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Volume XXIII • October I, 1838 ~ July 21, 1842
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Contemplation on the heavens.
My soul the heavenly worlds survey
The regions of eternal day
There Jesus reigns & round his seat
Millions of glorious angels meet
Those morning stars how bright they shine
How sweetly all their voices join
To praise their maker watchful still
To mark the signals of his will.
Whilst with their outstreached wings they stand
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To fly at his divine command
All happy as they are and great
Yet scorn they not on men to wait.
And little children in their arms
They gently lead secure from harm
Oh! may +wit~ such humble zeal
My heavenly Father's word fulfiL
That I when time has run its race
May with blest angels find a place
Borne on their friendly wings on high
To joys like theirs that never die.
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(October 18381
A busy neighborhood ~sometimes a thousand people engaged on the work of a new meeting house
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began just before our windows. The natives had a lively job of it in digging the cellar, which was an
excavation at least 144 feet by 72. In accomplishing this they were obliged to disturb the repose of the
dead. The remains of several persons with whom we had been formerly acquainted and names that have
been mentioned in the communications of the mission were disinterred exhumed their remains and
removed to another place by their friends ~ It was to my mind a very impressive transaction. It was indeed
looking into the grave; and to see the dust of an acquaintance which had some ten years ago been
consigned as it was supposed to its final resting place, filled my mind with very solemn emotions.
Honolulu October 1st 1838 (Monday)
H.B.M. Sloop of war Fly, Cap. Eliott, sailed this afternoon for the Society Islands thence she is to
proceed for Pitcaims & South America.
The intercourse of the Cap. has been very polite & respectfuL He has been desirous of reconciling and
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uniting all parties and healing all discensions. In some instances he has been successfuL He succeeded in
prevailing on Mr. Charlton to accompany him to the house ofMr. Bingham. The first time he had been in
the house for years.
Our acquaintance with Count Strzelecki a polish nobleman who is a passenger in the Fly has been one
of much interest. He has recommended himself to our regard by a very gentlemanly demeanor and by an
enthusiastic interest in the work of improvement at the islands.
Tuesday Octr. 9th. The Ship Illinois sailed this afternoon for the United States. Her port of entry is
New York. Mr. & Mrs. Cushing take passage in this vesseL We send all our remaining letters together with
the lists of the families containing their wants for 1840.
Thursday Octr. 11. The Paalua arrived. Mr. Armstrong & Miss Brown came down as passengers. Both of
them are out of health. Mr. A. does not expect to remain long; but Miss Brown is expected to continue
here some time.
Messrs. Castle & Cooke & families went up the valley of Manoa. Both Mrs. C. & Mrs. C. are out of
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health.
The Victoria sailed one day this week for Waialua after timber for the meeting house of Mr. Smith. Mr.
S. went himself to Waialua to attend to the loading of the vesseL
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Monday October 15th 1838. Mr. Armstrong having heard of his wife being ill sailed this afternoon in
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the Paalua to return to Maui.
A valuable ox died to day. It had been yoked with its fellow for training not being accustomed to the
yoke. The native took them to Punahou and drove them about. Towards evening he returned with them
and after unyoking them one fell down and died in a few minutes. The other also fell a short time after
much in the same way, but we hope he will not die. After a vein had been opened he seemed to revive.
Tuesday Octr. 16. Attended an apana meeting at Waikiki. Nothing special occurred.
In the evening had vivid lightning but no thunder or rain.
Thursday 18. Walked to Manoa with Mr. Castle for a short visit to his family together with the family
of Mr. Cooke who occupy the same house which belongs to Haalilio near the lot of land originally granted
to the mission.
On our way we stopped at Punahou where Mrs. Bingham is occupying two of our carts & the oxen
drawg. stone for a fence. The premises are pretty nearly surrounded. That part of the wall built by the
mission is very heavy and substantial. The other will answer a good purpose to secure the enclosure from
encroachment.
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Friday Octr. 19 1838. Walked to Waialae and returned by the way ofWaikiki attending the quarterly
examination of School. The number of Scholars was smaller than usual.
Monday 22. Had a heavy shower this morning with thunder wind from the sea.
Mr. & Mrs. Parker arrived from Koolau. Mr. P. purposes to attend a protracted meeting at Waimanalo,
where there have been some irregularities. Mrs. P. will remain at Honolulu until the meeting closes.
Friday 26. Letters have been reed. from Maui. We learn that the King is offended with Mr. Baldwin and
has forbidden him his presence and prohibits his passing though his yard to call upon his wife whose health
is poorly.
The alledged cause is Mr. .B's neglecting to attend to a message in a manner agreeable to his majesty.
Mr. Richards says Mr. B. was not in fault; and he thinks the interdiction of the King should be made serious
business of.
Sabbath Octr. 28th 1838. Mr. Diell is so seriously indisposed that he was not able to have service in the
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Chapel.
Monday 29. The funeral of Kohupuu was attended this afternoon. This was a sudden death. He was
Cap. of the Becket who sailed on Friday evening in his command. He was taken ill before the vessel had
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proceeded far and the vessel retd; he was'brot. on shore in the night and Dr. Judd sent for. Next day
(Saturday) he died.
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Saturday Novr. 3. At 20 min. before 5 o'ck this morning Mrs. Chamberlain became the mother of
another daughter. This is our seventh child, and she was born on the 11 th anniversary of the Parthian's
sailing from Boston, my wife being one of the missionaries which embarked in that vesseL
Tuesday Novr. 6 1838. Mr. Gulick arrived at Honolulu this morning. He landed from the pilot last week
and proceeded to Waialua where he spent the Sabbath.
Mr. Diell continues indisposed and he wishes Dr. Lafon to come up from Kauai and preach to the
seamen during the current shipping season.
Wednesday Novr. 7. Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua and expects to return to day as far as Ewa and
to carry his little son who has been at this place attending Miss Smith's school and of which there is now a
vacation.
Mr. & Mrs. Bishop arrived from a tour around the island. They spent the Sabbath at Kaneohe and left
there yesterday. They have been from home a little more than a week.
Mr. Gulick sailed for Kauai with his son Halsey. Miss M.M. Smith and the two sons of Mr. Tinker
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accompanied him. They went in Mr. Ladd's little Schooner the Pilot.
Friday Novr. 9. Dr. Judd has been sent for to go in haste to Waialua to visit Mr. Locke who has been
seized violently ~ supposed to be inflammation 6f the bowels. The case feared to be dangerous.
Yesterday Miss Brown left for Ewa in company with Mr. & Mrs. Bishop. She expects to visit Waialua &
Kaneohe before her return.
Saturday Novr. 10 1838. Dr. Judd returned from Waialua ~ He found Mr. Locke in a distressing state and
sat upon attendance on him last night and this after the fatigue of about 30 miles riding during the day. As
Mr. Locke was some what relieved this morng. Dr. Judd thought it expedient in reference to Mrs. Dimond's
case, every hour expected, to ride home to day.
Sabbath, Novr. 11. Mrs. Dimond was confined with a son this morning. A messenger had previously
arrived from Waialua with an urgent call from Mr. Locke for the Doctor, he being more ill than when the
Dr. left him yesterday. He started as soon as he could be spared, in company with Mr. Cooke for Waialua.
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The illness of Mr. Diell continues so that the chapel was not opened for morning service; but was
opened in the evening and a sermon preached by Mr. Bingham. A full meeting.
An arrival from Maui by which many letters have come to hand for the United States.
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Monday 12th. The ship Rodman Cap. Joy of New Bedford sailed for the U.S. sent all our American
letters ~ and the last of the list of wants for 1840.
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Thursday Novr. 15th 1838. Dr. Judd returned this evening from Waialua having left Mr. Locke more
comfortable than he found him. He speaks of him as having suffered a good deal; but thinks he will recover
soon if he has no relapse.
Friday 16th. The wind has been very strong for several days blowing off the land and has been attended
by some rain. The Schooner of Ladd & Co. which sailed on Tuesday put back Wednesday might not being
able to proceed.
The Don Quixote arrived on Wednesday from the Coast of California. A letter has been reed. by Mrs.
Diell which states that the wife of Mr. Jason Lee had died and that he had gone to the U. States.
Another item of news is that the Capital of Peru had fallen into the hands of the Chilians and Gen.
Miller had retired to the mountains.
Saturday Novr. 17. A man belonging to an English ship was tried before the Chiefs & Consul today for
jeopardizing the life of a lad an apprentice of the same vesseL As I understand the case the man undertook
to desert and got this lad to go ashore with him in one of the boats. After he had reached the shore he left
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the lad to get back to the vessel alone. The wind blew very strong and the boat with only one person in it
became unmanageable and was driven out of the harbor into the open sea. He was out two nights & one
day
* drifting about in a perfectly destitute condition but providentially got to shore at Puuloa 15 or 16
miles from this. No further particulars have come to my knowledge. The man was acquitted of any
murderous intentions, but by a false statement had prevented measures being taken to look after the lad or
any attempt to rescue him from so melancholly a death as that to which he was exposed. *[Later] Learn the
time was only 12 hours.
Mr. Cooke returned from Waialua left this morning at 6 o'ck ~ Mr. Locke recovering.
Mr. Bishop has come up to preach to Mr. Binghams congo tomorrow having made an exchange with
him.
Mrs. C. is so well as to be able to sit up all day & to attend to any business in her room. A fortnight to
day since her confinement.
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Sabbath Novr. 18 1838. Mr. Bingham being somewhat ill yesterday did not go to Ewa as was expected,
& Mr. Bishop returned to his own charge, last evng. Mr. Smith preached in the chapel in the evening.
Monday Novr. 19. Dr. Judd was sent for express to go to Waialua to attend to the case of Mrs. Locke.
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He thought he should be too late but concluded to go.
Tuesday Novr. 20 1838. Dr. Judd returned from Waialua. Mrs. i:s confinement had taken place soon
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after he had been sent for ~ found all well in regard to that event ~ a daughter born on the 18th.
Sabbath, Novr. 25. Mr. Bishop preached to the natives ofMr. Bingham's congregation ~ Mr. Bingham
having gone to Ewa to preach for Mr. Bishop.
In the evening Mr. B. preached in the Seamen's Chapel to a full congregation. "How shall we escape, if
we neglect so great Salvation."
Tuesday Novr. 27. Early this morning the ships lying in the roads (five in number) made signals for
getting under way either to come in or to go off as the wind had increased during the night and was
blowing heavy from the South. Four of the ships were during the forenoon brought safely into the harbor.
The fifth ~ the Oscar, Cap. Dagget of New Bedford, took her anchor to go to sea but it was found she could
not clear the shore, and having fallen to the leward of the passage could not be taken into the harbor. The
captain finding himself in this condition dropped his anchor, but it did not hold, he dropped another, the
chain of this after awhile parted and the ship dragged and continued to drag until she struck the reef. The
sails were then hoisted with a view to force the ship to the best situation for saving her cargo. She stuck fast
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on the reef just inside or to the North of what is called the middle ground. She careened very much in
going on but as she swung round she became upright or nearly so and stood with her lower sails spread till
nearly night.
At about 2 o'ck she was abandoned by the crew and Kekuanaoa by agreement with the Cap. took
direction to save what he could for 1/4 Salvage.
Saturday Decr. 1st 1838. The gale having abated on Tuesday night the natives began early on
Wednesday morning to take out the cargo of the Oscar and they were busily occupied until last evening by
which time they had very much lighted her of her cargo. During the night by taking advantage of the high
tide of the full moon they succeeded in getting the ship off, and this morning she was towed into the harbor
and brought along side of Ladd & Co's wharf, part of her oil being still on board.
- Sabbath, Decr. 2. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed in the native Church this
afternoon. No new admissions ~ nor any new candidates propounded.
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Mr. Colcord who has for a long time absented himself from the ordinances and has been charged with
adultery was excommunicated.
Mr. Bingham preached in the Seamen's Chapel this evening to a full congregation.
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Monday Deer. 3 1838. The Ship Rasselas arrived from California. Mr. Jones who married a Spanish lady
last May has come passenger and also the sister of the lady. Cap. Grimes also is passenger.
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Thursday 6th. This day has been observed by the families of this station and by the cong. generally as a
day of Thanksgiving in imitation of New England custom. All the families were invited to Dr. ludd's to
dinner and to Mr. Bingham's to tea & for a social religious meeting.
Peggy Allen otherwise Peggy Moffit was buried this afternoon. Mr. Bingham attended her funeraL
Saturday Deer. 8. Mr. Parker returned from Ewa, where he has been assisting Mr. Bishop in a protracted
meeting this week.
Monday Deer. 10th 1838. Letters came to hand from the brethren of the N.W. Missions by the Ship
Columbia which arrived yesterday from Col River.
Rev. Mr Beaver & lady are passengers on their way to England. Mr. B. was sent out as Chaplain to the
H. Hudson Bay Co. settlement. But some misunderstanding arising between him & the Chief Factor his
usefulness seemed to be at an end: and this is the cause of his return.
The Missions under the Board have been reenforced by the addition of three clergymen & the return of
Mr. Gray.
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Mrs. Jason Lee of the Methodist Mission has died her husband having gone to the States to obtain
more missionaries. Mrs. White had a narrow escape from a watery grave while her infant was snatched from
her by the devouring waves.
Sabbath Deer. 161838. There has been a service in the seamen's chapel both in the momg. and
evening conduct by Mr. Beaver in the Episcopal form. The house was well filled. The sermons evangelicaL
Tuesday Deer. 18th. Milou the head man of Makiki was buried to day. He was a large & healthy man in
appearance; but he has been cut down suddenly and unexpectedly. He was a member of the Hon. church
and a useful man in the service of the chiefs.
Thursday Deer. 20 ~ 1838. There has been a change of wind to day after an unusually long series of
winds from the sea varying from S.E. to W. The course of these winds has lasted at least 24 days. ~ some of
the time very strong and attended with rain. Some of the ships were detained nearly three weeks after being
ready for sea.
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Friday Deer. 21st. Miss Smith arrived from Kauai after an absence of 43 days, and was accompanied by
Mr. Whitney.
Kaikioewa & wife and their adopted son Moses came up also in the Schr. Kahalaia.
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The Paalua sailed this morning early for Lahaina with Haalilio. The King is making preparations, we
learn, for another feast in commemoration of his sister's death.
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Sabbath Decr. 23rd. Kinau brought out her infant daughter to be baptised. Paki & his wife Konia
presented also an adopted child the infant daughter of Keahokalole & Paakea.
Mr. .Beaver conducted service both at noon & in the evening in the Seman's chapeL
Monday Decr. 24. Miss Smith recommenced her school after a vacation of nearly 7 weeks.
The H.B. Co. ship Columbia sail'd for England.
Mr. Whitney sailed in the Becket with Kaikioewa ma for MauL
Tuesday Jany. 1st 1839. A protracted meeting commenced at this place uniting the Cong. of Mr.
Bingham ~nd Mr. Smith.
Wednesday 2. A Russian armed Barque arrived 43 days from New ArchangeL No news.
Saturday Jany 5. The wind has commenced blowing from the sea with the appearance of rain. The wind
has for the last fortnight prevailed from the land or direction of the Trades.
Sabbath 6th. Notwithstanding that the wind & weather has been unfavorable and some rain the
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meeting has been well attended.
The have been three services today ~ including the evening; and the protracted meeting has closed.
Monday 7th. The Victoria sailed for Hilo to stop on the way at MauL We sent a few articles for Hilo.
Tuesday 8th. It was so late when the Victoria set sail last night that she did not get entirely out. But a
very favorable wind sprang up which was attended with a heavy shower of rain & thunder.
Walked to Waikiki to meet with a class of serious people for the purpose of hearing them read the
Scriptures.
The famili~s have had some consultation in regard to Gen. Meeting and inquiry whether a plan cannot
be adopted for a general cooking establishment & a long table.
Wednesday, Jany. 9 1839. The families had further conversation respecting a plan for a long table.
There is a very unanimous feeling that a plan should be attempted for a general cooking establishment. It is
doubtful, however, whether a suitable person can be found to take direction of the cooking.
Understand that a person has died on board the Russian ship and is to be buried according to the
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ceremonies of the Greek Ch. a Priest of that denomination being on board.
Friday Jan. l1th. The Becket was in sight this morning and about 8 o'ck entered the harbor ~ Kaikioewa
& suit returned together with Mr. Whitney. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp also were passengers. Mr. K.s health is
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suffering again and he left Lahainaluna hoping to derive beneft from a visit to this place & also Kauai.
Mr. Whitney came to our house & Mr. & Mrs. Knapp to the house of Mr. Castle.
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Sabbath Jan. 13. The Brig Lama arrived this forenoon. She appeared with colors pendant at half mast.
The intelligence which she brings is of the death of her master, Cap. Bancroft massacred by the North w.
Indians employed by him for the purposes of the voyage to take sea otter. Some misunderstanding arose or
complaint of the indians in regard to food, which was not settled to the satisfaction of the indians; they
being armed followed the captain to the after part of the vessel & shot him. They also shot one of the
seamen in the act of going to the arm chest for means of resistance. The wife of Cap. Bancroft came upon
hearing her husband in distress & fell upon his body & she received several severe wounds: but was not
killed. The indians took possession and compelled the crew to take the vessel to Sitga and there to land
them. They were 27 days beating up from Cape Rose to Sitga; The indians abandoned the vessel to the
crew after robbing her of most that was valuable on board. The Lama was 17 days on her passage from
Scitga to this port.
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Mrs. Bancroft (formerly Mary Homes) has returned in a very distressing condition. It is hoped she will
recover.
In the afternoon the Brig Indus arrived from Mazatlan and brot the distressing intelligence of the loss of
the Brig Griffon & the death of Cap. Little, he being the only person not saved. Cap. L had been very
prosperous in his business and pretty nearly ready for sea; In the early part of the evening of the night in
which the disaster occurred Cap. L was on shore with the owner of the vessel and another Cap. whose
vessel lay in port. They invited & urged him to remain on shore, he declined on the ground of having
business.to attend to on board requiring his presence, which was supposed to be the reciving of specie; to
be smuggled into the vesseL In the night a sudden gale sprung up which blew with such violence as to part
the chain and the vessel was driven on shore and dashed to pieces in a very short time. Cap. Little went
below soon after the vessel struck to put in the dead lights: but so violent was the movement that he was
thrown down & dashed about in the cabin and when he reached the deck he was wounded and exhausted.
The mast went by the board & he told the crew to take care each man of himself; He was securing himself
when a tremendous wave struck the vessel & washed every man overboard: That part where he was
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holding on divided and he fell into the opening and was seen no more. Every search was made afterward
but without success to find the body. The money or most of it we understand was recovered after the vessel
went to pieces; it was found in bags as it was put on board on the sand. Every thing else lost.
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The day has been one of gloom. The news to Mrs. Little was overwhelming.
The Indus it is said was not intending to stop: but being in want of water she put in to replenish her
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store.
A verbal message was sent from Mr. Sturgis the owner of the Griffon directing that Mrs. Judd be
requested to convey tidings first to Mrs. Little of the melancholly & heart rending event.
Other vessels were lost at the same time with the Griffon. The Indus wh. came to port after the gale was
purchased by Cap. Mott, who lost his vesseL Cap.M. was the cap. in company with Mr. Sturgis & Cap.
Little the evening previous to the gale ~ as before stated.
Tuesday Jan. 15th 1839. Early this morning the Don Quixote left the harbor and took her departure for
the U.S. The wind was light & she remained in sight most of the day.
I sent half a ton freight of boxes consigned to Henry Hill, and upwards of 200 letters for the brethren &
sisters of the mission.
Wednesday Jan.y 16. The Becket sailed for Kauai ~ passengers, Mr. Whitney, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop & their
son, Mr. & Mrs. Cooke & child & Mr. & Mrs. Knapp.
The adopted son of Kaikioewa ~ Moses ~ the true son of Kinau & Kekuanaoa remained to be under the
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care of his parents. This seemed to be a very necessary step as the lad is fast gaining knowledge of evil and
running swiftly in the way of his own heart, and if longer left to himself will bring his parents to shame.
Had the company to tea of Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone & Miss Smith. The usual prayer meeting in the
evening lead by Mr. Locke who arrived to day from Waialua.
lhursday 17. Dr. Judd & wife went to Kaneohe, took their two youngest children with them and left
the rest and their house in the care of Miss Smith. They expect to be absent one night.
The Russian ship sailed.
Mr. Locke retd. to Waialua.
Schr. Pilot arrived from having been 15 days on the trip.
Friday Jan. 18. An Austrian traveller and Scientific gentleman who arrived in the Brig Indus from
Mazatlan, was conducted into our neighborhood by Mr. Ladd & introduced to Mr. Bingham ~ and was
shown the Printing office & Bindery.
Sabbath Jan.y 20th. Mr. Bingham preached in the Chapel this evening to a cong. of foreigners from the
words, "Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die and not live."
Tuesday Jany. 22nd. 1839. Walked to Waialae and returned by way ofWaikiki and examined schools at
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both places. These examinations have become mere nominal performances. They serve to keep up the form
of instruction and afford an opportunity for addressing the people on the subject of their souls. I hope the
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vi~its I make to those places quarterly are not entirely in vain.
Wednesday Jan. 23 1839. A small schr. arrived from Hilo ~ via Lahaina and brought letters from both
places.
The Keola sailed for Kailua; by which we sent some freight.
The Kahalaia sailed for the windward having been chartered by Ladd & Co. for the accommodation of
the Austrian Traveler.
Mrs. Castle was conveyed to Ewa & was accompanied by Mr. Vanduzee who came up with a palankeen
to attend her. Her health is not very good.
Thursday Jan. 24. My attention has been occupied most of this day receiving a lot of 10,000 feet Col
River boards purchased of Mr. Geo. Pelly.
The Unity arrived from Canton. She brought a few letters for different members of the Mission.
The Lama sailed for Mazatlan, navigated by Mr. Brewer. Mr. Perrier, I understand, is nominally in
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command. We do not send letters as it is expected the place will under the guard of a French fleet, a war
now existing between France & Mexico.
Friday Jany. 25th 1839. Had Mr. Diell and family to dinner. His health is somewhat improved, ~ more
properly perhaps it might be said; it is more comfortable. He is doubtless in a very critical case, and it
exceedingly doubtful whether he is ever able to preach again.
Mr. Castle went to Ewa this afternoon. Miss Smith stays with Mrs. Lowell Smith on account of the
absence of her husband to Waialua where a protracted meeting is in progress.
Monday Jan. 28. The wife of Cap. Bancroft died this morning. Her death occasioned by the wounds
which were inflicted on her by the N.W. indians at the time her husband was killed by them on board the
Lama.
Thursday Jan. 31. The Ship Nereide arrived from the Col River. We reed. a few letters from our
Methodist brn.
Friday Feby. 1st. The Becket arrived from Kauai in the short passage of 28 hours. Mr. Bishop & family &
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Messrs. Cooke & Knapp and families came passengers.
Saturday Feby 2 1839. Mr. Bishop & family returned to Ewa this afternoon and was accompanied by Mr.
Castle whose wife is still at Ewa on acct of her health.
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Tuesday Feby 5th. Mrs. Castle retd from Ewa attended by her husband.
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Friday Feby 8. The Europa arrived this evening from Valparaiso via Soc. Islands. A few American letters
have been recd. and a few of the New York Evangelist as late as July.
The La Venus was at Tahiti and the Cap~ Touares had by order of the French govert. compelled the
Tahitian government to pay the sum of $2000 as indemnity for ill treatment inflicted on two Catholics who
were sent from that island sometime ago.
Tuesday Feby 12th. The Rasselas sailed for the U.S. ~ sent a large package of letters ~ passengers Cap.
Grimes & Mr. Mackintosh & family.
The Clementine arrived from Hawaii and brought the keel for the Oscar for which Ladd & Co. had
contracted with Mr. French for the price of $500. The vessel has been ever since the 1st of Jan.y performing
the voyage, and it is said Gov. Adams charges for the Sticks 4 in number the sum of $1700 ~ Charter of the
vessel would probably not be less than 400 pro mo. which would make the cost of the sticks not less than
$2300.
Thursday Feby 14 1839. Joseph Navarro one of the old residents died very suddenly this morning. On
examination after death the cause of it was found to be a disease of the heart in the enlargement of an
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artery which bursting produced instantaneous death. He was buried this afternoon. Yesterday he was in his
usual health walking abroad in the evening he visited the billiard room and played a game. This evening
his body lies in the grave.
Friday Feby 15. The Paalua sailed for Lahaina this afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp took passage. 1200 feet
of boards were shipped for Mr. Armstrong and a small amount of freight for others.
Monday Feby. 18th. Mr. Bishop & Vanduzee arrived here from Ewa ~ their object was to give directions
in reference to building a doby house which they propose to build just beyond Mr. Binghams yard, for their
accommodation during gen. meeting.
A Barque made its appearance this afternoon. and when it hove in sight gave rise to some pleasant
expectations: but she proved to be a Spanish vessel 18 days from St. Bias.
Tuesday Feb.y 19. A letter has been recd. by the vessel which arrived yesterday written by Henry Peirce
addressed to Mr. Brewer, which states that Mr. Brinsmade sailed from Boston on the 21st Octr. in the ship
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Farmer on board which are 25 passengers including women & children for these islands. All their names
are given among them are
Mr. Brinsmade & lady
Cap. Stetson & lady
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Mr. Peck & lady
Dr. Wood & lady
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Mr. Jarves & lady
Mr. Burnham & lady
Wednesday Feby 201839. I walked to Waikiki this afternoon. Yesterday was the day in which I shd.
have gone but owing to the information which was that day reed. my mind was so much taken up that the
appointment was forgotten until too late to go.
Thursday Feb.y 21st. A native chh. member by the name of Kaka was buried today. Her death occurred
on Tuesday very suddenly. She was ill and had been residing a short time on her land somewhere mauka of
Honolulu in Honolulu aina. Her health however admitted of her going abroad and on the day before
mentioned she set out with a female friend to return to her habitation in our neighborhood: on the way
she felt ill having pain in her neck and shoulders, She sat down & her friend lomi'd her which gave relief
and they proceeded. Before going far she had another attack and was lomi'd again. They came on a little
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further and she was attacked again and they went into the house of a friend. She proposed prayer and while
she was praying she fell over and with the words of prayer on her lips expired.
She was much respected by her friends and had maintained a good character as a Christian.
Sabbath Feby 24th 1839. Mr. Bingham preached in the Chapel this evening on the words, "The
Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath."
Tuesday 25th. Had to tea this evening Mr. & Mrs. Skinner & Mrs. Taylor and Mr. & Mrs. Dominis.
Friday March 1st. By invitation ofMr. Hall all the families took tea at the house of Mr. Dimond. Part of
the evening was employed in religious duties as a parting with Mr. & Mrs. Hall who expect to embark
tomorrow in the ship Nereide for Columbia River.
Saturday March 2nd. At 1/4 past 12 o'ck P.M. the ship Nereide loosened from her moorings and set sail
for Columbia River, having on board Mr. & Mrs. HalL The 1st Church of Honolulu has purchased a
printing press and a small font of types also various implements for binding which are placed under the care
ofMr. E. O. Hall for the N.W Mission.
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Tuesday March 5th. Mrs. Parker & little daughter Mary arrived from Kaneohe. They put up with us .
Miss Smiths vacation commenced yesterday.
Mr. Vanduzee here giving orders about the house which he & Mr. Bishop are building for their
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accommodation during Gen. Meetg.
Saturday March 9th 1839. The Brig Harlequinl Cap. Jennings arrived from Mazatlan: A letter by this
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vessel from Mr. Peck to Mr. Diell has come to hand communicating the afflictive intelligence that Abbot
Brinsmade died of Croup in February before the arrival of his fatherl and that one of the sons of Mr.
Richards had died. Mr. Greenleaf the informant supposed it to be the eldest.
Sabbath March 10th. The Lordls Supper was celebrated in the native meeting house and 181 candidates
were baptised and admitted to the chh. and 80 persons more propounded.
Mr. Bingham preached in Eng. at the chapel in the evening.
Monday March 11 th. The Paalua sailed for Maui and the news recently recd was communicated to Mr.
Richards. The Europa l Cap. Shaw with Mr. Skinner part owner & supercargo sailed for Canton. Sent all
our Canton letters also all the letters on hand for the U.S.A. together with the ApI. No. of Hawaiian
Spectator.
Thursday March 14th. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe.
The Harlequin sailed. Mr. Greenway passenger for Canton.
Friday March 15th 1839. The Opupele arrived yesterday from the windward. Governor Adams &
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Hoapili wahine arrived in her. Learn from Lahaina that the Becket had gone ashore on the point near
Lahaina and is lost.
Sabbath March 17 1839. Upwards of 20 native children were baptised this afternoon ~ Most of them
the children of parents admitted to the Church on Sabbath last. About 20 persons also were propounded
for admission.
Mr. Smith preached in Eng. at the Chapel this evening. "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.
Wednesday 11-ar~h 20. Have chartered the Keola at the expense of fifty dollars to go to Koloa after Mr.
Gulick & family ~ Mrs. G. expecting to be confined and desirous to attend Gen. Meeting they have sought
thus early to come up.
Mr. Bishop is now here attending to the framing of the roof of the house which he & Mr. Vanduzee are
building for their accommodation during Gen. Meeting.
Thursday Mar. 21. Took tea this evening in company with Mr. & Mrs. Castle at the house of Mr. Ladd.
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Mr. Bishop returned to Ewa this afternoon.
Friday March 22 1839. This afternoon Mr. Robinson had a fall from the beams of the first floor of the
meeting house in to the cellar and was somewhat bruised but it is hoped not seriously injured. He was
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brought to our house first and visited here by the Doctor and was carried on a litter hence to his own house.
Tuesday March 26. Visited this evening at the house of Mr. Skinner ~ Mr. & Mrs. Dimond were guests
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with us.
Yesterday the Lama arrived from Mazatlan having been gone sixty days.
The Paalua sailed this morning for Lahaina. By her sent the remainder of Mr. Armstrong's lumber
designed for the meeting house at Wailuku, all has been carried gratis by Kekuanaoa.
Last evening the last verse of Ezekiel was translated which completes the translation of the Bible.
Ezekiel was translated by Mr. Bingham.
Thursday March 28th. This morning an English Barque arrived belonging to the Hudson Bay Co.
bound to the CoL River to sail again in the course of 5 or 6 days.
Friday March 29. Mrs. Chamberlain was called upon to visit Mrs. Lowell Smith being a domestic case.
She returned in the evening and expects to be called upon again.
Saturday March 301839. The Hooikaika arrived this morning from Lahaina having on board Mr. Clark
& family, Mr. & Mrs. Knapp and Mr. McDonald. Messrs. Clark, Knapp & McDonald are in ill health. Mr.
Clark quite low. Mr. Clark & family take up their quarters with us for the present.
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The Hooikaika returned immediately for the king in consequence of the illness of Kinau, she having
had a paralytic shock this morning and being in a dangerous state.
Mrs. Chamberlain has been absent most of the day with Mrs. Smith. She came home just before night
and returned again before dark.
Sabbath March 31. Mrs. C. spent the night at Mrs. Smith's ~ who was sometime in the course of the
.morng. deld.
of a son which never fully respired, though it manifested some signs of life. A very great
disappointment to ~he parents.
Mr. Bingham preached in the evening at the Chapel, and informed the cong. that it was a subject of
congatulation that at length the entire scriptures had been translated into the Hawaiian language.
Monday ApI. 11839. This morning the Keola returned from Kauai; but brought not the family ofMr.
Gulick for which she had been chartered & sent. No letter was reed. assigning the reason. The captain
reported that the Pilot had sailed with Mr. Alexander & family. The Keola by direction of Mr. Gulick sailed
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to Hanalei; but as Mr. Alexander had previously engaged the Pilot to bring him up he rejected the Keola .
The vessels sailed the same day. The Pilot started first; but fell behind.
The Unity & Clementine arrived from the windward. The Victoria sailed for Lahaina, the state of
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Kinau's health being still alarming.
The Lama sailed for Canton this aftemoon.
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Messrs. Bishop & Vanduzee arrived here from Ewa. Mr. Bishops object is to take to his home two ofMr.
.Diell's childn.
This evening the Hooikaika arrived from Lahaina and brought Auhea & Kekauonohi ~ and before
moming she was despatched again for Hoapili & others.
Thursday Arpi14th 1839. The Hooikaika made her appearance this momg. with the King's broad signal
displayed. He was reed. with a salute. Between twelve and one o'ck wailing commenced and we were not
long in suspense as to the cause. The rushing of the natives to the house where the chiefs had assembled to
await the event of Kinau's illness apprized us that her spirit had fled. A large concourse of people assembled
in front of the house filled the air with loud notes of lamentation, which continued for several hours.
The Pilot arrived from Hanelei with Mr. Alexander and family. They had had been out about nine days
and had been very uncomfortable. They are to be accommodated in Mr. Bingham's study.
Saturday April 6th 1839. The Paalua arrived early this moming and brought down Mr. Richards &
family.
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Just as we were setting down to dinner the report of sail hol took us to the garret door where a ship with
telegraph signals attracted our sight and lead to the conclusion that the long wished for vessel had come;
which proved to be the fact. We soon leamed that it was the Fama. The first boat that came in brought the
intelligence that there had been sickness and death on board ~ Mrs. Stetson died on the 8th of March and
her remains were still on board. Cap. Hoyer lost a child previously to the arrival of the ship at Valparaiso.
Letters <;:ame to hand from the Rooms and from various sources. A long general letter from Mr.
Anderson of upward of 80 pages and an appendix of 20 pages more apprised us that subjects relating to our
mission have occupied deeply the thoughts of the Board.
Mr. Richards reed. the confirmation of the death of one of his sons ~ it proved to that of Charles & not
William. He it is hoped died a Christian.
Mr. Burnham comes out connected with Ladd & Co. the Pr. Com. not having accepted him for the
Seminary.
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Mr. Dibble's health had improved but the Comee. hesitated in regard to sending him to the islands. He
will remain at present in the U.S. itinerating and preaching the sentiments of the circular.
Sabbath, Apt 7th 1839. Mr. Alexander preached at the chapel in the evening ~ to a full house. An
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interesting sermon from the words "Their rock is not as our rock, our enemies themselves being judges."
Monday ApI. 8. Had the pleasure of receiving a call from Cap. Stetson & Mr. Rogers a pious young man
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silver smith whose wife is sister to wife of Cap. Stetson.
Mr. Brinsmade took tea with us this evening. He informed that he met with Warren Fay in Boston at
the Missionary Rooms, ~ but did not see Evarts, as he was at Roxbury and not very well at the time.
Tuesday ApL 9 1839. A meeting was held this evening at the house ofMr. Diell for a social religious
interview in reference to his departure.
A subscription was opened by suggestion of Mr. Brinsmade and the paper presented to the persons
present to raise means for supporting Mr. Tinker to occupy the post of Mr. Diell until his return.
Thursday April 11th 1839. The Oscar sailed at about 1/4 past 3 o'ck P.M. for Canton.
Mr. & Mrs. Diell and their eldest daughter and Mr. Clark took passage.
We had a parting meeting in our large room. Mr. Clark made some observations respecting the feelings
we should act upon at our Gen. Meeting. Should do nothing rashly but do everything with great
moderation & wisdom. A hymn was sung & a prayer offered by Mr. Richards ~ It was a tender scene. Pretty
soon after the meeting Mr. C. took a seat in a small carriage and he was drawn to the village to embark.
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Have felt quite ill to day and took a sweat at night.
Sabbath April 14. An English service was conducted in the Chapel at the usual hour in the morning by
Mr. Richards; and in the evening Mr. Smith preached.
Monday April 15th 1839. The Fama having been brought into the Harbor began to discharge her cargo
and in the afternoon we got at some of our goods.
Friday Ap. 19. This has been the annual examination of Schools; but I have been so much engaged
with our supplies and preparing communications for Hilo to go by the Kahalaea which I have chartered for
the purpose of bringing down the Hilo & Kohala families, that I was not able to take any part in it.
Most of our supplies are now drawn up, a few more articles only remain.
Saturday Ap. 20. The Kahalaea sailed for Hilo to bring the families of that division of Hawaii; to return
by way of Kohala to bring br. Bliss & Bailey. charter $120.
The Clementine sailed for Norfolk sound.
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The Paalua arrived from Lahaina Messrs. Hitchcock & Rogers and their families were passengers. Mrs .
Rogers is quite ilL
They will remain at our house a few days & then occupy the home of Kaina.
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Sabbath April 21st 1839. Two services in English were conducted at the Seamen's Chapel ~ in the
morning by Mr. Bingham who detained the cong. till after 1 o'ck P.M. ~ in the evening Mr. Hitchcock
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preached ~ and Mr. Richards officiated at the administration of the Lord's supper.
Bya vessel from Kauai we hear the melancholly news of Kaikioewa's death ~ which occurred on the
10th instant. We have learned nothing very particular.
Tuesday ApI 23rd. The Victoria arrived from Kauai with Mr. & Mrs. Whitney who are to be
accommodated in our family.
Thursday 25th. have despatched the Hooikaika this day for Lahaina to bring down the families of
Messrs. Andrews, Baldwin & McDonald. This was done at the urgent request of Mr. Baldwin. The charter
of the vessel is to be $40.
This evening the Brig Joseph Peabody arrived 152 days from New York.
Friday 26th. Letters came to hand by the Joseph Peabody. Duplicates were reed. of letters by the Fama.
We learn that Josiah Thompson died on the passage. 6th inst.
Sabbath April 28th 1839. Mr. Hitchcock held forth in the chapel in the forenoon and Mr. Smith
preached in the evening.
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Monday 29th. The Victoria sailed for Kailua to bring down the Kona families. Charter say $90.
The Paalua sailed for Waialua by her I sent some freight.
Tuesday 30th. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui, having on board Messrs. Andrews, Baldwin & Forbes
and their families. The vessel did not get to the landing till after sun down.
Wednesday May 1st. The Keola sailed for Kauai to bring up the families charter $60.
The Hooikaika sailed for Hana to stop at Wailuku & Molokai to bring down the remaining families.
Charter $80.
Mr. Andrews entered Kalaiheana's house and Mr. Forbes the house of Kanae and the rent commenced
to day.
Thursday May 2. Mr. McDonald & family arrived in the whaling ship Galen from Lahaina.
Saturday May 4th. The Kahalaea arrived from Hilo & Kohala ~ passengers as follows: Messrs. Lyman &
Coan and Mr. Bliss & family.
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A native arrived from Waialua with a burden of 90 lbs. of indian meaL He started just after daylight and
arrived here just after dark having travelled not far from 30 miles. Mr. Locke in a letter remarked that the
load was rather a large one; but the man would have nothing to bring back.
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Wednesday 8th. The Victoria arrived from Kailua with Mr.Thurston and family and Dr. Andrews and
family.
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Messrs. Bishop & Emerson, Locke & Parker & their families arrived ~ also Miss Brown.
Friday 10th. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui this afternoon bringing the families of Messrs. Conde &
Ives from Hana and Messrs. Green & Armstrong from Wailuku. It was expected the vessel would stop at
Mo10kai to take in Mr. Munn, but as it was too late to make the stop last evening when they arrived off the
station the brethren on board considering the state of their families with them, decided to proceed to
Honolulu and to send the vessel back after Mr. Munn. Mr. Ives has brought down his effects having decided
on his own responsibility to leave Hana, and most probably the mission.
Mr. Conde & family take up their lodgings in our house, we having vacated our front bed room for their
accommodation, moving our children & selves into one half of the front chamber. Mr. Lyman occupying
the other half a kapa partition only dividing our lodging.
Mr. Armstrong family will be accommodated in Mr. Bingham's house. Mr. Green ma in the house with
Mrs. Clark, and Mr. Ives & family in the house of Kanehoewaa.
Saturday May 11, 1839. The Hooikaika having been chartered at the expense of the brethren who
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came down in her from Maui, to return after Mr. Munn at Ka1uaaha, set sail this afternoon.
Sabbath May 12. Mr. Coan preached in the chapel in the morning and Mr. Lyman in the evening.
The Keo1a arrived from Kauai this morning and brought Messrs. Lafon & Johnson & their families &
Mr. Tinker.
Monday May 13 1839. The General Meeting of the Mission was organised this morning ~ in the School
House, and the business commenced. Two Sessions today.
Tuesday May 14. The Hooikaika arrived with Mr. Munn and family. They have their accommodations
in the house of Manuwa the husband of Kaka deceased.
The teachers association convened in the mauka School house ~ address by the President.
Friday May 24. Mr. Gulick & family arrived from Kauai and were accompanied by Mrs. Tinker &
children. They all take accommodations in the house of Mrs. Diell.
The Barque Hope arrived Cap. Dudoit commander. The vessel is fitted out as a whaler. It is said Cap.
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Dudoit comes with a Consuls commission for these islands for the French Govt.
Wednesday June 5 1839. The funeral of Kinau took place this afternoon.
The Br. Sloop of War Sulphur is now here. Cap. Belcher.
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Thursday June 13th. The Gen. meeting came to a close adj. sine die.
Friday June 14th 1839. This morning the Schooner Kahalaea which has been chartered for $150 to go
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to Hilo and Kohala sailed having passengers on board as follows: Messrs. Lyman & Coan, Dr. & Mrs.
Andrews & child, Mr. & Mrs. Bliss & child and Miss Smith. The vessel will stop at Kohala going up &
leave Mr. Bliss & family & Miss Smith and on her return from Hilo will stop again and take in Mr. Bailey
& family with their effects and bring them to Lahaina.
The wind has been very favorable blowing apparently from the westward all day.
Saturday June 15. The Flibberty Jibbett sailed for Kauai ~ Messrs. Alexander & Johnson & their families
& Mrs. Armstrong being passengers. The charter to carry them & effects is $50.
I should have mentioned under date of yesterday that Messrs. Emerson & Locke, Messrs. Bishop &
Parker returned to their station. Mr. Forbes & wife & two children set out with Mr. Parker & are designing
to make the tour of the island. Mr. Conde went the other way with Mr. Emerson mao
Monday June 17 1839. Mr. & Mrs ..Whitneyand Dr. & Mrs. Lafon sailed in the Schr. Kinau for Koloa.
The Schr. is in the service of Ladd & Co. & Mr. Ladd goes down in the vessel.
Mr. Gulick & family left in the Pilot.
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We learn by a whal,ing ship just from Tahiti that the French Frigate destined to these islands to settle
the difficulties in regard to the Catholics had gone ashore on point Venus at the island of Tahiti and would
be detained sometime there to make repairs.
Monday June 24th 1839. Several of the families have broken up in order to return to their stations viz.
Messrs. Baldwin, McDonald, Green, Rogers & Conde, and have sent their baggage on board Schr.
Hooikaika. It was so late when the last load went down that the passengers could not go this evening &
they will remain over night. We have Mr. Baldwin & family at our house, also Mr. Conde & family, as
before, Mr. Richards left for Kauai in the Schr. Paalua.
Tuesday June 25th. The Hooikaika sailed this morning but as she was beat out against a sea breeze and
as that was very feeble outside, the Schooner returned and all the passengers came back. Toward evening a
breeze having spung up from the land, the br. & sisters embarked again & the vessel left the harbor just
after sun down.
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Mr. & Mrs. Forbes returned from a tour of 11 days around this island. They take up their lodgings with
us. They have three children & four native helpers.
Mr. Bishop was up today from Ewa. Hear of more persecution of the Catholics.
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Thursday June 27. The Kahalaea retd. from Hilo. Mr. Bailey did not come down being disappointed by
the Cap.
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Saturday June 29 1839. The Hooikaika sailed for Molokai & Lahaina carrying Messrs. Andrews.
Hitchcock & Munn and their families. The vessel was ready to sail last night but owing to illness of Mrs.
Andrews she was detained.
Saturday July 6th 1839. Dr. Judd & family or the older members of it set off for Ewa and design to make
a tour of the island. Mrs. Clark with the oldest and youngest of her children accompanied them to Ewa.
Ann Eliza & Caroline stay with us, & Mr. & Mrs. Forbes & family go into Mrs. Clark's house.
Sabbath July 7. The Paalua arrived from Kauai and Mr. Richards & Mrs. Armstrong returned.
Monday July 8. The Paalua sailed for Maui and Mr. Armstrong & family & Miss Brown took passage on
board with Hoapili.
Tuesday July 9. The French Frigate so long talked of arrived this morning. Her communications with
government have not been very pleasing.
Mr. Thurston & family went to Koolau.
The following is a copy of a Manifesto addressed to the King of the Sand. Islds. by Cap. L Place
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commanding the French Frigate L'Artemise in the name of her government.
His majesty the king of the French having commanded me to come to Honolulu in order to put an end
either by force of persuasion, to the ill treatment to which the French have been victims at the Sand. Islds.
I hasten first to employ this last means as the most conformable to the political noble and liberal system
pursued by France against the powerless, hoping thereby that I shall make the principal chiefs of these
islands understand how fatal the conduct which they pursue towards her will be to their interests, and
perhaps cause disasters to them and to their country, should they be obstinate in their perseverance. Misled
by perfidious counsellors; deceived by the excessive indulgence which the French govt. has extend toward
them for several years they are undoubtedly ignorant how potent it is, and that in the world there is not a
power which is capable of preventing it from punishing its enemies; otherwise they would have endeavored
to merit its favor, or, not to incur its displeasure, as they have done in ill treating the French. They would
have faithfully put into execution the treaties, in place of violating them as soon as the fear disappeared, as
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well as the ships of war who had caused it, whereby bad intentions had been constrained. In fine they will
comprehend that to persecute the Catholic religion, to tarnish it with the name of idolatry, and to expeL,
under this absurd pretext, the French from this Archipelago, was to offer an insult to French and to its
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Sovereign.
It is without doubt the formal intention of France that the King of the Sandwich Island be powerful
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independent of every foreign power which he considers his ally: but she also demands that he conform to
the usages of civilized nations. Now, amongst these is not even one which does not permit in its territory
the free toleration of all religions: and yet at the Sandwich Islands the French are not allowed publicly the
exercise of theirs, while Protestants enjoy therein the most extensive privileges; for these all favor, for those
the most cruel persecutions. Such a state of affairs being contrary to the laws of nations, insulting to those
of Catholics, can no longer continue, and I am sent to put an end to it. Consequently I demand in the
name of my Government.
1st. That Catholic worship be declared free throughout all the dominions subject to the King of the
Sand. Is1ds.; that the members of this religious faith shall enjoy in them all the privileges granted to
Protestants.
2nd. That a site for a Catholic church be given by the Govt. at Honolulu, a port frequented by the
French, and that this church be ministered by priests of their nation.
3rd. That all Catholics imprisoned on account of religion since the last persecutions extended to the
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French missionaries be immediately set at liberty.
4th. That the King of the S.L deposite in the hands of the cap. of the L.A. the sum of twenty thousand
dollars as a guarantee of his future conduct towards France, which sum the Govt. will restore to him when
it shall consider that the accompanying treaty will be complied with.
5. That the treaty signed by the King of the Sand Is1ds. as well as the sum above mentioned be
conveyed on board the Frigate L'Artemise by one of the principal chiefs of the country; and also that the
Batteries of Honolulu do salute the French flag with twenty one guns, which will be returned by the
Frigate.
These are the equitable conditions at the price of which the King of the S.1. shall conserve friendship
with France. I am induced to hope, that, understanding better how necessary it is for the prosperity of his
people & the preservation of this power, he will remain in peace with the whole world, and hasten to
subscribe to them, and thus imitate the laudable example which the Queen of Tahiti has given in
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permitting the free toleration of the Catholic religion in her Dominons; but, if contrary to my expectations,
it should be otherwise, and the King and principal chiefs of the S.L led on by bad counsellors refuse to sign
the treaty who I present, war will immediately commence, and all the devastations, all the calamities, which
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may be the unhappy but necessary results will be imputed to themselves alone, and they must also pay the
losses which the aggrieved foreigners, in these circumstances, shall have a right to claim.
The 10th of July (9th according to date here) 1839
Captain of the French Frigate L. Artemise
Signed C. Laplace
(For further incidents see S.I. Gazette of July 13th).
The Schr. Kinau sailed for the King, a hostage being detained on board the Frigate as security for his
arrivaL
Wednesday July 10th. Haalilio who was detained as hostage was exchanged for John Ii who went on
board the l' Artemise this morning.
Many reports are in circulation respecting the intentions of the Comdr. of the Frigate ~ It is very certain
that very decided measures will be taken to carry into effect the designs of the French.
Saturday 13th July 1839. Fears are entertained that the King will not arrive in season, and as the Chiefs
feel that nothing short of compliance with the demands of the French will prevent hostilities, a result to
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which it would be the ruin of their nation to be brought, they have resolved to pledge the consent of the
king to the conditions of the Treaty and to offer the money required as security for the fulfilment.
The :money was accordingly sent off this afternoon and a salute of 21 guns fired from the fort, which was
responded to from the Frigate in token of acceptance.
Kikuanaoa & Haalilio were the agents of govt. acting on the occasion and Mr. Richards accompanied
them as linguist.
Sabbath 14th. The King and Hoapili arrived this morning from Maui, The Paa1ua, Hooikaika & Kinau
being the vessels ~t!=endant upon them.
A military mass was celebrated on shore by Mr. Walsh in the King's grass house (formerly called the
palace).
Cap. Laplace for the first time landed from the Frigate, he had been preceeded by a company under
arms consisting of 120 men and also about 60 seamen, all in military order. He was met on the pier by a
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large number of the For. Residents ~ who of course welcomed him on shore.
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Monday July 15th. Dr. Judd & family arrived from Koolau by the way of Waimanalo & Waikiki, having
performed a tour of the island in company with Mr. & Mrs. Jarves.
Tuesday 16th. Mr. Emerson who arrived yesterday returned today taking with him Ann Elize &
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Caroline Clark. Mrs. Clark being at Waialua and wishing to have her children with her.
Friday 19th. The French Frigate sailed off this morning. She left in silence carrying the Twenty
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thousand dollars as security for the fulfilment of the conditions of the Treaty which is to be deposited with
the commander at Valparaiso.
Mr. Thurston & family arrived from Koolau.
Saturday July 20. The Victoria sailed for Kailua & Kealakekua ~ having the Kona families on board Viz.
Messrs. Thurston, Forbes & rves.
Sabbath 21. The wind was unusually strong last night & has been so to day. The Hooikaika which set
out for Lahaina last evening having returned owing to the strength of the wind and the deeply laden state
of the vesseL She had a good quantity of lumber & 200 passengers ~ the Kings troops.
Monday July 22nd 1839. The Paalua & Hooikaika set sail for MauL It should have been noticed that
the Schr. Flibberty Jibbet sailed on Saturday for Waialua, having been chartered by Mr. Locke to carry his
building materials &c. to his station. He is to give at the rate of $12 pr. day.
Wednesday July 241839. The Barque Vancouver Duncan arrived this evening, 15 days from Cola.
River. Reed. letters from the Wesleyan Missionaries and also from the Missionaries of the Am. board. The
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Methodist br. speak of success in their work and of the influences of the Spirit being shed upon their
families and upon those for whom they labor. Mr. Hall had reached the place of his destination. His letter
to bro. Dimond was written on the 22nd of May. He had then been 8 days at Clearwater river and had set
up the express and got two forms of the Nez Perces sp. book in type. Mrs. Hall's health had improved. He
stated that his return would depend upon the intelligence he might receive from the islands.
Friday 26th. Mrs. Clark arrived from Waialua, with her four children. She was attended from Ewa by
Bishop.
British Brig Elizabeth Buckham Scott, arrived this afternoon, 51 days from Canton, bound to Buenos
Ayres. A letter was rec. by Mrs. Carter from her husband by which we get the information that Mr. Diell
had sailed for England, that the health of Mr. Clark was improving and that Mrs. Diell and daugtr. Anna
would return with Mr. Clark in the Europa which may be expected in six weeks. Very serious difficulties it
seems have existed for some months between the Chinese authorities & the Foreign merchants in
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consequence of the immense quantities of opium which of late have been introduced into that country. All
foreign trade had been suspended, and the residents at Canton imprisoned in their own factories by armed
soldiers, till all the opium on hand was given up, amounting to 22,000 chests, valued at $12,000,000 of
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dollars. Trade had partially commenced again and a fast sailing vessel had been despatched to convey the
intelligence to the govt. of Eng. The Am. Frigate Columbia, Comd. Reed, and Sloop JOM Adams, Wiet,
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were at Macao and may be expected here in two months.
Saturday July 27 1839. Mr. Locke arrived just at evening from Waialua, He has come to make some
inquiry about his duty in the present state of things and to attend to the selling of some lumber which he
has shipped in the Flibberty Jibbet now on her way from Waialua.
Monday July 30th 1839. The Flibberty Jibbet arrived from Waialua yesterday and her cargo was
discharged this forenoon. She has been in Mr. Lockes service 10 days $12 pr. dy.
The brethren met to converse on the subject of a communication recd. from Mr. Emerson.
((1st. Will it not be well for us to have an island meeting for a day or two, to consult in relation to
measures to be pursued by us, to best serve and save our Churches and this people at this peculiar crises."
It was thought that the brethren could do more to subserve the cause by remaining at their posts than
by meeting together at the present time, when so much is to be down at every station, that by
correspondence with one another by letter the good mght be effected which was sought by a meeting.
((2nd. Will it not be well to put the Bible immediately into the hands of readers letting them have it on
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credit ~ with the assurance that they shall not be distressed for the payment of the same ~ although all will
be expected to pay for it when they can ~ no family to have more than one Bible on credit and that to be
the Family Bible."
It has been decided by the br. of this station ~ that the Bible should as fast as possible be put into the
hands of those who are able to read, and desirous to obtain the Scripture, but unable to pay for them,
without much regard to compensation, as such a course as this would fall in precisely with the intention of
the Bible Society.
H3rd. May it not be well for Mr. Locke to suspend building and spend the remainder of the year up
Koolau at Haula or near there exerting the best influence he can among the people."
On this enquiry the br. thought it highly desirable that operations should be carried on in that part of
the island ~ that Mr. Locke might go once a week or not so frequent and labor ~ that Mr. Emerson might go
occasionally and spend a week or part of a week in preaching & looking after the people: that at any rate
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the best teacher that can be found be placed there and vigorous efforts made to instruct the people in the
knowledge of the Scriptures and of the only way in which they can be saved.
Thursday Augt. 1st 1839. The Sch. Keola sent by Mr. Reynolds to carry letters to St. BIas for
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conveyance across the continent returned and brought i\mn. news into ApriL The papers make known
that the State of Maine are assuming a hostile attitude toward their neighbors of New Brunswick on
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account of the north east boundary. The information however has been reed. in a private letter that the
subject of the difficulties had been committed to Commissioners and it was expected that it would be
adjusted amicably.
Thursday Aug. 8th. Had the company of Mr. Brewer & Mr. Hooper to tea this evening yesterday Mr.
Tinker's family, the evening before Mr. & Mrs .Brinsmade.
The Hawaiian Spectator for July having been circulated, the article written by Mr. J arves giving
account of the visit of the French Frigate L'Artemise to this place, which is contained in this number, is
producing a great excitement. The French and English Consul seem to be most affected, the French Consul
in a particular manner, and has represented the article to the King as a libel and has solicited the King to
punish the writer.
The health of Mrs. Castle has assumed a very unfavorable appearance within a day or two (yesterday or
rather last evening) an attack of bleeding from the lungs has quite prostrated her and it cannot but be
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feared a decline may set in.
Saturday Aug. 10th 1839. Shipped on board Barque Vancouver for Columbia River a quantity of freight
for the Missionaries of the A.B. C.EM. consigned to J. Douglas, Esq.
Brig Clementine arrived from California ~ Mr. Thompson a naturalist & traveller ~ passenger.
Tuesday Aug. 13 1839. Barque Vancouver sailed for Columbia River ~ by her besides freight I sent
letters to the following; I Douglas ~ Messrs. Spalding, Whitman, Smith, Walker & Eells jointly & to each
separately ~ also to Mr. HalL Messrs. Leslie, White, Lee & Beers separately ~ sent also two boxes of
donations for Mr. Leslie one of which was put up by Mrs. Bingham.
Wednesday Aug. 14 1839. The case of Mr. Jarves having been referred to arbitrators to decide upon the
testimony of witnesses ~ the testimony to be given in writing ~ Two of the arbitrators were chosen by Mr.
Dudoit and two by Mr. Jarves ~ those of the former were Mr. Reynolds & French ~ of the latter Mr. Hooper
& Dr. Wood, ~ the fifth chosen of the others was Mr.
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the investigation took place today.
The testimony which Mr. Richards gave in offended Mr. Dudoit very highly, and he did not forbear to
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express in words and in gestures his displeasure ~ When Mr. Richards left the room he was followed out by
Dudoit who had a horse whip in his hand, which he shook at Mr. R. & said nothing, but his black coat
defended him. He employed other language which was highly uncivil ~ and which none but a man of honor
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The decision was not made up to day ~ the arbitrators meet again tomorrow to make up their minds.
Thursday Aug. 15. Mr. & Mrs. Dimond & Mrs. Smith set out to make a tour of this island via Ewa &
Waialua.
Mr.Bishop came up this day from Ewa and returned again.
The arbitrators of Mr. Jarves case made known their decision was was that The statements continued in
his piece had not been sustained.
A letter recd. yesterday from Mr. Armstrong makes known the afflictive intelligence of the death of Mr.
Vanduzee's daughter by Colara infantum. Mr.. & Mrs. V. had come to Wailuku.
Monday Aug. 19 1839. Had Mrs. Hoyer and Mr. & Mrs. Richards & children to dinner. In the evening
to tea Mr. & Mrs. Jarves & Dr. Judd's family.
Tuesday Aug. 20. Walked to Waikiki to attend school called poalua, only 10 schollars. This is the first
time I have attended this school since Gen. Meeting.
Thursday Aug. 22. Mr. Richards & family left for Maui in the Schr. Keola.
The Unity sailed for Hawaii by which freight was sent for Hilo, Kawaihae and Kona.
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The Hooikaika sailed for Kauai to bring up Mr. Ladd.
Saturday Aug. 24th. The voice of wailing is again raised in our midst ~ the sudden death of Liliha this
evening has furnished the occasion. She has been taken away with a stroke ~ an appoplectic shock as it is
believed. She was at her house just beyond the creek and was about to return to her residence to Honolulu.
Having eaten a hearty supper, she laid herself upon her sleeping place surrounded by curtains, where she
remained, not coming out to go to her other house as she had proposed. Some of her attendants remarked
to an enquiry about her going Why, she surely does not intend to go to night, Let us go in and lomi her ~
On going in & taking hold upon her they perceived a singularity in her appearance and said he hiamoe ano
e keia and raised an alarm ~ on examination she was found to be dead.
Sabbath Aug. 25 1839. An Eng. Brig of war arrived this afternoon ~ the Sparrowhaw, Cap. Shepherd
from Valparaiso ~ Having stopped at the Marquesas islands and at Hilo on her way.
Monday Aug. 26 1839. The Sparrowhawk was brought into the harbor this morning & salutes
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exchanged with the government. We understand that she has no business with the government.
We understand that the people are extravagant in their expressions of grief on account of the death of
Liliha ~ and some appear to be returning to the custom of naaupo times ~ cutting the hair, burning the skin
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and knocking out teeth ~ These practices are principally confined to the poe naaupo, though some of the
more enlightened have cut off their hair, & have been occupied in singing a mele in praise of the deceased .
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Tuesday Aug. 27 1839. Hoapili and wife together with Mr. Richards arrived from Lahaina. Mr. R. is
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furnished with accommodations by the King, and declined our invitation to take up his quarters with us.
Thursday Aug. 29. Mr. Smiths new meeting house was opened for worship this afternoon. Sermon by
Mr. Bingham from Gen. 28:17. How dreadful is this place. This is none other but the house of God, and
this is the gate of heaven. The King and the principal of the high chiefs were present. After the dedication
the families went to the house of Mr. Smith and partook of an entertainment. ~ The King was present tea
handed round.
Friday Aug. 30. Mr. Jarves took passage with his wife for Kauai in the Schooner Kinau. They are going
to remain there for the present. For several weeks past they have had their accommodations at Dr. Judd's.
Sabbath Sep. 1st. This morning 123 candidates who were propounded six months ago, and have been
thus long on probation without any thing being alledged against them why the ordinance of baptism shd.
be withheld came forward and were admitted to the Church. The Lord's Supper was administered in the
afternoon. A large company set down to commemorate the death of the Son of God. 0 that they may all be
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found at last among the guests at the Marriage Supper.
Thursday Sep. 5th 1839. The U.S. Ship Relief, Lieut. Long Commander, Store Ship of the Exploring
Squadron, arrived this morning. The other ships may not be expected before February or March.
Saturday Sep. 7th. Eclipse of the Sun. Greatest obscuration about a quarter past 11 o'ck A.M. Had
hoped it would be annular, but it did not prove to be so. Probably 2 degrees farther south the Eclipse was
centraL
Monday Sep. 9 1839. The Sparrowhawk, Cap. Shepard sailed this morning ~ goes first to Kealakekua
afterward to Tahiti and then to Valparaiso.
Lt. Long in Company with Mr. Brinsmade called upon the families of the station this morning ~ This
was a return call for one made on him by us on Friday.
Friday Sep. 13. Mr. Richards embarked for Lahaina on board the Schooner Hooikaika. He was
solicitous to return on account of having heard that Mrs. R. has had a return of sleeplessness with which
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she had before been afflicted occasioned in part by having been left alone .
Have had the notice ofMr. Mc.Donalds death, which took place on Saturday last at sun set. Mr.
Baldwin wrote as follows, "Bro. McDonald has gone to his rest. He lived one week beyond the time when
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began to fail rapidly & we supposed was near his end. The last week was one of suffering, and his desire to
depart was great and constant. He died easily at sunset Saturday and is to be buried today (Monday Sep.
9th). May the Lord bless this dispensation to our good."
He has left a widow and two children to mourn his early departure.
Sabbath 15th 1839. I have a boil on my back of so painful character that I did not attend meeting
either in the forenoon or afternoon. I was able to get out to the"~abbath School only. Dr. Judd calls the
painful affection on my back a carbuncle.
Monday Sep. 16. A protracted meeting commenced this afternoon in Mr. Smith's congregation. Messrs.
Emerson & Parker assist.
Wednesday Sep. 18. This afternoon the Europa arrived from Canton in a passage of 66 days. Mr. Clark
& Mrs. Diell & daughter arrived as passengers. The health of Mr. Clark restored to soundness.
Thursday Sep. 19. The Ship Relief sailed to day, Lt. Long ~ destined for New Holland & thence to the
U.S.A.
Friday 20th. The Beaver, Cap. Rogers sailed for the U.S.A. It is expected her course will be pretty much
direct. By her sent all our American letters ~ the Gen. letter of the Mission, minutes and the Protest against
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the proscription of the of the Missionaries by Cap. Laplace of the French Frigate l' Artemise, which is ford.
to the Missionary Rooms.
Monday ~ The Europa got into the harbor.
Saturday Sep. 28th 1839. Dr. Judd set out for Waialua to visit Mr. Locke's youngest child ~ which is sick.
A communication has been recd. today by the King from Mr. Charlton complaining of an aggression of
the local authorities of Waimea on Hawaii upon the property ofWm. Hughes a British subject, and
requiring redress. Threatening to complain to the British Govt. if full satisfaction be not rendered; and to
despatch a vessel to the commander of the British squadron at Valparaiso and lay the case before him for
his action.
Mr. Clark & family took passage in the Paalua for Lahaina ~ They set sail this afternoon with a strong
breeze.
During this week the old meeting house has been rethatched.
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Wednesday Octr. 2. The remains of Liliha which have been lying in state since her decease Aug. 24th
were this afternoon borne in grand procession to the meeting house where funeral services were performed.
The procession was formed at her house near Mr. Smiths meeting house; the coffin was covered with red
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velvet ornament with bronze decorations and placed on a herse attached to four carriage wheels and
surmounted with a canopy of black silk edged with a neat white fringe. A majestic black Kahili was carried
in front and bearers of small Kshilis of varigated colors walked on each side. Mr. Bingham & Mr. Walsh in
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white sacrdotal garments with John Stevens in full military dress in the centre led the procession and they
were followed by the band playing a funeral dirge - the missionaries foreigners and foreign consuls coming
in behind in their order and directly preceeding the coffin, with the Kings guard in single column &
measured step on each side.
The sermon was preached by Mr. Bingham from Rev. 3: 2 & 3 v. It was a discourse well adapted to the
circumstance of the case of the deceased, and contained serious warnings to those who profess to be the
followers of Christ but afford only dubious evidence of being sincere.
It was a singular arrangement to place a Roman Catholic Priest by the side of Mr .Bingham who walked
as the officiating clergyman, but I hear that it was at the instance of Mr. Charlton, who declared that he
would leave the procession unless Mr. Walsh was allowed to take his place by the side ofMr. Bingham in
front. Mr. Walsh walked into the meeting house in the procession; but on arriving opposite the pulpit, and
a seat being assigned to him he declined the acceptance and walked out of the house. The English Consul
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did not enter the house and was seen abroad during the exercises.
The body was removed in procession to the Fort, whence it is to be removed to Lahaina. Mr. Walsh
joined the procession after it had left the meeting house, occupying the same place as before. No guns were
fired on the occasion, probably because the chiefs did not wish to use up the powder.
Thursday Octr. 3rd 1839. The Kahalaea with the remains of Liliha on board with Kekauonohe, Kehikili
& others sailed in company with the Keola for Lahaina.
We learn that the Eng. Consul is much displeased with the Sandwich Island government, and has
hauled down his flag. One ground of displeasure was the refusal of Auhea to order the magistrates of
Waimea to be brought down here to be tried for alledged illegal conduct in regard to depriving a British
subject by the name of William Hughs of his property. Auhea said she would write to Gov. Adams to
investigate the subject: but this would not satisfy his Consularship. Another ground of offense was the
refusal of the government to acknowledge a claim of about 20 thousand dollars against the estate of Liliha.
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The English consul is also much displeased with the mission and declares he will have nothing to do
with any business in the conducting of which a mi~sionary is invited to take a part.
Friday 4. Had the company of Dr. & Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Little & Mrs. Diell to tea this evening. Mrs. Diell
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Sabbath Octr. 6th 1839. As Mr. Tinker expects soon to return with his family to Koloa, in consequence
of which the Seamens Chapel will be vacant; he proposed that the communion of the Lord's Supper
should be celebrated this evening, which was done. Dr. & Mrs. Wood having been recommended to the
Bethel Church were reed. as members and participated with the church in the solemn ordinance.
Tuesday 7th. Mr. & Mrs. Castle took passage in the Unity for Hawaii. The health of Mrs. C. is
evidently declining and voyaging has been recommended by the physician.
Mr. & Mrs. Knapp have moved into the house occupied by Mr. Castle.
Thursday 9th. Arrived this morning the 64 gun Frigate Columbia. Com. Read. Lt. McGruder and in
about 3 hours after the sloop of war John Adams of 20 guns, commanded by Cap. Wyman ~ Lt. Foote &
Turner. A Salute was exchanged between the Columbia and the Fort. The American Consul made an
official call and afterwards the Eng. Consul; both were saluted with usual number of guns. The crews of
both vessel have been greatly afflicted with sickness; on board the frigate have been 25 deaths since
leaving Canton. 64 have died since the vessel left the U.S.
A sailor was buried this afternoon from the Columbia attended by the Chaplain; Rev. Mr. Taylor
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Friday Octr. 11 1839. The Sloop of war John Adams entered the harbor this morning. Messrs. Bingham,
Smith, Tinker & myself visited the John Adams and Columbia. We did not have an interview with the
Commodore, as he left the vessel before we reached the ship; he had made an appointment to call upon the
Chiefs at 12 o'ck.
By the Clarion which arrived to day from Maui learn that Mr. Bailey arrived at Lahaina from Kohala on
Saturday evening 5th inst. having moved with his effects to fulfil his appointment of the High SchooL
Saturday Octr. 12 1839. Mr. Richards arrived from Lahaina in the Victoria.
Mr. Tinker sailed for Kauai with his family on board the Enterprise Cap. Haggarty.
His appointment as preacher in the Seamens Chapel having been fulfilled.
A protracted meeting this week.
Wednesday Octr. 16, 1839. Mr. Parker & family arrived this evening from Kaneohe; Mr. Parker being
very ill with jaundice. They stop at our house. The br. of this station addressed a letter this evening to
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Com. Geo. C. Read requesting an investigation of our conduct that the question may be answered whether
we as a mission have violated our neutrality so as to have forfeited our protection as Am. citizens.
Thursday 17. Mr. Hooper & Mrs. Little united in marriage. Mr. Taylor performed the service.
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Saturday Octr. 19 1839. Schooner Morse commanded by H.A. Peirce owned & fitted out by Mr.
Hunnewell arrived 6 mo. from Boston & brought a few packages and letters for the mission.
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Sabbath. Episcopal service in the seamans chapel conducted by Mr. Taylor Chap. of the Columbia.
Monday Octr. 21. Mr. & Mrs Castle arrived this morng. from Hawaii in the unity. and they were
accompanied by Miss Smith. The health of Mrs. Castle appears not to have been benefited by the voyage.
Wednesday Octr. 23. Mr. & Mrs. Vanduzee arrived in the Wm. Lee on their way to the U.S. Miss
Ogden came from Lahaina with them for a visit to this place. She will take up her lodgings with us.
An ahaaina on board the Columbia: did not go ~ others went.
Thursday Octr. 24. Addressed a second communication to Com. Read pressing the subject of an
investigation and an answer to our first letter.
Friday 25. Addressed a letter to Mr. Brinsmade inclosing copies of our two letters to Comde. Read and
requesting him to forward by his influence the objects of our communications.
Saturday Octr. 26. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop arrived from Ewa with their son, for the purpose of attending his
embarkation with Mr. Vanduzee and family on board the ship Wm. Lee, Cap. Hussey.
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Monday Octr. 28th 1839. The families of this station met in our room to attend a parting exercise in
reference to the departure of Mr. & Mrs. Vanduzee &Sereno E. Bishop who were expected to embark in the
ship Wm. Lee but owing to the wind did not go on board.
Tuesday Octr 29. The Wm. Lee sailed this afternoon.
This afternoon recd. an answer from Comde. Read to our communication declining to institute an
investigation of our case as invited by US in our communications to him.
Lt. Foote took tea with us this evening.
Wednesday Octr. 30th. Mr. Emerson arrived here from Waialua, and assisted in our usual Wednesday
eveg. meeting. Lt. Foot & several other persons were present. Mr. Bingham made some remarks and gave us
the information that this day had been the 49th anniversary of his birth & the 50 of his age.
Friday Novr. 1st. Mr. Emerson departed for Waialua and was accompanied by Miss Ogden, and carried
our daughter Martha Ann. They did not set out until after dinner and will stop at Ewa tonight.
Saturday Novr. 2nd 1839. The Paalua arrived this morning and brought as passengers Mr. & Mrs.
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Rogers & child; the health of Mrs. R. is impaired, having nervous affection & dispepsia. In the same vessel
came down three Japanese who were in connection with four others picked up at sea on board a junk by the
ship J as. Loper, Cap. Cathcart. The four arrived at this place some time ago having been put on bd. another
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vessel at sea by Cap. Cathcart. The three who were landed at Lahaina being strongly recommended to our
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attention by Mr. Baldwin, we have taken in and afforded them accommodations in the dobie house built by
Mr. Parker for h is accommo dation during gen. meeting.
Monday Novr. 4 1839. The Frigate Columbia & sloop of war John Adams left early this morning. The
influence which the officers of this squadron has exerted in favor of the mission & on the govt. of these
islands we have reason to believe will be extensively salutary. Some of the officers particularly Lt. Foot &
Turner of the John Adams have been indefatigable to set to rights the public mind in regard to the
principles & system of the mission, and they have secured a testimony from the officers in our favor which
will be widely circulated.
Tuesday Novr. 5 1839. This morning George informed me that one of the Japanese which we have
lodged was unwell, that he had been ill according to the testimony of his companions during the night in
consequence of which they had all been deprived of rest, and that they did not wish to be disturbed to
receive food. Hearing that the old man was sick I directed George to inform Dr. Judd which he immediately
went to do but failed to find him. About noon he went again to the house where the men were lodged and
now found to his surprise that the man was dead and from the fact of his body's being perfectly cold it was
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judged that he had been dead some time. As soon as I had received this information I requested George to
give notice to the Dr. that he might examine the corpse, which was done. From the account of the case
given by the two companions of the deceased it was concluded that the disease was cramp or inflammation
of the bowels, as the signs given implied that the seat of the pain was the bowels & stomach. The men did
not appear to be aware that their companion was dead till George called about noon to arouse them. When
on uncovering him supposing him only to be asleep he was found stiff and cold, they were much affected
and bowing thei:t; heads low they wept with many tears; but made no noise.
The other four who had been their fellow sufferers in the junk and with them rescued from the jaws of a
lingering death to which they were exposed in their wrecked condition, were made acquainted with the
melallcholly fact and came to mingle their tears and perform superstitious ceremonies over the body of
their companion and commander, as the desceased was owner of the wrecked vessel.
I gave directions to have a coffin made and pointed out a spot in the buring ground where his body
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might be interred ~ for these attentions they seemed to be grateful, and desirous that the interment soon
take place. It was thought best to delay it however until tomorrow, as the time for doing all the work was
short, and it seemed also proper that as the death was so sudden and happening in such circumstances, the
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body should be further examined; which was done in the evening by Dr. Judd. The King also calling at the
house to observe the strangers in their grief. No suspicions were entertained by Dr. Judd of any unfairness in
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relation to the cause of the death; on the contrary it was regarded by him as one of those visitations of
providence around which a veil is drawn by him who doeth his own will & giveth no account of his
matters.
Wednesday Novr. 6, 1839. The interment of the stranger took place in the common burying ground.
Quite a number of natives, church members & others collected around the house where the remains were
laying decently enclosed in a coffin; which when placed in a cart were drawn to the grave followed by the
Japanese as mourners & by the natives who fell in behind. At the grave Mr. Bingham read a portion of
Scripture & offered a prayer part in native & part in English.
The mans [sic] name as communicated by Mr. Baldwin is "Heshero". He left a wife & children in Japan
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three sons & two daughters ~ His desire to return was very strong. Alas! he has gone to his long home and
will never see again in the flesh the faces of those he seemed so much to love. And they ~ long since
probably have ceased to expect his return, or if the hope of it has at any time lighted up a feeling of joy in
the bosom of the desolate mother it was but for a moment:~ and the chilling uncertainty of his fate has
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again frozen her joy.
This afternoon Mr. Richards sailed for Maui in the Schooner Paalua. The King & wife.
Saturday N ovr. 9th 1839. Mr. Brinsmade & wife sailed for KauaL The health of Mrs. B. is quite feeble.
Sabbath Novr. 10. Mr. Smith being absent from his congregation performing a tour around the island
the services devolved on Mr. Dimond, who was assisted by Mr. Cooke.
Oerrit Judd is quite ill: his father thinks dangerously ~ with inflammation of the bowels.
Mr. Bingham, qy special request performed divine service in the Seamen's chapel this evening. Text "If
judgement begin at the house of God ~ and if the righteous scarcely be saved where shall the ungodly & the
sinner appear.
Monday Novr. 11. Mrs. Chamberlain & Maria Jane in company with Mr. & Mrs. Rogers' set out for Ewa
& to make a tour of the island. They are accompanied by 18 natives 14 of whom are employed for the
occasion at 25 cts. pr day ~ half pay in cloth.
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Tuesday 12. Keano died the forenoon. She has been sick but a short time. This woman was one of the
principal heirs of Liliha and is half sister of Paki.
Wednesday 13. Gerrit Judd is so low that scarcely no hopes are entertained of his recovery. He is aware
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of his danger and is willing to die. He took an affectionate & affecting leave ofleave of his parents &
brothers & sisters and left messages for the children. As there is hope of all the living I would not give him
up: but commend his case earenestly to God, who will all that is best ~ best for the child ~ for the parents &
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for the cause.
After writing the above I was called to assist in the last sad office of laying out the body of the child. He
breathed his last just before 11 o'clock, few minutes before I was called.
Friday Novr. 15 1839. The funeral of Gerrit took place to day at 10 o'ck. A verse of a hymn was sung &
a short prayer offered at the house; at the close of which when the procession formed and proceeded to the
school house, the remains being carried by four of Dr. Judds domestics. The exercises were conducted by
Mr. Bingham who preached an hour and a quarter upon the words of Job. "The Lord gave & the Lord hath
taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. The exercises being closed the procession formed again and
the remains were borne to the place of interment ~ the grave was opened just at the feet of Mrs. Rogers' in
the range of Mrs. Stetson's. A short address and prayer were further offered by Mr. Bingham, and the earth
was returned to its place over the coffin on which were green leaves of geranyum & pink flowers of the
Peruvian jessclmine sprinkled together in a cluster. Being a little withered and faded they expressively told
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the truth of what our choicest earthly comforts are - a fading flower a withering leaf.
"So fades the lovely blooming flower
Frail smiling solace of an hour."
I reed. a line from Mrs. C. this morning giving notice of her arrival at Kaneohe last evening, and of her
purpose to start early for the pali, requesting a horse to be sent hither for her. Mr. Parker was kind enough
to set out on h~rseback to meet her, and I having obtained a horse of Mrs. Hooper sent it forward with a
native. They arrived before the exercises were closed and Mrs. C. & Maria Jane came to the school house
in season to listen to part of the exercises to witness the solemnity of the occasion: and walked in the
procession to the grave.
Saturday Novr. 16 1839. Robert S. Morris a Midshipman of the John Adams, who was received to the
family of Dr. Judd in consequence of being in a low state of health, where he has reed. kind attention &
sympathy died this night between 11 & 12 dck.
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It is hoped that he embraced the Savior during his illness and that the means employed since his
residence in our neighborhood have been blessed to his benefit.
Sabbath Novr. 17 1839. The funeral of Robert S. Morris was attended at 4 o'ck from the house of Dr.
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Judd, under the direction ofMr. Hooper acting as Consular agent. A prayer at the house and church burial
service at the grave was the exercises on the occasion, performed by Mr. Bingham. The grave was a few feet
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outside of that opened for Gerrit Judd in the same range.
The age of the young man was a little rising of 18. An Am. Flag was thrown over his coffin for a pall
and was borne by 4 of Dr. J's domestics & assistants.
Monday Novr. 18th 1839. Mr. Parker and family returned to their station at Kaneohe.
Tuesday Novr. 19. All the brethren of this station met together to conduct on the subject of a
communication from Ladd & Co. protesting strongly against publishing an article of Mr. Jarves, in the
Hawaiian Spectator, containing the account of the proceedings of the trial of his case and the decision of
the referees and remarks of Mr. Jarves explanatory of the transactions. The br. expressed the unanimous
opinion that under existing circumstances it is not expedient the article should be published in the
Spectator.
Thursday Novr. 21. Dr. Judd & family accompanied by Miss Ogden set sail this morning in the Paalua
for Lahaina. A special object of the Drs. visit is to investigate the cause of the sickness of the children of
the Fam. Semy. at Wailuku.
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Friday Novr. 22. Kahekili a chief woman in our neighborhood a daughter of a former King of this
island died last night. The wailing was heard in the night.
Mr. Rogers & family set out in the Victoria for Kauai which proceeded as far as Barbour's point and
being there met by a strong head wind which disputed the passage round the point, they put back, and just
before dark she arrived off the forks of the harbor. Mr. Rogers & family did not get on shore till between 10
& 11 o'cloclz. The Cap. has decided to remain till after the Sabbath.
Sabbath 24th. Mr. Colcord made confession of his sin and was restored to the Chh.
Monday Novr. 25 1839. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers and child sailed in the Victoria for KauaL
Tuesday 26. The Joseph Peabody arrived from the coast. Cap. Dominis.
Wednesday 27. The Young Eagle, Cap. Crocker sailed homeward. Sent letters.
Thursday 28. The Avarick, Cap. Lawrence, sailed homeward. Mr. Colcord & his four children took
passage. He expects to return in about 15 mo.
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Friday 29th. Learn that Mr. Peirce of the firm Peirce & Brewer is very sick. Some apprehensions are
entertained for his life. (December 23, Convalesant.)
Sabbath Decr. 1st. The Lord's Supper celebrated and a large number of persons recd. into the Church.
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Thursday Deer. 12. Mr. & Mrs. Castle set out for Ewa this morning purposing to make the tour of the
island. The journey is undertaken for the benefit of Mrs. C's health.
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Friday 13. Mission family took tea at Mr. & Mrs. Hooper's.
Monday Deer. 16th. Barque Vancouver arrived from Columbia River & brought many letters from Mr.
Hall and the brethren of the Board's Mission in Oregon also from the Methodist Mission.
Wednesday Decr. 18. Mr. & Mrs. Castle returned from a tour around this island. Her health does not
seem to have improved by the journey.
Friday Decr. 20th 1839. Took tea with Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone ~ our family alone. A singing school this
evening at the house of Mr. Knapp & Mr. Castle.
Monday Decr. 23rd. Mrs. Diell returned from Kaneohe after a stay their of about two weeks.
Mrs. Castle since Saturday evening has been quite ill ~ Dr. Judd & Dr. Wood both absent ~ so that no
physician in whom confidence can be reposed is accessible.
Wednesday Decr. 25. The Europa sailed for Valparaiso. Mr. & Mrs. Skinner and Mr. Johnson a
naturalist are passengers. Mr. Skinner is owner ~ Captain & Supercargo ~ at least nominally.
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Thursday Decr. 26. The Kahalaea arrived from Kauai ~ Dr. & Mrs. Wood & Mr. Brinsmade, Mr. Peek &
Mr. Perrier are passengers.
Monday Decr. 301839. The Unity sailed to carry the gang ofN.W. Indians back to their own shores,
who came in the Thomas Perkins, Cap. Snow.
Tuesday Decr. 31. The Ship Alciope arrived commanded by Cap. Clapp. Sailed from Boston on the
20th of June. Brings us a large shipment of supplies & many letters.
Saturday Jany. 11th 1840. Mr. .Rogers & family arrived to day in the Schooner Pilot from Kauai. The
health of Mrs. Rogers seems to be considerably improved.
Tuesday Jany. 14. The Brig Lama sailed early this morning Cap. Brewer having command. Mr. Hooper
& Mr. Perrier passengers. By her sent a small amount of freight and a pretty large package of letters. Our list
of goods wanted for the year 1841 goes by this opportunity.
Wednesday 15. Mr. Rogers & family took passage for Lahaina in schooner Keola.
Thursday 16. The families of this neighborhood took tea at the house of Cap. Dominis this evening.
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Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua, reports that he has been obliged to suspend Kuokoa from his church for
extortion & contumacy.
Monday Jan. 20. Heard to day from Maui of the death of Kalaualu. Also that the Schooner Kuala has
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been cast away on the western part of Maui and entirely lost with upwards of 1000 dollars worth of Mission
property on board.
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Mr. Brinsmade sailed for Kauai in the Schooner Pilot.
Tuesday 21. Had a slight tum of raising blood this evening or just about dark. The first I have had for
seventeen years. I do not know of any special exertion which has been the occasion of it, though some
excitement may have been the cause. The Lord grant me a preparation for his wilL It has been of his great
goodness that I have been spared a recurrence of disease and of attacks to which I was subject in early life.
Saturday Jan. 25 1840. Raised a little blood this evening.
Wednesday Jan. 29. Just after laying down as I went to bed tonight, the symptoms of blood from the
lungs were so evident that I sent for Dr. Wood. This was about 10 o'ck. Mrs. Chamberlain went after Mr.
Bingham who came & remained with me till Dr. W. arrived, when I was bled ~ the quantity about 16 oz.
This gave relief.
Monday Feby 3. Had more symptoms of bleeding. Dr. Wood took a small quantity of blood from the
arm ~ about 4 oz. applied a blister & prescribed digitalis.
Tuesday 4th. Mrs. Hooper spent the day with us. In the evening had the company of Cap. Dominis &
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Wife. Miss Mary Smith, Cap. Clap, Messrs. Marshall, Johnson & Thompson.
Felt more unwell than usual, and an uncommon weakness of the lungs. When I lay down on my bed I
had a sensation of blood starting from the lungs, and this was followed by raising a small quantity: but I
succeeded in suppressing it. Passed however an uncomfortable night.
Wednesday Feby. 5. Dr. W. called & cupped me in the side & ordered digitalis & antimony.
Thursday 6. Dr. Judd & family arrived from Lahaina. Lungs continue to be quite weak.
Saturday Feby 8. Mrs. Smith was confined with a son, which did not survive the birth. A great
disappointment to both the parents; but they are resigned.
Sabbath Feby 9 1840. The care of Sabbath School is intrusted for the present to Kuke, John Ii & ApiL
Mrs. C. attended chapel in the evening with the two girls. Mr. Bingham preached.
Monday Feby 10. An entertainment on board the Brig Joseph Peabody made by Cap. Dominis on
account of his wife who is about to leave with her husband on a voyage.
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Thursday Feby 13. Had a blister applied to my side for the relief of pain which I have felt in that region.
My lungs are still quite weak.
Learn that Dr. Judd has communicated to Mrs. Castle that there is no hope in her case of recovery.
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Saturday Feby 15. Barque Don Quixote Cap. John Paty arrived from Boston. I rode to the village with
Mr. Castle and got some though not all the letters brot. by this vessel. I was occupied most of the day & felt
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more comfortable than usuaL In the evening my blister was dressed and was at first very troublesome. In the
night fever came on & about 5 o'ck sabbath morng. Mrs. Chamberlain arose & went after Dr. J. who came
and administered salts, which operated pretty freely but did not remove my fever.
Tuesday Sep. 22 1840. After so long a suspension of these minutes I resume them. The Minutes of my
passage to California & Mazatlan are contained in two small writing books, and some notes of passing
events are contained in two sheets of paper which may be found in the folds of this book.
I find that I have a cold coming on, probably occasioned by bathing this forenoon. Last evening also I
was exposed to taking cold by walking out while in a perspiration, though I threw a cloke over me.
Thursday Sep. 24. The Sloop of war Vincennes Comde. Wilkes arrived from the Fijii Islands ~ in a
passage of 45 days. The Flying Fish Schooner, Cap. Sinclair had arrived previously. The Peacock & Brig
Porpoise are behind.
Friday Sept. 25. The Vincennes was brot. into the har:bor and moored near Ladd & Cos wharf. All the
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brethren of the station went on board and were introduced by Mr. Brinsmade by the Am. ConsuL The Eng.
& French Consul & several gent. both Eng. & Am. w~re on board at the same time making their respects
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The Com. takes up his quarters on shore in the house of Auhea.
He visited Mr. Cookes school in the afternoon & invited the children to visit his vessel to;~rr6w;
Saturday Sep. 26th 1840. By letter this day recd. from Lahaina we learn that Cap. Stetson was married
on the 24th to Mrs. McDonald and that he expects to sail direct for Kauai in a whaling ship ~ the cap. of
which offers Mr. Tinker & family a gratuitous passage to the U.S. Mr. & Mrs. Munn are expected to take
passage with Cap. & Mrs. Stetson for Koloa on a visit.
Took an emetic this evening which did not cease operating till about 12 o'ck. I did not experience
much if any relief from it.
Sabbath 27. I did not attend meeting today, but went out after dinner to my Sabbath School.
Rev. Mr. Elliot Chaplain of the Squadron preached in the chapel at noon & evening and is said to have
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preached two very good sermons .
Monday Sep. 28. Learn that a woman by the name of Mokuiki the mother of Kapaakea died very
suddenly last night after taking native medicine. It was given by her own husband who was at variance with
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her) and it is believed that what he gave was poison, though he called it awa. The physicians have had an
examination of the body and they found the stomach much inflamed & gave in the verdict that she died of
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inflammation of the stomach. The man who gave the potion & others who were concerned with him have
been apprehended and they will be tried for their lives.
Hear that there is much drinking at Waialua.
Had a call this afternoon from Come. Wilkes accompanied by the Am. ConsuL
Was bled this evening perhaps 3/4 of a pound of blood taken from my arm.
Tuesday Sep. 29 1840. The King & Kekauluohe arrived from Maui in the Paalua and were attended by
Mr. Richards. The vessel did not get down till near evening; a salute was fired on the occasion.
Wednesday Sep. 30. The trial of the persons implicated in the death of the woman who died suddenly
on Sabbath evening supposed to have been poisoned, took place today. Kamanawa the husband and Lono
captain of the Hooikaika were the persons. A jury was empannelled and advocates chosen; and the
business of the court opened; On trial it appeared by the confession of the husband that he administered
the substance which caused her death and that Lono assisted in preparing it as well as having made known
that he was acquainted with the substances that would form a compound that would cause death. It
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appeared also in the confession that the said Lono had administered the same kind of medicine to
Keawehawaii a former cap. of the Hooikaika which caused almost instant death, and that he had also
poisened a former wife) and had it in purpose to poison his present wife. These facts he had stated to
Kamanawa and the same Kamanawa communicated to the court; and it is believed that they were the truth
tho. Lono stated they were not true tho. he did not deny having made such disclosures to Kamanawa. The
plea of the individuals were that he Kamanawa did not know that the medicine would kill; and of the
other that he
dicl not administer the preparation. So flimsy was their plea and yet they imaginined that
they should escape punishment!!
Kekauluohe has, we have learned, passed sentence of death upon the persons, tho. the time is not fixed
for the execution of it.
Peacock arrived this evening.
Monday Novr. 23rd. 1840. Since the last entry I have been afflicted with sickness; but God in great
goodness to me has raised me so as to be able again to attend to business a little.
The Brig Thomas Perkins arrived 151 days from New York. A few letters have come to hand but we
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Tuesday Novr. 24th. Several parcels of letters have come to hand from the Thomas Perkins, among
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them we find several from our two sons. Also a general letter of 8 sheets from the Secretary for the mission
and a letter from the Treasurer. We are happy to hear that the receipts of the Board have been such
notwithstanding general commercial embarrassments, that there is a prospect that the Board will be able to
furnish us as much for our support the next year as they appropriated for the current year; that is as much of
$35,000 as we may need.
Saturday Novr. 28th. Mr. Agate, artist belonging to the Peacock called and sketched my likness ~ he
commenced about 12 o'ck and abating the time which it took to eat diner was occupied till sundown. I sat
about 5 hours.
The Schooner Flying Fish having been absent about 18 days on a trip to Hawaii to carry several
scientific gentlemen of the Explor .Exp. for a visit to the volcano accompanied by Mr. HalL return towards
eveng.
Wednesday December 2nd 1840. Mr. & Mrs. Diell and their four children embarked in the ship
Lausanne Cap. Spalding for the u.S. Dr. & Mrs. White & two children of the Methodist Mission from
Columbia river ~ and Miss Mary Smith take passage in the same ship. She sailed in the afternoon, together
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with several other vessels; one of which was u.S. Sloop of War Peacock Cap. Hudson. The Flying Fish
started to go out and struck aground so that she did not get off till after dark.
Thursday Decr. 3. The U.S. Sloop of War Vincennes, Comd. Wilkes left the harbor bound for Hilo, Mr.
Brinsmade & Dr. Judd go passengers. The comd. has made arrangements to ascend Maunaloa in order to
make observations there ~ he will carry various apparatus for astronomical observations, & will be
employing natives to carry the apparatus & means of living and directing the native corps.
Sabbath, 7. The Lord's Supper was celebrated in the native congregation. No new additions none
propounded. Notice was given that the 1st day of January next would be observed as a day of Thanksgiving.
Wednesday 10. The Ship Alciope, Cap. Clap sailed for the u.S. Cap. Carter & family ~ Mr. Couthovy a
Scientific gentlemen of the Explo. Expedition & Mary Warren are passenger. One or more of the children
of foreign parents are sent to the U.S.
I met Mr. Couthovy yesterday afternoon leading a foreigners child by the hand. He remarked she was to
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be a scholar of his as he intended to keep school on board ~ and he also said he should act in the capacity of
Parson Physician & School master.
Friday Decr. 11. 1840. Had company to tea ~ Dr. & Mrs ..Wood, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs.
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Skinner & Cap. Varney of the Brig Thomas Perkins. Also Mr. H.A. Peirce. The evening passed pleasantly ~
Mr. Hall came in after tea.
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Mr. Armstrong set out on a tour of the island ~ going by the way of Waikiki intending to spend the
Sabbath at Kaneohe ~ and on Monday to return by the way of the Pali and then direct his course to Ewa &
Waianae so as to be at Koolau the latter part of next week in order to attend a protracted meeting with Mr.
Emerson in that division of his field.
Saturday 12th. Took tea at Mr. Dimond's. On Thursday evening we took tea at Mr. Hall's.
Sabbath 13th. Mr. Armstrong being absent John Ii conducted the exercises in the native congo The
method was much as usual except that he read a printed sermon.
I attended my Sabbath School the first time for eleven weeks. I was able to ask questions on the verses
of the week. I hope my health will allow of my attending.
Monday Deer. 141840. Took a dose of salts today in consequence of having something coming on my
neck of the nature of a boiL It has been troublesome for about six days and I fear it will prove to be a
carbuncle. Mr. Hall obtained the Clarion to carry lumber &c. to Wailuku & to bring from thence sugar &
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molasses belonging to Mr. Armstrong.
I t was stated this evening in our meeting at the house of br. Castle & Knapp, - being the 5ab. Sch.
Con., that the number of children in the Sab. Sch. of the two congregations in this village amounts to
about 500. This increase of scholars is owing to the takining effect of laws on the subject of schools; which
laws are now in the press & will soon be out.
Mr. Armstrong returned this afternoon from Kaneohe where he spent the Sabbath. He will not set out
till next week to prosecute the tour of the island.
Tuesday Deer. 15. It has been 'stated to me to day that the French Consul has asserted that in
consequence of the law of the chiefs on the subject of schools the treaty is broken. I do not know how the
law can be construed into a breach of treaty unless it be that privileges are enjoyed by protestants which
seem to be denied to Catholics. I have not seen the laws on the subject of schools and therefore do not
know whether a fair construction of them can involve the imputation.
Friday Deer. 18 1840. After breakfast I rode to Dr. Wood's in company with Mr. Castle, and Dr. W.
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examined and lanced the swelling on my neck. He says it is an absess not a carbuncle as I supposed .
Reed. letters to day from the windward by the Don Quixote which arrived last night and by a small
Schr. from Maui this morning.
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Hear of the arrival of the Vincennes at Hilo on the 9th inst. and of the Expedition to Maunaloa being
about ready to set off ~ 20 days are expected to be occupied in the excursion & the accomplishment of the
objects of the visit.
Took tea this evening at Mr. Rogers.
Sabbath Deer. 20. I found my Sabbath School exercise so fatiguing that I did not attend the afternoon
service. I have some fears that I shall be obliged to abridge the part I have taken in the exercises of the
SchooL
This evening Mr. Armstrong preached in the chapeL I did not attend.
Monday Deer. 21. Mr. Armstrong set out to renew his journey round the island by the way of Ewa,
\Vaiane & Waialua.
Tuesday Deer. 22. Mr. .Bishop being here from Ewa the printing Committee held a meeting on the
subject of an edition of the New Test. It seems there are not a sufficient number of copies on hand to bind
up with the Old Testament, and N.T. is called for in a separate volume.
The Come. decided to print forthwith an edition of 10,000 in the duodecimo form.
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They also decided to reprint the Geography & Helunau.
The weather being unfavorable Mr. B. did not return to Ewa. He gave us some account of an interview
which he had with the Catholic priest Maigret, at Waicme. It seems he had a kind of public disputation
with him on several points of doctrine; ~ The real presence in the Eucharist ~ prayer to the virgin Mary ~
purgatery were subjects of discussion. The discussion was carried on in the native language & without any
asperity ~ and the native scriptures were referred to as authority. The Catholic of course could not prove his
doctrines but only assert them ~ and say the sentiments he maintained were truth. For authority for
mainting the doctrine of purgatory he cited 1 Cor. 3:15 ~ "Saved: yet so as by fire."
Wednesday, Deer. 23rd. Mr. Bishop returned to Ewa.
The Kahalaia sailed for the windward ~ Mr. Hall shipped a few things for Hilo in this vessel, as Hilo is
her ultimate destination. We had a pretty heavy shower in the night. Wind from the sea.
Thursday Deer. 24. Mr. Hall is now erecting an addition to his house, desigened for a sleeping room.
The foundation is laid & raised 4 or 5 courses. It is of stone.
Friday Deer. 25 1840. Christmas day. It is said that the Catholics applied to Kekuanaoa to have work
suspended this day. I presume he did not give orders to this effect, as work seemed to be going on as usuaL
All had liberty doubtless to lay aside work who chose.
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Mr. Dudoit it is said had an entertainment in the vally.
Marshal music was heard in the morning and evening.
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It has been unusually cold today wind from the north. Thermometer 60 to 61 ~ sometimes.
Mrs. Chamberlain was called up about 3 o'ck this morning to go to Mr. Rogers; but Mrs. R. had not
been confined, and those acquainted with such subjects think it may be delayed some time.
Saturday Deer. 26. The Schooner Clarion arrived last night for Waialuku & the Paalua this morning
from Lahaina. The Clarion brought about one ton of sugar & twenty eight barrels of molasses for Mr.
Armstrong.
Mr. Armstrong returned this evening by the way of Ewa, from his excursion of visiting the remote
places of this island.
Sabbath Deer. 27. It was mentioned that Friday which is the first day of the New year will be observed
as a day of Thanksgiving and that an exercise will take place at 11 o'ck in which natives will be expected to
take a part.
At the Chapel in the evening there was a service. Mr. Johnstone read a sermon.
Friday January 1st 1841. The families of this station united in observing this day as a day of
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Thanksgiving and the natives of the Church & Congregation were encouraged to do the same.
Insert at page 61
The sky was mild & clear
The sun's last penciled ray
Was steaming in the wester sky
And the clouds were bright & gay
That is an end to my poetry for there is none in my head however much there may be of it in my heart.
At Three o'ck the brethren & sisters & their children assembled at this house having previously made
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provision for the entertainment & sent in their contributions ~ which were liberally spread out on two
tables extended lengthwise of our middle room. Around these tables the families seated themselves ~ none
being absent, but Mr. & Mrs. Cooke, who were necessarily detained in consequence of an entertainment
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made by them for Kekuanaoa & the scholars of the school. Mrs. Cooke however came in before the close of
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our interview. The season was a pleasant one ~ much harmony of feeling seemed to exist ~ After thanks and
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the removal of the tables ~ Two hymns were sung, remarks made & a prayer offered by Mr. Armstrong.
Saturday Jany 2. The Barque Columbia arrived from Columbia river & letters have been recd. from the
brethren & others The mission of the Board is not represented as in a prosperous state. There is an
unhappy difference among some of the brethren and it is feared it will lead to the breaking up of the
mission.
Wednesday Jany 6th 1841. A protracted meeting commenced at this place ~ Mr. Smith uniting in it, his
congregation assembled with this. Mr. S. preached in the morning and Mr. Armstrong in the afternoon.
The weather is uncomfortable ~ strong wind and occasional showers, but notwithstanding this the
attendance was good ~ the congregation amounting to, as was supposed, about 3,000. The number that were
converted on the day of pentecost. The attention of the people to the preached word was good.
We hear from Lahaina that some of the church members of our church there have been drinking. They
were tempted probably by the King's feast ~ The names of some were mentioned ~ Auhea, Kekauonohi,
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Keliiahonui & Paki.
Thursday Jany 7. Last evening just as Mrs. C. was going to bed she was called for by Mr. Rogers. She
obeyed the summons. Before 3 o'ck A.M. she returned & reported the birth of a son to Mrs. R.
Friday Jany 8th 1841. Mr. .Bishop arrived from Ewa to assist in the protracted meeting in progress. A
few cases of awakening.
A prayer meeting this evening at the house ofMr. Castle.
Mr. Geiger came this evening to board with us. He is accommodated in the house in the yard.
SabbathJany 10. Mr. Smith preached to the 1st Cong. this morning & Mr. Armstrong in the 2nd. The
wind has been strong from the North and the day uncomfortable. Close of pule hoomau.
The Harlequin sailed this morning for Manilla.
Monday Jany 11th. The thermometer stood at 56 degrees this morning ~ 3 degrees lower than I have
even noticed at this place. It may have been lower during the time I have been here (nearly 13 years) but I
have not taken account of it.
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Mr. Armstrong left towards evening in the Schr. Hooikaika for Maui. He expects to be absent about a
fortnight.
Tuesday Jany 12. This morning the Thermo. stood at 56 degrees in the air as it did yesterday morning.
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Mr. Geiger who has been instructing the children of this station about 4 mos. closed his school as he is
about taking passage to California.
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The different families have made him some presents & made up the sum of $30 in cash which has been
presented to him as compensation, besides giving him his board.
Took tea with our children except the youngest at the house of Mr. Ladd in company with Mr. & Mrs.
Hall. Mr. Ladd occupies the house vacated by Mr. Diell belonging to the Seamen's Friend Socy. ~ adjoining
these premises Mr. Ladd has a lot leased for 25 years of the govt. $25 pr. year ~ which he has laid out in plats
for cultivation & grass with walks & a row of trees within the wall all around the premises.
The natives with the assistance of Antone the Portugese Mason have been raising the wall at the N.W.
corner to the full height and placing the topmost stone.
Thursday Jany 14th 1841.
The Brig Thomas Perkins sailed for California ~ Mr. Geiger took passage in her. He hopes to obtain land
of the government, in which case it is his purpose to settle on the coast.
This evening took tea at the house of Mr. & Mrs. Cooke ~ with Mr. Peck. Mrs. Chamberlain not being
well did not go.
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Saturday Jany. 16th 1841. The Barque Vancouver, Cap. Duncan, sailed for London. She belongs to the
H.H. Bay Co. and has a valuable cargo of skins on board.
Sabbath Jan. 17. The services this morng. in the native church were conducted by John Ii ~ He
addressed the congn. in a very acceptable manner ~ from the words "Escape for thy life". Gen. 19:17. In the
afternoon, Mr. Knapp addressed the congn. from the words, "Cease to do evil, learn to do well." The
exercises both parts of the day were creditable to those who conducted them and calculated with a divine
blessing to do good to the congregation & in the absence of the pastor were a desirable substitute for his
labors.
In attending my Sabbath School I was informed that a female was present who had once been
connected with the Catholics but has now forsaken them. The number of Scholars is upwards of 500,
principally adults.
Thursday Jany 21st. It is just one year to day since my illness commenced. I have been twice during the
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year quite low ~ the last of Feby. and the last of September. My illness in September was the most serious of
anything I have experienced since I was in the 22nd year of my age. I am now about as comfortable as I
have been any time during the year. I think I feel that it is of the Lord's mercies that I still live and that I
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am able to keep about. I desire to give God the entire praise.
Mrs. Hooper & Mrs. Dominis have spent most of the day with us. They came by invitation before
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dinner & stopped till after tea. Mr. Peck took tea with us and attended the ladies home.
Friday January 22nd 184 L It has been sometime a subj ect of inquiry with Mrs. Chamberlain what her
duty is in respect to assuming the charge of Mary Castle. The health of Mrs. Castle is declining and she has
become too feeble to have the care of her little daughter and she is desirous to make that disposition of her
which shall give relief to her own mind and place her daughter in circumstances to receive proper attention
when she shall be no more ~ an event she regards as not far distant.
Mrs. Chamberlain has expressed her willingness to assume the charge of the child, should it not appear
that some other of the families of this station could take this care more conveniently & with greater
propriety & the prospect of doing better by the child. The subject was referred to Mrs, Smith & Mrs.
Chamberlina and this morning they had a consultation on the subject and it was decided that Mrs. C.
should take the child. She will not at present remain permanently with us, but will spend the day or part of
the day here and go to be with her parents at night. This is more agreeable to them than to have her
entirely separated.
Saturday Jan. 23rd. 1841. By the Kahalaia which arrived from Hilo by the way of Lahaina letters have
been received from Dr. Judd and others by which we have learned that Come. Wilkes and his scientific
corpse had ascended Maunaloa and had accomplished their observations there, and it was supposed had
descended the mountain as far as Kiluaea, where they would remain about a week to investigate the objects
in the vicinity of the great crater and make observations.
Mr. Brinsmade came passenger from Hilo and Mr.. Armstrong from Lahaina.
Mr. Locke who came up from Waialua a week ago in order to wait for the Pilot to take passage to Kauai,
returned to day to his station as the Pilot which arrived last evening from Kauai instead of returning as was
expected sailed this afternoon for MauL
Tuesday Jan.y 26th 1841. I am making arrangements this morning to ride round the island by the way of
Ewa. I have obtained a mule ofMr. Armstrong & Nalinu will accompany me.
Monday Feby 1st 1841. I returned this evening from a journey around this island, having rode from
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Kaneohe to day and being much fatigued. On the day I started I reached Ewa ~ about half past 4 o'ck P.M.
Spent the night with Mr. Bishop. Next day about 1 o'ck EM. I reached Waialua, ~ found Mr. Emerson
absent having gone to Koolau to preach & perform other missionary labor. I stopped one night with Mr.
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Locke; Thursday night Mr. Emerson returned and I lodged at his house that night. Next morning being
Friday I set out on my journey & reached l-hula where I spent the night; Next day I pursued my way
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through the division of Koolau and at 4 o'ck P.M. reached Kaneohe. Was very hospitably entertained by
Mrs. Parker, and spent the Sabbath. About 8 o'ck this morning I started to return by the way of the east
end of the island.
Friday February 5th. Mrs. Judd has received intelligence from her husband and learns that he had
narrowly escaped destruction from heated lava. He had descended a fissure or an opening to obtain some
fresh specimens and lava in a heated state, when suddenly the steam became insufferably hot & the liquid
lava began to ascend in the opening; He called to his native for assistance but the heat was so great that he
fled: but was induced by the cries & intreaties of the doctor to return, & thus he was rescued, but not
without having been some burned in his face. At one time the Dr. gave himself up as lost, without hope of
being saved.
Monday Feby 8th 1841. The foreigners are making heavy complaints for being stopped on the Sabbath
in riding out; and also on account of milk men being stopped, in consequence of which the community
have not been able to get their milk as usuaL Some individuals were called to account a week ago, for
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having rode the day previous; the reasons in most cases assigned, were regarded satisfactory, & no fines
were imposed.
Mr. Dudoit complains of having been insulted yesterday by different constables on his way to and from
his country seat in Nuuanu ; the ground of the insult was his riding on the Sabbath day. He complains too
of his milk man having been stopped.
The movements of the Govt. are in consequence of the laws recently published. It is probably that in
some cases the offtcers have exceeded the design of the laws, which was only to prevent outrage & the
disturbance of the peace: ; and have complained to the governor of persons who were quietly pursuing their
way on some necessary employment.
Wednesday Feby 10th. Sent a number of cattle to Waialua by the hand of two natives, and have
ordered them to bring back three fresh cows & their calves.
Wind from the westward accompanied with some rain both yesterday & to day.
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Learn that Dudoit is calling frequently these days upon the Govr. ; and complains loudly of the school
laws their bearing upon Catholics & he is joined by the EngL Consul; and he threatens hiring a vessel at
the expense of this govt. to send for a ship of War!! to redress the violation of Treaty.
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Thursday Feb.y 11th 1841. The cattle which were driven away yesterday to go to Waialua have
returned. The natives had proceeded with them as far as Ewa, where they stopped for the night. The cattle
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not being yarded got away and came towards home. They were found this morning & driven back to
Honolulu.
The wind has been strong from the west & accompanied with showers of rain.
Monday Feb:y 15. The natives started again with the cattle for Waialua.
Tuesday 16th. The Governor is about issuing a notice to inform the foreign residents that he purposes
to commence next week a work for the government upon a road commencing at the creek ~ and making
known that he will allow to each foreigner a cook and steward exempted from the public work; but that 25
cents per day will be exacted from each such cook & stwerd as a commutation for the work on the road.
Moreover all the carriers of grass & the milk men will be required to carry their burdens and to supply their
customers early in the morning that this class of men may not be interrupted in their work on the roads.
The hours of work are from morning till 3 o'ck P.M.
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upon their domestics; But their complainings show their unreasonableness: the road is principally for the
benefit of those foreigners who have dwellings or possessions in Nuuanu, and the work is to be commenced
principally through their solicitations, and now the chiefs are about to take it up they complain because
they "vill suffer some slight inconvenience from the tax laid upon their stewards & cooks &c.
Thursday Feb.y 18 1841. The natives returned from Waialua with three cows and their calves. They
were assigned as follows: viz. ~ to Mrs. Judd ~ Smith & Knapp. one of them had been milked by Mr. Judd
before,
Friday 19th. Notice having been given to the brethren of the station to meet this evening to converse
on the subject of dividing the herd ~ the following brethren met at the house of Mr. HalL Viz. Messrs.
Armstrong, Smith, Hall, Knapp, Cook, Rogers & Chamberlain.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Chamberlain:
Voted that the cows & female calves of the mission herd of the Station of Honolulu be apportioned to
the different families in proportion to the wants of each; it being understood that the original animals,
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together with the increase as it may arise, are the property of the Board; and that while the female calves
shall be assigned in the same manner as their mothers, except in cases where there is a disproportion of
milch cows among the families, the males shall be at the direction of the secular department of the mission,
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and may be disposed of at discretion for defraying the expenses of the herd.
After some discussion it was motioned and carried that the words, "Except in cases where there is a
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disproportion of milch cows among the families," be stricken out.
The following addition was proposed by Mr. Armstrong: "Understanding however that a portion of the
males may be so disposed of as to furnish a competent supply of milch cows to any family that may be
deficient"; which was carried.
The Resolution as a whole was adopted and left with Mr. Chamberlain to re~write & correct to express
the intentions of the brethren.
And it is'corrected as follows:
RESOLVED that the cows and female calves of the mission herd of the station at Honolulu, be
apportioned to the different families in proportion to the wants of each; it being understood that the
original animals together with the increase as it may arise, are the property of the Board; and that while the
designation of the female calves shall be the same as that of the mothers, the male calves shall be at the
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direction of the secular department of the mission, and may be disposed of at discretion for defraying the
expenses of the herd; * (*or such a portion of the proceeds as may be necessary may be employed to furnish
a competent supply of milch cows to any family that may be deficient.)
Appointed Dr. Judd & Mr. Hall to make the division recommended in the above resolution.
Saturday February 201841. The Trades have set in today after a suspension of about a fortnight. The
health of Mrs. Castle has materially declined during the few past weeks ~ She has generally been able to
ride out twice a day, within a few days however it has been with less comfort, and this day she has not been
able to ride at ~ll; and it is her impression that she will not be able to ride again. She has a number of times
when ricling out saiq that her days were almost ended & that she should be able to ride out but a few times
more. As she anticipates a speedy removal to a better world, she invited the children of the families to call
upon her this morning, in order that she might distribute among them some small tokens of remembrance.
She gave every little child something addressing some words of advice & affectionate counseL
I called upon her this afternoon and found her very feeble, but in a pleasant frame of mind.
Sabbath Feb. 21. For the first time for many months I attended English service at the Chapel ~ I rode in
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the waggon with Mr. Castle & Mary & Levi. Mr. Brinsmade read church service and a sermon.
Monday Feb. 22. Mr. Bishop came up from Ewa & staid with us.
Tuesday Feb. 23. The natives are all turning out to work on roads and other works for the government. I
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understand they are to work three days a week for four weeks.
An arrival this morng. of an Eng. Brig.
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Towards evening the Schr. Kahalaia arrived from the windward with Dr. Judd. He was last from
Lahaina. Three of the Scientific Corps from the Vincennes accompanied him from Hilo to MauL They
remain there to make observations until the Vincennes arrived from Hilo which will perhaps be in a
fortnight.
The Eng. Brig is from Liverpool by the way of Valparaiso, whence she has made a passage in 39 days,
and brings information of the U.S. Sloop of War St. Louis ~ as having left Valparaiso in comp.y bound for
these islands by the way of the Marquesas.
We leam that Mr. Skinner is disposed to resist the measure of the govt. in calling out the people to
perform govt. work ~ So far at least as his own domestics are co:qcerned. He refuses to give them up, and
drove out of his yard the officer of govt. who went to call them to the work.
Wednesday Feb. 24 1841. Great numbers of the laboring men ofWaikiki, & Maunalua have passed to
day carrying stones for the work at the creek. It seems to be a great waste of human strength and of time for
such numbers to be employed a whole day in making two trips from Waikiki & back for stone ~ each man
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carrying only one perhaps on an average not larger than a mans head.
Friday Feb. 26 1841. This afternoon the ship Morea arrived 143 days from New York. I had letters from
Mr. Hill & the mission a short letter from Mr. Anderson. I also recd. a letter from W.R ~ and one from my
bro. Wm. ~ it gave the very pleasing notice of his having made a profession of religion.
Wehave no supplies by this vessel; but one is expected to sail from Boston about the 1st of Novr. which
is to bring about 100 tons of supplies and two ordained missionaries for this mission and several for Oregon.
SatLl-rday Feb. 27. A messenger arrived from Waialua with express design to inform us of the illness of
Mr. Emerson & to request the presence of a physician. They had not heard of the return of Dr. Judd ~ but
Dr. J. started in the course of the forenoon.
Mrs. Castle is very low and will probably continue but a short time ~ most of the brethren & sisters have
been taking their leave of her. She is in a quiet and pleasing state of mind.
Monday March 1st 1841. Monthly Concert as usual attended at the residence of Mr. Armstrong. Mr. A.
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read a letter from a clerical friend in the U. States, which communicated views differing from those
generally entertained respecting the millennium. These views are that Christ will in due time appear in
person and rule as a temporal & was as spiritual prince ~ the time will then have arrived when the saints
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shall possess the Kingdom. He did not pretend, very wisely, to fix on the time of the Saviors coming, but
thinks this view of the subject will remove many difficulties attendant on the other system ~ in which
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Christ's Kingdom on earth is represented as a spiritual Kingdom only.
A protracted meeting will commence this week at Ewa.
Mr. Emerson remained quite unwell when Dr. Judd left him. The state of things in his church is
improving ~ many who have gone out of the way seem to be returning ~ and are enquiring how they may get
back.
This night Mrs. Chamberlain has been invited to watch with Mrs. Castle. She is failing fast and needs
some one to be constantly with her. Her mind is graciously sustained.
Tuesday March 2nd 1841. Mrs. Hooper took tea with us this evening. She will watch with Mrs. Castle
tonight.
Wednesday 3rd. As Mrs. Armstrong watches tonight with Mrs. C. we had not the assistance of Mr.
Armstrong at our weekly meeting. Mr. Brinsmade was invited to take direction of the exercises.
Thursday, March 4th. Mrs. Chamberlain is to watch again with Mrs. Castle, who is sinking rapidly. We
are all called upon to watch and pray. But Sister Castle's watching is almost over ~ it is with her almost
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dawn of day. The bright andmorning star seems to be rising in her horizon. Her soul will not long be
imprisoned in a dark and sickly frame: it will not long groan in its earthly tabernacle being burdened. She
has been long a great sufferer & for several days her sufferings have been intense; but she has bourn them
with entire Christian resignation. Life seems to dispute every inch of encroachment of disease, but the stem
foe will not relinquish a step of the advance he has made, and the wearied & exhausted energies must soon
give up to superior power. But the victim will, we trust, be able to say with triumph, "Tho. after my skin,
worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God; whom I shall see for myself and not another." "0
death, where is thy sting! 0 grave, where is thy victory!"
This morning Mrs. C. had a sinking tum and it was thought she was dying. Mary who was at our house
was sent for, and she was taken over. Her mother was able to take notice of her and to give a parting kiss.
Dr. Judd went again to Waialua to visit Mr. Emerson. It had been proposed that Mr. Hall should
accompany him to assist in designating the cow & females of the herd and assigning to each family an
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equable proportion, but owing to the change in Mrs. Castle it was concluded he should remain.
Friday March 5th 1841. Mrs. Chamberlain remained with Mrs. Castle till about half past two o'clock
this morning when she bade her an affectionate adieu and returned home to get some rest. About six o'clk
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we had notice that Mrs. C. was dying. We went over immediately and found her gasping, her husband
standing over her enquiring the state of her mind & whether she recognized him. She said ~ My husband ~
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and to the inquiry whether she found the Savior precious ~ She replied ~ precious ~ precious. -
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breathing became more & more labored ~ the tired powers of nature were exhausted and at quarter past six
o'clock she ceased to breathe. Her happy soul was liberated and we could only say,. Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord from hence forth, yea sayth the Spirit, They rest from their labors and their works do
follow them.: We all kneeled and Mr. Armstrong offered a prayer.
A vessel sailed for Maui & Hawaii by which notice was communicated.
The Pilot returned from Kauai and sailed again towards evening. An answer to the letter requesting the
return of Miss Smith was recd. Mr. Alexander does not consent to her coming.
Saturday March 6th 1841. The funeral of Sister Castle took place this afternoon. Notice was
communicated to the foreign residents that it would occur at 3 dck and their attendance was solicited. A
few only attended owing probably to the claims of business. A procession was formed at the residence of
Mr. Castle and proceeded to the makai school house, where Mr. Armstrong delivered a sermon from the
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words: "Weep ye not for the dead neither bemoan him.') Jer.22:10.
After the close of the exercises the remains were followed to the grave. And the precious relics
consigned to the house appointed for all living. The hymn was read at the grave beginning with the words,
~ "Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb." &c.
Sabbath March 7th 1841. The Lama arrived this morning via Society islands having had a long passage
from Boston to that place; I think 165 days; a stop of twenty days there & a passage of 25 days thence to
this port. We receive a letter from the Board of 22 pages. Also a shipment of specie $5000 and bills to the
amount 9f $8,000.
I attended meeting at the ChapeL This afternoon my Sab. Sch. was unusually large & interesting;
upwards of 900 including teachers.
Monday March 8th. Consul Charlton and the supercargo of an Eng. Brig. now in port were called up
before the Governor for an assault on Mr. Jarves on Saturday night last. The cause of the assault was the
publishing in the Polynesian a correspondence between some British subjects, the Eng. Consul & the
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Governor in relation to a late act of the govt. ; which gave great offense to the Eng. ConsuL
He first called upon the Govr. to enquire of him by whose authority this correspondence had been
printed. The Govr. informed him that it was published by his own authority. He ; the Consul; then went
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to the house of Mr. Jarves attended by the Supercargo of the Brig ~ and called Mr. J arves to the door &
began to make inquiry, and used abusive language; ~ Mr. Jarves replied that considering the source whence
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this abuse came he should not regard it ~ Charlton then drew a whip and laid it over Mr. J's shoulders ~ Mr.
Marshall who was in the house made a sally & threw Charlton down with whom he had a squabble both
upon the ground; the other attacked Mr. Jarves and he in the mean time laid a cane over the shoulders of
his antagonist ~ and the tussel became rather warm but our two friends got rather the advantage. Some of
the neighbors coming in & Charlton having become disengaged made his escape, leaving his hat & whip
which were afterwards carried off by the Supercargo. The affray produced considerable excitement, and a
representation having been made to the govr. the case was tried before him to day & the two persons fined
six dollars each; and they without complaining paid their fines, taking a receipt of the Govr. for the sum
paid. ~ But Charlton threatens a prosecution & swears vengeance for the injury he has received, having
received a pretty severe blow upon the hip & had one of his flngures broken. The investigation of the case
called together a large concourse of foreigners and the Govr. conducted the assize in a manner creditable to
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him.
Tuesday March 9th 1841. Dr. Judd and Mr. Hall started for Waialua ~ the former goes principally to visit
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Mr. Emerson in consequence of his illness and Mr. Hall goes to perform in connection with Dr. J. the duty
of apportioning to the families the female part of the herd. Our native man Nalumu attended them.
Mr. Bishop came up from Waialua and returned again.
Wednesday March 10th. The wind has blown with much force both today & yesterday & has been
attended with showers ~ a considerable quantity of rain fell last night & in the course of this day.
Thursday 11 th. Dr. Judd & Mr. Hall returned for Waialua having accomplished the division of the herd
~ the number of females admitted of the appropriation of one to each man, woman
& child of this station.
The wind has blown severely through the day. The roof of the printing office has sustained some injury
in the zinc.
Our fine arbour in front of the grass house in the yard has been prostrated by the blowing down of the
pillars. It fell a mass to the ground.
Some houses in the vicinity have been unroofed.
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The Schr. Maryland arrived from Mazatlan, brings news of Harrison's election to the Presidency.
Sabbath March 14th 1841. The Sacrament of the Lord's supper was celebrated in the 1st cong. this
afternoon. There was a good degree of seriousness, and it is to be hoped it was a profitable season.
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There were no admissions.
Tuesday March 16th. Mr. Bishop has been up from Ewa; his object was to see the Governor on the
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subject of an order executed at Waiane purporting to be an exemption of catholics from labor for the
schools; which had proved the occasion of numbers going over to the catholics to get clear of work. As
soon as it was understood that those who had joined the Catholics would be required to work for the
support of teachers, then those who felt no interest in the subject of instruction declared themselves to be
of the Catholic party: and the same was true of people residing at Ewa.
This evening took tea at the house of Mr. Wm Paty & Mrs. John Paty.
Wednesday March 17. Mr. Castle sailed for Maui in the schooner Maryland, having been offered a free
passage by Mr. Peirce.
Thursday Mar. 18. The Vincennes arrived from Maui. Understand they have surveyed the shoal off
Kahoolawe which extends about a mile and a half from the shore.
Had the company today to dinner of the two Mrs. Patys, Mrs. Hoyer & Mrs. Hooper.
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Friday March 19 1841. Have removed the furniture of the compting room into the room over the
kitchen, as the state of my family is now such as to require the use of the room which I had been improving
as a Compting room. The labor which it was necessary for me to bestow ~ in attending to the removal I
found to be quite exhausting. I discover by the attempts I make to labor from time to time that my strength
is small.
Mrs. Dimond had a daughter born this evening.
Monday March 22nd. The Pilot in coming into the harbor on her return trip from Kauai was struck by a
squall and upset. She had on board SO bags of sugar and 30 barrels of molasses. Boats from the Vincennes
and frol11 other vessels in the harbor were sent immediately to her relief and the Paalua and a double canoe
with a multitude of natives were very soon in requisition. The Paalua was taken to where the boats were
affording assistance and the Pilot being got along side she was with some exertion righted, filled as she was
with water & her hull immersed, she was towed in, and brought along side the wharf & there pumped out.
The vessel sustained no material injury, and of the cargo there was no loss but of the sugar, which was a lot
which had been purchased by Ladd & Co. of Dr. Lafon.
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Tuesday 23rd. Had the company to tea of Mr. Elliott chaplain of the Vincennes .
A carpenter has commenced the work of putting up a partition in our front chamber & furring for the
ceiling.
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An operation has been performed on Kapiolani ~ the extraction of a cancer from the breast.
Tuesday March 23rd. 1841. The Clarion arrived from Kauai and brought passengers, (besides Mr. Peck
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& family who are bound to Maui, ) Dr. & Mrs. Lafon ~ Capt. Stetson & Mary Parker. Dr. & Mrs. L. have
taken lodgings with Mr. Cooke, and Mary Parker will stay with us until Mr. Parker can come for his
daughter.
Wednesday March 24th. The Brig Porpoise of the Exploring Expedition arrived from the Paumotu
group & came to anchor this evening.
Thursday March 25. Mr. Parker came over after his little daughter and set out to return at about half
past 2 o'ck P.M.
Had the company of Dr. Pickering of the Ex. Expedition & Cap. Stetson to tea this evening.
Friday March 26. The Paalua & Kinau (native schooners) sailed for Maui. Kekuanaoa together with Mr.
& Mrs. Cooke and the scholars of their school took passage in the Paalua; but after proceeding a little
farther than Diamond Hill they found the wind so strong and the sea so rough that they concluded to
return. Both vessels put back. The Clarion also with Mr. Peck & family on board, having experienced
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rough weather, put back & entered the harbor. They went for entertainment to the house of bro. Smith.
By invitation of Dr. Pickering went on board the Vincennes to take dinner in company with Cap.
Stetson.
Saw the Fejee chief ~ who was taken from one of the islands as a criminal having been engaged once in
cutting off an American vesseL
Sabbath March 28th 1841. I walked to the Chapel with our four eldest children to attend worship. Mr.
Brinsms.de a~ usual read the Episcopal service & printed sermon.
Monday 29th. Mrs. Parker with her infant arrived from Kaneohe. She has come over to enjoy a change
of scene and relaxation for a few days. She was brot in a chair by natives ~ the chair being suspended on a
long pole.
Tuesday 30th. We are having a door cut threw our makai room, in the place of the window, into the
garden.
Nalimu started with one of our cows and her calf for Waialua, and is to bring back two who have
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recently calved.
Kekuanaoa set out again for Maui. Yesterday I believe was the time he set out.
Wednesday 31. Dr. Lafon took passage for Kauai in the Ship Fama, Cap. Hoyer. Mrs. Lafon remains
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here, and will remain until Gen. Meeting, when her husband will return.
Friday April 2nd. Mr. Armstrong started to make the tour of this island. Mrs. Lafon accompanies him to
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Waialua.
Saturday April3rd. Mr. Castle arrived from Lahaina on board the whaling ship Superior, Cap. McLean.
This Cap. McLean is a grandson of the Rev. Alexander McLean formerly of Bristol, Maine, and the owner
of the estate which was bought by my Uncle William.
Sabbath ApL 4th 184 L Mr. Wilcox and family arrived in a whale ship from Hilo. They came quite
unexpectedly upon us. Just after we had attended prayer in the morning Mr. W. came in and announced
their arrivaL His wife & children were at the village & he had come for a vehicle to bring them up as Mrs.
W. was too ill to walk. Their coming down being on acct. of her health. I gave directions for the harnessing
of the horse and the wagon was sent to bring them up. They came to our house.
The exercises in the native chapel were conducted by Mr. Cooke. He read a discourse of his own in the
morning and a printed sermon in the afternoon.
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Monday ApL 5th. Mon. Concert. Mr. Smith took the lead of the meeting. He made some remarks in
which he disclosed his feelings in regard to the conduct of Mr. Elliott chaplain of the Vincennes. He feels
greatly wounded by what he did while a guest in his family.
The Vincennes & Porpoise sailed for Columbia River.
This afternoon there was quite an assemblage in our neighborhood to witness a feat of a native
physician in healing a sick woman, the wife Naiwi a brother of Kaina and captain of the Schr. Paalua. It
was the most glaring act of superstitious infatuation I ever witnessed. The native physician professed to be
able to heal the sick woman by entrancing the husband and while he lay in a state of insensibility the
woman would by the power he possessed of healing diseases be quite restored. It was really amusing to see
the numbers that assembled to witness this feat. A bed was spread in front of the door upon which the man
was to be laid to be entranced and the sick woman, who was unable to sit up, was placed directly in the
door way within the house. And the whole ceremony was to be a public exhibition. Several majestrates
were present ~ Naiwi stated what the physician professed to be able to do, and that if he succeeded to
restore his wife he was to reward him with the sum of twenty five dollars. All things being ready the
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physician commenced operations. He displayed a box containing about half a dozen small block, and
another containing two or three bottles of water. He shuffled the blocks a moment as though he was
making some calculations & then took a bottle containing water & instead of taking out the cork he struck
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it against a chair & severed the neck from the body & poured part of the contents upon the ground and
wetted his hands. He then shuffled the blocks again & putting some more water on his hands advanced to
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the man who was sitting upon the bed and extended him upon it his full length placing one hand upon his
stomach and with the other put some water upon his head and then drew his hand leisurly from his chin to
his forehead pressing his mouth and nose. This was the final act of the charm in the case of the man, who
gave sufficient signs of life to apprise all present that he was neither entranced nor dead. The woman was
next to be operated upon ~ Water was applied to her, and further ceremony practiced (performed): but all
without effect to raise her up. Finding she did not rise & that she was insensible to the power of his art, he
declared she was not sick. Dr. Judd was present and carflllly witnessed all his movements ~ and said, Not
Sick? Look at her how pale and emaciated how feeble & powerless and not sick! It was time now for the
majestrates to interpose and they lead him off to the for there to answer for his deception.
Tuesday April 6th. This afternoon the U.S. Sloop of War St. Louis arrived 30 days from Tahiti. Captn.
Forrest.
Wednesday Ap1. 7 ~ Called on board the St. Louis in company with Mr. Knapp.
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Friday April 9 1841. Mr. Wilcox and family having employed six natives at the price of 3 yds cotton &
25 cents in cash each to carry burdens & also Mrs. W. to Waialu, set out this morning intending to remain
over night at Ewa.
Mr. Armstrong returned from a tour around the island.
Saturday April 10th. Mr. Castle having written an article which he caused to be inserted in the
Polynesian, exposing Cap. Tuckerman of the Ship Milton, of new Bedford, as having sold ardent spirits at
Lahaina again~t the remonstrance of Capts. McLean & Rogers. ~ The said Cap. Tuckerman accompanied by
Capt. Smith of the Ship Nye made him an unceremonious cal1. Both Captains complained very severely
and criminated the missionaries highly. Cap. T. was exhibited much anger and seemed exceeding
exasperated and disposed to take revenge.
Sabbath April 11 th. This afternoon Mr. Armstrong preached in relation to the doctrine of Romanism
and exposed some of the errors of the system. Having returned recently from a tour around the island he
gave some account of his intercourse with those of that sect whom he fell in with on his way and of their
opposition to the school laws. He learned that they utterly refuse obedience and will undergo suffering
rather than yield to them. Many are turning Catholics expecting thereby to get free from paying the school
tax.
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Tuesday April 13 1841. Mrs. Chamberlain who has had unfavorable symptoms since Friday was seized
with flooding in an unusual manner making it necessary to apply for medical aid.
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Thursday ApI. 15. Mrs. C. has continued ill and has been quite prostrate being obliged to keep her bed
and to be as careful of making exertion as is usual in the case of confinement. We are not able to determine
whether the flooding is occasioned by suppression of the menses or whether it has resulted from pregnancy
& is an early abortion, or an escape from abortion. She seems to be in a measure relieved. Hope she may
continue to improve.
Saturday ApI. 17. Mr. Hitchcock & family with Miss Brown arrived in the Kahalaia. Mrs. H. is quite
feeble. The health of Miss Brown is pretty good. They board at Mr. Rogers and Mr. H. and family occupy
Poupou's house.
Tuesday April 20th 1841. Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua. His health is not very good; but is
improving.
Mrs. Judd was confined today with a son.
Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox returned from a trip around the island by the way of Ewa, Waialua, & Kaneohe.
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Wednesday ApL 21. Having contracted with Mr. Peirce for the Schr. Maryland for the sum of three
hundred dollars to bring the families at Hawaii to Gen. Meeting. She sailed this afternoon.
Thursday April 22. Mr. Emerson returned to Waialua.
Friday April 23rd. The St. Louis sailed for Lahaina having on board the American and French Consuls.
Her ultimate destination is California & Mazatlan.
Mr. J?aldwin & family arrived from Lahaina on board the whaling ship, Cap. Bailey. The Cap. of the St.
Louis was de$irous to speak her and fired a gun to bring her to, but as she paid no attention the S.L. fired a
shot astern: this not succeeding she bore down upon her and spoke her, inquiring the reason of her not
coming to. The Cap. stated he had passengers on board who were sea sick and he was making all haste to
get to the anchorage before dark. He said it was welL
Sabbath April 25th 1841. Mr. Hitchcock preached to the native cong. in the morning & Mr. Baldwin
in the afternoon. Mr. Smith went to Kaneohe to assist Mr. Parker.
English service in the Chapel at noon & in the evening services conducted by Mr. Armstrong.
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I seem to have taken cold ~ felt more ill than usuaL The fatigue of attending Eng. service and attending
upon the usual duties of the Sabbath School quite exhausted me. Had a blister placed upon my side ~ and
obtained some medicine of the Doctor for my cold.
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Tuesday ApL 27. Mr. Baldwin & family went to Kaneohe, where they expect to remain until the time of
Gen. meeting.
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Wednesday ApL 28. The Schooner Kahalaia which we have employed thro. Mr. Ladd for one hundred
dollars to bring the families from Kauai, sailed this afternoon.
Our children attended a party consisting of 22 in all at Mrs. Hooper's. Mrs. Chamberlain is gaining
strength and we hope she will be able before long to engage again in her accustomed concerns.
We have great cause to be thankfuL
Sabbath May 2nd 1841. Mr. Hitchcock preached in the morning to the native congregation and Mr.
Cooke in the afternoon.
Monday 3rd. I attended an auction at the store of Peirce & Brewer & made purchases of prints,
bleached cotton &c. to the amount of upwards $700.
Mrs. Chamberlain & myself and our two little boys took tea at Mrs. Hooper's. We had tea at an early
hour & returned in season to attend the Monthly Concert at the house of Mr. Armstrong.
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Tuesday May 4th. The remains of Atai the chinaman who put an end to his existence at Wailuku,
having been removed to this place, were borne in military order with martial music to Punahou for
interment. They were followed by all the chinese in this place dressed in white loose garments together
with quite a company of native females in white attire and also a number of foreign residents.
Kapiolani is dangerously ill of the disease erysipelas ~ is much in the state that Kinau was in and the
doctor thinks she will not live.
Wednesday May 5th. Kapiolani having remained for some time in a state of insensibility died this
afternoon.
Thursday Mqy 6 1841. The Schooner Hawaii arrived from Hilo this evening ~ passengers Messrs. Coan
& Lyman. The vessel got upon the coral coming in and damaged her rudder. The brethren came upon us
quite unexpectedly.
Mr. Locke and family arrived from Waialua.
Sabbath May 9th. The Kahalaia arrived from Kauai with passengers, Messrs. Whitney, Gulick &
Alexander & families and Miss Smith.
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Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & Miss Smith are guests with us. Miss Smith will be expected to remain.
Monday 10. Mr. Forbes & family arrived from Hawaii in Ship North America, Cap. Richards.
Wednesday 12th. The Schr. Maryland arrived from Hawaii & Maui having on board Mr. Bliss & Mr.
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Lyons & family from Hawaii and Mr. Andrews & family. Messrs. Clark & Munn from Lahaina. Mr. Clark is
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accommodated with us .
At 2 o'ck the Gen. Meeting was organised, Mr. Baldwin, Moderater myself Scribe & E.W. Clark Asst.
Sr. [Scribe]
Friday May 14th. The funeral of Kapiolani took place this afternoon. Sermon by Mr. Forbes.
Saturday 15. Having chartered the Schr. Hawaii at $10 pr. day to go to Hana & Wailuku to bring the
families ofMr. Green & Conde to Gen. Meeting. She sailed early this morning.
A prayer meeting is to be held this evening in the School house.
Mrs. Hitchcock has had a miscarriage and is dangerously ilL
Friday May 211841. The Gloucester arrived this morning having on board two missionaries & their
wives for this mission & two others & their wives for the Oregon. The former Rev. Daniel Dole & Rev.
Elias Bond: the latter the Rev. John D. Paris & Mr. Wm. H. Rice. Other passengers in the vessel were Mr.
Wm. Hooper, Mr. Colcord,wife, sister & daughter. Mr. Goodale & wife, Messrs. Sullivan, Anthon &
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Bordman.
The passengers were landed about 10 o'ck and arrangements were made by the meeting for receiving
them. The Comee. of arrangements for religious meetings were requested to wait upon our new friends and
introducing them to the families which it was concerted should assemble in the session room. This was
done ~ a hymn was sung and a welcome given to them by Mr. Whitney in behalf of the mission after which
a prayer was offered by Mr. Coan.
In the afternoon the new members for this mission were formerly invited to partake of our labors &
assist in our deliberation.
Saturday May 221841. The Gloucester was brought into the harbor this morning, but nothing landed
except a little personal baggage of the families.
The Schooner Hawaii chartered to go to Maui to bring down the families of Messrs. Green & Conde
arrived with the families on board.
Tuesday June 8,1841. General Meeting closed this afternoon, having continued by adjournments from
the 12th of May ~ a period of four weeks.
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Thursday 10th. The Paalua arrived from Lahaina with Kekuanaoa .
Friday 11th. Mr. Alexander and family left in the Pilot for Waioli.
Saturday 12. The Paalua left this afternoon for Lahaina ~ Mr. Clark & the families of Mr. Green &
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Dibble took passage. We also sent a considerable amount of freight.
Monday June 14. The U.S. Schr. Flying Fish of the Exploring Expedition arrived this morning from the
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Wednesday 16. A whaling ship arrived from Lahaina having the King & Kekauluohe on board.
The Paalua arrived soon after with Mr. Richards.
The Peacock arrived this morning and this evening at our social meeting we had Cap. Hudson, Mr.
Dana and another gentleman. Cap. Hudson made some remarks respecting his visit to the Southern islands
and the state of religion on board the Peacock. There have been several hopeful conversions of some of the
officers & crew.
Thursday June 17 1841. We have employed the Brig Clementine at the expense of 25 do lIars per day to
go to Maui & Hawaii to carry back those families of the mission who are ready to go.
Messrs Andrews & Baldwin go to Lahaina. Mr. Forbes & family to Kealakekua. Mr. Lyons for Waimea;
Mr. Bond for Kohala & Messrs. Lyman & Coan for Hilo. We put on board a considerable amount of freight
including baggage for Mr. Paris, who is expected in due time to go to Kealakekua with a view ultimately of
residing at Kau.
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Friday June 18th. This afternoon the Paalua sailed for Kauai, and by permission of the King Mr.
Whitney & wife Dr. Lafon & wife & Mr. Gulick took passage for their stations. Maria Jane accompanied
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney to remain with them a few months. Mr. Munn & family came to live in our house in
the yard.
Monday June 21st 1841. The Peacock & Flying Fish sailed this afternoon for Columbia River.
The King, Kekauluohe & Mr. Richards left in a whaling ship for Kauai. The whaling ship was the
Bartholomew Gosnold the same which brought the King from Maui.
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Tuesday 22nd. A protracted meeting commences this day at Waialua. Mr. Armstrong goes down to take
part in the labors of the meeting. The Schooner Hawaii, having been chartered at the rate of $10 pI. day to
go to Waialua with freight for the station, was got off this evening.
Wednesday 23rd. A small Schooner arrived from Lahaina by which we have recd. notice of the arrival
of the Clementine on Sabbath morning and her departure for Hawaii on Monday evening.
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Monday 28. This evening the Schr. Hawaii sailed with Mr. Hitchcock & family & Miss Brown for
Molokai whence she is to proceed to Hilo and carries a considerable amount of freight for the station.
Tuesday 29th. The Hawaii returned on account of being so light that she could make very little
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headway. The balast of the vessel had been taken out and casks filled with water put in to supply the place.
The barrels not being tight most of the water had leaked out.
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Wednesday June 30 1841. The lading of the Schr. Hawaii has been taken out and more balast put in.
Some of our freight has also been landed so as to have the vessel freed of freight on deck. She sailed again
in the evening, with the passengers.
Monday July 5th 1841. American Independence has been observed with the usual demonstrations of
joy. Salutes were fired; morning, noon & evening.
Thursday 8th. The Don Quixote arrived this afternoon from Valparaiso via Tahiti and brought letters
from Mr. Tinker dated Talcahuana Jan. 28th.
The distressing intelligence is communicated of the death of Henry Paty of brain fever, having in a state
of delirium put an end to his own existence by cutting his throat a few days before reaching Tahiti. The
small pox broke out a few days after leaving Valparaiso and four Sandwich Islanders; sailors of the vessel
fell victims. The vessel was made to perform 16 days quarantine at Tahiti before having any
communication with the shore.
Saturday 10th 1841. The Pilot which sailed last week for Wailuku returned this afternoon.
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Sabbath 11. The Eng. service in the chapel was conducted in the morning by Mr. Dole and in the
evening by Mr. Paris.
For a few Sabbaths past the prisoners of the Fort, of which there are 50 or 60 have been brought out to
meeting. This afternoon they were directed to take their position in front of the Pulpit for the purpose of
being addressed by Mr. Armstrong.
I am informed there is an unusual number of cases of crime. The magistrates are occupied much of their
time in attending tQ them. House breaking & theft have of late become very common. Our own houses
have been frequently assailed, Dr.Judd's house; Mr. Rogers; Mr. Armstrong's & Mr. Knapps have all been
tried and our house in the yard; and some articles have been stolen.
Monday July 12 1841. The Paalua having the King & suit on board arrived very early this morning. Mr.
Richards called before 5 o'ck A.M. he stopped but a short time. The vessel & passengers left about noon for
Maul.
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The Clarion sailed also for Lahaina. Mr. Hatch went passenger and we sent a small quantity of frt.
The Pilot sailed for KauaL
Tuesday 13 1841. The Schooner Hawaii sailed for Hilo. We sent some freight.
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By invitation had the company of Miss Colcord & Susan to tea, also Mr. & Mrs. HalL
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Mr. Munn has been quite unwell for several days. He is however becoming a little better.
Friday July 16th 1841. Rode to Punahou this afternoon. Laborers were at work on the buildings for the
accommodation of the SchooL The first course of the foundation is laid the length of which is 200 feet the
width 18. Some of the workmen were employed in digging the cellar. The foundation is of stone ~ the wall
are to be of adobies. The boxes are made but not the dobies. Mr. & Mrs. Dole we found very comfortably
situated in the houses of Mrs. Bingham.
Saturday July 17. A schooner bearing American colors came to anchor this morning, it proved to be a
vessel belonging to New London, commanded by Cap. Allyne formerly of the Phenix who carried our
children to the U.S. The name of the Schr. is Ann Howard and is forty two days from Sydney via New
Zeland and brings intelligence that the difficulties of the English with China have been settled by the
latter having engaged to pay four million pounds Stg. and granted to the English government the
possession of an island (Hong King probably) over which a Governor had been placed until the pleasure of
the Queen should be made known. This is the report which has been in circulation to day.
Had a call from Cap. Allyne this afternoon in company with a young man connected with the
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Schooner.
Sabbath 18th. The H.B. Co. Barque Cowlitz sailed for California & Columbia River. She has on board
quite a company of natives of these islands who have enlisted in the employ of the H.B. Co.
Tuesday July 20 1841. The Brigantine Wave arrived 18 days from Columbia River, with lumber. Left the
Thos. Perkins at the river. The Vincennes was on the Coast.
Thursday 22. John Ii has recently returned from a tour around this island to visit schools. Part of the
way he was attended by a Catholic priest, who was present at many of the examinations of the Schools. His
object doubtless was to encourage his own party scattered through the different districts and to direct his
adherents wherever they might be found and to prevent the influence of an evangelical teacher over the
minds of his disciples.
John on his return appointed Mr. Smith's meeting house a place of meeting for the examination of
teachers eligible for appointment & commission as teachers. The Catholics would not meet at that place
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and John was visited by the Catholic priest in company with Dudoit to make a complaint of partiality in
respect to Protestant teachers. John met the Catholic teachers in the place of their own choosing: but only
a very few were found qualified to receive certificates.
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Friday July 23rd 1841. The Brig Joseph Peabody, Cap. Dominis arrived this forenoon 52 days from
Canton. The news which she brings is of the most important kind.
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Canton was in the power of the English and would be held or destroyed by them. 6,000,000 of dollars, it
is said, were offered by the Chinese if they would spare the city. But it is not probable that they could be
induced, in the stage in which affairs were at that time, to abandon for such an inducement, the object they
had gained. Their next movement was to go with a fleet to Nanking or Peking.
We have received a letter from the mission dated 20th Jan, y with a postcript dated 12 May. The
brethren confidently expect that good will result to the cause out of the evils which at present exist. A few
only of the articles which were sent for by us have come, as the vessel was chartered in Canton and filled
with freight by the charterer, Cap. Dominis however was kind enough to take a few trunks.
Monday July 26. The Clementine arrived this morning from KauaL She brings intelligence that the
Schr. Kahalaia has been cast away at Nawiliwili. The Schooner parted her cable & not having another she
was carried a shore and was stove against the rocks & too much injured to be got off. The natives were
about to break her up.
Tuesday July 27th. By vessels from the windward we have received many letters and requests for
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supplies, which we have a prospect to send by the Scr. Hawaii to sail tomorrow.
Wednesday July 28th. The Schooner Hawaii sailed this afternoon for Maui & Hawaii. We send various
articles for Lahaina, Wailuku, Kailua & Hilo, with many letters. I was occupied most of the day writing
letters. Dr. Judd is at Ewa ~ waiting the confinement of Mrs. Paris.
Friday July 30. Mr. & Mrs. Munn went to Nuuanu to reside a while with Mr. & Mrs. Rogers in Mr.
Hall's house.
Sabbath August 1st. Dr. Judd returned this day from Ewa Mrs. Paris having been confined in the
morning 8 o'ck.
Wednesday Augt. 4. Dr. Judd goes to Waialua to attend on Mrs. Emerson.
Thursday Augt. 5. The Harlequin arrived from Mazatlan brings many letters for the merchants received
overland from the U.S. A letter comes to hand from Mr. Bingham wh. contains an account of his arrival in
the Barque Flora on the 5th of Feb.y - States that most of the younger portion of the passengers had been
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afflicted with sickness ~ that Lucy Thurston was attacked with lung fever of which she died. The health of
Mrs. Bingham continued feeble and at the time the letter was written which was under date of ApI. 22. she
was with all her children with her sister & daughter in Hartford.
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The Lausanne had arrived with D. White & family & with Mrs. Diell & children ~ Mr. Diell died on
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the 18th ofJan.y.
President Harrison died on the 4th of April ~ one month after his inauguration. The country was in
deep mourning.
Saturday Augt. 7 1841. The Joseph Peabody Cap. Gilman ~ sailed for Mazatlan by her we sent many
letters. She is expected to return soon.
The Clementine sailed from Maui & Hawaii. By her we sent freight & many letters. Mr. Hatch a hired
man of the Seminary, having married Miss Colcord, took passage with his newly wedded, for Lahaina.
Monday Aug. 9 1841. The Pilot arrived for Kauai, and quite unexpectedly Mr. Gulick and our daughter
Maria Jane came up passengers.
Tuesday lOth. Mr. Hall and family went to Kaneohe. Mrs. Conde confined with a daughter.
Wednesday 11 th. Several men arrived from Waialua with a quantity of beef ~ the brethren having
slaughtered a bullock.
Friday 13th. Received letters from Lahaina also from Molokai ~ Mr. Hitchcock states that his canoe was
upset passing from Lahaina to Molokai & that the letters & other articles that were on board were lost ~
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Goods to the amount of about 24$ had been sent from the depositery articles from Canton these we fear
were on board the Canoe.
An auction sale at Paty & Co's. which I attended but made only a few purchases.
Dr. Judd arrived from Waialua & reports Mrs. Emerson another son ~ making her number five sons! !
Monday Augt. 161841. I took passage this day in the ship Gloucester for Hilo.
Wednesday Sep. 15th. Arrived this morng. in the Schooner Hawaii from Kohala in company with Mr.
Hall & Mr. Bliss & family.
Our passage to Hilo occupied 8 days the passengers were Mrs. Johnstone, Mr. Calkins, Newton Ladd &
Mr. Moore & native wife.
I remained at Hilo till Monday evening Aug. 30, when I embarked in Schr. Hawaii for Kohala, it being
my purpose to visit that station, in order to forward the business of Mr. Bliss' removal, in pursuance of the
decision of the Gen. Meeting. I made an arrangement with Mr. Pitman who was at Hilo to land me at
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Kohala & to send the vessel after her arrival at Honolulu to convey me & Mr. Bliss to Honolulu.
I arrived at Mahukona Tuesday afternoon ~ and started for loli, the mission station, the same evening
on foot, but after walking half way, I became much exhausted, and stopped for the night at the house of a
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native. In the morning I sent to Mr. Bliss for a horse, and between 9 & 10 o'ck I arrived at the station. Mr.
Bliss began the same day to make arrangements to leave. On Monday Sep. 6th Mr. Bliss began to send his
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effects to Mahukona ~ a distance of 7 or 8 miles and was occupied till Wednesday, when about all his
baggage was removed except what he wished to retain until the arrival of the vessel.
On Friday Sep. 10th I recd. letters from Honolulu brought by Schr. Hawaii wh. had gone to Kelakekua
with Mrs. Paris & family accompanied by Mr. Hall who wrote to me from Kealakekua stating that the
vessel was going on to Kau and when it had discharged his freight & Messrs. Forbes & Paris it would come
to Mahukona, & he hoped to be there on Friday evening.
Saturday 11 th. About half past one o'ck Mr. Hall arrived and apprised us that the vessel had come. He
was desirous that Mr. Bliss should pack up the remaind of his effects and start immediately, being confident
he said that we could get off that evening! but Mr. B. said he could not get ready and must wait till
Monday. It was therefore decided to stop at Ioli till after the Sabbath.
On Monday about half past 8 o'ck I set out for Mahukona in an old four wheeled one horse wagon
drawn by 6 natives & reached the landing at 1/2 pst. 11 o'ck and about 1 o'ck we got under way.
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We had a good breeze till dark when we were not far from Kahoolawe ~ Did not have much wind during
the night and on Tuesday morning we were off the western part of Lanai ~ We had scarcely no wind all this
day and all the night following; but still we made some progress so that on Wednesday morning at sun rise
we were off Diamond ~ill, but the wind being very light we did not get into the harbor and alongside of
Robinson's wharf till 10 o'ck A.M.
The ~ffects of Mr. Bliss were landed as fast as possible, and the effects of Mr. Conde & Mr. Rice we put
on board and just about sun down the vessel was off again with Messrs. Conde & Rice & their families.
I found Mrs. Chamberlain ill ~ She had been sick about 10 days but was getting better.
Mr. Bliss & family were invited to the house of Mr. Smith.
Friday Sep. 24 1841. Mr. Castle, being desirous to make some inquiries of the chiefs respecting their
treatment of the Catholics in order that he might know how to reply to charges made by them against the
chiefs, he called upon them in company with Mr. Armstrong & myself. We met Kekuanaoa in the new
house of native structure built for the King. He had called together such of the natives as he supposed
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would know what treatment they had received. The c.atholics who adhered to their system were prosecuted
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this he did not deny ~ the ground of their being treated as criminals was not their being Catholics ~ they
were prosecuted on the ground of their being idolaters, because those persons employed images in their
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worship; and they regarded it as a new system of idolatry and as opposed to government, and in this they
acted in accordance with established custom: for in old times when anyone departed from the established
religion ~ which was of course an establishment of idolatry & set up a new idol in opposition to government
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he was dealt with as a criminal: for in such way was rebellion promoted. This was the ground of the
treatment, ~ as to the treatment it was of the kind inflicted on all criminals its severity was no greater ~ they
denyed most of the charges ~ and altogether the severity of the punishments alledged to have been
inflicted.
Saturday Sep. 25 1841. The vacant house opposite Mr. Knapps in which was stored some goods of Mr.
Wilcox & Mr. Bliss was discovered this morning to have been entered by some thief, and various articles
stolen belonging to Mr. Wilcox.
Friday October 1st 1841. Mr. Armstrong's son Samuel in playing this afternoon upon a low dobie fence
fell & fractured his arm. On examination Dr. Judd found that the bone was not broken entirely off, but was
bent so as to have produced a perceptible curviture of the bone which to straighten occasioned as much
pain and required the same kind of bandaging as tho. the bone had been broken. Mr. Armstrong was absent
at Kaneohe assisting Mr. Parker in a protracted meeting. He was sent for & returned in the evening.
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Wednesday Octr. 6 1841. An Eng. Sloop of War the Curacoa Capt. Jones arrived to day from Valparaiso
by the way of the Soc. Islands. She is last from Kealakekua where she stopped about 10 days. Mr. Munn
came passenger from Kealakekua. The vessel brings word of the existence of the small pox at Tahiti brought
there by the Don Quixote. It is said she is bound hence to Monterey to call the government to account for
their ill treatment of British subjects in April 1840.
Mr Rogers & family sailed for Lahaina in the schooner Hawaii. He goes on account of the illness of his
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youngest child & expects to be absent about one month.
The gable ends of the meeting house are nearly completed and it is expected the roof will be raised
before long. The carpenters are engaged in framing it.
Thursday Octr. 7th 1841. Some of the brethren made a call on board the Eng. ship of war in the roads.
The Cap. had an interview with Kekuanaoa.
Friday Octr. 8th. This afternoon at about 4 o'ck I left the house in company with Mrs. Chamberlain
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and our three daughters to go down and embark on board the Schr. Kekauluohi bound to Lahaina. The
health of Mrs. C. is such as to require the use of some measures for its restoration, & as she has not been off
the island for almost 12 years she has thought that a visit to Lahaina might prove serviceable to her, and I
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have been unwilling to let her go unattended & so, concluded to accompany her with a view to return in a
few days leaving her there.
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Thursday October 21st. At about 10 o'ck this morning I arrived from Lahaina in the ship Galen, Cap.
Borden, having had a passage of nearly 45 hours. Our passage to Lahaina in the Kekauluohi was made in
about 53 hours & was pleasant.
On Wednesday 13 inst. Mrs. C. myself & the children in company with Miss Ogden set out in a double
canoe for Maalaea with a view to visit Wailuku, having previously acquainted Mr. Green & requested the
means of conveyance to be sent for us for the residue of the way ~ which is about 7 or 8 miles across the
isthmus which separates W. & E. MauL We arrived at the place ofland carriage at 10 o'ck A.M. & found
two manele & two horses and a sufficient numbers of carries for Mrs. C. the children & the baggage. In
about 3 hours more we arrived at the habitations of the brethren & reed a hearty welcome.
I staid at the station until Saturday morning 18th inst., when in company with Mr. G., after parting
with Mrs. C. & the children, I set out for Maalaea & arrived there about 10 o'ck A.M. where I found the
canoe from Lahaina in waiting. I stepped on board & in a few minutes I was on my was towards Lahaina,
which I reached about 2 o'ck ~ having come along very leisurely.
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On my arrival at Lahaina I found that there had been an arrival from the u.S. The Wm. Gray, arrived
at Oahu on the 9th & the letters for me had been sent to Lahaina & I had the pleasure of receiving them.
Monday Octr. 25 1841. This morning we had the satisfaction of receiving a letter from Mr. Hill brought
by the brig Joseph Peabody which arrived yesterday from Mazatlan. There were 3 dates June 17 & 28 & July
10 ~ The two former were of duplicates forwarded by the Lausanne which sailed about the 1st of July for
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these islands via Valparaiso and contained 2nd of Ex. to two Bills on Ladd & Co. The Joseph Peabody
contained dates as late as Aug. 25. The Presidents message containing his veto to the Bill for a National
Bank.
Have heard to day that the Schr. Kekauluohi has got on shore at }-laub on the north shores of this
island, & that Kekuanaoa started in the night to go to that side of the island.
Monday Novr. 1st. The Yorktown sailed for Lahaina and the King took passage in her. I sent a letter to
Mrs. Chamberlain in the care oOohn Young.
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Wednesday Novr. 3rd. Mr. Richards left for Lahaina in the Schr. Paalua. Kekauluohi remains here. The
Paalua may be expected to come directly back. I think it possible that Mrs. C. will come down in her.
Mr. Locke is over from Waialua. We hear that the Schr. Kekauluohi cannot be got off from where she
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went ashore and that she is to be broken up.
We hear from Kauai that the health of Mrs. Whitney is very feeble, and that Mr. W thinks of coming
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up with her soon to this place.
Thursday Novr. 4th 1841. We hear that the Gloucester which was very nearly ready for sea & expected
to sail early next week was discovered last evening about 9 o'ck to be on fire, which seems to have been
contained in some pulu hapu which was put on board yesterday. The alarm was given as soon as the fire was
discovered and an engine brought to throw water into the hold, but as the fire seemed to increase the
hatches were closed, loose sails thrown over them & upon deck & water continually thrown upon them.
This morning the fire was not extinguished tho ~ the decks had somewhat cooled. In the course of the
forenoon the captain & three or four men ventured into the hold with a view to ascertain the state of the
fire and they drew out some of the bags of pulu which were found to be on fire. Soon after they came out
they became insensible as the effects of the carbonic acid gass generated in the hold. They remained some
time in this state.
The hose of an engine was adjusted so as to throw water to the parts of the vessel under the action of
fire and by this means it was extinguished. As soon as this was effected the vessel was taken along side of
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the wharf and the cargo between decks thrown out consisting of a quantity of pulu, fire wood and dry
goods. A survey was also had upon the vessel. The lower hold has been opened and the cargo will be taken
up so far as there is any appearance of damage. Orders for insurance were sent by the Yorktown.
The Maryl~nd sailed this afternoon for California. Mr. Peirce goes passenger expecting to proceed to
Mazatlan & thence cross the continent for the u.S.
The Morea sailed for Manilla.
The pilot sailed for Kauai.
The carpenters are raising the rafters to the Meeting house. They commenced on Thursday the 28th
instant. On the next day they undertook to elevate the first pair but before it was raised to its place it got a
cant, & the beam broke under and the whole came down as far as the ropes would allow of it. On Monday
of the present week they succeeded in getting up a pair and they have got up a pair every day of this week
so far.
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Monday Novr. 8th 1841. The Trustees of the School for the children of the missionaries children held a
meeting and decided that the work could not advance much beyond the thatching of the roof as then a
considerable more than the grant will have been expended.
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Tuesday Novr. 9th. Mr. Wilcox & family sailed for Hilo in Schr. Hawaii having been at this station ever
since ApI. 4th that is 7 mo. & 5 days.
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Wednesday 10. An examination of the Catholic Schools on this island took place in the yard occupied
by their foreign teachers at this place. The number of scholars present was about 700, which Mr. Dudoit
says is only part of what are under their instruction ~ They chanted prayers it is supposed in Latin, pointed
to places on the maps in answer to questions, in which they seemed to be expert and answered some
questions in Chronology ~ as to the age when Peter & other primative Christians lived, and the era of
Luther. These interrogations it was thought were designed to make the impression that the Catholic
religions is the ancient and true religion whereas that of the Protestant is modem & corrupt. The
examination was conducted by Ii, the luna kula, and a number of foreigners were present ~ Mr. Smith was
also present part of the time ~ Wine & other refreshments were offered the visitors. The Examination was
doubtless designed to make an impression.
The last set of rafters to the meeting house were drawn up this evening with shouting. Continued
cheers by those on the wall and those in the body of the house.
Thursday Novr. 11th 1841. Mrs. Chamberlain and our three daughters arrived from Lahaina on board a
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whaling ship the India Cap. Gillett The vessel did not anchor. She was very kindly treated.
Messrs. Peirce & Brewer have made known that they will grant the families destined to the U.S. a
passage in the ship Wm. Gray to sail in about two weeks on the terms we had previously named ~ viz.
$1 1000 ~ for
all, ~ amounting to four adults and four children.
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Monday Novr. 15 1841. A letter was reed. this day from Waialua from Mr. Emerson giving an account
of the drowning of Henry Locke, Mr. Locke's oldest child. He went out with his father about 9 o'ck after
staying a while he desired to go home. On the return of his father two or three hours after he was not found
at home. A search was immediately commenced and in about an hour his body was found in the river. Mr.
Lovel was the messenger who brought the news & he arrived in the evening.
Tuesday Novr. 16. Mr. Rogers and family arrived from Lahaina on board the bark North America, Cap.
Richards.
Had to tea this evening Cap. Gleet of the ship India ~ the Cap. with whom Mrs. Chamberlain came
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down from MauL Miss Smith & Mr. Munn started early this momg. for Waialua .
Wednesday Novr. 17. The Vincennes, Porpoise & Flying Fish arrived from the N.W coast.
Mr. Armstrong being absent at Kaneohe, at our social meeting this evening Mr. Sullivan was invited
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take the lead.
Friday Novr. 19 1841. The Schr. Paalua sailed for Maui, with Kekauluohi and Mr. Brinsmade.
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Saturday 20th. Mr. Munn & Miss Smith arrived from Waialua, this afternoon. They stopped at Ewa last
night. We put some articles for Kailua on board the ship Bartholomew Goznold bound to Kealakekua. Also
on board the Schr. Clarion bound to Kawaihae.
Saturday Novr. 27th. The Exploring Expedition sailed this afternoon. They are bound to the westward
their destination is Manilla and Singapore. Some letters were sent to the missionaries in the East.
Mr. Brinsmade arrived yesterday or the day before from MauL
Monday Novr. 29. Mr. & Mrs. Dole have opened school for our children. They board for the present at
Mr. Dimond's and the school is kept in the house which Mr. Conde occupied at Gen. Meeting.
Tuesday Novr. 30. Had company to tea this evening consisting ofMr. & Mrs. Jarves, Cap. & Mrs.
Dominis, Mrs. Hooper, Dr. & Mrs. Judd & Messrs. Marshall & Johnson. Part of the evening was spent in
singing.
Thursday Decr. 2nd. The ship California, Cap.Arthur arrived this morning direct from Boston &
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brought letters from the Cor. Sec. & Treasr. of the Bd. also letters from our children by which we learn that
they have left Chester & were at the house of Mr. Hill, where they were to remain for the present.
This afternoon the ship Wm. Gray sailed for Boston.
Mr. Bliss & family, Mr. Castle & his daughter & Mr. Munn & his two children are passengers. Also Mrs.
Dominis & son, Mrs. Shelton & daughter & Cap. Varney formerly of the Thos. Perkins.
Previous to the departure of our missionaries the families assembled at the house of Mr. Knapp where a
parting hymn was sung & a prayer offered by Mr. Armstrong.
In ~he evening the families met at the house of Mr. Dimond to attend to the reading of the general
letter &c.
Friday Decr. 3rd 1841. This day is observed by the families as a day of fasting in prospect of the
Communion the Lord's Supper to be administered on the coming Sabbath.
The California in attempting to enter the harbor this morning was struck by a squall when near the
passage and was carried upon the coral reef which constitutes what is called the middle ground and fastened
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upon it; she pressed sail in hopes of driving off, but did not succeed. She lay all day the wind blowing a gale
off shore. Owing to the strong wind off shore then there was very little surft: and none at all in the middle
ground. In consequence of which the vessel lay comparatively easy, but it was a gloomy sight to see the
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noble vessel lying fast and careening upon her larboard side exhibiting an appearance of distress. Many
boats were employed to afford every assistance that could be rendered. The Governor was off with a double
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canoe & men. In the course of the afternoon the Joseph Peabody went out and anchored near by and a
hauitzer was taken on board. The sun went down, and the was still fast on the rocks. The wind blew strong
during the night.
Saturday Deer. 41841. This morning on looking out to see the state of the California I was much
gratified to see that she was afloat having been got off during the night. She came into the harbor during
the forenoon. Not having sustained it is hoped very severe damage, yet a large bill of costs has been
contracted in securing her safety & she must be unladen & hove down for examination & repairs.
Sabbath Deer. 5 1841. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administere.d this afternoon in the
nat~ve chapeL There were no admissions.
Thursday Deer. 16th. Yesterday and today a company of natives from Ewa under the direction of
Hoolilia~anu have been employed in thatching the building at Punahou, superintended by Mr. Smith, and
they have completed the work except the topping.
This evening took tea in company with Miss Smith & Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong at Mr. Colcord's.
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The Schooner Hawaii arrived from the windward ~ also the Clarion, & the Paalua arrived from Kauai.
We had entertain-ed serious fears that the Hawaii was lost. She sailed from here in the 9th ulto. with Mr.
Wilcox & family. We hectrd of her sometime after on her way to Hilo as having landed them on Hawaii, but
tho. Mr. W. had journ:::~ to Hilo yet the Schr. had not arrived and as she was leaky & the weather
inclement it was feared she had gone to the bottom. It proved that she reached Hilo safely after a months
absence from this place.
Saturday Deer. 18. The Joseph Peabody, Cap. Dominis sailed to day for Mazatlan. Messrs. Brinsmade &
Sullivan left in her, expecting to cross the continent for the U.S. Mr. Johnstone goes passenger to return in
the vesseL
Sabbath Deer. 19 1841. This afternoon 12 persons were baptised and admitted to the church. These are
the only persons who have been received to church fellowship during the year.
The exercises of the afternoon were varied from the ordinary course. After the ceremony of receiving
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members, addresses were made by natives on the subject of schools, family government and training
children.
Tuesday Deer. 21. Mr. Gulick sailed for Kauai in the Pilot. Mr. Walsh the Catholic priest we understand
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was to take passage.
The Paalua sailed for MauL We did not send by her, having previous to our knowing of the opportunity
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shipped what we had to send on board the Clarion which was expected to sail yesterday, but is not now
expected to sail till tomorrow.
Friday Deer. 24. An English Bark ~ Sovereign arrived from Mazatlan. We learn that all the members of
the Cabinet have been changed except DanL Webster, also that a new minister had superseded the old in
the Eng. Parliament. This is all the news which has been reed.
Sabbath Deer. 26. The Eng. Bark sailed this evening. Attended chapel with Maria Jane & Martha Ann.
Wednesday Deer. 29th. Mrs. Chamberlain is confined to her bed to day. Dr. Judd bled her in the
forenoon.
A case was brought before the Govr. to day and tried by jury. Pelly & Skinner vs. French. It was the
case of Espiner having made over his establishment ~ caned the Warren place to Mr. E for a debt ~ Skinner
& Pelly had claims upon said Espiner and they sued for a right in the property. It was decided that E had
bought the place.
The Paalua sailed for Kauai ~ yesterday I think was the day she sailed. She arrived from Lahaina on
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Saturday Jan).lq.ry 1st 1842. The families of this station met at Dr. Judd's for a thanksgiving
entertainment. Mrs. Chamberlain not being well enough to be present I excused myself from attending.
The children were
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Thursday Jany 6th.lvir. Dole having harnessed his horse & put him into a wagon was driving to
accustom him to the harness. The horse took fright & ran furiously into an enclosure. Mr. Dole extricated
himself without injury.
An English Brig called the Courier arrived this morning. Learn that a Bark is just at hand both have full
cargoes English goods.
Attended an Auction at Mr. Paty's.
Thursday Jan. 20 1842.
By letters from Lahaina we receive the notice of the birth of a son to the King about a week ago and of
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the death of Hoapiliwahine within a day or two after. Her disease was croup . . Mr. Baldwin speaks of her
death as peaceful at the age of 65 years. Her funeral was attended on the 18th.
The ship Gloucester, Cap. Eastabrook, sailed at 10 o'ck this morning. Mr. & Mrs. Jarves & child, Mr.
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Calkin & some others are passengers. She is bound to Valparaiso. We sent all the letters which we had on
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hand.
The Clarion arrived from Hawaii. By her was recd. a package ofletters for the U. States; but it was too
late for the Gloucester.
Saturday Jan. 22. There is a report to day that a canoe from Molokai has been lost and 8 persons
drowned.
Sabbath Jan. 23. Mr. Armstrong read a letter to the native congregation from Mr. Parker giving an
account of 11 natives being lost coming from Molokai to this island the same event notied in the above
note. It seems that on Saturday the 15th inst. four canoes started from Kalaupapa having in them 9 men &
4 women. That having proceeded on their way to the middle of the passage they were overtaken with a
strong wind & turbulent sea ~ the canoes were upset . . the natives of one of the canoes succeeded in
loosening the iama with a view of righting it, but the sea was so bad they did not effect it. Two men and
one woman attached themselves to the iama ~ on which they floated endeavoring to direct their way to this
island ~ one of the men fell off -- the woman seized him by the hair & drew him up -- She lomafd him -- he
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pretty soon became chilled again ~ she honi'd him & he fell off & was drowned -- the other man stuck
longer but by & by he became chilly & stiff & fell off and disappeared ~ the woman forsook the iama and
swum -- she continued her course toward this island all night & on Sabbath morning she arrived somewhere
near the east end of this island. ~ One man in a small canoe after having been upset three times succeed in
getting same to 1an4t Thus eleven persons were lost.
Mr. Armstrong imprpyed this event and the death of Hoapiliwahine to impress on the cong. the
importance of being ready for death. This text was -- Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last
end be like his.
Sixteen persons were baptised & introduced into the Church.
Tuesday Jan. 25th 1842. The Barque Columbia arrived from Columbia River having had a passage of 35
days. Mr. A. B. Smith and wife of the Am. Board and Mr. & Mrs. Cone of the Methodist mission are
passengers. The Columbia is bound to England. The Cowlitz having Gov. Simpson on board also Dr.
McLaughlin the Chief Factor left at the same time and is to come to this place by the way of Monterey.
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Wednesday 26. The Weekly Social meeting was more fully attended this evening than usual-- Mr.
Smith of the Oregon mission was present and gave some account of the in.dians among [whom] the
missionaries of the Board are laboring. He thinks the whole number of the Nez Percies does not exceed
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2400 and they are not as promising as at first they were supposed to be.
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Thursday Jan. 27 The ship Braganza arrived. A sailor of the name of Beuel called upon Mr. Armstrong
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which came on shore from her and introduced himself as a minister of the Gospel who had studied with Dr.
Beecher in Litchfield Con. Having lost his health he had shipped as a common sailor before the mast.
Mrs. John Paty dined with us to day.
Thursday Feby 3rd 1842. Mr. Hall rode to Ewa with Rev. A. B. Smith.
Friday Feb. 4th. Mr. Hall returned from Ewa and was accompanied by Mrs. Emerson who had come on
the day previous from Waialua. She comes to make a short visit at this place and stops at Mr. Armstrong's.
Mr. Bishop arrived from Ewa just at Evening having come up by summons of the collector of the district
in order for an appeal to the Govr. of the question of the right of the collector to require 25 cents pr. day as
the price for work on the days of paahao. The Gov. decided that 12 1/2 cts pr. day is the price by law.
Saturday Feb. 5th 1842. A Brig with Chilian colors arrived this forenoon which proved to be cap.
Spaulding. The Lausanne has gone to England. Quite a package of letters has come to hand.
Wednesday Feby 9. As a foreigner (Mr. French) and a native were at work on a swinging staging in the
meeting house one of the sticks gave way and they fell the distance of 25 feet to the floor. Both were hurt ~
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Mr. French badly having his leg fractured: the native hurt his knee badly, but had none of his bones
broken. Dr. Judd's aid was quickly secured as also Dr. Wood's and the bone set and every relief rendered,
practicapl~t
Thursday Feb.y 10th. Mrs. Emerson set out for Ewa and was accompanied by Mrs. Armstrong.
Friday 11 th. Brig Joseph Peabody arrived from Mazatlan having made the voyage there and back in 55
days. Three letters we hea,r have come across the continent - all of them from Mr. Bingham.
Barque Cowlitz arrived from California. Sir Simpson Gov. of the Hudson's Bay Co. on the Continent
and Dr. McLaughlin, Chief Factor at Vancouver, have arrived in the Cowlitz.
Saturday 12. Our letters by the Joseph Peabody came to hand this morning. Mr. Binghams letter is
dated New York Octr. 23 1841. He says. "The cause of the Sandwich Island Mission has a strong hold on
the affections of the friends of Christ in the U.S." He complains however of the apathy prevailing in
regard to the general subject of foreign missions. And the following remark seems to imply that the Board
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are deeply in debt. -
"The American Board prostrate and weeping before God from the apprehension that
the churches, and the friends of Christianity would not freely pay $57,000 for services rendered to the
heathen and give this year 250,000 more to go on and increase the work a little! It is amazing beyond.
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measure! "The Synod of New York & New Jersey have passed a resolution pledging themselves to comply
with the request of the Board to raise their subscription 25 pr. ct. on the last year."
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"In the Gen. association of Masstts, nearly the same measure was carried through from a similar source."
"I have at length presented the claims of the church at Honolulu to a few select friends of the cause in
this city & Brooklyn showing them a lithographic view of the building as published by Mr. Olmsted and I
have easily raised $1500 which will soon be remitted by Mr. Hill: and I think I can quickly double it, if
necessary in order to complete the building according to plan."
"My health has been much improved though the long seated derangement of the liver is not fully
removed. The dropsical symptoms and cough in Mrs. Bingham's case have been much relieved tho. her
unceasing solicitude for her children who are not yet provided for remains, and prevents the restoration
hoped for." "I have just heard that a vessel is expected to sail from Boston for the islands about the 1st of Decr.
next. Another from this city, Cap. Spring for the Oregon via Sand. Islands to leave here in January. Mrs.
Thurston has spoken of going with him with her younger children. She left this city in good health a short
time since to visit her friends in Mass. Thomas has had his shoulder bone broken but was recovering.
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"Mr.. Damon & his lady for the Bethel Ch. expect to sail from Boston the 1st of Deer.
"Whether w~shall be sent in December of Jan. or next year, is yet all uncertain. ~ We should not stop
on acct. of friends if pur health were sufficiently restored to commence the work anew at the islands."
~'Mrs. Bingham was at Hartford."
"Mr. Meigs has j~st embarked for Ceylon with a small band of helpers leaving his wife behind.')
Mr. Hall has heard that, Cap. Carter & Cap. Couch both for these islands sailed in Sep.
Barque Vancouver arrived from London.
Sabbath Feb. 13 1842. Eleven persons were baptised this afternoon & received to the church, a number
of children also were baptised.
Wednesday Feby. 16. A protracted meeting commenced in Mr. Smith's cong. to day. Mrs. Armstrong
arrived from Waialua.
Monday Feby. Mr. & Mrs. Dole have a vacation.
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Wednesday Feby 23. We learn by letters from Maui that the King)s son died just one month after its
birth.
Thursday 24. Mr. Hall set out for Waialua to day to consult with Mr. Locke in regard to building a yard
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for the herd & employing a herdsman.
John the Chinaman put an end to his existence by hanging. He had been suspected of adultery and for
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several nights had been watched by the poe MakaL Last night he was detected and the woman lead off in
the night to the fort. John being left in the house strung himself up to the ridgepole of the house and was
found dead. His funeral was attended in usual Chinese style this afternoon. The woman with whom he
committed adultery was the wife of a fellow Chinaman. Mr. Armstrong rode in the procession to officiate at
the grave.
There is a sale this evening of various articles for the benefit of the Charity School ~ Our two daughters
went down in company with Mr. & Mrs. Knapp & Miss Smith.
Schooner Hawaii arrived this evening from Hilo, and brought letters from the br. & sisters.
Tuesday March 1st 1842. Children's School commenced this day.
Mr. Emerson returned yesterday to Waialua.
Friday March 4th. Brig Delaware Cap. Carter arrived from the U.States. A few hours after Brig Nereus
of Salem arrived.
Reed. letters from the Rooms, also from our children or at least concerning them.
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Saturday 5th. Barque Eagle arrived from a cruize, has taken only about 150 bbls. oiL
Monday March 7th 1842. Mr. Blake began to put in doors & windows of doors at Punahou, for which
he is to receive 40 dollars.
Tuesday 8th. Brig Lama arrived from Mexico. We hear she has been sold.
Thursday 10. We hear that Mrs. Hooper has been confined with a son.
Had a parting call from Dr. McLoughlin of the Hudson's Bay Company, who is expecting to sail for CoL
River on Saturday.
Thursday March 24th. Dr. Andrews & family arrived from Hawaii via MauL They expect to remain
until Gen. meeting. They will occupy Kalaiheana's house.
Saturday 26th. Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua.
Rode this afternoon to Punahou. The doors & windows are all fitted & hung and the painting has been
commenced.
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Tuesday March 29th. The Paalua sailed this morning with the chiefs for Maui and Messrs. Armstrong &
A. B. Smith accompanied them, but after having proceeded a little beyond Diamond Hill the wind proved
too strong so deeply laden as the vessel was with passengers and she returned.
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The schr. Kinau arrived towards evening and Mr. Richards came down as a passenger on important
business connected with the government of the islands.
The King & chiefs have determined to renew the law prohibiting the selling of ardent spirits which was
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enacted March 201838 requiring the venders to procure license. The renewal of the law is to take effect on
the 30th inst.
Thursday March 31st 1842. The Brig Chenamus of Newburyport arrived Cap. Couch master. There are
several passengers among them are Mr. Hiram Grimes & lady & Miss Piper and Mr. McClerg known to us
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by Brotherton.
Saturday April 2nd 1842. Mrs. Chamberlain was taken ill this evening. The Dr. came and bled her.
Have experienced heavy rains within the last few days. It has been more than usually rainy to day.
Monday ApI. 4th. Mr. Richards left for Maui to day on board a whaling ship which is bound to Lahaina
brethren Armstrong, Smith & Dimond go passengers in the same vesseL Mr. A. B. Smith is too ill to leave
home at present. He was not well when he set out in the Paalua and since she returned he has been
confined to the house.
Tuesday ApI. 5th. The Paalua sailed for Maui with several of the chiefs on board.
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The Kahalaia arrived yesterday from Kauai having been repaired there of the damages she reed. more
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than a year ago by getting on shore.
Mr. Gulick arrived from Koloa in the Pilot.
Thursday April 7 1842. Received a circular from Francis John Greenway inviting me to attend a
meeting of his credttors to whom he proposed to submit a view of the situation of his affairs with the hope
that some arrangements would be made for their future management.
Having a claim of about $100 against him I attended the meeting consisting of about 16 persons to
whom he is indebted Mr. G. in few words stated the object for which he had invited their attendance as
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stated in the Circular and submitted his business to be settled by assignees which he left with the body of
his creditors to appoint. He then retired. A chairman & secretary were appointed consisting of Mr.
Reynolds chairman & Mr. Brewer secy. After a long discussion, the liabilities & assets having been
presented and those present having stated the amount of their claims Mr. Greenway nominated as assignees
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the following.
Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Simpson & Mr. Skinner.
Saturday April 9 1842. A large sale of damaged goods from the ship Congress took place at the store of
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Messrs. Peirce & Brewer. I attended and purchased two bales only of cottons.
Thursday April 14th. The Brig Delaware sailed for the U.S. passengers Mr. & Mrs. Kone & child, Cap.
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Spalding & lady & daughter. The brig is to stop at the Society islands. I sent a letter to Mr. Heath of
Manono, written by Mr. Bishop.
Dr. Andrews & family set out this week on a tour of this island.
Saturday ApI. 16th. Mr. Dimond returned from Maui and Miss Ogden arrived. The vessel came in last
evening, but Miss Ogden did not come to our house till this morning.
Sabbath ApL 17. I have been quite unwell to day was able only to attend Sabbath SchooL
Saturday April 23. Messrs. Armstrong and Smith arrived from Lahaina on board a whaling ship
commanded by Cap. Pease formerly mate of the Thames in which the first reenforcement came to these
islands.
Monday April 25 1842. Mr. & Mrs. Whitney and Dr. & Mrs. Lafon arrived in the Hawaii this evening
from KauaL Mr. & Mrs. W will have their accommodations with us. Dr. & Mrs. Lafon at Mr. Knapps.
Dr. Andrews arrived from Kaneohe from a tour around the island. Mrs. Andrews remains for the present
at Kaneohe.
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Sabbath M,ay 1st. The child of Mr. Smith died last night about 11 o'ck having been taken with illness
only a few days previous.
The funeral wa~ attended this afternoon at half past 4 o'ck at the house of Mr. Smith. The remains were
interred in his own yard.
Thursday May 12. The Paalua arrived from Lahaina with brethren for the general meeting viz. Messrs.
Clark & Bailey & their families, Messrs. Andrews & Rice and Miss Brown. Mr. C. & family stop with us.
Mrs. Rogers was confined with a daughter.
The Don Quixote arrived from California.
Friday May 13th. The General Meeting of the mission was organized this morning ~ meeting convened
in the native school house at 9 o'ck ~ all the members of this island present.
Monday May 16th 1842. The brethren, Alexander & Johnson arrived from Kauai in the Schr. Kahalaia,
having left their families.
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Mr. Clark returned from Waialua. He went down on Saturday last.
Tuesday May 17. The family of Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua.
Mr. Colcord's infant daughter died after a few days illness and was buried this afternoon.
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Thursday May 26. The infant son [daughter] of Dr. Andrews, Elizabeth Woodbury which died last night
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was buried this afternoon. The remains were taken to the school house where an address was made by Mr.
Armstrong & Mr. Whitney.
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Saturday 28. A meeting of the mission church was held at my house this evening, and Mr. & Mrs.
Dimond were reed. by letter from Mr. Smith's church.
Sabbath 29. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated this afternoon by the mission chh. in
the native School House.
In the evening the communion was observed in the Bethel Chh.
Thursday June 2nd. 1842. The General Meeting closed this afternoon.
Saturday June 4th. The Paalua sailed this afternoon and Messrs. Richards & Clark & families, Messrs
Andrews, Locke & Johnson took passage for Lahaina.
Monday June 6th. Mrs. Dole was confined with a son this morning. She was thought to be in danger for
a time in consequence of hemorrhage.
Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss Smith went up after the birth of the child.
Tuesday June 7th. The Schr. Victoria sailed with passengers returning from Gen. Meeting ~ viz. Mr. &
Mrs. Bailey, Dr. Andrews & family, Dr. & Mrs. Lafon, Miss Brown & Mr. Rice.
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The Schooner will proceed to Lahaina afterward to Kailua, then to Hana and lastly to Hilo to carry Dr.
& Mrs. Lafon.
After the qrethren went down, I rode to Punahou and brought home Mrs. Chamberlain who had
stopped with Mrs. D. during the night.
Sabbath June 12th. The Lord's supper was celebrated this afternoon in the native Church. Mr. Gulick
assisted Mr. Armstrong in the administration of the ordinance.
Monday June 13th 1842. The Maryland sailed for Lahaina, being the commencement of her voyage to
Mazatlan. By her we sent the general letter of the mission.
The ship Fama, Cap. Hoyer arrived from California ~ Mr. Jones the ex consul has come passenger.
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney sailed in the Hawaii for their station ~ She will go directly to Waimea; for which
we are to pay $25 to Ladd & Co.
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Dr. Wood, Mr. Ladd & Mr. Bordman go passengers also .
We are again free from company, except Miss Smith.
Our first boarder for Gen. meetg. came April 16th, or last left today.~ making about 1/16 of the year
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This day School commenced at Punahou. The Children being ready I took them in the wagon together
with Sophia Hall & Mary Dimond to the School.
There was some rain and a pretty strong wind which made the ride unpleasant.
I went after the scholars at 5 o'ck. It had cleared off and the weather was pleasant.
Thus has commenced the business of carrying & returning the children, which must be continued from
day to day so long as the children remain with us and the school is conducted.
July 12 1842. Tuesday. The Paalua & Schooner Shaw sailed for Lahaina.
On Friday of last week the Schr. Victoria sailed for Waialua to take Mr. Emerson & effects to Lahaina.
Wednesday July 13th. A Brig belonging to Brewer, arrived from Mazatlan by which papers & letters
have been reed. at this place as late as the 27th of ApriL
The ship Victoria sailed from N.Y. for Columbia River via Valparaiso & the Sand. Islds. passengers. Mr.
Damond & wife Seamen's preacher and Mrs. Thurston, Mary & Thomas, for these islands.
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Learn that a Brig the Sarah & Abigail was to sail the last of April or the 1st of May for these islands
direct with missionaries.
Saturday July 16th 1842. The Sch. Victoria sailed from Waialua on Tuesday morng. ~ arrived at Lahaina
on Thursday anq this afternoon she arrived here. Learn that the Paalua arrived on Wednesday and the
Shaw on Thursday. Both vessels were at Lahaina when the Victoria left.
Sabbath July 17 1842. The native congregation connected with the 1st church held their meeting in
the House of Mr. Smith, the pulpit of the old house being removed into the new house, the seats also being
removed and the house open & uncomfortable. The new house is ready to be dedicated and nothing
remains but the arrival of the King & chiefs from Maui.
Between 9 & 10 o'ck this evening there was an alarm of fire: it proved to be the King's house near the
fort. The fire was extinguished by the vigorous efforts of those on the ground & by the aid of an engine
belonging to Peirce & Brewer and the aid of foreigners.
Tuesday July 19th 1842. The Paalua arrived near evening with the King & Chiefs from Maui. A salute
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was fired from the Fort.
The Shaw sailed from Lahaina at the same time the king sailed. She is bound to Mexico or Panama and
carries Mr. Richards & HaaHlio who have started on a private embassy to cross the continent.
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Thursday July 21st. The new Stone Church was dedicated this afternoon. Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop &
Smith officiated on the occasion.
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The congregation was seated in order principally on settees of their own manufacture. The people were
all dressed in a very decent manner and many of them richly & gaily. The King, Auhea, Gov. Adams
Kekauonohi & Paki ~ Kekuanaoa, Kanaina & other chiefs of the second order with the young chiefs of Mr.
Cooke's school were present dressed in their fine clothing. The King was attended to the house by his
armed body guards & martial music.
At the proper time the King walked from his seat and took his stand a little raised in front of the pulpit
holding in his hand a document of the nature of a Deed of Dedication giving the house to God for his
worship and making over the property for the use of the church & congregation for purposes specified in
the Deed of Dedication, to extend to the end of time. The address of the King was short, he began by
remarking the object for which he rose and stating the nature of the document he held in his hand, which
he should not read, but merely state the substance of. This he did clearly and fully confirmed the cession of
the property & possession to the church & cong. worshiping according to the faith set forth in the
document, to such and to no other. The cession he fully made for himself and heirs forever.
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Wh~n he had handed the document to Mr. A.
& returned to his seat, Mr. Armstrong arose and made
some sta~ements in regard to the amount of money expended & length of time employed in the
construction of the building ~ And enquired of the different apana the object for which they had taken a
part in the ~rection of the edifice and their wish in respect to it now; to which each successive apana made
Teply. That they had built it for the Lord and that to him they wished it to be consecrated ~ to be his for his
worship to the end of time.
This ceremony was followed by the consecrating pray by Mr. Smith.
The sermon was preached by Mr. Armstrong from Genesis 28:17.
After the services the brethren and sisters by invitation of Mrs. Chamberlain assembled at our house to
partake of a social entertainment. The King, Kekau1uohi, Gov. Adams, Kekuanaoa, Kanaina and eight of
the young chiefs of Mr. Cooke's school were also of the guests .
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Contemplation on the heavens.
My soul the heavenly worlds survey
The regions of eternal day
There Jesus reigns & round his seat
Millions of glorious angels meet
Those morning stars how bright they shine
How sweetly all their voices join
To praise their maker watchful still
To mark the signals of his will.
Whilst with their outstreached wings they stand
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To fly at his divine command
All happy as they are and great
Yet scorn they not on men to wait.
And little children in their arms
They gently lead secure from harm
Oh! may +wit~ such humble zeal
My heavenly Father's word fulfiL
That I when time has run its race
May with blest angels find a place
Borne on their friendly wings on high
To joys like theirs that never die.
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A busy neighborhood ~sometimes a thousand people engaged on the work of a new meeting house
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began just before our windows. The natives had a lively job of it in digging the cellar, which was an
excavation at least 144 feet by 72. In accomplishing this they were obliged to disturb the repose of the
dead. The remains of several persons with whom we had been formerly acquainted and names that have
been mentioned in the communications of the mission were disinterred exhumed their remains and
removed to another place by their friends ~ It was to my mind a very impressive transaction. It was indeed
looking into the grave; and to see the dust of an acquaintance which had some ten years ago been
consigned as it was supposed to its final resting place, filled my mind with very solemn emotions.
Honolulu October 1st 1838 (Monday)
H.B.M. Sloop of war Fly, Cap. Eliott, sailed this afternoon for the Society Islands thence she is to
proceed for Pitcaims & South America.
The intercourse of the Cap. has been very polite & respectfuL He has been desirous of reconciling and
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uniting all parties and healing all discensions. In some instances he has been successfuL He succeeded in
prevailing on Mr. Charlton to accompany him to the house ofMr. Bingham. The first time he had been in
the house for years.
Our acquaintance with Count Strzelecki a polish nobleman who is a passenger in the Fly has been one
of much interest. He has recommended himself to our regard by a very gentlemanly demeanor and by an
enthusiastic interest in the work of improvement at the islands.
Tuesday Octr. 9th. The Ship Illinois sailed this afternoon for the United States. Her port of entry is
New York. Mr. & Mrs. Cushing take passage in this vesseL We send all our remaining letters together with
the lists of the families containing their wants for 1840.
Thursday Octr. 11. The Paalua arrived. Mr. Armstrong & Miss Brown came down as passengers. Both of
them are out of health. Mr. A. does not expect to remain long; but Miss Brown is expected to continue
here some time.
Messrs. Castle & Cooke & families went up the valley of Manoa. Both Mrs. C. & Mrs. C. are out of
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health.
The Victoria sailed one day this week for Waialua after timber for the meeting house of Mr. Smith. Mr.
S. went himself to Waialua to attend to the loading of the vesseL
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Monday October 15th 1838. Mr. Armstrong having heard of his wife being ill sailed this afternoon in
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the Paalua to return to Maui.
A valuable ox died to day. It had been yoked with its fellow for training not being accustomed to the
yoke. The native took them to Punahou and drove them about. Towards evening he returned with them
and after unyoking them one fell down and died in a few minutes. The other also fell a short time after
much in the same way, but we hope he will not die. After a vein had been opened he seemed to revive.
Tuesday Octr. 16. Attended an apana meeting at Waikiki. Nothing special occurred.
In the evening had vivid lightning but no thunder or rain.
Thursday 18. Walked to Manoa with Mr. Castle for a short visit to his family together with the family
of Mr. Cooke who occupy the same house which belongs to Haalilio near the lot of land originally granted
to the mission.
On our way we stopped at Punahou where Mrs. Bingham is occupying two of our carts & the oxen
drawg. stone for a fence. The premises are pretty nearly surrounded. That part of the wall built by the
mission is very heavy and substantial. The other will answer a good purpose to secure the enclosure from
encroachment.
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Friday Octr. 19 1838. Walked to Waialae and returned by the way ofWaikiki attending the quarterly
examination of School. The number of Scholars was smaller than usual.
Monday 22. Had a heavy shower this morning with thunder wind from the sea.
Mr. & Mrs. Parker arrived from Koolau. Mr. P. purposes to attend a protracted meeting at Waimanalo,
where there have been some irregularities. Mrs. P. will remain at Honolulu until the meeting closes.
Friday 26. Letters have been reed. from Maui. We learn that the King is offended with Mr. Baldwin and
has forbidden him his presence and prohibits his passing though his yard to call upon his wife whose health
is poorly.
The alledged cause is Mr. .B's neglecting to attend to a message in a manner agreeable to his majesty.
Mr. Richards says Mr. B. was not in fault; and he thinks the interdiction of the King should be made serious
business of.
Sabbath Octr. 28th 1838. Mr. Diell is so seriously indisposed that he was not able to have service in the
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Chapel.
Monday 29. The funeral of Kohupuu was attended this afternoon. This was a sudden death. He was
Cap. of the Becket who sailed on Friday evening in his command. He was taken ill before the vessel had
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proceeded far and the vessel retd; he was'brot. on shore in the night and Dr. Judd sent for. Next day
(Saturday) he died.
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Saturday Novr. 3. At 20 min. before 5 o'ck this morning Mrs. Chamberlain became the mother of
another daughter. This is our seventh child, and she was born on the 11 th anniversary of the Parthian's
sailing from Boston, my wife being one of the missionaries which embarked in that vesseL
Tuesday Novr. 6 1838. Mr. Gulick arrived at Honolulu this morning. He landed from the pilot last week
and proceeded to Waialua where he spent the Sabbath.
Mr. Diell continues indisposed and he wishes Dr. Lafon to come up from Kauai and preach to the
seamen during the current shipping season.
Wednesday Novr. 7. Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua and expects to return to day as far as Ewa and
to carry his little son who has been at this place attending Miss Smith's school and of which there is now a
vacation.
Mr. & Mrs. Bishop arrived from a tour around the island. They spent the Sabbath at Kaneohe and left
there yesterday. They have been from home a little more than a week.
Mr. Gulick sailed for Kauai with his son Halsey. Miss M.M. Smith and the two sons of Mr. Tinker
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accompanied him. They went in Mr. Ladd's little Schooner the Pilot.
Friday Novr. 9. Dr. Judd has been sent for to go in haste to Waialua to visit Mr. Locke who has been
seized violently ~ supposed to be inflammation 6f the bowels. The case feared to be dangerous.
Yesterday Miss Brown left for Ewa in company with Mr. & Mrs. Bishop. She expects to visit Waialua &
Kaneohe before her return.
Saturday Novr. 10 1838. Dr. Judd returned from Waialua ~ He found Mr. Locke in a distressing state and
sat upon attendance on him last night and this after the fatigue of about 30 miles riding during the day. As
Mr. Locke was some what relieved this morng. Dr. Judd thought it expedient in reference to Mrs. Dimond's
case, every hour expected, to ride home to day.
Sabbath, Novr. 11. Mrs. Dimond was confined with a son this morning. A messenger had previously
arrived from Waialua with an urgent call from Mr. Locke for the Doctor, he being more ill than when the
Dr. left him yesterday. He started as soon as he could be spared, in company with Mr. Cooke for Waialua.
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The illness of Mr. Diell continues so that the chapel was not opened for morning service; but was
opened in the evening and a sermon preached by Mr. Bingham. A full meeting.
An arrival from Maui by which many letters have come to hand for the United States.
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Monday 12th. The ship Rodman Cap. Joy of New Bedford sailed for the U.S. sent all our American
letters ~ and the last of the list of wants for 1840.
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Thursday Novr. 15th 1838. Dr. Judd returned this evening from Waialua having left Mr. Locke more
comfortable than he found him. He speaks of him as having suffered a good deal; but thinks he will recover
soon if he has no relapse.
Friday 16th. The wind has been very strong for several days blowing off the land and has been attended
by some rain. The Schooner of Ladd & Co. which sailed on Tuesday put back Wednesday might not being
able to proceed.
The Don Quixote arrived on Wednesday from the Coast of California. A letter has been reed. by Mrs.
Diell which states that the wife of Mr. Jason Lee had died and that he had gone to the U. States.
Another item of news is that the Capital of Peru had fallen into the hands of the Chilians and Gen.
Miller had retired to the mountains.
Saturday Novr. 17. A man belonging to an English ship was tried before the Chiefs & Consul today for
jeopardizing the life of a lad an apprentice of the same vesseL As I understand the case the man undertook
to desert and got this lad to go ashore with him in one of the boats. After he had reached the shore he left
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the lad to get back to the vessel alone. The wind blew very strong and the boat with only one person in it
became unmanageable and was driven out of the harbor into the open sea. He was out two nights & one
day
* drifting about in a perfectly destitute condition but providentially got to shore at Puuloa 15 or 16
miles from this. No further particulars have come to my knowledge. The man was acquitted of any
murderous intentions, but by a false statement had prevented measures being taken to look after the lad or
any attempt to rescue him from so melancholly a death as that to which he was exposed. *[Later] Learn the
time was only 12 hours.
Mr. Cooke returned from Waialua left this morning at 6 o'ck ~ Mr. Locke recovering.
Mr. Bishop has come up to preach to Mr. Binghams congo tomorrow having made an exchange with
him.
Mrs. C. is so well as to be able to sit up all day & to attend to any business in her room. A fortnight to
day since her confinement.
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Sabbath Novr. 18 1838. Mr. Bingham being somewhat ill yesterday did not go to Ewa as was expected,
& Mr. Bishop returned to his own charge, last evng. Mr. Smith preached in the chapel in the evening.
Monday Novr. 19. Dr. Judd was sent for express to go to Waialua to attend to the case of Mrs. Locke.
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He thought he should be too late but concluded to go.
Tuesday Novr. 20 1838. Dr. Judd returned from Waialua. Mrs. i:s confinement had taken place soon
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after he had been sent for ~ found all well in regard to that event ~ a daughter born on the 18th.
Sabbath, Novr. 25. Mr. Bishop preached to the natives ofMr. Bingham's congregation ~ Mr. Bingham
having gone to Ewa to preach for Mr. Bishop.
In the evening Mr. B. preached in the Seamen's Chapel to a full congregation. "How shall we escape, if
we neglect so great Salvation."
Tuesday Novr. 27. Early this morning the ships lying in the roads (five in number) made signals for
getting under way either to come in or to go off as the wind had increased during the night and was
blowing heavy from the South. Four of the ships were during the forenoon brought safely into the harbor.
The fifth ~ the Oscar, Cap. Dagget of New Bedford, took her anchor to go to sea but it was found she could
not clear the shore, and having fallen to the leward of the passage could not be taken into the harbor. The
captain finding himself in this condition dropped his anchor, but it did not hold, he dropped another, the
chain of this after awhile parted and the ship dragged and continued to drag until she struck the reef. The
sails were then hoisted with a view to force the ship to the best situation for saving her cargo. She stuck fast
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on the reef just inside or to the North of what is called the middle ground. She careened very much in
going on but as she swung round she became upright or nearly so and stood with her lower sails spread till
nearly night.
At about 2 o'ck she was abandoned by the crew and Kekuanaoa by agreement with the Cap. took
direction to save what he could for 1/4 Salvage.
Saturday Decr. 1st 1838. The gale having abated on Tuesday night the natives began early on
Wednesday morning to take out the cargo of the Oscar and they were busily occupied until last evening by
which time they had very much lighted her of her cargo. During the night by taking advantage of the high
tide of the full moon they succeeded in getting the ship off, and this morning she was towed into the harbor
and brought along side of Ladd & Co's wharf, part of her oil being still on board.
- Sabbath, Decr. 2. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed in the native Church this
afternoon. No new admissions ~ nor any new candidates propounded.
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Mr. Colcord who has for a long time absented himself from the ordinances and has been charged with
adultery was excommunicated.
Mr. Bingham preached in the Seamen's Chapel this evening to a full congregation.
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Monday Deer. 3 1838. The Ship Rasselas arrived from California. Mr. Jones who married a Spanish lady
last May has come passenger and also the sister of the lady. Cap. Grimes also is passenger.
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Thursday 6th. This day has been observed by the families of this station and by the cong. generally as a
day of Thanksgiving in imitation of New England custom. All the families were invited to Dr. ludd's to
dinner and to Mr. Bingham's to tea & for a social religious meeting.
Peggy Allen otherwise Peggy Moffit was buried this afternoon. Mr. Bingham attended her funeraL
Saturday Deer. 8. Mr. Parker returned from Ewa, where he has been assisting Mr. Bishop in a protracted
meeting this week.
Monday Deer. 10th 1838. Letters came to hand from the brethren of the N.W. Missions by the Ship
Columbia which arrived yesterday from Col River.
Rev. Mr Beaver & lady are passengers on their way to England. Mr. B. was sent out as Chaplain to the
H. Hudson Bay Co. settlement. But some misunderstanding arising between him & the Chief Factor his
usefulness seemed to be at an end: and this is the cause of his return.
The Missions under the Board have been reenforced by the addition of three clergymen & the return of
Mr. Gray.
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Mrs. Jason Lee of the Methodist Mission has died her husband having gone to the States to obtain
more missionaries. Mrs. White had a narrow escape from a watery grave while her infant was snatched from
her by the devouring waves.
Sabbath Deer. 161838. There has been a service in the seamen's chapel both in the momg. and
evening conduct by Mr. Beaver in the Episcopal form. The house was well filled. The sermons evangelicaL
Tuesday Deer. 18th. Milou the head man of Makiki was buried to day. He was a large & healthy man in
appearance; but he has been cut down suddenly and unexpectedly. He was a member of the Hon. church
and a useful man in the service of the chiefs.
Thursday Deer. 20 ~ 1838. There has been a change of wind to day after an unusually long series of
winds from the sea varying from S.E. to W. The course of these winds has lasted at least 24 days. ~ some of
the time very strong and attended with rain. Some of the ships were detained nearly three weeks after being
ready for sea.
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Friday Deer. 21st. Miss Smith arrived from Kauai after an absence of 43 days, and was accompanied by
Mr. Whitney.
Kaikioewa & wife and their adopted son Moses came up also in the Schr. Kahalaia.
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The Paalua sailed this morning early for Lahaina with Haalilio. The King is making preparations, we
learn, for another feast in commemoration of his sister's death.
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Sabbath Decr. 23rd. Kinau brought out her infant daughter to be baptised. Paki & his wife Konia
presented also an adopted child the infant daughter of Keahokalole & Paakea.
Mr. .Beaver conducted service both at noon & in the evening in the Seman's chapeL
Monday Decr. 24. Miss Smith recommenced her school after a vacation of nearly 7 weeks.
The H.B. Co. ship Columbia sail'd for England.
Mr. Whitney sailed in the Becket with Kaikioewa ma for MauL
Tuesday Jany. 1st 1839. A protracted meeting commenced at this place uniting the Cong. of Mr.
Bingham ~nd Mr. Smith.
Wednesday 2. A Russian armed Barque arrived 43 days from New ArchangeL No news.
Saturday Jany 5. The wind has commenced blowing from the sea with the appearance of rain. The wind
has for the last fortnight prevailed from the land or direction of the Trades.
Sabbath 6th. Notwithstanding that the wind & weather has been unfavorable and some rain the
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meeting has been well attended.
The have been three services today ~ including the evening; and the protracted meeting has closed.
Monday 7th. The Victoria sailed for Hilo to stop on the way at MauL We sent a few articles for Hilo.
Tuesday 8th. It was so late when the Victoria set sail last night that she did not get entirely out. But a
very favorable wind sprang up which was attended with a heavy shower of rain & thunder.
Walked to Waikiki to meet with a class of serious people for the purpose of hearing them read the
Scriptures.
The famili~s have had some consultation in regard to Gen. Meeting and inquiry whether a plan cannot
be adopted for a general cooking establishment & a long table.
Wednesday, Jany. 9 1839. The families had further conversation respecting a plan for a long table.
There is a very unanimous feeling that a plan should be attempted for a general cooking establishment. It is
doubtful, however, whether a suitable person can be found to take direction of the cooking.
Understand that a person has died on board the Russian ship and is to be buried according to the
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ceremonies of the Greek Ch. a Priest of that denomination being on board.
Friday Jan. l1th. The Becket was in sight this morning and about 8 o'ck entered the harbor ~ Kaikioewa
& suit returned together with Mr. Whitney. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp also were passengers. Mr. K.s health is
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suffering again and he left Lahainaluna hoping to derive beneft from a visit to this place & also Kauai.
Mr. Whitney came to our house & Mr. & Mrs. Knapp to the house of Mr. Castle.
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Sabbath Jan. 13. The Brig Lama arrived this forenoon. She appeared with colors pendant at half mast.
The intelligence which she brings is of the death of her master, Cap. Bancroft massacred by the North w.
Indians employed by him for the purposes of the voyage to take sea otter. Some misunderstanding arose or
complaint of the indians in regard to food, which was not settled to the satisfaction of the indians; they
being armed followed the captain to the after part of the vessel & shot him. They also shot one of the
seamen in the act of going to the arm chest for means of resistance. The wife of Cap. Bancroft came upon
hearing her husband in distress & fell upon his body & she received several severe wounds: but was not
killed. The indians took possession and compelled the crew to take the vessel to Sitga and there to land
them. They were 27 days beating up from Cape Rose to Sitga; The indians abandoned the vessel to the
crew after robbing her of most that was valuable on board. The Lama was 17 days on her passage from
Scitga to this port.
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Mrs. Bancroft (formerly Mary Homes) has returned in a very distressing condition. It is hoped she will
recover.
In the afternoon the Brig Indus arrived from Mazatlan and brot the distressing intelligence of the loss of
the Brig Griffon & the death of Cap. Little, he being the only person not saved. Cap. L had been very
prosperous in his business and pretty nearly ready for sea; In the early part of the evening of the night in
which the disaster occurred Cap. L was on shore with the owner of the vessel and another Cap. whose
vessel lay in port. They invited & urged him to remain on shore, he declined on the ground of having
business.to attend to on board requiring his presence, which was supposed to be the reciving of specie; to
be smuggled into the vesseL In the night a sudden gale sprung up which blew with such violence as to part
the chain and the vessel was driven on shore and dashed to pieces in a very short time. Cap. Little went
below soon after the vessel struck to put in the dead lights: but so violent was the movement that he was
thrown down & dashed about in the cabin and when he reached the deck he was wounded and exhausted.
The mast went by the board & he told the crew to take care each man of himself; He was securing himself
when a tremendous wave struck the vessel & washed every man overboard: That part where he was
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holding on divided and he fell into the opening and was seen no more. Every search was made afterward
but without success to find the body. The money or most of it we understand was recovered after the vessel
went to pieces; it was found in bags as it was put on board on the sand. Every thing else lost.
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The day has been one of gloom. The news to Mrs. Little was overwhelming.
The Indus it is said was not intending to stop: but being in want of water she put in to replenish her
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store.
A verbal message was sent from Mr. Sturgis the owner of the Griffon directing that Mrs. Judd be
requested to convey tidings first to Mrs. Little of the melancholly & heart rending event.
Other vessels were lost at the same time with the Griffon. The Indus wh. came to port after the gale was
purchased by Cap. Mott, who lost his vesseL Cap.M. was the cap. in company with Mr. Sturgis & Cap.
Little the evening previous to the gale ~ as before stated.
Tuesday Jan. 15th 1839. Early this morning the Don Quixote left the harbor and took her departure for
the U.S. The wind was light & she remained in sight most of the day.
I sent half a ton freight of boxes consigned to Henry Hill, and upwards of 200 letters for the brethren &
sisters of the mission.
Wednesday Jan.y 16. The Becket sailed for Kauai ~ passengers, Mr. Whitney, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop & their
son, Mr. & Mrs. Cooke & child & Mr. & Mrs. Knapp.
The adopted son of Kaikioewa ~ Moses ~ the true son of Kinau & Kekuanaoa remained to be under the
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care of his parents. This seemed to be a very necessary step as the lad is fast gaining knowledge of evil and
running swiftly in the way of his own heart, and if longer left to himself will bring his parents to shame.
Had the company to tea of Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone & Miss Smith. The usual prayer meeting in the
evening lead by Mr. Locke who arrived to day from Waialua.
lhursday 17. Dr. Judd & wife went to Kaneohe, took their two youngest children with them and left
the rest and their house in the care of Miss Smith. They expect to be absent one night.
The Russian ship sailed.
Mr. Locke retd. to Waialua.
Schr. Pilot arrived from having been 15 days on the trip.
Friday Jan. 18. An Austrian traveller and Scientific gentleman who arrived in the Brig Indus from
Mazatlan, was conducted into our neighborhood by Mr. Ladd & introduced to Mr. Bingham ~ and was
shown the Printing office & Bindery.
Sabbath Jan.y 20th. Mr. Bingham preached in the Chapel this evening to a cong. of foreigners from the
words, "Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die and not live."
Tuesday Jany. 22nd. 1839. Walked to Waialae and returned by way ofWaikiki and examined schools at
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both places. These examinations have become mere nominal performances. They serve to keep up the form
of instruction and afford an opportunity for addressing the people on the subject of their souls. I hope the
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vi~its I make to those places quarterly are not entirely in vain.
Wednesday Jan. 23 1839. A small schr. arrived from Hilo ~ via Lahaina and brought letters from both
places.
The Keola sailed for Kailua; by which we sent some freight.
The Kahalaia sailed for the windward having been chartered by Ladd & Co. for the accommodation of
the Austrian Traveler.
Mrs. Castle was conveyed to Ewa & was accompanied by Mr. Vanduzee who came up with a palankeen
to attend her. Her health is not very good.
Thursday Jan. 24. My attention has been occupied most of this day receiving a lot of 10,000 feet Col
River boards purchased of Mr. Geo. Pelly.
The Unity arrived from Canton. She brought a few letters for different members of the Mission.
The Lama sailed for Mazatlan, navigated by Mr. Brewer. Mr. Perrier, I understand, is nominally in
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command. We do not send letters as it is expected the place will under the guard of a French fleet, a war
now existing between France & Mexico.
Friday Jany. 25th 1839. Had Mr. Diell and family to dinner. His health is somewhat improved, ~ more
properly perhaps it might be said; it is more comfortable. He is doubtless in a very critical case, and it
exceedingly doubtful whether he is ever able to preach again.
Mr. Castle went to Ewa this afternoon. Miss Smith stays with Mrs. Lowell Smith on account of the
absence of her husband to Waialua where a protracted meeting is in progress.
Monday Jan. 28. The wife of Cap. Bancroft died this morning. Her death occasioned by the wounds
which were inflicted on her by the N.W. indians at the time her husband was killed by them on board the
Lama.
Thursday Jan. 31. The Ship Nereide arrived from the Col River. We reed. a few letters from our
Methodist brn.
Friday Feby. 1st. The Becket arrived from Kauai in the short passage of 28 hours. Mr. Bishop & family &
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Messrs. Cooke & Knapp and families came passengers.
Saturday Feby 2 1839. Mr. Bishop & family returned to Ewa this afternoon and was accompanied by Mr.
Castle whose wife is still at Ewa on acct of her health.
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Tuesday Feby 5th. Mrs. Castle retd from Ewa attended by her husband.
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Friday Feby 8. The Europa arrived this evening from Valparaiso via Soc. Islands. A few American letters
have been recd. and a few of the New York Evangelist as late as July.
The La Venus was at Tahiti and the Cap~ Touares had by order of the French govert. compelled the
Tahitian government to pay the sum of $2000 as indemnity for ill treatment inflicted on two Catholics who
were sent from that island sometime ago.
Tuesday Feby 12th. The Rasselas sailed for the U.S. ~ sent a large package of letters ~ passengers Cap.
Grimes & Mr. Mackintosh & family.
The Clementine arrived from Hawaii and brought the keel for the Oscar for which Ladd & Co. had
contracted with Mr. French for the price of $500. The vessel has been ever since the 1st of Jan.y performing
the voyage, and it is said Gov. Adams charges for the Sticks 4 in number the sum of $1700 ~ Charter of the
vessel would probably not be less than 400 pro mo. which would make the cost of the sticks not less than
$2300.
Thursday Feby 14 1839. Joseph Navarro one of the old residents died very suddenly this morning. On
examination after death the cause of it was found to be a disease of the heart in the enlargement of an
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artery which bursting produced instantaneous death. He was buried this afternoon. Yesterday he was in his
usual health walking abroad in the evening he visited the billiard room and played a game. This evening
his body lies in the grave.
Friday Feby 15. The Paalua sailed for Lahaina this afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp took passage. 1200 feet
of boards were shipped for Mr. Armstrong and a small amount of freight for others.
Monday Feby. 18th. Mr. Bishop & Vanduzee arrived here from Ewa ~ their object was to give directions
in reference to building a doby house which they propose to build just beyond Mr. Binghams yard, for their
accommodation during gen. meeting.
A Barque made its appearance this afternoon. and when it hove in sight gave rise to some pleasant
expectations: but she proved to be a Spanish vessel 18 days from St. Bias.
Tuesday Feb.y 19. A letter has been recd. by the vessel which arrived yesterday written by Henry Peirce
addressed to Mr. Brewer, which states that Mr. Brinsmade sailed from Boston on the 21st Octr. in the ship
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Farmer on board which are 25 passengers including women & children for these islands. All their names
are given among them are
Mr. Brinsmade & lady
Cap. Stetson & lady
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Mr. Peck & lady
Dr. Wood & lady
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Mr. Jarves & lady
Mr. Burnham & lady
Wednesday Feby 201839. I walked to Waikiki this afternoon. Yesterday was the day in which I shd.
have gone but owing to the information which was that day reed. my mind was so much taken up that the
appointment was forgotten until too late to go.
Thursday Feb.y 21st. A native chh. member by the name of Kaka was buried today. Her death occurred
on Tuesday very suddenly. She was ill and had been residing a short time on her land somewhere mauka of
Honolulu in Honolulu aina. Her health however admitted of her going abroad and on the day before
mentioned she set out with a female friend to return to her habitation in our neighborhood: on the way
she felt ill having pain in her neck and shoulders, She sat down & her friend lomi'd her which gave relief
and they proceeded. Before going far she had another attack and was lomi'd again. They came on a little
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further and she was attacked again and they went into the house of a friend. She proposed prayer and while
she was praying she fell over and with the words of prayer on her lips expired.
She was much respected by her friends and had maintained a good character as a Christian.
Sabbath Feby 24th 1839. Mr. Bingham preached in the Chapel this evening on the words, "The
Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath."
Tuesday 25th. Had to tea this evening Mr. & Mrs. Skinner & Mrs. Taylor and Mr. & Mrs. Dominis.
Friday March 1st. By invitation ofMr. Hall all the families took tea at the house of Mr. Dimond. Part of
the evening was employed in religious duties as a parting with Mr. & Mrs. Hall who expect to embark
tomorrow in the ship Nereide for Columbia River.
Saturday March 2nd. At 1/4 past 12 o'ck P.M. the ship Nereide loosened from her moorings and set sail
for Columbia River, having on board Mr. & Mrs. HalL The 1st Church of Honolulu has purchased a
printing press and a small font of types also various implements for binding which are placed under the care
ofMr. E. O. Hall for the N.W Mission.
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Tuesday March 5th. Mrs. Parker & little daughter Mary arrived from Kaneohe. They put up with us .
Miss Smiths vacation commenced yesterday.
Mr. Vanduzee here giving orders about the house which he & Mr. Bishop are building for their
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accommodation during Gen. Meetg.
Saturday March 9th 1839. The Brig Harlequinl Cap. Jennings arrived from Mazatlan: A letter by this
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vessel from Mr. Peck to Mr. Diell has come to hand communicating the afflictive intelligence that Abbot
Brinsmade died of Croup in February before the arrival of his fatherl and that one of the sons of Mr.
Richards had died. Mr. Greenleaf the informant supposed it to be the eldest.
Sabbath March 10th. The Lordls Supper was celebrated in the native meeting house and 181 candidates
were baptised and admitted to the chh. and 80 persons more propounded.
Mr. Bingham preached in Eng. at the chapel in the evening.
Monday March 11 th. The Paalua sailed for Maui and the news recently recd was communicated to Mr.
Richards. The Europa l Cap. Shaw with Mr. Skinner part owner & supercargo sailed for Canton. Sent all
our Canton letters also all the letters on hand for the U.S.A. together with the ApI. No. of Hawaiian
Spectator.
Thursday March 14th. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe.
The Harlequin sailed. Mr. Greenway passenger for Canton.
Friday March 15th 1839. The Opupele arrived yesterday from the windward. Governor Adams &
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Hoapili wahine arrived in her. Learn from Lahaina that the Becket had gone ashore on the point near
Lahaina and is lost.
Sabbath March 17 1839. Upwards of 20 native children were baptised this afternoon ~ Most of them
the children of parents admitted to the Church on Sabbath last. About 20 persons also were propounded
for admission.
Mr. Smith preached in Eng. at the Chapel this evening. "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.
Wednesday 11-ar~h 20. Have chartered the Keola at the expense of fifty dollars to go to Koloa after Mr.
Gulick & family ~ Mrs. G. expecting to be confined and desirous to attend Gen. Meeting they have sought
thus early to come up.
Mr. Bishop is now here attending to the framing of the roof of the house which he & Mr. Vanduzee are
building for their accommodation during Gen. Meeting.
Thursday Mar. 21. Took tea this evening in company with Mr. & Mrs. Castle at the house of Mr. Ladd.
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Mr. Bishop returned to Ewa this afternoon.
Friday March 22 1839. This afternoon Mr. Robinson had a fall from the beams of the first floor of the
meeting house in to the cellar and was somewhat bruised but it is hoped not seriously injured. He was
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brought to our house first and visited here by the Doctor and was carried on a litter hence to his own house.
Tuesday March 26. Visited this evening at the house of Mr. Skinner ~ Mr. & Mrs. Dimond were guests
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with us.
Yesterday the Lama arrived from Mazatlan having been gone sixty days.
The Paalua sailed this morning for Lahaina. By her sent the remainder of Mr. Armstrong's lumber
designed for the meeting house at Wailuku, all has been carried gratis by Kekuanaoa.
Last evening the last verse of Ezekiel was translated which completes the translation of the Bible.
Ezekiel was translated by Mr. Bingham.
Thursday March 28th. This morning an English Barque arrived belonging to the Hudson Bay Co.
bound to the CoL River to sail again in the course of 5 or 6 days.
Friday March 29. Mrs. Chamberlain was called upon to visit Mrs. Lowell Smith being a domestic case.
She returned in the evening and expects to be called upon again.
Saturday March 301839. The Hooikaika arrived this morning from Lahaina having on board Mr. Clark
& family, Mr. & Mrs. Knapp and Mr. McDonald. Messrs. Clark, Knapp & McDonald are in ill health. Mr.
Clark quite low. Mr. Clark & family take up their quarters with us for the present.
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The Hooikaika returned immediately for the king in consequence of the illness of Kinau, she having
had a paralytic shock this morning and being in a dangerous state.
Mrs. Chamberlain has been absent most of the day with Mrs. Smith. She came home just before night
and returned again before dark.
Sabbath March 31. Mrs. C. spent the night at Mrs. Smith's ~ who was sometime in the course of the
.morng. deld.
of a son which never fully respired, though it manifested some signs of life. A very great
disappointment to ~he parents.
Mr. Bingham preached in the evening at the Chapel, and informed the cong. that it was a subject of
congatulation that at length the entire scriptures had been translated into the Hawaiian language.
Monday ApI. 11839. This morning the Keola returned from Kauai; but brought not the family ofMr.
Gulick for which she had been chartered & sent. No letter was reed. assigning the reason. The captain
reported that the Pilot had sailed with Mr. Alexander & family. The Keola by direction of Mr. Gulick sailed
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to Hanalei; but as Mr. Alexander had previously engaged the Pilot to bring him up he rejected the Keola .
The vessels sailed the same day. The Pilot started first; but fell behind.
The Unity & Clementine arrived from the windward. The Victoria sailed for Lahaina, the state of
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Kinau's health being still alarming.
The Lama sailed for Canton this aftemoon.
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Messrs. Bishop & Vanduzee arrived here from Ewa. Mr. Bishops object is to take to his home two ofMr.
.Diell's childn.
This evening the Hooikaika arrived from Lahaina and brought Auhea & Kekauonohi ~ and before
moming she was despatched again for Hoapili & others.
Thursday Arpi14th 1839. The Hooikaika made her appearance this momg. with the King's broad signal
displayed. He was reed. with a salute. Between twelve and one o'ck wailing commenced and we were not
long in suspense as to the cause. The rushing of the natives to the house where the chiefs had assembled to
await the event of Kinau's illness apprized us that her spirit had fled. A large concourse of people assembled
in front of the house filled the air with loud notes of lamentation, which continued for several hours.
The Pilot arrived from Hanelei with Mr. Alexander and family. They had had been out about nine days
and had been very uncomfortable. They are to be accommodated in Mr. Bingham's study.
Saturday April 6th 1839. The Paalua arrived early this moming and brought down Mr. Richards &
family.
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Just as we were setting down to dinner the report of sail hol took us to the garret door where a ship with
telegraph signals attracted our sight and lead to the conclusion that the long wished for vessel had come;
which proved to be the fact. We soon leamed that it was the Fama. The first boat that came in brought the
intelligence that there had been sickness and death on board ~ Mrs. Stetson died on the 8th of March and
her remains were still on board. Cap. Hoyer lost a child previously to the arrival of the ship at Valparaiso.
Letters <;:ame to hand from the Rooms and from various sources. A long general letter from Mr.
Anderson of upward of 80 pages and an appendix of 20 pages more apprised us that subjects relating to our
mission have occupied deeply the thoughts of the Board.
Mr. Richards reed. the confirmation of the death of one of his sons ~ it proved to that of Charles & not
William. He it is hoped died a Christian.
Mr. Burnham comes out connected with Ladd & Co. the Pr. Com. not having accepted him for the
Seminary.
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Mr. Dibble's health had improved but the Comee. hesitated in regard to sending him to the islands. He
will remain at present in the U.S. itinerating and preaching the sentiments of the circular.
Sabbath, Apt 7th 1839. Mr. Alexander preached at the chapel in the evening ~ to a full house. An
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interesting sermon from the words "Their rock is not as our rock, our enemies themselves being judges."
Monday ApI. 8. Had the pleasure of receiving a call from Cap. Stetson & Mr. Rogers a pious young man
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silver smith whose wife is sister to wife of Cap. Stetson.
Mr. Brinsmade took tea with us this evening. He informed that he met with Warren Fay in Boston at
the Missionary Rooms, ~ but did not see Evarts, as he was at Roxbury and not very well at the time.
Tuesday ApL 9 1839. A meeting was held this evening at the house ofMr. Diell for a social religious
interview in reference to his departure.
A subscription was opened by suggestion of Mr. Brinsmade and the paper presented to the persons
present to raise means for supporting Mr. Tinker to occupy the post of Mr. Diell until his return.
Thursday April 11th 1839. The Oscar sailed at about 1/4 past 3 o'ck P.M. for Canton.
Mr. & Mrs. Diell and their eldest daughter and Mr. Clark took passage.
We had a parting meeting in our large room. Mr. Clark made some observations respecting the feelings
we should act upon at our Gen. Meeting. Should do nothing rashly but do everything with great
moderation & wisdom. A hymn was sung & a prayer offered by Mr. Richards ~ It was a tender scene. Pretty
soon after the meeting Mr. C. took a seat in a small carriage and he was drawn to the village to embark.
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Have felt quite ill to day and took a sweat at night.
Sabbath April 14. An English service was conducted in the Chapel at the usual hour in the morning by
Mr. Richards; and in the evening Mr. Smith preached.
Monday April 15th 1839. The Fama having been brought into the Harbor began to discharge her cargo
and in the afternoon we got at some of our goods.
Friday Ap. 19. This has been the annual examination of Schools; but I have been so much engaged
with our supplies and preparing communications for Hilo to go by the Kahalaea which I have chartered for
the purpose of bringing down the Hilo & Kohala families, that I was not able to take any part in it.
Most of our supplies are now drawn up, a few more articles only remain.
Saturday Ap. 20. The Kahalaea sailed for Hilo to bring the families of that division of Hawaii; to return
by way of Kohala to bring br. Bliss & Bailey. charter $120.
The Clementine sailed for Norfolk sound.
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The Paalua arrived from Lahaina Messrs. Hitchcock & Rogers and their families were passengers. Mrs .
Rogers is quite ilL
They will remain at our house a few days & then occupy the home of Kaina.
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Sabbath April 21st 1839. Two services in English were conducted at the Seamen's Chapel ~ in the
morning by Mr. Bingham who detained the cong. till after 1 o'ck P.M. ~ in the evening Mr. Hitchcock
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preached ~ and Mr. Richards officiated at the administration of the Lord's supper.
Bya vessel from Kauai we hear the melancholly news of Kaikioewa's death ~ which occurred on the
10th instant. We have learned nothing very particular.
Tuesday ApI 23rd. The Victoria arrived from Kauai with Mr. & Mrs. Whitney who are to be
accommodated in our family.
Thursday 25th. have despatched the Hooikaika this day for Lahaina to bring down the families of
Messrs. Andrews, Baldwin & McDonald. This was done at the urgent request of Mr. Baldwin. The charter
of the vessel is to be $40.
This evening the Brig Joseph Peabody arrived 152 days from New York.
Friday 26th. Letters came to hand by the Joseph Peabody. Duplicates were reed. of letters by the Fama.
We learn that Josiah Thompson died on the passage. 6th inst.
Sabbath April 28th 1839. Mr. Hitchcock held forth in the chapel in the forenoon and Mr. Smith
preached in the evening.
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Monday 29th. The Victoria sailed for Kailua to bring down the Kona families. Charter say $90.
The Paalua sailed for Waialua by her I sent some freight.
Tuesday 30th. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui, having on board Messrs. Andrews, Baldwin & Forbes
and their families. The vessel did not get to the landing till after sun down.
Wednesday May 1st. The Keola sailed for Kauai to bring up the families charter $60.
The Hooikaika sailed for Hana to stop at Wailuku & Molokai to bring down the remaining families.
Charter $80.
Mr. Andrews entered Kalaiheana's house and Mr. Forbes the house of Kanae and the rent commenced
to day.
Thursday May 2. Mr. McDonald & family arrived in the whaling ship Galen from Lahaina.
Saturday May 4th. The Kahalaea arrived from Hilo & Kohala ~ passengers as follows: Messrs. Lyman &
Coan and Mr. Bliss & family.
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A native arrived from Waialua with a burden of 90 lbs. of indian meaL He started just after daylight and
arrived here just after dark having travelled not far from 30 miles. Mr. Locke in a letter remarked that the
load was rather a large one; but the man would have nothing to bring back.
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Wednesday 8th. The Victoria arrived from Kailua with Mr.Thurston and family and Dr. Andrews and
family.
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Messrs. Bishop & Emerson, Locke & Parker & their families arrived ~ also Miss Brown.
Friday 10th. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui this afternoon bringing the families of Messrs. Conde &
Ives from Hana and Messrs. Green & Armstrong from Wailuku. It was expected the vessel would stop at
Mo10kai to take in Mr. Munn, but as it was too late to make the stop last evening when they arrived off the
station the brethren on board considering the state of their families with them, decided to proceed to
Honolulu and to send the vessel back after Mr. Munn. Mr. Ives has brought down his effects having decided
on his own responsibility to leave Hana, and most probably the mission.
Mr. Conde & family take up their lodgings in our house, we having vacated our front bed room for their
accommodation, moving our children & selves into one half of the front chamber. Mr. Lyman occupying
the other half a kapa partition only dividing our lodging.
Mr. Armstrong family will be accommodated in Mr. Bingham's house. Mr. Green ma in the house with
Mrs. Clark, and Mr. Ives & family in the house of Kanehoewaa.
Saturday May 11, 1839. The Hooikaika having been chartered at the expense of the brethren who
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came down in her from Maui, to return after Mr. Munn at Ka1uaaha, set sail this afternoon.
Sabbath May 12. Mr. Coan preached in the chapel in the morning and Mr. Lyman in the evening.
The Keo1a arrived from Kauai this morning and brought Messrs. Lafon & Johnson & their families &
Mr. Tinker.
Monday May 13 1839. The General Meeting of the Mission was organised this morning ~ in the School
House, and the business commenced. Two Sessions today.
Tuesday May 14. The Hooikaika arrived with Mr. Munn and family. They have their accommodations
in the house of Manuwa the husband of Kaka deceased.
The teachers association convened in the mauka School house ~ address by the President.
Friday May 24. Mr. Gulick & family arrived from Kauai and were accompanied by Mrs. Tinker &
children. They all take accommodations in the house of Mrs. Diell.
The Barque Hope arrived Cap. Dudoit commander. The vessel is fitted out as a whaler. It is said Cap.
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Dudoit comes with a Consuls commission for these islands for the French Govt.
Wednesday June 5 1839. The funeral of Kinau took place this afternoon.
The Br. Sloop of War Sulphur is now here. Cap. Belcher.
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Thursday June 13th. The Gen. meeting came to a close adj. sine die.
Friday June 14th 1839. This morning the Schooner Kahalaea which has been chartered for $150 to go
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to Hilo and Kohala sailed having passengers on board as follows: Messrs. Lyman & Coan, Dr. & Mrs.
Andrews & child, Mr. & Mrs. Bliss & child and Miss Smith. The vessel will stop at Kohala going up &
leave Mr. Bliss & family & Miss Smith and on her return from Hilo will stop again and take in Mr. Bailey
& family with their effects and bring them to Lahaina.
The wind has been very favorable blowing apparently from the westward all day.
Saturday June 15. The Flibberty Jibbett sailed for Kauai ~ Messrs. Alexander & Johnson & their families
& Mrs. Armstrong being passengers. The charter to carry them & effects is $50.
I should have mentioned under date of yesterday that Messrs. Emerson & Locke, Messrs. Bishop &
Parker returned to their station. Mr. Forbes & wife & two children set out with Mr. Parker & are designing
to make the tour of the island. Mr. Conde went the other way with Mr. Emerson mao
Monday June 17 1839. Mr. & Mrs ..Whitneyand Dr. & Mrs. Lafon sailed in the Schr. Kinau for Koloa.
The Schr. is in the service of Ladd & Co. & Mr. Ladd goes down in the vessel.
Mr. Gulick & family left in the Pilot.
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We learn by a whal,ing ship just from Tahiti that the French Frigate destined to these islands to settle
the difficulties in regard to the Catholics had gone ashore on point Venus at the island of Tahiti and would
be detained sometime there to make repairs.
Monday June 24th 1839. Several of the families have broken up in order to return to their stations viz.
Messrs. Baldwin, McDonald, Green, Rogers & Conde, and have sent their baggage on board Schr.
Hooikaika. It was so late when the last load went down that the passengers could not go this evening &
they will remain over night. We have Mr. Baldwin & family at our house, also Mr. Conde & family, as
before, Mr. Richards left for Kauai in the Schr. Paalua.
Tuesday June 25th. The Hooikaika sailed this morning but as she was beat out against a sea breeze and
as that was very feeble outside, the Schooner returned and all the passengers came back. Toward evening a
breeze having spung up from the land, the br. & sisters embarked again & the vessel left the harbor just
after sun down.
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Mr. & Mrs. Forbes returned from a tour of 11 days around this island. They take up their lodgings with
us. They have three children & four native helpers.
Mr. Bishop was up today from Ewa. Hear of more persecution of the Catholics.
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Thursday June 27. The Kahalaea retd. from Hilo. Mr. Bailey did not come down being disappointed by
the Cap.
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Saturday June 29 1839. The Hooikaika sailed for Molokai & Lahaina carrying Messrs. Andrews.
Hitchcock & Munn and their families. The vessel was ready to sail last night but owing to illness of Mrs.
Andrews she was detained.
Saturday July 6th 1839. Dr. Judd & family or the older members of it set off for Ewa and design to make
a tour of the island. Mrs. Clark with the oldest and youngest of her children accompanied them to Ewa.
Ann Eliza & Caroline stay with us, & Mr. & Mrs. Forbes & family go into Mrs. Clark's house.
Sabbath July 7. The Paalua arrived from Kauai and Mr. Richards & Mrs. Armstrong returned.
Monday July 8. The Paalua sailed for Maui and Mr. Armstrong & family & Miss Brown took passage on
board with Hoapili.
Tuesday July 9. The French Frigate so long talked of arrived this morning. Her communications with
government have not been very pleasing.
Mr. Thurston & family went to Koolau.
The following is a copy of a Manifesto addressed to the King of the Sand. Islds. by Cap. L Place
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commanding the French Frigate L'Artemise in the name of her government.
His majesty the king of the French having commanded me to come to Honolulu in order to put an end
either by force of persuasion, to the ill treatment to which the French have been victims at the Sand. Islds.
I hasten first to employ this last means as the most conformable to the political noble and liberal system
pursued by France against the powerless, hoping thereby that I shall make the principal chiefs of these
islands understand how fatal the conduct which they pursue towards her will be to their interests, and
perhaps cause disasters to them and to their country, should they be obstinate in their perseverance. Misled
by perfidious counsellors; deceived by the excessive indulgence which the French govt. has extend toward
them for several years they are undoubtedly ignorant how potent it is, and that in the world there is not a
power which is capable of preventing it from punishing its enemies; otherwise they would have endeavored
to merit its favor, or, not to incur its displeasure, as they have done in ill treating the French. They would
have faithfully put into execution the treaties, in place of violating them as soon as the fear disappeared, as
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well as the ships of war who had caused it, whereby bad intentions had been constrained. In fine they will
comprehend that to persecute the Catholic religion, to tarnish it with the name of idolatry, and to expeL,
under this absurd pretext, the French from this Archipelago, was to offer an insult to French and to its
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Sovereign.
It is without doubt the formal intention of France that the King of the Sandwich Island be powerful
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independent of every foreign power which he considers his ally: but she also demands that he conform to
the usages of civilized nations. Now, amongst these is not even one which does not permit in its territory
the free toleration of all religions: and yet at the Sandwich Islands the French are not allowed publicly the
exercise of theirs, while Protestants enjoy therein the most extensive privileges; for these all favor, for those
the most cruel persecutions. Such a state of affairs being contrary to the laws of nations, insulting to those
of Catholics, can no longer continue, and I am sent to put an end to it. Consequently I demand in the
name of my Government.
1st. That Catholic worship be declared free throughout all the dominions subject to the King of the
Sand. Is1ds.; that the members of this religious faith shall enjoy in them all the privileges granted to
Protestants.
2nd. That a site for a Catholic church be given by the Govt. at Honolulu, a port frequented by the
French, and that this church be ministered by priests of their nation.
3rd. That all Catholics imprisoned on account of religion since the last persecutions extended to the
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French missionaries be immediately set at liberty.
4th. That the King of the S.L deposite in the hands of the cap. of the L.A. the sum of twenty thousand
dollars as a guarantee of his future conduct towards France, which sum the Govt. will restore to him when
it shall consider that the accompanying treaty will be complied with.
5. That the treaty signed by the King of the Sand Is1ds. as well as the sum above mentioned be
conveyed on board the Frigate L'Artemise by one of the principal chiefs of the country; and also that the
Batteries of Honolulu do salute the French flag with twenty one guns, which will be returned by the
Frigate.
These are the equitable conditions at the price of which the King of the S.1. shall conserve friendship
with France. I am induced to hope, that, understanding better how necessary it is for the prosperity of his
people & the preservation of this power, he will remain in peace with the whole world, and hasten to
subscribe to them, and thus imitate the laudable example which the Queen of Tahiti has given in
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permitting the free toleration of the Catholic religion in her Dominons; but, if contrary to my expectations,
it should be otherwise, and the King and principal chiefs of the S.L led on by bad counsellors refuse to sign
the treaty who I present, war will immediately commence, and all the devastations, all the calamities, which
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may be the unhappy but necessary results will be imputed to themselves alone, and they must also pay the
losses which the aggrieved foreigners, in these circumstances, shall have a right to claim.
The 10th of July (9th according to date here) 1839
Captain of the French Frigate L. Artemise
Signed C. Laplace
(For further incidents see S.I. Gazette of July 13th).
The Schr. Kinau sailed for the King, a hostage being detained on board the Frigate as security for his
arrivaL
Wednesday July 10th. Haalilio who was detained as hostage was exchanged for John Ii who went on
board the l' Artemise this morning.
Many reports are in circulation respecting the intentions of the Comdr. of the Frigate ~ It is very certain
that very decided measures will be taken to carry into effect the designs of the French.
Saturday 13th July 1839. Fears are entertained that the King will not arrive in season, and as the Chiefs
feel that nothing short of compliance with the demands of the French will prevent hostilities, a result to
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which it would be the ruin of their nation to be brought, they have resolved to pledge the consent of the
king to the conditions of the Treaty and to offer the money required as security for the fulfilment.
The :money was accordingly sent off this afternoon and a salute of 21 guns fired from the fort, which was
responded to from the Frigate in token of acceptance.
Kikuanaoa & Haalilio were the agents of govt. acting on the occasion and Mr. Richards accompanied
them as linguist.
Sabbath 14th. The King and Hoapili arrived this morning from Maui, The Paa1ua, Hooikaika & Kinau
being the vessels ~t!=endant upon them.
A military mass was celebrated on shore by Mr. Walsh in the King's grass house (formerly called the
palace).
Cap. Laplace for the first time landed from the Frigate, he had been preceeded by a company under
arms consisting of 120 men and also about 60 seamen, all in military order. He was met on the pier by a
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large number of the For. Residents ~ who of course welcomed him on shore.
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Monday July 15th. Dr. Judd & family arrived from Koolau by the way of Waimanalo & Waikiki, having
performed a tour of the island in company with Mr. & Mrs. Jarves.
Tuesday 16th. Mr. Emerson who arrived yesterday returned today taking with him Ann Elize &
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Caroline Clark. Mrs. Clark being at Waialua and wishing to have her children with her.
Friday 19th. The French Frigate sailed off this morning. She left in silence carrying the Twenty
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thousand dollars as security for the fulfilment of the conditions of the Treaty which is to be deposited with
the commander at Valparaiso.
Mr. Thurston & family arrived from Koolau.
Saturday July 20. The Victoria sailed for Kailua & Kealakekua ~ having the Kona families on board Viz.
Messrs. Thurston, Forbes & rves.
Sabbath 21. The wind was unusually strong last night & has been so to day. The Hooikaika which set
out for Lahaina last evening having returned owing to the strength of the wind and the deeply laden state
of the vesseL She had a good quantity of lumber & 200 passengers ~ the Kings troops.
Monday July 22nd 1839. The Paalua & Hooikaika set sail for MauL It should have been noticed that
the Schr. Flibberty Jibbet sailed on Saturday for Waialua, having been chartered by Mr. Locke to carry his
building materials &c. to his station. He is to give at the rate of $12 pr. day.
Wednesday July 241839. The Barque Vancouver Duncan arrived this evening, 15 days from Cola.
River. Reed. letters from the Wesleyan Missionaries and also from the Missionaries of the Am. board. The
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Methodist br. speak of success in their work and of the influences of the Spirit being shed upon their
families and upon those for whom they labor. Mr. Hall had reached the place of his destination. His letter
to bro. Dimond was written on the 22nd of May. He had then been 8 days at Clearwater river and had set
up the express and got two forms of the Nez Perces sp. book in type. Mrs. Hall's health had improved. He
stated that his return would depend upon the intelligence he might receive from the islands.
Friday 26th. Mrs. Clark arrived from Waialua, with her four children. She was attended from Ewa by
Bishop.
British Brig Elizabeth Buckham Scott, arrived this afternoon, 51 days from Canton, bound to Buenos
Ayres. A letter was rec. by Mrs. Carter from her husband by which we get the information that Mr. Diell
had sailed for England, that the health of Mr. Clark was improving and that Mrs. Diell and daugtr. Anna
would return with Mr. Clark in the Europa which may be expected in six weeks. Very serious difficulties it
seems have existed for some months between the Chinese authorities & the Foreign merchants in
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consequence of the immense quantities of opium which of late have been introduced into that country. All
foreign trade had been suspended, and the residents at Canton imprisoned in their own factories by armed
soldiers, till all the opium on hand was given up, amounting to 22,000 chests, valued at $12,000,000 of
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dollars. Trade had partially commenced again and a fast sailing vessel had been despatched to convey the
intelligence to the govt. of Eng. The Am. Frigate Columbia, Comd. Reed, and Sloop JOM Adams, Wiet,
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were at Macao and may be expected here in two months.
Saturday July 27 1839. Mr. Locke arrived just at evening from Waialua, He has come to make some
inquiry about his duty in the present state of things and to attend to the selling of some lumber which he
has shipped in the Flibberty Jibbet now on her way from Waialua.
Monday July 30th 1839. The Flibberty Jibbet arrived from Waialua yesterday and her cargo was
discharged this forenoon. She has been in Mr. Lockes service 10 days $12 pr. dy.
The brethren met to converse on the subject of a communication recd. from Mr. Emerson.
((1st. Will it not be well for us to have an island meeting for a day or two, to consult in relation to
measures to be pursued by us, to best serve and save our Churches and this people at this peculiar crises."
It was thought that the brethren could do more to subserve the cause by remaining at their posts than
by meeting together at the present time, when so much is to be down at every station, that by
correspondence with one another by letter the good mght be effected which was sought by a meeting.
((2nd. Will it not be well to put the Bible immediately into the hands of readers letting them have it on
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credit ~ with the assurance that they shall not be distressed for the payment of the same ~ although all will
be expected to pay for it when they can ~ no family to have more than one Bible on credit and that to be
the Family Bible."
It has been decided by the br. of this station ~ that the Bible should as fast as possible be put into the
hands of those who are able to read, and desirous to obtain the Scripture, but unable to pay for them,
without much regard to compensation, as such a course as this would fall in precisely with the intention of
the Bible Society.
H3rd. May it not be well for Mr. Locke to suspend building and spend the remainder of the year up
Koolau at Haula or near there exerting the best influence he can among the people."
On this enquiry the br. thought it highly desirable that operations should be carried on in that part of
the island ~ that Mr. Locke might go once a week or not so frequent and labor ~ that Mr. Emerson might go
occasionally and spend a week or part of a week in preaching & looking after the people: that at any rate
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the best teacher that can be found be placed there and vigorous efforts made to instruct the people in the
knowledge of the Scriptures and of the only way in which they can be saved.
Thursday Augt. 1st 1839. The Sch. Keola sent by Mr. Reynolds to carry letters to St. BIas for
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conveyance across the continent returned and brought i\mn. news into ApriL The papers make known
that the State of Maine are assuming a hostile attitude toward their neighbors of New Brunswick on
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account of the north east boundary. The information however has been reed. in a private letter that the
subject of the difficulties had been committed to Commissioners and it was expected that it would be
adjusted amicably.
Thursday Aug. 8th. Had the company of Mr. Brewer & Mr. Hooper to tea this evening yesterday Mr.
Tinker's family, the evening before Mr. & Mrs .Brinsmade.
The Hawaiian Spectator for July having been circulated, the article written by Mr. J arves giving
account of the visit of the French Frigate L'Artemise to this place, which is contained in this number, is
producing a great excitement. The French and English Consul seem to be most affected, the French Consul
in a particular manner, and has represented the article to the King as a libel and has solicited the King to
punish the writer.
The health of Mrs. Castle has assumed a very unfavorable appearance within a day or two (yesterday or
rather last evening) an attack of bleeding from the lungs has quite prostrated her and it cannot but be
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feared a decline may set in.
Saturday Aug. 10th 1839. Shipped on board Barque Vancouver for Columbia River a quantity of freight
for the Missionaries of the A.B. C.EM. consigned to J. Douglas, Esq.
Brig Clementine arrived from California ~ Mr. Thompson a naturalist & traveller ~ passenger.
Tuesday Aug. 13 1839. Barque Vancouver sailed for Columbia River ~ by her besides freight I sent
letters to the following; I Douglas ~ Messrs. Spalding, Whitman, Smith, Walker & Eells jointly & to each
separately ~ also to Mr. HalL Messrs. Leslie, White, Lee & Beers separately ~ sent also two boxes of
donations for Mr. Leslie one of which was put up by Mrs. Bingham.
Wednesday Aug. 14 1839. The case of Mr. Jarves having been referred to arbitrators to decide upon the
testimony of witnesses ~ the testimony to be given in writing ~ Two of the arbitrators were chosen by Mr.
Dudoit and two by Mr. Jarves ~ those of the former were Mr. Reynolds & French ~ of the latter Mr. Hooper
& Dr. Wood, ~ the fifth chosen of the others was Mr.
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the investigation took place today.
The testimony which Mr. Richards gave in offended Mr. Dudoit very highly, and he did not forbear to
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express in words and in gestures his displeasure ~ When Mr. Richards left the room he was followed out by
Dudoit who had a horse whip in his hand, which he shook at Mr. R. & said nothing, but his black coat
defended him. He employed other language which was highly uncivil ~ and which none but a man of honor
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The decision was not made up to day ~ the arbitrators meet again tomorrow to make up their minds.
Thursday Aug. 15. Mr. & Mrs. Dimond & Mrs. Smith set out to make a tour of this island via Ewa &
Waialua.
Mr.Bishop came up this day from Ewa and returned again.
The arbitrators of Mr. Jarves case made known their decision was was that The statements continued in
his piece had not been sustained.
A letter recd. yesterday from Mr. Armstrong makes known the afflictive intelligence of the death of Mr.
Vanduzee's daughter by Colara infantum. Mr.. & Mrs. V. had come to Wailuku.
Monday Aug. 19 1839. Had Mrs. Hoyer and Mr. & Mrs. Richards & children to dinner. In the evening
to tea Mr. & Mrs. Jarves & Dr. Judd's family.
Tuesday Aug. 20. Walked to Waikiki to attend school called poalua, only 10 schollars. This is the first
time I have attended this school since Gen. Meeting.
Thursday Aug. 22. Mr. Richards & family left for Maui in the Schr. Keola.
The Unity sailed for Hawaii by which freight was sent for Hilo, Kawaihae and Kona.
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The Hooikaika sailed for Kauai to bring up Mr. Ladd.
Saturday Aug. 24th. The voice of wailing is again raised in our midst ~ the sudden death of Liliha this
evening has furnished the occasion. She has been taken away with a stroke ~ an appoplectic shock as it is
believed. She was at her house just beyond the creek and was about to return to her residence to Honolulu.
Having eaten a hearty supper, she laid herself upon her sleeping place surrounded by curtains, where she
remained, not coming out to go to her other house as she had proposed. Some of her attendants remarked
to an enquiry about her going Why, she surely does not intend to go to night, Let us go in and lomi her ~
On going in & taking hold upon her they perceived a singularity in her appearance and said he hiamoe ano
e keia and raised an alarm ~ on examination she was found to be dead.
Sabbath Aug. 25 1839. An Eng. Brig of war arrived this afternoon ~ the Sparrowhaw, Cap. Shepherd
from Valparaiso ~ Having stopped at the Marquesas islands and at Hilo on her way.
Monday Aug. 26 1839. The Sparrowhawk was brought into the harbor this morning & salutes
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exchanged with the government. We understand that she has no business with the government.
We understand that the people are extravagant in their expressions of grief on account of the death of
Liliha ~ and some appear to be returning to the custom of naaupo times ~ cutting the hair, burning the skin
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and knocking out teeth ~ These practices are principally confined to the poe naaupo, though some of the
more enlightened have cut off their hair, & have been occupied in singing a mele in praise of the deceased .
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Tuesday Aug. 27 1839. Hoapili and wife together with Mr. Richards arrived from Lahaina. Mr. R. is
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furnished with accommodations by the King, and declined our invitation to take up his quarters with us.
Thursday Aug. 29. Mr. Smiths new meeting house was opened for worship this afternoon. Sermon by
Mr. Bingham from Gen. 28:17. How dreadful is this place. This is none other but the house of God, and
this is the gate of heaven. The King and the principal of the high chiefs were present. After the dedication
the families went to the house of Mr. Smith and partook of an entertainment. ~ The King was present tea
handed round.
Friday Aug. 30. Mr. Jarves took passage with his wife for Kauai in the Schooner Kinau. They are going
to remain there for the present. For several weeks past they have had their accommodations at Dr. Judd's.
Sabbath Sep. 1st. This morning 123 candidates who were propounded six months ago, and have been
thus long on probation without any thing being alledged against them why the ordinance of baptism shd.
be withheld came forward and were admitted to the Church. The Lord's Supper was administered in the
afternoon. A large company set down to commemorate the death of the Son of God. 0 that they may all be
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found at last among the guests at the Marriage Supper.
Thursday Sep. 5th 1839. The U.S. Ship Relief, Lieut. Long Commander, Store Ship of the Exploring
Squadron, arrived this morning. The other ships may not be expected before February or March.
Saturday Sep. 7th. Eclipse of the Sun. Greatest obscuration about a quarter past 11 o'ck A.M. Had
hoped it would be annular, but it did not prove to be so. Probably 2 degrees farther south the Eclipse was
centraL
Monday Sep. 9 1839. The Sparrowhawk, Cap. Shepard sailed this morning ~ goes first to Kealakekua
afterward to Tahiti and then to Valparaiso.
Lt. Long in Company with Mr. Brinsmade called upon the families of the station this morning ~ This
was a return call for one made on him by us on Friday.
Friday Sep. 13. Mr. Richards embarked for Lahaina on board the Schooner Hooikaika. He was
solicitous to return on account of having heard that Mrs. R. has had a return of sleeplessness with which
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she had before been afflicted occasioned in part by having been left alone .
Have had the notice ofMr. Mc.Donalds death, which took place on Saturday last at sun set. Mr.
Baldwin wrote as follows, "Bro. McDonald has gone to his rest. He lived one week beyond the time when
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began to fail rapidly & we supposed was near his end. The last week was one of suffering, and his desire to
depart was great and constant. He died easily at sunset Saturday and is to be buried today (Monday Sep.
9th). May the Lord bless this dispensation to our good."
He has left a widow and two children to mourn his early departure.
Sabbath 15th 1839. I have a boil on my back of so painful character that I did not attend meeting
either in the forenoon or afternoon. I was able to get out to the"~abbath School only. Dr. Judd calls the
painful affection on my back a carbuncle.
Monday Sep. 16. A protracted meeting commenced this afternoon in Mr. Smith's congregation. Messrs.
Emerson & Parker assist.
Wednesday Sep. 18. This afternoon the Europa arrived from Canton in a passage of 66 days. Mr. Clark
& Mrs. Diell & daughter arrived as passengers. The health of Mr. Clark restored to soundness.
Thursday Sep. 19. The Ship Relief sailed to day, Lt. Long ~ destined for New Holland & thence to the
U.S.A.
Friday 20th. The Beaver, Cap. Rogers sailed for the U.S.A. It is expected her course will be pretty much
direct. By her sent all our American letters ~ the Gen. letter of the Mission, minutes and the Protest against
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the proscription of the of the Missionaries by Cap. Laplace of the French Frigate l' Artemise, which is ford.
to the Missionary Rooms.
Monday ~ The Europa got into the harbor.
Saturday Sep. 28th 1839. Dr. Judd set out for Waialua to visit Mr. Locke's youngest child ~ which is sick.
A communication has been recd. today by the King from Mr. Charlton complaining of an aggression of
the local authorities of Waimea on Hawaii upon the property ofWm. Hughes a British subject, and
requiring redress. Threatening to complain to the British Govt. if full satisfaction be not rendered; and to
despatch a vessel to the commander of the British squadron at Valparaiso and lay the case before him for
his action.
Mr. Clark & family took passage in the Paalua for Lahaina ~ They set sail this afternoon with a strong
breeze.
During this week the old meeting house has been rethatched.
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Wednesday Octr. 2. The remains of Liliha which have been lying in state since her decease Aug. 24th
were this afternoon borne in grand procession to the meeting house where funeral services were performed.
The procession was formed at her house near Mr. Smiths meeting house; the coffin was covered with red
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velvet ornament with bronze decorations and placed on a herse attached to four carriage wheels and
surmounted with a canopy of black silk edged with a neat white fringe. A majestic black Kahili was carried
in front and bearers of small Kshilis of varigated colors walked on each side. Mr. Bingham & Mr. Walsh in
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white sacrdotal garments with John Stevens in full military dress in the centre led the procession and they
were followed by the band playing a funeral dirge - the missionaries foreigners and foreign consuls coming
in behind in their order and directly preceeding the coffin, with the Kings guard in single column &
measured step on each side.
The sermon was preached by Mr. Bingham from Rev. 3: 2 & 3 v. It was a discourse well adapted to the
circumstance of the case of the deceased, and contained serious warnings to those who profess to be the
followers of Christ but afford only dubious evidence of being sincere.
It was a singular arrangement to place a Roman Catholic Priest by the side of Mr .Bingham who walked
as the officiating clergyman, but I hear that it was at the instance of Mr. Charlton, who declared that he
would leave the procession unless Mr. Walsh was allowed to take his place by the side ofMr. Bingham in
front. Mr. Walsh walked into the meeting house in the procession; but on arriving opposite the pulpit, and
a seat being assigned to him he declined the acceptance and walked out of the house. The English Consul
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did not enter the house and was seen abroad during the exercises.
The body was removed in procession to the Fort, whence it is to be removed to Lahaina. Mr. Walsh
joined the procession after it had left the meeting house, occupying the same place as before. No guns were
fired on the occasion, probably because the chiefs did not wish to use up the powder.
Thursday Octr. 3rd 1839. The Kahalaea with the remains of Liliha on board with Kekauonohe, Kehikili
& others sailed in company with the Keola for Lahaina.
We learn that the Eng. Consul is much displeased with the Sandwich Island government, and has
hauled down his flag. One ground of displeasure was the refusal of Auhea to order the magistrates of
Waimea to be brought down here to be tried for alledged illegal conduct in regard to depriving a British
subject by the name of William Hughs of his property. Auhea said she would write to Gov. Adams to
investigate the subject: but this would not satisfy his Consularship. Another ground of offense was the
refusal of the government to acknowledge a claim of about 20 thousand dollars against the estate of Liliha.
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The English consul is also much displeased with the mission and declares he will have nothing to do
with any business in the conducting of which a mi~sionary is invited to take a part.
Friday 4. Had the company of Dr. & Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Little & Mrs. Diell to tea this evening. Mrs. Diell
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Sabbath Octr. 6th 1839. As Mr. Tinker expects soon to return with his family to Koloa, in consequence
of which the Seamens Chapel will be vacant; he proposed that the communion of the Lord's Supper
should be celebrated this evening, which was done. Dr. & Mrs. Wood having been recommended to the
Bethel Church were reed. as members and participated with the church in the solemn ordinance.
Tuesday 7th. Mr. & Mrs. Castle took passage in the Unity for Hawaii. The health of Mrs. C. is
evidently declining and voyaging has been recommended by the physician.
Mr. & Mrs. Knapp have moved into the house occupied by Mr. Castle.
Thursday 9th. Arrived this morning the 64 gun Frigate Columbia. Com. Read. Lt. McGruder and in
about 3 hours after the sloop of war John Adams of 20 guns, commanded by Cap. Wyman ~ Lt. Foote &
Turner. A Salute was exchanged between the Columbia and the Fort. The American Consul made an
official call and afterwards the Eng. Consul; both were saluted with usual number of guns. The crews of
both vessel have been greatly afflicted with sickness; on board the frigate have been 25 deaths since
leaving Canton. 64 have died since the vessel left the U.S.
A sailor was buried this afternoon from the Columbia attended by the Chaplain; Rev. Mr. Taylor
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Friday Octr. 11 1839. The Sloop of war John Adams entered the harbor this morning. Messrs. Bingham,
Smith, Tinker & myself visited the John Adams and Columbia. We did not have an interview with the
Commodore, as he left the vessel before we reached the ship; he had made an appointment to call upon the
Chiefs at 12 o'ck.
By the Clarion which arrived to day from Maui learn that Mr. Bailey arrived at Lahaina from Kohala on
Saturday evening 5th inst. having moved with his effects to fulfil his appointment of the High SchooL
Saturday Octr. 12 1839. Mr. Richards arrived from Lahaina in the Victoria.
Mr. Tinker sailed for Kauai with his family on board the Enterprise Cap. Haggarty.
His appointment as preacher in the Seamens Chapel having been fulfilled.
A protracted meeting this week.
Wednesday Octr. 16, 1839. Mr. Parker & family arrived this evening from Kaneohe; Mr. Parker being
very ill with jaundice. They stop at our house. The br. of this station addressed a letter this evening to
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Com. Geo. C. Read requesting an investigation of our conduct that the question may be answered whether
we as a mission have violated our neutrality so as to have forfeited our protection as Am. citizens.
Thursday 17. Mr. Hooper & Mrs. Little united in marriage. Mr. Taylor performed the service.
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Saturday Octr. 19 1839. Schooner Morse commanded by H.A. Peirce owned & fitted out by Mr.
Hunnewell arrived 6 mo. from Boston & brought a few packages and letters for the mission.
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Sabbath. Episcopal service in the seamans chapel conducted by Mr. Taylor Chap. of the Columbia.
Monday Octr. 21. Mr. & Mrs Castle arrived this morng. from Hawaii in the unity. and they were
accompanied by Miss Smith. The health of Mrs. Castle appears not to have been benefited by the voyage.
Wednesday Octr. 23. Mr. & Mrs. Vanduzee arrived in the Wm. Lee on their way to the U.S. Miss
Ogden came from Lahaina with them for a visit to this place. She will take up her lodgings with us.
An ahaaina on board the Columbia: did not go ~ others went.
Thursday Octr. 24. Addressed a second communication to Com. Read pressing the subject of an
investigation and an answer to our first letter.
Friday 25. Addressed a letter to Mr. Brinsmade inclosing copies of our two letters to Comde. Read and
requesting him to forward by his influence the objects of our communications.
Saturday Octr. 26. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop arrived from Ewa with their son, for the purpose of attending his
embarkation with Mr. Vanduzee and family on board the ship Wm. Lee, Cap. Hussey.
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Monday Octr. 28th 1839. The families of this station met in our room to attend a parting exercise in
reference to the departure of Mr. & Mrs. Vanduzee &Sereno E. Bishop who were expected to embark in the
ship Wm. Lee but owing to the wind did not go on board.
Tuesday Octr 29. The Wm. Lee sailed this afternoon.
This afternoon recd. an answer from Comde. Read to our communication declining to institute an
investigation of our case as invited by US in our communications to him.
Lt. Foote took tea with us this evening.
Wednesday Octr. 30th. Mr. Emerson arrived here from Waialua, and assisted in our usual Wednesday
eveg. meeting. Lt. Foot & several other persons were present. Mr. Bingham made some remarks and gave us
the information that this day had been the 49th anniversary of his birth & the 50 of his age.
Friday Novr. 1st. Mr. Emerson departed for Waialua and was accompanied by Miss Ogden, and carried
our daughter Martha Ann. They did not set out until after dinner and will stop at Ewa tonight.
Saturday Novr. 2nd 1839. The Paalua arrived this morning and brought as passengers Mr. & Mrs.
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Rogers & child; the health of Mrs. R. is impaired, having nervous affection & dispepsia. In the same vessel
came down three Japanese who were in connection with four others picked up at sea on board a junk by the
ship J as. Loper, Cap. Cathcart. The four arrived at this place some time ago having been put on bd. another
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vessel at sea by Cap. Cathcart. The three who were landed at Lahaina being strongly recommended to our
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attention by Mr. Baldwin, we have taken in and afforded them accommodations in the dobie house built by
Mr. Parker for h is accommo dation during gen. meeting.
Monday Novr. 4 1839. The Frigate Columbia & sloop of war John Adams left early this morning. The
influence which the officers of this squadron has exerted in favor of the mission & on the govt. of these
islands we have reason to believe will be extensively salutary. Some of the officers particularly Lt. Foot &
Turner of the John Adams have been indefatigable to set to rights the public mind in regard to the
principles & system of the mission, and they have secured a testimony from the officers in our favor which
will be widely circulated.
Tuesday Novr. 5 1839. This morning George informed me that one of the Japanese which we have
lodged was unwell, that he had been ill according to the testimony of his companions during the night in
consequence of which they had all been deprived of rest, and that they did not wish to be disturbed to
receive food. Hearing that the old man was sick I directed George to inform Dr. Judd which he immediately
went to do but failed to find him. About noon he went again to the house where the men were lodged and
now found to his surprise that the man was dead and from the fact of his body's being perfectly cold it was
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judged that he had been dead some time. As soon as I had received this information I requested George to
give notice to the Dr. that he might examine the corpse, which was done. From the account of the case
given by the two companions of the deceased it was concluded that the disease was cramp or inflammation
of the bowels, as the signs given implied that the seat of the pain was the bowels & stomach. The men did
not appear to be aware that their companion was dead till George called about noon to arouse them. When
on uncovering him supposing him only to be asleep he was found stiff and cold, they were much affected
and bowing thei:t; heads low they wept with many tears; but made no noise.
The other four who had been their fellow sufferers in the junk and with them rescued from the jaws of a
lingering death to which they were exposed in their wrecked condition, were made acquainted with the
melallcholly fact and came to mingle their tears and perform superstitious ceremonies over the body of
their companion and commander, as the desceased was owner of the wrecked vessel.
I gave directions to have a coffin made and pointed out a spot in the buring ground where his body
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might be interred ~ for these attentions they seemed to be grateful, and desirous that the interment soon
take place. It was thought best to delay it however until tomorrow, as the time for doing all the work was
short, and it seemed also proper that as the death was so sudden and happening in such circumstances, the
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body should be further examined; which was done in the evening by Dr. Judd. The King also calling at the
house to observe the strangers in their grief. No suspicions were entertained by Dr. Judd of any unfairness in
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relation to the cause of the death; on the contrary it was regarded by him as one of those visitations of
providence around which a veil is drawn by him who doeth his own will & giveth no account of his
matters.
Wednesday Novr. 6, 1839. The interment of the stranger took place in the common burying ground.
Quite a number of natives, church members & others collected around the house where the remains were
laying decently enclosed in a coffin; which when placed in a cart were drawn to the grave followed by the
Japanese as mourners & by the natives who fell in behind. At the grave Mr. Bingham read a portion of
Scripture & offered a prayer part in native & part in English.
The mans [sic] name as communicated by Mr. Baldwin is "Heshero". He left a wife & children in Japan
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three sons & two daughters ~ His desire to return was very strong. Alas! he has gone to his long home and
will never see again in the flesh the faces of those he seemed so much to love. And they ~ long since
probably have ceased to expect his return, or if the hope of it has at any time lighted up a feeling of joy in
the bosom of the desolate mother it was but for a moment:~ and the chilling uncertainty of his fate has
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again frozen her joy.
This afternoon Mr. Richards sailed for Maui in the Schooner Paalua. The King & wife.
Saturday N ovr. 9th 1839. Mr. Brinsmade & wife sailed for KauaL The health of Mrs. B. is quite feeble.
Sabbath Novr. 10. Mr. Smith being absent from his congregation performing a tour around the island
the services devolved on Mr. Dimond, who was assisted by Mr. Cooke.
Oerrit Judd is quite ill: his father thinks dangerously ~ with inflammation of the bowels.
Mr. Bingham, qy special request performed divine service in the Seamen's chapel this evening. Text "If
judgement begin at the house of God ~ and if the righteous scarcely be saved where shall the ungodly & the
sinner appear.
Monday Novr. 11. Mrs. Chamberlain & Maria Jane in company with Mr. & Mrs. Rogers' set out for Ewa
& to make a tour of the island. They are accompanied by 18 natives 14 of whom are employed for the
occasion at 25 cts. pr day ~ half pay in cloth.
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Tuesday 12. Keano died the forenoon. She has been sick but a short time. This woman was one of the
principal heirs of Liliha and is half sister of Paki.
Wednesday 13. Gerrit Judd is so low that scarcely no hopes are entertained of his recovery. He is aware
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of his danger and is willing to die. He took an affectionate & affecting leave ofleave of his parents &
brothers & sisters and left messages for the children. As there is hope of all the living I would not give him
up: but commend his case earenestly to God, who will all that is best ~ best for the child ~ for the parents &
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for the cause.
After writing the above I was called to assist in the last sad office of laying out the body of the child. He
breathed his last just before 11 o'clock, few minutes before I was called.
Friday Novr. 15 1839. The funeral of Gerrit took place to day at 10 o'ck. A verse of a hymn was sung &
a short prayer offered at the house; at the close of which when the procession formed and proceeded to the
school house, the remains being carried by four of Dr. Judds domestics. The exercises were conducted by
Mr. Bingham who preached an hour and a quarter upon the words of Job. "The Lord gave & the Lord hath
taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. The exercises being closed the procession formed again and
the remains were borne to the place of interment ~ the grave was opened just at the feet of Mrs. Rogers' in
the range of Mrs. Stetson's. A short address and prayer were further offered by Mr. Bingham, and the earth
was returned to its place over the coffin on which were green leaves of geranyum & pink flowers of the
Peruvian jessclmine sprinkled together in a cluster. Being a little withered and faded they expressively told
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the truth of what our choicest earthly comforts are - a fading flower a withering leaf.
"So fades the lovely blooming flower
Frail smiling solace of an hour."
I reed. a line from Mrs. C. this morning giving notice of her arrival at Kaneohe last evening, and of her
purpose to start early for the pali, requesting a horse to be sent hither for her. Mr. Parker was kind enough
to set out on h~rseback to meet her, and I having obtained a horse of Mrs. Hooper sent it forward with a
native. They arrived before the exercises were closed and Mrs. C. & Maria Jane came to the school house
in season to listen to part of the exercises to witness the solemnity of the occasion: and walked in the
procession to the grave.
Saturday Novr. 16 1839. Robert S. Morris a Midshipman of the John Adams, who was received to the
family of Dr. Judd in consequence of being in a low state of health, where he has reed. kind attention &
sympathy died this night between 11 & 12 dck.
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It is hoped that he embraced the Savior during his illness and that the means employed since his
residence in our neighborhood have been blessed to his benefit.
Sabbath Novr. 17 1839. The funeral of Robert S. Morris was attended at 4 o'ck from the house of Dr.
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Judd, under the direction ofMr. Hooper acting as Consular agent. A prayer at the house and church burial
service at the grave was the exercises on the occasion, performed by Mr. Bingham. The grave was a few feet
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outside of that opened for Gerrit Judd in the same range.
The age of the young man was a little rising of 18. An Am. Flag was thrown over his coffin for a pall
and was borne by 4 of Dr. J's domestics & assistants.
Monday Novr. 18th 1839. Mr. Parker and family returned to their station at Kaneohe.
Tuesday Novr. 19. All the brethren of this station met together to conduct on the subject of a
communication from Ladd & Co. protesting strongly against publishing an article of Mr. Jarves, in the
Hawaiian Spectator, containing the account of the proceedings of the trial of his case and the decision of
the referees and remarks of Mr. Jarves explanatory of the transactions. The br. expressed the unanimous
opinion that under existing circumstances it is not expedient the article should be published in the
Spectator.
Thursday Novr. 21. Dr. Judd & family accompanied by Miss Ogden set sail this morning in the Paalua
for Lahaina. A special object of the Drs. visit is to investigate the cause of the sickness of the children of
the Fam. Semy. at Wailuku.
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Friday Novr. 22. Kahekili a chief woman in our neighborhood a daughter of a former King of this
island died last night. The wailing was heard in the night.
Mr. Rogers & family set out in the Victoria for Kauai which proceeded as far as Barbour's point and
being there met by a strong head wind which disputed the passage round the point, they put back, and just
before dark she arrived off the forks of the harbor. Mr. Rogers & family did not get on shore till between 10
& 11 o'cloclz. The Cap. has decided to remain till after the Sabbath.
Sabbath 24th. Mr. Colcord made confession of his sin and was restored to the Chh.
Monday Novr. 25 1839. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers and child sailed in the Victoria for KauaL
Tuesday 26. The Joseph Peabody arrived from the coast. Cap. Dominis.
Wednesday 27. The Young Eagle, Cap. Crocker sailed homeward. Sent letters.
Thursday 28. The Avarick, Cap. Lawrence, sailed homeward. Mr. Colcord & his four children took
passage. He expects to return in about 15 mo.
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Friday 29th. Learn that Mr. Peirce of the firm Peirce & Brewer is very sick. Some apprehensions are
entertained for his life. (December 23, Convalesant.)
Sabbath Decr. 1st. The Lord's Supper celebrated and a large number of persons recd. into the Church.
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Thursday Deer. 12. Mr. & Mrs. Castle set out for Ewa this morning purposing to make the tour of the
island. The journey is undertaken for the benefit of Mrs. C's health.
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Friday 13. Mission family took tea at Mr. & Mrs. Hooper's.
Monday Deer. 16th. Barque Vancouver arrived from Columbia River & brought many letters from Mr.
Hall and the brethren of the Board's Mission in Oregon also from the Methodist Mission.
Wednesday Decr. 18. Mr. & Mrs. Castle returned from a tour around this island. Her health does not
seem to have improved by the journey.
Friday Decr. 20th 1839. Took tea with Mr. & Mrs. Johnstone ~ our family alone. A singing school this
evening at the house of Mr. Knapp & Mr. Castle.
Monday Decr. 23rd. Mrs. Diell returned from Kaneohe after a stay their of about two weeks.
Mrs. Castle since Saturday evening has been quite ill ~ Dr. Judd & Dr. Wood both absent ~ so that no
physician in whom confidence can be reposed is accessible.
Wednesday Decr. 25. The Europa sailed for Valparaiso. Mr. & Mrs. Skinner and Mr. Johnson a
naturalist are passengers. Mr. Skinner is owner ~ Captain & Supercargo ~ at least nominally.
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Thursday Decr. 26. The Kahalaea arrived from Kauai ~ Dr. & Mrs. Wood & Mr. Brinsmade, Mr. Peek &
Mr. Perrier are passengers.
Monday Decr. 301839. The Unity sailed to carry the gang ofN.W. Indians back to their own shores,
who came in the Thomas Perkins, Cap. Snow.
Tuesday Decr. 31. The Ship Alciope arrived commanded by Cap. Clapp. Sailed from Boston on the
20th of June. Brings us a large shipment of supplies & many letters.
Saturday Jany. 11th 1840. Mr. .Rogers & family arrived to day in the Schooner Pilot from Kauai. The
health of Mrs. Rogers seems to be considerably improved.
Tuesday Jany. 14. The Brig Lama sailed early this morning Cap. Brewer having command. Mr. Hooper
& Mr. Perrier passengers. By her sent a small amount of freight and a pretty large package of letters. Our list
of goods wanted for the year 1841 goes by this opportunity.
Wednesday 15. Mr. Rogers & family took passage for Lahaina in schooner Keola.
Thursday 16. The families of this neighborhood took tea at the house of Cap. Dominis this evening.
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Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua, reports that he has been obliged to suspend Kuokoa from his church for
extortion & contumacy.
Monday Jan. 20. Heard to day from Maui of the death of Kalaualu. Also that the Schooner Kuala has
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been cast away on the western part of Maui and entirely lost with upwards of 1000 dollars worth of Mission
property on board.
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Mr. Brinsmade sailed for Kauai in the Schooner Pilot.
Tuesday 21. Had a slight tum of raising blood this evening or just about dark. The first I have had for
seventeen years. I do not know of any special exertion which has been the occasion of it, though some
excitement may have been the cause. The Lord grant me a preparation for his wilL It has been of his great
goodness that I have been spared a recurrence of disease and of attacks to which I was subject in early life.
Saturday Jan. 25 1840. Raised a little blood this evening.
Wednesday Jan. 29. Just after laying down as I went to bed tonight, the symptoms of blood from the
lungs were so evident that I sent for Dr. Wood. This was about 10 o'ck. Mrs. Chamberlain went after Mr.
Bingham who came & remained with me till Dr. W. arrived, when I was bled ~ the quantity about 16 oz.
This gave relief.
Monday Feby 3. Had more symptoms of bleeding. Dr. Wood took a small quantity of blood from the
arm ~ about 4 oz. applied a blister & prescribed digitalis.
Tuesday 4th. Mrs. Hooper spent the day with us. In the evening had the company of Cap. Dominis &
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Wife. Miss Mary Smith, Cap. Clap, Messrs. Marshall, Johnson & Thompson.
Felt more unwell than usual, and an uncommon weakness of the lungs. When I lay down on my bed I
had a sensation of blood starting from the lungs, and this was followed by raising a small quantity: but I
succeeded in suppressing it. Passed however an uncomfortable night.
Wednesday Feby. 5. Dr. W. called & cupped me in the side & ordered digitalis & antimony.
Thursday 6. Dr. Judd & family arrived from Lahaina. Lungs continue to be quite weak.
Saturday Feby 8. Mrs. Smith was confined with a son, which did not survive the birth. A great
disappointment to both the parents; but they are resigned.
Sabbath Feby 9 1840. The care of Sabbath School is intrusted for the present to Kuke, John Ii & ApiL
Mrs. C. attended chapel in the evening with the two girls. Mr. Bingham preached.
Monday Feby 10. An entertainment on board the Brig Joseph Peabody made by Cap. Dominis on
account of his wife who is about to leave with her husband on a voyage.
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Thursday Feby 13. Had a blister applied to my side for the relief of pain which I have felt in that region.
My lungs are still quite weak.
Learn that Dr. Judd has communicated to Mrs. Castle that there is no hope in her case of recovery.
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Saturday Feby 15. Barque Don Quixote Cap. John Paty arrived from Boston. I rode to the village with
Mr. Castle and got some though not all the letters brot. by this vessel. I was occupied most of the day & felt
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more comfortable than usuaL In the evening my blister was dressed and was at first very troublesome. In the
night fever came on & about 5 o'ck sabbath morng. Mrs. Chamberlain arose & went after Dr. J. who came
and administered salts, which operated pretty freely but did not remove my fever.
Tuesday Sep. 22 1840. After so long a suspension of these minutes I resume them. The Minutes of my
passage to California & Mazatlan are contained in two small writing books, and some notes of passing
events are contained in two sheets of paper which may be found in the folds of this book.
I find that I have a cold coming on, probably occasioned by bathing this forenoon. Last evening also I
was exposed to taking cold by walking out while in a perspiration, though I threw a cloke over me.
Thursday Sep. 24. The Sloop of war Vincennes Comde. Wilkes arrived from the Fijii Islands ~ in a
passage of 45 days. The Flying Fish Schooner, Cap. Sinclair had arrived previously. The Peacock & Brig
Porpoise are behind.
Friday Sept. 25. The Vincennes was brot. into the har:bor and moored near Ladd & Cos wharf. All the
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brethren of the station went on board and were introduced by Mr. Brinsmade by the Am. ConsuL The Eng.
& French Consul & several gent. both Eng. & Am. w~re on board at the same time making their respects
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to the Commodore.
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The Com. takes up his quarters on shore in the house of Auhea.
He visited Mr. Cookes school in the afternoon & invited the children to visit his vessel to;~rr6w;
Saturday Sep. 26th 1840. By letter this day recd. from Lahaina we learn that Cap. Stetson was married
on the 24th to Mrs. McDonald and that he expects to sail direct for Kauai in a whaling ship ~ the cap. of
which offers Mr. Tinker & family a gratuitous passage to the U.S. Mr. & Mrs. Munn are expected to take
passage with Cap. & Mrs. Stetson for Koloa on a visit.
Took an emetic this evening which did not cease operating till about 12 o'ck. I did not experience
much if any relief from it.
Sabbath 27. I did not attend meeting today, but went out after dinner to my Sabbath School.
Rev. Mr. Elliot Chaplain of the Squadron preached in the chapel at noon & evening and is said to have
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preached two very good sermons .
Monday Sep. 28. Learn that a woman by the name of Mokuiki the mother of Kapaakea died very
suddenly last night after taking native medicine. It was given by her own husband who was at variance with
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her) and it is believed that what he gave was poison, though he called it awa. The physicians have had an
examination of the body and they found the stomach much inflamed & gave in the verdict that she died of
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inflammation of the stomach. The man who gave the potion & others who were concerned with him have
been apprehended and they will be tried for their lives.
Hear that there is much drinking at Waialua.
Had a call this afternoon from Come. Wilkes accompanied by the Am. ConsuL
Was bled this evening perhaps 3/4 of a pound of blood taken from my arm.
Tuesday Sep. 29 1840. The King & Kekauluohe arrived from Maui in the Paalua and were attended by
Mr. Richards. The vessel did not get down till near evening; a salute was fired on the occasion.
Wednesday Sep. 30. The trial of the persons implicated in the death of the woman who died suddenly
on Sabbath evening supposed to have been poisoned, took place today. Kamanawa the husband and Lono
captain of the Hooikaika were the persons. A jury was empannelled and advocates chosen; and the
business of the court opened; On trial it appeared by the confession of the husband that he administered
the substance which caused her death and that Lono assisted in preparing it as well as having made known
that he was acquainted with the substances that would form a compound that would cause death. It
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appeared also in the confession that the said Lono had administered the same kind of medicine to
Keawehawaii a former cap. of the Hooikaika which caused almost instant death, and that he had also
poisened a former wife) and had it in purpose to poison his present wife. These facts he had stated to
Kamanawa and the same Kamanawa communicated to the court; and it is believed that they were the truth
tho. Lono stated they were not true tho. he did not deny having made such disclosures to Kamanawa. The
plea of the individuals were that he Kamanawa did not know that the medicine would kill; and of the
other that he
dicl not administer the preparation. So flimsy was their plea and yet they imaginined that
they should escape punishment!!
Kekauluohe has, we have learned, passed sentence of death upon the persons, tho. the time is not fixed
for the execution of it.
Peacock arrived this evening.
Monday Novr. 23rd. 1840. Since the last entry I have been afflicted with sickness; but God in great
goodness to me has raised me so as to be able again to attend to business a little.
The Brig Thomas Perkins arrived 151 days from New York. A few letters have come to hand but we
hope to receive more.
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Tuesday Novr. 24th. Several parcels of letters have come to hand from the Thomas Perkins, among
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them we find several from our two sons. Also a general letter of 8 sheets from the Secretary for the mission
and a letter from the Treasurer. We are happy to hear that the receipts of the Board have been such
notwithstanding general commercial embarrassments, that there is a prospect that the Board will be able to
furnish us as much for our support the next year as they appropriated for the current year; that is as much of
$35,000 as we may need.
Saturday Novr. 28th. Mr. Agate, artist belonging to the Peacock called and sketched my likness ~ he
commenced about 12 o'ck and abating the time which it took to eat diner was occupied till sundown. I sat
about 5 hours.
The Schooner Flying Fish having been absent about 18 days on a trip to Hawaii to carry several
scientific gentlemen of the Explor .Exp. for a visit to the volcano accompanied by Mr. HalL return towards
eveng.
Wednesday December 2nd 1840. Mr. & Mrs. Diell and their four children embarked in the ship
Lausanne Cap. Spalding for the u.S. Dr. & Mrs. White & two children of the Methodist Mission from
Columbia river ~ and Miss Mary Smith take passage in the same ship. She sailed in the afternoon, together
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with several other vessels; one of which was u.S. Sloop of War Peacock Cap. Hudson. The Flying Fish
started to go out and struck aground so that she did not get off till after dark.
Thursday Decr. 3. The U.S. Sloop of War Vincennes, Comd. Wilkes left the harbor bound for Hilo, Mr.
Brinsmade & Dr. Judd go passengers. The comd. has made arrangements to ascend Maunaloa in order to
make observations there ~ he will carry various apparatus for astronomical observations, & will be
employing natives to carry the apparatus & means of living and directing the native corps.
Sabbath, 7. The Lord's Supper was celebrated in the native congregation. No new additions none
propounded. Notice was given that the 1st day of January next would be observed as a day of Thanksgiving.
Wednesday 10. The Ship Alciope, Cap. Clap sailed for the u.S. Cap. Carter & family ~ Mr. Couthovy a
Scientific gentlemen of the Explo. Expedition & Mary Warren are passenger. One or more of the children
of foreign parents are sent to the U.S.
I met Mr. Couthovy yesterday afternoon leading a foreigners child by the hand. He remarked she was to
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be a scholar of his as he intended to keep school on board ~ and he also said he should act in the capacity of
Parson Physician & School master.
Friday Decr. 11. 1840. Had company to tea ~ Dr. & Mrs ..Wood, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs.
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Skinner & Cap. Varney of the Brig Thomas Perkins. Also Mr. H.A. Peirce. The evening passed pleasantly ~
Mr. Hall came in after tea.
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Mr. Armstrong set out on a tour of the island ~ going by the way of Waikiki intending to spend the
Sabbath at Kaneohe ~ and on Monday to return by the way of the Pali and then direct his course to Ewa &
Waianae so as to be at Koolau the latter part of next week in order to attend a protracted meeting with Mr.
Emerson in that division of his field.
Saturday 12th. Took tea at Mr. Dimond's. On Thursday evening we took tea at Mr. Hall's.
Sabbath 13th. Mr. Armstrong being absent John Ii conducted the exercises in the native congo The
method was much as usual except that he read a printed sermon.
I attended my Sabbath School the first time for eleven weeks. I was able to ask questions on the verses
of the week. I hope my health will allow of my attending.
Monday Deer. 141840. Took a dose of salts today in consequence of having something coming on my
neck of the nature of a boiL It has been troublesome for about six days and I fear it will prove to be a
carbuncle. Mr. Hall obtained the Clarion to carry lumber &c. to Wailuku & to bring from thence sugar &
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molasses belonging to Mr. Armstrong.
I t was stated this evening in our meeting at the house of br. Castle & Knapp, - being the 5ab. Sch.
Con., that the number of children in the Sab. Sch. of the two congregations in this village amounts to
about 500. This increase of scholars is owing to the takining effect of laws on the subject of schools; which
laws are now in the press & will soon be out.
Mr. Armstrong returned this afternoon from Kaneohe where he spent the Sabbath. He will not set out
till next week to prosecute the tour of the island.
Tuesday Deer. 15. It has been 'stated to me to day that the French Consul has asserted that in
consequence of the law of the chiefs on the subject of schools the treaty is broken. I do not know how the
law can be construed into a breach of treaty unless it be that privileges are enjoyed by protestants which
seem to be denied to Catholics. I have not seen the laws on the subject of schools and therefore do not
know whether a fair construction of them can involve the imputation.
Friday Deer. 18 1840. After breakfast I rode to Dr. Wood's in company with Mr. Castle, and Dr. W.
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examined and lanced the swelling on my neck. He says it is an absess not a carbuncle as I supposed .
Reed. letters to day from the windward by the Don Quixote which arrived last night and by a small
Schr. from Maui this morning.
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Hear of the arrival of the Vincennes at Hilo on the 9th inst. and of the Expedition to Maunaloa being
about ready to set off ~ 20 days are expected to be occupied in the excursion & the accomplishment of the
objects of the visit.
Took tea this evening at Mr. Rogers.
Sabbath Deer. 20. I found my Sabbath School exercise so fatiguing that I did not attend the afternoon
service. I have some fears that I shall be obliged to abridge the part I have taken in the exercises of the
SchooL
This evening Mr. Armstrong preached in the chapeL I did not attend.
Monday Deer. 21. Mr. Armstrong set out to renew his journey round the island by the way of Ewa,
\Vaiane & Waialua.
Tuesday Deer. 22. Mr. .Bishop being here from Ewa the printing Committee held a meeting on the
subject of an edition of the New Test. It seems there are not a sufficient number of copies on hand to bind
up with the Old Testament, and N.T. is called for in a separate volume.
The Come. decided to print forthwith an edition of 10,000 in the duodecimo form.
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They also decided to reprint the Geography & Helunau.
The weather being unfavorable Mr. B. did not return to Ewa. He gave us some account of an interview
which he had with the Catholic priest Maigret, at Waicme. It seems he had a kind of public disputation
with him on several points of doctrine; ~ The real presence in the Eucharist ~ prayer to the virgin Mary ~
purgatery were subjects of discussion. The discussion was carried on in the native language & without any
asperity ~ and the native scriptures were referred to as authority. The Catholic of course could not prove his
doctrines but only assert them ~ and say the sentiments he maintained were truth. For authority for
mainting the doctrine of purgatory he cited 1 Cor. 3:15 ~ "Saved: yet so as by fire."
Wednesday, Deer. 23rd. Mr. Bishop returned to Ewa.
The Kahalaia sailed for the windward ~ Mr. Hall shipped a few things for Hilo in this vessel, as Hilo is
her ultimate destination. We had a pretty heavy shower in the night. Wind from the sea.
Thursday Deer. 24. Mr. Hall is now erecting an addition to his house, desigened for a sleeping room.
The foundation is laid & raised 4 or 5 courses. It is of stone.
Friday Deer. 25 1840. Christmas day. It is said that the Catholics applied to Kekuanaoa to have work
suspended this day. I presume he did not give orders to this effect, as work seemed to be going on as usuaL
All had liberty doubtless to lay aside work who chose.
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Mr. Dudoit it is said had an entertainment in the vally.
Marshal music was heard in the morning and evening.
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It has been unusually cold today wind from the north. Thermometer 60 to 61 ~ sometimes.
Mrs. Chamberlain was called up about 3 o'ck this morning to go to Mr. Rogers; but Mrs. R. had not
been confined, and those acquainted with such subjects think it may be delayed some time.
Saturday Deer. 26. The Schooner Clarion arrived last night for Waialuku & the Paalua this morning
from Lahaina. The Clarion brought about one ton of sugar & twenty eight barrels of molasses for Mr.
Armstrong.
Mr. Armstrong returned this evening by the way of Ewa, from his excursion of visiting the remote
places of this island.
Sabbath Deer. 27. It was mentioned that Friday which is the first day of the New year will be observed
as a day of Thanksgiving and that an exercise will take place at 11 o'ck in which natives will be expected to
take a part.
At the Chapel in the evening there was a service. Mr. Johnstone read a sermon.
Friday January 1st 1841. The families of this station united in observing this day as a day of
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Thanksgiving and the natives of the Church & Congregation were encouraged to do the same.
Insert at page 61
The sky was mild & clear
The sun's last penciled ray
Was steaming in the wester sky
And the clouds were bright & gay
That is an end to my poetry for there is none in my head however much there may be of it in my heart.
At Three o'ck the brethren & sisters & their children assembled at this house having previously made
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provision for the entertainment & sent in their contributions ~ which were liberally spread out on two
tables extended lengthwise of our middle room. Around these tables the families seated themselves ~ none
being absent, but Mr. & Mrs. Cooke, who were necessarily detained in consequence of an entertainment
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made by them for Kekuanaoa & the scholars of the school. Mrs. Cooke however came in before the close of
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our interview. The season was a pleasant one ~ much harmony of feeling seemed to exist ~ After thanks and
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the removal of the tables ~ Two hymns were sung, remarks made & a prayer offered by Mr. Armstrong.
Saturday Jany 2. The Barque Columbia arrived from Columbia river & letters have been recd. from the
brethren & others The mission of the Board is not represented as in a prosperous state. There is an
unhappy difference among some of the brethren and it is feared it will lead to the breaking up of the
mission.
Wednesday Jany 6th 1841. A protracted meeting commenced at this place ~ Mr. Smith uniting in it, his
congregation assembled with this. Mr. S. preached in the morning and Mr. Armstrong in the afternoon.
The weather is uncomfortable ~ strong wind and occasional showers, but notwithstanding this the
attendance was good ~ the congregation amounting to, as was supposed, about 3,000. The number that were
converted on the day of pentecost. The attention of the people to the preached word was good.
We hear from Lahaina that some of the church members of our church there have been drinking. They
were tempted probably by the King's feast ~ The names of some were mentioned ~ Auhea, Kekauonohi,
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Keliiahonui & Paki.
Thursday Jany 7. Last evening just as Mrs. C. was going to bed she was called for by Mr. Rogers. She
obeyed the summons. Before 3 o'ck A.M. she returned & reported the birth of a son to Mrs. R.
Friday Jany 8th 1841. Mr. .Bishop arrived from Ewa to assist in the protracted meeting in progress. A
few cases of awakening.
A prayer meeting this evening at the house ofMr. Castle.
Mr. Geiger came this evening to board with us. He is accommodated in the house in the yard.
SabbathJany 10. Mr. Smith preached to the 1st Cong. this morning & Mr. Armstrong in the 2nd. The
wind has been strong from the North and the day uncomfortable. Close of pule hoomau.
The Harlequin sailed this morning for Manilla.
Monday Jany 11th. The thermometer stood at 56 degrees this morning ~ 3 degrees lower than I have
even noticed at this place. It may have been lower during the time I have been here (nearly 13 years) but I
have not taken account of it.
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Mr. Armstrong left towards evening in the Schr. Hooikaika for Maui. He expects to be absent about a
fortnight.
Tuesday Jany 12. This morning the Thermo. stood at 56 degrees in the air as it did yesterday morning.
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Mr. Geiger who has been instructing the children of this station about 4 mos. closed his school as he is
about taking passage to California.
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The different families have made him some presents & made up the sum of $30 in cash which has been
presented to him as compensation, besides giving him his board.
Took tea with our children except the youngest at the house of Mr. Ladd in company with Mr. & Mrs.
Hall. Mr. Ladd occupies the house vacated by Mr. Diell belonging to the Seamen's Friend Socy. ~ adjoining
these premises Mr. Ladd has a lot leased for 25 years of the govt. $25 pr. year ~ which he has laid out in plats
for cultivation & grass with walks & a row of trees within the wall all around the premises.
The natives with the assistance of Antone the Portugese Mason have been raising the wall at the N.W.
corner to the full height and placing the topmost stone.
Thursday Jany 14th 1841.
The Brig Thomas Perkins sailed for California ~ Mr. Geiger took passage in her. He hopes to obtain land
of the government, in which case it is his purpose to settle on the coast.
This evening took tea at the house of Mr. & Mrs. Cooke ~ with Mr. Peck. Mrs. Chamberlain not being
well did not go.
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Saturday Jany. 16th 1841. The Barque Vancouver, Cap. Duncan, sailed for London. She belongs to the
H.H. Bay Co. and has a valuable cargo of skins on board.
Sabbath Jan. 17. The services this morng. in the native church were conducted by John Ii ~ He
addressed the congn. in a very acceptable manner ~ from the words "Escape for thy life". Gen. 19:17. In the
afternoon, Mr. Knapp addressed the congn. from the words, "Cease to do evil, learn to do well." The
exercises both parts of the day were creditable to those who conducted them and calculated with a divine
blessing to do good to the congregation & in the absence of the pastor were a desirable substitute for his
labors.
In attending my Sabbath School I was informed that a female was present who had once been
connected with the Catholics but has now forsaken them. The number of Scholars is upwards of 500,
principally adults.
Thursday Jany 21st. It is just one year to day since my illness commenced. I have been twice during the
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year quite low ~ the last of Feby. and the last of September. My illness in September was the most serious of
anything I have experienced since I was in the 22nd year of my age. I am now about as comfortable as I
have been any time during the year. I think I feel that it is of the Lord's mercies that I still live and that I
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am able to keep about. I desire to give God the entire praise.
Mrs. Hooper & Mrs. Dominis have spent most of the day with us. They came by invitation before
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dinner & stopped till after tea. Mr. Peck took tea with us and attended the ladies home.
Friday January 22nd 184 L It has been sometime a subj ect of inquiry with Mrs. Chamberlain what her
duty is in respect to assuming the charge of Mary Castle. The health of Mrs. Castle is declining and she has
become too feeble to have the care of her little daughter and she is desirous to make that disposition of her
which shall give relief to her own mind and place her daughter in circumstances to receive proper attention
when she shall be no more ~ an event she regards as not far distant.
Mrs. Chamberlain has expressed her willingness to assume the charge of the child, should it not appear
that some other of the families of this station could take this care more conveniently & with greater
propriety & the prospect of doing better by the child. The subject was referred to Mrs, Smith & Mrs.
Chamberlina and this morning they had a consultation on the subject and it was decided that Mrs. C.
should take the child. She will not at present remain permanently with us, but will spend the day or part of
the day here and go to be with her parents at night. This is more agreeable to them than to have her
entirely separated.
Saturday Jan. 23rd. 1841. By the Kahalaia which arrived from Hilo by the way of Lahaina letters have
been received from Dr. Judd and others by which we have learned that Come. Wilkes and his scientific
corpse had ascended Maunaloa and had accomplished their observations there, and it was supposed had
descended the mountain as far as Kiluaea, where they would remain about a week to investigate the objects
in the vicinity of the great crater and make observations.
Mr. Brinsmade came passenger from Hilo and Mr.. Armstrong from Lahaina.
Mr. Locke who came up from Waialua a week ago in order to wait for the Pilot to take passage to Kauai,
returned to day to his station as the Pilot which arrived last evening from Kauai instead of returning as was
expected sailed this afternoon for MauL
Tuesday Jan.y 26th 1841. I am making arrangements this morning to ride round the island by the way of
Ewa. I have obtained a mule ofMr. Armstrong & Nalinu will accompany me.
Monday Feby 1st 1841. I returned this evening from a journey around this island, having rode from
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Kaneohe to day and being much fatigued. On the day I started I reached Ewa ~ about half past 4 o'ck P.M.
Spent the night with Mr. Bishop. Next day about 1 o'ck EM. I reached Waialua, ~ found Mr. Emerson
absent having gone to Koolau to preach & perform other missionary labor. I stopped one night with Mr.
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Locke; Thursday night Mr. Emerson returned and I lodged at his house that night. Next morning being
Friday I set out on my journey & reached l-hula where I spent the night; Next day I pursued my way
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through the division of Koolau and at 4 o'ck P.M. reached Kaneohe. Was very hospitably entertained by
Mrs. Parker, and spent the Sabbath. About 8 o'ck this morning I started to return by the way of the east
end of the island.
Friday February 5th. Mrs. Judd has received intelligence from her husband and learns that he had
narrowly escaped destruction from heated lava. He had descended a fissure or an opening to obtain some
fresh specimens and lava in a heated state, when suddenly the steam became insufferably hot & the liquid
lava began to ascend in the opening; He called to his native for assistance but the heat was so great that he
fled: but was induced by the cries & intreaties of the doctor to return, & thus he was rescued, but not
without having been some burned in his face. At one time the Dr. gave himself up as lost, without hope of
being saved.
Monday Feby 8th 1841. The foreigners are making heavy complaints for being stopped on the Sabbath
in riding out; and also on account of milk men being stopped, in consequence of which the community
have not been able to get their milk as usuaL Some individuals were called to account a week ago, for
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having rode the day previous; the reasons in most cases assigned, were regarded satisfactory, & no fines
were imposed.
Mr. Dudoit complains of having been insulted yesterday by different constables on his way to and from
his country seat in Nuuanu ; the ground of the insult was his riding on the Sabbath day. He complains too
of his milk man having been stopped.
The movements of the Govt. are in consequence of the laws recently published. It is probably that in
some cases the offtcers have exceeded the design of the laws, which was only to prevent outrage & the
disturbance of the peace: ; and have complained to the governor of persons who were quietly pursuing their
way on some necessary employment.
Wednesday Feby 10th. Sent a number of cattle to Waialua by the hand of two natives, and have
ordered them to bring back three fresh cows & their calves.
Wind from the westward accompanied with some rain both yesterday & to day.
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Learn that Dudoit is calling frequently these days upon the Govr. ; and complains loudly of the school
laws their bearing upon Catholics & he is joined by the EngL Consul; and he threatens hiring a vessel at
the expense of this govt. to send for a ship of War!! to redress the violation of Treaty.
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Thursday Feb.y 11th 1841. The cattle which were driven away yesterday to go to Waialua have
returned. The natives had proceeded with them as far as Ewa, where they stopped for the night. The cattle
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not being yarded got away and came towards home. They were found this morning & driven back to
Honolulu.
The wind has been strong from the west & accompanied with showers of rain.
Monday Feb:y 15. The natives started again with the cattle for Waialua.
Tuesday 16th. The Governor is about issuing a notice to inform the foreign residents that he purposes
to commence next week a work for the government upon a road commencing at the creek ~ and making
known that he will allow to each foreigner a cook and steward exempted from the public work; but that 25
cents per day will be exacted from each such cook & stwerd as a commutation for the work on the road.
Moreover all the carriers of grass & the milk men will be required to carry their burdens and to supply their
customers early in the morning that this class of men may not be interrupted in their work on the roads.
The hours of work are from morning till 3 o'ck P.M.
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This notice I understand occasions some uneasiness to the foreign residents. They complain of the tax
upon their domestics; But their complainings show their unreasonableness: the road is principally for the
benefit of those foreigners who have dwellings or possessions in Nuuanu, and the work is to be commenced
principally through their solicitations, and now the chiefs are about to take it up they complain because
they "vill suffer some slight inconvenience from the tax laid upon their stewards & cooks &c.
Thursday Feb.y 18 1841. The natives returned from Waialua with three cows and their calves. They
were assigned as follows: viz. ~ to Mrs. Judd ~ Smith & Knapp. one of them had been milked by Mr. Judd
before,
Friday 19th. Notice having been given to the brethren of the station to meet this evening to converse
on the subject of dividing the herd ~ the following brethren met at the house of Mr. HalL Viz. Messrs.
Armstrong, Smith, Hall, Knapp, Cook, Rogers & Chamberlain.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Chamberlain:
Voted that the cows & female calves of the mission herd of the Station of Honolulu be apportioned to
the different families in proportion to the wants of each; it being understood that the original animals,
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together with the increase as it may arise, are the property of the Board; and that while the female calves
shall be assigned in the same manner as their mothers, except in cases where there is a disproportion of
milch cows among the families, the males shall be at the direction of the secular department of the mission,
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and may be disposed of at discretion for defraying the expenses of the herd.
After some discussion it was motioned and carried that the words, "Except in cases where there is a
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disproportion of milch cows among the families," be stricken out.
The following addition was proposed by Mr. Armstrong: "Understanding however that a portion of the
males may be so disposed of as to furnish a competent supply of milch cows to any family that may be
deficient"; which was carried.
The Resolution as a whole was adopted and left with Mr. Chamberlain to re~write & correct to express
the intentions of the brethren.
And it is'corrected as follows:
RESOLVED that the cows and female calves of the mission herd of the station at Honolulu, be
apportioned to the different families in proportion to the wants of each; it being understood that the
original animals together with the increase as it may arise, are the property of the Board; and that while the
designation of the female calves shall be the same as that of the mothers, the male calves shall be at the
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direction of the secular department of the mission, and may be disposed of at discretion for defraying the
expenses of the herd; * (*or such a portion of the proceeds as may be necessary may be employed to furnish
a competent supply of milch cows to any family that may be deficient.)
Appointed Dr. Judd & Mr. Hall to make the division recommended in the above resolution.
Saturday February 201841. The Trades have set in today after a suspension of about a fortnight. The
health of Mrs. Castle has materially declined during the few past weeks ~ She has generally been able to
ride out twice a day, within a few days however it has been with less comfort, and this day she has not been
able to ride at ~ll; and it is her impression that she will not be able to ride again. She has a number of times
when ricling out saiq that her days were almost ended & that she should be able to ride out but a few times
more. As she anticipates a speedy removal to a better world, she invited the children of the families to call
upon her this morning, in order that she might distribute among them some small tokens of remembrance.
She gave every little child something addressing some words of advice & affectionate counseL
I called upon her this afternoon and found her very feeble, but in a pleasant frame of mind.
Sabbath Feb. 21. For the first time for many months I attended English service at the Chapel ~ I rode in
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the waggon with Mr. Castle & Mary & Levi. Mr. Brinsmade read church service and a sermon.
Monday Feb. 22. Mr. Bishop came up from Ewa & staid with us.
Tuesday Feb. 23. The natives are all turning out to work on roads and other works for the government. I
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understand they are to work three days a week for four weeks.
An arrival this morng. of an Eng. Brig.
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Towards evening the Schr. Kahalaia arrived from the windward with Dr. Judd. He was last from
Lahaina. Three of the Scientific Corps from the Vincennes accompanied him from Hilo to MauL They
remain there to make observations until the Vincennes arrived from Hilo which will perhaps be in a
fortnight.
The Eng. Brig is from Liverpool by the way of Valparaiso, whence she has made a passage in 39 days,
and brings information of the U.S. Sloop of War St. Louis ~ as having left Valparaiso in comp.y bound for
these islands by the way of the Marquesas.
We leam that Mr. Skinner is disposed to resist the measure of the govt. in calling out the people to
perform govt. work ~ So far at least as his own domestics are co:qcerned. He refuses to give them up, and
drove out of his yard the officer of govt. who went to call them to the work.
Wednesday Feb. 24 1841. Great numbers of the laboring men ofWaikiki, & Maunalua have passed to
day carrying stones for the work at the creek. It seems to be a great waste of human strength and of time for
such numbers to be employed a whole day in making two trips from Waikiki & back for stone ~ each man
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carrying only one perhaps on an average not larger than a mans head.
Friday Feb. 26 1841. This afternoon the ship Morea arrived 143 days from New York. I had letters from
Mr. Hill & the mission a short letter from Mr. Anderson. I also recd. a letter from W.R ~ and one from my
bro. Wm. ~ it gave the very pleasing notice of his having made a profession of religion.
Wehave no supplies by this vessel; but one is expected to sail from Boston about the 1st of Novr. which
is to bring about 100 tons of supplies and two ordained missionaries for this mission and several for Oregon.
SatLl-rday Feb. 27. A messenger arrived from Waialua with express design to inform us of the illness of
Mr. Emerson & to request the presence of a physician. They had not heard of the return of Dr. Judd ~ but
Dr. J. started in the course of the forenoon.
Mrs. Castle is very low and will probably continue but a short time ~ most of the brethren & sisters have
been taking their leave of her. She is in a quiet and pleasing state of mind.
Monday March 1st 1841. Monthly Concert as usual attended at the residence of Mr. Armstrong. Mr. A.
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read a letter from a clerical friend in the U. States, which communicated views differing from those
generally entertained respecting the millennium. These views are that Christ will in due time appear in
person and rule as a temporal & was as spiritual prince ~ the time will then have arrived when the saints
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shall possess the Kingdom. He did not pretend, very wisely, to fix on the time of the Saviors coming, but
thinks this view of the subject will remove many difficulties attendant on the other system ~ in which
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Christ's Kingdom on earth is represented as a spiritual Kingdom only.
A protracted meeting will commence this week at Ewa.
Mr. Emerson remained quite unwell when Dr. Judd left him. The state of things in his church is
improving ~ many who have gone out of the way seem to be returning ~ and are enquiring how they may get
back.
This night Mrs. Chamberlain has been invited to watch with Mrs. Castle. She is failing fast and needs
some one to be constantly with her. Her mind is graciously sustained.
Tuesday March 2nd 1841. Mrs. Hooper took tea with us this evening. She will watch with Mrs. Castle
tonight.
Wednesday 3rd. As Mrs. Armstrong watches tonight with Mrs. C. we had not the assistance of Mr.
Armstrong at our weekly meeting. Mr. Brinsmade was invited to take direction of the exercises.
Thursday, March 4th. Mrs. Chamberlain is to watch again with Mrs. Castle, who is sinking rapidly. We
are all called upon to watch and pray. But Sister Castle's watching is almost over ~ it is with her almost
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dawn of day. The bright andmorning star seems to be rising in her horizon. Her soul will not long be
imprisoned in a dark and sickly frame: it will not long groan in its earthly tabernacle being burdened. She
has been long a great sufferer & for several days her sufferings have been intense; but she has bourn them
with entire Christian resignation. Life seems to dispute every inch of encroachment of disease, but the stem
foe will not relinquish a step of the advance he has made, and the wearied & exhausted energies must soon
give up to superior power. But the victim will, we trust, be able to say with triumph, "Tho. after my skin,
worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God; whom I shall see for myself and not another." "0
death, where is thy sting! 0 grave, where is thy victory!"
This morning Mrs. C. had a sinking tum and it was thought she was dying. Mary who was at our house
was sent for, and she was taken over. Her mother was able to take notice of her and to give a parting kiss.
Dr. Judd went again to Waialua to visit Mr. Emerson. It had been proposed that Mr. Hall should
accompany him to assist in designating the cow & females of the herd and assigning to each family an
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equable proportion, but owing to the change in Mrs. Castle it was concluded he should remain.
Friday March 5th 1841. Mrs. Chamberlain remained with Mrs. Castle till about half past two o'clock
this morning when she bade her an affectionate adieu and returned home to get some rest. About six o'clk
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we had notice that Mrs. C. was dying. We went over immediately and found her gasping, her husband
standing over her enquiring the state of her mind & whether she recognized him. She said ~ My husband ~
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and to the inquiry whether she found the Savior precious ~ She replied ~ precious ~ precious. -
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breathing became more & more labored ~ the tired powers of nature were exhausted and at quarter past six
o'clock she ceased to breathe. Her happy soul was liberated and we could only say,. Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord from hence forth, yea sayth the Spirit, They rest from their labors and their works do
follow them.: We all kneeled and Mr. Armstrong offered a prayer.
A vessel sailed for Maui & Hawaii by which notice was communicated.
The Pilot returned from Kauai and sailed again towards evening. An answer to the letter requesting the
return of Miss Smith was recd. Mr. Alexander does not consent to her coming.
Saturday March 6th 1841. The funeral of Sister Castle took place this afternoon. Notice was
communicated to the foreign residents that it would occur at 3 dck and their attendance was solicited. A
few only attended owing probably to the claims of business. A procession was formed at the residence of
Mr. Castle and proceeded to the makai school house, where Mr. Armstrong delivered a sermon from the
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words: "Weep ye not for the dead neither bemoan him.') Jer.22:10.
After the close of the exercises the remains were followed to the grave. And the precious relics
consigned to the house appointed for all living. The hymn was read at the grave beginning with the words,
~ "Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb." &c.
Sabbath March 7th 1841. The Lama arrived this morning via Society islands having had a long passage
from Boston to that place; I think 165 days; a stop of twenty days there & a passage of 25 days thence to
this port. We receive a letter from the Board of 22 pages. Also a shipment of specie $5000 and bills to the
amount 9f $8,000.
I attended meeting at the ChapeL This afternoon my Sab. Sch. was unusually large & interesting;
upwards of 900 including teachers.
Monday March 8th. Consul Charlton and the supercargo of an Eng. Brig. now in port were called up
before the Governor for an assault on Mr. Jarves on Saturday night last. The cause of the assault was the
publishing in the Polynesian a correspondence between some British subjects, the Eng. Consul & the
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Governor in relation to a late act of the govt. ; which gave great offense to the Eng. ConsuL
He first called upon the Govr. to enquire of him by whose authority this correspondence had been
printed. The Govr. informed him that it was published by his own authority. He ; the Consul; then went
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to the house of Mr. Jarves attended by the Supercargo of the Brig ~ and called Mr. J arves to the door &
began to make inquiry, and used abusive language; ~ Mr. Jarves replied that considering the source whence
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this abuse came he should not regard it ~ Charlton then drew a whip and laid it over Mr. J's shoulders ~ Mr.
Marshall who was in the house made a sally & threw Charlton down with whom he had a squabble both
upon the ground; the other attacked Mr. Jarves and he in the mean time laid a cane over the shoulders of
his antagonist ~ and the tussel became rather warm but our two friends got rather the advantage. Some of
the neighbors coming in & Charlton having become disengaged made his escape, leaving his hat & whip
which were afterwards carried off by the Supercargo. The affray produced considerable excitement, and a
representation having been made to the govr. the case was tried before him to day & the two persons fined
six dollars each; and they without complaining paid their fines, taking a receipt of the Govr. for the sum
paid. ~ But Charlton threatens a prosecution & swears vengeance for the injury he has received, having
received a pretty severe blow upon the hip & had one of his flngures broken. The investigation of the case
called together a large concourse of foreigners and the Govr. conducted the assize in a manner creditable to
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him.
Tuesday March 9th 1841. Dr. Judd and Mr. Hall started for Waialua ~ the former goes principally to visit
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Mr. Emerson in consequence of his illness and Mr. Hall goes to perform in connection with Dr. J. the duty
of apportioning to the families the female part of the herd. Our native man Nalumu attended them.
Mr. Bishop came up from Waialua and returned again.
Wednesday March 10th. The wind has blown with much force both today & yesterday & has been
attended with showers ~ a considerable quantity of rain fell last night & in the course of this day.
Thursday 11 th. Dr. Judd & Mr. Hall returned for Waialua having accomplished the division of the herd
~ the number of females admitted of the appropriation of one to each man, woman
& child of this station.
The wind has blown severely through the day. The roof of the printing office has sustained some injury
in the zinc.
Our fine arbour in front of the grass house in the yard has been prostrated by the blowing down of the
pillars. It fell a mass to the ground.
Some houses in the vicinity have been unroofed.
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The Schr. Maryland arrived from Mazatlan, brings news of Harrison's election to the Presidency.
Sabbath March 14th 1841. The Sacrament of the Lord's supper was celebrated in the 1st cong. this
afternoon. There was a good degree of seriousness, and it is to be hoped it was a profitable season.
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There were no admissions.
Tuesday March 16th. Mr. Bishop has been up from Ewa; his object was to see the Governor on the
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subject of an order executed at Waiane purporting to be an exemption of catholics from labor for the
schools; which had proved the occasion of numbers going over to the catholics to get clear of work. As
soon as it was understood that those who had joined the Catholics would be required to work for the
support of teachers, then those who felt no interest in the subject of instruction declared themselves to be
of the Catholic party: and the same was true of people residing at Ewa.
This evening took tea at the house of Mr. Wm Paty & Mrs. John Paty.
Wednesday March 17. Mr. Castle sailed for Maui in the schooner Maryland, having been offered a free
passage by Mr. Peirce.
Thursday Mar. 18. The Vincennes arrived from Maui. Understand they have surveyed the shoal off
Kahoolawe which extends about a mile and a half from the shore.
Had the company today to dinner of the two Mrs. Patys, Mrs. Hoyer & Mrs. Hooper.
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Friday March 19 1841. Have removed the furniture of the compting room into the room over the
kitchen, as the state of my family is now such as to require the use of the room which I had been improving
as a Compting room. The labor which it was necessary for me to bestow ~ in attending to the removal I
found to be quite exhausting. I discover by the attempts I make to labor from time to time that my strength
is small.
Mrs. Dimond had a daughter born this evening.
Monday March 22nd. The Pilot in coming into the harbor on her return trip from Kauai was struck by a
squall and upset. She had on board SO bags of sugar and 30 barrels of molasses. Boats from the Vincennes
and frol11 other vessels in the harbor were sent immediately to her relief and the Paalua and a double canoe
with a multitude of natives were very soon in requisition. The Paalua was taken to where the boats were
affording assistance and the Pilot being got along side she was with some exertion righted, filled as she was
with water & her hull immersed, she was towed in, and brought along side the wharf & there pumped out.
The vessel sustained no material injury, and of the cargo there was no loss but of the sugar, which was a lot
which had been purchased by Ladd & Co. of Dr. Lafon.
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Tuesday 23rd. Had the company to tea of Mr. Elliott chaplain of the Vincennes .
A carpenter has commenced the work of putting up a partition in our front chamber & furring for the
ceiling.
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An operation has been performed on Kapiolani ~ the extraction of a cancer from the breast.
Tuesday March 23rd. 1841. The Clarion arrived from Kauai and brought passengers, (besides Mr. Peck
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& family who are bound to Maui, ) Dr. & Mrs. Lafon ~ Capt. Stetson & Mary Parker. Dr. & Mrs. L. have
taken lodgings with Mr. Cooke, and Mary Parker will stay with us until Mr. Parker can come for his
daughter.
Wednesday March 24th. The Brig Porpoise of the Exploring Expedition arrived from the Paumotu
group & came to anchor this evening.
Thursday March 25. Mr. Parker came over after his little daughter and set out to return at about half
past 2 o'ck P.M.
Had the company of Dr. Pickering of the Ex. Expedition & Cap. Stetson to tea this evening.
Friday March 26. The Paalua & Kinau (native schooners) sailed for Maui. Kekuanaoa together with Mr.
& Mrs. Cooke and the scholars of their school took passage in the Paalua; but after proceeding a little
farther than Diamond Hill they found the wind so strong and the sea so rough that they concluded to
return. Both vessels put back. The Clarion also with Mr. Peck & family on board, having experienced
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rough weather, put back & entered the harbor. They went for entertainment to the house of bro. Smith.
By invitation of Dr. Pickering went on board the Vincennes to take dinner in company with Cap.
Stetson.
Saw the Fejee chief ~ who was taken from one of the islands as a criminal having been engaged once in
cutting off an American vesseL
Sabbath March 28th 1841. I walked to the Chapel with our four eldest children to attend worship. Mr.
Brinsms.de a~ usual read the Episcopal service & printed sermon.
Monday 29th. Mrs. Parker with her infant arrived from Kaneohe. She has come over to enjoy a change
of scene and relaxation for a few days. She was brot in a chair by natives ~ the chair being suspended on a
long pole.
Tuesday 30th. We are having a door cut threw our makai room, in the place of the window, into the
garden.
Nalimu started with one of our cows and her calf for Waialua, and is to bring back two who have
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recently calved.
Kekuanaoa set out again for Maui. Yesterday I believe was the time he set out.
Wednesday 31. Dr. Lafon took passage for Kauai in the Ship Fama, Cap. Hoyer. Mrs. Lafon remains
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here, and will remain until Gen. Meeting, when her husband will return.
Friday April 2nd. Mr. Armstrong started to make the tour of this island. Mrs. Lafon accompanies him to
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Waialua.
Saturday April3rd. Mr. Castle arrived from Lahaina on board the whaling ship Superior, Cap. McLean.
This Cap. McLean is a grandson of the Rev. Alexander McLean formerly of Bristol, Maine, and the owner
of the estate which was bought by my Uncle William.
Sabbath ApL 4th 184 L Mr. Wilcox and family arrived in a whale ship from Hilo. They came quite
unexpectedly upon us. Just after we had attended prayer in the morning Mr. W. came in and announced
their arrivaL His wife & children were at the village & he had come for a vehicle to bring them up as Mrs.
W. was too ill to walk. Their coming down being on acct. of her health. I gave directions for the harnessing
of the horse and the wagon was sent to bring them up. They came to our house.
The exercises in the native chapel were conducted by Mr. Cooke. He read a discourse of his own in the
morning and a printed sermon in the afternoon.
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Monday ApL 5th. Mon. Concert. Mr. Smith took the lead of the meeting. He made some remarks in
which he disclosed his feelings in regard to the conduct of Mr. Elliott chaplain of the Vincennes. He feels
greatly wounded by what he did while a guest in his family.
The Vincennes & Porpoise sailed for Columbia River.
This afternoon there was quite an assemblage in our neighborhood to witness a feat of a native
physician in healing a sick woman, the wife Naiwi a brother of Kaina and captain of the Schr. Paalua. It
was the most glaring act of superstitious infatuation I ever witnessed. The native physician professed to be
able to heal the sick woman by entrancing the husband and while he lay in a state of insensibility the
woman would by the power he possessed of healing diseases be quite restored. It was really amusing to see
the numbers that assembled to witness this feat. A bed was spread in front of the door upon which the man
was to be laid to be entranced and the sick woman, who was unable to sit up, was placed directly in the
door way within the house. And the whole ceremony was to be a public exhibition. Several majestrates
were present ~ Naiwi stated what the physician professed to be able to do, and that if he succeeded to
restore his wife he was to reward him with the sum of twenty five dollars. All things being ready the
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physician commenced operations. He displayed a box containing about half a dozen small block, and
another containing two or three bottles of water. He shuffled the blocks a moment as though he was
making some calculations & then took a bottle containing water & instead of taking out the cork he struck
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it against a chair & severed the neck from the body & poured part of the contents upon the ground and
wetted his hands. He then shuffled the blocks again & putting some more water on his hands advanced to
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the man who was sitting upon the bed and extended him upon it his full length placing one hand upon his
stomach and with the other put some water upon his head and then drew his hand leisurly from his chin to
his forehead pressing his mouth and nose. This was the final act of the charm in the case of the man, who
gave sufficient signs of life to apprise all present that he was neither entranced nor dead. The woman was
next to be operated upon ~ Water was applied to her, and further ceremony practiced (performed): but all
without effect to raise her up. Finding she did not rise & that she was insensible to the power of his art, he
declared she was not sick. Dr. Judd was present and carflllly witnessed all his movements ~ and said, Not
Sick? Look at her how pale and emaciated how feeble & powerless and not sick! It was time now for the
majestrates to interpose and they lead him off to the for there to answer for his deception.
Tuesday April 6th. This afternoon the U.S. Sloop of War St. Louis arrived 30 days from Tahiti. Captn.
Forrest.
Wednesday Ap1. 7 ~ Called on board the St. Louis in company with Mr. Knapp.
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Friday April 9 1841. Mr. Wilcox and family having employed six natives at the price of 3 yds cotton &
25 cents in cash each to carry burdens & also Mrs. W. to Waialu, set out this morning intending to remain
over night at Ewa.
Mr. Armstrong returned from a tour around the island.
Saturday April 10th. Mr. Castle having written an article which he caused to be inserted in the
Polynesian, exposing Cap. Tuckerman of the Ship Milton, of new Bedford, as having sold ardent spirits at
Lahaina again~t the remonstrance of Capts. McLean & Rogers. ~ The said Cap. Tuckerman accompanied by
Capt. Smith of the Ship Nye made him an unceremonious cal1. Both Captains complained very severely
and criminated the missionaries highly. Cap. T. was exhibited much anger and seemed exceeding
exasperated and disposed to take revenge.
Sabbath April 11 th. This afternoon Mr. Armstrong preached in relation to the doctrine of Romanism
and exposed some of the errors of the system. Having returned recently from a tour around the island he
gave some account of his intercourse with those of that sect whom he fell in with on his way and of their
opposition to the school laws. He learned that they utterly refuse obedience and will undergo suffering
rather than yield to them. Many are turning Catholics expecting thereby to get free from paying the school
tax.
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Tuesday April 13 1841. Mrs. Chamberlain who has had unfavorable symptoms since Friday was seized
with flooding in an unusual manner making it necessary to apply for medical aid.
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Thursday ApI. 15. Mrs. C. has continued ill and has been quite prostrate being obliged to keep her bed
and to be as careful of making exertion as is usual in the case of confinement. We are not able to determine
whether the flooding is occasioned by suppression of the menses or whether it has resulted from pregnancy
& is an early abortion, or an escape from abortion. She seems to be in a measure relieved. Hope she may
continue to improve.
Saturday ApI. 17. Mr. Hitchcock & family with Miss Brown arrived in the Kahalaia. Mrs. H. is quite
feeble. The health of Miss Brown is pretty good. They board at Mr. Rogers and Mr. H. and family occupy
Poupou's house.
Tuesday April 20th 1841. Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua. His health is not very good; but is
improving.
Mrs. Judd was confined today with a son.
Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox returned from a trip around the island by the way of Ewa, Waialua, & Kaneohe.
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Wednesday ApL 21. Having contracted with Mr. Peirce for the Schr. Maryland for the sum of three
hundred dollars to bring the families at Hawaii to Gen. Meeting. She sailed this afternoon.
Thursday April 22. Mr. Emerson returned to Waialua.
Friday April 23rd. The St. Louis sailed for Lahaina having on board the American and French Consuls.
Her ultimate destination is California & Mazatlan.
Mr. J?aldwin & family arrived from Lahaina on board the whaling ship, Cap. Bailey. The Cap. of the St.
Louis was de$irous to speak her and fired a gun to bring her to, but as she paid no attention the S.L. fired a
shot astern: this not succeeding she bore down upon her and spoke her, inquiring the reason of her not
coming to. The Cap. stated he had passengers on board who were sea sick and he was making all haste to
get to the anchorage before dark. He said it was welL
Sabbath April 25th 1841. Mr. Hitchcock preached to the native cong. in the morning & Mr. Baldwin
in the afternoon. Mr. Smith went to Kaneohe to assist Mr. Parker.
English service in the Chapel at noon & in the evening services conducted by Mr. Armstrong.
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I seem to have taken cold ~ felt more ill than usuaL The fatigue of attending Eng. service and attending
upon the usual duties of the Sabbath School quite exhausted me. Had a blister placed upon my side ~ and
obtained some medicine of the Doctor for my cold.
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Tuesday ApL 27. Mr. Baldwin & family went to Kaneohe, where they expect to remain until the time of
Gen. meeting.
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Wednesday ApL 28. The Schooner Kahalaia which we have employed thro. Mr. Ladd for one hundred
dollars to bring the families from Kauai, sailed this afternoon.
Our children attended a party consisting of 22 in all at Mrs. Hooper's. Mrs. Chamberlain is gaining
strength and we hope she will be able before long to engage again in her accustomed concerns.
We have great cause to be thankfuL
Sabbath May 2nd 1841. Mr. Hitchcock preached in the morning to the native congregation and Mr.
Cooke in the afternoon.
Monday 3rd. I attended an auction at the store of Peirce & Brewer & made purchases of prints,
bleached cotton &c. to the amount of upwards $700.
Mrs. Chamberlain & myself and our two little boys took tea at Mrs. Hooper's. We had tea at an early
hour & returned in season to attend the Monthly Concert at the house of Mr. Armstrong.
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Tuesday May 4th. The remains of Atai the chinaman who put an end to his existence at Wailuku,
having been removed to this place, were borne in military order with martial music to Punahou for
interment. They were followed by all the chinese in this place dressed in white loose garments together
with quite a company of native females in white attire and also a number of foreign residents.
Kapiolani is dangerously ill of the disease erysipelas ~ is much in the state that Kinau was in and the
doctor thinks she will not live.
Wednesday May 5th. Kapiolani having remained for some time in a state of insensibility died this
afternoon.
Thursday Mqy 6 1841. The Schooner Hawaii arrived from Hilo this evening ~ passengers Messrs. Coan
& Lyman. The vessel got upon the coral coming in and damaged her rudder. The brethren came upon us
quite unexpectedly.
Mr. Locke and family arrived from Waialua.
Sabbath May 9th. The Kahalaia arrived from Kauai with passengers, Messrs. Whitney, Gulick &
Alexander & families and Miss Smith.
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Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & Miss Smith are guests with us. Miss Smith will be expected to remain.
Monday 10. Mr. Forbes & family arrived from Hawaii in Ship North America, Cap. Richards.
Wednesday 12th. The Schr. Maryland arrived from Hawaii & Maui having on board Mr. Bliss & Mr.
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Lyons & family from Hawaii and Mr. Andrews & family. Messrs. Clark & Munn from Lahaina. Mr. Clark is
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accommodated with us .
At 2 o'ck the Gen. Meeting was organised, Mr. Baldwin, Moderater myself Scribe & E.W. Clark Asst.
Sr. [Scribe]
Friday May 14th. The funeral of Kapiolani took place this afternoon. Sermon by Mr. Forbes.
Saturday 15. Having chartered the Schr. Hawaii at $10 pr. day to go to Hana & Wailuku to bring the
families ofMr. Green & Conde to Gen. Meeting. She sailed early this morning.
A prayer meeting is to be held this evening in the School house.
Mrs. Hitchcock has had a miscarriage and is dangerously ilL
Friday May 211841. The Gloucester arrived this morning having on board two missionaries & their
wives for this mission & two others & their wives for the Oregon. The former Rev. Daniel Dole & Rev.
Elias Bond: the latter the Rev. John D. Paris & Mr. Wm. H. Rice. Other passengers in the vessel were Mr.
Wm. Hooper, Mr. Colcord,wife, sister & daughter. Mr. Goodale & wife, Messrs. Sullivan, Anthon &
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Bordman.
The passengers were landed about 10 o'ck and arrangements were made by the meeting for receiving
them. The Comee. of arrangements for religious meetings were requested to wait upon our new friends and
introducing them to the families which it was concerted should assemble in the session room. This was
done ~ a hymn was sung and a welcome given to them by Mr. Whitney in behalf of the mission after which
a prayer was offered by Mr. Coan.
In the afternoon the new members for this mission were formerly invited to partake of our labors &
assist in our deliberation.
Saturday May 221841. The Gloucester was brought into the harbor this morning, but nothing landed
except a little personal baggage of the families.
The Schooner Hawaii chartered to go to Maui to bring down the families of Messrs. Green & Conde
arrived with the families on board.
Tuesday June 8,1841. General Meeting closed this afternoon, having continued by adjournments from
the 12th of May ~ a period of four weeks.
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Thursday 10th. The Paalua arrived from Lahaina with Kekuanaoa .
Friday 11th. Mr. Alexander and family left in the Pilot for Waioli.
Saturday 12. The Paalua left this afternoon for Lahaina ~ Mr. Clark & the families of Mr. Green &
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Dibble took passage. We also sent a considerable amount of freight.
Monday June 14. The U.S. Schr. Flying Fish of the Exploring Expedition arrived this morning from the
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Wednesday 16. A whaling ship arrived from Lahaina having the King & Kekauluohe on board.
The Paalua arrived soon after with Mr. Richards.
The Peacock arrived this morning and this evening at our social meeting we had Cap. Hudson, Mr.
Dana and another gentleman. Cap. Hudson made some remarks respecting his visit to the Southern islands
and the state of religion on board the Peacock. There have been several hopeful conversions of some of the
officers & crew.
Thursday June 17 1841. We have employed the Brig Clementine at the expense of 25 do lIars per day to
go to Maui & Hawaii to carry back those families of the mission who are ready to go.
Messrs Andrews & Baldwin go to Lahaina. Mr. Forbes & family to Kealakekua. Mr. Lyons for Waimea;
Mr. Bond for Kohala & Messrs. Lyman & Coan for Hilo. We put on board a considerable amount of freight
including baggage for Mr. Paris, who is expected in due time to go to Kealakekua with a view ultimately of
residing at Kau.
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Friday June 18th. This afternoon the Paalua sailed for Kauai, and by permission of the King Mr.
Whitney & wife Dr. Lafon & wife & Mr. Gulick took passage for their stations. Maria Jane accompanied
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney to remain with them a few months. Mr. Munn & family came to live in our house in
the yard.
Monday June 21st 1841. The Peacock & Flying Fish sailed this afternoon for Columbia River.
The King, Kekauluohe & Mr. Richards left in a whaling ship for Kauai. The whaling ship was the
Bartholomew Gosnold the same which brought the King from Maui.
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Tuesday 22nd. A protracted meeting commences this day at Waialua. Mr. Armstrong goes down to take
part in the labors of the meeting. The Schooner Hawaii, having been chartered at the rate of $10 pI. day to
go to Waialua with freight for the station, was got off this evening.
Wednesday 23rd. A small Schooner arrived from Lahaina by which we have recd. notice of the arrival
of the Clementine on Sabbath morning and her departure for Hawaii on Monday evening.
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Monday 28. This evening the Schr. Hawaii sailed with Mr. Hitchcock & family & Miss Brown for
Molokai whence she is to proceed to Hilo and carries a considerable amount of freight for the station.
Tuesday 29th. The Hawaii returned on account of being so light that she could make very little
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headway. The balast of the vessel had been taken out and casks filled with water put in to supply the place.
The barrels not being tight most of the water had leaked out.
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Wednesday June 30 1841. The lading of the Schr. Hawaii has been taken out and more balast put in.
Some of our freight has also been landed so as to have the vessel freed of freight on deck. She sailed again
in the evening, with the passengers.
Monday July 5th 1841. American Independence has been observed with the usual demonstrations of
joy. Salutes were fired; morning, noon & evening.
Thursday 8th. The Don Quixote arrived this afternoon from Valparaiso via Tahiti and brought letters
from Mr. Tinker dated Talcahuana Jan. 28th.
The distressing intelligence is communicated of the death of Henry Paty of brain fever, having in a state
of delirium put an end to his own existence by cutting his throat a few days before reaching Tahiti. The
small pox broke out a few days after leaving Valparaiso and four Sandwich Islanders; sailors of the vessel
fell victims. The vessel was made to perform 16 days quarantine at Tahiti before having any
communication with the shore.
Saturday 10th 1841. The Pilot which sailed last week for Wailuku returned this afternoon.
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Sabbath 11. The Eng. service in the chapel was conducted in the morning by Mr. Dole and in the
evening by Mr. Paris.
For a few Sabbaths past the prisoners of the Fort, of which there are 50 or 60 have been brought out to
meeting. This afternoon they were directed to take their position in front of the Pulpit for the purpose of
being addressed by Mr. Armstrong.
I am informed there is an unusual number of cases of crime. The magistrates are occupied much of their
time in attending tQ them. House breaking & theft have of late become very common. Our own houses
have been frequently assailed, Dr.Judd's house; Mr. Rogers; Mr. Armstrong's & Mr. Knapps have all been
tried and our house in the yard; and some articles have been stolen.
Monday July 12 1841. The Paalua having the King & suit on board arrived very early this morning. Mr.
Richards called before 5 o'ck A.M. he stopped but a short time. The vessel & passengers left about noon for
Maul.
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The Clarion sailed also for Lahaina. Mr. Hatch went passenger and we sent a small quantity of frt.
The Pilot sailed for KauaL
Tuesday 13 1841. The Schooner Hawaii sailed for Hilo. We sent some freight.
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By invitation had the company of Miss Colcord & Susan to tea, also Mr. & Mrs. HalL
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Mr. Munn has been quite unwell for several days. He is however becoming a little better.
Friday July 16th 1841. Rode to Punahou this afternoon. Laborers were at work on the buildings for the
accommodation of the SchooL The first course of the foundation is laid the length of which is 200 feet the
width 18. Some of the workmen were employed in digging the cellar. The foundation is of stone ~ the wall
are to be of adobies. The boxes are made but not the dobies. Mr. & Mrs. Dole we found very comfortably
situated in the houses of Mrs. Bingham.
Saturday July 17. A schooner bearing American colors came to anchor this morning, it proved to be a
vessel belonging to New London, commanded by Cap. Allyne formerly of the Phenix who carried our
children to the U.S. The name of the Schr. is Ann Howard and is forty two days from Sydney via New
Zeland and brings intelligence that the difficulties of the English with China have been settled by the
latter having engaged to pay four million pounds Stg. and granted to the English government the
possession of an island (Hong King probably) over which a Governor had been placed until the pleasure of
the Queen should be made known. This is the report which has been in circulation to day.
Had a call from Cap. Allyne this afternoon in company with a young man connected with the
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Schooner.
Sabbath 18th. The H.B. Co. Barque Cowlitz sailed for California & Columbia River. She has on board
quite a company of natives of these islands who have enlisted in the employ of the H.B. Co.
Tuesday July 20 1841. The Brigantine Wave arrived 18 days from Columbia River, with lumber. Left the
Thos. Perkins at the river. The Vincennes was on the Coast.
Thursday 22. John Ii has recently returned from a tour around this island to visit schools. Part of the
way he was attended by a Catholic priest, who was present at many of the examinations of the Schools. His
object doubtless was to encourage his own party scattered through the different districts and to direct his
adherents wherever they might be found and to prevent the influence of an evangelical teacher over the
minds of his disciples.
John on his return appointed Mr. Smith's meeting house a place of meeting for the examination of
teachers eligible for appointment & commission as teachers. The Catholics would not meet at that place
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and John was visited by the Catholic priest in company with Dudoit to make a complaint of partiality in
respect to Protestant teachers. John met the Catholic teachers in the place of their own choosing: but only
a very few were found qualified to receive certificates.
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Friday July 23rd 1841. The Brig Joseph Peabody, Cap. Dominis arrived this forenoon 52 days from
Canton. The news which she brings is of the most important kind.
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Canton was in the power of the English and would be held or destroyed by them. 6,000,000 of dollars, it
is said, were offered by the Chinese if they would spare the city. But it is not probable that they could be
induced, in the stage in which affairs were at that time, to abandon for such an inducement, the object they
had gained. Their next movement was to go with a fleet to Nanking or Peking.
We have received a letter from the mission dated 20th Jan, y with a postcript dated 12 May. The
brethren confidently expect that good will result to the cause out of the evils which at present exist. A few
only of the articles which were sent for by us have come, as the vessel was chartered in Canton and filled
with freight by the charterer, Cap. Dominis however was kind enough to take a few trunks.
Monday July 26. The Clementine arrived this morning from KauaL She brings intelligence that the
Schr. Kahalaia has been cast away at Nawiliwili. The Schooner parted her cable & not having another she
was carried a shore and was stove against the rocks & too much injured to be got off. The natives were
about to break her up.
Tuesday July 27th. By vessels from the windward we have received many letters and requests for
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supplies, which we have a prospect to send by the Scr. Hawaii to sail tomorrow.
Wednesday July 28th. The Schooner Hawaii sailed this afternoon for Maui & Hawaii. We send various
articles for Lahaina, Wailuku, Kailua & Hilo, with many letters. I was occupied most of the day writing
letters. Dr. Judd is at Ewa ~ waiting the confinement of Mrs. Paris.
Friday July 30. Mr. & Mrs. Munn went to Nuuanu to reside a while with Mr. & Mrs. Rogers in Mr.
Hall's house.
Sabbath August 1st. Dr. Judd returned this day from Ewa Mrs. Paris having been confined in the
morning 8 o'ck.
Wednesday Augt. 4. Dr. Judd goes to Waialua to attend on Mrs. Emerson.
Thursday Augt. 5. The Harlequin arrived from Mazatlan brings many letters for the merchants received
overland from the U.S. A letter comes to hand from Mr. Bingham wh. contains an account of his arrival in
the Barque Flora on the 5th of Feb.y - States that most of the younger portion of the passengers had been
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afflicted with sickness ~ that Lucy Thurston was attacked with lung fever of which she died. The health of
Mrs. Bingham continued feeble and at the time the letter was written which was under date of ApI. 22. she
was with all her children with her sister & daughter in Hartford.
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The Lausanne had arrived with D. White & family & with Mrs. Diell & children ~ Mr. Diell died on
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President Harrison died on the 4th of April ~ one month after his inauguration. The country was in
deep mourning.
Saturday Augt. 7 1841. The Joseph Peabody Cap. Gilman ~ sailed for Mazatlan by her we sent many
letters. She is expected to return soon.
The Clementine sailed from Maui & Hawaii. By her we sent freight & many letters. Mr. Hatch a hired
man of the Seminary, having married Miss Colcord, took passage with his newly wedded, for Lahaina.
Monday Aug. 9 1841. The Pilot arrived for Kauai, and quite unexpectedly Mr. Gulick and our daughter
Maria Jane came up passengers.
Tuesday lOth. Mr. Hall and family went to Kaneohe. Mrs. Conde confined with a daughter.
Wednesday 11 th. Several men arrived from Waialua with a quantity of beef ~ the brethren having
slaughtered a bullock.
Friday 13th. Received letters from Lahaina also from Molokai ~ Mr. Hitchcock states that his canoe was
upset passing from Lahaina to Molokai & that the letters & other articles that were on board were lost ~
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Goods to the amount of about 24$ had been sent from the depositery articles from Canton these we fear
were on board the Canoe.
An auction sale at Paty & Co's. which I attended but made only a few purchases.
Dr. Judd arrived from Waialua & reports Mrs. Emerson another son ~ making her number five sons! !
Monday Augt. 161841. I took passage this day in the ship Gloucester for Hilo.
Wednesday Sep. 15th. Arrived this morng. in the Schooner Hawaii from Kohala in company with Mr.
Hall & Mr. Bliss & family.
Our passage to Hilo occupied 8 days the passengers were Mrs. Johnstone, Mr. Calkins, Newton Ladd &
Mr. Moore & native wife.
I remained at Hilo till Monday evening Aug. 30, when I embarked in Schr. Hawaii for Kohala, it being
my purpose to visit that station, in order to forward the business of Mr. Bliss' removal, in pursuance of the
decision of the Gen. Meeting. I made an arrangement with Mr. Pitman who was at Hilo to land me at
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Kohala & to send the vessel after her arrival at Honolulu to convey me & Mr. Bliss to Honolulu.
I arrived at Mahukona Tuesday afternoon ~ and started for loli, the mission station, the same evening
on foot, but after walking half way, I became much exhausted, and stopped for the night at the house of a
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native. In the morning I sent to Mr. Bliss for a horse, and between 9 & 10 o'ck I arrived at the station. Mr.
Bliss began the same day to make arrangements to leave. On Monday Sep. 6th Mr. Bliss began to send his
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effects to Mahukona ~ a distance of 7 or 8 miles and was occupied till Wednesday, when about all his
baggage was removed except what he wished to retain until the arrival of the vessel.
On Friday Sep. 10th I recd. letters from Honolulu brought by Schr. Hawaii wh. had gone to Kelakekua
with Mrs. Paris & family accompanied by Mr. Hall who wrote to me from Kealakekua stating that the
vessel was going on to Kau and when it had discharged his freight & Messrs. Forbes & Paris it would come
to Mahukona, & he hoped to be there on Friday evening.
Saturday 11 th. About half past one o'ck Mr. Hall arrived and apprised us that the vessel had come. He
was desirous that Mr. Bliss should pack up the remaind of his effects and start immediately, being confident
he said that we could get off that evening! but Mr. B. said he could not get ready and must wait till
Monday. It was therefore decided to stop at Ioli till after the Sabbath.
On Monday about half past 8 o'ck I set out for Mahukona in an old four wheeled one horse wagon
drawn by 6 natives & reached the landing at 1/2 pst. 11 o'ck and about 1 o'ck we got under way.
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We had a good breeze till dark when we were not far from Kahoolawe ~ Did not have much wind during
the night and on Tuesday morning we were off the western part of Lanai ~ We had scarcely no wind all this
day and all the night following; but still we made some progress so that on Wednesday morning at sun rise
we were off Diamond ~ill, but the wind being very light we did not get into the harbor and alongside of
Robinson's wharf till 10 o'ck A.M.
The ~ffects of Mr. Bliss were landed as fast as possible, and the effects of Mr. Conde & Mr. Rice we put
on board and just about sun down the vessel was off again with Messrs. Conde & Rice & their families.
I found Mrs. Chamberlain ill ~ She had been sick about 10 days but was getting better.
Mr. Bliss & family were invited to the house of Mr. Smith.
Friday Sep. 24 1841. Mr. Castle, being desirous to make some inquiries of the chiefs respecting their
treatment of the Catholics in order that he might know how to reply to charges made by them against the
chiefs, he called upon them in company with Mr. Armstrong & myself. We met Kekuanaoa in the new
house of native structure built for the King. He had called together such of the natives as he supposed
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would know what treatment they had received. The c.atholics who adhered to their system were prosecuted
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this he did not deny ~ the ground of their being treated as criminals was not their being Catholics ~ they
were prosecuted on the ground of their being idolaters, because those persons employed images in their
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worship; and they regarded it as a new system of idolatry and as opposed to government, and in this they
acted in accordance with established custom: for in old times when anyone departed from the established
religion ~ which was of course an establishment of idolatry & set up a new idol in opposition to government
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he was dealt with as a criminal: for in such way was rebellion promoted. This was the ground of the
treatment, ~ as to the treatment it was of the kind inflicted on all criminals its severity was no greater ~ they
denyed most of the charges ~ and altogether the severity of the punishments alledged to have been
inflicted.
Saturday Sep. 25 1841. The vacant house opposite Mr. Knapps in which was stored some goods of Mr.
Wilcox & Mr. Bliss was discovered this morning to have been entered by some thief, and various articles
stolen belonging to Mr. Wilcox.
Friday October 1st 1841. Mr. Armstrong's son Samuel in playing this afternoon upon a low dobie fence
fell & fractured his arm. On examination Dr. Judd found that the bone was not broken entirely off, but was
bent so as to have produced a perceptible curviture of the bone which to straighten occasioned as much
pain and required the same kind of bandaging as tho. the bone had been broken. Mr. Armstrong was absent
at Kaneohe assisting Mr. Parker in a protracted meeting. He was sent for & returned in the evening.
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Wednesday Octr. 6 1841. An Eng. Sloop of War the Curacoa Capt. Jones arrived to day from Valparaiso
by the way of the Soc. Islands. She is last from Kealakekua where she stopped about 10 days. Mr. Munn
came passenger from Kealakekua. The vessel brings word of the existence of the small pox at Tahiti brought
there by the Don Quixote. It is said she is bound hence to Monterey to call the government to account for
their ill treatment of British subjects in April 1840.
Mr Rogers & family sailed for Lahaina in the schooner Hawaii. He goes on account of the illness of his
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youngest child & expects to be absent about one month.
The gable ends of the meeting house are nearly completed and it is expected the roof will be raised
before long. The carpenters are engaged in framing it.
Thursday Octr. 7th 1841. Some of the brethren made a call on board the Eng. ship of war in the roads.
The Cap. had an interview with Kekuanaoa.
Friday Octr. 8th. This afternoon at about 4 o'ck I left the house in company with Mrs. Chamberlain
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and our three daughters to go down and embark on board the Schr. Kekauluohi bound to Lahaina. The
health of Mrs. C. is such as to require the use of some measures for its restoration, & as she has not been off
the island for almost 12 years she has thought that a visit to Lahaina might prove serviceable to her, and I
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have been unwilling to let her go unattended & so, concluded to accompany her with a view to return in a
few days leaving her there.
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Thursday October 21st. At about 10 o'ck this morning I arrived from Lahaina in the ship Galen, Cap.
Borden, having had a passage of nearly 45 hours. Our passage to Lahaina in the Kekauluohi was made in
about 53 hours & was pleasant.
On Wednesday 13 inst. Mrs. C. myself & the children in company with Miss Ogden set out in a double
canoe for Maalaea with a view to visit Wailuku, having previously acquainted Mr. Green & requested the
means of conveyance to be sent for us for the residue of the way ~ which is about 7 or 8 miles across the
isthmus which separates W. & E. MauL We arrived at the place ofland carriage at 10 o'ck A.M. & found
two manele & two horses and a sufficient numbers of carries for Mrs. C. the children & the baggage. In
about 3 hours more we arrived at the habitations of the brethren & reed a hearty welcome.
I staid at the station until Saturday morning 18th inst., when in company with Mr. G., after parting
with Mrs. C. & the children, I set out for Maalaea & arrived there about 10 o'ck A.M. where I found the
canoe from Lahaina in waiting. I stepped on board & in a few minutes I was on my was towards Lahaina,
which I reached about 2 o'ck ~ having come along very leisurely.
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On my arrival at Lahaina I found that there had been an arrival from the u.S. The Wm. Gray, arrived
at Oahu on the 9th & the letters for me had been sent to Lahaina & I had the pleasure of receiving them.
Monday Octr. 25 1841. This morning we had the satisfaction of receiving a letter from Mr. Hill brought
by the brig Joseph Peabody which arrived yesterday from Mazatlan. There were 3 dates June 17 & 28 & July
10 ~ The two former were of duplicates forwarded by the Lausanne which sailed about the 1st of July for
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these islands via Valparaiso and contained 2nd of Ex. to two Bills on Ladd & Co. The Joseph Peabody
contained dates as late as Aug. 25. The Presidents message containing his veto to the Bill for a National
Bank.
Have heard to day that the Schr. Kekauluohi has got on shore at }-laub on the north shores of this
island, & that Kekuanaoa started in the night to go to that side of the island.
Monday Novr. 1st. The Yorktown sailed for Lahaina and the King took passage in her. I sent a letter to
Mrs. Chamberlain in the care oOohn Young.
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Wednesday Novr. 3rd. Mr. Richards left for Lahaina in the Schr. Paalua. Kekauluohi remains here. The
Paalua may be expected to come directly back. I think it possible that Mrs. C. will come down in her.
Mr. Locke is over from Waialua. We hear that the Schr. Kekauluohi cannot be got off from where she
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went ashore and that she is to be broken up.
We hear from Kauai that the health of Mrs. Whitney is very feeble, and that Mr. W thinks of coming
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up with her soon to this place.
Thursday Novr. 4th 1841. We hear that the Gloucester which was very nearly ready for sea & expected
to sail early next week was discovered last evening about 9 o'ck to be on fire, which seems to have been
contained in some pulu hapu which was put on board yesterday. The alarm was given as soon as the fire was
discovered and an engine brought to throw water into the hold, but as the fire seemed to increase the
hatches were closed, loose sails thrown over them & upon deck & water continually thrown upon them.
This morning the fire was not extinguished tho ~ the decks had somewhat cooled. In the course of the
forenoon the captain & three or four men ventured into the hold with a view to ascertain the state of the
fire and they drew out some of the bags of pulu which were found to be on fire. Soon after they came out
they became insensible as the effects of the carbonic acid gass generated in the hold. They remained some
time in this state.
The hose of an engine was adjusted so as to throw water to the parts of the vessel under the action of
fire and by this means it was extinguished. As soon as this was effected the vessel was taken along side of
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the wharf and the cargo between decks thrown out consisting of a quantity of pulu, fire wood and dry
goods. A survey was also had upon the vessel. The lower hold has been opened and the cargo will be taken
up so far as there is any appearance of damage. Orders for insurance were sent by the Yorktown.
The Maryl~nd sailed this afternoon for California. Mr. Peirce goes passenger expecting to proceed to
Mazatlan & thence cross the continent for the u.S.
The Morea sailed for Manilla.
The pilot sailed for Kauai.
The carpenters are raising the rafters to the Meeting house. They commenced on Thursday the 28th
instant. On the next day they undertook to elevate the first pair but before it was raised to its place it got a
cant, & the beam broke under and the whole came down as far as the ropes would allow of it. On Monday
of the present week they succeeded in getting up a pair and they have got up a pair every day of this week
so far.
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Monday Novr. 8th 1841. The Trustees of the School for the children of the missionaries children held a
meeting and decided that the work could not advance much beyond the thatching of the roof as then a
considerable more than the grant will have been expended.
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Tuesday Novr. 9th. Mr. Wilcox & family sailed for Hilo in Schr. Hawaii having been at this station ever
since ApI. 4th that is 7 mo. & 5 days.
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Wednesday 10. An examination of the Catholic Schools on this island took place in the yard occupied
by their foreign teachers at this place. The number of scholars present was about 700, which Mr. Dudoit
says is only part of what are under their instruction ~ They chanted prayers it is supposed in Latin, pointed
to places on the maps in answer to questions, in which they seemed to be expert and answered some
questions in Chronology ~ as to the age when Peter & other primative Christians lived, and the era of
Luther. These interrogations it was thought were designed to make the impression that the Catholic
religions is the ancient and true religion whereas that of the Protestant is modem & corrupt. The
examination was conducted by Ii, the luna kula, and a number of foreigners were present ~ Mr. Smith was
also present part of the time ~ Wine & other refreshments were offered the visitors. The Examination was
doubtless designed to make an impression.
The last set of rafters to the meeting house were drawn up this evening with shouting. Continued
cheers by those on the wall and those in the body of the house.
Thursday Novr. 11th 1841. Mrs. Chamberlain and our three daughters arrived from Lahaina on board a
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whaling ship the India Cap. Gillett The vessel did not anchor. She was very kindly treated.
Messrs. Peirce & Brewer have made known that they will grant the families destined to the U.S. a
passage in the ship Wm. Gray to sail in about two weeks on the terms we had previously named ~ viz.
$1 1000 ~ for
all, ~ amounting to four adults and four children.
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Monday Novr. 15 1841. A letter was reed. this day from Waialua from Mr. Emerson giving an account
of the drowning of Henry Locke, Mr. Locke's oldest child. He went out with his father about 9 o'ck after
staying a while he desired to go home. On the return of his father two or three hours after he was not found
at home. A search was immediately commenced and in about an hour his body was found in the river. Mr.
Lovel was the messenger who brought the news & he arrived in the evening.
Tuesday Novr. 16. Mr. Rogers and family arrived from Lahaina on board the bark North America, Cap.
Richards.
Had to tea this evening Cap. Gleet of the ship India ~ the Cap. with whom Mrs. Chamberlain came
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down from MauL Miss Smith & Mr. Munn started early this momg. for Waialua .
Wednesday Novr. 17. The Vincennes, Porpoise & Flying Fish arrived from the N.W coast.
Mr. Armstrong being absent at Kaneohe, at our social meeting this evening Mr. Sullivan was invited
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take the lead.
Friday Novr. 19 1841. The Schr. Paalua sailed for Maui, with Kekauluohi and Mr. Brinsmade.
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Saturday 20th. Mr. Munn & Miss Smith arrived from Waialua, this afternoon. They stopped at Ewa last
night. We put some articles for Kailua on board the ship Bartholomew Goznold bound to Kealakekua. Also
on board the Schr. Clarion bound to Kawaihae.
Saturday Novr. 27th. The Exploring Expedition sailed this afternoon. They are bound to the westward
their destination is Manilla and Singapore. Some letters were sent to the missionaries in the East.
Mr. Brinsmade arrived yesterday or the day before from MauL
Monday Novr. 29. Mr. & Mrs. Dole have opened school for our children. They board for the present at
Mr. Dimond's and the school is kept in the house which Mr. Conde occupied at Gen. Meeting.
Tuesday Novr. 30. Had company to tea this evening consisting ofMr. & Mrs. Jarves, Cap. & Mrs.
Dominis, Mrs. Hooper, Dr. & Mrs. Judd & Messrs. Marshall & Johnson. Part of the evening was spent in
singing.
Thursday Decr. 2nd. The ship California, Cap.Arthur arrived this morning direct from Boston &
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brought letters from the Cor. Sec. & Treasr. of the Bd. also letters from our children by which we learn that
they have left Chester & were at the house of Mr. Hill, where they were to remain for the present.
This afternoon the ship Wm. Gray sailed for Boston.
Mr. Bliss & family, Mr. Castle & his daughter & Mr. Munn & his two children are passengers. Also Mrs.
Dominis & son, Mrs. Shelton & daughter & Cap. Varney formerly of the Thos. Perkins.
Previous to the departure of our missionaries the families assembled at the house of Mr. Knapp where a
parting hymn was sung & a prayer offered by Mr. Armstrong.
In ~he evening the families met at the house of Mr. Dimond to attend to the reading of the general
letter &c.
Friday Decr. 3rd 1841. This day is observed by the families as a day of fasting in prospect of the
Communion the Lord's Supper to be administered on the coming Sabbath.
The California in attempting to enter the harbor this morning was struck by a squall when near the
passage and was carried upon the coral reef which constitutes what is called the middle ground and fastened
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upon it; she pressed sail in hopes of driving off, but did not succeed. She lay all day the wind blowing a gale
off shore. Owing to the strong wind off shore then there was very little surft: and none at all in the middle
ground. In consequence of which the vessel lay comparatively easy, but it was a gloomy sight to see the
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noble vessel lying fast and careening upon her larboard side exhibiting an appearance of distress. Many
boats were employed to afford every assistance that could be rendered. The Governor was off with a double
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canoe & men. In the course of the afternoon the Joseph Peabody went out and anchored near by and a
hauitzer was taken on board. The sun went down, and the was still fast on the rocks. The wind blew strong
during the night.
Saturday Deer. 41841. This morning on looking out to see the state of the California I was much
gratified to see that she was afloat having been got off during the night. She came into the harbor during
the forenoon. Not having sustained it is hoped very severe damage, yet a large bill of costs has been
contracted in securing her safety & she must be unladen & hove down for examination & repairs.
Sabbath Deer. 5 1841. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administere.d this afternoon in the
nat~ve chapeL There were no admissions.
Thursday Deer. 16th. Yesterday and today a company of natives from Ewa under the direction of
Hoolilia~anu have been employed in thatching the building at Punahou, superintended by Mr. Smith, and
they have completed the work except the topping.
This evening took tea in company with Miss Smith & Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong at Mr. Colcord's.
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The Schooner Hawaii arrived from the windward ~ also the Clarion, & the Paalua arrived from Kauai.
We had entertain-ed serious fears that the Hawaii was lost. She sailed from here in the 9th ulto. with Mr.
Wilcox & family. We hectrd of her sometime after on her way to Hilo as having landed them on Hawaii, but
tho. Mr. W. had journ:::~ to Hilo yet the Schr. had not arrived and as she was leaky & the weather
inclement it was feared she had gone to the bottom. It proved that she reached Hilo safely after a months
absence from this place.
Saturday Deer. 18. The Joseph Peabody, Cap. Dominis sailed to day for Mazatlan. Messrs. Brinsmade &
Sullivan left in her, expecting to cross the continent for the U.S. Mr. Johnstone goes passenger to return in
the vesseL
Sabbath Deer. 19 1841. This afternoon 12 persons were baptised and admitted to the church. These are
the only persons who have been received to church fellowship during the year.
The exercises of the afternoon were varied from the ordinary course. After the ceremony of receiving
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members, addresses were made by natives on the subject of schools, family government and training
children.
Tuesday Deer. 21. Mr. Gulick sailed for Kauai in the Pilot. Mr. Walsh the Catholic priest we understand
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was to take passage.
The Paalua sailed for MauL We did not send by her, having previous to our knowing of the opportunity
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shipped what we had to send on board the Clarion which was expected to sail yesterday, but is not now
expected to sail till tomorrow.
Friday Deer. 24. An English Bark ~ Sovereign arrived from Mazatlan. We learn that all the members of
the Cabinet have been changed except DanL Webster, also that a new minister had superseded the old in
the Eng. Parliament. This is all the news which has been reed.
Sabbath Deer. 26. The Eng. Bark sailed this evening. Attended chapel with Maria Jane & Martha Ann.
Wednesday Deer. 29th. Mrs. Chamberlain is confined to her bed to day. Dr. Judd bled her in the
forenoon.
A case was brought before the Govr. to day and tried by jury. Pelly & Skinner vs. French. It was the
case of Espiner having made over his establishment ~ caned the Warren place to Mr. E for a debt ~ Skinner
& Pelly had claims upon said Espiner and they sued for a right in the property. It was decided that E had
bought the place.
The Paalua sailed for Kauai ~ yesterday I think was the day she sailed. She arrived from Lahaina on
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Saturday Jan).lq.ry 1st 1842. The families of this station met at Dr. Judd's for a thanksgiving
entertainment. Mrs. Chamberlain not being well enough to be present I excused myself from attending.
The children were
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Thursday Jany 6th.lvir. Dole having harnessed his horse & put him into a wagon was driving to
accustom him to the harness. The horse took fright & ran furiously into an enclosure. Mr. Dole extricated
himself without injury.
An English Brig called the Courier arrived this morning. Learn that a Bark is just at hand both have full
cargoes English goods.
Attended an Auction at Mr. Paty's.
Thursday Jan. 20 1842.
By letters from Lahaina we receive the notice of the birth of a son to the King about a week ago and of
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the death of Hoapiliwahine within a day or two after. Her disease was croup . . Mr. Baldwin speaks of her
death as peaceful at the age of 65 years. Her funeral was attended on the 18th.
The ship Gloucester, Cap. Eastabrook, sailed at 10 o'ck this morning. Mr. & Mrs. Jarves & child, Mr.
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hand.
The Clarion arrived from Hawaii. By her was recd. a package ofletters for the U. States; but it was too
late for the Gloucester.
Saturday Jan. 22. There is a report to day that a canoe from Molokai has been lost and 8 persons
drowned.
Sabbath Jan. 23. Mr. Armstrong read a letter to the native congregation from Mr. Parker giving an
account of 11 natives being lost coming from Molokai to this island the same event notied in the above
note. It seems that on Saturday the 15th inst. four canoes started from Kalaupapa having in them 9 men &
4 women. That having proceeded on their way to the middle of the passage they were overtaken with a
strong wind & turbulent sea ~ the canoes were upset . . the natives of one of the canoes succeeded in
loosening the iama with a view of righting it, but the sea was so bad they did not effect it. Two men and
one woman attached themselves to the iama ~ on which they floated endeavoring to direct their way to this
island ~ one of the men fell off -- the woman seized him by the hair & drew him up -- She lomafd him -- he
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pretty soon became chilled again ~ she honi'd him & he fell off & was drowned -- the other man stuck
longer but by & by he became chilly & stiff & fell off and disappeared ~ the woman forsook the iama and
swum -- she continued her course toward this island all night & on Sabbath morning she arrived somewhere
near the east end of this island. ~ One man in a small canoe after having been upset three times succeed in
getting same to 1an4t Thus eleven persons were lost.
Mr. Armstrong imprpyed this event and the death of Hoapiliwahine to impress on the cong. the
importance of being ready for death. This text was -- Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last
end be like his.
Sixteen persons were baptised & introduced into the Church.
Tuesday Jan. 25th 1842. The Barque Columbia arrived from Columbia River having had a passage of 35
days. Mr. A. B. Smith and wife of the Am. Board and Mr. & Mrs. Cone of the Methodist mission are
passengers. The Columbia is bound to England. The Cowlitz having Gov. Simpson on board also Dr.
McLaughlin the Chief Factor left at the same time and is to come to this place by the way of Monterey.
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Wednesday 26. The Weekly Social meeting was more fully attended this evening than usual-- Mr.
Smith of the Oregon mission was present and gave some account of the in.dians among [whom] the
missionaries of the Board are laboring. He thinks the whole number of the Nez Percies does not exceed
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2400 and they are not as promising as at first they were supposed to be.
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Thursday Jan. 27 The ship Braganza arrived. A sailor of the name of Beuel called upon Mr. Armstrong
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which came on shore from her and introduced himself as a minister of the Gospel who had studied with Dr.
Beecher in Litchfield Con. Having lost his health he had shipped as a common sailor before the mast.
Mrs. John Paty dined with us to day.
Thursday Feby 3rd 1842. Mr. Hall rode to Ewa with Rev. A. B. Smith.
Friday Feb. 4th. Mr. Hall returned from Ewa and was accompanied by Mrs. Emerson who had come on
the day previous from Waialua. She comes to make a short visit at this place and stops at Mr. Armstrong's.
Mr. Bishop arrived from Ewa just at Evening having come up by summons of the collector of the district
in order for an appeal to the Govr. of the question of the right of the collector to require 25 cents pr. day as
the price for work on the days of paahao. The Gov. decided that 12 1/2 cts pr. day is the price by law.
Saturday Feb. 5th 1842. A Brig with Chilian colors arrived this forenoon which proved to be cap.
Spaulding. The Lausanne has gone to England. Quite a package of letters has come to hand.
Wednesday Feby 9. As a foreigner (Mr. French) and a native were at work on a swinging staging in the
meeting house one of the sticks gave way and they fell the distance of 25 feet to the floor. Both were hurt ~
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Mr. French badly having his leg fractured: the native hurt his knee badly, but had none of his bones
broken. Dr. Judd's aid was quickly secured as also Dr. Wood's and the bone set and every relief rendered,
practicapl~t
Thursday Feb.y 10th. Mrs. Emerson set out for Ewa and was accompanied by Mrs. Armstrong.
Friday 11 th. Brig Joseph Peabody arrived from Mazatlan having made the voyage there and back in 55
days. Three letters we hea,r have come across the continent - all of them from Mr. Bingham.
Barque Cowlitz arrived from California. Sir Simpson Gov. of the Hudson's Bay Co. on the Continent
and Dr. McLaughlin, Chief Factor at Vancouver, have arrived in the Cowlitz.
Saturday 12. Our letters by the Joseph Peabody came to hand this morning. Mr. Binghams letter is
dated New York Octr. 23 1841. He says. "The cause of the Sandwich Island Mission has a strong hold on
the affections of the friends of Christ in the U.S." He complains however of the apathy prevailing in
regard to the general subject of foreign missions. And the following remark seems to imply that the Board
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"The American Board prostrate and weeping before God from the apprehension that
the churches, and the friends of Christianity would not freely pay $57,000 for services rendered to the
heathen and give this year 250,000 more to go on and increase the work a little! It is amazing beyond.
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measure! "The Synod of New York & New Jersey have passed a resolution pledging themselves to comply
with the request of the Board to raise their subscription 25 pr. ct. on the last year."
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"In the Gen. association of Masstts, nearly the same measure was carried through from a similar source."
"I have at length presented the claims of the church at Honolulu to a few select friends of the cause in
this city & Brooklyn showing them a lithographic view of the building as published by Mr. Olmsted and I
have easily raised $1500 which will soon be remitted by Mr. Hill: and I think I can quickly double it, if
necessary in order to complete the building according to plan."
"My health has been much improved though the long seated derangement of the liver is not fully
removed. The dropsical symptoms and cough in Mrs. Bingham's case have been much relieved tho. her
unceasing solicitude for her children who are not yet provided for remains, and prevents the restoration
hoped for." "I have just heard that a vessel is expected to sail from Boston for the islands about the 1st of Decr.
next. Another from this city, Cap. Spring for the Oregon via Sand. Islands to leave here in January. Mrs.
Thurston has spoken of going with him with her younger children. She left this city in good health a short
time since to visit her friends in Mass. Thomas has had his shoulder bone broken but was recovering.
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"Mr.. Damon & his lady for the Bethel Ch. expect to sail from Boston the 1st of Deer.
"Whether w~shall be sent in December of Jan. or next year, is yet all uncertain. ~ We should not stop
on acct. of friends if pur health were sufficiently restored to commence the work anew at the islands."
~'Mrs. Bingham was at Hartford."
"Mr. Meigs has j~st embarked for Ceylon with a small band of helpers leaving his wife behind.')
Mr. Hall has heard that, Cap. Carter & Cap. Couch both for these islands sailed in Sep.
Barque Vancouver arrived from London.
Sabbath Feb. 13 1842. Eleven persons were baptised this afternoon & received to the church, a number
of children also were baptised.
Wednesday Feby. 16. A protracted meeting commenced in Mr. Smith's cong. to day. Mrs. Armstrong
arrived from Waialua.
Monday Feby. Mr. & Mrs. Dole have a vacation.
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Wednesday Feby 23. We learn by letters from Maui that the King)s son died just one month after its
birth.
Thursday 24. Mr. Hall set out for Waialua to day to consult with Mr. Locke in regard to building a yard
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for the herd & employing a herdsman.
John the Chinaman put an end to his existence by hanging. He had been suspected of adultery and for
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several nights had been watched by the poe MakaL Last night he was detected and the woman lead off in
the night to the fort. John being left in the house strung himself up to the ridgepole of the house and was
found dead. His funeral was attended in usual Chinese style this afternoon. The woman with whom he
committed adultery was the wife of a fellow Chinaman. Mr. Armstrong rode in the procession to officiate at
the grave.
There is a sale this evening of various articles for the benefit of the Charity School ~ Our two daughters
went down in company with Mr. & Mrs. Knapp & Miss Smith.
Schooner Hawaii arrived this evening from Hilo, and brought letters from the br. & sisters.
Tuesday March 1st 1842. Children's School commenced this day.
Mr. Emerson returned yesterday to Waialua.
Friday March 4th. Brig Delaware Cap. Carter arrived from the U.States. A few hours after Brig Nereus
of Salem arrived.
Reed. letters from the Rooms, also from our children or at least concerning them.
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Saturday 5th. Barque Eagle arrived from a cruize, has taken only about 150 bbls. oiL
Monday March 7th 1842. Mr. Blake began to put in doors & windows of doors at Punahou, for which
he is to receive 40 dollars.
Tuesday 8th. Brig Lama arrived from Mexico. We hear she has been sold.
Thursday 10. We hear that Mrs. Hooper has been confined with a son.
Had a parting call from Dr. McLoughlin of the Hudson's Bay Company, who is expecting to sail for CoL
River on Saturday.
Thursday March 24th. Dr. Andrews & family arrived from Hawaii via MauL They expect to remain
until Gen. meeting. They will occupy Kalaiheana's house.
Saturday 26th. Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua.
Rode this afternoon to Punahou. The doors & windows are all fitted & hung and the painting has been
commenced.
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Tuesday March 29th. The Paalua sailed this morning with the chiefs for Maui and Messrs. Armstrong &
A. B. Smith accompanied them, but after having proceeded a little beyond Diamond Hill the wind proved
too strong so deeply laden as the vessel was with passengers and she returned.
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The schr. Kinau arrived towards evening and Mr. Richards came down as a passenger on important
business connected with the government of the islands.
The King & chiefs have determined to renew the law prohibiting the selling of ardent spirits which was
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enacted March 201838 requiring the venders to procure license. The renewal of the law is to take effect on
the 30th inst.
Thursday March 31st 1842. The Brig Chenamus of Newburyport arrived Cap. Couch master. There are
several passengers among them are Mr. Hiram Grimes & lady & Miss Piper and Mr. McClerg known to us
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by Brotherton.
Saturday April 2nd 1842. Mrs. Chamberlain was taken ill this evening. The Dr. came and bled her.
Have experienced heavy rains within the last few days. It has been more than usually rainy to day.
Monday ApI. 4th. Mr. Richards left for Maui to day on board a whaling ship which is bound to Lahaina
brethren Armstrong, Smith & Dimond go passengers in the same vesseL Mr. A. B. Smith is too ill to leave
home at present. He was not well when he set out in the Paalua and since she returned he has been
confined to the house.
Tuesday ApI. 5th. The Paalua sailed for Maui with several of the chiefs on board.
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The Kahalaia arrived yesterday from Kauai having been repaired there of the damages she reed. more
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than a year ago by getting on shore.
Mr. Gulick arrived from Koloa in the Pilot.
Thursday April 7 1842. Received a circular from Francis John Greenway inviting me to attend a
meeting of his credttors to whom he proposed to submit a view of the situation of his affairs with the hope
that some arrangements would be made for their future management.
Having a claim of about $100 against him I attended the meeting consisting of about 16 persons to
whom he is indebted Mr. G. in few words stated the object for which he had invited their attendance as
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stated in the Circular and submitted his business to be settled by assignees which he left with the body of
his creditors to appoint. He then retired. A chairman & secretary were appointed consisting of Mr.
Reynolds chairman & Mr. Brewer secy. After a long discussion, the liabilities & assets having been
presented and those present having stated the amount of their claims Mr. Greenway nominated as assignees
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the following.
Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Simpson & Mr. Skinner.
Saturday April 9 1842. A large sale of damaged goods from the ship Congress took place at the store of
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Messrs. Peirce & Brewer. I attended and purchased two bales only of cottons.
Thursday April 14th. The Brig Delaware sailed for the U.S. passengers Mr. & Mrs. Kone & child, Cap.
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Spalding & lady & daughter. The brig is to stop at the Society islands. I sent a letter to Mr. Heath of
Manono, written by Mr. Bishop.
Dr. Andrews & family set out this week on a tour of this island.
Saturday ApI. 16th. Mr. Dimond returned from Maui and Miss Ogden arrived. The vessel came in last
evening, but Miss Ogden did not come to our house till this morning.
Sabbath ApL 17. I have been quite unwell to day was able only to attend Sabbath SchooL
Saturday April 23. Messrs. Armstrong and Smith arrived from Lahaina on board a whaling ship
commanded by Cap. Pease formerly mate of the Thames in which the first reenforcement came to these
islands.
Monday April 25 1842. Mr. & Mrs. Whitney and Dr. & Mrs. Lafon arrived in the Hawaii this evening
from KauaL Mr. & Mrs. W will have their accommodations with us. Dr. & Mrs. Lafon at Mr. Knapps.
Dr. Andrews arrived from Kaneohe from a tour around the island. Mrs. Andrews remains for the present
at Kaneohe.
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Sabbath M,ay 1st. The child of Mr. Smith died last night about 11 o'ck having been taken with illness
only a few days previous.
The funeral wa~ attended this afternoon at half past 4 o'ck at the house of Mr. Smith. The remains were
interred in his own yard.
Thursday May 12. The Paalua arrived from Lahaina with brethren for the general meeting viz. Messrs.
Clark & Bailey & their families, Messrs. Andrews & Rice and Miss Brown. Mr. C. & family stop with us.
Mrs. Rogers was confined with a daughter.
The Don Quixote arrived from California.
Friday May 13th. The General Meeting of the mission was organized this morning ~ meeting convened
in the native school house at 9 o'ck ~ all the members of this island present.
Monday May 16th 1842. The brethren, Alexander & Johnson arrived from Kauai in the Schr. Kahalaia,
having left their families.
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Mr. Clark returned from Waialua. He went down on Saturday last.
Tuesday May 17. The family of Mr. Emerson arrived from Waialua.
Mr. Colcord's infant daughter died after a few days illness and was buried this afternoon.
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Thursday May 26. The infant son [daughter] of Dr. Andrews, Elizabeth Woodbury which died last night
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was buried this afternoon. The remains were taken to the school house where an address was made by Mr.
Armstrong & Mr. Whitney.
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Saturday 28. A meeting of the mission church was held at my house this evening, and Mr. & Mrs.
Dimond were reed. by letter from Mr. Smith's church.
Sabbath 29. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated this afternoon by the mission chh. in
the native School House.
In the evening the communion was observed in the Bethel Chh.
Thursday June 2nd. 1842. The General Meeting closed this afternoon.
Saturday June 4th. The Paalua sailed this afternoon and Messrs. Richards & Clark & families, Messrs
Andrews, Locke & Johnson took passage for Lahaina.
Monday June 6th. Mrs. Dole was confined with a son this morning. She was thought to be in danger for
a time in consequence of hemorrhage.
Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss Smith went up after the birth of the child.
Tuesday June 7th. The Schr. Victoria sailed with passengers returning from Gen. Meeting ~ viz. Mr. &
Mrs. Bailey, Dr. Andrews & family, Dr. & Mrs. Lafon, Miss Brown & Mr. Rice.
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The Schooner will proceed to Lahaina afterward to Kailua, then to Hana and lastly to Hilo to carry Dr.
& Mrs. Lafon.
After the qrethren went down, I rode to Punahou and brought home Mrs. Chamberlain who had
stopped with Mrs. D. during the night.
Sabbath June 12th. The Lord's supper was celebrated this afternoon in the native Church. Mr. Gulick
assisted Mr. Armstrong in the administration of the ordinance.
Monday June 13th 1842. The Maryland sailed for Lahaina, being the commencement of her voyage to
Mazatlan. By her we sent the general letter of the mission.
The ship Fama, Cap. Hoyer arrived from California ~ Mr. Jones the ex consul has come passenger.
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney sailed in the Hawaii for their station ~ She will go directly to Waimea; for which
we are to pay $25 to Ladd & Co.
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Dr. Wood, Mr. Ladd & Mr. Bordman go passengers also .
We are again free from company, except Miss Smith.
Our first boarder for Gen. meetg. came April 16th, or last left today.~ making about 1/16 of the year
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This day School commenced at Punahou. The Children being ready I took them in the wagon together
with Sophia Hall & Mary Dimond to the School.
There was some rain and a pretty strong wind which made the ride unpleasant.
I went after the scholars at 5 o'ck. It had cleared off and the weather was pleasant.
Thus has commenced the business of carrying & returning the children, which must be continued from
day to day so long as the children remain with us and the school is conducted.
July 12 1842. Tuesday. The Paalua & Schooner Shaw sailed for Lahaina.
On Friday of last week the Schr. Victoria sailed for Waialua to take Mr. Emerson & effects to Lahaina.
Wednesday July 13th. A Brig belonging to Brewer, arrived from Mazatlan by which papers & letters
have been reed. at this place as late as the 27th of ApriL
The ship Victoria sailed from N.Y. for Columbia River via Valparaiso & the Sand. Islds. passengers. Mr.
Damond & wife Seamen's preacher and Mrs. Thurston, Mary & Thomas, for these islands.
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Learn that a Brig the Sarah & Abigail was to sail the last of April or the 1st of May for these islands
direct with missionaries.
Saturday July 16th 1842. The Sch. Victoria sailed from Waialua on Tuesday morng. ~ arrived at Lahaina
on Thursday anq this afternoon she arrived here. Learn that the Paalua arrived on Wednesday and the
Shaw on Thursday. Both vessels were at Lahaina when the Victoria left.
Sabbath July 17 1842. The native congregation connected with the 1st church held their meeting in
the House of Mr. Smith, the pulpit of the old house being removed into the new house, the seats also being
removed and the house open & uncomfortable. The new house is ready to be dedicated and nothing
remains but the arrival of the King & chiefs from Maui.
Between 9 & 10 o'ck this evening there was an alarm of fire: it proved to be the King's house near the
fort. The fire was extinguished by the vigorous efforts of those on the ground & by the aid of an engine
belonging to Peirce & Brewer and the aid of foreigners.
Tuesday July 19th 1842. The Paalua arrived near evening with the King & Chiefs from Maui. A salute
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was fired from the Fort.
The Shaw sailed from Lahaina at the same time the king sailed. She is bound to Mexico or Panama and
carries Mr. Richards & HaaHlio who have started on a private embassy to cross the continent.
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Thursday July 21st. The new Stone Church was dedicated this afternoon. Messrs. Armstrong, Bishop &
Smith officiated on the occasion.
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The congregation was seated in order principally on settees of their own manufacture. The people were
all dressed in a very decent manner and many of them richly & gaily. The King, Auhea, Gov. Adams
Kekauonohi & Paki ~ Kekuanaoa, Kanaina & other chiefs of the second order with the young chiefs of Mr.
Cooke's school were present dressed in their fine clothing. The King was attended to the house by his
armed body guards & martial music.
At the proper time the King walked from his seat and took his stand a little raised in front of the pulpit
holding in his hand a document of the nature of a Deed of Dedication giving the house to God for his
worship and making over the property for the use of the church & congregation for purposes specified in
the Deed of Dedication, to extend to the end of time. The address of the King was short, he began by
remarking the object for which he rose and stating the nature of the document he held in his hand, which
he should not read, but merely state the substance of. This he did clearly and fully confirmed the cession of
the property & possession to the church & cong. worshiping according to the faith set forth in the
document, to such and to no other. The cession he fully made for himself and heirs forever.
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& returned to his seat, Mr. Armstrong arose and made
some sta~ements in regard to the amount of money expended & length of time employed in the
construction of the building ~ And enquired of the different apana the object for which they had taken a
part in the ~rection of the edifice and their wish in respect to it now; to which each successive apana made
Teply. That they had built it for the Lord and that to him they wished it to be consecrated ~ to be his for his
worship to the end of time.
This ceremony was followed by the consecrating pray by Mr. Smith.
The sermon was preached by Mr. Armstrong from Genesis 28:17.
After the services the brethren and sisters by invitation of Mrs. Chamberlain assembled at our house to
partake of a social entertainment. The King, Kekau1uohi, Gov. Adams, Kekuanaoa, Kanaina and eight of
the young chiefs of Mr. Cooke's school were also of the guests .
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