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Honolulu July 25 1842. An English Barque ~ the British Isle) arrived from Mazatlan via St. Blas) by
which letters came to hand from the U.S. One from Mr. Bingham to the mission) two from Mr. Hill and
two from Mr. Anderson) one of them being a duplicate of a letter forwd. from New York pr. Ship Victoria)
which sailed on the 10th of March. The information communicated respecting the Churches is
encouraging. Mr. Anderson says) "The community is waking up to the subject of foreign missions beyond
our past experience) and our embarrassments are likely to be removed ~ Thanks to our gracious Lord. The
Spirit is poured over beyond what we have seen for ten or twelve years past. Our hopes begin to brighten.))
A Brig ~ the Sarah & Abigail) Cap. Doane) was expected to sail the 25th of April for these island with
passengers ~ Dr. Smith & Rev. Mr. Rowell and their wives ~ and the remainder of our supplies for the year
1842.
In the evening the families were invited to come together at my house to hear the letters read.
Saturday July 30th. The King sailed for Lahaina in the Schr. Victoria. Auhea started but was taken ill
after the vessel got by Diamond Hill; and they put back and landed Aueha at Waikiki and afterwards the
King proceeded on.
Monday Augt. 1st. Mr. Alexander left for Kauai in the Sch. of Gov. Adams having come up to bring his
son to schL Mr. Armstrong took passage at the same time for a short visit.
Sabbath August 7 1842. Mr. Armstrong being absent on a visit to Kauai) Mr. Cooke conducted the
native service in the forenoon and Mr. Smith in the afternoon.
Wednesday AU$. 10th. Mr. Armstrong arrived from Kauai after an absence of 9 days. He was landed
from the Schr. Hawaii at I3~rbour)s Point) the wind and current being so strong that the vessel could make
but little headway. Mr. Ladd landed at the same time.
Monday Aug. 15th. Mr. Gulick & wife & their two youngest children took passage in the Paalua for
Maui & Hawaii. Dr. Mead who has for some time officiated in the chapel by conducting worship in the
Episcopal form) also took passage. The Schr. got off just after sun down ~ She goes first to Lahaina and
afterwards to Kailua. We sent letters) but no supplies) as we have made a bargain with the Chinaman for
the use of Schr. Clarion to go to Kona & Kau to carry what supplies we have to send for those places.
Tuesday Augt. 16. Mrs. Dole rode down in our wagon this morning from Punahou and is to spend the
day with us. Her health has not been perfectly recovered since her confinement; this is the first time she
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has been down since the removal of the family there the first of May.
The oil saved from ship Jefferson, Cap. Cash, some time since wrecked at Waimea, Kauai, was sold at
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auction, by Mr. Ladd, on account of all concerned. 1200 barrels were sold at 47 cts. pr. Gall. and 600 at 48
cts. dId. on the beach at Waimea.
Wednesday Augt. 24 1842. A French Corvette the Ambuscade arrived and entered the harbor this
morning. As she has fired no salute we conclude there is some dissatisfaction with the government. Indeed
it reported that they are huhu and alledge that the treaty has been broken.
The Schooner Victoria sailed this evening for Lahaina.
Several sailors from ship Abigail were present at our evening meeting, also Mr. Buel from ship Braganza.
Mr. Dole & Miss Smith rode from Punahou and attended meeting.
Thursday Aug. 25. Mrs. Hall was confined this evening: it was somewhat premature, being about a
month earlier than the usual time. The child is a daughter and weighs 4 lb. 13 oz. Mr. Armstrong and Mrs.
Chamberlain were present, Dr. Judd having returned to where his family is now staying near the valley of
Nuuanu. He was sent for and arrived in season to be of service in animating the child whose life seemed to
be dubious for half an hour or more after birth.
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Saturday Aug. 27 1842. Mr. Armstrong had a meeting of about 400 persons which are called hooikaika
With a view to question them before the church in pursuance of his design to receive them to fellowship
should 110 reasons exist against carrying it into effect. Most of these persons have been on probation a year
and a half soni~ twq years, and many of them have been employed as seemed best calculated to advance
them in knowledge; all of them having been under a course of instruction for a year and a half. If nothing
should appear agair:-st them they will soon be admitted to baptism.
Wednesday Aug. 311842. The King arrived this morning from Lahaina in the Victoria.~
Friday Septr. 2nd. The Maryland arrived from Mazatlan, by which letters have come to hand from the
Missionary House in Boston. One of these was from Mr. Anderson for the Mission, two from Mr. Hill and
one from Mr. Castle. A letter also for Mr. Hitchcock from Mr. Munn, one for Mr. Dole, two also from Mr.
Elliott, one of which was addressed to Mr. Bishop and the other to Mr. Armstrong.
Mr. Anderson informs us that the Board are out of debt; but that the embarrassments of the country are
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great and that there may be a reaction. The Pm. Comee. have increased our limit for 1842 to 36,400, 2,000
of this to be held in reserve in the U. States.
We hear that the Captain of the French Ship of War has presented to the King a series of complaints
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and a list of demands or requisitions. Most of the complaints are of a frivolous nature and are grievances of
the Catholic priest; the demands are for privileges which shall place Catholics on ground in every respect
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equal with the Protestants. The demand a Kahu~kula of their own and request a location for a High SchooL
The interdiction of the sale of ardent spirits in small quantities they require to be removed.
A fast day with the natives of Mr. Armstrong's cong.
Saturday Sep. J 1842. Have learned that Sabbath before last a dinner party was held in Nuuanu at the
seat of Mr. Dudoit, where there were carryings on very unbecoming the Sacred day. Some of the gentlemen
of the village were present and joined in the doings of the occasion.
Sabbath Sep. 4. English service in the Chapel was conducted by Mr. Dole, who also preached last
Sabbath.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered in the native church this afternoon to the
greatest number of communicants of this one church ever before assembled.
Monday September 5, 1842. The King returned his answer to Cap. Mallet of the Ambuscade, in which
he accedes to some things and not to some things: and informs him of having sent an ambassador to
Europe with the laws and instructions to make treaties with the Governments. With this representation
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presented the captain consents to leave the business and to wait the results of the embassy and the
unadjusted business he refers to the Consul to settle with the native government.
Mr. Armstrong left for Waialua this afternoon expecting to be absent two nights.
An entertainm~nt and Theatre on board the French Ship of War. There are two French whaling ships
at anchor in thE; Roads ~ The greatest number of French ships that I have ever known at this place at one
time.
Tuesday 6th. A !rial by jury has occurred to day. An action brought against the estate of E J. Greenway
for debt, by Stephen Reynolds. The decision was in favor of Mr. R.
Wednesday 7th. Mr. Armstrong returned from Waialua.
Thursday 8th. The French ship of War L Ambuscade sailed.
Saturday Sep. 10. 1842. Dr. Judd's family which has been residing for several weeks past at the
Governor's hours at the entrance of Nuuanu removed down to their own house.
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Monday Sep. 12. Mrs. Knapp set out for Waialua this afternoon, attended by Mr. LoweIl Smith, to stop
at Ewa to night. She goes to afford assistance to Mrs. Locke who is ill ~ thought to be dangerous. Her
complaint seems to be erysipelas: she has been affected with it some time, and Dr. Wood, who visited her
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on Saturday, states that her case is a critical one, and that if she does not obtain relief soon, she will not
continue very long.
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Wednesday 14th. We have information from Waialua to day that Mrs. Locke is no better indeed that
she is more feeble. Miss M. M. Smith was therefore consulted in regard to going to her assistance and to aid
Mrs. Knapp. She consented to go and she set out in company with Mr. Knapp.
Friday 16th. The King set sail for Lahaina in Gov. Adams new vessel, which is named Keoa. The vessel
will go to Hilo from Lahaina. We sent by her a few articles for the br. at Hilo.
Dr. Rooke who went to Waialua yesterday has returned and he reports Mrs. Locke as somewhat better.
There has been a trial to day at the Fort. I was empanneled as a juryman but was excused.
Tuesday Sep. 20th 1842. Mrs. Chamberlain set out for Waialua about half past 12 o'ck on horse back
attended by Mr. Dimond. She goes over to assist or to take care of Mrs. Locke.
Wednesday Sep. 211842. The brig Sarah & Abigail, Cap. Doane arrived this morning, bringing
supplies for the mission & Rev. Mr. Rowell & Dr. Smith and their wives. The vessel stopped at Valparaiso
where was the Victoria with Mrs. Thurston & the other passengers, which was to sail in two days for
Callao: and thence, it was thought, she would go to Columbia river but this was not absolutely certain.
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Had it been Cap. Spring would probably have put on board our letters of which he must have many.
Mr. Dimond & Mrs. Knapp returned this evening from Waialua, they left Mrs. Locke improving but
still very week.
Friday Sep,23. The Sarah Abigail entered the harbor this morning, and our supplies began to be landed.
Saturday 24th. Dr. :Smith & Mr. Rowel set out for Waialua to day.
The health of Mrs. Locke does not seem to improve.
Tuesday Sept 27: The Schr. Maryland sailed for Mazatlan. Mr. Charlton Eng. consul has taken passage
with a view to visit England. His object we believe to be to thwart Mr. Richards and to make complaints
against this government. He has considered himself as insulted by Govr. Kekuanaoa because he has
required him to present his complaints against govt. in writing, and has refused to have communications
with him on govt. business in any other way.
Wednesday Sep. 28 1842. The ship Braganza, Cap. Waterman, of New Bedford sailed homeward bound.
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By her sent all the letters we have on hand.
Mr. & Mrs. Rowel set out for Ewa to proceed on the morrow to Waialua.
Thursday Sep. 29th. Mrs. Judd was turned over with her two youngest children in a wagon. She had just
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started to go to Punahou to bring the children from school: the mule kicked up and threw one of his legs
over the shaft and becoming urunanagable over set the wagon. Mrs. Judd seems to be considerably hurt, tho
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no bones were broken.
Friday Sep. 30th. Mrs. Chamberlain returned from Waialua in company with Mr. RowelL Mrs. Locke
apparently no better. Dr. Smith remains.
On Wednesday the new meeting house was dedicated and a protracted meeting commenced.
Saturday Octr. 1st. Have been occupied most of this week opening supplies. The Sarah Abigail sailed
for St. BIas, was not able to write by her.
Wednesday, Octr. 5 1842. Mrs. Armstrong was confined with a son, weighing 10 lbs.
The brig Chenamus, Cap. Couch arrived from Columbia river with passengers of the Methodist mission
on board. They are we learn Mr. Leslie & two daughters, Dr. Richmond wife & five children, Mr. & Mrs.
Whitcomb & two children. Mrs. W. is the widow of Mr. Shepard who was the Miss Downing of Dr. White's
company; Dr. & Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. B. was the Miss Smith to Mr. Leslie's reinforcement. The eldest daughter
of Leslie was married to Mr. C. Rogers the evening before the vessel sailed and Mr. L's two youngest
children.
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Thursday 6th. The Chenamus entered the harbor this morning, and the passengers from the Oregon
came on shore. Mr. Leslie and daughters went to Mr. Smith's ~ Mr. Whitcomb to Mr. Colcords ~ Mr. Hall
proposes to invite Dr. Bailey ~ Dr. Richmond is not as yet provided for ~ the circumstances of the other
families of this station render it inconvenient to extend invitations to others at present.
Saturday 8th. A communication has been received from Mr. Smith at Waialua communicating notice
of the near approach of death to Mrs. Locke and requesting the presence of any of this station who may
find it practicabl~ t9 visit that station.
Mr. Dole & Mr. Knapp set out this afternoon expecting to ride through this night.
Sabbath October 9th 1842. Mrs. Dimond was confined with a daughter between the hours of 1 & 2 o'ck
this morning. Mrs. C. was called up and was the only female present and returned short of an hour from the
time she went out. It was a peculiarly favorable case.
I have not been very well to day. I took medicine and kept in all day.
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Preaching in the chapel morning and evening conducted by the Methodist brethren from Oregon.
Recd. notice this evening by messenger from Waialua that Mrs. Locke died this morning a little after
twelve dck and a short time after the brethren Dole and Knapp arrived. Her funeral will take place
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tomorrow.
Wednesday Octr. 12th. Dr. & Mrs. Lafon arrived from Maui in the ship Zephyr Cap. Gardner. They
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have taken passage in this vessel for the U.S. and will leave this port after a tarry of about 10 days, as it is
now expected that Dr. L. will go to Kauai ifhe can obtain a passage in a day or two and in season to get
back for the ship.
Friday 14th. Messrs. Locke & Rowell arrived from Waialua: they expect to spend the night at Punahou,
but we are expecting them to abide with us after to night.
Sabbath, Octr. 16th 1842. Dr. Lafon preached for Mr. Armstrong in the native meeting house in the
afternoon.
Mr. Rowell preached in English at the chapeL No service in the evening.
Monday 17th. A meeting of the brethren of this station was convened at my house this evening by
request of Mr. Locke to give advice to him in respect to his duty in his present circumstances and also to
consider the case of bro. A. B. Smith who is desirous of an expression of the views of the brethren in regard
to his remaining at the islands or complying with the recommendation of the Pm. Comee. in reference to a
return to the U. States.
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Levi Chamberlain was appointed to take the chair and preside at the meeting which had been opened
with prayer by Rev. A. B. Smith.
Mr. Locke stated his desire to receive the advice of his brethren whether to seek an opportunity to
return to the U.S. this fall or to remain until next spring or longer ~ whether to make calculations to return
with his children or without them and what provision could be made for his station, his circumstances
being such that immediate help is required whether he go or stay.
After hearing ;lIt that bro. L. had to say in direct statement and in the way of answer to inquires; it was
given as the opinion of the meeting that the peculiar circumstances of Mr. Locke required that assistance
should be immediately afforded to him ~ that it seems to be expedient that he should not leave the islands
before next spring, and that Mr. Rowell (should, in view of Mr. Locke's circumstances,) be regarded as in
the way of his duty in residing for the present at Waialua.
In regard to the case of Rev. A. B. Smith the opinion was expressed that he ought to remain at Waialua
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if his own health and that of his wife should in his own view not require his immediate return to the U.S.
the necessities of the station being such that the help he is able to render cannot with safety to the cause be
withdrawn.
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Wednesday Octr. 19 1842. The long looked for Victoria arrived, and Mrs. Thurston and her two
children were welcomed by us in good health. The Seamen's preacher and his lady were attended on shore
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by a number of the gentlemen of the village.
Thursday Octr. 20. Mrs. Thurston & children took passage in the Schr. Keoua for Maui & Hawaii.
Mrs. Parker arrived from Kaneohe this afternoon.
Saturday Octr. 22nd 1842. The Victoria got into the harbor this morng.
Sabbath Octr. 23rd. Mr. Damon preached in the Chapel this forenoon and Dr. Richmond preached in
the evening.
Monday Octr. 24th. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe this afternoon.
Examinations of native schools commenced to day. They were attended at the two parishes.
Thursday Octr. 27. By Schooner Shaw which arrived from Mazatlan last evening letters were reed. from
Mr. Richards: He had a passage of 53 to Mazatlan. Mr. Richards expected leave on the 19th of Sept. to
pursue his journey across the continent.
The Juvenile Temperance Society in connection with the Scholars of the Children's School of the two
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congregations having attended a service at the meeting house of the 2 chh. marched in procession with
banners &. marshal music to the old meeting house of the 1st church and partook of an entertainment. A
table was spread across the middle of the house where the Gov. the young chiefs and a number of foreign
guests sat down &. partook of an agreeable repast.
We have learned to day that a ship ~ the George ~ came to anchor at Waialua in distress ~ crew down
with scurvy and ~ot persons in health sufficient to navigate the vesseL The captain dead and the mate
dying. Cap. Cash and a number of men were despatched by the Consul to take charge of the vessel and
bring her tq this port.
Friday Octr. 28th 1842. Ship Zephyr Cap. Gardner sailed for Kauai. Thence to proceed on her return
voyage ~ Dr. & Mrs. Lafon passengers to the u.S. Dr. L. had left a few days previous for Kauai and the ship
only stops to take him & effects on board. Mr. Locke accompanied Mr. Lafon to Kauai.
A preparatory lecture this evening at the house of Dr. Wood conducted by Mr. Damon in prospect of
the Lord's Supper to be administered on the coming sabbath evening.
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Sabbath Octr. 30 1842. Mr. Damon preached in the middle of the day and in the evening and
administered the Lord's Supper according to appointment.
Thursday Novr. 3rd. Dr. & Mrs. Smith sailed for Kauai in the Schr. Hawaii accompanied by Mr. & Mrs.
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Knapp) the latter takes the voyage on account of her health.
Friday Novr. 4. Mr. & Mrs. Gulick arrived from Lahaina in the ship commanded by Cap. Arthur.
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Sabbath) Novr. 6th. The Congregation at the chapel was much larger than usual. The house was well
filled. Should sailors & officers from the ships attend as they ought the house would need to be enlarged to
afford accommodation to all.
Wednesday Novr. 9 1842. Mr. Armstrong went to Waialua to attend a protracted meeting about to be
conducted at that station.
Thursday Novr. 10. A Brigantine arrived from Tahiti) by which a letter came to hand from the mission
established at the Navigators Islands dated Samoa May 1841.
The vessel brings notice that the French have taken possession of Tahiti and have established French
laws there. Various conjectures are entertained in regard to the cause of this movement) and in regard to
further proceedings whether in carrying forward their plan they will not take possession here.
Wednesday N ovr. 30th.
I have neglected to note several events and the dates have escaped my recollection.
Bya vessel from California we are informed that Cap. Jones had taken Monterey under a wrong
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impression that our Govt. had declared war against Mexico: but soon after having taken possession he
learned that the difficulties were settled and he had given up the place.
The sailors belonging to the ships in this port having felt the restraint of the regulation requiring all
sai[lors] to depart on board their ships at the firing of the 2nd gun which is at the our of 8 in the evening) a
company of them headed by Cap. Rogers of the ship Rodman came on shore and marched through the
streets huzzaln?- & making disturbance; the whole company numbered 163. Kekuanaoa sent for Mr. Hooper
in the night and requested him to use his influence to disperse the mob) this he attempted to do but in
vain. The company after traversing the streets as long as they choose) left the shore and went on board
their ships.
The next day Cap. Rogers was summoned to appear before the Govr. together with others who had
cooperated with him) and the Govr. after citing the law & explaining the case decided him guilty and fined
him the sum of 99 75/1 00 ~ and required him to give security for the same on the spot. He was highly
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enraged but public sentiment was so much set against the deed that he consented to pay the sum and
eventually to withdraw his appeal that the case should be tried by jury.
Some threats were made that another mob would be collected the next night which induced the Gov.
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to issue a proclamation making known his purpose to cause his guards to go armed and in case of
disturbance to put it down by force of arms; and requested commanders of vessels to keep their crews on
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board.
Criers were sent about the streets calling upon all natives to keep in their houses & preserve quiet and
in case of alarm to retain their places in their houses.
The night was passed in quiet, the sailors wisely keeping to their vessels.
The ship Hopewell arrived from Valparaiso, bound to Canton, having remains of cargo which she sold
at auction. She sailed to day. Dr. Mead went passenger.
Mr. Smith performed a tour around part of this island.
A short vacation of the School at Punahou; school recommenced on Monday last 28th inst.
To day Mr. Armstrong baptised a large number of natives: most of whom have been on probation more
than a year.
Friday Deer. 2 1842. The premises belonging to Mr. French (William) and leased to Mr. Greenway were
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sold at auction on account of the mortagagee Jules Dudoit who held his mortgage deed from Mr. Greenway.
They were bid off by Mr. Paty for Mr. Dudoit.
An affray occurred between Mr. Pelly & Mr. Skinner in which Mr. Robson took part. It seems that Mr.
Skinner made some reproachful remark or insinuation in regard to the character of Mr. Pelly, which he
resented by a blow of a whip over the shoulders of Mr. S. Mr. P. being on horse,back was seized by S. & R.
and pull~d from his horse: the native officers interfered & led Mr. S. to the fort and was liberated by giving
bail, To day a trial was conducted and the parties were fined six dollars each. So much for laws.This has been a fast day for the families at this station: and a meeting was held at Mr. Armstrong, in
the morning for the children in the afternoon for all. Mr. Leslie lead the exercises.
Sabbath Deer. 4th 1842. The communion was celebrated by both of the native congregations. The
largest number of communicants that have ever participated at one time in this church were assembled this
afternoon. The lower floor seem quite filled with ch. members.
The Frigate U.S. Cap. Armstrong arrived here this forenoon 11 days from Monterey, Said to be the
shortest passage ever made from that place.
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Tuesday Deer. 6 1842. Made a call on board the U.S. Frigate U. States accompanied by Messrs. Smith,
Hall & Leslie. While on board Kekuanaoa attended by the Am. Consul & Dr. Judd made a call and on
their return they were honored with a Govrs. salute. We stopped about half an hour and were conducted
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through the ship by one of the officers and the assistant surgeon.
Wednesday 7th. The U. States sailed on her return to California where are the other vessels of the
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Squadron belonging to the Pacific station comd. by Thos. ap Catesby Jones. I addressed him a letter and a
Report of the Board) also a pamphlet containing the defense of the mission at the Sand. Islands against the
Roman Catholics.
Mr. Emerson & Mr. Baldwin and his son David arrived ~ also Mr. Stetson.
Yesterday (6th) We had company to dine Mrs. Nye & Mr. Peck.
Thursday Decr. 8th. Mrs. Chamberlain dined at the house ofMr. Wm. Paty by invitation.
Friday Decr. 9th. A party at the house of Mr. Armstrong ~ guests ~ Mr. & Mrs. Damon) Mr. & Mrs. Paty)
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson) Mr. Marshall) Cap. Bernard) Mr. Baker) Mr. Davis son of H. Homes) Cap. Spring) Dr.
& Mrs. Judd) Mr. & Mrs. Hall) Mrs. Dimond & myself ~ also Kinau & Hellen Judd & Maria Jane ~ Mr.
Roger) Mr. Smith) Mrs. Nye) Mrs. Hooper.
Sabbath Decr. 11th 1842. A Sabbath School was commenced in the chapel by an effort ofMr. Damon.
The families of the missionaries were invited to unite in the effort and to bring their children. A few of the
families remained with their children. I have yet to consider whether I shall consent that our children
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attend. My Sabbath School connected with the native cong. will prevent me from affording my presence.
Tuesday Decr. 13 1842. The Victoria sailed for Maui ~ passenger Mr. Baldwin and his son) Mr. & Mrs.
Peck & children and Mr. Stetson.
Thu~sday 15th.. The Paalua arrived bringing Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock & children & Miss Brown & Mr.
Forbes & family. They left on Tuesday evening) having had calms.
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander & children arrived from Kauai in Schr. Shaw. Mrs. Alexander)s health is
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Thursday Decr. 22. Gave Nalimu & Kapuali their dismission.
Monday Deer. 26. Mr. Hall sailed for Maui on board the Paalua. Dr. Judd also goes up to attend the
national feast.
Tuesday 27. The Ship Victoria Cap. Spring for New York sailed about noon today. She carries a large
quantity of sugar for Ladd & Co. By the Victoria I sent all the letters on hand & list of wants for the year
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1844.
Mr.. Forbes sailed for Kauai on board the Schr. Shaw.
Wednesday Decr. 28th 1842. Mrs. Armstrong was hurt this afternoon by the overturning of a wagon:
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two of her front teeth were broken off and a dentist set ~ one displaced & lost. She was riding with her two
youngest children & with Mrs. Damon, returning from Nuuanu being driven by a native. In going down a
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steep place one of the wheels struck into a rut, the jolt threw the driver over the foreward part of the wagon
and the reins went with him. Mrs. A. succeeded in drawing up to herself by means of the hook on the end
of her umbrella. She had just recovered the reins when the fore wheel came in contact with a heep of
stones by which the wagon was upset & ever person thrown upon the ground. The wagon righted as the
horse sprung forward: and away it went at his heels over fences & ditches till the horse recovered in a
measure from his fright and went on moderatly so as to be stopped by some natives on the road. Mrs. A. &
Mrs. D. walked on in a sad plight till they came to the house of Mr. Damon. No serious injury was done to
the persons. The wagon, however, was considerably injured.
SabbathJany. 1st. 1843. The Lord's Supper was administered in the Chapel this evening.
Wednesday Jan. 4. A protracted meeting commenced in the 1st Cong. this day assisted by Mr.
Alexander and Mr. Parker, Mr. Hitchcock & Mr. Smith not able to take a part in the duties.
Thursday Jany 5 1843. By the Brig Sarah & Abigail from Mazatlan letters have been reed from the U.
States, and from Mr. Richards who was on the 13th Novr. at Vera Cruz just embarked in a U.S. Steam
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Frigate and on the point of sailing for Washington where he expected to arrive in 9 days.
Mr. Charlton was at Tapike in the early part of Novr. He told Cap. Doane that he expected the Eng.
Govt. would take possession at the Sand. Islands.
Our letters from the Miss. House state that Mr. Castle was intending to come out in the falL The
Comee. had decided not to send Mr. Munn back.
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Mr. peirce writes that the Barque Baring was to sail about the 10th or 12th of Novr. and would bring
100 tons frt. for th~ mission.
Friday Jan. 6th. Mr. & Mrs. Damon dined with us also Br. Alexander & Parker.
Mr. Damon has recently lost a sum of money stolen from his house. Has not been able to detect the
thieves ~ He suspects his own domestics.
Saturday Jan. 7. Dr. Judd & Mr. Hall arrived from Lahaina with Mrs. Richards & her two children. The
health of Mrs. Richards is feeble.
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Mrs. Chamberlain spent part of the day at Punahou.
Saturday Jany 21st. 1843. At about 5 o'ck this afternoon I arrived from Waialua, where I had been to
attend the examination of Mr. Locke's schooL I left here on Tuesday and arrived at Waialua the same day.
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The examination took place on Thursday. A storm commenced on Wednesday and continued during the
week during which a considerable amount of rain felL
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I took cold and my lungs seemed somewhat affected, it was accompanied with hoarsness & cough
though the cough was not severe.
I started on my return from Waialua at 1/4 before 10 o'ck, and I employed a native with a horse to
accompany me, and his services I found of material service in urging forward my horse, who was rather a
dull creature. I got along very well and with a tolerable degree of ease. We had showers during the first hour
& a half; but being pretty well shileded I did not get much wet. I dismissed the man about four miles before
reaching Ewa, and though I had started expecting to stop there and remain over the Sabbath, I concluded
to pass by and proceed on my way home without delay, as it was only half past one and I was not much
fatigued; and I had no doubt that by going forward at a moderate pace I could reach home in good season.
The road I found to be quite muddy and the last part of the journey more fatiguing that the first part.
I had heard that the roof of the new meeting house had been endangered by the recent wind. I was glad
to find that though the roof had been exposed to injury it had not suffered materially if any. The wind had
raised one comer of the plate: but by getting a rope over the roof it was held down, while the gale lasted.
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Sabbath Jan. 22. 1843. I did not attend meeting either the english or native ~ and obtained the services
of Mr. Hall in my Sabbath School owing to the state of my health.
Thursday! 26. Mr. & Mrs. Alexander and their two youngest children took passage in the Schr. Victoria
for Lahaina & Kailll;a. Their three eldest children are at Punahou.
Friday 27. Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua having loaded the Pilot with various effects of his station on
account of his Boarding School and despatched her.
Butchered 311 ox of the herd at this station which is to be divided among the families: Its weight is
upwards of 700 lb.
Sabbath 29th. The Joseph Peabody arrived from Mazatlan and brought letters from the U.States. A
letter from Mr. Hill is missing containing Bills of Exchange. Reed. one letter from Mr. Hill, one from Mr.
Anderson and one from Mr. Bingham. Receive the information that the Barque Behring sailed from Boston
on the 2nd ofNovr. with supplies for this mission.
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Mr. & Mrs. Castle & daughter passengers also Mr. & Mrs. Calking ~ Mrs. Dominis & Miss Goodall a
sister of Miss Ladet Mr. Bingham had decided, on account of the health of Mrs. B., to remain during
another winter.
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Monday Jan. 301843. Intelligence has been reed. by Mrs. Dole of the death of her mother.
We learn also that an English Frigate was at Mazatlan or had been there and that she is bound to this
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place, having on board Lord Paulett, who will have authority to look into the cases of difficulty existing
here between this Govt. & British subjts. From these islands the Frigate will proceed to the Socy. Islands.
By a letter from Mr. Whitney reed. on Friday by the hand of Mr. Forbes who arrived in the ship
Bartholomew Gosnold from Kauai intelligence was communicated that he (Mr. W. ) has learned by a letter
from his son Henry the distressing news that his son Samuel had suddenly disapperead when about to take
his degree at Amherst College, and that up to the date of the letter 2 mo. from the time of his
disappearance no trace of him had been discovered. The parents are greatly afflicted. They have many
hopes & many fears, in regard to his safety.
The Bartholomew Gosnold came very near going ashore at Koloa in a gale. The Cap. was on shore at
the time. The officers & crew cut away the Mizzen Mast. She rode out the gale and was saved, having lost
one of her best anchors. Cap. Russel we learn was married to Miss Holden and has brought her along with
him to this place.
Friday Feby 10th 1843. An Eng. ship of war Carrisfort Lord Paulet arrived this afternoon.
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Saturday Feby 11 th. The ship of war entered the harbor this morning. The wind having changed to the
southward she came in under full saiL Mr. Simpson was honored with a salute; but the government was not
being under c~nsure from his Lordship for not having acknowledged Mr. Simpson as ConsuL The French,
& American Co~suls and other American citizens called on board; but they were treated with neglect in
consequence of the slight offered to the Deputy English Consul and their acquiescence with the native
government in their measures. The Gentlemen felt deeply the slight and the Am. & French vessels in port
lowered their flags which had been hoisted in compliment to the Eng. Man of war. The French Consul
confronted the Eng. Commander to his face as I learn & the American Consul addressed a communication
to him alledging that his Lordship had yet to learn that there was reason for the Deputy Consul's not being
acknowledged by this Government.
Sabbath Feby 12th 1843. A considerable rain has fallen to day, the wind blowing fresh from the sea.
The regular native service of the afternoon was dispensed with. Mr. Armstrong came into the house during
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the hour of the Sabbath School and he occupied a half hour after the close of the School in addressing the
scholars.
Monday Feby 13. The Schooner Hooikaika sailed for Lahaina with a message to the King, who will
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probably come down as soon as he receives intelligence of the Man of War.
An American Sloop of War arrived this afternoon ~ we suppose it to be the Cyane ~ The Consul went
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off just before night.
Mr. Ladd has a very severe attack of sickness ~ He was taken last Thursday, and has had two shocks of
appoplexy. Fears are entertained that he will not recover. Should he have another attack it will be fatal:
His friends are very anxious for him.
Sabbath School concert was attended this evening in the ChapeL
A vessel is expected to sail for Mazatlan in the course of 10 days or a fortnight.
Tuesday Feby 141843. The ship of War which arrived last evening proves to be the Sloop of War
Boston of the East India Squadron, Commanded by Cap. John C. Long from Canton via Sydney & the
Society Island 19 days from the latter place. She left Canton in Septr. and brings news of the termination
of the war between England & China, the latter government having agreed to pay 21 millions of dollars to
the former, to cede Hongkong permanently to the British, and to open six of their ports for trade to the
same.
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Called with several of the br. of the mission on board the Carrisfort, Lord Paulet & were politely recd.:
afterward we made a call on board the Boston to pay our respects to Cap. Long. We found there the
American &, French Consuls who were each saluted with seven guns. At one o'clock the govr. was saluted
and the sahl-te retd. from the Fort.
Before going on board the Eng. ship of War I called upon Mr. Simpson to inquire whether his Lordship
the comma~der was on board & to ascertain whether he would receive a call from us with pleasure. The
information h~ communicated was that he would be happy to have us call; but that he had determined to
receive no
while the govt. continues to ratify his appointment as consuL
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Wednesday Feby 15 1843. Lord Paulet called this morning and visited the Printg. office & Bindery with
which he was much pleased.
In the afternoon Cap. Long of the U.S. sloop of War Boston called on the families in company with Mr.
Hooper. Having gone away for the children at Punahou I did not see him.
Friday Feby 17th. Mrs. Parker arrived from Kaneohe and I accompanied her to Punahou where her
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daughter is at schL
This afternoon the King arrived from Maui. As he entered the harbor on passing the U.S. Sloop of War
Boston he received a salute, and as he stepped on shore another salute from the guns of the Fort and was
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received by the Foreign Residents and escorted by them to his house near the Fort.
The King had not been long on shore before a communication was addressed to him from Lord Paulet
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demanding an interview unattended by his interpreter. The King returned answer that he would grant him
an interview in proper time attended by his interpreter. Another communication was forwarded by his
Lordship dictating terms and threatning the place with attack unless these terms were complied with.
Saturday Feby 18th 1843. This morning a Brig was seen being towed out of the harbor which was
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brought to anchor in the roads. We soon learned that this was designed as a place of security for the English
families in the place in prospect of an attack upon the town in case of the noncompliance of the
government with the terms which had been proposed by Lord Paulett These terms I learn from hearsay are
the following 1st. That Mr. Simpson be acknowledged Consul. 2d. That the property of Mr. Charlton under
arrest be released from seizure. 3rd. That Mr. Charlton's claim to a large lot between the comer of the Fort
& Mr. Reynolds establishment be admitted, 4th. That in trials of Englishmen a certain portion of the
jurors be Englishmen and the other persons approved by the Consul. 5th. That new trials be granted on
various cases that have been recently tryed involving the interests of Englishmen. All these were acceded
to by the King; in the case of Mr. Charlton' claim the King was allowed the right to protest. At 2 o'ck
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salutes were exchanged the difficulty having been settled.
Sabbath Feby 19th. All quiet to day. Lord Paulet attended by Mr. Simpson and some other gentlemen
were present at the native service in the afternoon. In the evening he attended the English service in the
Chapel.
MOf).day 20th. The King & Auhea made a call on board the Carysfort and received a royal salute on
entering and returning and the most polite attention while on board. Mr. Simpson used his influence to get
Dr. Judd rejected as interpreter but did not succeed. He invited Dr. Rooke to act, who declined and the
King refused to accept of another.
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memory
It is an internal sense of right and wrong. It is that faculty by which we judge a thing or action as it
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stands related to right and wrong. Is an action right ~. conscience approves of it: is an action wrong it
disapproves. Now conscience must have the power to perceive & to judge.- It judges in view of law, and
to judge in view of law it must know what the law is ~ therefore it must have understanding; but it is not
itself understanding.
I learn that the foreigners of the village were much alarmed on Saturday in consequence of the
threatning attitude of affairs. Some removed their money & valuable papers to a place of safety, and
commenced packing up their property. It is fully believed that the threat would have been carried into
execution if the government had not complied with the demands. There are many however who think that
the government would have done well to have stood it out and let the Englishmen fire, and after that to
have struck their colors.
Tuesday 21st. The King & suit visited the U.S. Sloop of War Boston who recived the usual salutes.
Wednesday Feby 221843. This being the anniversary of Washington's birth day, the event was honored
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by a salute from the Sloop of War Boston and another from the Fort and a ball on board the Boston at
night ~ the party consisting of Americans only, except the King.
Thursday Feby 23. This being the annual Concert of prayer for Colleges the day was observed by the
families qt this place. A meeting for children was held at 11 o'ck at Mr. Armstrong's study and in the
afternoon a meeting for the families at his house.
Friday Feby 24 The exorbitant demands of Cap. Paulet and other requisitions made upon the
governmept have brought the King to feel that nothing short of resigning his Kingdom into the hands of
the English will meet the exigency of the case. We were somewhat alarmed in consequence of a report this
morning that firing from the Ship of War might be expected to take place to day. Dr. Judd was sent for in
great haste with a guard of soldiers and we concluded that Lord Paulet having become exasperated by the
difficulty of bringing the King to consent to all his terms had come to the conclusion that he would force
matters at the cannons mouth. This probably was a mistake as the day has passed and no guns have been
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fired. It is reported however among the natives that Kekuanaoa has been removed form his station as
governor of the and Leleohoku put in his place and that Dr. Judd had been removed from the office of
Treasurer or that which he sustained in connection with the Treasury Board.
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The Americans are holding meetings and consulting in regard to their interests ~ they were in session in
company with Cap. Long as I understand the most of last night. And a proposition was suggested of
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advising the King to commit the govt. to the protection of France & the U. States until the difficulties
could be satisfactorily adjusted.
Saturday Feb. 25,1843. A communication was received from Lord Paulet by the American & French
Consuls informing them that a provisional cession of the Islands had been made to Her Majesty Queen
Victoria by the King & Kekauluohi, and that the English Flag would be hoisted at the Fort at 3 o'ck this
afternoon. A crier had preceded this notice, and had proclaimed through the village an order of the King
inviting the people to assemble at the Fort at 2 o'ck to hear what he had to say. At 2 o'ck I walked with
several of the Brethren to the court house where the King was and at 3 o'ck the chiefs and Lord Paulet were
ready to attend to the business for which the assembly was convened. A company of marines from the
Carysfort and of natives belonging to the Fort had formed in hollow square in front of the house standing
within and upon the wall of the Fort ~ Lord Paulet and some of his officers & the King, Kekuauluohi,
Kekuanaoa & other chiefs stood in the veranda, the Hawaiian flag still flying; the King made a short
address to the people stating that He was in difficulty having been brought into difficulty without
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foundation and that in consequence of this he gave up the life of the Kingdom; but was still permitted to
retain his authority over the people which he desired to exercise for their good. The address was interpreted
into English by Dr. Judd and after this he read the deed of cession. TI'le substance of which was, that, being
unable to meet the demands which had been made upon him he felt himself obliged to cede the islands to
the Rt. Hon, ~ord George Paulet Commander of Her Majestys Ship of War Carysfort representative of
Victoria Queen of England &c. ~ making the reservation that the act should be subject to the decision of
the Represent,!-tives qf the Nation who have gone to England in case they have entered into arrangements
there, if none have been made to this date ~ it shall be subject subject to their consideration and
negotiation. In case these representatives are not there or have not been acknowledged ~ it shall be subject
to the decision of the Queen on the representation of the case by this Government and Lord Paulet. ~ As
soon as these declarations were made and the papers passed which had been signed by the parties, the
Hawaiian flag was lowered and the English flag hoisted in its stead. As soon as it reached its place at the
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top of the staff the band struck up a tune and a salute commenced from the guns of the Fort, which was
returned by the Ship. My feelings were strongly exercised with compassion for the King & chiefs. The King
conducted with propriety and all behaved with dignity. The face of Kekuanaoa was an index of concern &
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trouble of feeling. I returned with feelings of grief: but with a heart to say, "Thy will be done. Let thev great
name be glorified.
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I find that Dr. Judd is as much censured by the American party as he was before by the English party
because he did not use his influence with the King to induce him to accept the offer of protection from the
U. States & France by ceding the islands conditionally to them.
Monday Feby 27 1843. The Keoua sailed this afternoon for Maui, with the King and Kekauluohi, as we
learn. Mr. Forbes was designing to take passage with his family but the vessel got out at an earlier hour than
was expected, so that he did not go.
Tuesday Feby 28. Notice was communicated to Mr. Forbes that the schr. Victoria would sail for Maui
this afternoon and both he & Mr. Hitchcock made arrangements for taking passage in her, and Miss Brown
also. Their baggC).ge and a large amount of fret. was taken to the landing: when notice arrived from Dr. Judd
that Lt. of the Carysfort who has the direction of the vessel rejected the freight, and informed them that
the passengers alone could go in the vesseL As the passengers could not go without their baggage, they felt
themselves under the necessity to stop.
Wednesday March 1st. The Vktoria did not get out last evening as was expected, and this morning she
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was towed by the Carysfort's boats to the forks of the harbor; the wind blowing fresh from the sea the boats
could not succeed in towing her further. For some time it was dubious whether she would not be obliged to
return; bt+t after arranging for getting under way she made sail and beat out. The Lt. of the Carysfort in
Gornmand of the Schr. apologized to Mr. Forbes on acct. of not taking the families: it was on acct. of the
lumber that he made objections and not their baggage.
Tht+fsday, March 2nd 1843. We learn that there was quite a disturbance in the village last night. Sailors
were drupk and were followed about by the native rabble and there was so much commotion & noise that
Lord Paulet sent to enquire of the Govr. the reason that the disturbance was not quieted. The govr.
returned answer that the people wd. not obey the cunstables ~ This excited his Lordships displeasure and he
went on shore in person with some armed marines, and the sword was used with such effect that the tumult
was soon quelled. Two or three natives were wounded. One of them pretty severely.
The Govr. held a consultation with the Commissioners and it was decided that the native laws were in
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force: for it was from the supposition that old laws were void, that the liberty was taken to disregard the
lunas. The Governor assembled the city guard and went with a party of them through the village
proclaiming that the old laws were in force and would be executed on the violaters of them.
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Many sailors about ~ on foot and on horseback ~ most of them giving evidence of having drunk to
excess. One was seen who had fallen from his horse and was carrying in his bloody face the effects of his
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folly.
Friday March 3rd 1843. The Paalua sailed for Maui. The brethren Forbes & Hitchcock & Miss Brown
took passage. They also carried their baggage.
Sabbath March 5th 1843. The Lord's Supper was administered in the 1st chh. and a larger number of
communicants partook than I ever knew before in this house, or in connection with this chh. Mr.
Armstrong thinks there were as many as 300 from other chhs. present ~ in all perhaps 1500 communicants.
Lord Paulet and several officers from the Carysfort were spectators.
A luminious meteor has been observed for three or four nights past above the horizon nearly in the
sun's track: it has a very long train. I discovered it for the first time this evening; but others saw it on Friday
evening. The moon is increasing now and it is doubtful whether it will be seen very distinctly again, unless
it should rise higher and drew nearer to the earth.
Saturday March 11 th. The Hooikaika sailed for Mazatlan. Mr. Simpson with despatches for England &
Mr. Marshall with communications for the Americans.
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Thursday Mar. 17 [16]. The U.S. Sloop of War Boston sailed.
The Behring Cap. Snow arrived. Mr. & Mrs. Castle passengers & others.
Thursday March 16th 1843. Mrs. Judd was confined with a daughter last night.
Monday Mar}::h 20th. Vacation commenced at Punahou.
Wednes,day Z2nd. Mr. Dole & Miss Smith The children ofMr. Emerson, Alexander and Hitchcock
sailed in the KeQua for Maul.
Mr. pole ~ Miss Smith expect to proceed to Hawaii.
Friday March 31 st. The brethren of the mission families at this station by invitation of Lord Geo.
Paulet dined on board the Carysfort.
Tuesday April 4th. Dr. Judd left for Lahaina in the Schr. Paalua to attend the Parliament.
Friday ApL 7th. By the ship Wm. Thompson from Tahiti we learn that the Queen has placed herself
under the protection of the English. A new flag staff has been erected in her enclosure bearing the old
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national flag with a crown in the centre. Sometime previous to this it seems an English ship ~ the Talbot
arrived at the port of Tahiti ~ the commander chose not to salute the flag containing the French Union
(this being the new flag) he invited the Queen on board erected the old flag which he saluted. A meeting
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of the chiefs was held and their feelings made known by which it was apparent that they had entered into
the arrangements proposed by the French through fear and because they could do nothing else: and that
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they wished the protection of England. It was reported to the French that the Tahitians were about to hoist
their old flag and pull down the new. The French ship of war then lying in port threatened in case the old
flag was raised to pour a broadside into the town. The Talbot sent word if the French ship did this he would
pour a broadside into the Frenchman. In this attitude the vessels stood for a day or two: at length it was
decided to refer the subject to the respective Admirals. A small vessel was despatched with the messenger
of the French and the Talbot sailed to confer with the Admiral of the English.
Not long after an English Frigate the Vengeance arrived with Mr. Pritchard the Eng. Consul and a
present from the Eng. Govt. to the Queen; Another meeting was called and a fuller expression of the
islanders in favor of the English was obtained. And it was after this meeting that the flag bearing the crown
was erected in the Queen's enclosure.
Sabbath, April 9th 1843. Mrs. Lowell Smith was confined this morning about 12 o'ck with a daughter.
Mr. Smith called early in the morning for Mrs. C. and she went down & spent part of the day. The infant is
very feeble and it is feared it will not live. She went down again in the evening and intends spending the
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night there.
Tuesday ApL 11th. The infant of Mrs. Smith died this morng. about 12 o'ck just about 48 hours after its
birth, and has peen interred with her three other babes in her own yard.
Friday April 14th 1843. The Schr. Kahalaia set sail for Maui with Mr. Damon who goes to spend a short
season at Lahaina during the principal shipping. The wind blew very strong and after the vessel passed
Diamond Hill the s~a was found so high she being deeply laden it was thought expedient to put back. She
got back in the night and came to anchor in the roads.
Sabbath, Ap. 16th. Mr. Cooke conducted native service in the afternoon, and in the evening Mr.
Armstrong preached in the Chapel from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Monday 17th. Lord Paulet and some of his officers took tea at Mr. Knapp's and spent the evening there.
Tuesday 18th. The Wm. Gray Cap. Stickney sailed for the United States.
The Lama Cap. Nye sailed for Columbia river taking the passengers and freight brot. out by the
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Victoria, Cap. Spring also Mr. Leslie and Mr. & Mrs. Hatch. Mrs. Nye accompanies her husband. The ship
will go to California after she has performed her business at the river.
Yesterday or rather last evening Mr. Gulick arrived from KauaL
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Wednesday. The Clarion sailed for Lahaina. Mr. Damon took passage.
Saturday April 22nd. The Keoua sailed for the windward. We shipped a considerable amount of freight;
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and have made a proposition for the vessel to bring the families of Hawaii and Hana to Honolulu to attend
Gen. Meeting.
Sabbath April 23 1843. Mr. Ives and family arrived from Lahaina on board a whaling ship which sailed
on Friday.
One day last week the young chiefs who had made a visit to Lahaina returned on board a whale ship a
with them a teacher by the name of Sturges whom Dr. Judd hired for a season from a whale ship. They all
attended meeting.
Mr. Gulick preached in the chapel this evening.
Wednesday ApL 26. A whale ship displayed a signal of distress this morning on being visited from shore
she proved to be the ship Maine of Fair Haven) Cap. Magee and that an attempt had been made by the
steward to murder him in his berth last night) between the hours of 10 & 11 ock. He approached with a
knife & made several severe cuts on his head & neck by which he was completely disabled. He then came
on deck and said to the mate that the Cap. wished him to go down and see him in the cabin) as the mate
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turned to go down he discharged a pistol at him which missed its aim & the fellow sprung into the quarter
boat and was seen no more. The officers below hearing the noise on deck sprung from their berths but on
reachin~ the door found it secured ~ so that neither the mate could enter nor they pass out. An ax was
employed to cut t~~~ugh and when they came to the captain they found him in the shocking condition in
which the steward had left him gashed and bleeding - They did what they could and then got the ship
round and directed th~ir course to this port: they had left Lahaina yesterday and were directing their course
to the north.
The physician from the Carysfort & Dr. Wood dressed the wounds) but the state of his wounds would
not allow of his being removed to day.
The reason of the stewards doing the deed is supposed to have been his having been prohibited from
going ashore except the last day of the ships stay at Lahaina and his having been seized up in the rigging
once during the passage out) being 5 mo. from home.
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It is supposed he jumpped overboard as he could not be found in the vesseL
Thursday several of the missionaries & some of the sisters with several of the children visited the
Carysfort this day. A general invitation was given to the ladies & children.
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Saturday ApL 29. Families arrived from the windward ~ Mr. .Alexander & family on board ship
commanded by Cap. Coffin. In the Sch. Clarion Mr. & Mrs. Bond & child & Mr. Dole. Miss Smith arrived
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at Lahaina but delays till next week.
Sabbath, ApL 30th 1843. English service in the chapel, Mr. Bond preached in the morning and Mr.
Smith in the evening.
Monday May 1st. Monthly concert was attended as usual at Mr. Armstrong's.
Wednesday 3rd. A memorial was forwd. from Ew8. by Mr. Bishop addressed to the British Commission
on the subject of their late order to the Govt. prohibiting the imprisonment of persons for fornication, evils
already beginning to result from the slacking off of the law.
Thursday 4th. Dr. Judd arrived from Maui on board ship Kutusoff Capt. Cox. Mr. Damon also came
down ~ learn that Mr. Baldwin's son Douglas died yesterday having been ill about a month with diarrhea.
Sabbath May 6 [7]. The exercises this afternoon varied from those of ordinary days from its being
conducted by various brethren and directed to the one point of the relaxing of the law in regard to the 7th
Commandment.
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The Cong. of Mr. Smith was united with this in the service. Mr. Armstrong, Gulick, Ives & Smith took
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part. Also of the natives Kaaimaneo, Kuluwailehua, John Ii & Honokaupu.
Monday May 8th. Mr. Whitney arrived from Kauai in the Pilot.
Tues~ay 9th. Mr. Bishop from Ewa & the brethren from Waialua arrived. The Brig Boliva sailed for
Monterey.
Thursday May 11 th 1843. General Meeting was organized this afternoon. The brethren from Lahaina
arrived yesterday awl the brethren from Hilo this day.
Tuesday 301843. So much of the business of the Gen. Meeting has been completed that the meeting
has been adjourned to be called together by the Moderator.
I did not think to notice in its place that Tuesday 16th inst. was observed as a day of fasting and prayer
and that on Sabbath 28th the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered to the Mission Church,
and Dr. Judd's infant child was baptised. ~ Saturday evening was observed as a conference and social prayer
of the Church and Mrs. Mary A. Castle was recd. to the church on letter.
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Thursday June 1st 1843. The Ship Carysfort left the harbor this morning. It is not known where she is
bound, but it conjectured that she is going to Lahaina to carry up Lord Paulet to see the King, and that she
may go thence to Hilo.
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Mr. Whitney left this evening in the Schr. Hawaii for Kauai, Mr. Alexander & Mrs. Armstrong.
Friday June 2nd. Mr. Conde and family arrived in a whaling ship from Lahaina. Mr. Emerson's two sons
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come down to enter again on their studies at Punahou.
Saturday June 3rd. The General meeting was convened again to day to attend to an item of business
and was adj ourned sine die.
Sabbath June 4th 1843. The Sacrament was administered in the native church to apana akahi ~
Monday June 5th. School commenced at Punahou.
Several of the windward brethren took passage in the Clarion. Viz. Messrs. Clark, Emerson, Bailey &
Andrews. Also Messrs. Lyman, Coan & Wilcox, Mr. & Mrs. Bond. Besides these there were many native
passengers filling the vessel to overflowing.
I would here notice that Dr. Judd has left the house of the Mission which he has so long occupied and
has moved in the house of Auhea. On Saturday evening the brethren were invited to attend a prayer
meeting at his house. The meeting was conducted by Mr. Thurston and was an interesting season.
Sabbath June 11 th. The Lord's Supper was administered in the native church to Apana 2 & 3.
Monday 12th. As Mr. & Mrs. Dole have gone to Ewa and are expecting to go on to Waialua, there is no
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school today: and it is possible there will be none this week. We hear that Sarah Leslie is very low and
many fears are entertained in regard to her recovery. The sickness of Sarah may be an occasion of delay to
Mr. & Mrs., Dole.
Tuesday Jun~ 13th 1843. The Schooner Keoua was towed out of the harbor very early this morning. Mr.
Thurstop. & family and Mrs. Richards & her two children take passage. The vessel is bound to Lahaina,
Kailua, Kealakeh-l-a & Hilo. We have put on board freight for all those places.
All the baggagt; of the passengers was put on board last night and the passengers were all in readiness to
embark ~ Mr. Thurston & family stopped at our house but were hurried off at an early hour.
The Carysfort made here appearance off the harbor this morning on her way from Lahaina. Learn that
she is going to Kauai and she therefore does not now design to anchor.
Wednesday June 14. We have employed the Paalua to carry Mr. Paris and effects to Kau. The day has
been occupied in putting freight on board for Lahaina and Kau. The vessel got off just at evening. Mr.
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Gulick takes passage for Lahaina, with a design to visit MolokaL Our engagement for the vessel extends to
her discharge at Kau we hire her by the day at $10 pr. day.
The Carysfort has been laying off and on since yesterday and will sail this evening as we learn for KauaL
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Monday June 19th 1843. About 4 o'ck this morning Mrs. Chamberlain was confined with a daughter ~
our eighth child. About 21/2 hours after confinement Mrs. C. was seized with pains & flowing and for a
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short time we thought her in a dangerous situation ~ She obtained relief and was comfortable.
Friday 23rd. Our babe after a period of suffering breathed its last about one o'clk this morning and was
interred about 12 o'ck. It was quiet the day of its birth, and though its breathing was not so free and easy as
indicated perfect health, yet we saw no reason to regard it diseased. On Tuesday it showed signs of illness
which increased ~ Wednesday it required almost constant attendance and its crying was frequent and
distressed ~ Thursday was a very trying day ~ its sufferings were great ~ at about 4 ock P.M. it gained relief by
the operation of medicine, tho. it is not at all certain that it was entire & permanent: but a mistake in
giving medicine by one of the attendants placed the hope of recovery quite beyond our reach. Its pains for
several hours were intense, till exhausted nature and the power of anodynes united produced a quiescent
state in which it continued breathing less & less till about 1 o'ck A.M. when its spirit took its departure.
Mrs. Parker was in her attentions ~ Mrs. Conde and Mrs. Dole also were very attentive kind &
sympathizing on the occasion.
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It is a dark dispensation; but it is the Lord's hand ~ No blame can be attached to the act of giving the
medicine. It was' a casualty beyond the direction of those who acted on the occasion. Tho. it is not certain
that the child would not have died of its disease; yet the medicine in connection with it made death certain
within a short period.
The families and children met at 11 o'ck ~ Mr. Smith made remarks and prayed, and at about 12 o'ck
our little one which we called Sarah Eliza was borne by Oromel and John Gulick to the grave yard where it
was deposited petween the remains of Mrs. Lyons & Mrs. Castle.
"So fades the lovely blooming flower
Frail smiling solace of an hour."
Monday July 3rd 1843. Several of the brethren made a call on board the English Sloop of War Hazard
which arrived yesterday from the Soc. Islands and entered the harbor this morning. We were politely recd.
by the Cap. whose name is BelL It is understood that he purposes to reciprocate attentions from Americans.
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Wednesday July 5th. The Maryland which arrived on Saturday the 1st inst. from Mazatlan, sailed this
day for Canton.
The Carysfort sailed on Saturday for Hilo.
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The Hooikaika sailed we suppose for Hilo, to carry to Lord Paulet notice of the arrival of the Hazard.
Dr. Smith sailed in the Hawaii on Tuesday for KauaL
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The Paalua arrived from Maui & Hawaii, having landed supplies at Kau together with Mr. & Mrs. Paris.
Thursday July 6 184.3. The Clarion sailed for Maui.
The Keoua arrived from Hawaii & Maui. Mr. Locke returned in her from Lahaina.
Friday 7th. The U. States Frigate Constellation arrived at this port 45 days from Canton.
We have received no letters or publications by her. She was last from Amoy. It is stated there had been
some disturbances in Canton ~ by mobs ~ that one factory or more had been demolished. The excitement of
feeling had been anti English and was connected with the opium business.
Saturday 8th. Called with several of the brethren on board the U.S. Frigate Constellation. Comre.
Kearny was occupied when we arrived with Mr. Dudoit and we were reed. by Lt. Bailey and introduced to
other officers and shown about the ship until the Come. was at liberty and Mr. Dudoit had retired ~ a salute
being fired on occasion of his leaving for the shore. We made only a short tarry with the Come. who
promised to return our call.
Sabbath July 9 184.3. Mrs. Damon was confined with a son this evening.
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Monday 10th. The Paalua sailed this evening for Waioli having been employed at $10 pr. day to go to
Kauai for the effects of Mr. Alexander & to carry down those of Mr. Rowell.
Mr. &.. Mrs. Gulick & Mrs. Conde took passage.
Saturday l5th. The Paalua returned last evening from Kauai and sailed this afternoon with Mr.
Alexan~er
and family for Lahaina.
Sabb~t416th. The Carysfort arrived from the windward ~ Salutes were exchanged between her
& the
Constellation.
Wednesday 19th. The Schooner Hawaii having been chartered by us at $12 pr. day to go to Hana to
carry Mr. Conde & Mr. & Mrs. Rice and their effects sailed this evening.
Friday 21. Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong left in the Schooner Clarion for the windward, expecting to stop at
Lahaina & thence proceed to Hawaii.
Saturday July 22nd 184.3. Sarah Leslie was removed from Punahou to our house in the yard, where we
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Sabbath July 23. The native service was conducted by Mr. Cooke both parts of the day.
The Brig Delaware arrived from the U. States, via Soc. Islands.
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Monday July 24th. The Bark Newburyport arrived from Callao with naval stores. Reports that the U.S.
Frigate U. States sailed two days previous to her leaving for these islands via the Gallapagoes & the Society
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Islands.
Tuesday 25. The whaling ships Bartholomew Gosnold, Cap. Russel, & James Munroe, Cap. Cushman,
arrived from Lahaina; on board the former the King and some of his principal men came passengers. The
ships are bound directly to the United States.
Wednesday 26th. The English battle Ship Dublin, Admiral Thomas, arrived this day from Valparaiso.
Salutes were exchanged between the Admiral & the Commanders of the Hazard & Constellation. The
Carysford did not salute she being of the squadron commanded by Admiral Thomas.
A polite note was addressed to the King by the Admiral requesting to know from his Majesty the time
& place when & where he might have an interview to make inquiries in regard to the cession of the
islands.
Thursday July 27 1843. We learn that Admiral Thomas had an interview with the King; and the report
is that the Sand. Islds. Flag is to be raised tomorrow, that it is not the policy of the Queen to distress weak
nations. The Admiral has refused to have any intercourse with foreigners either of his own or other
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nations, until he has adjusted his business with the King.
The rumor is that he disapproves of the steps pursued by Lord Paulet.
Saturday July 2Q. It is now settled that the Hawaiian Flag is to be restored. Admiral Thomas it seems
formed this determination as soon as he received notice on the coast of what Lord Paulet had done. It is
said that he made up his mind on the communications of Lord Paulet himself transmitted from the islands,
consisting Qf the printed official correspondence and such statements & explanations as he was pleased to
afford o(his procee~ings. It is said also that he detained communications addressed to Commodore Jones,
with a view doubtless that he should be kept in ignorance of proceedings at this place; and that no obstacle
should be thrown in the way of his own designs. And it may be he wished nothing to be done on the part of
Cap. Jones that might seem to have influenced his conduct or affected his measures in regard to restoring to
the King his rightful possessions.
Monday July 311843. This day alike with the 25th of Feby. will be a day long to be remembered, an
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epoch in Sandwich islands history - The Sandwich Island Flag has been restored.
The King was escorted by native soldiery to the plain east of the village, to a conspicuous place staked
off having a full view of the roads & offing. Two tents had been erected one on the north side of the
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enclosure and the other on the south. In front of the latter a flag staff was erected with the Sand. Isld Flag
furled. Near this the King and Admiral Thomas took their position. The other tent was occupied by
gentlemen & ladies from the village ~ Com. Kearny ~ the Acting Commercial Agent, officers for the
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Constellation, Lt. Ball, Dr. Clymer, Whaling captains in port, merchants & traders, being spectators in and
about the tent and the lines studded by natives & foreigners some on horse back and some on foot. Native
soldiery formed part of the line on the side where the King had his position. Within the line and in front of
the King marines from the three English ships in the port were drawn up and stood with their arms, having
drawn out several brass field pieces. The whole number including officers being not far from 400. At a
signal the Sandwich Islands flag was unfurled and the discharge from the field pieces commenced (the field
pieces were discharged); shortly the guns of the fort were heard and the three English ships returned the
salute. The cannon on the hill roared over our heads the Sand. Islds flag waving at the staff & the
Consellation in the offing returned the salute. Three different standards were waving near the King ~ one
the common standard of the nation. The other the Royal Standard and the other the Royal SignaL
The marienes formed in Battalions under their respective officers preceded by the Artillery marched
before the presence of the King & the admiral ~ the different officers waving their swords as they passed &
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the King lifting his hat as they were designated to him by the AdmiraL The different battalions also
performed several evolutions discharged their field pieces & their musketry. At about 12 o'ck the
procession retuf:!1-ed ~ the King being escorted to his mansion & the marines returned with their officers to
their boats, and embarked to their respective ships.
At one o:c1ock the King & chiefs walked in procession to the Stone Meeting house where prayer was
offered by Mr, Smith, ~ the King made a short address ~ Stating to the chiefs & common people that in
accordance With hi~ hope the life of his land had been restored. Called upon them to look to him as their
sovereign ~ to obey the laws which he designed to uphold and to dispense justice. His speech was short. Dr.
Judd then interpreted the communication of Admiral Thomas in which the flag was restored to the nation.
This was followed by a speach from John Ii expressive of the joy which the occasion inspired and calling on
all to praise God for his interposition in favor of the nation. The exercises were closed with a prayer by Mr.
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Smith.
At 3 o'ck the King started from the wharf to dine on board the Admiral's ship ~ the Dublin. ~ He was
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saluted as he passed out by the Carysfort & Hazard and on his arrival on board the Dublin he was saluted by
that ship and by the Constellation.
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The interval between the Kings return from the plain & proceeding to the meeting house was in part
occupied in granting pardon to the officers & soldiery which had enlisted under Lord Pau1et ~ They had by
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swearing allegiance to another sovereign forfeited their heads. Of this they were told by Mr. Smith in his
prayer.
Proclamation has been made that all prisoners are to be released ~ and the ~pahao remitted for the period
of ten days. ~ and privileges granted to the people to improve this period in festivity & rejoicing: but no
permission given to commit crime ~ if any are guilty of breaking the laws they are still liable to punishment.
Surely this is a day of rejoicing for the Sandwich Islands as a nation.
It has been a period of drouth, which has been much felt by the people in the neighborhood; but this
morning, as tho the Lord would show his benignity to the people as well as to the King & the nation as
such, there was a plentiful reign in the mountains, which filled the streams & sent a refreshing upon the
farms & plantations.
Praise the Lord for his goodness & for his wonderful works.
Tuesday August 1st 1843. Seven of the brethren of this station in connection with Mr. Damon visited
the Dublin Man of War. Our object was to call on Admiral Thomas. We met him coming in and so had not
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the pleasure of visiting him on board his ship. We were politely recd. by the officers and conducted through
various parts of the ship, which is spacious and apparently in fine order. The ship is a razee carrying 50 guns
formerly a Line of battle ship of 74 guns. Her tonage is 1780 tons and 500 is her complement of men.
On our return to shore we learned that the Admiral was to be seen at the former office of the British
Commissiofl, to which place we repaired and presented ourselves before his Excellency, who expressed
regret that he had not been on board his vessel to receive us ~ We only stopped a moment and took our
1eavet At the offic~qf the Commission we met Lord George Pau1et whom we saluted with courtesy. We
were introduced by Mr. Sea, who we understand has been created Consul.
Thursday August 3rd 1843. An entertainment is this day given by the King in Nuuanu valley, to which
all clases are invited. We learn this evening that the entertainment was very fully attended and that all
parties were very much pleased. There were no spirits furnished except by those who chose to provide for
their own private use, which was the case in a few instances. Admiral Thomas & Commodore Kearny
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expressed themselves much gratified. There was a general tum out of the officers of the ships in port and of
the citizens; the entertainment was graced by most of the ladies of the foreign families, ~ the English of the
Lord Pau1et party excepted.
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Just before dark the United States ,Commo. Jones arrived & took her position between the
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Constellation & Dublin.
Friday Aug. 4, 1843. The U. States Sloop of War Cyane, Cap. Stribbling arrived this morning ~ There
are now six ships of war at this place three of them English & three Americans.
Saturday Aug. 12th. The brethren & sisters of the station received an invitation to visit the United
States to partake of a lunch in company with the King. Most of the brethren of the station and some of the
sisters went off ~ I went with Maria Jane & Martha Ann. A boat was in waiting for us at the wharf. We
found various others on board, but no other ladies. It was rather rough & the ladies did not enjoy their visit
owing to sea sickness. Martha Ann was so sick as to vomit. We returned at an early hour.
The King embarked from the U. States on board the SChr' Hooikaika to return to MauL The
Constellation Comre. Kearny got under way at the same time to escort his Majesty.
Monday Aug. 14. The Constellation retd. this morning & came to anchor again having attended the
King & seen his vessel safe at the anchorage.
Had a call this forenoon from Admiral Thomas & his Secretary Mr. Pinhorn.
Wednesday Aug. 16, 1843. The Constellation sailed this morning bound for California.
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Thursday Aug. 17. Mrs. Hooper had a large party this evening to which all the br. & sisters of the
station (in health) were invited ~ Only a few however graced the party with their presence, where I
understand fashionable amusements were rife.
Friday 1 B. Mrs. Dimond had a party consisting of Admiral Thomas, Mr. Pinhorn & son, Com. Jones &
Cap. Stribling and various members of the mission at this station.
Saturday 19. The United States sailed about 12 o'ck this day destined for the Soc. Islands.
Sarah Le~lie was taken to Mr. Smiths this day.
Monday 21. Mrs. Cooke was confined this evening with a daughter.
Friday 25. The Carysfort sailed this evening bound hence to Hilo to carry instructions to the Dublin to
depart without delay for the Soc. Islands. From Hilo the Carysfort is bound to California & then to the
Gulf ~ She will send a boat in to Mazatlan.
Saturday Aug. 26. Being the anniversary of the birth of Prince Albert, the day was noticed by Admiral
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Thomas by an entertainment at Hale Kauila which he occupies and the King was one of the guests .
Sabbath August 27 1843. Mr. Damon preached at the Chapel a sermon on occasion of the loss of the
captain & 5 men belong to ship Elizabeth of Freetown. The ship was on the N. W. Coast in pursuit of
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whales. The captain had lowered and passed about half a mile from the ship where he became fast to a
whale. Just at that time a cloud arose in direction and passing along the boat was enveloped by the fog.
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When the cloud had gone by nothing was to be seen of the boat: ~ other boats were let down which went in
search of the lost boat, but nothing could be seen of it. The vessel then continued the search until 1 o'ck of
next day, when the boat was discovered bottom up and fast to a whale. The whale went down again
carrying the boat along with him. Shortly after the boat was discovered again detached from the whale.
The boat was taken up and from the best judgment that could be formed from the appearance of the boat it
was concluded that the line had got entangled and the boat had been carried down and all the men
drowned.
Monday Aug. 28. This is my birth day, I have completed my 51 year.
Vacation commences to day to continue 2 weeks ~ Mrs. Dole went to Kaneohe on Saturday for a short
visit ~ & Mr. Parker took home his children.
Wednesday Aug. 30th 1843. Mr. & Mrs. Rowell left in the Paalua for Waioli, the vessel having been
employed to take down Mr. Rowell & bring up Mr. Gulick & his effects & take them to Molokai and land
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Mrs. Conde at Lahaina: for doing which we are to pay $100 ~ Mr. Knapp & Mr. Johnstone went down as
passengers.
Monday Sep. 4 1843. Had a meeting of the trustees of the School at Punahou in order to decide upon
changing the plan of the addition about to be made to the buildings ~ We dedided to add about two feet to
the length of the addition and thus to enlarge the size of the closets. By making this addition the buildings
will be extended in length to correspond with the School Room.
Thursday Sep. 7th. Mr. Armstrong & wife arrived from Lahaina in the Sch. Hooikaika with his effects
which had beep- brought round from Wailuku.
A party this evening on board the Cyane made by the officers to which all the missionaries of this
station were invited but which was attended by none of us.
Have had a heavy shower today.
Saturday Sep. 9th 1843. The Paalua arrived from Kauai this morning bringing Mr. & Mrs. Gulick &
two children, Mrs. Conde and little daughter, Mr. Knapp & Mr. Johnstone & one of his scholars. She left
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Koloa on Tuesday, and will remain here until Monday morng. Mrs. Conde stops with us .
Had a call from Cap. Stribling this afternoon.
Mr. Parker came over with his two children from Kaneohe, as school is to commence on Monday.
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Monday Sep. 11. The Paalua sailed for Maui & Molokai. Mr. Gulick went on with his effects, Mrs.
Conde & child. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp on a voyage for health. Mrs. Gulick remains with flll the children and
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boards at Mr. Rogers in company with two of her children the rest being at Punahou.
The Ship of War Store Ship arrived 21 days from Callao ~ having Comore. Dallas on board. Mr. Brown
we hear has gone on to Tahiti & the Comore. has sent orders from Comore. Jones in the U. States to come
on to this port.
Tuesday Sep. 12. Mrs. Rogers was confined with a daughter. Had company this evening Cap. Stribling ~
invited others but they did not come had also Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong.
Wednesday Sep. 13 1843. Had an interview with Commodore Dallas at the Compting Room of Mr.
Hooper. Saw also and was introduced to Cap. Duke of the Eri and other officers, among them Lt. Howison
who was in the Peacock comd. by Cap. Ap. C. Jones on her first visit to these islands in 1826.
Thursday Sep. 14. By invitation of Admiral Thomas the families of this station visited him at his
residence at the Govt. house near the fort to a "tea party)) where none were present by our own number &
Mrs. Damon. We had a very pleasant visit.
Friday Sep. 15. Had a call this fornoon from Com Dallas, Cap. Stribling & Lt. Howison in return of our
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Saturday Sep. 16. By an arrival from Columbia River of one of the Hudson Bay Comps. Barques letters
have been recd. from brethren on the Oregon. We also learn that Mr. Rogers & wife and a young sister of
hers were drowned in April at the Willammette falls. Several of the Methodist brethren have come down
in the vesseL The names mentioned are Mr. Lee, Dr. Babcock & Mr. Frost & family.
S.abbath Sep. 17th 1843. A contribution was called for by Mr. Armstrong to be made by the church &
congregation for cap,-celing the debt of the Meeting House amounting to about $93 ~ being the balance of
several hundreds. Somewhat over $40 was contributed.
The evening services were conducted at the chapel by Rev. Daniel Lee who arrived yesterday from the
Oregon. The congregation was pretty full but the discourse of the preacher did not savor very much of the
"Schools)).
Monday 18th. Made a call in the village & met with the Methodist brethren from the Oregon ~ Messrs.
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Lee & Frost & Dr. Babcock. Mrs. Frost made a call on Mrs. Chamberlain as did also Mr. Lee. Sarah Leslie
was removed from Mr. Dimonds where she has been a fortnight to Mr. Hall's.
The Hooikaika in coming into the harbor this morning from Kauai struck on a reef and received some
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damage. She was towed in by boats from shore.
Thursday 21st. Had company this day to dinner & tea. Mr. Lee & family & Mrs. Dr. Babcock & two
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children & Mrs. Dole to dinner and in addition to these Dr. Babcock Mr. Dole & Miss Smith to tea.
A small Schooner, Cap. Dominis, arrived from Canton. He sold the Brig Joseph Peabody in which he
went to China & chartered this to return in. He could not take the goods for us which we ordered by him
Mr. Williams remitted the proceeds of the money sent by Mr. Castle in a bill on Messrs. Peirce & Brewer by
which a loss was made of about $19.
Sabbath Sep. 24 1843. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated in the native church ~ to a
large number of communicants.
Monday Sep. 25. Mrs. Chamberlain spent part of the day in making a visit at Mrs. John Paty's in the
valley of Nuuanu.
By the Brig Cayuga which arrived this day from Mazatlan received letters from Mr. HilL The
intelligence respecting the cession of the islands is, that England disavows the proceedings of Lord Paulet.
The American papers have a good deal to say in regard to the outrageous conduct of the English at this
place, in the affair of the cession.
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Mr. Hall mentions that Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were in Manlius, N.Y. that Mr. B.s health was not good
& that the health of Mrs. B. continues to be so feeble that it may prevent their return to the islands.
The latest notices of Mr. Richards and Haalilio were, that they were in Paris 1st of June.
Tuesday,Sep. 26,1843. Cap. Cox & Cap. Stewart took tea with us this evening.
Wednesday Sep. 27. The Schooner Basilisk Cap. Hunt arrived 41 days from Valparaiso, by her I reed. a
letter from tD-y nephew Henry Wheeler Chamberlain dated Octr. 17 1841, which has been nearly 2 years on
its way.
Thursday Sep. 28. Had to tea Admiral Thomas, Mr. Pinhorn & Cap. Hunt ~ and spent an agreeable
evening. Had also Mrs. Dimond & Mrs. Gulick. Finished the last proof of the 8 vo. edition of the Bib. &
Test.
Friday Sep. 29. Had company to tea Mrs. Calkin, Miss Goodale, Mr. Gibson, Miss Smith, Mr. Dole &
Mr. Armstrong.
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Saturday Sep. 30. Sarah Leslie has been brought i~ from Mr. Hall's to take another tum with us. She is
considerably more feeble than when she was with us before; & she is thought to be near her end. I have
however an opinion that she will continue a considerable time longer. Her sister Mary has been attending
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upon her for a few days past and will continue with her for the present. We have given up our front room
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for their accommodation.
Sabbath Octr 1st. The Sacrament of the Lord)s Supper was administered at the Chapel this evening.
Thursday Octr 5 1843. The British Sloop of War Hazard arrived this morning from St. BIas having been
absent 59 days. She brings no news.
Friday Octr. 6. The Katch Basilisk of the British Squadron sailed this day with despatches for St. BIas.
Yesterday as I was passing the burying ground of the Catholics) in our neighborhood my attention was
attracted to two persons ~ a woman and a lad as they appered to me) kneeling before a grave) apparently
engaged in prayer. The sight) though not entirely a new one) produced feelings somewhat of wonder. I said
to a native who like myself was contemplating the scene) "What are those persons about. He replyed with
promptness) "They are praying to the ground.)) "E pule ana ike lepd). Alas! they were praying to the
ground or to what would avail them no more) if it was for the dead they were praying.
Saturday Octr. 7. Recd. letters today from Maui & Hawaii. ~ Kohala ~ Mrs. Bond had been quite ill; but
was convalescent.
Wednesday Octr. 11. At 25 minutes past 6 dck this evening Sarah Leslie breathed her last. A diarrhea
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commenced yesterday. I had set up with her the night previous. She had been failing for a considerable
time particularly after the reception of the intelligence of the death of her two sisters. That event she laid
very much to heart ~ the world seemed to have lost all its charms and death was an event she seemed
ardently to desire.
In the near prospect of death she spoke of the Savior)s being precious to her souL On his blood &
righteousness she said she placed her only confidence. We hope her soul is now at rest. It is not for us to
judge the heart ~ her frailties) follies & sins were all known to the Lord which is better than life.
Thursday Octr. 12th 1843. The funeral of Sarah Leslie was attended at my house at 4 o)clock this
afternoon. Mr. Dole conducted the funeral services ~ The Methodist brethren & sisters attended) some of
the residents also & most of the brethren sisters & children of the mission families at this station ~ The
Scholars of the school to which the deceased belonged walked as mourners. Mr. Cooke & the scholars of
his school also attended. Her remains were deposited in a line with the grave of Dr. Geirdner just outside
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the paling.
Monday Octr. 16th. Geo. Brown Esqr. Commissioner from the United States Govt. to this Govt.
arrived this morning in the Schooner Catharine from the Society Islands (29 days). By him various letters
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from the U. States for different members of the mission came to hand.
It is reported that the French Govt. intend to restore the $20,000 exacted from the nation, by Cap.
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LaPlace with interest. It is stated on what authority I do not know, that the act of Cap. Laplace was quite
unauthorized, and that the reason that the subject of returning the money had not reed. previous attention
was that other objects had so engrossed the minister on whom the business devolved that it had been
forgotten.
Thursday Octr. 19 1843. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp arrived in a whaling ship from Lahaina and were
accompanied by Mr. Dibble.
Friday 20th. A party this evening at the house of Mr. Dimond, Comdre. Dallas, Cap. Stribling, Mr.
Brown & others were the guests.
Sabbath 22nd. Mr. Dibble preached at the chapel this forenoon.
Tuesday 24. Mr. Locke having been invited by Mr. Dole to spend a few days at Punahou left us with his
three little children to make a visit up there: it being the expectation that he will return again to our house
after he has finished his visit.
Wednesday 25. The child ofMr. Armstrong is very low and the children ofMr. Armstrong at Punahou
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came down with me to see their little brother who is not expected to live very long.
I learned on going to Punahou that Mr. Locke was attacked sometime in the night or early in the
morning with cholic, and being in great distress he desired the attendance of Dr. Judd. As soon as I had got
down with the children ofMr. Armstrong I rode to Dr. J.s place ofbusinessj but was unable to secure his
attendance as he is making preparation to go to Lahaina with Mr. Brown the Commissioner from our
Government. I th~n went to the place of Dr. Wood and requested him to visit Mr. Locke as soon as
possible; which qe did and made such prescriptions as the case seemed to require.
Thursday Octr. 26 1843. The U. States Sloop of War Cyane sailed with Mr. Brown for Lahainaj who
goes up to present his credentials to the king with a view to his recognition by this govt. as a Commissioner
from the U. States Govt. Dr. Judd goes in attendance.
Friday 27th. Mrs. Castle after having been in labor most of the day was delivered of a son this evening ~
it was still born having been strangled by the umbilical cord ~ that being drawn at birth twice around its
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neck.
Saturday 28. The youngest son of Mr. Armstrong died at about three o'clock this morning. Both of the
children were interred this afternoon the funerals being attended at the house of Mr. Armstrong.
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over night at Punahou and set out for Ewa next day intending to pass the night at Ewa and on Wednesday
to return home.
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Mrs. C. was taken unwell.
Friday, Novr. 3, 1843. The Cyane arrived last night from Lahaina ~ Mr. Brown returned in her having
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received an acknowledgment from the King as resident Commissioner from the U. S. govt. Dr. Judd also
came down having recd. the appointment of Secy. of State for For. Affairs.
Monday Novr. 6. The Cyane sailed this morning bound to California and Mazatlan.
Wednesday Novr. 8th. The Erie, Commodore Dallas sailed this day bound, as we learn, for Valparaiso.
Mrs. Dole came down with Lucy Locke in my wagon this morning, with a view to call upon the Doctor
in reference to Lucy's health. She has not recovered from the illness with which she was affected sometime
previous to the death of her father. She needs special attention. (Tuesday Novr. 7th).
Thursday 9th. The Victoria sailed for Hilo this day.
(Monday Novr. 13 S.)
Thursday Novr. 16 1843. Visited this evening at Mr. Hoopers. The party consisted of most of our
families, Mr. & Mrs. Damon, the Methodist missionaries,Mr. Brown the Commissoner, & Cap. Snow.
Monday Novr. 20 S
Saturday, 25 S E Decr. 8 S
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Saturday Novr 18 1843. Just before sundown the Barque Bhering, Cap. Snow sailed having on board
Messrs. Lee & Frost & their families, bound directly for the United States. We send all the boxes &
package which we had on hand for the U. States together with many letters. I have made out a larger
package th8ll usual ~ sent to the secretaries of the Am. Bib. soc. ~ and Am. Tract Society ~ an~ various
communications to the Board and letters for my children.
Sabbath Novr. 19. Mr. Rowell arrived this evening from Kauai in Schooner Hawaii. He left Koloa on
Thursday haying brought his family from Waioli; and he left them with Dr. Smith. Mrs. Smith was
confined with a daughter on Friday momg. Novr. 10th.
Tuesday Novr. 21st. Mr. Rowell rode in company with Mr. Johnson to Waialua. His object is to examine
the effects of Mr. Locke and determine what articles are private.
Mr. Armstrong is conducting a series of protracted meetings among the people commencing at Waialae.
A Brigantine arrived from the Soc. Islands reports the Com. Jones in the United States, had been at
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Tahiti and that he left for Valparaiso a few days before the Brigantine sailed. A French fleet was at the
Marquesas consisting of one line of battle ship, two frigates two sloops of war and several steamers; that
they were expected to visit Tahiti, and that one of them would sail ere long for this place.
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Thursday Novr. 23 1843. Mr. Rowell returned from Waialua this evening accompanied by Mr. A. B.
Smith. They have caused the remains of Mrs. Locke and her son Henry to be disinterred and they are to be
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brought to this place to be buried by the side ofMr. Locke.
Friday Novr. 24. Mr. Johnson and family embarked in the Schooner Paa1ua which has been chartered
by Cap. Bernard for Waioh. The vessel sailed about four oclock this P.M.
The remains of Mrs. Locke & Henry were interred by the side of those of MI. Locke.
Saturday NovI. 25. Mr. A. B. Smith left this morning for Ewa accompanied by Lucy and Martha Locke
the care of whom he has assumed. He will stop at Ewa till after the Sabbath and conduct worship there, as
Mr. Bishop will go to Waialua to officiate in MI. Smith's congregation.
Wednesday Novr. 29. Mr. Bishop having arrived from Ewa a meeting of the Central Committee which
had been appointed for this day took place in the Depository Room. Levi Chamberlain was Chairman and
Samuel N. Castle was chosen Scribe. The subjects for the consideration of the Committee were introduced
by a letter of Mr. Emerson. 1st. The appointment given to Mr. Bailey to prepare a Geography and Atlas not
being likely to be fulfilled.
The appointment was transferred conditionally to MI. Bishop.
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2nd. The furnishing of maps for the Schools. As it was not clear to the Come. that the mission would
be able to p~rchase them of Mr. Andrews, it was concluded to order from the U. States the means for doing
the work of engraving here with the expectation that Mr. Dimond will be able to take direction of it.
A third s4bj ect was the concerns of Mr. Locke: and the settlement of these was referred to the Secular
Agency to ~e done in accordance with rules & regulations of the Board.
An examination was had conducted of the school at Punahou this afternoon. Mrs. Chamberlain spent
the day at the establishment and I went up with Mr. Rowell who is boarding with us, and took dinner.
Friday Decr. 1st 1843. The present term of the school at Punahou closed and is to be followed by a
vacation of two weeks.
Saturday Decr. 2nd. Mr. Parker came over for his two children who have been in the school and
returned with them this afternoon.
Mr. Rowell left for Koloa in the Schr. Hooikaika.
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Monday Decr. 4th 1843. The first week of vacation commences this day ~ Monthly Concert this
evening at the house of Mr. Armstrong as usuaL
Wednesday Decr. 6. A protracted meeting commence this day in the congregation ofMr. Smith.
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(Lowell).
Sabbath Deer. 10. The whale ship Willm. & Eliza, Cap. Rogers sailed this day bound for New York. We
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sent letters &c.
Monday Deer. 11. By letters form Kauai we learn that Mr. Knapp has had a new attack of raising blood
much more severe than the former and is considered to be peculiarly in danger.
Monday Deer. 18. School commenced at Punahou.
Letters from Kauai state that Mr. Knapp was more comfortable; but very weak. Mr. Whitney watched
with him on the night of the 14th and he states that he was as helpless as an infant.
Tuesday Deer. 19 1843. The Ketch Basilisk arrived this morning from St. BIas. She brought no foreign
letters, as those will come by the Hazard, which had gone to Mazatlan, and is to bring down General Millar,
who has been appointed Consul General and comes attended by his neice. We may expect this vessel in
about 10 days.
A Barque arrived from CoL River connected with the H. B. Compy ~ Mr. Leslie who has been expected
does not come. He has been prevented by the state of his health, having a tumour supposed to be a cancer
and he remains to come under the operation of medical treatment.
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We learn that a body of settlers of about one thousand in number piloted by Dr. Whitman has arrived
in the Oregon~ We learn also that the Board had reversed their decision to give up the Southern branch of
the Oregon mission and that Mr. Spalding remains.
Saturday Deq. 23 1843. A French Corvette arrived this day for the Society Islands, and entered the
harbor with,oll-t coming to outside. She fired a national salute which was returned from the Fort.
The chq.mpio.n, British Sloop of War sailed just at evening, bound hence to St. BIas. Sent some letters
to go across the Continent.
Thursday Jany 41844. A protracted meeting which commenced on Monday in Mr. Armstrong's cong.
closed this evening. Mr. Bishop & Mr. L.Smith assisted in the labors: The meeting has seemed to produce a
good effect on the chh. and on those under chh. censure.
The French Corvette Boussole Commandant Vrignaud sailed this day for Mazatlan. Did not write by
this opportunity.
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Sabbath Jany 7th 1844. The Lord's Supper was celebrated in the 1st native church. Upwards of 100 new
members were received. The house was filled with communicants, and the season was one of more than
ordinary interest. The church appears to be in some degree revived. The recent protracted meeting has
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evidently had a good effect-: quite a number of persons who had been under censure were restored to
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communion.
In the evening the Lord's Supper was administered in the ChapeL Mr. Damon seems to feel a deep
interest in the welfare of the church: but there does not seem much life in the members. The Lord revive
his work among the foreigners.
Friday Jany 12. Returned this afternoon from Waialua. I set out on Tuesday afternoon and reached Ewa
just after sun down, tarried there during the night and started for Waialua about 8 o'ck next day. Mr. Hall
left Honolulu about an hour earlier than I did at Ewa and overtook me on the road. We reached Waialua
about one o'ck. Our object was to look at the state of the sugar cane on the plantation of the Manual Labor
School of Mr. Locke and to make arrangements to have it manufactured.
We entered into a written agreement with Wm. Perry, the man left in charge with the plantation,
stipulating to allow him one half of the molasses for manufacturing he to sustain all the expense of doing
the work, in all its parts.
We walked over the plantation and inspected the cane, and found it in some places light and in other
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promising a good crop .
We inspected also the herd; many of the cattle are in rather poor condition and some of them appear
also very welL
The state of religion at the station is very low. Some of the natives attribute the state of things to the
system ~ursued by the missionary of the station. He does not visit the people at their houses, nor encourage
them to be familiar with him at his own house; he depends upon his Sabbath day pulpit exercises. It being
his view that the best way to do good to the people is to furnish himself in the study and to come to the
people ip the house of God on the Sabbath day: But this does not satisfy the people. They wish to be on
familiar terms, and they need to be visited and stirred up.
We left Waialua at about 9 o'ck and reached home in about 6 hours. I was much fatigued, having never
in the course of my life rode so great a distance in so short a time. The distance being upward of 30 miles.
Tuesday, January 16, 1844. The old native meeting house first opened for worship July 3, 1829, having
been sold to Government, a company of men commenced this day the work of stripping off the thatching
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with the view of taking it down for the sake of the timber. The house was built by the Govt. under the
superintendence of Kekuanaoa & Manuia. The former being Kaahumanu's head man & the latter Boki's. It
was built in 1829, and was occupied as a place of worship about 13 years. During the time of worshiping in
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this house the Church must have received an accession of at least 1000 persons. Of many it will doubtless
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be said, This and that man was born in her.
Friday Jany 19: 1844. We have had for several days stormy weather ~ the wind from the sea ~ with heavy
showers of rain. I have not however been prevented taking the children to Punahou to school ~ Wednesday
was the most uncomfortable day of the series.
Tuesday lany 23rd. The natives who have been employed since the 16th with some intervals in taking
down the old meeting house made a finishing this day of the standing timbers ~ none are now standing tho
they are not all removed from the ground.
Saturday Jan.y 27, 1844. Mrs. Parker arrived from Kaneohe and took lodgings with us.
Friday Feby 2nd. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe. She visited during her stay at Punahou one night
stopped at Mr. Castles one night. The rest of the time she stopped with us her two children Henry and
Mary members of Punahou school visited with us ~ at least at night.
Mrs. Castle and daughter went to Kaneohe for a short visit ~ Mr. Castle took them most of the way to
the Pali in a horse wagon. The rest of the way they were carried by natives; and Mr. Castle returned. He
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Saturday Feby 3. The Hazard arrived from Mazatlan and brought letters. A letter was reed. from Mr.
Greene and letters also from Mr. HilL We are informed that the Brig Globe, Cap. Doane, was to sail 1st of
Deer. with supplies for the mission and four ordained missionaries and Maria Whitney as an assistant
missionary. Dr. A.nderson sailed 11 Oct. for the lvledeterranean to be absent till June next, on a visit to the
missions in that ~egion.
Sabbath, Feby 4th. Cap. McKenzie master of a whaling ship attended native service in the morning and
made a very good a~dress to the people, which was interpreted by Mr. Armstrong. Cap. McKenzie visited
these islands in 1822 and several times subsequently. He was not then religious: about two years ago he
experienced religion. He has been accustomed to speak publicly on the subject of temperance and with a
good deal of effect. He attended our last Wednesday evening meeting and made a short address: he also
made one of the prayers. He seems to be decidedly on the Lord's side and zealously engaged in religion.
Tuesday Feby 6 1844. Mr. Lowell Smith sailed in the Pilot for Koloa. He goes to attend a protracted
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meeting .
Wednesday Feby 7. The Schr. Hawaii sailed for Lahaina. Mr. & Mrs. Calkin go up. Mr. C. we
understands goes in capacity of Consular agent. He wishes to occupy the vacant Missionary house at
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Lahaina. I referred him to Mr. Baldwin.
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Thursday Feby 8th. The Hazard sailed for Maui to carry the Admiral, GenL Miller & Neice &-Dr. Judd.
Gen. Miller being Consul General he goes to pay his respects to the King & to be acknowledged in that
capacity.
A salute of 13 guns was given to Dr. J. when he went on board in virtue of his office as Secy. of For
Affairs.
Tuesday Feby 13 1844. The Hazard arrived this morning from Lahaina with the personages that went in
her from this place on Thursday last.
There has been a great excitement of the natives on account of the discovery of a spring of water in
Puuwaena, (Punchbowl Hill) which it is said did not exist previous to the present time. It is probably owing
to the abundant rains with which we have been visited of late: and perhaps to the increasing capacity of
the substratum to retain the water absorbed by the earth. The lava substratum is constantly decomposing
and the clayey basis is continually increasing in quantity and in power to retain water. I visited the
wonderful spring and found that the quantity of water was very small and I formed the opinion that the
source would dry up as soon as the rains are over.
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Mr. A. B. Smith having sent from Waialua the means of conveying Mary Sabin Locke thither Mrs.
Chamberlain accompanied by Mr. Castle set out to attend her. They left between three & four o'clock this
after [noon] and will stop at Ewa tonight.
Wednesday Feby 14. Call this forenoon on GenL Miller who has taken the house of Mr. Charlton,
former British Consul, where he resides with his neice and Mr. Robt. C. Wyllie his Secretary.
Thursday 15th. Mrs. Chamberlain returned this afternoon from Waialua, having left there this morning
& returned in about 5 hours. A house belonging to Haalilio was consumed by fire this evening. No account
could be given of the cause of its taking fire no persons resided in the house and it seemed to commence
from the outside. It is the house which was occupied by the British Commission.
Friday Feby 16th 1844. Called with several of the brethren on Gen. Miller. Mrs. Chamberlain & Mrs.
Castle called on his neice.
The families of this station took tea with Admiral Thomas by previous invitation at the Govt. House.
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The company was confined to the Miss. families with the exception of Gen. Miller & neice & Mr. Pinhorn
& Mr. Wyllie.
Saturday Feby 17th. Recd. a call from Gen. Miller & neice & Mr. Wyllie. The called upon all the
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families.
Sabbath Feby 18th. Mrs. Chamberlain attended service at the Seamen's Chapel this morning ~ the first
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time for more than a year that she has attended in the day and also to walk down.
Wednesday 21st. Dined this day in company with Mrs. Chamberlain at Mr. Damon's. Saw there a
journal of General Miller containing an account of his journal during his residence at these islands in 1831.
His remarks give evidence of his being a man of observation and reflection as well as a good degree of
candor.
Thursday February 22nd 1844. The youngest child of Mr. Wm. Paty was buried this afternoon. It died of
a disease similar to that which caused the death of Mrs. Lowell Smiths child about 2 years ago.
Mr. & Mrs. Knapp and Dr. & Mrs. Smith arrived this morning from Kauai in the Schooner Honolulu.
Mr. Knapp is quite comfortable, though it is feared that he has a settled consumption.
Dr.Smith's health is not very good: and Mrs. S. is feeble.
Rev. Lowell Smith came up also in the Hawaii from Kauai.
The Modeste Eng. Sloop of War arrived this afternoon from Mazatlan.
The Dublin arrived just about the same time. The Dublin is last from the Soc. lsI. and Hilo, we had
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heard of her being at the latter place.
Monday Feby 26. An interview was invited by Dr. Judd at his house this evening at 8 o'ck to take leave
of Admiral Thomas: It was a general invitation including the foreign community and the missionaries. So
bright an assemblage I have never before witnessed at the islands. The house and yard were illuminated.
An auning was spread over a part of the passage in the front of the house adorned with green boughs and
illuminated with l!1nternsj as a promenade. A majority of the principal residents both male & female were
present. Gen. Miller & neice, Mr. Dudoit & lady, & Mr. Brown, U.S. Commissioner were present. Also Mr.
Hooper acting U.S. Consul & Mr. Sea. The Admiral seemed gratified with the attentions offered by all
classes. Mr. Hooper read a farewell address drawn up to express the sentiments of respect entert:'lined by the
Am. subjects residing in Honolulu. A hymn or song written by Mr. Hall was sung in the tune God Save the
King, which was well received. "Sweet Home" also was sung at the close of which the Admiral & suit took
leave ~ the Admiral going round & shaking hands with the ladies old & young and with the gentlemen
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also. After which the party dispersed .
The Admiral has fixed on tomorrow for the day of his departure: but there is some doubt as to his being
able to get away. The wind has been blowing from the sea ~ a Kana having set in ~ and the Dublin in
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consequence of it got under way from her anchorage in the roads. In taking up her anchor the chain parted
and she left her anchor. She will therefore be detained till she can get it up. It is feared she will not be able
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to do this tomorrow.
Tuesday, Feby 27, 1844. The Dublin which stood off yesterday made her appearance about noon
standing in for the anchorage: but as danger would attend reanchoring ~ the Kona still continuing ~ and
the anchor not being attainable on account of the wind, she stood off after having maneuvered sometime
in the offing.
The Hudson's Bay Barque, Columbia from Columbia River arrived this afternoon. Learn that Rev. Jason
Lee and Mr. & Mrs. Hinds and children are on board.
Experienced a heavy shower in going after the children this evening.
Wednesday Feby. 28th. The Hooikaika sailed this afternoon bound for Mazatlan. She beat out against a
Southerly wind which has been blowing some days. Rev. Jason Lee took passage, it being his design to cross
the continent to escape the delay that would attend a passage by the way of Cape Hom.
Friday March 1st. Mr. Forbes arrived in a whalg. ship from Lahaina. Company Gen. Miller & others at
Mr. Castles.
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Saturday March 2nd 1844. The Hazard H.B.M. Sloop of War, Cap. Bell, proceeded out of the harbor
this morning on her way for Sidney.
Sabbath 3rd. The King arrived this morng. in the Keoua and was saluted by the Dublin with 21 guns.
Monday, March 4th 1844. H.B.M. Frigate Dublin of 50 guns, commdd. by Admiral Thomas sailed this
morning, having succeeded in getting up her lost anchor; and stood off on a wind and was soon out of sight.
The like of Rear Aqmiral Thomas, in the same capacity, we cannot expect soon again to see at this port.
Wednesday M'l-fch 6th. This evening about 8 ock the Brig Chenamus laying at Ladd & Co's wharf was
discovered to be on fire. Having a quantity of powder on board the first thought of the mate, who was in
the cabin, was to secure that: but was utterly unable to get at it. The seat and extent of the fire not being
known, the next precaution was to close the vessel and attempt to smother the fire. This being done the
next step was to scuttle her which by the help of men from the Eng. Ship of War in port was effected by
cutting several holes in her side.
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The loss must be very great to the owners of the cargo, as being submerged, the goods on board all of
which were for the Columbia River, must be materially damaged and they must be sold at auction for the
benefit of all concerned.
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Friday March 8th 1844. The last term of the year of the school at Punahou closed this afternoon and a
vacation of three month commences.
Saturday. The Brig Chenamus has been freed from her watery berth & the water with which she was
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filled and the cargo is now being removed. The cause of the fire has not been decided upon. The vessel is
said not to be much injured.
Monday March 11th. An auction to day of the goods from Brig Chenamus at the wharf of Ladd & Co.
Every article of course has been drenched with water; and such articles as are liable to be injured by being
wet are very much damaged.
Tuesday 12th. The Keoua sailed for Maui & Hawaii) Mr. Forbes took passage accompanied by all the
scholars of Punahou schL whose parents belong to the windward islands.
Wednesday 13th. The Victoria sailed for Lahaina and took the King..
Monday March 25th 1844. A protracted meeting at Ewa. Since Friday night have been unwelL
Wednesday 27th. Dr. Smith sailed in Schr. Clarion for Kawaihae) the object of his visit is to attend on
Mrs. Bond in expected conft.
Yesterday evening had Gen. Miller & neice and Mr. Wyllie to tea; also Dr. & Mrs. Smith & Mr. & Mrs .
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Knapp.
Thursday 28th. Took tea with several members of the mission at Mr. Dominis.
An act of the government is exciting a considerable attention. It was taking by force a native youth
from a whaling ship. He is a minor and has a father at Lahaina who was unwilling that the youth should
prosecute the Voyage. The boy had been taken without his consent to the U. States, there he had shipped
in a whaler; a:q.d pn his return to his father at Maui) his father wished to retain him) but did not succeed.
When the vesse~ a~i~ed here he was demanded and not being delivered immediately; a boat was sent with
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a magistrate and armed force: in consequence of which he was delivered up by the Mate: and the Captain
has been fined for contempt of court. Against this treatment the Captain has protested.
It is thought that the governor was hasty or at any rate he did not exercise that wise forbearance
calculated to conciliate and accommodate matters. I have not learned all the particulars and therefore I do
not feel able to give an opinion further than to say that the govt. had better err on the side of forbearance
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than on the other side.
Friday March 29th. Mrs. Hall started for Waialua) will stop at Ewa to night.
Saturday 30th. The mission families are invited to take tea at Consul Gen. Millers) this evening,
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Attended with Mrs. Chamberlain.
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Tuesday April 2nd 1844. The Brig Chenamus sailed for Columbia River. Dr. Babcock & family & Mr.
Hinds & family and Miss Leslie ~ (Mary) took passage.
The Barque Columbia sailed also for CoL River ~ a H.B. Com. vesseL
Wednesday ApL 3rd. Mrs. Hall returned this evening from Waialua.
Saturday April 6th. We are informed that on Sabbath last Dr. Judd invited a meeting of several of the
principal merchants for consultation on a matter of Government which he conceived to be pressing. The
brethren have felt grieved by this act and I felt it my duty to invite him to a private interview on the
subject. He met me at half past 7 o'clock this evening and I had a free conversation with him on the
subject and also on the general state of his heart as regards religious affections. His explanation of the
interview with the foreigners on Sabbath last, was, that a communication from Gen. Miller on the subject
of the lot of land claimed by Mr. Charlton, which had occupied a correspondence for some days previous,
came to hand Saturday evening, and from the tenor of it he supposed it was the purpose of the Consul
General to take forcible possession on Monday. Owing to this impression he felt it his duty to take advice
and in pursuance of this feeling he had called a few of the gentlemen of the village to a conference with
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him on the subject of what was expedient to be done. Although I could not justify the step or attempt any
palliation of it as a breach of the Sabbath, I could not but feel and admit that he was conscientious in
acting as he did: that he acted under mistaken notions of duty. He did not appear to be convinced that
with the vi~ws ~hich he then entertained of the steps about to be taken that he did wrong in calling the
meeting to seek Ci-dvice. Our conversation was in the kindest terms and with tender feelings and after I had
got through yvith what I had to say, I proposed that we should pray together which we did. I prayed first and
he fol1Q\V~q. fIe thanked me for my faithfulness and we parted with mutual good feelings. I do not not
pretend to judge his motives no decide his. case ~ as it stands in the view of God the Judge. My prayer is that
he may be kept from doing anything to injure the cause of religion & from anything to grieve his brethren.
A wish which I expressed very strongly to him.
Sabbath April 7th 1844. The Communion was celebrated in the native church in the afternoon and at
the Chapel in the evening.
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Monday 8th. The Congaree arrived this forenoon 149 days from Boston. The passengers are Mr.
Marshall, wife & sister & Mr. Jarves.
An auction occurred to day at the house of Mr. Charlton for the sale of property on execution for a
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debt. The money was tendered for the debt and charges of court and what the defendents agent regarded as
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reasonable fee for the Sheriff's services; but he refused to pay the whole charge and protested against the
sale. Mr. E W. Thompson the Auctioneer & Sheriff refused to accept of the sum tendered, and the sale
proceeded.
Tuesday April 9th 1844. The premises of Charlton not having been sold yesterday with the furniture
they were offered today. The deed signed by Kalaimoku was presented covering a grant of about 10 acres,
including the ground & front where the house stands ~ the lot sold to Cap. Dominis and a larger extent
outside of the wall not enclosed and a large lot occupied by natives & others. The lease was sold with the
statement that it would secure to the purchaser the building & land enclosed and all without the enclosure
that the purchaser could lay claim to, in other words all that others could not show a valid claim for. It was
knocked off to Cap. Dominis for $5525.
Saturday ApL 13. 1844. Reed. letters this evening from the U. States - the. came by the hand of Mr.
N.S. Perkins a passenger on board ship Hannibal of New London. Mr. Perkins is a lawyer ~ a pious man ~
voyaging for his health.
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Honolulu July 25 1842. An English Barque ~ the British Isle) arrived from Mazatlan via St. Blas) by
which letters came to hand from the U.S. One from Mr. Bingham to the mission) two from Mr. Hill and
two from Mr. Anderson) one of them being a duplicate of a letter forwd. from New York pr. Ship Victoria)
which sailed on the 10th of March. The information communicated respecting the Churches is
encouraging. Mr. Anderson says) "The community is waking up to the subject of foreign missions beyond
our past experience) and our embarrassments are likely to be removed ~ Thanks to our gracious Lord. The
Spirit is poured over beyond what we have seen for ten or twelve years past. Our hopes begin to brighten.))
A Brig ~ the Sarah & Abigail) Cap. Doane) was expected to sail the 25th of April for these island with
passengers ~ Dr. Smith & Rev. Mr. Rowell and their wives ~ and the remainder of our supplies for the year
1842.
In the evening the families were invited to come together at my house to hear the letters read.
Saturday July 30th. The King sailed for Lahaina in the Schr. Victoria. Auhea started but was taken ill
after the vessel got by Diamond Hill; and they put back and landed Aueha at Waikiki and afterwards the
King proceeded on.
Monday Augt. 1st. Mr. Alexander left for Kauai in the Sch. of Gov. Adams having come up to bring his
son to schL Mr. Armstrong took passage at the same time for a short visit.
Sabbath August 7 1842. Mr. Armstrong being absent on a visit to Kauai) Mr. Cooke conducted the
native service in the forenoon and Mr. Smith in the afternoon.
Wednesday AU$. 10th. Mr. Armstrong arrived from Kauai after an absence of 9 days. He was landed
from the Schr. Hawaii at I3~rbour)s Point) the wind and current being so strong that the vessel could make
but little headway. Mr. Ladd landed at the same time.
Monday Aug. 15th. Mr. Gulick & wife & their two youngest children took passage in the Paalua for
Maui & Hawaii. Dr. Mead who has for some time officiated in the chapel by conducting worship in the
Episcopal form) also took passage. The Schr. got off just after sun down ~ She goes first to Lahaina and
afterwards to Kailua. We sent letters) but no supplies) as we have made a bargain with the Chinaman for
the use of Schr. Clarion to go to Kona & Kau to carry what supplies we have to send for those places.
Tuesday Augt. 16. Mrs. Dole rode down in our wagon this morning from Punahou and is to spend the
day with us. Her health has not been perfectly recovered since her confinement; this is the first time she
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has been down since the removal of the family there the first of May.
The oil saved from ship Jefferson, Cap. Cash, some time since wrecked at Waimea, Kauai, was sold at
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auction, by Mr. Ladd, on account of all concerned. 1200 barrels were sold at 47 cts. pr. Gall. and 600 at 48
cts. dId. on the beach at Waimea.
Wednesday Augt. 24 1842. A French Corvette the Ambuscade arrived and entered the harbor this
morning. As she has fired no salute we conclude there is some dissatisfaction with the government. Indeed
it reported that they are huhu and alledge that the treaty has been broken.
The Schooner Victoria sailed this evening for Lahaina.
Several sailors from ship Abigail were present at our evening meeting, also Mr. Buel from ship Braganza.
Mr. Dole & Miss Smith rode from Punahou and attended meeting.
Thursday Aug. 25. Mrs. Hall was confined this evening: it was somewhat premature, being about a
month earlier than the usual time. The child is a daughter and weighs 4 lb. 13 oz. Mr. Armstrong and Mrs.
Chamberlain were present, Dr. Judd having returned to where his family is now staying near the valley of
Nuuanu. He was sent for and arrived in season to be of service in animating the child whose life seemed to
be dubious for half an hour or more after birth.
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Saturday Aug. 27 1842. Mr. Armstrong had a meeting of about 400 persons which are called hooikaika
With a view to question them before the church in pursuance of his design to receive them to fellowship
should 110 reasons exist against carrying it into effect. Most of these persons have been on probation a year
and a half soni~ twq years, and many of them have been employed as seemed best calculated to advance
them in knowledge; all of them having been under a course of instruction for a year and a half. If nothing
should appear agair:-st them they will soon be admitted to baptism.
Wednesday Aug. 311842. The King arrived this morning from Lahaina in the Victoria.~
Friday Septr. 2nd. The Maryland arrived from Mazatlan, by which letters have come to hand from the
Missionary House in Boston. One of these was from Mr. Anderson for the Mission, two from Mr. Hill and
one from Mr. Castle. A letter also for Mr. Hitchcock from Mr. Munn, one for Mr. Dole, two also from Mr.
Elliott, one of which was addressed to Mr. Bishop and the other to Mr. Armstrong.
Mr. Anderson informs us that the Board are out of debt; but that the embarrassments of the country are
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great and that there may be a reaction. The Pm. Comee. have increased our limit for 1842 to 36,400, 2,000
of this to be held in reserve in the U. States.
We hear that the Captain of the French Ship of War has presented to the King a series of complaints
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and a list of demands or requisitions. Most of the complaints are of a frivolous nature and are grievances of
the Catholic priest; the demands are for privileges which shall place Catholics on ground in every respect
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equal with the Protestants. The demand a Kahu~kula of their own and request a location for a High SchooL
The interdiction of the sale of ardent spirits in small quantities they require to be removed.
A fast day with the natives of Mr. Armstrong's cong.
Saturday Sep. J 1842. Have learned that Sabbath before last a dinner party was held in Nuuanu at the
seat of Mr. Dudoit, where there were carryings on very unbecoming the Sacred day. Some of the gentlemen
of the village were present and joined in the doings of the occasion.
Sabbath Sep. 4. English service in the Chapel was conducted by Mr. Dole, who also preached last
Sabbath.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered in the native church this afternoon to the
greatest number of communicants of this one church ever before assembled.
Monday September 5, 1842. The King returned his answer to Cap. Mallet of the Ambuscade, in which
he accedes to some things and not to some things: and informs him of having sent an ambassador to
Europe with the laws and instructions to make treaties with the Governments. With this representation
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presented the captain consents to leave the business and to wait the results of the embassy and the
unadjusted business he refers to the Consul to settle with the native government.
Mr. Armstrong left for Waialua this afternoon expecting to be absent two nights.
An entertainm~nt and Theatre on board the French Ship of War. There are two French whaling ships
at anchor in thE; Roads ~ The greatest number of French ships that I have ever known at this place at one
time.
Tuesday 6th. A !rial by jury has occurred to day. An action brought against the estate of E J. Greenway
for debt, by Stephen Reynolds. The decision was in favor of Mr. R.
Wednesday 7th. Mr. Armstrong returned from Waialua.
Thursday 8th. The French ship of War L Ambuscade sailed.
Saturday Sep. 10. 1842. Dr. Judd's family which has been residing for several weeks past at the
Governor's hours at the entrance of Nuuanu removed down to their own house.
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Monday Sep. 12. Mrs. Knapp set out for Waialua this afternoon, attended by Mr. LoweIl Smith, to stop
at Ewa to night. She goes to afford assistance to Mrs. Locke who is ill ~ thought to be dangerous. Her
complaint seems to be erysipelas: she has been affected with it some time, and Dr. Wood, who visited her
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on Saturday, states that her case is a critical one, and that if she does not obtain relief soon, she will not
continue very long.
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Wednesday 14th. We have information from Waialua to day that Mrs. Locke is no better indeed that
she is more feeble. Miss M. M. Smith was therefore consulted in regard to going to her assistance and to aid
Mrs. Knapp. She consented to go and she set out in company with Mr. Knapp.
Friday 16th. The King set sail for Lahaina in Gov. Adams new vessel, which is named Keoa. The vessel
will go to Hilo from Lahaina. We sent by her a few articles for the br. at Hilo.
Dr. Rooke who went to Waialua yesterday has returned and he reports Mrs. Locke as somewhat better.
There has been a trial to day at the Fort. I was empanneled as a juryman but was excused.
Tuesday Sep. 20th 1842. Mrs. Chamberlain set out for Waialua about half past 12 o'ck on horse back
attended by Mr. Dimond. She goes over to assist or to take care of Mrs. Locke.
Wednesday Sep. 211842. The brig Sarah & Abigail, Cap. Doane arrived this morning, bringing
supplies for the mission & Rev. Mr. Rowell & Dr. Smith and their wives. The vessel stopped at Valparaiso
where was the Victoria with Mrs. Thurston & the other passengers, which was to sail in two days for
Callao: and thence, it was thought, she would go to Columbia river but this was not absolutely certain.
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Had it been Cap. Spring would probably have put on board our letters of which he must have many.
Mr. Dimond & Mrs. Knapp returned this evening from Waialua, they left Mrs. Locke improving but
still very week.
Friday Sep,23. The Sarah Abigail entered the harbor this morning, and our supplies began to be landed.
Saturday 24th. Dr. :Smith & Mr. Rowel set out for Waialua to day.
The health of Mrs. Locke does not seem to improve.
Tuesday Sept 27: The Schr. Maryland sailed for Mazatlan. Mr. Charlton Eng. consul has taken passage
with a view to visit England. His object we believe to be to thwart Mr. Richards and to make complaints
against this government. He has considered himself as insulted by Govr. Kekuanaoa because he has
required him to present his complaints against govt. in writing, and has refused to have communications
with him on govt. business in any other way.
Wednesday Sep. 28 1842. The ship Braganza, Cap. Waterman, of New Bedford sailed homeward bound.
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By her sent all the letters we have on hand.
Mr. & Mrs. Rowel set out for Ewa to proceed on the morrow to Waialua.
Thursday Sep. 29th. Mrs. Judd was turned over with her two youngest children in a wagon. She had just
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started to go to Punahou to bring the children from school: the mule kicked up and threw one of his legs
over the shaft and becoming urunanagable over set the wagon. Mrs. Judd seems to be considerably hurt, tho
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no bones were broken.
Friday Sep. 30th. Mrs. Chamberlain returned from Waialua in company with Mr. RowelL Mrs. Locke
apparently no better. Dr. Smith remains.
On Wednesday the new meeting house was dedicated and a protracted meeting commenced.
Saturday Octr. 1st. Have been occupied most of this week opening supplies. The Sarah Abigail sailed
for St. BIas, was not able to write by her.
Wednesday, Octr. 5 1842. Mrs. Armstrong was confined with a son, weighing 10 lbs.
The brig Chenamus, Cap. Couch arrived from Columbia river with passengers of the Methodist mission
on board. They are we learn Mr. Leslie & two daughters, Dr. Richmond wife & five children, Mr. & Mrs.
Whitcomb & two children. Mrs. W. is the widow of Mr. Shepard who was the Miss Downing of Dr. White's
company; Dr. & Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. B. was the Miss Smith to Mr. Leslie's reinforcement. The eldest daughter
of Leslie was married to Mr. C. Rogers the evening before the vessel sailed and Mr. L's two youngest
children.
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Thursday 6th. The Chenamus entered the harbor this morning, and the passengers from the Oregon
came on shore. Mr. Leslie and daughters went to Mr. Smith's ~ Mr. Whitcomb to Mr. Colcords ~ Mr. Hall
proposes to invite Dr. Bailey ~ Dr. Richmond is not as yet provided for ~ the circumstances of the other
families of this station render it inconvenient to extend invitations to others at present.
Saturday 8th. A communication has been received from Mr. Smith at Waialua communicating notice
of the near approach of death to Mrs. Locke and requesting the presence of any of this station who may
find it practicabl~ t9 visit that station.
Mr. Dole & Mr. Knapp set out this afternoon expecting to ride through this night.
Sabbath October 9th 1842. Mrs. Dimond was confined with a daughter between the hours of 1 & 2 o'ck
this morning. Mrs. C. was called up and was the only female present and returned short of an hour from the
time she went out. It was a peculiarly favorable case.
I have not been very well to day. I took medicine and kept in all day.
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Preaching in the chapel morning and evening conducted by the Methodist brethren from Oregon.
Recd. notice this evening by messenger from Waialua that Mrs. Locke died this morning a little after
twelve dck and a short time after the brethren Dole and Knapp arrived. Her funeral will take place
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tomorrow.
Wednesday Octr. 12th. Dr. & Mrs. Lafon arrived from Maui in the ship Zephyr Cap. Gardner. They
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have taken passage in this vessel for the U.S. and will leave this port after a tarry of about 10 days, as it is
now expected that Dr. L. will go to Kauai ifhe can obtain a passage in a day or two and in season to get
back for the ship.
Friday 14th. Messrs. Locke & Rowell arrived from Waialua: they expect to spend the night at Punahou,
but we are expecting them to abide with us after to night.
Sabbath, Octr. 16th 1842. Dr. Lafon preached for Mr. Armstrong in the native meeting house in the
afternoon.
Mr. Rowell preached in English at the chapeL No service in the evening.
Monday 17th. A meeting of the brethren of this station was convened at my house this evening by
request of Mr. Locke to give advice to him in respect to his duty in his present circumstances and also to
consider the case of bro. A. B. Smith who is desirous of an expression of the views of the brethren in regard
to his remaining at the islands or complying with the recommendation of the Pm. Comee. in reference to a
return to the U. States.
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Levi Chamberlain was appointed to take the chair and preside at the meeting which had been opened
with prayer by Rev. A. B. Smith.
Mr. Locke stated his desire to receive the advice of his brethren whether to seek an opportunity to
return to the U.S. this fall or to remain until next spring or longer ~ whether to make calculations to return
with his children or without them and what provision could be made for his station, his circumstances
being such that immediate help is required whether he go or stay.
After hearing ;lIt that bro. L. had to say in direct statement and in the way of answer to inquires; it was
given as the opinion of the meeting that the peculiar circumstances of Mr. Locke required that assistance
should be immediately afforded to him ~ that it seems to be expedient that he should not leave the islands
before next spring, and that Mr. Rowell (should, in view of Mr. Locke's circumstances,) be regarded as in
the way of his duty in residing for the present at Waialua.
In regard to the case of Rev. A. B. Smith the opinion was expressed that he ought to remain at Waialua
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if his own health and that of his wife should in his own view not require his immediate return to the U.S.
the necessities of the station being such that the help he is able to render cannot with safety to the cause be
withdrawn.
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Wednesday Octr. 19 1842. The long looked for Victoria arrived, and Mrs. Thurston and her two
children were welcomed by us in good health. The Seamen's preacher and his lady were attended on shore
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by a number of the gentlemen of the village.
Thursday Octr. 20. Mrs. Thurston & children took passage in the Schr. Keoua for Maui & Hawaii.
Mrs. Parker arrived from Kaneohe this afternoon.
Saturday Octr. 22nd 1842. The Victoria got into the harbor this morng.
Sabbath Octr. 23rd. Mr. Damon preached in the Chapel this forenoon and Dr. Richmond preached in
the evening.
Monday Octr. 24th. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe this afternoon.
Examinations of native schools commenced to day. They were attended at the two parishes.
Thursday Octr. 27. By Schooner Shaw which arrived from Mazatlan last evening letters were reed. from
Mr. Richards: He had a passage of 53 to Mazatlan. Mr. Richards expected leave on the 19th of Sept. to
pursue his journey across the continent.
The Juvenile Temperance Society in connection with the Scholars of the Children's School of the two
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congregations having attended a service at the meeting house of the 2 chh. marched in procession with
banners &. marshal music to the old meeting house of the 1st church and partook of an entertainment. A
table was spread across the middle of the house where the Gov. the young chiefs and a number of foreign
guests sat down &. partook of an agreeable repast.
We have learned to day that a ship ~ the George ~ came to anchor at Waialua in distress ~ crew down
with scurvy and ~ot persons in health sufficient to navigate the vesseL The captain dead and the mate
dying. Cap. Cash and a number of men were despatched by the Consul to take charge of the vessel and
bring her tq this port.
Friday Octr. 28th 1842. Ship Zephyr Cap. Gardner sailed for Kauai. Thence to proceed on her return
voyage ~ Dr. & Mrs. Lafon passengers to the u.S. Dr. L. had left a few days previous for Kauai and the ship
only stops to take him & effects on board. Mr. Locke accompanied Mr. Lafon to Kauai.
A preparatory lecture this evening at the house of Dr. Wood conducted by Mr. Damon in prospect of
the Lord's Supper to be administered on the coming sabbath evening.
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Sabbath Octr. 30 1842. Mr. Damon preached in the middle of the day and in the evening and
administered the Lord's Supper according to appointment.
Thursday Novr. 3rd. Dr. & Mrs. Smith sailed for Kauai in the Schr. Hawaii accompanied by Mr. & Mrs.
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Knapp) the latter takes the voyage on account of her health.
Friday Novr. 4. Mr. & Mrs. Gulick arrived from Lahaina in the ship commanded by Cap. Arthur.
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Sabbath) Novr. 6th. The Congregation at the chapel was much larger than usual. The house was well
filled. Should sailors & officers from the ships attend as they ought the house would need to be enlarged to
afford accommodation to all.
Wednesday Novr. 9 1842. Mr. Armstrong went to Waialua to attend a protracted meeting about to be
conducted at that station.
Thursday Novr. 10. A Brigantine arrived from Tahiti) by which a letter came to hand from the mission
established at the Navigators Islands dated Samoa May 1841.
The vessel brings notice that the French have taken possession of Tahiti and have established French
laws there. Various conjectures are entertained in regard to the cause of this movement) and in regard to
further proceedings whether in carrying forward their plan they will not take possession here.
Wednesday N ovr. 30th.
I have neglected to note several events and the dates have escaped my recollection.
Bya vessel from California we are informed that Cap. Jones had taken Monterey under a wrong
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impression that our Govt. had declared war against Mexico: but soon after having taken possession he
learned that the difficulties were settled and he had given up the place.
The sailors belonging to the ships in this port having felt the restraint of the regulation requiring all
sai[lors] to depart on board their ships at the firing of the 2nd gun which is at the our of 8 in the evening) a
company of them headed by Cap. Rogers of the ship Rodman came on shore and marched through the
streets huzzaln?- & making disturbance; the whole company numbered 163. Kekuanaoa sent for Mr. Hooper
in the night and requested him to use his influence to disperse the mob) this he attempted to do but in
vain. The company after traversing the streets as long as they choose) left the shore and went on board
their ships.
The next day Cap. Rogers was summoned to appear before the Govr. together with others who had
cooperated with him) and the Govr. after citing the law & explaining the case decided him guilty and fined
him the sum of 99 75/1 00 ~ and required him to give security for the same on the spot. He was highly
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enraged but public sentiment was so much set against the deed that he consented to pay the sum and
eventually to withdraw his appeal that the case should be tried by jury.
Some threats were made that another mob would be collected the next night which induced the Gov.
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to issue a proclamation making known his purpose to cause his guards to go armed and in case of
disturbance to put it down by force of arms; and requested commanders of vessels to keep their crews on
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board.
Criers were sent about the streets calling upon all natives to keep in their houses & preserve quiet and
in case of alarm to retain their places in their houses.
The night was passed in quiet, the sailors wisely keeping to their vessels.
The ship Hopewell arrived from Valparaiso, bound to Canton, having remains of cargo which she sold
at auction. She sailed to day. Dr. Mead went passenger.
Mr. Smith performed a tour around part of this island.
A short vacation of the School at Punahou; school recommenced on Monday last 28th inst.
To day Mr. Armstrong baptised a large number of natives: most of whom have been on probation more
than a year.
Friday Deer. 2 1842. The premises belonging to Mr. French (William) and leased to Mr. Greenway were
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sold at auction on account of the mortagagee Jules Dudoit who held his mortgage deed from Mr. Greenway.
They were bid off by Mr. Paty for Mr. Dudoit.
An affray occurred between Mr. Pelly & Mr. Skinner in which Mr. Robson took part. It seems that Mr.
Skinner made some reproachful remark or insinuation in regard to the character of Mr. Pelly, which he
resented by a blow of a whip over the shoulders of Mr. S. Mr. P. being on horse,back was seized by S. & R.
and pull~d from his horse: the native officers interfered & led Mr. S. to the fort and was liberated by giving
bail, To day a trial was conducted and the parties were fined six dollars each. So much for laws.This has been a fast day for the families at this station: and a meeting was held at Mr. Armstrong, in
the morning for the children in the afternoon for all. Mr. Leslie lead the exercises.
Sabbath Deer. 4th 1842. The communion was celebrated by both of the native congregations. The
largest number of communicants that have ever participated at one time in this church were assembled this
afternoon. The lower floor seem quite filled with ch. members.
The Frigate U.S. Cap. Armstrong arrived here this forenoon 11 days from Monterey, Said to be the
shortest passage ever made from that place.
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Tuesday Deer. 6 1842. Made a call on board the U.S. Frigate U. States accompanied by Messrs. Smith,
Hall & Leslie. While on board Kekuanaoa attended by the Am. Consul & Dr. Judd made a call and on
their return they were honored with a Govrs. salute. We stopped about half an hour and were conducted
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through the ship by one of the officers and the assistant surgeon.
Wednesday 7th. The U. States sailed on her return to California where are the other vessels of the
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Squadron belonging to the Pacific station comd. by Thos. ap Catesby Jones. I addressed him a letter and a
Report of the Board) also a pamphlet containing the defense of the mission at the Sand. Islands against the
Roman Catholics.
Mr. Emerson & Mr. Baldwin and his son David arrived ~ also Mr. Stetson.
Yesterday (6th) We had company to dine Mrs. Nye & Mr. Peck.
Thursday Decr. 8th. Mrs. Chamberlain dined at the house ofMr. Wm. Paty by invitation.
Friday Decr. 9th. A party at the house of Mr. Armstrong ~ guests ~ Mr. & Mrs. Damon) Mr. & Mrs. Paty)
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson) Mr. Marshall) Cap. Bernard) Mr. Baker) Mr. Davis son of H. Homes) Cap. Spring) Dr.
& Mrs. Judd) Mr. & Mrs. Hall) Mrs. Dimond & myself ~ also Kinau & Hellen Judd & Maria Jane ~ Mr.
Roger) Mr. Smith) Mrs. Nye) Mrs. Hooper.
Sabbath Decr. 11th 1842. A Sabbath School was commenced in the chapel by an effort ofMr. Damon.
The families of the missionaries were invited to unite in the effort and to bring their children. A few of the
families remained with their children. I have yet to consider whether I shall consent that our children
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attend. My Sabbath School connected with the native cong. will prevent me from affording my presence.
Tuesday Decr. 13 1842. The Victoria sailed for Maui ~ passenger Mr. Baldwin and his son) Mr. & Mrs.
Peck & children and Mr. Stetson.
Thu~sday 15th.. The Paalua arrived bringing Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock & children & Miss Brown & Mr.
Forbes & family. They left on Tuesday evening) having had calms.
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander & children arrived from Kauai in Schr. Shaw. Mrs. Alexander)s health is
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impaireq.
Thursday Decr. 22. Gave Nalimu & Kapuali their dismission.
Monday Deer. 26. Mr. Hall sailed for Maui on board the Paalua. Dr. Judd also goes up to attend the
national feast.
Tuesday 27. The Ship Victoria Cap. Spring for New York sailed about noon today. She carries a large
quantity of sugar for Ladd & Co. By the Victoria I sent all the letters on hand & list of wants for the year
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1844.
Mr.. Forbes sailed for Kauai on board the Schr. Shaw.
Wednesday Decr. 28th 1842. Mrs. Armstrong was hurt this afternoon by the overturning of a wagon:
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two of her front teeth were broken off and a dentist set ~ one displaced & lost. She was riding with her two
youngest children & with Mrs. Damon, returning from Nuuanu being driven by a native. In going down a
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steep place one of the wheels struck into a rut, the jolt threw the driver over the foreward part of the wagon
and the reins went with him. Mrs. A. succeeded in drawing up to herself by means of the hook on the end
of her umbrella. She had just recovered the reins when the fore wheel came in contact with a heep of
stones by which the wagon was upset & ever person thrown upon the ground. The wagon righted as the
horse sprung forward: and away it went at his heels over fences & ditches till the horse recovered in a
measure from his fright and went on moderatly so as to be stopped by some natives on the road. Mrs. A. &
Mrs. D. walked on in a sad plight till they came to the house of Mr. Damon. No serious injury was done to
the persons. The wagon, however, was considerably injured.
SabbathJany. 1st. 1843. The Lord's Supper was administered in the Chapel this evening.
Wednesday Jan. 4. A protracted meeting commenced in the 1st Cong. this day assisted by Mr.
Alexander and Mr. Parker, Mr. Hitchcock & Mr. Smith not able to take a part in the duties.
Thursday Jany 5 1843. By the Brig Sarah & Abigail from Mazatlan letters have been reed from the U.
States, and from Mr. Richards who was on the 13th Novr. at Vera Cruz just embarked in a U.S. Steam
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Frigate and on the point of sailing for Washington where he expected to arrive in 9 days.
Mr. Charlton was at Tapike in the early part of Novr. He told Cap. Doane that he expected the Eng.
Govt. would take possession at the Sand. Islands.
Our letters from the Miss. House state that Mr. Castle was intending to come out in the falL The
Comee. had decided not to send Mr. Munn back.
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Mr. peirce writes that the Barque Baring was to sail about the 10th or 12th of Novr. and would bring
100 tons frt. for th~ mission.
Friday Jan. 6th. Mr. & Mrs. Damon dined with us also Br. Alexander & Parker.
Mr. Damon has recently lost a sum of money stolen from his house. Has not been able to detect the
thieves ~ He suspects his own domestics.
Saturday Jan. 7. Dr. Judd & Mr. Hall arrived from Lahaina with Mrs. Richards & her two children. The
health of Mrs. Richards is feeble.
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Mrs. Chamberlain spent part of the day at Punahou.
Saturday Jany 21st. 1843. At about 5 o'ck this afternoon I arrived from Waialua, where I had been to
attend the examination of Mr. Locke's schooL I left here on Tuesday and arrived at Waialua the same day.
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The examination took place on Thursday. A storm commenced on Wednesday and continued during the
week during which a considerable amount of rain felL
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I took cold and my lungs seemed somewhat affected, it was accompanied with hoarsness & cough
though the cough was not severe.
I started on my return from Waialua at 1/4 before 10 o'ck, and I employed a native with a horse to
accompany me, and his services I found of material service in urging forward my horse, who was rather a
dull creature. I got along very well and with a tolerable degree of ease. We had showers during the first hour
& a half; but being pretty well shileded I did not get much wet. I dismissed the man about four miles before
reaching Ewa, and though I had started expecting to stop there and remain over the Sabbath, I concluded
to pass by and proceed on my way home without delay, as it was only half past one and I was not much
fatigued; and I had no doubt that by going forward at a moderate pace I could reach home in good season.
The road I found to be quite muddy and the last part of the journey more fatiguing that the first part.
I had heard that the roof of the new meeting house had been endangered by the recent wind. I was glad
to find that though the roof had been exposed to injury it had not suffered materially if any. The wind had
raised one comer of the plate: but by getting a rope over the roof it was held down, while the gale lasted.
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Sabbath Jan. 22. 1843. I did not attend meeting either the english or native ~ and obtained the services
of Mr. Hall in my Sabbath School owing to the state of my health.
Thursday! 26. Mr. & Mrs. Alexander and their two youngest children took passage in the Schr. Victoria
for Lahaina & Kailll;a. Their three eldest children are at Punahou.
Friday 27. Mr. Locke arrived from Waialua having loaded the Pilot with various effects of his station on
account of his Boarding School and despatched her.
Butchered 311 ox of the herd at this station which is to be divided among the families: Its weight is
upwards of 700 lb.
Sabbath 29th. The Joseph Peabody arrived from Mazatlan and brought letters from the U.States. A
letter from Mr. Hill is missing containing Bills of Exchange. Reed. one letter from Mr. Hill, one from Mr.
Anderson and one from Mr. Bingham. Receive the information that the Barque Behring sailed from Boston
on the 2nd ofNovr. with supplies for this mission.
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Mr. & Mrs. Castle & daughter passengers also Mr. & Mrs. Calking ~ Mrs. Dominis & Miss Goodall a
sister of Miss Ladet Mr. Bingham had decided, on account of the health of Mrs. B., to remain during
another winter.
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Monday Jan. 301843. Intelligence has been reed. by Mrs. Dole of the death of her mother.
We learn also that an English Frigate was at Mazatlan or had been there and that she is bound to this
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place, having on board Lord Paulett, who will have authority to look into the cases of difficulty existing
here between this Govt. & British subjts. From these islands the Frigate will proceed to the Socy. Islands.
By a letter from Mr. Whitney reed. on Friday by the hand of Mr. Forbes who arrived in the ship
Bartholomew Gosnold from Kauai intelligence was communicated that he (Mr. W. ) has learned by a letter
from his son Henry the distressing news that his son Samuel had suddenly disapperead when about to take
his degree at Amherst College, and that up to the date of the letter 2 mo. from the time of his
disappearance no trace of him had been discovered. The parents are greatly afflicted. They have many
hopes & many fears, in regard to his safety.
The Bartholomew Gosnold came very near going ashore at Koloa in a gale. The Cap. was on shore at
the time. The officers & crew cut away the Mizzen Mast. She rode out the gale and was saved, having lost
one of her best anchors. Cap. Russel we learn was married to Miss Holden and has brought her along with
him to this place.
Friday Feby 10th 1843. An Eng. ship of war Carrisfort Lord Paulet arrived this afternoon.
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Saturday Feby 11 th. The ship of war entered the harbor this morning. The wind having changed to the
southward she came in under full saiL Mr. Simpson was honored with a salute; but the government was not
being under c~nsure from his Lordship for not having acknowledged Mr. Simpson as ConsuL The French,
& American Co~suls and other American citizens called on board; but they were treated with neglect in
consequence of the slight offered to the Deputy English Consul and their acquiescence with the native
government in their measures. The Gentlemen felt deeply the slight and the Am. & French vessels in port
lowered their flags which had been hoisted in compliment to the Eng. Man of war. The French Consul
confronted the Eng. Commander to his face as I learn & the American Consul addressed a communication
to him alledging that his Lordship had yet to learn that there was reason for the Deputy Consul's not being
acknowledged by this Government.
Sabbath Feby 12th 1843. A considerable rain has fallen to day, the wind blowing fresh from the sea.
The regular native service of the afternoon was dispensed with. Mr. Armstrong came into the house during
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the hour of the Sabbath School and he occupied a half hour after the close of the School in addressing the
scholars.
Monday Feby 13. The Schooner Hooikaika sailed for Lahaina with a message to the King, who will
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probably come down as soon as he receives intelligence of the Man of War.
An American Sloop of War arrived this afternoon ~ we suppose it to be the Cyane ~ The Consul went
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off just before night.
Mr. Ladd has a very severe attack of sickness ~ He was taken last Thursday, and has had two shocks of
appoplexy. Fears are entertained that he will not recover. Should he have another attack it will be fatal:
His friends are very anxious for him.
Sabbath School concert was attended this evening in the ChapeL
A vessel is expected to sail for Mazatlan in the course of 10 days or a fortnight.
Tuesday Feby 141843. The ship of War which arrived last evening proves to be the Sloop of War
Boston of the East India Squadron, Commanded by Cap. John C. Long from Canton via Sydney & the
Society Island 19 days from the latter place. She left Canton in Septr. and brings news of the termination
of the war between England & China, the latter government having agreed to pay 21 millions of dollars to
the former, to cede Hongkong permanently to the British, and to open six of their ports for trade to the
same.
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Called with several of the br. of the mission on board the Carrisfort, Lord Paulet & were politely recd.:
afterward we made a call on board the Boston to pay our respects to Cap. Long. We found there the
American &, French Consuls who were each saluted with seven guns. At one o'clock the govr. was saluted
and the sahl-te retd. from the Fort.
Before going on board the Eng. ship of War I called upon Mr. Simpson to inquire whether his Lordship
the comma~der was on board & to ascertain whether he would receive a call from us with pleasure. The
information h~ communicated was that he would be happy to have us call; but that he had determined to
receive no
while the govt. continues to ratify his appointment as consuL
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Wednesday Feby 15 1843. Lord Paulet called this morning and visited the Printg. office & Bindery with
which he was much pleased.
In the afternoon Cap. Long of the U.S. sloop of War Boston called on the families in company with Mr.
Hooper. Having gone away for the children at Punahou I did not see him.
Friday Feby 17th. Mrs. Parker arrived from Kaneohe and I accompanied her to Punahou where her
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daughter is at schL
This afternoon the King arrived from Maui. As he entered the harbor on passing the U.S. Sloop of War
Boston he received a salute, and as he stepped on shore another salute from the guns of the Fort and was
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received by the Foreign Residents and escorted by them to his house near the Fort.
The King had not been long on shore before a communication was addressed to him from Lord Paulet
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demanding an interview unattended by his interpreter. The King returned answer that he would grant him
an interview in proper time attended by his interpreter. Another communication was forwarded by his
Lordship dictating terms and threatning the place with attack unless these terms were complied with.
Saturday Feby 18th 1843. This morning a Brig was seen being towed out of the harbor which was
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brought to anchor in the roads. We soon learned that this was designed as a place of security for the English
families in the place in prospect of an attack upon the town in case of the noncompliance of the
government with the terms which had been proposed by Lord Paulett These terms I learn from hearsay are
the following 1st. That Mr. Simpson be acknowledged Consul. 2d. That the property of Mr. Charlton under
arrest be released from seizure. 3rd. That Mr. Charlton's claim to a large lot between the comer of the Fort
& Mr. Reynolds establishment be admitted, 4th. That in trials of Englishmen a certain portion of the
jurors be Englishmen and the other persons approved by the Consul. 5th. That new trials be granted on
various cases that have been recently tryed involving the interests of Englishmen. All these were acceded
to by the King; in the case of Mr. Charlton' claim the King was allowed the right to protest. At 2 o'ck
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salutes were exchanged the difficulty having been settled.
Sabbath Feby 19th. All quiet to day. Lord Paulet attended by Mr. Simpson and some other gentlemen
were present at the native service in the afternoon. In the evening he attended the English service in the
Chapel.
MOf).day 20th. The King & Auhea made a call on board the Carysfort and received a royal salute on
entering and returning and the most polite attention while on board. Mr. Simpson used his influence to get
Dr. Judd rejected as interpreter but did not succeed. He invited Dr. Rooke to act, who declined and the
King refused to accept of another.
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memory
It is an internal sense of right and wrong. It is that faculty by which we judge a thing or action as it
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stands related to right and wrong. Is an action right ~. conscience approves of it: is an action wrong it
disapproves. Now conscience must have the power to perceive & to judge.- It judges in view of law, and
to judge in view of law it must know what the law is ~ therefore it must have understanding; but it is not
itself understanding.
I learn that the foreigners of the village were much alarmed on Saturday in consequence of the
threatning attitude of affairs. Some removed their money & valuable papers to a place of safety, and
commenced packing up their property. It is fully believed that the threat would have been carried into
execution if the government had not complied with the demands. There are many however who think that
the government would have done well to have stood it out and let the Englishmen fire, and after that to
have struck their colors.
Tuesday 21st. The King & suit visited the U.S. Sloop of War Boston who recived the usual salutes.
Wednesday Feby 221843. This being the anniversary of Washington's birth day, the event was honored
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by a salute from the Sloop of War Boston and another from the Fort and a ball on board the Boston at
night ~ the party consisting of Americans only, except the King.
Thursday Feby 23. This being the annual Concert of prayer for Colleges the day was observed by the
families qt this place. A meeting for children was held at 11 o'ck at Mr. Armstrong's study and in the
afternoon a meeting for the families at his house.
Friday Feby 24 The exorbitant demands of Cap. Paulet and other requisitions made upon the
governmept have brought the King to feel that nothing short of resigning his Kingdom into the hands of
the English will meet the exigency of the case. We were somewhat alarmed in consequence of a report this
morning that firing from the Ship of War might be expected to take place to day. Dr. Judd was sent for in
great haste with a guard of soldiers and we concluded that Lord Paulet having become exasperated by the
difficulty of bringing the King to consent to all his terms had come to the conclusion that he would force
matters at the cannons mouth. This probably was a mistake as the day has passed and no guns have been
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fired. It is reported however among the natives that Kekuanaoa has been removed form his station as
governor of the and Leleohoku put in his place and that Dr. Judd had been removed from the office of
Treasurer or that which he sustained in connection with the Treasury Board.
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The Americans are holding meetings and consulting in regard to their interests ~ they were in session in
company with Cap. Long as I understand the most of last night. And a proposition was suggested of
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advising the King to commit the govt. to the protection of France & the U. States until the difficulties
could be satisfactorily adjusted.
Saturday Feb. 25,1843. A communication was received from Lord Paulet by the American & French
Consuls informing them that a provisional cession of the Islands had been made to Her Majesty Queen
Victoria by the King & Kekauluohi, and that the English Flag would be hoisted at the Fort at 3 o'ck this
afternoon. A crier had preceded this notice, and had proclaimed through the village an order of the King
inviting the people to assemble at the Fort at 2 o'ck to hear what he had to say. At 2 o'ck I walked with
several of the Brethren to the court house where the King was and at 3 o'ck the chiefs and Lord Paulet were
ready to attend to the business for which the assembly was convened. A company of marines from the
Carysfort and of natives belonging to the Fort had formed in hollow square in front of the house standing
within and upon the wall of the Fort ~ Lord Paulet and some of his officers & the King, Kekuauluohi,
Kekuanaoa & other chiefs stood in the veranda, the Hawaiian flag still flying; the King made a short
address to the people stating that He was in difficulty having been brought into difficulty without
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foundation and that in consequence of this he gave up the life of the Kingdom; but was still permitted to
retain his authority over the people which he desired to exercise for their good. The address was interpreted
into English by Dr. Judd and after this he read the deed of cession. TI'le substance of which was, that, being
unable to meet the demands which had been made upon him he felt himself obliged to cede the islands to
the Rt. Hon, ~ord George Paulet Commander of Her Majestys Ship of War Carysfort representative of
Victoria Queen of England &c. ~ making the reservation that the act should be subject to the decision of
the Represent,!-tives qf the Nation who have gone to England in case they have entered into arrangements
there, if none have been made to this date ~ it shall be subject subject to their consideration and
negotiation. In case these representatives are not there or have not been acknowledged ~ it shall be subject
to the decision of the Queen on the representation of the case by this Government and Lord Paulet. ~ As
soon as these declarations were made and the papers passed which had been signed by the parties, the
Hawaiian flag was lowered and the English flag hoisted in its stead. As soon as it reached its place at the
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top of the staff the band struck up a tune and a salute commenced from the guns of the Fort, which was
returned by the Ship. My feelings were strongly exercised with compassion for the King & chiefs. The King
conducted with propriety and all behaved with dignity. The face of Kekuanaoa was an index of concern &
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trouble of feeling. I returned with feelings of grief: but with a heart to say, "Thy will be done. Let thev great
name be glorified.
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I find that Dr. Judd is as much censured by the American party as he was before by the English party
because he did not use his influence with the King to induce him to accept the offer of protection from the
U. States & France by ceding the islands conditionally to them.
Monday Feby 27 1843. The Keoua sailed this afternoon for Maui, with the King and Kekauluohi, as we
learn. Mr. Forbes was designing to take passage with his family but the vessel got out at an earlier hour than
was expected, so that he did not go.
Tuesday Feby 28. Notice was communicated to Mr. Forbes that the schr. Victoria would sail for Maui
this afternoon and both he & Mr. Hitchcock made arrangements for taking passage in her, and Miss Brown
also. Their baggC).ge and a large amount of fret. was taken to the landing: when notice arrived from Dr. Judd
that Lt. of the Carysfort who has the direction of the vessel rejected the freight, and informed them that
the passengers alone could go in the vesseL As the passengers could not go without their baggage, they felt
themselves under the necessity to stop.
Wednesday March 1st. The Vktoria did not get out last evening as was expected, and this morning she
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was towed by the Carysfort's boats to the forks of the harbor; the wind blowing fresh from the sea the boats
could not succeed in towing her further. For some time it was dubious whether she would not be obliged to
return; bt+t after arranging for getting under way she made sail and beat out. The Lt. of the Carysfort in
Gornmand of the Schr. apologized to Mr. Forbes on acct. of not taking the families: it was on acct. of the
lumber that he made objections and not their baggage.
Tht+fsday, March 2nd 1843. We learn that there was quite a disturbance in the village last night. Sailors
were drupk and were followed about by the native rabble and there was so much commotion & noise that
Lord Paulet sent to enquire of the Govr. the reason that the disturbance was not quieted. The govr.
returned answer that the people wd. not obey the cunstables ~ This excited his Lordships displeasure and he
went on shore in person with some armed marines, and the sword was used with such effect that the tumult
was soon quelled. Two or three natives were wounded. One of them pretty severely.
The Govr. held a consultation with the Commissioners and it was decided that the native laws were in
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force: for it was from the supposition that old laws were void, that the liberty was taken to disregard the
lunas. The Governor assembled the city guard and went with a party of them through the village
proclaiming that the old laws were in force and would be executed on the violaters of them.
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Many sailors about ~ on foot and on horseback ~ most of them giving evidence of having drunk to
excess. One was seen who had fallen from his horse and was carrying in his bloody face the effects of his
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folly.
Friday March 3rd 1843. The Paalua sailed for Maui. The brethren Forbes & Hitchcock & Miss Brown
took passage. They also carried their baggage.
Sabbath March 5th 1843. The Lord's Supper was administered in the 1st chh. and a larger number of
communicants partook than I ever knew before in this house, or in connection with this chh. Mr.
Armstrong thinks there were as many as 300 from other chhs. present ~ in all perhaps 1500 communicants.
Lord Paulet and several officers from the Carysfort were spectators.
A luminious meteor has been observed for three or four nights past above the horizon nearly in the
sun's track: it has a very long train. I discovered it for the first time this evening; but others saw it on Friday
evening. The moon is increasing now and it is doubtful whether it will be seen very distinctly again, unless
it should rise higher and drew nearer to the earth.
Saturday March 11 th. The Hooikaika sailed for Mazatlan. Mr. Simpson with despatches for England &
Mr. Marshall with communications for the Americans.
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Thursday Mar. 17 [16]. The U.S. Sloop of War Boston sailed.
The Behring Cap. Snow arrived. Mr. & Mrs. Castle passengers & others.
Thursday March 16th 1843. Mrs. Judd was confined with a daughter last night.
Monday Mar}::h 20th. Vacation commenced at Punahou.
Wednes,day Z2nd. Mr. Dole & Miss Smith The children ofMr. Emerson, Alexander and Hitchcock
sailed in the KeQua for Maul.
Mr. pole ~ Miss Smith expect to proceed to Hawaii.
Friday March 31 st. The brethren of the mission families at this station by invitation of Lord Geo.
Paulet dined on board the Carysfort.
Tuesday April 4th. Dr. Judd left for Lahaina in the Schr. Paalua to attend the Parliament.
Friday ApL 7th. By the ship Wm. Thompson from Tahiti we learn that the Queen has placed herself
under the protection of the English. A new flag staff has been erected in her enclosure bearing the old
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national flag with a crown in the centre. Sometime previous to this it seems an English ship ~ the Talbot
arrived at the port of Tahiti ~ the commander chose not to salute the flag containing the French Union
(this being the new flag) he invited the Queen on board erected the old flag which he saluted. A meeting
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of the chiefs was held and their feelings made known by which it was apparent that they had entered into
the arrangements proposed by the French through fear and because they could do nothing else: and that
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they wished the protection of England. It was reported to the French that the Tahitians were about to hoist
their old flag and pull down the new. The French ship of war then lying in port threatened in case the old
flag was raised to pour a broadside into the town. The Talbot sent word if the French ship did this he would
pour a broadside into the Frenchman. In this attitude the vessels stood for a day or two: at length it was
decided to refer the subject to the respective Admirals. A small vessel was despatched with the messenger
of the French and the Talbot sailed to confer with the Admiral of the English.
Not long after an English Frigate the Vengeance arrived with Mr. Pritchard the Eng. Consul and a
present from the Eng. Govt. to the Queen; Another meeting was called and a fuller expression of the
islanders in favor of the English was obtained. And it was after this meeting that the flag bearing the crown
was erected in the Queen's enclosure.
Sabbath, April 9th 1843. Mrs. Lowell Smith was confined this morning about 12 o'ck with a daughter.
Mr. Smith called early in the morning for Mrs. C. and she went down & spent part of the day. The infant is
very feeble and it is feared it will not live. She went down again in the evening and intends spending the
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night there.
Tuesday ApL 11th. The infant of Mrs. Smith died this morng. about 12 o'ck just about 48 hours after its
birth, and has peen interred with her three other babes in her own yard.
Friday April 14th 1843. The Schr. Kahalaia set sail for Maui with Mr. Damon who goes to spend a short
season at Lahaina during the principal shipping. The wind blew very strong and after the vessel passed
Diamond Hill the s~a was found so high she being deeply laden it was thought expedient to put back. She
got back in the night and came to anchor in the roads.
Sabbath, Ap. 16th. Mr. Cooke conducted native service in the afternoon, and in the evening Mr.
Armstrong preached in the Chapel from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Monday 17th. Lord Paulet and some of his officers took tea at Mr. Knapp's and spent the evening there.
Tuesday 18th. The Wm. Gray Cap. Stickney sailed for the United States.
The Lama Cap. Nye sailed for Columbia river taking the passengers and freight brot. out by the
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Victoria, Cap. Spring also Mr. Leslie and Mr. & Mrs. Hatch. Mrs. Nye accompanies her husband. The ship
will go to California after she has performed her business at the river.
Yesterday or rather last evening Mr. Gulick arrived from KauaL
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Wednesday. The Clarion sailed for Lahaina. Mr. Damon took passage.
Saturday April 22nd. The Keoua sailed for the windward. We shipped a considerable amount of freight;
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and have made a proposition for the vessel to bring the families of Hawaii and Hana to Honolulu to attend
Gen. Meeting.
Sabbath April 23 1843. Mr. Ives and family arrived from Lahaina on board a whaling ship which sailed
on Friday.
One day last week the young chiefs who had made a visit to Lahaina returned on board a whale ship a
with them a teacher by the name of Sturges whom Dr. Judd hired for a season from a whale ship. They all
attended meeting.
Mr. Gulick preached in the chapel this evening.
Wednesday ApL 26. A whale ship displayed a signal of distress this morning on being visited from shore
she proved to be the ship Maine of Fair Haven) Cap. Magee and that an attempt had been made by the
steward to murder him in his berth last night) between the hours of 10 & 11 ock. He approached with a
knife & made several severe cuts on his head & neck by which he was completely disabled. He then came
on deck and said to the mate that the Cap. wished him to go down and see him in the cabin) as the mate
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turned to go down he discharged a pistol at him which missed its aim & the fellow sprung into the quarter
boat and was seen no more. The officers below hearing the noise on deck sprung from their berths but on
reachin~ the door found it secured ~ so that neither the mate could enter nor they pass out. An ax was
employed to cut t~~~ugh and when they came to the captain they found him in the shocking condition in
which the steward had left him gashed and bleeding - They did what they could and then got the ship
round and directed th~ir course to this port: they had left Lahaina yesterday and were directing their course
to the north.
The physician from the Carysfort & Dr. Wood dressed the wounds) but the state of his wounds would
not allow of his being removed to day.
The reason of the stewards doing the deed is supposed to have been his having been prohibited from
going ashore except the last day of the ships stay at Lahaina and his having been seized up in the rigging
once during the passage out) being 5 mo. from home.
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It is supposed he jumpped overboard as he could not be found in the vesseL
Thursday several of the missionaries & some of the sisters with several of the children visited the
Carysfort this day. A general invitation was given to the ladies & children.
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Saturday ApL 29. Families arrived from the windward ~ Mr. .Alexander & family on board ship
commanded by Cap. Coffin. In the Sch. Clarion Mr. & Mrs. Bond & child & Mr. Dole. Miss Smith arrived
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at Lahaina but delays till next week.
Sabbath, ApL 30th 1843. English service in the chapel, Mr. Bond preached in the morning and Mr.
Smith in the evening.
Monday May 1st. Monthly concert was attended as usual at Mr. Armstrong's.
Wednesday 3rd. A memorial was forwd. from Ew8. by Mr. Bishop addressed to the British Commission
on the subject of their late order to the Govt. prohibiting the imprisonment of persons for fornication, evils
already beginning to result from the slacking off of the law.
Thursday 4th. Dr. Judd arrived from Maui on board ship Kutusoff Capt. Cox. Mr. Damon also came
down ~ learn that Mr. Baldwin's son Douglas died yesterday having been ill about a month with diarrhea.
Sabbath May 6 [7]. The exercises this afternoon varied from those of ordinary days from its being
conducted by various brethren and directed to the one point of the relaxing of the law in regard to the 7th
Commandment.
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The Cong. of Mr. Smith was united with this in the service. Mr. Armstrong, Gulick, Ives & Smith took
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part. Also of the natives Kaaimaneo, Kuluwailehua, John Ii & Honokaupu.
Monday May 8th. Mr. Whitney arrived from Kauai in the Pilot.
Tues~ay 9th. Mr. Bishop from Ewa & the brethren from Waialua arrived. The Brig Boliva sailed for
Monterey.
Thursday May 11 th 1843. General Meeting was organized this afternoon. The brethren from Lahaina
arrived yesterday awl the brethren from Hilo this day.
Tuesday 301843. So much of the business of the Gen. Meeting has been completed that the meeting
has been adjourned to be called together by the Moderator.
I did not think to notice in its place that Tuesday 16th inst. was observed as a day of fasting and prayer
and that on Sabbath 28th the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered to the Mission Church,
and Dr. Judd's infant child was baptised. ~ Saturday evening was observed as a conference and social prayer
of the Church and Mrs. Mary A. Castle was recd. to the church on letter.
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Thursday June 1st 1843. The Ship Carysfort left the harbor this morning. It is not known where she is
bound, but it conjectured that she is going to Lahaina to carry up Lord Paulet to see the King, and that she
may go thence to Hilo.
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Mr. Whitney left this evening in the Schr. Hawaii for Kauai, Mr. Alexander & Mrs. Armstrong.
Friday June 2nd. Mr. Conde and family arrived in a whaling ship from Lahaina. Mr. Emerson's two sons
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come down to enter again on their studies at Punahou.
Saturday June 3rd. The General meeting was convened again to day to attend to an item of business
and was adj ourned sine die.
Sabbath June 4th 1843. The Sacrament was administered in the native church to apana akahi ~
Monday June 5th. School commenced at Punahou.
Several of the windward brethren took passage in the Clarion. Viz. Messrs. Clark, Emerson, Bailey &
Andrews. Also Messrs. Lyman, Coan & Wilcox, Mr. & Mrs. Bond. Besides these there were many native
passengers filling the vessel to overflowing.
I would here notice that Dr. Judd has left the house of the Mission which he has so long occupied and
has moved in the house of Auhea. On Saturday evening the brethren were invited to attend a prayer
meeting at his house. The meeting was conducted by Mr. Thurston and was an interesting season.
Sabbath June 11 th. The Lord's Supper was administered in the native church to Apana 2 & 3.
Monday 12th. As Mr. & Mrs. Dole have gone to Ewa and are expecting to go on to Waialua, there is no
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school today: and it is possible there will be none this week. We hear that Sarah Leslie is very low and
many fears are entertained in regard to her recovery. The sickness of Sarah may be an occasion of delay to
Mr. & Mrs., Dole.
Tuesday Jun~ 13th 1843. The Schooner Keoua was towed out of the harbor very early this morning. Mr.
Thurstop. & family and Mrs. Richards & her two children take passage. The vessel is bound to Lahaina,
Kailua, Kealakeh-l-a & Hilo. We have put on board freight for all those places.
All the baggagt; of the passengers was put on board last night and the passengers were all in readiness to
embark ~ Mr. Thurston & family stopped at our house but were hurried off at an early hour.
The Carysfort made here appearance off the harbor this morning on her way from Lahaina. Learn that
she is going to Kauai and she therefore does not now design to anchor.
Wednesday June 14. We have employed the Paalua to carry Mr. Paris and effects to Kau. The day has
been occupied in putting freight on board for Lahaina and Kau. The vessel got off just at evening. Mr.
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Gulick takes passage for Lahaina, with a design to visit MolokaL Our engagement for the vessel extends to
her discharge at Kau we hire her by the day at $10 pr. day.
The Carysfort has been laying off and on since yesterday and will sail this evening as we learn for KauaL
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Monday June 19th 1843. About 4 o'ck this morning Mrs. Chamberlain was confined with a daughter ~
our eighth child. About 21/2 hours after confinement Mrs. C. was seized with pains & flowing and for a
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short time we thought her in a dangerous situation ~ She obtained relief and was comfortable.
Friday 23rd. Our babe after a period of suffering breathed its last about one o'clk this morning and was
interred about 12 o'ck. It was quiet the day of its birth, and though its breathing was not so free and easy as
indicated perfect health, yet we saw no reason to regard it diseased. On Tuesday it showed signs of illness
which increased ~ Wednesday it required almost constant attendance and its crying was frequent and
distressed ~ Thursday was a very trying day ~ its sufferings were great ~ at about 4 ock P.M. it gained relief by
the operation of medicine, tho. it is not at all certain that it was entire & permanent: but a mistake in
giving medicine by one of the attendants placed the hope of recovery quite beyond our reach. Its pains for
several hours were intense, till exhausted nature and the power of anodynes united produced a quiescent
state in which it continued breathing less & less till about 1 o'ck A.M. when its spirit took its departure.
Mrs. Parker was in her attentions ~ Mrs. Conde and Mrs. Dole also were very attentive kind &
sympathizing on the occasion.
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It is a dark dispensation; but it is the Lord's hand ~ No blame can be attached to the act of giving the
medicine. It was' a casualty beyond the direction of those who acted on the occasion. Tho. it is not certain
that the child would not have died of its disease; yet the medicine in connection with it made death certain
within a short period.
The families and children met at 11 o'ck ~ Mr. Smith made remarks and prayed, and at about 12 o'ck
our little one which we called Sarah Eliza was borne by Oromel and John Gulick to the grave yard where it
was deposited petween the remains of Mrs. Lyons & Mrs. Castle.
"So fades the lovely blooming flower
Frail smiling solace of an hour."
Monday July 3rd 1843. Several of the brethren made a call on board the English Sloop of War Hazard
which arrived yesterday from the Soc. Islands and entered the harbor this morning. We were politely recd.
by the Cap. whose name is BelL It is understood that he purposes to reciprocate attentions from Americans.
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Wednesday July 5th. The Maryland which arrived on Saturday the 1st inst. from Mazatlan, sailed this
day for Canton.
The Carysfort sailed on Saturday for Hilo.
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The Hooikaika sailed we suppose for Hilo, to carry to Lord Paulet notice of the arrival of the Hazard.
Dr. Smith sailed in the Hawaii on Tuesday for KauaL
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The Paalua arrived from Maui & Hawaii, having landed supplies at Kau together with Mr. & Mrs. Paris.
Thursday July 6 184.3. The Clarion sailed for Maui.
The Keoua arrived from Hawaii & Maui. Mr. Locke returned in her from Lahaina.
Friday 7th. The U. States Frigate Constellation arrived at this port 45 days from Canton.
We have received no letters or publications by her. She was last from Amoy. It is stated there had been
some disturbances in Canton ~ by mobs ~ that one factory or more had been demolished. The excitement of
feeling had been anti English and was connected with the opium business.
Saturday 8th. Called with several of the brethren on board the U.S. Frigate Constellation. Comre.
Kearny was occupied when we arrived with Mr. Dudoit and we were reed. by Lt. Bailey and introduced to
other officers and shown about the ship until the Come. was at liberty and Mr. Dudoit had retired ~ a salute
being fired on occasion of his leaving for the shore. We made only a short tarry with the Come. who
promised to return our call.
Sabbath July 9 184.3. Mrs. Damon was confined with a son this evening.
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Monday 10th. The Paalua sailed this evening for Waioli having been employed at $10 pr. day to go to
Kauai for the effects of Mr. Alexander & to carry down those of Mr. Rowell.
Mr. &.. Mrs. Gulick & Mrs. Conde took passage.
Saturday l5th. The Paalua returned last evening from Kauai and sailed this afternoon with Mr.
Alexan~er
and family for Lahaina.
Sabb~t416th. The Carysfort arrived from the windward ~ Salutes were exchanged between her
& the
Constellation.
Wednesday 19th. The Schooner Hawaii having been chartered by us at $12 pr. day to go to Hana to
carry Mr. Conde & Mr. & Mrs. Rice and their effects sailed this evening.
Friday 21. Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong left in the Schooner Clarion for the windward, expecting to stop at
Lahaina & thence proceed to Hawaii.
Saturday July 22nd 184.3. Sarah Leslie was removed from Punahou to our house in the yard, where we
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expect to lodge her for the present and take care of her.
Sabbath July 23. The native service was conducted by Mr. Cooke both parts of the day.
The Brig Delaware arrived from the U. States, via Soc. Islands.
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Monday July 24th. The Bark Newburyport arrived from Callao with naval stores. Reports that the U.S.
Frigate U. States sailed two days previous to her leaving for these islands via the Gallapagoes & the Society
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Islands.
Tuesday 25. The whaling ships Bartholomew Gosnold, Cap. Russel, & James Munroe, Cap. Cushman,
arrived from Lahaina; on board the former the King and some of his principal men came passengers. The
ships are bound directly to the United States.
Wednesday 26th. The English battle Ship Dublin, Admiral Thomas, arrived this day from Valparaiso.
Salutes were exchanged between the Admiral & the Commanders of the Hazard & Constellation. The
Carysford did not salute she being of the squadron commanded by Admiral Thomas.
A polite note was addressed to the King by the Admiral requesting to know from his Majesty the time
& place when & where he might have an interview to make inquiries in regard to the cession of the
islands.
Thursday July 27 1843. We learn that Admiral Thomas had an interview with the King; and the report
is that the Sand. Islds. Flag is to be raised tomorrow, that it is not the policy of the Queen to distress weak
nations. The Admiral has refused to have any intercourse with foreigners either of his own or other
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nations, until he has adjusted his business with the King.
The rumor is that he disapproves of the steps pursued by Lord Paulet.
Saturday July 2Q. It is now settled that the Hawaiian Flag is to be restored. Admiral Thomas it seems
formed this determination as soon as he received notice on the coast of what Lord Paulet had done. It is
said that he made up his mind on the communications of Lord Paulet himself transmitted from the islands,
consisting Qf the printed official correspondence and such statements & explanations as he was pleased to
afford o(his procee~ings. It is said also that he detained communications addressed to Commodore Jones,
with a view doubtless that he should be kept in ignorance of proceedings at this place; and that no obstacle
should be thrown in the way of his own designs. And it may be he wished nothing to be done on the part of
Cap. Jones that might seem to have influenced his conduct or affected his measures in regard to restoring to
the King his rightful possessions.
Monday July 311843. This day alike with the 25th of Feby. will be a day long to be remembered, an
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epoch in Sandwich islands history - The Sandwich Island Flag has been restored.
The King was escorted by native soldiery to the plain east of the village, to a conspicuous place staked
off having a full view of the roads & offing. Two tents had been erected one on the north side of the
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enclosure and the other on the south. In front of the latter a flag staff was erected with the Sand. Isld Flag
furled. Near this the King and Admiral Thomas took their position. The other tent was occupied by
gentlemen & ladies from the village ~ Com. Kearny ~ the Acting Commercial Agent, officers for the
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Constellation, Lt. Ball, Dr. Clymer, Whaling captains in port, merchants & traders, being spectators in and
about the tent and the lines studded by natives & foreigners some on horse back and some on foot. Native
soldiery formed part of the line on the side where the King had his position. Within the line and in front of
the King marines from the three English ships in the port were drawn up and stood with their arms, having
drawn out several brass field pieces. The whole number including officers being not far from 400. At a
signal the Sandwich Islands flag was unfurled and the discharge from the field pieces commenced (the field
pieces were discharged); shortly the guns of the fort were heard and the three English ships returned the
salute. The cannon on the hill roared over our heads the Sand. Islds flag waving at the staff & the
Consellation in the offing returned the salute. Three different standards were waving near the King ~ one
the common standard of the nation. The other the Royal Standard and the other the Royal SignaL
The marienes formed in Battalions under their respective officers preceded by the Artillery marched
before the presence of the King & the admiral ~ the different officers waving their swords as they passed &
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the King lifting his hat as they were designated to him by the AdmiraL The different battalions also
performed several evolutions discharged their field pieces & their musketry. At about 12 o'ck the
procession retuf:!1-ed ~ the King being escorted to his mansion & the marines returned with their officers to
their boats, and embarked to their respective ships.
At one o:c1ock the King & chiefs walked in procession to the Stone Meeting house where prayer was
offered by Mr, Smith, ~ the King made a short address ~ Stating to the chiefs & common people that in
accordance With hi~ hope the life of his land had been restored. Called upon them to look to him as their
sovereign ~ to obey the laws which he designed to uphold and to dispense justice. His speech was short. Dr.
Judd then interpreted the communication of Admiral Thomas in which the flag was restored to the nation.
This was followed by a speach from John Ii expressive of the joy which the occasion inspired and calling on
all to praise God for his interposition in favor of the nation. The exercises were closed with a prayer by Mr.
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At 3 o'ck the King started from the wharf to dine on board the Admiral's ship ~ the Dublin. ~ He was
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saluted as he passed out by the Carysfort & Hazard and on his arrival on board the Dublin he was saluted by
that ship and by the Constellation.
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The interval between the Kings return from the plain & proceeding to the meeting house was in part
occupied in granting pardon to the officers & soldiery which had enlisted under Lord Pau1et ~ They had by
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swearing allegiance to another sovereign forfeited their heads. Of this they were told by Mr. Smith in his
prayer.
Proclamation has been made that all prisoners are to be released ~ and the ~pahao remitted for the period
of ten days. ~ and privileges granted to the people to improve this period in festivity & rejoicing: but no
permission given to commit crime ~ if any are guilty of breaking the laws they are still liable to punishment.
Surely this is a day of rejoicing for the Sandwich Islands as a nation.
It has been a period of drouth, which has been much felt by the people in the neighborhood; but this
morning, as tho the Lord would show his benignity to the people as well as to the King & the nation as
such, there was a plentiful reign in the mountains, which filled the streams & sent a refreshing upon the
farms & plantations.
Praise the Lord for his goodness & for his wonderful works.
Tuesday August 1st 1843. Seven of the brethren of this station in connection with Mr. Damon visited
the Dublin Man of War. Our object was to call on Admiral Thomas. We met him coming in and so had not
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the pleasure of visiting him on board his ship. We were politely recd. by the officers and conducted through
various parts of the ship, which is spacious and apparently in fine order. The ship is a razee carrying 50 guns
formerly a Line of battle ship of 74 guns. Her tonage is 1780 tons and 500 is her complement of men.
On our return to shore we learned that the Admiral was to be seen at the former office of the British
Commissiofl, to which place we repaired and presented ourselves before his Excellency, who expressed
regret that he had not been on board his vessel to receive us ~ We only stopped a moment and took our
1eavet At the offic~qf the Commission we met Lord George Pau1et whom we saluted with courtesy. We
were introduced by Mr. Sea, who we understand has been created Consul.
Thursday August 3rd 1843. An entertainment is this day given by the King in Nuuanu valley, to which
all clases are invited. We learn this evening that the entertainment was very fully attended and that all
parties were very much pleased. There were no spirits furnished except by those who chose to provide for
their own private use, which was the case in a few instances. Admiral Thomas & Commodore Kearny
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expressed themselves much gratified. There was a general tum out of the officers of the ships in port and of
the citizens; the entertainment was graced by most of the ladies of the foreign families, ~ the English of the
Lord Pau1et party excepted.
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Just before dark the United States ,Commo. Jones arrived & took her position between the
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Constellation & Dublin.
Friday Aug. 4, 1843. The U. States Sloop of War Cyane, Cap. Stribbling arrived this morning ~ There
are now six ships of war at this place three of them English & three Americans.
Saturday Aug. 12th. The brethren & sisters of the station received an invitation to visit the United
States to partake of a lunch in company with the King. Most of the brethren of the station and some of the
sisters went off ~ I went with Maria Jane & Martha Ann. A boat was in waiting for us at the wharf. We
found various others on board, but no other ladies. It was rather rough & the ladies did not enjoy their visit
owing to sea sickness. Martha Ann was so sick as to vomit. We returned at an early hour.
The King embarked from the U. States on board the SChr' Hooikaika to return to MauL The
Constellation Comre. Kearny got under way at the same time to escort his Majesty.
Monday Aug. 14. The Constellation retd. this morning & came to anchor again having attended the
King & seen his vessel safe at the anchorage.
Had a call this forenoon from Admiral Thomas & his Secretary Mr. Pinhorn.
Wednesday Aug. 16, 1843. The Constellation sailed this morning bound for California.
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Thursday Aug. 17. Mrs. Hooper had a large party this evening to which all the br. & sisters of the
station (in health) were invited ~ Only a few however graced the party with their presence, where I
understand fashionable amusements were rife.
Friday 1 B. Mrs. Dimond had a party consisting of Admiral Thomas, Mr. Pinhorn & son, Com. Jones &
Cap. Stribling and various members of the mission at this station.
Saturday 19. The United States sailed about 12 o'ck this day destined for the Soc. Islands.
Sarah Le~lie was taken to Mr. Smiths this day.
Monday 21. Mrs. Cooke was confined this evening with a daughter.
Friday 25. The Carysfort sailed this evening bound hence to Hilo to carry instructions to the Dublin to
depart without delay for the Soc. Islands. From Hilo the Carysfort is bound to California & then to the
Gulf ~ She will send a boat in to Mazatlan.
Saturday Aug. 26. Being the anniversary of the birth of Prince Albert, the day was noticed by Admiral
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Thomas by an entertainment at Hale Kauila which he occupies and the King was one of the guests .
Sabbath August 27 1843. Mr. Damon preached at the Chapel a sermon on occasion of the loss of the
captain & 5 men belong to ship Elizabeth of Freetown. The ship was on the N. W. Coast in pursuit of
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whales. The captain had lowered and passed about half a mile from the ship where he became fast to a
whale. Just at that time a cloud arose in direction and passing along the boat was enveloped by the fog.
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When the cloud had gone by nothing was to be seen of the boat: ~ other boats were let down which went in
search of the lost boat, but nothing could be seen of it. The vessel then continued the search until 1 o'ck of
next day, when the boat was discovered bottom up and fast to a whale. The whale went down again
carrying the boat along with him. Shortly after the boat was discovered again detached from the whale.
The boat was taken up and from the best judgment that could be formed from the appearance of the boat it
was concluded that the line had got entangled and the boat had been carried down and all the men
drowned.
Monday Aug. 28. This is my birth day, I have completed my 51 year.
Vacation commences to day to continue 2 weeks ~ Mrs. Dole went to Kaneohe on Saturday for a short
visit ~ & Mr. Parker took home his children.
Wednesday Aug. 30th 1843. Mr. & Mrs. Rowell left in the Paalua for Waioli, the vessel having been
employed to take down Mr. Rowell & bring up Mr. Gulick & his effects & take them to Molokai and land
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Mrs. Conde at Lahaina: for doing which we are to pay $100 ~ Mr. Knapp & Mr. Johnstone went down as
passengers.
Monday Sep. 4 1843. Had a meeting of the trustees of the School at Punahou in order to decide upon
changing the plan of the addition about to be made to the buildings ~ We dedided to add about two feet to
the length of the addition and thus to enlarge the size of the closets. By making this addition the buildings
will be extended in length to correspond with the School Room.
Thursday Sep. 7th. Mr. Armstrong & wife arrived from Lahaina in the Sch. Hooikaika with his effects
which had beep- brought round from Wailuku.
A party this evening on board the Cyane made by the officers to which all the missionaries of this
station were invited but which was attended by none of us.
Have had a heavy shower today.
Saturday Sep. 9th 1843. The Paalua arrived from Kauai this morning bringing Mr. & Mrs. Gulick &
two children, Mrs. Conde and little daughter, Mr. Knapp & Mr. Johnstone & one of his scholars. She left
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Koloa on Tuesday, and will remain here until Monday morng. Mrs. Conde stops with us .
Had a call from Cap. Stribling this afternoon.
Mr. Parker came over with his two children from Kaneohe, as school is to commence on Monday.
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Monday Sep. 11. The Paalua sailed for Maui & Molokai. Mr. Gulick went on with his effects, Mrs.
Conde & child. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp on a voyage for health. Mrs. Gulick remains with flll the children and
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boards at Mr. Rogers in company with two of her children the rest being at Punahou.
The Ship of War Store Ship arrived 21 days from Callao ~ having Comore. Dallas on board. Mr. Brown
we hear has gone on to Tahiti & the Comore. has sent orders from Comore. Jones in the U. States to come
on to this port.
Tuesday Sep. 12. Mrs. Rogers was confined with a daughter. Had company this evening Cap. Stribling ~
invited others but they did not come had also Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong.
Wednesday Sep. 13 1843. Had an interview with Commodore Dallas at the Compting Room of Mr.
Hooper. Saw also and was introduced to Cap. Duke of the Eri and other officers, among them Lt. Howison
who was in the Peacock comd. by Cap. Ap. C. Jones on her first visit to these islands in 1826.
Thursday Sep. 14. By invitation of Admiral Thomas the families of this station visited him at his
residence at the Govt. house near the fort to a "tea party)) where none were present by our own number &
Mrs. Damon. We had a very pleasant visit.
Friday Sep. 15. Had a call this fornoon from Com Dallas, Cap. Stribling & Lt. Howison in return of our
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Saturday Sep. 16. By an arrival from Columbia River of one of the Hudson Bay Comps. Barques letters
have been recd. from brethren on the Oregon. We also learn that Mr. Rogers & wife and a young sister of
hers were drowned in April at the Willammette falls. Several of the Methodist brethren have come down
in the vesseL The names mentioned are Mr. Lee, Dr. Babcock & Mr. Frost & family.
S.abbath Sep. 17th 1843. A contribution was called for by Mr. Armstrong to be made by the church &
congregation for cap,-celing the debt of the Meeting House amounting to about $93 ~ being the balance of
several hundreds. Somewhat over $40 was contributed.
The evening services were conducted at the chapel by Rev. Daniel Lee who arrived yesterday from the
Oregon. The congregation was pretty full but the discourse of the preacher did not savor very much of the
"Schools)).
Monday 18th. Made a call in the village & met with the Methodist brethren from the Oregon ~ Messrs.
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Lee & Frost & Dr. Babcock. Mrs. Frost made a call on Mrs. Chamberlain as did also Mr. Lee. Sarah Leslie
was removed from Mr. Dimonds where she has been a fortnight to Mr. Hall's.
The Hooikaika in coming into the harbor this morning from Kauai struck on a reef and received some
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damage. She was towed in by boats from shore.
Thursday 21st. Had company this day to dinner & tea. Mr. Lee & family & Mrs. Dr. Babcock & two
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children & Mrs. Dole to dinner and in addition to these Dr. Babcock Mr. Dole & Miss Smith to tea.
A small Schooner, Cap. Dominis, arrived from Canton. He sold the Brig Joseph Peabody in which he
went to China & chartered this to return in. He could not take the goods for us which we ordered by him
Mr. Williams remitted the proceeds of the money sent by Mr. Castle in a bill on Messrs. Peirce & Brewer by
which a loss was made of about $19.
Sabbath Sep. 24 1843. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated in the native church ~ to a
large number of communicants.
Monday Sep. 25. Mrs. Chamberlain spent part of the day in making a visit at Mrs. John Paty's in the
valley of Nuuanu.
By the Brig Cayuga which arrived this day from Mazatlan received letters from Mr. HilL The
intelligence respecting the cession of the islands is, that England disavows the proceedings of Lord Paulet.
The American papers have a good deal to say in regard to the outrageous conduct of the English at this
place, in the affair of the cession.
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Mr. Hall mentions that Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were in Manlius, N.Y. that Mr. B.s health was not good
& that the health of Mrs. B. continues to be so feeble that it may prevent their return to the islands.
The latest notices of Mr. Richards and Haalilio were, that they were in Paris 1st of June.
Tuesday,Sep. 26,1843. Cap. Cox & Cap. Stewart took tea with us this evening.
Wednesday Sep. 27. The Schooner Basilisk Cap. Hunt arrived 41 days from Valparaiso, by her I reed. a
letter from tD-y nephew Henry Wheeler Chamberlain dated Octr. 17 1841, which has been nearly 2 years on
its way.
Thursday Sep. 28. Had to tea Admiral Thomas, Mr. Pinhorn & Cap. Hunt ~ and spent an agreeable
evening. Had also Mrs. Dimond & Mrs. Gulick. Finished the last proof of the 8 vo. edition of the Bib. &
Test.
Friday Sep. 29. Had company to tea Mrs. Calkin, Miss Goodale, Mr. Gibson, Miss Smith, Mr. Dole &
Mr. Armstrong.
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Saturday Sep. 30. Sarah Leslie has been brought i~ from Mr. Hall's to take another tum with us. She is
considerably more feeble than when she was with us before; & she is thought to be near her end. I have
however an opinion that she will continue a considerable time longer. Her sister Mary has been attending
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upon her for a few days past and will continue with her for the present. We have given up our front room
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for their accommodation.
Sabbath Octr 1st. The Sacrament of the Lord)s Supper was administered at the Chapel this evening.
Thursday Octr 5 1843. The British Sloop of War Hazard arrived this morning from St. BIas having been
absent 59 days. She brings no news.
Friday Octr. 6. The Katch Basilisk of the British Squadron sailed this day with despatches for St. BIas.
Yesterday as I was passing the burying ground of the Catholics) in our neighborhood my attention was
attracted to two persons ~ a woman and a lad as they appered to me) kneeling before a grave) apparently
engaged in prayer. The sight) though not entirely a new one) produced feelings somewhat of wonder. I said
to a native who like myself was contemplating the scene) "What are those persons about. He replyed with
promptness) "They are praying to the ground.)) "E pule ana ike lepd). Alas! they were praying to the
ground or to what would avail them no more) if it was for the dead they were praying.
Saturday Octr. 7. Recd. letters today from Maui & Hawaii. ~ Kohala ~ Mrs. Bond had been quite ill; but
was convalescent.
Wednesday Octr. 11. At 25 minutes past 6 dck this evening Sarah Leslie breathed her last. A diarrhea
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commenced yesterday. I had set up with her the night previous. She had been failing for a considerable
time particularly after the reception of the intelligence of the death of her two sisters. That event she laid
very much to heart ~ the world seemed to have lost all its charms and death was an event she seemed
ardently to desire.
In the near prospect of death she spoke of the Savior)s being precious to her souL On his blood &
righteousness she said she placed her only confidence. We hope her soul is now at rest. It is not for us to
judge the heart ~ her frailties) follies & sins were all known to the Lord which is better than life.
Thursday Octr. 12th 1843. The funeral of Sarah Leslie was attended at my house at 4 o)clock this
afternoon. Mr. Dole conducted the funeral services ~ The Methodist brethren & sisters attended) some of
the residents also & most of the brethren sisters & children of the mission families at this station ~ The
Scholars of the school to which the deceased belonged walked as mourners. Mr. Cooke & the scholars of
his school also attended. Her remains were deposited in a line with the grave of Dr. Geirdner just outside
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the paling.
Monday Octr. 16th. Geo. Brown Esqr. Commissioner from the United States Govt. to this Govt.
arrived this morning in the Schooner Catharine from the Society Islands (29 days). By him various letters
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from the U. States for different members of the mission came to hand.
It is reported that the French Govt. intend to restore the $20,000 exacted from the nation, by Cap.
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LaPlace with interest. It is stated on what authority I do not know, that the act of Cap. Laplace was quite
unauthorized, and that the reason that the subject of returning the money had not reed. previous attention
was that other objects had so engrossed the minister on whom the business devolved that it had been
forgotten.
Thursday Octr. 19 1843. Mr. & Mrs. Knapp arrived in a whaling ship from Lahaina and were
accompanied by Mr. Dibble.
Friday 20th. A party this evening at the house of Mr. Dimond, Comdre. Dallas, Cap. Stribling, Mr.
Brown & others were the guests.
Sabbath 22nd. Mr. Dibble preached at the chapel this forenoon.
Tuesday 24. Mr. Locke having been invited by Mr. Dole to spend a few days at Punahou left us with his
three little children to make a visit up there: it being the expectation that he will return again to our house
after he has finished his visit.
Wednesday 25. The child ofMr. Armstrong is very low and the children ofMr. Armstrong at Punahou
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came down with me to see their little brother who is not expected to live very long.
I learned on going to Punahou that Mr. Locke was attacked sometime in the night or early in the
morning with cholic, and being in great distress he desired the attendance of Dr. Judd. As soon as I had got
down with the children ofMr. Armstrong I rode to Dr. J.s place ofbusinessj but was unable to secure his
attendance as he is making preparation to go to Lahaina with Mr. Brown the Commissioner from our
Government. I th~n went to the place of Dr. Wood and requested him to visit Mr. Locke as soon as
possible; which qe did and made such prescriptions as the case seemed to require.
Thursday Octr. 26 1843. The U. States Sloop of War Cyane sailed with Mr. Brown for Lahainaj who
goes up to present his credentials to the king with a view to his recognition by this govt. as a Commissioner
from the U. States Govt. Dr. Judd goes in attendance.
Friday 27th. Mrs. Castle after having been in labor most of the day was delivered of a son this evening ~
it was still born having been strangled by the umbilical cord ~ that being drawn at birth twice around its
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neck.
Saturday 28. The youngest son of Mr. Armstrong died at about three o'clock this morning. Both of the
children were interred this afternoon the funerals being attended at the house of Mr. Armstrong.
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over night at Punahou and set out for Ewa next day intending to pass the night at Ewa and on Wednesday
to return home.
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Mrs. C. was taken unwell.
Friday, Novr. 3, 1843. The Cyane arrived last night from Lahaina ~ Mr. Brown returned in her having
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received an acknowledgment from the King as resident Commissioner from the U. S. govt. Dr. Judd also
came down having recd. the appointment of Secy. of State for For. Affairs.
Monday Novr. 6. The Cyane sailed this morning bound to California and Mazatlan.
Wednesday Novr. 8th. The Erie, Commodore Dallas sailed this day bound, as we learn, for Valparaiso.
Mrs. Dole came down with Lucy Locke in my wagon this morning, with a view to call upon the Doctor
in reference to Lucy's health. She has not recovered from the illness with which she was affected sometime
previous to the death of her father. She needs special attention. (Tuesday Novr. 7th).
Thursday 9th. The Victoria sailed for Hilo this day.
(Monday Novr. 13 S.)
Thursday Novr. 16 1843. Visited this evening at Mr. Hoopers. The party consisted of most of our
families, Mr. & Mrs. Damon, the Methodist missionaries,Mr. Brown the Commissoner, & Cap. Snow.
Monday Novr. 20 S
Saturday, 25 S E Decr. 8 S
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Saturday Novr 18 1843. Just before sundown the Barque Bhering, Cap. Snow sailed having on board
Messrs. Lee & Frost & their families, bound directly for the United States. We send all the boxes &
package which we had on hand for the U. States together with many letters. I have made out a larger
package th8ll usual ~ sent to the secretaries of the Am. Bib. soc. ~ and Am. Tract Society ~ an~ various
communications to the Board and letters for my children.
Sabbath Novr. 19. Mr. Rowell arrived this evening from Kauai in Schooner Hawaii. He left Koloa on
Thursday haying brought his family from Waioli; and he left them with Dr. Smith. Mrs. Smith was
confined with a daughter on Friday momg. Novr. 10th.
Tuesday Novr. 21st. Mr. Rowell rode in company with Mr. Johnson to Waialua. His object is to examine
the effects of Mr. Locke and determine what articles are private.
Mr. Armstrong is conducting a series of protracted meetings among the people commencing at Waialae.
A Brigantine arrived from the Soc. Islands reports the Com. Jones in the United States, had been at
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Tahiti and that he left for Valparaiso a few days before the Brigantine sailed. A French fleet was at the
Marquesas consisting of one line of battle ship, two frigates two sloops of war and several steamers; that
they were expected to visit Tahiti, and that one of them would sail ere long for this place.
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Thursday Novr. 23 1843. Mr. Rowell returned from Waialua this evening accompanied by Mr. A. B.
Smith. They have caused the remains of Mrs. Locke and her son Henry to be disinterred and they are to be
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brought to this place to be buried by the side ofMr. Locke.
Friday Novr. 24. Mr. Johnson and family embarked in the Schooner Paa1ua which has been chartered
by Cap. Bernard for Waioh. The vessel sailed about four oclock this P.M.
The remains of Mrs. Locke & Henry were interred by the side of those of MI. Locke.
Saturday NovI. 25. Mr. A. B. Smith left this morning for Ewa accompanied by Lucy and Martha Locke
the care of whom he has assumed. He will stop at Ewa till after the Sabbath and conduct worship there, as
Mr. Bishop will go to Waialua to officiate in MI. Smith's congregation.
Wednesday Novr. 29. Mr. Bishop having arrived from Ewa a meeting of the Central Committee which
had been appointed for this day took place in the Depository Room. Levi Chamberlain was Chairman and
Samuel N. Castle was chosen Scribe. The subjects for the consideration of the Committee were introduced
by a letter of Mr. Emerson. 1st. The appointment given to Mr. Bailey to prepare a Geography and Atlas not
being likely to be fulfilled.
The appointment was transferred conditionally to MI. Bishop.
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2nd. The furnishing of maps for the Schools. As it was not clear to the Come. that the mission would
be able to p~rchase them of Mr. Andrews, it was concluded to order from the U. States the means for doing
the work of engraving here with the expectation that Mr. Dimond will be able to take direction of it.
A third s4bj ect was the concerns of Mr. Locke: and the settlement of these was referred to the Secular
Agency to ~e done in accordance with rules & regulations of the Board.
An examination was had conducted of the school at Punahou this afternoon. Mrs. Chamberlain spent
the day at the establishment and I went up with Mr. Rowell who is boarding with us, and took dinner.
Friday Decr. 1st 1843. The present term of the school at Punahou closed and is to be followed by a
vacation of two weeks.
Saturday Decr. 2nd. Mr. Parker came over for his two children who have been in the school and
returned with them this afternoon.
Mr. Rowell left for Koloa in the Schr. Hooikaika.
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Monday Decr. 4th 1843. The first week of vacation commences this day ~ Monthly Concert this
evening at the house of Mr. Armstrong as usuaL
Wednesday Decr. 6. A protracted meeting commence this day in the congregation ofMr. Smith.
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(Lowell).
Sabbath Deer. 10. The whale ship Willm. & Eliza, Cap. Rogers sailed this day bound for New York. We
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sent letters &c.
Monday Deer. 11. By letters form Kauai we learn that Mr. Knapp has had a new attack of raising blood
much more severe than the former and is considered to be peculiarly in danger.
Monday Deer. 18. School commenced at Punahou.
Letters from Kauai state that Mr. Knapp was more comfortable; but very weak. Mr. Whitney watched
with him on the night of the 14th and he states that he was as helpless as an infant.
Tuesday Deer. 19 1843. The Ketch Basilisk arrived this morning from St. BIas. She brought no foreign
letters, as those will come by the Hazard, which had gone to Mazatlan, and is to bring down General Millar,
who has been appointed Consul General and comes attended by his neice. We may expect this vessel in
about 10 days.
A Barque arrived from CoL River connected with the H. B. Compy ~ Mr. Leslie who has been expected
does not come. He has been prevented by the state of his health, having a tumour supposed to be a cancer
and he remains to come under the operation of medical treatment.
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We learn that a body of settlers of about one thousand in number piloted by Dr. Whitman has arrived
in the Oregon~ We learn also that the Board had reversed their decision to give up the Southern branch of
the Oregon mission and that Mr. Spalding remains.
Saturday Deq. 23 1843. A French Corvette arrived this day for the Society Islands, and entered the
harbor with,oll-t coming to outside. She fired a national salute which was returned from the Fort.
The chq.mpio.n, British Sloop of War sailed just at evening, bound hence to St. BIas. Sent some letters
to go across the Continent.
Thursday Jany 41844. A protracted meeting which commenced on Monday in Mr. Armstrong's cong.
closed this evening. Mr. Bishop & Mr. L.Smith assisted in the labors: The meeting has seemed to produce a
good effect on the chh. and on those under chh. censure.
The French Corvette Boussole Commandant Vrignaud sailed this day for Mazatlan. Did not write by
this opportunity.
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Sabbath Jany 7th 1844. The Lord's Supper was celebrated in the 1st native church. Upwards of 100 new
members were received. The house was filled with communicants, and the season was one of more than
ordinary interest. The church appears to be in some degree revived. The recent protracted meeting has
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evidently had a good effect-: quite a number of persons who had been under censure were restored to
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communion.
In the evening the Lord's Supper was administered in the ChapeL Mr. Damon seems to feel a deep
interest in the welfare of the church: but there does not seem much life in the members. The Lord revive
his work among the foreigners.
Friday Jany 12. Returned this afternoon from Waialua. I set out on Tuesday afternoon and reached Ewa
just after sun down, tarried there during the night and started for Waialua about 8 o'ck next day. Mr. Hall
left Honolulu about an hour earlier than I did at Ewa and overtook me on the road. We reached Waialua
about one o'ck. Our object was to look at the state of the sugar cane on the plantation of the Manual Labor
School of Mr. Locke and to make arrangements to have it manufactured.
We entered into a written agreement with Wm. Perry, the man left in charge with the plantation,
stipulating to allow him one half of the molasses for manufacturing he to sustain all the expense of doing
the work, in all its parts.
We walked over the plantation and inspected the cane, and found it in some places light and in other
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promising a good crop .
We inspected also the herd; many of the cattle are in rather poor condition and some of them appear
also very welL
The state of religion at the station is very low. Some of the natives attribute the state of things to the
system ~ursued by the missionary of the station. He does not visit the people at their houses, nor encourage
them to be familiar with him at his own house; he depends upon his Sabbath day pulpit exercises. It being
his view that the best way to do good to the people is to furnish himself in the study and to come to the
people ip the house of God on the Sabbath day: But this does not satisfy the people. They wish to be on
familiar terms, and they need to be visited and stirred up.
We left Waialua at about 9 o'ck and reached home in about 6 hours. I was much fatigued, having never
in the course of my life rode so great a distance in so short a time. The distance being upward of 30 miles.
Tuesday, January 16, 1844. The old native meeting house first opened for worship July 3, 1829, having
been sold to Government, a company of men commenced this day the work of stripping off the thatching
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with the view of taking it down for the sake of the timber. The house was built by the Govt. under the
superintendence of Kekuanaoa & Manuia. The former being Kaahumanu's head man & the latter Boki's. It
was built in 1829, and was occupied as a place of worship about 13 years. During the time of worshiping in
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this house the Church must have received an accession of at least 1000 persons. Of many it will doubtless
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be said, This and that man was born in her.
Friday Jany 19: 1844. We have had for several days stormy weather ~ the wind from the sea ~ with heavy
showers of rain. I have not however been prevented taking the children to Punahou to school ~ Wednesday
was the most uncomfortable day of the series.
Tuesday lany 23rd. The natives who have been employed since the 16th with some intervals in taking
down the old meeting house made a finishing this day of the standing timbers ~ none are now standing tho
they are not all removed from the ground.
Saturday Jan.y 27, 1844. Mrs. Parker arrived from Kaneohe and took lodgings with us.
Friday Feby 2nd. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe. She visited during her stay at Punahou one night
stopped at Mr. Castles one night. The rest of the time she stopped with us her two children Henry and
Mary members of Punahou school visited with us ~ at least at night.
Mrs. Castle and daughter went to Kaneohe for a short visit ~ Mr. Castle took them most of the way to
the Pali in a horse wagon. The rest of the way they were carried by natives; and Mr. Castle returned. He
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will take his meals with us during the absence of his wife .
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Saturday Feby 3. The Hazard arrived from Mazatlan and brought letters. A letter was reed. from Mr.
Greene and letters also from Mr. HilL We are informed that the Brig Globe, Cap. Doane, was to sail 1st of
Deer. with supplies for the mission and four ordained missionaries and Maria Whitney as an assistant
missionary. Dr. A.nderson sailed 11 Oct. for the lvledeterranean to be absent till June next, on a visit to the
missions in that ~egion.
Sabbath, Feby 4th. Cap. McKenzie master of a whaling ship attended native service in the morning and
made a very good a~dress to the people, which was interpreted by Mr. Armstrong. Cap. McKenzie visited
these islands in 1822 and several times subsequently. He was not then religious: about two years ago he
experienced religion. He has been accustomed to speak publicly on the subject of temperance and with a
good deal of effect. He attended our last Wednesday evening meeting and made a short address: he also
made one of the prayers. He seems to be decidedly on the Lord's side and zealously engaged in religion.
Tuesday Feby 6 1844. Mr. Lowell Smith sailed in the Pilot for Koloa. He goes to attend a protracted
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meeting .
Wednesday Feby 7. The Schr. Hawaii sailed for Lahaina. Mr. & Mrs. Calkin go up. Mr. C. we
understands goes in capacity of Consular agent. He wishes to occupy the vacant Missionary house at
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Lahaina. I referred him to Mr. Baldwin.
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Thursday Feby 8th. The Hazard sailed for Maui to carry the Admiral, GenL Miller & Neice &-Dr. Judd.
Gen. Miller being Consul General he goes to pay his respects to the King & to be acknowledged in that
capacity.
A salute of 13 guns was given to Dr. J. when he went on board in virtue of his office as Secy. of For
Affairs.
Tuesday Feby 13 1844. The Hazard arrived this morning from Lahaina with the personages that went in
her from this place on Thursday last.
There has been a great excitement of the natives on account of the discovery of a spring of water in
Puuwaena, (Punchbowl Hill) which it is said did not exist previous to the present time. It is probably owing
to the abundant rains with which we have been visited of late: and perhaps to the increasing capacity of
the substratum to retain the water absorbed by the earth. The lava substratum is constantly decomposing
and the clayey basis is continually increasing in quantity and in power to retain water. I visited the
wonderful spring and found that the quantity of water was very small and I formed the opinion that the
source would dry up as soon as the rains are over.
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Mr. A. B. Smith having sent from Waialua the means of conveying Mary Sabin Locke thither Mrs.
Chamberlain accompanied by Mr. Castle set out to attend her. They left between three & four o'clock this
after [noon] and will stop at Ewa tonight.
Wednesday Feby 14. Call this forenoon on GenL Miller who has taken the house of Mr. Charlton,
former British Consul, where he resides with his neice and Mr. Robt. C. Wyllie his Secretary.
Thursday 15th. Mrs. Chamberlain returned this afternoon from Waialua, having left there this morning
& returned in about 5 hours. A house belonging to Haalilio was consumed by fire this evening. No account
could be given of the cause of its taking fire no persons resided in the house and it seemed to commence
from the outside. It is the house which was occupied by the British Commission.
Friday Feby 16th 1844. Called with several of the brethren on Gen. Miller. Mrs. Chamberlain & Mrs.
Castle called on his neice.
The families of this station took tea with Admiral Thomas by previous invitation at the Govt. House.
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The company was confined to the Miss. families with the exception of Gen. Miller & neice & Mr. Pinhorn
& Mr. Wyllie.
Saturday Feby 17th. Recd. a call from Gen. Miller & neice & Mr. Wyllie. The called upon all the
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families.
Sabbath Feby 18th. Mrs. Chamberlain attended service at the Seamen's Chapel this morning ~ the first
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time for more than a year that she has attended in the day and also to walk down.
Wednesday 21st. Dined this day in company with Mrs. Chamberlain at Mr. Damon's. Saw there a
journal of General Miller containing an account of his journal during his residence at these islands in 1831.
His remarks give evidence of his being a man of observation and reflection as well as a good degree of
candor.
Thursday February 22nd 1844. The youngest child of Mr. Wm. Paty was buried this afternoon. It died of
a disease similar to that which caused the death of Mrs. Lowell Smiths child about 2 years ago.
Mr. & Mrs. Knapp and Dr. & Mrs. Smith arrived this morning from Kauai in the Schooner Honolulu.
Mr. Knapp is quite comfortable, though it is feared that he has a settled consumption.
Dr.Smith's health is not very good: and Mrs. S. is feeble.
Rev. Lowell Smith came up also in the Hawaii from Kauai.
The Modeste Eng. Sloop of War arrived this afternoon from Mazatlan.
The Dublin arrived just about the same time. The Dublin is last from the Soc. lsI. and Hilo, we had
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heard of her being at the latter place.
Monday Feby 26. An interview was invited by Dr. Judd at his house this evening at 8 o'ck to take leave
of Admiral Thomas: It was a general invitation including the foreign community and the missionaries. So
bright an assemblage I have never before witnessed at the islands. The house and yard were illuminated.
An auning was spread over a part of the passage in the front of the house adorned with green boughs and
illuminated with l!1nternsj as a promenade. A majority of the principal residents both male & female were
present. Gen. Miller & neice, Mr. Dudoit & lady, & Mr. Brown, U.S. Commissioner were present. Also Mr.
Hooper acting U.S. Consul & Mr. Sea. The Admiral seemed gratified with the attentions offered by all
classes. Mr. Hooper read a farewell address drawn up to express the sentiments of respect entert:'lined by the
Am. subjects residing in Honolulu. A hymn or song written by Mr. Hall was sung in the tune God Save the
King, which was well received. "Sweet Home" also was sung at the close of which the Admiral & suit took
leave ~ the Admiral going round & shaking hands with the ladies old & young and with the gentlemen
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also. After which the party dispersed .
The Admiral has fixed on tomorrow for the day of his departure: but there is some doubt as to his being
able to get away. The wind has been blowing from the sea ~ a Kana having set in ~ and the Dublin in
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consequence of it got under way from her anchorage in the roads. In taking up her anchor the chain parted
and she left her anchor. She will therefore be detained till she can get it up. It is feared she will not be able
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to do this tomorrow.
Tuesday, Feby 27, 1844. The Dublin which stood off yesterday made her appearance about noon
standing in for the anchorage: but as danger would attend reanchoring ~ the Kona still continuing ~ and
the anchor not being attainable on account of the wind, she stood off after having maneuvered sometime
in the offing.
The Hudson's Bay Barque, Columbia from Columbia River arrived this afternoon. Learn that Rev. Jason
Lee and Mr. & Mrs. Hinds and children are on board.
Experienced a heavy shower in going after the children this evening.
Wednesday Feby. 28th. The Hooikaika sailed this afternoon bound for Mazatlan. She beat out against a
Southerly wind which has been blowing some days. Rev. Jason Lee took passage, it being his design to cross
the continent to escape the delay that would attend a passage by the way of Cape Hom.
Friday March 1st. Mr. Forbes arrived in a whalg. ship from Lahaina. Company Gen. Miller & others at
Mr. Castles.
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Saturday March 2nd 1844. The Hazard H.B.M. Sloop of War, Cap. Bell, proceeded out of the harbor
this morning on her way for Sidney.
Sabbath 3rd. The King arrived this morng. in the Keoua and was saluted by the Dublin with 21 guns.
Monday, March 4th 1844. H.B.M. Frigate Dublin of 50 guns, commdd. by Admiral Thomas sailed this
morning, having succeeded in getting up her lost anchor; and stood off on a wind and was soon out of sight.
The like of Rear Aqmiral Thomas, in the same capacity, we cannot expect soon again to see at this port.
Wednesday M'l-fch 6th. This evening about 8 ock the Brig Chenamus laying at Ladd & Co's wharf was
discovered to be on fire. Having a quantity of powder on board the first thought of the mate, who was in
the cabin, was to secure that: but was utterly unable to get at it. The seat and extent of the fire not being
known, the next precaution was to close the vessel and attempt to smother the fire. This being done the
next step was to scuttle her which by the help of men from the Eng. Ship of War in port was effected by
cutting several holes in her side.
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The loss must be very great to the owners of the cargo, as being submerged, the goods on board all of
which were for the Columbia River, must be materially damaged and they must be sold at auction for the
benefit of all concerned.
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Friday March 8th 1844. The last term of the year of the school at Punahou closed this afternoon and a
vacation of three month commences.
Saturday. The Brig Chenamus has been freed from her watery berth & the water with which she was
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filled and the cargo is now being removed. The cause of the fire has not been decided upon. The vessel is
said not to be much injured.
Monday March 11th. An auction to day of the goods from Brig Chenamus at the wharf of Ladd & Co.
Every article of course has been drenched with water; and such articles as are liable to be injured by being
wet are very much damaged.
Tuesday 12th. The Keoua sailed for Maui & Hawaii) Mr. Forbes took passage accompanied by all the
scholars of Punahou schL whose parents belong to the windward islands.
Wednesday 13th. The Victoria sailed for Lahaina and took the King..
Monday March 25th 1844. A protracted meeting at Ewa. Since Friday night have been unwelL
Wednesday 27th. Dr. Smith sailed in Schr. Clarion for Kawaihae) the object of his visit is to attend on
Mrs. Bond in expected conft.
Yesterday evening had Gen. Miller & neice and Mr. Wyllie to tea; also Dr. & Mrs. Smith & Mr. & Mrs .
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Knapp.
Thursday 28th. Took tea with several members of the mission at Mr. Dominis.
An act of the government is exciting a considerable attention. It was taking by force a native youth
from a whaling ship. He is a minor and has a father at Lahaina who was unwilling that the youth should
prosecute the Voyage. The boy had been taken without his consent to the U. States, there he had shipped
in a whaler; a:q.d pn his return to his father at Maui) his father wished to retain him) but did not succeed.
When the vesse~ a~i~ed here he was demanded and not being delivered immediately; a boat was sent with
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a magistrate and armed force: in consequence of which he was delivered up by the Mate: and the Captain
has been fined for contempt of court. Against this treatment the Captain has protested.
It is thought that the governor was hasty or at any rate he did not exercise that wise forbearance
calculated to conciliate and accommodate matters. I have not learned all the particulars and therefore I do
not feel able to give an opinion further than to say that the govt. had better err on the side of forbearance
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than on the other side.
Friday March 29th. Mrs. Hall started for Waialua) will stop at Ewa to night.
Saturday 30th. The mission families are invited to take tea at Consul Gen. Millers) this evening,
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Attended with Mrs. Chamberlain.
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Tuesday April 2nd 1844. The Brig Chenamus sailed for Columbia River. Dr. Babcock & family & Mr.
Hinds & family and Miss Leslie ~ (Mary) took passage.
The Barque Columbia sailed also for CoL River ~ a H.B. Com. vesseL
Wednesday ApL 3rd. Mrs. Hall returned this evening from Waialua.
Saturday April 6th. We are informed that on Sabbath last Dr. Judd invited a meeting of several of the
principal merchants for consultation on a matter of Government which he conceived to be pressing. The
brethren have felt grieved by this act and I felt it my duty to invite him to a private interview on the
subject. He met me at half past 7 o'clock this evening and I had a free conversation with him on the
subject and also on the general state of his heart as regards religious affections. His explanation of the
interview with the foreigners on Sabbath last, was, that a communication from Gen. Miller on the subject
of the lot of land claimed by Mr. Charlton, which had occupied a correspondence for some days previous,
came to hand Saturday evening, and from the tenor of it he supposed it was the purpose of the Consul
General to take forcible possession on Monday. Owing to this impression he felt it his duty to take advice
and in pursuance of this feeling he had called a few of the gentlemen of the village to a conference with
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him on the subject of what was expedient to be done. Although I could not justify the step or attempt any
palliation of it as a breach of the Sabbath, I could not but feel and admit that he was conscientious in
acting as he did: that he acted under mistaken notions of duty. He did not appear to be convinced that
with the vi~ws ~hich he then entertained of the steps about to be taken that he did wrong in calling the
meeting to seek Ci-dvice. Our conversation was in the kindest terms and with tender feelings and after I had
got through yvith what I had to say, I proposed that we should pray together which we did. I prayed first and
he fol1Q\V~q. fIe thanked me for my faithfulness and we parted with mutual good feelings. I do not not
pretend to judge his motives no decide his. case ~ as it stands in the view of God the Judge. My prayer is that
he may be kept from doing anything to injure the cause of religion & from anything to grieve his brethren.
A wish which I expressed very strongly to him.
Sabbath April 7th 1844. The Communion was celebrated in the native church in the afternoon and at
the Chapel in the evening.
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Monday 8th. The Congaree arrived this forenoon 149 days from Boston. The passengers are Mr.
Marshall, wife & sister & Mr. Jarves.
An auction occurred to day at the house of Mr. Charlton for the sale of property on execution for a
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debt. The money was tendered for the debt and charges of court and what the defendents agent regarded as
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reasonable fee for the Sheriff's services; but he refused to pay the whole charge and protested against the
sale. Mr. E W. Thompson the Auctioneer & Sheriff refused to accept of the sum tendered, and the sale
proceeded.
Tuesday April 9th 1844. The premises of Charlton not having been sold yesterday with the furniture
they were offered today. The deed signed by Kalaimoku was presented covering a grant of about 10 acres,
including the ground & front where the house stands ~ the lot sold to Cap. Dominis and a larger extent
outside of the wall not enclosed and a large lot occupied by natives & others. The lease was sold with the
statement that it would secure to the purchaser the building & land enclosed and all without the enclosure
that the purchaser could lay claim to, in other words all that others could not show a valid claim for. It was
knocked off to Cap. Dominis for $5525.
Saturday ApL 13. 1844. Reed. letters this evening from the U. States - the. came by the hand of Mr.
N.S. Perkins a passenger on board ship Hannibal of New London. Mr. Perkins is a lawyer ~ a pious man ~
voyaging for his health.
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