s
1857
Wed. Appll 1 5 th
Yesterday was a snowy morning - & this morning it
is snowing & blowing, more like midwinter than any thing we
have seen since March began.
It really looks like a chance for
sleighing} but though the clouds hide the sun, the snow will
not last, as the warmth of the ground will diminish it.
There
was a Sewing Society this P. M., but so unpleasant was the day,
that we all concluded to stay at home.
In the evening, Deac.
Clark & wife & Mrs. Brakeman gave us a call, & had many en
quiries to make.
They are all of the pious sort, Sc take a deep
interest in misy enterprises, & especially in that to the Sand.
Islands.
man.
Deac. C. is a warm hearted, & consistent anti Slavery
He said, in conversation, that he was so eager to see
emancipation, in the Slave States, that he wd be willing to be
taxed for compensation to slaveholders.
One reason for com
pensation was, that the North had helped to bring in the slaves.
Thur. Ap. 16.
quite cold.
The whole land covered with snow - weather feels
But in course of- the day, the ground appears again,
though the sun is hid in a uniformly cloudy sky;
it snows
briskly, & appearances are, that we are to have another snow
�storm.
This was appointed as a fast day by the Congregational
chh in this place.
Mr. Hatch preached on the judgments of God
to be expected on a nation whh was guilty of so many sins.
made a black catalogue of them.
He
In prayer he alluded to their
being shamed, in this land, by mis's from the heathen.
After
meeting, he told me, that he sh^ like to go & preach to the
Sand. Islanders.
In the afternoon, there was a short prayer
meeting previous to a consultation meeting, on the subject of
building a new meeting house.
They are to build of brick.
Their old house is too full - they need a larger place of wor
ship.
They urged me to attend with them, & tell them more about
our old Timoteo.
The mail, from Coldwater, brought us, at noon,
4 letters, enclosed to us by bro. Benton - one to Mrs. B. from
Cousin Lydia Fowler, of Westfield, Mass. to me from Franklin
& wife, & from Lewis Tappan.
Union
City,
Mich.
bro.
David1s1857.
Frid. Ap. 17.
The snow covered the whole face of the earth this
morning; but the sun has shone this day, in all its brightness,
for the first time, since we came to this place, & before
night only a little was seen here & there where it had been
drifted.
After breakfast, I went with H. Dwight to the furnace,
where they manufacture iron from the ore.
They were to run
off the furnace at 5 P. M. - but company prevented our going.
Company began to come in at 4 o ’
clock.
We had Rev. Mr. Hatch,
his wife & two children, Dr. Hurd & wife, Mr. & Mrs. Shelmire,
Mr. & Mrs. Young, Mr. & Mrs. Waters, Mrs. & Miss. Blakeman,
Miss. Pierce & Mrs. Nichols.
Sand. Islands.
All wished to hear about the
Mrs. B. sang two verses in Hawaiian & read a
letter or two from the natives, in Eng. & partly in native.
�The company left at half past 9 - it was a heavy tax on our
weak bodies.
I met Col. Moseley, at the iron works, who owns
those works, also the flour mill, saw mill & an extensive
farm, a little distance N. of the village.
Sat. Ap. 18jjk Notwithstanding all our late snow storms, & our
opinion, that we had seen the last, we were surprised, this
morning, to see a new fall of snow.
inches deep & falling fast.
It was already four
We are invited to Mr. Vita. Mosely's,
this evening, to Deac. Clark's, Monday eve - Col. Moseley in
vited us to his place - All wish us to visit them - but I see
not how I can do it, especially as I am requested to address
them again tomorrow.
I feel that my head is yet very weak.
At about 4 or 5 P. M. we went to Mr. Mosely's - took tea, &
enjoyed our visit very much.
We returned home at dusk.
Have
spent some part of this day, in preparing a skeleton to preach
from tomorrow.
Sab. April 1 9 ^
The snow, this morning, covered the face of the
ground; but the sun shone out bright, &, in course, of the
day, most of it disappeared.
At half past 10, we went to meet
ing & heard the pastor, Mr. Hatch, preach, from Mat. 18:15,
the trespassing brother, referring the whole to private of
fences.
It was a good sermon.
At half past one, I addressed
the congregation, on the results of the Sand. Isl& mission the morals, externals, schools, Government, Opression, pros
pects of preservation and future religious prospects.
attended this service.
Mrs. B.
I had hoped to say all I had to say,
in half an hour; but they sd I was 1^ hours.
The Assembly
appeared to be interested & attentive, &, I hope they were
�Union City
at bro.
David's -
profited*
At 6 o'clock P*M* there was a stated prayer meet
1857
turns in conducting the meetings.
ing for the young, where the younger members of the chh take
Mon. April 20^-
This was a pleasant morning, & it was wonderful
to see how quickly our late snow had almost entirely disap
peared.
I felt to day somewhat the effects of speaking so
long yest. but felt better than I cd have expected to.
the day mostly in writing & reading papers.
Spent
See items in
relation to the cause of freedom truly animating, none more
so than the decisive free-soil victory, in the election of
St. Louis, Missouri.
At 4 P. M. we went to Deac. Clark's -
they had invited a large party, on our account.
We found
there most of the leading good men in the place; among them,
were Rev. Mr. Hatch & wife, Mrs. Twist, widow of a worthy
Baptist minister, Col* Mosely, wife & a married daughter,
Mrs. Lee, settled in Chicago, Dr. & Mrs. Hurd, Deac. Sanders,
colporteur, widow Whiting, sister of Mrs. Bingham Sand. Is
land misy, Mrs. W. lives now, with a son, in Ann Arbour also Mr. & Mrs. Leonard, Mr. Collins, the chorister, who gave
us, in the evening, some music, on a parlor organ; & there
were many others, making about 40 in all.
They plied us with
many questions about the Sandwich Islands, & especially about
our Timoteo, about whom I had told them much.
regular Misy party.
of attention.
It was a
The people here have paid us abundance
Mr. Hatch, on the Sab., in his public prayer,
thanked the Lord, for sending us here, & shaming Christians
here, by the examples of converted heathens.
This evening,
no sooner, had one lady left our side, than another w^ take
�the seat, each eager to ask a few questions about the Sand
wich Islands,
Had I possessed more bodily strength, it wd
have been delightful to have entered upon many interesting
topics.
Towards the close of the evening, Mr. Hatch made a
formal address, expressing, in behalf of all, their gratifi
cation at our visit, Sc the good it had done them,
Union
City,Mich,
at bro,
David1s.
1857
I respond
ed, expressing the pleasure we had enjoyed, on this visit, & in the assurance of their prayers - & our joyful feelings,
in the hope of being soon restored to our work.
It was
10 o'clock when we reached home.
Teus. Ap. 2lg£ We have now pleasant days, gradually growing
warmer, but it still freezes very hard at night - It is
what they call a backward spring.
Went at 8 A. M. to see
them "run off" the iron smelting furnace of Col, Moselyj
but the blast was not ready - so we returned.
At 11 A. M.
I started to call on Rev. Mr. Hatch, but found, at the
P. Office letters &c. in the mail from Coldwater - Bro.
Benton had forwarded to me four letters from Messrs. Tappan
& Joselyn, of the Am, Miss, Rooms of New York.
Recd also
a package of land warrants purchased & forwarded by Mr.
Jocelyn.
Wed, Ap, 22d . A pleasant day till P. M. when it clouded in, &
was chilly.
I spent the morning in reading & writing.
At
4 P. M. we all started for Dr. Wm, Hurd's where we were
invited to a tea party made on our account.
Our short ac
quaintance with Doct. & Mrs, Hurd was very pleasant.
We
met, at their house, a select company, Deac. Clark & wife,
Mr. & Mrs. Barber, Mr.
& Mrs. Antisdale, young Edwd Twist,
Miss. Mosely, daugr of Col. M.,Mr. & Mrs. Hopkins & many
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others, making about 20 in all.
It was a very pleasant
& sociable visit - All seemed very eager to learn all
about the Sand, Islands,
It was about 10 P. M, when we
arrd home at bro, D,’
s Thur, Apr. gg£
A pleasant morning - cloudy afternoon - Our
plan is now laid, to go to Coldwater, in the stage, tomorrow,
& to Mr, Forbes*,at Kendallville, Ind. the next day,
Bro,
David has been to the stage office to engage a passage to
Coldwater for us.
At 10* A. M. I started for a call at
Mr. Hatch’
s - found, on my way, that the Coldwater mail
was in - so I went to the Office, & was fortunate enough
to get an enclosure of letters from the Sandwich Islands.
There was a brief letter from bro. Clark - also one from
Sister Cooke.
Union City,
Mich, at
bro.David's-
The best news, in these is, that our dear
children were well to Feb. 1 4 ^ i, e, to a period 6 weeks
later than we had heard before.
good news.
We bless the Lord for such
There was also a short letter from Moku, a good
report from the chh at Lahaina, except of 3 members who had
been suspended.
We hear
soi&e sad items of news, such as
Mrs. Clark very poorly, Mrs. Rodgers also - some of the
little ones also - Rev. Mr. Damon had had a paralytic shock,
& had gone to Kauai.
Bro, Benton sent me a N. Y. Tribune,
as he has done before,
Frid, April 24 th
chilly.
Somewhat pleasant day; but weather continues
Most of our things are packed for a start.
We
have had a delightful visit at bro, David's - They are not
wealthy in this world's goods; but piety appears in all
�the family arrangements - We cd sympathise with them in that
whh lay nearest to their hearts.
We hope to see them again
at Coldwater before we take our leave to go East.
Bro. David
&• myself made a call on Mr. Hatch - found only Mrs. H. & her
children.
Miss. Pierce had her school in one part of the
house whh I just looked into.
leaving.
Mr. H. came home as we were
We called a few moments on Mrs. Whiting, at her
sons, on our return.
Mr. & Mrs. Hatch called on us, at
bro. David’
s shortly after.
At one P. M. the stage came for
us - We bid good bye to our kind friends, & went on our way.
It was a chilly ride, but not unpleasant.
We arrd at Cold-
water, at half past three. I stopped at the Post Office,
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where I found Bro. Benton, & wrote a letter to bro. Benton,
& sent him a Package by Express.
The Stage carried Mrs. B.
& Abbie on to Mr. Benton’
s, where he & I met them & the
family at 5| P. M.
health.
We were glad to find all in comfortable
Eliza, the new mistress, had made new arrangements
about the house.
How soon the want of a mother shows itself
in a family of little children!
We made all things ready to
depart in the cars, at 4 in the morning, & bro. Benton engage
the Omnibus to call for us a 3§.
At Mr.
Forbes’
,
Kendallvillf,
Indiana.
1857
50th
R.R.
ride.
Sat. April 2 5 ^
We were awake outselves long before 3 in the
morning, & about that time Benton called us.
At half past 3,
the omnibus came to the door - We got in & rode to the Depot,
leaving the pay for Mr. Benton to settle as he had requested.
At 4 we were moving In the cars.
At about 5 we reached
Sturgis, 24 miles - West of Coldwater.
We left the cars,
�& went about 80 rods from the Depot, to the Exchange Hotel.
Here we took Breakfast - had a very decent breakfast of ham
& beef steak, eggs, Irish potato, &c. at.37^ each.
We en
quired the distance to Kendallvillej it was 32 miles, & 39
to Swan.
There was a regular line of stages through both
places to Port Wayne - but the horses had, a day or two, be
fore ran away & broke up the stage; & now there was nothing
to go in, but a heavy lumber wagon, in whh a sick woman cd
not ride so far.
After urging the worthless driver to hire
something else, we let him go, & hired, for ourselves, a
carriage for $10.00 - whh took us to Kendallville, in 6^
hours.
In riding through the country, in a common carriage
we have a fine chance to view the country.
As we passed
from Mich. Into Ind. we cd not but observe, in Ind. a less
prosperous state of things, than had appeared in Mich.
We
rode, sometimes, for miles, without seeing a decent dwelling
many houses whh we saw were but wretched hovels.
the barns were a little better, in appearance.
Sometimes
The country
did not seem very new, & yet log houses appeared every where
very few others, in fact.
Here & there our coachman pointed
out a notorious haunt of horse thieves.
Northern Indiana is
said to be notorious for horse stealing.
I think there must
have been an original difference between the settlers of Ind.
& Mich.
While the latter was settled by Eastern people,
the former may have had a larger sprinkling of Southern rene
gades.
We arrd at Mr. Forbes' at 3^ P. M.
at the meeting house.
The family were
The two girls, at the houses asked us
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At Mr.
Forbes’,
Kendallville,Ind.
1857
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Bro. & Sister Forbes, as they entered
from meeting,
recognized us, at once, & were exceedingly glad to see us.
Joseph & Theodore came home before their parents.
They had
grown up to be large boys - Anderson is nearly thro. Prince
ton Semy, & Wm. is teaching, as l££ assistant in a gradated
school, in Cincinnati. Salary next year w<i be $1000.00.
Sab. Ap. 2 6 ^
noon.
A cloudy day - but it cleared off in the after
At 10§ A. M. we went to the Pres, meeting, whh met in
the Baptist chh, having no house of their own.
preached - from Lagrange, 17 miles distant.
Mr. Cathcart
He preached ah
able sermon, all written - on man "lost, & salvation by
Christ.
nous.
His reading was too rapid, & inclined to be monoto
In the evening, we went to hear him again - As we came
out, at the close, the heavens were black with clouds - a
squall of rain & hail was passing, & bro. Forbes & myself
took refuge in a neighbor’
s house.
As the sky was clear,
when we went to meeting, & the moon shining, we were intirely unprepared to meet a storm.
To day, at communion,
nine persons were admitted on profession of their faith 16 were previously in the chh.
The most intelligent & influ
ential persons here belong to the Pres, chhj & the man, (Mr.
Mitchell) who owns most of the village, Is soon to be admit
ted to the chh.
The Toledo & Chicago Rail Road, (air line)
runs thro, this place; another is to run thro, it, North &
South, from Grand Rapids in Mich, to Fort Wayne - so there is
every prospect, that this will be a thriving & large place
soon.
�Mon. Ap. 2 7 ^ - The wind had turned N. W. & It was snowing brisk
ly this morning.
Mr. Cathcart, wife & child (Ella) called,
this morning, before leaving for home.
I spent most of the
day, in writing to Dear Hattie, at Punahou, & to Moku, at
Lahaina.
I expect these letters to go by the mail, whh leaves
N. York, May 5 ^ .
Teus. Ap. 2 8 ^
white frost.
A fine sunny morning, with ground covered with
By noon, the sun was clouded in, & the atmo
sphere was chilly.
at Mr.
Forbes1,
Kendallville,
Ind.
1857
All complain of a backward spring.
& chilly weather affects me with colds.
evening & am very hoarse.
bro. Forbes.
Damp
I took one last
This morning I walked out with
On the way, we called at Mr. Minot’
s.
He & his
wife were about leaving for Cincinnati, to consult Dr. Mussey,
as Mr. M. has been affected with something like paralysis.
We found the Post Office in a shoemaker's shop;- Mr. Black
post master.
Why was it put in such a place?
Because Demo
crats are very scarce, & none of them are better situated,
for keeping the office, than this same shoemaker.We next
walked a mile, on the Air line R. R. - went to the place
intended for a Depot - & looked over the village site, call
ing at a steam saw mill - & then we were called home to
dinner.
In our walk along the Air Line R. R. this morning,
we saw a man lying on the track, or rather where the track
wd be, by & by, pretty thoroughly intoxicated, the first
time I have come so near such a case, for the eleven months
that we have spent In the U. States.
In Newark, N.J., Nov.3 -/
56, I saw a man, at a distance, led by another, who, I supposed
was intoxicated.
We saw two in the cars, one in N. Y. the
�other in Ind., who had evidently been drinking.
The first
betrayed himself, at first, by his profanity, & boisterous
talk.
There is no law for licensing liquor sellers in Indiana.
Like Penn. & N. Y . , they had a prohibitory law; but following
the track of those two great States, (or going before) the
Supreme Court of the State pronounced it unconstitutional.
So now there is no law in reference to liquor, & men do as
they please.
So sd Rev. Mr. Forbes; or rather he sd the law,
that only one, in a town, shd sell, & he a physician, is not
attended to - probably for want of a sufficiently heavy penalty.
Wed. Ap. 29 ^h
Weather, this morning, decidely warmer - spring &
summer are coming on.
I spent some of the forenoon, in writ
ing bro. Hotchkiss, of Freedom, 111.
Mrs. Forbes had company
to dinner, on our account - Dr. Garwin & wife, Mrs. Mitchell,
wife of the owner of most of the village, & a Miss. Clark,
School teacher.
They sang Haw. Hymns.
Bro. F. & myself rode,
at 5 P. M. to Lisbon village, 2 miles South.
Bicknell’
s.
Stopped at Dr.
When we returned found company - Mrs. Evans,
Mrs. Nellis & Miss. Flint.
At Mr.
Forbes',
Kendallville,
Ind.
Maine.
1857.
appeared interested.
The last was from Bangor, in
At 7^ P. M. went to the meeting appointed on Sab.
for an address on the Sand. Isld Mission.
Mr. Forbes & my
self addressed the meeting, about 15 min. each.
The audience
The services were closed by singing, in
Hawaiian, the Hymn, "Watchman tell us of the night," &c.
Thur. Ap. 3 0 ^
Weather somewhat warm - but cloudy as if we
might have rain.
Mrs. Hitchcock, wife of a trader, formerly
Recorder, called this morning.
She appears to be a fine &
pleasant woman, & is a member of the Pres. chh.
Mrs. H. was
�educated at Oberlin, 0.
Mrs, Preston, wife of the Meth,
minister, & sister of Mrs, Flint, from Bangor, Me,, had called
previously.
I wrote Journal A. M. & looked at papers.
At
1 P, M. the S, stage from Ft. Wayne had arrd , &, about the
same time, the stage fr. Sturgis, each bringing the mail.
In
the latter, I had an enclosure from bro, Benton, containing
for me, letters fr, Mr, Jocelyn of New York, & Dr. Sherwood, of
Beloit,
Abbie had an envelop with a line from each of the band
of cousins in Bristol,
was quite ill.
Bro, Benton mentions, that bro, David
He is a good man, I hope he may be spared many
years.
Frid, May -1>5£ A very rainy day - the first rain, in fact, whh we
have had this season.
to-day.
We were all obliged to keep in doors
The mails were an hour later, from N, & S, to day -
came at 2 P. M,
I had a line from Mr, Benton, enclosing one
from Mr. Tappan, dated Boston.
We were invited to tea to Mr.
Evans’- went there with bro. & sister Forbes, at 3 P. M.
Found only Mr. & Mrs. Evans, & Miss. Flint, who is from Ban
gor, M b .
She, with Mrs. Preston, her sister, wife of a Meth.
minister, are both well acquainted with Rev. Mr, Snow, misy
to Strong’
s Island, in Micronesia,
We had a pleasant visit.
While there, for an hour or two, the rain poured.
We returned
at sunset.
Sat. May 2d .
Cloudy, but no rain.
N. W. & we feel the cold to-day.
The S. E. wind had turned to
Mrs. Hitchcock, a pious
woman of the Pres, chh, came after breakfast, to engage us to
dinner.
Mr. Forbes was to go, at 10 A. M. to Swan & Huntertown,
�14 m. S. - but agreed to go first & dine.
company.
We were the only
After dinner, I went to Post Office - found a line
from Benton whh told of the narrow escape of his boy, Frank,
At Mr.
Forbes1,
Kendallville,
Ind.
1857
from the discharge of a pistol.
The ball wounded his cheek,
& came very near passing through his head.
I afterwards went
to see the working on the Toledo & Goshen, R. R.
This road,
it w d seem, was begun about three years ago, by the company
whh owns the Southern Mich. & N. Ind.
pleted.
R. R. & is nearly com
The only part now incomplete is at this place & a
little West.
Two companies, one working from the East, & the
other from the West, are to meet 3/4 of a mile West of this
village.
There is a strife to see whh will finish their
part first - &, it is said, there is also a wager of $500 or
more between them.
This produces great zeal on both sides.
W^ that they w d strive lawfully.
But it is said, for four
Sabbaths past, they have not suspended their work, on Sabbath this is awful, in the midst of a Christian community - & to
morrow, this Sabbath violation is to be repeated in the midst
of the village; for the East Company have extended their work
now to this place, & have yet three fourths of a mile to work
West of this, while the West Company has twice that length
yet to work.
Why have not the leaders of these two companies
met, & agreed to rest on Sab.- because there is no fear of
God before their eyes, & probably no law of the land against
Sabbath breaking.
Sab. May 5—
A beautiful white frost this morning - a pleasant
forenoon - some cloudy P. M.
There was no religious service
in this place to day. Mr .Forbes had gone, & the Meth. preacher
�did not come*
At night, there was an appointment for me to
lecture on the Sand, Islands.
& I gave them, l8^
A good audience was present,
An account of the providences of God,
whh favored the mission.
2d The rise of a regular govJi
& the abolition of oppression in the islands. 3^
The misy
Spirit, & the plan of evangelizing Micronesia, Marquesas
Isis, &c.
This was a day of intense excitement in Kendall-
ville, on account of the strife between the two companies,
who are about completing the Toledo & Goshen R. R.
The
Eastern Co. had 20 miles on contract - The Western, 30 miles.
The Eastern Company had about a mile, this morning, unfinished.
They worked all Sab. & till midnight of Sab.
villagers went to see the work go on.
At Mr.
Forbes’
,
Kendallville,
Ind.
1857
Many of the
Two engines were blow
ing their whistles, without any shame, perhaps hardly remem
bering, that it was the Sabbath.
of a Christian community!
What a shame in the midst
How corrupting, to the rising
generation especially!
Mon. May 4-th
a rainy day, & very chilly.
Went after breakfast
to Mr. Hitchcock’
s - to borrow several nos. of the Nat, Era
to read Judge Curtis’opinion, on the Dred Scott case, in
the U. S. Sup, Court,
Recd a letter from Dr. Sherwood, of
Beliot, acknowledging the receipt of a package sent by Ex
press.
Wrote to bro. David to-day.
Mr. Grewy called at night.
Read papers P. M.
Bro. Forbes returned this even
ing - too rainy for meetihg.
Teus. May 5 ^
Rain still continuesj but little today.
Bro.
Forbes & myself took a walk, after breakfast, on the new
�R. R. to see how the work progressed.
We found the East com
pany had their engine within a quarter of a mile of the end
of their section.
A large number of men were at work, laying
rails, & spiking them down.
The strife is to get the engine
thro, first, & so they leave the ballasting to be done after
wards, whh will be the completion of the road.
on the West section.
We walked up,
That company had yet a full mile, incom
plete, though their rails reach within half a mile of the end.
The road there was so wet & muddy, that they cd not well lay
down the road.
On the road, we found Mr. Eastman, a young
man, who has, since 1854, been an Engineer, on the last 10
miles of the West Section.
He is a son of Rev. Ornan Eastman,
Secy of the Am. Tract Soc. who was a College classmate of mine
in Yale.
Mr. Eastman spoke of his being acquainted with our
son, David Dwight, & the other Hawaiians who were at Yale Col
lege.
Mr. Forbes invited him to tea, this evening.
I learned
some facts about R. Roads, from Mr. E. - He sd the worst thing,
in making R. Roads, was whiskey.
Yesterday it rained, in the
forenoon, so much that they left off work.
In the afternoon,
it cleared up a little - they concluded to call the men out to
work, when, of 40 hands, 25 were too much intoxicated to work.
The R. R. Company own 200 feet wide of ground, all along the
at Mr.
Forbes1
Kendallville,
Ind.
1857
track, & have a contract, with those who make the road, that
no liquor shall be sold, or furnished to workmen - but they
can’
t control others, or prevent their selling.
This road is
intended to be one of the most substantial of R. Roads.
It is
laid with heavy, oak, cherry, & Black walnut ties. The track
ft in.
is 4 ■8| wide; whh is the common width of R. Roads. Some
�ft
in.
roads, especially in Ohio, are 4 " 10 wide.
The Erie & N. Y.
road is 6 ft wide.
Wed. May 6—
Pleasant - but cool.
Mr. Eastman (Wm, R.) took tea
with us last evening & we had a pleasant visit with him.
bears a good name on the road,
He
Mr, Forbes says, he keeps out
of bad company, & is uniformly found in meeting.
A few weeks
since he spoke in meeting, & sd , he hoped he had lately ex
perienced religion,
I took a walk, this morning, East on the
R. R. - fell in with Mr, Brentnall, one of the contractors.
He gave me much valuable information about the cost of rail
roads, &c.
Says, he has been, over 20 years, engaged in the
business of making rail roads.
there is much lost.
intemperance;
Sometimes they make; sometimes
Formerly they had much difficulty, from
Lately all R. R. companies make a law to have
none sold on the ground, whh they control.
Sab. work.
I alluded to their
He sd, they had worked the three last Sabbaths,
because the contractors had driven them up so; but, except
these Sab's & one before, he had never worked on Sab.
Thur. May 7 ^
types.
Most of this day was devoted to getting our Ambro-
Bro. & sister Forbes wished ours, & we wished theirs
to carry to the Islands.
he now made an arrangement
his apparatus.
Joseph had attended to the art - &
with a Daguerrean in town to use
We obtained very good pictures of Mr. & Mrs.
Forbes & the two children at home.
This was our day to go to
Coldwater; but Mrs. Baldwin was too ill to go, & too ill to
get her picture taken - Abbie & myself got very good pictures
whh we left.
Towards evening, I called on the family of Rev.
�Mr. Preston, (Meth.) who was in Asbury Institute, with Mr.
Turner, of the Sand. Isis.
His wife was sister of Mrs. Flint -
their infant son, 10 mos. old, had been affected with inter
mittent fever.
Mr. Preston came home before I left.
He ap
peared like a good man. A prayer meeting (Union) in the evening.
KendallMr.
This morning was pleasant & the day was pleasant &
Forbes’ Frid. May 8^h
1857.
warm - more, as many remarked, like a summer day than any be
fore, this year.
Mrs. B. was somewhat better, & therefore, we
decided to return to Coldwater.
Mr. Forbes had been so kind
as to go to Swan, (7 miles) & borrow Mr. King’
s carriage, to
take us to Sturgis 32 miles, where we take the cars to go 24
miles farther.
Mr. Preston & Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock called in
the morning to bid us "Good Bye."
Mrs. Forbes decided to go with us.
When we were almost ready,
And so Abbie rode with
Dr. Garvin & family, as they were going to her father’
s, Dr.
Jewett’
s, in Lima.
We had a very good part of our visit, on
the way, with bro. & sister F. - Dr. Garvin overtook & passed
us before we reached Lima.
We stopped & left our team at the
Hoosier House; but Dr. G. & wife soon came for us, to go &
take dinner at Dr. Jewett's.
We found, at Dr. Jewett's, his
wife, who seemed much interested in Mis's - two daughters &
two grandchildren.
us a good dinner.
We had a pleasant visit, & they provided
At about 4 P. M. we again took our carriage,
taking in Abbie for the six remaining miles.
It was 3 m. to
the N. line of Indiana, & 3 m. thence to Sturgis, where we
were to take the R. R.
We bid goodbye to our kind friends,
Dr. & Mrs. Garvin - It was near sunset, when we reached the
�Depot, at Sturgis, & we bid adieu immediately to bro. & sister
Forbes, thanking them for their company & all their
kindness.
They were to return to Lima to lodge for the night.
We reached
Coldwater 10 P. M. took an omnibus, Mr. Benton met us at the
Hotel, & we rode home with him, & were glad to find all the
family well.
Sat. May 9—
The morning somewhat pleasant, but the wind S. & it
soon clouded up.
I walked after dinner down to the Post Office,
taking an umbrella, lest it sh
rain, but not taking either
overcoat or overshoes - went with bro. Benton to a barber's,
where they furnished warm baths.
The bath was refreshing, & I
felt, for once, that I had a clean skin.
I had not been down
town long, before the heavens were black, & the rain began to
pour.
Hail came with the rain - so large were the hail stones,
that many panes of glass, on the West side of houses, were
broken.
Most of Mr. Benton's house were saved by Venetian
blinds.
I came home near sunset, taking refuge twice, when
the rain drove too furiously.
Miss. Henrietta Fielding,
neice of Mr. Benton, came up with him, in the evening, to
spend the Sabbath.
Sab. May 10—
A decidely cold day - The going was bad & none of
the family turned out to meeting, except myself.
I went, half
past 10, to Mr. Goodman's chh, & heard, from him, a very good
sermon.
He went to Quincy, to preach, in the afternoon, &
there was no service in his chh.
We all went to the Meth. chh,
& heard a sermon, from Mr. Morgan, on "loving enemies."
Mr.
Goodman had engaged me to address the Sab. Sch. concert of his
�•
•
chh, in the evening.
•
The house was full of children & adults -
I had a large Sand. Isld map, before me, to point out places there was excellent attention - all seemed gratified, while I
gave an account of the group, some account of the people, of
Capt Cook, the Sab. Schools, ai o ka la, laboring for conver
sion of children, &c.
Mon. May 1 1 ~
We returned home soon after nine.
This was a very cold morning - water outdoors, in
a cask, was covered with ice in the morning more than ^ of an
inch in thickness.
Not many things seemed to be injured,
though trees & plants were beginning to put forth leaves.
I wrote, this morning, to bro. Robinson, at Bridgeport, Conn.
Called at 10 A. M. on Mr. Morgan, the Meth. Minister.
They
asked me to tarry for dinner, whh invitation I accepted.
had a pleasant interview.
We
At eveing, two ladies, Mrs. Alden,
& Mrs. Holmes, the latter a Meth. called.
Much interest, in
the Sand. Isis, seems to have been awakened by my remarks on
Sab. evening.
Teus. May 1 2 %
Coldwater, at
bro.
Benton's1857 -
Weather still cold.
The ground was covered with
a beautiful white frost, this morning.
I spent all the fore
noon in writing to Mr. & Mrs. Spooner, at Punahou - & also a
letter to son Charles, all whh I enclosed in the same envelop& directed it to Mr. Spooner.
to Charles & Henry.
Mrs. B. wrote a note, addressed
After dinner, I called at Mr. Morgan's,
to get him to go with me to Mr. Burns', the Presiding Meth.
elder.
Mr. M. was not at home, & so Mrs. M. offered to go
ft introduce me.
It was near 5 P. M. when we reached Mr. Burns'
& I was introduced to him, & to Mrs. B.
staying to tea, whh I did -
They insisted on my
Mrs. Morgan returned - but her
�husband came, & we had a very social visit.
Both Mr. & Mrs.
Burns had been missionaries to the Indians, in this state before
their marriage. - They have one little daughter, 14 mos. old.
Mr. Burns had been reading Kane's Arctic Expedition - was much
interested in it - & gave us quite an account of his return.
Conversation turned on such men as the Wesley’
s, Whitfield,
Finney, &c.
He described Mr. Finney as the greatest terror
preacher he had ever heard.
Wed. May 1 5 ^
This was a rainy day.
I improved it to finish up
a little correspondence whh shd be done at Coldwater - wrote to
mother in 111. - to son D. Dwight & to bro. David.
We had in
tended to visit Marshall & Albion in this State to see Mrs.
Hays & Gorham, daughters of Dr. Hart & David's daugr , Mary, &
other friends formerly from Durham.
We feel very desirous of
seeing them - but cannot spare the time, as we must hurry on to
Oberlin, 0. & to Cleveland, where the Pres. Assembly, (New
School) meet May 21—
Thur. May 14.
(Thur.)
It was very rainy last night.
We had made ready all
our baggage, & spoken for an Omnibus to call for us, at 4 « 30
52d
R.R.
ride
this morning, whh they did punctually.
5 A. M. - had been up at 3.
We left on the cars at
We shall always remember bro. Ben
ton' s kindness - While the omnibus was at the door for us, he
proposed to have a parting prayer.
It rained all the forenoon,
as we were passing rapidly through the heavy forests of Ohio.
The land was beautiful.
We a r r d at Oberlin at 12^ (noon) met
our nephew John Douglas Fowler at the Depot.
He procured a
carriage in whh we rode to the hotel, where we took dinner, all
�Oberlin,
Ohio, at
Prof.
Cowles1-
pd for by d . He then accompanied me on a call on Prof.
Cowles, to whom I delivered a letter fr. J. S. Green.
There
was a lecture, at 5 P. M . , by Prof. Morgan, after whh we were
invited to take up our quarters at Prof. Cowles' - Mr. Finney,
just returned from Boston, was present at the lecture.
Father
John Keep, formerly of Homer, N. Y. called on us, & invited
us to spend the next night at his house, whh we did.
Mr.
Finney had just returned from his useful visit in Boston,
whh we were glad to learn.
Frid. May 152S
After the lecture, yest. P. M., Prof. Cowles
took us home with him, & furnished us with rooms in his own
house.
We were called to attend prayers at 6 « 10 A. M. &
the reading commenced then, (each member of the family taking
his or her turn), whether all the family were together or
not.
At 6 » 30 we sat down to Breakfast.
They live
much on
milk with bread, rice, or corn meal pudding - but had meat,
vegetables, &c. on the table.
At 10 A. M. I went to Pres.
Finney's recitation of the Senior Class.
Mr. F. was so per
fectly familiar, that you wd not know who was teacher, only
as he was in the Prof's chair.
tism.
The subject was mode of bap
Some of the class took Baptist ground.
A prayer meet
ing was held in the vestry at 2 P. M. at whh I was called on
to make some remarks.
Late P. M. we went to father Keep's
where a pleasant party was soon assembled.
nephew, was among them.
Douglas, our
Mr. Thompson, a mis'y from West
Africa, was present, & gave us a little specimen of African
numbers.
�Sat. May 16^=
Rose at 6 - Mr. & Mrs. Keep & a grandson, Win.
were at table, & they board with a Methodist student of
Theology, who lives in the house, 8c boards them to pay for
his rent.
After breakfast, we returned to Prof. Cowles' -
Mr. Jones called, a student in Theology.
He told us of Mr.
Ruggles' fr. Isis, living at Fort Atkinson, Wis.
I had a
pleasant call on Mr. Thompson - listened to his history.
He, & two others - undertook to rescue some slaves from
Missouri - were betrayed & imprisoned five years in Jail.
He gave me a book of this imprisonment, & also a book on
Africa.
I dined with them - there were two Africans at
table whh Mr. T. had brot over fr. Africa, to be educated.
Oberlin
O. at
Prof.
Cowles’
1857
Mr. T. had many African curiosities -
Mrs. T. was a plain
sensible woman - appeared well, but said she cd not endure
the climate.
From 2 to 4, I was preparing for addressing
the people tomorrow.
At 4 P. M. there was an exhibition of
a literary Society, at the College Chapel - 9 orations, from
Seniors.
Sab. May 17—
Heard Mr. Finney twice this day in the Oberlin chh
the only chh in the place, except an Episcopal, small, just
begun in the South part.
His subject, Luke 16:5 - How much
owest thou, Man's debts to God.
Soc. at 7 P. M.
I addressed Young People's
Chapel full, & all attentive - much interest
expressed - Oberlin Colony begun in 1833.
Colony chartered,
1834 - Messrs. Mahan, Finney, Morgan & Cowles came as Pres.
& Professors in 1835 - There are now 800 students, besides
500 in the newly instituted Union School.
�Mon. May 18.
By request, I called on Miss. Rawson, who wished
to enquire after Messrs. Castle & Coan & Mrs. Lyons - She
was to have gone out to Sand. Isis, in 1836.
Ill health pre
vented - Mrs. Miner, a relative of bro. Hitchcock, called to
enquire about him, Her daugr , Mrs. Spees, was with her, who
was a particular friend of Mr. Sturgis.
Mrs. Beecher & daugh
ter called to enquire about Mr. Dibble’
s family.
I think
they had not heard of his death, & that his family had been
in this country 10 or more years.
This P. M. I attended the
Senior recitation under Prof. Munroe. - 20 young ladies were
present, & 16 young men, one of whom was a full black - The
blackman & 4 or 5 others read compositions, whh was the work
of the day - 6 or 8 of the young ladies read also.
Some of
the most interesting compositions were read by the ladies.
Teus. May 19. Rainy.
The sun dont shine these days.
At 9 A. M.
I called at Mr. Finney’
s - hi 3 house is on the opposite side
of the road from Prof. Cowles.
Mr. F. was engaged, getting
off letters to his Boston friends.
He sd he shd be at leisure
at 11 - So I called soon after that time, & had a social time
with him.
He wife was in the room some of the time.
She was
as much engaged as he was, in giving an account of things in
Boston.
Oberlin,
0. Mr.
Finney1s
1857
She had been engaged there, in holding meetings with
ladies, & perhaps with the young.
We had a social time, &
I did not feel satisfied to leave, when there was a call for
dinner, at 12, noon: & as they urged me to sit down & take
dinner with them, I gladly embraced the opportunity to see
a little more of the interior of the family of so remarkable
�a man.
They had asked many questions about the Sand. Islands,
& their questions were continued some at the table.
Mr. P. is
not so well acquainted with misy matters as he is with points
of Theology & practical religion.
I think, however, he is more
acquainted with the Mediterranean missions, having once visit
ed some of them.
At Mr. P.'s table, I was introduced to his
youngest daughter, Julia, now living at home - there was also
at the table a Miss. Tucker, & also a Mr. Lincoln, just now
from Kentucky, who sd , he wished Miss. Tucker to go as a Sch.
teacher, & also 100 others into the district of Mr. Pee, in
that State.
We had a good dinner, cold beef, warm ham, vege
tables, pie, &c. with a cup of tea, whh, sd Mrs. P., Mr. Finney
always wished at dinner*
most.
But the mental food was what I valued
I enquired about his children.
The oldest son, a pro
fessor of religion, lives at Oshkosh, Wis. & his younger son,
unmarried lives there also - His oldest daug1* is married &
lives in Ohio.
There were two waiters who did not sit at
table, with the family - one a white woman, the other colored.
Mr. F. was wonderfully free in conversation, & was very playful
in many of his remarks.
I conversed with him about war - &
asked what his views were of purely defensive wars - He replied,
he considered them right.
Mr. F. sd he wished to visit the
Sand. Islands, & thought he w d do so one day.
So I took great
pleasure in telling him the whole way, how easy it was to get
there - only requiring $700 to go & return; but Mrs. F. added,
when he goes, I am going with him.
So I sd , just multiply
700 by 2 - As I was leaving, Pres. F. asked again, what time
�we shd probably leave for the Isis, & sd "I think, I will go
Oberlin,
0. Prof.
Cowles' 1857.
with you.
I replied, I really wi3h you wd -
I wrote, to-day,
to Lewis Tappan & to bro. Benton, & towards night called on
Prof. Morgan; but did not find him at home.
Before leaving
Mr. Finney, I asked him for his autograph, whh he gave me,
Wed. May 2o£j2
After breakfast, I called on Prof. Morgan - found
him with half an hour leisure - & we improved it well in
talking - & then I walked with him along the way, as he went
to his recitation.
He is considered an able Scholar, & a
warm hearted Christian.
things in order.
ner was ready.
53d
R.R.
ride
Returned to the house & put all
Douglas came at 11 A. M.
Before 12, din
At 12^ (noon) Bro. Cowles took us to the De
pot - where Douglas was before us.
When baggage was checked
& all ready, we, as usual, enjoyed each other's society for a
few moments; but soon the thunder of the locomotive broke up
all talk; at 1 P. M. we were aboard for Cleveland, bidding
Good bye to these kind friends.
We were delighted with the
beautiful land of the Western Reserve - & also its stately
forests.
Towards Cleveland it was uneven, & there were many
broken hills, as we approached Cleveland, about the Banks of
the Cuyahoga River.
tween 2 & 3 P
M.
We arrived at Cleveland, 32 miles, be
On our arrival, we took a carriage to Mr.
Williams', on Erie St. one mile distant, as we supposed.
On
our arrival there, lo - they had moved 2 miles farther.
We
followed on, paying the driver $1,50, just double what we had
agreed to.
We found Mrs. W. & two daugrs, Mary & Martha at
home, who gave us a hearty welcome*
evening.
Mr. Williams returned at
�Thur, May 2 1 st
This is the day for Gen, Assembly to open, & a very
pleasant day it is.
We breakfasted at 7^- - Mr, Williams & his
wife, myself & wife, rode to the city after breakfast, applied
to the Committee, basement of 2 chh, for place to dine during
Session of Gen, Assembly - were directed to Miss. Ellsworth’
s,
15 Euclid St,
She is an Episcopalian but kindly takes in a
few for meals only, as she has many boarders, & all her rooms
are taken up.
The Clerk gave me a note directed to Miss, E, -
At 11 A. M, Rev, Dr, Hickok preached the opening sermon of the
Cleve
land,
Ohio, at
Mr. Wil
liams.
Ex, 17: 11 - 13 -
1857
Miss, Chase, now teaching, was a Mt, Holyoke acquaintance of
Session,
Of course, it was a very good one.
At 1 P. M. went to dinner.
dozen at table, all strangers.
It was from
Met there a
Presently learned, that a
Abbie's - a Miss Leonard was also from Mt, Holyoke.
here engaged in teaching.
Both are
There was also at the table, a
young man named, Edward Day, son of Caleb Day, lawyer of Catskill, Greene Co,, N* Y,
Mrs. Dr. Aiken was his aunt, a
daug1* (Henrietta) of Ira Day, father of Caleb Day,
bly met at 3 P, M,
The Assem
They organized by choosing Dr. Sami W.
Fisher, of Cincinnati, for Moderator.
As the Roll was called
for choice of Moderator, I heard the names of Joseph M, Ladd
& Isaac F. Adams,
These were all the names I heard, at first,
as names of old acquaintance.
A few others I met afterwards,
who were all acquaintance at Auburn - & Sam1 K, Sneed whom
I knew in Yale College,
At 5 P. M, I rode home with Mr,
Williams, in his carriage.
�Frid, May 22d *
A pleasant day - but quite warm.
city at 9 A, M,
Rode into the
The assem, were at their devotions - They
spend the first half hour, each day in devotional exercises,
I met Mr, Tompkins of Marcellus, this morning, in the Assem.
& he pointed out to me Sophronia Bangs, now Mrs, Boothe,
whose husband was a lay member of the Assem.
cousin to me.
We were glad to see each other - & had many
inquiries to make,
Sat, May 23d *
She is an own
I met also Prof, Cowles & Morgan.
The weather grows warmer - It is clear.
with Mr. Williams at 9 o'clock.
Rode in
At Mr. Williams' office, wrote
Mrs, Tinker, telling her, when they might expect us - then went
to the Assem,
dine,
Prof, Morgan took me to Dr, Aiken's house to
I cd , at once, recognize his wife as formerly Henrietta
Day, with whom I had been some acquainted.
There is to be a
misy meeting next Mon. evening - Dr. Aiken engaged me to adCleveland,
Mr. Wms &
the Gen.
assem.
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dress the meeting,
same.
Mr, Bushnell is also expected to do the
There was an Ant, S. meeting, in the basement of the
2 a chh this P, M,
The object was to compare views,& determine
what course it w d be best to pursue.
Sab. May 24.
This day was somewhat warm & sultry.
We rode in
with Mr. Williams & family, & attended the Westminster chh, or
properly the 4th Pres, chh.
Dr, Hammer preached there on the
4th commandment; it was robbing God to profane the holy Sab
bath,
Dr, Hammer preached a very moderate sermon - did not
come up to my expectations.
At 3 P. M, we went to the Euclid
St, chh, or 3d Pres, where we heard a young minister, Mr,
Aikman of Elizabethtown, N. J.
moving power of a holy life.
His subject was faith, as the
It was a very good sermon.
We
�were so far out of town, that we did not go to hear a sermon
in the evening.
I felt, that we had had somewhat of a dull
day, doubtless because we had not prayed enough.
The day was warm & clear - The wind was S. W. &
Mon, May 25 th
the dust was flying in all directions, so as to be absolutely
intolerable.
I shd judge Cleveland to be the most uncomfort
ably dusty city of all that I have seen in the West; perhaps
partly because we saw it in a dry time.
before 9 in the morning.
I rode into the city
I called on Mr. Rockwell, a Yale
classmate, who is now Secy of the Cleveland & Pittsburg Rail
Road.
We had a pleasant meeting - he enquired about our class
meeting last year at New Haven.
Mr. Rockwell is connected by
marriage with Geo. Williams' family; i, e, the sister of his
wife is the present wife of Mr. Pitch, father of Geo. Williams.
Rockwell's wife has been dead many years, & he has never been
married again.
Cleveland,
0., at Mr.
Williams'1857
She was a Miss. Tuttle, of New Haven.
went to the 2,d chh, where the Assem. sits.
I next
At the door I met
Prof. Morgan of Oberlin, who proposed that we take a walk
while the assem. settled their mileage.
over many subjects.
We walked & talked
At noon, I dined at Miss. Ellsworth's,
& after dinner I sat down, in her front room, to prepare some
notes, for an address at the misy meeting, in the 2d chh, this
evening.
Addresses were made by Rev. Albert Bushnell, of the
Gahoon River Mission, in Western Mission in Africa, by myself,
& a short one by Mr. Wright, of the Seneca Indian Mission.
Teus. May 26.
rate.
The wind was S. W. & the dust flying at an unusual
Yesterday Capt. Isaac Brayton came to see us; having
heard of our being here.
He only lives 5 miles distant.
�As his place is on the R. R. myself & wife decided to go this
day, & see him.
Capt.
Brayton's-
At 7 « 50 A. M. we took the cars, at the
Euclid Street Depot, near Mr. Williams1. Ten minutes brought
us to the Newburg Depot, & the keeper soon pointed us to Capt.
Brayton's house whh was very near.
He was bound to Minesota -
but had deferred going one day on our account.
We found him
at home, his wife; also his daughter & her 2 children, grand
children of Capt. Brayton.
Soon after our arrival, Capt. B.
proposed a walk for us all to the Insane Asylum, some 3/4 of
a mile distant.
We looked over the wards of one wing only,
the women’
s, beginning at the base where the worst are confined,
& proceeding up, where those less deranged are kept.
buildings with some of the furniture cost $180,000.
The whole
The
grounds around are finely laid out - & more or less covered
with groves.
I took the train to return about 11 A. M. as I
wished to be in the Assem.
Cleveland,
0., Mr.
Williams,-
Mrs. B. returned at 5 P. M.
walked up from the Depot to the assem.
I
Capt. Brayton accom
panied me into Cleveland, & to the Assem.
At noon I dined at
Miss. E's, while he went to a friend's not far off.
After
an hour, Capt. Brayton, now called Judge Brayton, returned,
& we had a talked.
matters.
He wished to be posted up on Sand. Isld
At 3 P. M. we went to the Assem.
Slavery came up
on a side issue, & all parties yielded the floor to Dr. Ross,
who occupied the floor an hour & a half, defining his posi
tion, reading from his letters to Mr. Barnes, &c.
It was any
thing but solid argument, more calculated to help the North
than the South.
At 5 P. M. Mrs. Boothe rode out with us, in
Mr. Williams' buggy, to see Mrs. B.
She had met Abbie, but
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it was the first time she had seen my wife.
She staid till
dark & took tea, when Mr, Frost, with whom they were staying
came for her. Wed. May 27*1^
This was a clear & pleasant day.
I rode into the
city as usual with Mr. Williams, & repaired to the 2d chh,
where the sessions of the assembly are held.
Bro. Spaulding
who was senior, when I was Junior in Auburn Semy, came up to
me, after I had addressed the Congregation on Mon. evening.
His countenance was perfectly familiar, though I failed to
name him.
I had also met with brn Ladd & Adams - but was
feeling, that in such a great body of ministers, I had so few
acquaintance, & even those I cd not enjoy as they were all en
grossed in the duties & business of the assembly.
As I stood,
at the door of the chh, conversing with Prof. Morgan, whose
society, by the way, I have often enjoyed these days, Mr. Eells
came along & sd to me, that half a dozen were searching for me.
Who cd be interested in me in this crowd of strangers, thought
I?
He remarked to me, that one of them was a minister by the
name of Baldwin.
be.
Cleveland,
0. at Mr.
Williams'-
So I had great curiosity to learn who it c^
Presently Mr. Clark, foreign misy agent for the Western
Reserve, was introduced to me, & sd, that Rev. Mr. Sharp, of
Atwater, wished much to see me.
Soon Mr. Sharp came along &
informed me, that he was the minister of Atwater - that all
my uncle Aaron's children, except one son, lived in Atwater,
& w d be sadly disappointed, if they learned, that I was here
& failed to visit them.
He wished me to go there & spend the
Sabbath, & address the people both parts of the day, unless
�the agent of the Home Misy Soc. shd go, as he wished to, &
occupy one part of the day.
He assured me, that it shA cost
me nothing as he w d write to Aaron Baldwin, who w d cheerfully
pay all the cost.
Moreover, he sd the R. R # ran through
Hudson & Atwater, & I cd stop at the former place, & see Syl
vester & Loisa, children of uncle Jonathan.
I simply remarked
that I wd think of it, that the time had nearly come for us to
go East - my wife & daugr were urging more haste.
an answer next morning.
Rev. Cur
tis C.
Baldvd. n,
Atwater
Cousins,
&c.
I promised
After dinner, I met Prof. Cowles, of
Oberlin; as we were walking & talking, we passed the 2d chh.
On the steps stood a tall young man whom Prof. Cowles ad
dressed as Baldwin.
On hearing the name, I requested an in
troduction- & found that he was Curtis C. Baldwin, son of
Samuel Baldwin, of Atwater, formerly, now living some distance
East of Cleveland.
Curtis himself was settled in the ministry
at Ridgeville, some 20 miles West or N. W, of Cleveland.
He
urged us to go & spend a night or more at his sister's, Mrs.
Mary B. Smith, wife of James W. Smith, who lives in the West
part of Cleveland.
He is a machinist.
I had a letter of
introduction from Rev. R. S. Goodman, of Coldwater, Mich, to
Rev. Calvin Clark;
letter.
this day, I found him & delivered the
He was very kind & sociable, thoroughly anti Slavery,
& I regretted that I had not more time to become acquainted
with him.
He repeated to me a complimentary remark of his
landlady, about my address on Monday evening, respecting the
Sand. Islands.
Took dinner at Miss Ellsworth's.
There was
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a young man at the table, named Slade, a son of Gov. Slade
of Vermont, who, it was remarked by some one, was the regular
renegade of his family.
His father was once one of the bold
est anti-slavery men ever in our American Congress.
But this
young man was railing, at a great rate, at all the doings of
anti s. men, whether in chh or State.
In the afternoon, went
again to the Assembly - the subject of slavery was still up.
it
I think was this day, that Mr. White, a Southerner, of pretty
fierce stamp, & the same general type with Dr. Ross, had the
floor.
His speech was short; & somewhat gassy, or destitute of
argument.
One of the Southerners, Mr. White, perhaps, apologized
for Dr. R o s s ’ taking up so much time, in his remarks.
The
Dr. authorized h i m to say, he had no idea, that he had talked
so long - had not thought to look at his watch, & c . Another
Southern man read a paper, whh was subscribed by Dr. Ross, &
nearly or quite all the Southern Delegates, explaining their
views on the subject of slavery.
It took the ground decidedly,
that slavery was a Bible institution, ordained of God, for
great & good purposes - God had given rules for its regulation.
When I was in the assembly, at the time Dr. Ross was speaking,
Prof. Morgan told me, that Report s^, that Dr. Ross was born
a slave, & a bro. of his had killed himself, because he was
accused of having African blood in his veins.
Prof. Morgan
sd this Report claimed for its authority Dr. David Nelson.
Since then I have seen the account, as it is going the round
of the press.
It is substantially as follows - A certain
slave woman, belonging to the father of Dr. Ross, nearly white,
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I shd judge, she must have been, had children by him.
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The
father, instead of leaving them among his chattels, took
measures, at his death, or before, whh made the mother &
children free.
These sons grew up - & when the bro. of Dr. R.
was in a party of high feeling gentry, an individual asked him,
what gave him a title to such Society.
& replied, that gave him the title.
He took out his purse,
He was answered, the purse
Cleveland
sd not give a title to good society - that his blood was not
0. at Cousin
James W.
pure, but tainted w ith African blood - Upon this, Mr. R o s s ’
Smith’
s
mortification was such, that he went & shot himself. When,
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at Buffalo
June llfck, we had a party at my cousin Jas J. Baldwin’
sA I was conversing with Dr. Chester about the Anti-S. discussion at
Cleveland, I remarked on the story, whh had gone the rounds
about Dr. R o s s ’being born a slave. He sd , that it was litRev.
erally true; that Mr. Rankin, of Black Rock, who was then
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present in the party, & had lived much at the South, was
knowing to all the circumstances, & confirmed the truth of
the story.
Thur. May 28—
This morning I went Early to the Euclid St.
Depot, & left m y baggage, that it might go down to the
Cleveland Depot, where we might find the light articles, &
take them along to Atwater with us, & might leave the trunks
till we went East.
When all were ready, we bid adieu to
Mrs. Williams, & her two daughters, thanking them for their
D.D.Gregory
abundant kindness to us during our stay.
the city with Mr. Williams.
We then rode into
We all attended the assembly.
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I gave a reply to Rev. Mr. Sharp, that we had concluded to go
to Atwater, & w d spend the Sab. there.
While standing on
the steps of the chh, a fleshy, good natured looking man came
up to me, & said, bro. Baldwin, Dont you know me?
I think not.
I s
Is it possible, he s^ - Is it possible?
discovered, that it was David D. Gregory.
no I soon
Wm. Gregory, a
cousin, was standing near, with whom I was less acquainted.
We were all together in Auburn Semy.
Br-n*. Gregories insisted
on my going to dine with them, at a cousin's where they staid,
of the name of M a t h e r . We had a pleasant dine of i t .
I
always esteemed bro. D. D. Gregory, one of our most estimable
young men, & I was exceedingly glad to meet him here.
a pleasant walk with. Prof. Morgan about the town.
I had
Late in the
afternoon, Cousin C. C. Baldwin, having procured Omnibus tickets
for us all, about five P. M. we went down to the Hotel, &
waited for the omnibus, whh soon came & took us up to the West
arrd
side of Cleveland, whh was formerly called Ohio C i t y . We at
the house of J a s . W. Smith at 5|r P. M. where we found Cousin
Mary B. Smith, & their only child Josephine perhaps about 2
years old. - About sunset, Mr. Smith came home.
At Atwater, Frid, May 2 9 ^
I had consented to Mr. Sharp to go to Atwater
Ohio, Aaron
Baldwin’
s
& spend the Sab. giving his people some account of the S. Isis,
in the afternoon.
Three o'clock, this P. M. was set as the
time for us to take the cars for this place.
I went from
Mr. S m i t h ’
s to the genl assembly, & staid through all the
forenoon.
After various shifts, I had the satisfaction of
seeing the subject of slavery fully before the assembly.
�Mr; Guthrie, a layman, of Ohio, gave a clear and convincing
statement of the Bible argument, showing, that no such 'thing
as chattel slavery was known in the Bible. After adjournment,
of
I went with Prof. Morgan, Oberlin, & dined at Mrs. Shipherd’
s.
went
x
He then with me, to Mr. Williams' office, for Mrs. B's boxes,
& thence to the Depot.
On the way, we met Timothy Williston,
who lives at Strongsville, 15 miles from Cleveland.
We talked
a few minutes - he promised to write me at Buffalo or Bridge
port.
We proceeded down to the Depot, where we met Rev. Curtis
C. Baldwin, who had brought down Mrs. B. & Abbie.
All arranged,
cars
we bid adieu to our kind friends, & got on board the at 2"50 P.M.
X.
They drove at a great rate, passing Newburgh, Hudson 3c Ravena
Atwater,
Ohio Aaron
h m ■
in quick succession, & reaching Atwater, 50 miles, in l"25 Baldv.in &
the sisters.
I left Mrs. B. & Abbie at the Depot, & started for the house
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of the three maiden sisters, Minerva, Betsey & Eveline
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ride
R.R.
Charlotte Baldwin, half a mile West.
Their bro. Orrin lives
nearly opposite side of the street, & Aaron, the eldest bro.
lives a mile West of the D e p o t .
I met Aaron, on the way to the
Depot, in his carriage, going for us.
We returned for the
ladies, & then went to the house of Aaron.
He & his wife,
a hired girl, man & boy make the whole family.
children.
They have no
Orrin has 5 children, having lost the eldest, (Chs,)
at nearly 20, & also a young child - His two daughters,
Prances & Lucy Harper have been at Shelbyville in Kentucky,
The oldest graduated 2 yrs since.
attending school. His 3 sons, Edgar, Anson Sherwood, & Aaron
x
Dwight are at home. All the children of my uncle Aaron seem
thriving as to worldly ma t t e r s .
They live in neat looking
white houses, two stories high.
The girls & Aaron profess
�f
religion - also Orrin’
s two daugrs; Orrin & his wife do not nor does Elihu, who lives here, unmarried, 45 years old.
Lemuel, the youngest son, was educated at Hudson & Amherst
Colleges, went South to teach, & married at Port Gibson, Miss,
where he is settled as a Lawyer.
a holder of slaves.
He has no children, & is
We spent the night at Aaron Baldwin’
s -
the next day, our things were brought back to the sisters’house
where we took tea & lodged.
They have a farm of 80 acres,
hire a man to take care of it - & live in a very neat &
comfortable style.
We spent a pleasant afternoon & evening.
(Sat. May 30&i)
Sab. May 5 1 ^
It had been cloudy threatning rains but this
morning was clear & beautiful.
Cousin Aaron called for us
a little after 10 - Abbie rode with the sisters.
We met,
at the chh, Mr. Newton, home misy agent, & Rev. David L. Coe,
Secy of Home Mis. Soc. Mr. Coe preached on the wants of the
Home field.
In the afternoon, I gave some account of the work
of the Lord, at the Sand. Isis.
It was clouding up & chilly.
I had neglected to put on an overcoat, took cold, in going
to chh, in the afternoon, & did not feel in much mood for
addressing the congregation.
After service, I went with Deac.
Hinman, whose family came from Durham N. Y. to Mrs. Sharp’
s
& took tea, - that we might be near to attend the Mon. Con.
Atwater, 0.
at the 3
sisters.
at 5 P.M.
At the concert I did most of the talking, told
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I thought, to the 30 who were present.
them of the Fatuhiva Mission, &c.
Mon. June l^k
It was a profitable time,
Summer is round again & we are still far from our
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Isld home, in Atwater, of whh we often heard in former days,
when uncles Jonathan & Aaron, & Cousin Sami Baldwin moved
out here.
The town looks like all of Ohio whh we have seen,
splendid forests, & splindid clearings - but here is one
feature whh shows, that Conn. people have been on this Ohio
soil, viz. the numerous & wide spread, old apple orchards,
now in full & fragrant bloom.
¥/hen on the way to chh yesterday,
half way between the Rail Road & chh, we were pointed to uncle
Jonathan’
s house, the main building two story - a handsome
white house.
How I longed to see those who were gone, as
well as the living.
Deac. Hinman conducted me to the grave
yard - where we saw the monuments of uncles A. & J - Aunt M. &
Cousin Jonathan L. Baldwin.
Deac. Jonathan died July 4. 1843 -
At the bottom of his slab is this inscription.
'All the
inscription he wished on his grave stone w a s ’ ’
'Here lies a
peaceable old man saved by grace”.
This beautiful marble slab
was erected by a voluntary contribution of neighbors.
His
wife, aunt Mehetabel, has been dead two years, but no stone
is yet set up over her grave.
We spent all the forenoon at
the Cousin sisters’. Mrs. Mantor, sister of aunt Sarah was
there.
We had dinner at 12, noon. & then called at Cousin
Orrin B . ’
s - He gave me 3 dols & Aaron 6, to pay our passage
out & back.
All these cousins took great interest in our visit
& w d have detained us longer.
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ride
At about 2 P.M. we bade them all
an affectionate adieu, & left for the depot where we waited 15
minutes.
At about 2 ”40 P.M. we were all aboard & in an hour,
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stopped at Hudson.
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We enquired for Deac. Sylvester Baldwin’
s -
the house was near the college grounds.
We soon found it & met
a most cordial reception, from him, & his amiable wife, Mrs.
Julia Ann.
style.
At Hudson
0. cousin
Sylvester
Baldwin1s
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We spent the night with them.
They live in humble
He gets his living at shoemaking.
They have had seven
children, & lost all except one son.
tuning pianos &c. in Alabama.
He is teaching music,
Others gave us the idea, that
this son, now about 25 or 24, was somewhat dissipated.
Such
parents must be sadly afflicted, to be left alone, after having
had so many children; but they have had hope of those who have
died.
One daughter married a minister, named Bushnell, & left
at her death four children.
Another daugr married Mr.
They now reside in
& left one child.
Jonathan
L. Baldwin died a few months after his father, of an abscess
has
in the arm. His wife^mar an Englishman, named Green. Aunt
Mehitabel died two years since in Sylvester’
s family.
T e u s . June 2^
was clear.
Last evening was very rainy - this morning, it
After breakfast, Cousin S. & myself went 1-g- miles,
to see Louisa, whose husband's name was Kilbourn.
them both at home.
not appear old.
We found
She complains much of ill health; but does
We staid only 25 minutes, as the hour for
our leaving was near.
I had much conversation with Cousin S.
who appears to be sound in the faith of his fathers.
But
the great drawback, in visiting Mr. & Mrs. Kilbourn was, that
both are avowed & confirmed Spiritualists.
They do, in fact,
reject the Bible & its commands, & hold to the Salvation of
all mankind.
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ride
At 10 A.M. we took the cars for Cleveland, where we arrd , at
about 11 A.M. & must wait till 3 P.M. for a train to go East.
It was wonderful to see how the foliage of the forests had put
forth in two or three days past.
It was beautiful to see the
beds of blue violets spread along the forests.
Prom the Depot
of Cleveland, Abbie & myself went up to Cleveland city, one
mile distant.
Having procured some medicine for her, & news
papers we returned.
I gathered our baggage, from dift depots,
into the Buffalo dep. & having a free ticket, from the assembly’
clerk, we took the cars at 3, P.M.
When up at Cleveland, we
stepped into the assembly, 5 min. before they adjourned.
Cleveland,
leaving for
Westfield
N.Y.
Grattan, of Virg. was speaking in defence of slavery.
he closed they adjourned.
Mr.
When
We met bro. Spaulding at the door,
who introduced us to his wife.
We hurried down to the
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Cleveland Depot, & I had an hour to collect our trunks, &c.
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ride
from two dift baggage rooms, into the room of the Cleveland
&
Buffalo room - got trunks checked for Buffalo, carpet bag & Ya
lisse for Westfield N.Y. - The servants of the Baggage room,
where your effects are, take them to any other part of the
Depot where we need them.
About 2j P.M. all was bustle about
the train - the Locomotive, R. Hilliard, was ready with 3
passenger cars - but so great was the crowd of passengers,
that two more cars were added, & all were very full.
At 3 P.M.
we moved out of the Depot, & at 7”45 we stopped at Westfield
N.Y., a distance of 125 miles, or over 26 miles an hour,
including all stops.
They did not allow a half hour, for tea,
at Erie, as usual, on account of the condition of the Road,
requiring slower driving - but some of the way we were most
�Westfield
certainly driving at the rate of 40 miles an hour. We greatly
N.Y. at Mrs.
admired the fine dv/ellings, beautiful land, & splendid forests
Tinker's .
of the Western Ohio Reserve.
now fast thickening up.
Penn,
The foliage of the trees are
As soon as we passed from Ohio into
it was manifest, from the style of buildings.
In Penn.,
we saw log houses, & some of them of very small dimensions.
The
same change is very manifest, as you pass out of Mich, into
Indiana.
When we reached Westfield, we learned, that Mrs. Tinker lived
near half a mile from the depot.
Abbie & I walked while Mrs.
B. preferred to get into the omnibus, as it cost only 10 cts.
We all soon found ourselves in the midst of old friends.
Mrs.
G. & her daughters, Mary, Abbie Marina & Charlotte Elizabeth
were all the members of the family at home.
They have, how
ever, Mrs. G ’s father & mother here just now on a visit; also
Mr. Theo. Beard principal, & Miss. Brainerd assistant teacher, of
the Academy, boarding with them.
The house is very pleasantly
situated on Main St. is painted white, & two stories high.
Westfield
N.Y. Mrs.
Tinker’s
We arr^ at Mrs. T . ’s rather after sunset.
Their house is
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In every part, we see signs of Tinker’s intellect, as if he
rather large, & convenient has a kitchen, woodhouse, barn, &c.
had but just departed - a large choice library in the dining
room - glass front-on a cupboard bonnet case - a smaller book
case also with a clock in the midst - two in the study one with a clock - a book case half up stairs - another at
the top - Daguerreotypes in various parts spoke of the
absent one - In various places hanging, were also seen specimens
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of neat penmanship & drawing by Joseph & Robert, whh seemed
to say, that the genius of bro. Tinker still lived in his
children.
Abbie Marina, the youngest child but one, attends
the Academy near, now 16.
Wed. June 5^
This morning we looked a little over Mrs. Tinker's
house, whh with nearly an acre of ground repairs, &c. cost
him about 1200 dols.
It was neatly carpeted, all over.
There was a fine piano now in the study, at whh Abbie plays.
In dift cases, we saw proofs of Tinker's industry.
All his
pamphlets, periodicals, &c. he had bound, using the paper
covers for the sides, &, for backs turkey red.
Late in the
P.M. we went to the Daguerreotypist, to get our Ambrotypes,
ours to be left, theirs to be taken to the Sand. Islands.
We sat, but the artist’s materials were bad - so we must try
again tomorrow.
Thur. June 4 ^
We deferred going to Buffalo one day, on acct
of the ambrotypes.
Mary W. & Abbie M. with a company rode
20 miles, on an excursion, today.
Myself, wife & Mrs. T.
took a ride to view the town today.
We were invited to tea
at Rev. Chs P. Mussey's, son of Dr. R. D. Mussey. Besides
at the party,
ouselves. there were Mr. & Mrs. Skinner, Miss. Jarnagan x
Mr. Beard & Miss. Brainerd. Mr. Skinner was a settled minister is now Cashier of the Westfield Bank.
In our ride this after
noon, Mrs. T. & I visited her husband's grave - I plucked
two spires of grass to carry back to the Islands.
a pleasant tea party at bro. Mussey's.
for the weekly prayer meeting.
We had
This was the evening
Mr. M. engaged me to talk
�to them about what the Lord had done in the Sand. Isis,
West field
N.Y. Mrs.
Tinker's
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whh I did.
Those present seemed much interested - among
others Rev. Mr. Mills, Baptist, min. of the place.
Frid. June 5 ^
A pleasant morning.
Ther, when I arose, 50 -
but early it was said, some white frost was seen.
Rev. Mr.
& Mrs. Mills were invited in to take breakfast with us.
were much pleased with them.
We
I called this morning to pay
Mr. Palmer for our Ambrotype group, we three in it, to be given
to sister Tinker - price $2., half or less than half what we
paid at Middletown Conn. Abbie’s leather picture 50 cts.
I next called at the Academy to see Mr. Beard - sat & heard
a class in Thompson's arithmetic, for 15 min. - looked in
upon Miss. Brainerd’s sch. a moment - next to Mr. Hinckley's
to dine - he a lawyer - a pleasant interview - they made many
enquiries about our Isis.
When we returned to Mrs. T.'s
Rev. Mr. Mussey & wife called at the door to say G-oodbye Mrs. T. rode with us to the Depot - we bid an affectionate
adieu to the whole family. We left in a train of 8 cars,
h m
at 1”45 P.M. The country was more hilly than the Western
Reserve, & did not look
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so fine, nor spring so forward.
In the Depot at Dunkirk, I met bro. Stillman, half a minute
ride
before the train was starting.
We arr^ at Buffalo Dep. about
5 P.M. or earlier, & took an omnibus immediately to Jas J.
Baldwin’s - They were in town - but Jimmey, grandson, showed
us otir rooms. When Jas. & Candace came, they gave us letters
N. Haven
fr. D. Dwight^Henry, E m i . Mrs. Pogue, Mrs. Spooner, Mr. Bond,
of the Islands, & from others in this country, for whh we
were grateful - & especially for good news from our far off
children.
�Sat. June 6 ~
This was a pleasant morning, but really too cold
for comfort - indeed in cousin James* parlor, we have had a
fire of bituminous coal, all day, & found it very comfortable.
Everybody is talking about the backwardness of the spring but they say, it is much the same as it was last year.
This
forenoon, I wrote a line to sister Tinker of Westfield, &
a full letter to son D. Dwight, at New Haven, Conn.
After
dinner, I rode down into the city with cousin Candace, &
Abbie - went first to the Post Office & deposited my letters.
Buffalo,
Then accompanied them to a shoe store & next to the bonnet
N.Y. at Jas
J. Baldwin’s maker’s, as the summer has come round,
and a more light
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& airy article is needed for Abbie, though one wd think,
even the winter article was light enough for summer.
Rev.
Mr. Kempshall has not returned fr. Lexington Ken. where he
has gone to attend the old school Gen. Assembly.
They applied
to me to supply his place tomorrow; but I declined, as I
have preached three Sabbaths in succession, & my head feels
the need of rest.
Still I find, that notice was given out,
that I wd preach.
But a counter notice was given.
Sab. June 7 ~
Rainy this morning - but clear P.M.
Nobody having
been obtained to preach for Mr. Kempshall, the family went to
Mr. Porter's chh, a little North - found bro. Spaulding, with
whom I, was acquainted in Auburn Semy, in the pulpit He came & insisted on my sitting in the pulpit - & making the
first prayer, whh I did.
He seemed to be glad to meet me,
(We had met at Cleveland) made a kind allusion to me, in his
sermon, as having been engaged more than 20 years, in the misy
work, at the Sand. Islands, & he thanked the Lord in his
�closing prayer, that we had been allowed to meet again, after
so long a separation.
Bro. Spaulding preached a very good
sermon from 2 Cor. 10:4, For the weapons of our warfare are
not carnal, &c.
His introduction was on the nature of the
warfare, & its universality - i, e, all must have a part
in it, on one side or the other.
The aggressive Chr of Xty - 2=
the weapons.
His genl heads - l3^.
The nature & efficiency of
Repeated a saying of Napoleon’s - viz. "The
army whh stays within their entrenchments is beaten."
He urged
this young chh to try the full power of the Gospel, in aggressive
advances on the world around.
At 3 P.M. we all went to Mr.
Kempshall’s chh, to hear Dr. Burtis.
John 3:1.
&c.
He preached from 1
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed,
The love of God in giving his Son was, the theme.1. The
greatness of the gift. 2. The manner of it. 3d
Buffalo
N.Y. at
J. J.Bald
win’s
The chr of
those on whom it was bestowed - & lastly, he dwelt, with much
interest, on the fruits of God’s gift.
At the close of
the service, Cousin J. introduced me to Dr. B. who enquired
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after Messrs. Lyons, Hitchcock, &c. the Auburn students,
who were mis’s in the Sand. Isis.
Dr. Burtis left Auburn
Semy in 1831 - had been a part of the time in Princeton Sem.
In the evening, we went to hear Mr. Porter's farewell sermon
to his chh & people.
Missouri.
He has accepted a call to St. Louis,
The house was full.
He gave a history of his
coming to Buffalo, his labors, the chh, &c.
58 members in the chh.
why he left Buffalo.
There are now
He gave no account of the reasons
He seemed In feeble health.
�Mon. June
Cloudy, rainy weather.
Rode after breakfast,
with cousin James, & called first on Mrs. Eaton & daugr.
She is the widow of Sylvester Eaton who first taught me Latin.
They occupy two very good houses, & keep a large number of
boarders.
This is all their dependence for living.
Mary,
Mr. Eaton's only daugr, is a smart & healthy, girl, soon to
be married, so rumor says.
Mrs. Eaton .has two sisters in this
place, Mrs. Thayer & Mrs. Strong.
We next called at Mr.
Walker's office, lawyer, to see Joseph E. Baldwin, son of
Dr. Elihu Baldwin.
He looks wonderfully like his father.
We afterwards called, at the Bank, on Cyrus P. Lee, bro.
of our worthy Chief Justice.
He was very much delighted at
meeting us - spoke of being disappointed in not seeing us,
when we passed through the place, last Nov.
call & see us.
He promised to
In the afternoon, I called on my cousin
Elihu's daughters,, i, e, Mrs. Julia Ackley, Prances & Mary
Baldwin, who all live together, & have their mother's
mother Iving with them, now aged 90.
Mrs. Ackley has charge
of the principal Dept of the Female Academy whh is near by.
Teus. June 9—
Spent all this morning in writing to bro.
Green at the Islands.
I feel almost tired of this visiting,
& long to be back at work among the Hawaiians.
that I may soon realize these wishes.
James down into the city.
God grant,
After dinner rode with
After a business call or two,
we went to the steam boat wharves - went on board the Steamer,
Southern Michigan, 300 ft long, done off like a palace,
�carpeted, richly - What splendid furniture, &c. Afterwards
Buffalo,
N.Y. Jas. J.
we visited another similar boat, somewhat smaller - the first
Baldwin’s
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probably cost $100,000.
in Hudson River.
These lake boats outdo all we see
And yet who wd have thought, that the "New
World", wd find its match in Buffalo?
Size & splendor are
the order of the times, in all water craft.
As soon as we
returned, myself, wife & Abbie started, in the buggy, to take
tea at bro. Van Duree's - found all well - their five children,
Cyrene, Mary, Asa Theodore, Grace & Flora, all well, &
appear well.
We had a pleasant visit, & reached home, at
cousin's about 8, in the evening.
Rev, Dr. Burtis* son &
two daughters called last evening, & enquired for Abbie invited her to call & see them.
W e d . June lO^k
fire.
Rather rainy, but warm enough to require no
After breakfast, I rode down into the city with cousin
James.
He stopped at his son, Elihu’s office, while I took
the buggy & went to the R. R. Depot & waited for the Westfield
train, hoping to meet Mrs. Tinker & bring her up.
came, but she was not there.
The train
On returning to the office, I
found a letter from sister Tinker, stating that if we did not
see her on Wed. (for she was not very well) we might enquire
for their pictures, Daguerreotypes, at Danforth’s
on Thur.
In the afternoon, M r s . Ackley, (Julia Baldwin)
& her sister Mary called.
Towards eveing we called (Jas. &
J) at Dr. West & at Mr. Clark’s, to find Mr. & Mrs. Winslow,
of Ceylon, whom Mrs. Ackley had met in her school.
But
they had gone to Black Rock, on their way to Niagara Falls.
Attended, in the evening, Mr. Kempshall*s lecture - He had
�just returned from Lexington, Ken. where he attended the 0.
S. Gen. Ass. & he gave some account of their doings.
Thur. June 1 1 ^
Very rainy most of the day.
I went down, in
the forenoon, to the city - called at Elihu’s office - & afterwards on the family at the hotel where they boarded Mrs. Baldwin was a Beecher, a distant relative of Dr. Beecher’s
family, a native of Durham, Greene Go. N.Y.
One of her children,
Mary, has had a fever for 20 days - a kind of typhoid fever,
& the Doct. is giving her Quinine.
In the afternoon, cousin
Jas. brought in two enclosures for us, from Dwight, containing
Buffalo,
N.Y. cousin
Jas. J.
Baldwin’s.
letters from the Islands; we had letters from Henry, Smi &
Hattie, Mr. Bartow, Alexander, & one enclosed from Mr. Castle.
We felt rejoiced to hear of the children to Ap. 8 ^
- Chs
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had left his work at Mr. Castle’s - the other 3 at Punahou.
Cousin’s Jas. & Candace were about some of the day, extending
invitations to the clergymen & their wives, to a ministerial
party, this evening.
They came at 5 & 6 P.M.
Mr. Wright
& his son, minister of Predonia - Mr. Rankin from Black Rock,
Dr. Burtis & wife, Mr. Kempshall, & Dr. Chester, of this place,
were present.
It was a very social party - all seemed to
enjoy themselves highly.
At the close of the evening, Dr.
Chester was called on to read a Chapter, & myself to lead
in prayer; & so we separated.
At the close of the evening,
Dr. Chester spoke of the Anniversary at Auburn, whh occurs
next week.
Had I known this before, I wd have arranged to
attend it.
Now it wd be next to impossible.
new laws."
Their anniversary was formerly in August.
"New lords,
The
�ministers present at this party were most of them acquainted
with individuals of the Sand. Isld mission.
Dr. Burtis
with most of the Auburn students - his wife with Rev. John
Diell - deceased - young Mr. Wright an Andover class mate with
Mr. Damon, & Mr. Rankin with Alexr & L. Andrews.
They all
made many enquiries. Frid. June 12&&
This was a blowing rainy day - I spent a
little of the morning writing up back Journal - then rode
down to Elihu's office, where I found a welcome & kind letter
from bro. Benton.
After our ride home, as Mrs. Burtis had
told us, the evening before, that Mrs. Shepard, once a Sand.
Isld misy lived in Buffalo, I went to search out her residence.
Followed the directory, found where she had lived; but she
had moved.
I found the house, at length, & had a pleasant call.
She & her only daughter, both rather on the invalid list,
were all I found at home.
They have a small wooden building,
painted white - There was, in the parlor, a fine looking piano a hair cloth mahogany settee, & chairs of the same description.
A dining room back, & small kitchen still back, with a sleeping
room or two, seemed to make the whole house.
died at 5 yrs old.
Her son Darius
The only son she now has, Philo Mills
Buffalo,
Laanui, about 30 years old, is cashier of the freight Depot
cousin Jas.
J. Baldwin's of the New York Central R.R. has about 12 or 1300 dols a
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year, & supports the family, & has been able to lay up something.
About dark, Addison Hayes, from Durham N.Y. been to Wisconsin
came in & spent the night.
about people in Durham.
We were able to learn many things
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The wind S.W. today & the rain threatening.
Mr. Hayes left us for Batavia, or that region, where his wife's
friends live.
He married the only daugr of Rev. Mr. Everet
& her that was Betsey Post.
I intended to have called on
Dr. Burtis, this forenoon; but it was raining by spells, &
I deferred it till after dinner.
At 3 P.M. I went - did not
find the Dr. at home - had a pleasant visit with his wife &
eldest daughter.
I apologized to them for Abbie's not coming
with me, that she was not well, & promised, that we wd try
to call, if possible, before we left town.
After I left Dr.
Burtis', I went to the R. R. Depot, & thence to the Post
Office - & from thence home.
This morning, Mary, the youngest
daugr of Cousin Elihu W. Baldwin called, with an invitation
from her sister, Mrs. Ackley, to us & Cousin Jas. to visit
them this evening.
enough.
Myself & Mrs. B. went - Abbie not well
Dr. Y/est, principal of the Female Academy was
present - as was also Dr. Chester.
Both apologized for their
wives' not being present, that they were not well.
Both made
many enquiries about the Sand. Isis, i, e, about their
productions, our food, mode of living, travelling, Govt,
genius of the people, &c.
I answered a multitude of questions;
but shd have been delighted to have had even a few questions
that w d have brought the moral & religious chr of the people.
Dr. West invited me strongly to attend the examination of the
Academy, whh commences on Monday.
It was 11 o'clock, when
we reached home.
Sab. June 1 4 ^
A pleasant Sabbath day.
All nature smiles
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�around, dressed in the gay robes of new born summer.
The
season is uncommonly backward, & the weather continues strangely
cold.
I sh
think the years had changed from those of my
boyhood, were it not for the constant remarks of those whose
home is here.
As no one has asked me to give them a misy
sermon today, perhaps partly because I excused myself for want
of health.
I have been at leisure to go & hear whom I pleased.
At 10-g A.M. Cousin James' family, wife & Abbie went to their
Buffalo,
N.Y. Cousin
Jas J.
Baldwin's
chh, & I strolled down the city, until I came to Dr. Heacock's.
I went in - found a seat near the door.
dimensions, & pretty well filled.
The chh was of moderate
The galleries with two
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rows of seats round it were not crowded.
The top of the chh,
inside, was a high & heavy arch, with an arch over each window.
The pulpit was a small round desk, on a moderately high plat
form, settee seated.
of singers.
There is an organ, & next to no quire
Like a majority of chhs these days; the congregation
stand in time of singing, & sit in time of prayer.
Two in
fants were baptized at the commencement of the service.
Dr.
Heacock read, from the book, instructions, & promises for
the parents, to whh they assented.
in his arms; & baptized them.
Then he took each child
Without moving from the spot,
he there offered up the Baptismal prayer.
In all the services
Dr. H. appeared moderate & solemn; & like a pious man.
He
preached from Heb. 6;12 - be followers of them who, through
faith & patience, inherit the promises".
not systematic or great.
The sermon was good,
It wd appear that he has talents -
but dont give any force to his utterance most of the time.
He spoke of the misy .cause as demanding men of faith; but he
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did not utter a word of prayer for miss's.
Indeed there is
a wonderful want of misy spirit in the pastors, & chhs in
this place.
In the afternoon, I intended to have heard
preacher
Dr. Lord, who is said to he the only really able man in the
place, though nearly all the Pres, clergymen in the place are
ranked among D.-^.s - But his services commenced at 3 instead
of 4, & were nearly closed, when I arrd - I passed on to Dr.
Heacock’s & Thompson’s chhs - both were closed as was also
Dr. Chester's when I passed it.
I have been in no place;
since I came to the U. States, where I have seen so much
Sabbath breaking as there is in Buffalo.
Probably most towns
on the lakes, or the great central thorough fares, are much
like it.
Carriages are passing constantly through the streets,
in all directions, walking parties also without number.
Hundreds
were lounging about the Court House green after the chhs
were in - more people were seen in the streets & walks than
you wd see on a week day perhaps - but the shops were closed & all other places whh are open other days.
I am told, that
among those who ride out, or walk, on sabbath are abundance
of chh members, who are never disciplined for it.
Buffalo,
N. Y. J. J.
Baldwin’s
Buffalo is reckoned to contain about 100,000 people.
are 7 Pres, chhs in it - 3 O.S. & 4 N, S.
There are large
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Episcopal chhs - also Baptist, Methodist.
Nearly half of the
people are reckoned to be European, many Catholics.
There
There
is a French Cath. chh & a German, the last the largest in
the city.
Mo n . June 1 5 ^
This morning I commenced a letter to son Henry.
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At 10 A.M. I went to the examination of the Female Academy
& there I staid till 2 P.M.
in Lat. Gram.
The Latin classes were examined
G. Nepos, Virgil & Horace.
They appeared well.
They pronounce the vowells according to the European languages.
This is a flourishing Academy, under its excellent Principal,
Dr. West, - it has 200 scholars.
Dr. West delivers a course
of 150 lectures, whh takes him two years. At evening I walked
one mile
over to bro. Van Duree'sx& returned'to tea.
Teus. June 1 6 ^
I spent this morning in writing & in going
down town - rode first with Cousin Jas. & bought an India Rubber
j
bag; on returning home, found, that the bag w
not hold half
our extra baggage, so I went to the maker & exchanged it for
a large trunk, paying the difference.
Mrs. B. & Abbie spent
part of the time, in in repacking our baggage.
I was, at at
the same time, writing, while one or the other of them was
talking to me, about §■ of the time.
more in my quiet study at Lahaina.
Oh, to be seated once
It was very rainy all day,
but, as we think of leaving tomorrow noon, it was necessary
to keep going.
At 5 P.M. we rode in Cousin James’ buggy, to
bro. Van Duree's, one mile distant, & spent the night.
Jas.
B. Peter, a little grandson, rode with us to bring back the
horse & carriage.
We had a social time, bro. & sister V.
wishing to make many enquiries.
They have two young ladies
in the family, one a teacher of music - also their five
children, Cyrene, Mary, Asa Theodore, Grace & Flora, who all
appear healthy & intelligent.
Wed. June 17~
Still raining & thick cloudy.
After a break
fast of rice, coffee, bread & butter, maple sugar, & boiled
tfil
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eggs, & plenty of cheering conversation, about mis's & misy
life, & the Am. Board, Dr. Anderson, &c. we spent an hour,
in looking over bro. V.'s cabinet of minerals, shells, pre
served birds, insects, &c.
His beautifully mounted telescope
cost some 5 or 6000 dols, the other school apparatus made it
up to $13,000 - For this apparatus & the grounds, & putting up
the two dwelling houses for school rooms & c . he says, he
expended $36,000 - He gave us some spare minerals whh we
j
requested for our boys - He w
much like a box of Hawaiian
.Y.land shells, whh I encouraged him to hope, that our Henry wd
Buffalo,
at J . J .
collect for him. He told Abbie, that he w send her three,
Baldwin's
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either plants or shells, for every one she wd send to him,
of Hawaiian productions.
At 9 A.M. Mr. Van Duree harnessed
his span of French ponies, & took us back to Cousin James' we
Thur.
June
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This
morning
the
weather
seemed
fair,
&„were
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all ready for a start.
61-St R.R.
ride
An omnibus was to come for us at 7 A.M.
It did not come till almost 8 - 1
had started down to get
something up, as we were to leave for Niagara falls at 9 A.M.
I met the Hack, whh went up & took our trunks & us, first to
the N.Y. Central Depot, & then failing to get my baggage sent
forward, as I had been told w
be done, we rode to the Niagara
Depot, procured tickets for N. York, & got all baggage checked,
all in a hurry.
At 9 A.M. we were in motion - day or morning
clear - We arrd at the Niagara Depot, 10 A.M.
As soon as we
cd arrange baggage, getting it all checked over to Rochester,
Niagara ,
Palls, 2d
visit.
we got into a carriage, 8c rode around Goat, the part we had
not visited before.-
On reaching the bridge over the Am. side
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or ’’Hag's back," as it is called, we found a gate where every
visitor must pay 25 cts. & then the place is free to him for
the season.
On the V/est side of Goat Island, we have a
grand view of the Rapids, on the British side.
In those
rapids are, side by side, the three little Islands, called
3 sisters.
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On the Am. side, are Morse Isl , & some others.
j
The Tower, below Goat Isl
is the place where you have the
Grandest view of the "Horse shoe", or British side falls.
It was awful, because you are so near.
with the tower, trembled.
The whole solid rock,
On returning to the Depot, I paid
the driver his $>1. - Abbie & I then went down to the falls
(Am. side) purchased some curiosities - saw the steamer, "New
under
,
Maid of the Mist," running up as near the falls as she c
x
go safely. We hurried back, & just saved our passage, % before
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ride
one o'clock.
Had a good view of Suspension bridge, 258 ft
above the water.
We arrd at Rochester, about 5 P.M.
Mrs.
B. & Abbie staid at Depot, while I went in search of Miss.
Rochester,
N.Y. Miss.
Mary B.
Allen's -
Mary B. Allen, at Allen St. I found the house, not far off,
& recd a kind invitation to take up our lodgings, at her house.
I returned & conducted the ladies there.
We had incidentally
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met Miss. A. at Wms College Commencement, the year before,
& she had invited us to her house.
She had a number of young
lady boarders, & a girls school, of about 44 pupils.
showed us all possible kindness, while we staid.
They
Near evening,
I went out & found Prof. Dewey, conducted by young Mr. Allen.
He was soon engaged with a class, & invited me to call the next
morning at‘ 10.
I did soon after that.
In the evening, went
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to Mr. Newton’s, to a social gathering, for the purpose of
acquaintance.
Met Dr. Jas. B. Shaw, a very useful minister
of the city, whom I had seen once at Auburn Sem. - also
Mr. Thompson, a zealous man in Sab. schools, & many others.
We had a prayer, in whh I led.
Frid. June 19.
It was a social time.
After breakfast, went to the Depot to get valise
& carpet bag - wished to select the checks myself - but the
d
savage baggage-master w not open the baggage room, unless I
w
let him have all the checks.
went
When he got them, he just
ahead, taking off the checks of trunks & all other
things, I remonstrating with no effect, & when it was done,
cl
he turned to me, & s there is your baggage, you can take it.
I sd , I have no means of taking it away - wish it left here He replied, it will be at your own risk entirely.
I had never,
in all my R. R. riding, met with such unceremonious treatment
before.
Baggage-masters are often of a low class, but this
man must be more degraded than most of his class.
I went
afterwards once or tv/ice to get my things checked & forwarded
to Auburn; but all was in vain.
Their orders were not to check
any baggage, till the passenger was ready to take his seat in
the cars.
At 8 A.M. attended a Union Prayer meeting for all
Evang. denominations in the city.
It is continued for an hour,
& held, at dift chhs, the same chh, each morn, of the week.
At 10, I called on Dr. Dewey, at the Univ. building.
me his fossils, from France, Penn. &c.
He showed
He 3 or 4 land shells
fr. Sand. Isis - one, the A. Baldwinii, discovered two yrs
ago.
I gave him the name for it.
He had a Lepido - fossil,
of perhaps half a ton weight from Penn.
He wished me to send
�Rochester,
N. Y. Miss
Allen’s -
him a box of our Haw. land shells, & some sea shells; & he
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& fossils, & help our Oahu to any such things that he can.
will pay in any way we wish - will be glad to send me minerals
Near 12, noon, I called at Fred. Douglass’ office - found him
just returned from an Eastern tour, lecturing, &c.
me to his daughter - darker than himself.
worn - I asked about his paper.
He introduced
He looked care
He sd , it went heavy.
I paid
him $2. for a yrs’ subscription &postage - papers to be sent
from next Jan.
He was not so genteel & affable, & suaviter in
modo, as I had expected to find him - might have been different
in different circumstances.
Three of his boys (sons) were
busy upstairs setting types, & his daughter directs all the
papers.
He did not seem acquainted with mail arrangements
for the Sand. Isis - I must write him.
Towards evening, young
Mr. Allen accompanied me to Mr. Harvey Ely's - the family in
whh Sami & Henry Whitney lived.
Mr. & Mrs. Ely showed a deep
interest interest in the Sand. Isis, made many enquiries about
Henry Whitney, Mrs. Pogue, & c . &c.
They informed me, that
Sami had lately lost his wife, & that he was settled in New
Bedford.
I enjoyed my interview there very much.
I met there
a Mr. Duchine & wife, minister of Stockbridge, Mass. 8c also
Prof. G. Dewey.
Sat. June 2 0 ^
girls.
Yest. P. M. addressed Miss. Allen's school of 44
It was pleasant, this morning, 8c we had decided to go
on, to Waterloo, to spend the Sab. with my old classmate &
chum, Dr. Gridley, though it w
have been pleasant to spend
it, in Rochester, & they had urged us so to do.
At 8 A.M.
we hurried to the cars, that we might have time to arrange all
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baggage.
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ride
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Checked our trunks & c . to Auburn - & a carpet &
valise to Waterloo.
At 8"45 the train started, only one passen
ger car, & that absolutely stowed, passage way & all. For
miles
,
10 I & many others had to stand up - we then had a 2 car
attached & all had seats.
At the Depot, of Rochester, we met
Dr. Shaw, whose wife came on, in the cars.
I had much con
versation with him, about the cause of religion in Rochester.
He says, they are doing much in establishing Sab. schools,
in the destitute parts of the city, & in all those schools,
Waterloo,
N. Y. at
bro. Gridley they aim directly at the conversion of the children. He
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says those schools are emphatically the feeders of the chh.
As certain as scholars enter certain classes, so surely they
will be converted.
He has 700 or 800 members in his chh.
About 11 A.M. our train reached Waterloo, I had got the conduc
tor to endorse our through tickets, & we stopped there.
I
inquired after Dr. Gridley, & was told, that he was in the train,
fr. Geneva, & had just gone home, on foot.
I followed &
overtook him, & he returned with me to the Depot where Mrs.
B.
Sc
Abbey were waiting.
He procured a carriage, & we were
soon on our way to his house.
son only at home.
We found his wife
8c
youngest
His oldest son, Samuel, is a hardware
merchant, in Waterloo - His 2
son, Charles Cornelius, a
partner with Sami, has now gone to New York to be married,
8c
his father is to start on Mon. to New York, in order to marry
them.
Chs C. is a musician, & plays the organ, in the chh.
Neither of his children are professedly pious.
We enjoyed
this meeting much, &, I believe, Bro. & sister Gridley enjoyed
it as much as we did.
on a salary of $800.
They live in very comfortable style,
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It was quite rainy last night, & inclining to
rain this morning.
At lO-g- bro. Gridley preached from Luke
The heavenly host praising God, for the Savior's birth.
The
chh is a fine building - v A seat 700 or 800 was very well
filled.
Isl
At 5 P.M., I addressed the congregation, on the Sand.
Mission.
The audience seemed interested, I trust good
was done; Bro. Gridley introduced me to many individuals of
his flock.
He thinks, he has one of the best congregations,
for a country town, in all Western New York.
Mon. June 22-
Bro. Gridley expressed much regret, that he was
obliged to leave, & could not enjoy a longer visit with us.
He spoke kindly of my address to his people yesterday, said,
it was the most interesting address his people had ever had
from a misy, & he thought, they were interested.
He s^,.if we
c^ stay a few days longer, he wd have an evening lecture on
the same subject.
Waterloo
& thence
Auburn,
N. Y.
to the Depot.
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Bro. G. accompanied us, in the omnibus,
As I was moving to the cars, I spoke of his
editing Dr. Richards works.
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He s , it was only a memoir &
his lectures, in one volume, & if he had thought of it,he
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wd have given me a copy - if I wd meet him at the Auburn
64tt» R.
ride
Depot, tomorrow morning at 9, he wd hand me the volume.
At
pracisely ll|r A.M. we got on board, & moved away, with a loco
motive velocity.
I was now in a region, where I had been
acquainted some.
I had once been to Geneva, some miles West
of Waterloo.
We soon passed the little village of Seneca
Palls; & soon after, the familiar scene of Cayuga Lake, &
the l|r mile long bridge, were in full view.
12^- (noon), when we reached Auburn.
It was about
Mrs. B. & Abbie staid at
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the Depot, while I sought out the Miss. Oliphants.
moved fr. the old spot.
They had
Miss. Sarah took me over to Mrs.
Chase's, who had agreed to board & lodge us.
I then returned
to the Depot, & conducted Mrs. B. & Abbie there.
a welcome, & sat down to a good dinner.
We all found
I had designed to make
some calls this afternoon, but the rain poured down most of
At Auburn,
the afternoon. Miss. Sarah 0. came over, after dinner, the
N. Y. at Mrs.
Chase's first time she had met, with Mrs. B. or daughter Abbie. Near
evening, we all went over to Miss. Oliphant's.
ill, & we did not see him.
Henry is quite
The aged mother, of 87 years,
came into the room, & also Miss. .Mary.
the same as when I left them in 1830.
Both appear almost
I was astonished, that
28 years had made so little apparent change in them all.
Henry had a blow, on his head, some yrs since, & his head is
affected ever since.
Jemima is dead.
Robt also from intemper
ance.
Amelia mard Rev. Chs. Merwin & lives Georgetown Oh. has
Leonard
three children - Martha mar^ Rev.^McGlashant lives Weston N.Y.
& has 5 children
Schuyler Co. Richard lives in Oswego - John is clerk in the
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Treasurer's office, in Washington, is kind & affectionate,
but not a professor of religion.
on one point.
Mary may be called deranged
She thinks evil spirits are harrassing her,
employed by Papists.
Auburn looks finely - it looks natural -
but the city is extended, & vacant places are every where built
up more compactly.
The streets are named, & it has a popula
tion of about 10,000.
The Rail Road comes in from the V/est,
State
at the S. E. corner of the prison, & goes out to the Northward.
Auburn
Teus. June 23Rainy last night, but pleasant this morning.
N.Y. at
Mrs. Chase's After breakfast, Mr. Axtel & myself took a walk - We went
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Sem.
to the Chapel - It is neatly furnished with chairs, &c. &
carpeted - has a fine set of misy maps, Sand. Isis, among the
rest.
We had not time then to look father, but went to the
Depot to meet bro. Gridley - A little after 9 A.M. the train
came - We met him at the stern of the stern car, & he handed
me the memoir of Dr. Richards, whh I was glad to get.
I re
turned to Mrs. Chase's - found Dr. Ball, who mard Mrs. C's
daug£ - He called last night, & had now come with horse &
waggon to get up such baggage as we needed - We brought
up 3 articles & left 4.
Soon after Capt. George Crocker
called - He lives 2 miles out of town - looks natural, only
he has become some bald.
It was exceedingly pleasant to meet
so good a man, who had often been at our house in Lahaina.
It is, he says, 18 years since he last saw us there.
At 11,
I went to the Bank & met Mr. Seymour who seemed glad to see
store me & we had a pleasant interview - called at Mr. Steele’s but
he had gone to dinner - returned home & dined.
Mrs. C. has
a large number of boarders - Messrs. Dewitt, Axtel & Norton,
of the Theol. Semy - Mr. & Mrs. Sheffield, he a merchant & she has a grand daugr, Emily, daugr of Dr. Shaw, of Rochester.
In the afternoon, I called again at Mr. Steele’s store )
he gone to funeral of Mr. Bronson, lawyer - soon returned is the same lovely Christian yet - grown old as bro. Seymour
has.
Prom thence, I called on Dr. Hall, & delivered bro.
Gridley’s letter.
& dressed up.
He was at work in his garden - but came in
He proposed to take me over the Sem.
Many rooms
are ■unoccupied - those in order are very neat - all carpeted the Lib. cabinet, & c . are in the upper story of the West buildings -
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as are also the Senr & Middle recitation Rooms.
The Junr
room & Reading Room in the 3d story of the middle building.
Hall is a very affable, & unassuming man.
to the Post Office.
morrow evening.
Dr.
We walked together
He invited us to take tea with them to
Mr. Steele had invited us to dinner or tea -
the former we accepted.
W e d . June 24
Miss. Sarah Oliphant & her adopted daugr, called
our
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visit there, as Capt. Crocker had come in, & proposed, that we
last evening.
We sent word to Dr. Hall, that we w
d
defer
go out two miles, to his house, at 2 P.M. & the day was pleasant
8c favorable for such a ride.
We proposed also to visit the
Auburn,
State Prison, this forenoon, & therefore I went in search of
N. Y. at
Mrs. Chase’s a carriage for Mrs. B. called at Mr. Steele’s store. He re1857
fered me to Dr. Ball or Mr. Seymour.
The Dr. had not brought
his waggon in, & Mr. Seymour's barn being burnt he kept his
horse in the country - but at Mr. S's (Bank) I met Mr. Gosse,
who has been a benefactor of Auburn Haw. Mis's - He offered
to go with his waggon, & take Mrs. B. to the prison at 10^-.
Mr. Axtel kindly accompanied us, as he is a kamaaina. We had
to wait 20 min. for the time when a guard wd go the rounds.
All things looked quite natural to me - the keeper at the
front gate - the heavy keys & bolts signs of sin.
We followed
the keeper through shops, much as they were 28 yrs ago a long carpet weaving shop was new - They have steam 8c water
power there to aid.
After going through all the shops, we
went through the dining hall - dinner was ready, 8c we took our
stand on the back verandah to see all the files of prisoners
marched in to dinner.
At a given signal, the marching began.
�There are 684 prisoners - the students of the Sem. keep up
the Sab. school - Rev. Mr.
chaplain.
a methodist is the
When we left, Mrs. B. & Abbie took a carriage
to Dr. Steele's, & I walked there.
& bro. S. accompanied me home.
ful time.
I first went to the store,
We had a most social & delight
Bro. Steele is the same meek, humble, careful,
tender, earnest Christian that he was 30 years ago.
also appears to be a good woman.
His wife
She came here first, from
Philadelphia, 1832, & was married & settled here in 1834.
He had two wives before, but lived with each only a short time
Altie, a daugr,
They have five children -Jrv.Richard, with one arm, now in Union
College, neither pious, Charles Finney, 17 years, pious, a •
member of the chh, Joseph, pious, & Mary, a daug- - Bro. S.
sd , such were his feelings for his son in Col., that he felt,
if the son were not converted, he must give up his own hope.
At 2-g- P.M. Capt. Crocker came with his carriage, & took us
all out 2 miles N. to his house to spend the afternoon.
Ball also took out Mrs. Chase & Miss. Oliphant.
pleasant time.
Dr.
We had a
Capt. C. is an elder in the first Pres, chh,
& appears just as he did, 18 yrs ago, when he last visited
Lahaina.
He has 8 children, 2 sons in California, 2 in Wis.
(Beaver Dam, & c . & 4 at home, viz. Elizabeth, John, Thomas &
Calvin.
Capt. C. brought us home at 8 P.M.
a lecture by Fred. Douglass.
I went in to hear
I was late - He was discussing
Auburn N.
at Mrs.
Chase's -
the late decision of the Sup. Court, of U.S.
He uses lan
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refined, especially considering his entire want of early
guage very appropriately, & his language is very elevated &
advantages.
He closed at half past nine.
a Hell black system.
He called slavery
�Thur. June
25^
i called at Dr. Hall's to see If we shd dine
with them, as we had failed of being there at tea yesterday.
He had sick headache, & so we gave up our visit there.
Mr.
Gosse kindly, sent his horse & carriage for us to ride where
we chose.
Bro. Seymour came & drove us to the Port Hill
Cemetery, & all round its winding paths.
It is on the cite
of an old Indian Port & Mound, & is full of romantic Mounds,
beautifully wooded over.
Near the entrance is a high stone
built monument with this inscription - "Who is there to mourn
for Logan."?
Most of the monuments are neat, & in fine taste.
Mr. Seymour was too busy to ride with us to call on the Miss.
Howards, sisters of Mrs. Hitchcock, & so Miss. Mary Jane
Oliphant was our guide, & I driver.
They were not more than
a mile from Auburn centre, in a neat white house, flower garden
in front.
Two only of the sisters, Diana and Helen, were the
ones living there - one is living with the mother & bro. at
Owasco.
much.
They were gratified at our call, & we enjoyed it
As we returned, we stopped at the Semy - looked at
my three rooms, & then took a look at the chapel.
The Sem.
has an Ivy, as Dr. Hall s^, of the regular Apostolical Suc
cession - i, e, it was brought fr. the chh of the Arch Bishop
of Canterbury Eng. to Mr. Croswell, N. Haven Ct. & Covers
his chh, & thence to Auburn,
front of the Semy.
It is spreading over the whole
We returned, dined - At 2 P.M. I called
on Dr. Huntington, & delivered a letter from Cousin Jas B.,
of Buffalo.
Dr. H. was very affable - made enquiries about
the diminution of population in the Islands - support of
Miss's, &c.
He s^-, there were very few of all the clergymen,
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in this land, who cd live on their salaries - that, in our
cities, a clergyman, with a family, cd not live on $2000 a
year.
Half past three, we started, in Mr. Gosse's two, one-
horse carriages, for his residence, 2 miles up Owasco river,
on the East side.
He has a fine house, garden & farm, all whh
cost him some $18,000.
We met there.
Mr. & Mrs. Gosse &
Auburn, N.Y. 3 children, his partner,in the bookstore, Mr. Williams, Miss.
Mrs. Chase's
Oliphant & Mrs. Chase went with us, & we had a pleasant visit.
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Thur.
We returned before sunset, to attend the evening prayer meeting,
a m'g held in each of the chhs - I went to the Session house
of the lSi chh, where Dr. Condit presided.
They called on
me for remarks, whh I made, on the Sand. Isis, on our labors,
success, &c.
Frid. June 2 6 ~
We were to have gone this day, at 11 A.M.j
but Abbie had engaged the dentist to do some work, & it cd
not be finished till P.M.; so we deferred going till tomorrow
at 9 A.M.
At about 10, I called on Dr. Mills - laid aside
mostly from age - He shows the effects of age - but his mind
appears to be clear.
versation.
He is 71.
We had much interesting con
At 11^ I returned & dropped into bro. Steele's.
He insisted on my going home to dine with him whh I did.
I
feel in the region of pure religion, when I am with him.
At
5|r P.M.
we all went & took tea with bro. Seymour, in the back
room of the Bank.
He is now about 66 years of age - has now
been cashier of the Bank, on the same spot, for 40 years.
He appears somewhat stinted or dwarfed, & crooked-back, as if
deformed;
I have no recollection of his appearing thus
formerly - but he is a devotedly pious man - he has become
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wealthy, & Is a large owner in the Bank.
He was once attached
to a young lady, In Goshen, Con. but she declined his offer,
& he has never been married.
A sister has kept house for him,
but she has now gone home to Ohio.
After tea, we returned home,
& had a call from Mrs. Steele (Miss. Knowles of Phil.) &
her lovely daughter, Altie.
She sd , if we were ever in Auburn
again, we must make a home with them; but we parted with them,
without the expectation of ever seeing their faces again.
Bro. Steele promised to send me his daguerreotype, & I left
our address with him.
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Sat. June 27—
This morning was warm, & pleasant.
We tooke
leave of most of the boarders after breakfast - Mr. & Mrs.
Sheffield manifested much interest in us - Mr. Axtel also,
who has done no little to make our stay pleasant.
I went over
to Miss. Oliphant’s, who lives on the opposite side of William
S t . Henry, Mary & the old lady came into the room - At their
request, I engaged in prayer with them, & we parted.
health is poor,’ from an injury on the head.
Henry's
Mrs. Oliphant
is feeble from age, (87 yrs) & Mary may be called deranged Leaving
Auburn, for
Marcellus.
Sarah has a great task on her shoulders, the care of the whole but fortunately she has very good health.
Pr. Miss. O.'s
I went in search of a carriage for my wife, & baggage.
At
half past 8, we w e r e all on the way having bid adieu to Mrs.
Chase who has been abundantly kind, & her grand daugr Emily
Shaw - Miss. Sarah Oliphant her adopted daugr, Mary Jane &
Emily S. w e n t to the Depot - Mr. Dewitt came there also helped us on the car, & gave us many good wishes -
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At 9”15 or 20, we were on our way.
I had no little trouble
to learn where to check my baggage, as there were two stations
in Camillus, N. of Marcellus.
I checked for Camillus - but,
on the way, learned, that Marcellus station was the right
one, & went into the Baggage car, & got all changed.
ing at the station, we found all our trunks, &c.
On arriv
In the
platform - The baggage master made a mighty fuss, when he
found, I was to leave the trunks on his hands a few days. V/e
took only a valise & carpet bag.
An omnibus was waiting &,
for 15 cts each, we were carried 3 miles, to 9 mile creek, &
set down at the gate of Henry G. Kennedy, who married Julia
Gangs. - I met Julia between the gate & door - 8 yrs when we
sailed for the Pacific - now a woman but she told me her name,
(her smiling affectionate face wd almost have told it) - &
she called me Cousin Dwight.
We all met a most hearty welcome.
Soon Mrs. Tompkins, wife of the clergyman came in, with
Rev. Mr. Van Deuse, a Dane, who had come from Auburn to preach,
on the Morrow, as Mr. Tompkins was absent as a Del. to the General
association of Maine.
Soon Aunt Bangs came - had walked down
fr. home, half a mile - Cousin Sarah also, wife of Franklin
Bangs came in also: - I had once seen her, when she was Miss.
Carrington, sister of Dr. Teft’s wife.
them all.
We were happy to meet
When dinner was ready, & we had sat down, uncle
Marcellus,
at Mr.
Kennedy»s
Bangs came in - He & aunt look quite natural, though they have
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grown old some.
Aunt B. is 76 yrs old, & uncle is 78 - but
we have seen no one of our friends, so advanced, who retains
so much vigor of body & mind as they do.
My mother is 78; but
she is feeble compared with aunt Roxana, & has none of her
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cheerfulness.
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But my mother has gone through a world of trouble,
the tragic death of Porter, sudden death of father, deaths of
Seth, Ruth & Harriet, in succession, & the care of herself
& her small means, were all enough to have broken down the
stoutest constitution.
There was one other who had called at
Mr. Kennedy's, & was at dinner with us.
Mr. John Henry Platte,
of this place, who had been two whaling voyages in the Pacific.
He was first in the ship Morea, & next in the Liverpool.
He was of a good family, & appeared to have maintained a good
chr - He is to go, on Monday, to New Bedford to make arrange
ments for a new voyage.
He had been at Lahaina, & called at
our house, since we left it, & we took great interest in making
enquiries of him.
At evening we moved over to cousin Sarah's,
wife of Dr. Franklin Bangs, where we lodged.
Sab. June 2 8 ^
This morning it was rainy, & we feared a wet,
day - but it did not prove so.
According to arrangement with
Mr. Van Deuse, he preached at half past 10 - & I addressed
the congregation, at 1 P.M.
His sermon was quite respectable,
& his pronounciation generally plain.
this land.
He has been 4 yrs in
I addressed the congregation for about 50 minutes -
I had ordinary freedom, & the audience, whh was pretty full,
I think, was somewhat entertained.
After service, we all came
home with uncle Bangs.
Mon. June 2 9 ~
night.
This was a soaking rainy day from morning till
We expected to have accomplished something in way of
visiting - but went no where, & no one came to see us.
Middle
of afternoon, I went across the road to the school of cousin
�Mary Elizabeth Hopkins.
I was much entertained with the new
style of conducting a common school.
There was a pleasant
intermingling of studying, reciting, singing, questioning
Marcellus,
on various matters of science, &c. much calculated to make the
Onandaga Co.
at uncle Wm. school room an inviting place. There were 40 scholars, mostFreeman
Bangs' ly small. They used Sander's Spelling book.
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Teus. June 50
for showers.
Somewhat clear this morning, & yet it bids fair
After breakfast, uncle B. went, in the wagon^
to the village, to bring up our things, & also his daugr
Julia, who is spending, the day at her father's - I wrote to
Dwight, (letter also addressed to bro. Robinson) requesting
any letters there may be for us at Bridgeport to be forwarded
to me at Troy, N.Y.
Some part of the day I have spent in
writing up my Journal, for three or four days past.
Julia
(Mrs. Kennedy) came up, in the morning, & it made the old
homestead seeme quite natural again.
Sarah, i, e, Cousin,
Dr. Franklin's wife spent the afternoon with us.
Elizabeth
drove them both home, in the one horse wagon, at evening.
At
one o'clock P.M. there was a funeral, in the neighborhood,
of a young woman - Miss. Loomis - q,uite a long train of carriage
passed in procession, going to the grave.
This morning, &
till 2 P.M. was clear, &, by 3, rain was pouring - farmers are
tired of seeing rain.
Wed. July 1 ^
Rain falling all day, & so uncle Bangs & we c
not go to uncle Johnson's, as we had planned to do.
We had
been invited to dine at Cousin H. T. Kennedy's, & take tea at
Cousin Sarah B. Bangs' - As the rain held up a little near
noon, we went & had a pleasant dinner party at Mr. Kennedy's -
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present, uncle & aunt B. we three, &c.
At tea, Sarah had the
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same company, & gave us the 2
nice dish of strawberries we
have had this year - the first at Aunt Bangs’, partly from
the garden of Cousin Julia.
Rain commenced a little - I,
uncle, aunt, & Elizabeth Hopkins rode up - next load, Eliz.
Abbie & Walter Hopkins;
Mrs. B., from fear of the rain,
staid with Cousin Sarah B. Bangs.
Thur. July 2-
Still sin appearance of more rain.
Yesterday
I commenced a letter for daugr Emily, at the Islands - finished
it, this morning - & put it into the office.
At 9 A.M. uncle
So myself rode to the village, & learned, that cousin Sophronia
Booth, (whose son Walter arrd yest.) & her daugr Harriet,
teacher of music at Oxford Pem, Semy, Ohio, had just come
in from Syracuse.
The wagon took them, & Mrs. B. up to uncle
Bangs, &, when it returned, uncle & I went a mile or more
South to uncle Johnson’s - Pound him & aunt Nancy, and their
son Frederic (who is rnar^- & lives in the house) all well.
Marcellus
at Uncle
Bangs’.
Franklin, a. son, mard & lives nearly opposite - Henry, a son,
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mar^ & lives in Mich. Chauncey, unmar^-, 30 yrs old, lives
at home.
Jerome, once at Lahaina, not been heard from, in
some 13 years.
I promised to enquire after him, at the Islands.
Harriet mar^ lives at Ithaca - Maria, mar'3' lives somewhere in
Ohio.
Electa mard , not heard from in some time & supposed
to be dead.
We staid about 1^- hours - I gave them some
wholesome advice, & we took our leave.
but acknowled a lack of piety.
Both appeared well,
We returned to the village,
calling, for a few minutes at Rev. Mr. Parsons’. We called
at Mr. Kennedy’s, & brought up Cousin Julia & daugr Abbie.
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Cousin Sarah walked up, in the afternoon, & we had the whole
at tea - a pleasant party.
We have enjoyed much our meetings
with friends in this place.
Frid. July 5^
Having made all things ready, we hid adieu to
'aunt Bangs & Eliz. Hopkins who went into her school, & went down
to Mrs. Kennedy's - There we took dinner, & at 12^ noon, the
OmnibUs took us to the R. Road.
Found that our baggage whh
we left at the Depot had all been sent as stray baggage to
Albany, because it had been left over 5 days in the Depot,
we having been detained by the rain storm.
66kk R. R.
ride
Hurried into the
cars, .& were soon at Syracuse - hired an omnibus for 50 cts
to carry us to corner of Mulberry & Castle Strs, where we found
the house of Uncle Elizur Hall.
His wife was at home - he
gone to the city to sell strawberries, of whh his garden is
quite full.
His wife was picking over, & 6 girls were picking,
in the garden, all preparing for the 4—
- Uncle E. aunt,
& their son, Henry Ludlow, make the whole family. Their eldest
Mary
daugr^ar^ a Mitchell & lives in Miss, the 2d , Frances,
Dr. Smith, of Manlius - the 3,
lives near St. Paul's in Minesota.
Mr. Bradley, who
Uncle E. is 74 yrs old,
8c
feeble, though he keeps at work all day.
Both seem pious,
8c
all the house & yard are well regulated.
We found much there
to us glad, that we had called.
Sat. July 4 ^
There was great preparation to celebrate the day,
in Syracuse - & plenty of noise in the city.
We were quite
willing to get away from it, & at 9 A.M. took cars for Whitesborough, where we arrd about 11 - went to the house of Rev.
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Beriah Green, bro. of Mr. G. at the Isis.
67 R. R.
ride -
He with his daugr
Clara, & grandson, Beriah Underwood, had gone to Utica, to
see
the Celebration - they returned at 3n15 P.M. & in 25
Whitesboro.
at M r .
Green's -
min. he left to spend the Sab. at Canestota.
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things, like his bro. Jonathan.
great cordiality.
Appears, in some
Mrs. G. had rec^- us with
Weather pleasant.
They live in a neat
& pleasant style, with garden, & all things well regulated
about the house.
Sab. July 5 ^
Mr. Williams, merch^, of Utica, who mar^ Ruth
Green, & his wife came home to spend the Sab. - None of the
family went to meeting.
Mrs. B. was ill, & Abbey tired out -
So I went alone to Rev. Mr. Hubbard’s chh.
door, & gave me a seat.
He met me at the
Abbey went with me in the afternoon,
& we sat in Rev. Phinehas Camp’s slip.
Mr. H. has urged me
to preach in the afternoon, but I declined, not being as well
as usual.
In the evening, however, I addressed the Mon. Con
cert for an hour or more.
Rev. Mr. Washington, a col^ cler
gyman, was present, to get aid for an African chh in Utica A cont. of $5. was taken up for the object.
Mr. Hubbard &
others were interested in my statements about the Sand. Isis.
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M o n . July 6-kk- Rev. I. P. Hubbard, offered his v/aggon, (buggy,)
& Rev. P. Camp, his horse for us to ride to Clinton to visit
self & Abbey
Cousins - Wevstarted about 4 o'clock - & reached Cousin Dwight
Bangs' at 5§ P.M.
His wife Maria Stone, that was, rec^ us
with a warm harted welcome - He was gone.
His son, Chs,
got in with us to guide us f of a mile, to Rev. Salmon Strong
another cousin.
On the way, met Cousin Dwight, who exchanged
seats with his son, & rode with us to Cousin Salmon's, in-
�sisting, that we sh
go back & spend, the night with him.
We
found Mr. Strong's house, (whh was a mile East of the Colleges)
locked up - nobody at home.
Bangs'.
So we turned back to Cousin D.
They were delightfully situated, in a fine house -
it was pleasant to meet & renew old acquaintance, & we sat up
till 11 o'clock.
Teus. July 7 ~
After breakfast, the weather was fair & we, with
Cousin D. rode to Cousin Strong's - met him on the way.
shd have known him anywhere.
I
Twenty yrs had made him a
Clinton,
little older - but he is not much changed. Cousin Bangs
D . P . Bang's
& Salmon
& wife & all, were for sending me back to get my wife, of whom
Strong's &c.
they had rec a favorable account from sister Sophronia,
1857
where both of them had been a fortnight before. We found Cousin
S's wife appearing much as formerly - Their eldest son,
Addison K. Strong, a useful preacher, in Monroe, Mich. & the
youngest, Edward, a hardware merch in Cincinnati - both mar^
& have children.
Cousin S. & wife manifested great interest
in me & Abbie, & regretted not seeing Mrs. B.
After sitting
an hour, Cousin Dwight drove us to Mrs. Dibble's, within one
quarter of a mile of the College.
Mrs. D. invited us to dinner,
& we were to bring Joseph E. Tinker with us.
We went to the
Colleges - found Mr. Tinker - He took us to the Observatory not occupied, though their $10,000 Telescope had once been
mounted.
He took us also into one of the Soc. libraries,
where we saw some likenesses, of Presidents & others.
Cousin
Dwight left us, & we soon returned to dine with Mrs. Dibble.
Most things about the Colleges look much out of repair.
Three Professorships, it is said, are endowed, & some of the
�Professors have recd nothing for 3 yrs.
but a new Pres, is not yet appointed.
Dr. North has resigned,
We had a social dinner
party - Mrs. D . ’s mother lives-with her - she has a pleasant
place.
At 4 P.M. I walked to cousin Strong’s.
some smart showers,
was to come for us,
8c
We had had
so Abbie waited for Cousin Bangs, who
at 4 - He came at 5, & went for Abbie - but
we had finished tea, when she came, & we all rode to Mr.
Bangs'.
We had a visit at Cousin S . ’s, whh did us all good,
short, but pleasantly reviving old times.
Cousin S. walked
quite to Mr. Bangs, whh is 2 miles from College, to see us off.
Abbie ate in haste, & we took our leave of these kind friends,
promising to write them all, whh we must do.
sd , send me a box of shells.
Little Charles
It was a little rainy, but we
rode to Whitesboro, taking a straight rout over the hills,
8c arriving at dusk.
Mrs. B. had been spending the day at
At WhitesMr. Camp’s, but Mr. Hubbard kindly took the carriage 8c brought
boro, Rev.
Mr. Hubbard*s, her back. We spent the night with them.
8c leaving.
^
Wed. July 8—
News had come of Gov. Marcy’s very sudden death,
1857
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ride.
8c this day at 12 or 1 was the time for the funeral.
rl
We sh
be in Albany to see the procession.
We enjoyed our visit much
at Mr. Hubbard’s - a worthy couple.
Gathering up our light
things, we went over to Mr. Green’s, & packed up carpet bag
8c
valisse whh Mr. Green kindly wheeled on a barrow to the Depot.
Mr.
G.'s
8c
Mrs. Hubbard, Jane
8c
8c
they, with Mr. Green
the little bro. came over to Mr.
8c
grandson, accompanied us to the
Depot - where we met Sami Tinker.
Utica.
Soon the whistl-e rang,
8c
He had walked out from
we hurried on board, at 10”15 -
�# ' 3‘
itary
& in 7 min. were in Utica - There were two mil. companies in
two cars, waiting to be towed to Albany to attend Gov. Marcy*s.
funeral.
One was an artillery co. & the other called continentals,
dressed in short breeches, like the olden men of olden times.
We had a pleasant time, running down generally on the N. side
of the Mohawk, while the canal runs on the South side, & we
arrCL
Albany at 3 P.M. When we arrd, the sides of State
Street & Broadway were crowded with people waiting to see the
procession.
We placed ourselves at Stanwix Hall on Broadway
& had a good view of the whole, & Albany, it was sd , never
saw the like before.
The long procession, consisted of Uniform
Companies, Masons, odd fellows, fire companies, &c. with bands
of music, at such long intervals, that the playing of one
w<3- not interfere with another.
from the Troy Cornet Band.
The best music I heard, was
A high bearskin cap distinguished
some of the uniform companies.
The whole procession, it was
s^ occupied about 55 minutes, in passing.
After the procession
had passed, the immense side walks crowds dispersed - the
mourning drapery, black & white, hanging from the houses,
was allowed to remain.
We & a vast crowd, rushed to the Perry
boat, connecting with the cars for Troy.
I had two heavy
articles to carry, & cd not look after Mrs. B. & Abbie, as
I must get my luggage into the hands of the baggage man & car.
This done, I rushed into the cars.
But they, it seems, not
knowing the relation of the Perry boat to the cars, entered the
Albany,
Marcy1s
funeral,
Troy, Dr.
Winslow's -
was in the forward car.
1857
asked, where is your wife & Abbie?
ticket office, supposing, I shd be there for tickets.
I
Fortunately I met Dr. V/inslow, who
I s^, somewhere in the cars;
�he gave me his seat, introducing me to Dr. Gary, of Troy, while
he hurried through the cars to find them.
saying, they were not in the tain.
He quickly returned,
At that instant, the train
was starting, & I saw Abbie running on the platform, looking
rather wild, I thought.
69kb R. R.
ride
Dr. W. immediately jumped off the train,
& s^ he w d stay back & accompany them.
I went on & they were
obliged to recross the river, & to take the omnibus up, on
the West side of the river.
they came an hour after.
ment for us.
I arr^ at Dr. Winslow's at 5^ P.M. -
The blunders made plenty of amuse
We met a warm reception at Dr. Winslow's - from Mrs.
W. Charlie, Elizabeth, Maria & Frederick, Miss. Dillaye, a
teacher from Phil, was there.
Thur. July 9 ^
We had a most pleasant visit.
This morning, as well as yest. showed, that
summer heat had come.
Dr. W. & I went to the Depot, & got my
baggage - We afterwards called at Gen. Wool's - he had
command of the procession yest. & was now at home.
He rect
us kindly - Soon M r s . Wool came in - a lovely woman - also
Mrs. Hart & her husband.
Mrs. Wool told me, that they saw,
in the papers, that our son had gained the 1—
Astronomical
prize in Yale Col. - Dr. W. had informed me of it before.
At evening, we attended, by invitation, a party at Mrs. Willard's,
the renowned teacher of the Troy Female Semy.
tea, or at 8 o'clock-.
We went after
Tea & coffee, & refreshments were
prepared in a side room, to whh all went who wished.
Dillaye took cold water instead of coffee - so did I.
Miss.
Mrs.
Willard was very sociable - M r s . Roland played & sang most
sweetly - Rev. Mr. Smith, the fam. Episc. Min. was present,
with a broken kneepan.
Mr. Olin, member Elect of next Cong.
�was there.
I talked with him about the Treaty, the Sand.
Isis need with U. S.
There were two there of the name of Wil
lard, not near relations of Mrs. Yif's - also many others,
middle aged & young.
We had a social evening.
Many enquiries
were made about the Sand. Islands, whh are answered with great
Troy N.Y.
cheerfulness. At midday, we attended an examination of the
Dr. Winslow's
Rensalaer Institute, whh was occupying many days, this v/eek &
1857
next. Charlie Winslow, I heard pass a good examination in
analytical chemistry.
This was a peculiar examination.
A
small parcel of some mineral substances were given to each of
a dozen scholars.
Every one had a dift material, & they were
required to sit down, with their blowpipes, & tell what simples
were contained in their several specimens.
Their analyses
were generally very satisfactory.
Frid. July lO^k
This was the day we were to leave.
was oppressively warm.
The weather
Dr. Winslow & Maria left very early
in the morning for Geneva, where Maria was to stay awhile,
& the Dr. wd return in five days.
We had been disappointed,
in not receiving letters at Troy, & so I made one more trial,
at the Post Office, this morning - but found nothing.
7 0 ~ R.R.
ride.
At 11 A.M. we took the cars for Albany. - crossing the Ferry at
that place.
I called at B. P. Johnson's, secy of the N.Y.
State Agr. Soc. & procured a letter to Mr. Manice, near
Jamaica, L.I. who is famous for the grape culture, I called
also at the office of Mr. Pettengill, Agt of A.B.C. &c. but
he was not there.
I spent much time in trying to arrange to
take passage on the river - got out our trunks, &c. whh had
been sent on as stray, when they were not astray - got bag-
�gage checked for the Hudson River R. R.
At evening, Mrs. B.
& Abbie went on board the Hendrick Hudson, & arrd at N.Y. 6
next morning.
After they were gone, I enquired the way to
Edward Hand’s who mar^ Betsey Thompson - both once pupils of
mine.
Pound both at home & glad to see me.
His bro. John
came in the evening, another pupil, all very young when we
left for the S. Isis.
lives with John.
The Hand's father died - & their mother
Mrs. Young & her sister Sarah, who was living
with her 2d 'husband, were living near Joliet in 111.
7/e
talked over Durham folks 8c old times till after 10, & then
retired.
I did not sleep much, as I must be on hand, at the
Perry boat at 4n45 in the morning.
I was very tired, & was
much afraid, I shd oversleep, if I slept, at all.
Edward
Hand has been in the comptroller's office.
Albany,
leaving
for New
York.
Sat. July 11—
I arose soon after 3 o'clock - & was down at
the Perry soon after 4 - All was bustle about the wharf,
Depot, &c.
Immense loads of trunks, &c., on loaded wagons,
1857
destined for the cars.
71— R.
ride.
At 4”50 the boat started -8c at 5n15,
from Greenbush
our train of five or six cars were moving^. They drive rapidly
on this road - We made more than 30 miles an hour, on this road,
including all stops.
It was a mail train - & stopped 10
min. for lunch & 10 for breakfast, averaging about 36 miles,
while running
for the whole distance, 144 miles^. We reached N. Y. at 10.
Once in the city, horses were attached to the cars.
When they
came over against the Collins Hotel, I jumped off, & went to
Dr. Bangs', where I, found Mrs. B. & Abbie.
ful ride on the cars.
bank of the Hudson.
I had a delight
It was pleasant to follow down on the
Oh what scenery I
Occasionally, we were
�hid in the bushes, or behind the rocks,
8c
then all the
’glories of Hudson river scenery wd burst on your eyes, in
an instant.
Five times we were buried in a rocky tunnel, &
the ringing, while passing these tunnels, was such, that my
ears wd ring awhile after we had passed out.
This road appears
a substantial one, & is, as I shd judge, well managed.
now sat down to plan -
8c
We
concluded, while I went to the Chambers
St Depot for our baggage, Dr. Bangs was to accompany Mrs. B.
& Abbie to the New Haven Depot, corner of Canal St.
way.
8c
Broad
There we ticketed Mrs. B. & A. &, by paying 50 cts
extra, for excess of baggage, we got all checked for Bridge
port.
Dr. B. then returned,
8c
we got into an omnibus, for Mr.
Dodge's residence on Madison Avenue.
gone,
8c
Steward, James,
whole house.
8c
All the family were
many workmen were repairing the
The family were at a country residence, 11^
miles from the city, on the Harlaem R. Road.
We got some
4-V)
articles left there,
8c
then went to the N.H. Depot, at 27—
st. near whh the trains take the locomotive.
It wd be 2
hours, (i e 4 P.M.) when the next train w^ go to New Haven so I left them & went to the Bib. House - Mr. Merwin was out
of town.
Secy Wood gone for 2 weeks; so I went to 130 Green
St. to see Mr. Hallock - he not at home - Next I returned to
Dr. Bangs' St.
8c
Found him
got directions for Henry A. Cooley's 103 Kings
8c
two daughters at home - most of the family
gone up the river.
the 3- were at home.
Miss. Mary Eliza, the eldest,
Dwight Henry, who has a wife
had gone up to Orange Co.
8c
w^- be back on Mon.
8c
Margaret,
8c
one child,
Mrs. Cooley
8c
�New York,
at Henry
A.Cooley's1857
the three youngest children were at Greenville, Greene Co.
I
took up my residence with them for the sabbath.
Sab. July 12—
Weather getting excessively warm.
I went with
the family, 10^- to the Spring St. chh, Dr. Campbell’s, &
heard an able sermon from Dr. Styles, of N. Haven, on the text,
11What shall it profit a man, if he gain the ?/hole world
lose his own soul" &c.
Care, labor,
soul, that it might be saved.
troduced me to Dr. Campbell,
8c
8c
expense bestowed on the
After service, Mr. Cooley in
3c
he to Dr. Styles, who sd
we were highly honored, in being Mis's to the Sand. Isis,
such great success, 8cc.
In the afternoon was communion -
D r s . Campbell & Styles were both present,
come forward
3c
make some remarks.
whh now numbers some 350 members.
West part of the city,
3c
3c
Dr. C. wd have me
Two were admitted to the chh,
This chh is quite in the
the amount of Sab. breaking visible,
on every hand, was truly appalling.
The new Police, whh
Mayor Wood has endeavored to put down are at work,
Sc
this day,
for the first, have shut up all the Groceries in the city.
Mon. July 15-^
Sc
After breakfast, I went up to the Bible house
procured a check, on East River Bank, from Mr. Merwin agt
of the Board in New York.
Having procured the money, $300,
I went immediately to the residence of Rev. Wm. A. Hallock,
to consult on the subject of the Tract Soc’s printing Clark
on the Promises in the Hawaiian Language.
He sd , there was
no doubt, but the Publishing Com. wd agree to print it, sd ,
that their men were not driven now, Sc advised me not to lose
me
a day, in getting the copy ready. He askedxto stay 8c take din
ner with them whh I did.
In the mean time, he read me something
�whh he was writing on the subject of publishing tracts on slavery.
The whole up shot of the matter is, that, in case the Soc.
print anything on that subject, all the South (11,000,000)
will be cut off from the Society, & thus, having printed what
the generality of Christians do not approve, they will have
violated the Constitution of the Society.
After dinner, I
went to the Tract House, where I had left my light baggage
& carried it on board the steam boat, Ansonia, in whh, Deovolente, I shall tomorrow, go to Bridgeport.
New York, &
Brooklyn,
Lewis
Tappan’s
Crossing the
Brooklyn ferry, I then went to Lewis Tappan*s - was happy
to find him & his excellent lady at home - all their children
were absent, in N. Hampshire, & elsewhere.
His only son &
1857
his wife were in Italy.
I sat down & took tea with them, & staid
there over night.
4-V,
Teus. July 1 4 ~
Had a delightful sleep - how cool & pleasant
are large brick houses, compared with small wooden ones, for
hot weather - had a good visit also - I settled with Mr. Tappan,
for $41.59, whh he had paid in excess of a draft I had sent him.
I also gave him $8.41 as a donation to the Am. Misy Association,
to be used in aiding their Mis's in slave States.
At 8
o ’clock, A.M. I went with Mr. T. to a daily morning prayer
meeting, held in one of the vestries.
A considerable number
attended, among whom were Mr. Merwin, & old Dr. Beecher, with
his white head, & features still strongly marked with intense
thought.
Mr. Tappan had requested me to give an account of
Maaae’s praying with the ship’s company in the water - a
prayer meeting in the midst of a boiling ocean.
I did so,
& made some remarks on the praying chr of Hawaiian Christians.
�Mr. Merwin announced the arrival of the "Morning Star", at
Oahu, & read some part of a letter from her Capt. describing
their passage of Cape Horn, her sailing properties, 11 miles
an hour.
Dr. Beecher was called on to pray,
8c
he entered with
great interest into the greatness of the work on the Sandwich
Islands - sd he, MWe planted a very little thing & did not
expect much from it - & lo it has grown to so great a matter & now what shall we not expect?"
After meeting I enquired
of Mr. Merwin, for Pres. Beckwith's whereabouts these days.
I then crossed to N. Y. put my face in the barber’s hands for
20 minutes.
They were whirling boxes, barrels, &c. on board,
& passengers & freight continued to come on board till 10
o'clock, & five minutes later.
to turn, & we were off.
Then the paddle wheels began
We passed close by Blackwell's
Island whh has, on it a prison, Juvenile Refuge, hospital,
8c
what not.
I had now opportunity to admire the rich seats,
on either side of East River, & the more distant & highly
cultivated shores of Conn. as we passed farther up the Sound.
We arr^ at Bridgeport, at 2-§- P.M.
- Steering straight for bro.
Bridgeport,
Conn. Bro.
Robinson* s
R's - I soon found Mrs. B. & Abbie, & the family all well.
1857
I was happy also to learn, that abundance of letters had come
from the IsL ands for us, by the mail, whh arr^ at midnight
the 1 2 ^ at New York.
We had letters in Eng. from Charles &
Henry, from Rev. S. C. Damon, & fr. Rev. J. S. Green - also,
in Hawaiian, from Timoteo, Moku, Upai, Kahookano, & Halo,
(Mrs. Hubbell) - Our children were in usual heaJLth, as were
most of our friends & acquaintance, & things were prosperous
generally.
Lorrin Andrews been bleeding at the lungs - Judge
�f
Lee very low, had made a profession, & was In a happy frame
of mind.
I only read a few of our letters this day.
Wed. July 15^-
Spent a large portion of this forenoon, in finish
ing the reading of Hawaiian letters.
The native letters show
an unbounded interest in us, & a desire for our return.
of this day I devoted to writing up this journal.
Some
Recd a
welcome letter from friend Austin of Charlestown, informing
us, that he sails July 2 0 ~ for the Islands, & has a friend
to go with him.
I must go to New York & see him.
Just at
evening, called with bro. Robinson at Mr. Morris’ - & after
wards at Mr. Elbert Hubbell’s, 8c delivered a letter from Halo,
whh Dwight had been translating for them.
home.
Mr. H. was not at
We saw his wife only.
Thur. July 16^&
The weather is uniformly clear 8c pleasant.
I have thrown off some of my winter flannels & find myself
more comfortable without than- with them.
Spent the morning in
writing journal, reading letters, papers, &c. & in preparing
the Hawaiian Scripture promises for the press.
to the Am. Tr. Soc. to print it.
I have spoken
Changed my spectacle glasses
today, putting in the older extra glasses.
Cherries plenty
these days - We missed them all, last year, in coming from
Boston to this place. In the Tribune of this day is an account
State
of the burning of the Lunatic assylum, at Utica N.Y. whh we
saw, in passing, a few days since.
Only the central portion of
the edifice was destroyed, so promptly was aid afforded by
fire companies of Utica & elsewhere.
Two engines, all manned &
ready for action, came from Rome, 16 miles, in 18 minutes,
drawn by a locomotive - They were summoned by the Telegraph.
�Ns
V/as requested, this day to address the Sab. school of the 1 ^
chh, Sab. evening next - but probably I may be at New York Bridgeport, have proposed to them to collect all the Sab. schools at some
Con. bro.
Robinson’s - future day, & I will address them on the subject of the Morn1857
ing Star.
Frid. July 1 7 ^
This was a warm day - clear mostly - a smoky
fog came in from the S. E. just at night.
I spent most of this
day at bro. Robinson’s, preparing the first sheets of Clark
on the promises in Hawaiian - for the Am. Tr. Soc’s press.
D. Dwight was engaged, at the same time, in pasting on white
sheets the texts of the same, whh his mother had cut out of
the Hawaiian Bible.
At evening, we made a call on Mrs. Perry,
a widow & sister of Dr. Cornelius - We found there the widow
of Fred. Hawley, also the wife of Rev. Parsons Cooke, & two
or three other ladies.
Sat. July 1 8 ~
A somewhat cloudy, foggy morning.
I had laid
st
a plan to visit N. York today, to spend a few days - 1— to
New )
York )
City )
start the printing of the Haw. ’’Clark on the promises" ,,
to see Jas E. Austin, who is to embark, on Mon. the 2 0 ~ ,
from New York, for the Sand. Islands.
So I sailed on the
Steam boat Cataline, Capt. Weeks, from Bridgepprt, at 8 A.M.,
having, under my charge, a small girl, Emily C. Chapin, who
is returning to her home.
We had Mr. Lewis, dauguerrean,
on board - & arrd , at New York about noon.
I called at Mr.
Miller’s lantern store - saw him - Mr. Bailey & wife are on
a tour to the West.
Went to the Tract House.
There I mst with
bro. 0. Eastman, Sec*y - & soon after Mr. Hallock came in,
with whom I was to converse about printing the book.
Mr. H.
�takes it for granted, that the work can be printed, though my
request for it cannot be laid before the committee till Mon. We soon agreed on the best form for the book, & the proper
type.
As I had now a little leisure, I sat down, in the Tr.
House, to write a letter to my dear daughter, Harriet, at
Honolulu.
Mr. Eastman invited me to go home with him, at
6 P.M. & spend the sab. with him, in his family, whh I was
very happy to do.
I had met his 2^ son at Kendallville, Ind.
His name is Wm. Reed E . - The eldest son, Benj. is at home,
or works in the Tr. House store.
The eldest daughter, Mary,
& youngest, Harriet, are at home also the youngest son, John
Cotton - The 2d daughter, Elizabeth, is now visiting at Orange N.Y.
Sab. July 19—
This was a warm sultry morning - somewhat foggy;
but soon cleared up, giving us a clear, brilliant sun with
no air stirring.
High blocks of buildings were all around,
New York,
& it seemed as if they shut our every thing that cd be breathed.
Tract House,
& Mr.
And yet this location,
W. is a pleasant location. The
Eastman's.
family usually attend Dr. Joel Parker's chh - but as the Pastor
1857
is gone, & they have some one supplying, Mr. Eastman & myself
went to the Collegiate Dutch Ref. chh & heard Dr. Chambers.
He gave us a very good sermon from John 16:11 - "Of judgment,
because the Prince of this world is judged." His heads I.
The genl nature of that judgment - II.
follows men's conduct.
The Proofs that it
The congregation was quite respectable.
The chh wd seat about 700 below, & 400 above.
The Orchestra
& organ were at the opposite end of the chh, & raised high
above the galleries, fairly in the 3d strory.
There was much
here to remind one of -the staid Chr of the Dutch - The minister,
�wore the surplice & bands.
Their tunes were mostly old.
The
pulpit was low, of wood, just right - the whole chh was neatly
carpetted - the seats cushioned, covered with a brown, figured
& the whole of the slips, above & below, were lined,
inside, with the same.
The congregation sat through the whole
service, though, in most chhs, it is now customary to stand in
time of singing.
M o n . July 2 0 ^
We did not go out in the evening.
Was awaked by the cry of fire as early as day
break, or before.
The bells rang & I judged the fire cd not
be very far off.
I arose a little before five, & repaired
the 2*3to the bathing room, in the same story where I slepl^. They
have excellent accommodations for bathing; I found a Groton
water bath very refreshing.
Mr. E. has a house fitted up with
about all the conveniences whh one cd wish.
It is wonderful
how many more conveniences they have now than formerly.
I cd
have had a warm bath as well as a cold, by turning a different
stop cock.
bath.
And a dift one still wd have given me a shower
At 8-g- A.M. we went down to the Tract house.
Leaving my
light things there I went to foot of Warren St. where the
Aspinwall steamers lie, to learn, if possible something about
Mr. Austin.
I learned nothing.
So I returned to the Tr.
House - wrote to Mr. Bartow, of Lahaina, & to Makekau, of Kaanapali -
The Central America
P.M.
was the steamer to sail to day, & 2 o'clock^was the time.
8c
finished my letter to Hattie.
I went on board at 1 P.M. looked at every face to find the well
New York,
Mr.
Eastman's
known face of Austin.
1857
discovered Chs Kittredge
Near the state room selected for them I
8c
Sarah Clark, & was introduced to
the young Mrs. Austin, who was a-Miss. Sleeper from New Hampshire.
�She had been living in Roxbury; She appeared well.
There was
also with them a Mr. Draper, cousin of Mr. Austin.
I had. but
i
little opp'y with them - for a quarter before 2 they cried ’’all
ashore" - & having once got on shore, the passage was guarded.
& we cd not get on board again.
all cast off,
8c
At precisely Z\, the moorings
planks hauled ashore, guards cleared, the great
iron paddle wheels began to move, & the Central America moved
off majestically.
Mr. & Mrs. Austin & Sarah were looking over
the side as were probably all the passengers on board.
We
waived an adieu - hoping soon to meet again - I met Mr. Coady
of Oahu
xon board, who recognized me - Hanks & others of Oahu were there,
bound to their sunny home.
There were an unusual number of
French - I judged, among the passengers.
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The crowd on board,
the far greater crowd on shore, the separating, ashore &
aboard, were a wonderful scene to moralize upon.
There were
many tender partings - Many eyes gazed after the boat, until
t
she was lost, in a maze of ships, schrs , ferry boats &c.
Tears ran freely over many cheeks.
house
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8c
I returned to the Tr.
spent the rest of the afternoon in writing my wife,
looking over the sheets of Clark on the Promises.
expected to go over to Brooklyn,
8c
I had
look up a cousin, Mr s .
Rhoda Hayes - but I had not time, & so I returned to Mr. East
man's, to spend the night.
Teus. July 2 1 ^
After breakfast, I went to the Tract House -
at 11, I called on Asa Child Esq. 29 Wall St., a Yale College
Classmate.
He appeared glad to see me, & urged me to go & dine
with him at 4 P.M. or to call & stay with him, at any time.
At 12, noon, I went to the Bridgeport boat just arrd - Capt.
�Weeks gave me a package sent by D. Dwight.
remaining sheets of Clarke on the Promises.
It contained the
I returned
immediately to the Tk>. House, & spent the rest of the day in
correcting as many, as I cd , of the first sheets, to leave with
the printer, intending to carry the rest with me to Bridgeport
tomorrow morning.
At 5|r P.M. I went over to Brooklyn, &
called on Lewis Tappan to spend the night - found himself &
wife there, & met a cordial reception.
In course of the evening,
Brooklyn,
at Mr.
Tappan's, &
& Mr.
Hayes' -
Mr. T. related to me two anecdotes of Dr. Nelson, whh are worth
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do so.
preserving.
Dr. N. called on Robt J. Breckenridge., settled
at Baltimore, who asked him to preach - & Dr. N. promised to
Afterwards Mr. B. came into the room, & began to
Foreign
talk against missions, thought there was too much fuss made
about them, & c .
Dr. N. said he took his hat & walked off;
Mr. T. asked, Did you not preach for him?
not preach for such a fellow.
Dr. N. as a Slaveholder.
He s^, no I wd
The other anecdote related to
His mind was much disturbed, one
Sab., by some improper talk of a slave woman of his.
After
sermon in the morning, he took her, & turning her garment
over'her shoulders, he whipped her over her bare back.
He
sd , that the last blow he struck, his conscience smote him
so, that the whip fell out of his hand; & he resolved, that
he w d , henceforth, never own a slave.' He set free the woman
& her husband - & other slaves, if he had them.
At Mr. T.'s,
I saw a curious sight, a little colored boy, 15 months old,
a fugitive slave!
His history was as follows - His mother ran
away, when her babe was 3 m o s . old - A molatto woman, who was
since
free, & was coming North, one wee^, stole this little slave,
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& brought the little one to Mr. T's, who intended to restore
him to his mother, who, as he had learned, was at Syracuse.
Wed. July 22&
A pleasant morning - After breakfast, Mr. Tappan
went to the daily morning prayer meeting.
I went to find Mr.
Hayes', who married Rhoda Baldwin, a cousin of mine.
They
had moved last spring - but I found her at 22 Sands St. in
J.
Brooklyn. I was much surprised to find Cousin Jas Baldwin,
her bro., there.
He had lately come to New York.
We chatted
half an hour, & then Jas went with me over to New York, & to
the Bridgeport boat.
We sat on the upper deck, & conversed,
till near the time of the boat's sailing.
at this unexpected meeting.
I was much gratified
At 10 A.M. we sailed, & arrd at
Bridgeport, at 2 \ P.M. - glad to be again the society of wife &
such children as we have in this land.
I spent the afternoon
in resting, but called, before night, at the saddler's shop,
where Mr. Robinson works.
In the evening the ladies walked
out a shopping, Bro. Robinson & I accompanying.
Thur. July 2 3 &
Somewhat rainy this morning & forenoon.
not feel like working - Wrote up my journal, & c .
I did
I forgot to say,
that yesterday, as I landed from the steam boat, I met, on the
wharf, bro. E. G. Beckwith, who had come down the Housatonic
Bridgeport, .R. R. &, in 20 min., he was to go on to N. Haven. So we sat
at Mr.
Robinson's - down, in the Depot, & talked till the N. York train arr^-, - &
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he went on board.
I did not feel well enough today, to set
about correcting the Hawaiian Promises - so I merely wrote
to Mr. Beckwith about Wm. D. Alexander, as suitable for Prof.
of Oahu College.
Frid. July 2 4 ~
Somewhat rainy this morning, clearing up in
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The Therm, at sunrise 68 - noon 80 - sunset
Spent most of this day in preparing for the press the sheets
of Scripture Promises in Hawaiian.
Rec^ & corrected the first
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proof from the Tract House in New York - It was a 2 proof,
& wonderfully correct, considering that no one, at the. Tr.
House, understood the language.
Five P.M. I called at Mr. George
Sterling's - sat half an hour with Mrs. S. Mrs. Baldwin had
been taking dinner there.
ping in town.
She 8c Abbie had go to do some shop
I went on to Mr. Morris', where I found D.
Dwight writing autographs for his classmates at Yale.
S a t . July 25^k
Clear 8c pleasant.
at noon - 75 at sunset.
Therm. 68 at sunrise - 81
Spent this day in doing as much as
I was able towards correcting the sheets of Promises.
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Mrs. B.
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aided me, by whh means we made some progress.
I rec
proof, from New York, very correctly printed.
David Dwight
took the cars, at 10-|-, for New Haven.
Mrs. Capt. Wheeler &
her daughter called, this day, on us & proposed a visit, for
us all, to her husband's bro.'s, who married Emily Hall,
sister of Jas Baldwin 2d 's wife.
Corrected 8c returned the first
four pages of the Promises.
Sab. July 2 6 ^
Therm. 70 at sunrise, 82 noon - sunset 77 -
clear 8c pleasant Russel W. Robinson, cousin of bro. Edwd , a druggist in New
York, came here last evening, on the last train.
been here all the week.
His wife had
They, bro. 8c sister Robinson 8c myself
went to meeting, at the North or l^i chh - 8c heard Rev. David
Sec.
L. Coe, of the Home Misy Soc. whom we had met in Atwater, Ohio,
Sab. May 3 1 ^ .
He preached the same sermon he did in.Atwater.
�It was from Jer. 1:10 - "See I have set thee to root up, &
destroy, plant, build, & c . a very good discourse & I felt a
Bridgeport, deeper interest in the subject than I did before. At the close
bro.
Robinson's - of the discourse, he related an anecdote of a lawyer
,
who proposed to preach the Gospel by proxy, 25 years ago, &
who has given, Semi yearly, the usual average sum given by the
Soc. to one preacher.
Who can tell the amount of Good done,
through the instrumentality of that one man.
Prom a lawyer, he
was promoted to the bench - & thence to the Halls of Congress,
but never forgot his pledge.
In the afternoon, went to hear Mr.
Richardson, from Plymouth, a Candidate, among many others, for
the vacancy in the South chh.
He is rather a talented preacher.
His text was Mat. 23:8 - Be not ye called masters, & c . all ye
are brethren.
Doctrine, that man must not have a Master in
religious matters.
His principal heads were, 1. Man does not
need a master in practical religion. 2. Man cannot have a Master
in religious matters, (even if he wished one,) whom it w
be
safe to follow. 3. Pacts in history warn us of the danger of
making one man a master over another in religious matters.
Every man must bear his own responsibility - must rely on
his own conscience.
At 7-| in the evening, Mr. R. preached
a third sermon from Luke 19:20 - "Lord Behold, here is thy
pound whh I have kept laid up in a napkin.
neglecting talents & gifts.
Doctrine- Guilt of
Neglect of small gifts occasions
the greatest loss to the world.
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�D. Baldwin's Journal, travels, events &c.
while on a visit in the United States--Book III, continued from Book II.
Bridgeport, Conn.
July 27th, Mon. 1857.
At Bro. Robinson's.
Pleasant summer weather - wind West - foggy early in the
morning but soon came off - Ther. at sunrise 71 - noon 84 sunset
Farmers are improving the good weather to get in their hay.
Every thing is growing finely as we have lately had plenty
of rain.
Mr. Russell W. Robinson left at 6 this morning for
New York & his wife at 7-g- for Danbury.
Mrs. B. & myself have
spent as much time, today, as our strength w^ allow, in cor
recting the sheets of the Hawaiian Scripture Promises.
May
it repay well, in good to the Hawaiians, all these head
trying labors.
The more I examine these precious promises,
the more clear it is to me, that such a collection will be
just the thing for Hawaiian Christians to help on their
growth in grace, just at this period of their history.
wards evening went out to purchase a few necessaries.
To
At
8 P. M. made a short call at Mr. Morris'.
Teus. July 2 ^ ^
Ther. sunrise, 71 - noon 82 - sunset 71.
Cloudy with the wind W. or N. West.
It is now delightful
summer weather, &, except that, about a week since, it was
uncomfortably hot, a few days, the weather has been almost
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At Bridge
port, Conn.
at Bro. Rob
inson' s.
as uniform as we have it at Lahaina.
This is the day for
the arrival of the Panama, or Aspinwall steamer, & we are
always hoping, at such times, for letters from our dear,
far off children.
But today we were doomed to disappoint
ment - none came.
This we feared as we had a great number
by last mail.
The steamer came to New York on the 27th.
Wrote, this day, to Major Williams, N. London - Oliver
Crocker, N. Bedford & to Dwight.
At 5 P. M. myself, Mrs.
B. & Delia went to Mr, Wheeler's to tea - met there Capt.
Geo. Wheeler & wife & had a pleasant visit.
Mrs. Wheeler
was Emily Hall, sister of Louisa, wife of Cousin James
Baldwin, of Durham,
Wed. July 29—fch..
A pouring rainy night - much lightning in the
evening - Ther. sunrise - 70 - Wind S. W. yesterday.
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R. R.
ride.
Having
been out yest. visiting, we had to put up our things this
morning, in preparation for New Haven, Northford, &c.
At
10..30 A. M* we took the Express train for New Haven - arrd
about 11.
In the dark Depot, as we stepped from the cars,
we met our son, Dwight, & he immediately introduced us to
Wtn. D. Alexander.
Mrs. B. & Abbie we got into a carriage,
to ride to Mrs. Richards', while Dwight, Dewitt & myself
went directly to the alumni building, on College grounds,
where the meeting of the Alumni was then in progress.
We
got only the last half hour of the meeting, & heard speeches
�from some 8 or 10, from the class of 1847, & down to the
present time.
One of speakers spoke of the class of *47
as the greatest whh had ever graduated, numbering 127.
This meeting was closed by singing a hymn composed & print
ed for the occasion.
After the meeting, I went to Mrs.
Richards' where I met the. family, including James, who has
just
/returned from Europe & Egypt & who, it is feared, has the
consumption.
The voyages & residence, in Berlin & Egypt
Fisk P.
had not benefitted his lungs. We also met Tutor /Bremer &
his sister Henrietta, & took dinner with the latter.
At 3
P. M., in the N. chh, we heard the Alumni address from Dr.
Col.
Chapin, of Beloit,/of Wis. on the subject of civilization.
In the evening, we heard an address, before the 0 B K Soc.
from Wendell Phillips, of Boston.
His subject was the Reign
of popular Sovereignty- also a poem of Mr. Finch, lawyer, of
Ithaca, of N. Y.
The poem was called the Necklace, & made
up of component & independent parts - as, first, uThe Death
of Capt. Lawrence, of the Chesapeake,”
of the Locomotive,*
!,Wine Song,”
mSong of the Miser,"
“Song
'*Song of King
Storm" - “The wife's prayer”New Haven,
Conn. Mrs.
Richards*.
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Mr. Phillips' address appeared to be extempore, & it held
the great audience, in attentive silence for an hour or more,
delivered
Mr. Finch has/ several poems here, & has a fine reputation
as a poet.
�Thur. July 5o££
Commencement day - the day for D, Dwight &
his class to receive the honors of Yale.
The highest honor
Dwight has now is the 1 ^ astronomical prize of the senior
class; & an honor it is in a class of 105, out of whh he
was one of a dozen competitors.
I have already met half a
dozen or more of my classmates, Eastman, Maltby, White,
Robinson, Spencer, Huntington, & Boyd - besides many ac
quaintances.
It does not seem quite so lonely here as
last year - lonely then with a strange multitude around me.
Now many faces have become quite familiar, among the faculty,
& among the clergymen here & from other parts.
At 9 A. M.
the belDs rang, a procession was formed at the Alumni Hall &
marched to the centre chh.
I was too late for the proces
sion; but in time to hear all the exercises.
The Salutatory
was very short, addressed mainly or almost entirely to the
Pres. & Fellows of the College.
The other performances were
very respectable, some of them of a superior ch£ -
Among
those present, we met with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. E. Dodge, who had
most of their children with them, as David Stuart, a son,
was to graduate, & w d speak in the afternoon.
The two old
ladies, Mrs. Phelps, & Mrs. Dodge, grandmothers of David,
were present; but I did not see them.
We met also Jane &
Mary Maltby, & Bella, their sister, with her husband, Mr.
Smith, all from Northford.
We also saw Rev. C. S. Lyman,
& other acquaintances, of New Haven - Dr. Smith of Durham,
Rev. D, L. Coe & A. Merwin, of New York, Rev. Mr. Douglass,
�of San Francisco, Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Hunt, formerly of the Sand.
Isles - Win. Gulick, fr. the Isles - & Munson Goan, now living
with his aunt Robinson in Plymouth, Mass. & many others.
Rev.
Mr. Town, of Bridgeport, I met the day before commencement.
The centre chh, where com. exercises were held, was full, but
not crowded in the morningj in the afternoon, it was crowded,
to its utmost capacity, &, as the rain was pouring, most of
the afternoon, & when the services were over, dispersing the
New Haven, assembly was a slow work. I ought to have mentioned that
Conn. Mrs.
Richards' among those who sat on the stage was Rev. Daniel Waldo, one
Commence
ment.
of the three oldest graduates of the college. He has, of
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late years, been chaplain to the house of Representatives in
Congress.
He is nearly 95 years of age, & walks about with
quite a firm step.
He made some remarks at the meeting of
the alumni, in whh all were much interested.
As a means of
attaining to an old age like his, he s^, f*Eat slow“ - Keep
cool, keep calm - Be cheerful - Go to the table smiling - Go
to bed smiling.
To get into a passion is as bad as to have
the typhus fever, &c.
I regretted not being present to hear
the remarks of some of the old men.
When we arr^, they had
got down, in the stream of time to the class of 1847.
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Frid. July 51—
Weather still cloudy - & quite comfortable.
Not much rain - Ther. 66 at sunrise - above 80 at noon.
This
was the day for the multitude to scatter away from New Haven;
a day of much confusion for all.
morrow.
Some leave to-day - some to
Last evening, Pres. Woolsey rec^ company - I did not
�go on account of the rain.
Dwight went.
A meeting of
Hawaiianshad been appointed at Mrs. Richards' last evening.
Chs. Kittredge, Wm. Gulick & Munson Coan were the only ones
who came.
We passed various items of business, appointed
Helen Richards & Chs. Kittredge to write to the Cousins' Soc.
at Honolulu, &c.
This morning, I called over to Mr. Caleb
Maltby’s , where the Northford cousins staid - & Rev. Erastus
Maltby also was there.
The cousins returned to Northford this
day - Mrs. Maltby & Jane, Mary & Mr. & Mrs. Smith went with me,
when I returned to Mrs. Richards.
evening - we were out.
before.
Mr. Gower called on us last
Mr. & Mrs. Dodge called the evening
I was not at home; but Mrs. B. enjoyed the call.
Sat. Aug 1—
This bid fair to be a pleasant day, though cloudy
in the morning.
Ther. at sunrise about 67.
Lyman Richards
arrived here, last evening, from Easthampton, Mass.
family go there next week, to attend his wedding.
All the
He is to
be married to Miss Anna Gale, daughter of Rev. Mr. Gale, of
Rockport, Mass.
About 11 o'clock, A. M., Mrs. B. & myself
made a call at Mr. Caleb Maltby's who lives near Mrs. R.'s They have a pleasant situation, & a garden, & fruit grounds,
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beautifully laid out - also a hot house, or grapery, as they
call it - for it is filled with about 20 different kinds of
the vine.
The white Muscat, of Alexandria, & the Black Ham
burgh are the two kinds he values most.
The Wh. Muscat is
the richest grape, but the Bl. Hamburgh bears the greatest
crop.
Mr. M. clips off sprouts from the roots, & cuts the
�ends of the growing branches, so as to give the nourishment
to the fruit - & he gets more & better grapes than any of his
neighbors.
He also cuts off part of the bunches of grapes,
when they first set, & thins out the grapes of the clusters
whh are left to grow.
He has some 80 kinds of pears - one,
the name of whh he does not know, is a richer pear than any
other - even than the
After we had looked over the grounds, they insisted on our
staying to dine with them whh we did.
After dinner, our talk
turned to the business of putting up oysters, whh Mr. Maltby
has followed all his life.
He goes to Baltimore generally in
Oct. & returns to New Haven in May.
He says, they put up, in
cans, from 1000 to 5000 bushels of oysters, each day, for 8
months in the year, probably 400,000 or 500,000 bushels in a
year.
The men he hires in the business, he hires by the year.
He began the world with nothing but an enterprising Yankee
Spirit, & has made an immense fortune in the oyster trade.
He
says, they have got their name up for putting up oysters, in
a manner that they keep well; &, therefore, they have their
cans sent back sometimes, when they get orders, that there may
be no mistake in getting the same.
Mr. Maltby is a nephew to
bro. Julius Maltby, & is a third cousin to Mrs. Baldwin.
They
kindly gave us two cans of oysters, one put up with spices, that
we might try them.
Prid. P. M. we spent at Mrs. Stetson's.
They have now moved
to 29 Prince St. near Dr. Styles' chh.
Rev. Mr. Noyes, asso-
�ciate of Dr. Styles, called, & engaged me to attend their
monthly concert Safe, evening & address the meeting.
This
Sat. P. M. Mrs. B. & Mrs. Richards called at Mr. Bingham's
& Mrs. Wilcox's, a sister of our bro. Cooke.
At evening,
we took tea with Mrs. Hough, (formerly Mary Frisbie) a widowhas 2 daug's, one mar^- - lives in New York - Harriet lives at
home.
Capt. Stetson was in New York - they have six children -
Harriet & Elbert, born at the Sand. Islands, next, Charles,
Fanny, Mary, & Helen - The last a pretty little pet of 15 mos.
old.
They have lost
New Haven,
Sab. Aug. 2d This was a pheasant day - Ther. 70 at sunrise.
Mrs. Richards'
Jas & his bro. Lyman rode to Derby to hear a friend preach.
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It was 9 miles, a pretty long ride for James, & he was so
tired, that he did not go to meeting.
Capt. Stetson procured
a carriage, & took Mrs. B. with his family over to Fair Haven,
to hear Rev. Mr. Lee preach.
I went with the family to Mr.
Strong’s or the College St. chh.
Ye are our Epistles
He preached from 2 Cor.
The doctrine that Xtns ought to show,
in their lives, what Christianity is.
Heads - 1. That Chri.stians
may exhibit the Gospel in their examples.
their failing to do this.
3.
influence against the Gospel.
2.
The danger of
If they fail, they throw their
4.
What a high tone of piety
will accomplish, through example & influence.
After service,
& the congregation had retired, the communion was observed.
Mr. Strong asked me to take a part;
but I declined, as I felt
ill, & was obliged to speak in the evening.
He urged me to
�preach for him, or attend a Mon. con. at a future time.
Strong scarcely made any remarks at Communion.
Mr.
He gave out
an invitation to strangers, but did not ask, at the close,
if any were passed over.
He partook first himself of each
element, & at the close, he carried the bread & wine to the
deacons.
A collection was taken up for the poor.
Mrs. B.
returned to Capt. Stetson's - & at 3 P. M. I went there, &
from thence to the chh to hear Dr. Styles preach.
was
His text
,lfSalvation is of the Jews.“
Doctrine - that the religion revealed to them was the true
Christianity - may be known by its bringing back men to what
they were before the fall
2. by Justification, 3.
1. by its making an Expiation By Adoption.
Dr. S. is a man of
strong & active powers of mind- & appe ars to have a warm
heart.
He attracts many hearers.
We took tea at Mrs. Stet
son's, &, at 7^ evening, went to the Mass. Con. where I took
up an hour or more, in giving an account of the Mission, in
the Sandwich Islands.
The lecture room was full, & all ap
peared attentive - My classmate, White was present - Mr.
Hallock, &c.
They expressed themselves gratified, as did
Mr. Noyes & Dr. Styles.
Mr. White went out of his way to
accompany me home to Mrs. Richards'.
I learned, that the
Col. St. chh. each mo, has a Com. to report news & the state
of all the missions.
�New Haven
at Messrs
Bingham1s &
Stetson's
Mr. Strong said some of the committees were absent from some
meetings, & he wished where such absence was necessary, that
he sh^ be informed, that the deficiency might be supplied.
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Such a chh. & congregation are likely to be well informed on
Mis'y matters.
Mr. Strong has requested me to attend one of
their Mon. Concerts, whh I may possibly do.
Mon. Aug. 5—
Pleasant day - Ther. 71 at sunrise, 81 at noon -
Made some business calls, attending to D. Dwight's bills Paid Mrs. Richards in full for board & room, &c.
Carried to
Mr. Maltby's some shells whh D. Dwight had selected - they
were much gratified with them.
We spent the afternoon, in
looking over the remaining sheets of Clarke in Haw.
At 5 P.
M. went, by invitation, to Mr. Bingham's, where we were to
spend the night.
Pound Mr. & Mrs. B. & Lydia at home - all
the scholars had left for vacation - consisting of 25 board
ers & all.
We had a pleasant visit- A Mr. Bradley, from
Phil, called - a relative of Mrs. Bingham.
Teus. Aug. 4-^
After breakfast, Mr. Bingham accompanied me to
Mr. Lyman's -
I paid him $10 whh D. Dwight had borrowed a
month before.
He gave me the bills had p^ for Dwight, the
middle term of Senior year.
Mr. & Mrs. L. are soon to go to
Montreal, to attend the Am. Assoc, for Science.
Prom thence
I went to Morris Tyler's to learn about Mary Parker.
He agreed
to send word to Mary, to come over to New Haven, this week, &
see Mrs. B.
I then went to Mrs. Hotchkiss' - found her mostly
alone, though she had had her house full of company during Com-
�pany during commencement week.
She was tired out, & full
of engagements for a week - but she wished to see us, &
must have a time for it.
I returned to Mrs. Richards’ - Mrs
Stone, a cousin, called, this morning.
James Richards, who
is at home, his lungs much affected, left, this P. M., with
Helen, for East Hampton, where Lytnan is to be married to Mis
Anna Gale to morrow noon.
At 5 P. M. I went to Mr. Stetson'
to tea, & Mrs. B. & Abbie after tea.
I was expecting to go
at 11 o'clock tonight, on the boat, to New York - a letter
from D. Dwight, at dark, told me, that they wished me to go
by way of Bridgeport.
So I went to a prayer meeting of Dr.
Styles' chh - Mr. Noyes presided & called on me to make re
marks-
I spoke of the need of a Spirit of prayer, of the
great revival in New Haven in 1820 - of our family concert
of prayer in the Sand. Isl^ mission, &c.
By changing the
New Haven,
course of going to New York, I got there a day later, & fail
Mr. Stetson’s
& leaving.
of getting letters into Aug. 5 th maii for the children.
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Wed. Aug. 5 ^
As soon as our breakfast was finished, at 8^
A. M., I had to be stirring, to be off in the 9^ train for
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ride.
Bridgeport.
At 9 Elbert went with me to the Depot, to
assist in carrying my luggage.
At 9:35 the train started.
We went rapidly, stopped at Milford & Stratford, & reached
Bridgeport, at 9:10, or in about 35 minutes.
My niece,
Delia was not quite ready to go in the morning- so it was
arranged that she shd go down on Prid.
I meeting her at
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I called at Mr. White's & procured a thin coat,
& did some other errands.
Dwight was waiting there but very
desirous to have something to do.
ttl
Thur. Aug. 6—
Morning misty - but cleared up in course of
the day.
I sailed in the Cataline for New York, at 8 A. M.
Had a pleasant sail through the Sound & arr^ at New York, at 12^
(noon.)
now.
miles.
The two shores of the Sound never looked finer than
The distance from Bridgeport to New York is called 62
In sailing they go full 65 miles, & run it in about
four hours.
The Lighthouse on Captain’s Isl^ is called half
way - & Port Schuyler on Frog’s Point, is about f- of the way.
When I landed, went straight to the Tract House, & commenced
my business of reading Proofs; for the Haw. Scripture Promises.
At 5 P. M. I called on Mr. Bailey, 190 Water St. 3c went &
spent the night with him, at his house, in Brooklyn.
Both
seemed very kind & attentive, & I had a pleasant visit with
them.
As Mrs. Bailey & their little boy, Frank, were at her
father’s, we first went & took tea with them there, i. e. at
At New York, Dan^ D. Miller’s - Mr. M. has a pleasant family of three sons
Tract House,
Mr. Bailey's, & four daughters, & they live in very good style.
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Frid. Aug. 7—
Breakfast over, I hurried over to New York & to
,
the Tract House, & at my work of reading proofs; for the
printers had got many sheets ahead of me.
called yest. & also this day.
Capt. Stetson
At 12, (noon) I called down
& met Delia Robinson, on the Bridgeport boat; but as her
cousin, Fred^, was there to conduct her to 206, 22^ St. I
�returned to the Tract House.
He is going with her tomor
row to Sing Sing to visit an uncle of Mr. Robinson.
About
5 in the afternoon, Mr. Bailey called at the Tr. House, for
me to go over, & spend another night with them, whh I did,
though I told Delia, I Intended to go up & spend the night
with them.
Mr. & Mrs. Bailey take so much pains to make my
stay with them agreeable, that I have, all the time, some
fears, that I may prove a burden to them.
Though I suppose
their religious sentiments do not accord with mine, yet Mr.
B. always asks me to ask a blessing at table, &, in the
morning, he brings the Bible along regularly for me to read,
6 attend prayers with them.
He never allows me to pay any
thing at the ferries, or on the street cars.
This evening,
he read to me a piece of poetry, set to the tune of Yankee
Doodle, whh he had composed on the voyage home from the Sand.
Isis.
isli
Sat. Aug. 8—
After bidding adieu, to our kind friends, Mr. &
Mrs. B. I went direct to the Tract House.
when I got fairly to reading proofs.
It was almost 10
At one P. M. I went,
as usual, to Savery's eating house, whh is close by, to get
some dinner.
At that hour, I sh^ judge, that you wd find from
50 to one hundred men, at their tables.
There is a bill of
fare on the table, & you call for what you choose, & pay ac
cordingly.
I can get all I wish for 10 cts.
At 2g P. M.
the head printer, Mr. Bodge, told me, they wd have no more
proofs till Mon. morning.
This was a welcome sound to me.
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New York, Mr. I finished the one or two I had by me, & then I sat down
Robinson* s& wrote to my wife, at Northford, where I expect she will
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be on Mon. I also wrote to bro. Charles M. Fowler, Bristol,
Wis. respecting some funds he is to send us, & other mat
ters.
At 5 I deposited the letters in the P. Office- &
then returning to the Tract House, I took my travelling bag,
& went on the cars to 206, 22d street, to spend the Sab. with
Mr. Russel Robinson, a cousin of bro. Edw^- B. Robinson.
I
found Mrs, R, at home - he did not arrive till after 8.
Their only child, Fred, a youth of 17 or 18, had just left,
with Delia Robinson, for Singsing, on the cars,
4-
Sab. Aug. 9—
This was a clear morning, promising a warm day.
The Sab. sh^ always be a still & solemn day.
possible to make a great city still.
But it is im
Some going of carriages
& wagons may be deemed necessary - but thousands do what is
unnecessary, & very annoying to the pious.
crowded with comers, & goers.
The side walks are
The news boys are, all the
while, in the morning, crying about their Sunday papers.
At
10 A. M. Mr, R. & myself went to 8 ^ street, to Clinton Hall,
to a Lecture Room, where a Mr. Judd, Misy from Hayti, was to
preach.
I had hoped to hear about things, in that part of the
world, but he did not tell us even that he had been a Misy.
He spoke very well, on the Christian warfare, from Ex. 17:11
'HVhen Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed,1* Sec,
In the
afternoon, I went to Rev. Mr. Clark's chh, in 23^ & heard some
�young man preach.
It is a rare thing now to find a minister
now at his own chh, as it seems almost a universal custom, in
the cities, to give ministers the month of Aug. for vacation.
In the evening, Mr. & Mrs. Robinson went to hear Dr. Hatfield,
whose chh is in their part of the city.
Child's, a classmate, 108
I called at Mr.
22d St. thinking to go with him
to chh; but he had been gone a week to New England.
I intro
duced myself to Mrs. Child, who was somewhat acquainted with
me, through her husband.
I had a pleasant interview with her.
She appears to be a pious woman, & her 3 children, one son,
Calvin Goddard Child, who is studying law, & two daughters,
now living in S. Hadley, Mass. are all professors of religion.
Mrs. C. is a daughter of Calvin Goddard, of Norwich, Ct.
She
wishes us to visit them, when we come to the city.
Mon. Aug. 10^2
This was a rainy day - wind N. E.
I took leave
of Mr. & Mrs. Robinson in the morning, thinking to visit
Brooklyn at evening; but the rain poured, & I returned, at
night, as the 8 ^ Avenue cars, passed very near them, & I
could go dry better than any where else.
I spent the whole
of this day, at the Tr. House, reading proofs of Clarke on
the promises for Hawaiians.
Teus. Aug. 1 1 ^
day.
It had cleared off finely, & this was a pleasant
I again carried my things, down to the Tract House, &
spent the day at the same good work.
bravely.
The printing goes on
Mr. Bradley, the proof reader, reads the first proof,
& the second is handed over to me.
If I make further correc
tions, it is brought to me again, to see that all are corrected
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New York,
at Dr. Bulkley's.
right.
We this day reached the 152
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at home - So I went up again at 6 in the evening.
I called at Dr. Bulkley’s, 43 Bleecker St.
At 12 (noon)
He was not
him at home with his eldest son, Henry W. Bulkley.
I found
All
the rest of the family were in the country, & the son was
to leave, in the morning.
Wed. Aug. 1 3 ^
I took tea and spent the night.
Henry left at 7 A. M. for the New Haven Depot,
bound to Hartford, near whh his older sister is spending a
season.
After breakfast, I went down to my work at the
Tract House.
But I first went to the office of the Aspin-
wall steamers, to ascertain when they w^ arrive, as I ex
pected Mr. Armstrong by this arrival.
They expected the
steamer to-day, & said, they generally had 3 hours previous
telegraphic notice.
I went again to the office, at 3 P. M. -
but no word from the steamer.
I then returned to Dr. Bulk-
ley's, as he had invited me to come when I found it conven
ient.
Thur. Aug. 15—th
When I went down to breakfast, the morning
paper, “Times”, announced the arrival of the steamer, Central
America, at 10 last night.
name of bro. Armstrong.
Among the passengers, I saw the
j
the
As he wa have landed before this,/
thing was, how I sh^ find him.
I first went to the Bible
House - & left word with Mr. Merwin, that he sh^ inform him,
that I was at the Tract House.
House, but they s
I then called at the Astor
they had no such name on their books,
though he had actually taken breakfast there.
I had also
�engaged Mr. Bailey, if he saw Mr. A. to bring him along.
I then went to reading proofs.
About 11 A. M. Mr. Arm
strong appeared, & I was glad to meet him.
He left Hono-
4- U
lulu, June 27—— - saw our children just before he left.
They were all well.
Judge Lee died May 2 8 ^
Mutual in
quiries were pretty rapid for an hour - I had seen Mr. A.1s
son the week before.
Mr. A. had various letters, whh he
must deliver, & I went with him as a guide.
Mr. A. s^ he
shcl get lost in such a world of people as were hustling
through the streets of New York.
We called at several
places - did not find all we sought - then went to Mr.
New York Met Armstrong
Bailey*s place, 190 Water St. Mr. B. urged us to go, at
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once, to Mr. Miller’s, in Brooklyn, his father in law,
we had yet several places to call.
But
The day was excessively
hot, & so Mr. Bailey procured for us a carriage.
We called
on Mr. Livingston, consul for the Haw. Isis. (Barclay &
Livingston, lawyers) -
or Mr. Pelatiah Perit, South street
then went to 37 Broadway, to find Mr. Allen*s son, who is a
clerk to the house - He is named from his father, Elisha,
appears much like him, mild & pleasant.
He informed us
where we cd find Mr. Fessenden, a bro. in law of Mr. Allen,
viz. at 22 Park Place.
I then went to the Astor House, &
took dinner with bro. Armstrong.
I then went with him to
Mr. Gray's, printer, corner of Frankfort & Jacob Sts.
also
�to Mr. Schonberg's, engraver No. 75 Nassau.
Mr. A. had an
Algebra to get printed, & a map of the world to get engraved.
This occupied my whole day-
Toward evening we took a carriage,
& took Mr. A.'s baggage to Mr. Wood1s - He occupies a house
with Thomas Hastings, father of his present wife, 61 Amity Str.
4*
Frid. Aug. 14-^= Mr. Armstrong & I made several calls - on Mr.
Gray, printer, & Mr. Schonberg, a German engraver -
At Mr.
Gray' s we met Sam-*- Green, eldest son of Beriah Green, who is
connected with this steam printing house.
er is in the same house.
His bro. next young
Mr. A. went to Mr. Bailey's, Brook
lyn, &c. & I went till night, to the Tr. House.
not return to Mr. Wood's, till evening,
Fulton Ferry omnibus.
Mr. A. did
when he came in the
I conversed freely with Mr. Armstrong,
about our children in the Islands & about his son, & other
Mis'y children here.
He has exercised some guardianship over
our boys - says, Mr. Spooner does not exert much influence
over the boys.
Sat. Aug. 1 5 ^
At 7§ A. M. I left Mr. Wood's to conduct bro. A.
New York,
to the New Haven Depot, 27tJl St. We went to the cars of 4th
Mr. Armstrong,
leaving.
Av., & soon found ourselves there. Mr. A. took tickets to
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Barrington, & will leave the New Haven R. R. at Bridgeport. I
saw him all right in tickets & baggage checks - saw the train
start, & then took cars for the Tr. House.
till 3 P. M.
Staid there
I had taken a heavy cold, & felt a severe attack
on me, whh I feared was something serious.
Bleecker St. & went to Dr. Bulkley*s -
I took the cars to
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Sab. Aug. 16ty1 Soaked my feet & took a Gal. & Op. pill
before retiring.
Had a miserable night.
In the morning,
Dr. B. tried various expedients to move the bowels, but all
to no effect.
I threw up his Cast, oil, & Seidlitz -
Then he gave me Syr. Ipecac whh vomited, & made the stom
ach more quiet.
the bowels.
At bedtime, I took a Seidlitz, whh moved
This was a sick day with me.
to chh in the afternoon.
Mon. Aug. 17—
Dr. B. went out
He was not very well himself.
Pelt quite too ill to go down to the Tract
House - but sent word, that I w^ try to come in the P. M.
At 2 P. M. I went & read some 5 forms - left at 5|r, while
8 more forms were ready for me.
piece of news from the Sound.
On Sat. we had a dreadful
The steamer Metropolis,
from Providence bound to New York, at 2 that morning, ran
into a Propeller, I. N. Harris, sinking it almost immedi
ately.
Thirteen passengers of the Harris were lost, in
cluding three children of the Capt. (Smith.)
I wrote this
afternoon to Mr. Warren S. Greene, of Providence, R. I.to secure accommodations for ourselves there at the meet
ing of the Board.
The weather three days ago was excess-
New York, Dr. ively hot - now it is cool & somewhat rainy - Such changes
Bulkley's,
43 Bleecker
are trying to Sandwich Islanders.
St.
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Teus. Aug. 18-^
Still sorely oppressed with my heavy cold.
feeling all over the body.
A chilly, Aguish
I went to the Tract House, &
�read all the proofs whh were ready.
work is now in type.
The whole of the
I attended a prayer meeting of
the girls who work in the Tract House & others, at 12
(noon), whh is held every day.
As I was not driven in
the afternoon, I wrote my wife at Northford, & returned
to Dr. B's at 5 P. M. -
took some dinner, & tea, - then
10 grs. of Dover's & retired.
Mr. Heden was here, fr. N.
Jersey, where Mrs. Bulkley is staying.
Lucius Duncan,
son of Dr. B. came home this morn, from Burlington, Vt.
he
where/ has been 2 mos. on a visit. A very fine & pleasant
2
boy.
girl.
Ct.
Dr. Bulkley has 5 children - lost their eldest, a
The 2 , Julia, & Henry W.
Lucius, is the 3—
are now near Hartford,
Emma Matilda & Mary Dagget are
the youngest, now with their mother in New Jersey.
The
eldest daughter is a professor of religion,
th.
Wed. Aug. 19—
The nights are now quite cold, & it does not
seem as if we sha have any more warm weather this year.
And yet we remember it is only Aug. yet.
yet begun.
Dog days are not
I have this day found that I needed warmer
clothing, & have put on a thick woollen coat.
I have been
in a kind of ague all over the body, but now feel more com
fortable.
The Dr. has furnished me some bloodroot lozenges,
whh he thinks will break up my cough.
At the table where
I am now writing, in Bleecker St. I can look out upon the
rere of that famed house, 31 Bond St., where Dr. Bardell
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was murdered about the first of the year.
North of Bleecker.
Bond St. is
Mrs. Cunningham has lately reached
New York,
Dr. Bulk
ley *s
the lowest pitch of degredation by trying to impose a fic-
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She was betrayed by those to whom she had confided her
titious baby, on the community as an heir of Dr. Burdell.
secret.
Not finding much proof reading to do today, I
returned to Dr. B.1s at 2 P. M. & sat down'Sc addressed
a letter to Mr. Coan.
Thur. Aug. 20—
Weather pleasant.
This is the day for
the steamer to leave for Aspinwall.
Yest. we had here
Mr. Williams, uncle of Mrs. Bulkley, who has been con
nected with the R. R. of the Isthmus.
He says, it is a
poor road - much risk, about it, &c.
I wrote this morn
ing to son Chs. & went & carried my two letters to the
office.
I rec^ a line fr. Dwight - wrote him - called
at the Drug Store of Mr. Robinson, 186 Greenwich St., &
then came home.
I am getting a little better of my cold.
At the Tr. House, Mr. Eastman gave me an introduction to
Mr. Dwight's two Constantinople sons, James & William,
both graduates of Yale.
They are staying at University
Place, soon to remove to some other quarters.
These two
brothers are to establish a Seminary or High School, some
where in the vicinity of Constantinople, & expect to raise
funds for the same in this country.
Sneider’s daughters, sisters.
They marry two of Mr.
�Frid. Aug. 21—
The weather is fine to appearance - but I
having a heavy cold, feel a cold chill over the whole body
the effect of sudden change from sweltering hot to cool
weather.
I have on now two thin flannels whh make the body
feel protected.
Dr. Bulkley took me in his gig, this morn-'
ing, to ride round to some 14 houses in the city whh are
for sale.
He is about to purchase, if he can make sale
for his house in Bleecker St.
Just as we were ready to
start, he was applied to, to go to Tarrytown, 29 miles off,
New York,
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to see one of his city lady patients who had ventured out
there on a visit.
He & I rode to visit many patients- then
he took the Hudson River R. R. to Tarrytown.
He returned
home at night, bringing the company home to the city with
him in the steam boat on the Hudson river.
went down to the Tract House.
At 5 P. M. I
Found a letter from my dear
wife, whh expresses great concern for me, lest I sh^ not
look well after my health.
Have been making out a table
of contents fr. Clark on the Promises in Hawaiian.
Sat. Aug . 22—
The first news, this morning is, that Nymns,
an actor, at 12^, midnight, shot, with a revolver, Wagstaff
a lawyer, at a drinking saloon, some four blocks from us,
in Broadway, W. rec^ two balls, & fell dead.
was made, but Nymns is not yet arrested.
A great rally
This forenoon, I
finished the table of contents, & sat down & wrote to Dr.
Sherwood, of Beloit, Wis.
Dr. Bulkley & I then rode, in
his chaise, to see the houses whh he had no time to look
�at yesterday.
He thinks of buying one in 22^ St., be
twixt the 4 ^ Avenue & Broadway - price $18,000.
At
evening I went down to the Tract House, & carried my .
table of contents.
But the workmen were all gone.
Still
poorly with a cold.
Sat. Aug. 25^
Pelt too poorly to go to meeting - but concluded
to go out to the Lafayette Place Dutch chh.
We heard a very
good sermon from Dr. Vermilye, whom I knew in the class after
me in College.
It rained in the afternoon, & I did not ven
ture out again.
Mon. Aug. 24th
Took breakfast at 7 - went down to the Tract
House - worked till 12 (noon) then went down to the Bridge
port boat.
board.
At half past 12 she came, & I saw Dwight on
We went up to Tract House.
to Dr. Bulkley*s to dine.
At 3 P. M. we went up
Mrs. Bulkley & her daughter Emma,
had come from New Jersey, that morning.
We were entertained
very kindly by them, & staid together there over night.
New York,
Dwight brought a letter from Mrs. B. also one from uncle
Dr. Bulk
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Teus. Aug. 25.
After breakfast, Dwight & myself took our
things to the Tract House met Mr. Bailey.
In course of the day, Dwight
I made the most of the day reading proofs,
correcting the Index of contents & began writing an intro
duction to the Hawaiian Clarke on the Promises.
In the
afternoon, Rev. Henry T. Cheever, who is settled at Jewett
City, Ct. called & sat an hour with me.
We talked over
�old matters when he was on a visit among us at the Sand
wich Islands.
He s^, if we visited Norwich again, he must
come & get us to his place at Jewett City.
At night,
Dwight & I went to Mr. Bailey’s, & spent the night.
Wed. Aug. 26.
After breakfast, I went to my work, at the
Tr. House - finished the Introduction, & gave all into
the printer's hands.
Before night, they gave me the proof,
whh I read & corrected that we might be ready to take our
departure, at 10 A. M. tomorrow.
Leaving
New York.
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Thur. Aug. 27—
We lodged again at Bailey's
Dwight had many errands in New York yest. &
went over to New York from Brooklyn, this morning, hoping to
procure one of the $10 sewing machines.
The owner, Watson,
449 Broadway, agreed to send one to the Boat, by an Express
man, whh he did.
But Dwight did not discover the boy who
brought it, till our steam boat was fairly in motion, & it
was too late.
I had done up all my work satisfactorily
at the Tr. House, &, at 9j, we left for Peck's Slip, where
we found the Boat Ansonia, Capt. Brooks, on whh we had a
pleasant sail to Bridgeport, arriving there at half past 2
P. M.
At Bro. Robinson's, I found Mrs. Cole, from Danbury,
his only sister.
I was still ill from my cold, & did not
feel like making any calls,
Frid. Aug. 2&£—
I made preparation this morning, for leaving
for New Haven & Northford-
I must leave Bridgeport at 10:25
A, M. in order to be at New Haven at 3 P. M. when the stage
74th R.R.
ride.
leaves there for Northford.
So at 9:45 we left the house,
�Dwight carrying down my carpet bag.
We talked over plans
at the Depot - at the time appointed the Train came, & I
took seat in about the 3^ or 4 ^ of six cars.
Half an
hour, or a little more, brought us into the darkest & most
Bridgeport,
N. Haven &
Northford.
unpleasant underground Depot in all the land. I went im
mediately to the Stage Office, & left my baggage, & name,
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with orders to have the stage call for me at Deac. Stone's,
16 College St.
I called at Henry White's & consulted him
in relation to modes of doing some of my law business, in
me
whh he kindly instructed/.
I called at Deac. Stone's store,
& then went to the house & took dinner.. But just before
dinner, I went to bro. Bingham's to deliver a letter en
trusted to me by Rev. Mr. Armstrong on his arrival from
the Sandwich Islands.
Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were on a visit
in Mass. & I found only Lydia at home.
Lydia informed me,
that she was engaged to take charge of a school in Truman's
burgh, N. Y. not very far from Ithaca.
At 2-g-, the stage
called for me & at 5§, I arr^ at bro. Maltby's.
Learned,
that my wife, Abbie & Mary Maltby had yest. gone, for a
visit, to Middletown, to return Sat.
I was disappointed,
as I had intended to visit there with them.
quite sick with a cold.
Sister M. was
Jane was at home - also Chapman in
New York State, buying up cattle for market,
to Chapman's & saw Hannah, & the children.
I called down
In the morning,
at 7, she, her children & Jane were going to spend 3 weeks
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at her father Hoadly’s, in Auburn, Mass.
Bella’s husband,
Carlos Smith, takes them down to New Haven &, by him, I
sent a letter to Dwight, at Bridgeport.
i.r .
Sat. Aug. 29—
When we arose this morning, it was thick over
cast, & soon began to rain.
Our friends here who were bound
to Auburn, Mass. began to be doubtful about going; & I began
to wonder, if I were again to be disappointed in not meeting
with wife & daughter - last night they put me into the room
& bed where my wife has been for two weeks past; but they
reminded me, that she was not there.
It seemed all the more
lonesome, from the fact, that she had been here.
But the
rain soon held up - & the sun came out by turns - & it has
proved a fine day to be on the road.
Mrs, Hannah C, Cousin
Jane k the children left about 8 in the morning for New
Haven, there to take the cars for Worcester Junction; &
wife, daughr & cousin are, ere this, on their way, from MidNorthford,
Con. at bro.
Maltby's-
dletown to this place.
This day (Sat.) proved a very good
day, being cloudy, but, most of the day, no rain.
I kept
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in doors, during the day, occasionally lying down, hoping
to dissipate my troublesome cold.
Sister Melinda was much
afraid, that I shd have a lonesome day of it, inasmuch as
she cd only sit up a little, & bro. Maltby was off at work.
But the day did not seem long to me.
I busied myself some
of the time by writing up my back journel.
At about sun
set, or half past six o ’clock, the carriage drove up.
Sis
ter M. had requested me to retire a moment, into the front
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room, in order to make a more complete surprise.
I soon
heard the voice of my voice of my wife, enquiring if no
letter had come from me, & expressing fear, that one had
been lost, perhaps because I had put some money in it.
But cousin Mary soon came to leave things in the front
room, & I was discovered.
all sides.
It was a joyful meeting, on
We soon went into mutual explanations.
They
supposed, that I was either in Durham, N. Y. or in Bostonj
but I had been too sick to go to either place.
Abbie had
a turn of sick head ache, in the evening, owing to the sun
but she is looking quite well, so it seemed to me, & I felt
thankful, that Mrs* B. was enjoying pretty good health.
Sab. Aug. 3o ££
Towards evening yesterday, it grew cooler &,
this morning, all the storm had cleared away, leaving as
beautiful a day as ever shone. It was really too lovely a
day to stay away from the house of God.
But having ex
perienced much inconvenience, from trying to attend chh,
last Sab. in my feeble state, I must keep in doors to
day, whh I did.
Mrs. M. also staid at home.
To all who
went Mr. Pierce gave two good sermons: & some of the fam
ily, including Abbie, have gone to a third service at 5
P. M.
Bro. M* speaks of their meetings as rather flour
ishing.
The Sab. School is also kept up with interest.
have not asked about the Monthly concerts, & other prayer
meetings.
Could X see all these I c^ judge of the amount
I
�of vital godliness in the minister, & in the chh.
I
sometimes wish I c^ be a minister a little while in some
of these American chhs, & tell them some rousing truths Northford,
bro, Maltby s
but I must go, & they have many faithful men to do the work
here.
They have many obstacles now to vital godliness,
The
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sweeping tide of worldliness, these fast times, threatens
to over-run the chh.
is less*
Instead of more prayer, I fear there
Not a long period since, the fashion was intro
duced of dropping the second service at table.
is now almost universal.
One service
And now, I find, in very many
families, that their evening prayers are dropped.
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Mon. Aug. 31—
Having rec letters, requiring, that I return
again to New York, I took the stage, this morning, to New
Haven.
The stage was crowded.
in it.
We had a social time - arrd at New Haven at about
11 A. M.
I found Prof. Wm. C. Fowler
Went to Henry White's office & asked advice re
specting my business at New York.
Met Dr. Bulkley at
White’s, who was to take the cars, in the afternoon for
Going to
New York-
New York.
City, whh w
I had concluded to go on the Steam-boat, Elm
leave for New York at 11 night.
Dr* B. en
gaged me to take breakfast with them next morning; & Mr.
White invited me to dine & take tea with them to day.
I
dined with blip, his wife & 4 sons - took tea at Mrs. Rich
ards’ - Jas was not as well as usual - cough unusually bad.
I called at Deac. Smith’s, the city misy*
Had a pleasant
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call with him & his wife - They are pious & worthy people,
doing good.
At 8, in the evening, I walked to the steam
boat - a splendid boat - Jas* Richards says as fine as he
has seen, in any part of the world.
birth.
At 10 I went to my
Some 30 men had been trundling freight on board.
I scarcely knew when we sailed, & had a delightful night’s
rest,
Teus, Sept, 1-—
Before 5 in the morning, our boat was safely
moored in Peck* s Slip New York,
At six, I took the 2^
Avenue cars, & went to Dr. Bulkleyns, 43 Bleecker St,- found
all well Hi3 wife & two sons were at home time with them.
Had a pleasant
After breakfast, went to the Tract House,
& made some farther corrections in the Scripture Promises.
At New York-
I then called at Mr, Davies’ & Scudder’s law Office - they
& Bridgeport,
not in - he and his family gone to Vermont.
Ct,
1857.
I returned to
Mr# Scudder’s, 66 Wall St. & found him - had a social inj
terview - his wife is 2
cousin of Mrs* B,
-
He directed
me to a Mr. Foote, Notary Public, for some business.
went & accomplished all satisfactory.
I
Met a Mr* Curtis,
lawyer, who mar^ a daugr of Mr* Davies, (bro. of Prof, D.)
who (Davies mard a Scoville of Waterbury, Ct.
Having ac
complished all that I went to New York for, I went & bid
an affectionate adieu to the good Secretaries at the Tract
75th R. R,
ride.
House, & took the cars for the Depot, 27 St. for Bridgeport.
The R. R, train started at 3s45 P. M,
We had a pleasant
passage, & I arrd at bro. Robinson’s, in Bridgeport, about
�6 P. M. - found all well.
Called in the evening at Mr*
Lathrop’s, near, he greatly engaged in grape cultivation,
wishes much to get our vine from Lahaina.
Called on Mr.
Morris - staid till 10 o ’clock.
Wed. Sept. 2^
After breakfast, rode with Mr. Lathrop to see
Barnum's grapery, many kinds - Black Hamburgh, Black
Prince, & Victoria, the best - looked over all the grounds.
*7h
R.R.
ride.
Took the Express train, at 10 ,f 35 for New Haven.
Called
at White’s office - took dinner with him and his family.
Disappointed in not getting a ride with Cousin Carlos
Smith to Northford.
He had returned early in the day.
At 2i P. M. engaged a passage in the stage, whh, however,
never called for me.
At 4 P. M. procured a passage, in
John Marshall’s one horse wagon, from Durhamj & I. arr^
at Northford, about dark.
Thur. Sept. 3d-
I had planned a visit this day to Durham,
& bro. Maltby furnished me a horse & buggy, for this purpose
I did not start till 10^ A. M.
I reached Mr. Isaac Fame—
lee’s at 12, or a little after, & met a most cordial recep
tion from his wife, (Eliza Cooley) & her sister, Mrs. Hawley
Eliza appears truly pious, whh was not the case, when I
Visit to
Northford,
& Durham.
sailed for the Sandwich Islands.
Mr. Pamelee was not at
home - gone to New Hartford to visit a sister.
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dinner, & spent a pleasant 3 hours.
I took
At 3 P. M. I went to
Dr. Smith’s - found there his children, Catharine (Mrs.
Elsworth) now of Lafayette, Ind. & Goodwich & his wife,
�from Washington D. C.
I had not met with Goodrich before,
on this visit to the U. S.
I staid to tea.
Dr. Smith has
now two sons, G. & Marsh Smith- & two daugrs, Catharine &
Elizabeth, who now lives at home.
At dusk, I went to
Eunice Baldwin's, where I spent the night.
last of her father’s house.
She is the
I conversed much with her about
the departed of the family, & the forefathers.
Deac. Erva
Baldwin, who died in 1782, built the house of uncle Reuben,
in whh Eunice lives.
He was noted for ardent piety, & for
conversing with children on religion.
He had 7 sons & two
daugrs - was a blacksmith.
Frid. Sept. 4—
When my horse was harnessed, I went to our
old homestead, now occupied by young Miles Merwin.
The
house has not been altered, as Mrs. M. informed mej for
her husband was not at home - I staid half an hour - then
went to call on Lyman Butler, who, I had just learned, was
still in the land of the living.
I found him living in the
house, once occupied by my mother’s uncle John Hall, with
widow Catlin, one of 3 daugrs of John Hall, still living.
Lyman has one son Charles & 4 daughters - two daughters
are mar^ - Mrs. Crawford lives in Chilicothe 0. & Mrs.
Ford in Marietta 0.
He mar^ a Miss. Southmayd, of Durham.
He (Lyman) still works at shoemaking.
Prom Mr* Butler’s
I went to the old grave yard, & was deeply interested in
looking over the graves of our ancestors & others.
It is
a great defect of wives’ monuments, that their maiden
�family names are not given.
I then returned & took Eunice
Baldwin, into the carriage, as she wished to spend the day
at Deac. Pamalee’s.
We just called at Dr. Smith's - had a
few words with Goodrich, & rode on to Mr. Pamalee’s, where
we took dinner, & had a pleasant visit, till after 3 P. M.
I then left, & rode to Northford, where I found all well.
Northford,
leaving for
Waterbury.
The Steamer Illinois ran ashore near Havana, & delayed the
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mails, whh were sent b?r way of New Orleans.
Perhaps this
is the reason, why the last mail has not as yet brought us
any letters from our dear children in the Islands.
Sat. Sept. 5^h.
This was a foggy morning But it cleared off
before 9 o ’clock.
Our plans were to go to Waterbury to-day
but we do not contemplate starting early.
go & carry us in his two horse carriage.
before leaving.
Mr. Maltby is to
We took dinner
The weather had become quite pleasant.
At about 1 o ’clock we started.
In an hour & a half we
reached Wallingford & called on Mr. Munson's family.
He
has seven daughters & two sons, all the children of Henri
etta Dutton, who was his first wife, who was an own cousin
of Mrs. B.
Three of the daughters were there & all the
children are married & settled near, except the youngest
daughter who lives at home.
picture of the whole family.
twin sisters, were present.
short visit.
They had a Daguerreotype
Two grandchildren, daugs of
We had an interesting but
We next went on to the West of the town two or
miles & called on Mrs. Allen, who was Emily Dutton, & cousin
�of Mrs. B. the only sister of Mrs. Munson, the 1®£ - She was
at home & in the Bloomer costume.
They live in a community
of Spiritualists, perhaps, having all things common & being
about 30 in the family.
Oneida N. Y.
They have a similar community at
Mr. Allen was not at home.
barn yard, fowl-house, &c.
of the Chinese breeds.
We looked at the
They had some 200 fowls, mostly
The barn was 84 feet long.
Soon
after we left Mr. Allen’s, we broke our carriage - lashed
it together, till we could go 3 miles to Cheshire, where we
found a blacksmith, who mended all.
We arrd at Waterbury,
after dark, & met a welcome from Douglas Maltby & family.
A good social tea-table soon made us all feel quite at home.
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Waterbury,
Con. at
Cousin
Douglas
Maltby’s-
Sab. Sept. 6—
A pleasant Sab. morning.
Mr. M cGill’s chh.
At 10^ we went to
He preached a very good sermon, from
Gal. 6:9 "Let us not be weary in well doing" &c.
service, I spoke with Mr. M cGill.
After
He asked me to assist
him in the communion, in the afternoon, & informed me of
the monthly Con., this evening, to be held at the first chh,
Mr. Woodworth's.
Mr. W. read some extracts from the Missy
Herald, & made a few remarks.
He then called on me, & I
addressed the meeting for 3/4 of an hour, on some points
of the Sand. Isld History, especially on the people’s
getting their rights, supporting the Gospel, & sending it
to other Islands.
The meeting closed at 9 o’clock.
At the
communion, I addressed the chh for half an hour, on Sand.
Isld piety, & what ought to be the chr of all the chh, &
�their interest in all missions.
Mon. Sept. 7—
The last night was evidently colder than usual.
A little frost here & there was reported this morning by those
who rose early.
Mr. M cGill had invited me to ride, this
morning, a few miles, to see a school, &c.
We visited the
small school, kept by a young lady, with only ten scholars.
The school had averaged about 15 scholars.
on a sick family.
He also called
We had many calls this day, whh we sh^
have delighted to have returned, if we c^ have staid longer.
Mrs. Maltby*s mother was of the number who called.
Teus. Sept. 8 ^
This morning, there was a severe frost, whh,
it is feared, has done great damage.
The summer has been
cold & backward, & early frosts seem very undesirable.
This
day at 4 P. M. the Am. Board of Missions commences its annual
meeting at Providence R. I.
with us to attend it.
77—
R.R.
ride
Bro. & sister Julius Maltby go
We left at 9 H 20 A. M. on the Nauga-
tuck R. R. for Hartford & reached Hartford at 11 " 55.
We
waited, at Hartford, about an hour, for the train to Provi
dence, & arrd about 4 " 5 P. M. Prom Waterbury to Hartford is
3Si miles - from Hartford to Providence about 90 miles.
Providence
R.I. Meeting
of Am. Board
1857.
On arriving at the depot, we employed a Hack to convey Mrs.
Baldwin & Mrs. Maltby to 139 Pine St. where quarters had
been assigned to us all.
We had a most kind & welcome recep
tion there by widow S. Branch, who soon had a cup of tea
ready for us.
The whole family consists of herself, her son,
Edwin, his wife & two children.
We did not go to the Board's
�meeting this P. M. - but at 7^ in the evening, we went to
hear the sermon of Dr, M. L. R. P. Thompson, of Buffalo.
The sermon was excellent from Ma t .28 : 20
Lo I am with you
always, &e. Heads - lat Who speaks •* xt - God.
2 To whom?
The disciples - the whole chh in the missy attitude of
evangelizing the world - 3^ The import of the promise -
4^
The effect it sh^ have on the chh.
To fill with zeal -
give courage & to assure them of final success.
Wed. Sept, 9J^
A prayer meeting from 8 to 9 - The morning ses
sions of the Board are to be from 9 to 12.
sions from 2^ to 5§.
The P. M. ses
The prayer meeting, this morning, was
conducted by Dr. Hawes, of Hartford - Prayer was offered
by Rev, Mr. Shauffler & others, & short exhortations made,
Hon, Theo Prelinghausen, president of the Board, presided
at the business meetings.
In the evening, half past seven,
two meets were held, for addresses, from Missionaries &
others, one at the Beneficent Cong, chh where the Board met,& one at the Central Baptist chh, near by.
Mr. Shauffler
addressed the latter. Thur. Sept. 10i£i2
This morning, according to private notices
a meeting was held for mis's, in the basement of the Benefi
cent chh, at 8,
Many mis's were present - Mr. Gleason, fr.
Guscaroras, B©adle, formerly of Syria, Ward & wife, fr.
India, Hutchens, Ceylon, Wm. W. Scudder, Madras, Wilder,
Bombay, Peet, China, Shauffler, Riggs, Jessup, Sneider &
Powers & Wm. M, Thompson, of Syria, Wright, Seneca, Armstrong,
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& Baldwin, Sand. Islands, & others - also Mrs. Robinson, of
Siam, Mr. Bushnell & wife, Gaboon, Afr. The business meetings were held as usual.
Prom 10 to 11 A.M.
was assigned as the time to hear Messrs. Armstrong & Beckwith,
Providence,
meeting of
Am.Board,
in behalf of Oahu College.
They spoke about half an hour
each, & both made effective appeals for a college endowment.
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Mr* Armstrong’s voice failed some towards the last, as they
had to speak loud to be heard, & he was told, that time was
flying.
Mr. Beckwith was allowed to go on, 15 min. after 11.
Resolutions were then passed by the Board, commending the
object, & they passed to the next business of the day.
The
state & demands of the Turkish mission were considered by the
Board, & the Mis*s. Shauffler & Riggs, & Mr. Sec’y Treat,
heard in its behalf.
The subject whh excited most interest,
in discussion, these two days, was whether they shd create
a permanent fund, for the support of disabled mis’s, widows,
& orphan children.
Some preferred to do it all, out of the
common funds - Others plead for a separate & permanent fund.
A middle ground was adopted.
Frid. Sept. 11.
The misy prayer meeting was commenced at 7,
this morning, as the Board had agreed to meet at 8.
Gleason, 40 years a misy, led.
Father
I spoke, in the meeting, on
the nature of misy work & how to be happy in it.
was addressed by Messrs. Scudder, Wilder,
The meeting
Wright,
&c. & also by Mr. Merwin, who spoke of stretching his table,
for m i s ’s, & of their coming sometimes very thickj also by
Mr. McLeod, Board’s Sec. for Phil.; & Mr. Montgomery, Sec,
�for Beloit, Wis. who spoke to me, after meeting, about writ
ing to him.
He has two brothers on Misy ground.
I remarked
to him, that when Sec’s had not been mi s ’s, they ought occa
sionally to visit mis’y fields.
Mr. McLeod, sd , The chhs
ought to furnish a misy to every 100 members.
The Beneficent
chh was densely crowded, all these days, &, this morning, all
Providence,
meeting of
Am.Board.
hurry, that they might adjourn at 10
They actually adjourned
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at 11.
78i£
R.R.
ride.
had 9 cars in the train, & took 3 more at Mansfield, where
about 10§, that they might be able to take the cars for Boston,
We hurried to the Depot before the adjournment.
We
we left the Boston road, & we did not start till 15 min.
after 11.
The locomotive, Washington, took us to Mansfield,
& Jupiter thence to New Bedford, where we arr^ about 2 P.M.
& took a carriage, from the Depot directly to the house of
Mr. Oliver Crocker.
We staid with them, when we went to the
Isis, 27 years ago - They took our children to their house
when they reached this land in /51 - & the remembrance of
many favors they have shown us wd not allow us to go any
where else.
We found the family in a splendid mansion, &
they recd us with great cordiality.
dead 17 years.
Mrs. Crocker has been
We found Mr. C. in pretty good health - his
head white with age.
Elizabeth, the oldest of the children,
is manager of all the house.
Geo. 0. is a partner with his
father - Abner has been subject to Epileptic fits -
whh
have injured his intellect - Ufa., between Geo. & Abner, died
19 yrs ago - wd have been 40 years old or more now, if he
�had lived.
Sophia, (Mrs. Stevens) lives in Boston - Anne
has been teaching in Hartford - is expected home - Mary is
married to Dr. Stickney in this place.
We shall take a still
deeper interest in the family, after being with them a second
time.
Sat. Sept. 1 2 ^
Pelt refreshed by a good night's rest.
Miss. Elizabeth knocks at our doors.
dine at 1 - & tea at 6 P. M.
for a fortnight past.
N. East -
They breakfast at 7 -
We have had beautiful weather
The Ther. has been about 62, of late,
at sunrise, & 70 or 72 at noon.
New Bedford,
Mass. at Mr.
Oliver
Crocker’s -
At 6^ A.M.
The wind has been mostly
After breakfast, Mr. Crocker took me down town
to see what old acquaintance we cd meet -
On the way down,
we fell in with Capt. A. G. Ellis, who recognized me.
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Farther down on the wharf, we met Capt. Chs Wood, Capt. Jas
Wood, Capt. Abm Gardner & others.
We went to Mr. Crocker’s
Counting Room - & returned home, calling at Mrs. Woodbridge's
boarding house.
They board at Mr. Danl Homer’s, whose wife
is sister of Mrs. W.
same house.
Another sister & family live in the
Capt. Kelly, their only bro., is now in town,
having left his ship, & come home overland.
After dinner,
at 4 P. M. Mrs. B. called with me on Mrs. Woodbridge's - I soon
left with D. Dwight & went to the ship, John Wells, in whh
Capt. V/oodbridge & his wife are soon to sail to the Pacific.
We did not find him on board, & could not meet him elsewhere.
We returned to the house & saw him there.
At evening, we
had calls from Rev. Messrs. Craig, Stow, Whitney & Parker.
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Mr. Stow engaged me to preach for him Safe. P. M.j but Mr*
Parker, coming afterwards, expressed a wish to send a strang
er he had engaged to Mr. Stow, & let me preach in the stone
chh, as there was a larger congregation, & more Capts, &
others who w^ wish to hear me.
Mr. Stow called afterwards
& assented to the proposition.
Sab. Sept. 1 5 ^
Ther. 64.
Cloudy & quite foggy - but no rain.
At 10s, we went with Mr. Crocker’s to Mr. Parker's chh, (for
merly Mr* Holmes) & heard a sermon from Mr. Bliss, an agent
for the Tract Soc. - In the afternoon, I occupied the desk,
& gave them an account of the work of the Lord in the Sand
wich Islands.
I had tried to compas the whole in 40 minutes;
but found, that I had filled up a solid hour.
The congrega
tion appeared attentive, &, I hope, they were profitted.
I
labored in one part of my remarks, to show the reality of the
piety of the Sand. Islanders, on the supposition, that sea
men had often brought reports of a contrary character, to
such a place as this.
I gave as high a character as I thought
truth w^ bear to whaling Capts, from this land, who had visit
ed the Pacific, & took especial pains to say, that very few
of them, as far as I had learned, had brought ardent spirit
to our shores.
On the way home, I met Haydn Coggeshall, &
two daug®, who is father of Mrs. Dr. Hardy.
Mrs. Hardy is
now at Boston; but expects to go to San Francisco, in about
a fortnight, where her husband is now endeavoring to estab-
�New Bed
llsh himself in Medical practice.
ford, at Mr.
Crocker'
I went home with him to take tea.
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Mr, Parker came along, &
He had asked me to address
the Sab. school concert in the evening, to whh I had agreed.
Mrs. P. was fr. Auburn, the daugr of Abijah Pitch.
I talkd
to the children, & such parents as were present, on the inter
est Sab. school children had taken in the Morning Star & the
good it w d do the young.
As Mr. Parker observed, the child
ren seemed to be interested.
To make them more so, he un
rolled the large Misy map of the Western Hemisphere.
Mr.
Parker also made some remarks, in whh he referred to the
great simplicity of the Hawaiian piety.
After meeting, I
was introduced to Mr. Wyllis, father of Capt. W. now with
his wife out in the Rambler.
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Mon. Sept. 14-^— Ther., this morning, about 66.
thick foggy.- appeared as if it w d rain.
Cloudy & quite
Owing perhaps to
the dampness of the weather, Mrs. B. has taken, a very heavy
cold, & has some signs of asthma.
leave this place in some days.
She will not be able to
Dwight & myself spent most
of this forenoon, in selecting some furniture & c. whh. Capt.
Woodbridge, who is to sail for the Pacific, about Oct. 5 ^
has promised to take to the Islands.
bedsteads, & 2 chairs.
We selected a sofa, 2
We looked for oil cloth - but did
not find exactly what we wished.
Capt. W. was rather ill,
but went with us to look at the furniture.
At 4 P. M.
Dwight took the cars for Boston, expecting me to follow him
�on Wed. if Mrs. B. is unable to go,
Mr* Whitney.
I went at 5 to call on
Found him at 16 5th St. corner of Spring.
pleasantly situated in Mr. Hafford's family.
He is
I had a pleasant
interview with him of an hour, & was happy to hear from him of
New Bedford, the pleasantness’ of his situation. He hopes, in six mos., to
Mr. Crocker's
have all his debts paid off. I have not yet met with many
1857.
of the Sea Capts, of this place, with whom we have been ac
quainted.
In fact, most of them live at other places than
New Bedford,
Teus. Sept. l^th
Weather wanner than it has been - the Ther.
about 70 in the morning early.
The fog has cleared away some.
It rained in the night - & cleared off finely in the forenoon.
Mrs. B. is somewhat asthmatic, but is, I think, getting some
what better of her cold.
Spent nearly the whole of this day
writing to son Henry & Mr, Bartow at the Islands & to Dr.
Winslow, of Troy.
Wed. Sept. 16-^79i^
R.R.
ride
Some errands this morn. Called on Capt. Wood-
bridge - left at 10^ A. M., in the cars, for Boston - at the
Dep. Boston at 1 - met D. Dwight on the platform - &, as he
was staying at Cousin Elizur Baldwin's, I went with him
there.
The family had risen from dinner - but cousin Lucinda
got dinner for us.
After dinner, we went immediately to the
Mis. House, 33 Pem. Sq. where I met Mr. Gordon & others of
the Rooms; also Dr. Armstrong & Mr. Beckwith, who are in the
Com. room, preparing letters for dift individuals in the
�country, on Oahu College.
scriptions, & some smaller.
They have already six $1000 sub
Mr. A. had a young lady there
copying Hawaiian names for a chart of the world.
were there Mr. Hunnewell came in.
While we
He had invited Messrs.
Armstrong & Beckwith to tea at his house, this evening, &
he now invited Dwight & myself.
We returned to cousin’s,
670 Washington St. & then went, in the cars, part of the
way, to Charlestown, where we met Mr. & Mrs. Hunnewell, Mr.
Bingham & wife, who are staying there, Messrs. Beckwith &
Armstrong, & Rev. Mr. Miles & wife - he the clergymen of
Mr. H.’s chh - Mrs. M. the daugr of Mr. Hurlbert, of New
London.
We had a very pleasant evening.
Mr. Hunnewell is so
deeply interested in Sandwich Isl^ affairs, that we scarcely
talked of any thing else during the evening,
to. Hunnewell
showed us the first page of printing whh was printed at the
At Boston
Mr. Hunne
well 1s Chstown -
Isis - or perhaps, in any part of the N, Pacific Ocean.
Their son, & adopted daugr were absent from home.
Thur. Sept. 171?*1
Dwight & I called at the Misy House to make
1857
some arrangements for Dwight's going in the ship Eliza &
Ella, belonging to Mr. Pierce.
sail Sept. 25£ii
The ship was advertised to
but Mr. Pierce assures Dwight, that she
will not sail before Oct. 15ih if not still later.
Dr.
Anderson was not in, with whom we must have our main con
versation.
I took a line from Dr. Pomeroy to the Superin
tendent of Public Schools, who might assist me in visiting
some of the Boston schools.
The Supt. was absent - but the
�Sec’y was there who was very attentive & gave me a letter
to Mr. Swan, Prin. of the Mayhew School, in Hawkins St.
I found it very readily - a large brick building, in a con
fined part of the city.
A boy showed me the room of the
Principal, in the upper part of the building.
I spent 1^
hours in the school, & was much pleased with their mode of
teaching & all their facilities.
I asked Mr. Swan, how
kept his school, some 50 or 60, in such order.
He replied,
that he did not know, unless it was to begin right, & keep
them right.
There are three regular orders of schools in
Boston - the primary - the grammar schools, & the High
Schools.
The Mahew is a grammar school.
Schools only in Boston.
morn. & from 2 to 5 P. M.
There are 3 High
There Sch. hours are from 9 to 12
They closed at 5, after whh I
hurried to the Providence Depot, where I met Dwight, who
was going at 5§, to Bridgeport, by way of Stonington, &
New York as a matter of cheapness.
I saw him 20 minutes
before the train left, whh was at half past 5.
We had
together a little talk with Dr. Anderson.
Frid. Sept. lfiffif
Staid again at cousin Elizur's - After break
fast, I went to the Misy House.
Called at the office of the
Supt of Public Schools - took a package of sch. documents
whh I send to Isis by Capt. Woodbridge.
I met Dr. Anderson,
<Sc had a full talk with him, & gave him a letter to be pre
sented to the Prud. Com. in whh I asked that Abbey’s &
�Dwight’s passages may be paid, to the Isis - the latter
probably in shape of a loan to me.
results to me on Wed. Sept. 23d-
Dr. A. is to write the
I then visited the Latin
Sch. in Bedford St. Mr. Gardner Principal. - also in the
other part of the same building, the High Sch.
prin.
Mr. Sherwin,
He sent kind regards to his old pupil, Robt Davis,
at Honolulu, who, he said, was at the head of his school,
when here.
After dinner, I went to the Mis. House, saw
Dr. Anderson, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Armstrong, & took
of the
latter some documents on Oahu College to distribute at New
Bedford.
I then, with the line from Dr. Pomeroy, went down
Tremont St. to the Winthrop School - An immense brick build
ing, 4 stories high.
establishment.
it.
Mr. Swan is the Principal of the whole
It is a Girls School, & has 925 pupils in
In some of the primary schools, boys & girls attend in
the same school.
But, in all the higher schools, they are
taught in separate schools.
The Winthrop Sch. building is
one of the late one erected, & is considered one of the best
models in the city.
There are four spacious rooms on each
floor, except on the upper floor, where one room, very large,
occupies the whole end, where I found Mr. Swan hearing a
class of large girls read.
They were seated on long settees
but the seats in all other rooms are single with a simple
desk before it.
The seat is a chair, with a back, standing
on an iron post with a board brace to support the back.
�Having the seats single is an improvement in this house over
others where two sit on one seat, as in the Mayhew Sch. Still later houses have an improvement over this, viz. rooms
to put hats, bonnets, cloaks, umbrellas & rubbers, instead of
putting them, as here, into a common hall.
Boston,
leaving for
New Bed
ford.
I regretted, I was
not able to stay long enough in this school to see their mode
of instruction.
But as yet I have not seen any school, in
this country, better managed, or with better modes of teach
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ing than the Punahou School, & the Royal Sch. at Honolulu,
ftnth
R.R.
ride.
under Mr. Beckwith.
At 4^- P. M. I left in the cars for New
Bedford, where I arrd at 6^, & found Mrs. B. & the Crocker
family in usual health.
Sat. Sept. 19—
I called, last evening, on Capt. Woodbridge -
she quite down with a cold - many suffering from the same
cause.
The Ther. at Mr. Crocker’s was 45 above, this morn
ing at sunrise - As we concluded to take the 10^- train, I
had time to go to Mr. Leonard’s & procure the oil cloth we
wished.
me.
Capt. W. was to take it in the ship, & he went with
We took an affectionate leave of Mr. Crocker's family
who have been very kind to us & our children.
carriage, with us, to the Depot, at 10.
They 3ent a
The train left at
8l2l
10i|.
R.R.
ride
whh went on to Boston, & took the train from Boston for
At Mansfield, 31 miles, we left the N. Bedford cars
Providence, where we arrd at 1 P. M.
82d
R.R.
ride
We had to wait till
3, for the Hartford train, whh we took to Plainfield, 28 m.,
& arrd 4-|.
Then we waited till 7^ P.M. for the train from
�83l£
R.R.
ride
Worcester to Norwich, 16 m, where we arr^ at 8, & a carriage took us to Mrs. Chs Coit's residence in half an hour.
We were kindly recd by Widow Chs Coit, a 2d cousin of
Charlotte,by her daugr Ellen, & son Chs M. Coit - The re
maining son, Joseph lay fast asleep on the settee.
Mrs. C.
insisted on getting a cup of tea for us, whh she did.
She
remembers a visit to Northford & Wallingford, before we went
to the Isis.
She was a Grosvenor from Pomfret - Her mother
was daughter of Dr. Elisha Perkins, the Tractor man, whose
wife, Sarah, was sister of Col. Wm. Douglas.
Sab. Sept. 20th
Still cloudy & damp weather.
At 10^, we
went to the 2d Cong, chh, (Dr. Bond's) where we heard a good
sermon, from Mr. Gulliver, of the
Cong, from the text,
Isa. 27j3 - I, the Lord, do keep it &c.
Norwich,
Ct.
Mrs. Coit s-
Introduction dwelt
on God’s agency being ignored even by Christians, at the
present day, on account of objections.
In the afternoon,
Dr. Bond preached fr. the words "if they hear not Moses,"
&c.
Mr. Geo. Coit, Supt of the Sab. Sch. invited me to go
& address the sch. at the close about 3 P. M.
They have
an interesting sch. whh I addressed on various topics,
Sand. Isi. matters, among the rest.
At a meeting in the
evening, in the vestry, Dr. Bond read a chap. & made re
marks, & called on me for remarks.
His remarks were on
faith, & I followed in the same strain, telling them of
the faith whh Hawaiians exhibit in prayer.
�Mon. Sept. 21^j.
We had many calls in course of this day -
Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Barker & daugr Sarah - Mr. Geo. B'. Ripley
& wife - he was a class after me in college, & others.
We
called at the district in the forenoon, with Mrs. Coit.
We visited all the rooms - staid longest in the Junior Dept
under Mr. Phelps - Mr. Allen is the Principal - The build
ing is a splendid one - the school is entirely free, sup
ported by the State, as far as funds go, & the remainder by
a tax on the city.
departments.
There are about 550 scholars in all
The most perfect order reigns among all -
no whispering or laughing, or moving about the room.
In
the evening, Messrs. Allen & Phelps took tea with us, &
talk turned wholly on Sand. Isis.
Fir. Phelps was taken
3 mos. since, bleeding at the lungs, & has been recommend
ed to go to the Islands.
Teus. Sept. 22 &. .
This morning was clear - the first time we
have seen a sunrise here.
Mr. Ripley had engaged me to ride
with him to a village near, in Norwich, (Greenville) to see
a paper mill.
It was the first I had seen - a wonder, &
yet all the machinery is simple.
They use 10 tons of rags
each day, & make of it 7 tons of paper.
parts of the spaciotis buildings.
We went into all
The works go by water, the
Shetucket river, & I was astonished at the vast amount of
Norwich,
Mrs. Coit’
paper made, when but few hands, men & women were employed.
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The Paper of the Harper's house, & of the New York Tribune
1857.
is made here.
Mr. R. supposes it is the largest paper
�mill in the world.
their paper here.
The Tract Soc. procure a portion of
No "branch of manufacture perhaps has
made a greater improvement over old ways than they.
material goes in rags, comes out pressed paper.
The
After we
left the mill, we met Mr. Stanton, minister of the place.
We then rode round some 3 miles or more by a farm of Mr.
Ripley's, & came again into Norwich City, in the upper
part.
We rode to the Free Academy near Gen. Williams where
we met Mrs. Baldwin, Coit & Mattison in a carriage.
With
them I visited the Free Academy - a splendid building,
erected by private subscriptions.
Gen. Williams has put in
$16,000 & his wife is giving the Library.
The lower floor
is occupied by the Lib. room & lecture Room.
stories, with each a large school room,
8c
The 2^- & 3^-
smaller rooms
one a drawing room - & one a study for the Principal.
-
The
ladies left & had a fright, in returning, from the fractious
horse.
I staid till the school closed at 1, & walked down
with Mr. Smith, the principal.
Scan, &c.
I heard the class in Virgil,
They have a piano in the school room, whh is
common in such schools.
This & all such schools, as far
as I know, go by credits, whh here the assistant writes, in
a great book, as each scholar leaves the room, on their own
reports.
At evening, we took tea at Dr. Bond's, a 2^- cousin
of bro. E. Bond, of Kohala.
He lives with his 3^ wife -
has 5 children, a son & 2 daugrs, at home, one son Henry
�adopted by Gen. Williams, & one in New York.
Deac. Perkins
& wife called in the evening.
Wed. Sept. 25^:
Last evening Mrs. Prentice, called - a sister
of Mrs. Benj. Douglas of Middletown - & engaged us to dine
with them to-day.
I spent an hour in writing to D. Dwight
& "bro. Armstrong - At 11 Mrs. Prentice called for us in her
Norwich
Ct. at
Widow
Coit's
carriage, & took us to various parts of the town to ride.
We first called at Mr. Guliver's chh, where the women, Mrs.
Buckingham ( sister of Geo. B. Ripley) Mrs. Norton, (her
1857hush, a cousin of Mrs. Parker) & others were making the
carpet of the chh.
Mrs. Buckingham knew of Mrs. Spaulding.
We called at Mr. Prentice's store,- hardware store.
We
rode through many streets, West & N. W. of the landing &
saw numberless splendid residences of the rich - at 12-§
we reached Mr. Prentice's house, near the Free Academy at l|r we took dinner when Mr. P. was at home.
two fine daug!rs, Mary & Grace.
the family.
so soon.
84^1
R.R.
ride
They have
Mr. P's. mother lives in
We had a pleasant visit, & were sorry to leave
At 3^ their carriage took us to the Depot, that
we might go to Jewett City.
At 3:45 P. M. we left in the
cars & reached J. City 4-|- - We went immediately to Mr.
Cheever's house & spent over two hours with them, & took
tea.
We intended to have called at Mrs. Tyler's, mother
of Mrs. Cheever, but had not time, as we must return in
the cars at 7 »> 35.
We reached Mrs. Coit's, in Norwich,
�at 8 P. M. & felt fully paid for our excursion.
Thur. Sept.
24
clear day.
th
Writing after breakfast - A most lovely
At 10 A. M. I called at Gen. Williams' who
lives farther up town.
He was gone to Stonington - Mrs.
W. was engaged so I did not go in.
I passed on up to Mr.
Bulkely's, half a mile farther - I found Mrs. B. at home
& had a pleasant visit with her.
She called the girls out
of school to visit with me. They have 8 daug£iL, 5 hers
Bulkely Reynolds Reynolds
B.
R.,
B.
3 his. Lilly, Helen,
Loisa,
Anna, Mary Day, Mary Lee,
R.
R.
Ida & Charlie. Helen & Mary Day were absent from home.
They have a Daguerreotype of the whole group & themselves,
taken for us whh they are to send to Bridgeport.
Just as
I was preparing to leave, Mr. Bulkely came, & I sat down to
dinner with them, & after dinner rode down with Mr. & Mrs.
B. & Lilly - Afterwards I called at the Post Office, on Mr.
Norwich,
Mrs.Coit' !
Johnson in Norwich Bank, & at the school, where Mr. Allen
is Principal.
Spent 25 minutes in the school.
Then Mrs.
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Coit took us in Mrs. Norton's carriage, round the town,
to see all the fine scenery & splendid dwellings of the
rich.
These rich dwellings are situated mostly on the
streets whh. lead N. & N. W. from the landing.
The upper
or N. W. part of the city is the most beautiful part thickly set every where with large trees, elms & maple,
&c.
There are more rich, tasteful & splendid residences
in Norwich than we have seen in any other place of the
�size - And no place, not even Boston common, or New Haven,
equals, in beauty, the summer appearance of the upper part
of Norwich.
The trees are about thick & large enough for
a hot summer's day; but too thick & large to be pleasant
in cloudy or rainy weather.
Manufactures are the source
of most of the wealth of the place - there are two paper
mills, cotton factories, &c.
Gen. Williams gained his
wealth by the v/haling business.
At evening, we went, by
invitation, to Mr. Wm. A. Buckingham’s to tea.
They are
among the most wealthy of the place, & Mr. B. has the name
of being one of the most liberal.
Both of them seem sin
cerely devoted to Christ’s cause.
They have one daugr,
Eliza, who is a much esteemed young lady.
Their house &
grounds are very splendid, in the midst of the lower part
of the city.
Their garden is extensive - a fine hot house
a grapery, &c.
He was a dry goods merchant but went into
the manufacture of India Rubber boots & shoes, whh has been
very profitable.
cost $5000.
He gave the organ to Mr. Guliver's chh;
We spent a very pleasant evening.
Besides
Mr. & Mrs. B. & their daugr , there were present, her bro.
Mr. Wm. Dwight Ripley, his daugr, &c.
Mr. Guliver called
in after evening.
Frid. Sept. 2 5 ^
We were to have left this morning for New
London - but Mrs. Norton, whose husband is cousin to Mrs.
Parker, (Oahu) urged us to spend a part of the day with her
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& Mrs. Gen. Williams sent an invitation to us to take tea
with them this evening - so we have deferred going till
Norwich,
Mrs.Coit's -
tomorrow morning.
her carriage.
At 10 A. M. Mrs. Norton called for us in
We first rode to Mr. Blackstone's residence,
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whose wife is sister to Mr. Norton & cousin to Mrs. Parker.
It is one of the largest & most elegant of all the houses
of Norwich.
She took us all over the house, & we went up
to the lookout, whh has a most delightful view of the
Cove or Yantic River.
& took dinner there.
We then rode home with Mrs. Norton,
Her husband is absent, on a tour
through Canada & the ¥fest, with their two eldest twin
daughters, Emeline & Isabella.
The two youngest, Mary
& Ella, are at home, & now attending school.
Ella only
took dinner with us, Mary, having come home ill from
school.
After dinner, I returned to Mrs. Coit's - visited
the Otis Library for a few minutes, & then, in the street,
fell in with Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Norton, in her carriage, who
had been to call on Mrs. Barker, who had called on us.
We
all rode to Gen. Williams', where we arrd at 5§ - We found
Mrs. Williams at home - also Miss. Lester & a yotmg nephew Thomas Williams
.
Gen. W. had not then returned
from New London - he soon, however, came in, & sd he came
from New London, in company with Mr. Armstrong, who was
then at Mr. Goddard's.
Gen. W. kindly sent for him, that
we might meet with him - We had a very pleasant evening
�together - all were social, & really enjoyed themselves.
Mrs. Coit & her daughter, Ellen, were there with us, the
first time they had been at a tea party in years.
The
most delightful of all sights to me, was to see Gen. &
Mrs. Williams, wealthy & worthy, so sincerely devoted to
the cause of Christ.
They lost their only son, Thomas,
two years since, very suddenly.
This was a sore bereave
ment - but they seem cheerful & happy.
noble one, hung up in the room.
His likeness, a
We saw there the likeness
of Gen. William's father - also the portraits of himself
& bro. Thomas, taken when he was 22, & his bro. 20.
we returned to Mrs. Coit's, & retired.
Gen. W*. requested us to pray.
At 9-jg-,
Before we separated
I led in prayer & Dr. Arm
strong followed.
Sat. Sept. 26th
Rose at 6 - packed our baggage before we
went down to breakfast.
After breakfast, Mr. Geo. Coit's
carriage came to the door for us - & soon after Mrs. Norton
rode up, in her carriage, as it was time for us to go to the
Norwich,
leaving
for New
London,
Boat.
Mrs. Coit wished to accompany us to the boat.
So
she & Mrs. Baldwin rode down, in Mrs. Norton's carriage,
while little Geo. Coit & I & the baggage found a place in
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the other carriage.
We hurried to the boat; but there was
no need of hurry, as we all arr<3- there, 20 mln. before 9,
the hour for sailing.
Some one, at Mrs. Norton's request,
I presume, had sent us a free ticket, for the Tiger Lilly
�to Hew London - Mrs. Norton, in the name of her husband, who
is Pres, of the Sound Steam Boat Company, gave us a free
pass from New London to New York.
Besides these favors, the
good people of Norwich showed us abundant attentions, &
urged us to stay longer.
Gen. Williams, as he bade me, Good
bye, slipped a |5. bill into my hand, saying it w^- help me
on the way.
Mrs. W. had done the same to Mrs. B.
We only
wished, it had been consistent for us to have staid a few
days longer.
But we must hurry on.
We sailed in the Tiger
Lilly at 9 - had Mi*. Russel, a Bap. min., on board, & other
acquaintances who made many enquiries about the Sand. Isis The Scenery down the River was fine; & we arr^- at New London
At Mr.
Williams'
at 10§ A. M. & took a carriage direct to Major Williams’.
His proper address is Hon. Thos. W. Williams.
kindly welcomed by Mr. Williams.
We were
He did not come home
from the R. R. office, where he spends most of his time
till near the close of dinner.
him once more.
We were very glad to meet
In the afternoon, I called at the R. R.
office, at Mr. Havens office, & thence I went to Mr. Wm.
W. Billings, & had a pleasant visit with him & his family.
He is a Col. classmate.
Sab. Sept. 27th-
a
I took tea with the family.
beautiful Sab. morning.
It had been sug
gested, that the l3^ & 2*3- Cong, chhs sh^- unite Sab. evening,
& I give them an address on the Sand. Island mission; to
whh I assented.
We attended chh with the family, at the
�2d cong. chh, in the morning, & heard a good serm. from
Mr. Thayer, of Bethel Ct. fr. Col. 5:11 - "Christ all & in
all."
In the afternoon, Mr. W. & I. went to the 1st chh,
& heard Mr. Field, who is colleague to Dr. McEwen, from
Mai.
"Will a man rob God?" &c
& made the lst prayer.
I was introduced to both, at the
close of the service.
vice at both chhs.
menced.
Dr. M. was in the pulpit
Hotice was given, of the evening ser
At 7§ P. M. the evening service com
Mr. Field said, he was very tired, having preached
twice, & wished me to conduct the whole service, whh I did.
New London,
Hon.Thos.
Wheeler
Williams».
The choir sang a voluntary, a chant, of whh I was not
apprised.
The Lord helped me to address the congregation,
whh was large, in a large chh, & I felt quite at home in
1857.
the velvet lined pulpit.
I passed lightly over the first
20 yrs of the Mission; but dwelt more on the evidences of
real piety in Hawaiians - on govt changes, the people's
obtaining their rights, &c.
I hope, were profitted.
at 9 n 20.
The audience were attentive -
I talked an hour, & meeting closed
Dr. McEwen expressed himself highly interested
with my account of the work in the Islands, & spoke of it
as a great work of God.
So did others.
We walked home,
in company with Mr. Field & his family.
Mon. Sept. 28~kk
This is a beautiful morning.
It is Major
Williams' birthday, whh makes him 68 years old, & his broth
er, Gen. Williams is 70 next March.
yrs younger than he.
The Gen.'s wife is 10
Tomorrow is my birth day.
I shall
�then he 59 years old.
It was planned this morning, that
Mrs. Williams shA take us in the carriage to the Cemetery,
of the city, whh is to the H.W. of it, & is called Cedar
Cemetery, from its being covered uniformly with Cedar trees.
The soil is somewhat full of Granite rocks - but the surface
is gently undulating & very romantic.
monuments.
There are many costly
The High Granite monument of Thomas W. Williams,
son of Gen. Williams cost, it is said, about $3000. - Major
Williams lot is a fine one, surrounded by an iron fence.
It has in it a square pyramid monument to Mrs. Lucretia W.
Williams, (a Perkins) who died in 1829.
Also plain marble
slabs to 2 daughters, & 3 sons, who died, the first, 9 years
of age, in 1830 - the rest from 1830 to /40, or later.
whole cemetery ground is 40 acres.
The
From the cemetery we rode
thro. East N. London - then to South part of the city - &
down the river shore.
Finally we visited a glass factory,
& saw one of the workman blow up a junk bottle.
great curiosity to us all.
This was a
We then returned home to dinner.
In the afternoon, I went down Street with Major Williams,
who introduced me to Capt. Frank Smith, two Messrs. Perkins,
Elias & Shaw, & we called on Deac. Chs Butler, Cash1* of the
Bank, & 2^- cousin to me.
New London,
at Major
Williams.
1857
Major Williams has his son, Chs W.
Butler, for a clerk, whom he sent as guide to me in finding
the cousins of the Butler family.
We first called on Wm. B.
a cousin of my mother, & had a pleasant interview of half an
�hour.
He has 4 sons, 3 in Phil. 1 in Malden, Mass.
Next we v
went Mr. Geo. Butler’s, Grocer, bro. of Deac. Chs. - &
there is still another bro.
We then called on Henry
Bedett, Thomas B. (eldest) & Edw^ B. who went two voyages
to the Pacific, & was at Lahaina,
I called at the door
of Parker Smith's widow - she not at home, & then went over
to Capt. Richards' where I took tea.
with him, & he walked home with me.
I had a pleasant visit
Deac. Butler called in
the evening - also Rev. Mr. Thayer, of Hampden Ct. & David
Williams, a conductor on the N. Y. Central R. R. at a salary
of $70. a month.
We had expected to have sailed, this even
ing, for New York - but the ladies arranged to put it off
one day.
Teus. Sept. 2 9 ^
My birth day, whh brings me to 59.
tifully fine day - pretty cool.
A beau
Friend & classmate Billings
called at Mr. Y/illiams, & invited us to ride with him about
the place.
We had a fine ride down to the Pequot house.
He has a two horse carriage, whh he offers to give me, if
I will get it out to the Islands.
He has taken great pains
to fix up his residence with all sorts of conveniences.
are to take tea with them in the evening.
We ;
In the afternoon,
I packed up, & gave a call on Deac. Charles Butler, Cashier
of the Union Bank, a man, highly spoken of for piety &
habits of business.
At 5 P. M. we went to Mr. Billings’
& had a real social visit till 8 - then returned to Major
�Williams' & at 10 P. M. bid adieu to Mr. & Mrs. Williams'
who have spared no pains to make our visit agreeable.
promised to write him from the Isis.
I
At 1C% we embarked on
board the Steam boat Connecticut, for N. York.
Mrs. Norton'
free ticket procured us a good state room, where we slept
New York,
at Mr.
Bailey1s
Brooklyn
sweetly - arr^ at N. Y. at 7 in the morning.
We took a
carriage to 190 YsTater St. Mr. Miller's store, dropping
Mrs. B. at the Tract House.
I left our things at Mr.
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Miller's.
Mrs. B.
Mr. Bailey came to the Tr. House, cc found
I called at Mr. Davies' - went to the Ocean
Bank, & afterwards accomplished what I wished with Mr.
Bailey at the Market Bank.
We came at evening over to Mr.
Miller's, at Brooklyn, & took tea.
There we met Mrs.
Bailey, & rode in the carriage to Mr. Miller's factory,
& thence to Mr. Bailey's where we took up our lodgings.
Wed. Sept. SO^h
Weather quite warm.
I went over to New
York, & commenced the work of getting things to send on to
Boston to go in the ship with Dwight.
Called at the Tr.
House - also at Sheldon, Blakeman, & Co's - booksellers.
Thur. Oct. 1 .
ping.
Mrs. B. went out with Mrs. Bailey to-day shop
I was busy selecting books, & looking over the
city for other things.
many places.
Mr. Bailey kindly went with me to
At we returned home to Mr. Bailey's - found
the family considerably alarmed, because Prank their little
son, had had convulsions, apparently from a bad state of
�the bowels.
They feared it was caused by a fall the day
before, when he struck his head on a stone.
Fri. Oct. 2^
The little boy is much better - Mrs. B. was to
go this day to Bridgeport, & so at 9 Mr. Bailey & myself
accompanied her to N. York & to the boat, & they sailed
at 10 A. M.
I then prosecuted my work - Engaged a set of
Misy maps of Mrs * Bidwell, for $30. - called with Mr. B.
to look at pianos - set strings - watch tools for Charles,&c.
Sat. Oct. 5^-
Completed my selections of books - procured the
tools, &c.
At 2 P. M. went up to Madison Av. & called on
Mr. Dodge’s family - found Mrs. D. & his mother, David &
New York
& Brooklyn,
at Mr.
Bailey's -
Arthur at home - had a very pleasant call.
They told me that
Mr. D. thought the financial difficulties of 1837 nothing so
severe as the present.
I am told by others, have had $60,000
1857
of Y/estern notes come back upon them for nonpayment.
appears to be a universal want of confidence.
will be who can tell?
There
What the end
I had an invitation from Dwight to
David Dodge to attend his marriage Oct. 7—
& I commissioned
him to invite Wm. D. Alexr , who is now a member of the New
York Theological Sem. as David also is.
On my return down the
city, I stopped at Carter & Brothers & procured the Pulpit
Cyclopedia.
evening.
Sab. Oct.
I did not get back to Mr. Bailey1s till 7 in the
They were waiting their tea, for me to get home.
We had been expecting that this w^ be a rainy day -
but it was very pleasant, neither too cold nor too warm.
�Mr. & Mrs. Bailey did not attend chh to-day.
I went out
to the Plymouth chh (H. W. Beecher's) - The seats were not
only full, but the aisles were packed.
Every space was
full, & there were many standing in the porch.
Even women
stood up, in the doorways, through the whole service.
There were several clergymen in the stage. (I will call it)
for it is not like a pulpit.
the service.
Mercy of God.
But no one took any part in
Mr. Beecher's text was Ps. 36:5 - 8 - the
His sermon was not very methodical - but
it was an excellent sermon, &, every where, interspersed
with graphic
descriptions, & striking figures.
He has
more strength, pertinence & force of illustration, than
he has taste or beauty.
At half past 3 P. M. I went to
Dr. Buddington's chh, whh is on Clinton Avenuej but learned,
that there was no service till evening.
Notice had been
given in other chhs, that Dr. Shauffler w<l make an address,
on the Turkish mission, in Mr. Hogarth’s chh, this evening.
Mr. Bailey & myself went.
singing a voluntary.
At New York
& Brooklyn,
Mr.Bailey* s .
1857.
TS/hen we arr^, the choir were
Mr. Hogarth read the first hymn, Dr.
Shauffler the 2^, & Dr. Storrs prayed.
not seem very animated.
Dr. Shauffler did
Perhaps he was somewhat fatigued,
having addressed two congregations before this day.
He
showed how feeble a hold Mahometanism had on Turks - told
us of the Sacred flag, given to Mahomet from Heaven, but
whh was now missing, & no enquiry was made about it.
dwelt much on the chr of the Bulgarians, who were now
He
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eager to get the Sacred Scriptures.
and southward*
They live on the Danube,
Formerly three millions were open to mis
sionaries; now thirty three, or the whole Turkish empire.
Mon. Oct* 5 ^
Last evening, I wrote a letter to the chh in
Lahaina, & this morning committed that letter & one to
Henry to Mr* Bailey to put them into the mail*
we left Mr. B.'s house, & went to the store.
At 8-g A.M.
As there
seemed to be time, I went to the Tract House, where I found
a letter from Dwight, on the subject of a piano for Abbie.
Mr. Bailey advised to purchase one of David J. Van Winkle,
of Bedford St. New York, instead of going to Chickering's
of Boston.
As the matter was left to me, I engaged Mr.
Bailey to get the piano of Mr. Van Winkle, & see, that it
was forwarded to Boston, In time to reach the ship "Eliza
& Ella".
At 10 I sailed, in the boat Bridgeport, to
Bridgeport, where I arrd at 2 P. M. & was glad to find all
well.
I walked out at evening & took tea at Deac. Geo.
Sterling's.
Abbie was there - very busy.
I spent part
of the evening.
Teus. Oct. 6—
The ther. this morning was 46 above at sunrise -
64 at noon - 57 at sunset.
After breakfast, I went to the
Saddler's to look at the harness, saddles, &c. whh are to
be put up, in a box for me, at Harrel, Calhoun & Co's Saddle
& Harness manufactory*
I called at the P. Office, & then
�on Rev. Mr. Gown.
It was noon & after, when I reached
hom©; but before 2 P. M. I must have a letter ready for the
mail, directed to Emily at Punahou.
It was too late for
the mail, but found a place in the cars.
it down & mailed it.
Dwight carried
In the afternoon, made some calls &
did the little matters.
In the afternoon, DeWitt Alex£
arrived from New York - He is a member of the New York
Theol. Semy - but has lived at Lloyd's Neck on Long Island Port Office address, Huntington.
We were exceedingly glad
to meet him - He appears very sociable, & much improved,
they say from what he was when in college.
He has come
to attend D. Dwight's wedding, whh is appointed for tomor
row at llir A. M.
Bridgeport, Wed. Oct. 7-£k Ther. 47 sunrise - noon 63 - sunset 51 Conn. at
The weather all these days delightfully pleasant for fall
bro.Robin
son' s .
weather. This was the day for D. Dwight's marriage, & at
1857 llil A. M. the hour appointed we assembled at Mr. Morris'
the house of the father; Sister Melinda Maltby & her
3 daughters & son in law, Mr. Thos. Smith, also Douglas
Maltby & wife, had come - There were, of Dwight's ac
quaintance, Messrs. Grosvenor, Andrews, Cook, Hanahs
Taylor & Alex£. & Misses Eames, Ellen Stone, Charlotte
Baldwin, Atwater, Olmstead &, Jenie Morris - - -
After
the ceremony, we retired to the back parlor, where was a
table loaded with cake, sweet meats, coffee, &c.
A blessing
�was asked, & then caics &c. were soon put to use - All
seemed serious - & yet there was much good cheer in the
company - &, on the whole, all pronounced it a most
pleasant wedding party.
The new couple were to go in the
cars to N. Y. at 2 P. M. & the company attended them to
the Depot, where we had a social part of the visit - &
another part at the window of the cars.
About 2 P. M.
the train came, & Dwight & his bride moved off for New
York, expecting to be there one day, then go to New Haven,
& Northford & back here.
After they were gone, we, with
our Northford friends, took a walk over Golden hill, went
into Mr. Harral's garden, &c.
We enjoyed our friends
till 7 o ’clock at night, & then Douglas & wife took the
Naugatuck train to Waterbury - all the rest took the train
for N. Haven, a part bound to Northford.
Mary Maltby
remained to visit here, & go with us to New York.
Thur. Oct*
A beautiful day, for autumn - ther. 47 at sun
rise - 65 at noon - 59 sunset - Wind N. clear - I spent
some of this day in writing to bro, Chs, in Wis* & to
Rev. E. P. Roberts Bangor, Me. answering questions, on an
outfit for Micronesia.
Towards evening, I called at Mr.
Morris' & took tea with them.
As their daughter, now son
Dwight's wife, is soon to embark for the Sand. Isis, of
course, they had many questions to ask, in relation to
the voyage there, the Islands, &c*
After tea, I went to
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the 2d Cong, chh, & heard an extempore lecture, li hours
long, from Mr. Swan.
Frld. Oct . 9.frj2
As it is only 10 miles to Milford, whh is the
Bridgeport,
original place of most of the Baldwin family, I resolved to
bro.Robinson* svisit the place. This morning, at 6 "50, I took the way
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train, & in 20 min. was at Milford Depot. Half a mile West
86ih
R.R.
of it, I found, close by the Rail Road, the family of
ride.
Elnathan,Baldwin - who is himself, 71 yrs old - he & his
wife are members of Mr. Scofield’s chh - their 5 sons,
Elnathan, C h s , ______________ & Phinehas are married,
except the last - & 3 daughters are married, except one who lives at home.
I saw the husband of one, Mr. Beardsley.
The Baldwins are very numerous in Milford.
The town Clerk,
David L. Baldwin informed me, that, of 550 voters in the
town, 46 are Baldwins & 51 Smiths.
I spent the forenoon at
uncle Elnathan’s - & then made a call on Rev. Jonathan
Brace, pastor of !L2^ Cong. Chh.
This chh is older than
the town, having been formed in a barn, in New Haven,
near the spot where Noah Webster resided, (the same barn
where Dr. Bacon’s chh was formed)
It was formed to come
to Milford, with the Colony, whh began to settle Milford
in 1639.
Mr. Brace has the chh records, from 1639.
I examined them, especially the record of baptisms, that
I might learn some things about my ancestors, in those
ancient times.
There are now 40 Baldwins in the ULli chh,
& I know not how many in the 2d chh.
I had a pleasant
�interview with Mr. Brace, went to the Grave Yard for half
an hour - & then called on David L. Baldwin, who informed
me, that there are, in the Clerk's Office, records from the
8 7 lii
settlement of the town.
R.R.
ride.
port, regretting, that the day was not long enough, to
I took the cars at 6.40 for Bridge
accomplish all I had desired - arr^ at 7 P. M.
Sat. Oct. 10^3:
Ther. 49 - 61 - & 58 at sunset.
Wind E. -
clouding up - Spent the day mainly in packing up our things,
whh are to go round Cape Horn.
Rec^ a letter from Nevins
Armstrong, whh I answered immediately - also a letter to
Abbie from Dwight, dated at New Haven, whh informed us of
Mr. Beckwith’s being at New York, his offering Win. D. Alexr
a Professorship at Oahu, College, whh he accepted - Mr. B.
Bridgeport
bro. Robin
son1s 1857
goes to the Isis Oct. 20 - & probably Win. Dewitt will go
with us Nov
5 ^^
i must now give some thought to preparation
for tomorrow's work.
Sab. Oct. 11—
A delightful pleasant day - air rather cool.
Ther. 47 at sunrise.
At 10 o'clock A. M. the family went
to the 2^ Cong. Chh, but I choose to go & hear Mr. Gown,
where I must speak to the people in the P. M.
He preached
from Rom. 2:14,15, on conscience, maintaining, that it was
a distinct faculty of the soul, as much as memory was, or
any other faculty of the mind.
At 2 P. M, I called at Mr.
Gown’s, & walked with them to chh.
I preached to them,
or talked on the Sand Isld mission, from Rom. 1:16, Gospel
the power of God - giving a brief history of the mission
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& its present prospects.
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I think I addressed them about l-§
The full congregation & the children all seemed
attentive.
At the close, Mr. Gown & others expressed them
selves highly gratified, & I felt thankful, if the people
were profited.
In the evening, Mr. French, his wife,
sister & 2 children called & we had some singing.
Mon* Oct. 12^}
Delightfully pleasant fall weather, as every
body says - just cool enough for comfort.
Ther* 49 at sun
rise - 57 at noon - I spent most of this day in writing
letters - wrote to Mr. Gordon, Treasr of the Board, about
pecuniary matters - wrote to Mary Parker - to bro. Franklin,
& also to bro. Hotchkiss in Illinois.
I called at Deac.
Sterling* s , in the Saving1s Bank, & got the safe keys whh
I had left there in his care.
Towards evening, Mr. Wm.
Marsh & wife (Ellen Fowler), from Bristol, Wis. arr^.
We were exceedingly glad to see them.
They have been
married about a fortnight, & been on a wedding tour, through
Indiana, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Harrisburgh, Phil. Wash
ington, & New York.
They staid 3 days in N. York, & are
now on their' way to Northf ord, Tolland, Vermont, & home.
In the evening two Miss. Baker's called - also Miss. Mary
Sherman & her bro. Henry.
Teus. Oct. 1 3 ^
Ther. sunrise 53 -
- 64 at sunset.
Sun rose
clear - soon foggy & cloudy - rain in the forenoon - broken
cloudy P. M. no wind,
This day & also Wed. & Thur. are
�the days for the Conn* State Pair, at Bridgeport.
Mr. Robin
son & Mr. Marsh have gone to the Pair grounds, whh are one
Bridgeport
at bro.
Robinson’s
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mile West of the city.
to-morrow.
I hope to take a look at the Pair
I have written to bro. Benton to-day - & done a
few things in way of preparation for leaving the land, to
return to the S. Islands.
Much of the day has gone to
visiting Mr. & Mrs. Marsh, who will soon pass on, & we may
see them no more in this world,
th
Wed. Oct. 14.
A clear night - but this was a foggy morning.
Ther. 59 at sunrise - Mr.
3c
Mrs. Marsh left at 10 » 35 A.M.
in the Express train for New Haven.
first on Dwight
Sc
We called with them
Lois, at Mrs. Morris’ & had a pleasant
visit of 20 minutes.
In the afternoon, I called at the
druggists for Thompson’s hair dye for Mrs. Cooke - found
none - I then went out to the State Fair Grounds - paid 25
cents entrance - Two immense rotary swings, outside the
yard, were a great curiosity - men
at their ease, 50 feet high.
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women were swinging,
When once in, I wandered
till dark, viewing every thingj but I had but little leisure
to examine things minutely.
First I entered the board
shantee, where was the Steam motive power.
There was a
small pump, cost $12, Holley's Pantent, manufactured by
Ufa. Brown, in Oswego, N. Y.
It works easily, by a crank,
& must be valuable, for sending water, by hose, over a
house, yard, &c.
The ag. implements were few Sc slim -
�not used as they are on the Western prairies.
Of stock,
there were 3 kinds of Cattle, the Short horns, Durhams, &
Devons, & some cross breeds - Two Durham bulls, 2 year olds,
were the largest animals, of the age I had ever seen.
were many pfcetty good Devon bulls.
There
Cows few & not so fine.
An immense number of sheep - breeds, 1. Cotswold, very large
& fine - 2 Southdown, ordinary. 3 Pure Merifio - some good.
4 Saxon - Of fowls, some Brahma Pootra were fine - Manu
factories, a pretty good variety - a harness, from Harral,
Calhoun & Cote was valued at $400.
splendid Saddles.
There were also some
Of Garden vegetables, some cabbage heads
were a foot in diameter - The Valparaiso Squashes, from the
Deaf & Dumb assylum, at Hartford were large, one weighing
175 lbs - others less & less down to 103 lbs.
Of fruits,
there were several specimens of Baldwin Apples, some nice
Pippins & pearmeins.
The Muscat of Alexandria were the
finest white grapes.
Of the dark colored, the Black Ham
burgh were splendid, the largest bunch weighing 1 lb. &
14 oz.
The Black Prince are called finer still.
Wilmot's
Black Hamburgh has a larger berry than the common kind.
But the Victoria Hamburgh, of a lighter purple, have a
still larger berry - & are a truly inviting grape.
We must
try to get them to Lahaina, where they w^ grow finely.
Bridgeport,
at bro.
Robinson's -
While I was looking at all these things, an immense crowd
v.
of people were standing about the race course, & were
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delighted at the trotting matches, performed by horses in
light sulkeys.
I did not see many fine horses.
At dark
I returned home.
Thur. Oct. 15—
Still foggy & rainy - wind East.
sunrise - 64 noon,
Ther. 62 at
This day was spent in arranging &
procuring certain articles for ourselves & others whh were
to be sent round the Horn by Dwight.
I called at Mr.
Morris’& other places, & we had some calls.
near to leave.
Time draws
Called at Mr. Gown’
s, & gave him a transla
tion of his marriage form into Hawaiian.
Frid. Oct. 16— . Paid D. Dwight what he needed to get to
Boston.
Called at Mr. E. S. Hawley's to settle a bill of
D. Dwight's - found it involved in matters of Grosvesnor's
8c
left it for their arrangement.
Engaged some grape vines
of Mr. Lathrop, Black Hamburgh & Blk Prince,
of the Golden Hamburgh fowls.
way of the Isthmus,
Sc
8c
also a pair
I am to take the vines by
D, is to take the fowls round the Cape.
We got all things ready for our departure this day
ing.
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I called at Mr. Morris' Deac. Geo. Sterling's,
even
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widow Baldwin's, who has a daughter in San Francisco, Mrs.
Munson, (house of Munson & Valentine) whom she wishes us
to see.
Sat. Oct. 17—
We parted this morning with Bridgeport friends,
not expecting to see the place again, probably while we
live.
Bro.
8c
sister Robinson accompanied us to the boat.
They hope to be in N. York when we sail Nov. 51?*1 At the
�boat we found daugr Lois - Dwight helped us down - also
found Mrs. Morris, Deac. Sterling & wife & Abbie, Jason
Morris, & other friends.
Miss. Cornelia Eames, neice of
Mrs. Morris, came with us, on her way to Newark.
We had
only a few moments to bid Good bye to all these dear friends,
as the plank must be hauled in.
Brooklyn,
at Rev. H
Newcomb* s
1857
we moved off.
They waved a Good bye, as
Dr. Hewitt was on board with whom I had some
pleasant conversation.
We sailed at 8 A. M. in the Bridge
port, steamboat, & arrd at New York at 12 noon.
We imme
diately went & left our baggage at Mr. Bailey’s Store, &
crossed to Brooklyn, where we took up our lodging's at
Mr. Newcomb’
s, a family we have long intended to visit.
We found at home the father & mother, two sons, Geo. &
Edward - one daugr, Ellen - The
teaching in Tenn.
eldest daugr,
is
Geo. graduated at 1/fais last year.
are professors of religion except Edward.
All
They have a‘
school in the house, of 30 girls, taught by Mrs. Newcomb
& Ellen.
Sab. Oct. 18th
a
cloudy day, threatening rain - Mr. Newcomb's
house is almost opposite to Mr. Beecher's chh.
They attend
Mr. Hogarth's chh, (formerly Dr. Cox's) - but as Mrs. B.
wished much to hear H. Ward Beecher, we went, in company
with Mrs. Tappan, there.
Mr. Beecher's text was, "Strong
meat is for such as are of full age”, &c.
He was not quite
as happy as usual in his sermon, so I thought having heard
�him 3 or 4 times before.
He divided the minds of men into
3 divisions, according to its degree of excitement, the state of susceptibility.
activity- 3.
2^
a state of business
A state of Exaltation - supernal state - high
wakefulness on moral & religious subjects.
Many of his
bold enunciations were such as the half-taught & wicked
might use to teach error.
At 7-|, evening, we went again
to hear him.
The* house was more densely crowded than in
the daytime.
The text was Ps. 23^- The Lord is my shepherd"
&c.
Doctrine, The duty of trusting God, even under the
most trying circumstances."
This Ps., he said, was the
sweetest in all the Bible - the Nightingale of the world"Mr. Beecher's fancy is amazingly exuberant, & many of his
illustrations,in both these sermons, were sticking & power
ful.
His evening sermon, I noticed, was something over an
hour long.
But the immense audience were attentive to the
end - a breathless attention.
Brooklyn,
Mon. Oct. 19—
Wrote this morning to Dwight still at BridgeMr.Newcomb's .
port. Mrs. B. & I made a call at Mr. Tappan's - sat an
1857
hour with her, talking about Mr. Green, &c. &c. At 2 P.M.
we dined.
I then went over to New York - called on Mr.
Bailey, 190 Water St.
He went with me & called on Aug. P.
Dow, bro. of Dr. Dow.
We had a pleasant call.
He seemed
very desirous, that we sh^- make them a visit at the house,
25 Bank Street, & I promised, that we w^- do so.
Mr. Bailey
returned, & I went on to the Post Office, & thence to the
�Tract House, where I found a letter from Mary Parker, who
is going with us to the Islands.
Newcombs at Brooklyn.
I then returned to Mr.
At 8 o ’
clock, every morning, there
is a Union prayer meeting in some chh in Brooklyn.
tended, this morning, at Mr. Beecher's chh.
I at
The men hold
the meeting half an hour, & the women continue it another
half hour, an admirable plan.
Mrs. B. & myself were present
this morning.
Teus. O ct.
2Q th
a fine pleasant morning, all the more pleasant
& grateful, as we have had little except cloudy weather, of
late.
This was the day for the sailing of the Cal. steamer,
& Mrs. B. & myself had agreed to go on board at noon to see
Mr. Beckwith off, & see how accommodations look.
But the
morning pa per (^announce that the sailing is deferred till
the 22^- when the St. Louis will go, & not the Northern
Light as was expected.
meeting at 8 -.
Mrs. B. went to the morning prayer
I did not, as my cold was bad.
Spent the
day in doing necessary errands in New York - but first went
to 22^ Sands Street, Brooklyn & introduced Mrs. B. to my
cousin, Mrs. Hayes, (Rhoda Baldwin) who with her husband,
boards there.
She urged us to spend the night with them -
so, at night, I returned & we had a pleasant visit with her
& her husband who was at home.
His business office is in
New York.
Y/ed. O ct. 21—
Weather pleasant.
I had called, a few days
since on Mr. Aug. P. Dow, bro. of Dr. Dow, our neighbor in
�Lahaina, who urged us to visit them at 25 Bank St.
So after
spending the morning in writing to bro. Pogue a letter for
him, Alexr & Green, (I had written on Mon. to Hattie & our
children,) & doing a few items of business, we took a Pulton
St. Omnibus 3c went to Mr. D o w ’
s -
We found Mrs. Dow, her
little son Augustus, & older daugr , Augustella, at home.
Mr. Dow was at some political meeting, & did not return till
after we had retired.
kindly,
8c
Mrs. D. & the children recd us most
we had a good visit with Mr. Dow next morning.
Thur. Oct. 22d- Weather still pleasant - getting cold. I left
Mrs.B. at
^Mrs. D o w ’
s - Mrs. D. was to take her down town; & I went
after breakfast to 190 Water St. to Mr. Bailey’
s, where
I wrote a letter to Mr. Cooke.
Mr. Beckwith came there,
to whom I gave my three letters for the Islands.
Wm. Alex.
& Wm. Gulick also called - the latter going with Mr. Beckwith.
I waited there till 12 3/4 P.M. for Mrs. B. but the ladies
did not appear, & so Wm. Dewitt, & I walked over to the
Steamer, St. Louis, foot of Warren St.
seem very large or inviting.
500 passengers.
The Steamer did not
It was said, there were about
I found Mr. Beckwith, & talked with him
about our children, &c.
Saw also Mrs. Hardie, who was
bound to San Francisco.
But it was little comfort to meet
friends there - such a crowd, pushing here & there.
till the boat left,
8c
I staid
watched her in the river - then re
turned to Mr. Bailey's, where I found Mrs. B. also Mrs. Dow
8c
Augustus.
(Mrs. B. & myself, guided by Mr. Bailey, called
�at Mr. Benedict's, Silver Smith, 5 Wall St. & then Mr.
Bailey put us into a Pulton St. Omnibus - (no, this was
Wed. evening.)
This evening Mrs. B. & myself walked to
J--U
Broadway, & took the 7— - avenue cars, & went to 22
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No. 108 Mr. Child's, a college classmate of mine.
Child soon came home.
St. to
Mr.
Mrs. C. was ill - found Miss. Goddard,
sister of Mrs. C. - also one daugr Alice - their son Calvin,
lawyer, is to settle at Norwich - Mrs. Allen, a daugr , lives
at S. Hadley.
We staid all night, & had a pleasant visit.
New York, Frid. Oct. 25^
We left Mr. Child's immediately after breakleaving
for Durham, fast, & took a 7iii av. Omnibus to 190 Water St. Yv’
rote there
1857.
to Mr. Gordon & son Dwight, who is to embark from Boston,
Oct. 26.
At 4 P. M. went to the foot of Harrison St. &
took passage in the St. boat S. America, for Catskill.
Sailed at 5 P. M. & landed at C. next morning at 5.
The
S. Am. is 260 ft long - sails 15 miles an hour - now had a
barge by her side of 500 tons, 8c w^ make about 9 m. an hour.
She is of 1500 tons, & it takes 20 tons of coal to make the
trip from Hudson to New York & back.
S a t . O c t . 24ffi
About 5-| A. M. we were on the pier at Catskill
landing - An omnibus took us, for 12^ cts, to the town,
where we took stage to Cairo & Durham - took breakfast at
Cairo, in a tavern in whose bar room I heard more profanity
than in all the taverns I have been in the country besides Durham,
N.Y.
a rum bar was close by - the rough & low were therfc^. - plenty
�tobacco chewing- & I was glad to be off.
village at 11 A. M.
Arrived at Durham
Went to Rev. Elias L. Boing's, the
Pres, minister - took dinner, & then were to Elizur Hull's,
a mile south where I found the family including Eunice
Strong - also Cousin Salmon Strong & wife.
Eunice is in
rather poor health - but her living so long is a great
wonder.
Mr. Boing & Rev. Mr. Foot went over with me, &
they returned.
Sab. Oct. 25—
I staid all night, & enjoyed my visit much.
Cousin Elizur Hull & wife took me in their
covered buggy, over to the village, to chh.
santly all day.
Congregation rather thin.
It rained inces
Rev. Mr. Foot,
agt of the Am. Tract Soc. presented that cause in the
morning.
The chh originally on the hill, was moved to
Broadway before I left the country, & is now in the lower
part of the village.
It is a plain, but neat building in
the exterior - & v/ithin is conformed to the best style of
the present day.
The pulpit is one of the finest I have
seen in the country.
Durham
N.Y.
1857
The gallery is only at the end - The
whole is done off in fine slips, & the floor is carpeted.
It is graced with a moderate sized organ.
The chh after
being, at first Congregational, became Pres, then changed
back, in part.
thoroughly Pres.
the afternoon.
Mr. Boing persuaded them to become
Notice was given that I w^- preach in
The congregation was some increased,
meeting began at 1-| P. M.
After the A. M. meeting, I met
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various relatives & old friends - Simeon Baldwin, Leveret
Chittendon, Lyman Y/ilcox, Lvunan Hull, D. Simmons, husband
of Samira Strong, old Mr. Read, son, &c.
Cowles did not stop to speak with me.
Dr. Jonathan
Zina Whittlesey was
gone - there were plenty of the younger whan I did not know.
It seems as if there was scarcely a house in all the place
where theheads had not been removed by death.
Mr. Hayes
now 85, & his wife 82, & Deac. Noah's 3d wife, seemed
almost the only chh members of that generation who were
left. There were 150 members in the chh when we left now 120.
I preached 1|- hours - All were attentive, & seemed
interested.
I first dwelt on our personal history, & misy
experience.
Then the past & present prospects of the mis
sion, the change in govt - end of slavery, & Haw. misy
efforts.
They made much of me, & all wished me to call
& see them. After service I went home, & spent the night
with Mr. Boing, who is really a warn hearted brother.
He
has a true misy spt - was once a misy to the Choctaws.
Mon. Oct. 26th
^ e day for Dwight & Lois to sail from Boston.
The rain still falling.
Could only visit in the village.
With Mr. Boing, called on Mrs. Whittlesey, David Cowles,
who is low with consumption, but happy in mind,
Lyman Wilcox.
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also on
I called a few minutes on Mr. Hayes who lives
with his son Addison, mard to Rev. Mr. Everett's daughter,
Mr. Boing
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myself dined at Mrs. Whittlesey's.
After dinner
�L. Wilcox called, with me, on Mrs. Jerome & her daughter
Clara, at the Boothe place.
lodged there.
Durham,
N.Y.
1857
I took tea with Mr. Wilcox &
He mar'3- Eliza Newell, of Stamford, or head
of the Delaware.
They have one child only - Ann Eliza, about
20 years of age.
Mr. Hayes has daugr , Christina at home,
Climera near - Dwight B. Hitchcock alive.
Zina Whittlesey’
s
children are Dr. Elias, Jno. Pratt, Mary & Laura, all at
home.
Teus. O ct. 2 7 ^ Rain falling incessantly.
At 11 A. M. I called
at Mr. Boing’
s - stopped a few minutes at Cousin Johnson
Baldwin’
s Lawyer office.
I then went over to Elizur Hull’
s -
took dinner there - After dinner, their son, David B. Hull,
took me in the covered buggy to the old homestead, all in
the rain.
I found, at the old house, Chs. Wetmore, son of
Wetmore of Cornwall’
sville, who now owns the farm - bought
it of Mr. Waldon, of N. York, for $2000, the same my father
bought it for in 1803.
The house & farm looked natural -
some fences in new places - but all brought back days of
childhood - Rainy as it was, I went into the orchard &
looked at the brook & spring.
of it much as we left it.
up on the N. end.
I went over the house - much
A wood house & kitchen are put
One of 3 pear trees standing - the old
cherry tree gone - a row of new ones in front - also lilacs the barn was full of hay
the E. part of the farm.
grain - The road altered through
We next went to the graveyard of
the Meth. chh, all in fine order.
Soon found the stone
�eerected for father, in the S. E. corner of the yard.
It
has on it also the names of Porter, Ruth, Set & Harriet - a
fine stone, all standing in good order.
We called a few
minutes on Chs S. Hitchcock, & then David carried me to
Cousin Lyman Strong's, where I spent the night, & found
Cousin Eunice S. & Salmon's wife.
Wed. Oct. 28^3:
Cousin L. Strong has 2 children Harriet, about
30 - & Horace 28.
white this morning.
It snowed some yest. P. M. & the mts were
I had a delightful visit - Cousin L.
Strong gave me a box of honey to eat on the way h o m e . At
Durham,
N.Y.
1857
9 A. M. Horace took me, in an open waggon, to David B.
Hull's, & his father's, to take leave of them, & then to
the village, 8c Mr. Boing's - Mr. B. & myself dined at Mr.
Hayes' - He greatly rejoiced at meeting me Mr. Wilcox 8c
Lemuel Baldwin called after dinner, - also a son in law
of Mr. Hayes, Harriet's husband.
Mrs. Green, of our
Mission, was in the family of Mrs. Addison Hayes father.
Zina Whittlesey came home, as we were through with dinner.
Luman Hull told me, he was awakened by our parting meeting,
& many spoke of that meeting.
stage was waiting.
crowded stage.
We prayed together, & the
I bid adieu to all, & we were off - a
Left Durham at 1 P. M.
Arr^- at Catskill
at 6 - & took passage on the steamboat Catskill of Catskill,
for N. York.
David B. Dwight Parsons, 8c Anson Hull mard
3 daugrs of David Cowles.
Mr. Simmons was on the boat,
�husband of Samira Strong; Lemuel Baldwin, mar^ Symantha,
the elder sister - the father, Ghs Strong, is intemperate,
& lives with Mr. Simmons.
Thur. Oct. 29th
Still cloudy chilly weather,threatening rain.
Bid Cousin Simmons "Good Bye” on the boat - hired a man
to carry my satchel to Mr. Bailey’
s; as I was passing the
U. S. Hotel, Dr. Winslow sprang out to meet me - glad to
meet him, & he went with me over to Brooklyn where Mrs. B.,
at Rev. Mr. Newcomb's, had been havihg a cold & asthma.
Mr. Bailey to go to the Bridgeport Boat, & meet Abbie.
I returned as soon as I cd , & found Mr. Robinson & Abbie,
& took her to Brooklyn.
We were invited to tea at Mrs.
Austin's; went at 7, & had, for company there, Dr. Lyman
Beecher & lady, who urged us to visit them.
She is parti
cularly interested in the Sand. Islands, as her son, Joseph
Jackson, is Post Master Gen-1- at Honolulu.
Mr. &, Mrs. Merwin,
Mr. & Mrs. Newcomb, ourselves & Dr. Anderson were also
present.
Mr. Merwin gave me a letter from Mr. Gordon, whh
informed me, that he had purchased tickets for us & Mary
Parker on the Steamer Northern Light, whh sails, for Aspin
wall, Nov. 5th.
Brooklyn,
N.Y. at Mr
Newcomb's .
1857
Beecher.
x had much pleasant conversation with Dr.
His powers of mind appear to be affected with age,
especially his memory; & yet occasionally the strength of
the old mental giant shows itself.
of all his children.
He gave me the names
He has had 12 children, of whom 10 are
�still living, viz. Catharine, now living in Hartford Ct.
William, Edward, Harriet, (Mrs. Stow, of Andover,) Mary,
George, killed by discharge of a gun, Henry Ward,
settled in Brooklyn, - Charles, & an infant, whh died,
Isabella,
Thomas, & James, now Seamen’
s chaplain in
Hongkong, China.
The infant who died, Isabella, Thos. &
James were children of the 2^- wife, who was a Poote of Long
Island.
Dr. B. says, the children of the 2^ wife are equal
to those of the l£t
- He now has a 3^- wife, who was a
widow Jackson, & is much younger than the Dr. - Dr. Beecher
calls himself 82.
Dr. Anderson, who was present at Mrs. Austin’
s, requested
me to called on him tomorrow morning immediately after break
fast, at Mr. Merwin’
s, whh I promised to do.
Mrs. Austin
is an excellent pious lady; has had 5 children & lost them
all - also her husband.
She has now 8 grandchildren -
Neither she nor her husband were pious,when they married the husband was an infidel.
4 -V i
O ct. 50-i- Frid. After breakfast, I went to the interview with
Dr. Anderson.
He read to me a letter he had prepared to
send to our Haw. Evang. Association, & afterwards a letter
for Mr. D. G. Conde, embodying a Resolution respecting the
house & land of Mr. Conde, in Y/ailuku.
We spent two hours
in duscussing various topics, to whh the letter referred.
The Dr. returns to Boston, tomorrow morning.
I returned
�to Mr. Newcomb’
s, & found there Dr. Winslow for a call He staid awhile - & he & I went over to New York.
We called
on Mr. Raymond, agt of the Gal. Steamboat company, said to
be a pious Baptist.
We had intended to go on board the
N. Light, but Mr. R. informed us she was up to be coppered.
We called on Mr. Delay, an agt in the custom house, friend of Dr. Winslow.
I sent 2 copies of my anti-Tob.
Tract, to Henry White, for the class Library.
New York
at Mr.
Dodge’
s.
1857
Mr. Bailey’
s, then went to Brooklyn,
baggage,
8c
Sc
8c
I called at
took out* light
Mrs. Baldwin up to Mr. Dodge’
s, in Madison Avenue.
Abbie was to go to Mr. Bailey’
s, & spend the Sab. at Mr.
Nev/comb’
s.
We arr
at Mr. Dodge’
s at dusk,
8c
met a most
welcome reception from all the family.
Sat. Oct. 31st
8c
Yesterday was clear - but today again is cloudy
somewhat rainy.
I went down town to attend to various
items of business - called at Henry Cooley's,
dinner.
I saw him
8c
8c
8c
8c
Margaret
Ghs, youngest son.
Loisa did not come in.
present
staid to
his bro. Merwin - also Mrs. Cooley -
her daug'rs Eliza Ann,
daugr -
8c
the youngest
8c
Dwight was not at home -
But Dwight’
s wife, a Forbes, was
her babe Willie. From Mr. Cooley’
s, I went
paid Mr. Bidwell for the misy maps, $30.
8c
8c
afterwards had a
long talk with Mr. Bailey about somebody.
Yest. I subscribed
2 years.
8c
paid for the N. Y. Weekly Tribune for
Their office consumes $6000 worth of paper each
�week.
Two presses print off all their editions of the Tri
bune.
It takes one press about 16 hours to print the 175,000
copies of the Weekly Tribune. Amazing triumphs of art I
Sab. Nov l£^
A foggy morning, but it proved a pleasant day -
weather getting cool.
I rode with Mrs. Dodge as far as
Dr. Cheever’
s chh, where I attended service.
The Dr. does
not appear as old as I expected he w^ - He is not much gray.
His text was 2 Thess. 3:5 - ’
’
The Lord direct," &c.
The
history of Paul's preaching to the Thessalonians made most
of his sermon of one hours’length.
He is not very dignified
in the pulpit, but is occasionally very forcible.
P. M. I went to hear Dr. Alexr on 5—
Avenue.
In the
He had preached,
in the morning from Hab. 3:17, 18 - applying it to the present
financial distress.
His heads were, 1. Worldly property not
sufficient for man.
2. While it remains, the Xn will value
his relation to God more than property, pleasure or power.
3.
When taken away, the confidence in God will remain "un
touched.
4. And, therefore, the Christian may, & ought, to
rejoice in God under the worst circumstances in whh he may
New York,
at Mr.
Dodge’
s,
Madison Av.
1857
be placed in this world.
Dr. Alexr preaches in a fine,
smooth, easy, chaste style, using language whh is clear &
appropriate.
His illustrations are rather fine, but his
his ideas not profound.
They had Congregational singing,
using very common tunes, St. Thomas, Grenville, & c . The
great organ, was close in rear of the pulpit, with plenty
of fancy work in front of it.
The congregation sat all the
�•
•
•
service, except in singing the Doxology at the close.
At.
Dr. Chever's, they sat in prayer & in singing, except the
last.
Two Mr. Pratt’
s, of Buffalo, dined at Mr. Dodge's
today.
Mon. Nov. 2^-
Went with Dr. Winslow this day to call on
Marshall 0. Roberts, Pres, of the Pacific Steam boat Com
pany.
He gave us cards to call on board the boat, Northern
Light - found the room, No. 6 assigned to us - Dr. W. thinks
it as good a room as any in the boat.
I afterwards went
to Brooklyn, & dined with Mr. Newcomb & family.
Abbie
took the omnibus for Madison Avenue - & I spent the rest
of the day in business preparing for our departure.
Mr.
Miller engaged us to ride, in his carriage, to Greenwood
cemetery, at 10 A. M. Vfed.
Teus. Nov.
After breakfast, went with Mr. Atterbury, to
the public school of 2l£i ward, in 27—
Street.
There were
1500 scholars connected with the school, in this one build
ing, a large share from poor families - 800 & over in one
room - the primary & infant department. The girls exhibited
a specimen of Calisthenics - & all the classes sang.
Every
thing, even the going out & coming in of classes was regu
lated by the piano.
Mr. Wood, the principal, gave me a
chart to teach history by, & I gave him directions, that he
0gth
R.R.
ride
might send it to me by way of Boston.
At one P. M. I took
the boat for Flushing L. I. - went by cars the last half of
�the way - I went to call on Mr. Parsons, commercial gar
At New
York, Mr.
Dodge's 1857.
dener, &c. to get some new species of the vine.
Parsons at his office.
Pound Mr.
He kindly gave me a note to his
gardener to give me cuttings of 5 new kinds of grapes, &
wished me to let him kno?/ how I succeeded with them.
89th
R.R.
r ide.
By
cars, boat & the N. Y. omnibus, I reached Mr. Dodge's
before 7 P. M. & then dined with, the family, & Mr. Scranton
of Penn. Young Mr. & Mrs. White called.
W e d . N o v . 4—
A fine day - but cool - had agreed to meet
Abbie from Newark, & Mr. Miller's family in Brooklyn, to
go in their carriage to Greenwood Cemetery, the most
famous perhaps in all the land.
I went, after breakfast,
to the Bible House, to get our tickets for San Francisco & other help.
behind time.
Waited but did not see him - Therefore, I was
Abbie, & Miss. Wynans had preceded me, & gone
with Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Bailey to Greenwood.
I followed
in the cars, & met the carriage a little out of the grounds.
Abbie & Miss. Wynans were in haste, to get over to N. York,
& get some daguerreotypes taken -
So they took the cars to
Fulton Ferry, while Mrs. Miller & daugr took me, in the
carriage, all over this splendid burying place, consisting
of hill & dale, ornamented by nature & by art also.
I do
not think Mt. Auburn, in Cambridge, Mass. has any beauty
compared with Greenwood.
When I returned, I w^ gladly have
gone & dined with Mr. Miller's family, who have shown us
no little kindness. But I must hurry over to New York, & do
�up remaining business.
I bought this gold,pen, & other
things, & then took the cars at 4 P. M. for the Bible house.
Mr. Merwin had tickets for me, wife & Abbie, & Mary Parker.
I took the tickets, & he paid me $300, for our passages fr.
Cal. to the Islands.
Prom thence went to Dr. Bulkley’
s.
They have removed from 43 Bleecker St. to 42 East 22 Street,
near 4^h av.
New York,
at Mr.
Dodge’
s 1857
I then went up Madison av., where I found
Mrs. B. at Mrs. Stokes’- Mr. S. & the eldest daugr had gone
to England.
She had 3 sons & 2 daugrs at home.
Mr. & M r s .
Dodge, Mrs. Atterbury, & their minister, Dr. Prentiss, were
present & we had a pleasant visit - Mary Maltby was also
there, & Anson Stokes went to Mr. Dodge’
s & brought Abbie.
We bade Mary M. good bye, & Anson S. accompanied her to
her quarters.
Thur. N o v . 5^^
The day we have long been looking to, for our
departure for the Islands.
It is painful to part with dear
friends, in this land, probably never more to see them in
this life - but it will be pleasant, as we go on our way,
if every day wafts us steadily on toward the four dear
children we have left in the Islands.
I put up all my
things, & as soon as breakfast was over, went to 126 fifth Av.
& met Mary Parker, & Mrs. Hopkins, a cousin, with whom she
is staying.
Then took an omnibus to Mr. Bailey’
s.
He had
put up aj.l our things left with him, & labelled all.
Mr. Miller good bye - to Tract House, & rec^- a letter,
Bid
�for Mrs. B., from sister Sophronia.
Y/ent to the printing
offices of the Tribune, Independent & Evang. for a few late
papers.
Mr. Townsend, in Evang. office had made quite a
bundle - Met there Rev. W. H. Bidwell, who showed his kind
ness,
8c
wishes for our prosperity.
him.
I procured a bundle of Tracts, at the Tr. House,
in Eng. German, & French.
He asked me to write
Before 12 o'clock, I went to
the Steamer where I found a dense crowd, though the Steamer
did not sail till 2 P. M.
Our two trunks, sent by Mr. Dodge,
had already gone into the baggage room.- & Mr. Dodge had
sent me, his man, a large shawl, & the messenger had de
livered it to the porter.
locked it up.
carriage.
Mrs. B.
8c
He told me where the porter
Abbie soon came in Mrs. Dodge's
Dr. Lafon & wife were on board from Newark.
Dr. Bulkley's wife, having called at Mrs. Dodge's too late
to see Mrs. B. followed on, & was on board the boat.
Parker came
8c
Mrs. Hopkins.
Bailey, Dewitt
8c
Mary
Mrs. Miller, & Mr. & Mrs.
Jas Alexr were there - also Mr. Wood,
Miss. Sec. - Dr. Riggs, of Constantinople.
Mr. Wood intro
duced us to Col. Casey, who, with his family, was going to
On board
Steamer,
Northern
Light,bound
to Havana 8c
Aspinwall.
a command in the U. S. army in Y/ashington Territory.
Dr. Beecher came
8c
Mrs.
delivered me a letter for her son, Mr.
Jackson, in Honolulu whh I slipped into a side pocket - as
I did one for Mr. Clark fr. Mr. Sec'y Wood,
to his parents.
8c
fr, Jas Alexr
I also slipped into the same overcoat pocket
�letters I rec^ from Dr. Winslow, & one from Mr. Jas. M.
Gordon - also several receipts & memoranda.
In the heat
of the crowd & work, I laid off my overcoat, & put it up in
the highest berth.
While I was with friends on the upper
deck, the overcoat & Mrs. B . ’
s silk umbrella were stolen,
& with them the above letters.
Our friends left us, one
after another as orders were given out - "all aboard &
ashore - & our noble steamer’
s high wheels, at 2 P. M.
began to move us out from the dock.
cheered us, as we left.
The immense crowd
As I bid Mr. Dodge "Good bye,"
he s^-, I am going to send a large shawl on board for you.
His man came to me & told me he had given the shawl to the
Porter, & it was locked up in such a room.
When I found
my overcoat was gone, & felt the raw stormy, & knew, that
it would come in all its power, as we approached California,
I felt anxious to see the shawl - I had to wait a long
time - but, at length, the colored Porter gave me the
bundle, & I felt the genial warmth whh a kind Providence
had furnished.
As I was hurrying to get on board, some
one gave me a letter from Mr. Gordon whh gave us the in
formation, that Dwight & his wife, in the Eliza & Ella, had
sailed from Boston, at 1 o ’
clock P. M. on Prid. Oct. 30.
May the Lord have them in his holy keeping all the way they
go, till them reach the Sandwich Islands.
We moved steadily
down N. York Bay - had a fine view of all the shores,
especially of the fine town on Staten Island, at the point,
�they stopped & sent in a boat.
The wind was south, the sea
not very rough, & our ship so steady, that none felt much
Steamer
Northern
Light.
1857.
sea sick the first day.
The land on each side of the
Narrows was the last we saw as the night came over us.
Frid. Nov. 6 ^
A cloudy day - wind South - & yet we hoped
the weather w d prove good by & by„
little W.
Our course was S. a
We go at a good speed & yet not so rapid as
some steamers.
The vessel is deeply laden, having a large
complement of ordinary passengers, & 250 U. S. troops.
But
she is a noble ship, & I hope will bear us all through in
safety.
The steamer is about 6 yrs old - she is 252 ft
long, 46 ft beam - & the side wheels are 32 in diameter.
The Capt’
s name is Tinklepaugh.
Sat. Nov. 7 ^
A beautifully pleasant day, & the sea becoming
more calm & delightful.
I have been constantly at table,
& Mrs. B. has generally been there - at least, she has
been regular to day.
We are steering S. a little W. &
passed the Lat. of Cape Hatteras about 10 A. M. today.
We are thankful for such fine weather off such a dangerous
part of the coast.
Our noble steamer plunges on, night &
day, & the whole of the way, thus far, she has faced a
head wind every moment.
We have a great number of passen
gers & 250 soldiers on board - the latter bound to WashJl
territory.
We were introduced to Col. Silas Casey, who
goes up to take command of the post & district at Puget’
s
Sound.
The Col. & his wife are good pious people.
They
�have with them two daugr s , Abbie & Elizabeth, & one young
son.
They have also a son in the army, & one in the naval
school at Annapolis.
Col. C. spoke to Capt. T. to have me
»
preach to-morrow, & he-, consented to have service, on the
after part of the upper deck.
Sab. Nov. 8^h
South,
Last night the wind, still blowing from the
increased in strength, & the sea this morning, was
very rough.
I did not keep away from the table today - nor
did Mrs. B.j but the motion had so far riled up my head
& stomach, that I had to give notice to the Capt. that I
c^ not conduct service. I had provided myself with a
Steamer,
Northern
pretty good stock of Tracts in Eng. Fr. & German. These
Light,
about 30 N . L a t .
I distributed in the cabins of the main & upper decks.
Atlantic
Ocean.
A small remainder, the Major, a fine looking officer,
1857
asked to distribute among the Soldiers forward, & I. gave
him all I had except a package of French Tracts.
An old
gray bearded Frenchman utterly refused to have a Tract said he knew all about them - a well dressed young man
also refused, saying his word was Gospel.
A few others
declined receiving, perhaps because they could not read.
Some of the little boys & girls were very busy getting
tracts for those who had requested them.
It was pleasant
to see Tracts every where in the hands of this great
throng.
I spent the day mostly in reading the Bible &
some late papers.
Mrs. B. is pretty well - but Abbie
makes hard work of going to sea.
She has vomited excess
ively, & has occasionally suffered with a pain in the
�bowels, whh Dr. Otis, surgeon of the Steamer says, is owing
to bile.
The two last nights, it has kept her awake; but
she is some better today, & has lain on a mattress, on the
upper deck, most of the afternoon.
Just at evening, a fine
Bark, the "Willard", lay near our track.
She had all sails
set - but seemed as if she was stationary.
Mon, Nov.
We had a pretty good night's rest.
Our Gong,
as usual sounded about 6 A. M. & not far from 7 the first
table company sits down to breakfast.
Next sit down the
2<a-- cabin passengers - &, at the 3d- table, are a remnant
of passengers, & the waiters.
Mrs. B. is beginning to be
troubled with a dark bilious diarrhea - Abbie is getting
better & takes more food - she has a pain in the bowels,
occasioned by bile perhaps, or by hard vomiting.
Every
body is lamenting, that we have such a crowd of passengers 150 or more first class passengers; as many more 2d cabin
passengers - making some 5 or 600 in the after part of the
Northern
Light,
off
Florida 1857
ship, besides 200 or more, whom we shall probably find at
Havana, from New Orleans.
Then the forward part of the
ship has 254 soldiers, & how many steerage passengers,
none of us can tell.
Well that the Steamer is large,
being 252 ft long - 46 ft beam, & she consumes 850 tons
of coal, on one of her cruises, say, from New York to New
York again. -
700 tons of this she carries out herself,
& the remainder, or 150 tons, she takes on her return
voyage at Havana.
The Northern Light is about 1800 tons
�burden.
Evening, in conversation with Purser Bulay, I
learn, that we have about 300 steerage passengers, 254 sol
diers, & lst & 2^ cabin passengers to make 724 in all.
There are about 100 attached to the ship - making about
824 souls on board.„ We have 4 life boats hanging on the
w
cranes, whh w$ scarcely take the women & numerous children.
# were perhaps 1250 in all.
to-day the Lat. was 29° »» 45* at noon, & we are about 42
miles from the coast.
Teus. Nov. 10iEj2 Yesterday Mrs. B. was quite poorly - Abbie
ill also - a pain in the bowels & very weak.
Applied a
mustard plaster to the bowels, & gave her some laudanum.
She rested pretty well, & appears quite bright this morn
ing.
Before 9 A. M. the low Florida coast was in sight to
the West.
By 9, we were sailing along the shore, at first,
6 or 8 miles distant - afterwards five & down to two miles.
The land appears much as I supposed it would, a long, low,
sand beach, with green covered sand hills in the rear, all
low.
We had occasional glimpses of forests farther inland.
The sight of this coast reminds me of that cruel Florida
war, where my bro. Seth contracted disease whh ended in
his early death.
We expect now to be near Havana some time
to-night, & go into the harbor early in the morning.
I think I must, one day, invent a writing desk, whh can all
be folded up, & put in your trunk with the paper.
I write
any where - no good place, paper across my lap, or what
�Steamer
Northern
Li gilt,off
Florida &
W.Indies.
1857
is worse, across the rack of the table.
The jar of the
boat is bad enough, but, with a good writing desk, I c^use the pen.
But oh the noise & confusion of such a loaded
ship as thisj much like an Emigrant ship, said one.
Wed. Nov.
Day some cloudy A. M. - fine & more broken
P.M. - The distance from the high light-house on the South
ern point of Florida to Havana
is about 220 miles.
We
left Florida all in the rere before night yest. & saw
nothing of Cuba till 8 or 9 this morning, when the glorious
Queen of the Antilles lay along, in all its beauty, to the
S.E. of us.
At 11, the high castle of Moro was in sight -
at 12, noon,we were at anchor, in the harbor.
The castle
is at the entrance, on the left - perfectly commands the
entrance from ships.
But I sh^- judge, that 10,000 troops
w^- soon take it by land, turn the guns against the town
whh lies on the W. or right side, extending along the sea
board, & inland along the West Shore of the harbor.
Houses,apparently of wood & brick about 2 stories high,
often only one.
Few houses on the inland side of the
harbor - i*e, on the South & S. E. sides.
The harbour is
finely situated by nature, well defended from attacks by
sea, but easily attacked, in its present state by land.
It is surrounded on all sides by hills, of moderate eleva
tion.
Its entrance, I shA call one fourth of a mile wide -
On the left side, farther in than the Moro, with a short
�interval, is a longer fortification.
The Governor’
s place,
on the W. side, looks like a castle, & farther off, on two
or three hills, some 2 miles from the ocean, are forts
Northern
Light,at
Havana,
1857
with low walls & ports.
From the moment we entered Havana,
all we saw confirmed what we have always heard, viz. that
one half of the inhabitants are employed, by govt, as a
police or military force, to keep the other part in sub
jection.
There was a great amount of shipping, in the
harborj one or more British Steamers - four or five Spanish
Men of war - brigs, &c.
of dift nations.
The Spaniards,
in boats came round in abundance to trade, having inferior
oi’
anges, & a few mean bananas & pineapples.
In the after
part of the boat w^ be, boxes of segars, fans, & a great
variety of other articles for sale.
But Capt. Tinklepaugh
had forbidden all passengers from going ashore, & all trad
ing, because, if they traded in any thing, they w^ smuggle
rum aboard, & we sh^ have a drunken mess on board.
was a wise precaution.
This
However, such was the eagerness of
many on board, to get hold of Havana cigars, that the boat
men, slipping under the guards, contrived to sell a great
many, at half a dollar a dozen.
Nearly every boatman
managed to row with a cigar in his mouth - & the spirit of
smoking was evidently caught by many on board.
We took on
board 28 passengers from New Orleans - & so we have now,
according to the Purser’
s account, over 400 in the ls"t or 2^cabin, or about 1000 passengers in all.
I was tired of
�looking at this tobacco fumigating city.
In 1820, or 40
years ago, it was as large as New York, each city having
120,000 people.
less now.
Havana has probably about that number or
Nothing, in the harbor, or on shore, looks like
enterprise or business.
I c^- only think of the awful mili
tary despotism whh holds all Cuba in an iron grasp.
cursed slavery of negroes & Spaniards.
Oh
Occasionally there
were negroes in the boats, black as tar; but generally the
Northern
Light, at
Havana.
1857
boatmen were Spanish.
Abbie was feeble - but I helped her
on deck, that she might look at the town, & see the forti
fications in going out.
I watched the whole of the noisy
scene of boats, &c. from the Port Light of our State Room.
I longed to see our great side wheels in motion, that we
might be off on the ocean.
Notice was stuck up, that we
sh^ sail at 3 P. M. precisely - but passengers Came alowly,
& we did not get under way till 4§ P.M.
A long line of
Cuba lay along our track W. from Havana, ending in Mtsjof
moderate elevation.
It was in this region, that the
Illinois ran on some reef.
Gapt. Tinklepaugh has been
sailing since 1850, on this route, in the Tennesee, Star
of the West, Prometheus, Northern Light & perhaps one
other.
These ships were mostly of the Vanderbilt line
formerly.
Thur. Nov. 12jk
This was a pleasant day - The S.E.trades, as
we called them were blowing fresh after a strong N. wind
last night.
But the weather grows hot, as we go south.
�We passed the West Point of Cuba about 10 A. M. & took our
course South, a little E. whh is the course through the
Carribean Sea, to Aspinwall.
Prom this West point of Cuba,
to Aspinwall is about 800 miles, & the Capt. thinks we may
reach Aspinwall about Sab. evening.
S. of Cuba point at noon.
Our Lat. was a little
The N. wind helped us, & we
sailed 276 miles the last 24 hours.
We have three officers,
l^t. Mr. Crowell, 2(3-. Mr. Gardner, 3^: Mr. Gould, but, up to
this time, I do not know one of them.
Frid. Nov. 1 5 ^
this season.
Weather grows warm faster than I expected at
Abbie, has been reduced, & is weak - I fear
she will suffer much from the heat.
A.M.
Breeze from S.E. P. M.
A gentle head wind
Through the night, a gentle
breeze fr. S.W. came into our port.
& so did Abbie much of the night.
I slept delightfully,
Our Lat., at noon,
17° » 50* N. Sat. Nov. 14^1. Weather still fine - Winds light, & variable.
On board
Steamship,
At noon, we were opposite to, i.e. East of the Isl^- of Old
Northern
Light.
Providence, whh is 250 miles North of Aspinwall - So it is
1857
pretty clear, that we shall be there about noon on the Sab.
We regret arriving in the middle of Sab. day.
But those
who manage the ship do not fear the d a y ’
s being trampled
on; for it was evident, this evening that they were crowding
more steam.
Instead of 15 revolutions a minute, whh we had
been making all the way from New York, they were now making
17 a minute. L a t . at noon 13»> 50 N . -
�Sab. Nov. 15£k
It rained some in the night, & heavy clouds
hung in the horizon, this morning.
I was expecting that
an opportunity w d be afforded for me to preach, to-day, to
as many as wished to hear.
But it was evident that we sh
be at Aspinwall about 11 A. M. when all w^ be excitement.
Col. Casey also told me, that Capt. Tinklepaugh had proposed,
that a train be started, soon after the arrival of the
steamer, to take all the troops to Panama; & as he sh^ go
with them & his family, the hours from 9 to 11 wd. all be
occupied in preparation, the only hours when we c^ have
public worship.
And so it proved.
About 9 A. M. the land
appeared, on the right of the ship tending to Northward, &,
on the left, we c^ see the mountainous shore running East ward.
We were running into the angle, or bite of land.
About 11 A.M. we arrived at Aspinwall.
We turned round a
point of woody land setting in from the West, & forming a
beautiful little bay, in whh lay several men of war.
We
passed them & went up to a planked wharf, whh extended
some. 20 or 30 rods into the sea.
The wharf had been built
on account of the steamers, & a branch of Panama Rail Road
ran almost to the end of the wharf, mainly for freight
trains.
The whole region round the Bay looked low, as if
it might be overflowed, at times, with water.
to nothing but one great swamp.
I c^ liken it
The buildings round the
shore seemed on a level with the sea - & so they were, or,
�At Aspinwall,
Isthmus of
Darien.
1857
at most, but a foot or two above it.
Some of them were quite
stylish in appearance, though all were built of wood.
all the buildings, whh faced the water were hotels.
Nearly
I c^-
read, United States Hotel - St. Charles Hotel, Howard House,
& c . & c . The whole place was thickly overgrown with a swampy
growth - but cocoanuts & bananas were every where abundant.
I wandered about the wharf to see what kind of a place we
had got to.
Until we arr^- it seemed to us a Holy day, but,
after we arr^, it was hard to imagine, that it was the Sab.
Every thing on board, & on shore bespoke some other day of
the week.
As I remarked to Mr. Rowell, next day, it seemed
to me, that, for the first time, in my life, I had come to
a place where there was no God.
He replied, that we brought
the "no God" with us, whh was too true.
But still that is
eminently the chr of all the Spanish American, Popish bountries - no Sab. in any of them, & very little moral character.
As the heavy Hawsers drew the Steamer up to the wharf, a
passenger plank was put up astern of the wheel, for ship &
shore people - & an immense baggage slide forward, down whh
trunks, boxes & other baggage were slid with great rapidity,
even a bullock pen, animal & all got onto the wharf in the
same channel.
An immense swarm of black natives came on
board, some begging for work, to earn a few dollars, but
most, as I judged, employed by the Steamer's agent, & they
were soon backing on shore the mail bags, Express boxes, &
�other stuff.
Passengers employed the natives to carry
their trunks, &c on shore, where, as the baggage agt had
informed us, all baggage, for whh the company became
responsible, mast be weighed, &, after allowing 50 lbs
for each passenger, 10 cts must be paid., on every lb. over
& above that amount.
This work sh^- all have been done, &
usually is, on board, before the Sab. came.
It was an
awful job for any day - too sad a profanation of the holy
day for any one from a Christian land to behold with
indifference - but we passengers mast go into it, or let
our trunks, &c. go to the winds, all the means we had of
pursuing our voyage with any comfort.
Aspinwall,
Isthmus of
Darien 1857
There was an immense
crowd of passengers, each pushing his trunks, ahead to get
them checked.
My two trunks weighed 97 + 8 9 , - Mary
Parker’
s two were 100 lbs. 50 Extra.
Col. Casey had kindly
invited my family to go with them , in the extra train, at
1 P. M. & I ardently longed to get my trunks through, that
I might go with them but the thing was impossible.
left at 2 P. M.
They
I was particularly glad to have my family
off, as Abbie was quite poorly & it seemed to me, she wd
meet her death, if long left in such a horrid place as
this.
They were safe at Panama, & on board the Str. Sonora
at about dark.
Capt. Whiting, of the Sonora, was at Aspin
wall, & went over with them.
I was introduced to him in
Capt. Tinklepaugh’
s state room, on board the Northern Light.
�The baggage master refused to weigh or check carpet bags & so, after trunks were weighed, I took my bags at dark to
hunt for a hotel.
At the head of the wharf, I found the
U. S. hotel - went in - A J.ong line of bar, filled with
bottles, occupied one side of the room, plenty of drinkers,
all swearing blue - I whirled, & went out.
other houses, whh looked all the same.
Passed two
I was afraid to go
in, fearing I sh^ hear of nothing but hell & damnation.
Each hotel I saw had two billiard tables in the bar room.
I pursued my way towards the Howard House, when I met
Messrs. Scudder & Edwards, two fellow-passengers.
They
hall been to the Howard & St. Charles - all full - but they
had got a room at the Aspinwall House, where they had dinner,
tea, breakfast, room, & lodging for $5. each.
So I was
allowed to go in with for $4. as I had no dinner. A miserable
table all round -r tea with no milk, as the native waiter sd
the cow had got away - but they w d find her in the night.
Our room was an interior one, with no out door opening,
open to the roof - I did not sleep an hour all night, owing
th the heat.
At breakfast, we had coffee without milk,
but they s^- the old cow w^- be home to-morrow.
I c^ hardly
have got along with my light baggage, had it not been for
the help of Messrs. Scudder & Edwards.
Aspinwall
& Panama.
1857
Mo
d
,
No
v
.
16^.
We were up pretty early this morning.
Messrs.
Scudder & Edwards went to see about some freight whh came
�by the Northern Light.
I went, after breakfast, to the
Washington House, where I learned, that Mr. Rowell,
Seaman's Chaplain, had rooms.
I found him & sat with him,
15 minutes - then returned to the hotel, where I found
Scudder & Edwards.
They assisted me about my little bag
gage, & we all got on board the R. R. train for Panama
90^
R.R.
r i de.
at 7| - & at 5 min. before 8 A. M. the train, one baggage
& 7 passenger cars started.
A frt train had left at 6 A.M.
& a train, with the steerage passengers, left soon after
us, making 4 trains, whh went from Aspinwall to Panama,
on account on the Steamer.
freight & 19 passenger cars.
These 4 trains contained eleven
We ran well till about 11
o'clock - Most of the road seemed in a good condition,
but we passed one point, where the rains & a stream had
washed away the W. side of the road, leaving a frightfully
high perpendicular bank, with scarcely any thing to support
the rail.
This I considered a really dangerous place.
we passed in safety.
But
About 11, we came to a full stand.
The frt train had got off the track, & had displaced a few
rails & ties.
Some 20 or 25 natives were at work.
It
ought to have been only a few minutes work to regulate all,
but we were detained 1-g- hours, in a hot sun.
We were all
greatly relieved, when our car wheels were once more in
motion.
At about 2 P. M. we arrived at Panama.
stopped some 100 rods or more from the depot.
The train
We gathered
�up our light baggage & pressed on with all the crowd to the
plank wharf, on board the little steamer, whh was to take
us three miles to the Sonora.
As we drew near the Sonora,
I descried Mary Parker’
s face at the port light.
Soon
Abbie appeared, & after a long time, Mrs. Baldwin came.
They had been looking for me.
In going out, we had some
view of Panama town - an old worn out, paintless town,
most of it walled in houses, without glass, a hot burnt up
place.
We saw what seemed to me an old monastery & a chh.
Panama harbor is surrounded by land on the N. & W. & by
Islands on the S. leaving only the E. & S.E. open.
little steamer went a second time to the shore.
when we sailed.
Steamer
Sonora,
bound to
San Fran
cisco .
1857
The
It was dark
I staid on deck till we were well out to
sea.
Teus. Nov. 1 7 ^
Westerly.
Not yet out of the bay of Panama - but going
It was cloudy, Wind fresh from the S.W. with some
rain before night.
We feel greatly disappointed in this
Steamerj she is larger than we expected, &, in some re
spects, more tastefully arranged than the Northern Light.
The large airy dining Saloon, open on all sides, with the
promenade deck over is particularly inviting.
The length
of the boat is 286 ft - breadth from outside the guards
50 ft - tonage 2000.
Diameter of the side wheels 36 feet.
The engine is not so powerful as that of the N. Light but they nearly make it up in press of steam.
The N. L.
�with 17 lbs on the sq. inch made 15 or 16 revolutions in a
minute; while the Sonora, with 23 or 25 lbs, makes only 15
revolutions.
The Sonora burns 30 tons of coal a day -
the N. L. 40. -
The Sonora runs 8 to 11 miles an hour.
The distance from Panama to San Francisco is 3250 miles,
whh is the voyage we nov/ have before us, on the Sonora.
From Panama to Acapulco, where they stop to coal, is 1400
miles; from Panama to Cape St. Lucas 2000 miles - Cape
St. L. is, therefore, about 1200 miles S. of San Francisco.
The Sonora rolls more than some large steamers, & hence
perhaps is called Old Sonora - but she is the newest boat
on the line, having been built at New York, in 1854, &
taken by Capt. Whiting, to Cal. via Straits of Magellan.
Wed. Nov. 18^3;
The sea is less rough to-day than yest.
S.W. ahead - not strong.
Wind
It was thick cloudy all day, &
the rain poured most of the day.
the land for the whole day.
So thick, we did not see
All the bustle of a begun
voyage, stowing baggage, &c. is over, & all things begin
to assume a quiet order.
Long. W. 83 tt 46.
Our Lat. N., at noon, was 7° n 49»
Distance run last 24 hours, 192 miles.
The 2^- cabin passengers have breakfast at 7^- - dinner 1.
& tea at 6 . The l£t cabin, breakfast at 8^- - Lunch at
12 (noon) & dinner at 4 P. M.
The children generally take
their meals separately, 8c mostly before the adults.
Thur. Nov. 1 9 ^
The storm is fairly over, & the ocean quite
�smooth.
stH
Sonora,
bound to
San Fran
cisco,
1857
Some clouds flying - but the day has been pretty
warm, with a gentle head breeze.
It is somewhat thick over
land, or we are at a great distance, as we have had no
sight of land to day.
Nothing special occurred today.
We were heading W.N.W. & going at a good rate over a
smooth ocean.
86 ” 50 W.
Our L a t . N., at noon, was 9 it 32.
Distance run 200 miles.
Long.
Gapt. Whiting says,
we shall be in Acapulco Sab. night, & stay there about
5 hours.
The Sonora has run the whole distance between
San Francisco & Panama in 11 days & 10 hours.
The Golden
Gate has run the same in 11 days & 7 hours.
Frid. Nov. 2oJ^
Ther. yest. at noon, in the steering house
82. Farenheit.
This is a clear day & the weather very warm
This is the day for the John L. Stephens to leave San
Francisco, & we shall hope to meet her on the way.
On this
day also, Mr. Armstrong & Wm. D. Alexander are to leave
New York, in the ’
’
Star of the West," bound, after us, to
the Isis.
Our Lat. today, at noon, was 11 » 24., N. Long.
90 » 23 W. Distance run 232 miles.
day or to day.
We saw no land yester
Either yest. or to day, we have begun to
cross the great gulf of Tehuantepec, whh is said to be 700
miles over.
It is a portion of this track where we are
liable to strong winds.
Sat. Nov. 21s~k» Last night we had pretty strong wind, from the
north or N. W.
But the whole atmosphere, wind & all seemed
insufferably hot.
For 3 or 4 days, we expect the sun to be
�pouring down upon us, with melting power.
stop at Acapulco, where they coal.
We dread the
It is said to be
closely hemmed in by the land, without much chance for the
circulation of air.
We may see it day after tomorrow.
We do not expect much cold till we reach Cape St. Lucas,
when we shall need more means to keep warm than we now
use to keep cool.
We have a great variety of characters
among the 900 passengers, whh we have on board the Sonora.
I have just been conversing with a man who sits by my side.
His name is Reddington, from Jeff. Co. Wisconsin.
apparently the consumption.
He has
But I find he has been trained
to a belief in religion, & has much anxiety about his soul.
I have been trying to direct him to the Savior.
We have
some evidently who are pious, & we have some on board who
love card playing better than the best books whh were ever
written.
Sonora,
steamer,
bound to
San Fran
cisco .
1857
Some of them, I fancy, are first rate gamblers.
Today, (Sat. Nov. 21®li.,) Lat. 13 » 33 N. Long. 94 '» 04 W.
Distance run, past 24 hours, 250 miles.
This makes us
1019 miles from Panama, & about 400 from Acapulco. Ther.
to-day, at noon, in the wheelhouse, 81.
Our whole course,
since we were fairly out of Panama Bay, has been W. N. W.
Last night & this morning, it blew strong from the N.W.
& with the afternoon, it hauled more N. being abeam of
the ship, whh made our motion more pleasant. Many were
seasick today.
Sab. Nov. 22§. This morning was clear, & we had the prospect
�of a hot day - but it did not prove uncomfortable.
ments were made for preaching to-day.
Arrange
I was to give them a
sermon at 10 A. M. in the long dining saloon.
The Capt.
gave notice to the Purser, who put up a written notice, in
the ship, of the place & the hour.
All the seats, in the
hall, were full, & the audience appeared to be attentive &
interested, while I gave them an account of the work of the
Lord in the Sandwich Islands, from Rom. 1 : }.6 , as a text.
There was, at times, some talking outside whh was annoying,
but the audience seemed solemn, & I trust, a good impression
was made.
Yest. was rough - but we had now crossed the
Tehuantepec bay, through whh the wind came. This morning
it was comparatively smoothe, & we were again coming in
contact with the land, showing, that we have crossed the
great bay, whh is said to be some 700 miles over.
At 5
P. M., at Col. Casey's request, I addressed the Soldiers, in
the forepart of the ship, & such of the steerage passengers
as chose to gather around & hear.
me, 0 thou Great Jehovah, &c.
sang it - others joined in.
I read the Hymn, "Guide
Brother Scudder, (a Meth.)
I read a part of Math. chap.
+• V j
6— , commenting occasionally, & dwelling on God's Provi
dential kindness to all of us on this voyage.
All who were
gathered around, in the dense circle, men, women, & children,
gave good attention; but beyond the circle of hearing, on
the open, fore-part of the boat, there was much noise &
confusion, whh we did not attempt to still.
Some good
�Steamer
Sonora,
bound to
San Fran
cisco.
1857
perhaps was done.
Mon. Nov. 25& . Soon after 12 o'clock at night, Sab. night,
we entered the Romantic, beautiful, land locked bay of
Acapulco, where the steamer is to take in coal & water,
& procure such refreshments as are needed for our voyage.
Y/e came up beside an old hulk, on the deck of whh our coal
was ready in bags, whh they poured into our ship.
Two
large water scows, full of fresh water, came along side,
&, with hose & force pumps, filled us with v/ater.
There
were crowds of natives on shore, appearing much like an
equal number of Sand. Islanders, by the light of large
torch lights, every way like old fashioned Sand. Island
kukui torches.
There were plenty of oranges, bananas,
pineapples, cocoanuts, & c . for sale in the boats, & over
the hulk, on shore. It was dark, & we c^ see little but
the dark outline of the shore & m t s . The town was old
Spanish - was at the N. end of the harbor, apparently one
fourth of a mile off.
Some of the passengers went ashore
there, & had a fine opportunity for procuring fruit, &c.
At 5 A. M. we sailed out again upon the ocean.
All the
way we have sailed, N . of Acapulco, the mts run close
along the shore, & chains on chains of mts lie beyond
each other, as far as we can see, into the interior, some
very high.
Much of the shore.has a low level part,
covered with a growth of trees or shrubs.
Our lat. today,
�at noon, was 17 » 17 N. Long. 101 »» 14 W.
Distance run in
24 hours 214 miles - a fine run, considering that we were
hindered by the stopping at Acapulco about 6 hours. Whole
distance run from Panama to Acapulco 1401 miles.
Teus. Nov. 24th
This morning we were still, like yesterday
running over a smoothe sea, along the mountainous shores
of Mexico.
Ridges low near the coast, but rising, one
back of another far back in the interior.
At 9, this morn
ing, we ran into a romantic little cove, & after winding
round a rocky head land, on the right, we found the town of
Matsinilia, consisting of a dozen thatched houses & sheds,
looking exactly like some of the poorest Hawaiian grass
villages, on some sun burnt up shore.
And yet this is the
port of entry for the district of Kalima, & here is brought
Steamer
Sonora,
"bound to
Gal.
1857
the silver from Mexico, collected from the rich mines
around that capital.
This is about S.W. of the Capital,
& nearer to it than any other port.
Y/e landed 3 or 4
passengers at Matsinilia; but the main object, for whh
the steamer generally touches at this place is to get sil
ver on freight.
A quantity was brought on board, this
morning, in shape of bars,
I presume.
It was wrapped
up in pieces of mats, such as we often see in the Sand.
Islands.
Two or three boats came along side, 8c several
canoes, large & clumsy, hollowed out
of a single log,
& wide enough to keep steady without any outrigger.
The
men were like Hawaiians; some had pants on - some only
�shirts - all had hats.
Our Lat. today, at noon, was 19 ” 6-
Long. 104 » 46 - Distance run 230 miles.
In conversation
with the chief engineer, this evening, he told me, that the
two boilers of the Sonora’
s engine weighed 60 tons - the
whole machinery, boilers & all, about 100 tons.
They use
salt water - but have a condensing apparatus by whh they
condense 60,000 gals of fresh water, from the steam, in a
day.
The two boilers hold about 45,000 gals.
The engineer
says, they are even running spinning machines by steam.
There are some engines worked by a little heat.
Wed. Nov. 25*^
A beautifully pleasant morning.
I had supposed
it w<i be rough & cold this morning, as we are passing the
mouth of the gulf of California, & the wind from it was
quite fresh.last evening.
a young man,
Y/hen I first got out this morning
(Chs Applegate,) who, I had supposed, was
quite a hopeless case, for card playing, drinking & swearing
asked me aside, told me he felt bad to be playing cards,
took out a pack, & threw them into the ocean - s^-, he sh^never play again - his parents w^ not approve it - I spoke
of swearing, of whh I had reproved him a few days before.
He s^ he was determined to break of that bad habit.
couraged him by good advice.
I en
He is a nephew of Mr. Brenham,
who has been Mayor of San Francisco, & is going to live with
him.
We were running most of the day out of sight of the
land.
Between 12 & 1 P. M. we had the John L. Stephens,
(steamer), in sight, 5 days from San Francisco, on her way
�to Panama.
At 4 P. M. we came in sight of California
Peninsula, though it was said, we sh^- not be up to Cape
St. Lucas till late in the evening.
Steamer
Sonora,
bound to
San Fran
cisco
1857
Thur. Nov. 26—
Yest. towards evening a cool wind sprung
up from the N.W. whh indicated cooler weather.
But still
it is not very cold this morning Ther. at noon yest. about
80 - to-day at noon 70 - Every body throwing off their
thin clothes.
Our Lat. yest. 21 u 26 N. Long. 108 " 47 W.
Dist. run in 24 hours 264 miles.
Long. 112 ” 13 W.
To-day, Lat. 24 n 32 N.
Distance run 267 miles.
This morning
we have been running along Margarita Island, & saw the place
where the Independence ran ashore - an awfully fatal
catastrophe, probably all, the blindness or carelessness
of one man.
Myself & Abbie, & several of the ladies have
been visiting the Engine room, guided by Mr. Hilduff,
Chief engineer.
He explained the machinery, steam guage, &
Register - the last the most wonderful piece of mechanism
on board.
It records the number of revolutions the wheels
made on the voyage.
A little West of Margarita Isl^, is
another, whose name I did not learn.
All the P. M. after
losing sight of those Islands, we had no land in sight.
David D . ’
s birth day this.
Frid. Nov. 2 7 ^
The fresh N.W. wind continues, Sc being dead
ahead, we have a heavy head sea to run against.
The Sonora
pitches more in such a sea than I shA expect of a ship of
her length.
We have again approached within a few miles of
�the Lower California shore.
I have just come from the
engine room, where I went to show a young friend the
register of the engine.
It had then made 211,550 revolu
tions since we left Panama.
The steam guage showed a
pressure of 26 lbs of steam to the sq. inch, & the wheels
were then making 17 revolutions in a minute.
Our Lat.
to-day, at noon, was 27 it 19 N. Long. 114 » 52 W.
tance run 220 miles.
Dis
An immense flock of sea gulls has
been following our steamer most of the day.
Capt. L.
has been trying to catch some of them with a hook & line.
A Bark passed us this P. M. going towards Panama.
is the 2
This
vessel we have seen since we left Panama.
a perfect blank is all Mexico I
What
No commerce, no enterprise
no wealth.
Sab. Nov. 2 8 ^
Wind still ahead & fresh, & the sea becoming
decidedly'more rough - The Sonora pitches more than ever & our headway being lessened, we have now no expectation
Steamer
Sonora,
bound to
San Fran
cisco.
1857
of reaching San Francisco before Mon. night.
Many passen
gers are seasick, & all seem to feel uncomfortable, either
from being seasick, from the unpleasant motion, or from
cold.
Our Lat. at noon, was 30 » 5 N. Long 117 » 7 W.
Distance run 206 miles.
In the forenoon, the engine was
stopped a few minutes, a thing whh had not occurred before
on the voyage.
Nothing serious was the matter, &, in
five minutes, all was in motion again.
The Sonora has
�•
•
•
done well for the last 24 hours, considering the heavy
head sea she has had to move against.
We have been out
of sight of land nearly all day.
Sab. Nov. 29j^
A somewhat pleasant morning.
We still have
a wind dead ahead - but it has moderated greatly - & the
sea is comparatively smoothe.
public worship at 10 A. M.
Due notice was given of
The dining saloon was pretty
well filled - I preached to them from John 3:3.
necessity of the new birth.
The
All seemed to give good at
tention, &, I hope, good was done.
surgeon, Dr. Buell, were present.
Capt. Whiting, & the
We have all of us
great occasion to praise God, for his mercies to us on
this voyage - for almost uniforiru.health whh has prevailed
through our great company.
We are said to have 930 pas
sengers on board, besides 80 Or more children.
thought, that we had 1250 on the other side.
little floating city.
It is
We form a
Yesterday they butchered four head
of cattle, 3 sheep & two hogs, besides fowls, turkies, &c.
&c. 8c forward they consume more salt provision than fresh.
Cooks, stewards, waiters, butchers, &c. can have little
time to attend to proper Sabbath duties; for every day
brings to them about the same amount of care & labor.
Mon. Nov.
Last night at 8, we passed the Point
house, 220 miles from San Francisco.
Light
This morning we were
running along about two miles from the shore.
Mts not
�far from shore & some very high.
We passed Monterey be
tween 9 & 10 A. M. & hope to be in San Francisco about
4 P. M.
The weather is pleasant & quite cool.
Whales,
Sperm, 1 judge, have been spouting near us several times.
Our head winds whh have kept us back for several days
have moderated & the sea is to-day quite smoothe.
Y/e
have moved rapidly all this day.
Teus. Dec. I.3**. At about 4 P. M. we reached the bar off San
San Fran
cisco,Calif
F. harbor. There was a heavy swell & surf, through whh
ornia, at
D.N.Hawley’s
the steamer passed obliquely. The coal was most out, of
1857.
course, & some heavy baggage was taken out of the hold so
that the boat was decidedly topheavy - When we came into
the unusual swell of the bar, the old Sonora rolled in a
terrific manner.
This rolling continued in some degree
after we came into smoothe water.
Y/e arr^ near the wharf,
at the foot of Fulsom St. at 5 P. M. - but the tide was
so low, that she c^ not come up to the wharf till after
10 P. M. when we judged, it was late to go on shore, &
decided to sleep on board.
To Messrs. Knox boarded us,
mainly to enquire after Dr. Armstrong, who was to come in
the steamer after us.
They informed us, that Mr. Beckwith
& Yto. Gulick were here, bound to Oahu, on the morrow, in
the Caroline E. Foot.
The Barque Fanny Major was here,
& w^- go to the Islands in 10 days.
for her.
We decided to wait
Mr. Beckwith & Wm. G. soon came on board, & we
�were glad to meet them.
From Hr. Beckwith, we rec^- the
news of Mrs. Clark’s death, whh, we were sorry to learn,
occurred five days before Sarah reached there from the
States.
This morning, we rec^-, through the house of
R. F. Knox & Co. a letter from Chs & Henry, dated
5th
Oct.
We were exceedingly glad to get this, as it brings
news of our dear children down two months later than we
had before.
We learn, from them, that the children were
well, as was Kealoha, who was then down, from Oahu, to
see the children, & perhaps wait there for us.
also of the death of Lorrin Andrews Jun.
We learn
I called early
at Mr. D. N. Hawley’s, & we all went there to breakfast.
After breakfast, I went on board the C. E. Foot, & Fanny
Major - called at Mr. Hawley's store, & on R. F. Knox &
Co.
Saw Dr. Knox, who gave me a kind welcome to San. F. -
Saw also Mr. Knapp, painter, Capt. Paty & Mr. Frisbie,
relative of Mary Parker, who came up after her.
At Dr.
Knox’s store I met Mr. Beckwith & Wm Gulick - they were
going to call on Rev. Mr. Willey, & shortly after they,
with Mr. Willey, called on us at Mr. Hawley’s.
pleasant interview together.
We had a
At 4 P. M. I called on board
the Fanny Major to engage our passage to the Islands.
Found Capt. Paty on board, who s^ the owner & his wife
were going down, but none of the state rooms were engaged.
Wed. Dec. 2^ This morning was cool & somev/hat cloudy. We
San Fran
cisco,Cal .
had a more comfortable night’s rest here than we cd easily
at D.N.
Hawley’s 1857
�get on board a steamer.
here very much.
Mrs. B. & Abbie feel the cold
To me the air is delightful, & the view
of the city from Mr. Ha?/ley's front door is quite en
chanting.
Almost the whole city lies, like a map before
your eyes.
At 11 A. M. I went to the store, &, having
learned the addresses of some I wished to call on, I went
to Mr. Galkin’s, 241 Clay St.
I found Mrs. Calkin; she
looked, sad & care worn, & I soon learned the cause.
Their oldest & beloved daughter, 12 years of age, had
died, one month before.
She was ill three months of a
very mysterious disease, whh the doctors called consump
tion of the blood.
all employment.
visors.
Mrs. C. s^ it had unfitted her for
Mr. Calkin is clerk of the Board of Super
She sent for him, & he staid half an hour, when
he was obliged to return to the Office.
The Office is on
the Plaza, famous plaza, of Vigilance Com. times.
I passed
along the South side of it, as I went up Clay St.
Prom Mr.
Calkin’s, I went on to 298 Jackson St.
& called on Mary Parker.
Mr. Wm. Prisbie's,
She had rec^ her trunk, whh was
left on board the Steamer 8c taken to the Co's office.
I called at the room of Mr. Alpers - Cor. of Powell &
Valejo Sts.
street.
He was not at home.
I had met him in the
Finding myself high up in the N. W. part of the
city, & seeing the old Telegraph Hill, a little higher
still, I resolved to climb it, whh I did.
Formerly the
�arrival of the Steamer was telegraphed by signals, from
the high land, South of the entrance of the Bay (called
the Golden Gate)
Prom this point called Point Lobos, it
was telegraphed to a second height, Sc thence to this old
Teleg. hill.
Now the news is sent, by wires, from the
outer point, into the town.
Prom Telegraph Hill I had a
fine view of the Northern part of the immense bay - the
Eastern shore, Sc the vast Southern part, except the narrow
projection whh reaches to San Jose.
On the East shore was
quite a place called Oakland, whh has Brooklyn, & c . near
it, Sc appearing as if joined to it.
To that region the
name of Contra C©$ta was formerly applied.
Formerly hills
separated what was called Happy Valley, on the South, from
the city - now they are all taken away, Sc San Francisco
lies in a great dish - mountains on the N. - hills on the
West - Sc hills near the South part.
San P. at
David ]
Hawley s
1857
On the N. side of
one of these (Rincon Hill) Mr. David N. Hawley Sc his bro.,
Charles, live - From either of their houses we may have a
fine view of almost the entire city, Sc of most of the
business part of the Harbor.
5
Mr. Hawley returns home at
P. M. or a little later, Sc we have a social time at
dinner at 6 P. M.
In the evening, I went with Mr. Hawley
Sc George to the Preparatory Lecture of Mr. Willey.
is said to have about 40 members.
that number were present.
The chh
A little more than half
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Thur. Dec. 3
A beautifully pleasant day - the air about
cool enough to suit me but Mrs. B. finds it difficult to
keep warm & is constantly taking cold.
Made some calls
& took walks round San Francisco - In the afternoon, com
menced a letter to bro. Benton, requesting him to lend
it to friends at Union City.
At evening Rev. Mr. Willey
called, & requested me to preach to his congregation on
Sab. evening; & also to assist him at communion on Sab.
afternoon, to whh I assented.
Mr. Willey S&, that about
1852 there was much said here against the Sandwich Island
mission; but that such talk was all done away; &, by de
grees, all classes here had come to appreciate the work
of the mission at the Islands.
Frid. Dec. 4—
The wind, this morning, was West - it was
cloudy, & soon a fine misty rain commenced, whh continued
most of the day.
Yesterday morning, Messrs. Alpers &
Muller called on me, two German musicians.
In the after
noon, Mary Jane Armstrong & Mary Parker called - I had
not met with Jenny before.
v/ith last year.
Her health is good compared
She is staying at Dr. Knox's.
I spent
most of this, our first unpleasant day in California, in
writing letters to bro. Benton, in Mich. & one to mother
in Illinois.
Office.
Afternoon, I deposited them in the Post
This is collection day for all the merchants in
San Francisco - the day to settle accounts & make
�remittances to New York, & elsewhere by the steamer whh
sails at 9 A. M.
all the merchants.
Each fortnight brings a busy time for
Mr. Hawley & George have gone down to
the store, at night, to work, whh they do not do at
ordinary times.
Sat. Dec. 5 th
still somewhat cloudy - & looks like rain -
wind still West.
The Therm, stood at 50, at sunrise.
At noon it was 58, & at sunset 52.
After breakfast, or
a little after 9 A. M. Mr. Hawley & myself walked to the
steamer wharf, foot of Folsom St.
She appeared to be on
the point of casting off her moorings - but she did not
get under way till after 10.
On the wharf, I met a Mr.
Wheeler, son of Gapt. Yi/heeler's, of Bridgeport, & a Mr.
Sprague, who was at Lahaina, about 1851, at a time when
San Fran
cisco, at
Mr.Haw
ley' s
we were thronged with Californians.
At 10 or a little
after, the Golden Age walked off in majestic style.
She
did not seem to be thronged with passengers, not more than
1857
3 or 400 I sh^- judge, by the looks of her decks.
After
noon, Abbie & I called at the Oriental to see Col. Casey's
family.
They were not at home.
Abbie returned, & I went
on to Southgate 8c Co.'s where Jaraes Daily is Bookkeeper,
Davis
to enquire the residence of Mrs. Kendall, formerly Mrs. K.
whose husband died at Lahaina.
Sab. Dec. 6 ~
Ther. at sunrise 46 - noon 51 - sunset 49.
It rained much during the night, & mud, in the streets, is
�greatly increased.
pleasant.
It was quite clear during the day &
We attended chh all day at Mr. Willey's chh.
We heard him at 11 A. M. preparatory to communion whh was
observed in the afternoon at 3-|- o'clock.
At 7 in the
evening, I was engaged to preach, & I occupied the time in
giving them an account of the piety of Sandwich Isl^ piety.
The congregation was large, they said, for an evening
meeting.
Mon. Dec. 7^1
This was a clear & pleasant morning.
The Ther.
was down to 39, & it was said, there was frost in some
places.
At noon, ther. 53. sunset, 49.
breakfast to attend to items of business.
I went out, after
The Fanny Major,
Bk, in whh our passage is engaged to the Islands, is now
up on the Ways, for some repairs about the Bov/s, & will be
there two days longer.
I called on Mr. Lawton, the owner,
at his office; he & his wife are going down to the Islands,
in the Bark.
He thinks, she will not be ready to sail
before the 1 5 ^
Qf the month.
city much yesterday.
I did not go round the
Another Sab. I think, I shd take
more observations; but I saw enough to shov/, that there
was abundance of Sabbath breaking.
Most of the drug &
other stores we passed on 2^ street were open.
wagons were seen.
Business
The omnibuses were running the same as
on other days, but were fuller - the steamers were crossing
the bay, & sailing vessels to be seen here & there.
Col.
�Casey lives at the Oriental House, in the heart of the
city, & he remarks, that shops & stores were open in every
direction.
Teus. D e c . 8 ^
The morning was somewhat cloudy.
Therm. 46 - noon 51 - Sunset 49.
After breakfast, I called
at the Oriental, to see Col. Casey & family.
San Fran
cisco, Mr.
Hawley's 1857
Sunrise,
left for the Steamboat bound to Oregon.
They had just
After doing an
errand, I followed to the boat, where I found all the
family, & took leave of them.
They go to Puget's Sound.
Mrs. John Henderson called on us, at Mr. Hawley's.
She
is sister to Rev. John Geddie, misy of the Scotch Misy Soc.
of Nova Scotian, who is located on Aneiteum, one of the
New Hebrides.
She showed us a letter from her bro.
She
lives on Anthony St. & wishes us to call & lunch with her.
In the evening, Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Willey called.
Papers,
today, give an account of a horse race, between Fred.
Johnson, pacer, & Glencoe Chief, trotter - Fred, beat stakes $1000 on each side.
These San Francisco races
take place beyond the Mission, or Ytfest of the city some
5 or 6 miles - Mr. Hawley says, they have horse racing
there every Sabbath.
Wed. Dec. 9^
Some cloudy this morning so that the sun does
not appear - Ther. sunrise 45 - Noon - .
noon to Mr. Calkin's, 241 Clay St.
We went towards
The loss of their
daughter Augusta, about 12 years old,throws a gloom over
�the whole family.
They have a second daugr , Katy, now
living, about 10 years old.
They have 10 boarders -
Mr. & Mrs. Gray & Mrs. Cooper are pious - Mr. Myrick,
son of a Pres. Minister in Oneida Co. N. Y.
is princi
pal of one of their public schools - Mr. Anderson, of
New York, city, came, on the steamer with us.
We con
cluded to spend the night.
Thur. Dec. 10—
Cloudy to-day, & commenced raining some in
the evening.
We were invited to visit to day at tor.
Munson’s, just above here, in Prospect Place, whose wife
was a Baldwin of Bridgeport.
They have two little child
ren - & two young men, bros. (Valentine) who board with
them, & work in the Printing office with Mr. Munson.
In
the evening, we returned to Mr. Calkin’s & spent the
night.
In the afternoon, one of the boarders, Miss.
Jennie Knox, was married, to Mr. Bristol, a lawyer.
Dr. Scott performed the ceremony, & did it well.
The
parties sailed immediately for Sacramento.
Prid. Dec. 11^
was S.E.
The rain was pouring all this day.
We kept mostly within doors.
The wind
The water was
running down the streets, & mud was plenty.
But'the
streets are covered with plank.
Sat. Dec. 12—
We we re to have spent this day at Mr. Isaac
Davis’, corner of Mission & 4—
St.
But it looked so
much like rain, we did not go.
I called at Mr. Lawton’s
8c learned that the Fanny Major is still on the Ways,
�though their repairs are all completed.
He thinks she
will be back to the wharf Sab. morning, & will sail for
Oahu, on Thur. the 17^;
It is pleasant visiting here
Sc learning all the new things in this new & enterprising
State, but we long to be on the way to our children.
San P. at
Mr. Cal
kin;
1857
I
called also at Mr. Hawley’s 8c spent an hour at Mr.
Davis’ - I then returned to Mr. Calkin’s; where we were
to spend the Sabbath.
Sab. Dec. 1 5 ^
The clouds have all cleared away, 8c we have
a bright sunny Sabbath,
We went at 11 A. M. to Calvery
chh on Bush St. to hear Dr. Scott preach.
I had been
introduced to the Dr., at Mr. Calkin’s, on Thur. P. M.
We arr^- at the chh, rather late.
introductory prayer.
The Dr. had begun his
After prayer was singing.
Then
prayer - then he read Mat. lliil chap. commenting, in
brief style.
Then singing - 8c then the sermon from
Mat. 6;10. "They will be done on earth as in heaven",
then singing 8c the Benediction.
The congregation stood
in time of prayer, 8c sat in time of singing, except the
last.
gation.
The chh was not full, but there was a good congre
Dr. S. appears modest, unaffected - occasionally
casts a suspicious glance in his preaching.
He has notes -
but does not seem confined to them - indeed his whole
sermon seemed like deliberate, solemn extemporaneous
preaching.
He occasionally shows signs of strong feeling.
In preaching on the will of God; he remarked, he had
�preached from the text last Sab.
What is the Will of God.
2.
His first head was,
What is doing his will?
The 3^ head remained for today, viz. the comparison, as
it is done in heaven."
Heads 1.
It is to be done on
earth, or among the people of earth.
2.
If the doing
is not begun on earth, it can not be begun at all - &
one cannot go to heaven.
3.
There must be a conformity
to the will of God in the heart.
The preacher's voice
is hard, & he does not seem to speak easy - He has no
great force of manner, or style - but yet he has strength
& unction, & makes a good impression.
He alluded often
to the Old Test. Hist, in illustration of his subject.
The audience seemed all a select & well dressed class, &
very attentive.
The chh is quite large, done off with
circular slips, all cushioned seats & backs, with red
damask - The floors covered with rich carpeting - a small
organ, & choir of 8 -
The pulpit of white marble on a
wooden base - a pillar, in the ceiling, each side, unit
ing the Ionic & Corinthian - the side galeries have each
3 seats - long windows on the sides.
In the middle of
the service, that is, while waiting for the organ, at the
2^ singing, a collection was taken up.
Is not that bad
policy in such a place as this? & indeed every where?
In going to meeting
la s t
Sab. through the
o u ts k irts
of the
city we saw many shops open - to-day we went through the
midst of the city, & it was delightful to see most of the
�shops 8c stores shut up - The Chinamen blocks in Sacramento
St. were the most whh we saw open.
The Harbor seems won
derfully quiet, though we can see the little steamer cross
ing over to Contra Costa, on the opposite side of the Bay.
Steamer days of arrival too w^- throw all into confusion.
But we are informed, that there are but few who w^- not feel
disgraced by keeping their shop or store open on Sab.
In
the evening we went to the 1®£ Cong, chh, Mr. Lacey's - 8c
heard from him a lecture on the Divine origin of the
Bible - argued l5^ from the good moral influence of the
Gospel, 8c its making people happy under all circumstances.
2.
The claims of the Bible - God speaks in a way in whh
it
be preposterous for man on his own responsibility.
3.
Prom the six days work of creation, confirmed by Hugh
Miller, after 1000's of yrs by evidence, till lately,
wholly unknown.
4. Christ's confirmation of his own
testimony by giving his life for us - 8c 5.
The revela
tion of a heaven, & the tendency of the Gospel to fit men
for it.
Mr. Lacey is called an able preacher, & he ap
pears well.
young men.
He has a chh of members, many of them promising
He does not seem over 30 himself.
Their chh
is a fine brick building, with a fine organ on the corner
of Dupont 8c California streets.
Mrs. Hooper, her daugr
Augusta, 8c son Edward called on us after the morning meet
ing.
They attend Grace chh, (Episc.)
& left his card on Sat.
Mr. Hooper called
Dr. Adams called in the evening.
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His wife is sister of Mrs . Calkin:. ,
Mon.*.
Dec. 14— .
A beautifully pleasant day, like yester
day - A morning fog often rests on San Francisco.- but it
vanishes by 8 or 9 o ’clock.
So it did this morning.
After breakfast, I went to the foot of Clay St. where
I found the Fanny Major lying.
She was just from the
Ways, where she had undergone some repairs, & the owner
informed me, that they expected to sail Thur. morning,
the 17th - He (Mr. Lawton) & his wife are going in her.
He had taken two rooms for them, & I selected two rooms
for our company, holding one other also in reserve, till
the arrival of the Golden Gate, for Mr. Armstrong & Wm. D.
Alexander.
When all this was accomplished, I returned to
Mr. Calkins’, & Mrs. Munson came shortly, by appointment
& took us all, in the omnibus, to the Mission Dolores,
some 3 miles West.
This was once the town of San Fran
cisco, except a few shantees on the beach of what is
now the city.
We found a one story a dobie (mud) chh,
silver & pictures we c^- see at the farther end, through
the latticed front door.
There was a one story long
hotel also joining the chh wtth sitting rooms for ladies
& gentlemen.
Sen Francisco, at
Mr. Calkins’-
carved tiles.
These buildings, had mud walls, & roofs of
Two or three dwellings, small & humble &
antique, of the same construction, made formerly the
whole place.
Now there is quite a village of wooden &
brick American houses - among others, a fine fire engine
�house, for the company, "Young America", &c. &c.
In the
rear of the old chh, was a more modern building, used as
a Semy, in whh are s^- to be 20 or more young men, who are
in training for the Catholic Priesthood,
By the side of
the chh, extending far back, was the Spanish grave yard We looked it all over - & were peculiarly struck by find
ing one of the most splendid monuments to Casey, who was
executed with Cora, by the Vigilance Committee, in 1856.
His monument is a large square, brownish block,
(free
stone perhaps) crowned by a tall urn - drapery, &c.
On
the front was the following inscription - "To the memory
of James P. Casey, who departed this life May 22d 1856.
May the Lord forgive my persecutors - Requiescat in pace."
On the reverse. "Erected by the Engine Company No. lo£Ji
as a tribute of respect & affection."
"Respect & affection"
for as foul a murderer as ever disgraced California.
On
the sides of the block were the broken ladder,hook, &c.
emblems of the fire - no cross on the monument.
Cora,
also a base murderer, executed with Casey, on a vacant
lot, Cor. of Sacramento Strs, had a handsome iron railing
round his grave, no stone, the enclosure was full of
flowers & a weeping willow - a plate on the gate of the
enclosure had simply the name "Cora."
Cora was married
to his awful mistress, on the day he was hung.
The same
vigilence Com. also executed Hetherington & Brace.
All
�describe the proceedings & decision of the Vig. Com., as
morally sublime.
It spoke a language for all California
We returned home, to Mr. Calkins’, at sunset, going out
by Mission St. & returning by Folsom.
In the evening,
Mr. Calkins took us all to a collection of California
San Fran
cisco, Mr.
Calkins *-
wild animals, at the corner of Kearney & Clay Sts.
In
a central enclosure, in a large room, were 15 bears;
two great ones of the dark grizzly sort - two or three
smaller, light grizzly, & the rest of various sizes
down to very small ones - there were also 2 baboons,
several monkeys, a Kaiota, several dogs, one with three
legs - a black condor &- several eagles, &c. sitting up,
besides stuffed specimens of various smaller animals.
On one side of the room, was an immense bear, of the
black grizzly sort, one of the largest ever taken,
weighing 1600 lbs.
It was six years old when taken,
two yrs since, & weighed then 1500 lbs.
This kind of
bear is found on the Sierra Nevada Mts; the lighter
grizzly on the Coast range.
On one side of the great
bear, called Sampson, also in a cage, was a Cal. tiger,about 2 ft high, & 3 long of savage aspect.
On other
side, in a cage with' a pool of water, were 2 sea lions,
abundant near here, & another cage with a seal in it.
A large Buffalo occupied one corner of the room, &, on
another side, were two elks, 2 antelopes, & some monkeys
�&c.
raccoons, &c.
All together we felt well paid for
our visit to this collection.
It was wonderful how many
tricks the keeper w^ get out of the bears, at the word
of command.
Mr. Adams is the owner of this collection,
&, it is said, he is constantly increasing it.
Teus. Dec. 1 5 th.
j called, this morning, on Mrs. Hooper,
on Taylor St. between Wash£L & Jackson Sts - found her
& her daughterm & took the addresses of the bffices of
Mr. Hooper & Wm. Little.
I then returned to Mr. Calkins'
8c carried all our things to Mr. Hawley's - pps . B. &
Abbie called on Mrs. Adams, sister of Mrs. Calkins' went round shopping, & then returned to Mr. Hawley’s I called on Mr. Willsy - &, in the evening, Mr. Hawley
8c myself called on Dr. Scott, who lives near Mr. Hawley’s
on Rincon Hill.
We expected the Steamer Golden Gate,
to-day; but she did not come.
Wed. Dec. 16th
This morning, before 5 o ’clock; we heard the
gun of the arriving Golden Gate.
I had too heavy a cold,
to go out so early in a chilly morning.
Dr. Armstrong &
Wm. D. Alexander called on us, at Mr. Hawley's, after
San Fran
cisco, at
David N.
Hawley's
breakfast - We were right glad to meet them once more.
They had had a rather unpleasant voyage, on that side, in
the Star of the West.
The yellow fever was brought on
1857
board, at Havana, from New Orleans, 8c 6 passengers died
of it.
They were excessively crowded, 900 or more, on a
�vessel of 1100 tons.
It was a great relief to change
into the Golden Gate, on this side.
I called at Dr.
Knox’s store to meet Dr. Armstrong & Wm.
We went
together to see Flint, Peabody & Co. where Capt. Perkins
of the clipper Polynesia cd be seen - the Capt. was not
there - Mr. A. went to find him, as Mr. Hunnewell, of
Charlestown, had given them a free ticket on the Poly
nesia, sh^ she be bound to the Islands, from San Fran
cisco.
He found the Capt. who thought he might be de
tained at San Francisco 20 or 30 days, & then he might
not go to the Islands at all.
So Dr. A. & Wm. D.A,
went with me to Mr. Lawton’s & engaged their passage with
us in the Fanny Major.
When this was all settled, I re
turned to Mr. Hawley’s for lunch, at 1 o ’clock.
The
Fanny was to have sailed tomorrow - (Thur.) but cd not
be ready till Frid.j &, in consequence of these new
passengers, Mr. Lawton is to wait till Sat. morning,
before sailing.
Made some calls this P. M. on Rev. Mr.
Willey for one.
Therm.. 49 sunrise - 52 noon - 51 sunset.
Thur. D e c . 17—
As I had not yet been out of the city of
San Francisco, I had a desire to go over to the East
side of the bay, called Contra Costa.
board the boat Contra Costa.
times each day.
At 9-|- I got on
It crosses the bay three
Before 10|, we had stopped at a wharf
landing with a 3 miles road to Alemeda, & stopped at
�San Antonio, a muddy place, & returned to Oakland, whh
is a large settlement, & will soon be a city of itself.
Here I wished to spend some four hours, till the boat
shd return, a third time, to San Francisco, at 3 P. M.
I wandered into the country, & came accidentally to a
large garden, cultivated by a Mr. Lee, who was lost on
the Central America.
San Fran
cisco, Mr.
Hawley’s 1857.
He had resided there four years -
then went home for a wife.
I spent a little time in
looking over the grounds - saw a plenty of peach trees pear, apple, quince trees - 1000’s of orange trees whh
were young.
He had 12 acres of strawberries.
The
gardener told me,.there were four chhs in the place Mr. Bell was pastor of the Pres, chh - So I concluded to
call on him, as he lived close to the chh.
him.
I called on
As soon as I met him, & introduced myself as a
misy at the Sand. Islands, he asked me if I knew Mrs.
Pitman.
She was a sister of Mrs. Bell - she has another
sister & a bro. in California.
We spent an hour very
pleasantly together - & then Mrs. Bell put up a package
for Mrs. Pitman’s children.
San Francisco.
Frid. Dec. 18—
At 3 P. M. I returned to
Ther. 48 sunrise - 50 at sunset.
I met Wm. D. Alexr , whom I had Wed. night,
got into Mr. Davis’ family to stay, while in San Fran
cisco.
We, with Abbie, went to the Golden Gate garden
on Folsom St. where is shrubbery enough for all the city
�mostly in Green houses.
From thence, Wm. D. & I went to
Mr. Hawley’s store, Dr. Knox's, S e c .
At Dr. Knox's, met
Dr. Armstrong, Sc we all called at Mr. Galkin's office also on Rev. Mr. Lacey, at his study.
We also went,
with Mr. Myrick, for a guide, to see the Chinese house
of worship - the only heathen temple in the U. States.
The Inscription at the entrance, on Pine St. was
Chineseup assylum.
Through long winding narrow passages,
we came to a small apartment, where two priests, (perhaps)
lounged, one on each side of the altar of incense, as we
judged it was.
One of them conducted us up two pair of
atairs to an apartment, about 20 ft square, on one side
of whh was a great painted visage, Sc in front of it was
a piece of carpeting on whh to kneel.
Plenty of Chinese
inscriptions on either hand; but we c^ not understand
them, Sc there was no one to explain.
None of the Chinese
about ventured a word of English to us.
From this place,
bro. Armstrong went to see the wild animals;
Wm. D. to
notify Mary Parker to go on board at 8 tomorrow morning,
Sc I
called on rTrs. Calkin.
I
met there her sisters,
Mrs. Adams Sc Mrs. Davis, Sc we had much talk about Mrs.
San Fran
cisco, at
Mr .Hawley '-s
1857
Calkins'case - her want of submission to the affliction
they have had in the loss of their daughter.
I then had
a pleasant call on Mr. Hooper, 100 Merchant St. Sc also
on his wife's son, Wm. Little, at Parrott Sc Co's Bank,
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Cor. of Montgomery & Sacramento Sts.
I then went 8c got
some fruit trees of Mr. O ’Donnell, whh I had spoken for
before, & carried them to Mr. Hawley’s Store.
Returned
to Mr. Hawley’s 8c followed wife 8c daughter to Mr. Davis’
to dine about 6 P. M.
Before I left Mr. Hawley's, Dr.
Scott 8c his lady called there to see us.
sorry Mrs. B.
not have seen them.
I was very
We had a pleasant
visit at Mr. Davis' - When we left, we called at Mr.
Willey’s - they were not at home - then at Chs Hawley’s,
8c found nobody.
Sat. Dec. 19.
Now the morning had come for us to embark -
We cd not be sorry, as it w^ put us on our way to our
beloved children at Punahou.
At 9 we were to go down.
Mr. Hawley had kindly ordered his drayman to take down
all our baggage.
He came at 8-|.
We walked down. Mrs.
B. 8c Abbie calling at Israel Knox’s, on their way.
Rev.
Mr. Lacey called down at 8 to see us off - not finding
.us, left a note.
Mrs. Calkin was to call - David Hawley
was there, 8c went with me to purchase some apples.
I bot 5, equal to 3 lbs, for $1.50 for our children.
The Steam tug, propeller, Martin White, whh had been
engaged to tow us out, was there by 10 - 8c at half past
10, we moved out of the Harbor.
As we moved out of the
bay, we watched the city, the hills, 8c different shores
with great interest.
The fort on Alcantros Isl^ commands
the entrance of the harbor very well.
They are also
�building another fort, on the S. side of the passage, at
Fort Point.
They might have another, at Point Lobos, on
the S. of the entrance, & 3 or 4 more, on as many bluffs,
on the N. side,of the entrance & passage, whh wd make a
perfect defence, for San France, against any naval at
tack whh c^ ever be made upon it.
On board the
Fanny Major,
from S.Fran
cisco, to
S.Islands.
1857
Our little Steam tug
walked out of the harbor right by our side; but when she
got to the swell of the ocean, she moved ahead & towed
U3.
She took us out about four miles from the '’Heads'*
or Entrance, & then left us, & returned.
The outer part
of the bar is about 3 miles from the entrance to the
harbor.
Here we were left without steam, h without wind.
The Fanny is commanded by Capt. John Paty - mate Bennett
2^ mate, Barnes.
The owner, Asa T. Lav/ton & his lady
take the voyage with us - & they have, under their charge
Miss. J. E. Robinson.
Passengers.
Myself, wife, daugr
Abbie - Miss. Mary Parker, Rev. Dr. Armstrong & Wm. D.
Alexander.
Also Messrs. Hanley & Whlttemore, the latter
a bro. of Mrs. Warren Goodale, of Honolulu.
Apparently
a pleasant ships company of u s .
Sab . D e c . 20—
Last evening we took a N.W. wind & heading
about S. W. by S. we ran - all this day at the rate of
9 or 10 miles an hour.
The Lat. of San Francisco is
37 »t 43 N. Long. 122 ” 14 W.
Our Lat. today, at noon
was 35 - Long. 124 " 25 - Dist. run, by noon, or 2/3 of
a day, 140 miles.
Quite cold.
The vessel rolls
�considerably.
It was a sea sick day with us all, but
not so much so as if we had not been on the steamers,
s i*
Mon. Dec, 21—
Getting over seasickness a little.
I was
at table yesterday morning, & took regular meals today,
as did most of the company.
Lat. 33 « 18. Long. 127 " 50.
Dist. from noon to noon 215 miles - We have still our
!tf. W. wind, & are running S. W. or nearly so.
Teus. Dec. 22^
Sea rough.
Lat. noon, 32 N. Long. 129 >' 40 - Dist. 100.
Our T'l. W. wind yesterday hauled N. & ■grew light.
quite still all this day.
We lay
The owner amused himself hy
fishing for the brown gonies over the stern.
two, whh we threw overboard again.
He caught
We moved slowly,
still our ship kept her head all day in about the right
direction.
Wed. Deo. 23^l Lat. 31 »> 16 - Long. 130 11 25 - Dist. run
65 m.
Weather cloudy most of the day - Wind light about
West.
We heading S. S. W. & moving very slowly.
In the
evening, a fine breeze sprung up from the N. W. whh we
were glad to get.
This evening, for the first, as we were
all over seasickness, we proposed to the Capt. to have
prayers in the Cabin, to whh. he readily assented.
A
chapter was read - & prayer offered; we all enjoyed the
season, & I think all present did also.
All the passengers
were present - also the Capt. mate - & owner, Mr. Lawton,
& his wife.
We have great.cause for gratitude thus far
�On 'board
the Fanny
Major.
1857.
on our voyage.
Thur. Dec. 24
Lat., at noon, 29 " 12 N.
Dist. run 152 miles.
Long. 132 « 14.
Somewhat cloudy - the fresh N.
wind whh we took last night still continues, & we have
been moving on pleasantly S. W. at the rate of from
seven to nine miles an hour. .We have a pleasant company
on board.
Mr. & Mrs. Lav/ton make themselves very agree
able among all on board.
They once had three children*
but lost their two sons, one at the age of six, the
other aged four years.
The only remaining one, a daugh
ter, accomplished, the darling of her parents, & their
joy, died in Boston, at the age of 9§ years, while the
father was in California.
He remarked to me, that this
last affliction took off most of the gloss of the world
to them.
May it lead them to find a better portion on
high.
Frid. Dec. 25^1
Lat. 27 » 25 - Long. 135 » 25 - Dist. 202.
We were reminded this morning, by the customary wishes
of those around us, that it was Christmas day.
It was
somewhat pleasant this morning & our good N. wind still
continues, though not so strong, & we had some squalls
in the night.
It was quite fresh at evening, & we hope
it will carry us into the trades.
We have made good
progress, & all in the right direction, being S. W. by
W.
Towards evening we saw a clipper whaleship some 6 or
8 miles S. of us, sharp on the wind, bound towards the
American coast.
�Sat. Dec. 2S££
Lat. 26 " 11 N. - Long. 138 » 28 W.
tance 178 miles.
Dis
Yesterday we had a fresh wind from
the H. hauling sometimes to the N. E.
In the night
there were some squalls, & frequently the wind became
light.
This morning, it was evident, that we had the
regular trades from the N. E. not very strong, or regu
lar, at first.
during the day.
But the wind grew more steady & fresh
The Capt. reported today, at noon,
that we had sailed, since, last Sat. evening, 1052
miles, & had 1100 miles more to sail to reach Honolulu.
This has been a pleasant day, somewhat cloudy.
On board,
the Fanny
Major,
bound to
Oahu.
1857
So we
hope to be at the port of our destination in about a
week from this.
Some of our passengers are making
chequer boards for their amusement.
Capt. Paty & Mr.
Lawton have been two days deeply engaged in a card
game, whh, I believe, they call cribbage.
Previous
to that Mrs. L. Miss. R. & Mr. H. joined, occasionally,
in the back cabin, in a game of Whist. - 0 the timeconsuming amusements, made to keep people from thinking
of eternity, till time is gone.
Sab. Dec. 27^1
Lat. 24 u 54 N. Long. 141 n 54 W.
tance run 210 miles.
beautiful day.
heading W. S. W.
Dis
A little cloudy - but it was a
The trades were fresh & strong -
were
It was decided to have worship in the
P. M. 8c they put it upon me to preach.
I made some
remarks on Ps. 127:1 - Our weakness 8c dependence on God.
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We spent most of the day, each one in reading for himself.
Some had the Bible- some different books & newspapers.
breakfast comes at 8 P. M.
Our
We lunch at 12 (noon) & dine at 4
The last is the most important meal.
Mon. Dec. 28— .
295 miles.
Lat. 24..17 N.
Long. 145..39 W.
Distance
Trades fresh all day, & we heading about W. S. W.
Our remaining distance before we reach Oahu is about 700
miles, & we all are casting our thoughts forward to the time
of our arrival.
We have had a fine run from California, &
made a much shorter passage than we had expected.
Our lat
est tidings from our dear children is to Oct. 5th, & how hap
py we shall to find them all in health & prosperity1
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Teus. Dec. 29-^
Lat. 23..7 N. Long. 149 W.
Distance 198 miles.
Some showers about this forenoon - but on the whole, a pleas
ant day.
The wind rather freshens.
some of the studing sails last night.
It carried away or tore
We are making very
fine progress; & if this wind continues as strong as it now
is, we have a fair prospect of reaching Honolulu by Frid.
morning.
I have been reading some in the Chr. Retrospect
by Dr. Baird, & in Dr. Scott's San Francisco Lectures, whh
he gave me.
All are busy - bro. Armstrong reading on Edu
cation.
V
On board Fanny Wed. Dec. 50^1l
Lat. 22..28 N. Long. 152..10 - Dist. 180 M.
Major, bound
to, & 324 miles Last night the wind was about East & very fresh - but it was
from, Honolulu.
squally &, at times in the night, the rain poured powerfully.
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�We have been steering W. S. W. mostly-
This morning, it
is quite clear - the trade wind is moderate, & we are mov
ing on toward the Islands slower than we c^ wish.
At the
rate we now go we cannot expect to see land before tomorrow
afternoon.
Then we hope to see the Island of Maui.
Thur. Dec. 51—
Lat. 21..40 N.
run in 24 hours 125 miles.
Long. 154..39 W.
Distance
The trades have seemed almost
to fail us; & what light wind there is has hauled to the
S. E.
There have been frequent showers, whh always disturb
the light winds.
We have been straining our eyes, this P. M.
to see Land- But we were really too far off, &, besides, it
was somewhat misty over the Islands.
We were at noon, 90
miles N. of Hilo; & about 180 miles almost exactly East of
Honolulu __
We have longed and longed to see the wind blow.
It is very tantalizing to be so near home, & yet no power to
there.
Here we must lie on the ocean, whh now w^ have no
interest for us, even if it swarmed with live whales, & the
live Yankees were among them with their harpoons.
For we
wish to know how it fares with dear children, & friends, for
the three months since we have heard.
And what events &
changes have, in that time passed over these beloved Hawaii
Islands!
At 8 in the evening, whh is our usual time, all
gathered into the cabin, we attended evening worship, &,
soon after, retired to rest, hoping, early in the morning,
to be more successful in seeing land.
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1858.
Lat. at noon, 21..19.
Long. 155..55
Dist. 85 M.
About
sunrise most of us were on deck, wishing each other, all
On board the
Bark, Fanny
Major, in
sight of Maui.
round, a “Happy New Year® - It had been raining much during
the night, & heavy showers now hang over all to the S. &
West, where we supposed the Islands to be.
Still, after
1858.
careful looking, we, at length, discovered the tops of W.
Maui Mts - 8c soon after old Haleakala showed his head, &
then the summits of Molokai.
buried them up.
And then again, the showers
The Capt. had seen the land, at 3 in the
morning, by the light of a full moon.
In the afternoon,
the breeze sprung up rather fresh from the N. W. & so our
hopes of getting in tomorrow are increased.
Mr. Lawton was
greatly in hopes of keeping New Years in Honolulu, that he
might say, he had beat the Yankee, whh went down, last time
in 13 days.
We also shd like to be there with our friends
& children.
And now another year has flown - with all its
events - its joys - its sorrows.
Today begins a new period
of time in our lives - 8c Oh Lord make it a year full of
mercies.
Give us strength & grace, as we return to our misy
work, to take it up with more wisdom than ever before.
pare all good tidings for us, as we reach Honolulu.
Pre
Let us
feel, that our prayers for our children 8c for our brethren
8c sisters of the Mission have not been in vain.
At sunset
we were about 10 miles N. of the East end of Molokai.
back whale came under our stern for our amusement.
A fin
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We were all up this morning betimes - some a's early as
3 o'clock, to see the land, (Oahu)- I was up at the port
light to watch the S. E. points of Oahu, a s we passed them.
We arr^ down at the mouth of the harbor, soon after 3 o'clock,
& lay off & on till morning.
At sunrise, or before, the
ship's signal was set at the Main; & a white sheet for out*
flag at the foremast.
Showers were coming over the land, &
down the valleys so thick, that those at Punahou c^ not see
outside,
our flag till after 7. Mr. Whitney came on board first/
& he took the U. S. letter bag on shore.
I learned from him,
that it was a time of health on shore generally, & so I
hoped, that our dear children were well.
Soon after Capt.
Howland came aboard as Pilot - then Capt. Lawton, bro. of
Fanny Major
arr^ at Oahu
from San
Francisco.
the owner of the Fanny Major.
In an hour from the time we
were first boarded outside, the steam tug, propeller, came
out, & towed our bark in.
We anchored a short distance from
1858.
Market wharf, & many residents soon came aboard.
Mr. Evarts,
N. Ladd, Mr. Goodale, &c. & soon Charles was seen in a boat
approaching.
From him we learned that Henry, who was assist
ing Castle & Cooke, in and about the store, was after a horse
to convey us up to bro. Cooke's, where the two little girls
were waiting for us.
Soon Henry came aboard, grown up tall
& slender, but looking healthy & hardy.
baggage, & Henry drove us up.
We took some light
Emi. & Hattie cd not wait for
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us to get out of the carriage, but sprang in to kiss father
& mother & Abbie.
Emi. is quite tall & fleshy - Hattie more
thin - but all look healthy.
parents & children.
What a happy moment this for
Charles had walked up, & we were soon
all together in the bed room Mrs. Cooke had provided for us.
We felt, that we owed infinite thanks to our Heavenly Father,
for the preservation of all our lives for these two years of
& the girls
separation.
Sister Cooke/ gave us a warm reception - so
did bro. Cooke when he came home to dinner from the store in
the village.
more.
We were happy to meet this beloved family once
In the afternoon, I went down to the ship after our
baggage, & met several of our Lahaina chh members on the
wharf.
Wm. D. Alexr goes to Maui, this evening, in the Moi
Keiki.
Bro. L. Smith is ill, so I agreed to supply his pul
pit in the forenoon.
Sab. Jan. 3^
I went to Mr. Smith's chh, & preached to them from
Luke 12.32 - God's pleasure to give the km to his people, as
shown by certain signs I had seen in the U. S.
congregation.
A pretty full
From liaumakapili, I went to the 2^ chh. Mr.
Beckwith was preaching to a very good congregation, in a very
fine & plainly built chh.
the inside of it.
It was the first time I had seen
It is carpeted, but seats are not cushioned.
It has 68 seats, each may hold 5 adults, or 340 for the whole.
It has no galleries, but only an orchestra at the end opposite
the pulpit.
In the evening there was a prayer meeting in the
vestry below, of whh I took the lead.
They wished me to give
�them a talk whh I did, mainly about the state of religion
in the U. States.
I told them of the universal belief in
the Gospel - of the driving worldly spirit, & God's
chastening the people.
When in the family Sc our five children around us, we can
At Honolulu,
Oahu, at b r o .
realize, that we are really back to the Sandwich Islands,
Cooke’s 1858.
& we greatly rejoice to be here.
But after all, - it
seems like a dream, that we have been to the U. States
Sc returned.
at Honolulu.
here.
It seems strange that we shd be in meeting
But it is pleasant to meet brn Sc sisters
We shall feel at home with them as we c^- not very
soon in the U. S. - Many of our Lahaina natives have
flocked around us who seem glad to have us back again.
Trades begin to blow strong, Sc bring showers
Mon. Jan. 4 ^
along with them.
Went down town - on board Fanny Major,
paid Capt. Paty balance of passage - met many down town
acquaintance, J. Ladd, J. Montgomery, our friend, Mr.
Austin, & many others, who congratulated us on our safe
return to the Islands.
This is election day, Sc, accord
ing to custom, the natives with dift vehicles, are driving
round the streets to collect natives for the polls.
One
or two drums, on each cart, Sc a Hawaiian flag, are the
attractions.
It is like a dream, that we have been
abroad.Sc are back again; but, with such objects before
us, we shall soon realize, that we are in the Sand.
Islands.
At 3 P. M. Son Charles came, with a two horse
�wagon, from Punahou, to take us all there to spend the
night.
Mrs. Gulick had arranged to have us to tea.
She
& Julia Ann are living in their house near Punahou.
we took tea there.
S>o
Abbie, Hattie & Ohs lodged there -
the rest of us went to Ivir. Spooner’s.
Teus. Jan. 5 ^h
strong trades, & a very rainy day.
Y/e
took breakfast & dinner at Mr. Spooner’s, & enjoyed our
visit there, & with Miss. Ogden & Mr. & Mrs. Beckwith.
Little Franky is a fine boy, & healthy - So also is Myron
Burton, Mrs. Spooner’s only child, now 11-J- months old,
& running all about.
Honolulu,
just re
turned
from U.S.
Punahou Court yards show, that they
have had no school for 10 months, & flowers, in the bor
ders, are scarce.
The rooms are in confusion, being
prepared & cleaned for scholars.
The school is to be
opened again the 2^ Wed. in Jan.
I came down to Honolulu
1858.
soon after dinner, hoping to get down between showers,
as they were very heavy, & the wind was terrible.
But
I had only reached the turn of the road, when a furious
shower came, & I was obliged to hide under the shelter
of the stone wall.
I had three or four more such
encounters before I reached bro. Cooke’s, & was thorough
ly wet, though my umbrella shielded me, when I c^ hold
it, whh I c<3- do in lee of the fence.
Mrs. B. & the
children rode down towards evening, & were so fortunate
as not to get wet.
We took tea at bro. Castle’s.
have children now, & set a long table.
They
Mr. James Bicknell,
�from the Marquesas, was there.
He had come down in the
Morning Star, & is to return, in March perhaps, in the
same vessel.
At 7 P. M. brn Castle & Clark & myself went
to a meeting of the Trustees of Oahu College, at bro.
Armstrong's.
:"e did up many items of business, one of
whh was to sanction the suggestion of the prud. Com.
that’misy children sh^- hereafter pay the same tuition as
all others, viz. $12. a quarter - but they left the
consideration of the subject open for the next meeting
of the Evangelical Association.
An increase of tuition
is needed to provide for Mr. Alex's salary, as he comes
in as a new professor.
Wed. Jan. 6—
The weather looks a little more fair to-day -
rain not quite so abundant - Y/ind still very strong.
Ther., days past, was 82 at noon.
The
Today it is 72 at noon.
I made several calls about town to-day, doing up business
with the expectation of sailing for Lahaina tomorrow, shA
the storm abate.
At 4vj P. M. we wereinvited to dine at
Mr. Armstrong's & we had a pleasant visit there.
Honolulu,
at bro.
Cooke's
1858.
We
staid till 9 at night, staid late partly in hopes, that
the rain
cease.
We saw at Mr. A.'s his children, &
Mary Parker, & Henry who has come over after her.
Thur. Jan.
The storm still continues.
The rain is
abundant at times, & the wind, though less on shore, is
a perfect gale abroad on the ocean.
In consequence of
the severe blow, Capt. Molteno told Mr. Castle to-day,
�that the Maria w d not probably go to Lahaina till Mon.
of next week.
This keeps us away from our Lahaina
friends longer than we cd wish.
But we do not wish to
go in such an uncomfortable time, with the almost certain
chance of being several days on the ocean.
All is ordered
of the Lord, & is right, even if we must spend another
Sabbath a t •this place.
I called into the Yards of the
King & Prince Lot.
The king was reported sick, & so
I did not see him.
Lot was not at home; but I must see
him - for I am told, that the road to our Lahaina chh
is fenced up, & probably it has been done by his order.
Called at the custom house - saw Mr. G-oodale & Mr*. Bart.3
lett, who s
we must be sure to come up, & see them.
Towards evening, I called at Mr. Damon’s - saw Mrs. D.
& the four sons, Sami, Edwd , Prank & Willie.
gone to a funeral.
.r . D.
I had also a pleasant call on l.:r.
& Mrs. A. G. Lav/ton, at his bro's, in Mr. Dudoit’s house.saw Mr. Dudoit - called also, in the same house, on
Judge Pratt & Lady, the Am. Consul, & then returned home.
Frid. Jan. 8—
Orleans.
A great day this, doubtless, in New
The wind is still strong, & it is raining
frequently.
The Ther. at 68 this morning.
I weighed
myself this morning at Dep'y, 139 lbs. The afternoon
was more rainy than ever.
Mary Parker & Henry rode home
to Kaneohe yest. morning.
We are very happy in bringing
the long absent daughter home to her parents, bro. &
�Honolulu,
bro.
Cooke's
1858
sisters.
Doubtless they had a time of rejoicing last
evening.
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Dewitt Alexr arra at Lahaina, on Mon. the 4— ,
8c was to go over the Mtn to Wailuku on Teus.
Notwith
standing the terrible rains, many have called to see us.
Mrs. Lowell Smith & her
children called today to see us.
They got drenched in coming, &, I fear, they did also
in returning.
Mrs. Lee also called, & Mrs. Chs R.
Bishop with her.
7/e were invited to take tea at 5 P.M.
at Mrs. Chamberlain’s.
Miss. Ogden & her 3 adopted
girls were there - also Samuel Emerson.
In the evening,
Messrs. Clark’s 8c Cooke's families were invited in, &
we had some excellent music, singing with the piano.
Sat. Jan. 9—
today.
The wind has quite abated.
Rev. A. Bishop called today.
returned from Molokai & Lahaina.
Hot much rain
He had lately
Mrs. B. has been rid
ing round town shopping this morning, 8c I have been at
various items of business down town, getting ready for
our departure, on the -Maria, on Mon. for Lahaina.
I searched about town some for Prince Lot, on account of
business connected with our chh at Lahaina.
I did not
find him but found Mr. Hopkins, the king's Editor,
occupying a room on Lot's premises, with whom I spent
a few minutes.
On returning home to bro. Cooke’s,
I found Rev. Mr. Turner, of the Methodist chh, who made
us a pleasant call.
He once made us a visit of two or
three weeks, at Lahaina, 8c we esteem him as a devoted
�Christian brother.
At 5 P. M. I went to bro Clark's,
where we were all invited to take.
there.
Our family were all
The family now consists of Mr. Clark, Sarah,
Charles & Lucinda, all in black.
We c^- not help feeling
how sadly the house is desolated by the death, in Aug.
of the wife & mother who so lately took the voyage to
the States, with us, in the Bark Bhering.
In the evening,
we had a pleasant call from Mr. & Mrs. John Ladd, & Mr. &
Mrs. Jas. W. Austin.
Sab. Jan. 10ij~L* This was our first really beautiful day.
I was engaged to preach in the forenoon, at the Great
stone chh, (l£t chh) & I took, for a text, Ps. 37:25
"I have been young, & now I am old, have not seen the
righteous forsaken," &c.
Honolulu,
at Mr.
Cooke’s -
The lower part of the chh was
half full, & they did not come in punctually all of them,
The Gov. (Kekuanaoa) & the Princess,
(Victoria) were
present the first part of the sermon.
The congregation
were interested, & very much so, when, at the close,
I gave some account of some misy children in the United
States.
Prom the Native chh I proceeded to the Seamen's
Chapel, to hear Bro. Damon preach.
He preached a good
sermon from Gen. 28:16 "Surely the Lord is in this place,
& I knew it not.”
In his introduction, he s^, Men were
inclined to banish God from his universe, or to put him
at a great distance.
But God was really near & present -
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in his works. 2 In his Providence - 3— in the Gospel.
The chapel was quite well filled.
The mate & 2^- mate of
our ship, the Fanny Major, were present.
Mon. Jan. 1L—
A somewhat rainy day.
But this was the day
for us to embark for Lahaina in the Schooner Maria.
I called on Dr. Hillibrand for Med. advice, & he gave me
a small phial of medicine whh I am to try for ten days,
& watch the effect.
Called at various other places.
I'.rs. Baldwin & Mrs. Cooke went out, almost the last hour,
to make a few calls.
Charles packed up books, clothes &c
& brot all the children's things down in the two horse
waggon.
Henry manages the dray, has done Castlefe& Cooke'
carting & now it was very convenient for him to get all
our effects to the vessel.
At 4 o'clock P. M. we sailed;
or, I sh^- say, we were ready at 4, & waited for the
chief, Halelea, a half hour, or more.
It rained when we
sailed but once outside the reef, we had left the showers
behind.
Dr. ?/hittemore, a fellow passenger, from Calif
ornia, & some others, were with us.
The sea was very
rough, in the channel, & we were all quite sea sick.
Teus. Jan. 12—
We were quite anxious, this morning, to
see the progress we had made during the night, & we had
great hopes of reaching Lahaina, by afternoon.
But the
Capt. sd , the wind was very strong in the channel, & he
finally decided to go South of Lanai.
We were in fair
�sight of Lahainaluna by 3 P. M. being off Lanai, 8c we
anchored at Lahaina at lO-^-, in the evening.
We had been
invited to go in with Mr. Bishop, on our arrival at
Lahaina.
But, at this late hour of the night, they
might not have lodgings for us all - Our own house w^
be dirty 8c nothing ready.
So we decided to stay where
we were till morning light.
Wed. Jan. 1 5 th
about us.
SOOn as it was light, the boat boys were
Kale's boat came for us.
It was some time
before we were ready, 8c had all our light baggage packed
up.
We had a delightful morning to go on shore.
As
soon as were on shore, many natives gathered around 8c the
familiar sound "aloha", was repeated at every turn.
The
chh members 8c others helped us up with our baggage, 8c
the boat returned again to the ship for our trunks 8c
boxes.
A large iron safe was brought on shore, on a
raft of timber.
We carried our effects to our own house
though it was not opened.- Mr. Bartow having the keys in
his possession.- but as I»jr. Bishop had invited us to take
up our abode with them, till our house c^ be put in order,
we went there to take our meals for two days.
lodged there for several nights.
The girls
Our house was of
course pretty full of dirt, though Mr. Bartow had hired
it swept out.
Mats must be taken out, 8c we had a plenty
of helpers to scrub 8c scour.
It seemed by night as if
�we had seen a very large share of the chh, & many others.
We were glad to see their well known faces once more.
Many of them brought some kind of offering with them some a hapaha or hapamalu - some potatoes, bananas, & c .
I did not attend the Wed. lecture. - Two of our well known
chh members had died the past year, viz. Pikanele & Kanwa. »r-o\>cW^
KaMvaThe latter had been long quite feeble. All things about
At Lahaina
1858
our part of Lahaina look quite natural, only that some
new building is put up here & there, - & now Sc then a
new sign presents itself.
We were aware, before we left
the States, that we had some valuable additions to our
foreign population, as Mr. Bond & family, the district
attorney for Lahaina, & Mr. Chandler, of Maine, who is
now American Consul at this place.
Thur. & Frid. Jan. 14 & 15.
Exceedingly busy in putting the
house in order; but it will not be done very soon.
We
had constant calls these two days, & many testimonies,
in presents, to the joy whh the people felt, at our re
turn.
The weather here seems warm to us, but not op
pressive.
Mrs. Pogue rode down the first morning we were
here - & her husband at evening - On Frid. Mrs. & Bro.
Andrews did the same.
They gave us a hearty welcome to
our Old Home.
Sat. Jan. 16— _ The people are still calling upon us, &
Mrs. B. & a great posse are scouring the house from top
to bottom.
At 4 P. M. I went to the chh prayer meeting,
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at the native meeting house.
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It seemed as natural to he
there as though I had not been absent a month.
I gave
them some items showing God’s goodness to us & to them.
Sab. Jan. 17—
A beautiful Sab. like almost all our Sab.
days at Lahaina.
I preached to the congregation from
Prov. 1 6 ;9 - A m an’s heart deviseth his way, & c . in
connection with P s . 103:2 - uBless the Lord 0 my Soul,
&c.
My object was to exhibit the goodness of God to us,
in our long voyages & journies, & the good whh may result
from it to me & to the chh & people.
In the afternoon,
my text was, Ps . 116:12,13, What shall I render to the
Lord for all his benefits, &c
The duty of remembering
blessings conferred - & Christian activity & prayer
At Lahaina.
1858.
a suitable return to make for such blessings.
It was
pleasing to see the chh quite well filled both parts of
the day.
Mrs. B. & most of the children attended in the
afternoon, & we all went to the Seamen’s chapel at 11 A.11.
& heard a very good sermon from Bro. Bishop.
Mon. Jan. 1 8 ^
This morning, at 8, there was a large gather
ing of the good women at the native chh, to meet with
Mrs. Baldwin, & Abbie, & they brought their offerings to
the amount of $50. - Mrs. B. talked to them on various
topics whh needed their attention.
Abbie & her sisters
sat as listeners.
Wed. Jan. 20—
On Mon. bro. Alexr & his children, destined
for Punahou, including Wm. D. who is to begin as teacher
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there, all came over from Wailuku, & it was refreshing to
have a visit from them.
Yesterday they were with us most
of the day, & today they went down, that is, the children,
Wm. Mary Jane, & Ann, went down to Oahu, at evening, in
the M o i .
Bro. Alexr returned to Wailuku.
At 4 P. M.
I lectured to our people from 1 Thes. 5:17 "Pray without
ceasing."
st
Thur. Ja n . 21—
Warm & pleasant weather - Therm, about 70
at sunrise & 80 or more at noon.
Ukumehame, among them Kalaikini,
A company from Olualu &
(now head man of Ukumehame)
made us a visit today to welcome us back to our field.
It was pleasant to see their faces again after so long an
absence.
They brought fowls & eggs & other articles &
many had their hapawalus, making a contribution of $>4.62^- They report some deaths among their number.
We have had
some excitement, among us, now for two days, about a schr
supposed to be lost.
The Manumokawai, it was s^-, had
picked up, a main boom & other articles, between Maui &
Hawaii; 8c it was thought, that the Kam. IV, (Edw^ Bailey
on board) or the Liholiho,
(Asa Thurston, master) was
lost & perhaps all on board.
But to-day the Kam. IV
came in & has passed on to Oahu, & the Liholiho went
down two days ago.
Kuaihelani, who has been at Fatuhiwa,
was in the Kam. IV, 8c gave us a call.
Sab. Jan. 2 4 ^ A pleasant, but hot day. The British war
Vixen,
steamer, arrived here on Friday from Oahu, with the
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king Katn. IV & Suite on board, bound to Hilo.
us Sat. evening, whh ensured us a quiet Sab.
They left
I preached
to the people from Dan. 12:4 - ’’Many shall run to & fro,
&c.
In the P. M. from Acts. 2:39.
The congregation was
much delighted to see Abbie at the Seraphima of the chh
in the afternoon.
Frid. Jan. 29 ^h
This evening the Moi left us for Oahu, &
Henry, our son, went down in her, to attend the school
at punahou.
th
Sab. Feb. 7—
The term began on Wed. the 20th*
This was a pleasant day.
We were all assem
bled in the chh hoping for a quiet Sab.
The British
Steamer, Vixen, was expected from Hilo yesterday, with
the king & suite on board.
Just as I had begun my sermon,
it was discovered that she had arrived.
The Gov., the
Queen's mother & others felt bound to leave, whh made
some little disturbance in the congregation.
Teus. Feb. 9—
This was the birth day of Liholiho, Kam.IV;
His Majesty has condescended to keep it at his old home
in Lahaina.
A salute of 21 guns was fired at 12 o'clock,
noon, from the Vixen.
The Lahaina cannon have been
carried to Oahu; so we had no means of replying to the
Vixen.
The king had requested the Gov. to invite to his
feast a few of the poe pono, pious natives.
v,rere the native guedts, about 20 in all.
Such only
Only a few
foreign residents were present - The American & French
consuls were present.
Liquors of different kinds were
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supplied to the guests.
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The Gov.'s son, who has been a
great drinker, but who appears lately to be reformed,
refused to take intoxicating drink, & asked for a glass
of water.
Thur. Feb. 1 1 ^
Our town has been wonderfully quiet, con
sidering, that we have had four or five whaleships here,
a British Man of war, & the king & his party.
The Vixen
with the King, Queen, & their suite, left, this evening, '
for Kauai.
At
Lahaina.
Teus. March 2d 1858.
We have five whaling companies in
& about Lahaina, formed to whale from the shore.
Some
1858.
of these consist entirely of natives.
To-day was the
first this year, that they have met with any success.
A company of natives from Oahu, under Kaikainahaole,
were out early in the morning, & three boats were fast
to a cow whale & calf, while one or two bull whales
followed them wherever they went.
When they had been
fast 2 or 3 hours, without killing them, Capt. King,
of the ship Sharon, went with two boats & struck a loose
whale, & killed him.
The natives killed theirs - & they
brought them some 8 or 10 miles to Lahaina; but the next
day, they accepted of Capt. King's offer to cut them in
& boil them out for half the oil.
For most of this day,
hundred of foreigners & natives, about the shore, were
watching these new manoevers on the ocean, & the next
morning great numbers went to the ship & the boats outside
the reef, to see the three whales, myself & children among
the rest.
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CONTENTS
Sybil Bingham, As Youthful Bride
by Bishop H. B. Restarick
Journal of Sybil Moseley Bingham
from Nov. 8, 1819 to July 24, 1820
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�Sybil Bingham, As Youthful Bride,
Came to Islands In Brig Thaddeus
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Saturday, August 15, 1931)
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Bishop H. B. Restarick
Much is written in Hawaiian history about the American
missionaries but little is said about their wives. It is
true there are two delightful and informative books written
by the wives of missionaries, one by Lucy G-. Thurston, who
arrived here in 1820, and the other by Laura Pish Judd, who
came in 1828. The reader will find in neither any complain
ing at their hard lot— for hard it was— but he will find
that both were upheld by a strong and fervent faith that
they were doing the Lord’s work. Today, I write about
Sybil Moseley Bingham, wife of the Rev. Hiram Bingham who
was the grandfather of Hiram Bingham I I I , the senator for
Connecticut. She was born at Westfield, Mass.,
September 14, 1792, of old New England stock. At the age
of 19 she was left an orphan and in order to help in the
education of her two younger sisters she taught school.
At first her school was at Hartford and later at Canandaigua
in western New York, which village was then in the far west.
After three years at Canandaigua she determined to
visit her friends and relatives and the people whom she
was leaving tried to make her promise to return. Her
answer was, "I will, unless the Lord opens another door."
She little imagined what that door would be.
She was visiting the Rev. and Mrs. S. Bartlett at
Windsor, Conn., when the ordination of two missionaries
was announced at Goshen, a village near by, and she was
invited to go with them to attend it. She was interested
in missions and had even desired to ba a missionary.
When they reached Goshen, Mr* Bartlett asked a young man
on the street if he knew where he was to be entertained.
He told them at Mr. Thompson's and said he would show them
where the house was.
Meets Hiram Bingham
The young man was Hiram Bingham, who, with Asa Thurston,
was to be ordained on the morrow. He was introduced to
Miss Moseley and he recalled a conversation with a fellow
student at Andover who had said if he got an appointment
as missionary he would ask a Miss Moseley to go with him
as his wife. But he thought this could not be the same
Miss Moseley for he understood she was teaching in far off
western New York.
�He found in the course of the day that the young lady
was the one of whom his friend had spoken and in the short
time at his disposal, he sought her acquaintance. Before
he left Windsor he had asked her to go with him to the
Sandwich islands as his wife. Their common desire to work
in some mission field drew them together in affectionate
sympathy and she told him she would be his co-worker among
people whom they supposed were savages. The ordination
took place on September 29, and, as there was no time to
lose they were married on October 11. On October 23 they
sailed from Boston on the Thaddeus in company with six
other missionaries and their wives.
Sybil Moseley Bingham wrote to her sister: "Since
that memorable evening when I was introduced to him, I
find that he has secured my love. God did indeed choose
for me."
Like many other man and women among the missionaries
to Hawaii, common intellectual and spiritual interests drew
them together after a brief acquaintance and held them to
gether during long years of toil under trying conditions
with many sorrows as well as joys, defeats as well as
victories.
It was a strange honeymoon for the young missionaries
and their brides on that voyage of 164 days to the Sandwich
islands, but they were fortunate in having for a captain
and first officer such good men as Blanchard and Hunnewell.
It was not until April 19, 1820, that the Binghans landed
at Honolulu with Messrs. Loomis, Ruggles, Chamberlain and
Whitney. The Thurstons and Dr. and Mrs. Holman were left
at Kailua, Hawaii.
Three Gra5i? Houses
Through the kindness of some of the traders living in
Honolulu three grass houses were offered to the five families.
It is believed that these houses stood near the site of the
McCandless building, at the corner of King and Bethel Sts.,
The Binghams occupied one of these, which consisted of a
single room, one corner being partitioned off by mats, pro
viding a little privacy.
The missionaries had not brought much furniture, so
boxes in which goods had been packed served as tables and
chairs. There were no furniture stores and no lumber yards
in Honolulu then, but Mr. Bingham, like most Yankees at
that time, was handy with tools and with a piece of drift
wood from the northwest, a stick'of sandalwood given him
and some Koa, he managed to make a rocking chair in which,
later on, Mrs, Bingham rocked her babies. On Sundays it
was taken to the old grass churoh as a seat for the pastor's
wife. When in 1840 the Binghams left Honolulu for the
United States, the chair was taken with them, and when they
�reached Boston she refused to part with it for a fine
piece of upholstered furniture. Her wish was that when
the last summons came she might be found in that chair,
and her wish was granted when she died in 1848 .
They had brought a cook stove and this was set up in
the yard and the natives watched through the palings to
see how haoles cooked. To wash the clothes which had ac
cumulated during the voyage, water had to be brought from
the Nuuanu river and washing and ironing in the open air
gave Mrs. Bingham a severe sunburn. In addition to their
household duties, the chiefs brought broadcloth and linen
to be made into suits and shirts.
They had not been landed a month when Mrs* Bingham
gathered around her a doz en girls and began to teach them
how to read. This teaching was of course in English, for
there were no Hawaiian books, and she knew no Hawaiian.
The pupils were the children of Americans and Englishmen
who had native wives. In a month she had 40 students, some
of whom were adults.
(a^
First WhiteABaby
On November»9> a daughter was born to the Binghams,
the first white|[child born on Oahu. In such cases, as they
occurred, the wives of other missionaries acted as doctors
and nurses for their sisters. Next day a ship arrived
bringing letters from home, the first word they had received
from friends for more than a year.
With all her varied work and what we should call de
privation she wrote homes
"Who would not leave sisters, friends and kindred to
tell these pagan mothers of the Savior’s love."
Permission had been granted the missionaries to remain
in Hawaii for a year, but when it was found that they came
to do good they were allowed to stay. The fraae house
which had been brought from Boston was erected on what was
then a barren plain a half-mile from the village. (This is
the house now standing on King St.)
In that house, at first, lived four families, three
having an infant each, and one, the Chamberlains, having
six children. This Daniel Chamberlain was a farmer and
must not be confused with Levi Chamberlain who arrived in
1822. It was he who built the coral house on the mission
lot and whose descendants live here today. Daniel Chamberlain only stayed two years.
Besides the four families sometimes guests were enter
tained. At one time, for four months, Messrs. Tyerman and
Bennett and the Rev. William Ellis were somehow accommodated,
The dining room was in the cellar and furnishing the long
�table with food three timeg a day devolved upon the women
of the party by turns. Sonietiaies they had beef or pork,
potatoes, butter and flour, but at other times they had
none of these things and had to subsist on fish and poi
or taro. As soon as possible other houses were built and
then the long table was sawed in two and one-half was sent
to Hilo for the mission there.
Served As Midwife
Four times in the first four years Mrs. Binghan went
with her husband to Kauai to be with a sister missionary
in her time of need, as there was no physician or nurse.
Once she went with a babe of her own three months old,
who was sick at the time and the day after landing a son
was born to Mrs, Whitney. Three weeks later she officiated
at the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Ruggles.
When she reached Honolulu her services were required
at Kaneohe over the Pali over which there was then only a
trail so narrow at one place that her feet had to be placed
by a guide while her face was turned to the perpendicular
rock above her. A native carrying her babe followed her
and she feared more for her child than for herself. Some
times on her journeys she was carried by natives in her
chair which was lashed to poles, and occasionally she rode
with her husband on a horse.
But it was not toil alone she had to bear. She had to
suffer terror for the life of her husband which was threat
ened by infuriated sailors who accused him of interfering
with their sensual pleasures. She and the other missionary
women were not frightened by Hawaiians, but by white men.
It was in 1826 when the mob attacked the mission house.
In a letter she told how she suffered.
"With my defenseless family I heard the blasphemous
language and saw the furious arm thrust at my dearest one.
I saw the brandished weapon and marked the raging of the
angry mob. I heard the scream of my child for the safety
of her father, but my spirit was sustained through it a l l ."
It was Hawaiians who defended Bingham and a native
who warded off the blow from a knife.
A year later she and her husband were at Lahaina when
shots were fired from an English whaler, with the American
captain, at Mr. Richards' house because the debauchery of
sailors had been interfered with. Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Bing
ham and their five children took refuge in the cellar,
terrified by the balls from the cannon and the howlings of
a mob.
This life of toil and danger she endured for 20 years—
there was no system of furloughs for missionaries then. In
1840 , the Binghams were granted 18 months' leave of absence.
They expected to return to Hawaii but their intention was
not realized. Mrs. Bingham died at Easthampton, Mass., at
the age of 5 6 . Two of her seven children had died in Honolulu.
�INTRODUCTION TO THE JOURNAL
of
Sybil Moseley Bingham
When I commenced the following Journal
it appeared to me most proper to make com
munications to my sisters, respecting myself,
in occasional letters, intending this for my
own private benefit. My principal objection
to dedicating it to them, arose from the fear
of some restraint, where I had been accustomed
to the most perfect freedom when I had felt
that no eye but my own was to read. I pro
ceeded thus, awhile, but feeling an increasing
desire to comfort these dear sisters in every
way in my power, I was inclined to believe it
my duty to give them a more constant and unbroken
history of GOD*s providential dealings with me,
than I could by occasional letters. Accordingly
with the commencement of the year I put it in a
new form, at the same time transcribing a con
siderable part from the time of embarkation. If
it make them in same degree live with their dear,
but far distant sister, if it comfort them when
anxious for her welfare, if it, at any time,
raise, in any degree, their spiritual feeling,
leading them to pray more earnestly for Sybil,
she has a rich reward.
�JOURNAL
On board Brig Thaddeus, Capt. Blanchard,
bound to the Sandwich Isles.
Nov. 8 th, 1819
What shall I record of the Lord’s strange dealings
with me? Surely it becomes me to stand in awe, to wonder
and adore. On my birthday, Sept. 14, 1819, the last re
cording in my private writings, my reflections were closed
with this wish if it were proper to pen any, that if life
were continued, before another anniversary of my birth,
GOD, in his holy providence, would open the door for me
among the heathen and direct my steps there. But, 0, could
I have supposed that less than two short months would have
found me advanced two thousand miles upon the mighty deep,
having bid friends, kindred and country a lasting adieu,
with my face set to the far distant Islands of the seal
Yet thus it is. What shall I say? The Lord has done it,
and what have I to say, but, "blessed be his holy name."
Wonderful have been the leadings of his holy providence’
Plain did they seem to be to read— so plain that had a
voice from on high said, "Go," I know not I should have
had more fears in answering, "I cannot listen." And, now,
0 my Saviour GOD, thou seest I have stepped tremblingly
forward— thou knowest how, whether it be depending on thee
for strength, or relying* on my poor sinful self. 0 Lord,
1 go, but make my feeble heart stay itself for succor and
support upon thine Arm, omnipotent and kind. When I look
at my own poor languishing graces (if any there be in this
cold heart; I am filled with astonishment that thus thou
shouldst honor me, by giving me the prospect of labouring
and suffering for thee, with thy devoted ones, in a revolted
province of thy dominions, long usurped by thy great Enemy.
I feel, 0 my diving Master, that I have never served thee
with that fidelity in the little stations in which thou hast
before placed me,— I feel that tho thou didst incline my
heart to ask of thee this thing, yet, that I did not bestir
myself, giving due heed to thy direction to take unto myself
the whole armour of GOD— to stand with this heavenly equip
ment, so as to allow me to go forward with confidence to
this high post to which thou callest me. But, 0, have I
ever seen anjthjing in my low attainments which would warrant
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�me to take any station in my Master’ s service? Divine
Jesus, a poor helpless one I be— so far from being able,
without thee, to accomplish any thing in thine employ,
I need thy supporting hand to keep me, every moment, lest
I fall. Yet amidst it all, I do hope to do something in
thy vineyard. Thou canst, and dost work by the very
weakest instruments, showing that the glory is all thine
own. Committing myself into thine hand, as the pen in
the hand, with which I write, I feel that I am strong—
that thou wilt make me a help-mate to thy servant, my
husband,— an encouragement to this little Mission band,
,and, in thine own due time, a light to the benighted
heathen whither thou sendest me. 0 make me to feel,
that Christ strengthening me, I can do all things, —
"can bear all sufferings— if my Lord be there." 0,
what sufferings may be written for me in the volume of
thy decrees, who can tell I But thou bidst me, like
Peter, as it were, to walk upon the sea, and when the
waves are boisterous and I begin to sink, wilt thou not
to me, as thou didst to him, graciously put forth thine
hand and bid me not to doubt? Trusting in thee, I go—
shouldst thou call me to pass through darkness thick and
awful, yet wilt thou not say to me, "Fear not, I am with
thee?" Early would I make supplication, that if in thy
righteous providence, thou shouldst take away the desire
of mine eyes— put lever and friend into darkness, leav
ing me solitary and in widowhood, in a lone land of
savage strangers, thou wouldst cause me, tho infinitely
unworthy, to know that thou art my husband9 my friend,
my everlasting Portion. Lord, do thus, and it is enough.
Nov. 9th. Have been seventeen days on board.
Hitherto the good hand of our GOD has been upon us.
Our
passage has been rough, our way, when contrasted with
tender nursing in the bosom of our friends, has been hard;
but our hearts have been kindly supported, so that it has
not been dark. Sea-sickness has been severe upon most,
yet not so much so as upon many who have gone before us.
As to myself, it has been slight— have felt a degree of
strength enabling me to render some little attentions to
my dearest friend, still weak and feeble. Privileged
have I been in it. We have not been able to enter into
any systematic improvement of time, but have it in pros
pect. 0 , to do my part towards composing a well regu
lated Mission family I We have experienced a gale which
caused our little bark to be tossed upon the tempestuous
ocean. Danger did not seem immediately threatening, tho
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�we suffered much inconvenience. How would a voyage at
sea teach us our continual dependence, were we not so
slow to learn ! Have had our hearts refreshed by public
worship, on deck, the two last sabbaths— first sabbath
prevented by loosing anchor in the harbor, rapid pro
gress of sea-sickness, etc. Yesterday much joy on board
at sight of a vessel, hoping it were bound homeward. It
proved not so. It probably will be long ere our friends
hear.
Nov. 14th. Not permitted to assemble today for
public worship. The winds high— the sea extremely rough
so that we could not be on deck. Our way is boisterous.
These words have been much in mind, "His way was much
darker and rougher than mine— Did Jesus thus suffer— And
shall I repine?"
Nov. 16th. Winds still contrary— scarce any pro
gress in our way, these many days. Have been in lat. 37
and 38 for more than ten days. How are we taught that
they are GOD's winds, not ours— at hie command, and his
alone.
Nov. 17th. Still watching for favorable winds.
The sea more calm today, yet we are not wafted onward.
Capt. B— just told me, that in his last voyage, he had
reached the Line, by this time. Well, of this we may
rest assured, that if our Heavenly Father, according to
his eternal purposes, land us at length on the shores of
Owhyhee, it will be at the very moment his sovereign
pleasure deems it best. Our family appears to be recov
ering. May we not forget to be thankful. And also more
life in spiritual things, within a few days, appears. 0 ,
that our hearts were more alive— that we did more deeply
feel the high commission which our GOD has given us J Too
much have our minds been occupied with the troubles of
sea-sickness and the privations attendant on our voyage5
so the sound of our words, before the Ship's company, has
been too much, what shall we eat and what shall we drink.
But I would fain hope the blessed influences of the
Spirit are more felt in some hearts. Last evening, had
a precious little session, in our room, with Thomas Hopii.
His heart seemed to mourn under a sense of short comings,
and his desires appeared to be strong, that he, with us
all, might awake. He led in prayer, as did also Mr. B— ,
then withdrew, with some resolutions in each of our
breasts, I trust, to live to GOD.
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�Nov. 18th. Peel, this evening, that we have abund
ant reason to sing of mercy. The winds are ordered now
in our favor, wafting us much farther in this one day,
than in many previous. Health seems returning to our
family, and light, I trust, to their souls. Several
appeared to have a season of unusual enjoyment at our
devotions this evening. My dear friend appears to be
gaining strength, and with it earnest desire to be about his great work. Some of the day has passed pleas
antly, I hope profitably, in reading with him the Memoirs
of Dr. Buchanan. May we find a blessing in the perusal,
as we proceed. Devoted some part of the day to the in
struction of Mary C— , hope to be systematic in it. 0,
to be useful in some little way i Have been conversing a
little while, on deck, since prayer, with the sisters.
They express a wish for some system in the improvement
of time, and to be more spiritually alive. May we look
to the proper source for assistance.
Nov. 19 th. Lifeless as I am, I feel that I cannot
rest without recording in my heart, and with my pen, the
goodness of GOD through the past day. For myself, the
valley of humiliation would best become me, for, 0 , whe*-o
is the ardour of feeling which my mercies demand J En
joyed, this morning, upon awaking, a tender and solemn^
season in united supplication with my dearest friend, in
which his soul seemed melted and his spirit bowed down in
view of the awful responsibility of his station. Went
from our little room to the family altar, around, which,
in the morning, we had not before been permitted to as
semble. There seemed some meltings of heart with several,
which, I trust, has been the case through the day. This
evening, met the sisters in sister T— 's room, hoping to
renew our covenant obligation, one with the other,— to
act the part of members of one body to watch over, ex
hort, admonish, and reprove, as occasion may require.
We could not exactly feel alike on the subject of social
prayer at these seasons, in our present inconvenient
situation? yet, I trust, all came to the conclusion that
it was both our duty and privilege, and resolved, the
grace of GOD assisting us, to do accordingly. May He who
has styled himself a prayer-hearing GOD, accept and bless
us in it.
Nov. 20th. This day, commenced in practice what we
have for some time considered in theory, vis, system with
respect to the disposition of time. We take an hour im
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�mediately after breakfast, for recitations. At the
repeated request of the sisters, I take the office of
instructress, at this, as also another hour after din
ner. While I take this place to assist them in some
branches, to which, in the providence of GOD, I have
had opportunity to attend and they have not, may I do
it meekly, and modestly, sensible that I also shall
need, in various ways, their kind offices. Hope myself
to be engaged in some study with sister T— looking to
Mr. B— as an instructor. It is what I have long desired,
to be under a regular course of instruction, that so this
untutored mind may be disciplined. 0 , may I see to it
that I have in view but one object in whatever I attempt—
the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom. With my eye to this
along will GOD prosper me in my way.
Nov. 23rd. Tossed up and down on this mighty deep,
not suffered to make but little progress, we do note
some of the Christian graces peculiarly in exercises.
Sabbath day, not permitted, by reason of the sea being
so very boisterous, to have public worship, I felt my
self sick, and too much I suffered the continued sick
ness of my dear husband, to weigh down my spirits and
make my heart heavy. 0, may I not murmur i In my better
moments, and I would fain hope uniformly so, I bless GOD
that I am where I am, on my way to the heathen— that in
his holy providence I am allowed to have so high a com
mission, and to be numbered among those who are called
to make sacrifices in his blessed service. 0 , may I be
found faithful, and at last accepted through grace.
Nov. 24th. This day have found my comforts many.
Awoke with calmness and peace on my mind— at the usual
hour attended upon the class, then had a lesson in sing
ing with Mr. B— , after which I read to him for two hours
in the Memoirs of Dr. Buchanan, which opened a field for
remarks and conversation, interesting in their nature,
but particularly so from our present situation, destined
as he was, to a distant land with the hope of doing some
thing in '"our Master's vineyard. Tender were the feelings
excited in our breasts at the relation of the severe
trials that good man was called to endure in the separ
ation from his beloved wife while she returned, for her
health, to her native land, leaving behind her their dear
little Augusta, six months old; and the still greater
trial, which must have rent his heart, in the intelligence
which announced her death;— her watery grave while on her
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�second voyage. No less animating than tender in the
account he gives in some letters to his friends of her
peaceful and happy death. I trust the perusal will
not be without its effects. While it leads me to say,
"Lord, teach me how to d ie ,— And in that hour, 0 let
my fainting head,— Divine Redeemer, rest upon thy hand—
And find support," it also leads me to say, teach me to
resign to thee, the dearest earthly joy that thou hast
given me— to hear, with calm resignation, the summons for
him to come to thee.
Nov. 26th. The two last have been days, not of
gloom and despondency, but of tender melancholy. I trust
it has not been altogether an unprofitable season. But
while my heart has fainted within me at a sense of fall
ing so far short of what GOD most righteously demands of
me, my spirit has been made to rejoice in the blessed
truth, "The blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin."
0,
for heart-meltings indeed, in view of my much ingratitude
to this Divine Saviour, this Heavenly Friend ! Last night
had a peculiarly precious season in the convei'sation of
my dear friend. The watch announced at midnight while he
continued, with words of sweet encouragement tending to
strengthen, while yet to humble my desponding heart. 0 ,
to be what he would persuade himself I was I 0 , to profit
by such an instructor, counsellor, guide and friend I
Nov. 28th. Calm, peaceful, and, I think, soul-cheer
ing has been this sabbath. Awoke, and tho languid in
feeling, did still feel that the day was the Lord's.
Such it has been to me. Yet, 0, the listlessness, which
follows me all my days, in serving GOD,--my covenant GOD
my reconciled GOD and Father i This day now closing,
like all others, must find-me in despair, were it not
Jesus has died— that through this dear Interceptor, I
shall find acceptance. In the morning, at ten, our Mis
sion family met in the cabin for social conference— at
twelve, assembled on deck, when all belonging to the ves
sel, were present, to attend divine service. A canopy
put up to shield us from the sun— the waters tranquil and
serene. Mr. B— was enabled to address us from the word
of GOD. A double blessing did it seem to me, to be per
mitted, under such circumstances, to hear divine truth,
and to hear it from that dear friend who had, these many
days, languished under much bodily weakness. Had with
him, this evening, conversation of a most interesting
nature, relative to scenes which may be before us. The
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�subject was tender. By frequently taking such a view
of our future path, may we be at once led to the infin
ite fountain of divine support, for provision for the
hour of trial.
Nov. 29th. Weather, to-day, peaceful, tho our
progress not yet rapid. The quietude of the pleasant
evening interrupted by domestic troubles. The steward
unfaithful to his trust— convicted of having squandered,
and abused, to his own hurt, things committed to his
charge, leading others also into evil. 0 , my soul how
wilt thou stand when thy Lord reckonest with thee? This
poor servant took the reward due to his crime— on him
were inflicted stripes— none to stand in his stead. 0 ,
my dear Redeemer, why is not my heart, by this little
incident, led more feelingly to thee, who didst stand in
the sinner’s place, receiving the stripes which divine
Justice required, even such as drank up thy spirit, and
overwhelmed thy holy soul, causing thee to cry out. "If
it be possible, let this cup pass from me 1" 0 , the
amazing, the astonishing ingratitude of this stubborn
heart, which yet does even hope the demands of Justice
were satisfied against ijfc by these s tripes I Blessed
Sacrifice, let thy blood be applied not only to acquit
from condemnation, but to melt this icy heart.
Nov. 30th. This day commenced the study of the
Owhyhee language. Shall I be permitted to speak in it,
to those idolatrous natives, the wonderful works which
Jehovah, the true GOD, has done— that of his creating,
governing, and preserving a world, and what must most of
all excite their astonishment, of his becoming incarnate
and dying to redeem it I This evening held our first
singing school. It is greatly to be wished that we
could all join with our hearts and voices too, in sing
ing praises to Zion’ s King, at our morning and evening
devotions, and public worship. I never felt more as if
the time was at hand when I should be able to take part
in it .
Dec. 1st. Have had enjoyment to-day, in writing to
friends and sisters— found my mind much with them, as it
is the eve of a pleasant anniversary, calling my mind
back to "the days of other years".
Dec. 2nd. Precious have been the mercies of our GOD
to us this day. Here, upon these wide waters, have we
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�been permitted, with dearly beloved, absent friends, to
lift up our hearts and voices in praise to our gracious
Preserver and Benefactor. We felt, that in comnon with
them, we had abundant cause for observing a day of
thanks-giving, we also felt, that morning, special, mer
cies demanded our particular notice. Providentially,
we had with us the Gov. proclamation, published the week
we left Boston. Mr. B— read this, taking it on the
ground for remarks, besides bringing into view our par
ticular mercies as a Mission family, and as individuals.
The sea was boisterous, and not allowing us to be on deck,
we assembled in the cabin. We had a comfortable dinner
provided, at which, tho but little was said, yet the sub
jects were tender and calculated to touch our better
feelings, Lord, forgive our sins and accept our poor at
tempts to praise thee. Find, upon a review of past years,
this to be the eighth anniversary thanks-giving which has
found me in a situation new, and foreign from any calcu
lations I could have made from one to the other. So
literally have I been a stranger, a sojourner; 0 , that
I knew I was spiritually I Lord, I thank thee I have any
evidence I am such. My soul would seek of thee daily
communications of thy Grace, that so thin evidence may be
encreased. I would fain hope the various and, in many
instances, mysterious providences of GOD towards me, the
past years, have been preparing me for what he seems
calling me to. 0, to give myself wholly to my Divine
Master’s service, in heart and in life I
Dec. 9th. Fast approaching the Equator. For the
last seven days, have made rapid sail. Crossed the
Tropic of Cancer, on the night of the 2nd. inst. Find
the heat less oppressive than we expected— shall prob
ably find it more intense as we meet the sun on his
return from the southern tropic. On Sabbath, 5th, not
permitted again to have public worship on deck, by
reason of the swell of the sea. Assembled both morning
and afternoon, in the cabin. Last evening, found myself
much exhausted in consequence of fatigue through the day
in putting order in our little room. To accomplish a
little, costs much labor on board a vessel.
I an grieved
to find it too much the case, that with my bodily strength,
my spirits sink. Several such seasons have arisen in my
new situation. Tears will come unbidden, and, I may say,
without cause.
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�"It is not that my lot is low
That bids the silent tear to flow,
It is not grief that makes me moan,
•Tis not that I am all alone."
Whence then the clouds? True I have relinquished com
parative ease for hardships, but am I not, through
grace, allowed to hope* that ere long, I share in that
"Rest" which remaineth for GOD's children?
Dec. 12th. A calm and peaceful sabbath— hope GOD
has caused it to be a good one to my soul. Went upon
deck as the sun was coming up from the water, all was
tranquil and serene. My soul Icaaged to shake off its
slumbers with the shades of the night, and hail the beams
of the Sun of Righteousness as mine eyes rejoice in the
beams of the natural sun gilding the surface of the great
deep. But I did not seem to awake. The spirit sympa
thised with the languid form, and I went to our social
conference, at ten, in the cabin, feeling that, so low
were my attainments, so languid my best affections.
"Earth was a tiresome place." Then was read from Heb.
what the inspired writer says of the "Rest" which remain
eth for the children of GOD—was sung, the hymns, "Lord,
what a wretched land is th is,"— "There is a land of pure
delight." Brother T— concluded with prayer, blessing
God that in our pilgrimage we were allowed to be comforted
with truths such as we had been contemplating. The season
was to me a melting one— thought I did feel through the
hymn and prayers, that the language I could make my own.
At twelve assembled on deck for public worship. I felt
that I had a favored hour, while before us was set the
base ingratitude of the heart. Mr. B— addressed us from
theso words, "What could I have done more for my vineyard
that I have not done in it? Wherefore when I looked that
it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes."
0 , may it not prove to be seed snatched away out of my
heart, or others that heart I Lord, revive thy vineyard
here. Thou mightest say, cut it down, destroy the hedges
and let it lie waste. But, 0, thou covenant keeping GOD,
spare we beseech thee— give not thy heritage to reproach.
Tho thou hast done much for us, yet breathe again upon
us, and we shall live. Where else shall we look for
help? Thou hast given us a high commission— art sending
us forth with it to make proclamation to the heathen?
but, 0, we langninh, we faint;— give strength Divine
Master, or we die. Wc look for help in ourselves, but
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'tis not there— we cast our eyes around, hut find it
not: blessed be thy name thou tellest us where to
look— thou sayest, "Look unto me." Lord, incline our
hearts to and we shall. 0 , that as in earnest that
thou wilt indeed show us favor in our great work, not
withstanding our ingratitude, let us, I beseech thee,
have thy Spirit here, to quicken our own souls, and to
bring these thoughtless souls, of this ship's company,
to bow at the footstool of the cross, and, deeply hum
bled under a sense of guilt, to rejoice in redeeming
love. Thou hast said, all things are possible to him
that believeth. Faith is thy gift. For the Redeemer's
sake may it be bestowed upon us a ll. Make the hearts of
thy children in our dear native land to rejoice in the
intelligence that GOD is indeed with us for good, grant
ing their requests in giving us those that sail with us.
Dec. 15th. We had much enjoyment this morning, in
the providence which permitted us to make communications,
for the first time since sailing, to our beloved friends.
There was great joy on board— all hearts seemed animated,
all hands busy. I sent seven letters— two to my sistero,
one to Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Kibbe, M— Shepartf, Mrs. Collins
and B. Morse. Mr. B— to his parents— to Dr. Worcester,
and his early instructor, Mr. Gale. The vessel, hailed,
was Ship Mary, Capt. Smith of Boston, bound home from
Calcutta. 0 , may many hearts be revived, ere long, by
hearing that thus far we have been conducted in safety.
I was not aware how much my spirits would be raised by
the event. When shall we receive communications? In
GOD’ s own time. We were two degrees South of the Line.
Dec. 22nd. The three last have been peculiarly
pleasant days— our progress both smooth and rapid; and
tho near a vertical sun, experienced but little inconven
ience from the heat. The mild beams of the moon glitter
ing on the wide waters, give a charm to the evening, and
what is better than all, while it is peace without,
through the mercy of GOD, I can also add, it is peace
within. But, 0 , I long for more devout and holy aspir
ations to Him who did say, "My peace I leave with you."
The renewed health of my dear husband calls for a heart
of praise. To-day has afforded some pleasant hours, in
our little room, where we are noiPmade comfortable, in
being employed by his side, while he has been planning
a oermon for Christmas. He has just read to me the plan.
May the Divine Spirit lead, in the filling it out, to
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�such thoughts as he will bless and set home upon the
heart. Have this evening been engaged in conversation
with Mr. C— , feel a peculiar interest in the state of
that young man--am encouraged to strengthen those feel
ings from the hope that GOD, by his Spirit, is inclining
our hearts, in a few instances, to make his case a sub
ject of prayer. While conversing about him, to-day,
Mr. B— suggested the thought that it was not too much
to ask of GOD so to cause divine truth to shine in his
path,— so to incline his heart, that he should be led to
relinquish the pursuit of wealth, join himself with us in
the glorious work anticipated by us, of erecting the
standard of the cross in those dark regions whither we go.
It has been much in mind, to-day, that, it _is not a vain
thing to call upon GOD. 0, for that faith to which a
promise is “annexed.
Dec. 24th. Our way continues prosperous. I have
seldom ever enjoyed more uniform peace of mind than for
some of the past days. May I give heed that my spiritual
course be like our literal course;— while exempt fx-om
adverse gales, not experiencing a calm from want of
"heavenly winds— 00 blow a prosperous gale of grace."
Dec. 26th. A pleasant sabbath. Preaching on deck,
Mr. B— addressed us from these words, "It is a faithful
saying, etc." It is good to witness, from sabbath to
sabbath, these immortals listening to truths, which,
without this Mission accompanying them, would not, for a
long time, sound in their ears. 0 , that the holy Spirit
would apply them I How unavailing unless the Lord command
his blessing I Yesterday was noticed by us as the Anni
versary of the blessed Saviour’s birth. Mr. B— preached
from Luke 2, 14th. He enlarged upon the prominent ideas
presented to our view in the passage. 1st. The birth of
a Saviour is an event worthy of the most grateful and
joyful commemoration. 2nd. A wide difference observed
between the feelings of infidels and scoffers, and those
of angels, in view of a Saviour's birth. 3rd. To pro
pagate the gospel is the most desirable employment this
side heaven. It was peculiarly adapted both to the dsy
and the circumstances of most of the hearers,— on our
way, as we are, with the glorious news of this most
glorious event, to heathen sinners. I would there was
some strength imparted by it, to go with more alacrity.
The hymns sung were appropriate. Tho it was a favored
season, yet, how far, far short did our feelings fall of
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�what would seem our privilege on that most joyful com
memoration ! Lord, enter not into judgement with thy
servants.
Dec. 27th. The sea, this morning, presented, to
us, a new appearance. Hot a breath swelled the sails
and the vast expanse of waters, like smooth glass, was
unbroken. It brought with force into my mind, my fav
orite hymns"Whene'er becalm'd I lie
And all my storms subside,
Then to my succor fly
And keep me near thy side,
Par more the treach'rous calm I dread
Than tempests bursting o'er my head."
Early on the morning of the 25th we crossed the Tropic
of Capricorn and entered the southern temperate zone.
The northern, the region of our birth, we shall probably
never enter again. But, distant climates need not look
strange to us, for if we are the children of GOD, and
live near to Him, we can never be far from home. We
were greatly favored in passing through the torrid zone—
not becalmed an hour, and scorched under a burning sun,
but wafted swiftly, by refreshing breezes directly on
our way.
Dec. 28th. Truly GOD is good to me, a sinner I
This morning is witness for Him, that his tender mercies
are more than I can reckon up. 0, to praise Him in some
little measure as his great goodness demands 1 But a
little while deprived of winds, our course is again rapid.
Health smiles upon us, and each one able to be employed
in body and mind. Myself in far better health than was
usual for me— a supply of things comfortable— the cheer
ing voice, the approbating smile of my precious friend to
comfort and encourage me— his petitions and his songs of
praise to raise my heart to GOD; and what is more, the
kindly influences of GOD's Spirit, I would hope, to cause
this heart, so often cold, to feel Some meltings. Through
grace, my morning song is,
"He's GOD with us
We feel him ours
His comforts in our souls he pours."
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�Dec. 30th. The grandeur and peculiar beauty of the
scene, to-night, about the setting of the sun, were
truly indescribable. One could but gaze, with admira
tion. The sun descended, majestically, into his watery
bed, tinging, both sky and water, with the most splendid
huess--not the smallest cloud appeared, while the full
moon, ascending, upon the sun's retiring, proclaimed
herself queen of the night. As she advanced, her soft
beams shed a lustre over the wide deep, not agitated by
a single wave,— all seeming to whisper, is it peace with
in? His works praise him. Does thy soul praise Him,
the great Creator?
Dec. 31st. It was early recommended to us, this
week, to give much attention to the review of the sins of
the now closing year. For myself, I must say, in many
things have I offended, and in all come short. A retro
spect fills me with self-abhorrence. I cannot enumerate
what exceeds my greatest thought. In the account, sealed
up for the last great day, all stands recorded. If it be
not cancelled— if no Advocate be found for me in the per
son of the Judge, how shall I stand? Can future obedi
ence, could it be attained to, atone? Vain hope I The
blood of Christ I— there may I apply.
Saturday, Jan. 1st., 1820. Pleasantly has the sun
of a New-Year risen upon me. Far removed, yes, long re
moved from every objLejCt which was dear, which was pleas
ant or even familiar to me when the last year ccramenced,
shut up within confined walls upon the great deep, with
dark uncertainty, under what circumstances, if at all,
I shall ever tread upon ground again, destined as I am
to a now cheerless land where the will of a heathen
ruler, uninfluenced by even a knowledge of Christian
principles, is law for all in his dominionsj where is the
ground of that serenity so sweetly felt, when the last
sun of the declining year withdrew its beams,— when the
midnight watch, calling, twelve o'clock, announced that
another year had commenced its revolutionst--which is now
felt, as thoughts arise of the dark, unknown paths of its
revolving days? Fain would I hope that it was through
strength given by Him who sitteth upon the circle of the
Heavens, distributing to each his portion as his infinite
wisdom and goodness direct, whose piercing eye surveys
things past, present, and to come, as one eternal Now,
assuring us that such is his condescension that the very
hairs of our head are numbered, and that in his vast
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�dominion, not even a sparrow falleth to the ground
without his notice. Fain would I hope it was his divine
consolations, and not a cold indifference to either good
or ill, which enables me to look around and inwardly ex
claim, never could I more cheerfully hail a New-Year's
morning! With my dearest friend I was permitted to
unite my supplications before the voices of the little
multitude were heard about the vessel— then go on deck
and receive the usual greetings. Most earnestly did I
desire, when Capt. B— congratulated me upon the NewYear, and could not help saying to him, that it was
among the first wishes of the morning, that it might in
deed prove a happy one to him. 0, that a Sovereign GOD,
who dispenseth his favors as he will, would make the be
ginning of years to that man, giving him true repentance,
bringing him to the foot of the cross; and cause that
another anniversary find him speaking the language of a
new-born soul. At the family altar, the 29th of the 1st
of Chron. was read, and our attention directed more par
ticularly to the 5th and 15 th verses as affording matter
for meditation through the day. A hymn was sung, com
posed by Mr. C-—, for the occasion. The words of the
king to Esther, "What is thy petition, and what is thy
request?" as also of GOD to Solomon, "Ask what I shall
give thee," have been much in my mind. Is not the same
gracious voice to me,— says it not, what is thy petition,
and what thy request? Thou, Lord, knowest. Am I de
ceived when I say, my first petition, my most earnest
request is, that I might know and love Thee moz-e— serve
Thee better, and say more from the heart,
"Thy will be
done." Other things I would, I do leave with Thee— only
give unto me thy presence in the trying hour. Thou wilt
not deny me, when to the bleeding Lamb, who took our sins
upon him, in the awful hour of darkness, it was denied,
that it might forever shine upon every trembling soul who
comes to GOD through him.
Reflecting farther upon the claim which my dear and
affectionate sisters have upon my pen, as by that means
only must all their future knowledge, concerning their
absent sister, be obtained, I an led to alter my mind,
respecting my Diary, and consider it, from the commence
ment of this year, in some measure, dedicated to them.
And, 0, my beloved sisters, what events this hand may
have to record, or your eyes to peruse, our Father, our
Covenant GOD and Father knows, and He alone. Sufficient
�for us that He has it all under his direction,— that
our "times are in his hands." When my soul gets hold
there, I think I do feel that there is no path so rough,
but, leaning on his arm, I could walk in it for his
sake and the Gospel’ s. May his grace prepare my heart,
when penning, and your hearts, when torrents of tears
may be flowing over many mournful pages here, to say, to
dwell upon it, " Father, glorify thy name."
Jan. 2nd. Lord’s day. Have been favored with an
other precious sabbath. In the morning, at our confer
ence remarks were made tending to lead our minds to the
spirituality of the fourth commandment. They were deeply
interesting and affecting. A little circumstance, in
the morning, caused them to be more particularly so.
May they not be without their salutary effects. In the
afternoon, Mr. B— addressed us again, from Luke 4th,
19th.— "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord."
After an appropriate introduction, considered particu
larly the import of the phrase, then enquired how we
may reasonably expect the New Year to be, with respect
to ourselves, and those connected with us, an accept
able year of the Lord. We might expect it to be such by
duly regarding our sins, our mercies, our engagements,,
and our instructions* of the past year. Each of these
particulars was set before us in a clear and striking
manner. May the blessed Spirit accompany the word. The
sea was, as it had been for many days, smooth and still.
About sunset a strong breeze cane up, so that now, eight
o ’ clock, our little bark pushes forward over noisy billows.
Jan. 4th, The last, a night of tossing— awakened
by the cry, between four and five this morning, " all
hands on decks" a strong gale having arisen suddenly.
The motion of the vessel was very great, few things keep
ing their position. We assembled as usual for morning
prayers— read the 124 and 125 Psalms— sung three verses
of Watt’s version of the former, soon after went to
breakfast. Here, to a land spectator, methinks the scene
would have been truly novel and anusing— in the midst of
commotion he must have smiled, A view of a very differ
ent kind which presented itself, when, not long after, we
looked out upon deck, was indeed, beyon^ my power to de
scribe. Wave dashing upon wave, our little bark, dis
mantled of its noble sails, ascending one, and descending
another? with its naked masts, riding at the rate of
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�seven miles an hour. This is considered hut a sketch
of the scenes we must expect to witness at the Cape.
But it was nobly grand I We are now a few degrees east
of the mouth of that majestic river the Riode-la-Plata,
fast approaching those tempestuous regions, so often
the subject of conversation with us; Yet, there we
shall be safe, attended by that GOD "who rules on high—
And thunders when he please,—Who rides upon the stormy
sky— And manages the seas." What need we farther anxiety
about the event, than to see to it, that we have grace
to enable us to say, in the trying moment, if it arrives,
"This awful GOD is ours, He shall send down his heavenly
powers, Our father and our love, To carry us above."
Jan. 6 th. Thursday morn. The sea remains tempest
uous— the wind strong and violent and directly ahead.
We reel to and fro, and are weary with our tossing.
For the last twenty four hours we have made no advance,
but a retrograde step. As we were leaving the cabin,
Tuesday evening, from prayers, a heavy sea broke over
deck, threatening destruction before it.
It took from
their place several heavy things, tossing them about
like little toya— dashing off a large space of the
boards upon the side of the deck. Capt. B— was swept
by it in various directions, not knowing, as he after
wards said, what prevented his being washed overboard—
passengers he thought would have stood little chance.
Providentially none were up, tho near it; one or two
having ascended the stairs of the companion way. I,
returning from prayers, stood at the foot, thinking I
must ascend for a breath of air. Suddenly the water
came rushing, in such a tremendous torrent, as to drench
me as completely as if plunged in the sea. Under these
circumstances we went to our berths, feeling there was
a peculiar uncertainty as to our state when the morning
light should appear. But our Heavenly Watchman, our
Divine Pilot brought us safely through. The morning
dawned, finding us still in safety; and in the midst of
mountainous waves we have been preserved still another
day and another night. This morning, I ventured again
at an attempt upon deck, to behold the sublime scene;
Mr. B— , before I went out, having been up to the roundtop to take a more extended view. I had looked about—
put a little water upon my hands and face, when again,
another wave drenched me as before. It was much less
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�than the other, but I was just in the way of it .
Evening. Peel, to-night, truly like a pilgrim and
stranger,— as if I had no abiding place. All the objects
my heart so lately loved, far, far away. Amidst all,
the flesh fainteth,
0 , my Gracious Redeemer, how do I
need thy kind support ! I know that thou art infinitely
more than friends or country— let my restless heart rest
in Thee.
9 o'clock. GOD does allow me comforts, many tBnder
and precious comforts. Still, I am continually forfeit
ing all. 0 , that I were constrained by them, in the hour
of sadness, not to repine! I have felt my sorrows soothed,
my troubled mind composed, by the seasonable tenderness of
my dear husband. 0 , may I watch to cheer and encourage
him, on his way, not often requiring his energies to rouse
mine, his spirits to support mine; since, to aid him who
hopes to be more directly employed in our Master's vine
yard, is the way in which I can, at present, most ration
ally expect to be the honored instrument of good. Thanks
for that divine support which I trust I have hitherto
experienced. May I be led by it to trust for the time
which is to come.
Saturday eve, Jan. 8 th.
"The storm is laid— the winds retire
Obedient to thy will.
The sea which roared at thy command,
At thy command, is s t i l l ."
To-day I have felt the force of these words. 0 , to
hail this peaceful sabbath, as our gracious GOD invites !
Jan. 11th. What can I say to my sisters, this morn
ing? I can tell them, could the eye glance across the
great waters and catch the little bark, ascending and de
scending the mountainous waves, which contains their dear
sister, their hands would be involuntarily extended for
her relief, and their cry would be save her! The sea
runs very high, while the wind roars through the naked
riggings as you may have heard it, in a November's day,
through the leafless trees of a majestic forest. The
dashing of the waves on deck, the frequent fall of some
thing below, the violent motion of the vessel, going up
and then down, would seem to conspire to terrify and
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�distress; yet I feel my mind calm as if by a winter's
fire in my own happy land. Is it not of the mercy of
GOD? I feel it is . But, 0, the poor returns I make !
We are approaching Cape Horn. What terrific scenes
await us there, we know not. Sufficient for us, our
Pilot is divinely wise, divinely good. Sabbath was a
peaceful day. m e angry ocean, these many days en
raged, seemed to regard its aacred hours. I think it
was a day of more than usual enjoyment in my own mind.
Brother T— preached from these words, "Other sheep
have I which are not, etc." We have no appearance of
a revival at Sea. How does the Holy Spirit dispense
his favors as he will, but, 0 , to stand in a waiting
posture!
I will transcribe for your perusal a few lines
just written by my husband for our new friend, Mr. C— .
I will first give you two little scraps from Mr. C— 's
pen. One sung at Christmas, the other at New-Years. A
little address to us, personally, was what called forth
this from B— .
"We have seen his Star in the East and have come to
worohip him-" Matt. 2 . 2 .
A CHRISTMAS HYMN
By W. G. Conant
All hail the bright Star that the East once illum'd,
And blest with its radiance, the Shepherds and Seers,
When Religion, the emblems of mercy assum'd,
and glory appeared in this valley of tears;
It rose on the gloom that enshrouded the earth,
And announced, as it burst from the portals of heav'n
That the SAVIOR of sinners— Divine in his birth,
The Conqueror of Death, to the world is now giv'n.
On this day— from the regions of glory and love,
As the type of Salvation, and symbol of hope,
Gently borne through its beams,— see the pure heav'nly JJuvo,
Appear to mankind, who in darkness now grope.
May Religion's blest Star, as we traverse the Ocean,
Illumine our way, and its comforts impart,
While our fond lingering thoughts, we back with emotion,
To the country that holds the dear friends of each heart.
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�JEHOVAH— assist, in the soul-trying hour,
The Mission of Peace, to a far distant land,
And calm the rude main, with thy all-saving power,
Be love, grace, and metcy, the gifts of thy hands;
When, at length, on the "Isles of the Gentiles" they tread,
We pray that thy Spirit may smooth the rough ways
By them, may the Heathen, to JESUS be led,
And receive, with fond rapture, the Gospel's bright rays.
By them, may the Priests of Idolatry learn,
That their Morais and Taboos and offerings are vain,
Let the Nation, from Idols and violence turn,
And the joy of Salvation perpetual reign.
Now swell the loud anthems of praise to the Lord,
Prom whom streams of Mercy incessantly flow,
Be the Father, the Son, and the Spirit adored,
By all nations, and kindreds, and realms here below.
Sung at Sea by the Mission family - Tune - "The Hermit".
A NEW YEAR'S HYMN
Jan.l
By W. G. 0.
The Orb of day, with rosy light,
Rolls hence the shady gloom of night,
Ushering in the new-born year
Of joy and grief, of hope and fear.
Jehovah, hear our annual lays,
While grateful thoughts to Thee we raise,
0, GOD of mercy— Heavenly King,
With feeble strains, thy praise we sing.
Thy
Has
The
The
ever kind and bounteous hand,
spread thy mercies o'er the land,
Sea has felt thy sovereign might,
Isles have seen, with joy, the light.
Thy arm has led us o'er the Main
To bear thy truth, thy laws maintain,
Our hearts adore the just decree,
And place our only trust in Thee.
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�Soon may the Heathen
Which dawns to close
And say, with truth,
"Owhyhee's Idols are
bless the light
the pagan night,
forever-more,
no more*"
To gratify my own feelings I must give you one or
two stanzas from Mr, C— 's poetic address to Mr, B—
and myself.
7.
Hope’ s mirror shows Owyhee's lofty land
While thronging Pagans cover all the strand
’ Tis there you build the Church— the altar rear,
And with your Jesus, hold communion dear.
10.
Launch boldly out, your vessel is secure,
The sea is dark and deep— the Pilot sure.
Faith, to your souls, shall heavenly aid impart,
Sooth all your pains, and cheer the drooping heart.
11.
May heaven, Bear Friends, its choicest blessings send,
And Guardian Angels on your paths attend;
And when your Mission ends,— your trials o ’ er,
Calm be your passage to the heavenly shore.
A MEMORIAL OF FRIENDSHIP
from Mr. & Mrs. Bingham to Mr. W. G. Conant.
It is with sincere pleasure that we address the
following lines to our new and valued friend, as a
testimony that we reciprocate, cordially, the sentiments
of friendship founded on esteem, so delicately expressed
in his little poetic address. While we acknowledge our
obligations for repeated tokens of affectionate regard,
and endeavour to make some little return, we cannot but
cherish, more strongly than ever, the wish, that has,
from the earliest acquaintance, been the subject of our
conversation and our prayers, that divine light may
shine clearer and brighter in his path, and he himself,
ere long, become a light to them that now sit in dark
ness. Tho' our feelings have been strong, they are but
feebly expressed, yet, feebly as they are, we are still
happy in thus silently making them Imown.
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�As we crossed the broad Main, to the scene of our toil
With the message of peace to the dark heathen lands
On our voyage, a young Mate, from our dear native soil,
Attracted the hearts of his "two recent friends*"
He was born in the land where Christianity shines
And nurs’d in the fair habitation of peace,
In the temples of GOD, in the chambers of science,
The powers of his mind gained a happy increase.
From the shades of retirement, and learning's resort,
He reluctantly turned, to the scenes of commotionfTo procure for himself and his friends, a support,
And with Commerce, to trace the rough paths of the ocean.
His eye caught the beams of the "Star in the East",
The advent he sung of a SAVIOUR divine;
His soul for the heathen made earnest request,
That its light on the Isles of the Gentiles might shine.
He had travers'd those regions of dark superstition,
And sighed as he entered the cottage of woe,
Where temples of Idols, and shrines of pollution
Are sad ensigns of folly and wi*etohedness too,
Tho' his hands were employed in the toils of the seas,
And the cares of the world spent the days of his youth,
His mind, still enlighten'd with science and gi'ace,
Would have gladly engag’ d in the service of truth.
His decorous deportment— his honor and virtue,
Reciprocal confidence gained with his friends—
His name we will cherish, his friendship we'll value,
While memory lasts— when mortality ends.
That bosom thus touched with the tenderest emotion
For the "Mission of Peace" to a far distant landj
May it soon be inspired with the purest devotion,
And obey, with delight the Messiah’s command,
Which his voice in kind accents, to Peter address'd,
'Leave thy ship and employment, my cause to maintain,
Go publish my gospel to all the oppress'd;
Fear not, I will make you a fisher of men.'
0, think, precious youth, of the love of that Saviour,
Who laid down his life to redeem our lost race;
How long shall his bleeding love wait to show favor
To the souls that ne'er heard of the gospel of peace?
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�Go, lift up the jubilee trump of salvation,
Proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,
Publish pardon and peace to a perishing nation,
Who will joyfully hail, and believe on his word;
To the victim of woe, and the child of despair,
Hope's banner unfurl, and the olive displays
To the tribes of the West, like the Orient Star,
Announce the approaching effulgence of days
On the cold, cheerless couch of the poor dying pagan,
Spread the life-giving foliage of Sharon's blest Rose;
To the parched lip of death, hold the cup of salvation,
And the sweet balm of Gilead, apply to his woess
Prom the Isles of the West and the coasts of the North,
Bring his sons and his daughters to Jesus from far;
One soul, thence redeem's, is superior, in worth,
To the riches of Commerce, and conquests of War.
When the ransom'd of Christ shall be gather's in Heav'n,
And their feet on Mount Zion, shall joyfully stand
And the bright crown of life to the faithful is giv'n
Who obeyed, with delight, the Redeemer's command*
Then with joy everlasting, your Saviour will own,
His herald of peace,— who in glory divine,
As a Sun in the heavens— as a Star in his crown,
With inci*easing effulgence, forever shall shine*
H. B.
It always encreased my little comforts to have my sisters
share in them, and their perusal of these lines will add
to the pleasure already enjoyed.
Jan. 12th. We were called on deck to look at some
thing new to us among the numberless works of the great
Creator. A whale had made its appearance, lying along
side of the vessel.
It sported about in the water, one
side and the other, presenting, at short intervals, its
huge back upon the surface, for a considerable time. We
were as much amused as children, while it spoke that e n
treating hand, By whom supported s till, we stand." The
commotion of the sea is a little subsided, tho' yet very
rough, and the wind piercing.
Jan. 14th. Peeling this evening a little unpleas
antness at stomach, and having at hand some sugar and
peppermint, as I was taking it, I felt, with some force,
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�what I feel more or less, every day, that it was un
reasonable. ever to speak of the lack of one comfort,
when we have so many. I was grieved at the thought of
a remark in one of my letters, which would remind my
sisters, when enjoying little comforts, that Sybil was
destitute of many. I beg you would strive to forget
every sentence which may have been bordering that way,
as also, all others which may inadvertently slide in.
1 am indeed dealt with kindly. If I could count over
the outward comforts I have, you would join me in say
ing so. My health is excellent. Perhaps, never better.
Yesterday, took up my pen, at ten in the morning, and
did not lay it down till the dinner bell rang at one—
then went to the table, enjoyed my meal,— immediately
attended to the recitation of my class, then to my pen
till six, when the bell rang for tea, after which, I
washed up my two cups and spoons,--put on my great red
cloak (you must know we have a Patagonian summer) went
on deck, walked three quarters of an hour, holding on
too by a rope. At the call of the bell, went down to
the cabin to family prayers— then into our little room,
where, after uniting in our social devotions, went
quietly to rest. These things I mention to show you GOD
gives me health.
Jan. 16th. We should like to know if you find this
an uncommonly severe winter. In approaching the equator,
and passing under it, we did not, by any means, find the
heat as we expected. When we met the Sun, and found
ourselves under his perpendicular rays, we were but lit
tle incommoded, and now, in a region where it is summer,
S. Lat. 45, we find it actually cold. It is frequently
said by the seamen they have never known it so cold here,
before, at this season— the weather such as we might
expect at the Cape. Our progress is very slow.
Jan. 19th. We have been driven back from the 45°
and have not yet passed it. This morning it was thought
bottom might be found— sounded and found it 65 fathoms.
In Lon. W. 60°. Just ncv tferee sails appear off towards
the coast— supposed to be Spanish. We find different
emotions, almost at the same moment, at sight of a sail.
2 o ’clock. A monster of the deep has just presented it
self to full view. There is a calm and the vessel is
lying to. I found a little nook, behind one of the sails
let down, where I was enjoying a few turns before com
mencing my after—noon studies, when my eye was suddenly
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�turned by a dashing in the water, and, much to my grat
ification, caught a huge whale whose hump back was quite
above the surface. He spouted as if in a frolick. All
eyes were soon turned towards him, while he advanced,
jumping up and down, till he came along side the vessel,
when at once all was still and smooth. Every one was
upon the watch, but nothing more was known of him till
he had passed silently along a great distance, the other
side of the vessel. His monstrous head appeared as if
covered with shells, and on the back part of it were
orifices through which he spouted the water. We have
been much gratified with the sight of those noble birds,
called Albatross; within a few days. Previous to a gale
they are about our vessel, moving with majestic wing.
When it is a calm they sit upon the water along its side,
like tame geese. One was killed, last week, and brought
on board. It measured, from the extremities of the
wings, about ten feet— its bill was long and hooked— its
feathers white, spotted with black, and very numerous.
I am writing with one of its quills.
Jan. 21st. I have toeen on board thirteen weeks, and
have never seen the prow of the vessel till this noon.
I have been out to have my walk as usual, and have ven
tured, among all the things, with Mr. B— , to that end.
We have scarce ever sailed at the rate we are now sailing,
— about nine knots an hour. It appeared, when I looked
over, to give me a pretty just idea of "plowing the Main".
We shall soon be at the Cape, if prospered with the pre
sent winds.
Jan. 22nd. Going on our way.
*Tis half-past nine,
sabbath evening, but so long are our days it is not yet
dark. The weather so peaceful, to-day, that we could
not have had a better opportunity to have heard the word
preached, if in our American churches. Sweet has been
the day of "sacred rest". I cannot express my feelings
to you, to-night, my sisters, better than to say, that
if mercies on every side, with the hope that, through
grace, there is in the heart some feeling sense that they
come from a Covenant GOD and Pather, through a divinely
compassionate Mediator, can give "Peace" and comfort, I
feel such in my breast. I love to feel that you, with
many of GOD's dear children, are praying for it, and that
your prayers are answering, adding another to the already
numberless proof that GOD is, indeed, a prayer-hearing
GOD.
�Jan; 25th. Tuesday afternoon, 2 o'clock. I leave
the busy, animated little multitude, to say to my dear
sisters, that after no sight of land for thirteen weeks
and two days, it now cheers our sight. The bold coast
of Terra-de-Fuego presents itself to view; its snowcapt mountains becoming more grand, as we, with great
rapidity, draw nearer to them. We have looked forward,
with trembling, to these regions, yet when here find
more rapid sailing and as apparent security, as in any
part of our voyage. I desire that we may rightly notice
it. We have still a dangerous coast to pass, before we
can be in the smooth waters of the Pacific. And there,
may we bear in mind, that we shall need a divine Pilot.
I should love to tell my scholars that they might look
on their maps and imagine me entering the Straits of LeMaire. Lear Girls
I shall want to live in their re
membrance. 0 , that I might be permitted to hear, from
time to time, that one and another had set out for the
kingdom of heaven I Might the day come when I should
give some one the hand of greeting on heathen shores! '
The thought is not new. I have looked round upon them,
with similar feelings, when they had been ignorant of
what was passing in the mind.
4 o'clock.
I
have just laid aside my dissertation which I have been
set about, this week, to run on deck and see how land
looks now. The mountains appear nobly I Looking round
for my best friend, and not seeing him at once, I sent
my eyes up mast-head and spied him upon the main sailyard. He has an advantage, in prospect. The day con
tinues very fine.
I must go to my work. A regular
system has been strenuously recommended to all. It is
variously regarded. I will give you some parts of mine.
It commences with the hour 6 in the morning, closing
with 10, evening. From 9 to 12 logic and theological
reading— from 12 to 1 recitation of my class— 1 to 2
dinner and exercise— 2 to 6 miscellaneous reading, writ
ing, and Owyhee language— from 6 to 8 tea, singing,
social intercourse and exercise.
I should love to grat
ify all my many dear friends, with a free perusal of
every thing communicated, tho not directed to them in
dividually, but you will find things, occasionally,
which I would not have you read. Your own judgment will
dictate without my specifying. Assure me you will regard
this, and you will have things, Providence giving me the
opportunity to write, both little and great, as they in
terest me. I do desire to improve my time, for soon,
should life be spared and our wishes granted, we must
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�make the best use of the little stock of talents which
we have.
Jan. 26th. We are now in the Straits of Le-Maire.
Terra-del-Fuego on the right, and Staten-Land on the
left. We had not entered them, yesterday, when I
thought. You will see by the map that the former dis
covers a considerable point previous to entering the
Straits. Fight coming on, Capt. B— thought it prudent
to lie by for the night, and seek an entrance in the
morning.
Many thoughts run in the mind as we gaze on these
rude coasts; but not such conflicting ones, as when we
shall gaze on those of Owyhee. Here, as there, "No
gospel's joyful sound" is heard. The poor souls, scat
tered about on its bleak mountains, yet own no other
sceptre than that of the Prince of darkness. But the
day is hastening when, they shall. As we pass by them,
and deplore their” wretched state, we would enquire in
what way we may do them good. We may ask God to remem
ber them— we may exhort our Christian friends to stop
not in their exertions till every dark corner feels the
rays of the Sun of Righteousness.
2 o'clock. At
ten A. M. we had almost made the point through Le-Maire.
A calm came on, and the current has forced us back about
thirty miles. Behing us, at the entrance of the Strait,
where we were this morning, there is a tremendous sea.
We hear the distant roar, and see the white caps of the
waves, the waters as it were trembling under us; while
two of the blackest clouds hang over each island, encreasing fast. I narrowly observe the Capt.'s counten
ance. Marks of deep solicitude are plainly visible now.
What the Captain of our salvation is about to cause us
to pass through in this narrow sea, I know not, but this
* do know, and it shall be my consolation, as these high
mountains are round about us, and "as the mountains are
round about Jerusalem, so is. the Lord round albout his
people. What time I am afraid, I will trust in Him."
Jan. 27th. Thursday morning finds us favored of the
Lord. What shall we render unto his name I I did think,
beloved sisters, yesterday, two o'clock, as I came down
from deck, if GOD would send us favorable winds and take
us out from these dark mountains, where black clouds
gathered on all sides, I should praise his name, and feel
under renewed obligations to be careful for nothing, but
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�by prayer and supplication, with, thanksgiving, to make
known my requests unto the Lord. We are safely out of
the Straits of Le-Maire, leaving these two islands,
like little epecks, sinking away in the dim horizon.
We go with speed, in a direct course, towards the Cape,
while the sea is so smooth, that we can walk, sew or
write, with no more inconvenience than if on land.
A little circumstance, which I have not mentioned,
interested us, yesterday. A smoke was discovered rising
from the beach, and by the aid of the glass, two men
were seen kindling a fire. What their condition was we
knew not, but could not avoid thinking the smoke might
be intended as a signal of distress, on that desolate
shore. But we could not reach them had we attempted it.
The vessel, in some favourable moments, would make her
way to them, then by the current, be driven far back
again, at which times, it appeared as if they renewed
their smoke; but we could only hope they were natives.
If they were some poor ship-wrecked mariners— my heart
is cold at the thought I
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o'clock. A huge whale has just come sporting
around the vessel. The little multitude was at once on
deck, but Mr. B— and I busy in our little room, did
not go till we heard Capt. B— 's voice calling us. The
view of the monster rewarded us for laying down our
books. But a still more interesting view increased the
animation of each countenance, as our Capt., pointing
off in the course whither we were rapidly going, says,
"There is Cape Horn !" then looking up on his full spread
sails, adds, " I never passed this region in this
manner ."
2
o ’ clock. A cloud arises, carrying darkness and
terror in its aspect. The sails are all ordered to be
furled, the passengers down, the dead lights in and the
companion-way shut. A few moments since the sun shone,
and joy was in every countenance. Well, I hope com
posure is still in most hearts, for tho "the sea is
dark and deep— the Pilot’s sure".
Jan. 28th. 9 o'clock, A. M. The dark cloud, which
the sailors termed a whirl-wind as they saw it approach,
was not permitted to distress us.
It passed over, leav
ing us a bright sun, but not till we were driven back
near to those tumultuous waves. The wind changed so as
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�to prevent our pursuing a direct course, and with the
sails furled, we have, through the night, drifted sidewise towards the S. |)ast over mountainous waves. The
appearance is more flattering, this mornings the wind
fast abating, while shifting a little in our favor.
But I think even now, if our friends on land could stand
on deck a little while, they would wonder what must be
come of us. We wonder what would have become of us, if
GOD had commissioned the winds a few hours sooner while
wee were in Le Maire. How conspicuous, in all things,
are his tender mercies towards us
4 o'clock. We are near the 57 deg. S. L a t.— have .
passed by the Cape, as you perceive— the wind not allow4**
d
us to turn west. The sea remains rough, tho so much
more calm that they have unfurled some of the sails. It
is very cold. I sit clad in flannels, with my great red
cloak on, quite chilled. From Cape Horn I had hoped to
have written Uncle Kent a letter of thanks for this com
fortable cloak, as well, as for a multitude of past kind
nesses. Perhaps I shall, but my sisters will recollect
to remember me affectionately to him, with all the dear,
much-loved family. I have not seen a fire since the
morning I left Boston. Cannot you conceive it would be
pleasant for me to change my apparel and take a seat with
you in your rocking-chair, upon your nice carpets, by a
comfortable fire, your little table spread, inviting me
to partake with you in your cheerful fare? Methinks,
many a time, when surrounded with these things, you think,
you speak of Sybil on the stormy deep. Now, dear sisters,
if a tear drop at this, wipe it away, and rejoice that
GOD comforts her with the blessed hope that the day shall
come when she shall be arrayed in robes washed and made
white in the blood of the Lamb, seated with her beloved
Christian sisters and all the redeemed of the Lord, in
that glorious palace, where the blessed company "shall
hunger no more, neither thirst any more, where the sun
need not light on them or any heat; for the Lamb which is
in the midst of the throne, shall feed them, and shall
lead them unto living fountains of water, and GOD shall
wipe away all tears from the eyes." 0 , may we be found
faithful to sit down together there
Saturday morn., Jan. 29th. The countenance of our
good Capt. is lighted up, and I may say the same of all
the others. Cape Horn is again in view, and we approach
ing it with great rapidity. A light breeze sprung up,
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�last night, ten o’clock— not strong till this morning,
but we have already gained all the easting we had
drifted, which was between forty, and fifty miles. Thus
Are we favored of Him whom winds and waves obey. May
we not be high-minded, but fear— fear lest while GOD
careth for us, we care not sufficiently for the things
of his kingdom.
Jan. 30th. Sabbath. An interesting day to us— a
day in which we "double Cape Horn", long the object of
hope and fear. While we find some part of the way
around it rough, we are, indeed, greatly smiled upon,
and allowed to set up our Ebenezer, saying, "thus far
hath the Lord helped u s ." Permitted to do it unitedly
and publicly, as we have been, will our gracious Lord
accept us in it, through his beloved Son. We assembled
in the cabin for worship, (the weather being too inclem
ent to be on deck) when Mr. B— addressed us extempor
aneously, from 1st Sam. 7. 12.
"Then Samuel took a
stone and set it between," etc. After a full exposition
of the passage, showed 1 st. It was customary in ancient
days for those who received special favors from the hand
of GOD, to regard his goodness by setting up same monument
of his praise. 2nd. The practice of recording and per
petuating the memory of divine favors, is suitable and
important, as it tends to promote gratitude— to awaken a
sense of obligation when inclined to murmur— to give com
fort in adversity— to promote confidence in GOD— to encrease the knowledge and praise of GOD. 3rd. If the
practice be suitable and important, if it tend to these
things, then sould we, this day, record his distinguishing
goodness to us, and here erect our monument of praise.
0,
that indeed we did! Methinks, my heart, cold as it
is would aspire to praise, exalting in the thought, that
the tempest and whirlwinds lie in the future path, all
shall not prevent the erecting a monument at this spot,
"Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." How do these mercies
which we experience, witness for God, that He heareth
prayer ! If He continue a spirit of prayer in Zion for
this Mission, it; shall prosper, tho wicked men, and the
powers of darkness conspire against it . 0 , to be ashamed
of past ingratitude— past distrust; and while we erect
our Ebenezer, devote ourselves anew to our divine Master’s
work I My beloved sisters, GOD strengthening me, I will.
Renew the fervour of your petitions for me, praying that
I may ’make his service my delight, assured. He’UL ma£e
my wants, his care.’
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�We sung, at the close of the lecture, the following
occasional hymn entitled,
"EBENEZER"
Jan. 30, 1820
1.
1.
With joyful hearts and grateful praise
Our Helper GOD, thy name, we hail;
Our "Ebenezer" here we raise,
While round the stormy Cape we sail.
2.
Conducted by thy sovereign hand,
Mysterious, Mighty, Wise and Good
We left our friends and native land,
To toss upon the raging flood.
3.
When adverse winds our course delay's
And dangerous currents rolled below,
Thy voice and roaring tempest stay'd
And made the breeze propitious blow.
4.
From want, from pestilence, and death,
Defended by thy gracious care;
To Thee we raise our tuneful breath;
Our Rock of Help forbids our fear.
5.
This waymark, in the trackless seas,
Fix'd by his hand who rules above,
The tempests of six-thousand years
Have ne'er been able to remove.
6.
So shall our grateful Record stand,
That "Hither by thine aid we come;"
So will we trust thy constant hand,
To bring our souls, in safety home.
Brig Thaddeus
Sam.
7.
Cape Horn
Jan. 31st. This morning finds our family well—
the winds taking us fast into the Pacific. Peace with
out— peacE within.
Evening. It is some minutes past
nine o'clock, but day-light is not so far gone but I
write this with so much of it as comes in at the little
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�round glass at the top of the room. Sophia will re
member that is all the window I have. It is very
pleasant, now so far away, to recollect one dear sis
ter has trod upon the floor which I tread from hour to
hour. I love to look up at the names over the door—
then think of the hymn to be sung when we came into
mind, "Begone unbelief— ”
Feb. 1st. The wind continues in our favor, carry
ing us fast from the ‘’stormy Cape". Our course now is
due west— one hundred fifty miles the last twenty-four
hours. 0 , that we may suitably notice our mercies I
Feb. 4 th. I find many things in our way, bringing
to mind the journey of the children of Israel in the
wilderness. GOD watched over them, emphatically, by
night and by day— carried them through difficulties and
dangers with an outstretched arm, and when compelled, as
it were, to chastise them by reason of their awful backslidings, yet how did his infinitely compassionate mind,
turn from his anger, so soon as they sought his face!
Over us too, since He called us from the bosom of our be
loved country, has He, emphatically, watched, by night
and by day,— in difficulties and in dangers has He taken
us in the hollow of his hand, and carried us safely
through; and when we have felt the rod, so light have
been the strokes, and so mingled with mercies, as scarcely
to allow us to say, "We are chastened." Repeated and
striking have been the instances in which he has shown
himself a GOD ready to hear, even while we were yet speak
ing. 0, may a gracious God save us from our sins no leaa
than from the outward evils which we deprecate !— ever
save us from that spirit which led his chosen people, so
soon after they had ’sung his praise, to forget GOD their
Saviour, and wait not for his counsel’ !
Feb. 7th. After having been shut below deck eight
or nine days, we have, this morn, enjoyed a little time
out. You can hardly conceive how pleasant it is to us.
The cold is yet piercing, but we can step, without ex
pecting to be drenched by an usurping wave. My system of
exercise, you will perceive, has been broken in upon, but
I have been able to observe my hours of study, with the
exception of one day. I have been out, every morning,
for a moment or two. But you would almost wonder how I
could be. Still, we have, through these days, been
wafted on our way with speed; a circumstance particularly
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�noticable, as, had we not been at the Cape just when
we were, but two or three days later, these very winds
which now drive us so rapidly, would, in that case,
have dashed up against the rude coasts, or kept us
standing off to the South, we know not how long. So
conspicuous are our mercies!
9 o'clock. This even
ing have I felt more as I used to when the subject of
Missions was brought to my thoughts, than I have since
I embarked. An hour or two has been spent in observance
of the Monthly Concert, a little season in which I think
I have felt that the advancement of Christ's kingdom was
an object which weighed down every personal considera
tion. There have been times within the few past years,
when I have found it good to seek my closet and ask GOD
to send me to the heathen:— to-night I feel that I would
bless his name that He has brought me thus far on my way
to them; 'tho it be to suffer, yea, I think, to die.
Gracious Saviour, thou knowest. Divine Intercessor, in
tercede for me as thou didst for Peter, that my faith
fail not. 0, let me not, like him, deny Thse, tho the
cross be in view— suffer me not in my heart, or by my
life, to say, I know thee not I But, 0, if, my wicked
heart should cause my feet to slide, wilt thou not turn
and look upon me, till my soul, like his, melt with godly
contrition i
Feb. 12th. We still go with speed.— Have just
passed the lat. of Hartford. My health continues good—
can be employed all day in my studies without inconven
ience.
I never felt that I had so good an opportunity
for improvement as now. Pen and paper, and books such
as I want, a kind and able instructor, from hour to hour,
by my side, whose delight it is to help me forward, and
motives, drawn from the prospect of future situation,
urging me to diligence. Perhaps you say, 'Thus situated
you can realize but little of the toils of a missionary
l i f e .— Prepare for the time when the scene shall change,
— be laying up in store fortitude and resolution, with
every Christian gracer— soon the demands may be great.'
Such, too, says a voice within; and while I desire thank
fully to receive present comforts, my daily petition is
also, that I may be fitting, by inward preparation, for
all my Divine Master has in store for me.
Feb. 16th. This day our little comforts have been
many. It was a pleasant morning. About the rising of
the sun, the signal was given, on deck, immediately over
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�our heads, for us to leave our berths, for free air
above. The full-spread sails spoke our way prosper
ous, while the pleasant sun over the smooth waters,
3 eemed to smile upon us. All were in motion. To use
a seaman's phrase, they had "broken out",— that is,
were drawing on deck, from the hold, a part of the var
ious lading put in at the Wharf at Boston. This
brought up a variety of things belonging to individuals
and the Mission in general which none had seen before.
Among them was a cask directed to Mr. B— , containing
sundry articles, as a bundle for Sister R— , Dr. H— ,
etc. packed in Hartford. But what in that most inter
ested me was a large bag of comfortable things frcm
Bennington, put up with maternal feeling, and maternal
kindness. Then Mr. B— could tell me of Mother and of
home. Sweet names, and precious J There was dried beef,
dried fruits of several kinds, something for medicine
particularly desired on the voyage, etc. One trunk and
box game heaped upon another, when the word was, "for
the Mission, from Hopkins' A c a d e m y t h a t sound, I
was over the lumber with as much life as i^ to meet a
friend. My beloved Sophia presented herself, as it
were, before me. The box was soon opened. The first
thing taken hold of was a gown which I had seen her wear
sufficiently to make her almost appear in it again. The
little community all partook in my pleasure while none
would lift up an article to be aired, but leave it for
my hands; admiring the singular providence which had
caused me, upon these distant waters of the Pacific, to
be the one who should unpack what the hands of a dear
sister and her pupils had, so recently, laid down for
the dear Missionaries at Brainard. Their admiration was
encreased when I told them of the remark made when they
were put up.— After giving them the air we nailed the
box up. And now, may the same gracious hand which in
clined the hearts of my sister and her scholars, to pro
vide these garments, incline the hearts of the wretched
heathen to commit to us their now equally wretched chil
dren, to be clad in them; and, 0 , may the day be at hand,
when, from that distant land, those hearts which have
been thus opened, shall be cheered with the glad tiding3
that the object of their benevolence are employing their
tender voices in lisping the praises of Jesus, to whom
the heathen are given for an inheritance.
Feb. 27th. We feel as if we might, in our present
situation, consider ourselves neighbors to our brethren,
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�the dear Missionaries and converts at Otaheit, being
in the same lat. with them and only what we term a
little space of water between us in long.* We did greatly
desire that if it were the will of GOD, we might, in our
journey, pass by them and be thus helped on our way.
But it has not been thus. Since passing the Cape we
have been sent on in one swift, direct course towards the
scene of our anticipated labors. The manner in which we
passed those dreaded tempestuous regions and have since
proceeded, is considered very unusual. Prom day to
night, and night to day, we speed our way as an eagle
through the air. We hope GOD has a work for us to do
there soon. But, known to himself alone, is his eternal,
wise and holy plan. If we are hastening to suffer, my
soul would say, his glorious will be done. 0 , to be
daily encreasing in inward preparation for toil, suffer
ing and defeat, or, for toil, suffering and victory, as
shall seem to Him good 1 But faith would take hold of
GOD’s blessed promises, believing victory shall yet be
shouted, tho the sound reach not our ears on earth.
Every view, my dear sisters, taken of the picture before
us, to human perception, darkens as we look. As we
approach nearer, we are more particular in our enquires
of the Capt. and Officers who have repeatedly visited
the Islands. They state to us facts. Every conversation
with them makeo nature tremble, but (I hope) faith to
grasp a firmer hold of her Anchor, Confidence in the lord
GOD of Hosts. If He be as a wall of fire round about us,
we may go undauntedly into the heart of the Enemy’s camp.
The cause is his, and tho we, a little feeble band, go
forth as Jesse’s youngest son from the sheepfold, with
only sling and stone, still the cause shall prevail. And
if He give us grace to go in David's spirit, feeling that
"the battle is the Lord’s ," and desiring that the earth
may know that there is a GOD in Zion, I believe He will
let our eyes, as He let David's eyes behold Philistia'a
champion fall, behold Owhyhee’ s Idols totter till they
fall to rise no more,
March 13th, We find the weather truly uncomfortable,
this time passing the Equator. The winds became very
light between two and three degrees before we reached the
Line, and have so continued, bringing us to about the
same distance north. You can hardly realize the exhaus
tion which is felt nights, from want of air, in our con
fined rooms, with narrow bertha. We cannot open windows
and shut window blinds, I wake sometimes and feel that
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�it is with difficulty I can breathe at all. Yet GOD
is good to uS,— strikingly so. This is the tenth day
we have been in this region but just moving, still the
health of all is preserved— no one is on a couch of
sickness, neither are we experiencing such a calm as
many have. We have each day made some progress. In
the midst of all the languor, we have been sometimes,
within a few days, animated with the hope that we are
to experience the breath of the spirit. There is reason
to believe the enquiry, "what shall I do to be saved?"
has seized the minds of one of the Officers— one too
whose profaneness, when passion made him forget the
gentleman, has pained us. Satan is alarmed, for his
agents ply assiduously the weapon ridicule, lest the
poor captive should escape the snare. 0 , with what a
load of guilt will those go down to woe who have held
others in their chains ! Precious truth I Christ is
stronger than the strong man armed— his almighty Arm
shall bring forth the captives He has purposed to redeem.
Mr. B— was prepared to address them yesterday, sabbath,—
his subject such as I hoped would carry conviction with
it. But Divine Providence did not permit. The bell rang,
but sudden clouds, with rain, soon put the seamen in
motion and sent us below. We had a favored season in the
cabin, and tho we could not use direct means for the ben
efit of these poor souls, I think GOD gave us his Spirit
to intercede in their behalf.- - - A circumstance, on
Saturday, of interest, which I must mention. The ocean
was very calm, and sea-bathing, in this sultry region,
was thought so conducive to health, as to induce a few to
venture in, notwithstanding the possibility of meeting
with monsters of the Deep. Mr. B— was one. He had
tried it in the Atlantic. I had always trembled, yet
avoided manifesting feminine fears. Judge then what were
my feelings, when, but little more than an hour after,
while in conversation with my dear friends, congratulat
ing myself that bathing was over, the cry was, a shark.
The horrid monster came along side and was soon hauled on
deck. He was of the true voracious kind. His frightful
jaws struck terror, while my heart melted in view of
GOD’ s preserving mercy. In his intestines were found a
Variety, taken in whole. 0 , may I have in remembrance
this providential escape .1 How my heart might have been
wrung with anguish2 Another shark was caught to-day,
but escaped again.
March 14th.
To-day my little comforts have been
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�increased again by the opening of the Hartford box of
books* I found many presented to me, which was very
pleasant as an evidence of kind remembrance on the part
even of some to whose attention I had no claim. I would
have my sisters present my thanks, tho I do not mention
all. Prom Mr. Hopkins a valuable set of six volumes—
One from Miss Ann Perkins— Some from my dear Friend
Mrs. Strong. One little volume from Georgiana May, which,
while I was looking at, wondering if Mrs. May, whose
kindness I many years since experienced, when but re
cently an orphan, thus remembered me, when I came across
the fan with Sister L— 's note, which confirmed it all*
You will tell her my heart felt the kindness. It
awakened tender emotions of "the days of other years,"
when, a sorrowful child, she sought to comfort me. In
all her afflictions may GOD comfort her. I shall do my
self the pleasure to write her a line.
March 22nd. We are no longer languishing under a
vertical sun, wishing for the favorable winds of heaven.
Saturday last, when about the 5 deg. of lat. we were
brought into the trade winds which at once took us on in
one uniform rapid course. We had then 2000 miles remain
ing of our journey, but counted it almost the last stage.
This morning a log of wood passed the vessel, upon which
the Capt. cried, 'from Owhyhee'. Something less than a
week we hope will land us there. 0 , am I so near that
heathen land J I cannot say, what I have been permitted
to say through all these pages, my health is good. But
I would call upon my heart for gratitude for what I have
enjoyed.
It was uninterrupted for four months. I think
not one day after commencing systematic study that I
was interrupted by ill health, till within 2 deg. of
the Equator, two weeks ago last Saturday. The day before,
I had recited my last lesson in logic, through which I
had been, very laboriously, and that day came to the
last theorem in the first book of Euclid, and came almost
as near what I desired to do in some other things. So
you will see how I have been favored. Do not think
study has hurt me, I am not seriously unwell, and hope to
be allowed, before sending this, to speak of comfortable
feelings, if no more. With little strength, and no ap
petite, I feel the scarcity of our board after a five
months voyage. Nothing fresh— not one kind of vegetable
— no bread, no butter, no milk. The sea biscuit I cannot
now taste. But very many are our comforts. I think I
feel them, I would consider myself bound by them to
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�cheerful, active obedience.
March 30th, 1020. — --Memorable d a y — a day
which brings us in full view of that dark pagan land
so long the object of our most interested thoughts.
Between twelve and one this morning, the word was from
Thomas who was up watching, 'l and appears*. When the
watch at four was called, Honoree came down saying,
1Owhyhee sight i' There was but little sleep. When the
day afforded more light than the moon we were all out,
and judge you, if possible, what sensation filled our
breasts as we fixed our eyes upon the lofty mountains
of Owhyhee I 01 it would be in vain to paint them. I
attempt it not. A fair wind carried us by different
parts of the island near enough to discern its verdure,
here and there a cataract rushing down the bold preci
pice— some huts, natives and smoke. I would I could
put my feelings, for a little season, into your bosoms.
Fo boats coming off as usual, Capt. B— thought it ad
visable to send ashore to inquire into the state of
things, and where he might find the king. Our good
Thomas and Honoree, with Mr. Hunnewell and a few hands,
set off.
Our hearts beat high, and each countenance
spoke the deep interest felt as we crowded around our
messengers at their return. With almost breathless im
patience to make the communication, they leap on board
and say, Tamaahmaah is dead I The government is settled
in the hands of his son Keehoreeho-Krimokoo is prin
cipal chief— the taboo system is no more--men and women
eat together J— the idol gods are burned 11 How did we
listen i What could we say? The Lord has gone before us
and we wait to see what He has for us to do.
March 31 st. I need not say this is a deeply inter
esting season. For a moment my heart has failed me. I
have been these five months, bringing these scenes to my
view, so much that I thought I should in a measure stand
unmoved. But I am obliged to seek my little room and
let the tears flow. Canoes of the naked natives are
along side of our vessel and coming on board. 0 , my
sisters, you cannot tell how the sight of these poor de
graded creatures, both literally and spiritually naked,
would affect you J I say naked. They have nothing but a
narrow strip, which they term a marrow, tied around them.
April 3rd. I intended giving particulars, from hour
to hour, while each carries so much interest with it.
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�But ray feeble frame seeks the couch so as to interrupt
the pen. GOD will give me strength in his own good
time. I have given some particulars, within the three
last days, in letters to friends. You must gather from
them. Now can I feel better than when I looked forward
to it, what it is to have the jargon of savage tongues
fall on the ear. But bless the Lord with me that tho
the flesh is weakened the spirit if sustained. The ac
counts mentioned on Thursday, have been abundantly con
firmed. The feet of some of our brethren have stood
upon the ground v/here so lately the priests of idolatry
offered up their bloody victims upon their cruel altar3
— their eyes have seen the wide ruins of their gloomy
reign. But, 0, the wretched state of this poor people
stilli Could your eyes behold them your hearts would
melt. The Lord strengthen us, and prepare our way be
fore us, speedily and successfully to preach to them
Jesus and him crucified.
April 4th. This morning, ten o'clock, having been
163 days on the bosom of the great deep, we anchored in
the bay of Korooah, near the residence of Keehoreeho ths
king. Bless the Lord, 0 , our souls, for all his tender
mercies towards us. My dear husband, with brother
Thurston and Thomas, has gone on shore as heralds of the
Prince of Peace and King of Kings, to have an interview,
and transact business for their Master, with this heathen
Ruler. How important the moment ! The great Head of the
Church give his servants wisdom, a sound understanding,
and guide them in every step. The heart of this heathen
king is in his holy hand and He can turn it as He will.
0, I think, I do rest on this firm ground, that He will
accomplish his blessed purposes and do all his pleasure.
April 11th. Still on board the Thaddeus. It is now
the thirteenth day since we made the land. There is not
the least hostility on the part of the natives? on the
contrary, all appear friendly. It is difficult to say
why we are so delayed. Among obstacles in the way of dis
patch, may be reckoned their great indolence and total
disregard of the worth of time.
1 o'clock. The important decision is made. We are
to proceed to Hoahoo to make the principal establishment,
leaving two of our brethren and sisters in this place.
The separation is painful.— If nature might be allowed to
speak, we should say our dear brother and sister Thurston
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�we must have with us. She is a lovely sister. But
the Lord's will be done. We hope we are enabled to say
i f from the heart. Our physician is the other to be
left. Do not be alarmed, dear sisters, GOD will be our
physician. The king insists upon his remaining on ac
count of his art. As much as we may need that, some of
the female part of our little bartd especially, yet, all
things considered, I believe we are all disposed to view
a kind providence in the present arrangement.
April 23rd, Sabbath. With what interest would our
friends in America look upon us to-day, could they cast
an eye over the wide waters and behold I The season is
truly an interesting one. Probably the first sabbath in
which the worship of Jehovah was ever observed in these
pagan Isles. We have had divine service to-day in our
own dwelling— our straw-thatched cottage— the congrega
tion composed of white residents and Commanders of vessels
now lying at the harbour, with many of the natives seated
on the mats and surrounding the door. One of the oldest
residents, Mr. H— , at the sound of the songs of Zion had
the tears upon his furrowed cheek. He had heard nothing
of the kind for more than twenty years. He is a native
of Mass. 0 , that it might appear that the gospel is not
sent to him and others, after this long voluntary banish
ment from it, in vain .'
June 20th. After a neglect of my journal for more
than two months in a most interesting part of our history
too, I feel an awkwardness in resuming it. Very many of
the daily occurrences would have carried interest with
them to our dear friends, and you know it would have been
a pleasure to me to have penned them had it been possible.
You will say there must have been new scenes if S— could
not find time to write. Indeed it has been the case as
to manual labour. Each day has been filled up, with hard
work, and when evening came "tired nature" claimed her
rest, tho sometimes so exhausted as scarcely to find it.
The degree of health GOD has granted me amidst it a l l ,
considering how I was a few of the last weeks of the voy
age, has appeared wonderful to me. Tho scarcely able to
walk when we landed, yet in the course of three or four
days of breathing land air and finding provision, strength
and appetite returned, and I found myself able to take
hold of business which was pressing in a manner which I
never did in my life. The bounties of the Christian pub
lic , as books, native clothing, etc., our own personal
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trunks of various things provided for future use, allrequired immediate care and that too with no place in
which to take this care secluded from the natives;
then it was difficult to store them in safety, our
little cottage built chiefly of poles, dried grass and
mats, being so peculiarly exposed to fire, beside being
sufficiently filled with three couples and things for
immediate use, consisting only of one room with a little
partition and one door. The preparation of our food
made some demands. For this we had no fireplace, or
wood, except sticks brought upon the shoulders of the
Harnarkers from the mountains, purchased at an extrava
gant price. Our stove was put up, but our two houses
were at some distance, and one or the other must walk in
the sun to avail themselves of it. More than six months'
washing lay upon our hands to be done under these cir
cumstances. We first went into the field that we might
have water. The second day the sun took the skin quite
off my arms. The natives were in swarms around us look
ing on with amazement, but their help, poor things, was
to use their term for little, like pekininne children.
Then to iron without fire. But, we did it all.
In the
midst of all this sewing came in for the Chiefs whose
favour, at once, we wanted to secure— the first week, a
suit of superfine broadcloth, soon a piece of fine cloth
to be made into shirts, etc. etc.— Ships lying at harbour
whose officers were interesting themselves in our object,
and whom we sought to entertain at our little dwelling
as much after the manner of our own country as we could—
a respectful attention also to the chiefs and their suite
whenever they came in and spread themselves around upon
our mats— all made us work, and 'tho a moment might occa
sionally be found, yet it might come when all could not
withdraw the shoulder together; and I would not seem to
take a privilege with my pen the rest were not at the
same time enjoying. Very soon I gathered up 12 or 15
little native girls to cane once a day to the house so
that as early as possible the business of instruction
might be commenced. That was an interesting day to me to
lay the foundation of the first school ever assembled in
this dark land.
I have set these things before
my jouimal has been neglected. But
reason might have been-' Two months
on a bed of sickness, and this hand
ployed many hours in years past, in
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you to show you why
how different the
might have been passed
which has been em
writing.for the comfort
�of my sisters, might have found itself unable from a
cause unlike that of removing the rough things out of
our new path.— 0, for a thankful heart I An opportun
ity, some weeks since, was presented for making com
munications home, tho not direct, by the Ship L ’aigle,
Capt. Starbuck, London. This was improved, but did not
think it best to send our journals. By sitting up one
night till two in the morning and availing myself of
some written before landing, I sent seven,— two or three
to my sisters. There I have you a sketch of what I have
penned this morning, but you will probably receive this
first, by the Ship Levant, Capt. Cary, Boston. By him
we send all our journals and as many letters as we can
make out. To the public journal I must refer you for
the outlines of the concerns of the Mission generally,
since we left Owhyhee. The Lord has been good to us.
His dealings with us are wonderful in our eyes I 0 , that
we might be found faithful, humble and dependent. How
widely different is our situation from what it would
have been had we found what we expected, an idolatx’ous
priesthood to combat.
The disposition inanifoabed on the
part of the Commanders and officers of vessels stopping
here, to assist us to poroonal comforts and aid our ob
ject, deserves our particular notice. Capt. Pigot, of
whom I have spoken in my letters, continues his kindneof*.
He leaves us for the Northwest to-morrow; but the young
man, in business with him, Mr. Green of Boston, who re
mains, is very attentive to our wants. These hearts are
in the hand of the Lord, so that while we thank them we
would feel it to be of Him. There are many white res
idents here— the most pay an outward respect, sending us
little presents of fresh porls, corn, beans and the like.
But it may be supposed there are many who want neither
us or our message among them. There is one black man,
Anthony Allen, brought up in Schenectady, New York, who
I believe lives the most comfortably of any on the Island
— has a wife and two pretty children, the eldest of whom
he has taught its letters. He has been very kind to us,
sending us potatoes, squashes, etc. As often as once in
two weeks, a goat or kid neatly dressed,— every morning,
two bottles of goat’ s milk, and many things I cannot men
tion. He lives too far from us for us to benefit his
family as we wish. Friday next we have engaged to visit
him. Thus you see how the Lord provides for us in these
things, and that without our care. We are not suffered
to feel the want of any of the comforts of life. Bread
may be an exception, yet we do not suffer for that:— we
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�treat ourselves with some occasionally. It was a great
mistake coming here without grain for seed. We have
almost every other seed. Capt. Pigot and Meek presented
us with a barrel of flour. The same day a jar of rich
preserves prepared by the hands of Mrs. P— in America,
and from various sources that day, eleven other differ
ent kinds of articles in the way of presents. How long
such a course of things may continue is not for us to
say.
'Tis GOD that gives it— He will continue it so
long as it is good. If these little particulars do any
thing towards filling up the blank of more than two
months, I will hope to be more particular and have what
follows not of past date.
June 21st.
I will hope to say a word to my sisters
each day the Levant continues in port. The most which
has interested me to-day has been my little school. To
see the little things so ready to learn, and so busy
with their needles, is very pleasant. I long to know
more of their language, that I might be pouring into
their tender minds more instruction than ab.
I think we
make progress in that now.
It was impossible to do much
on the voyage, as, without books, all our knowledge of
it must be acquired as it falls from the lips of the
natives. There are a few females who understand a little
of English. With these we endeavour to gain influence,
that so we may begin the sooner with our great object.
June 22 nd. Some months ago I found a pleasure in
telling you of a little cruket chair made me. Valued as
the first and onljn piece of furniture I had, and more
than all the work of my beloved friend. To-day I have
been presented with what I may call an elegant chair,
the labor of the same kind hands. A rocking-chair too.
You smile. But with all my fondness for one, how do you
think I have done without, with all my hard work? A box
or trunk has been our only seat. My husband, I believe,
was never ,a chair-maker before, but happy for me and the
Mission family, that he is every thing. I think no work
man would have made a seat more firm and comfortable,
while the sandal-wood and young seal skin, with neat
workmanship, render it elegant. Our friend, Mr. Green,
is now looking at it— rates it at twelve dollars, compar
ing it with one for which he gave ten.
I suspect you
would not be purchasers if I should put my price upon it .
June 24th.
Yesterday we made our visit at Mr. Allen's.
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�The distance is about two miles. To avoid walking in
the heat, we made ourselves ready by ten— locked up our
houses and set off. A multitude had assembled by the
time we were at the gate, to attend us. Our little hand
cart, the only wheels, I believe on the Island, served
for a carriage for those for whom the walk might prove
too great. It was an easy matter to have it drawn,
shifting stage as often as we pleased. Arrived at
Mr. A,— ’ s territories (which were a large enclosure
surrounded by a high fence of poles put into the ground
after the native style) we found him at his gate waiting
to give us a polite and cordial reception. Within the
enclosure were his dwelling, eating and cooking houses,
with many more for a numerous train of dependents. There
was also a well, a garden containing principally squashes,
and in one part, a sheepfold in which was one Kamohatlraion
cow, several sheep, and three hundred goats. He set upon
the table decanters and glasses with wine and brandy to
refresh us, then requesting to be excused, went to prepare
his dinner. His wife, a pleasant looking native, kept her
place in the little room partitioned off, lying and sitting
upon the mats with her little ones. We could talk with her
but little, but we made her a gown and instructed her in
sewing. She remained upon her mats while we went to dinner.
And here was a table in true American style. First was
set before us what we call pot or sea-pie well prepared,—
that removed, boiled pork and fowls, cold meat and tarrow
cakes. Then baked pig— afterwards pudding— ending with
wine and melons. It was not missionary fare. All was
neatly cooked and in order. We endeavoured to make the
afternoon profitable as we could. He had expected to have
had his children baptized; but Mr. B— had sent him a
letter the night before, and now by conversing with him
alone satisfied his mind that something more was necessary
before his children could be thus given up to GOD.---At the close of the afternoon, we had served up to us in
china cups, good coffee, and fried cakes. We then took
our leave, with a present of pork in our little cart, and
set off for home, with renewed obligation to diligence in
our work. The walk home was pleasant— a bright moon and
cheerful minds. The little company that rode and those
that could walk faster, left Mr. B— and myself quite be
hind. While on the plain back of the village, a large
train seemed approaching us. At the first moment, woman
ish fear said, there is a heathen band approaching and we
are solitary and alone. They came on, when at the head
of the train was our friend, Capt. Joe, a young native,
�Commander of one of the king's schooners. He cane up
with eagerness to Mr. B ~ , whom he seems to love, and
shaking hands very heartily, says, how do you do, Sir?
I am very happy to see you, S ir ,— such a good moon I was
going to take a walk, Sir. Then bidding us good night
and telling us he should come and see us in the morning,
went on. He is a pleasant youth, very active, speaks
English pretty well, and has a most kind disposition.
I hope his name may yet come into missionary communica
tion many times, as a sharer in the blessings sent him
and his nation. But, to let you see us home again. It
was in safety— our rest was quiet and our strength re
newed for the duties of another day. Our friends will
not cease to bless GOD in our behalf; praying fervently
that Grace may be given us to endure when the hour of
trial shall come.
'The days of darkness, they too may
be many' in this sad state where so much needs purifying.
June 25th. Sabbath evening. If ever missionaries
should be found faithful, surely we should I The appar
ent security in which we dwell, and the many comforts
which we here enjoy in this distant heathen land, are
truly wonderful in our eyes. 0 , to be awake in the great
object for which we left our native shores I After family
prayer, this evening, I went out with my dear friend to
enjoy the beautiful moon, shining in full splendour.
There are no dews to render walking unwholesome or un
pleasant. This village, which contains about two hundred
houses, is situated upon a level plain extending some dis
tance back from the bay part of which forms the harbour,
to the foot of the high hills which abound throughout the
Island. The little straw-huts clusters of them in the
midst of cocoanut groves, look like bee-hives, and the in
habitants swarming about them like bees. In passing
through the midst, in our way to the open plain, it was
very pleasant to hear their friendly salutation, Alloah,
some saying, e-ho-ah, (where going?) We answered, mar-oo,
up yonder. Then, as usual, they were pleased that we
could num-me-num-me (talk) Owhyhee.
June 26th. Another peaceful day. How do the days
pass with my dear sisters? AhJ who can tell me. Perhaps
to one or more they are already numbered, and days and
years have ceased. Soon will they be with us all. May we
"keep their end in view"— , "and let them speed their
flig h t".—
June 27th.
The most quiet day I have known since
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�before I went to Goshen. I rose at five this morning
and prepared breakfast with much dispatch,—when all,
upon various business, left me and ray dear friend, to
the house alone. We took for dinner our dish of rice
and goat's milk, and I do enjoy the day with my pen.
June 28th. The brethren, Whitney and Ruggles,
arrived, this morning, from Atavi, after an absence of
eight weeks, whither they went to accompany George Tamoree home. They bring a fair report of the land, with
a pressing invitation from the king for some of the
Mission family to take up a residence with him and his
people, It is a subject which deserves serious consid
eration, and must be submitted to the direction of the
Great Head of the Church. We have some fears, in case
a part should go there, of awakening suspicions in the
mind of this government who have the superiority and are
watchful to maintain it . I shall mention, from time to
time, circumstances relative to this embassy— to-night
I am too fatigued to say much. This is my week, in
course, to provide for the family. With the help of my
little awkward native boys, I have prepared thirty-throe
meals, doing it, as you may well suppose, under many in
conveniences,—meat each meal as we have no bread. I
tell you many little things which may appear trifling,
but my beloved sisters, tho so many miles distant, I
would bring by my side. Good-night, I must seek my rest.
I do desire to notice it, that from one time to another
it is granted, and strength renewed for the various
duties incumbent on me.
June 29th.
A busy day.- - - - -
June 30th. I could not say more to you yesterday.
There was no time for my journal till after dark when I
was through with the preparation of the 39 th meal done in
a room 20 feet square, where all eat,— where two beds are
— where thirteen persons stay— where, yesterday, were
piled in 30 mats, 100 tapers, 100 cocoanuts, a quantity
of calabashes, six chair frames, while numbers were
crowding round to look on. A curious manner, you think
perhaps, of mentioning so valuable a present as the
brethren brought. But that you may know "something Sybil
is about" which you used to complain was not the case,
from my writing. _I is brought into all the dates. My
sisters and particular friends will find it, tho small
amid more important things; and it is for them I write.
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�'Tis the public journal which will give you public con
cerns. I should give mine a different form were it not
for that. The present from Atavi was a valuable one,
the to* report brought of the disposition of the king
and people to receive instruction cheered our hearts and
caused us to say again, Good is the Lord and wonderful
in our eyes are the operations of his mighty hand ! A
little circumstance, mentioned by the brethren, shows the
desire of the king and queen to learn. Not unfrequently
in their walks did they find them in the water, bathing,
repeating their lessons b-l-a bla b-l-e- ble.- - - -They would sometimes send for Mr. Ruggles to read to them
their bible, presented by the American Bible Society, ex
pressing an earnest desire to know all about i t . Besides
the articles mentioned, there were brought three hogs,
half bushel of oranges, pine apples, fly-brushes, fans,
small things as coral, pearl, etc.
July 1st, Very busy— rose at five and did not seat
myself except at meals and family prayer, till I went to
my bed. This I mention to show you what my health allows.
July 2nd. This day brother Whitney left us again,
for Owhyhee. Several things render it expedient for one
to go there. We are favored of the Lord, yet,—we have
our trials, the nature and ground of which we shall better
understand when brother W— returns. This evening Mr.
Ruggles read to us his journal written while at Atavi.
It is truly interesting, but I have so much labour for my
pen, at this time, that I shall quote none of it, presum
ing from the interest the Christian public feel in this
Mission, and in George, that every particular communicated*
of his father’ s reception of him, and the manner in which
he regarded the Mission, will be so public that you will
have easy access to it.
It does appear as if the voice
was from that Island, "Come over and help us"s yet it re
mains a matter of solemn enquiry whether we may ’assuredly
gather' from what we have seen and heard, that 'the Lord
hath called us, at this time, "for to preach the gospel
unto them". It seems highly important that a constant
salutary influence were exerted over G— . We tremble for
him, with his wild passions, in the situation in which he
now stands. It is the Arm of the Lord which must prevent
his being an instrument in the Great Opposer's hand of
hindering the holy work;— still this may be by means. He
is possessed of what we term, naturally an amiable dis
position. But, 0, that the Grace of GOD did reign in his
�heart! Let not those who know his case cease to sup
plicate for him mercy from Him who alone can effect the
great change.
July 3rd. We find some pleasant traits which mark
the character of this poor people in the midst of their
degradation. Their pacific disposition, their mild and
friendly intercourse with us and with each other give
us hopes of what they will be when the love of Jesus
shall fill their souls and purify them from iniquity.
Their notice of favors we also observe. A little cir
cumstance to-day amused us. I cut an excellent cheese
put up by our good Mother at Bennington, but fearing the
mice, which have commenced their ravages, would dispute
us in the consumption of it, we sent abroad a part. To
our young friend Capt. J— we sent a nice bit.
In less
than an hour, while sitting at tea, our little William,
much pleased, comes to the door with a native leading a
large, sleek goat by its horns, and says, Miss Binan,—
Capt. Joe— goat— makarner, (present) We are gathering
a little flock in the way of presents, which may be of
service if we get into our enclosure.
July 4 th. Last evening had a comfortable season in
the observance of the Monthly Concert. Great are the
tender mercies of our GOD. We find Him present here,
strengthening, comforting and cheering our hearts as in
our native land. Received, this morning, from Mr. Allen,
a present of a large part of a mutton with a squash and
our usual bottles of goat's milk, to observe American
Independence. Another piece comes in from Mr. H— who
had a bit of cheese last night. Our family all take tea
together at Capt. Chamberlain's.
July 5th. To observe what I have said of penning a
date each day till the Levant sails, I must either note,
occasionally, trifling occurrences, or allcw my own dull
remarks. The latter, multitudes of former letters con
tain;— facts are what you now want. Nothing to speak of
at this time, but a piece of pork, markarnar, for a piece
of cheese sent in another direction. Also a fine melon
with a bundle of apples (not American) to add to Capt.
Joe's.
July 6th. A profitable cheese— affords matter for a
journal and provision for a family. A quarter of fine
pork, a bundle of tarrow, with the offer of the milk of
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�several goats, for lata days, as a return, this morning,
for another slice. It has been a busy day— have done
fitting work, of gowns, for two or three native women,—
attending to the reading of others,— instructing our
school children,— entertaining Mr. Allen, and his
little Peggy who has been with us through the day, writ
ing a little, etc., etc. The days glide smoothly with us
inwardly. Let the assertion cause you to bless GOD in
our behalf.
July 7th. This evening, while at tea, the wife of
Boki, the Governor, came in with part of her train, in a
state of partial intoxication. She often calls in a
friendly manner, and generally sober. No restraint or
decency to-night. 0, these poor degraded creatures I Can
man raise them? GOD alone, whatever instruments He is
pleased to employ, 'must all the work perform'— We were
all sitting round a small table, but she immediately
crowded in for a seat by my side, her breath strong with
liquor,— her arms and bosom naked, and embracing me took
off the flowers from her neck and fastened them on mine.
She commanded stillness with her attendants while thanks
were given at table. 0 , what thanks from our hearts were
due J I felt my privileges— I felt for a moment the
wretched state of the heathen. After tea her stay was
short, but sufficiently long to afford a picture of de
gradation, which, could I draw it with decency, you might
possibly be allowed to see.
July 8 th. We are accommodated with some more room.
Some of our number, with their effects leave this house
and take the house lately occupied by Capt. P-- a few
rods from us. It is a great convenience for we have
scarcely had room to move, yet we have all, in such close
quarters, lived in much harmony, and now only consider a
part as taking another room. While I write Capt. Joe
comes in and says, "I come now and live with you. I tell
Boca I want to come." Mr. B— replies, "Ay, and what
does Boca say, can he spare you?" "Boca say, very good.
We want one learn.— So I come". He has expressed a wish
for it before, but they have kept him constantly employed
in his little schooner, about the Islands, till now. May
He who directs all events, and who has thus inclined their
hearts, let his blessing follow. - - - -- Having an un
comfortable week, probably from so much exertion the last,
I thought bleeding might be of service. My kind friend
and physician performed the operation like a skilful sur-
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�geon and I already feel the good effects.
July 9th. Sabbath. Preaching from these words.
"Behold the Lamb of GOD which taketh away the sin of
the world." After the congregation was dismissed, Boca
with a number of his chiefs, remained. It was highly
gratifying and animating to see them seat themselves of
their own accord to have the sermon interpreted to them.
It had a happy effect upon our feelings,— we desired to
thank GOD and take courage. There was much interesting
conversation with them, and they departed, expressing
their pleasure that now they '‘understood a l i t t le ,"—
by and by they should “know all about i t ".
July 10th. Waited upon Capt. Cary, and our friend
Mr. Hunnewell at tea. We are pleased with Capt. C— .
'Tis by him we send our journals. He seems of a sedate,
if not a serious mind. It was with pleasure we waited
upon him at our table.
July 11th. Nothing of importance to minute to-day,
and I will improve the opportunity in a few enquiries.
Does each sister, as Sophia promised she would, keep a
kind of journal for the perusal of their far distant S— ,
who, tho she was ever alive to all that concerned them,
as a friend, sister and mother, will, hereafter, know but
little, at the best, of the scenes in which they are
daily interested.--By this means you will seize many
things which would deeply interest me, and which, if left
for letters long after, would wholly escape. Have you re
ceived those sketches of the likeness of Mr. B— and my
self, done at Boston? A letter from Esqr. Evarts, written
a few days after we sailed, informed us he then had the
care of them. I believe they were good ones, and I could
wish them either at Bennington or Hartfort.
I would re
quest my sisters to send to the care of Mr, Evarts, with
letters for me, a little - -- - - - -- - - - - - July 12th. A geneical excitement by the arrival of
a boat from Owhyhee. The white residents were all sum
moned to meet at Boca's. When collected, the door closed
and an officer of the guard standing with a spear, Boca
presented Mr. B. with a packet of letters to read. On
opening it he found them private letters to the Mission
family. He informed the Gov. and giving him some partic
ulars, was permitted to close them and the assembly dis
persed. We fear some suspicions are awakened in the mind
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�of the king which produced thfe order for a public read
ing.— The letters contained the information of Dr. H— ’ s
intended removal to Mowee, under the patronage of the
powerful Chief Krimokoo, with whom he has made an agree
ment for land, a house, etc.
July 13th. Marked by the commencement of what I
hope is a course of labours for myself in Boca's family.
Yesterday, after Mr. B— had spent his usual hour there
for instruction, and was leaving them, the request was
made that I should attend him for the purpose of instruct
ing his wife and her attendants. This morning I very
gladly accompanied-*fl|y friend, pleased to see an open door.
They seemed gratified with our coming, and ordering for
each of us a seat, placed themselves on the mats at our
feet, apparently determined to learn if they could. It
seemed like being where my thoughts had often, in past
years, placed me—on heathen ground. Before leaving them
Mr. B— read a portion o f scripture, and by an interpreter
explained it.
That is his usual way. They listen, with
attention, sometimes making some reply, as, the day be
fore, pou-lo-ak, miti, (all good)
July 14th. Mr. Whitney returned from Owhyhee in the
Atavi schooner, accompanied by William Tennooe. Of
Thomas Hoopo we hear a good report. Animated and engaged,
he seems like one in some good degree in earnest in his
Master’ s business. He appears to be gaining favour,
daily, with the king and queens. They have given him
land, built him a house and made such provision for him
that he has taken to live with him his father and several
of his relations. With these he prays morning and even
ing, in his own language, and labours to turn them from
their heathen vanities to serve the living and true GOD.
In the queen's family, also, he daily prays, at her re
quest. He is very useful to Mr. Thurston as an interpreter
and assistant. Of William what shall I say? We fear
the grace of GOD is still a stranger in his breast. Yet
we would not give him up, - - - With much pleasure did
we attend to our little school this afternoon. Capt.
Cary, with two or three others, called upon us to witness
so novel a scene as a school of heathen children. The
Mission family in compliance with an invitation from Capt.
C— have gone on board the Levant. I thought I could
better take this time for writing than most any I have,—
but have been interrupted. My dear friends, they will not
cease to remember, love and pray for me 'tho I make not
all the communication to them which my heart would dictate.
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�The toils of a missionary life they cannot realize.
But I would seize every opportunity to assure them that
not a moment finds me wishing my feet had sought a
smoother path.
July 15th. Yesterday, the L'Aigle, quite unexpect
edly, appeared off the harbour. Capt. S— soon came on
shore to procure a cask of lime, thinking then, as be
fore, to take his final leave of the Islands. The let
ters which we committed to his care, some weeks since,
and which we hoped on their way to our friends, he
brought back for additions and alteration. Unexpected
success in his business had kept him cruising in sight
of the Islands while we thought him far away. Struck
with the providence which, at this moment, had brought
a physician so near us, Mr. B— , with Capt. S— *s per
mission, addressed a line to Dr. Willians, surgeon of
the Ship, requesting him to spend a few days with us.
To our great comfort, before retiring to rest, we wel
comed him to our little cottage. Mr. Green, anticipat
ing our wants, politely invited him to board and lodge
with him. The kind hand of our heavenly Father seems
visible.
0 may we ever trust Him I
July 16th. Sabbath evening. "Let them now that
fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever".—
How shall we pen the record of the tender mercies of our
GOD I This day has our dear sister Maria been carried
through the hour of anguish and made the joyful mother
of a living, pleasant child. Too much has been felt to
allow much said. To this hour we have looked with trem
bling. Relinquishing the hope of medical aid, destitute
of knowledge or experience, except in one instance, (Mrs.
C) and there an acknowledged want of fortitude, we won
dered how the scene would end# Judge you then our feel
ings in view of the provision GOD did make.
July 17th. Much consultation upon the subject of
dividing our little band and planting other stations.
The principal Chief of Owhyhee is pressing in his request
for one to be stationed with him. From Atavi the call
seems loud. To scatter, and thus, in a sense, weaken our
strength, is different from our original plan. To the
Great Head of the Church would we turn our eyes for
direction. Spent an hour, as usual, at Boca's, this morn
ing. We regret that our labour there, must, for a few
weeks, be suspended. Orders from the king require his
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�attendance at Kailuah.— They manifest, in various ways,
a sense of obligation for our attention to their in
struction- To-day, when leaving them, two servants were
sent with us, one with a fine melon, the other with a
half-bushel of bananas. Last week, two beautiful pine
apples, etc.
July 18th.
The question is decided. Two brethren,
Ruggles and Whitney, with their wives, proceed in the
Levant which sails within a few days to Atavi, to diffuse,
by the blessing of GOD, the light of salvation in that
dark Is le . Brother Loomis leaving his wife and child, to
proceed with all convenient dispatch to Taai, (Kawaihae)
the residence of Krimokoo (Kalanimoku). May it be found
to be of the Lord.
It was the more necessary to determine
this question without delay, as word must be sent by the
schooner which sails to-morrow. Capt. Cary calls at the
Island next week. Another opportunity might not be af
forded in many months. Communications are by no means
frequent.
July 19th. The morning in considerable bustle in
sending on board the schooner for Atavi, chests, trunks,
etc. Mr. B— very diligently employed in transcribing the
public journal, which already contains near a hundred
pages, folio. S— at her new employment of providing food
for a great family, nursing, and so on, while her mind,
with the wind, flies to her beloved friends, l onging to
take her pen, to tell them all her heart.
It does grieve
me to let so direct a conveyance, as this is thought to
be, pass without one word to many dear, dear friends. Yet
so it must be. A missionary l if e , while yet 'tis sweet,
is hard. This after-noon, Dr. W— , being called for by
the Capt, took his leave of us. He is a young man of
pleasing address and for his cheerful and successful at
tention merits our lasting gratitude. He was educated in
London and acquired his professional skill as a surgeon,
in one of the hospitals in that City. How striking the
providence that brought to our door, just at the moment
of danger, when we felt ourselves forsaken where we had
relied on help, aid from so distant and unexpected a
quarter.’ Father, forgive our sins, need to be our cry in
view of past misgivings of heart and present trembling at
the perspective of a few months. Mother and babe are re
markably well.
July 20th.
What arrangement we shall make of our
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�family concerns when so large a part has gone, we have
not determined. I should like to have this little cot
tage a few weeks with only my kind husband and pleasant
native boy, that so I might attend with more delight to
my school which is daily encreasing, and such mission
ary duties as each day brings with it. But where is
rest on earth? I would seek it not. Lord, help us to
finish our course with joy— fight the good fight of
faith and lay hold on eternal l i f e .
July 21st. Before the voyage ended I wrote to the
dear female Society Hartford and directed it to Mrs.
Bates.
I shall send it now. Tell Mrs. B— I had in
tended a long letter to her, aside from this* The open
ing of her bundle so kindly put up for me, with the per
usal of the note found in i t , dictated a letter at once,
and had strength been sufficient at that time, I should
have penned it . How many were kind to me! How much is
it out of my power to make returns ! GOD will regard all
that was done out of love to him.
July 22nd.
I believe I have never told you of a
native woman called Sally in whom we have all been inter
ested. She is the wife of an American— speaks English,
and with her two lit t le girls comes regularly every day
to learn to read. I earnestly desire to be more faithful
in instructing her. Some little seasons spent with her
in unfolding the first principles of Christianity, have
been exceedingly interesting.
It has awakened missionary
zeal when exhausting labours have smothered it . She has
a remarkably kind disposition— disposed to do all she can
for us— said to me yesterday, I hope we shall be friends,
and I try to do something for you when you do so much for
me. She thinks she wants to be a Christian and know about
GOD. 0, may the Lord, ere long, open her heart to know
love* This evening we have had an affecting assem
bling^ oY ourselves together.
Our minds were directed to
the solemn season of communion anticipated by us on the
morrow, and to the unhappy state of(M a. He has been, and
was now again, dealt with in a tender faithful manner, but
his heart seemed hard as the nether millstone. Unhappy
soul! The duty which the Church now considers binding on
them before coming to the table of our Lord, is indeed a
painful one.— GOD w ill take care of his own cause— but, 0,
the sad occasion given for the enemies of the foreign
Mission school, a n d o f - -- -- - to open their mouths I —
what cause of grief to the children of GOD! But let not one
�t
enemy triumph— let not the hand of one friend of Zion
slacken.
GOD has commanded all to repent and believe
the gospel, or they perish. &e has commanded all to
labours with Him.
July 23rd.
This day finds us all comfortable.
Had oUr morning servicS as usual, at ten o'clock. At
the close, the letter of excommunication to Wm. was
read publicly. Wretched youth! And is it done? Yes,
and we believe in obedience to the laws of Christ's
house. We leave the result with Him, while we tremble
and pray that the poor offender plunge not deeper into
sin. At four o'clock we hope to assemble again and then
come around the table of our dying, risen Lord and
Saviour. When the doors are shut about us, of his mercy
w ill He enter in and say, "Peace be with you"-July 24th.
I wrote a word to dear Mr. and Mrs.
Bartlett, last evening, and did not add any thing here.
Our family are starting off this morning— the discharge
of the gun, from the Levant, warns all to be in readineos,
and we have a day's work before our mail can be cloned.
But it must go. We know not when there is another.
Dear Sisters, adieu - - S. M. B.
As another instance of the unremitted kindness of my
dear S, who every day gives me proof of the richness of
that divine goodness, which in a way, unexpected "myster
ious and kind", brought to my bosom, a companion and
helpmate, I am allowed with my own hand to make this one
request of our dear sisters, that they will procure a
copy of this journal, the labor of her pen, and kindly and
carefully transmit it to our honored parents at Bennington,
Vermont. It would greatly comfort them and our dear
brothers and sisters and be a great satisfaction to your
far distant, but affectionate friend and brother,
H. Bingham
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Jan 25. This morning little Peggy Allen, attended by the domestic
who draws her in her little wagofi to school, came smiling along into my
room with a bowl of butter, a plate of sausages and some eggs saying,
"Makana me oe" (present me you), then gave me some furniture calico
to make her a gown. Another present also of a goat sent to my new little
girl whom I call Jane, for her to give the babe. Thus does God provide
for us. Whatever the channel I think it is good to look at the Source.
Jan. 27. Another busy week is drawing to a close. I love my heathen
school. My dear" little one hinders me but little in it, though from the
nature of my employment I indulge her too much, I fear, with a place in
or near my arms. Already do we find the need of wisdom to bring up this
child. But eleven weeks old, yet with all her sweetness manifests the
stock whence she sprung. 0 to know what was duty when her little selfish
feelings rise! She is quite in earnest about all she does, whether it
be talking after her manner, laughing aloud, or demanding a seat in my
lap. I have not yet that degree of strength which I had hoped I might
have. But I conclude a school will ever cause something of that exhaus
tion at the vitals of which I have often complained.
Feb. 4. Too busy this week, the little time I have between the
care of my school and babe in transcribing my journal, to add many new
dates. On Wednesday an English ship put in for water on her way to Cal
cutta. Mr. B. embraced the opportunity to write to Mr. Evarts. The
same day a schooner arrived from Maui bringing us a letter from our
faithful Thomas Hopu. Though he suffersgreat privations he seems intent
on following his king in all his intoxicated rambles, seizing every
sober moment that he may as he often expresses it lay the axe at the
root of the tree in the very commencement of his missionary work. May
the Lord keep him faithful. In his present situation many a man could
Satan lay for his feet did not his Divine Master uphold him. I wi4 h
you could witness the affection of my heathen scholars manifested towards.JLwe pj
I could not help saying to Mr. B. as I came out of my school room today
I never was happier in the pleasantest school I ever had in America.
Many of my dear pupils there would be happy to hear me say that, as
they will remember that I often had muc h enjoyment in school, arduous
as it might have been. These heathen girls are most of them indeed in
earnest to receive instruction as the conduct of each day testifies.
Three of them are obliged to attend the hula hula every afternoon. At
the close of the school this forenoon, and also last Saturday, they
proposed going quickly to eat and return immediately that they might
not lose the privilege of the bible lesson. The exercise of Saturday
afternoon is sewing, with the reading of a portion of scripture by
those who are able. This I explain to them as well as I can. Repeat
ing Wall's catechism is also an exercise. They returned according to
their proposal, read and heard their lesson explained, when the drum
beat for the dancers. Apparently much agitated they left their seats
in haste and ran with great speed for the village half a mile, anxious
while they sought improvement to avoid offence which should prohibit it.
They then joined the dance. This I mention as a specimen of the desire
they daily manifest to obtain instruction.
Evening, half past seven. The loud report of guns at a distance
upon the water - the firing of cannon and ringing of bells at the forts,
the noise and uproar of the village, all proclaim the king is near.
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�Without accounting for it thus, all this confusion in the night would
seem alarming. His arrival is unexpected, for by a vessel which left
Maui a few days since we were informed his majesty would not be here
for several weeks.
Eight o'clock. The scene is truly sublime. I have just turned
from the window, where I have been standing with a kind of awe upon
my mind. The loud roar of the cannon, the rolling echo, the-vivid
flash showing upon the dark clouds of the night, the wild uproar on
all sides, inspire a degree of sacred solemnity. May I listen to the
words of our dear Redeemer, "Be ye ready for in such an hour as ye
think not the Son of Man cometh" - 0 the pomD, the aweful solemnities
of that hour when He shall come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Feb. 5. Sabbath evening. Our little enclosed dwellings have
been peaceful, entered only by a few who came to hear the word of God
but all has been noise abroad. The king landed in the morning. There
has been much firing through the day. Last night the crier went round
lifting up his loud voice calling upon the people to bring in mats,
tapas, hogs, dogs, poe, &C. That alone would have occasioned a bustling
day. Mr. B. and Mr. Thurston have been this evening to pay their res
pects - have just returned and a sorry account they bring of his honor.
They found him stretched upon the mats, totally insensible from intoxi
cation. They sat by him a little while and in taking their leave the
young queen lifted up his lifeless hand that they might give him their
aroha. It seems that in a drunken frolick he ran away and probably will
have some of the nobility after him shortly.
Feb. 6 . The brethern called again on his majesty - found him awake
from his deep slumber, and as is usual for him in a pleasant mood. To
the application they made him for permission to erect their house, he
at first objected on the ground that it was what his father did not
allow foreigners, but on being told that the women must suffer by sick
ness perhaps die, by living in wet straw huts through long_rains, he
said, "Hanahana" (do it).
Feb. 7.
I too have been to pay respect to royalty. We would by
Sister Maria
and I took our sweet babes that they might plead for us. We were re
ceived very kindly by the queens, chiefs and chieftesses. The king
was again locked up in sleep and we did not see him, though we sat
upon the mats waiting near two hours. In some letter I may be more
particular in the description of this visit, as it is desirable to
take some way to give my friends more knowledge of this poor people
among whom I dwell. A vessel is coming in - said to be Kalanimoku
after the king. Evening - Again the brethern have trod their way to
court thinking it needful to give their early aroha to the high chief
Kalanimoku.
all means win their favor and confidence if we could.
Feb. 8 . Early this morning a very friendly call from Kalanimoku.
He looked about our houses, played with our babes, expressed his kind
regards for us and took his leave. He was asked to stay to breakfast
but refused lest the young king should take advantage of his absence
to become intoxicated. He desired to set sail with him sober, there
fore hoped we would not think him unfriendly to us if he did not stay.
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�Feb. 9. A native of Kauai who has just returned from America
called on us. He speaks a little English. He was in raptures at what
he had seen in that land. He says "0, I wish this people like America
people. If they know what you leave there they would think you wanted
to do good to them. The yough king Li hoii ho say to me, quick as he
see me "Will America come take my islands?' They send frigate." No
America not want your Island - rich enough, no come here for that, but
they could take all in half a day, they wanted. I tell him good men
do good in Tahiti, they be like America people and people of Englafid.
England not take their Island - they own that like they did before. Bad
men tell you stories - bad men everywhere, me see some bad men America,
some good." Such was his strain. He expressed great pleasure in seeing
us here - said he came to tell us how glad he was. I did not mention
in the date of the 6th the receipt of letters from Kauai. They bring
us good tidings. The king Kaumualii appears exceedingly interested in
what he now learns from the bible through the interpretation of Honolii.
The Capt. of the schooner informed us that last week the king sent out
his crier, prohibiting dancing and work in the "Kalo patches" on the
Sabbath. Honolii gives us some account of this in his letter to Mr. B.
After giving many of the particulars relative to the king's desire to
hear the word of the Great Jehovah he says "I, John, told the king
"your people have hula hula on the Sabbath day? The king say, yes"
Then I ask him, "Can you wait hula hula on this day? Your people may
hula hula on Monday, this day it is holy. Then king say we may stop
hula hula on another Sabbath day." Our hearts cannot but rejoice at
the opening prospects at Kauai. Still we would put not ogr confidences
in princes but in the Lord Jehovah in whom is everlasting strength.
Feb. 10. The report of cannon again informs us the king is setting
sail. Wind, weather and inclination have prolonged his stay beyond what
Kalanimoku intended. When they will let him come again, I believe,
cannot be said, though the king's word is, shortly. We are not allowed
to set up our house till he returns. 0 this poor nation! Can these
dry bones live? In the words of the prophet, may I make reply to myself,
0 Lord, God, thou knowest.
Feb. 12. I was deeply affected not long since with a relation of
the bloody custom prevalent among this people while under the gloomy
cruel reign of idolatry, of citing infants to the sharks. The relator
mentioned one instance which he had witnessed of a mother throwing her
little one from her breast to the devouring monster, with the belief
that it would become a kua (God). I had heart of the cruel superstition
before, but now clasping my babe to my bosom, maternal feelings yearned
within me. And may the blessings of the holy happy religion of Jesus
come to this people through our instrumentality. My heavenly father
strengthening me, most cheerfully will I suffer privation, endure toil
and earthly separation from the friends of my youth, counting it all
joy to be thus privileged.
Feb. 13. Have added to our family by taking a native woman named
Man who for a number of weeks has attended our school. Diligence and
sobriety appear in her more than in most of the females we have seen.
While her desire for learning may be gratified I flatter myself she
may eventually lighten some of our labors. But we cannot say. HaDpy
privilege and 0 for a heart to improve it, to seek God's blessing upon
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�every movement we make! She is rather awkward with my child, but hope
she will relieve my hands some from this pleasant little burden, and
do plain sewing which will give me more time for my appropriate work.
Feb. 14. This morning, one of the two young men belonging to the
king under the instruction of Brother Thurston, came into our room
apparently concerned, "Lihoiiho nuinui kaukau rum kukini Hawaii, likelike aihue" (The king drink much rum, run off to Hawaii like a thief.)
It appears;from Information just received that on leaving this place
he went to Maui, where he remained three days in an intoxicated state,
then took a sudden start followed by Kalanimoku. Kahumanu, queen
dowager, who is in a sense the head of the nation, remains at Maui,
ready as James Kahuhu says, to be hehena (crazy) with the wild conduct
of the young king.
Feb. 15. A pleasant visit last evening from Hannah & George
Holmes. H. with three others of the larger scholars has not been able
to attend school this week. The hula hula is again resumed with appar
ently new interest. There has been something of a respit of this folly.
They are now making every effort to be akamai (expert) when the king
shall return. Of course so small a matter as the pala Dala must give
way. H. told us she read some each day in her bible, pave several
particulars of the first miracle wrought by our Saviour, she read yes
terday. It did one's heart good to see the joy she manifested, in
sitting down with us again, after two or three days absence in such
drudgery. The hour was quite filled ud in conversation - telling
them some things from the bible, questioning them concerning things
before related, speaking of American customs, etc. In all they took
a lively interest.
Feb. 16. This day has been set apart by the church as a day of
fasting, humiliation and prayer. May our Covenant God for the Mediator's
sake graciously accept us in it. We needed such a season. 0 for grace
so to observe it as to receive the blessing! We assembled at ten this
morning, united in prayer and singing, and considered the important
duties of the day. It was proposed that we inquire seriously with our
selves what ought we to confess before God - what ought we to deolore what to abhor in ourselves - what to acknowledge with gratitude as
received from God - and what ought we to pray for? How are we as a
church, how am I as an individual, concerned in each of these inquiries?
Evening - We have had an opportunity of looking together at the
solemn inquiries proposed to us in the morning. The great object of our
mission has been presented, and the great importance of girding on our
armor and standing in readiness for the contest we might yet have to
maintain with the prince of darkness. We were exhorted to live under
an habitual sense of dependence upon God for safety and usefulness,
bearing continually in our minds the greatness of our work and the wiles
and power of the enemy. Do Christians continue to pray for this Door
people, who, notwithstanding what God has done for them, are still the
wretched slaves of Satan? Do they continue their prayer for us, a little
flock placed in the holy Drovidence of the great Shepherd in the desert
where wild beasts roam? 0 we are weak and defenseless - in the Lord
Jehovah in whom is everlasting strength may our undivided, humble constant
trust be found.
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�Feb. 17. Many of the heathen about us today. Several chiefs and
chieftesses, among whom Like!ike, the favorite wife of Kalanimoku, just
arrived from Maui. She tells us the chief with the king will be here
soon. How necessary it is that we be looking daily to God to give us
and our object favor in their eyes.
Feb. 18. We were gratified after the vigorous effort made for
the hula hula to see our scholars both at public worship and sabbath
school. Hannah H. came up to the meeting Friday night. She said she
should beg for leave on Saturday niqht to attend here on the Sabbath.
She told me today she went to Li 1iha who said "ae maikai" (yes, it is
good). 0 , may the time, the blessed time, be at hand when it shall be
felt to be good for rulers and ruled to obey the commandments of Jehovah
Feb. 21. How would a house look again built and furnished in
American style? Called this morning with Mr. B. upon a sick neighbor,
a white resident. Mats and calabashes with a table constituted all the
furniture. No light but what came in at the door and that of a height
which obliged us literally to enter it on our knees. He had another
house in the yard but differing nothing from this except that it was
longer and did not oblige us to stoop so low. Yesterday after visiting
him we looked in at his goat yard, which contained three hundred goats
and kids. I was gratified with the sight.
Feb. 22. Great joy today among the natives at the birth of a child
of the great Chief Kalanimoku. Some time in the night we were awakened
by the loud and constant roar of cannon. Not thinking of this event, we
labored to imagine the cause - satisfied our minds however with what
seemed so probably, some new arrival of the nobility from the windward,
and composed ourselves to sleep. Waking at light we found the same con
tinued. Inquiry was quickly made, when it appeared one little simple
stranger just entered the confused world and caused the uproar. The
firing has continued through the day, with little cessation; the natives
assembled on all sides to drink rum. Some of our adult scholars were
ordered to go, but as they perceived the order was not from the chiefs
they promptly refused and came to school.
Feb. 27. Word is brought us that the new born child is dead. We
had felt a little pleasure in its birth, in the midst of the sickening
expressions of the people's joy, hoping that we might be allowed to aid
in bringing the heir of a petty earthly inheritance, this heir of end
less being, to rule wisely the one - to enjoy with immortal felicity
the other. But God has ordered in this event. Mr. B. has just taken
his hat and walked to the village to ascertain the truth of the report
and manifest our interest in them, lo o'clock. He returns - Yes, the
spirit of the little stranger has fled. As if disgusted with such rude
honor, it has escaped. The disappointed Chief (alas like too many in a
Christian land) knows not the blessed cure for disappointments in this
vain world. The rain has been very heavy and pretty constant. Water
coming through our straw thatching, with our mats almost rotten at our
feet, brought on a cold which for one day was very threatening. I took
my bed, gave up my school to my dear husband, and looking to him as my
physician under the great Physician sought to avoid the threatened evil.
His little skill but assiduous kind and tender care were blessed. After
some hours of great pain in every limb, with much heat a generous per
spiration was induced, which was salutary. As I lay in that situation,
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the rain pouring down upon our straw cottage, the name of physician
no where near, still it was not without reason that I felt comparatively
few in our wretched earth had the real comforts that surround me. I
longed to have my sisters know how hapDy Sybil was. Never forget that
all is of the mere mercy of God.
March 2. Through another week of unpleasant weather my health so
much threatened has been preserved. I have been able to sit in the
school room, where are two open windows (no boards to be obtained for
shutters) each day with my babe. The dear little thing is remarkably
well, My larger scholars call it "maikai", rain, for by it they are
released from the hula hula, and can attend to their books, the hardest
showers never detain them. Thus the rains which we feared might inter
rupt the school prove one means of its steady continuance. A man in a
state approaching to intoxication entered our year today and coming to
the school room says to me, "Ma'am, have you grog to sell?" I replied,
"No, but I have a bible I can give you which will tell you how to excape
hell and go to heaven." The man put his hat down, said he had not money
enough to buy one but should be glad of one. I asked if he could read
it. His reply was he once learned to read and once had a bible but he
had not attended to these things lately. I gave him a bible, heard him
read part of a chapter, and said, "You are a stranger, but at the judg
ment when you stand before God to be judged I shall see you and you will
then remember that you had God's holy word given you and was exhorted to
leave your sins and seek the salvation of your soul." He thanked me,
turned down the leaf where he read, and left the house very civilly.
How many wretched souls in our failed world!
March 3. Some trouble for two <jlays past with the children in our
family. Several have left. It wants much wisdom on the part of all
concerned to know how to manage them wisely. We consider aversion to
labor as one trait in the character of this people. The parents and
all concerned in the children that are with us seem to have their _____
open lest some task should be imposed upon them. We hope the present
cloud will scatter. William says "they be sorry by and by". It would
be no small trial to witness the outbreakings of an evil heart in him.
But full well I know there is no sure dependance upon anything which
has earth attached to it. 0 to have a right deDendence upon God.
March 4. A dreadful wailing from the village sounds in our ears.
It is the wretched cry of heathen sorrow over a victim of death.
(No date) About thirty natives were present, and listened with
profound attention, with scarcely the exception of a child. This after
noon thirty-two came, as last Lord's day to Sabbath school. Mr. B. read
in Opukahaia endeavoring to impress upon their minds some plain simple
truths. Thomas interpreted. The school was closed by joining with
Honolii in prayer in his native tongue. Who could behold the great
Jehovah, his holy name addressed in a language they understood!
This evening something like a conference has been attended at the
house of one of them, hoping to improve the visit of Thomas to his own
good and that of others. He returns on Wednesday. He was sent hither
by the king, with cloth for fine ruffled shirts to be made before his
return.
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�To risK the displeasure of the kina by declining we deem hazzardous; especially as we have lately presumed upon his goodness as much as
we dared,by sending a mission to Kauai, without his particular advice
and cooperation, and as he has for a week or more been in a state of
daily intoxication deprived by that means of the little reason expected
from a heathen - hazzardous as it is to decline, yet to accomplish the
work with my other cares seems impossible. Sister L does well to take
care of herself and babe at this early period and at the same time to
bear trial of having her husband leave her for his new station at
Kawaihae. Mrs. C. has her hands filled.
Aug. 9. The brig sails and Thomas and Mr. L. leave us. One shirt
done for his majesty - two more engaged to be sent by the next vessel
on Saturday. No timp to write. Yesterday much excitement in the minds
of the white residents by being summoned to assemble at Boki's, where
orders received from the seat of government were issued, requiring all
the foreigners who did not belong to the king or Kalanimoku to leave
the Islands the first opportunity. Orders came to us as being included
among the whites, for "Wahine" (women) and all to appear before the Gov.
I sent a polite request to the Gov., begging that we might be excused
as Sister L. was sick and myself much engaged at work for his Majesty.
The request was at once complied with. While our friends were gone it
was a moment of suspense nor could our anxious minds determine what
this could mean. But they returned smiling, assuring us it was nothing
which threatened the mission family any particular evel, as they had
liberty from the king to reside here while they remained harmless. The
Gov. was very polite to them, inviting Mr. B. to a seat on one hand and
Thomas Hopu on the other.
Aug. 17. Put on board the Clarion, Capt. Gyzelear, letters for
America. I could send but few now, one to my sister and one to Mrs. C.
Aug. 21. A present again from Mr. G., of rice, soao and various
little articles of comfort just received by the St. Martins. Capt. Dean
of Albany, lately from Manila, arrived on the 19th. We are indebted in
part to Capt. D. for the present. We have many favors from this concern.
As Mr. G. came in with his servants, bringing the articles, I was wash
ing with the last piece of soap in our possession. That article is
difficult to be obtained here, the small quantities some times brought
from ships which touch here is sold, at 50 cts per lb. And a barrel of
good soft soap could hardly be purchased for less than fifty dollars.
Even ashes that are good cannot be saved from our fire, burning as we
must light wood brought from the mountains on the shoulders of the
natives and purchased at an extravagant rate. Of rice we had become
destitute except about a quart which I had laid aside against the day
of want. You may easily conceive the present was timely and acceptable.
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�Nov. 27th, 1821. Yesterday the ship Globe, C apt. Gardener,
sailed for Nantucket, by the way of Cape Horn. Much writing was
committed by the family to his care, for beloved friends at home.
Mr. G. put up a few articles, collected on the islands, for the
gratification of his friends. I did the same, directing the box
which contained them to Mr. Whiting, Hartford. One letter was en
closed in it. Another, much crowded with words, and enclosing four
pages of the journal, directed to Mrs. C. W. was given, with family
letters, to Capt. G. to be placed in the Post Office, on his arrival
in America. One letter also to Capt. Windsor. Mr. B. sent more
than fifty pages of his journal written at Atavi, to his patrons-a long letter to the Board, with several to private friends. Several
sheets of the public journal, kept at this station, were likewise
forwarded. One can hardlv imagine how busy we are a short time pre
vious to the sailing of a vessel thus freighted by us. But it is
surely a most pleasant pressure of business.
Nov. 29th, Thursday. We think it to be Thanksgiving, today in
Mass. and find our thoughts often going there; desireing also to
lift them to that blessed place where thanksgivings never cease.
Dec. 3rd. An unsatisfied feeling in my mind— an arrival,
yesterday, from America. Papers, with three or four letters, were
received. But nothing from the Board, and nothing from home. Still
it is exceedingly pleasant to hear from beloved America. Tho I hear
not from personal friends, I hear of Zion's enlargement, and in this
my heart rejoices. I speak of an unsatisfied feeling, but it deserves
hardly to be named. The monthly concert, this evening, seemed a re
freshing season. Some of the joyful intelligence received, particu
larly the progress of the light in its march through the regions of
darkness towards th« shores of the Pacific, laid a foundation for the
remarks, all of which were calculated to warm and animate our hearts.
Dec. 4th. Evening. Our dear Sister L. is the mother of a
second child. As a record of GOD's tender dealings, I would note a
few circumstances. Comfortable and cheerful through the fore part
of the day, she requested Mr. L. as he went to his school, to ask
me to sit with her. I took Mr. B. also Mrs. T. shortly came in.
Mr. L. as was customary in a recess of the school, came to his room.
Mrs. C. very busy, engaged to join our little circle before long.
But she did not make one till we had dressed a lovely babe and could
say all is well. Mother and child laid quietly to rest, we all, save
the husband, went to our tea at the usual hour. What other comment
can I make here, than, our GOD is gracious!
Dec. 5th. One of the Russian ships of discovery entered port
again, returning from the north. I am nurse, and stand also in many
other capacities. If I take my pen it must be but for a line.
Dec. 6th. Capt. Schischmaroff, with his officers, called. By
them we learn that the Commodore is expected soon. Then I shall hope
to see my kind physician, toaether with our friBnd, Mr. Boyle.
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Dec. $th. Public worship has been unusually strengthening today.
Mr. B. preached from 1st Samuel 6 . Brother and Sister T. offered
their child in baptism. I enjoyed the baptismal season beyond what
I used to before I was a parent.
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�Dec. 10th. Lieu. Boyle and Dr. Koval iff called upon us this morning.
It was indeed pleasant to me, to meet again, those who had once been sent,
by the hand of Providence, to my relief when distressed. The Doctor,
after hearing the complaints that attended me at Atooi, with some that
still remained, gave it as his opinion that many decisive marks of Scrophula appear, having been inherent in the constitution and becoming
troublesome at this period of life in consequence of a severe cold.
Dr. H. had given an opinion somewhat similar at Atooi. Mr. B. had also,
previously to that, expressed his fears of the same. But I was slow
to believe. I had never been sensible of the least symptoms of it before,
and now the thought was most unwelcome. But Dr. K. encourages me to hope
that what remains of the complaint, may be so far removed, that I shall
never suffer from it, unless by exposure to cold. He has selected from
our medical stores, and taken on board a few materials to make some pre
parations for me; though my general health, for a few weeks past, has
been so good as to make it seem almost unnecessary to rank me among invalids.
Dec. 11th. This morning, Mr. Boyle called on Com. Vassilief. As one
intent upon collecting information, the Comm, made many inquiries as to the
state of our mission, our plan of procedure, etc. all of which Mr. B. cheer
fully answered, filling up an hour to two with conversation, very pleasantly.
Dec. 12th. An arrival from Amer1ca---Br1g Owhyhee. Capt. Henery.
Phamphlets, papers, and letters received by 1t, feast our eyes and gladden
our hearts. But, Oh!, before the seals are half broken, sadness 1s upon
every countenance. Our father, our friend, our counsellor, our guide,
1s gone. "The hand of the beloved and revered Dr. Worcester, lies cold
1n the mission burylng-ground at Bralnard! It writes no more with pen
and ink, 1 n this vale of tears--h1 s mind 1 s no more employed in devising
and executing missionary enterprises on earth." So writes the dear
Mr. Evarts. With the church at home, and with fellow laborers abroad,
we mingle our tears; and desire to bow with submission to this afflictive
stroke; while we would call on our hearts for praise to the great Lord of
Missions who raised up such an instrument in his glorious work of enlarg
ing Zion's borders; and having allowed him to accomplish his appointed
labors, has received him to his rest. While memory remains his last most
tender look, when he gave us a parting hand, will be vivid in my eye.
There is a serene smile which beamed upon us through the falling tear,
too sweet to be forgotten.
Dec. 14th. The examination of the school. The pupils that have
been steadily in school, have, most of them, made very desirable progress.
In point of numbers the school has much diminished. Various reasons have
operated to produce this dimunition; but none of them of such nature as
to dampen our hopes of seeing this whole nation ere long seeking instruction.
Dec. 15th. Called, today, with Mr. B. at the village. Found Kahoomanu
so very sick. The Russian physicians consider her case vital. She noticed
us with kindness and appeared as if gratified with our attention to her.
Just pointing her mind to the Christian God and expressing our condolence,
we withdrew.
I have spoken of myself as under medical care, but lest my sisters
should have needless anxiety about me, they will permit me to transcribe
a little scrap which lies byjne now, at the close of the week, penned
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�last Sabbath evening, as a sort of guide for my labors the week
ensuing. The things which then appeared as duties in prospect, I have
had strength given me to perform, with the addition of some others. I
do not speak of them as great, but ability to perform even thus much
demands my gratitude. The principal things in the hasty sketch are as
follows. "Rise each morning before the sun, if not disturbed in my rest
as a nurse during the night. Consider the nursing of sister M. and her
babe as a primary labor of the week. Superintend the washing and the
ironing of her family, with my own--lend my influence in entertaining
strangers that may call to visit our establishment. Make one visit to
the village to call on the queen, some chiefesses, my scholars, etc.
Observe how Somoo spends the day. Keep by me and seek the improvement
of the new girl, the wife of S. See that William receives some new
ideas from books, each day. Have a careful eye to the wants of little
Sophia who spends the days at this infant period, in stepping from one
kind of mischief to -another as fast as her little feet will carry her.
Keep up my journal— give some time to the language. Which things, to
gether with duties I owe my own soul, seem now necessary to be performed.
My reason for offering you this, sketched as it was, with no" other
view than to assist me in faithfulness, is, that you may be comforted
to know, that, the laboring under some bodily infirmities, God is pleased
not to lay me aside from my work.
Sabbath. Dec. 16th. Preaching by Bro. T. Public worship has been
in a few instances disturbed. Today, a gentleman after stepping about
and muttering out some restless feelings, at the close of the second sing
ing, left the house, much agitated, sa/^"You will all go to heaven, no
doubt of it."
This evening Mr. B. and I called again upon the sick Kahoomanoo.
This sickness, we fear, may be unto death; still we hope that it will
be to the glory of God.
She listened with an interest, such as she has never before mani
fested, to what was said concerning the blessed Redeemer. All her
affected airs of dignity were laid aside. Lying on her sick couch,
one hand given to Mr. Bingham, the other placed between mine, she
seemed not only willing, but desirous to hear something from the ser
vants of the living GOD. After giving her such instructions as he
thought suitable at this time, Mr. B. asked if he should pray; to which
she readily assented, giving orders that the yard, filled with her
attendants of every rank, should be kept in silence. We knelt by her
couch and sought to look to Him who has purchased the heathen with his
own most precious blood. It would be impos'sible to speak the feelings
which filled the breast. We took our leave. The friendly hona, with
like friendly alloah was given by
numbers as we passed out the yard.
I do feel it a privilege to be on heathen ground. 0 , to be found
faithful, humble, and devoted!
Dec. 17th. Accompanied Mr. B. again to the village. It is hoped K.
is better. She received us with the same kindness as in the two former
visits. I had a seat given me at.her head, and while rubbing her with
spirits of camphor, with which she seemed comforted, endeavored to divert
her mind to Him who once endured pain and death for our sakes, but was
now in glory--his placed upon us. As we rose to go she requested that
Mr. B. should pray with her again. I need not say this was a pleasant
sound to our ears; and when she had commanded silence in all her atten
dants, with melting hearts we knelt by her side and offered our petitions
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�Of may our gracious Lord, for the honor of his great name among the
heathen, hear our feeble requests!— As we entered the village a wild up
roar around, almost stunned our ears. Inquiring the cause; some of the
shameless conduct"of intoxicated white men was named to us. I immediately
clung to the arm of my dear friend, associating in my mind the guilty
streets of Sodom. And, how sweet the privilege to our pained hearts, to
find one little spot, in the midst, where, with the rulers of the poluted
nation around us, we might bow in solemn silence before a GOD of infinite
purity!
Dec. 22nd. Often do I speak of busy days and weeks. The last has
been such. Could my sisters look at me in the bustle of the great Missionfamily, they would exclaim, "How different from what Sybil once loved".
Since we returned from Atooi, I have had my lodgings in the large open
room above stairs. With the work and lodgings of others about me, I have
felt at home only by drawing my curtains around my bed. But missionary
life could not be a secluded one, even if solitary apartments abounded.
I am more happy in active life than I could once have been. I have felt
the want of a foom more, the past week, from having so good an opportunity
as the one which is now presented to me, of sending, as we hope, directly
to America. But daily visits to Kahoomanoo, with diligent preparation for
my school, which is to commence on the 25th, would have given me but little
time to devote to distant friends, had I been accommodated with a spot to
spread my paper. I shall send no journal or letters, unless it be one
which I hope to write tonight to Bennington. I have been obliged to use
my pen in preparing little lessons in Owhyhea and English for my scholars,
designing to have them transcribed upon the slate, then upon paper.
Dec. 23rd. Sabbath. Celebrated by the Russians in port, or the
birthday of their beloved Emperor. According to their reckoning it is
Monday, the 24th. The Mission family were invited, but had a ready ex
cuse and invited them to tea on the following day--the 24th with us. Mr. B.
preached, today from Isa. 6-1. "Arise, Shine, etc." Been, this evening,
to the village.
Dec. 25th. Com. V., Capt. S., and their officers, dined with us.
We were able to set before them a dinner in very decent order. A consid
erable packet has been closed today and been put aboard Brig Pedlar,
Capt Meek, for America. I commence again the labors of the school. It
will be pleasant to get this heathen school around me as before. It is
now like a little flock scattered over the plain. A lecture, this even
ing, in observance of Christmas.
Dec. 26th. It was most pleasant, this evening, in visiting Kahoomanoo,
to see our faithful friend Thomas Hopoo superintending the sick chamber.
It is a laborious and very responsible post; but we trust the hand of the
Lord has placed him in it for good. The Russians appear interested in him-have had him on board several days to assist them in forming a vocabulary
of this language. It is through their influence that he is now attendant
upon the queen.
Dec. 27th. The firing of the cannon last night announced the arrival
of the kincj. The sickness of K. has hastened his return.
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�Dec. 28th. Great order and stillness appear in the chamber, tonight.
The king, with two or three of his wives, Adams, Gov. of Owhyhee, and
some others, were present. Thomas appeared awake to his duty. K. is
lodged in the upper room of a framed house, lately purchased by govern
ment of American traders. Two more are upon the islands for sale. One
is erected. This room is well done off— has in it two large glasses, a
good sofa, a straw carpet, and a mahogany table filled, at present, with
things suitable for a sick-room. It is difficult to say what is the state
of Kahoomanoo's mind. She still appears disposed to give an ear to what
is said of another world.
Dec. 29th. I have become quite a visitor at the village. Mrs. Johns
and Sophia would think I loved it better than I used to shopping, when in
Canandaigua I always applied to them to do such errands for me. Immedi
ately after breakfast, I placed Sophia in her little wagon drawn by two
little boys, and with Mr. B. set off to visit the great village and look
up some of our lost children. Called first upon Gov. Adams--found him
sitting at his door; after bidding us good-morning, in English, directed
us in, where we were introduced to his wife, a noble looking woman, lying,
in the customary posture, flat upon her stomach. I seated myself by her,
when she gave me her hand, and quite undisturbed viewed me with pleasant
looks. Twenty, or more, surrounded her, several of whom were extended in
the same position, while others were sitting upon mats, or standing. We
stayed but a few moments— took our leave and hastened to the house of
Kahoomanoo. We here first paid our respects to the king whom we found in
the lower room, with several of his chiefs. He, as usual, appeared pleas
ant, and happy to see us. The pleasant mood of little Sophia who famili
arly gave him her hand, with a kiss, much pleased him. Requesting a visit
from him as soon as convenient, we took our leave for the chamber. Upon
the stairs were one or two queens, at their breakfast, while a crowd
attended upon them. They were very complacent and made a passage up for
us, where we found K. just rising from her couch, having on a clean long
gown, to take a few turns about the room. Thomas was at his post. A
few moments passed pleasantly and we left then to call upon Mr. Marin
who was sick. He still continues high in favor of the chiefs. Until
the Russians introduced Thomas, he was superintendant of the sick-room.
Here we made a short call, then went in search of some of our children.
Looked first for Olida, daughter of the late Capt. of Boston. This
child was committed to our care before we left America. She was taken
into the family within a few months after our landing. While we were at
Atooi, this summer, she, among others, went away. We could not get sight
of her this morning, but so far brought over relations, as to have the
promise of having her sent to us tonight. Settled our business here and
went next to the house of poor infirm old man, once enjoying the privi
leges of a civilized land; who has eight motherless children, two of whom
have been at sometime promised to us. One of the eight we have had with
us, a year or two. Leaving this house, we set out for our own. As we
passed a collection assembled for play, we discovered one boy for whom
we had been looking. We beckoned to him, and readily attached him to
our train, apparently pleased to be offered again the privileges of the
family and school. It was rather a late hour for school when we reached
home; but the scholars were waiting, and soon I seated myself among them,
gratified with the orospect of an increase in numbers. Mr. B. turned
to the village, taking the subscriptions for the orphan fund, with a view
to lay it before Com. V. and his officers; intending to suggest the plan
of having Kahoomanoo, or some other, applied to for two orphan children
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�to be placed immediately under our care. Mr. Boyle and Dr. K. returned
with Mr. B. to take leave of the family. With gratitude let me say that
I am much relieved in every one of the distressing symptoms of the scrophula. My throat, joints, etc., tho not sound, are all better--my weak
eye-1 ids as much so--my general health pretty good.
Evening. A vessel has arrived--135 days from Boston--letters, pack
ages, and sundries on board for the Missionaries! We cannot receive them
tonight. May our minds be prepared for joy or grief.
Dec. 30th. This morning a note was received from Com. V. accompany
ing a donation of $87 and seven ducats. A present also of a decanter
and a dozen beautiful cut glass tumblers, to the ladies. The proposal,
yesterday, was received with more than civility--thanks were very fully
expressed for the opportunity thus offered them of aiding our object.
Dec. 31st. Dismissed school at sun-set, took my tea, laid my little
one to rest, and once again went to visit K. The Russians sailed yester
day and had not time to make the request for the two children as was
proposed. But my mind had seized hold of the plan with too much eagerness
to carry it but half through. This was our erranc tonight. We told the
queen that the Russians had given something towards educating one or two
orphan children, and if she would commit to our care two little girls,
this should be expended for them, and no pains should be spared on our
part to do them good and train them up for useful ness;--adding that we
would give them the names of some good ladies in America, who we doubted
not would feel a pleasure in contributing to their further support. The
purpose pleased her. She at once said, that when well, she would look
about her people, and two promising ones should be given me. We had a
pleasant visit--joined in prayer and took our leave.
January 1, 1822. Another year commences--I hope it is not without
solemn thought. It is a day in which I have, for several years, sought
retirement. But none has been allowed me today. Preparation was made
in the morning to wait upon the king and his attendants at breakfast.
After waiting some time a message came that he would dine with us.
Immediately after this, two large casks and a box were brought from
the newly arrived vessel. These were opened, and presented to our view
various articles of comfort, papers, pamphlets, and letters. A bundle,
a little box, and thirty pages of letters were soon taken out as belong
ing to me. My school surrounded me, but this was too rich a feast to
allow of my doing much more for them, this forenoon. I had just time
to count my letters and open the parcels, when Kamamaloo and her train
approached. They had come to dine, sent by the king*who, himself, was
too much intoxicated. Just presented with such a repast as had now been
spread before us, we turned from it most reluctantly to a meaner one.
But the great object must be to entertain our royal guest. Having broken
the seals, but read only here and there a line, the bell rang for dinner.
I hastily glanced the eyes to seize something to feed upon while attend
ing to other things. This was a paragraph which told me my dear Lucy
was low. With a sorrowful heart I took my seat at table at the right
hand of the queen. Tears, ere long, came to my relief. With anxious
countenances they inquired the cause. I informed them; but surpressing
my feeling, passed the ceremonies of dinner, and waited upon the noisy
company an hour after, in my chamber. Taking leave of the family,
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�Kamamaloo went to the school room, requesting me to take my place there
as usual. I followed her with the letters in my hands, and did as well
as I could to entertain her an hour longer in school. This was pleasant
tho 30 pages, from distant, beloved friends, did lie by me unread. She
attended upon it all with much patience and apparent interest. It was
already near sunset when she took her leave; but she had not gone many
rods before she met the king, who directing her to wait, entered the
school room with his train. They could all stand, and that was the most.
Mr. B. and the brethern soon took the ground, while I, taking up my little
one, allowed my school to slide out at the back door and retired. He read
a few of the little cards of Owhyhee words, and heading his band again,
returned to the village.
Night comes--our supper ended,— our little ones asleep,
pens, while the watch passes on to eleven and twelve, engage
Happy to begin the year with dear American friends, with the
with the busy bustle of our missionary work, let me stop and
I indeed begin it with GOD!"
letters and
our attention.
heathen, and
inquire, "do
Jan. 2nd. I could fill sheets and then not utter half the feelings
of my full heart, at the much these precious letters contain. My dear L.
where must my thoughts fly to meet with her? Much loved S. Oh that you
were as happy as God allows your unworthy sister to be! Beloved kindred
and friends.! Peace my fluttering heart, and know Jehovah reigns. With
him it is soul-composing to leave them all.
Jan. 4th. Refreshed from sleep, I feel strengthened for the labors
of another day. Yesterday, was too busy to take my pen. I would sketch
the history of the day, did I not think I had already beBn more particular
than perhaps is necessary.
Jan. 5th. Capt. Morters arrived from Atooi. Letters from the breth
ren. Mr. B. seems called in providence to make his arrangements for a
visit to that place again, shortly. He does indeed find it necessary to
till many posts. -May his divine Mother give him wisdom and strength for all.
Sabbath. Jan. 6th. Mr. B. addressed us from these words, "Be ye
also patient, stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth
nigh." It would be pleasant to give a little abstract of the sermon, as
also of my own feelings. I will only say, it indeed seemed like being
partaker of the rich comforts of those whose lot was among the "loved
dwellings of Zion." My soul could say it is good to be here. 0, that
I might commence and pursue my course, this year, in reference to this
solemn subject! Went, at evening, with my dear friend, to call on K.
Cose (who arrived today from Atooi) and some others. Some little inci
dents interesting. But I must say less in my journal. or greatly fail
in what I owe to many who have favored me with orecious letters, I have
but little time to write.
Jan. 12. Saturday. School has been the business of the week.
Twenty-five scholars--more upon the list. The school room is fitted up,
tickets are printed, and my plans for daily order are so well digested
now, as to give me the hope of leisure sufficient to write a letter or
two for the vessel which sails soon. Should I do nothing more than
transcribe this, do be particular in giving the most cordial thanks,
whenever it is in your power, to all that have written to me.
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�Feb. 2nd. Again have we had the rich pleasure of closing, and put
ting on board a vessel bound to America, a large packet of letters, etc.
for beloved friends at home. Ship Paragon. Apt. Henry, left the harbor
this morning for Canton, there, thence, direct to Boston. Public Journal
sent as usual--a letter to the Board, etc. My parcel consisted of eight
pages of journal, one long letter to sisterL., another equally long, to
Sophia, two letters from Wm. B. to Mrs. Johns, Conandaigua, and H. Ells
worth E. Windsor, and two small drawings, done by George Holmes. These
were enclosed in a wrapper directed to the care of Mr. Evorts. We are
indeed under many obligations to that dear man. He who has the winds
and waves, together with the minutest concerns of mortals, at his control,
can, and will, if it be his holy pleasure, convey them safely and speed
ily to our distant, anxious friends---Feb. 3rd. Had a pleasant afternoon with the Sabbath school. After
their recitations, read to them the letter written by C. Brown to a lady
in Philadelphia, making such remarks to them as the letter suggested.
They have become quite interested in that dear young Christian. 0, shall
we ever see any among them, that, with her, can speak, experimentally,
of the love of Christ!
Feb. 5th. I have some confidence in the skill of my dear husband,
or I could hardly have been prevailed on to sit down, as I did yesterday,
to the extraction of a badly decayed tooth, given up as hopeless, a long
time since. It was an eye tooth and almost broken down to the gum; but
it came out without damage, though with profuse bleeding.
Made several calls, since school, in the village. On returning,
perceived the moon to be eclipsed. The attention of the natives was much
attracted. As we met one and another, the exclamation was, "Mahena
poopooka" (moon not good).
Feb. 6th. Invited the family to visit the school. All attended.
Twenty-five scholars in their places, at their various lessons, made a
pleasant exhibition. How I should love to have my sisters and friends
see this school.
Feb. 8th. Much distressed again, ni-ght before last, with the todthache. The seat of the pain was a laroe black tooth, so much decayed that
I thought I never should have resolution to have it extracted. But en
couraged by the good success of Monday, I closed school last night and
sat down as before, to the operation. Much to my surprise, like the other,
it came safely out. I had taken an opiate--now went to bed--slept and was
refreshed, and, today, find myself well and free from pain.
Feb. 14th. This morning, the Quill, long expected, arrived. We
have letters on board. One from the Treasurer only has been received.
Mr. B. has almost daily calls to extract teeth, let blood, administrate
medicine, etc. If the mission should have perfect health, a physician
might still be exceedingly useful at this, or any other station on
the islands.
Feb. 15th. A public censure was passed, today, at an assembly of
the family, upon two guilty members, one the wife of the Otahutan whom
we have all along thought unusually promising; but whose transgressions,
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�just come to light, are of such a nature as to cut her off wholly from
the privileges of the little community. As she had wholly rejected
her husband, and chosen another, it was thought necessary to make her
a public example; and after a solemn admonition, she was expelled. I
feel sorely tried. I had allowed myself to expect much from her, both
from her disposition and ability to learn whatever was taught her. 0 ,
it is a polluted land! But we must bear our testimony against it.
May GOD over-rule this event for good.
Received the letter from the Quill, today. I had but two this
time--one from Mrs. Bates--one from Abby. But they were rich. I have
rarely had so much of a visit from anyone, since I left them, as now
with Mrs. B. She has touched many articles in my journal which has
seemed to let us talk together, while she has told me very many facts
and asked many questions. If it be possible I must take my pen in
answer, immediately, to continue the visit. I think the next packet
of letters will have been written after much of my journal and many
letters have been received. That part sent by Capt. Bennet will give
answer to many questions made by one and another. It appears that
the manuscript had not been sent to Boston previous to the date of the
letter I have received. Thank you, Abby, much for your letter. Do not
neglect writing any more. You must think I am writing to you in all
these pages. You shall hav® a letter as soon as it is consistent with
my other duties. Shall I never have a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Knopp?
I am quite grieved.
Feb. 16th. We have been looking anxiously for passage to Atooi
about this time. The circumstances of the family there, render it an
imperious duty to send them aid from this station, if it be possible.
Unpleasant as it is to leave my school, progressing so much, to my mind
and unpleasant as it is to make the passage of a hundred miles, with
a little one, the fifth and sixth time, in one short year, still, I am
in providence called, and desire cheerfully to set myself to it. As no
vessel was expected to leave this place for Atooi seasonably, (though
it has been expected that many would be passing this month) our only
hope was, that one, sailing soon to Fanning's Island might bend her
course, and touch there. For that purpose, Mr. B. called this morning
upon those concerned with the vessel, making his petition. Nothing was
gained--their plans were laid--their course could not be turned. As he
left the house, he found Capt. Lawson of an English whale ship, who had
just landed. He learned that on the morrow he was to sail for Onehow,
and making application, received the promise of being set ashore at
Atooi. He quickly bent his steps homeward, and entering the school,
informed me of the present favorable prospect, that I might dismiss my
daily charge and make myself and my little family ready for sailing on
the morrow. Gov. Adams had called at an early school hour, and requested
me to take my place, as he desired to witness the proceedings. He had
listened to the various exercises of the scholars with pleasing attention
and I proceeded through what might be further interesting to him, and
then dismissed for the more unpleasant business of packing up. As the
day closes, everything is in readiness for turning the keys and putting
aboard. Tomorrow is the Sabbath, and we could desire to remain quietly
here until that is past.
Feb. 17th.
The Sabbath is ended, and we have been permitted to
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�enjoy the privileges of the sanctuary, and the quietude of home,
through this sacred day, undisturbed by the clamor of putting to sea.
Mr. B. preached through an interpreter from Matt. 28: 18, 19, 20. Ad
ministered also the ordinance of baptism to bro. and sis. L's youngest
child. I had a tender and serious time with my Sabbath scholars this
afternoon. Mr. B. has been to visit Tamoru at Witetee, who is quite
ill. Three vessels have anchored today. Two from Atooi, one bearing
the king, the other a second English whale ship.
Feb. 18th. Mr. B., desirous of calling on the king, and also of
ascertaining our time of sailing, proposed to walk to the village. I
accompanied him. Did I seek to apare my eyes and ears from what was
painful I should seldom bend my course thither. The king, surrounded
by a clamorous host, in the house of C a p t . ---- , was sunken in intoxi
cation, alike insensible to the calls of business or of friendship.
When a righteous Judge makes up his solemn account, how will some, who
have been taught the laws of GOD, answer for the dreadful influence
they have exerted over this young ruler! At tea, had, the company of
Capts. Lawson and Allen of the English ship, the surgeon of the latter,
Capt. Lewis of the Quill, and the Consul, Mr. J. The prospect is some
what darkened as to a passage with Capt. L. to Atooi. He altered his
plans. We may expect his decisive answer in the morning.
Feb. 19th. Well, GOD's time and way will be our best time to
afford relief to our needy friends at Atooi. A note from Capt. L. in
forms us he cannot touch at that island as was at first proposed. The
distinguished kindness of our friend, Capt. Starbuck, in circulstances
somewhat similar, is brought with new force to our minds. "The Lord
will provide." That, most surely should be upon our minds in indelible
characters. There is some hope that we shall find a passage with the
king, who told Mr. B. that he, with several chiefs, would go in four
days. My things laid in order to leave, my trunk packed for the journey,
my school committed to the care of Mrs. T., I am hardly in a state either
for employment, or the enjoyrtmnt of leisure. I might have kept my school.
Mr. B. rather amuses himself with the fact that I am constrained to a
little rest. But I have found business, after the usual sort, today,
in waiting upon various companies that have called in passing from this
place to Witetee. Most of the family are now there, the king called,
this morning, with a very noisy train, while we were engaged in family
prayer. Not long after, Kamamaloo, with another of the wives of Rehoreho,
passed on horseback to join their husband. Servants held their horses.
There was a pleasant association in seeing ladies ride, while yet I had
not a very lively picture of American females or American horsemanship.
They stopped at our gate, when some of us went out to shake hands and
bid them Aroha.
Feb. 20th. Mr. B., with Thomas H., has been again to W. Tomonee
is better, but still feeble. The case of that poor king excites our sym
pathies. He appears downcast and sorrowful. Nothing could be learned
of a passage to Atooi.
Feb. 21st. We have various perplexities. It is never pleasant for
me to pen them; tho still, were our dear Christian friends better ac
quainted with the nature of them, they would know better how to order
their petitions for us. It sometimes seems as if the Enemy had sown
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�here, so thickly, the chaff of Christian lands, that the good seed, if
planted, could never spring up among it. Alas, our poor countrymen! My
soul trembles when I think of the awful amount they must give up to the
righteous Judge when he calls them, with their poor heathen souls, before
his dread tribunal! Many of our pages have been a record of the provi
sions GOD has made for us in this distant land, through them as means.
But many of the perplexities, the trials which they have occasioned us,
in our work, is known only to our Lord and Master. I read our blessed
Savior's last most precious discourse with his disciples, before his
crucifixion; and there learn what his little flock must expect from the
spirit of the world. Then am I confronted with the thought, that if we
be indeed the subjects of this exalted Prince and Savior, in the nature
of our trials, no strange thing has befallen us. Do stir up the minds of
one another, and of Christians, as you have opportunity, to bear us on
your hearts before the throne of mercy, in reference to this subject
which I may scarcely touch.
Feb. 22nd. Evening. Twice has the sun set upon William's disobe
dience as it has never done since the time he first entered the missionary
doors. My heart is pained. If such are my feelings, what must be a
parent's at the conduct of an ungrateful child! Oh, that grace had
possession of his heart! If it have not, he will be but too fit a mark
for the Spoiler.
Feb. 23rd. This morning, Wm. sought reconciliation, was forgiven
and restored to his place. Two others who were among the offenders, came
to the chamber with him. We had a tender session with them. Thomas H.,
who was sitting with Mr. B. and myself as they entered, after our conver
sation, led in prayer when all retired to the several posts of duty. It
is our privilege to sow the seed in these young minds, but it is GOD's
prerogative to save it from devouring birds of prey, or to give it depth
of earth.
A week of anxiety has passed and but little light shines upon our
path to Atooi.
Feb. 24th. Sabbath Evening. The report now is that the king sails
tomorrow. We hold ourselves in readiness to take passage.
Feb. 25th. Again are our hopes blasted. Heralds of business to
Witetee, at early light, this morning, returning, bring the intelligence
that the kind postpones his return to Atooi till he has determined as to
the purchase of a vessel and cargo now pressed upon him. What can we do?
One only expedient appears left us, make an appeal to their humanity,
perhaps they will send some little schooner with us. Our poor afflicted
Sisters!
The hour of danger with them both is now within a very few days.
No physician, no mother, no sister or nurse with them in this strange land!
I hope to accompany Mr. B. Early in the morning to Witetee.
Evening. Mr. B. received a full letter this afternoon, from a gentle
man (bearing that name in some polished towns in our own country) of such
a nature as to induce him, after a little deliberation, to return it to
the bearer. Rather than state the purport, or the ground of it, I will
give that of the short reply which Mr. B. sketched on the wrapper. He
took his pen and said in few words, his errand to this land was PEACE-he had no weapons, neither did he desire any but the word of GOD and the
sword of the Spirit--and, that these might yet prove effectual to the
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�salvation of the soul of his correspondent, was his earnest desire. If
at any time I transcribe from this memorandum such records as this, it
is, and I hope will be, that our dear brothers and sisters may know the
nature of some of our trials, and know how to pray for us.
Feb. 26th. This morning, at three o'clock, a messenger came with a
note from the gnetleman mentioned last evening. It was a request to Mr. B.
to come, as physician, immediately, to his house for the relief of one in
whom he was concerned, in great distress. What must be done? Could I have
my beloved friend, under such circumstances, in the darkness of the night,
leave our peaceful chamber and go into the midst of that village, which,
so far as the white residents have been concerned, has been, for a week
past, both night and day, a scene of confusion and violence? Could he go?
Again was the matter stated, a fact, was it good to lose the opportunity
of rendering good for evil. We deliberated a few moments, when it appeared
best to go. He left the house, accompanied by Mr. Chamberlain, my mind
satisfied that the shield of Jehovah would be extended over them. Mr. C.,
to our relief, soon returned, telling us they found things as was stated.
About the dawn of day I received a note for some medicine. Mr. B. soon
after, came home. I was ready for Witetee; but he had learned that a
number were then starting for that place on business with the king and
thought it would be fruitless for us to go. We must wait till they return.
It is a painful state of feeling, while our way is so hedged up, and still
so great a responsibility rests upon us. GOD is not unmindful of us in
the present strait. That is our comfort.
Feb. 27th. Yesterday, made our visit to W., the distance of four
miles. The afternoon was damp and rainy, and, in some part, the way muddy
and unpleasant. I availed myself of a seat in the little handcart, which,
though it did not afford a very comfortable conveyance, still spared my
strength. But, the object of our visit— alasi We returned with heavy
hearts. We plead our cause earnestly before Kahoomanoo and others, but
could receive no other encouragement than we had before--the king would
go shortly, and then we might freely have a passage. We could obtain no
audience with Rehoreho, though several times we went to his booth, but
he was in so deep a sleep of intoxication that he could not be waked.
We walked about till night was approaching--showers were frequent, and
mud and water lay in our path home. We took our leave, leaving our
case to be presented by James Kahoohoo, one of the young favorites of
the king, and long connected with our family. Thomas H. was sent this
morning, to learn the result. He has not returned. In the meantime,
Mr. B. and I went to the village to call on some sick, and see if any
help could appear for us there. We dined at the house Mr. B. visited
yesterday morning, and were treated with the greatest civility. Little
Sophia received a present of three pair of Morocco shoes. But, our poor
afflicted friends at Atooi! They are at this time uppermost in all my
thoughts. Will the Lord be their helper!
Evening. Thomas has returned. The king cannot be prevailed upon
to give an encouragement of helping us away till he goes. Thomas pre
sented all the case to him, but he says, "Jehovah must take care of them."
There is one new ray of hope. A chief, of some importance, by being
paid, is disposed to oblige us with a small schooner which he owns.
But the schooner is at a distant part of the island, and we greatly fear
that before it can receive orders and reach this harbor it will be too late.
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�Feb. 28th. Our hearts were cheered by the sight of a ship which
anchored in the bay. Soon as the boat left the ship, Mr. B. took his
hat and cane to meet them at the landing. We thought that possibly
this was the way in which GOD would provide. But such it appears not.
It proves to be a whale ship put in to repair her masts. The repairs
will occupy two or three weeks; after that there may be some encourage
ment. We learned tonight that two brigs sail tomorrow or next day, for
another part of the island, to take in sandlewood. A strong effort will
be made to induce them to let one turn to Atooi; which may be done with
but little delay to their business. One can hardly tell the anxiety of
our minds. Could we have foreseen, a passage would have been secured
in one of the last American ships which sailed. But there was not an
impression on any of our minds of there being a particular hazzard in
postponing it, so confidently expected was it, that the king's vessels
would, several of them, be going down this month. Mr. B. is always
pressed with cares and labors, but at that time, the first sheets of
the Spelling Book were putting to press--the king and the important
chiefs of all the islands were here, and all saying, give us the Book
and we will learn— we can do nothing till then.
March 1st. Mr. B. made his request to Krinokoo, this morning, for
permission for one of the vessels to bend her course to Atooi. He has
not received decisive answer, but is referred to the mother of the king
who has an equal share in the vessel. A messenger is dispatched to her.
Evening. How unable are we to foresee the occurances of one short
day! This afternoon our attention was suddenly arrested by crowds of
natives passing on to Witetee, wailing as they went. We soon learned
that Rehoreho was thought to be dying. Mr. B. and Thomas immediately
joined them, with the hope of being useful in some way. This evening
T. returns for medicine, with a note informing me that the kincj is de
sirous of having Mr. B. remain with him through the night.
I have set Thomas off with some medicine, some medical books, a
piece of pie, and a little note, and having laid little Sophia asleep
in her cradle, long for a heart that shall humbly and devotedly commend
all to that great Disposer of all events. It appears the king was
seized with a fit. At the time the note was written was some revived.
May GOD order in the minutest concern. Yea, He will. What he intends
by it we know not.
Mar. 2nd. Mr. B. returned, this morning, with the king, whom they
brought in a double canoe to Hanaroorah. There has been too much pertubation to have a word said of Atooi. Rehoreho had a second fit about
midnight.
An English whale ship arrived just about the time Rehoreho reached
the village having a physician on board, a young man from Edinbourgh.
So God, in his providence, provides for these rulers when sick; but
their hearts appear steeled to the calls of humanity in our case. Mr. B.
has made three visits to the village, spentthe whole day, and looks,
tonight, spent with care and fatigue: but all to no purpose. All the
prospects that remains at the close of another week of alternate hopes
and fears, is the promise of a schooner from Krimokoo, daily expected
from Owhyhee. I begin to grow more satisfied, from an increasing
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�conviction that God thus tried our faith and patience, while he has
disposed us to unremitted exertion in the use of means.
Mar. 3rd. Sabbath. I have been comforted in the house of God,
while Mr. B. set forth for us, instruction and consolation from these
words, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Mar. 4th. This morning, my eyes would involuntarily turn, every
time I passed a door or window, upon the wide waters, in hopes of a sail.
At length I discried a dim speck on the horizon. I said to my dear
friend, "The schooner, I think, is on the way for us now." He immedi
ately took the glass, but says, '"Tis a ship!" So it proved. A fair
wind, in a few hours, it took into harbor. It is the Lion, a whaleship
from Nantucket, put in for water and provision. Had it been obliged
to anchor at the entrance of the harbor, as I believe every ship has
since we have been here, waiting for a favorable wind in the morning,
the captain might have been prevailed with to have gone to Atooi for
supplied. But now the exorbitant harbor fees are paid, and we cannot
expect him to go out without accomplishing his business. This afternoon
we called with Capt. Folger, who arrived on the 28th and took tea
He had before delivered letters to Mr. B. on the shore, from bro. A.
Bingham who was in N. when Capt. C. sailed.
Think I have enjoyed this evening, more than ordinarily, the
concert for prayer.
Mar. 5th. This morning, signals for sailing, on two of the native
vessels, hastened Mr. B. again to the village. They were the brigs de
signed to bring sandal wood. But tho encouragement had been given, on
Friday, that we might have a passage on one, nothing can be heard to the
proposition now. The offer of $50 was not regarded at all. The comman
der of one of them said to Mr. B., white men oppose the missionaries.
It is through their influence that this thing is. We have*the fullest
evidence that measures were taken to draw Capt. Lawson from the engage
ment which he so promptly made on his first landing. (You will not
forget what is so often enjoined upon you, that if the least hint is
made public of any trials of such nature, it must be wholly at the dis
cretion of the board. When our dear bro. and sisters, or a Christian
friend, read a line of like nature, they will lift up their hearts
in prayer, and be silent.) The schooner promised, has arrived and is
sent to M. for provisions. 0, that we might not speak unadvisedly with
our lips, or with our hearts! God is able to appear for the relief of
the afflicted family at Atooi without employing such feeble instruments
as we are.
Mar. 6th.
Still looking for our way to be cleared.
Mar. 7th. Two more whaleships have anchored.
of something like hope.
Again we seize hold
Mar. 8th. A letter is handed Mr. B. from Rev. Mr. Morse, Nantucket,
dated August 8th, 1821. And what does it say? "I am looking out a
passage for 4 or 8 recruits to your mission. Hope to obtain a conveyance
in a new ship of 350, which will sail in early part of October." Conceive
what are our feelings! Mr. B. steps lightly over the plain, to call on
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�Capt. Chase, the bearer of the letter, introduced by Mr. M. to our
"friendly notice, as a worthy m a n ."And are helpers on the way! 0, may
they come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ, pro
viding helpers indeed! Who are they? Those with whom we have taken
sweet counsel and walked to the house of God in company? That is among
the first inquiries, but not the most weighty. Do they come harnessed
for a post like this? There is the weight of the questions. But God
alone can fit them and usMar. 9th. The same spirit which roved when the apostles preached
Jesus Christ, is still to be found. Today, Thomas H. was seized by his
hair and with a menacing fist threatened with death, if he should, any
more, be found preaching to the natives in that name. He made a calm
but firm reply, came home, related the circumstances, took his dinner,
and went as usual to speak to his countrymen.
Gov. Adams left this place yesterday, for Owyhee, taking an
Otaheiton youth, who has been his constant attendant during his resi
dence here. He takes, also, slate and pencil, pens, paper, and the
Owyhee Spelling Book, so far as it is out of press. The youth mentioned,
he will look to as his teacher.
Mar. 10th. Thomas met the same gentleman that used him so ill,
yesterday, in the same place. No violence was offered his person, but
his heart was most deeply pained by hearing blasphemous words against
the great and eternal Jehovah.
A sailor called, this evening, to talk upon the subject of religion.
It was indeed good to hear anyone, out of our own circle, speak experi
mentally of the Christian warfare. This is a rare comfort. I do not
think of more than two cases where we could have enjoyed such conversa
tion since we left America. Happy day, when the sight of a vessel
approaching the shores, shall be the signal for us to prepare to enter
tain the friends of the Lord!
Mar. 11th. Kamamaloo has sent us a whole piece of cloth to be
made up for her in shirts. Saturday has made the request, desiring
also that one or more of us would call to take her directions. I went
down with Sister M., found her swinging in her cot, where she desired
us to take a seat. A servant kept the swing in motion, while we chatted
quite familiarly. We proposed that the cloth be made into gowns rather
than shirts, but she preferred the latter as they were so much more
comfortable; adding, that when she resumed the palopola she would wear
gowns with us. We expressed the wish that that might be soon, when she,
as usual, regretted that her unsettled state deprived her of that pri
vilege. The sun was setting, we told her our Sabbath was near and we
must return. She then assured us that she was our friend, passed the
country salutation of joining noses with us, sent respects to the sisters,
with aroha to the kaeka, and retired.
Mar. 12th.
Busy at work for the queen, but no door open to Atooi.
Mar. 13th. Two brigs and two schooners approached the bay. They
are the vessels of the nation; but whether they will help us, we cannot
tell. Mr. B. has gone to make inquiries.
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�Evening. One sail proves to be the schooner in part engaged on
the 27th. It will require two days to discharge her freight, then we
may hope to embark.
Mar. 14th. The school which I commenced with such interest, has,
today, been presented for examination. The seat of a spectator, in a
school room, and with a school where hours of laborious diligence have
passed, could not be thought, with all my partiality for the teachers
chair, a very pleasant one. Yet such has been mine. On my return to
this place, last November, it appeared t.o be my privilege to engage
again, with all my might, in the concerns of the school. It is not as
evidently my duty to resign it, for the present, and attend to other calls.
Since allowed the place of an hireling in so glorious and so good
a masters employ, it would ill become me to dictate as to the kind of
service I would perform.
Part of the morning was spent in calling upon the queen, chiefesses,
and I took with me one garment which we had completed for Kamamaloo. I
did not find her as when we called last Saturday. She was engaged, with
a party, under a small booth, by the king's door at a game of whist.
Money was spread upon the mats upon wtoich the company were seated. Cards
engrossed their attention, while the nod of cold civility was all they
could bestow upon us. My long walk in the sun had caused some fatigue;
but too many attendants surrounded to admit our having a seat under
cover. Seeing that little prospect but that of standing as idle specta
tors of a vain amusement, we, without any formality, took our leave.
As I stood and looked upon the sable group of ignorant, unconcerned,
yet precious immortals, thought of their indifference to the message of
eternal mercy, and their entire devotions, not only to vain ..feat to sen
sual delights, my spirit seemed to faint within me.
The falling tear was all the remonstrance I could make. We went
next to the house of Tamoree and Kahoomanoo. The latter, with some of
her women and one or two chiefs, were engaged in the same manner as the
company we had left. She appeared as if pleased to see us, and giving
a pleasant aroha, beckoned me to recline upon the pillow which supported
her breast, as she lay upon her stomach. This is the ordinary reclining
posture, whether engaged in conversation, or at their various amusements.
Frequently we find them thus, at their meals. To form anything like a
picture in your mind you must imagine the dark skin exhibited from above
the middle of the waist, and bodies as corpulent as any perhaps you ever
beheld. We sat with them a while and we turned to the house of the king.
We found him within, well dressed, sitting in a large, elegant Canton
chair, and in his sober mind. 0 , that this solemn warning, in his late
sudden illness, might make a pause in his wild career, such as should
be done in the same way. Still intent at her cards, without rising she
gave me first one arm, then the other; but as the garment went on it
appeared that we had not made sufficient allowance for her large shoulders,
and saying, "Pelekea--hamo" (too close) cast off. She shuffled her cards,
allowing me the satisfaction of knowing some alterations were needed. I
bade her aroha and took my leave, searching anew for a willingness to be
servant of all, if by any means we might gain some. We made several
other calls, and returned in season for the examination.
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�Mar. 15th. We are told the schooner will be ready to said at five
this afternoon. I can hardly realize that our way is open. What will
be the result is wholly unknown to us. I find my heart trembling more
than I could desire, since so well satisfied that duty calls us to go.
The time is past in which we were desired to be there, but still they
may much need our aid. 0, for a heart, that can always trust in GODI
Besides the unpleasant circumstances of leaving my dear school, of leav
ing my room and closet (comforts which for near a year, had been almost
wholly denied us, and which were now finished for our use the day we
locked our trunk for Atooi), besides this unwelcome thought of being
from the station at the interesting hour when our friends and helpers
arrive, of beating again the rough waves, tossed in small native
vessels, exposed to the variable wind of this month; I find my courage
shaken by the fact that the schooner in her last trip, lost two anchors,
had her commander set on shore, and is now for our service with but
one small anchor, no other commander than Thomas Hopoo and so seamen
of experience save one transient white sailor. It is thought that there
if no particular hazard in our embarking under these circumstances; but,
my dear sisters, it is with a tearful eye, some moments of this day,
that I cast my eye around this inviting room, then upon my sweet little
Sophia, then upon my beloved friend, and think upon the uncertainty that
rests upon the night before us. Our covenant, God has been our Helper
in days that are past; 0, may our hearts ever abide in Him!
Mar. 16th. Atooi. It was my intention to have made no date in
my journal during my stay at Atooi, if permitted to arrive there to
the aid of those in distress. But I can scarcely forbear a record,
in few words, of mercies in our safe passage, comfortable landing, and
truly seasonable arrival. Being able to speak of such favor, today,
my mind passes over, as not worthy to be named, the fatigue and priva
tions of the short passage. The mother's heart was somewhat pained
for little Sophia, who with her parents, suffered seasickness, and with
them neither ate a morsel nor a drink of any kind from 4 o'clock in the
afternoon, yesterday, till the same hour today; excepting, perhaps,
half a jill of sour milk after we anchored and one bit of bread taken
in the morning, and thrown immediately up. Her lodging, in the tossing
bark, was upon her mamma's bosom, who herself, had not a SDace suffi
cient to lay, comfortably, her side and one arm, while the faces of
both were within 20 inches of deck, covered as it was, in that place,
with cockroaches so numerous as to admit of their being scooped up by
the handful. But the joy and surprise felt, when, from the canoe which
came off after we anchored, we learned the mission family were well,
can hardly be told. The feelings with which I met the sisters can be
more easily imagined than expressed. We can neither save life, nor
secure from distress; but we all desire, with grateful hearts, to adore
that gracious hand which hath brought us safely and seasonably hither.
Mar. 17th. With tears did Sister Nancy enter my room, this morning
to tell me Mrs. W. was ill. We have been allowed, however, to hear a
precious discourse from Deut. 33, 27.
Mar. 18th. A song of praise is in our dwelling. A little immortal
is added to our number. Mrs. W. is the mother of a fine son. As the
day dawned I sought the pillow, and found a little sleep between that
and breakfast time.
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�Mar. 19th. The events of this day have been such that I can scarcely
forbear taking my pen - my interruptions are too many - I need not say
my cares are many. Mr. B. will give a faithful record of the day. Joy
and sorrow have been, alternately, depicted on each countenance. New
orders from Tomoree, at the Windward, much increase the family and the
school. The grateful heart and the cheerful countenance were felt and
seen on every side, when suddenly, our little schooner is stranded on
the rocks before our door!
Mar. 21st. We have much noise and much anxiety of mind. Two of
the three hundred men are before our house employed night and day, in
efforts to draw the schooner from the rocks to dry land. All is unavail
ing. There is not sufficient strength of men or cables.
Mar. 23rd. My situation, through the goodness of God, is far from
distressing; but I think it may be termed perplexing. Besides the new
born infant, we have, in this shell of habitation, three little ones,
the eldest of whom is not one year and a half old - one mother confined another expecting every day to be so - her babe, though a patient little
thing, so afflicted with boils as to require the most careful handling the eldest babe of the other, when crying, holds its breath so badly,
that it is not unfrequently the case that its animal life appears ex
tinct - the eyes of my own dear little daughter, which, when well, sparkle
to sweetly, are not so sore, that for half an hour, or more, after she
has waked in the morning it is total darkness for her; besides this we
are watching for her eye teeth, for the many symptoms which denote their
approach. My Otaheiton on which I depend for working has been sick for
several days. With all, a group of heathen children are in the midst
of us needing care. I cannot be sufficiently thankful for the measure
of health I enjoy mysj*df - it is excellent. My mind is saved from any
thing like gloom, and I never felt that I had more reason to exclaim,
"What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits!"
Mar. 24th. Mrs. W. has had a very sick day. The most constant,
laborious, yea, and experienced nursing, with skillful medical care,
has been, and is needed. The two latter is not in our power to give.
But God can bless our weak endeavor. We scarcely know to what to impute
this sudden attack. She has been more disposed to consider herself out
of danger than would have been desirable the first week.
Mar. 25th.
subsided.
The alarming symptoms in the case of Mrs. W. gradually
Mar. 26th. For the last two nights, I have had the sole care of
the infant. It was with much joy we found we could give it the breast
of its mother this morning. The little thing had a restless night probably in consequence of the unfitness of its new ailment to the
tender stomach.
Mar. 27th. A scene of awful grandeur was displayed, last night,
in a thunderstorm arising at sea. It struck our minds the more solemnly,
as it is a scene we seldom witness. The thunder and lightning, since
our residence at these islands, will not compare with what is usually
experienced during the summer months at home. Last night, the ocean
foamed and roared, while the lightning seemed, at times, to wrap its
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�vast expanses of water in one general blaze. But little of it was
directly felt on shore. I stood with Mr. B. who held the dear little
Sophia, for some time, in front of the house, gazing with solemn awe.
Like mites, upon a little eminence in the great Pacific, still a mere
speck amid the worlds which rolled above those terrific clouds upon
which we gazed, trembling and afraid, the soul made search for the cover
of his wing who has most graciously, most condescendingly said, "I will
never leave thee nor forsake thee."
Mar. 28th. Mrs. W. is slowly recovering. Little Sophia and Sarah
are considerably relieved from their complicated troubles. My strength
and courage remain.
Mar. 29th. We have hears, today, from the family at Woahoo. They
begin to be quite apprehensive for the safety of the schooner and those
who embarked in her; as Thomas was expected to have made but three days
stay at this place. They must be still more anxious before they can hear.
Mar. 30th. Two years, this day, Owhyhee's lofty mountains first
rose to our view - a day long to be remembered.
Mar. 31st. Sabbath. Mr. B's discourse was adapted to the present
interesting anniversary. This dear friend has been favored with very
uniform health. Last night, he suffered severely from colic, but was
enabled to preach today.
Apr. 1st. This afternoon our eyes were attracted toward the sea.
"Sail ho!" It was soon ascertained to be a schooner bearing English
colors. There were many queries upon our tongues. I said,"She is from
Otaheite." My enquiring companions quite laughed at my being so ready
to believe what I wished. It was smilingly remarked that it would most
probably prove to be from some port of the earth, and with little pa
tience we might soon learn. N. and I turned our concerns within;
when shortly, the brethern steeped in, introducing Capt. Brown, directly
from Otaheite, who immediately informed us that the vessel he commanded
was committed to him in charge, as a present from the English government
to the king of the Sand. Islands - that it was built at Port Jackson and
sailed from the Soc. Islands, in company with a cutter bearing to these
shores the deputies from the London Missionary Society to the missionary
stations at those islands, with one of the Taheiton missionaries and
four natives of the island designed to be left on the return of the
vessel at the Marquesan, to begin work of spreading the gospel there.
Imagine how we listened! We shortly after assembled for the observance
of the monthly concert, calling upon our souls for praise and thanks
giving to the great Head of the Church.
April 2nd. We have intelligence again from W. by the ship Balona,
Capt. G. who also brought letters from Mr. B's brother in Nantucket.
Rehoreho and many of his chiefs attended public worship last Sabbath.
Apr. 3rd. The Becket arrives from W. She will stay some days at
this island, when, if the Lord will, we take passage for the little
spot rendered pleasant by the appellation home. The delay in the case
of Mr. K. is many days past the widest calculation. Were she in the
state of Mrs. W. we should eagerly embrace the opportunity of returning
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�in the Eng. Sch. which sails tomorrow. The expected visit from the
English deputation and the Taheiton missionaries seizes hold of our
minds. It engaged my thoughts much during the last night. When, some
months since, I first saw a notice of the contemplated deputation from
the Lon. Soc. I felt an earnest desire that their steps might be directed
here also. We could all desire Mr. B. to wait upon them, during their
stay and to gether from them such information as we have long desired.
But the time of their arrival, their continuance, and all the circum
stances of it will not be left to him, but directed by unerring Wisdom.
That should be, it is enough.
Apr. 4th. The schooner sailed for Woahoo. Thomas took passage in
her. Four whaleships touched at the island. The captains all took tea
with us. We received letters again from the former accompanied by one
from Canton, written by W. Oliphant, on Amer. Mer. to Mr. Bingham. It
breathed the spirit of one united to u§ by the closest bond, and was
more comforting than even his present which accompanied it to the
mission of the value of something more than four hundred dollars.
Apr. 5th. I have experienced pleasure, today, in seeing and con
versing with one whom I knew at home. This was Roll and Geltson. He
was grown and much altered; but his features I recognized; and we could
talk together of Westfield, of Mr. and Mrs. Bates, etc. He had seen
that beloved spot and those dear friends many months since I had. He
was the bearer also of a long and affectionate letter from Mrs. B. The
vessel sailed toward night. If life be spared, I may hope to see him,
and write by him on his return, at the expiration of five or six months.
We have waited upon the commanders of the four ships at our tables three
meals successively. All went on with more ease than could have been ex
pected, considering our circumstances. It has occasioned a little fati
gue, and it would seem more might be anticipated before morning. The
gentlemen slept, last night, at the house of G. Tamoree.
Apr. 6th. A violent storm, this afternoon, from sea, alarmed for
the safety of the Brig which was anchored in the bay, TaDoola manned a
single canoe in the midst of the storm, and with her men, pushed off
over the raging surf and rolling waves, to assist in getting it out to
sea. We had stood some time, watching, with much anxiety, the endangered
vessel, fearing every moment the anchor would lose its hold, and the
violent wind drive it upon the rocks, before our eyes. But to our as
tonishment, she succeeded not only in reaching the vessel, but also in
getting it out of the bay into the open sea. The tempest shortly sub
sided and a pleasant setting sun greeted our eyes.
Apr. 8th. It is unnecessary to say that our thoughts, at this
time, are much at Woahoo. But all will be for the best.
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Apr. 10th. Another little immortal is added to our number. Sister M.
is the mother of a second daughter. Mother and babe were carried safely
through the hour of peril and are now quietly at rest. Now should our
hearts rejoice in GOD our deliverer our supporter! We have now, in his
holy providence five little ones committed to our care in this family,
the eldest of which is not yet eighteen months. Mrs. W. is able to take
care of herself and babes; but you will not expect much in my journal.
I have my name up as a good nurse, and I am assiduous not to lose it.
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�Apr. 12th. I found my patient considerably ill, this morning.
We hope it is nothing more than what is termed milk-fever.
Apr. 13th. The babe has nourishment, and the mother appears
quite released from distresses of yesterday. Had not Mr. R. a talent
of being useful in various ways, quite above the ordinary stamp, I hardly
know how I should do with all this family, this nursery and these children.
Sores are numerous. My own dear babe is now pretty well and makes her
self quite happy. Little Sarah is a sweet child, and tho still affliqted
with boils, is very patient.
Apr. 14th. Sabbath. God has granted to us a peculiarly privileged
Sabbath. We have been allowed to come to the table of our Lord - have
enjoyed a solemn discourse from the words "Precious in the sight of the
Lord is the death of his saints," with particular reference to the death
of our dearly beloved and venerated friend and patron, Dr. Worcester;
and have also been permitted to dedicate the infants in baptism. Cares
have not disturbed my mind so much as I apprehended they might; but
wearied nature seems somewhat exhausted, tonight.
Apr. 15th. I would be as impossible as useless to enumerate the
things which engaged my attention today; but I have been very happy in
all. The nursery does well.
Apr. 16th. In nursing Nancy I feel something of the pleasure of
attending upon a sister. My own dear Sisters! May they never find the
want of care and tenderness beyong what Sybil could bestow. 0 her heart
would delight to have her hand administer to them in such interesting
days! But, oh, as heirs of the kingdom will not angels administer to
them, sent by their gracious Savior! Dear Sisters, how righ, how abun
dant our consolations! Let us bless God and give ourselves, with all
our powers, to him.
Apr. 17th. By economy in time I have now the prospect of some
leisure moments. I thought this morning I should take up my pen to
address our dear Mrs. Bartlett, but one little thing has followed
another, and night comes on without one line written.
April 18th. Have had much pleasure today, in calling to mind the
commencement and progress of that most tender friendship with those
dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. B. - comforted with the thought that it
should know no termination.
Apr. 19th. The second anniversary of our landing on heathen shores.
We have sought to call to mind our mercies, our unworthiness, our obli
gations and our dependence. But, oh, how feeble, how poor our attempts!
Apr. 20th. Supper ended and the house in readiness for the Sabbath,
I walked out with Mr. B. and little S. on the beach. The sun was setting,
three large ships were approaching the bay on one hand, while on the
other at a distance, we descried a little speck on the horizon which
proved to be a Brig in which we expect to sail, returning from Onehow.
This vessel left here eight days since, with word that it would return in
two or three - take in her provisions and sail immediately for Waohoo.
We need much patience to have any concern with the people. Have been
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�reading this evening, some in Brainard's Life - could much desire tfjat
the spirit of what we have read, and not life's perplexing care, should
fill our breast through this sacred rest. We have joined, in the con^
cert with our brethern at Woahoo, in singing and prayers, with special
reference to the arrival of our expected helpers.
Apr. 22nd. The whaleships anchored yesterday. The three commanders
and two seamen attended public worship with us. The two latter we found
had hope in Christ. We learned that the Eng. Brig arrived some days
since, at Woahoo - the ship also from Nantucket, mentioned by Rev. Mr.
Morse, with letters, but without missionaries. We have no prospect of
getting away under five or six days - we may be a week on our passage probably the visitors will then be gone. But the Lord's time will
always be our best time. I am continually repeating that - I should
realize it too. With great delight I had seized hold of the mere possi
bility of enjoying among others at these islands, a visit from the
contemplated deputation. I know all will be right.
April. 23rd. Our baggage is all on board the Brig Becket, and
ourselves in readiness to embark at sunset. Did the friend who some
times used to urge Sybil from her chamber, see her now embarking the
sixth time in one year, with her effects, her husband, and her little
one, and on board a crowded, tossing vessel, and hear her say that during
the most of this period that she had been so situated as scarcely to be
able to shut her own door about her; they would rejoice to know also that
as the day has been, so," in some good measure, so has been the strength.
I need make no comment upon the labors, the anxieties, and the interests,
of the last seven weeks. We leave the family comfortable--so much so
that brother R. will accompany us to W. To leave things orderly here-to make provision for passage--to wait upon the company that has been
calling for two or three days, from the whale ships at anchor, with
many things not to be named, has required some effort.
Apr. 28th. Woahoo. Once more are wte, in the good providence qf
GOD, safely landed on this island. Our passage was shorter than ordinary
but extremely fatigueing. Two hundred natives of various rank with their
calabashes of water, fish, and poi filled the deck, by day and by night,
while the small cabin below was filled to overflowing, and the sea so
rough that it was impossible to secure a mattress, above or below, from
being soaked with salt water. Mr. B., and Mr. R., William and Sophia
were very seasick. I had Somoo to bring things to my hand, but none to
take my child by day or by night. The last hours her dear papa did hold
her, at different seasons for some length of time. Before it was im
possible for him to make the least exertion without putting it wholly
out of his power to attend to anything but his own stomach. You can
hardly conceive of seasickness. Not a dish of food was prepared while
we were on board. Our captain was a white man, but whether he ate fish
and poi with natives or ate not at all, we could not tell. But we were
graciously supported under all, and last evening, anchored in safety,
having been inside of the harbor from early light. Such was our dis
tressing period on board, and such our desire to secure what remained
of the visit of our newly arrived Christian friends, if so favored as
to find that they had not yet embarked that we could hardly think of
remaining there through the night. The brig was but poorly furnished
with boats; but one was after a time, provided for us; and leaving our
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�baggage behind, we took our dear little treasure, and stepped down into
it. Seldom have I realized a sense of danger more than I did after I
was seated in the boat. It was night - there were breakers on either
side of the entrance into the harbor, and constant bailing out was neces
sary to keep our boat from filling. Tho I desired to rest upon the
gracious hand so constantly outstretched for our protection, I trembled
and was afraid. But no breakers dashed upon us - no collecting waters
were suffered to injure us - we reached the shore quietly - were imme
diately joined by Bro. L, who was then engaged in mooring a boat he had
just obtained from one of the ships in port, for the purpose of sending
to our aid. We saw the Eng. Cutter among the vessels, and learned that
we might expect to greet our missionary friends with our family. Shall
I go on further to describe the reception, the refreshment, the rest of
the weary travellers! Imagination may supply the lack of words. Oh, I
thought how sweet will be that rest when the home-brought voyager of
life's stormy seas shall have reached that glorious mansion, where, with
his blessed Saviour, and the redeemed company, gathered from all nations,
kindreds and tongues, he shall forever dwell!
August 9th, 1822. Fourteen or fifteen weeks of such deep interest
to the mission as any perhaps since its commencement, have passed without
a single date from my journal, or a single letter to a friend. In this
period I have not been laid aside by sickness, nor disqualified by bodily
or mental distress. Every day have I shared GOD's favors richly, have
every day been permitted to contribute my might of labor and influence
in this missionary field. I have suffered privation - been familiar with
noise and bustle and seasons of fatigue and exhaustion. But very few
have been the moments, and I believe none the hours in which my spirits
have sunk and darkness rested on my mind. GOD is gracious to me, my
sisters, unworthy, deeply unworthy as I am. Help me to praise Him.
To give a just view of the present state of things, with anything
like an outline of the past, cannot be done under present circumstances.
I could much desire it and have made much effort for it. But little
will be communicated by anyone, at this time, though the opportunity is
considered a particularly favorable one.
For a few weeks past we have been allowed to witness what we have
long ardently desired to see - the rulers with the people rising up to
ask instruction at our hand. Though it is what we have so long sought,
still it is so wonderful in our eyes, that it would almost seem that
we dream, did not our exhausted natures, when we seek the pillow, testify
that our labor, through the day, has been a reality. What particular
means GOD has blessed to produce the new spring of feeling in the nation,
we are not able to say. There has been a gradual increase of attention
to the word preached for many months. I would not be understood as
saying, by any means, now, that anything like the continuing influence
of the Spirit appears operating in the hearts of sinners. It is a general
desire, encouraged now by the king, for the first rudiments of instruction
which fills our hand and encourages our hearts. There has been some,
more or less disposed to be instructed, through the whole time of our
residence here. Kamomoloo herself, though there were neither king nor
chiefs to unite with her, except Adams at Owhyhee, for several weeks has
made desirable progress in the Owhyhean Spelling Book, and alsp in
writing. There has been sufficient to encourage us all our way: while
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�yet we desired, yea, and do most earnestly desire, to see still greater
things.
A train of providences at once singular, and in many respects trying
has detained our missionary visitors here until the present tiime. This
may, perhaps, be considered as having an important bearing upon the
present state of things. We have found a very valuable assistant in
Mr. Ellis, the missionary from Nuohine, in our attempts at the language;
while from the great similiarity between the Taheiton language and this,
he was able in a very few weeks to address the people in public, in
their own tongue. Auna, a native chief of H. with his wife, designed,
when they left the Soc. Isles, as teachers to the Marqueson Isles, at
the request of Kohoomanoo and Tomoree accompanied them in a late tour
around a considerable part of Owhyhee. This tour was rendered particu
larly interesting by the burning of the war gods, which had been stored
away in dens and caves of the mountains. These, at the order of K. in
different places, were brought forward and burned in their sight.
Nothing appeared directly to result from Auna's accompanying them, tho
it would seem, that his regular observance of the Sabbath - his morning
and evening sacrifice, at which they often attended, with many such
things, could not be without their influence. They returned, pleasant
toward the mission, but not disposed to observe the Sabbath or attend
public worship. Sabbath before last, she went, near the hour of public
worship, in the morning, with a very large train, four miles or more,
to spend the day in their favorite amusement of playing in the surf.
This was done though they had been apprised of the approach of the
Sabbath and of preaching in their own tongue. At the close of the
service in the afternoon, Mr.B. went with Nopoo to Wititee, where they
had gone with the hope of being able to preach to them there. We had
some fears as to the result; but they were successful - a regular meet
ing was held in the evening when a good number were disposed to listen
to the words of eternal life. Every day of that week, which was the
one preceeding this, brought with it events of deep import. Tuesday
Cox who has always appeared friendly, came publicly forth and declared
his intention of having himself and his people become regular pupils sent immediately for books and a teacher and a teacher and with a re
quest that a religious meeting be held at his house in the evening.
Thislhas been done every evening since, with family prayer in the morning.
Tuesday he formally addressed his sister Kohoomanoo, on the subject,
proposing to her that she also come openly forward and declare herself
in favor of the instruction of her people. Thursday the subject was
in serious agitation. Friday, the king, with several of his favorites,
made us a visit. Saturday he sent for books, expressing his readiness
to receive regular instruction. Sabbath, king, queens, chiefs, and
people filled the house of GOD. Monday, Krimokoo declared his intention
of having all about him furnished with books. Tuesday Kohoomanoo took
hold of the alphabet - learned six letters. She had all along so en
tirely rejected the idea of learning herself, that I could scarcely
believe the reality of my enrollment while leaning upon her pillow and
asking her the name of this and the other letter. She is very busy in
preparing for a visit to Atooi, but has, through the week, requested
frequent calls for instruction. Little William B., cleanly dressed,
goes regularly, twice a day, at the request of Kaahoomanoo, and Tomoree,
to remain by them two or three hours at a time to assist them to read
when they feel disposed. When he reaches the door, they often say, well
our little kumu (teacher) is come. There is great demand for every
scholar that has been under instruction. I have felt a reward this
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�week for months of labor with that little school, though some times it
has appeared so trifling, in comparison with what we wanted to be doing.
You will receive much verbal information from Capt. Decoven the
bearer of this. He has been to us a pleasant friend during his stay
here, and has rendered many important favors. He has taken a stand
which but few have taken with respect to the mission. From us, and
from our Christian friends he is entitled to every sincere thanks. I
find a pleasure in thinking that if prospered in his voyage and allowed
to reach his home, (Middleton, Conn.) he will in a few months be in the
midst of many very dear to me. I must stop my pen, for the hour has
arrived in which Capt. D. was to sail.
Dear, beloved, sisters, adieu.
Most affectionately your,
S. M. Bingham
P.S. Aug. 10th, 1822. Woahoo. Kamomaloo comes in - gives a kiss and
bids me give aroha to sisters and dear friends. Aroha to the good
people. She exchanges little notes with me almost every day.
Oct. 1st, 1822. Another opportunity offers of sending to America.
Since April last, a blank appears in my journal, affording nothing as
in times past for dear sisters at home. The 10th of Aug. I sent by
Capt. Decoven, ship America, by the way of Canton, 16 pages, including
the period from Feb. 2 to April 28. To this was added rather by way of
letter, about four pages, as a kind of summary of intervening space
between April and Aug. I intended to have inserted that in my book
kept at home, with minutes of what I had forwarded, hoping also to have
kept up regular dates from that time, as I had formerly done. But such
was the state in which some was transcribed, and the remainder most
hastily penned, sometimes without a table, sometimes, in order to secure
a moment, seated in some little spot where the heat was oppressive, pre
paring at the same time communications for Taheite, for which place our
Christian visitors were expecting to leave us; in short, such was the
state of things when making ready the parcel, and such the pressure of
concerns in the weeks and days that succeeded, that nothing was preserved
arid but little remembered. I may mistake as to what I sent. I could
wish in the next communication made me there might be the number of
letters, with their dates, and the pages of journal which have been
received mentioned for my satisfaction.
Oct. 2nd. The Parthian, Capt. Brewster, arrived, last evening
117 days from Boston - a shorter passage than had been made since our
arrival. This morning we had the pleasure of opening a small parcel,
containing the late number of the Herald, the Report, and a short letter
from the Board, informing us of a box of letters, pamohlets, etc., put
on board a schooner, for us, the day before. We shall look with some
interest when we hear the cry "sail ho! 1
Oct. 3rd. Since the dates, through the summer have been omitted,
and the letters sent in Aug. relate almost wholly to things of general
concern; I could desire to give my sisters a short sketch which should
enable them to trace with me more distinctly, the domestic path of
those days and weeks. The last of ADril we returned from Atooi - found
the Miss. Dep. with Mr. Ellis and seven Taheitons, with our family. I
have in several places, though feebly, expressed the rich pleasure we
experienced in finding them still here, and something left for us, of
their highly interesting visit. At that time they anticipated a stay
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�of only a few days, but a train of providences following, forced their
residence with us till Aug. 22. The continuance with us we considered
a smile upon the mission. In it we had daily much personal enjoyment.
Situated as we were, in our domestic concerns, we had also some - I
would not say trials. If I could, I would give you a hasty picture,
and you might find a name for what I would express.
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Four distinct families, united in one, all having children - all
having infants, with eighteen or twenty native children divided among
them, two native youths, Thomas and NonCrei, and one young man,
Mr. Harwood, from New England, constituted, at that time, the mission
family at this station. One framed house, containing five rooms, 12 ft.
by 12 ft. above and below, with some unfinished space not inclosed in
rooms, with a stone room and eating room on the cellar ground, was the
habitation in which the four families dwelt, and in which they sought
to make their truly welcome guests. One of the five rooms was considered
as necessary for common resort, for conversation, for the discussion of
language, to receive company which was often calling, to attend morning
and evening prayer etc. Four rooms were left in which to place the beds
of the eight parents and their little ones, and accomodate the gentlemen,
two of the three desiring separate beds. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain they quit their room, and with mats, contrived a little apartment above,
from the opening there left unfurnished, where they spread their bed,
and disposed of their children where some of them lodged before, in the
space without. Joining their apartment, one of the same size and struc
ture is fitted to accomodate Mr. H. with his lodgings, and various tools
for repairing watches, etc. for the public good. On the opposite end of
the house was the pretty room, done off, last fall, for Mr. B. and myself.
This, in the bustle of the family, we considered our home. When fin
ished, we had had the comfort of it two or three weeks, and then left it,
to go to the relief of the family at A. This, on our return, we were
happy to appropriate to the accomodation of Mr. Bennet, while Mr. ~%yreman
and Ellis had their beds in Mr. C's room below. The day after we arrived,
I spent the forenoon in making the chamber very nice, - put up the
toilette, white curtains at the two windowst etc. - made a disposition
of Mr. Bennett's many trunks and books, removing our own from the room
and closet, and shut the door, happy that it was in our power to make
so comfortable, such a visitor. All seems settled now, but Mr. B. and
S. Where is the spot for them? They have learned to do with little,
and will not require much. We were well accomodated with bedsteds,
having, the week before, received six good ones from America. One of
these was put up in the opening that yet remained in the upper half
story, - the two ends appropriated as has been shown. The roof was low,
but a field-bedsted could stand, and still a comfortable passway between
it and the head of the stairs. I hung up my curtains, (this comfort was
wisely and kindly provided when I left W.) adding to those of the bed,
the little it required to make out the apartment, inclosing a small win
dow, between the roof and the floor, of six panes of glass, where I
could set one or two trunks and have room left to sit down. Attached to
this was a small spot which was under the roof, half the length of the
ceiled-room: but this contained all the medical stores of the mission;
still it was a help, for I could put some things there. This was our
home, through the summer. There was noise about us, it may be well
supposed - a family of six young children, from which nothing separated
but curtains and mats, a gentleman's room on one hand, where company,
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�native and foreign, were often calling; two servants, up and down stairs,
faithfully attending - a goldsmith's shop on the other, drawing company
of some kind, every day. The chests of the families below, containing
clothing and bedding, were stored here somewhere, calling them often
above - my own little one to be managed, with three native children, all together called for patience and prudence, to sustain the character
of good neighbors. Yet here we could all have been comparatively com
fortable had it not been for the burning sun of June and July being
upon the roof and unclapboarded sides of the house. I would here say,
we seldom, at any time of the year, suffer from the heat, if not exposed
to the firect rays of the sun. There is uniformly a breeze, sufficient
to render the air agreeable. But the house so thin, the exclusion from
the air such, that the heat was very uncomfortable - and it was favor
able for us that our engagements called us out most of the day. Thus
were we located. But our health was Dreserved, in a good measure, and
our minds rendered comfortable and happy - some plans of usefulness
were devised, and, I trust, through grace assisting, some feeble praises
offered to our Divine Benefactor for his unfailing mercies.
But ways and means must be devised, and labor done that so many
might be fed, each day, with food convenient for them. On our return
from Atooi, Mrs. L. superintended the domestic concerns, though hardly
able to keep about, from the great exertion she had made, but more par
ticularly exhausted in consequence of a walk several miles back into
the country, and no rest on her return. Mrs. C., having a care of the
washing and ironing of the voyage, with the daily change of the visit
ing gentlemen - her husband feeble - one or two children ill, located
upstairs, felt it difficult to have the care of the cellar kitchen.
I was exceedingly wearied by the peculiar hardships of my Dassage up,
after the labor at A., and hardly seemed fit to undertake business to
which I was so much unaccustomed. In two or three days, Mrs. L. gave
up, and took her bed. Mrs. C. felt it her duty, rather than mine, to
take the place below. She kept it teh or twelve days, when Mr. C. had
a most violent attack of the rheumatism and required her whole atten
tion. Mrs. L. had commenced a new term in my school, committed to her
care when I left it for Atooi, and considered it desirable to her feel
ings to close the quarter. There was no alternative - my duty was
plain - I went Delow - stood at the nelm, and, exceDt a few of the first
days of my labor, had the care of seeing that fifty were fed with some
thing, three times a day. The morning I commenced, Mr. Whitney, with
his family, came up from Atooi, making the fifth family in one. You
will be ready to say, if there be a spot for them, they have come at
the right moment. But being in a new olace with two children, who both
cried all the time, I never looked for her out of the chamber (Mr. and
Mrs. C. on the arrival of Mr. W. went into one of the old straw houses)
only at meals, and perhaps stay half through and perhaps not come at
all. I stood it thirteen days and hooed to have nersevered, but the
fears of my kind husband were alarmed - change must be made for the
school, if for a little while. Mr. C. and Mrs. L. did now, neither
of them, leave their room. I listened - went into the school - Mrs. T.
took the post - stood it five days and said some other way must be de
vised. Mrs. L. too, now seriously needed a nurse. Mr. H. was then
prevailed upon to try the kitchen for a month. During this month, GOD
was Pleased graciously to restore prostrates health and strenath, in a
good degree, so that less difficulty was found in managing, after that.
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�As to things to put up a t^ble, we sometimes had beef, pork, fish,
potatoes, butter, cheese, flour, sugar, and sometimes we were destitute
of all of them, and of the most of them at a time; but whatever might
have been the fare, a bystander would have pronounced it, generally, a
cheerful meal. Tho we sometimes wrought hard and fared coarsely, yet
GOD was pleased to allow no calamity to befall us; but give us, daily,
the hope that we were strengthening each other's hands in holding up
the standard, which, in his kind providence, had been erected in this
distant land. To make the picture true, very many bright, pleasant
spots should be Dut in, but my pages are lengthening, and I will only
add now, that not withstand all these things,,those four months were
a very interesting part of our missionary life, and a period, I think,
which will long be remembered with gratitude.
Oct. 4th. Spent the afternoon, with Mr. B. at the king's working
with the queen's women, upon another silk gown for her; while she has
been indicting and penning under Mr. B.'s care, a letter to my dear
sister Whiting. We have done much sewing for this summer. A silk
gown will last but little while, and she has an increasing desire for
dress. She, and some others, much wish to have bonnets - this is a
pleasant circumstance to us. The inquiry has sometimes been made, in
our letters, what could be sent as presents that would please these
waihines. If a less value is set upon leghorn bonnets, than formerly,
in America, I think a little money collected for miss, purposes, might
be well laid out in purchasing three or four. PerhaDS there are some
who have them to lay aside - they would be very acceptable, but
must be quite large. Indeed, I have hinted to the queen, that perhaps
some of the good ladies in America since she was attending to the
palapala, would probably send her one. Considering that, I would here
request, that if it could easily be done, one, at least, might be sent
by an early conveyance. As soon as I can have a green one, I shall
present mine where I think it will do the most good; tho three years
wear, or more, has somewhat defaced it. Since I made the request, last
fall, for several things for myself, I have sometimes thought that I
took more liberty in naming this and the other thing, than my necessi
ties warranted; for tho they would be found pleasant, I am yet comfort
able without them. But I knew many who esteemed it a high satisfaction
to assist the distant laborer, by contributing things for comfort when
they could; I am but a feeble one among those laborers; still, I am
ready to believe that some would find a pleasure in remembering arid
comforting me as such; and, also, as, Sybil, their friend and sister
too. With those feelings I named several things that occured to my
mind, with great freedom. No one has any salary; but things are sent
as the funds of the Board allow, and they think our necessities demand.
But it is a heavy tax upon them to supply the means of procuring plain
food for so many, at a place where every article of provision we con
sume, is bought at a rate double to what it would cost in Boston. Much
of our daily support will probably be sent us by ships from Boston and
Nantucket, especially as it can so often come to us without freight.
GOD has hitherto opened the hearts of commanders of vessels, so, as at
times, to cause our stock of comforts to be rich. I do not know that
an anxious thought, as to future support in a comfortable way, is ever
on my mind. If we trust in the Lord, and do good, we have GOD's promise
that we shall dwell in the land and be fed. Some of our number, who had
property, so disposed of what remained after fitting out, that they can
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�send to their little banks as they have need. I cannot anticipate many
wants that I think will be unsupplied; and when there is need of some
particular things, I do think I shall feel a pleasant kind of freedom
in naming them for the consideration of some to whom I would hope I was
dear; who I know are dear to me; and to whom GOD has given liberally,
while his cause is near their hearts and he allows them to aid it at
home, not calling them into the rough and distant field. My mind will
not receive the suggestion that the interest once felt for me will in
time die away. If I obtain grace of the Lord to be found faithful
among his servants, my friends, if his friends, will not forget me till
they forget the blessed work for which I resigned them and many of the
comforts, which, in my native land, GOD gave me.
I think the subject never gives me the least uneasiness, nor has
there been any time in which I could say, I thought I had misjudged as
to what was duty in the disposal of the little sum I was allowed to call
mine. I have never heard a word concerning it, but believe it will in
some way, turn to good, in the sacred treasury. If the query has arisen
in your minds, what is the view which S. takes of the subject now, you
will here learn that it is precisely what it was at first.
Oct. 5th. I might have mentioned in the preceeding date, when
alluding to the things named as wanting, last fall, that I have been
supplied with a very convenient writing-desk. Capt. Davis, on the ar
rival of the Quill, made me a present of a very pretty one. It is
indeed a thing I wanted, and it accommodates me exactly. Should a desk
have been forwarded, it need not be regretted; for if you should see
my dear husband, with his increasing papers of the language, writing
three sermons a week, preparing one edition after the other for the
press, writing to the other stations, to different members absent from
this, to the chiefs in other parts of the islands, answering notes from
white men and natives, every day, writing and transcribing the public
journal - all the joint letters, with numerous letters to private friends,
bringing in also a correspondence wtth almost every part of the earth
to which ships go;and then look at his small writing desk - his one table
and drawer, 2 ft. square, (which by the way is a very recent convenience)
all overflowing with palapala, you would think that if there were the
means with friends, or treasuries to purchase a desk, it might be well
to have one. When, should the little daughter live and inherit any of
her father's and mother's fondness for paper, something in which to keep
it, and upon which to lay it, would be pleasant. These things I men
tion, that you may think it all well if it is on the way. Should nothing
have been done about it, you will let it be; assured that, with the late
present, we find ourselves very comfortable. What I mentioned, in one
of my letters, as having sent for to Canton, by putting the dollars sent
me and a few Mr. B. had, together, we have received; so that he has a
pleasant suit, and I a charming gown. Little S. is waiting for a bonnet I cannot afford the time to make one. She wears her little school bonnet
and Mary Bates little red shoes, and has scarcely staid from meeting these
three months or more. Her dress, otherwise is very simple - one plain
gong, as she calls it - was there time for the needle, pantaloons should
be an appendage. My thimble is gone and my spoons all lost but four
little ones; I had but two large ones at first - they were quite a comfort,
as I had so long been accustomed to that kind, but such has been our
situation they have got away. Should I now and then, find one of some
size or other with the mark of some dear friend and have my little house
alone, which I believe must be in time, if life is spared, my tea and
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�goat's milk, I think would be very sweet.
Oct. 6th. My outward situation is very comfortable, at present my health is more than ordinarily good - my comfort in my sweet child,
and in the best of husbands, is rich - my school of 20 regular scholars,
was perhaps never better regulated, and the duties of it easier. It
includes all the English scholars except two, and none others; who,
with the Eng. learn to read and write their own language. To this, I
give, this quarter, only my forenoons. I have always had school twice a
day before. But I must take time for the language, and I must also, at
present, avoid close confinement. Attention to the queen's and chief
women with others, forms no small part of duty; so that the forenoons
we deem a fair proportion for my school. Mrs. T. has a full school
taken out of the old one, who came crowding in last quarter. T. Hopoo
has an interesting school at the village - Nonoree has scholars and we
hope tries to do what good he can. James Kahuha is ambitious and
assists Mrs. T. in the school within the yard.
I might have mentioned sooner than this the departure of the friend
who spent the summer with Mr. C. and family, who are daily waiting a
passage to America - that Mr. Ellis and family are expected from Nuahine
to aid in the work here; but all these things you will, I hope, see
officially, with reasons, etc. etc. The trial to Mr. and Mrs. C. is
very great. There is no doubt they would rejoice to see it clearly
their duty to pass their remaining days on miss, ground. His health
is miserable, and then, such a family of children in the present state
of the nation and mission! God will be pleased to guide every step of
the way, in this important matter, we hope. I believe it has been with
the greatest harmony, love, and tender feeling that the subject has
been looked at hitherto. Tho it has been considered some time, it might
have been still longer, without acting, perhaps, had there not have been
such plain and decided advice on the part of those sent to advise and
consult with missionaries. Mr. and Mrs. C. and the children are at
present on a visit to Atooi. The Diss. left us for the S. I. on the
22 Aug. on board the Mermaid, the Cutter in which they came. The family
at present is comparatively small.
We anticipate with pleasure giving a welcome to our dear bro. Ellis,
and his companion, who we already love. Mr. Tyreman and Bennet, if their
lives are continued, after they have made the tour of the world, we are
allowed to hope will receive the hand of Christian salutation from many
of our dear friends in A. Let me here say my cheerfulness in all my work
renders it all easy. My chamber has very many comfortable things about
it, and is very pleasant to me. Before I am aware, my pen stands ready
to run around it; but I should not dare to describe another room; an® so
cannot tell you of the charming library, filling up the space over the
toilette between the two windows, containing the nice books presented by
particular friends - the white curtains within the windows, the latticed
frame without, which, with a lattice in the door, admit a pleasant air,
while they break the strong wind, and shield from the burning sun. A
beautiful little mahogany work table, with trimmings, which the queen
presented me and a new edition of the sofa, and some other convenient
and pretty things, one of which is a beautiful tea-cady given me by
Mr. Bennet, have all an appropriate place in this good room. I will just
say, and I think this, in accomodations and pleasantness superior to any
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�I ever called mine, - my partiality for my former chamber, notwithstand
ing - and, surely, none before, except the little straw room, ever con
tained anything, to me so rich, as husband and child. These are blessings
loaned to me, a poor sinner, who, long ago, forfeited every claim to any
favor; and no day, have shown that gratitude these mercies demand. If
this heart clings to them too closely, it may be necessary they should
be recalled. If GOD dealt with me as a child the same would be the case
in the beloved land of my birth; and even then this half sanctified
heart would stand exposed to the shafts of sorrow. I tell you of the
mercies I enjoy, tho I can tell of no title to them; with great pleasure,
happy to have it in my power to do away from the minds of my anxious,
tender sisters, every thought, that my enjoyment, stranger as I am in
this strange land, is, in any material degree, less than I could reason
ably have expected through life's varied pilgrimmage, had my fleeting
years passed in beloved America. Dear Sisters, love Sybil, do her all
the good you can and never forget to pray for her, but do not weep over
her as if she were unhappy.
Oct. 7th. Oh, the sweet pleasures of this morning! The long, longlooked-for letters are received from my sisters. They bear the date of
Oct. 1821, but they are rich with recitals of GOD's kind dealings toward
them, Lucy's health improved - her beloved husband and little one spared
to her - mercies many. Sophia raised from depressed spirits--rejoicing
in a sweet babe - happy in one she believes the dearest of husbands, and
what is more than all, desiring much to live to GOD. A - with the pros
pect of being again with her sisters, in favored N. Eng. where her mis
sionary feelings can be more indulged, and take more comfort in talking
about Sybil. Am I thankful? May my heavenly Father, of his mercy, make
me so.
Oct. 8th. Yesterday I wrote to Sophia. I there mentioned the cir
cumstance of the receipt of these letters - the occasion of the delay,
etc. I have another, recently prepared, for Lucy. I shall direct both
to Hartford, in the general deposit; begging the "pin money" saved for
Sybil may be kept on hand for postage for the many, many sheets, so
that each dear Sister absent, may share fully and quickly, in all, such
as it is. Two conveyances are offered us, this week, by homeward-bound
ships - one by Cape Good Hope - the other by Cape Horn. I could wish
I had letters to many a dear friend prepared, which I shall not have at
this time. For a long time my pen has been compelled to lie aside.
'Tis only in the leisure moments of this week that I have taken it up,
and this is the fourteenth full page to my sisters, saying nothing of
the corners, sides and backs of the two letters, filled to overflowing.
A few rough dates were sketched in the journal last week. 0, dear
girls, you should pay me in like kind, and induce those too who share
this manuscript with you - you can none of you have labors pressed
upon you more than I do. I take from the hour of sleep, so far as
health will allow, and do it most cheerfully. Tho there is not ele
gance of style nor always correctness of expression, yet I write, be
lieving it is some poor return for the kind interest your hearts have
in me. Other ships sail in the course of the month - if permitted,
shall make it my endeavor to have something for each one. Attention
to the language must put a check upon my Den. Writing has been a great
comfort in the loss of the society of dear friends. I hope never to
be obliged to relinquish it wholly. Do be at some pains to satisfy
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�those dear ones you know I once loved, and who may think themselves
neglected, that my heart has not lost the least degree of love for
them, whatever appearances may be. I grieve to think there has been
any ground for Dolly Ann's tender spirit to be wounded by the seeming
neglect of one whose ties of friendship with her are of no ordinary
kind. She was among the first to whom I wrote, and I was the less
careful to write again, without an answer ±o that, thinking she, per
haps more than some others, would share with sisters in the journal.
Oct. 9th. I cannot afford to fill my dates with public things
unless something personal is connected with it - public things I must
leave for public letters and public journals - this I do, not because
self is the most pleasant subject in the world, but if I can judge it
is what you would wish most prominent. It is on that account that I
speak of house, manner of living, school, little Sophia, William, and
the like. I want to tell you here that that dear child is separated
from me for a season. At the repeated solicitations of Tamoree and
Kaahumanu we fitted them off with them for Atooi, in their late visit
to that island. We knew not how to run the hazard of such an exposure
to evil as we considered it, or how to have him from our watch and
instruction, for an uncertain length of time; but were at length led
to consider it best to give our consent, and accordingly fitted him
off. We consider him exposed to many temptations, and tremble for
his safety. We write to him as our child, every opportunity. Mr.
Whitney, in his last letter to Mr. B. written after he had been with
the royal train at the island of Onehow, says, "I suppose you and
sis. B. will expect me to say something about your little Wm. I
have had an opportunity to watch him carefully, and am hapDy to tell
you I believe he is doing good. Like other boys, he is fond of play;
but his desire for learning is not demini shed. Few children would
bear the caresses of royalty as well as he does. If they do not elate
him, we may expect much good from him. I have had occasion to advise
him with respect to some bad associates. It was well received and
attended to." So writes Mr. Whitney. It comforted us; but still, we
are anxious. We hope to hgve him return to us, in a few weeks, what
he was before. With feelings somewhat like those in a parent's breast,
I want to show you some of his Eng. composition. It is his last letter
to me, written when there was none to guide in a syllable. One before,
to Mr. B. and myself, was written handsomely in his own tongue. The
last is not long, and I will transcribe it wholly in his own words.
"Waimea. Sep. 10, 1822
"My very dear Mrs. Bingham
I long very much to see you - I am in hopes I shall see you in
course of couple of months. I hope that you are well, and Mr. B. and
the little Sophia. I long very much to see her. I think about her
every day - how she used to play with me. I wish you kiss her for me.
You might be please to hear I have school twice in the day. I have
thirty five scholars - boys and girls, and the remainder of the time
I take to teach the king and queen - so I have no time to write my
journal. Once in a while when they are out in swimming, I have little
time to write it. I would thank you to send down some books, for there
are some scholar have none. You have mention in your letter about me
to live with Mr. Ruggles, and to sleep there - but it is inconvenient
for me to cross the river. But once in the day I can get cross when I
says my lesson regular before Mrs. R. I would thank you let me know
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�whether I sleep there or not. I am going to Onehow in the Tartar, and
my scholars are going with me - as I teach them there. Mr. Whitney is
going with us to Opehow. He say he will hear my lesson any time. I
thank you to give my love to Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain, and to all the
family, and to all the family children. Tell them they must all be
good children. Give my love to John Nonoree & James.
King Tamoree give his love to Mr. B. and to you, and Kaahumanu
too - they say they like the palapala. Do not forget to pray for me.
I am your child
William Beals.
P.S. The king has made present to me - two pair of pantaloons. I very
sorry that I have mention to you to send my coat. I don't want you to
send my coat. I don't want you to send it down if you don't wish to."
I have given you the letter just as he penned it, without addition
or alteration, except near the close, some slight corrections in spell
ing, arising, I am persuaded, from inattention and a little haste.
He has been absent seven or eight weeks, but little S. still talks
about him, by night & by day. She really mourned for him some days, after a while fancied him in every picture she saw, and is now quite
happy in talking to Wm. giving him kaukau & c.
She contrives to make the other children wait upon her as Wm. did
and do it very readily, when any of them fall in her way. She has a
very affectionate heart. She would love her aunts & little cousins.
Oct. 10th. Mrs. Thurston is making much inquiry of those accustomed
to ship living, concerning the best manner of preserving various articles
of provision. My appetite is so different from what it was four months
since, that I do not feel the subject, at present, just as she does; but
I believe I shall avail myself of the result of her inquiries, and trans
mit a little memorandum. Sometimes, perhaps, some benevolent feelings
would be gratified, was there known some secure method of sending to us
a portion of what is enjoyed of cheese, butter, ham, or something of the
kind, when it is considered that we set down to our simple bread and tea,
from night to night, and not unfrequently find that bread, sea-bread,
which not one female relishes. I will give the list she has just put
down. Cheese, thoroughly dried, and is the best well packed down in
shavings of sweet wood, and headed up air tight. Butter, well worked,
put into a good cask, headed up air tight. It is still a better way to
put the cask into a larger one filled with brine, and headed up. Lard
can be preserved in the same way. Cider, newly worked, drawn off into
bottles, made air tight with good corks confined in with wire, then put
into a box filled with sand. Ham well dried, put into oiled or greased
bags, packed down tight in ashes, and headed up air tight. Barbary &
Cranberry Sauce, made strong, put into a stone jar and made air tight.
Apples, Russetings, Greenings & Pearmains well packed in pure sand,
perfectly dry, and headed air tight, put on board a vessel any time
between Oct. and Jan. will come good. Raisins, Figs, & C, are not
easily here obtainable, and in order to send them safely, they too must
be put up air tight. Honey in the same manner. I have given you the
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�list of what she upon inquiry found had been brought from America to
these Islands in good order. Should any of the articles be found con
venient, at any time, for any of my friends to send, without too much
trouble to themselves they would be very welcome. I know many, who,
if they could do it would feel a satisfaction in it. I might mention
Dried Fruit of almost any kind, kept as much as possible from the air
and wel1 dried. Some of our parents' excellent plums from Bennington,
such as we found on our passage out, we talk of many times. Those dear
friends, I hope, see this journal, hasty and incorrect as it is.
Let me here request you to take some pains to present our very
cordial thanks to Mrs. Dr. Porter, Nodley, for the truly acceptable
present of a most excellent cheese, received by me, some time this
past summer. It was incased in tin and came perfectly sound, except a
little of the outer part which appeared to have'been melted. If I
should not be able to acknowledge it to her, as I could with, you will
tell her that I have to thank her in behalf of the Miss. & Dep. and
Mr. Ellis. It came out at a happy time, when they were with us and
sea-bread, with now and then a little flour, was all we had upon the
tea-table, or at the lunch after the evening had been spent at the
language till ten or eleven o'clock. Rich & large as it was it did
not last long; sending a piece to Atooi too, but while it did, many a
pleasant chat we had about American missionary females, etc., etc.
Oct. 11th. I pen this date, and pause. Happy day! that joined
me to the worthiest of husbands - that opened the way, plain & wide,
into missionary work. Solemn, tender day! when blessings brightened
as they took their flight - blessings of kindred, country & friends.
But how have blessings attended me through every busy, fleeting day
of these three years! How I need a Saviour's blood applied to work
away their guilt! 0 that I may be found the devoted, humble servant,
in heart & life of this Divine Saviour whose blood alone can cleanse
from sin!
Oct. 12th. This morning, we closed our packet by the ship Hamil
ton.- Mr. B. wrote to the re. and his bro. S. - I wrote to Lord S. My
box is not yet in readiness - hope to send it the next ship. Capt.
Davis has just sent for my perusal a letter from Mrs. Ely Nortford,
dated Dec. 25. I have been very much gratified with the perusal of so
excellent a letter, and from Nortford too, though nothing was said
concerning my friends. I could wish to be remembered to that good
woman - her excellent letters have made me love her - 0 , that her
prayer might be heard for her dear brother! Capt. D. very kindly
sent me a doz. of porter this afternoon which he had purchased of one
of the new ships. Hardly anything could have been more acceptable. A
pleasant note accompanied it. We have always been friends.
Oct. 12th, 1822. Closed late this evening, our packet for the
Spermo, Capt. Bunker. I contributed to it twelve pages of journal.
Mr. B. wrote to Bro. Cushman, enclosing it in a letter from the queen
to Sister L. directed as one packet to Mr. Charles Whiting Hartford.
Twenty pages of public journal, with a joint letter, and letters to
private friends, were also sent. A joint letter was forwarded in the
morning, by Capt. Martin.
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�Oct. 17th. The Spermo has been detained since the 12th by con
trary winds - left the harbor today. This ship, deeDly laden, will
probably have a long passage; but, may she go safely, and in the best
time, with the communications which she bears, refresh the hearts, and
call forth the prayers and Draises of the loved friends at home.
Capt. Bunker of the Tarquin, and Capt. Swain of the Frances, calledthe latter presented us with a most excellent cheese, a firkin of butter,
a large box of good raisins, a box of all-spice, some spermaceti candles,
a wash-tub and two buckets. Mr. B. was invited, by CaDt. B. on board
the Tarquin - several things for the comfort of the family were given him.
Oct. 18th. Brig Cossack, Capt. Dix, sailed, bound to S. America,
by way Huahine. This I notice with more interest, because, on her re
turn which is expected in March or April next, we hope to welcome Mr.
Ellis and family; if no providence opens to bring them to us sooner. I
wrote again to Mrs. E. and sent some of my raisins to the little ones.
Mr. B. since his American packet of two joint letters, journal, & private
letters, sealed on Saturday, and Saturday night, has made ready seventeen
full pages for the S. Islands - some to the Dept. - some to the miss,
brethern. It is much comfort to me, to see him have a SDOt, at length,
for his writing-desk. A leaf, nearby, affixed to the wall, supports my
desk which is so neat and convenient. Here, side by side, the cradle
at our feet, many an hour, by candle-light, our Dens run swiftly. But
mine must run more for language and less for friends, or I shall poorly
go by the side of my husband in the great work.
Oct. 19th. Mr. Loomis leaves the family for a little season to go
to Hawaii (Owhyhee.) Some are going from, or returning to the family,
almost constantly. Several whale ships have come in this week; and from
some we have received many articles of comfort - a channel for the supply
of various wants that we did not anticipate when we left America.
Oct. 20th. Mr. B. oreached to a full house of the natives at nine
o'clock this morning, and in Eng. at 11, to a congregation of perhaos
200 of our countrymen. A very solemn and imDressive discourse it was,
to my mind, like many solemn seasons in the house of GOD in America.
0 , that some soul might have occasion to remember the day with everlast
ing joy! In the afternoon, Mr. T. preached, for the first time, in
the language of the country.
Oct. 21st. Little Sophia M. and her Mama received quite a present thirty yards of calico, which sells here readily at doll. Der yd. This
was from the Consul, Mr. Jones. A polite note accompanied it, which I
have just answered; and, as we have all things in common, cut the cloth
into six parts. Gifts from personal friends, at„home, are an exception
to this mode of division. These are to be regarded as who11y at the
disposal of the individual to whom they are sent. I wished much to cut
off the little Kentucky cousin a frock with the little Sophia. If a
bird could have taken it in his bill and drooped it maria roa (very still)
into her mama's lap I believe I should have done it.
Oct. 25th. Among many useful articles received from Capts. of
different whaleships, we have a valuable present from Capt. Bunker,
Ship Ontario - a barrel of oil - a firkin of butter, a bucket of glauber's
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�salts, a pr. of shoes, tubs and pails, - and what pleases the taste
particularly, a jar of quince preserves. He is twenty two months out;
but this quince scalded, and a little sugar added, is quite as relishable with me, as any I ever ate in America. Capt. Norris of the May
flower called upon us today with Capt. B. - presented us with two bis.
bread and 15 yd. cotton cloth.
Oct. 27th.- The house of worship more crowded than last sabbath.
Mr. B. preached at nine and eleven. The sermon in Eng. from these
words "Follow peace with all men; and holiness, without which no man
shall see the Lord." May God bless his word which he hath helped his
servant plainly and faithfully to declare.
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Oct. 29th. The ship Baloena, Capt. Gardner, arrived. Many are
daily putting in; but this, we are told, only fourteen months out, is
full, and bound directly home. Last spring he called on us with letters
from America on his way to the Japan coast. These ships, I believe, are
generally fitted for a three year's voyage.
Oct. 30th. Capt. G. called, with five other gentlemen. These
Nantucket visitors, seem quite like our neighbors. With some we have
very pleasant interviews. It was remarked today, that as many as two
hundred of the citizens of that place were now in this port. In the
morning, we had a call from Capt. Phillips of the Coquett, bound for
London, with his physician, Dr. Short, the latter has called on us
frequently. He is a young man of very interesting appearance - intelli
gent and well bred - has a wife and two little ones in Lon. where he was
well established in his profession; but took this voyage as the last
remedy to save his sinking health. We should regard it as no good omen
to see him on a second voyage. Mr. B. wrote to Dr. Burder. Two English
whale ships have been shipwrecked this season. The master of one, with
a part of the crew of both, have arrived here, one after the other.
Capt. B. called introducing two strangers this afternoon. We had little
idea of seeing company so much, from every part of the world, when we
came here. It is only at particular seasons that so many visit'us, tho
at all times of the year ships are stopping. It will be important well
to maintain this post, tho the very circumstance of such an influx from
all parts of the world, will throw impediments in the way of missionary
operations, and occasion trials.
Nov. 2nd. The schools are frequently visited by the strangers
which are about us. This morning, I had something of a little examina
tion in Eng. and Havaiine; as three Captains called who seemed more
than ordinarily intelligent and sober.
Nov. 4th. Monthly concert - We had hoped for the privilege of
perusing our expected packet from America, by this day; and of feeling
our hearts warmed by fresh intelligence of Zion's advancement. But
this is not granted us. And what would it be without the Spirit of
God? May we be most engaged to secure his holy influence.
Nov. 5th. Gathering up, from day to day, all the leisure moments,
to make out some letters, to friends, where they have long been due I shall be grieved if the ships sail and I do not succeed. Time seems,
with me, divided into little parcels.
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�Nov. 16th. Since the morning of the 6th the days and hours have
been so filled with little, busy cares; carrying interest at the pass
ing moment, but losing it again as time goes on; that I deem it prudent
to leave a blank of ten days, perhaps summing up the dates my hasty Den
had sketched, in a brief letter to be hastily and silently read; and
then laid aside like the busy cares themselves, with things passed by
and forgotten.
Nov. 18th. Have finished a long letter for my dear friend Betsey
Morse. Three others are written - one to Mrs. Putnam, Ports. - one to
Mrs. Stearns, West, (two, three, dear sisters) and another to Bennington.
These four are folded, ready for the packet making our for Capt. G.
tomorrow. I cannot do justice to my feelings in making out letters, by
the present conveyance, for many a dear friend where gratitude and
affection demand them. I believe if my sisters reckon nearly two hundred
pages of journal to be anything, and are satisfied to share jointly,
in my many letters, they will think me not in debt to them. You have
all sent me many letters, and you all have many thanks. I am not willing
to think your cares and labors greater than mine; but I am willing to
number your pages altogether, and counting with you two for one think
myself richly paid. Among seven files, which neatly fill, with choice
letters, rec'd since leaving America, one drawer in the small mahogany
table which the queen gave me, one file has written upon the strip which
enwraps it, "Letters to be answered." Here I see the name of Mrs. Bates,
Mrs. Collins, Miss C. Richards, Farm. Miss B. Chapin, Con. Miss R. Root,
Bru. Mr. C. Moseley, Whites, Mrs. Gould, South, Mrs. Porter, An. Miss
S. A. Hopkins, Boston - a few others which it wil not be necessary to
to name. If it will not give you too much trouble, regard it as a par
ticular request from me to give information to some of them, where it
can conveniently be done, that you have heart from me, and that I am
not unmindful of the kindness they have shown me. Tho I have never
received a line from my Southampton friends, except from Mrs. G., do
be particular to send to them word that you have heard from me, and
that I intend writing to someone, at least, before the ships are gone
this fall. I remember that dear place with deep interest, and am
grieved that I have no more communication with it. I wrote very early
to Mr. Gould; but the letter was among those unfortunate ones, sent
by the L."Aigle. I erote again, some months after to my good mother,
Mrs. Edwards, not long before the birth of my little Sophia M. You
will make an effort to send them word whenever, you hear from me. Their
kindness was too uniform and too sincere, to be forgotten. I promise
myself much pleasure in writing to Mrs. Bates, West. I have so many
things I want to say, in answer to her two long letters, written just
as she would haye asked and answered questions, if I had gone hcpe,
and been about the house with her, a day.
Perhaps I shall not find the moment to thank Miss Richards with my
own pen; but will some of you assure her that it was regarded as very
kind to write me as she did. I consider that a desire to add to the
comfort of one Who no more expects to enjoy the sweets of society in
her native land, dictated her pen.
I hope to answer my cousin C. Moseley's letter. My dear brother D.
has he given up Sybil? I say to my sisters, but let them not say it
again, my heart has never been cheered by one line from him. Surely
he does not blame me for following what appeared to be, to myself, and
to many a judicious, prayerful friend, the voice, the distinct voice
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�of providBnce! Sister N. Collins knows we were never in the habit of
counting letter for letter - I shall write to her as soon as I can.
Tho 47 precious letters stand on my correspondence book as received
since I bade my friends adieu, and a large packet is expected, every
day, by the Rover, I still think of one and another parental friend,
that I do not expect to write me, to whom my heart dictates a letter
which my hand would readily Den, were they not always too full.
Capt. Davis had, last night, two attacks of fits, considered
apoplectic. It has not been in my power to go and see him, today, tho
I have much desired it. Mr. B. visited him, this evening, - found
him much more comfortable. Is this the summons to him - it is an
awful voice! Oh, may it be heard with due regard!
Nov. 19th. Resumed my school, which, from the new domestic
arrangements of the family was drooped on the 7th. Have not felt vigor
of body to allow me to walk to the village to see Capt. D., or vigor of
mind, sufficient to use my pen, though Capt. G. did not sail.
Nov. 20th. Last night Capt. D. was attacked with convulsive fits is very low, today - totally blind. I have been with Mr. B. to see
him - my heart is affected. 0, that my spirit did pray! Now would
his mother, and pious sisters, cry to GOD in his behalf! May the Lord
have mercy on him!
Nov. 21st. Closed school and called again at Capt. Davis'. He
appears sinking - but thinks himslef altogether better. I hoped I should
not come away without saying something to him of his danger; but found
it even more difficult than yesterday. I was ready to inquire what
would a few feeble words avail? I have sometimes sought to drop a word
plainly & affectionately; having reason to believe he would receive it
as well from me as any one. He would never seem offended, not yet
affected, except as I connected with my remarks the tender theme of
mother & sisters, such as loved him.
Nov. 22nd. The various labors of yesterday caused me some uncom
fortable hours in the night - today, feel ill - not strength to go out
to school; or call at the village. Capt. D. is much the same; the more
inclined to drowsiness - told Mr. B. when he called on him, that he was
better, but took little more notice.
Nov. 23rd. Capt. G. is still detained, which allows us time to
prepare our box of articles of curiosity for our friends, which I have
spoken of by two vessels that sailed before. We have been gathering
them several months, but have not succeeded as well as we could wish:
they may however, have more interest attached to them, when they shall
have crossed the Pacific & Atlantic. The shells were, some of them,
gathered on the shores of Owhyhee, some on Onehow, but the greater part
at Atooi, as Mr. B. and I have ranged along the shores with the little
blessed Sophia, attended by a group of smiling, tawny children; all
delighted to assist us in collecting, what they, wondering, supposed
we considered such treasures. The little daughter has been very busy,
today, while I have been culling from the general mass, in assisting
mama to put up the "pretties", as she calls them; so if you find un
polished ones, more than it would seem worthwhile to transport over
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�two oceans, you must give her credit for some. She was as much dis
posed to put in all, as the native children were, at first, to pick
up all.
The request is often made by literary friBnds of Mr. B. for articles
of curiosity from the islands; it has never been convenient to send any
thing except the box that we have now packed, and one sent a year since
by Capt. W. Gardner. This box is made large, and directed to Hartford.
I hope it will not put Bro. W. to trouble to have me make Hartford a
deposit, in remembering my friends. My thoughts center there. To
collect these has been chiefly my concern. Mt. B. gathered a few arti
cles, particularly for Prof. Hall, which came more in his way than mine,
such as lava, stones, etc. The things which you find with a direction
to Dr. Dougal, Schenectaday, were committed to our care by Allen of
Wititee, as a present from him to that gentleman, and to Allen's sister,
living at S. Dr. D. is son of the family who possessed Allen as a slave
till the age of 24. Among the last communications received from America,
a letter from him was addressed to this black man, of whose fate he had
known nothing, for many years, till he saw the account of him from the
mission. It was truly an excellent letter. Allen was much affected by
it, and immediately requested an answer to be written, giving, in brief,
his history, since leaving that family.
He soon collected his presents, with 20 dollars in cash, for his
sister, and came early, one morning, with his two children, to spend
the day by Mr. B. whose pen he wished to be employed, while he gave a
rehearsal. The money was received by the Miss, and an order given on
the board. We thought that tho the lumber of the box would be increased
by it, it might be pleasant to you to see some of the articles, parti
cularly the parana, and the North-West gown, things, which our means
will not allow us to procure. We were obliged to put them in promis
cuously, tho I believe they are so plainly marked as to sa^e any per
plexity in disposing of them. The things within the calabash, with
the exception of the small parcel for Bennington; and some without;
the basket, fan, and one or two I do not now remember, are to be at
the disposal of my sisters. Having examined them, it would be a grati
fication to me to have them given to one and another dear friend of
mine who might call upon them, some triffle as a remembrance from me.
I might name individuals; but I should be sorry to put you to any trouble
in the matter - do it as it is pleasant and convenient. Should a good
opportunity present, and you could take, perhaps, one of the small cala
bashes sent you, last fall, and from the two boxes, select some pretty
shells, a string of beads, some eye stones, or any little article as
might suit you, and make a small parcel for my pleasant friends in
Canandaigua; assuring them at the same time, of my kind regards; and
intention of preparing a box, as articles worthy of their notice shall
come in my way. These you might direct to Mrs. Johns, if there, - if
not, my kind friend Mrs. Howell. They would go safely and pleasantly
in this way by some direct conveyance afforded by the frequent inter
course between Hart, and Con. I had information, more than a year
since, of a box of things for my comfort, preparing for me, by dear
friends in that place. I have not received it; but enjoyed the comfort
of thinking they remembered and loved me. All the things I have had
any intimation of as sent from H. h^ve come safely and directly; except
those in March 1820 by the Huron. I always regretted the loss of those
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�letters. I have supposed too the letters from my beloved Miss Osgood
which lay in one parcel, separate from other letters among things left
in a drawer at Con. were sent at that time; knowing you made up a bund!
of things I left, kindly supposing they might be of service to me. The
silk stocking, or anything else I think of among them, were trifles
compared with the letters, new and old.
I send by Capt. G. one mat - should have secured it within the box
but thot such a long voyage would expose it to injury, if not occasion
ally put in the sun. He will take care of it, and forward it from Nan.
or New Bedford, as Capt. W. G. engaged to do with one he took with a
box last fall. This will make a pretty carpet for a small bed-chamber
for one sister; while the Tahitian spread will look prettily on the
bed of another, and perhaps, gratify the feelings of a sister as she
conducts some friend of Sybil's to a night's lodgings. The calabash,
or native trunk, will be received by the fourth. Four dear Sisters, I
reckon - say, Do they all live? or have they done with such trifles
as these? When they have done with earthly things, may they find,
through rich grace in our dear Redeemer, heavenly possessions to be
theirs. My health is comfortable again. I was ill, yesterday, in con
sequence of too much fatigue. My general health has been for several
months, good - much the same as the first summer after our landing.
Nov. 24th. Capt. D. lies insensible to what passes around him nature evidently sinking. Prayers were offered, in the santuary, for
him, today.
Nov. 25th. Evening. Mr. B. has just returned from the bed of
the dying man. At the request of Mr. Dana he lead in Drayer, where
a number were assembled in solemn silence; and who along could hear the senses of the unhappy sufferer were locked ud - the springs of
life must soon stand still - I lay my head upon my pillow, my mind
oppressed with thoughts of his sad state.
Nov. 26th. Just before the day dawned, the report of cannon
waked us from sleep. My heart fluttered with the dreadful inquiry,
has Eternity opened on his view? It was so. That signal announced
his departure from earth.
Evening. The last sad rights are performed - the perishable
remains are now beneath the clods of this heathen land. When the
Archangel's trump shall sound, from this little spot, he shall rise
to judgment. There was a solemn pomp displayed this afternoon; but
my busy thoughts followed the departed spirit; and tears blinded my
eyes to the scene around me, as I sympathized with the pious, afflicted
sould that must ere long weep at the sad intelligence. They loved
their relative - he was an o nly surviving son - an only surviving
brother. May their covenant God who has graciously supported them,
once and again, in this sad hour of affliction, now sustain them.
Though I am personally unknown, yet present to them, my most affec
tionate sympathizing regards; and should it be your lot to make known
from this the mournful intelligence, you --------------Nov. 27th. Capt. G. who has been detained in harbor many days
by want of favorable wind, .this morning gives his signal for sailing.
I fold my six pages, and desiring^to ask the blessing of God upon you,
my beloved sisters, bid you adiev(.
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�Feb. 1st. 1823. At the closing of the last communications made
to my dear Sisters, which was by letter, Dec. 28, I hoped to commence
anew my journal with the new year. But the new year brought with it
new scenes.
Again favored with strength to resume it, those beloved sisters
present the first claim. A summary of the events of this eventful
month, so far as they related to myself, I have given in a letter,
dated Jan. 29 not yet forwarded. On that day, Mr. B. left me to attend
the king, during a short stay in a distant district on this island. I
have passed thru lonely nights, but have been comforted with the belief
that he was where his Divine Master pointed his path. The consideration
that duty called, prevents my bringing forward one objection to his
leaving me. Bereaved, weak & feeble, the sweet society and kind atten
tion of this dear friend would be a comfort which my mourning heart
would, at this time, peculiarly value. But I have very many comforts
in his absence. I have just dispatched the fourth letter. I have also
heard from him - verbal intelligence only - a long letter which he had
forwarded, having been carelessly lost by the bearer. It is no small
loss, and particularly as it was the first he ever had opportunity to
write me.
Feb. 2nd. A precious sabbath. More than ordinary have been the
comforts of my soul. We have been at the table Of our once crucified
Lord. 0, the condescending love of God! I felt as if I could say,
"It is good to be here." My dear husband absent, but I had sweet com
fort in believing GOD would sBnd him a portion. This is the first
Sabbath we have been separated, since, by a mysterious providence, we
were made interested in each other at Goshen.
Evening. A precious letter is just received from Mr. B. Five
full pages he tells me, forwarded yesterday, were dropped in the sea.
How would my sisters be comforted could they know what a rich blessing
GOD has given me in this much loved, justly valued friend.
Feb. 3rd. Monday. A day of the sweetest, richest, comforts. A
few of its fleeting hours have passed with my dear husband. Last night,
as the moon rose, the king set sail for Honoruru, and arrived just be
fore the dawn of day. Mr. B. accompanied him. They tarried till two-2.
p.m. and then took leave to return to Puuloa. But it was not the common
enjoyment of the society of this dear friend which marked this day with
comforts. I think my soul has felt it emphatically a day of prayer.
My thoughts have been greatly assisted by the tender, solemn frame in
which the mind of my dear husband seemed to be. Once and again I was
allowed to come with him and seek the presence of our dear Redeemer.
An hour was spent before he left us, with the family, in united prayer.
This evening, the family were permitted to meet again. How great the
blessing which God is besrowing upon a needy world in the monthly con
cert for prayer.
Tues^f^eb. 4th. Marked by the arrival of Mr. Ellis and family,
to cooperate with us in the great work of enlightening this nation. He
enters the field a- an interesting moment. Never, apparently, was there
a more open door for useful 1ness. We are led to admire the gracious,
silent hand of GOD, influencing the hearts of this people to ask, with
daily and increasing earnestness, for teachers & instruction, just at
a time when he has brought an addition into the field, and, as we hope,
is conducting a still greater addition on their way hither. It is of
the Lords mercy; and, 0, may we all, who are privileged to labor here,
realize more & more, our own weakness - humbly wait upon our Divine
Master, who is the power, ever desiring to ascribe to him all the glory.
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�I believe that never was a nation in a more truly interesting state
than this. The listening ear is given; but, 0, the understanding heart,
which shall enable them to be wise unto salvation! For this we long
and wait. It would be pleasant to pen many particulars of the landing
& reception of this dear family; but the interest & fatigue of the day
have been already sufficient for this feeble frame.
Feb. 5th. How busy and occupied are all our fleeting days! Another
kind letter from my dear friend, this evening, cheers my heart, and
makes me forget fatigue; & more especially as I have an opportunity to
answer it. One was received yesterday. It appears that he has not
heard of the arrival of Mr. E. His aid and advice seem needed at home
at this time. The weather is indeed tempestuous for this climate; so
much so, as to render it difficult to send for him. A messenger will
go in the morning.
Feb. 6th. Mr. B. has returned much to the joy of us all. The
king may be expected on Saturday. The day has been very stormy. To
me, flannel and a good fire would be comfortable. One we have - the
other we have not, except as necessity drives us to our smoky cook
house to prepare our food.
Feb. 7th. On my sickbed I trusted cares and labors, many as we
must always anticipate them to be on Missionary ground like this,
should not prevent a close & holy walk with GOD. Exalted is the
Christian's privilege. But, alas! how often am I "careful and troubled
about many things." 0, when shall holiness to the Lord be so inscribed
on all I do, that no labor nor care shall prove a weight with which my
spirit cannot rise!
Feb. 8th. The king has returned. On his first arrival at the
district which he visited, he sent back for a supply of ardent spirits.
It has been customary for him, in these excursions which he makes about
his^territories, to take a supply, and giving himself up to intoxication,
saip from place to place, continuing in this state from five to forty
days. It was apprehended, from his movements now, that this would be
the case. But the voice of remonstrance, kind & faithful admonition
so far prevailed with him as that no great excess has appeared, till
this afternoon. The day has been very uncomfortable; and being tried
with head winds, and driving rains, in sailing ud from Puuloa, without
the watchful eye of kindness over him, he has given the reins to indul
gence and is quite overcome. Mr. B. and Mr. E. have been down - seen
him safely ashore - comfortably changed and laid to sleep. Poor soul!
I think we have been led to feel some more than usually earnest desires
for him of late. Looking with an eye of sense, how sad and hopeless is
his case!
Feb. 11th. Six weeks today, since the birth of my dear little P.
How eventful have been these weeks! You will be able to judge some
thing of the degree of health and strength GOD has been pleased to
allow me again, when I tell you a little of the labor which devolved
on me, the three past days. Besides my own family, I provided for the
new family, consisting of the parents, four little children, and five
domestics, through Saturday and the Sabbath. The first a stormy day my table upstairs - my cooking under another roof, and all my help one
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�little boy; except some small assistance in attending to things at the
stove. The second day Sabbath, when I got so well through the morning
concerns, without any assistance but the little boy A, as to allow me
to attend the native service at nine, have my room filled with chiefs
& their attendants through the hour of intermission - attend the Eng.
service at eleven - wait upon additional company at night - permit my
boy to go to conference - keep on my feet till half past nine; then
have my husband return from meeting, say aroha, and leave me for the
night to watch the king. The third day, not waiting upon table, but
regulating things which the storm, beating in through the single
boarded house, quite deranged - overseeing my washing etc. - attending
to a little message on a slate from this one, a note from another;
making my way all the forenoon through the house filled with chiefs
and their people. Soon after sunrise, the king came, on his way to
Witetee. Mr. B. accompanied him, rejoicing to see his royal pupil in
his sober senses. They did not stop to breakfast; but I prepared a
pot of coffee soon and sent it after them. Through the forenoon, one
company after another called, on their way to the king, Attention to
these throngs, we always find as fatiguing as hard labor.
Feb. 12th. The king returned from W. this morning. Soon after
sunrise I welcomed Mr. B. - made r$ady our breakfast, and had just taken
a seat at table, when the king came in. He was soon waited upon into
the chamber, with the young prince, his brother, and those attending
them. I was very glad to take my cup of tea which I had just tasted,
and my plate of warm cakes, and make them go as far as I could in
waiting upon my guests.
It was breakfast time in all the rooms. The queens, who are al
ways all over the house, found a cup of coffee here, and a cake there
as it happened. The king was sober and appeared well. He seemed
gratified with his morning call. Observing my readiness to help him
and my husband to a comfortable breakfast, he made quite a speech to
one or two of the queens, desiring them to observe and imitate. Soon
after they were gone, Capt. Charlton, who commands the Active, the
vessel which brought Mr. Ellis, called with Mrs. C. The latter spent
the day with us. She is the first white female, except Mrs. E. and
a Spanish lady who was here last summer, that we have seen jince we
left America. She appears interesting. Before the lecture we had a
company of chiefs again - at the close of it, the king passed a half
hour with us, and heard some of his letters read from the Soc. Islands.
This evening, I shut my door and am still. Little S. sleeps sweetly
by me - Mr. B. has gone with Mr. E. to spend the evening, according to
engagement with Krimoku and the kii^g, as pupils, to be instructed in
Hawaii language. Thus you see something of the intercourse Divine
Providence is, at this time, allowing the Mission with the rulers of
the nation. 0, may He bless it all for the salvation of multitudes
of souls!
Feb. 13th. Another day of uncomfortable weather. We have never
known such a season since we have been at the islands. Today, every
room in the house has been wet, unless it were my chamber. The case
of Mrs. E. is somewhat trying - .iust landed, with four little ones,
and all their effects in this rude land. I trust she will be kept
from sinking, and see the clouds scatter in due time. I have crept
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�away when I could today, into a little snuq corner, and cut out three
gowns for Mrs. Chamberlain and her children. Mr. C. has engaged a
passage, and expects, with his family, to sail in the course of next
month, with Capt. Chandler in the brig Pearl. It is a great undertak
ing to commence again such a voyage, with six young children. We could
desire to have them as comfortably prepared as possible.
Feb. 14th. Waited upon Mrs. Charlton, with the mission families,
to tea, this evening, in my chamber. Things all went pleasantly. Our
tea served round, our cakes, etc. reminded us of many a little circle
we had joined in our native lands.
Feb. 15th. All busily engaged to close the labors of the week &
be in readiness for the sabbath, when little Amanda L. was seized with
a distressing fit. The scene was new & alarming to us. Greatly favored
have we all been in the health of our little ones. She is cutting her
eye-teeth, but no one thought her particularly ill - a poor distressed
little object now- two or three fits have already succeeded the first.
Last night, at this time, she was playful in this room. By what an
uncertain tenure we hold our sweetest comforts! The case of the child
awakes our fears. Qur thought is, Derhaps, for us, another of these
tender plants must be cut down. May we profit by all our Heavenly
Father's dealings. He is wise- he is good - We are ignorant & evil.
For many sabbaths past the native congregation has been very large.
Looking upon the multitude, consisting of kings, queens & almost all
the rulers of the nation, coming together at the ringing of the bell,
many of them richly dressed and imitating the manners of civilized
people, my mind has been filled with emotions not to be expressed. It
has seemed that when there was a heart to pray, the petition must be,
"Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Love, with all thy quickening powers".
Could a picture, corresponding to that which we have witnessed today,
be given of this extended plain, with the house of GOD, and nearly one
thousand heathen flocking to it, while the ambassadors of Jesus stood
proclaiming, in the native tongue, the words of eternal life; Christians
would exult & sing, and scarcely give a listening ear to what they must
be told, that in all this, nothing appears but the valley where "were
very many bones", but "very dry"; - and the messengers of GOD, calling
on them to hear the voice of the Lord. But we rejoice greatly in the
encouragement given us to believe that ere long we shall see shaking
among them; and much more, we shall see bone coming to his bone, flesh
& skin upon them, yea, and breath to cause them to live & stand up
to the praise of the exceeding grace of GOD.
Feb. 16th. My exhausted nature droops. It seems to me as if
labor & care never pressed upon me more than since I have had strength
to leave my sick-room. I speak of hard labor perhaps more than is wise.
God graciously sustains me under it all; and when I consider that my
days are consecrated to his service, to take that kind, & that degree
of labor which his providence seems to point to me; and that, under his
gracious superintendence, it shall, in some humble way, aid this holy
cause, I can well call it pleasant. I sometimes grieve that I can no
more devote myself to the language, & the study of my Bible. But I do
not indulge myself in it. I believe GOD appoints my work; and it is
enough for me to see that I do it all with an eye to his glory. Perhaps
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�my life may be spared to labor yet more directly for the heathen. You
may wonder, sometimes, what, in this corner of the earth, I can find to
be doing, if it be not laboring for the heathen. I hope it is for them.
I have this consolation, - I am allowed to aid one whose constant em
ployment is in the way of direct efforts for their good. The four last
days, I have waited upon Mr. E--'s family - upon Capt. Charlton & his
lady, three evenings to tea - been busy in assisting Mrs. Chamberlain
in her preparation for the anticipated voyage; with other things as
they come along. All this does not enter into every four days; but
there is always something, much of the kind. Yet, in all this GOD causes
me to be more uniformly cheerful, than Derhaps you ever knew me in my
own beloved land. My health too, as a general thing, is better.
"Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow."
Feb. 17th. The king, who staid from Witetee till the sabbath was
past, for the avowed purpose of attending public worship, is quite over
come by strong drink. He attended service in the morning, together with
a crowded house of the chiefs, - immediately after was invited to a
sumptuous dinner prepared by trading gentlemen. The temptation set be
fore him was too great - he went - became inebriated; and instead of his
seat at Church, in the afternoon, lay locked up in sleeD. Awaking, just
before dark, he sent to Mr. B. to attend the conference at Krimoku's,
but not to desire to see him - in the morning, if he would come at
6 o'clock he would resume his pen & book. Mr. B. went and attended him
closely till the evening. But it was in vain. He ha% just returned
with the satisfaction only, of thinking he has cheerfully sacrificed
the personal comforts of another day in endeavor to do him good. Yes,
and I believe good is done. The minds of the chiefs and queens are
very kindly impressed with the conviction of a desire to save him from
ruin.
Feb. 18th. Mr. B. left his bed & went before sunrise to see the
king. The case seems now almost hopeless - he must take his course.
Considerable dissappointment is felt in not having him able to write,
at this time, to the Society Islands. The Active is exDected to return
there soon. Many letters have been received by the king & others, in
answer to what they wrote last summer. The young prince Kamamalu,
Kaahumanu, and Tamoree are writing. It is indeed very pleasant to see
so friendly a correspondence opening between these two interesting
groups of islands.
Feb. 19th. The king is quite unwell. There is serious consulta
tion among the chiefs today, to consider if anything can be done to
put a check to these dreadful seasons of intoxications.
Feb. 20th. He continues very ill. Mr. B. with Mr. E. and T. just
as they were returning to rest, last night, were sent for to go and see
him. They left him about midnight, in much bodily distress.
Feb. 21st. Great commotion today in consequence of the report
that a piratical brig is about the islands, and has already committed
some depradations at Mowee.
Feb. 22nd. The formidable brig appears in sight this morning.
Every eye is turned towards the sea, and every heart is big with fearful
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�anticipation. She sails with great swiftness - carries eighteen guns.
A whaleship lies in the roads. Every effort, as the pirate aDproached,
was made to enter the harbour; but the wind was not favorable, and
going as far as possible, she tacked and headed the enemy, who was then
very near; but who, after some strange manouvering of dauntless kind,
stretched her course for some distance back. For some time past, has
been passing & repassing the defenseless whaler.
6 o'clock. Night is coming on - all minds appear agitated - pre
parations are making, in the harbour for an attack, in case the brig
comes to anchor - unless she does it is thought desperate to make the
attempt with any force that can at present be mustered here. Capt.
Charlton was ready to put to sea the morning the report reached this
place. He at once saw there was no safety in going out. He brings
Mrs. C. to pass the night with us, while he returns to join those that
have been volunteered. We cannot but feel much concern for her, as
well as many others.
Feb. 23rd. The brig did not anchor - has not been in sight today was seen, just before dark, by the glass, at a great distance from shore.
Feb. 24th. Mr. Whitney has arrived from Tauai - late in the even
ing. He came up in one of the king's vessels, which, on her way, heard
of the pirate and put in at another part of the island. Bro. W. came
thence on foot.
Feb. 25th. Close again another round of waiting upon the company.
How difficult it is to have anything according to former habits of liv
ing, when yet, one has not help, no kitchen, no buttery, or indeed,
scarcely any territories at their own command. It seems, sometimes,
as if strength & SDirits would all be exhausted, which are so much
needed for the poor heathen, doing that which a few accommodations
might render trifling.
Feb. 26th. I take the first leisure to bring from the desk the
scraps of language. I have come to the conclusion to do little with a
regular school. The state of things, now, is such that, with the lang
uage, one may do good upon a much larger scale. A little school was
the beginning of public labors - now there is such access to the rulers
of the nation, and such means of multiplying schools as to make that
appear comparatively small. Eight or ten of my former scholars have
followed me about, from day to day, with their books in their hands,
since I first had strength to attend to general concerns. Convinced
that there were enough that had a claim under this roof, without them,
I have, today, brought them together in one of the small straw houses
that had become vacated, and committed them principally, to the care
of Wm. I have been to the village to visit the sick king and the chief
women. 0 , if I could but speak as I wanted to!
Feb. 27th.
I have been busy today, principally at the language.
Feb. 28th. We hear no more of the piratical brig; but feel no
little solicitude for our dear brethern & sisters whom we are daily
expecting; and also for Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain, with their young family,
now on the eve of their departure. May the Lord be their sure defense!
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�Marxist. Last evening Bro. W. was regularly examined, and license
granted him to preach the gospel.
Mar. 2nd. Brow. W. preached to us from Eph. 3:8. Capt. Allen, now
commander of the Lydia, arrived. As in this other voyage, upon his first
landing, he called upon the Mission family. It was pleasant to see him just returned from our native land. No letters - but he tells us the
missionaries have them, and thinks they must be near to our shores, as
the vessel in which their passages were engaged, was expected to sail
from Boston two weeks after he left Nantucket.
Mar. 3rd. Monday. We met under interesting circulstances, for
the monthly concert for prayer. Mr. Ellis received among us - Mr. Cham
berlain about to leave us, and new helDers constantly expected. The
remarks made by Mr. E. tended much to encouragement. Among other things,
he particularly noticed the increased attention to the objects of the
mission, by this people, within the last five months, the period of his
absence. 0 , may our trust never be in princes, but in the Lord our GOD!
I hope we do desire to look along to our Divine Master for success. The
cause is his; and his promises, and his faithfulness afford sufficient
ground for our encouragement.
Mar. 4th. Mrs. E. is ill - has not left her bed, today. Little
Amanda L. after some days of severe illness, got around among the group
of little ones at her play again. She now appears quite well. God is
gracious to us.
Mar. 5 th. The whaleships are multiplying - two arrived this morn
ing. At the sight of a sail, the first word among the family, now, is,
missionaries paha! (perhaps).
Mar. 6th.
Mrs. Ellis is quite ill.
Mr. Whitney returns to Tauai.
Mar. 7th. Capt. Charlton sails for the Society Islands. We felt
for Mrs. C. who probably will have little quietitude of mind till they
reach some port again, though continual apprehensions from the pirate.
We think much of our dear Missionary friends. May the Lord preserve
them from dangers from every kind.
Mar. 8th. Mrs. E, we hope, may soon be well again. We had a
feeling discourse from Mr. E. this evening, from these words "The blood
of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth from all sin." Another week has passed.
Time, how it flies!
Mar. 9th. Has been an interesting and solemn sabbath. We have been
allowed to meet at the communion table again. It is probably the last
season of the kind we shall ever enjoy on earth with Mr. & Mrs. Chamberlain. I have not had that calm and joyful frame which, I think, was
granted me at the last communion. I still hope it has been, in the same
measure, profitable. Outward situation has not been favorable to the
enjoyment of steady serious thought; but I think I have felt my desires
increased to live, in every situation, nearer to GOD. It is the Chris
tian's privilege to rise above these lower scenes, however much they
may seem to perplex & distract. 0, may my heart be found with GOD; &
cheerfully sacrificed shall be that quietude and retirement I once so
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�much loved. It has been animating, today, to see such crowds of
natives, most of them well dressed, collecting for worship. At each
of the native services, it was thought there were nearly a thousand
people assembled; tho half could not be accommodated in the house.
The king is very regular in his attendance. 0, for the breath of the
Spirit to breath on these dry bones! Do pray for this - Excite all
Christians to pray for it. If GOD should leave his work here, after
all we see to encourage us, where would these poor souls be found!
Mr. B. and E. have gone to the village to attend the sabbath evening
lecture. There is also a regular lecture on Wednesday afternoon. This,
the king & chiefs, generally attend. There is indeed, much work to be
done; but 0, if GOD do not bless it all by his sDecial Grace, how
fruitless! Prayer, we are assured, is daily offered for this nation
and mission. Let the burden of it be that the Holy Spirit may descend.
How greatly favored is our own dear land! Will not the GOD of Grace
remember us too?
Mar. 10th. I love to make a date each day; but what minutes can
be gathered up now, for the pen, must be devoted to the answers of some
of the precious letters which lie in hand.
Mar. 11th. Three masters of new whaling vessels, called on us
today. I do not know what report they will all carry back. Probably
it will vary.
Mar. 12th. We find it quite pleasant to have Capt. Allen call
on us in his former friendly way. Tonight he took tea with us in com
pany with one who arrived a few days since. Another vessel has anchored,
which we are told has on board the house frame, prepared for the Sand.
Miss, at Haddom, Conn.
Mar. 13th. Capt. Allen called with Capt. Weeks, commander of the
vessel which arrived yesterday. A letter was received from Mr. Morse,
Nan. It appears that there is quite a rage against the Miss, with many
in that place. Why, we are not informed. The Lord enable us to be
faithful & humble, and the voice of opposition will not harm us. We
have hitherto had abundant evidence that is the cause of missions alone
that is opposed in the clamorous voice that§1s sometimes raised. Happy
assurance have the servants of GOD, that their master's work shall go
on, let what will oppose it.
Mar. 19th. It is desirable to close our packages tonight, as it
is expected the Brig will sail in the morning. Mercies still attend
us. May consecrated mercies be granted my beloved Sisters.
S. M.
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