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Volume XXII • August 3, 1837 ; September 28, 1838
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Thursday Augt. 3rd 1837. Mr. Brinsmade wrote me a note this morning requesting me to meet him at
the house of Kinau to interpret for him some thoughts which he wished to lay before the king and chiefs. I
complied with his request; but he was not able to meet the King. Kinau, Auhea, Liliha & Paki were
present. He proposed that the Chiefs should institute a School for the instruction of the King & Chiefs in
the science of Political economy and law. They thought well of the proposition; and Mr. Andrews was
proposed as a teacher. They seemed also disposed to give him a written invitation to become their teacher.
Many remarks were made to them on the subject of their being enlightened on points of civil policy, and
the laws of nations ~ that they might know how to meet public officers and how to advocate their own
cause & maintain their own rights. What was said to them was received with much apparent satisfaction;
but that effect it will have is not certain.
A Brig arrived from China. Her name is Henry Clay, bound to Valparaiso. She came to make some
repairs having sustained some injury on her voyage.
Saturday Augt. 5. The Becket sailed this evening for Koloa and Waimea. By her I shipped lumber and
the effects of Dr. Lafon, which I pay freight at the rate of 5$ pr. ton & 5$ pr. thousand for lumber.
Friday Augt. 11 1837. The Henry Clay sailed for Valparaiso. By her I forwd. all the letters on hand. I
sent enclosed to Mr. Anderson a copy of our Minutes of the Gen. Meetg.
Saturday Augt. 12. Mr. .Leslie and Associates sailed for Columbia River. Dr. Judd came over from
Koolal~
&. r~turned again not having accomplished the work he has to do there.
Tuesday Augt. 15th. The Becket arrived from KauaL
Yesterd~y the Clementine sailed for Christmas island to recover the wreck of the ship Briton, which was
commanded by Cap. Benson. Cap. Benson goes in the Clementine probably as captain, expects to be gone
about 2 months.
Friday 18th. By request ofMr. Andrews the brethren of the station met this evening at my house to
converse on the subject of an application of the Chiefs to him to become their teacher, to be supported by
them. They are desirous to have regular instruction imparted to them on political economy &
jurisprudence and on all subjects connected with government. We listened to Mr. Andrews representation
of the case and his willingness to assume the responsibility of the work and on motion of Mr. Bliss seconded
by Mr. Bingham we voted that we advise Mr. Andrews to comply with the request of the chiefs to become
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their teacher.
I cannot be sure as to the precise form of the vote whether it was the above or "That we approve of Mr.
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Andrew's accepting the proposal of the chiefs to become their teacher.
They are to furnish him a home and to give him a salary of Six hundred dollars beside, and allow him a
piece of land to pasture a cow and for cultivation.
The brethren present were Brothers Bingham, Tinker, Smith, Dimond, Hall, Bliss, McDonald, Cooke
& myself.
The meeting was closed with prayer by bro. Andrews.
Saturday Aug. 19. 1837. Have heard thro. Mrs. Chamberlain who is still detained at Kaneohe on Mrs.
P. acct. that Dr. Judd started yesterday a little after noon for Waialua to bring his family home from thence.
Just after dark the Dr. arrived with his family. They have been absent ever since the 3d. of July. The Dr.
has been part of the time at Kaneohe separated from his family. His term of attention has not, however,
expired; and he expects to return on Monday to wait Mrs. P. confinement.
Sabbath Augt. 201837. A messenger arrived from Kaneohe and Dr.Judd set out before night to go over.
Monday Augt. 21. Mr. & Mrs. Bailey returned from Kaneohe, where they have been spending some
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time with Mr. Parker. By a letter recd. from Mrs. C. learn that Mrs. Parker was confined this morning with
a daughter.
Tuesday 22. The brethren of this island came together this afternoon to attend to business connected
with the interests of the mission. All the brethren of this island were present and of other stations were
present Messrs. Andrews, Bliss, McDonald & Bailey.
Mr. Bingham was chosen Moderator and Dr. Judd Scribe.
Several Commitees were chosen to report on difft. subjects and the meeting adjourned till 8 o'ck in the
morning.
Wednesday 2Jrd. The meeting was continued through the day but owing to a press of Secular business I
was present only during the morng. session.
The carts were employed carrying the effects of Messrs. Bliss & Bailey & lumber for Maui & Hilo to the
landing to go on board the Brig Peru to sail tomorrow for Maui & Hawaii in which the windward families
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wh. have been detained here ever since Gen. Meeting are to take passage for their stations.
Thursday Augt. 24 1837. The residue of the baggage of the families was sent down to the Peru, and
soon after 10 o'ck the families met at the house of Mr. Bingham to attend prayer. At 11 o'ck the passengers
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embarked, consisting of Mr. & Mrs. Andrews & four children, Mr. & Mrs. McDonald & infant and Miss
Lucia C. Smith for Lahaina, Mr. & Mrs. Bliss & infant & Mr. & Mrs. Bailey for Kohala, Mr. & Mrs.
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Dimond & infant & Mr. & Mrs. Castle who take passage to visit the difft. places where the vessel is to stop
and return. About 12 o'ck A.M. the vessel left the harbor.
Brethren Bishop, Emerson & Locke retd. to their stations.
The Minutes of the proceedings of the meeting were copied & sent to the windward in the care of Mr.
Castle.
Friday Augt. 25th. Went to Kaneohe in comp.y with Miss Marcia M. Smith and returned with Mrs.
Chamberlain. She having been absent 39 days. Miss Smith went over to relieve Mrs. C. and expects to
remain about 3 weeks.
Reed. a letter by the Becket from Kauai from Mr. Alexander.
Mr. & Mrs. Diell returned in the Becket.
Learn that some of Dr. Lafon's goods got upset into the sea in landing & were considerably injured.
Thursday Sep. 7th. Walked to Waialae, the distance of about 61/2 miles and met the people of that
place ofWailupe also & Niu and exhorted them on religious subjects. They assembled in a new school
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house which was opened now for the first time for a public use.
r urged the importance of instructing the children; and at the close of the meeting the teacher Keikinui
gave orders that the children assemble every day in the week except Saturday to receive instruction.
In the afternoon I requested those who had formerly been members of the Poaha meeting to meet;
about 30 assembled and I addressed them on the subject of persevering in the good way as no man having
put his hand to the plough & looking back is fit for the Kingdom of God.
Friday Sep. 8 1837. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham set out for Ewa on their way to Waialua, where they expect to
spend about a month. They take their two youngest children & leave Elisabeth with us.
By return of Victoria reed. letters from Mr. Castle & Bliss & from others at the windward also a long
communication from Mr. Clark & Armstrong.
Saturday Sep. 9. Took tea with Mrs. C. and the children at Mr. Diell's.
Sabbath Sep. 10th 1837. Mr. Smith conducted native service twice today. In the evening the Lord's
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Supper was celebrated in the Seamen's chapeL
Tuesday 12th. The King and suit sailed for the Windward. The King took passage in the Kai.
Kekauluohi & attendants embarked in the Schr. Paalua. The Harieta & several other smaller vessels
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composed the rest of the fleet. A salute was fired from the Fort on the departure of his Majesty. He will
probably be absent for a considerable time.
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Mr. Tinker left in the Paalua to make a short visit for the windward. His eyes are diseased and he finds it
difficult to study.
Friday Sep. 22. By the Victoria which arrived this morning from Lahaina came down Dr. & Mrs. Lafon
& Mr. Dibble. Mr. Dibble took his accommodations with us.
Saturday 23. Mr. Dibble went to Kaneohe in company with Mr. Cooke.
Sabbath 24. Several vessels arrived from Lahaina and Mr. Tinker returned. The Peru arrived also with
Mr. & Mrs. Castle & Mr. & Mrs. Dimond.
Monday Sep. 25th 1837. The Paalua which arrived yesterday it seems came down after Kinau to go to
Lahaina on acct. of illness of Hoapili ~ wahine. She sailed to day in the Paalua. The Victoria also sailed by
which I sent the goods of Mr. Andrews which were left in the house of Ehu.
Tuesday Sep. 26. Mr. Dibble set out for Ewa, is to return tomorrow.
The Unity sailed for Kawaihae by which we sent a few articles for the brethren at Kohala.
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Wednesday Sep. 27. The Becket sailed for Lahaina, Mr. Dibble went passenger. I sent lumber & some
other articles principally for Lahainaluna.
Thursday Sep. 28. An English sloop of war the Imogene Cap. Bruce arrived. We understand she is to be
stationed here.
The Prussia ship Princess Louisa arrived also the Bark Persia, Cap. Amly, full for home, to sail perhaps
in 10 days.
Had Mr. Brinsmade & Mr. Jarves to tea.
Saturday Sep. 30th. The Kai arrived from Lahaina and brought Kinau. The Paalua also arrived.
Monday Octr. 2nd. The Kai sailed again for MauL
Several of the Mission family called on Cap. Bruce on board the Imogene. Viz. Dr. Judd. Mr. Smith,
Dimond, Hall, Cooke, Castle & myself. We spent about a hour on board. Found the captain very accessible
and pleasant. He informed us that several Catholics have embarked for this place on board the Europa.
One of them a Bishop who is a Spaniard ~ does not talk Eng. Cap. Bruce was very free to express his
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opinion that it would be exceedingly unhappy to have Catholics established herej and when he was applied
to by the Bishop on the Coast to use his influence here in his favor he declined and advised him not to
come. He also said the Chiefs had a perfect right to forbid them to land. We regard the Captain as a very
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candid man and well disposed in favor of good order if not decidedly so in favor of religion. He treated us
with politeness and on our inviting him to call upon us he assured us he would do so.
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Wednesday Octr. 41837. Cap. Bruce called in company with Mr. Brinsmade upon the families of the
mission. Looked at the Bindery and printing office and visited the school of children under the care of Mr.
& Mrs. Cooke ~ and made a few remarks to them which were interpreted by Dr. Judd.
Thursday Octr. 5. Cap. Bruce and several of his officers took tea at the house of Mr. Dimond also
Messrs. Brinsmade & Jarves, Kinau & Kekuanaoa. Most of the brethren & sisters of the station came in
after tea & spent the evening.
Friday Octr. 6. After retiring to rest, I was aroused about 11 o'ck by somebody knocking at the door. I
arose and found it to be Mr. Andrews, who had just come ashore from the Kai which had arrived with the
King from Lahaina. The King has come down in order to have communication with the Captain of the
British Man of war on the subject of his relations with the British Consul and of the Catholics &c.
Saturday Octr. 7th 1837. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham returned from Waialua via Ewa. They arrived about
noon.
This afternoon had the company of Capts. Almy & Wm. Worth to tea.
Monday Octr. 9. The members of the Missn. family were invited to go on board the Frigate Imogene,
most of the brethren and sisters went on board, and several of the children. Neither Mrs. C. or myself went
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my eyes being affected and Mr. C. not being able to leave conveniently her infant.
Tuesday 10th. Dr. Lafon & family embarked for Kauai on board the Schr. Kuala which goes down on
account of Ladd & Co.
Wednesday 11th. The King has had an interview to day with Cap. Bruce; he has had one or two
interviews before. Mr. Andrews acted as interpreter.
The King has complained of the ill treatment of the consul and communicated some facts in regard to
his moral character. And has committed into the Captain's hands an official complaint to be forwarded to
the King of Great Britain.
Thursday Octr. 12. 1837. The Imogene sailed to day for the Soc. Islands via Hawaii & Kealakekua Bay.
The Chiefs sent the Schr. Paalua to accompany the Frigate to that place.
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Mr. Brinsmade, we understand, has had an interview with the Capt. of the Imogene, and has given him
information of the true state of things - information which he would not have obtained from any other
quarter.
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Sabbath October 21st. The Paalua arrived last night'or this morning from Hawaii & brought letters
from the windward. Letters from Mr. Lyons state that the people of Waimea are in an interesting state. 70
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persons stand propounded for admission into the Church.
Tuesday 24th. The King and fleet sailed this afternoon. Mr. Andrews left and set sail with the King.
The Ship Howard Cap. Worth sailed this afternoon on her homeward bound passage. I sent all the
letters which I had on hand.
The Peru sailed for Lahaina in company with the King. It is said she will return and take on board
Messrs. Bachelot & Short and then proceed on her voyage to Valparaiso.
Wednesday Octr. 25th 1837. Walked to Koolau in company with Mr. Castle to the station ofMr.
Parker. Our object was to examine the walls of the new house which he is now building laid up by Antone
& company. They are not laid in a workman like manner & he should not be paid full price for the job.
Returned the same day walked all the way. We were 3~3/4 going over & 4 hours returning. Mrs. Hall went
to Ewa.
Monday Octr. 30th. The Brig Peru which sailed for Lahaina in company with the King's fleet returned
and anchored in the roads. Towards [?] she was got underway & proceeded on her voyage. We understand,
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Mr. Short one of the proscribed Catholics took passage for Valparaiso in this vessel. Mr. Bachelot is said to
be ilL An illness Dr. Rooke says occasioned by his confinement on board the Clementine.
Tuesday Octr. 31. Mr. & Mrs.. Castle set out for Kaneohe for a short visit. They were accompanied by
Mr. & Mrs.. Cooke.
Mr. & Mrs. Bingham went to Manoa.
Wednesday Novr. 1st. Mr. Marine, the oldest resident on Oahu was buried this afternoon. I have been
informed that he has been on this island 35 years. He was formerly much employed as an interpreter to in
the transaction of business between the foreigners & chiefs. He has left quite a family of children.
Several captains took tea in company with Mr. Brinsmade and remained to our weekly lecture. Their
names are as follows. Lawrence, Chase, Pease & Barney.
Thursday Novr. 2nd 1837. The ship Europa which has been expected for a considerable time arrived.
She was boarded by the Pilot and not brought to anchor as she had passengers. This was in compliance
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with the directions of Kinau. The Captain and owner came on shore & in company with the Eng. Consul
called upon the chiefs. The act of prohibition to anchor was declared to be a violation of Treaty.
Kekuanaoa went off on board the Europa standing off and on and made inquiry respecting the passengers.
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Three are said to be Peruvian officers & T\vo are Catholics. The ship came to anchor soon after Kekuanaoa
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left, as the Chiefs had no disposition to keep the vessel off. They though it necessary to use precaution
because of the information imparted by Cap. Bruce of the Imogene. The Catholic Bishop and others which
embarked from Valparaiso obtained a vessel at the Soc. Islands and have proceeded to Asscension.
The Chiefs have given permission to land, the Chiefs requiring a more particular account of their
objects & professions than they had given.
One of them as a man by the name of Murphy who is a known Catholic and has been at the islands
before.
There was a good deal of excitement in town on account of the steps taken by the Chiefs. Dr. Judd was
employed to translate the correspondence which passed between the passengers & the Government.
Friday Novr. 3 1837. The Europa came into the harbor this morning. It is well that no prohibition was
laid upon the vessel and that she got into the harbor, as the wind is now blowing on shore.
Just before evening Mr. & Mrs. Emerson with two of their children arrived here by the way of Kaneohe.
They are making a tour of the island.
Monday 6th. Messrs. Castle & Cooke returned from another part of the island. From Kaneohe to went
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to Waialua in one day and left the latter place this morg via Ewa. Their wives are at Kaneohe.
Tuesday 7th. Mr. Castle walked to Kaneohe and will return with his wife.
Thursday [V!ednesday] 8th. A singular phenomenon of the tide was witnessed last evening: the sea
returned much farther than usual & vessels near the shore grounded ~ the sea returned again and rose to
high water mark, all this in the space of about half an hour. The rising & falling was repeated many times
and conrinued thro. the night ~ diminishing in the degree of the fluctuation till the equilibrium was
restored. It has been occasioned doubtless by an earthquake or volcanic action.
Tuesday Novr. 21st. By letters this day recd. for Hilo we learn that the phenomenon of the tide
witnessed here on the evening of the 7th was experience at Hilo with desolating effect. Mr. Lyman in a
short poscript states that on the evening of the 7 at about half past 6 o'ck the sea was noticed by a few
persons to return several rods from the shore, it returned shortly and the first surf swept every thing before
it which was not more that 8 or 10 feet above the 1ngest water mark. on the 8 ~ the bodies of eleven persons
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were found and enterred on the 9th. Mr. Coan gives a more particular account of the catastrophe ~ and he
states the height of the surge to be 15 feet and upwards. The brethren had just commenced a protracted
meeting at the time this event took place. The meeting was an interesting one and many they hope have
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experienced a change of heart.
Miss Smith came over to day from Kaneohe accompanied by Dr. Judd who had made a visit to Mr.
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Parker's to attend to the arm of his little child.
Thursday Novr. 23d. To day the Schr. Honolulu, formerly Missionary Packet which has been purchased
by Mr. Dudoit sailed from this port for Ascension and carries Mr. Bachelot & !viagriet, French Catholics.
The Lord grant that every attempt of the Man of Sin to establish his domination over the consciences of
men may be defeated.
Saturday Novr. 25th 1837. The Griffon arrived this morning from St .Blas. She bring news from the
U.S. as late as the 5th of August. The merc.antil interests throughout the country were suffering
tremendous & unexampled embarrassments. Great failures in New Orleans & New York had taken place.
Great failures had also happened in England.
We get the intelligence also of the death of King William 4th, and the accession of Queen Victoria to
the Throne.
Sabbath 26th. The ship which carries Mr. Dibble & Mr. Burnham to America passed along this
morning. Cap. Forsdick & Mr. Burnham came on shore. We met with Mr. B. at the chapel after the close of
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divine service, and learned that Mr. D. would not come on shore and that the cap. would go off again in
the course of the day. Being desirous to secure, if possible, a passage for Mr. Gulick's son Halsey, I went in
pursuit of the Cap. & found him. I proposed the subject of a passage for the lad & of the vessel's stopping at
Kauai to take him in. The Cap. said he could not possibly do it, as he had taken in all his recruits, and
should not be justified in turning out of his way to take in a passenger.
Tuesday Novr. 28th 1837. The Sarah & Caroline sailed to day for Boston. I shipped a number of boxes
of curiosities
by her and sent some letters ~ The majority of our letters &
all our freight for the South has
been reserved to go by the Jones.
Saturday Deer. 2th. The Griffon sailed for Canton. Mrs. Little accompanied her husband. She is
expected to return in five months.
Sabbath 3rd. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered in the native ChapeL There were a
number of admissions to the Church. Our native woman Puali was one of the number. She was baptised by
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the name of D?] Ioarmah.
Io~ma .
Mr. Brinsmade made an address at the close of the communion service, which was interpreted by Mr.
Bingham.
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Tuesday Decr 4th. The Brig Clementine sailed for Panama with passengers among them are Messrs.
Brinsmade, Peck & Jarves son ofMr. Deming Jarves. Mr. Brinsmade goes to the U.S. with a view to return
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with his wife ~ hopes to be back in 10 months. Mr. .Peck expects to be absent a longer time.
Tuesday Deer. 19th. This day Bark Jones, Cap. Merrill, sailed for New York. We shipped by her about 1
1/2 tons of freight, which by the kindness of Cap. Dominis was card. ft. free.
Mr. Smith moved to his new dwelling at the N.W. part of the village. His School house was opened for
the first time by a religious service performed by Mr. Bingham.
One thousand or more persons were present.
Monday January 8th 1838. A protracted meeting which commenced on Sabbath Deer. 31st 1837 or
more properly on Monday Jany. 1st 1838, came to a close yesterday. the number of days of continuous
meetings was eight. The meeting house was filled, and many sat without by the doors and windows. I think
the present meeting has been attended by greater numbers than any previous meeting of the kind. Mr.
Bingham is very confident that the Spirit God has been present and that a goodly number have been
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converted.
Messrs. Bishop & Emerson were present during nearly the whole time. Mr. Parker came over but
remained only one day. Mr. Smith also labored; but Mr. Bingham seemed to lay him self out in labors.
Monday Jany. 29th. This day a protracted meeting commences at Waialua ~ Mr. Smith left last week to
attend the same.
Wednesday Jan. 31st. Kekuanaoa has entered with spirit into the business of laying out the village of
Honolulu into squares. He has appointed lunas who have been laying out streets. Some of the foreigners
oppose the work others approve of it.
Since the protracted meeting the lecture of this day has been attended in the evening. The number
who attended this evening was large. Not less than 2000.
Thursday Feby 1st 1838. An invitation was given on Sabbath and also last evening to those who
entertain the hope that they are renewed in their heart, to assemble this afternoon in connection with the
Chuch in the meeting house. Accordingly there was an assembling of such persons from all the places
which come into the division belonging to this station, from Moana1ua to Koko. Mr. Bingham estimated
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the number present at 1272. These all profess to be born again and to have a hope in the mercy of Christ.
Took tea this evening in company with Mr. & Mrs. Castle at the house of Mr. Johnstone.
Tuesday Feby 6th. Mr. Smith returned from Waialua, reports that the protracted meeting has been
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attended with good results.
Thursday Feby 8th. In consequence of an application from Mr. Wilcox for a vessel to bring himself and
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wife to this station or Lahaina in order that they may avail themselves of the services of a physican in April
I have despatched the schooner Keola which Mr. Ladd has obtained on my account. Sixty dollars is the sum
for charter, and I have the privilege of freight which will cause an abatement.
The news from Hilo is very encouraging in regard to the work of the Lord. Mr. Coan had made a tour
into Puna to hold protracted meetings there, and his labors have been attend with great success.
Monday Feby. 19th 1838. The Schr. Keola arrived from Hilo this morning with Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox.
The winds were unusually favorable and the schr. arrived at Hilo in less than 7 days passage for this place.
She left on Friday evening to return.
They have taken up their quarters with us and occupy the adobe house in our yard.
The Chiefs have been engaged for two or three weeks past in contriving and effecting alterations in the
streets of Honolulu. Their measures are opposed by the English residents and favored by American. The
widening or straightening of the streets will be of essential & permanent advantage and everyone who
desires the prosperity of the place will be willing to make some sacrifice of property to bring about the
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changes contemplated.
Thursday Feby 22nd. The ship Factor, Cap. Pearce arrived from Coquimbo. She sailed from Boston in
August and has brought us letters from our patrons & friends. A printed circular from the Secretaries of the
Board and a letter from Mr. Anderson to the mission of 8 sheets has come to hand. In consequence of the
exceeding great pressure of the times the Bd. have found it necessary to abate from the sum specified in
their last communications $5600 making our grant $30,000.
A letter has come to hand from Mr. Richards dated Wheeling Va. Augt. 1 1837. He expects to embark
for these islands in N ovr.
We have heard from W. F. and J.E. They are at Chester N.H. in the family School ofN.F. Emerson
brother to Mr. E. of this mission. Evarts had been very ill; but was pretty much recovered.
The Unitarian minister who was expected to come to this place has not come for want of funds, we
hear.
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We have a small amount of frt. by the Factor mostly boxes from private sources for individuals.
We have reed. Heralds from Mar. to Augt. inclusive and a pretty good supply of publications and some
books. Other supplies none and Mr. Hill says we shall probably receive very few for a long time to come.
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The debt of the Board continued to be $40,000.
Monday March 5th 1838. The Ship Factor Cap. Pearce sailed this afternoon for Canton. She was
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detained in port several days by reason of the wind from the sea, in consequence of which we were enabled
to multiply our letters. I sent all the letters & communications on hand for America & the East, the
opportunity being favorable, as the Cap. of the Factor expects to arrive in the U.S. next August.
Tuesday 6th. At quarter before one P.M. of this day set out for Ewa, intending to preceed to Waialua &
return via Kaneohe.
Tuesday 13th. At 1/4 before 12 o'ck this morning I arrived from Kaneohe in company with Mr. Wilcox.
After leaving here for Ewa a week ago on foot having been preceded by Mr. Wilcox on horse back a few
hours, I reached Mr. Bishop's in 4 hours and found Mr. W. there.
The people are in an interesting state at that station, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop are much engaged. Mr. B.
meets with the people morning and evening for worship in the meeting house and devotes most of his time
to conversation and private instruction. We attended worship in the evening. When we entered the
meeting house the assembly were engaged in prayer lead by one of the Ch. members, who seemed to pray
with a good deal of fervor. At the close of the prayer Mr. B. commenced the services by giving out a hymn.
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The exercises were conducted after the manner of an ordinary lecture. His subject of discourse was Elijah's
enquiry to the children of Israel; How long halt ye between two opinions? &c. He went through with the
history of the transaction in connection with which the enquiry was addressed; and made an application of
the sentiment in the text.
At about 20 min. before 7 o'ck A.M. of the following morning, after having breakfasted and united
with the family in morning worship I set out on foot for Waialua, leaving Mr. Wilcox to follow on horse
back as soon as a horse for him should be got ready. I was overtaken by Mr. Wilcox about 2/3 of the way to
Waialua. We proceeded on together, he walking part of the remaining distance while I rode, thus riding and
walking alternately, tho. not precisely equal distances, preferring myself to walk. We arrived at Waialua
about 2 0' ck and found all welL
Here we remained until Saturday morning, having changed our mind in respect to getting back to
Honolulu on Saturday evening, Mr. Emerson being desirous that we should spend the Sabbath at Laie,
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where a protracted had been appointed to'commence on Monday evening or Tuesday Ivlorng. We set out
on foot for Laie a little before 7 o'ck A.M. to be followed by Kuokoa, one of Mr. E's most efficient Ch.
members. At Waimea we held a meeting with about 50 persons to whom notice had been carried of our
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coming and intention to hold a meeting at that place. Some of the people were attentive to what was
addressed to them, a few were quite light in their behavior. We stopped somewhat more than an hour, and
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proceeded on for Waihee where a meeting had been appointed. We arrived at that place a little before 12
o'ck. 150 or 160 people had assembled in the house of Naloloa the head man, whom I addressed. I saw no
levity among the people and by some a good degree of attention & interest was manifested.
At this place we dined. The head man had spread a table in a neat house adjoining the on one in wh.
we had conducted our worship. A turkey well cooked with baked kalo and potatoes was brot. forwd. in
china dishes. We were furnished with spoons for the soup & with knives & forks for the meat & vegetables.
Two tin quart pots not in silvery brightness served us as tumblers to drink out of. For a native the style of
the table and of the provisions was superior; but it would not bear a comparison with our tables.
After our repast, having prolonged our stay till about 2 o'ck, we set out for Laie, where we arrived not
far from sun set. We were conducted to a decent house which had probably been vacated by the head man
to afford accommodations for us.
We saw at this place the scite of a house which had been consumed by fire communicated by lightning
with which it was struck a few weeks ago. No human lives were lost. The people told us that some hogs
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were burnt, and a canoe consumed. A good deal of excitement was produced at the time. The providence I
trust will be made use of for good to the people.
A little after sun rise on Sabbath morning I attended a prayer meeting convened in the meeting house.
The number present might be 150 or 200.
At 9 o'ck the shell was blown again for calling the people together ~ they had come in from other
quarters and the cong. amounted to 600 or 800. r addressed them as well as r was able, not pretending to
officiate as a clergyman.
At 1 o'ck a Sab. Sch. was attended. Mr. Wilcox was present. r did not attend, having a head ache.
At 3 o'ck the shell was again sounded & at half past 3 o'ck we went to the meeting house. The cong.
was not quite so large as it was in the morng ~ some probably residing at a distance having returned: but
notwithstanding the number was pretty large.
r addressed them on the subject of the Savior's advent and of Salvation thro. him. Kuokoa followed me
with remarks, which were pertinent and exhibited a good judgment & a good spirit ~ The subject of remark
in the morning was the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.
The forenoon subject was the destruction of the old world & of the cities of Sodom & Gomorrah ~ the
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wicked punished the righteous preserved.
In the eveing quite a number came to our house to talk on the subject of religion. Two persons who had
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been very great offenders came and confessed their deeds. They appear to have been stirred up within a few
months past. I trust the Lord is preparing the minds of the people there for the display of his saving grace.
The head man Peka proposed to furnish us with a whale boat and rowers to convey us to Kaneohe.
After attending prayers at the house where we slept, we set out on foot for Hauula accompanied by the
teacher of that place. It was considered expedient that we should walk to that place while the boat was got
ready, and on acct. of the surff some part of the way which would make our passage more uncomfortable by
water than by land.
At Hauula we took our breakfast consisting of a fowl & baked tab provided by the people and bread &
butter brought with us kindly provided by Mr. Emerson.
After breakfast we walked a little distance along the shore to the place where the boat had been drawn
up to wait for us. It was launched and we set forward. There were 4 rowers a steers man and a boy to baiL
Three of the persons were natives of the Soc. Is1ds.
From Hauula we kept along the shore, a part of the way very near: our course throughout was inside the
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surff and the first part of the way in shoal water. a short distance the water was so shoal that the natives
were obliged to get out to lighten the boat and pun it guide it forward by hand. Passing Kahana the swell
was considerably high and on one side of the bay we passed so near the breakers as to be incommoded by
them. Near Kua10a our course lay through breakers or in such a direction as seemed to be through them.
We got along without accident though the swell was high and the ·surff broke in various directions ~
sometimes just before us sometimes behind and on either side.
A heavy svyell set into the bay off the eastern point of Kua10a in the direction of Mokopuu. Here we
had a smart shower of rain. It was soon over however ~ Near Kualoa a canoe passed us having as we suppose
Mr. Tinker on board bound to Laie to attend the protracted meeting, having spent the Sabbath at
Kaneohe. We proceeded on our way and about 2 o'ck we landed near Kaneohe and left the boat to return
to Laie. We walked on about half a mile to Mr. Parkers and we found the family moved into their new
house. Mrs. P. very kindly provided us with refreshment. We spent the night with them and about 8 o'ck
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started for Honolulu. The wind was quite strong at the pali and we were overtaken with several smart
showers of rain but as we were provided with umbrellas we did not get wet. We arrived at home about 1/4
before 12 o'ck and found all welL I having been absent just about one week.
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The Lord be praised for his protecting care over us who journeyed and those who remained at home.
Thursday March 221838. This evening a three days meeting has closed at Waikiki ~ from 1200 to 1500
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people have attended ~ assembled from Maonalua and all the intermediate lands including Waikiki ~
Manoa, Makiki & paawa ~ and some people from Honolulu. I attended yesterday & today and it has seemed
to me that the attention has been good. The truth of the Lord has been proclaimed with faithfulness and it
is believed not without good effects. A considerable number of Chh. members were present and have
labored in the work.
Mr. Smith commenced a meeting for the children of Honolulu on Monday which has continued this far
but is expected to close tomorrow.
Monday March 26th 1838. The Barque Suffolk Cap. Allen arrived and has for passengers Mr. & Mrs.
Richards. The pilot boat returning from the vessel having the Captain in her gave the first notice of the
fact. I went immediately to Kekuanaoa and obtained a boat and went off to the vessel. I was glad to find
them comfortable, the health of Mrs. Richards as good as when she left. We talked some time respecting
the state of things at the islands and of such incidents as would most naturally first engage the thoughts.
The wind was strong and we waited some time for a double canoe to come off and assist us in getting in but
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as it did not arrive we set off for the shore without aid. We were a good while in rowing in and got some
wet by the spray. We were met by Mr. Bingham and Dr. Judd and others at the Hale Kauila. Mr. Diell came
almost immediately with his wagon and received Mrs. Richards into it and rode to the mission house.
As soon as the letter bag was opened we began immediately to feast ourselves with its contents. The
letters for the different individuals had been carefully assorted and put up in bundles and each obtained
without delay his parcel.
The Suffolk left Boston on the 7th of Novr. 1837 and was the only vessel expected to sail during the
fall.
We reed. many domestic letters from Kauai, Maui & Hawaii by vessels which arrived Saturday and
yesterday obtained the unpleasant news that Mr. Conde had been burned out. Reed. good news from Hilo
& Waimea respecting the work of the Lord in those regions. Things are still in an interesting state at
Lahaina.
The Suffolk has supplies on board for the mission.
The Nereide arrived from Columbia river brings letters from the missionaries of the Board and from the
Methodist missionaries at Willammett.
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Wednesday Mar. 28, 1838. Mr. Bishop & family arrived from Ewa. In the evening we met as is usual on
the evening of this day. Mr. Bishop gave a very interesting narative of the state of religion at his station.
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He mentioned some very animating incidents of religious excitement.
Thursday Mar 29. Messrs. Emerson & Locke arrived from Waialua in season for breakfast. They started
before midnight and pursued their way in the dark. Mr. Parker & family arrived in the afternoon from
Kaneohe.
A meeting of the island was organised at the house of Mr. Bingham at 10 o'ck. The object of the
meeting is to hear the communications from the Board, the report of Mr. Richards, to consider the
expediency of dispensing with Gen. Meeting the current year & attending to any other business that may
be brought before the brethren.
Saturday March 31st 1838. Messrs. Emerson & Locke left early this morning to return to their station
with a view to return again to this place with their families and remain until the business of the meeting is
completed. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop also returned to Ewa, & Mr. Parker to Kaneohe, to return after the Sabbath.
Tuesday April 2nd. The Suffolk was towed or warped into the harbor, and in the afternoon some of our
goods were landed, and the light baggage of Mr. Richards.
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The Meeting was renewed this afternoon at 2 o'ck. Mrs. Emerson did not accompany her husband.
Saturday ApI. 7. Mr. & Mrs. Richards sailed this afternoon in the Hooikaika for Lahaina, Hoapili
having sent her down on purpose to take them up. We sent some articles for Lahaina & Lahainaluna
besides Mr. Richards effects.
Towards evening a Brig arrived from the Gulf of California bound to Canton and brought a package of
letters which were forwarded from the Soc. Islands more than a year ago. Among the letters was a package
from Dr. Chapin contg. letters written in Jan. 1836 when on his way home in the ship Mariner, Cap.
Coleman, which stopped at the Soc. Islands.
Our meeting was adjd. sine die.
Sabbath April 8th 1838. Mr. Gulick and his son Halsey arrived from Kauai in the Schr. Keola, having
had a long passage. They left on Monday evg.
Mrs. Wilcox was confined with a son this morning between the hours of four & six o'ck.
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Monday April 16th. A protracted meeting was held last week at Kaneohe. This week a protracted
meeting is to be held at v~laiane. Dr. Judd left this morning to join Mr. Bishop for the purpose of attending
the meeting.
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Mr. Gulick left for his station in the Brig Harieta. Halsey remains to attend Miss Smith's SchooL
Saturday 21 th. Dr. Judd returned from Waianae. The protracted has been well attended and the effect
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of the meeting has been salutary. Some hardened characters seem to have been humbled. A chief by the
name of Haia who has always stood aloof and who at the time Liliha was set aside from the Govt. of this
island was one of the most forward to excite commotion, was induced to attend meeting. He stood out
some time before he would come to meeting and when he came he said he had a thought for Mr. Bishop.
His thought was that he and his wife wanted to be baptised, and would tum now if this rite might be
administered to him; that if it were not he would not tum. He was told it could not be done unless he had
repented of his sins ~ that baptism could do him no good ~ that it was a sign only and could avail nothing
unless the Soul had been previously baptised with the Holy Ghost. He did not appear to be satisfied at first;
but afterward seemed to be humbled. He has had some Catholic instruction and had got the notion that
baptism is a saving ordinance. The wife of Haia seems to be truly humbled.
Monday April 23 1838. Mr. Bingham visited Maunalua to hold meetings with the people. The people
there seem to be waking up.
Tuesday 24th. Mr. Smith has commenced a protracted meeting in his congregation, and much
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seriousness prevails among the people.
Wednesday May 9. Mrs. Castle was confined this morning with a daughter.
Sabbath May 13th. One hundred and eighty were propounded by Mr. Bingham for admission into the
Church this afternoon. Mr. Smith propounded one hundred and two.
Monday May 14. Despatched a messenger to Waialua to notify the brethren that the island meeting
will be held at this place to commence on Wednesday at 10 o'ck A.M. if it shall be practicable for the
brethren of the other stations to get together.
Tuesday May 15th. The Victoria sailed for Kauai this afternoon with Keaweamahi & the young chief
Moses. I have written for Mr. Whitney to come up in the vessel having notified him of the conclusion of
Mr. Richards not to visit Kauai and of the appointment of the delegate meeting to meet at Maui to begin
the last Monday in this month.
Wednesday May 16th 1838. Mr. Lock arrived from Waialua with a view to attend an island meeting
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which had been appointed to take place or rather to commence at 10 o'ck this day. But the brethren of the
other stations not having arrived and not being convenient for them to come this week, the meeting was
put off till Tuesday of next week.
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Friday May 18. The Becket arrived from Hanalei and brought up Mr. & Mrs. Whitney. They have put
up at Mr. Dimond's.
Tuesday May Z2nd. The Paa1ua sailed for Lahaina. Mr. Whitney & family & Miss Smith took passage.
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Our island meeting was organised this afternoon present from other stations ~ Messrs. Emerson & Locke,
Mr. Bishop & Parker.
Thursday June 21st. This day returned from Lahaina in the Schooner Paalua having been absent 24
days. I came in company with Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, & Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & Miss M. M. Smith. Lydia B.
was with her parents. Kinau & Auhea were also passenger.
I left for Lahaina on Tuesday May 29 in the Brig Becket to attend a delegate meeting. Mr. & Mrs.
Bingham & little daughter, & Mr. Tinker also Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox & Mr. Locke were passengers. Mr. & Mrs.
W. were returning to their station Mr. L was going for a visit. Mr. B. T. & myself to attend the delegate
meeting.
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney left in the afternoon of this day for KauaL Mr. Tinker & Mr. Dimond go down for
a visit. They all go in a vessel in the service of Mr. Ladd.
Sabbath July 1st 1838. This morning the ordinence of baptism was administered to 202 persons, 2
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candidates had been baptized before one was a boy the other was Kapena one of the High School Scholars
who had been excommunicated, making the whole number of admissions on profession to be 204. Two
persons were reed. on letter from other churches. In the afternoon the Lord's Supper was celebrated. A
larger number of communicants probably than ever before united at this place in the observance of the
ordinance.
Monday July 21838. Mr. Tinker returned home to day. He left the Schr. Kaha1aia and landed at Waiane
with Halsey Gulick & spent the Sabbath at Ewa. He has bought we learn with funds of his own a house or
houses and privilege at Koloa for 100 dollars, and intends to move down soon with his family. Monthly
concert attended this evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. Mr. Tinker lead the meeting.
Tuesday July 3rd. Dr. Judd set sail in the Hooikaika for Maui in reference to the expected need of Mr.
Rogers family. Mrs. Judd & children remain at home.
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Halsey Gulick has come to our house to board for the present.
Thursday July 5 1838. This afternoon the native schooner Kaha1aia chartered for 80 dollars by Messrs .
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Tinker, Smith & Parker sailed for Kauai. Messrs. Smith & Parker go for a visit & relaxation. Mr. Tinker &
family to reside there until notice may be afforded him from the Board of the result of his application for a
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dismission from their direction. The foreigners in the place have got some intimation of Mr. Tinker's
intention to leave the service of the Board and notice of it has been published in the Sandwich Islands
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Gazette. More than one of the gentlemen of the village asked the question respecting the removal of Mr.
Tinker in a manner which left me to think that they thought the step needed some explanation.
Friday July 6. Mr. & Mrs. Castle have been occupied in whitewashing & cleaning the house of Mr.
Tinker into which he is about to move.
Saturday July 7. Mr. Castle has been employed to day in moving into Mr. Tinker's house, where it is
expected he will remain permanently. Mr. Tinker's two children & Miss Smith will board with him.
Mr. Bishop & his son came up from Ewa to day and returned again.
Monday July 9 1838. A messenger arrived from Waialua with a letter written in the night stating the
sickness of Mr. Lockes child. Mr. Bingham started almost immediately to go over.
Tuesday July 10. Mr. Bingham returned this evening from Waialua. He left the child ofMr. Locke
better. He reports the death of a church member by the name of Hookiekie. This person was going with
others to Waialua and had arrived within about 5 miles of the place; and was as it is supposed struck with
apoplexy and fell from his horse. Mr. Bingham passed along about an hour after the event took place and
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was called to see him. He was insensible. He blead him; but all efforts to arouse him were ineffectual, he
lived about 5 hours from the attack. Mr. B. spent about one hour with him.
Wednesday July 11. I have been occupied in moving from the room over the kitchen, into the
chambers vacated by Mr. Castle. These rooms Mr. Castle and myself will occupy hereafter as our place of
business!
The church member who died suddenly on Monday having been removed to this place, was interred
this day.
Saturday July 14th. This morning Mr. Dimond arrived from Kauai. The vessel in which he came landed
him and Mr. Johnson at Wai:me. Mr. Johnson proceeded to Waialua and Mr. Dimond made the best of his
way home.
The following vessels arrived from the windward, Becket, Paalua, Hooikaika & Victoria, by which we
recd. letters from all the windward stations. Mr. McDonald came down in the Hooikaika. He is without his
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family and takes up his lodgings at Mr. Castle's .
We learn that Mr. Lyon's had gone on to Hilo and was about to be married to Miss Lucia G. Smith, who
went up passenger in the Schr. Victoria.
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Sabbath July 15th 1838. Several of the native church members who have recently united with the
church brought forward their children to be baptised.
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Owing to indisposition of Mr. Diell there was no English service in the ChapeL
Monday July 16. Mr. Johnson arrived from Waialua where he spent the Sabbath with Mr. Locke. The
sick child of Mr. L is better.
The Editor of the Sandwich Island Gazette applied to Mr. Hall for help to enable him to get out his
paper as the stone of his press had got broken. The only way that help could be conveniently rendered was
by printing the paper for him: but the Pr. Comee did not think they should be justified in doing this: so
that assistance was refused.
Laura Judd swallowed a small chicken bone in eating and the effect it had upon her occasioned her
mother much alarm.
Thursday July 19 1838. This has been examination of schools of Honolulu nei; but I have been so much
occupied that I have not been able to attend. Several lime kilns have been set on fire to day and a large
number of natives employed in preparing the kilns for the flames. These are preparatory measures towards
building the meeting house.
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Mr. Bingham has spent a considerable time in contriving & fitting to the cart a machine for hOisting
the large stones of which the basement story of the house is to be built, in order that the stones may be
taken up with ease and drawn under the axletree of the cart to the spot where they are wanted.
Friday 20. The Ship Rasselas sailed for Hawaii this afternoon. She got off sooner than I expected and I
failed to get the letters off.
The Native Brig Harieta sailed for Kauai this afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Castle & Mr. McDonald went
passengers.
Mrs. C. and myself with the children took tea at Mr. Diell this afternoon.
Saturday July 21st. The Ship Europa sailed for the Soc. Islands and Vaparaiso. She is commanded by
Cap. Shaw. Ladd & Co. have taken another partner Mr. Henry Skinner.
Monday 23. Messrs. Parker & Smith returned from KauaL They complain of their passage up as being
very uncomfortable made so by the crowded state of the vessel ill violation of contract.
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Friday 27. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui, and brought back Dr. Judd. Mrs. Rogers was confined with
a son on the 21 st inst.
Mr. & Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe.
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Saturday 28. Mr. Johnson visited Kaneohe to return on Monday morng.
Monday July 30 1838. The Hooikaika sailed for Waioli with Mr. Johnson to carry his building matrials.
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The vessel was full.
The Paalua sailed for Maui and carried up the young Prince Alexander Rihoriho.
Tuesday July 31. A commencement has been made to dig the cellar for the new meeting house or
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rather to dig for the foundation of the basement story. The remains of several church members must be
removed. The wife of Kuke Kamakahiki Richard Kalaaiaulu Halekii Robert Haia John Airepoa and
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Sabbath Augt. 5th. The Becket came to anchor from Kauai just as it became dark and in the evening
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Mr. Gulick came on shore. We met him as we came out of the Chapel from the evening meeting ~ He
walked up and lodged with Halsey who was at the meeting.
Tuesday Augt. 7. This morning the Opupele arrived from Hawaii & Mr. Emerson and family came
passengers. Mr. Vanduzee & family started in the vessel but owing to its crowded state he thought it
expedient to disembark at Kawaihae. He has engaged a passage in the Rasselas to come down the next trip.
The Paalua arrived from Lahaina this afternoon and Mr. Richards came down passenger.
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Walked to Waikiki this afternoon with Mr. Cooke to attend an apana meeting. The number present
was about 500 upwards of 300 of whom read a verse of the sermon on the mount.
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Thursday Aug. 9 1838. Mr. Emerson & family returned to their station.
The Paalua & Victoria sailed for Lahaina. Messrs. Charlton & Brewer went passengers in the former
vessel. The go up to confer with the King on the subject of a store at Lahaina established by Mr. Brewer
licence for which the King does not wish to renew.
Messrs. Gulick & Diell went passengers in the Victoria. Mr. G. was accompanied by his son Halsey.
Friday Aug. 10. Had Mrs. Little and Mrs. Ladd to tea.
Saturday Aug. 11. Rasselas sailed for Hawaii this morng.
The Hooikaika arrived from Kauai with Mr. & Mrs. Castle. Mr. McDonald was set on shore at Waianae.
Debora ma came in the vessel as passengers.
The School house of Mr. Hall at Honolulu aina was dedicated this afternoon.
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Friday 17th. Messrs. Richards & McDonald sailed in the Hooikaika for Lahaina. About 1000 have been
occupied most of this week drawg. stones for meet. house.
Saturday Aug. 18 1838. Dr. Judd & Miss Smith set out for Waialua today. Miss S. expects to remain a
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week or more but the Dr. to return after the Sabbath.
Tuesday 21st. I walked to Waikiki to attend the apana meeting. The number present was not so many
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by about one half as it was a fortnight ago.
Thursday 23d. Mr. Bingham is getting made 2 pair of plank wheels for a truck upon which to draw up
the stones for the meeting house. Dr. Judd has also been engaged breaking several horses of the natives
which are to be employed on the trucks.
Friday 24th. The Rasselas arrived from Hawaii and Mr. Vanduzee & family and Mr. Bailey came
passengers. Mr. V. is accommodated with lodging at the house of bro. Castle and Mr. Bailey at our house.
The Hooikaika arrived from Kauai ~ Messrs. Ladd & Skinner were passengers.
The Paalua which arrived on Wednesday 22nd and brought down Kekauluohe & Kanaina & also Mr.
Diell from Lahaina, sailed this afternoon again for MauL
Sabbath Aug. 26 1838. A excision in the Ch. took place this afternoon of Kinimaka. This had been a
case of considerable standing. The charges were intemperance and gambling even after professions of
repentance.
The chapel was open in the fore noon & evening for worship Mr. Diell having returned from MauL
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Monday Aug. 17. 1838. I called upon Haalilio in reference to some freight sent in the Harieta to
Waialua, a barrel of which had been injured by the spilling of tar upon it. I mentioned the fact to him and
asked him whether he should exact the freight wh. was to be paid for the shipment ~ He did not seem well
pleased, but said the freight of the goods would be nothing: and in conclusion remarked that this was the
last frt. the vessel shd. carry for me. I perceived that he was not well satisfied, and I endeavored to argue the
point with him. Said I was sorry to have him dissatisfied and that I did not wish him to make an abatement
if in justice it ought not to be made. He persevered in saying the vessel should carryon more freight for me
~ and he went so far as to say that he wd. carry no more frt. for foreigners.
I proposed to refer the case to Mr. Ladd & to pay if he shd. the loss ought to be sustained by me. To this
he consented. I applied to Mr. Ladd and Mr. L. said it was a clear case that Haalilio ought to lose it.
Messrs. Bailey & Vanduzee went to Kaneohe ~ to day return this evening.
Monday Septr 3rd 1838. The Victoria having been chartered for the purpose of carrying building
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materials & other frt. to Kohala for Messrs. Bliss & Bailey having been filled with their goods sailed this
afternoon, and Mr. Bailey went passenger.
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can be decided by the mission.
Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua: his principal object in coming up is to consult the members of this
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station respecting the hiring of a tract of land at Waialua for the purpose of pasturing a herd, and to
ascertain whether the herd of this station or a prt of it can be transferred to Waialua. He has a design to
establish a school and wishes to employ his scholars in taking care to the herdi and to employ the net
profits of the herd in sustaining the schooL
Tuesday Sep. 11 th 1838. The Barque Suffolk sailed this afternoon for Boston. By her we sent nearly a
ton of freight and a great number of letters. The letters of the Delegate meeting of 18 sheets & Memorial to
the Board were sent by this opportunity.
Saturday 15. The Keola sailed for Kailua ~ Dr. Judd took passage having been earnestly invited to go up
to see Mrs. Thurston, who has had a paralytic shock and is thought to be in a dangerous case.
By news recd. this week from Hawaii we learn that the Eng. sloop of war Fly, Cap. Eliot is at Hawaii and
may be expected at this island shortly.
Monday 17th. The Victoria arrived yesterday. Learn that Mr. Gulick came down in her from Hawaii to
Lahainai and that owing to her being about to leave for this place on Saturday evening he left the vesseL
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The Clementine, Cap. Dominis, arrived on Saturday evening and entered the harbor on Sab. morning.
The Flibberty Jibbet which had been chartered or fitted out by a company to go in search of an island
supposed to lay somewhere between these is Ids. and the coast of New Albion, returned having failed in the
object of the voyage.
Tuesday Sep. 18th 1838. Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua. One object of his coming over was to
ascertain whether the Chiefs would allow us to feed a herd of cattle at Waialua in part to sustain a school
there to be 1.j.1lder his direction.
Having invited the chiefs Viz. Kinau & her husband & Kekauluohe & her husband to take tea with us
this evening in connection with Mr. Bingham & Mr. Locke, while they were here, the subject of the
pasture & the object of it were talked over and Kekuanaoa promised to have the subject further considered
& decided by the chiefs, & then to write me the result.
Today the first stones were laid of the new meeting house in our neighborhood.
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Wednesday 19th. Kekuanaoa gave the result of the consultation on the subject of the pasture at
Waialuai and it was that the Chiefs did not think it expedient to. allow us the land for the purpose.
Mr. Locke set off this afternoon for his station.
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Friday Sep. 21st. Mr. Ladd's Schr. retd. from Kauai and brought letters.
By the Kuala Mr. Gulick & Halsey came from Lahaina. They were out two nights.
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Early this morning a large ship made its appearance in the distance wide off from Diamond point. As
she came up, she gave no doubtful appearance of being an armed vessel. She showed English color and we
very naturally concluded her to be the Sloop of War Fly, which we had heard had been at Hawaii.
This proved to be the case and we recd. in the course of the day letters brought by some on bd. from
Kealakekua & Hilo.
We learn that a Polish Count by the name of Streleskey is on board, and is a gentlemen highly spoken
of by the brethren at the windward.
Saturday Sep. 22nd. Some of the members of this station made a call on board the Man of War & had
an interview with Cap. Eliott the commander & Count Streleskey. They found them very polite &
agreeable.
Count Streleskey called at the house of Mr. Bingham in the course of the day.
Messrs. Ladd & Co. a Schooner sailed for Koloa this afternoon. Mr. Gulick took passage. Halsey has
gone to Mr. Lowell Smith's to board.
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A small Schr. sailed to Maui. She probably carried letters to the King requesting him to come down on
acct. of the arrival of the Man of War.
Sabbath Sep. 23rd. 1838. Dr. Judd arrived today from Kailua. He reports the state of Mrs. Thurston's
health to be more encouraging than former accounts had lead us to expect. Hopes are entertained of her
recovery~
Wedn~sday Sep. 26. The Chiefs made an entertainment for Cap. Eliott & some of his officers, and
invited severetl of the missionary family. It was a tea party, and a very handsome table was spread extending
the whole breadth of the new house erected near the fort. Cap. Eliott, Count Strzelecki, First Lt. the
Surgon & a midshipman: also Consul Charlton, Mr. Skinner, Mr. & Mrs. Ladd, Mr. & Mrs. Diell were of
those not belonging to the Miss. family. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Dr. & Mrs. Judd, Miss Smith & Myself were
of the mission present.
Friday Sep. 28. Cap. Eliott has been inquiring into some of the difficulties of the chiefs with the
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foreigners in a private kind of way, not as having any special commission to settle difficulties. Dr. Judd
acting interpreter.Some of the chiefs visited the Fly and were honored with a salute.
Cap. E. took tea at Dr. Judd's and the mission family all invited and all but Mrs. Dimond, Mrs. Cooke &
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Thursday Augt. 3rd 1837. Mr. Brinsmade wrote me a note this morning requesting me to meet him at
the house of Kinau to interpret for him some thoughts which he wished to lay before the king and chiefs. I
complied with his request; but he was not able to meet the King. Kinau, Auhea, Liliha & Paki were
present. He proposed that the Chiefs should institute a School for the instruction of the King & Chiefs in
the science of Political economy and law. They thought well of the proposition; and Mr. Andrews was
proposed as a teacher. They seemed also disposed to give him a written invitation to become their teacher.
Many remarks were made to them on the subject of their being enlightened on points of civil policy, and
the laws of nations ~ that they might know how to meet public officers and how to advocate their own
cause & maintain their own rights. What was said to them was received with much apparent satisfaction;
but that effect it will have is not certain.
A Brig arrived from China. Her name is Henry Clay, bound to Valparaiso. She came to make some
repairs having sustained some injury on her voyage.
Saturday Augt. 5. The Becket sailed this evening for Koloa and Waimea. By her I shipped lumber and
the effects of Dr. Lafon, which I pay freight at the rate of 5$ pr. ton & 5$ pr. thousand for lumber.
Friday Augt. 11 1837. The Henry Clay sailed for Valparaiso. By her I forwd. all the letters on hand. I
sent enclosed to Mr. Anderson a copy of our Minutes of the Gen. Meetg.
Saturday Augt. 12. Mr. .Leslie and Associates sailed for Columbia River. Dr. Judd came over from
Koolal~
&. r~turned again not having accomplished the work he has to do there.
Tuesday Augt. 15th. The Becket arrived from KauaL
Yesterd~y the Clementine sailed for Christmas island to recover the wreck of the ship Briton, which was
commanded by Cap. Benson. Cap. Benson goes in the Clementine probably as captain, expects to be gone
about 2 months.
Friday 18th. By request ofMr. Andrews the brethren of the station met this evening at my house to
converse on the subject of an application of the Chiefs to him to become their teacher, to be supported by
them. They are desirous to have regular instruction imparted to them on political economy &
jurisprudence and on all subjects connected with government. We listened to Mr. Andrews representation
of the case and his willingness to assume the responsibility of the work and on motion of Mr. Bliss seconded
by Mr. Bingham we voted that we advise Mr. Andrews to comply with the request of the chiefs to become
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their teacher.
I cannot be sure as to the precise form of the vote whether it was the above or "That we approve of Mr.
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Andrew's accepting the proposal of the chiefs to become their teacher.
They are to furnish him a home and to give him a salary of Six hundred dollars beside, and allow him a
piece of land to pasture a cow and for cultivation.
The brethren present were Brothers Bingham, Tinker, Smith, Dimond, Hall, Bliss, McDonald, Cooke
& myself.
The meeting was closed with prayer by bro. Andrews.
Saturday Aug. 19. 1837. Have heard thro. Mrs. Chamberlain who is still detained at Kaneohe on Mrs.
P. acct. that Dr. Judd started yesterday a little after noon for Waialua to bring his family home from thence.
Just after dark the Dr. arrived with his family. They have been absent ever since the 3d. of July. The Dr.
has been part of the time at Kaneohe separated from his family. His term of attention has not, however,
expired; and he expects to return on Monday to wait Mrs. P. confinement.
Sabbath Augt. 201837. A messenger arrived from Kaneohe and Dr.Judd set out before night to go over.
Monday Augt. 21. Mr. & Mrs. Bailey returned from Kaneohe, where they have been spending some
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time with Mr. Parker. By a letter recd. from Mrs. C. learn that Mrs. Parker was confined this morning with
a daughter.
Tuesday 22. The brethren of this island came together this afternoon to attend to business connected
with the interests of the mission. All the brethren of this island were present and of other stations were
present Messrs. Andrews, Bliss, McDonald & Bailey.
Mr. Bingham was chosen Moderator and Dr. Judd Scribe.
Several Commitees were chosen to report on difft. subjects and the meeting adjourned till 8 o'ck in the
morning.
Wednesday 2Jrd. The meeting was continued through the day but owing to a press of Secular business I
was present only during the morng. session.
The carts were employed carrying the effects of Messrs. Bliss & Bailey & lumber for Maui & Hilo to the
landing to go on board the Brig Peru to sail tomorrow for Maui & Hawaii in which the windward families
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wh. have been detained here ever since Gen. Meeting are to take passage for their stations.
Thursday Augt. 24 1837. The residue of the baggage of the families was sent down to the Peru, and
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embarked, consisting of Mr. & Mrs. Andrews & four children, Mr. & Mrs. McDonald & infant and Miss
Lucia C. Smith for Lahaina, Mr. & Mrs. Bliss & infant & Mr. & Mrs. Bailey for Kohala, Mr. & Mrs.
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Dimond & infant & Mr. & Mrs. Castle who take passage to visit the difft. places where the vessel is to stop
and return. About 12 o'ck A.M. the vessel left the harbor.
Brethren Bishop, Emerson & Locke retd. to their stations.
The Minutes of the proceedings of the meeting were copied & sent to the windward in the care of Mr.
Castle.
Friday Augt. 25th. Went to Kaneohe in comp.y with Miss Marcia M. Smith and returned with Mrs.
Chamberlain. She having been absent 39 days. Miss Smith went over to relieve Mrs. C. and expects to
remain about 3 weeks.
Reed. a letter by the Becket from Kauai from Mr. Alexander.
Mr. & Mrs. Diell returned in the Becket.
Learn that some of Dr. Lafon's goods got upset into the sea in landing & were considerably injured.
Thursday Sep. 7th. Walked to Waialae, the distance of about 61/2 miles and met the people of that
place ofWailupe also & Niu and exhorted them on religious subjects. They assembled in a new school
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house which was opened now for the first time for a public use.
r urged the importance of instructing the children; and at the close of the meeting the teacher Keikinui
gave orders that the children assemble every day in the week except Saturday to receive instruction.
In the afternoon I requested those who had formerly been members of the Poaha meeting to meet;
about 30 assembled and I addressed them on the subject of persevering in the good way as no man having
put his hand to the plough & looking back is fit for the Kingdom of God.
Friday Sep. 8 1837. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham set out for Ewa on their way to Waialua, where they expect to
spend about a month. They take their two youngest children & leave Elisabeth with us.
By return of Victoria reed. letters from Mr. Castle & Bliss & from others at the windward also a long
communication from Mr. Clark & Armstrong.
Saturday Sep. 9. Took tea with Mrs. C. and the children at Mr. Diell's.
Sabbath Sep. 10th 1837. Mr. Smith conducted native service twice today. In the evening the Lord's
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Supper was celebrated in the Seamen's chapeL
Tuesday 12th. The King and suit sailed for the Windward. The King took passage in the Kai.
Kekauluohi & attendants embarked in the Schr. Paalua. The Harieta & several other smaller vessels
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composed the rest of the fleet. A salute was fired from the Fort on the departure of his Majesty. He will
probably be absent for a considerable time.
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Mr. Tinker left in the Paalua to make a short visit for the windward. His eyes are diseased and he finds it
difficult to study.
Friday Sep. 22. By the Victoria which arrived this morning from Lahaina came down Dr. & Mrs. Lafon
& Mr. Dibble. Mr. Dibble took his accommodations with us.
Saturday 23. Mr. Dibble went to Kaneohe in company with Mr. Cooke.
Sabbath 24. Several vessels arrived from Lahaina and Mr. Tinker returned. The Peru arrived also with
Mr. & Mrs. Castle & Mr. & Mrs. Dimond.
Monday Sep. 25th 1837. The Paalua which arrived yesterday it seems came down after Kinau to go to
Lahaina on acct. of illness of Hoapili ~ wahine. She sailed to day in the Paalua. The Victoria also sailed by
which I sent the goods of Mr. Andrews which were left in the house of Ehu.
Tuesday Sep. 26. Mr. Dibble set out for Ewa, is to return tomorrow.
The Unity sailed for Kawaihae by which we sent a few articles for the brethren at Kohala.
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Wednesday Sep. 27. The Becket sailed for Lahaina, Mr. Dibble went passenger. I sent lumber & some
other articles principally for Lahainaluna.
Thursday Sep. 28. An English sloop of war the Imogene Cap. Bruce arrived. We understand she is to be
stationed here.
The Prussia ship Princess Louisa arrived also the Bark Persia, Cap. Amly, full for home, to sail perhaps
in 10 days.
Had Mr. Brinsmade & Mr. Jarves to tea.
Saturday Sep. 30th. The Kai arrived from Lahaina and brought Kinau. The Paalua also arrived.
Monday Octr. 2nd. The Kai sailed again for MauL
Several of the Mission family called on Cap. Bruce on board the Imogene. Viz. Dr. Judd. Mr. Smith,
Dimond, Hall, Cooke, Castle & myself. We spent about a hour on board. Found the captain very accessible
and pleasant. He informed us that several Catholics have embarked for this place on board the Europa.
One of them a Bishop who is a Spaniard ~ does not talk Eng. Cap. Bruce was very free to express his
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opinion that it would be exceedingly unhappy to have Catholics established herej and when he was applied
to by the Bishop on the Coast to use his influence here in his favor he declined and advised him not to
come. He also said the Chiefs had a perfect right to forbid them to land. We regard the Captain as a very
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candid man and well disposed in favor of good order if not decidedly so in favor of religion. He treated us
with politeness and on our inviting him to call upon us he assured us he would do so.
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Wednesday Octr. 41837. Cap. Bruce called in company with Mr. Brinsmade upon the families of the
mission. Looked at the Bindery and printing office and visited the school of children under the care of Mr.
& Mrs. Cooke ~ and made a few remarks to them which were interpreted by Dr. Judd.
Thursday Octr. 5. Cap. Bruce and several of his officers took tea at the house of Mr. Dimond also
Messrs. Brinsmade & Jarves, Kinau & Kekuanaoa. Most of the brethren & sisters of the station came in
after tea & spent the evening.
Friday Octr. 6. After retiring to rest, I was aroused about 11 o'ck by somebody knocking at the door. I
arose and found it to be Mr. Andrews, who had just come ashore from the Kai which had arrived with the
King from Lahaina. The King has come down in order to have communication with the Captain of the
British Man of war on the subject of his relations with the British Consul and of the Catholics &c.
Saturday Octr. 7th 1837. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham returned from Waialua via Ewa. They arrived about
noon.
This afternoon had the company of Capts. Almy & Wm. Worth to tea.
Monday Octr. 9. The members of the Missn. family were invited to go on board the Frigate Imogene,
most of the brethren and sisters went on board, and several of the children. Neither Mrs. C. or myself went
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my eyes being affected and Mr. C. not being able to leave conveniently her infant.
Tuesday 10th. Dr. Lafon & family embarked for Kauai on board the Schr. Kuala which goes down on
account of Ladd & Co.
Wednesday 11th. The King has had an interview to day with Cap. Bruce; he has had one or two
interviews before. Mr. Andrews acted as interpreter.
The King has complained of the ill treatment of the consul and communicated some facts in regard to
his moral character. And has committed into the Captain's hands an official complaint to be forwarded to
the King of Great Britain.
Thursday Octr. 12. 1837. The Imogene sailed to day for the Soc. Islands via Hawaii & Kealakekua Bay.
The Chiefs sent the Schr. Paalua to accompany the Frigate to that place.
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Mr. Brinsmade, we understand, has had an interview with the Capt. of the Imogene, and has given him
information of the true state of things - information which he would not have obtained from any other
quarter.
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Sabbath October 21st. The Paalua arrived last night'or this morning from Hawaii & brought letters
from the windward. Letters from Mr. Lyons state that the people of Waimea are in an interesting state. 70
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persons stand propounded for admission into the Church.
Tuesday 24th. The King and fleet sailed this afternoon. Mr. Andrews left and set sail with the King.
The Ship Howard Cap. Worth sailed this afternoon on her homeward bound passage. I sent all the
letters which I had on hand.
The Peru sailed for Lahaina in company with the King. It is said she will return and take on board
Messrs. Bachelot & Short and then proceed on her voyage to Valparaiso.
Wednesday Octr. 25th 1837. Walked to Koolau in company with Mr. Castle to the station ofMr.
Parker. Our object was to examine the walls of the new house which he is now building laid up by Antone
& company. They are not laid in a workman like manner & he should not be paid full price for the job.
Returned the same day walked all the way. We were 3~3/4 going over & 4 hours returning. Mrs. Hall went
to Ewa.
Monday Octr. 30th. The Brig Peru which sailed for Lahaina in company with the King's fleet returned
and anchored in the roads. Towards [?] she was got underway & proceeded on her voyage. We understand,
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Mr. Short one of the proscribed Catholics took passage for Valparaiso in this vessel. Mr. Bachelot is said to
be ilL An illness Dr. Rooke says occasioned by his confinement on board the Clementine.
Tuesday Octr. 31. Mr. & Mrs.. Castle set out for Kaneohe for a short visit. They were accompanied by
Mr. & Mrs.. Cooke.
Mr. & Mrs. Bingham went to Manoa.
Wednesday Novr. 1st. Mr. Marine, the oldest resident on Oahu was buried this afternoon. I have been
informed that he has been on this island 35 years. He was formerly much employed as an interpreter to in
the transaction of business between the foreigners & chiefs. He has left quite a family of children.
Several captains took tea in company with Mr. Brinsmade and remained to our weekly lecture. Their
names are as follows. Lawrence, Chase, Pease & Barney.
Thursday Novr. 2nd 1837. The ship Europa which has been expected for a considerable time arrived.
She was boarded by the Pilot and not brought to anchor as she had passengers. This was in compliance
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with the directions of Kinau. The Captain and owner came on shore & in company with the Eng. Consul
called upon the chiefs. The act of prohibition to anchor was declared to be a violation of Treaty.
Kekuanaoa went off on board the Europa standing off and on and made inquiry respecting the passengers.
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Three are said to be Peruvian officers & T\vo are Catholics. The ship came to anchor soon after Kekuanaoa
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left, as the Chiefs had no disposition to keep the vessel off. They though it necessary to use precaution
because of the information imparted by Cap. Bruce of the Imogene. The Catholic Bishop and others which
embarked from Valparaiso obtained a vessel at the Soc. Islands and have proceeded to Asscension.
The Chiefs have given permission to land, the Chiefs requiring a more particular account of their
objects & professions than they had given.
One of them as a man by the name of Murphy who is a known Catholic and has been at the islands
before.
There was a good deal of excitement in town on account of the steps taken by the Chiefs. Dr. Judd was
employed to translate the correspondence which passed between the passengers & the Government.
Friday Novr. 3 1837. The Europa came into the harbor this morning. It is well that no prohibition was
laid upon the vessel and that she got into the harbor, as the wind is now blowing on shore.
Just before evening Mr. & Mrs. Emerson with two of their children arrived here by the way of Kaneohe.
They are making a tour of the island.
Monday 6th. Messrs. Castle & Cooke returned from another part of the island. From Kaneohe to went
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to Waialua in one day and left the latter place this morg via Ewa. Their wives are at Kaneohe.
Tuesday 7th. Mr. Castle walked to Kaneohe and will return with his wife.
Thursday [V!ednesday] 8th. A singular phenomenon of the tide was witnessed last evening: the sea
returned much farther than usual & vessels near the shore grounded ~ the sea returned again and rose to
high water mark, all this in the space of about half an hour. The rising & falling was repeated many times
and conrinued thro. the night ~ diminishing in the degree of the fluctuation till the equilibrium was
restored. It has been occasioned doubtless by an earthquake or volcanic action.
Tuesday Novr. 21st. By letters this day recd. for Hilo we learn that the phenomenon of the tide
witnessed here on the evening of the 7th was experience at Hilo with desolating effect. Mr. Lyman in a
short poscript states that on the evening of the 7 at about half past 6 o'ck the sea was noticed by a few
persons to return several rods from the shore, it returned shortly and the first surf swept every thing before
it which was not more that 8 or 10 feet above the 1ngest water mark. on the 8 ~ the bodies of eleven persons
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were found and enterred on the 9th. Mr. Coan gives a more particular account of the catastrophe ~ and he
states the height of the surge to be 15 feet and upwards. The brethren had just commenced a protracted
meeting at the time this event took place. The meeting was an interesting one and many they hope have
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experienced a change of heart.
Miss Smith came over to day from Kaneohe accompanied by Dr. Judd who had made a visit to Mr.
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Parker's to attend to the arm of his little child.
Thursday Novr. 23d. To day the Schr. Honolulu, formerly Missionary Packet which has been purchased
by Mr. Dudoit sailed from this port for Ascension and carries Mr. Bachelot & !viagriet, French Catholics.
The Lord grant that every attempt of the Man of Sin to establish his domination over the consciences of
men may be defeated.
Saturday Novr. 25th 1837. The Griffon arrived this morning from St .Blas. She bring news from the
U.S. as late as the 5th of August. The merc.antil interests throughout the country were suffering
tremendous & unexampled embarrassments. Great failures in New Orleans & New York had taken place.
Great failures had also happened in England.
We get the intelligence also of the death of King William 4th, and the accession of Queen Victoria to
the Throne.
Sabbath 26th. The ship which carries Mr. Dibble & Mr. Burnham to America passed along this
morning. Cap. Forsdick & Mr. Burnham came on shore. We met with Mr. B. at the chapel after the close of
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divine service, and learned that Mr. D. would not come on shore and that the cap. would go off again in
the course of the day. Being desirous to secure, if possible, a passage for Mr. Gulick's son Halsey, I went in
pursuit of the Cap. & found him. I proposed the subject of a passage for the lad & of the vessel's stopping at
Kauai to take him in. The Cap. said he could not possibly do it, as he had taken in all his recruits, and
should not be justified in turning out of his way to take in a passenger.
Tuesday Novr. 28th 1837. The Sarah & Caroline sailed to day for Boston. I shipped a number of boxes
of curiosities
by her and sent some letters ~ The majority of our letters &
all our freight for the South has
been reserved to go by the Jones.
Saturday Deer. 2th. The Griffon sailed for Canton. Mrs. Little accompanied her husband. She is
expected to return in five months.
Sabbath 3rd. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered in the native ChapeL There were a
number of admissions to the Church. Our native woman Puali was one of the number. She was baptised by
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the name of D?] Ioarmah.
Io~ma .
Mr. Brinsmade made an address at the close of the communion service, which was interpreted by Mr.
Bingham.
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Tuesday Decr 4th. The Brig Clementine sailed for Panama with passengers among them are Messrs.
Brinsmade, Peck & Jarves son ofMr. Deming Jarves. Mr. Brinsmade goes to the U.S. with a view to return
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with his wife ~ hopes to be back in 10 months. Mr. .Peck expects to be absent a longer time.
Tuesday Deer. 19th. This day Bark Jones, Cap. Merrill, sailed for New York. We shipped by her about 1
1/2 tons of freight, which by the kindness of Cap. Dominis was card. ft. free.
Mr. Smith moved to his new dwelling at the N.W. part of the village. His School house was opened for
the first time by a religious service performed by Mr. Bingham.
One thousand or more persons were present.
Monday January 8th 1838. A protracted meeting which commenced on Sabbath Deer. 31st 1837 or
more properly on Monday Jany. 1st 1838, came to a close yesterday. the number of days of continuous
meetings was eight. The meeting house was filled, and many sat without by the doors and windows. I think
the present meeting has been attended by greater numbers than any previous meeting of the kind. Mr.
Bingham is very confident that the Spirit God has been present and that a goodly number have been
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converted.
Messrs. Bishop & Emerson were present during nearly the whole time. Mr. Parker came over but
remained only one day. Mr. Smith also labored; but Mr. Bingham seemed to lay him self out in labors.
Monday Jany. 29th. This day a protracted meeting commences at Waialua ~ Mr. Smith left last week to
attend the same.
Wednesday Jan. 31st. Kekuanaoa has entered with spirit into the business of laying out the village of
Honolulu into squares. He has appointed lunas who have been laying out streets. Some of the foreigners
oppose the work others approve of it.
Since the protracted meeting the lecture of this day has been attended in the evening. The number
who attended this evening was large. Not less than 2000.
Thursday Feby 1st 1838. An invitation was given on Sabbath and also last evening to those who
entertain the hope that they are renewed in their heart, to assemble this afternoon in connection with the
Chuch in the meeting house. Accordingly there was an assembling of such persons from all the places
which come into the division belonging to this station, from Moana1ua to Koko. Mr. Bingham estimated
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the number present at 1272. These all profess to be born again and to have a hope in the mercy of Christ.
Took tea this evening in company with Mr. & Mrs. Castle at the house of Mr. Johnstone.
Tuesday Feby 6th. Mr. Smith returned from Waialua, reports that the protracted meeting has been
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attended with good results.
Thursday Feby 8th. In consequence of an application from Mr. Wilcox for a vessel to bring himself and
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wife to this station or Lahaina in order that they may avail themselves of the services of a physican in April
I have despatched the schooner Keola which Mr. Ladd has obtained on my account. Sixty dollars is the sum
for charter, and I have the privilege of freight which will cause an abatement.
The news from Hilo is very encouraging in regard to the work of the Lord. Mr. Coan had made a tour
into Puna to hold protracted meetings there, and his labors have been attend with great success.
Monday Feby. 19th 1838. The Schr. Keola arrived from Hilo this morning with Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox.
The winds were unusually favorable and the schr. arrived at Hilo in less than 7 days passage for this place.
She left on Friday evening to return.
They have taken up their quarters with us and occupy the adobe house in our yard.
The Chiefs have been engaged for two or three weeks past in contriving and effecting alterations in the
streets of Honolulu. Their measures are opposed by the English residents and favored by American. The
widening or straightening of the streets will be of essential & permanent advantage and everyone who
desires the prosperity of the place will be willing to make some sacrifice of property to bring about the
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changes contemplated.
Thursday Feby 22nd. The ship Factor, Cap. Pearce arrived from Coquimbo. She sailed from Boston in
August and has brought us letters from our patrons & friends. A printed circular from the Secretaries of the
Board and a letter from Mr. Anderson to the mission of 8 sheets has come to hand. In consequence of the
exceeding great pressure of the times the Bd. have found it necessary to abate from the sum specified in
their last communications $5600 making our grant $30,000.
A letter has come to hand from Mr. Richards dated Wheeling Va. Augt. 1 1837. He expects to embark
for these islands in N ovr.
We have heard from W. F. and J.E. They are at Chester N.H. in the family School ofN.F. Emerson
brother to Mr. E. of this mission. Evarts had been very ill; but was pretty much recovered.
The Unitarian minister who was expected to come to this place has not come for want of funds, we
hear.
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We have a small amount of frt. by the Factor mostly boxes from private sources for individuals.
We have reed. Heralds from Mar. to Augt. inclusive and a pretty good supply of publications and some
books. Other supplies none and Mr. Hill says we shall probably receive very few for a long time to come.
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The debt of the Board continued to be $40,000.
Monday March 5th 1838. The Ship Factor Cap. Pearce sailed this afternoon for Canton. She was
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detained in port several days by reason of the wind from the sea, in consequence of which we were enabled
to multiply our letters. I sent all the letters & communications on hand for America & the East, the
opportunity being favorable, as the Cap. of the Factor expects to arrive in the U.S. next August.
Tuesday 6th. At quarter before one P.M. of this day set out for Ewa, intending to preceed to Waialua &
return via Kaneohe.
Tuesday 13th. At 1/4 before 12 o'ck this morning I arrived from Kaneohe in company with Mr. Wilcox.
After leaving here for Ewa a week ago on foot having been preceded by Mr. Wilcox on horse back a few
hours, I reached Mr. Bishop's in 4 hours and found Mr. W. there.
The people are in an interesting state at that station, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop are much engaged. Mr. B.
meets with the people morning and evening for worship in the meeting house and devotes most of his time
to conversation and private instruction. We attended worship in the evening. When we entered the
meeting house the assembly were engaged in prayer lead by one of the Ch. members, who seemed to pray
with a good deal of fervor. At the close of the prayer Mr. B. commenced the services by giving out a hymn.
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The exercises were conducted after the manner of an ordinary lecture. His subject of discourse was Elijah's
enquiry to the children of Israel; How long halt ye between two opinions? &c. He went through with the
history of the transaction in connection with which the enquiry was addressed; and made an application of
the sentiment in the text.
At about 20 min. before 7 o'ck A.M. of the following morning, after having breakfasted and united
with the family in morning worship I set out on foot for Waialua, leaving Mr. Wilcox to follow on horse
back as soon as a horse for him should be got ready. I was overtaken by Mr. Wilcox about 2/3 of the way to
Waialua. We proceeded on together, he walking part of the remaining distance while I rode, thus riding and
walking alternately, tho. not precisely equal distances, preferring myself to walk. We arrived at Waialua
about 2 0' ck and found all welL
Here we remained until Saturday morning, having changed our mind in respect to getting back to
Honolulu on Saturday evening, Mr. Emerson being desirous that we should spend the Sabbath at Laie,
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where a protracted had been appointed to'commence on Monday evening or Tuesday Ivlorng. We set out
on foot for Laie a little before 7 o'ck A.M. to be followed by Kuokoa, one of Mr. E's most efficient Ch.
members. At Waimea we held a meeting with about 50 persons to whom notice had been carried of our
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coming and intention to hold a meeting at that place. Some of the people were attentive to what was
addressed to them, a few were quite light in their behavior. We stopped somewhat more than an hour, and
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proceeded on for Waihee where a meeting had been appointed. We arrived at that place a little before 12
o'ck. 150 or 160 people had assembled in the house of Naloloa the head man, whom I addressed. I saw no
levity among the people and by some a good degree of attention & interest was manifested.
At this place we dined. The head man had spread a table in a neat house adjoining the on one in wh.
we had conducted our worship. A turkey well cooked with baked kalo and potatoes was brot. forwd. in
china dishes. We were furnished with spoons for the soup & with knives & forks for the meat & vegetables.
Two tin quart pots not in silvery brightness served us as tumblers to drink out of. For a native the style of
the table and of the provisions was superior; but it would not bear a comparison with our tables.
After our repast, having prolonged our stay till about 2 o'ck, we set out for Laie, where we arrived not
far from sun set. We were conducted to a decent house which had probably been vacated by the head man
to afford accommodations for us.
We saw at this place the scite of a house which had been consumed by fire communicated by lightning
with which it was struck a few weeks ago. No human lives were lost. The people told us that some hogs
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were burnt, and a canoe consumed. A good deal of excitement was produced at the time. The providence I
trust will be made use of for good to the people.
A little after sun rise on Sabbath morning I attended a prayer meeting convened in the meeting house.
The number present might be 150 or 200.
At 9 o'ck the shell was blown again for calling the people together ~ they had come in from other
quarters and the cong. amounted to 600 or 800. r addressed them as well as r was able, not pretending to
officiate as a clergyman.
At 1 o'ck a Sab. Sch. was attended. Mr. Wilcox was present. r did not attend, having a head ache.
At 3 o'ck the shell was again sounded & at half past 3 o'ck we went to the meeting house. The cong.
was not quite so large as it was in the morng ~ some probably residing at a distance having returned: but
notwithstanding the number was pretty large.
r addressed them on the subject of the Savior's advent and of Salvation thro. him. Kuokoa followed me
with remarks, which were pertinent and exhibited a good judgment & a good spirit ~ The subject of remark
in the morning was the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.
The forenoon subject was the destruction of the old world & of the cities of Sodom & Gomorrah ~ the
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wicked punished the righteous preserved.
In the eveing quite a number came to our house to talk on the subject of religion. Two persons who had
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been very great offenders came and confessed their deeds. They appear to have been stirred up within a few
months past. I trust the Lord is preparing the minds of the people there for the display of his saving grace.
The head man Peka proposed to furnish us with a whale boat and rowers to convey us to Kaneohe.
After attending prayers at the house where we slept, we set out on foot for Hauula accompanied by the
teacher of that place. It was considered expedient that we should walk to that place while the boat was got
ready, and on acct. of the surff some part of the way which would make our passage more uncomfortable by
water than by land.
At Hauula we took our breakfast consisting of a fowl & baked tab provided by the people and bread &
butter brought with us kindly provided by Mr. Emerson.
After breakfast we walked a little distance along the shore to the place where the boat had been drawn
up to wait for us. It was launched and we set forward. There were 4 rowers a steers man and a boy to baiL
Three of the persons were natives of the Soc. Is1ds.
From Hauula we kept along the shore, a part of the way very near: our course throughout was inside the
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surff and the first part of the way in shoal water. a short distance the water was so shoal that the natives
were obliged to get out to lighten the boat and pun it guide it forward by hand. Passing Kahana the swell
was considerably high and on one side of the bay we passed so near the breakers as to be incommoded by
them. Near Kua10a our course lay through breakers or in such a direction as seemed to be through them.
We got along without accident though the swell was high and the ·surff broke in various directions ~
sometimes just before us sometimes behind and on either side.
A heavy svyell set into the bay off the eastern point of Kua10a in the direction of Mokopuu. Here we
had a smart shower of rain. It was soon over however ~ Near Kualoa a canoe passed us having as we suppose
Mr. Tinker on board bound to Laie to attend the protracted meeting, having spent the Sabbath at
Kaneohe. We proceeded on our way and about 2 o'ck we landed near Kaneohe and left the boat to return
to Laie. We walked on about half a mile to Mr. Parkers and we found the family moved into their new
house. Mrs. P. very kindly provided us with refreshment. We spent the night with them and about 8 o'ck
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started for Honolulu. The wind was quite strong at the pali and we were overtaken with several smart
showers of rain but as we were provided with umbrellas we did not get wet. We arrived at home about 1/4
before 12 o'ck and found all welL I having been absent just about one week.
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The Lord be praised for his protecting care over us who journeyed and those who remained at home.
Thursday March 221838. This evening a three days meeting has closed at Waikiki ~ from 1200 to 1500
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people have attended ~ assembled from Maonalua and all the intermediate lands including Waikiki ~
Manoa, Makiki & paawa ~ and some people from Honolulu. I attended yesterday & today and it has seemed
to me that the attention has been good. The truth of the Lord has been proclaimed with faithfulness and it
is believed not without good effects. A considerable number of Chh. members were present and have
labored in the work.
Mr. Smith commenced a meeting for the children of Honolulu on Monday which has continued this far
but is expected to close tomorrow.
Monday March 26th 1838. The Barque Suffolk Cap. Allen arrived and has for passengers Mr. & Mrs.
Richards. The pilot boat returning from the vessel having the Captain in her gave the first notice of the
fact. I went immediately to Kekuanaoa and obtained a boat and went off to the vessel. I was glad to find
them comfortable, the health of Mrs. Richards as good as when she left. We talked some time respecting
the state of things at the islands and of such incidents as would most naturally first engage the thoughts.
The wind was strong and we waited some time for a double canoe to come off and assist us in getting in but
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as it did not arrive we set off for the shore without aid. We were a good while in rowing in and got some
wet by the spray. We were met by Mr. Bingham and Dr. Judd and others at the Hale Kauila. Mr. Diell came
almost immediately with his wagon and received Mrs. Richards into it and rode to the mission house.
As soon as the letter bag was opened we began immediately to feast ourselves with its contents. The
letters for the different individuals had been carefully assorted and put up in bundles and each obtained
without delay his parcel.
The Suffolk left Boston on the 7th of Novr. 1837 and was the only vessel expected to sail during the
fall.
We reed. many domestic letters from Kauai, Maui & Hawaii by vessels which arrived Saturday and
yesterday obtained the unpleasant news that Mr. Conde had been burned out. Reed. good news from Hilo
& Waimea respecting the work of the Lord in those regions. Things are still in an interesting state at
Lahaina.
The Suffolk has supplies on board for the mission.
The Nereide arrived from Columbia river brings letters from the missionaries of the Board and from the
Methodist missionaries at Willammett.
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Wednesday Mar. 28, 1838. Mr. Bishop & family arrived from Ewa. In the evening we met as is usual on
the evening of this day. Mr. Bishop gave a very interesting narative of the state of religion at his station.
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He mentioned some very animating incidents of religious excitement.
Thursday Mar 29. Messrs. Emerson & Locke arrived from Waialua in season for breakfast. They started
before midnight and pursued their way in the dark. Mr. Parker & family arrived in the afternoon from
Kaneohe.
A meeting of the island was organised at the house of Mr. Bingham at 10 o'ck. The object of the
meeting is to hear the communications from the Board, the report of Mr. Richards, to consider the
expediency of dispensing with Gen. Meeting the current year & attending to any other business that may
be brought before the brethren.
Saturday March 31st 1838. Messrs. Emerson & Locke left early this morning to return to their station
with a view to return again to this place with their families and remain until the business of the meeting is
completed. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop also returned to Ewa, & Mr. Parker to Kaneohe, to return after the Sabbath.
Tuesday April 2nd. The Suffolk was towed or warped into the harbor, and in the afternoon some of our
goods were landed, and the light baggage of Mr. Richards.
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The Meeting was renewed this afternoon at 2 o'ck. Mrs. Emerson did not accompany her husband.
Saturday ApI. 7. Mr. & Mrs. Richards sailed this afternoon in the Hooikaika for Lahaina, Hoapili
having sent her down on purpose to take them up. We sent some articles for Lahaina & Lahainaluna
besides Mr. Richards effects.
Towards evening a Brig arrived from the Gulf of California bound to Canton and brought a package of
letters which were forwarded from the Soc. Islands more than a year ago. Among the letters was a package
from Dr. Chapin contg. letters written in Jan. 1836 when on his way home in the ship Mariner, Cap.
Coleman, which stopped at the Soc. Islands.
Our meeting was adjd. sine die.
Sabbath April 8th 1838. Mr. Gulick and his son Halsey arrived from Kauai in the Schr. Keola, having
had a long passage. They left on Monday evg.
Mrs. Wilcox was confined with a son this morning between the hours of four & six o'ck.
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Monday April 16th. A protracted meeting was held last week at Kaneohe. This week a protracted
meeting is to be held at v~laiane. Dr. Judd left this morning to join Mr. Bishop for the purpose of attending
the meeting.
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Mr. Gulick left for his station in the Brig Harieta. Halsey remains to attend Miss Smith's SchooL
Saturday 21 th. Dr. Judd returned from Waianae. The protracted has been well attended and the effect
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of the meeting has been salutary. Some hardened characters seem to have been humbled. A chief by the
name of Haia who has always stood aloof and who at the time Liliha was set aside from the Govt. of this
island was one of the most forward to excite commotion, was induced to attend meeting. He stood out
some time before he would come to meeting and when he came he said he had a thought for Mr. Bishop.
His thought was that he and his wife wanted to be baptised, and would tum now if this rite might be
administered to him; that if it were not he would not tum. He was told it could not be done unless he had
repented of his sins ~ that baptism could do him no good ~ that it was a sign only and could avail nothing
unless the Soul had been previously baptised with the Holy Ghost. He did not appear to be satisfied at first;
but afterward seemed to be humbled. He has had some Catholic instruction and had got the notion that
baptism is a saving ordinance. The wife of Haia seems to be truly humbled.
Monday April 23 1838. Mr. Bingham visited Maunalua to hold meetings with the people. The people
there seem to be waking up.
Tuesday 24th. Mr. Smith has commenced a protracted meeting in his congregation, and much
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seriousness prevails among the people.
Wednesday May 9. Mrs. Castle was confined this morning with a daughter.
Sabbath May 13th. One hundred and eighty were propounded by Mr. Bingham for admission into the
Church this afternoon. Mr. Smith propounded one hundred and two.
Monday May 14. Despatched a messenger to Waialua to notify the brethren that the island meeting
will be held at this place to commence on Wednesday at 10 o'ck A.M. if it shall be practicable for the
brethren of the other stations to get together.
Tuesday May 15th. The Victoria sailed for Kauai this afternoon with Keaweamahi & the young chief
Moses. I have written for Mr. Whitney to come up in the vessel having notified him of the conclusion of
Mr. Richards not to visit Kauai and of the appointment of the delegate meeting to meet at Maui to begin
the last Monday in this month.
Wednesday May 16th 1838. Mr. Lock arrived from Waialua with a view to attend an island meeting
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which had been appointed to take place or rather to commence at 10 o'ck this day. But the brethren of the
other stations not having arrived and not being convenient for them to come this week, the meeting was
put off till Tuesday of next week.
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Friday May 18. The Becket arrived from Hanalei and brought up Mr. & Mrs. Whitney. They have put
up at Mr. Dimond's.
Tuesday May Z2nd. The Paa1ua sailed for Lahaina. Mr. Whitney & family & Miss Smith took passage.
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Our island meeting was organised this afternoon present from other stations ~ Messrs. Emerson & Locke,
Mr. Bishop & Parker.
Thursday June 21st. This day returned from Lahaina in the Schooner Paalua having been absent 24
days. I came in company with Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, & Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & Miss M. M. Smith. Lydia B.
was with her parents. Kinau & Auhea were also passenger.
I left for Lahaina on Tuesday May 29 in the Brig Becket to attend a delegate meeting. Mr. & Mrs.
Bingham & little daughter, & Mr. Tinker also Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox & Mr. Locke were passengers. Mr. & Mrs.
W. were returning to their station Mr. L was going for a visit. Mr. B. T. & myself to attend the delegate
meeting.
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney left in the afternoon of this day for KauaL Mr. Tinker & Mr. Dimond go down for
a visit. They all go in a vessel in the service of Mr. Ladd.
Sabbath July 1st 1838. This morning the ordinence of baptism was administered to 202 persons, 2
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candidates had been baptized before one was a boy the other was Kapena one of the High School Scholars
who had been excommunicated, making the whole number of admissions on profession to be 204. Two
persons were reed. on letter from other churches. In the afternoon the Lord's Supper was celebrated. A
larger number of communicants probably than ever before united at this place in the observance of the
ordinance.
Monday July 21838. Mr. Tinker returned home to day. He left the Schr. Kaha1aia and landed at Waiane
with Halsey Gulick & spent the Sabbath at Ewa. He has bought we learn with funds of his own a house or
houses and privilege at Koloa for 100 dollars, and intends to move down soon with his family. Monthly
concert attended this evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. Mr. Tinker lead the meeting.
Tuesday July 3rd. Dr. Judd set sail in the Hooikaika for Maui in reference to the expected need of Mr.
Rogers family. Mrs. Judd & children remain at home.
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Halsey Gulick has come to our house to board for the present.
Thursday July 5 1838. This afternoon the native schooner Kaha1aia chartered for 80 dollars by Messrs .
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Tinker, Smith & Parker sailed for Kauai. Messrs. Smith & Parker go for a visit & relaxation. Mr. Tinker &
family to reside there until notice may be afforded him from the Board of the result of his application for a
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dismission from their direction. The foreigners in the place have got some intimation of Mr. Tinker's
intention to leave the service of the Board and notice of it has been published in the Sandwich Islands
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Gazette. More than one of the gentlemen of the village asked the question respecting the removal of Mr.
Tinker in a manner which left me to think that they thought the step needed some explanation.
Friday July 6. Mr. & Mrs. Castle have been occupied in whitewashing & cleaning the house of Mr.
Tinker into which he is about to move.
Saturday July 7. Mr. Castle has been employed to day in moving into Mr. Tinker's house, where it is
expected he will remain permanently. Mr. Tinker's two children & Miss Smith will board with him.
Mr. Bishop & his son came up from Ewa to day and returned again.
Monday July 9 1838. A messenger arrived from Waialua with a letter written in the night stating the
sickness of Mr. Lockes child. Mr. Bingham started almost immediately to go over.
Tuesday July 10. Mr. Bingham returned this evening from Waialua. He left the child ofMr. Locke
better. He reports the death of a church member by the name of Hookiekie. This person was going with
others to Waialua and had arrived within about 5 miles of the place; and was as it is supposed struck with
apoplexy and fell from his horse. Mr. Bingham passed along about an hour after the event took place and
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was called to see him. He was insensible. He blead him; but all efforts to arouse him were ineffectual, he
lived about 5 hours from the attack. Mr. B. spent about one hour with him.
Wednesday July 11. I have been occupied in moving from the room over the kitchen, into the
chambers vacated by Mr. Castle. These rooms Mr. Castle and myself will occupy hereafter as our place of
business!
The church member who died suddenly on Monday having been removed to this place, was interred
this day.
Saturday July 14th. This morning Mr. Dimond arrived from Kauai. The vessel in which he came landed
him and Mr. Johnson at Wai:me. Mr. Johnson proceeded to Waialua and Mr. Dimond made the best of his
way home.
The following vessels arrived from the windward, Becket, Paalua, Hooikaika & Victoria, by which we
recd. letters from all the windward stations. Mr. McDonald came down in the Hooikaika. He is without his
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family and takes up his lodgings at Mr. Castle's .
We learn that Mr. Lyon's had gone on to Hilo and was about to be married to Miss Lucia G. Smith, who
went up passenger in the Schr. Victoria.
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Sabbath July 15th 1838. Several of the native church members who have recently united with the
church brought forward their children to be baptised.
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Owing to indisposition of Mr. Diell there was no English service in the ChapeL
Monday July 16. Mr. Johnson arrived from Waialua where he spent the Sabbath with Mr. Locke. The
sick child of Mr. L is better.
The Editor of the Sandwich Island Gazette applied to Mr. Hall for help to enable him to get out his
paper as the stone of his press had got broken. The only way that help could be conveniently rendered was
by printing the paper for him: but the Pr. Comee did not think they should be justified in doing this: so
that assistance was refused.
Laura Judd swallowed a small chicken bone in eating and the effect it had upon her occasioned her
mother much alarm.
Thursday July 19 1838. This has been examination of schools of Honolulu nei; but I have been so much
occupied that I have not been able to attend. Several lime kilns have been set on fire to day and a large
number of natives employed in preparing the kilns for the flames. These are preparatory measures towards
building the meeting house.
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Mr. Bingham has spent a considerable time in contriving & fitting to the cart a machine for hOisting
the large stones of which the basement story of the house is to be built, in order that the stones may be
taken up with ease and drawn under the axletree of the cart to the spot where they are wanted.
Friday 20. The Ship Rasselas sailed for Hawaii this afternoon. She got off sooner than I expected and I
failed to get the letters off.
The Native Brig Harieta sailed for Kauai this afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Castle & Mr. McDonald went
passengers.
Mrs. C. and myself with the children took tea at Mr. Diell this afternoon.
Saturday July 21st. The Ship Europa sailed for the Soc. Islands and Vaparaiso. She is commanded by
Cap. Shaw. Ladd & Co. have taken another partner Mr. Henry Skinner.
Monday 23. Messrs. Parker & Smith returned from KauaL They complain of their passage up as being
very uncomfortable made so by the crowded state of the vessel ill violation of contract.
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Friday 27. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui, and brought back Dr. Judd. Mrs. Rogers was confined with
a son on the 21 st inst.
Mr. & Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe.
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Saturday 28. Mr. Johnson visited Kaneohe to return on Monday morng.
Monday July 30 1838. The Hooikaika sailed for Waioli with Mr. Johnson to carry his building matrials.
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The vessel was full.
The Paalua sailed for Maui and carried up the young Prince Alexander Rihoriho.
Tuesday July 31. A commencement has been made to dig the cellar for the new meeting house or
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rather to dig for the foundation of the basement story. The remains of several church members must be
removed. The wife of Kuke Kamakahiki Richard Kalaaiaulu Halekii Robert Haia John Airepoa and
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Sabbath Augt. 5th. The Becket came to anchor from Kauai just as it became dark and in the evening
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Mr. Gulick came on shore. We met him as we came out of the Chapel from the evening meeting ~ He
walked up and lodged with Halsey who was at the meeting.
Tuesday Augt. 7. This morning the Opupele arrived from Hawaii & Mr. Emerson and family came
passengers. Mr. Vanduzee & family started in the vessel but owing to its crowded state he thought it
expedient to disembark at Kawaihae. He has engaged a passage in the Rasselas to come down the next trip.
The Paalua arrived from Lahaina this afternoon and Mr. Richards came down passenger.
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Walked to Waikiki this afternoon with Mr. Cooke to attend an apana meeting. The number present
was about 500 upwards of 300 of whom read a verse of the sermon on the mount.
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Thursday Aug. 9 1838. Mr. Emerson & family returned to their station.
The Paalua & Victoria sailed for Lahaina. Messrs. Charlton & Brewer went passengers in the former
vessel. The go up to confer with the King on the subject of a store at Lahaina established by Mr. Brewer
licence for which the King does not wish to renew.
Messrs. Gulick & Diell went passengers in the Victoria. Mr. G. was accompanied by his son Halsey.
Friday Aug. 10. Had Mrs. Little and Mrs. Ladd to tea.
Saturday Aug. 11. Rasselas sailed for Hawaii this morng.
The Hooikaika arrived from Kauai with Mr. & Mrs. Castle. Mr. McDonald was set on shore at Waianae.
Debora ma came in the vessel as passengers.
The School house of Mr. Hall at Honolulu aina was dedicated this afternoon.
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Friday 17th. Messrs. Richards & McDonald sailed in the Hooikaika for Lahaina. About 1000 have been
occupied most of this week drawg. stones for meet. house.
Saturday Aug. 18 1838. Dr. Judd & Miss Smith set out for Waialua today. Miss S. expects to remain a
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week or more but the Dr. to return after the Sabbath.
Tuesday 21st. I walked to Waikiki to attend the apana meeting. The number present was not so many
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by about one half as it was a fortnight ago.
Thursday 23d. Mr. Bingham is getting made 2 pair of plank wheels for a truck upon which to draw up
the stones for the meeting house. Dr. Judd has also been engaged breaking several horses of the natives
which are to be employed on the trucks.
Friday 24th. The Rasselas arrived from Hawaii and Mr. Vanduzee & family and Mr. Bailey came
passengers. Mr. V. is accommodated with lodging at the house of bro. Castle and Mr. Bailey at our house.
The Hooikaika arrived from Kauai ~ Messrs. Ladd & Skinner were passengers.
The Paalua which arrived on Wednesday 22nd and brought down Kekauluohe & Kanaina & also Mr.
Diell from Lahaina, sailed this afternoon again for MauL
Sabbath Aug. 26 1838. A excision in the Ch. took place this afternoon of Kinimaka. This had been a
case of considerable standing. The charges were intemperance and gambling even after professions of
repentance.
The chapel was open in the fore noon & evening for worship Mr. Diell having returned from MauL
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Monday Aug. 17. 1838. I called upon Haalilio in reference to some freight sent in the Harieta to
Waialua, a barrel of which had been injured by the spilling of tar upon it. I mentioned the fact to him and
asked him whether he should exact the freight wh. was to be paid for the shipment ~ He did not seem well
pleased, but said the freight of the goods would be nothing: and in conclusion remarked that this was the
last frt. the vessel shd. carry for me. I perceived that he was not well satisfied, and I endeavored to argue the
point with him. Said I was sorry to have him dissatisfied and that I did not wish him to make an abatement
if in justice it ought not to be made. He persevered in saying the vessel should carryon more freight for me
~ and he went so far as to say that he wd. carry no more frt. for foreigners.
I proposed to refer the case to Mr. Ladd & to pay if he shd. the loss ought to be sustained by me. To this
he consented. I applied to Mr. Ladd and Mr. L. said it was a clear case that Haalilio ought to lose it.
Messrs. Bailey & Vanduzee went to Kaneohe ~ to day return this evening.
Monday Septr 3rd 1838. The Victoria having been chartered for the purpose of carrying building
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materials & other frt. to Kohala for Messrs. Bliss & Bailey having been filled with their goods sailed this
afternoon, and Mr. Bailey went passenger.
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can be decided by the mission.
Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua: his principal object in coming up is to consult the members of this
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station respecting the hiring of a tract of land at Waialua for the purpose of pasturing a herd, and to
ascertain whether the herd of this station or a prt of it can be transferred to Waialua. He has a design to
establish a school and wishes to employ his scholars in taking care to the herdi and to employ the net
profits of the herd in sustaining the schooL
Tuesday Sep. 11 th 1838. The Barque Suffolk sailed this afternoon for Boston. By her we sent nearly a
ton of freight and a great number of letters. The letters of the Delegate meeting of 18 sheets & Memorial to
the Board were sent by this opportunity.
Saturday 15. The Keola sailed for Kailua ~ Dr. Judd took passage having been earnestly invited to go up
to see Mrs. Thurston, who has had a paralytic shock and is thought to be in a dangerous case.
By news recd. this week from Hawaii we learn that the Eng. sloop of war Fly, Cap. Eliot is at Hawaii and
may be expected at this island shortly.
Monday 17th. The Victoria arrived yesterday. Learn that Mr. Gulick came down in her from Hawaii to
Lahainai and that owing to her being about to leave for this place on Saturday evening he left the vesseL
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The Clementine, Cap. Dominis, arrived on Saturday evening and entered the harbor on Sab. morning.
The Flibberty Jibbet which had been chartered or fitted out by a company to go in search of an island
supposed to lay somewhere between these is Ids. and the coast of New Albion, returned having failed in the
object of the voyage.
Tuesday Sep. 18th 1838. Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua. One object of his coming over was to
ascertain whether the Chiefs would allow us to feed a herd of cattle at Waialua in part to sustain a school
there to be 1.j.1lder his direction.
Having invited the chiefs Viz. Kinau & her husband & Kekauluohe & her husband to take tea with us
this evening in connection with Mr. Bingham & Mr. Locke, while they were here, the subject of the
pasture & the object of it were talked over and Kekuanaoa promised to have the subject further considered
& decided by the chiefs, & then to write me the result.
Today the first stones were laid of the new meeting house in our neighborhood.
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Wednesday 19th. Kekuanaoa gave the result of the consultation on the subject of the pasture at
Waialuai and it was that the Chiefs did not think it expedient to. allow us the land for the purpose.
Mr. Locke set off this afternoon for his station.
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Friday Sep. 21st. Mr. Ladd's Schr. retd. from Kauai and brought letters.
By the Kuala Mr. Gulick & Halsey came from Lahaina. They were out two nights.
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Early this morning a large ship made its appearance in the distance wide off from Diamond point. As
she came up, she gave no doubtful appearance of being an armed vessel. She showed English color and we
very naturally concluded her to be the Sloop of War Fly, which we had heard had been at Hawaii.
This proved to be the case and we recd. in the course of the day letters brought by some on bd. from
Kealakekua & Hilo.
We learn that a Polish Count by the name of Streleskey is on board, and is a gentlemen highly spoken
of by the brethren at the windward.
Saturday Sep. 22nd. Some of the members of this station made a call on board the Man of War & had
an interview with Cap. Eliott the commander & Count Streleskey. They found them very polite &
agreeable.
Count Streleskey called at the house of Mr. Bingham in the course of the day.
Messrs. Ladd & Co. a Schooner sailed for Koloa this afternoon. Mr. Gulick took passage. Halsey has
gone to Mr. Lowell Smith's to board.
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A small Schr. sailed to Maui. She probably carried letters to the King requesting him to come down on
acct. of the arrival of the Man of War.
Sabbath Sep. 23rd. 1838. Dr. Judd arrived today from Kailua. He reports the state of Mrs. Thurston's
health to be more encouraging than former accounts had lead us to expect. Hopes are entertained of her
recovery~
Wedn~sday Sep. 26. The Chiefs made an entertainment for Cap. Eliott & some of his officers, and
invited severetl of the missionary family. It was a tea party, and a very handsome table was spread extending
the whole breadth of the new house erected near the fort. Cap. Eliott, Count Strzelecki, First Lt. the
Surgon & a midshipman: also Consul Charlton, Mr. Skinner, Mr. & Mrs. Ladd, Mr. & Mrs. Diell were of
those not belonging to the Miss. family. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Dr. & Mrs. Judd, Miss Smith & Myself were
of the mission present.
Friday Sep. 28. Cap. Eliott has been inquiring into some of the difficulties of the chiefs with the
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foreigners in a private kind of way, not as having any special commission to settle difficulties. Dr. Judd
acting interpreter.Some of the chiefs visited the Fly and were honored with a salute.
Cap. E. took tea at Dr. Judd's and the mission family all invited and all but Mrs. Dimond, Mrs. Cooke &
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Mrs. Chamberlain were present.
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