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Monday Jany 12,1824. In consequence of some conversation at the table while at brakefast a meeting
was called to ascertain the opinion of the family as to the expediency of chartering a vessel to carry to their
station the brethren designated for Waiakea, The Dr. having expressed his willingness to accompany them.
it was voted unanimously that it is expedient to charter a vessel to convey brothers Goodrich & Ruggles to
their station.
Enquiry was made of Mr. Hunn~ell whether the \Vate:' wich could be obtained for their
accommodation & it was ascertained that the mission could have it.
Mr. Ruggles immediately went on board the Champion & removed his trunks which had been
conveyed thither with a view to his going to Tamvai for a short time. Thus in a few short hours the aspect
of things as it repects Waiakea is entirely changed- yerterday it seemed unavoidable that Waiakea must
remain unoccupied several months at least if not abandoned altogether for the present- Today a way is
opened for the settlement of it.The Champion sailed this afternoon. The public journal written up to Octr. 3d. was sent by this
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conveyance- also letters for the missionary rooms & private letters.The Champion not being able to get out of the harbor put back & came to anchor.Tuesday 13. The Champion got under way again & proceeded out of the harbor & stood off. Mr. Shaw
has taken passage in her for Canton.
Wednesday Jany 14. This morning Mr. Bingm. Mr. Ellis, Mr. Goodrich & myself called upon
Kaahumanu & Taumuarii, with a view to obtain their approbation as to the steps the mission were about
taking of occupying the contemplated station at Waiakea, & to obtain a man to go up with the detachment
to introduce them, provide a house for them & afford them protection. Kaahumanu when first addressed
upon the subject said it was not proper that they should go till she went, but after the reasons of our
wishing to go at the present time were made knmvn to her she said it might be well for them to go and
moreover said she would provide a man to go with them. Mr. Ellis, Mr. G. & myself afterward called upon
Mr. Hunnewell & made an agreement with him for a vessel to convey the detachment thither. Spent the
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remainder of the day in making vigorous preparation for the removal of Mr. G. & Mr. R. Mr. Ely also has
conclude to embrace this opportunity to go to Kairua at which place the vessel will stop on her return.
Mr. Ellis intends to proceed to Hawaii with the detachment and in addition to aiding it in planting the
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station, it is hintention to visit the volcano, ascertain the depth of the crater & take another drawing of
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Thursday Jany 15. Very busily employed in packing supplies for Waiakea.
The work of getting ready goes on rapidly all hands employed. There is a prospect of getting ready to
sail tomorrow.
After the usually prayer meeting in which Mr. Ellis took the lead & addressed the family in an
interesting & affectionate manner from 2 Cor. 16.13, "Watch ye,l) Stand fast in the faith, quit you like men,
be strong." recommending watchfulness, steadfastness, perseverance, union, brotherly affection & trust in
God. The church attended to the case ofWm. Kamahoula who was present having been induced to attend
by the influence of Mr. Bingham.- He confessed nothing & assigned as the reason for his not performing
the promise made to the Church at their last meeting upon his case, his absence to Ava [Ewa], the death
thereof his sister in law & his own illness since his return to this place. He said he is willing not to comply
with the wishes of the Church- Adjourned till tomor ow morning.
Friday Jany 16. The brethren met after breacfast to set upon the case ofWm. Kamahoula. As he
professes a disposition to return the Church thought not to excommunicate him, but only suspend him for
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a season. Therefore voted that in consequence of the irregular conduct of W. Kamahoula he be suspended
from the communion of the church till he shall make confession of his fault & give evidence of repentance.
At half past four o'ck 10 persons of the mission Mr. Ruggles & family Mr. Goodrich & wife designated
for Waiakea, Mr. Ely & family for Kairua, with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely Mr. Ellis & myself embarked the
Water Witch under the care ofMr. James Hunnewell to proceed first to Lahaina with a view to obtain from
Karaimoku a man to accompany the detachment to Waiakea:- Mr. B. & family & Mr. L. & fam y
attended the detachment on board & Mr. B. just before embarkation made a short prayer.
Saturday Jany 24. At half past four o'clock this afternoon the Water Witch came to anchor in the
harbor offWaiakea, having been just 8 days from Honoruru. The passage was unusually long having been
protracted by a head wind which almost constantly opposed our progress- Our provisions which had been
pu up for only three of four days were entirely exhausted- our firewood consumed so that for several of the
last days of our passage we had been able to cook almost nothing & the last day not so much as to boil
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water for tea. There were in the vessel in all thirty souls .
We arrived at Lahaina at half past three on Sabbath morning the 18th. Mr. E. & myself immediately
went on shore called at the Fort & awaked Karaimoku & informed him of our object in stopping at Lahaina
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& requested him to send a whale boat off to the Water Witch to bring on shore as many of the females as
might desire to come. From the fort we proceeded to the house & called up Mr. Stewart & Mr. Ric who
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immediately began to make arrangements to accommodate the ladies with lodging for the remainder of the
night.
The Sabbath was spent very pleasantly - Mr. Ellis preached twice to the people. The congregation: in
the morning was very large.
On Monday at about 10 o'ck we went on board again accompanied by a man with orders from
Karainoku to provide houses for the brethren about to be settled at Waiakea & proceeded with a pleasant
breeze by the west end of Maui towards our place of destination.
After our arrival Mr. Ellis called upon Namaha tb.e chief woman, & soon Maaro the head man of the
place & others assembled in a house near the beach & Mr. E. made known the intention of the brethren in
coming hither. Maaro appeared pleased with the idea or having missionaries reside at this place, and of
having the people instructed. The man sent by Karaimoku made known his commission- & we were told
by Maro that houses shd. be built for the brethren. The females having been conveyed on shore at several
times in a native canoe In the evening we found ourselves tolerably comfortable in the large house where
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the conversation took place.
After family prayers we retired to rest grateful for the safety vouchsafed to us by the Divine hand in our
voyage- for the favorable reception experienced from t people, & the prospects of usefulness before the
infant station.
Sabbath 25. Called upon Maaro in the morning. At the usual hour for meeting Mr. Ellis addressed a
very attentive congregation of about three hundred peop1e- In the afternoon he preached again to about
e same number of people. during the day our habitation was thronged by old & young who came to see the
strangers, & who all appeared highly pleased with the new sight.
Monday 26. Made preparations for setting out the intended visit to the volcano, but Mr. Hunnewell
who had concluded to go with us was somewhat indisposed & was also desirous that arrangements should
be made for landing the effects of the brethren we agreed to defer our departure till tomorrow morning.
Mr. Ellis accompanied by all the brethren and the native sent by Karaimoku went to the opposite side
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of the harbor visited Kukuwau Wairuku & other places with a view to ascertain the most eligible spot for
building. Several places offered a pleasant scite , but only one or two were favored with convenient landing
places. The brethren chose a situation on a strip or neck of land formed by the sea on one hand & the
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outlet of a large pond about 1/4 of a mile distant on the other. The landing is convenient- on the river\Vater for cooking very near- water for drinking & washing obtained from the pond 1/4 of a mile distant.
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Mr. G. chooses to be situated near the armorer, a Dutchman named Jacob a man apparently friendly whose
house & shop will be in the immediate neighborhood of the missionary establishment.
After examining the ground the other brethren returned home by land & Mr. Ellis & myself crossed the
river of Wairuku at its junction with the sea & called upon the chief of that district and succeeded in hiring
of him a double canoe to convey the effects of the brethren on shore. We crossed the bay in the canoe &
landed in front of the house in which the brethren have for the present taken up their residence.
Tuesday 27. According to previous arrangements Mr. Ellis, Dr. B. Mr. Ely & myself accompanied by Mr.
Hunnewell set out at about 10 o'ck on our journey to visit the great crater at the fo[ot] [tom] of Maunaroa,
distant about 40 miles from Waiakea. Mr. Hunnewell being somewhat ill we did not proceed with as much
speed as we otherwise should have done. We arrived at Ora [C>iaa?] a distance of about 18 miles just before
dark. we put up at an old house & were accommodated with lodgings but with difficulty obtained the
quantity of taro which we needed for our journey.
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Wednesday Jany. 28th. In the night Mr. Ellis was taken quite ill- with pain in the bowels &
vomiting- and when we awoke in the morning he told us he did not feel able to proceed, but after
brakefast & a comfortable cup of tea which we were able to make he concluded to attempt going on. We
had not proceeded far before I was attacked with vomiting, & purging & such a weakness as rendered it
very painful to keep up w h the rest of the company. The Dr. was affected much in the same way Mr. Ellis
being still feeble we concluded it would be best to stop at the first house & lay by until we should be better
able to proceed. We accordingly stopped at a house distant between 5 & 6 miles from the placed where we
lodged-laid down & rested ourselves & got a cup of tea. Finding ourselves refreshed after a stop of two
hours- we resumed our journey & traveled on moderately till night. We stopped at a small village the last
in Ora (Olaa?] in the direction of the volcano & the last on the road in the way to that place. The people
had been assembled drinking rum or ava & had become quite noisy- our arrival occasioned some
excitement & we were followed by the noisy villagers to the house where we put up & in the early part of
the evening were not a little annoyed by the clamor of some who had been drinking to excess. Here we
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purchased some poi & as much at paa as we needed, also a pig & a few fowls- Our attendants ot which we
had nine prepared us a comfortable supp . After supper Mr. Ellis addressed the people, who had now
become quiet upon the subject of Christ & Salvation & was favored with their attention. We laid down to
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sleep with feelings of thankfulness to that God who had provided for our wants & had preserved us from
protracted sickness.
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Thursday Jany 29th. We arose early this morning and at half past 6 o'ck after prayer in the native
language by Mr. Ellis we set out with considerable vigor on our journey, hoping to arrive at the volcano
soon enough to accomplish the objects of our visit before evening. Stopped at a place about three miles
from the volcano and prepared a cup of tea & a dish of Chicken Soup. After resting & refreshing ourselves
we started afresh with vigor & raised expectations to witness the scenes which had been the objects of our
toil.
At about 1/2 after two we came in sight of one of the most awful & striking scenes anywhere exhibited
in the phenomena of nature. We did not come upon it in the position calculated to produce an appalling
effect. The first view we had of the volcano was that of an enormous deep pit or cavern casting forth
volumes of smoke at about a quarter of a mile from the great opening formed by the crater, we descended a
steep precipice between two & three hundred f[eet] [tom] deep, occasioned by some grand convulsion of
nature the effect of subterraneous fire- From the foot of the precipice to the edge of the volcano the
surface of the ear is nearly horizontal & covered with vegetation grass & fern a small shrub producing in
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considerable abundance a small esculent berry called by the natives ohelo in shape resembling a
whortleberry but in size much larger, also a running bush bearing in great abundance a beautiful round
black berry insipid to the taste but inviting in appearance. At about 10 or 12 rods from the great volcano in
an E.S.E. direction is another crater very large & supposed to be at least 400 feet deep called by the natives
the kani or husband of the volcano now in action. Immediately on our arrival Mr. Ellis seated himself do-wn
by the edge of the crater to take a drawing of it- while the rest of us were employed some in ascertaining
the distance round,- others in measuring the depth,- and preparing an emcampment for the night. From
the east side I paced the distance by the north rOlmd to the great bluff on the south west side.
As nearly as I could judge the crater cannot be less than 5 miles & probably will not exceed six in
circumferanc.e . The depth we could not exactly ascertain by measurement- A line dropped down 230 feet
we judged did not reach half way to the bottom perhaps not mar than one third of the distance from the
highest edge to lowest point in the [bed of] [tom] lava below. There were counted 25 [craters?] [torn]
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[em]itting smoke & some of them flames besides 5 which were not buming- This number probably falls
far short of the true number as a considerable part of the end emi ingthe greatest quantity of smoke was hid
from the view & our time did not admit of our going round to a point where that part of the bed could be
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seen distinctly. We pitched our encampment on the spot where the members of the deputation pitched
theirs a few months ago when they visited this place. Our tent was fixed in the vicinity of several small
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pools of very pure water collected from the vapor which is constantly issuing from cracks & chasms in the
lava & which condenses on the bushes & settles in the cavities of the lava. Within about 8 or 10 feet of
this awful gulf after having refreshed ourselves with a comfortable supper, & commended ourselves to the
protection of Him who neither slumbers nor sleeps we laid down our wearied bodies for repose.
Friday Jany 30. With the first dawn of day we awoke thankful to find ourselves secure though on the
brink of destruction- It seemed that a single convulsion of nature must inevitable have sundered the
shelving e e where we lay from the more removed surface & precipitated us with the crashing rocks
headlong into the hideous gulf,- but we were safe because under the protection of Israel's God. Near the
place where we [reshed [tom] it is asserted that 80 natives [were] [tom] killed by a discharge of rocks &
lava.- As we were desirous of improving our time to the best advantage, in order to obtain some specim s
& secure our return to Waiakea before the Sabbath, it was determined that two of the company should
descend the volcano while the rest proceeded to the place where our refreshment was prepared yesterday &
prepare braket~lst & make ready for starting.
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Mr. Ellis & myself accompanied by two natives descended by the sloping side on the N.E. collecting
specimens of the native rock &c. as we went down till we came to a fissure from which there had been a
recent discharge of lava- Here we found some very beautiful specimens of different kinds of lava and we
broke off as much as e men who attended us were able to carry away. We afterwards proceeded further on
with a view to reach the bottom of the crater which seemed from the place we were then at to be at no
great distance, but after going down a distance of 70 or 80 feet perpendicular descent and finding it
impracticable to reach the bottom in the direction we had taken, & perceiving that it would take too long
a time to get to the bottom by taking another course, we concluded to make the best of our way out. We
ascended, attended by our men laden with lava with heavy laborious step, the earth & stones sometimes
yielding beneath our feet, the steep sides of this tremendous burning pit. We regretted very much that the
time did not allow of our descending to the second ledge & thence to the bed of the crater below. The
nothern part of the bed of the crater indicated a recent overflowing of the lava & also a depression of the
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surface. The appearance of the bottom had very considerably altered since the visit of the Deputation.We took the bearings of Maunaroa & Mcuma"kea from the east side of the crater after our ascent out of
it and found the former to bear W. by S. & the latter N.W. by N.
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At about 1/2 past 10 olck we arrived in good spirits & much gratified with our excursion at the place
where the rest of the company had stopped to prepare breakfast. We refreshed ourselves with a cup of tea &
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a bowl of good chicken soup- arranged our baggage & got in readiness to start on our return to Waiakea at
1/2 past 11 dck.
Having set forward our men heavily laden with baggage we followed with lively step gratified with what
we had seen & animated with the hope of soon meeting our friends which we had left at Waiakea. About
three olclock we arrived near the place where we spent the night preceeding our arrival at the volcano.
Here we made a short stop, some of the natives having having come out to meet us with articles to sell
beu1.g in haste & not needing any articles of provisions we stopped only a few minutes.
We put up for the night at a very neat well made house about three miles from the place where we
lodged the first night. During the afternoon & towards evening we met quite a number of people from
Waiakea who had been ordered out for sandal wood- the house where we put up was filled with persons
who had come thither on that errand- An opportunity was thus afforded to Mr. Ellis to speak unto them
the word of Eternal life which he was very h py to embrace. The word was listened to with attention & it
was not spoken I trust without effect as the remarks he made were the subject of conversation to the people
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during the rest of the evening & indeed of the night.
They had much to say of the futility of there former religion- said that they i.e. the people of the
Sand. Islands had been for a long time searching for the right way but had never been able to find it- This
perhaps, (alluding to what Mr. E. had said to them) is the right way.
Saturday Jany 31. Awaked by the noise of the p p Ie who arose at the earliest dawn to prepare for labor
we arose & made preparation for proceeding on our retum- Before we departed Mr. Ellis engaged in prayer
with the people in the native language. We prosecuted our journey, meeting 0 our way large numbers of
people sent out for Sandal wood, till we arrived near the boarder of a long piece of woods between Waiakea
& Ora- At a convenient place we stopped & had a comfortable brakefast prepared- Before we had
fin[ished] [torn] our repast we were oined by Maaro [who] [torn] had attended his people from \~vaia[kea]
[torn}. invited him to take brakefast with us. He seemed pleased with the interview & we were no less
pleased with the opportunity of showing our hospitality. He expressed his fears that he should not be able to
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return in season to keep the Sabbath at Waiakea.
Starting thence we travelled with a quick pace till about 4 o'ck when we arrived at Waiakea, found our
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Sabbath Feby 1st. Mr. Ellis preached four times this day twice at Waiakea, once at Ponaha'Nai and once
at Wairuku. The men having been all called away for Sandal wood the congregations were not large, but
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the few who attended gave pleasing attention.
Monday Feby 2. Walked out this morning with Mr. G. & Mr. R. to take a view of the spot which they
have pitched upon for building their houses. It will be 10 or 12 rods from the landing & perhaps a quarter
of a mile from the pond from which they expect to obtain their water for washing & drinking- water for
cooking may be obtained near.
The females have commenced a school attended by about 13 scholars children & adults.
Mr. Ruggles proposes opening a school at Ponahawai- He intended commencing [to day] (torn] but
was prevented by reason of the prepare[ations] [tom] for our sailing. The section which h has selected for
conducting a school abounds with children & youth and affords a fine field for missionary labor &
extensive usefulness. The people are interesting in their appearance, and seem willing & desirous to be
instructed.
About 3 o'ck Mr. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Ely, & myself set sail a second time in the \Vater witch- bound
directly for Kairua.
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Tuesday Feby. 3. Having been favored with a pretty good breeze during the night we found ourselves
this morning off the abrupt shores ofWaipio & Waimanu. We sailed very pleasantly down the nothern
shores of Hawaii doubling Kohala point early in the afternoon & at dark found ourselves directly off against
Towaihae.
Wednesday Feby. 4th. The wind having been light during the night & the current strong against us our
progress was not very rapid. In the morning we found ourselves off Ona a point making out to the W. or
S.w. about 15 miles from Kairua.
At about half past 10 o'ck A. M. Mr. H. cast anchor in Kairua bay. We soon saw Thomas Hopu coming
off in a canoe- He came alongside & received us all into the ca[noe and] [tom] conveyed us to the shore
where Mr. Thurston was waiting to receive us.
The tice that we were on our way thither had preceeded us having been conveyed by the Barge Kohou
having on board a low chief destined for Waiakea & which departed the evening previous to our arrival
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from Kairua for Towaihae, whither Gov. Adams had gone a few days before. In consequence of the Gov.'s
absence Mr. Ellis is under the necessity of relinquishing his design of visiting the house of the gods . and
Mr. Hunnewell also fails of obtaining the Sandal wood which he would have secured had the Gov. been at
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Kalrua. Mr. Ellis committed to the charge of Mr. Thurston the letter forwd. by Karalmoku granting to Mr.
Ellis permission to visit the house of the Gods. It is hoped Mr. Thurston will be able after the return of the
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governor to make the intended visit in the room ofMr. E. & thus secure all the objects contemplated in
Mr. E.'s visit.
During the day visited the place where the digging of a well has been commenced which is situated
about 1/3 of a mile from Mr. T.'s house. The people are working on it daily & are making progress having
dug through the lava to the distance of 48 feet. I descend in company with Mr. Thurston & obtained
specimens of lava from the bottom. They are sanguine in their hopes as to obtaining water tho' not fully so
as to the quality of [the water] [torn] that may be obtained.
Visited also the meeting house erected by the Gov. for the worship of the true God. It is the best
constructed house of the kind in the islands being 60 feet by 30 & neatly covered with 1auha1a furnished
with a neat pulpit, a row of seats on the two sides, and other seats in the center. The seats on the sides &
the whole floor of the building are covered with new 1auhala mats, which gives the interior a neat & cool
appearance- The two ds of the building stand S.E. by S. & N.W. by N. making the front to bear S.W by
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W. The building is surrounded by a stone wall about 170 feet 95 and the enclosure a little elevated, by
small stones & white graveL- Also visited the new wooden building which is now erecting for the
governor.
A double canoe was procured & before evening, all the effects of Mr. Ely were nded & safely lodged in
the house occupied by Mr. T.
Kairua is a very inviting field for missionary labor, as from the description, is also Kearakekua- Thomas
Hopu has a school near the house ofMr. T. attended by 40 or 50 scholars. Meetings are usually well
[attend]ed being countenanced by the pres[ence ot1 [torn] the governor, Kamakau the hopefully pious chief
of Kavaroa has come up to attend meeting & make inquiries. His conduct has given great satisfaction to
Mr. T. & it is such as tends very much to strengthen the hands of the missionaries destined to labor in that
interesting field.
At 8 o'ck P.M. Mr. Ellis & myself left the pleasing company of our brethren & sisters after joining with
them in singing a hymn & offering a prayer to our ever present, faithful & conenat keeping God, &
embarked again on board the water witch bound directly for Bonorum.
Friday Feby 6. At one o'ck the '\X!ater witch anchored in the harbor of lJonoruru after a passage of 41
hours from Kairua.
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We were met by Mr. Bingham & Mr. Harwood on the kings wharf & most cordially welcomed on shore
again.
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During our absence there had been an arrival from the Soc. IsIs., the Gen. Gates Capt. Riggs by which
Mr. Ellis recd. letters & supplies- & other members of the family also recd. letters from the missionaries of
a very pleasing character.
Saturday Feby 7th. Attended to a few domestic concerns and assisted Mr. E. in examining the articles
recd. by the Gen. Gates with the invoices of them.
Learned that the virulence of the enemies of civilization in these islands had been very much excited by
the accounts of the progress of civilization & Christianity at the Soc. Islands. A small vessel sailed for
Tauwai.Sabbath 8. Mr. Ellis preached to a full auditory of the people in the forenoon & Mr. Bingham in the
afternoon. Mr. B. also preached in English.
The Sultan in passing out of the harbor at about one o'ck got aground on the reef at the mouth of the
harbor & did not get off till about sundown. She sustained some i ury by the loss of her false keel & the
beating of her bottom on the coral ledge.
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Monday 9th. Made a bargain with three men to finish breaking up the Ruby for doing which I agreed to
pay them $20.Mr. Ellis feeling it his duty in consequence of his wife's continued ill health to pursue some method for
her recovery, and a prospect presenting itself by the destination of the Gen. Gates for New Zeland &
Batavia of his being able to proceed in her to New Zeland or New Holland, represented his case before the
family for their advice as to what is his duty in the case & as to the sum he might be justified in giving for a
passage for himself & family.
The family most sincerely sympathise with him in the affliction with which he is visited, and though
they feel that his labors here at this time are almost indispensable yet they could not do otherwise than
recommend him to avail himself of the opportunity if a passage could be secured at anything like a
reasonable rate.
Tuesday Feby 10. This morning the Inuoe arrived from Lahaina having Mr. & Mrs. Richards on board.
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Karaimoku also came down in her.
As the voyage of the Gen. Gates will be considerably altered by proceeding to New Holland not being
directly bound thither those concerned have given answer to Mr. Ellis in consequence of his application for
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a passage that they do not feel themselves at liberty so materially to change the voyage as to comply with
his wishes. There is however a faint prospect that Capt. Riggs will charter a native vessel to attend the
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Gen. Gates to Batavia. In case he should do this Mr. E. will be able to obtain passage in it to Port Jackson
on reasonable terms.
Wednesday 11. This morning the confinement of Mrs. Bingham took place under circumstances of
special mercy.
The Waverly was expected to sail to day for Tauwai & I had made preparation to go on board &
proceed thither; but as there is a strong probability that Mr. Ellis will obtain a passage for New Holland) &
in that case my services be much needed by him to aid in making preparations for the embarkation I felt it
my duty to defer my visit to some other time.
The men whom I engaged to break up the Ruby) after working one day & not being able to accomplish
anything) became dissatisfied with the job & gave it up.Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the usual weekly lecture for the natives.
Thursday 12. I went in company with Mr. B. & Mr. R. to visit one of the schools conducted by the
natives)- was pleased with the order & degree of system manifested in the regulation of it. The whole
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school read together- the scholars in rotation beginning at the head of the class read a word which is
immediately spelt distinctly by all the rest.
Capt. Riggs has informed Mr. Ellis of his having chartered the Becket which will as soon as possible be
fitted for sea.
Friday 13th. The Waverly sailed this morning for Tamvai. We think it probable that Mr. Bishop will
come up in her on her return.
Saturday 14. In compliance with the polite invitation of Mr. Crocker) to the family) Mr. Ellis) Mr.
Richards) Mr. Loomis & myself went to the village & participated of a well served dinner prepared for a
select company which he had invited.
Sabbath Feby. 15th 1824. Native service in the moming conducted by Mr. Ellis- in the afternoon by
Mr. Bingham. Mr. Richards preached in English from Math. 3. 10. Then they that feared the Lord spake
often to one another &c.
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The Sultan Capt. Clark which went out of the harbor yesterday) this forenoon proceeded to sea.- She
is bound to the N .W. Coast.Monday 16. Wm Beals) who had been for some time past residing with a relative at the village having
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been violently attacked in the night with a strange & a rming illness, was this morning brought in a state of
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insensibility to the mission establishment. He had been sick at the missionary establishment a few months
previous & had gone through a course of salivation but when a little recovered but not restored he was
induced by the above relative to remove to her residence in the village- Here he was probably exposed to
cold, & being removed from the mission family he did not experience the kind of attention which in his
state of health ought to have been bestowed.- He had ho ever for some time been recovering & he was
thought to be in a fair way to get welL But yesterday he told Hannah Homes that he & she had done
wrong- and that he should die- t t he was wicked & should not go to heaven. Doct. Law who was called
for his assistance declares his case to be hopeless. We think it very doubtful whether he will live throu the
night.- His mother & friends are with him, apparently very deeply affected.
Mr. Ellis had learned to day that the plan of Capt. Riggs to charter the Becket which was supposed to
have been accomplished is lik y to fall through, in consequence of Taumuarii's not being willing to hold to
the contract.
The Deliverance arrived this afternoon from Kairua in 4 days & brot. letters from Mr. Thurston & Mr.
Ely. Mr. T. states that he could not gain admittance to the house of the gods at Honanau as orders had been
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received by Karaimoku forbidding the entrance of any person but Mr. Ellis.- Mr. Ely had been to Honanau
& Kaawaroa.- Kapiolani & Name are extremely desirous to have a missionary reside with them- and
propose to Mr. Ely if he will come to build him a large house to dwell in & a c k house & surround the
whole with a wall, Iso to furnish him with fresh water. Mr. Ely seems disposed to comply & requests that
Honorii may be sent up in order that he may with the more comfort be enabled to [do] [torn.] it.At 20 minutes before 11 o'ck poor William breathed his last.
Tuesday Feby 17. Mr. Harwood has been occupied most of the day in making a coffin for the remains of
William. The chest of the corpse by the consent of the mother & the approbation of Mr. Bingham was
opened by Dr. Law with a view to ascertain if possible the nature of his disorder.- The liver was found to
be in a diseased state and in a considerable degree inflamed, but the precise nature of the complaint which
brought the deceased to his end could not be ascertained.
Shipped on boar the deliverance which sailed forwards evening for Hawaii a number of articles of
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supplies for the station at Kairua.
Wednesday 18th. Early this morning an English whaling ship came to anchor in the roads. She is said to
be from London 9 months out with 600 bbls. of oil on board.
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The funeral ofWm. Beals took place this afternoon- There was a prayer in English by Mr. Richards at
the mission house- after which the crope born by six native teachers was conveyed to the meeting house
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proceeded by a few foreign residents, the members of t mission family, native teachers & other natives, &
followed by the mother, aunt & other relatives also by Taumuarii, Kaahumanu, & other chiefs. Mr. Ellis
preached from 1 Peter 1 Chap. 24, 25 v. "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass:
The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth forever."
Mr. Bingham made a short address at the grave & concluded by a prayer. Thus a youth, who six months
ago, was as pr ising as anyone in the Sandwich islands- a youth who had en nurtured for a long time with
care & tenderness, & of whose future usefulness high hopes had been entertained; has found an early grave
and in the very commencement of life received his Summons to appear in the eternal presence,- his
probation ended his time for improvement- closed- his opportunities for preparing for death, judgment
& eternity forever past.
Thursday Feby 19th. The Barge arrived in 4 days from Waiakea by the way of Lahaina. Letters were
reed. from Mr. Ruggles & Mr. Goodrich- the people take less interest in the palapala than was hoped, and
the brethren find it more difficult to procure supplies than was apprehended they have subsisted almost
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entirely on provisions which they brought with the Kohou had arrived there and seems with his people
more inclined to attend upon instruction than Maaro does or any of his people.The house fo Mr. Ruggles had been raised but Mr. R. says the houses go on slowly.
Mrs. Goodri as confined on the 10th inst. & has become the mother of a healthy male child.
Mr. Stewart within an envelope enclosing several letters wrote a hasty line.- Betsey he stated was
sick- but concluded his note by saying "We are still prospered and blest."
Saturday Feby 21st. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina by which letters were reed. from Mr.
Stewart. Betsey continues unwelL
Cat. Reed f the English barque now in the roads called upon Mr. Ellis this afternoon & stopped to tea
with the family.
The Barge sailed just before evening it is said for Tauwai, we did not know of her going to Tauwai till
she was under way.
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Sabbath 22. Mr. Ellis conducted the native service both in the forenoon & afternoon. Mr. Richards
preached in English from 1sa. 1. 15. "And when ye spread forth you hands, I will hide mine eyes from you;
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Monday 23d. By the invitation of Mr. Dana Mr. Richards & myself took dinner at his house. Mr.
Bingham & Mr. Ellisw ere prevented attending by reason of indisposition.
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Thursday 26. The whaling ship Japan arrived. The Barge with Mr. & Mrs. Bishop on board arrived from
Tauwai just at evening in a very short passage. The Barge has been absent from this place just 5 days.Friday 27. Learn that the Barge is to sail soon for Lahaina & Hawaii. Mr. Bishop has concluded to go in
her as Karaimoku kindly offered to change the order of the voyage to accommodate him. He designed going
to Hido first but for the convenience of Mr. B. offered to go first to Kairua.
Meeting of the Br. this evening to settle the question whether the hymns shall be sold or given away.
After a good deal of conversation as to the expediency of selling them it was concluded that no price shall
be exacted for the present edition but that efforts be made to induce the chiefs to furnish the means of
printing books in future without expense to the mission- to be done in any way they chuse not injurious
to the mission.The express form of the vote was as follows: Resolved that elementary books & the first edition of the
Hawaiian hymns be distributed gratuitously among the people, but that e orts be made to interest the chiefs
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& people in the business of furnishing themselves hereafter with books b defraying the expense of the
materials in any way not unfavorable to the interests of the mission.
Saturday 28 1824. Have been occupied all this day in putting up things for Lahaina, Kairua & Waiakea,
& in getting the articles to be sent in readiness to go on board the vessel. Mr. Bishop attended to the cart &
to putting the things on board.Karaimoku has given intimations of an intention to get in readiness to sail on Sabbath evening &
requested that everything to go on board should be sent down before night: He was informed that if he
were to wait till after the Sabbath & the monthly concert the hymns would be ready for distributionotherwise they would not be ready- He very readily consented to stop till Monday evening.Sabbath 29. Native service nducted by Mr. Bingham in the morning & by Mr. Ellis in the afternoon.
Mr. Bishop preached to the English congregation from Ps. 73. 28- "It is good for me to dra near to God."
In the evening the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was celebrated at the mission house administered by Mr.
Bishop present, Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mr. &
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Mrs. Loomis, myself, John Honorii, Georg Sandwich & the Tahitian female convert residing in Mr. Ellis
family.- It was a pleasant season.
The Rover, Capt. Cooper, arrived this afternoon from Monterrey coast of California on her way to
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Canton. Capt. C. with Mr. Hunnewell called at the mission house in the evening.Monday March 1. Early this morning the loud wailings the natives in a division of the settlement
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South of the mission house gave intimation that some person above the middling class was dead or very
near the close of life.- We soon learned that it was Keeaumoku called (eleele) in distinction from
Keeaumoku, Gov. Cox, a chief of some importance- and that he had just expired. The house where he lay
was visited during the day by people from every part of the village and the loud wa ings were continued till
evening.Mr. Ellis addressed the people "\vho assembled at the meeting house to join in the monthly prayer
meeting in an animated manner from the first petition in The Lord's Prayer "Thy kingdom come".
The season was observed in the evening by the members of the Mission present at this station
assembled in Mr. Bingham's room.
[Mr.] [tom] Loomis finished setting the types for the [? torn] sheet of the hymns.
Wednesday March 3d. The funeral of Keeaumoku took place this afternoon. The corpse was conveyed
to the meeting house and there a sermon was preached. it was afterwards conveyed to the fort to be
interred.
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In the evening the Brn. held a meeting for business at which the following votes were passed.
1. Voted that antecedent to the formation of any new local Church in the islands the laborers at that
station including any ordained missionary be a committee to examine & recommend candidates for
admission to the church, & that candidates thus recommended may after suitable probation & thorough
instruction with the approbation of the majority of the members of the church be received to membership
at any station.
2. Voted that Honorii be removed to the station at Kairua with a view to enable the brethren of that
station to extend their labors to Kaavaroa.3. Voted that it is desirable that a general meeting of the brethren of the stations be held as often as
once a year if the opportunity for assembling should occur.
4. Voted that on the publication of any [torn] work at the mission press within 2 years from this day
each of the brethren be allowed for his private use 12 copies, & our fellow laborers in the Society Islands &
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Messrs. Tyreman & Bennet of the Dep. be presented each with a copy- the Miss. Soc. in the Theol. Sems.
at Andover & Princeton 3 copies each, the Am. Board 3 Doz. & the For. Miss. Sch. 1/2 doz.5. Voted that the Long table bell at Honoruru be transferred to the station at Lahaina to be attached to
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the brethren's place of worship there.
Thursday March 4. Early this morning a messenger arrived from the Barge to inform the brethren
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bound to the windward that the vessel was ready to saiL Though they made all possible dispatch in getting
ready to go down, the vessel was under way before they started. The wind was very light, nothing but a
zephyr, & it was there. design to stop on getting out of the harbor. On arriving at the shore we found a boat
in readiness to receive the baggage. Capt. Blanchard was kind enough to offer his boat for the passengers.Messrs. Richards & Bishop & their famailes with two little children of Mr. Ellis Mary & Sarah destined
for Lahaina accompanied off to the vessel by Mr. B. & Mr. L. arrived comfor[table] [torn] on board.The wind soon after breezed from the sea & carried them pIesently forward out of sight.
The Inore sailed for Tauwai in which Geo. Sandwich took passage.
Sabbath March 7th. Mr. Ellis conducted native service in the morning & Mr. Bingham likewise in the
afternoon.
As the weather was uncomfortable on acct. of rain the English service was conducted at the mission
house- Several foreigners were present & Mr. Bingham read a printed missionary sermon.
Monday 8th. Let out the labor of breaking up the Ruby to the two carpenters who have frequently done
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jobs of work for the mission.
They are to receive $20- half cash.
Finished a second copy of the tract ntitled the Hawaiian Convert. One of the copies we expect to
forward by Capt. Cooper via Canton.
Tuesday 9. Gov. Adams arrived this morning in his little schooner from Kairua. He brought letters from
Mr. Thurston & Mr. Ely.
The Parthian arrived this morning from Boston 140 days passage- having on board for the mission 5
bb1s of Flour 5 Bib. of pork & 2 bo[xes] [torn] one of which containing letters & pamphlets. A package of
letters has come to hand in which were 5 for myself..- Viz.
Mr. Evarts, Mr. Hill, Mr. Anderson, Richd. Chamberlain- L. Gillpatrick
As the boxes on board are not at hand we must wait till another day before our eyes will be gratified
with the sight of the remainder of the letters & the perusal of the Publications.-
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Wednesday, March 10th. The bo c.otaining the residue of the letters & the pamphlets was recd. this
evening- The miss. Herald from March 1823 to Oct. inclusive came to hand also the 14th Report of the
Board- As cold waters to a thirsty soul so is good news from a far country- Much good news comes to
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hand & some too of an unpleasant character.
The death of Mr. Richards in Ceylon is communicated- Mrs. L mis recd. the notice of her fathe'rs
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death.
Towards evening the Deliverance sailed for Hawaii- the letter which had come to hand were sent.
Mrs. Ellis has removed over to her n house to day.Saturday March 13th. During the three last days I have been very busy preparing communications for
America 0 be forwd. by Capt. Cooper to Canton. The conclusion has been not to send the tract by this
conveyance but to detain it for a more direct conveyance.I committed to the care of Capt. Cooper this evening a large package of letters including also a few
copies of the Hawaiian hymns for individuals in America & also two copies for the Am. Bel. The package
contained also most of the communications from Lahaina designed for America, & the public letter of Mr.
Thurston.
Recd. today a letter from Dr. Blatchely which was forwarded from Waiakea by the pilot boat. He wd.
have taken passage in that vessel if he could have been accommodated with room in the cabin- He states
that the members of the station were well- that Mr. Ruggles was moving into his new house and that Mr.
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Goodrich would move into the one built for him in a few days. He had ascended Maunakea which had
occupied the period of 10 days. He is now impatient to return to this place & will improve the first op
rtunity for doing it. Two whaling ships arrived this forenoon.The rain which commenced last night has fallen in copious showers through the day, with the wind
fresh from the sea.
The Barge arrived this forenoon; [but I] [torn} have not as yet seen any person from on board or heard
by her any thing from the stations at the windward.
Sabbath March 14th. A wet day wind from the S.E. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr.
Bingham sermon from Eccl. v. 1. "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God." &c. In the
afternoon by Mr. Ellis.
Owing to the rain there were but few English hearers- sermon by Mr. Ellis from Acts v. 31st. "Him
hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince & a Savior for to give repentance to Israel &
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forgiveness of sins."Monday March 13. The Rover, Capt. Cooper left the harbor this morning but continued plying off &
on during the day. Were favored with a call from Capt. Arthur of the ship Swift & Capt. Cotterel of the
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ship Rose- These were the two ships which arrived on Saturday.
Recd. from on board the Parthian 5 bbls of Pork & 2 bb1. of Flour- one of the bbls of flour I divided &
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put one half on board the Becket for Tauwai. The residue together with the Pork was brought to the
Mission house.
Tuesday March 16. This morning the Becket proce ed out of the harbor with a light wind- destined for
Tauwai. At Tauwai she is to be joined by the Waverly and thence both are to proceed for the Marquesas &
Society islands & on a sealing voyage.Accompanied Capt. Coleman on board his ship the Russel with a view to purchase a Hhd. of breadAfter accomplishing my object & taking dinner with him, I returned.
In the afternoon I assisted in getting up the bread & in hauling 2 loads of wood from the old Ruby.
Wednesday 17th. The day has been occupied in tumbling about barrels in the cellar,- emptying the
bread purchased yesterday out of Capt. C. 's cask into our ogsheads- packing up our duffel to secure it
against the moths, & carrying a quantity of looking glasses from the cellar into the chamber.
This afternoon the Waverly under the direction & charge ofMr. Dana set sail, destined ultimately for
the Marquesas, Society isIs., and a voyage for seals. Auna & his wife Paiiti & Phoebe the domestics who
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came with Mr. Ellis from the Soc. isIs. and several other natives of those islands about to return to their
native isIs. are on board.The W. proceeds first to Maui & afterwards to Tauwai.
Besides letters & publications for the miss. of the Soc. IsIs. & Mr. Marsden at New South Wales.- The
letters & some of the [pub]lications [tom] recently recd. from America w[ere] [torn] forwarded by the
kindness of Mr. Dana to our brethren at Lahaina.A box from Nantucket including $20 worth of articles contributed by members ofMr. Ellingwood's Soc.
Bath, Me. were recd. by the hand of Capt. Arthur of the Swift.
Thursday Mar 18th. A letter from Mr. Bishop, by the Barge, which arrived on Saturday last, came to
hand this day. He states that he arrived safely at Kairua on the 11 th and that he had caused to be landed
most of the articles designed for Waiakea, the Captain having assured him that he should again stop at
Kairua previously to his going to Hido.
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Saturday 20th. Keeaumoku (Cox) who has been very ill for some time was thought this morning to be
so near his end that the people in & about the house commenced their lamentation ~& these were joined
by others who immediately collected about the house.- His exit however did not take place & the wailing
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ceased.
A young horese belonging to Kaahumanu, which Capt. Rogers, aided by Mr. Harwood were
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endeavoring to break to the harness, having been driven excessively, dropped in the shaft & died instantly.
The two men whom we employed to finish breaking up the hulk of the old Ruby complet their work
this afternoon.
Sabbath March 21st. 1824. The Service for the natives was conducted in the morning by Mr. Ellis
sermon from Danl. VI. 16 "Thy God, whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee." in the afternoon
by Mr. Bingham from Matt. XIX 16 "What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
The middle service was performed by Mr. B. to a pretty full congregation of the Captains officers &
seamen of the ships now in port. Sermon from Acts. XXVI 28- "Almost thou persuadest me to be a
Christian."
In the evening I accompanied. Ellis on a visit to Keeaumoku who is confined at the house of his sister
Kaahumanu- Found him very 10w- He was surrounded by sympathising friends, who were watching him
with anxiety, eager to perform any service in their power for his comfort or for the mitigation of his
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suffering.
While we tarried he was heard to utter a short prayer- the substance of which was, "0 Lord, thou
knowest me:- thou hast been acquainted with me from my c 1dhood and knowest a my sins & follies;
remove my sins & pardon me- He uttered some more words indistinctly which were not fully understood.
Monday 22nd. By the Prince Regent which arrived yesterday from Kairua letters have been reed. from
Messrs. Thurston & Bishop and Thomas Hopu. Mrs. Thurston mentions having received from the letters
that were forwarded the melancholy intelligence of the death of her father. Mr. T. & communicated the
notice that the natives require cash or at least part cast for all the articles they bring to their doors for sale,
and suggest the propriety of sending them cash.- Mr. Ely was expected to remove to Kaavaroa as soon as a
house should be ready there to receive him- Hopu it was expected would attend him as an assistant &
interpreter.
The loud wailings of the people at the village this afternoon announced the death of Keeaumoku. The
chiefs propose removing his remams to Hawaii for interment and they will sail as soon as a angements can
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bemade.I commenced this afternoon giving lessons in writing to the native teachers- hree only attended- I
shall occupy one of the houses in the yard and give attention two afternoons in a week to such as may be
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disposed to come up.- May this first effort of mine to impart instruction be attended with the Divine
blessing- May I be enabled to persevere and may as many be disposed to attend as can receive
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attention.Tuesday March 23rd. Early his morning the firin of cannon was commenced from the fort and several
ships in the harbor and at intervals was continued through the day. This was i consequence of the death of
Keeaumoku.- The colors also of all the vessels in port were spended at half mast.
Finished hauling up all the wood & timber of the old Rudy except the keel- That, which has been
separated at the scarf, we intend to leave on the shore, to dispose of, or to haul up at another time.
Wednesday 24th. At 8 o'ck this morning Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham agreeably to the request of the chie
repaired to the village to conduct the funeral services of Keeaumoku, whose remains are to be removed to
Hawaii for interment.
The coffin supported by a bier was taken into the yard in front of the house where he died- the chiefs
took their seats on each side of the coffin- the common people stood outside the enclosure for though
invited they could not be persuade to come into the yard. After singing part of the hymn designed for a
funeral service Mr. B. offered a prayer which was followed by the remainder of the hymn and a sermon by
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Mr. Ellis from James IV. 13, 14, 15. "Go to now, ye that say, to day or tomorrow &c.
As soon as the services were closed the bier was taken up and the corpse preceeded & followed by the
chiefs in no very exact order was borne to the landing near the king's wharf- there [it] [torn] was placed in
a boat- the boat having a [tom] fastened to it was dravVIl Karaimoku alone being with it a few rods to a
small vessel on board which the coffin was placed- From the time the procession moved until the vessel
was under way the loudest wailings were uttered by the people who had crowded dovVIl to witness the scene
some of them uniting with their loud lamentations the most uncouth and ridiculous gestures,- wading
into the water up to their middle, brandishing a stick, clenshing their hands behind their neck & above
their heads &c. The sight· ough disgusting was truly affecting; for it led to the contemplation of their
mental darkness, and ·the blackness of darkness which in their minds rest over the grave and a future state.
No pleasing anticipation exists in their mind of a happy reunion with their departed friends & a
participation with them of immortal joys, when the ties which bind them to life shall be severed, and their
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imperishable part, liberated from earth, shall soar aloft to the regions of immortality.
Reed. letters from Lahaina- Mr. Richard gives a pleasing account of the schools; and importunately
solicits books.
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Mr. B. Mr. E. Mr.L. held a consultation from which I was not excluded, upon the propriety of printing
an elementary sheet to be put into the hands of those who are beginning to learn.- The necessity of
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having more books is obvious from the fact, that at this station, not one third of those who desire books &
who would make a good use of them is supplied and that at Lahaina & Kairua the supply is equally
deficient. It was concluded best to employ what cartridge paper the mission has on hand and any more that
may be obtained of the chiefs in printing a sheet of four pages 0 be used as a first book.Thursday March 25th. The number of scholar which attended at the house in the yard this afternoon
for instruction in writing was about 13. [I2?]
Mr. Buel a pious young man, steward of the Connecticut, was present at our weekly meeting for social
prayer.- Though there was noting special in the meeting this evening, yet we found it pleasant to meet
together unitedly to present our supplications before the throne of grace.
The Volunteer, ship which sailed from Boston about the last of October, arrived at this port this
afternoon. She brings no communications.
Saturday 27th. The Brig Owhyhee proceeded out of the harbor this morning, bound to Tauw on her
way to the North West Coast. Put on board a bag of bread & a few dried apples, also a couple ofletters for
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Mr. Whitney.
The schooner Ann arrived this morning from the Spanish maine or Coast of California- the
Deliverance from Hawaii- and three whaling ships from a cruise. One of them the M[torn] Capt. Gardner
brought a letter from Mr. Bishop who was at Kearakekua.
A paper was handed me to day by Capt. Arthur to be copyed, the intention of which was, to be an
article of agreement among the Captns. and officers of the whaling ships, to suppress intemperance, and to
encourage exemplary deportment.
Sabbath March 28th. Native service well attended both parts of the day. Mr. Ellis preached in the
morning from Ps. 90~ 12 "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The
design of the discourse was to lead the people to make a suitable improvement of the recent afflictive event
of God's Providence in the death of Keeaumoku.
Mr. Bingham preached in the afternoon.
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The English service was also conducted by Mr. B. Sermon from Act 26. 18- "To open their eyes, and
to turn them from darkness to light," &c.
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assist in the domestic labors of the station except one native boy.- It will become necessary for me to give
more attention to the domestic concerns of the station than I have heretofore.
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Mr. Loomis is engaged in setting the types for the elementary sheet which we concluded to print.
A Committee of the Captains of Whaling Ships in port called & submitted a paper the one which I
copied on Saturday which had been drawn up by them & signed- requesting that it might be printed.
Mr. B. h written a piece which he has entitled "Good devised, worthy of imitation" which he designs to
print in connexion with the other.
Tuesday March 30th. An English whaling ship from London arrived this morning, by which Mr. Ellis
reed. letters & communications, & Mr. B. & Mr. T. jointly a letter form the Secy of the London Missionary
Society.
Capt. Allen & Capt. Gardner took tea with the family.
Wednesday 31st. The stated weekly service for the natives conducted by Mr. Ellis was well attended this
afternoon- Kaahumanu rode up in great stile in a carriage brought out by Capt. Wilder- The coach was
dravvn by 10 or a dozen natives by means of a long rope fastened to the tongue of the carriage- She was
posted on the driver's seat, Keariiahonui occupied the place of the footman behind and Taumuarii thus
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royally attended occupied the interior alone.
This is the first vehicle of the kind which has moved on the Sandwich Islands- It has been drawn out
several times before to day- Our horses have twice b n tackeled up in it- They are the first horses to
[have] [torn] drawn a coach in the Sandwich Islands.
Thursd April 1st, 1824. Capt. Coffin of the Aurora 6 months from Nantucket called at the mission
house and dId a letter from Capt. Chamberlain- It was written at Martha's Vineyard, Sept. 30th- He had
gone thither from Boston to obtain the de sition of two captains in reference to the affair 0 Capt. Chandler,
and also to negotiate for the rriage of sundry articles for this mission on board Some of the vessel to sail
thence during the fall for these seas.
Friday 2nd. Having recd. information this morning that a small vessel would sail in the course of the
day for La ina I lost no time in getting a few things on boa viz. a bb1. of pork, a bb1. of flour & a bb1. contg.
bread, dried apples & cheese.
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Just as I had taken down the last bb1. I learned that a small schooner was about to sail for Waiakea, &
that if a bb1. or two were sent on board immediately they would be conveyed to the breathren of that
station. I accordingly sent down 1 bb1. of pork & 1 bb1. of flour, one package containing letters &
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publications & another containing Hawaiian Hymns.
Several whaling ships arrived to day one of them the Enterprise Capt. Weeks recently from
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Kearakekua- He states that they saw Mr. & Mrs. Ely there, they had not however removed but had it in
contemplation as soon as a house should be completed for them. The meeting house was in a state of
forwardness.- While his ship laid in Kearakekua bay Capt. W. made a visit to Kairua and called upon
Messrs. Thurston & Bishop.Capt. Best in the English ship the countess of Mauley arrived this afternoon- He states that he lost
two men at the Marquesas isla s- The natives having got his second mate in their possession he sent a
boat's crew after him- In recovering him the above two men were killed, & several others were wounded.
Saturday April3rd. Messrs. & E. reed. a letter from Kaahumanu expressing her wish to be baptised &
requesting them to perform the ceremony Mr. B. called down to converse with her. In the course of the
afternoon she sen Mr. E. a kid, and its dam to the mission family.
Sabbath h. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning to the natives from John 9.27.- "Wherefore would ye he
it again? Will ye also be his disciples?-" Before the close of the sermon he adverted to the subject of
baptism and the Lord's Supper in reference to the request of Kaahumanu yesterday and stated what was
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requisite in those who would worthily partake of these ordinances. A part of the time Kaahumanu listened
with attention & apparent interest.
In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from John 1,12- "But as many as received him, to them gave
he power to become the sons of God, even to them who believe 0 his name.English service by Mr. B discourse from Heb. 40. Iv. [IV, 1] "Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being
left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it."
Monday April 5. Monthly concert. Mr. Ellis addressed the people who assembled at the meeting house
in the afternoon. Had only our own family in the evening.Mrs. B. & Mrs. L. having been advocates for the familie's managing their cooking concerns separately
& eating at separate tables, came to the conclusion this day of altering their former plan- It is expected
that the two families will in future cook & eat separately.
Tuesday 6th. Very brisk trade form the N.E. with driving rain & chilly atmosphere. Two vessels which
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have been at Maui came to anchor in the roads this moming- in one of them Stephen Pupuhi [took]
[tom] passage for this place.
Thursday April 8th. The attention of most of the natives in the village was taken up this afternoon by a
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horse race, the coursers were two horses one belonging to Kara oku and the other to Hinau. A great
concourse of natives & residents tlli'onged the road from Honoruru almost to the mission house.•
I have not heard whether there were any stakes in this instance- although the natives are exceedingly
fond of games of chance; and much money is lost & won in the va ous plays practiced by them.
The individuals who have of late been in the habit of calling upon me on Thursday afternoon to be
instructed in writing as they did not favor me with their presence this afternoon were probably too much
diverted by the horse race to attend upon the more dull exercise of holding the pen & imitating a copy.Friday April 9th. Reed. a letter from Lahaina; the supplies which I last sent had been received:- the
brethren had reed. several presents form the ships.
For several days past I have been employed in posting up my book of accounts as the first year of the
reenforcement is [draw]ing to a close.Sabbath, April 11 th 1824. Mr. Ellis preached to the natives in the morning from Ps. 145~ 20. ["] The
Lord preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.)) Mr. B. preached in the
afternoon.
English service conducted by Mr. B. Text III Chap. Heb. 12- "Take heed brethren lest there be in any
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of you an evil heart of unbelief.))
Tuesday 13th. For several day past Mr. Loomis has been employed printing the elementary sheet- This
day he completed the printing of it.
An English ship which touched at Waiakea arrived this morning off this harbor and brought a letter
from Dr. Blatchely. The health of Mrs. B. was somewhat feeble & on t t account the Dr. did not think it
proper to take passage for this place. He seemed to think it ubtful whether he should be able to obtain a
passage in season to go to Tauwai where his services will be needed in the course of next month. He
suggests the propriety of Mr. 's going if he should not return in season.This evening the Chiefs & the teachers of the schools had a meeting to converse on subj ects relative to
the schools, Messrs. Bingham & Ellis were invited to attend Mr. Loomis & myself accompanied them. The
meeting was in the school house improved by Kapio-- The house was nearly fulL Some conversation took
place between Karaimoku Kaahumanu, Taumuarii & others the substance of which was that it is proper
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that all the people should attend to thepalapala & learn to read- and Karaimoku & Kaahumanu said that
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after the chiefs h conversed together awhile Mr. Ellis spoke commending their resolution, and was followed
by Mr. Bingham in the same strains of approbation, recommending also the universal observance of the
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Sabbath and attention to the means of instruction- recommending too the giving up of their sports,
particularly the games which are practiced to win money- After some more conversation of the Chiefs the
meeting was closed by singing a hymn & a prayer by Mr. Bingham. Wednesday April 14th. The meeting of
the chiefs last evening and their resolutions respecting the paiapala has produced a good deal of excitement
among the natives in the village- ry many new scholars have been added to the schools & some new
schools have been establishedNumerous applications for books have been made during the day and between one & two hundred of
the el mentary sheet has been distributed.
Though the wind was very high the lecture this afternoon was well attended Mr. Bingham preached
from the words, "Cease to do evil learn to do welL"
This evening I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the house of Karaimoku. His object in calling upon Karaimoku
was to make inquiries respecting various particulars connected with the tour of Hawaii.
When we entered we found Kamahoula engaged in prayer- As soon as prayer was over we proceeded
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to the part of the room where the company were seated and after saluting Karaimoku sat down by the table
which was spread for supper. Supper was immediately brought on. It consisted of roast pork, fish, baked,
fried, and raw, and poe- Mr. Ellis asked a blessing but as we had taken supper we declined partaking with
them. The table was furnished in good stile and knives forks & plates were used by those who ate. When
they had finished their repast Mr. . returned thanks.The remainder of the evening was spent in making inquiries and conversation.
Thursday April 15th. The Tamahaorilani arrived this morning from Kairua and brought letters from
Messrs. Thurston, Bishop & Ely. Mr. T. & B. in a letter to me state that there is a very vigorous tabu laid by
the Gov. upon the trade- that they are unable to purchase anything except for cash at Oahu prices, that
the Gov. refuses to grant them any indulgences, or to furnish them any sup [plies} [torn]. They are indeed in
very trying & perplex[ing c]circ.umstances- [tom} Mr. Ely states that he was on the point of moving to
Kaawaroa Naihe & Kapiolani having com for him to go & live with them. Hopu for the present is to be
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associated with him.
Messrs. T. & B. & E. in a letter to Mr. Bingham state that Kamakau had applied for baptism, and having
given them satisfactory evidence of a change of heart, they ask advice of the Church as to the steps it will
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be proper for them to take with him- They are of opinion that after a suitable season of probation it will
be roper to administer the ordinance & receive him to the Communion- Kapiolani is in an interesting
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state of mind- she does not apply for baptism as she feels herself too unworth & too great a sinner yet to
be admitted to the communion of God's people but hopes she shall become better by & by.Friday April 16. The Enterprise of New York Capt. Ebbetts arrived this forenoon in the short passage of
132 days, & came to anchor in the oads.- about 1/2 past 12 a trunk with a note from Capt. Ebbetts was
brought up to the mission house- The trunk contained pamphlets newspapers & letters- mostly from the
city & state of w York. There was one letter from Mr. Hill dated at Nantucket Nov. 24 1823, he had gone
thither to secure the shipment of the promised supplies for this mission which he assures us will all be sent
by the Dauphin. There was also a letter from De. Forrest & Low inclosing a bill of lading of various articles
of supples which Capt. E[bbetts} [tom.] has kindly brought out free of freight.
Capt. Ebbetts states that he spoke the Dau in after he had been out 8 days. States also that [she is] a fast
sailing ship and may be expected here soon.Saturday April 17, 1824. The Foster, Capt. Shubael Chase a whaling ship of Nantucket sailed this
evening, on board which I put a letter of Mr. Hill Esqr. & 2 copies of the Hawaiian hymns & 3 of the sheet
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spelling book. The Foster is expected to cruise a few months for whale previous to her sailing for America
and may possibly touch again at the islands before she leaves these seas. I thought it well however lest she
should not touch, & lest another opportunity should not soon occur of sending to America, to put on board
all the letters for Am. which I had in my possession.Sabbath 18. A full congregation of natives; in the morning Mr. E. preached & in the afternoon Mr. B.
Mr. B. conducted English service to a goodly number of foreigners from Rev. III. 12 "Him that over
cometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God." &c.
After dinner I went with Mr. Buel to see a sailor belonging to the Connecticut, who is at Mr. Allen's
sick-
Monday 19th. Notice having been given at the afternoon service yesterday that an examination of the
scholars was desired this afternoon: at half past 2 P.M. the meeting house bell was rung as a signal for
assembling. The house was filled to overflowing by the teachers & scholars. It is judged there were not less
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than 500 persons in the house, mostly members of the different schools [viho] [torn] had assembled to be
examined. Mr. Bingham [superul.}tended [torn] the examination- The examination commenced with
Kaahumanu- She spelled the first work, put out by Kapio, one of the principal native instructors- The
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classes as they commenced their e ibition arose & made obeisance- then the individualls spelled a word or
two) and rehearsed a few words in spelling or sentences in prose the rehearsals however were performed by
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the whole class all at once. There were several exercises in composition presented written on slates
Kaahumanu presented a very good one which was read aloud at the c se of the examination as were also sev
al others- As Karaimoku could not attend he sent a composition which was read aloud. The ercises
closed by an address from Mr. Ellis) a shot hymn & a prayer by Mr. Bingham.
The chiefs) teachers of the schools & a goodly number of scholars had a meeting in the evening
attended also by Mr. B. & Mr. E. The conversation was very interesting- Kaahumanu proposed to those
present that they should abstain from all their old practices & give attention to instruction. The question
was put to them whether they were willing to do so and t y answered in the affirmative.
A small vessel sailed for Lahaina on board which Pupuhi took passage- sent the letters recd. by the E.
Tuesday April 20th. Recd. from on board the Enterprize the supplies sent out by the Am. Board.At the invitation of Capt. Blanchard the brethren of the mission family including Mr. Ellis made part of
a dinner party at the new house built by him for Kaahumanu)Thursday April 22nd. Delivered the old sheet copper taken from the hull of the Ruby to Cap.
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Blanchard to whom I had some time before sold it. He is to allow $10 pr Cwt. for it- the weight was lIc 2
gr. 16 lb.
Mr. Harwood this afternoon made the first use of the bellows which he has recently made for the
mission and this day fitted up in the house just erected in the yard for a blacksmith shop.
Friday 23rd. Early this morning Mr. Loomis & Johnson having armed themselves with sticks went in
search of one of the cows which had recently calved abroad. They returned without being able to drive her
home being obliged to give over the attempt from the very furious manner in which she resisted them)
violently running at them and endangering their limbs if not their lives. After brakef~1.st Mr. L. Mr. H. &
myself with 2 workmen & two native boys suitably equipped to meet such an antagonist set out after her.
We found her indeed) but she was not disposed to encounter us) as she had left her calf in some secret place
and did not seem to think it in danger. Some of the party remained searching for it while the rest
undertook to drive home the cow) but before they had got her home she turned notwithstanding all their
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efforts to stop her got by them and returned to the place from whence she started. By this time the calf was
found and the cow most furiously assailed those who were within her reach. We succeeded however in
driving her forward- She was not inclined however to proceed to the cow yard but turned off towards the
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fish pond and with a quick step followed by her calf sought to escape by taking a circuit around the sea
shore, but we got ahead of her and drove her back- She crossed the road again near the house
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notwithstanding the efforts made to stop her and running towards Punch bowl hill got among a drove of
cattle- By driving down the whole herd we succeeded in getting her into the yard. We found it no easy
matter to secure and milk her- we however effected it y getting on the the wall and throwing a rope over
her horns and binding her head fast to a post.Sabbath April 25th. Mr. Bingham conducted the native service in the morning & Mr. Ellis in the
afternoon.
Sermon to the English congregati by Mr. Bingham text "Worship God."In the afternoon Mr. B. went to Waititi where he found may [many] assembled in a new school house to
hear the word of d. Having conducted divine worship there he set out on his return accompanied by two
native teachers.- on their way they discovered at a distance a party playing at maita- but on their
advancing towards them the party gathered up their clothes & dispersed.
Just at the close of the native service in the morning the Washington arrived from Lahaina having on
board Mr. & Mrs. Stewart with their little son & Betsey Stockton who have come down to remain here till
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after the return of Mr. Bingham from his contemplated visit to Tamvai.Monday ApL 26th. This morning commenced hearing James Kahuhu & John Ii read in he Bible, and to
attend to their exercises in Arithmetic. This evening another conference of the Chiefs with reference to
the schools & the palapala.
Tuesday ApL 27th. [Anniversary of the arrival of the Reinforcements] Capt. Austin of the Mercury
which arrived last evening brought letters from Hawai, Mr. Bishop states that the difficulties which existed
when he last wrote with respect to obtaining provisions at a reasonable rate for articles of trade no longer
existed. The Gov. has expressed his determination to build a school house in his yard and to become
himself a teacher, that all the chiefs may be instructed. Mr. Thurston & Honorii will oversee that school,
while Mr. & Mrs. Bishop will superintend the school in their own yard.
The aspect of affairs was n the whole encouraging rather than otherwise.
Mr. Ely wrote from Kaawaroa stating that he was comfortably established at that place- and finds
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cause for gratitude that he has been directed thither.
In the afternoon the Dauphin came to anchor in the roads off the harbor and towards evening John C.
Irapooah & Robt. Wyhee the youth spoken of in Mr. Hill's letter reed. by the Enterprise came up to the
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missionary establishment and dId. severallettes- Two from Mr. Hill containing a list of Packages & a bill
of lading [of the] [tom] supplies sent out by the Board in the Dauphin.- The Cap. soon after came up, and
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informed us that the articles would be landed as soon as arrangements could be made. He expressed fears
lest he should not be able to come into the harbor as he had no money to pay the port charges, and
expressed a wish that the mission would use their influence to have them remitted.
Messrs. Bingham & Stewart made an excursion through the valley back of the village to visit the pare.
Mr. S. wa very much gratified with the view, which he regarded as exceedingly grand and took a drawing of
it.
Recd. this day a donation om Cap. Ebbetts of a quantity of paper, a little more than a ream, mostly
cartridge paper, which will serve very well for printing, and can be used at this time to excellent advantage.
Wednesday ApL 28th. We re disappointed in not receiving the pacquet of letters spoken of in Mr. Hill's
letter- Mr. Bingham went on board the Dauphin to obtain them, & overhauled the Hhd. containing the
Heralds & publication, but could not find the them- hope they will yet come to hand.
Karaimoku has generously consented to remit the harbor fees of the Dauphin coming into the outer
harbor- She will come in as soon as the wind will permit.
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Have been employed all this day assisted by Johnson a hired man in clearing out the cellar and fitting it
for the reception of the supplies from America.
Were favored this evening with the company of Capt. Ebbetts Mr. Halsey & Mr. Bruce at tea.
Friday April 30, 1824. This morning at an early hour the Dauphin was towed into the outer harbor, and
during the forenoon most of the articles for the mission were landed. The horse and cart were in execise
during the whole of the day and all the articles which were landed were dra up to the missionary
establishment except two cooking stoves, which by permission of Mr. Crocker were deposited in his yard.What with taking account of the packages, assisting in the unloading of them from the cart and stowing
them away in the cellar & outhouses, and putting up supplies for Tauwai I found little time for rest, till late
at night.
Saturday May 1st. This day I commence a new year in my accounts with the mission & the different
stations.
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Early in the day the residue of our supplies by the D. were landed and before noon they were all drawn
up. The articles received corresponded with the account of them in the bill of lading and all those which
have been inspected have been found i as good order as could be expected considering the distance they
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have been transported & the time occupied in accompli[shing] [tom} the voyage.
The advantage of having a horse to draw the c.a[rt] [tom} has been in this instance as well as in others
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very fully realized- If we had been obliged to rely on the natives to draw up the articles for us it would
have been necessary to employ 7 or 8 of them [and} we should have been at last 4 days in getting them all
up. This is mentioned that it may be seen that the exp.[ense] incurred for a horse was not an unnecessary
one.
As the Dr. had not returned from Waiakea and as the aid of a Physician will be needed at Tauwai before
long it was the united opinion of Mr. Ellis Mr. Stewart & the Br. of this station that Mr. Bingham had
better embrace the opportunity which would be afforded by the departure the Washington Nantucket
whaler Capt. Swain for Tauwai! to go do-wn: He accordingly embarked this afternoon with his family! and
the wind being brisk the vessel was soon out of sight. The Connecticut Capt. Bunker sailed about the same
time. By this vessel which is expected to fill up soon & return to the U.S. I sent a letter to Mr. Hill advising
him of a draft which I have recently drawn upon the Treasury.In looking over the clothing put up by our Am. friends I find several parcels expressly designed for the
support of children to receive a particular name & to be supported & instructed in the families of the
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missionaries. It is as rce of regret to the missionaries that they are to a great extent under the necessity of
disappointing the expectations of these who have thus kindly contributed) as the habits and circumstances
of the people render it impracticable at present to confer more benefits upon youths who may reside in the
families than upon those who live with their parents or are attendant upon the chiefs. But though it is not
in our power to receive children into our families to be supported in the manner deemed practicable by our
Am. friends yet the articles sent out will be very useful in the way of our ovvn support and carrying on the
objects of the mission.
Sabbath May 2nd. Had a very full congregation of chiefs and people whom Mr. Ellis addressed in the
morning & afternoon from Hosea X.G [chapter} 12. "Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy;
break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord! till he come and rain righteousness upon you.))
Mr. Stewart preached in English to a respectable number of foreigners composed principally of the
Captains! Mates & crews of the ships now in port! from Mark XVL- 15. Subject) the principles upon
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which missionaries act in going forth to the heathen, the obligatory nature [of] [torn] the command of
Christ addressed to his disciples ju[st] [torn] before his assension ; & the perishing state of the heathen
requiring melioration by the diffusion of evangelical light and the blessings of the Gosp which bringeth
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salvation.
In the afternoon Mr. S. attended by one of the native teachers went to Waititi to conduct religious
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worship.Monday May 3rd. Monthly concert. At the particular request of some of the teachers the Br. attended a
meeting of the chiefs, teachers & scholars in a large house at Pakaka. After the chiefs h~d conversed a short
time Mr. Ellis at their request addressed the meeting and continued the conversation by enquiring of the
teachers and others what they recollected of the sermons which they had heard on the Sabbath. Some were
able to repeat part of the text. Mr. Ellis then asked them what they understood by certain parts of the text.
These inquiries led to answers & further conversation calculated to interest the audience & greatly to
promote their improvement. All present appeared much gratified. The meeting was closed by singing a
hymn and prayer.Wednesday May 5th. Had an opportunity of distributing 2 Portugese Testaments this day, to two
seamen who had shipped at the Western Islands one on board the Mercury & the other on board the
Atlantic two Nantucket whaling ships. The British & Foreign Bible Society have conferred a favor up [on]
this mission by presenting to it through the A.B.C.F.M. 2 boxes of Bibles & Testaments. The French Bibles
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& Testaments & the Spanish & Portugese testaments we value highly as they will enable us to supply
destitute seamen of those nations that may chance to call at the islands.Thursday May 6th. As it has been thought desirable that the native teachers should become more
thoroughly acquainted with the first rudiments of their own language, and with the books they employ in
the instruction of others, they assembled this afternoon agreeably to a previous arrangement in the meeting
house, and Mr. Stewart & Mr. Loomis gave attention to them. It is the design of the Brethren to have them
meet twice a week for instruction in reading & writing.
The Dauphin sailed today.
Saturday May 8th. The cow which we had the difficulty some time since having eloped with her calf, as
many of the family as we could muster went this afternoon in search of her. After searching an hour or two
we found her, and without much difficulty were enabled to get her up to the yard with her calf.
Sunday 9th. The Lascar sailed this morning for Hawaii but we did not know her destination till we saw
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her shape her course to windward.Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Judges X. 23. "And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over
you, neither shall my son rule over you: the Lord shall rule over you.": in the afternoon from the words of
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Christ "He that hath ears to hear let him hear."
Mr. Stewart preached in English from CXIX Ps. 163 [H] [tom] Great peace have they that love th[e]y
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law."- in the afternoon he rode to Waititi to attend a native meeting in company with Taome a native
teacher.
Monday 10th. A small brig arrived from the coast bound to Calcutta.
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart accompanied by some others of the family visited the salt lake:- on our return at
Moanarua we fell in with Karaimoku who was going with a company to the lake for salt. He treated us very
ki ly and had us fUlnished with as ny cocoanuts as we wished to eat.
Tuesday May 11 th. A little schooner from Waiakea by the way of Lahaina arrived in the harbor this
morning- recd. letters by her from Mr. Richards at Lahaina also from Dr. Blatchely, Mr. Ruggles and Mr.
Goodrich. The Dr. applied for a passage but could not be accommodated unless he would consent to remain
with his wife on deck during the whole of the passage- and this he thought the health of his wife would
not justify him in submitting to.- He proposes taking a tour by the way of Hamakua by land to Kairua &
Kaavaroa in company with Mr. Ruggles,- & after accomplishing it to return to Waiakea again and there
wait patiently an opportunity of getting home.- Mr. Ruggles states that Waiakea is a place possessing
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fewer advantages for procuring supplies than any place on the islands with which he is acquainted. The
have expended most of their supplies and write for more articles of trade.
Wednesday 12th. This day being the anniversary of the formation of the London Miss. So. and of the
meetings of most of the Benevolent Societies in Engla the day was noticed by a religious service in
forenoon in the native language. Sermon by Mr. Ellis from Luke III. 4,5,6 ['1The voice of one crying in the
wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straig , ["] &c. Besides the meeting in the
forenoon the usual Wednesday meeting was observed in the afternoon.
The Schooner Washington arrived from Tauwai and brought letters from Mr. Whitney. The notice is
communicated that the Barge was driven ashore on the fifth of April, at Hanarei on the windward side of
the island and completely wrecked.The loss to government is thought to be considerable not only of the vessel, but of specie on board. of
which, it is said, there was considerable. There were also in her a ew articles belonging to the mission.
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Thursday May 13 1824. Have leaned to day that there was no money on board the Barge when she
went ashore, the money having been removed before she left Lahaina, some time previous.
Mrs. Ellis having been at the mission house ever since the day before yesterday was present with the
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family at the stated weekly prayer meeting this evening. We were gratified with her presence as an
indication of improving health.
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Saturday 15th. Put on board the Sch. Washington, which sailed this afternoon for Tauwai, a barrel of
flour, & other supplies for that station- wrote also two short letters to Mr. Bingham & Mr. Whitney.
Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning from John XX- 28:29- and in the
afternoon from Matt. IX 12. "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them the whole need not a physician
but they that are sick."
Mr. Stewart conducted the English services sermon from 1 Cor. IC 23. We preach Christ crucified unto
the Jews a stumbling~block, & unto the Greeks foolishness.
Karaimoku & several of his attendants called over to the mission house at the close of the afternoon
service and took tea with the famaily he tarried part of the evening especially to hear the family sing. They
sung a number of tunes by his request with which he appeared much delighted- He was so much gratified
that he proposes coming up tomorrow to commence learning.
Monday May 17th. Engaged to day in putting up supplies for Kairua, as Capt. Ebbetts in the Enterprize
purposes sailing tomorrow to the windward and kindly offers to take any supplies we may wish to send
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Lahaina or Kairua. I very gladly embrace the opportunity as the breathren at Kairua must by this time stand
very much in need of some of the supplies recently forwarded from America.
Tuesday 18th. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & their two children with Mrs. Ellis & her little son took passage in
the Enterprize which sailed this afternoon in or r to make a short excursion to the windward islands- Maui
& Hawaii. It is hoped that the health of Mrs. E. will be benefited by a short voyage & a change of scene &
circumstance.- Mr. E. being engaged in finishing his house, and the people during the absence of Mr. B.
needing very much his efficient labors as a teacher & preacher, he thought it best not to suspend his labors
& avocations at the mom. [moment] to accompany his wife, particularly as Mr. & Mrs. L will accompany
her & render her every attention during her absence.
Mr. Stewart though desirous to return with his famaily to his own station nevertheless kindly consents
to remain here and perform missionary labor till the return of Mr. Bingham or Mr. Loomis.
Wednesday 19th. The native service was attended as usual this afternoon and uncommon attention w
paid to the discourse of Mr. Ellis which was pronounced from the text Enter ye in at the straight gatej for
wide is the gate,and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, & many there be which go in there at:{?}
because strait is the gate and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, & few there be that find it."_
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Mr. S. attended by one of the teachers went to Waititi to conduct public worship there.
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Thursday [May] 20th 1824. Many of the natives being desirous to learn to sing, Mr. S. [Stewart] met
them by appointment in the meeting house where he attempted to direct [and] train their rough voices to
raise & fall the eight notes. They succeeded beyond our expectations in imitating the sounds and gave us
much encouragement to hope that they may be tought to afford much assistance in this part of church
worship. Among the learners present were Karaimo & Kaahumanu.
Friday 21st. The Lascar arrived from the windward this morning and brought letter from the Brethren
at Kairua. A few moments previous to the reception of these letters I had received one from Mr. Richards
stating that it had been reported at Lahaina that Messrs. Thurston & Bishop had been robbed of all their
goods, expect the clothes they had on and that they were in a very destitute & suffering condition. I was
very happy on opening the letters from the Br. to find no such account of losses, though they state their
expenses to be large and their articles of trade diminished. They indeed speak of having had some articles
stolen from them, principally sheets & apparel- in value about SO dollars.- They think they shall find it
necessary to remove from their present habitations in the course of a year as the houses they now dwell in
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belong to the King & as these or the ground they stand on will be wanted by and by for the King. They
propose the subj ect of building premanent houses on a piece of ground which has been pointed out to them
by the Governor and who offers to build two good lau hab houses for them at $100 each and will take part
in goods and the residue in cash.
Saturday May 22nd. Mr. Stewart attended the funeral of a black man who died suddenly yesterday after
bathing.
Sabbath 23rd. A company of men who seemed to have forgotten that this w the Sabbath had met in
the vicinity of the mission house to cut up coral rock for the finishing of Karaimoku's house. As soon as
they were discovered at work one of the family went out to them, and told them that it was the Sabbath,
and that it was wrong to be employed in such a way- They instantly dropped their work, and, at the
ringing of the bell, went to the meeting house and attended divine worship. Mr. Ellis preached in the
morning & afternoon from Lev. XVI. 21,22. And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the
living goat, & confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel and all their transgressions in all
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their sins putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the
wilderness: and the goat shall bear upon him alL their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: &c.
After explaining the text Mr. E. told the people the design of that ancient ceremony, its import to e
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children of Israel and its typical reference to Jesus Christ on whom was laid the iniquity of us all- who
bore the sins of his people in his OVID body on the tree, and gave his life a ransom for many.•
Mr. S. conducted the English services. Sermon from Mat. V. 6. Blessed are they which do hunger &
thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled.
Mr. S. attended by two of the teachers went to Waititi in the afternoon to conduct religious worship.
Wednesday Mar 26th 1824. This morn ng, a small schooner, commanded by John Ii, on board which I
put yesterday a box 0 various articles of trade and a tin case of cheese for the station at Kairua, got under
way and went out.
Taumuarii having been sick about a fortnight and for a few days past considered dangerously so Mr. Ellis
was sent for this morning to go dO'wn & witness the closing scene of his life as he was pronounced to be
dying. Mr. E. Mr. S. & myself went to the house in this village where he was confined and found him fast
journeying to the land of spirits. He was laying on a narrow settee-' his head a little raised and his body
extended & covered with a loose garment carelessly thrown over it. His respiration was somewhat difficult,
though he did not appear to be in much distress. He was apparently insensible and had been speechless ever
since nine o'clock the evening before when Mr. E. had been with him & early in the evening had gained a
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few words from him of a nature that indicated his mind to be in a tranquil state. His laborious breathing
continued till a quarter before nine when in the act of coughing his respiration suddenly ceased and his
immortal part took its departure from its long occupied clay tenement.The wailing had commenced in some degree before we arrived at the village, but as soon as the tidings
was communicated at the fort and to the vessel in port there was a discharge of cannon & the colors were
suspended at half mast.- The determination of the chiefs is to convey his body to Lahaina for interment.
In the evening I attended Mr. Ellis to the village to make inquiries respecting the time when the
removal would take place and also to obtain an expression from Kaahumanu of her wish relative to Mr. E.'s
accompanying the mourning party to Lahaina as a hint had been suggested of the desirableness of it.
Kaahumanu appeared to be in a frame of mind suited to the solemn event which had taken place. And
very decidedly signified her wish that Mr. Ellis should attend them, that when they arrived at Lahaina they
might have prayers and a sermon at the interment of the body.-
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Although Mr. E. felt that he people here and the workmen who were employed in finishing his house
had a claim upon his attention yet he regarded tb. e opportunity so favorable for doing good that he
concluded not to let it pass unimproved. A little vessel arrived from Lahaina with some of the chiefs on
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board from that place by which reed. letters from Mr. R. & Mr. L. The Enterprize arrived on Saturdayand was expected to remain at Lahaina more than a week,'.
Thursday May 27th. Assisted Mr. E. in making preparations for his departure for Lahaina.- Removed
most of his effects out of the grass house & placed them for better security in the cellar of his new houseIt is expected the vessels will sail tomorrow for Lahaina.Have learned that Taumuarii committed the disposal of all his property to Kaahumanu but that for
some reason she declined receiving it and had given it up to Karaimoku who undertook the management of
his concerns.
Friday 28th. A small schooner arrived very early this morning from Tauwai having on board Wahinenui
the governess and others.
Immediately after brakefast all the family went to the village to witness the embarkation. It was some
time before the chiefs were ready to attend the religious service as some de y was occasioned by the arrival
of Taumuarii's friends from Tauwai. When all things were ready the coffin was placed a bier in front of
Kaahumanu's new house and the mourners & chiefs took seats on each side. Mr. E. stood on the step of the
door & after a hymn engaged in prayer and then addressed the multitude assembled. from Num. XXIII 13.
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[H]Let me die the death of the righteous & let my last end be like his.["] This exercise was followed by
singing the hymn the Dying Christian translated into Hawaii and the service was then concluded by prayer.
The coffin was immediately conveyed to a boat which was in readiness to receive it & taken on board a
small schooner laying a few yards from shore. Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui accompanied the corpse & the
residue of the people who were going in the vessel together with Mr. Ellis sent off in other boats- As soon
as they had deposited the coffin in the cabin & made the necessary arrangements for getting under way
which occupied the time till 12 o'ck the vessel set saiL During the afternoon it was followed by the
Tamahaorelani with a great number of the chiefs attend ts on board the Pilot boat which arrived early in
the morning from Tauwai and another small schooner deeply laden with people.
Saturday May 29th. Mr. S. having gone a distance from the house for the sake of retirement to study an
English sermon which he designed to preach on the morrow, while walking backward & forward near the
scite of an old heiau, attracted the notice of some of the more ignorant and superstitious of the natives w
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supposed him engaged in the pule ana ana, one or two females who saw him ventured to call out to him &
remonstrate against what they supposed a mischievous act, by saying to him that to do as he was doing was
very bad, that he had prayed Taumuarii to death, and now he was praying for the death of Karaimoku, and
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that by and by all the chiefs of Oahu would die. One of them went to where a company of men werE~ at
work & told them to go and kill that haore. for he was praying the bad prayer.
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Sabbath May 30th. The native service was very fully attended in the morning- Taome one of the most
promising native teachers offered one of the prayers and Robert Haia (Wyhee) in an appropriate manner
made an address to the people.A native was present at the afternoon service who had been drinking to excess and as he was somewhat
troublesome Robert spoke to him about the impropriety of his conduct at which at appears he took
offence.- Went myself to Waititi in the afternoon with two of the teachers and assisted in conducting
native service there.
Mr. S. preached in English to a small but attentive congregation a very interesting and solemn sermon
from 2 Cor. V. 10. "For we must all stand before the judgement seat of Christ."Just after dark while the family were setting at the long table inging a few tlmes of sacred music we were
surprised by the ringing of the meeting house bell- On hastening to the door to learn the cause we beheld
the South end of the chapel in flames. We knew that all effort to save the house wd. be in vain our concern
was therefore to save the furniture. We ran to the spot and by the aid of Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hunnewell &
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others ho were prompt to afford assistance we removed the pulpit all the benches doors & windows.- The
house had gone much to decay but we were sorry it should have been destroyed in the manner it was as the
fire must have been communicated intentionally and we strongly suspect it was an act of the drunken man
who disturbed the congregation this afternoon, and we have the more reason for supposing it as he
threatened to do it.
The native teachers afforde prompt assistance in removing the furniture & the stick of the fence to a
place of safety. They expressed their grief for the loss of the house and seemed to feel indignant at the base
act of the vile perpetrator.
Monday May 31st. Opiia called early at the mission house- She expressed her sorrow for the
destruction of the meeting house and intimated her fears tha the Lord was angry with the people of this
land for the darkness of their minds- She said the burning of the house was a very base act, and the
perpetrator must be a very bad man as well as a very ignorant one.
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The Schr. Washington arrived this afternoon from Tauwai. The wind being unusually fresh she did not
come in, but cast anchor at the mouth of the harbor.- Hope to receive some notice by this conveyance
from Mr. Bingham.
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Tuesday June 1st. Karaimoku gave orders today to a company of the people to go into the mountains to
cut timber for a new house of worship.
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Wednesday 2nd. The Gen. Gates Capt. Riggs arrived this morning from uwai. Geo. Taumuarii came up
in her & brought letters from Messrs. Bingham & Whitney. Vessels also arrived from Lahaina one of which
brought Mr. Ellis who states that the vesse having the remains of Taumuarii on board arrived at Lahaina on
Saturday evening and that the funeral took place next day- Mr. Ellis informs that the Enterprize was to
have sailed from Lahaina for Kairua last evening. She is not expected to return in less than one month.
The lecture was ttended in a school house in the village- at which place it is expected the meetings
will be holden till a new house is erected.A small schooner sailed this afternoon for Lahaina on board which we learn Geo. Taumuarii took
passage- She sailed rather unexpectedly so we did not send the letters to Mr. Richards which we had
written- we regret it as he will be likely to receive from the natives erroneous impressions respecting the
burning of the meeting house.
Sabbath 6th. The school house where the meeting was held on Wed. not being sufficiently large to
accommodate all who might be expected to attend service to day the meeting for the natives was held in a
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large & convenient house previously occupied by Opiia. The congregation was respectable a.s to numbers,
& the attention given to the word as addressed to them by Mr. Ellis from Zech. Jrd. 2 "Is not this a brand
plucked from the fire" was pleasing & encouraging. In the afternoon in the same place Mr. E. addressed a 0
less attentive auditory from Jer. VIII 22.
n Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there?["] It is
hoped there are some who feel their need of a spiritual physician and of the application to their souls of the
blood of Jesus Christ to heal & cleanse them.
At 11 A.M. a number of foreign residents for want of a better place of worship met at the mission house
to whom Mr. S. though somewhat indisposed made an address from Rev. III. 20- Mr. S. walked to Waititi
in the afternoon to attend native service there.
Monday June 7th. Mon. Con. The erection of a new house of worship was commenced this morning a
shot distance from the scite of the old one. The design of building one was altogether at the instance of the
chiefs, particularly Karaimoku & Opiia. Much of the timber of which the house is to be built belonged to
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Opiia & had bee collected for a house for herself- her giving it up for the purpose to which it is now
devoted speaks louder than mere words can do her attachment to the cause. The promptness also with
which it is entered upon evinces that a very pleasing change has taken place in the minds of the chiefs in
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favor of the objects of the mission- The burning of the house has probably excited more feeling at the
present time than the burning of the missionary es blishment- and the greatest distress of the missionaries
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would have done three years ago.
The house is to be constructed a little differently from the old one- The pulpit will be at the end next
the road with a small window directly behind it to admit the light and a door on each side, one for the
entrance of the family and the other for the accommodation of the chiefs & people. The former pulpit
window will occupy the other end- and the large door will be placed in the middle of the building on the
side towards the village.At the meeting for prayer in the afternoon Mr. Ellis addressed the people from Ps. LXXII 15. ["] ayer
shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised.["]Tuesday June 8th. Opiia called at the mission house early this morning to request Mr. Stewart to
accompany her to Waititi to attend the funeral of a woman who died there on the Sabbath.- She joined
the fami in their morning devotions and after breakfast Mr. S. on horseback set out in her train she having
justpreceeded him in a waggon.
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Wednesday June 9th. By the Parthian which sailed this afternoon for Maui I shipped various supplies
for the station at Lahaina. Wrote also to Mr. Richards and sent an imperfect account of the state of the
Depository. Karaimoku also took passage in the Parthian, but is not expected to make a long tarry at the
windward. Mr. Stewart and his family made an excursion to Waititi this afternoon. As the native teachers
who usually attend there were prevented going till very late in the afternoon Mr. S. was obliged to conduct
service alone which he did by singing two hymns in the native language making prayer in English and
speaking a few words of exhortation to them in their own tongue.The detention of the teachers was owing to the following circumstance. A large company of the
villagers having collected on an inclined plain a short distance back of the settlement, playing at uln maita,
a mischievous person had mounted a horse belonging to Opiia and was using him rash1y- being perceived
a lad was dispatched after the horse, but was abused by the fellow who had been riding the horse: on his
return one of the teachers was sent to inquire the cause but he received opprobrious language & the epithet
kanaka palapala, offered as an insult to him on account of his giving attention to the instruction of the
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missionaries- The teacher however did his duty and had the fellow brought to an account.Friday June 11th. In connection with visiting some of the Schs. this afternoon, which are fewer in
number than they were three months ago, owing to the departure of Kaahumanu to the windward in whose
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train many of the teachers and scholars have been drawn away, Mr. Stewart called upon a foreigner resident
whom he had visited to confer medical aid several times before and who had been suffering very severely
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under the effect of a morbid swelling on his th h. He found the man.in very great pain and in
uncomfortable and suffering circumstances, neglected and dispirited. Though it is always distressing to see a
fellow creature suffer, yet there is something in the circumstances which most instances induce the
sufferings of foreigners of a certain class who reside here, that the feeling of sympathy even in a benevolent
mind is in a considerable degree blunted.
Sabbath June 13th. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Heb. X. 39- ((We are not of them that
draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the souL": in the afternoon from Prov.
XXI. 21 ((He that followeth after righteousness & mercy findeth life righteousness & honor."English service conducted by Mr. Stewart at the mission house.
Mr. S. made his first essay to preach in the native language at Waititi this afternoon.
Capt. Bunker of the Tarquin called upon the family and brought letters from Mr. Richards at
Lahalna.- Learn that the Parthian anived at Lahaina on Friday. Mr. R. had heard from Kairua & recd. the
intelligence that Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Ruggles had been there from I-lido and that Mr. Thurston had
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accompanied them back. There was a general meeting of the chiefs at Lahaina to settle the estate of
Taumuari & appoint a governor for Tauwai.
Monday June 14th. A small schooner sailed this morning for Lahaina by wh h I sent a letter to Messrs.
Thursto & Bishop,- one which had been prepared to be sent by the Prince Regent but which failed of
being sent through the forgetfulness of a native who had the charge of it.A large party of natives came to work on the meeting house.- deliver to them the doors windows &
pulpit.Had Cap. Bunker, Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Elwell at tea.- The two form spent the evening & joined in
evening worship.Tuesday 15th. Mrs. & Mr. Stewart & Betsey made an excursion to the mountains- they went up
through the valley of the lime trees & ascended the mountain behind the fort.
Wednesday 16th. Gov. Adams arrived today in his schooner from Lahaina in company with several
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other vessels, one of which brought Karaimoku. Another of the vessels was a hermophrodite brig which
Adams took possession of upon suspicion of her being a piratical vessel or one which had been cut out of
some port on the Maine. The Parthian anived about the same time.- Recd. a letter from Mr. Bishop
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which states the substance of the information which was reed. by the way of Lahaina on the Sabbath.
Thursday 17th. Gov. Adams called early at the Mission house stopped till after. prayers but as he had
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been to brakefast he did not partake with us.
I was much pleased with the behavior and attention of my class of writing this afternoon. Most of those
who have called at the house on the stated days for instruction appear to have an ambition to gain a
knowledge of writing. Their proficiency has been commendable- They appear also to have made an
improvement in their behavior.
Friday June 18th 1824. A small schooner arrived this morning from Lahaina with a message for the
chiefs to repair thither immediately in consequence of an illness of Kaahumanu, eared to be dangerous with
which she had been suddenly attacked.Three small vessels filled with people on board which Karaimoku, Kuakini, Opiia & the chiefs from
Tauwai had embarked, set sail about 1/2 past 2 o'ck P.M. The wind was brisk and the vessels proceeded
under full sail, but two of them soon turned back as one of them, the hermophrodite brig taken possession
of by Gov. Adams, by carrying away her top mast, and was rendered unfit to proceed. The chiefs except the
Gov. who stopped to repair this vessel reembarked on board the other vessel and got u er weigh a second
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time.Taome & another teacher set out this morning with a quantity of sp. books for Wairua on the west part
of this island in order to organize a school there- They returned however as a messenger was sent after
them as soon as the news of illness of Kaahumanu was received.Reed. letters from Kairua. Things were in a prosperous state there- The Governor was spoken of as
having been more friendly since the affair of the tabu.
Saturday 19. The disabled vessel having been rendered fit for sea proceeded this afternoon for Maui.Sabbath June 20th 1824. The services were conducted as usual in the house of Opiia the new house of
worship not being quite finished.- Though the principal chiefs are absent from the island yet the house
was nearly fulL Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Luke XII. 32- "Fear not little flock for it is your
father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." and in the afternoon from Ps. LXVIII 19. "Blessed be the
Lord who daily loadeth us with nefits, even the God of our salvation."-
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As we were going to meeting in the afternoon we saw several persons digging a grave and learned it was
for a Marquesan who had recently died. Af r service Mr. Ellis went to look out the house where he had
lived, in order to make inquiries respecting this person & to gain the particulars of his death.- He felt
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more than an ordinary interest in the case from the fact of his having recently had several natives of the
Marquesas islands under his instruction & from h supposing the deceased to have been one of his
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scholars.- Upon finding the house he learned that the body had just been intered by some h was told that
the person died last night and by others that he was not breathless till is morning.- Mr. E. reproved them
for burying him so soon & told them he possibly might not have been dead. They asserted that he certainly
was dead.
Mr. Stewart preached to a room full of foreigners from the words, ((By the terrors of the Lord we
persuade men." In the afternoon he went to Waititi to conduct native service there.Tuesday June 22nd 1824. The Sultan Capt. Clarke arrived this morning having been since she left this
port a the N.W. Coast and the Coast of S. America, from which last place she proceeded directly to these
islands. Capt. Clarke on his way hither came to off the east end of Hawaii & endeavored to get into l--1ido
bay with a special esign to obtain medical aid of Dr. Blatchely for a man very sick on board who had been
indisposed a number of months. The wind would not admit of his getting the ship in and the health of the
Dr. ould not allow of his going off to the ship so he was obliged to abandon his design of entering & shape
his course for this port.
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The sick man was Oliver Prescott jr. of Newburyport Ms. the first officer of the brig Frederic which has
recently been ld on the Coast of S. America.- He died before the arrival of the ship and was brought
ashore this afternoon & interred near the Mission chapeL The Brethren of the Mission attended the
funeral at the house belonging to the concern of Messrs. Wildes & Marshall where a prayer was offered by
Mr. Stewart and the procession formed, composed of the Capt. officers & seamen of the several vessels in
port and the male members of the mission present at this station.
Wednesday 23rd. This morning a low sail made its appearance off Diamond hill, it proved to be the
hermophrodite Brig which sailed Saturday afternoon for Maui with Gov. Adams on board. She had
experienced very strong winds and carried away her topmast again, and after having been blown almost out
of sight of the islands was obliged to put back without being able to reach the port of destination.
Thursday 24. A sma schooner arrived from Lahaina with tidings that Kaahumanu was better & that all
things were going on well there.
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Mr. Ellis received a friendly letter from Karaimoku giving directions about the meeting house and
requesting Mr. Ellis to call upon Hinau the Govr. and with him to see to the finishing of the house, and the
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Saturday June 26th. DId. a package of letters for Messrs. Goodrich & Ruggles to a blacksmith by the
name ofJacob belonging to Waiakea, who sailed this afternoon in a small schooner for Lahaina, whence he
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intends taking a passage to Towaihae or Kairua, & thence travelling overland to Waiakea.By invitation of myself Gov. Adams attended by Hinau the Gov. of this island took dinner with the
family today. My. Ellis improved the opportunity to converse with him respecting the houses of the
brethren at Kairua which have been stated by them to be old & leaky and in consequence of which they
feel the necessity of having new ones erected.- In a letter from the brethren recd. before the arrival of the
Gov. notice was communicated that the the situation now occupied by them could not long be retained as
the houses belonged to the king and the spot on wh. they stood was a favorite one with him designed as a
scite for new buildings to be erected for him against his return from Europe. They also stated that the gov.
had pointed out a spot to them where they might build, and had offered for a certain compensation to erect
houses for them.- The Gov. merely stated that the houses were not perfectly tight but said it was his
intention to build them new ones. Soon after giving us his friendly aroha he set sail in a small schooner for
Lahaina.The Gov. we are informed has given up the brig which he lately took possession of to the Capt. & crew
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requiring them to pay charges & quit the harbo Sabbath June 27th 1824. My. Ellis preached twice as usual to the natives, in the morning to an
interesting congregation from Isa. LIX 1,2, and in the afternoon from Heb. X. 38. "Now the just shall live
by faith but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." My. Stewart being requested to
visit a sick child, in going to the house on our return from the morning service we approached near a
building on which a company of people were at work. My. Ellis advanced to them and entered into co
ersation with them upon the impropriety of working on the Sabbath, and said it would be proper for them
to desist. They said they came from a distance and wanted to finish their work so as to return to their
homes before night- that they had no place to stop at till the morrow and did not want to go away & to
come again on another day. They did not know they said that it was the Sabbath till they came here and
they had no chief with them and no chief here had required them to stop, & having partly finished their
work they thought it would be no harm to go on & complete it. My. E. told them that what they had done
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had been done i orantIy but that it would be very wicked for them after what he had said to resume their
work. They said why then did you tell us. He replyed because I love your souls and desire your best good,
and wish you to observe the Sabbath and the commandments of God that you may be saved. They said that
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is right, we will not work any more today.
They then descended from the building & gathered up the materials with which they had been at work.
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Mr. Stewart conducted English service at the mission house and in the afternoon went to Waititi to
assist a native teacher in conducting native service_.Monday June 28th. This morning we were disturbed by loud wailings at the house of our neighbor Jas.
Kahuhu on account of his wife's being thought at the point of death- Several of the family immediately
went over, but they did not find her so near her end as her friends thought her to be- they recommended
the wailing to cease, and, as the air of the house was confined, they advised that the doors & windows
should be set open for a free circulation of air. The wailing was repeated several times during the day but it
was the effect of a mistake similar to that which took place in the morning.- James has conducted very
properly in reference to his wife's illness- While her friends & relations have been desirous that one of
their old idolatrous ceremonies should be performed upon administering medicine to her, he has uniformly
opposed and prevented it.
Tuesday 29th. The Enterprize and a small schooner with Karaimoku on board arrived from Lahaina this
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evening- As we expected Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & Mrs. Ellis in the Enterprize Mr Ellis went off to the vessel,
as it had only come to anchor in the roads, and it was too late for the passengers to come ashore tonight.He found them all on board & quite comfortable- after a short tarry he returned,
Wednesday 30th. Early this morning our friends came on shore and received a hearty welcome at the
mission house with whom we joined in offering a tribute of thanksgiving to our gracious preserver & kind
benefactor f his watchful providence exercised over them and over us during thei absence and for his favor
towards Mrs. Ellis in granting her improved health.Other vessels arrived today from Lahaina with the Tauwai chiefs & Opiia.
Thursday July 1st 1824. A small schooner sailed this forenoon for Lahaina on board which I shipped
various articles to replace a quantity which Mr. Richards had fo arded from Lahaina to Waiakea for the use
of the brethren there. By Mr. Hunnewell in the Waterwitch which arrived this morning from the windward
letters were received from Mr. Thurston & Dr. B. Mr. T.'s letter wa dated at Towaihae where he arrived on
the 27th ult. on his way from Waiakea to Kairua. His visit at W. occupied the space of three weeks during
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which time he preached frequently to the people; but he states that the prospects of usefulness there are not
very encouraging:- the congregations that attended his preaching while he was there he states would
number about one hundred. Koahou the most friendly & influential chief res ing there was absent during
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most of the time of his stay. He had built a small meeting house in which he and rus company usually
attended religious worship- The br. have a small school of about 20 scholars.
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Several members of the mission there have suffered much by siclmess. The Dr. was attacked with fever
soon after his return from Kairua in company with Messrs. Thurston & Ruggles- had been reduced very
low by it, but was recovering. Mrs. B. had also been sick but was convalescent. The infant son of Mr.
Goodrich was at the point of death.
About noon the wife of Jams Games] Kahuhu whose life had for several days been despaired of breathed
her last surrounded by a wailing multitude of relations & friends who had assembled to perform their last
act of affection by pressing their faces to hers & watching by her dying mat till the spirit should take its
everlasting flight.Saturday July 3rd. The wife ofJames Kahuhu was interred this afternoon within the bounds of the fort
on Punchbowl hilL Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the house and after the proces on had reached the
grave Mr. Stewart made a prayer in the native language. There was not the least appearance of dirt near the
grave: it had been prepared in a small neat thatched house and lined with mats. The whole surface of the
building was likewise covered with mats.-
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Sabbath July 4th. A full congregation & good attention- Mr. Ellis preached in the forenoon from Rev.
XXI 4th.- The subject was suggested by the death of Kahuhu's wife and Mr. Ellis improved it as an
occasion to urge upon the attention of all the things which concern their souls. In the afternoon he
preached from Jonah L 6. "What meanest thou, 0 sleeper? Arise & call upon thy God."
Mr. S. addressed the foreigners who assembled at the house from 2 Cor. XIII 5- "Know ye not your
own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates."- In the afternoon he went to Waititi
with two of the teachers.
In the evening at the invitation of Mr. Harwood a number of foreign residents attended at the mission
house for exercise in singing- Mr. Crocker & Mr. Hun well aided with their flutes & Mr. Harwood with a
bass vioLMonday July 5th. Monthly concert. The Independence of the U.S. was celebrated by a dinner at the
house of Mr. Crocker to which the gent. of the mission family were invited- Toasts were dr k at the
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dinner, & a national salute fired in honor of the day.At 5 o'clock the natives were collected for a prayer meeting- Mr. Ellis addressed the assembly from Ps.
LXXII. 8. "He shall have dominion from sea to sea & from the rivers to the end of he earth." In the
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evening Mr. Ellis accompanied by Mr. Loomis met the teachers at the village for religious conversation &
instruction. At the same time the remaining members of the family held a rayer meeting at the mission
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house.
Tuesday 6th. Several vessels sailed for Tauwai having on board Tapule and the other chiefs of that
island. Forwarded by Tapule letters for Mr. Bingham & Mr. Wh ney. Kahalaia having been appointed
Governor of the island goes down to take the management of affairs there.
As Karaimoku expects soon to visit that island he has sent word to Mr. Bingham to remain there till his
arrival and wait till his return in order to me up with him.
Mr. & Mrs. Ellis took possession of their new house this evening, Mrs. E. having been at the mission
house ever since her retur from the windward. Most of the family accompanied her & Mr. Ellis over to their
home and united with them in family worship for the fir time in their new habitation. May the health of
Mrs. E. be restored to her that she may be a blessing to her family and to the heathen in this land of
darkness.Wednesday 7th. After the usual Wednesday afternoon meeting held with the people Mr. Ellis called
upon Taome one of the teachers who had been very ill for several days with a fever.
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Thursday July 8th. Had at tea with the family this evening Mr. Bruce of the Enterprize & Mr. Small
recently first mate of an English ship which a short time since stopped at Hawaii where he took his
discharge.- We were gratified also with the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis.- The visitors united with us in
our customary meeting for social worship.Friday 9th. Karaimoku was so ill yesterday and has continued so much so to day that some solicitude is
experienced on his account.
Occupied all this day in assorting and arranging the articles of clothing reed. from America by the
Dauphin and those which were on hand before. Though we feel grateful to our Am. friends for the liberal
contribution in clothing which they have made to this mission, yet we cannot but regret that large
garments had not been forwarded instead of small ones, as small ones are likely to be of less use to us than
large ones:- Shirts & pantaloons for ,men are good articles to use in exchange with the natives for many
things which the families need for general support.- Children's shoes, of which there is a considerable
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number of pairs are of very little e except for the children of the missionaries; while of shoes r men &
women there are but few, though they are very much needed for the members of the mission.Sabbath 11 th. There has been nothing of particular interest in the services of this day. The attendance
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considering the sickness & consequent absence of Karaimoku was such as to afford us gratifying evidence of
an external regard on the part of many of the people to the hou[se] [torn] & worship of God. A
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circumstance occurred during [the] [torn] afternoon service which afforded the chiefs present an
opportunity to express their feeling in reference to a trifling behavior in the house of God- Two females
who sat near the door we noticed playing with each other and engrossing the attention of those around
them- one of the native teachers arose and forced them out of the ouse.- At the close of the meeting the
chiefs expressed their decided disapprobation of the conduct of the two women and said Why did they
come into the house to play was there not room enough for them outside- Why did they not stop on the
seashore.
At the particular request of Karaimoku who is now considered out of danger Mr. Ellis conducted
religious exercises at his house just before the commencement of the afternoon services.Mr. Stewart preached to the English congregation which assembled at the mission house from 1 Cor. I
18. The preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness.- In the aften'loon he accompanied one
of the teachers to Waititi.Monday July 12th. A small schooner sailed for Lahaina on board which Mr. Stew t desired to take
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passage with his family, but as the vessel was deeply laden with provisions and a passage would thereby be
rendered uncomfortable for the females, and as the same reasons exi ed for the longer tany of Mr. S. that
there did for his visit to this place, it was concluded he had better not go by this conveyance.- It had been
suggested as to the propriety of Mr. Loomis of mysel s going to the aid of Mr. Richards, but Mr. L did not
think it duty for him to leave his concerns & suspend the work of the new house for an absence probably of
two months, and as the copying of the journal of the tour of Hawaii was a work requiring my attention it
was not thought proper for me to go; the vessel [therefor]e [torn] sailed without carry to Mr. Richards the
aid which we [hoped] [ m} to afford him by the first conveyance.
Wednesday July 14. Recommenced work upon the stone house which has been suspended about 2
months- Employed the two men who wrought before upon it and who have some knowledge of masons
work to lay up the stone- Mr. Loomis who it is expected will occupy the building will take the oversight of
the work. It is not expected that it will be finished immediately as much delay will be occasioned from the
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want of shingles & timber.
Thur ay July 15. The family having at the invitation of Mr. Ellis participated [in] his hospitality in a
pleasing family entertainment at dinner & tea in the new house he has recently took possession of, at this
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request united with him in a social evening prayer meeting.
Friday 16th. I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the village to attend the funeral of a native a man who had
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been of some importance under Hinau the Oovr. The coffin had been conveyed to the house where we
have been in the habit of conducting public worship.- Many of the principal chiefs were present. Mr. Ellis
made an address on the occasion & concluded w h prayer.- The body was then conveyed to the burying
ground near the mission establishment and Robert Haia conclu d the ceremonies of the occasion by a short
prayer. At the polite invitation of Capt. Ebbets the ladies including Mrs. Ellis & most of the Brethn. of the
mission family attended an entertainment at his establishment.
Saturday 17. Karaimoku being desirous that the new house of worship should be dedicated tomorrow
gave orders to his workmen to finish the seats and fix the windows & doors. This afternoon though feel[ing
ill he came] [torn} up himself attended by Piia, Kekauruohe and a great concourse of people to look at the
house and give directions about the spreading down of the mats. With the exception of Karaimoku the
whole company, chiefs as well as common people went to a marsh in the neighborhood for rushes to scatter
over the build g previous to laying the mats and each returned laden with a bundle.
The inside of the house is 70 feet by 25; he pulpit is at the north end on each side of which is a door,
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one for the entrance of the chiefs, the other for the mission family; the large door is on the west side and
the pulpit window of the old house, in the end towards the sea; the building is surrounded by a strong stick
fence 125 feet by 155, the enclosure to be planted, by the order of Karimoku {Karaimoku}, with the banana,
sugar cane &c.- The fence is so constructed that the people are entirely excluded from the windows; & a
small triangular fence, erected between the two doors in the end fronting the road, prevents the attendants
of the chiefs from sitting down directly back of the pulpit, & disturbing the speaker by their noise as was
frequently the case in the former house.
Sabbath July 18th. At the usual hour for meeting the house was filled though not crowded and the
exercises were commenced by performing the 7th hymn in the Hawaiian collection to the tune of
Litttleton- Mr. Harwood with a bass viol & Mr. Crocker with a flute assisted the music- After prayer a
hymn suitable to the occasion was sung to the tune of Denmark after which Mr. Ellis preached an
appropriate sermon from Acts 17~ 24 {"}Ood that made the world and all things therein seeing he is Lord of
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Heaven & earth dwelleth [not] [tom] in temples made with hands."
The subject was introduced by the remark, that in every pa of the world, where the inhabitants,
whether pagans or Christians, reverence superior beings, there places of worship are erected.
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The subject was prosecuted by exhibiting in the 1st place the error of idolaters in comparing God to
anything visible, and rendering offerings to the images which their own hands had made; and supposing
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that an invisible and spiritual being possessed wants like their own, & needed offerings of food &c.
II. The true God not visibly present in any part of the world.
III. The presence of God in the Churches of s people a spiritual presence felt in the heart; but not seen
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IV. The existence or non~existence of places erected to the worship of the true God a proof of the moral
& intellectual circumstances of a nation or people.
V. The labor they formerly endured in building heiaus & worshipping false gods, burdensome
unprofitable & vain.
VI. The presence of the true God & the happiness of men the grand object of the religion of Jesus
Christ;- and these important benefits the end proposed in the erection of this house for his worship.
The English service was conducted in the new native house by Mr. Stewart from Prov. I.~ 1O. "If sinners
entice thee consent thou not."
About the same number of natives that attended worship in the morning were present in the afternoon.
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Part of the audience was composed of people from Waititi, who, by the order of Karaimoku, had come
down to attend worship for the first [time] in the house they had been instrumental in erecting. Mr.. Stewart
appeared for the first time in the pulpit, as a herald of salvation to this people, to interpret unto them the
messages of heaven which God in infinite mercy has purposed to make known unto all nations for the
obedience of faith. He addressed them from Luke II: 10. ((Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people."
Monday July 19th. The teachers & many of those who attend to the palapala were called out this
morning to break up the ground within the enclosure of the meeting house and prepare it for cultivationThey labored very cheerfully, and had the work completed in a very few hours.Tuesday 20th. Karaimoku having with his attendants been up at the house now building for him, and
proposing to lodge in it during the night, he asked Mr. Ellis if it would not be well to have prayers there.
Mr. Ellis pleased at having an opportunity to direct their thoughts to the true God very cheerfully
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consented & made known the fact to the Br. at the mission house & invited their attendance.- Happy we
all were to see this highest chief in the nation so ready to have erected in his new dwelling an altar to that
God whom his fathers neither knew nor acknowledged- May this house which has been consecrated by
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prayer never be profaned by the abominations which are so prevalent in this 1and- May its walls never
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enclose any but those who to a profession of a belief in the one living & true God shall add the utmost
endeavor of the heart to walk in his ways and yield obedienc to his holy precepts.
The schooner Washington sailed for the North West Coast Capt. Stevens goes as commander & Mr.
Elwe[ll as] [torn] supercargo.Wednesday 21. The Jupiter an American ship commanded by Capt. Leslie from the Spanish coast
arrived this morning & anchored in the roads.The Water Witch having been purchased by two or three individuals at this place for the purpose of
making a voyage to the coast of California got under way this afternoon and proceeded out to t harbor.
By invitation of the family a party of from 12 to 13 foreigners, masters of the vessels in port, & traders
resident here, attended at tea at the mission house, & s nt the evening apparently very agreeab1y- the
evening was closed by singing & prayer. We have ourselves been frequently enter ined by the politeness of
foreigners & we felt a happiness in seeing at our establishment and entertaining at our table in as decent a
manner as our resources would admit a select number of those of our countrymen who have[l] been
introduced [2] by providence to our acquaintance & society.
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Friday 23. Accompanied Betsey Stockton to the pari.
The Jupiter sailed this evening having committed to the care of the captain a package of letters &
communications for our friends & patrons in America.
Saturday 24. Fishing party to Moanarua composed of the chiefs & a great number of the common
people from Honoruru.Sabbath 25th. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning from Matt. XIV. 27.- "It is I, be not
afraid", and in the afternoon from 2 Thess. II 11 th 12. "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion,
that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believe not the truth, but had pleasure in
unrighteousness.
Mr. Stewart conducted the English services & in the afternoon went to Waititi.
Early this morning the Niu came to anchor in the roads and just after 10 A.M. Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely
very unexpectedly & very much to our joy anived at the mission house ving been absent more than 6
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months at Waiakea. Though when they left this place did not expect to be absent but half that time. They
embarked in a small schooner for Lahaina and thence took passage for this place in the Niu. The health of
Mrs. B. is feeble and that of the Dr. not perfectly restored from the effects of the fever with which he was
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visited soon after his return from a journey across the island of Hawaii.Monday July 26th. Karaimoku sailed this afternoon in a small schooner for Tauwai. Forwarded letters by
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him for Messrs. B. & W. and also a few supplies for the station.
Tuesday 27th. Several of the teache called upon Mr. Ellis this morning to make inquiries respecting
some of the truths which were the subject of his discourse on the Sabbath and to obtain more distinct ideas
of several things which had been the topics of conversation last evening at the meeting for inquiry.
Have moved my lodgings into the cellar and given up my room to Dr. B1atche1y who has taken
possession of it.
Thursday 29. Held our weekly prayer meeting at the house of Mr. Ellis by the particular request of [Mrs.]
[torn] Ellis.
[NOTE: The following paragraph "was inserted subsequently and crossed through, evidently by the
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as 1:Lar as t1l.e word"note,
Saturday, July 31, 1834 [1824?] A sailor belonging to the Sultan called upon Dr. B this morning to have
his shoulder set. The bone having been out seven weeks ,it was foreseen that the returning of it to its place
would be attended with no small difficulty. The shoulder and breast of the patient, who was directed to sit
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on the ground, were braced by bandages and these firmly secured to one of the posts of the house. Another
bandage was put around the arm just above the elbow to which a cord was attached for the purpose of
extending the dislocated limb. When everything was ready for the operation four men took hold of the
cord and applied all their strength to it but twice without effect; the third time, however, they succeeded in
drawing out the tendons of the arm so as to admit of the bone's being forced into its place as it was hope
N ote- The bone was either not restored to its place or it afterward slipped out as the man came again on
Monday, 9th Augt. and underwent another operation but with 1 tle success as at the first, though not
without greater suffering.
Sabbath Augt. 1. Mr. Ellis preached to the native congregation in the morning from Heb. VI. 7,8. "For
the earth that drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it &c.' & in the afternoon from Acts XVI 30,31.
Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ & thou shalt be saved &
thyhouse.-
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During the English service it was discovered that a company of natives to the number of 50 or 60 had
collected in a cultivated enclosure about a quarter of a mile distant, for the purpose of preparing a plat for
planting taro and were beating down the earth in the centre of the place which they had dug out with a
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great noise with the buts of the cocoanut branchs.- Mr. Ellis unwilling that they should thus violate the
Sabbath left the meeting house & proceeded to the place where they were at work and very quickly
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persuaded them to desist.
In the afternoon Mr. S. attended a native teacher to Waititi and conducted religious worship there.Monday Augt. 2nd. Called upon Capt. Blanchard for the purpose of setting our acct. with him for the
copper of the Ruby and at his invitation went on board his ship & dinned after dinner compared accounts,
and found him in our debt about $40.
An intere ing meeting at the village this evening with those who assembled to converse with Mr. Ellis
respecting the sermons which he had preached during the week. None were willing to leave the house till
all the texts had been introduced & conversed upon.- These meetings are admirably calculated to do
good. It is very evident they have increased in interest since their establishment.Tuesday 3rd. Very little taken place today worth mentioning- the wri ng scholars not willing to loose
the afternoon of yesterday which they were not able to improve in consequence of the mono con. for prayer;
came up this afternoon to attend to their lessons.
Wednesday 4th. Mr. Stewart attended a funeral at Waititi and was accompanied by Opiia and most of
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the teachers. They returned in time to be present at the lecture at this place.There has been a revival of some of the schools that for various reasons have been suspended a month
or two.- The resuscitation has taken place in consequence of some conversation which took place at the
meeting on Monday evening.
Saturday 7th. Dr. B. & Messrs. L. & C. attended by Mr. Harwood made an excursion up the mountains
which begin to rise at a short distance back of the missionary establishme , with a view to find a passage for
a cart and oxen to draw down fire wood for the station. We found no trees of any considerable size at a
shorter distance than two or two and a half miles and the scent generally pretty steep though not so much
so as to prevent an approach to them with a team. during the day two vessels arrived from Lahaina with
tidings that Kaahumanu was sick- one of them immediately proceeded on for Tauwai to inform
Karaimoku- on board the other several of the chiefs took passage in haste & departed for Lahaina.Sabbath Augt. 8th. When we arose this morning we discovered the new Brig Tamehameha commanded
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by Capt. John Meek at anchor in the roads. She has made a orter passage than any vessel that has
heretofore arrived at the islands from the U.S., having been only 112 days from New York to Hawaii.
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Mr. Stewart preached in English from Mat. III 10. "Every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn
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down & cast into the fire."- Having it in prospect to return to Lahaina in the course of the week he
concluded his discourse in the form of a farewell sermon.
In the afternoon Mr. Stewart went up the valley which extends from Waititi to the mountains &
inhabited by a considerable number of farmers but who have never been favored with religious meet[ings
and] conducted divine service among them. Messrs. L. & C. went to Waititi, where with the aid of a native
teacher they conducted religious worship to an assembly of about 40 persons.
Towards evening received packages of letters & pamphlets from the Brig and had our hearts rejoiced by
welcome intelligence from our American friends, and of the prosperity of the cause of Zion in our native
land.
This aftemon the Brig Becket, fitted out early in the spring by Taumuarii for a voyage to the N.W.
coast, arrived having had very poor suc ss. She stopped at Bido on her way back and the Cap. brought
letters from the brethren and had the kindness to take on board & to bring quantity of lumber which Dr.
B. had purchased of the natives while at Waiakea.
Monday Augt. 9. The brethren attended by Mr. Ellis went on board the Tamehameha, which is a very
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beautiful vessel, in some respects superior to the Barge, though not so ample in her accommodations. Learn
that two packages addressed to Mr. C. probably containg. Heralds & Coms. from the Miss. Rooms are in a
case belonging to Mr. Stewart, which cannot be conveniently got out at present.
Tuesday Augt. 10th. About 3 P.M. a small schooner made her appearance at the levlard of the harbor as
we supposed from Tauwai with Karaimoku, and as we hoped with Mr. Bingham.
The vessel came to anchor at the mouth of the outer harbor and in about half an hour we were
surprised & shocked with the sad intelli~ [hiatus in ms. Reference probably to insurrection on KauaL] by
the order of Karaimoku with directions that he should be thrown over bound into the sea. Which orders
were executed as soon as the vessel had got a sufficient distance from land.
The intelligence communicated by those who came up in the sch. occasioned a very great excitement
at this place both among the residents & the natives.- A letter having been forwarded from Karaimoku to
Hinau the Govr. of this island with directions for half of his men immediately to proceed to Tauwai-
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Hinau issued orders for forces to be in readiness against the morrow.
Messrs. B. & W. & their families were welcomed at the mission house- and their baggage having been
landed was during the eveng. dravvn up.
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During the night the Sch. got under way again & sailed for Lahaina.
Wednesday Augt. 11. At an early hour notice was conveyed to Mr. Stewart that the new Brig
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Tamehameha, bound to Lahaina, on board which he had got all things in readiness to embark, would sail as
soon as the wind should freshen.- After breakfast & family devotions- he & his wife with Betsey
Stockton having been two months and a half at this place gave us the parting hand to return to their
appropriate sphere of missionary labor. By this opportunity forwarded the letters recd. by the Brig from Am.
for the Brethren & sisters at Kairua & Waiakea, thinking it probable that a conveyanc might be obtained
for them from Lahaina sooner than from this place. The Deliverance & Becket sailed for Tauwai having on
board both 4 or 5 hundred en.
The native service this afternoon was very thinly attended. Sermon by Mr. Bingham.
Thursday 12. Employed part of yesterday & most of to day in fitting up one of the grass houses in the
yard for the accommodation of Mr. W & family.
Had only three females to attend the writing school, nearly all the scholars having gone to Tauwai.
Towards evening the Niu, being filled with men, set sail for Tauwai.
Friday 13. Two small schooners arrived from Lahaina having on board Hoapiri & Kehikiri, also rces for
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Tauwai. The news of the war excited a very lively interest at Lahaina. Keariiahonui seemed very deeply to
lament the unhappy difficulty which had obliged Government to take up arms.- The health of
Kaahumanu was very nearly restored.- She purposes to return very soon to this island.John Ii in the Prince Regent got under way this afternoon & proceeded for Tauwai.
Saturday 14th. The brethren of the mission met together this morning to consult respectg. the
expediency of building a fire place in the cook house, the aparatus of the stove being in such a condition as
to render cooking in it inexpedient on account of the great quantity of fuel it consumes.
A vote was passed empowering the agent to purchase a sufficient quantity of brick for a commodious
cooking establishment, and to employ a suitable person to erect it.- It was also thought expedient to
employ a person to do the cooking during the time that the families may remain in their present
circumstances.
The two small schooners which arrived from L yesterday sailed this afternoon for Tauai.
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Sabbath Augt. 15. Besides the usual services at the meeting house- instruction was extended to the
people inhabiting the valle back of the village, & to the people ofWaititi. Mr Whitney attended by myself
in the morning proceeded about 2 miles up the valley, and addressed a small assemblage of people, a few of
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the inhabitants of a cluster of houses about 25 in number, who were induced to listen to the words of life.-
On our way we passed in several places persons at work, we stopped and asked them if they did not know it
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was the Sabbath- they in general seemed not to be aware that they were doing harm, and manifested a
great degree of indifference upon the subject of our remarks. One whom we met bearing a heavy burden of
taro replyed to our protestations against his wor ng on the Lord's day- that he must have food if it was the
Sabbath.- Another at the house where we stopped to conduct religious worship in addition to calling us
fools, bid us be gone.We met several persons with burdens on their shoulders and said a few words to them all, most of them
assented to the propriety of our remarks.
Mr. B. went in the afternoon to Waititi and addressed about forty persons mostly women who assembled
in the school house from 2 Cor. V. 17. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed
away, behold all things are become new.One woman upon Mr. B.'s asking in his sermon where is the individual that has g en up his dark &
wicked heart (or old heart) replyed that her old heart had made its escape.
The Deliverance arrived this afternoon from Tauai. Letters were received from Karaimoku by Hinau &
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Mr. Ellis- He sent his aroha to the Br. of the mission family & to many of the foreigners mentioning their
names.- In his letter to Hinau he mentioned that the commander of the fort at Tauai at the time of the
attack had been found to be unfaithf. He also mentioned the names of several that are engaged in the
rebellion for whom he expresses much pity.In the evening Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham attended by other members of the family went to the fort for
the purpose of conducting religious worship- as the people stationed there of whom there is a considerable
number had not been allowed to leave to attend meeting during the day.
Tuesday Augt. 17. The Deliverance with a cargo of provisions sailed again for Tauwai.
Wednesday Augt. 18th. Between the hours of 11 & 12 last night the Tamehameha arrived from
Lahaina having on board Opiia, Kaikioeva & about 50 soldiers- This morning recd. the package of letters
& publications which had been packed with articles for Mr. Stewart and which were not accessible when
she was here before crossed out in ms.] on her first arrival from America. This afternoon she sailed for Tauai
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with Kaikioev & the soldiers, together with Mr. Whitney Mr. Hunnewell & others.- Mr. Whitney himself
& the brethren of this station thought it desirable that he should go down even if he shd. return
immediately, as he would not only be able to give such directions to the men on his land as might seem
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expedient but would also have access to a large number of people in the fort whose spiritual benefit he
might be able to promote.
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About 60 persons among whom was Opiia & the family of I-Hau {Hinau?} attended the lecture this
afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached to them from Prov. VIn 17. "I love them that love me and those who
seek me early shall find me."
Thursday 19th. Workmen employed in building a fire place & chimney in the cook house. Dr.
Blatchely employed in making a ea for the medicines.Mr. Ellis having finished the VIr. Chap. of the journal came over to read it \vith Mr. Bingham and came
in a few minutes after I had finished copying the VI Chap. I was thus prepared to sit and hear the next
chap. read & criticized- which I felt it a privilege to do during the remainder of the afternoon.Friday Augt 20. As Mr. Ellis did not yesterday afternoon finish reading the last Chap of the journalMr. Bingham & myself went over this morning to his house and listened to the remainder of it, but it was
till [not] after 3 P.M. that the reading of it was finished.Saturday 21. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina- She brot no letters from the Brethren. We learn
verbally that all things are going on well there- The health of Kaahumanu was comfortable. She wrote a
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very good letter to Hinau. The vessel is expected to return soon with provisions.
Sabbath 22nd. Feeling desirous that the day should be improved to the best advantage in
communicating religious instruction, I proposed to Robert to accompany me to Moanarua that we might
collect the people of that place and conduct a religious service for their benefit.- It was somewhat rainy
but hoping notwithstanding to find the weather not unpleasant we set out. On our way thither we saw a
few people at work- We told them that it was the Sabbath and advised them to suspend their workThey seemed to assent that it was proper to abstain from labor but think it doubt ul however whether they
left their work till it was finished.- On arriving at Moanarua we repaired to the house of the head man,
but did not find him at home- we learned however that he was at work at a distance with his ople- A
person whom we found at his house proposed to go & call him, in about 20 minutes he came; t seemed
somewhat displeased and asked whether we had been sent by the queen or Hinau to conduct religious
worship; About 20 persons only collected to whom Robert made a short address, after the singing of two
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hymns & a prayer. On our way back we stopped at two different places to converse with the people in some
houses we had to pass.
Mr. Ellis preached in the morning and afternoon at the meeting house, to the na ve congregation.- At
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11 o'ck Mr. Bingham preached to the English congregation.
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After dinner Mr. B. & Mr. Ellis went to the fort & conducted re gious worship there~ Afterwards Mr. B.
went to Waititi and preached to the n ives who had been collected together there.
About 4 P.M. the Tamehameha arrived from Tauwai by which information was received concerning the
sta of the war. The rebellious part had collected their forces & fortified themselves on Geo. Taumuarii
place at Wahiawa where he had planted a small brass field piece. araimoku had sent several messages to
George assuring him that ifhe would surrender himself mercy would be shown him. Geo. replyed that he
did not wish to hurt any of the windward party- he want to contend only with the Tauai people- many
of them were his enemies & had threatened his life.- On Wednesday a party of 8 or 900 men under the
command of Hoapiri & Kahalaia marched to Hanapepe and encamped there for the night. Towards
evening a slight skirmish took place between some of the windward party & an advance guard of the insur
ents stationed at Hanapepe in which a man who approached towards the advancing forces using very
insulting and reproachful language was instantly ot down by Aneane the head of a party from Honoruru.Early the next moming the whole body moved and made an attack upon the people in the
entrenchments and completely routed them without the loss of a man on the side of the assailants the
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other party lost thirteen killed among whom was Tiaimakani. Kawelo & Nakeu, Tiaimoku & George made
their escape singly & in different directions to the mountains.- There are about one thousand men in
pursuit of them who have charge not to kill them but to bring them in alive as it is the design of Karaimoku
to extend mercy to them. The last news from Geo. was that he had been so closely pursued as to [be]
obliged to leave his horse flee on foot to hide among the bushes.
In the evening I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the fort where he conducted a short service with Hinau & his
-attendants.- Thence we went to Pakaka and Mr. Ellis conducted religious worship with Opiia and her
family.During the evening a small schooner arrived from Tauwai on her way to Lahaina by which Mrs. W.
received a letter from her husband. Mr. W. also wrote to Mr. Bingham corroborating the account given by
the passengers in theTamehameha respecting the defeat & dispersion of the rebellious party.Monday Augt. 23.- As the sch. bound to Lahaina is expected to retum immediately Mr. Bingham has
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concluded to go up in her. He will embark this aftemoon and I shall take advantage of the opportunity to
forward a few supplies.
Mr. B. having sailed n the aftemoon as it was expected Mr. Ellis waleno [lvlr. A.E Judd states that, as
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this was written before the Hawaiian. spelling was stabilized, this undoubtedly is the term now written
weleno, meaning alone.] conducted the meeting for conversation with the natives.•
Wednesday 25th. The congregation this afternoon amounted only to about 40 persons to whom Mr.
Ellis preached from the words,- "If thou wou1dst enter into Ii keep the commandments.
Saturday 28th. The small sch. which sailed on Monday for Lahaina returned from thence this morning.
Mr. Bingham at the special request of Kaahumanu will tarry till after the Sabbath. He wrote to Mrs. B.
stating the reasons viz. Kaahumanu proposes to have a day of fasting & prayer in which all as many as can
be informed shall join with penitence & humility to supplicate the divine favor
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the people at Tauwai,
that the war may cease & the effusion of blood be stopped and that even Humehume may be saved form
death- Mr. B. states further that she proposes to send forthwith to John Adams & Kapiolani to Piia &
Karaimoku to join with her in observing Friday (27th) as a day of fasting & special prayer- hoping that
the notice will reach them in season.
Recd. by the same conveyance a letter from Messrs. Thurston & Bishop- Tidings of the war at Tauai
had reached Hawaii and had excited in the minds of the chiefs & people the same spirit which the news
first produced here. The chiefs had enquired of the brethren whether it was right to take up arms in this
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case- They returned answer that war was not justifiable except in self [defense] or the security of property
from spoilation. The people were unitedly of opinion that Tauwai belonged to the king and that it was
their duty to secure it to him, against the userpation of another. A detachment of about 100 soldiers
embarked and proceeded as far as Lahaina. But the news of the dispersion of the insurgents will probably
alter their determination of proceeding on.-.
Sabbath Augt. 29th. The absence of Mr. B. rendered it necessa for Mr. Ellis to conduct all the religious
exercises of the day usually performed at thisp1ace.- He preached in the morning to a cong. of about 150
natives from Luke XVIII 14. "For everyone that exa1teth himself shall be abased; and he that humb1eth
himself shall be exalted."; in the afternoon also to bout the same number, from Rom. VIII 9. "If any man
have not the Spirit of Christ he is none ofhis.-e} The Eng. service was well attended and the sermon
which was from 1 Cor. IX 24 "So run, that ye may obtain", listened to with apparent int est.
In the afternoon I went with one of the teachers to Waititi where between 30 & 40 persons assembled
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for worship. The teacher offered two prayers & made a short address. I read the hymns & sung twice.-. On
my way back I passed some persons at work making poe [poi]- I asked them if they did not know that it
was the Sabbath- A man who was most actively engaged replied in somewat of a contemptuous manner
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repeating the expression two or three times ('The Sabbath of God". Several young persons who were in a
house contiguous came out and said they observed the Sabbath for they attended to the palaoala.•
Tuesday Augt. 31. The Pilot boat ar ived from Tauwai with Mr. Whitney having been six days in
performing the passage. Tiaimoku had surrendered himself up to Karaimoku- George Taumuarii still
remained in secrecy.-The place of his wife's retreat had been discovered and a party had been dispatched
to conduct her to Waimea.
A whaling ship of Nantucke the Falcon, Capt, Chase arrived off the roads having been 4 months from
the Society Islands. The Capt. while there had intercourse with the missionaries, and states that the wife of
Mr. Threlkeld died some time about the beginning of the present year- and that when he left the islands
in April the Missionary Deputation had not embarked bu were in readiness to depart by the first
opportunity.- As the vessel is to return thither immediately for refreshments Mr. His took advantage of the
opportunity to forward some flour salt & bread some of for the missionaries- These articles were put on
board in the evening, the vessel standing off and on outside the reef- The mission also forwarded a bundle
of American publications of the latest dates on hand & 10 copies of Prest. Allens donation of Account of
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Shipwrecks accompanied with a letter, containing a request, that the missionaries there, should they be
favored with an opportunity of sending to Pitcaims island, would improve it to forward to John Adams a
copy of that work agreeably to the wish of the donor.In the evening Gov. Adams' schooner the Puahureri arrived form Lahaina having on board Mr.
Bingham, and Stephen Pupuhi & the woman to whom he was married a few days since.
Wednesday Sept. 11824. Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and attended a funeral, also preached to a
considerably large congregation of people. Mr. Bingham preached at the meeting house to a small
congregation.
The Tamahaorelani & Niu arrived form Tamvai, ha ng sailed about the time Mr. Whitney did. those
who came up in them had nothing new to communicate respecting the war.Thursday 2nd. Very busy all this day in putting up supplies for L aina & Kairua to be sent to the former
by the Pokii & to the latter by Gov. Adams' schooner the Pua reri.
The family met this evening to converse respecting the propriety of Stephen Pupuhi's going to Waitapu,
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an inland district on Maui, to set up a school there- It seemed more desirable that he should either
accompany Mr. Whitney to Tauwai or embrace the first opportunity of going to I-Udo for the assistance of
the brethren at Waiakea.- But neither of these measures seemed expedient from the unwillingness of his
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wife to leave her friends & native island to accompany him.- After some conversation on the subject the
brethren expressed their united opinion that he had better for the present attempt establishing a school at
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Waitapu the residence of his wife's father & friends and commence the work of teaching- recommending
at the same time that he should maintain frequent intercourse with the brethren at Lahaina visiting them
as often as once a month.
Friday Sept. 3. This day has been observed by the members of this station as a day of fasting & prayer
with reference to the celebration of the Lords Supper which we hope to observe here on the approaching
Sabbath. In the afternoon MI. Whitney preached to a sma1l congregation of natives which assembled in the
meeting house.
Our preparatory lecture was observed in the evening at the mission house, MI. Bingham pr ched from I
Pet. 6.7 "Behold, I lay in Sion a chief comer stone, elect, precious; and he that believeth on him shall not
be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precio ."
It is so long since the communion has been observed at this station that the prospect of celebrating it
together with the precious trut exhibited to us, drawn from the divine oracles, made the meeting very
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pleasant; and in view of what the Lord Jehovah has done for his Church, and the immovable foundation he
has laid in Sion for its hopes to be built upon of present consol ion & of future complete & everlasting
triumph, we were enabled from the heart to say Christ is Precious.
Sabbath Sept. 5th. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham who preached
to them from JeI. XXIII 6. "The Lord our righteousness." The sermon in English to the foreigners was
preached by Mr Whitney from I John L 3. ((And truly our fellowship is with the Father & with his Son
Jesus Christ. "In the afternoon Mr. W. went to Waititi & preached to the people who assembled there to hear the
word of God.
The afternoon service in the meeting house was conducted by MI. Ellis- The congregation was small
but the attention of the people to the discourse which was from Act X 30 31. was pleasing. At the close of
the exercises John C. Irapoa & Robert Whyhee were admitted to the Church on a letter of
recommendation from the Church in Cornwall Connecticut & upon their subscribing to our articles of
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faith.In the evening the communion was celebrated at the house of brother Ellis on account of the
indisposition of Mrs. Ellis and her inability to go out.
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The ship Cadmus Capt. Cary, a whaler belonging to Thorndike 23 months from Boston last from the
Japan Coast arrived this morning having about 1400 barrels of oil on board.•
Monday 6th. Monthly concert.- As many inconveniences have been experienced particularly on the
part of the females, from th association union of all the families at this station as in one, it has been a
question with us for some time, whether a separation (of the families) so far as concerns cooking & the
domestic employments connected with a common table the "long table" is not expedient.- A
consultation accordingly took place today. The principal difficul y to an immediate arrangement of this
kind seemed to exist in the want of suitable accommodations for one of the families till such time as the
stone house now building for the residence of Mr. Loomis shall be completed.- None of the houses in the
mission enclose being thought suitable in their present condition, it was proposed that two of the thatched
houses in the yard should be taken to pieces and the sound timber be employed in erecting one to be newly
thatched in the yard inclosing the printing office & the partly finished stone house.This arrangement seemed advisable and also that the wood building commonly called the mission
house should be altered so as to accommodate . & Mrs. Blatchely- Mr. Bingham & family, and myself.Meeting for the natives in the afternoon. Mr. Bingham addressed those that assembled, between 40 &
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50 in number, from Lev. YJCy. 9,10. after which "vas sung the native hymn, a translation of (the hymn)
"Blow ye the trumpet blow,"
"The gladly solemn sound."
In the evening the family observed the interesting & welcome seaso of prayer afforded by the return of
the first moday of the month.Tuesday Sept. 7. 1824. The arrival off this port of the Mercury a whaling ship commanded by Capt.
Austin, bound directly to New Bedford by the way of the Society Islands, has furnished a plenty of business
for the different member of the family to prepare communications for America & will probably keep them
employed at their pens till her departure.
Wednesday 8th. A key having been stolen out of the door of the Dr.'s room on Sabbath last and some
persons who called at the house in Opiia's train being suspected, complaint was made to her- She made
enquiry and found that it had been taken by a small boy, belonging to another chief, who came with her
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attendants- The key was this day returned.Thursday 9th. The lAurc y sailed this afternoon for the United States by the was of the Society Islands
where she will stop a few days for refreshments. By this vessel many communications have been forwarded
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for our friends & patrons in America; 68 pages of the public joumal bringing it up to the 29th of April and
to page 502 inclusive were sent. Sent all the letters on hand.
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A small schooner arrived from Tauwai. Several interesting letters from Karaimoku, Laanui and others
by Opiia, Hinau, & Mr. Ellis,- George Taumuarii had not be taken neither his wife. Karaimoku is disposed
to exercise mercy to all those who joined in the rebellion- He contemplates going through the island
himself with a view to conciliate & quiet the people to settle difficulties and to induce if possible George to
surrender up himself- The letter which Mr. Ellis received was from Karaimoku and contained the request
that he would write to the king informing him of the disturbance at Tauwai and telling him that the isla
had barely escaped being taken by the rebels. He wished his love to be sent to the king and the king be
requested to retum.
ve learned from Capts. Austin & Coleman that the Thames Capt. Clasby was at the Soc. Islands in
Jany. having obtained only about 550 barrels of oil
The arrival of Capt. Coleman and an offer on his part to Mr. Ellis of a gratuitous passage for himself &
family to America has induced Mr. Ellis to apply to the brethren for advice with respect to his duty in this
case, requesting at the same time of the Dr. his opinion as to the probability of Mrs. E.'s health being
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improved by a voyage & change of climate.- Dr. B. fully expressed his conviction that there is no prospect
of Mrs. E. recovery without a change of climate, and that there is a probability of her healths being promote
by a removaL
The Brethren in reference to the Dr.'s opinion and the opening in divine Providence presented by the
generous offer of Capt. Coleman, gave t..~ere advice that it i Mr. Ellis' duty to endeavor to improve the
present favorable opportunity of visiting England by the way of America.Friday 10th. The Tamahaorelani which got under way on the Sabbath but was obliged to put back in
consequence of strong winds sailed again this forenoon bound to Lahaina- Stephen Pupuhi and his wife
took passage in her and Mr. Ellis forwarded a letter to the brethren there requesting them to send down his
little daughter Sarah, by the earliest opportunity it being his design to embark for America in the Russel
Cap. Coleman.
Sabbath Sep. 12. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr. Whitney sermon from Acts XXIV.
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25. "Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for
thee."
Mr. Ellis preached in English to a respectably large nd attentive congregation from Isa. XXXIII 16. 17.
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"He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; bread shall be given him; his
water shall be sure. Thine eye shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far
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off.e} The text was illustrated by showing the exalted & glorious state of the Christian & his superiority
over the mere man of the world in the objects of his pursuits, security, certainty of support, sources of
enj oyment & eternal prospects.In the afternoon Mr. Ellis preached to a very attentive congregation of natives from Prov. III 6. "In all
thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direc thy paths." In closing the discourse Mr. E. alluded to his
contemplated voyage to America and stated the reasons of his for going at the present time.- In both the
last services Mr. B. took part.Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and conducted native service.Tuesday Sept. 14. All the family are engaged in aiding Mr. Ellis in his preparation for embarkationthe ladies in making up articles of clothing for the comfort of Mrs. E. & the children- Dr. B. in putting up
a medicine chest- Mr. L in putting up specimens of lava & curiosities both for Mr. E. and the American
Board.- Mr. Bingham in compilin a report for the Hawaiian Deputation and myself in copying. About 3
P.M. finished the Journal of the tour comprising 266 pages and immediately comm ced the report.-
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Friday Sept. 17. Having heard from haina that all the vessels that were there had sailed for Hawaii
before the Tamahorelani {Tamahaorelani} arrived & that she had immediately on her arrival departed to
follow after them, & no prospect remaining that Sarah could be sent down so soon as it would be desirable
for the Russel to sail Mr. Ellis & Capt. Coleman obtained Capt. Blanchard's small schooner to go up & take
the little girl 0 to Kairua whither they would follow in the ship, and there receiving on board both Mr. E.'s
daughters, take their departure thence for the Soc. Islands the United States.
About 6 o'ck P.M. the family took their leave of Mrs. Ellis and just about sun down she was put into a
boat & attended by Dr. B. was conveyed on board the vessel lying at anchor in the roads. Mr. Ellis not
having completed all his business remained on shore during the evening. About 10 o'ck having taken an
affectionate leave of the family amidst their tears & sympathy he left the shore with Capt. Coleman who
had kindly remained in order to accompany him off.The brethren of this station while they sympathise with Mr. Ellis in the afflictive dispensation which
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renders it his duty to revisit his native land, and while they most cordially approve & recommend the
measure, cannot but deeply feel their loss in his removaL There is now left at this important post, to
discharge its varied & arduous duties, but one ordained missionary; upon him therefore will devolve the
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care & labor to which the strength of two was hardly adequate; but the hand which imposes the burden can
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give strength or lighten the labor.The dispensation is to us dark & mysterious, our brother was lent to us for a season, his labors have
been peculiarly acceptable & abundantly useful & now the same wise & holy providence which in a
striking manner pointed him to this missionary field directs him to leave it and return to his country and
kindred our prayer is that the God of Isaac may go with & bless him- be with his family & bless them &
make the voyage & change of climate effectual to the restoration of his wife's health- and if it be his will
& for his glory, allow them to return to share again in the labors & toils & satisfactions of the benevolent
design to raise enlighten & save this heathen nation.
By this conveyance the tract & journal of the tour were forwarded in the care of Mr. Ellis also various
communications & a joint letter to the Cor. Sec.
During the afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & their three little ones embarked on board a small
schooner bound to Tauai, the quiet of the island being so far restored as to justify them in returning to their
former field of labor.- The vessel did not get under way till evening.Saturday Sept. 18. The vessel which is to convey our dear brother Ellis & family far from these scenes of
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ignorance & sin of toil & privation, that was at anchor last evening in the roads when the curtains of night
were drawn around our dwellings, was not to be seen this morning having got under weigh in the night.
Our thoughts followed him in the ship in which he had embarked tossing upon the u~dulating waves & we
could not but earnestly pray that the winds of heaven & the billows of the deep may be commissioned to
convey him speedily & safely to this port of destination.
Mr. & Mrs. Bingham have been busily employed during the day over at the house which has been left
by Mr. Ellis- in setting it in order & preparing to remove thither to occupy the house till the return of Mr.
Ellis.Sabbath 19. The congregation was not large either part of the day, but attentive, Mr. B. preched in the
morning from the words "I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you." In the afternoon from Ps.
LXXIII 24. 'Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory." The sermon in
English to the foreigners was from Provo 3.6. "In all thy ays acknowledge him & he shall direct thy paths."
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Mr. L. attended by Hoaai went to Waititi for the purpose of conducting religious worship.
The small schooner which sailed 9 days ago for Tauai to inform Karaimoku of Mr. E. contemplated
departure for England & to request letters from him for the king, returned about noon having had a long &
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difficult passage up.Wednesday Sept. 22, 1824. Mr. Bingham having been making preparation for several days past for
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removing has to day taken up his residence with his family in the house of Mr. Ellis.Lecture thinly attended. Mr. B. preached from the word "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God
is eternal life though Jesus Christ our Lord."
Friday 24th. Kaahumanu Kalakua & several other chief arrived this morning from Lahaina having
arrived there from Kairua on Sabbath last- Soon after she had landed she came up with a large company
of attendants to the meeting house where by her wish a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham.
Several members of the mission called upon he in the afternoon- she appeared very friendly & much
gratified with the visit. Her zeal for the palapala continue and she still wishes all her people to be
instructed.
Saturday 25th. By the return of the Deliverance from Hawaii letters were received from Mr. Ellis & Mr.
Richards. Mr. E. states that after Mrs.E. had recovered from her sea sickness she was more comfortable than
she had been for some time privious to her embarkation. The two vessels arrived at Kairua about the same
time on Tuesday morning- The deliverance sailed for Lahaina at sunset & carried back Mr. Richards &
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Betsey who had gone on with Sarah. The Russel did not come to anchor but stood off and on and was
expected to shape her course for the Soc. IsIs. the next day.
Mr. R. stated that intelligence had been received at Kairua from Waikea of no very pleasing character
which was that the brethren were in great want of supplies having neither food nor articles to buy it withand that they had no schooL
Kaahumanu made the families presents of fi .
Sabbath 26. The native service both in the morning & afternoon was pretty fully attended but the
congregation was considerably disturbed by the armed attendants of Kaahumanu & Kauikeouli who
remained outside and made much noise during part of the time of worship. Mr. B. preached in the morning
from John VI. 68. "To whom shall we go, thou hast the words of eternal life." and in the afternoon from
Matt. XVIII 16.-' He also preached in English from Luke XIX 13 "Occupy till I come."
Mr. L. attended a native teacher to Waititi and conducted religious worship there.-
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Monday Sep. 27. Cap. Clark in the Sultan sailed this afternoon for Canton intending to touch at
Tauwai before taking his final leave of the islands- r. Harwood took passage with him also Mr. George L.
Bruce who has during his residence here showed the family many polite attentions, and kindly offered to
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execute any commands they might wish from time to time [to] favor him with during his residence in
Canton. We parted with Mr. Harwood not merely as a boarder but as one of the family of which he has
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indeed been a member almost three years during which time he has render it much valuable service as a
mechanic. Our best wishes attend him as do also our prayers that he may be returned in safety to his
country & friends enriched with the divine favor & blessing.Kaahumanu & the chiefs that came down from Lahaina sailed for Tauwai also Capt. Wildes in the
Parthian.
Tuesday Sep. 28th. the Dr. Mr. Loomis & myself assisted by a Carpenter have been employed this day in
raising the sils of the house and propping up the beams of the ground floor. The house had settled several
inches in the midd1e.As some of our out houses had been visited twice last night by persons whose object was to steal but
were prevented carrying away anything by an alarm of the natives belonging to the family we have resolved
to take turns in watch the yard to night.- We strongly suspect that a black man hom we recently dismissed
from our service as cook in consequence of a thievish disposition is engaged in a plan to plunder us.Wednesday 29. Though no attempt was last night made to rob us yet we have this morning ascertained
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that the black man alluded to while connected with the family committed several depredations on us in the
way of theft- among other things besides pilfering provisions we have discovered that he stole 10 ps Blue
nankin, worth about $20.If we knew of any regular method of bringing a thief to condign punishment, we should feel strongly
inclined to take the proper steps, that others might be deterred from similar acts, and that he might learn
for his future benefit, that the way of transgressors is hard.
Employed today in making an addition to our store room in the cellar & in removg. various articles of
the mission out of a thatched house in the yard that is just ready to tumble down.- It was built for the
mission by government about the time that the family removed to this establishment the materials were
not entirely new but the house may be considered as a fair specimen of this kind of dwelling.
By an arrival from Tauwai the intelligence has been communicated that Geo. aumuarii had been taken
and sent to Waimea by Karaimoku who was himself at Wairua.-
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Friday Octr. 1st. Cap. Blanchard & Cap. Thos. Meek by the invitation of the families took tea, last
night at the mission house, & this evening with Mr. B.
They are expected in a few days to sail for America by the way of Canton. Cap. M. will go merely as a
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passenger having some time since disposed of the Brig Arab the vessel which he [came] out in from
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America.Sabbath Octr. 3. Mr. B. preached both parts of the day to small but interesting & attentive
congregations of the natives- His text in the morning was from the XI Chap. Heb. 7.
The congregation of foreigners consisted principally of the master & officers of whaling ships of which
there are several now in port.
Accompanied Hoaai to Waititi.Monday 4th. Mon. Con. Meeting for prayer in the afternoon for the natives- in the evening of the
families at the mission house.
Wednesday 6th. Attended the sale both yester y & today of articles belonging to the ship Eliza Ann
lately condemned as not sea worthy.
Thursday 7. Witnessed a boat race this morning.
Three or four whale boats each manned with 6 oars with one man in the stem to steer started from the
beach and pulled for the reef, & having reached it turned & pulled back for the shore- the boat arriving
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first at the further bound and first at the shore was the successful one & won the stakes of 50 dollars.Cap. Macy of the Maro & Capt. Joy of the Lyra took tea with Mr. Bingham.Prayer meeting in the evening at Mr. B.'s.Friday 8.th. Have obtained very satisfactory information that the cook we recently dismissed has stolen
considerable timber out of the yard, At one place Mr. Loomis & the Dr. found 4 boards- at another 2,and plank & timber at other places.Were favored with the company of Capt. Arthur Capt. cy & Capt. Fitz Gerald at tea at the wood
house.- Cap. A. entertained us with the account of his visit at Pitcairn's Island & interview with John
Adams & his interesting companions,Saturday Octr. 9, Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Loomis having exchanged apartments in the lower floor have
been employed part of the day in removing their effects. According to the present arrangement the Dr. will
occupy the Western end of the house & Mr. Loomis & his family the lower apartments in the other end.I shall for the present improve the chamber lately vacated by Mr. Bingham & the rooms connected with
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that.
Sabbath 10. Mr. B. preached to attentive though not large congregations of the natives in the morning
from John III. 21. & in the afternoon from Luke I. 6.7,
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Mr. B. preached also in English to a respectable congregation of the Masters officers & seamen of the
whaling ships in port from I Kings XVIn 21. (CHow long halt ye between two opinions?"
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Mr. Loomis went to Waititi.Monday Octr. 11 tho Commenced the foundation of a new cook house at the South west end of the
wooden house designed for the accommodation of the Dr.'s family.
Tuesday 12. By an arrival from Tauwai a letter was reed. by Mr. Bingham from Mr. W giving a very
pleasing account of the religious feelings of Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui. On their arrival at Tauai they
immediately repaired to the mission house and Kaahumanu desired that public thanksgiving at the meeting
house should be rendered to Jehovah for his kindness to them. It is expected that they will abide at the
mission house during their stay at the island.
Several prisoners were brat up also Kaninoho one of those who has been active in the rebellion. Laanui
also came up and the meeting of him & Opiia wa very interesting- Mr. Bingham was at the village and at
their request united in singing a hymn & offering a prayer of thanksgiving to the God who had preserved.
Wednesday 13. Shipped a few articles for the Station at Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Cadmus Capt.
Cary who sailed this afternoon for Kearakekua.
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Friday 15. The Inore arrived.
Saturday Octr. 16. The Becket & other vessels arrived from Tauwai bringing Hoaapiri Kehikiri,
Karaiakoa & others together with the rebel chief Tiaimoku.
Soon after their arrival the chiefs above mentioned came up to the stone house & called upon Mr.
Bingham expressing their wish that prayers should be offered with them at the chapel as an
acknowledgement to God for his care over them during the war & returning them in safety. As it was near
dark Mr. B. proposed that they should return to the village & he would go dO'wn & conduct prayers with
them there.Sabbath 17. A respectable number of chiefs & people atteded service in the morning to whom Mr. B.
preached from I Pet. III. 12.
English service well attended. Sermon from Ps. xc. 140 satisfY us early with thy mercy; that we may
be glad & rejoice all our days.
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In the afternoon Mr. C. went to Waititi.
Wednesday 20. Went with Mr. Loomis to make search for stone suitable for a wall. In hopes of finding a
place where it may be obtained easily & in abundance we took the circuit of Punchbowl hill, but were not
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as successful as we hoped to be. We found however a quantity on the south side at a convenient distance
from the mission house which we think may be drawn to the yard without much trouble.
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Friday 22. A foreigner whom we employed to break the stears to the yoke & draw stone for a wall
having cut his hand we were obliged to dismiss him for the present, and defer the work.Saturday 23. Called upon Hoapiri this morning in company with Mr. Bingham to ascertain whether his
schooner can be obtained to convey supplies to Waiakea, but were informed that it was not in a condition
to perform the voyage, that after making one trip to the windward it is to be returned here to undergo
repairs.Assisted Pea towards evening in getting up a cow belonging to Mr. E. now under the care of Mr. B. that
had recently calved & separated from the herd.
Sabbath. An intoxicated foreigner took his seat this morning at the native service in front of the pulpit
and during the exercises considerably attracted the attention of the people but as his conduct was not
insufferable he was allowed to remain.
Mr. B. preached in the morning from Matt. XlV. 12. "They went & told Jesus.» In the afternoon from
John III. 1. "Behold what manner of love the father hath bestowed upon us that we should [be} called the
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sons of God."
The Eng. Cong. was respectable as to numbers. Mr. B. preached from Matt. XIII. 39. "The harvest is the
end of the world."
Mr. Loomis attended by Taome & Hoaai went to Waititi and addressed a small congregation that
assembled in the school house from the words "Repent ye for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Monday Octr. 25. Mr. Loomis attended by Kulamea on horse back rode to Puloa near Pearl river in
order to ascertain whether lime & a peculiar kind of clay called Pohu suitable for plaster could be obtained
there, for laying over the inside of the printing office & the new stone house when the walls shall have
been completed.
Capt. Thornton of the Partridge an English whaling ~hip with his wife & little daughter about 6 years of
age made the families a visit; Mrs. T. spent part of the day with the ladies of the family & after taking tea
returned with her husband & daughter on board the ship which had been standing off & on during the day.
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Tuesday 26. Three small vessels sailed for Lahaina having on board Hoapire, Kehikiri and a great many
people. I had got ready a few articles to send to the Brethren, bu the vessels were under way before I could
send them to the village.
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Called upon Mr. Spurr the agent for Cap. Meek's concern, to obtain information with respect to the
practicability of chartering the Deliverance to carry supplies to the Brethren at Hido. Was told that the
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orders respecting the vessel were that whoever chartered her must be at the expense of hiring a captain and
crew and must also take the responsibility of the loss or injury of the vessel.- We could probably obtain
the vessel for $5 per day.We do not think we should be justified in paying such freight, incurring the expense of supporting the
crew & paying them wages while accomplishing the trip together with running the risk of the loss or injury
of the vessel.- Aside from the risk the expense would not be much less than $150.Employed Mr. Jackson to take off the boards of the wooden house, slit & plain them and replace them
in the manner of clapboards, for which we have engaged to pay him $45. The house in its present state is
simply covered with boards & the cracks between them admit the dust which is a great inconvenience to
the families & the frame of the building is so much exposed to the weather that we feel that it is time that
something was done to secure it- Shingles are very high & difficult to be obtained & the plan of covering
we have now adopted will supersede the necessity of shingles.
Mr. Jackson commenced this morning.-
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The Tamehorelani {Tamehaorelani} & Niu arrived from Tamvai.Wednesday Octr. 27. Called upon Opiia & Laanui who made themselves very pleasant & agreeable &
with whom in short & imperfect sentences I endeavored to converse- Opiia made inquiries respecting
several parts of the world, their local sit tion & the kind of sovereigns that ruled over them. She wished to
know where Jerusalem was situated & where the Jews its former inhabitants now dwelt, and being told they
were dispersed among the nations she asked whether they would not hereafter be restored to their own land
She asked whether the Africans were not an ignorant and wicked race of people & whether missionaries
had gone to instruct them; and seemed to experience satisfaction in being told that teachers had been sent
to direct them in the way of lifej- and that many probably at Sierra Leone had already become wise unto
salvation.
By an arrival from Tauai a letter was recd. by Mr. B. from Mr. W.- Kaahumanu appeared to be exerting
a salutary influence though Mr. W. expressed his fears that order was not yet perfectly restored. had been
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robbed of a considerable number of goats & Mr. Ruggles' place at Hanapepe had been stripped of
everything. He felt very much in need of an associate & inquired whether it might not be the duty of Mr.
R. to return from Waiakea to his assistance.
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Kaahumanu who had been in his family since her arrival was about leaving to make that tour of the
island.
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Octr. 28. By an arrival from Lahain a letter was recd. from Mr. Stewart who states that his health had of
late suffered he also mentioned that some deeds of darkness had been performed there- Kaiko & the
Princess had been sacrificing to devils but went out of Lahaina to do it- the act he says "has had a
tendency to bring the friends of the truth decidedly on the Lord's side & \ve have a most interesting
company of praying men with whom we have a weekly conference not entirely unlike an enquiring meeting
in a revival. Taua says it is just like Huaheine".
No news had been recd. from Hawaii later than what had been communicated- they felt very anxious
respecting. the brethren & sisters at Hido who they fear must be reduced to extremities.
29th. The Washington arrived from the Coa of California having been absent from this place 101 days.
A letter has been recd. from Mr. Richards at Lahaina stating that Cap. Clasby in the Thames had
arrived there that he was somewhat ill in consequence of a blow he recd. on his side just before he arrived
which endangered his life. Since his arrival he has taken up his quartrs with the brethren and appears more
interested in them than ever.-
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The horse which is kept by a native at Manoa having been fastened by a rope became entangled in it &
was cast down- his exertions to extricate himself only secured him more firmly- he was found much cut
by the rope & bruised by his efforts to rise- and was liberated by the natives. He appears a good deal
injured, particularly in one of his legs.
Saturday Octr. 30. The schooner Washington spoke on the Coast, the Mentor Cap. Newell, & the
Rover Cap. Cooper, and recd. from on board the Rover a trunk & box for Mr. Loomis shipped by Mr. Shaw
in Canton containing a present of several acceptable articles valued here at $27.Sabbath Octr 31. The Congregations in the morning & afternoon consisted of a respectable number of
natives to whom Mr. B. preached from Luke 22.12 and Matt. 2. 2. His sermon to the Engl Cong. was from
Act VII. 60.
Mr. Loomis in the afternoon addressed a cong. at Waititi from the words, ((1 love them that love me &
those that seek me early shall find me."- Prov. VIr. 17.
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Monday Novr. 1. Yoked up our young bullocks for the purpose of drawing stones to build the wall of an
avenue to our house.- Ours we believe are the first oxen that have been yoked up in the islands, we hoped
to find them, after they shall become accustomed to the yoke, very useful in draw articles from the village
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& in drawing stones for future buildings.A small number of natives attended the monthly prayer meeting, whom Mr.B. addressed from Ps. 72.
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11. "Yea, all kings shall fall down before himi all nations shall serve him."
Wednesday 3. The Congo was small but apparently attentive. Sermon from John 8. 12 "Then spake
Jesus again unto them saying "1 am the light of the world." &c.
At tea this evening were gratified with the company of Capt. Gardner, Arthur, Joy & Coffin together
with Mr. & Mrs. Bingham. The Rob Roy arrived from the N.W. Coast.
Friday Nov. 5. Mr. & Mrs. B. Dr. & Mrs. B., by invitation of Capt. Arthur went on board the Swift and
in company with several other captains took an agreeable cup of tea.
Saturday 6. By an arrival from Tauai letters have been received from Mr. W giving an unfavorable
account of Mrs. W.'s health which had been failing very fast within a few weeks. He seems to be placed in
very trying circumstances.
Unusual attention is given by the rulers to the work which Mr. W. notwithstanding the accumulation of
his domestic cares preaches to them three or ur times a week. Kaikioeva the present Gov. had begun to
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build a Chapel which he says shall be the best yet erected in the islands, & is desirous to build Mr. W a
stone house contiguous to this own near the chapel on the side of the river opposite to the present
buildings of the mission.
By the arrival of the Thames from Lahaina we were favored with a pleasing interview with Capt. Clasby
our kind friend who brought out the reenbxcement. He states that Kaiko died at Lahaina 8 or 9 days ago.
Mr. R. preached a funeral sermon on the occasion. Some of the natives expressed surprise that there should
be religious exercises at his interment seeing he did not while living attend to the instructions of the
missionaries.
Sabbath Nov. 7. Two native services as usual Sermon in the morning from John 8. 11 and in the
afternoon from Matt. 25. 2. Sermon to the foreigners from Jonah 1. 6.
Went with Taumi & Hoaai to Waititi where about 40 persons assembled to whom Taumi made an
address.
Monday 8. Cap. Clasby, Cap. Paddock & the 2nd mate of the Thames favored us with their presence at
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dinner.- A considerable number of the crew of the Thames called upon us and seemed highly gratified in
saluting the members of the reenforcement with whom they were in company more than five mo.
Tuesday 9. The Dr. having put up a barrel of curiosities for a friend in Am. sent it on board the
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Thames- He also went off to the ship which was laying off & on in the offing, whom 1 accompanied, to
see again the vessel in which we so comfortably performed our voyage to this land.
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A small vessel arrived from Tauai and confirms the report that one of the native schooners had gone
ashore on Onihau. Mr. B. recd. a letter from Mr. W. stating that Mrs. W had been confined to her room 16
day & was still very ill though the symptoms of the dropsy had nearly left her.- He was expecting the
arrival of the Dr. The Brig Tamehameha sailed for Norfolk Sound.
Wednesday 10. Mr. B. had the pleasure of witnessing Opiia display decision of character becoming a
magestrate in the case of a woman who wished to cast off her husband & take a new one. both of the men
were present- Opiia asked what they desired- being told, she replied "pupuka"- after remaining silent
for a short time she told the woman to go away with her husband and not to leave him upon pain of being
put in irons- Not long after the other man c e back with money in his hand with a view to bribe Opiia to
a different decision but she told him to begone for she did not want his money.
About 40 persons attended the lecture Mr. B. preached from Matt. 4. 10, "Then said Jesus unto him
Get thee hence Satan," &c.
Saturday 13 Novr. The Enter ise Capt. Weeks arrived from Lahaina whence she sailed on Tuesday last
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having on board Mr. Stewart who brought letters from Mr. Bishop at Kairua. No new intelligence had been
reed. from Waiakea- Three or four weeks ago, Honorii had been dispatched for the relief of the Bm.
accompanied by two men carrying about $40 worth of articles of trade.
Mr. B. stats that the business of the mission was going on prosperously. The gov. had order the
establishment of schools from Wa io to the Division of Kau- & had himself become a teacher & taken
charge of a flourishing sh1. Mr. & Mrs. B. have a sch. of 100 scholars under their care.
The Maria Cap. Gardner sailed for America with a full cargo of 2400 barrels of oil. By the kindness of
Cap. G. the members of this station have been favored with an opportunity of sending to their friends small
packages of curiosities & numerous letters- The public journal of 71 pages written up from ApL 30th to
Octr. 31. the last page being 573, was sent by this conveyance.
The Brig Becket in which Dr. B. expected to take passage for Tauai sailed unexpectedly this morning
without him.
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Sabbath Novr. 14th. Native service in the morning was attended by about the usual number of hearers.
Sermon from John 10. 5. and in the afternoon from Dan. 6.26. "1 make a decree" &c.
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Monday Jany 12,1824. In consequence of some conversation at the table while at brakefast a meeting
was called to ascertain the opinion of the family as to the expediency of chartering a vessel to carry to their
station the brethren designated for Waiakea, The Dr. having expressed his willingness to accompany them.
it was voted unanimously that it is expedient to charter a vessel to convey brothers Goodrich & Ruggles to
their station.
Enquiry was made of Mr. Hunn~ell whether the \Vate:' wich could be obtained for their
accommodation & it was ascertained that the mission could have it.
Mr. Ruggles immediately went on board the Champion & removed his trunks which had been
conveyed thither with a view to his going to Tamvai for a short time. Thus in a few short hours the aspect
of things as it repects Waiakea is entirely changed- yerterday it seemed unavoidable that Waiakea must
remain unoccupied several months at least if not abandoned altogether for the present- Today a way is
opened for the settlement of it.The Champion sailed this afternoon. The public journal written up to Octr. 3d. was sent by this
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conveyance- also letters for the missionary rooms & private letters.The Champion not being able to get out of the harbor put back & came to anchor.Tuesday 13. The Champion got under way again & proceeded out of the harbor & stood off. Mr. Shaw
has taken passage in her for Canton.
Wednesday Jany 14. This morning Mr. Bingm. Mr. Ellis, Mr. Goodrich & myself called upon
Kaahumanu & Taumuarii, with a view to obtain their approbation as to the steps the mission were about
taking of occupying the contemplated station at Waiakea, & to obtain a man to go up with the detachment
to introduce them, provide a house for them & afford them protection. Kaahumanu when first addressed
upon the subject said it was not proper that they should go till she went, but after the reasons of our
wishing to go at the present time were made knmvn to her she said it might be well for them to go and
moreover said she would provide a man to go with them. Mr. Ellis, Mr. G. & myself afterward called upon
Mr. Hunnewell & made an agreement with him for a vessel to convey the detachment thither. Spent the
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remainder of the day in making vigorous preparation for the removal of Mr. G. & Mr. R. Mr. Ely also has
conclude to embrace this opportunity to go to Kairua at which place the vessel will stop on her return.
Mr. Ellis intends to proceed to Hawaii with the detachment and in addition to aiding it in planting the
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station, it is hintention to visit the volcano, ascertain the depth of the crater & take another drawing of
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Thursday Jany 15. Very busily employed in packing supplies for Waiakea.
The work of getting ready goes on rapidly all hands employed. There is a prospect of getting ready to
sail tomorrow.
After the usually prayer meeting in which Mr. Ellis took the lead & addressed the family in an
interesting & affectionate manner from 2 Cor. 16.13, "Watch ye,l) Stand fast in the faith, quit you like men,
be strong." recommending watchfulness, steadfastness, perseverance, union, brotherly affection & trust in
God. The church attended to the case ofWm. Kamahoula who was present having been induced to attend
by the influence of Mr. Bingham.- He confessed nothing & assigned as the reason for his not performing
the promise made to the Church at their last meeting upon his case, his absence to Ava [Ewa], the death
thereof his sister in law & his own illness since his return to this place. He said he is willing not to comply
with the wishes of the Church- Adjourned till tomor ow morning.
Friday Jany 16. The brethren met after breacfast to set upon the case ofWm. Kamahoula. As he
professes a disposition to return the Church thought not to excommunicate him, but only suspend him for
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a season. Therefore voted that in consequence of the irregular conduct of W. Kamahoula he be suspended
from the communion of the church till he shall make confession of his fault & give evidence of repentance.
At half past four o'ck 10 persons of the mission Mr. Ruggles & family Mr. Goodrich & wife designated
for Waiakea, Mr. Ely & family for Kairua, with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely Mr. Ellis & myself embarked the
Water Witch under the care ofMr. James Hunnewell to proceed first to Lahaina with a view to obtain from
Karaimoku a man to accompany the detachment to Waiakea:- Mr. B. & family & Mr. L. & fam y
attended the detachment on board & Mr. B. just before embarkation made a short prayer.
Saturday Jany 24. At half past four o'clock this afternoon the Water Witch came to anchor in the
harbor offWaiakea, having been just 8 days from Honoruru. The passage was unusually long having been
protracted by a head wind which almost constantly opposed our progress- Our provisions which had been
pu up for only three of four days were entirely exhausted- our firewood consumed so that for several of the
last days of our passage we had been able to cook almost nothing & the last day not so much as to boil
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water for tea. There were in the vessel in all thirty souls .
We arrived at Lahaina at half past three on Sabbath morning the 18th. Mr. E. & myself immediately
went on shore called at the Fort & awaked Karaimoku & informed him of our object in stopping at Lahaina
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& requested him to send a whale boat off to the Water Witch to bring on shore as many of the females as
might desire to come. From the fort we proceeded to the house & called up Mr. Stewart & Mr. Ric who
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immediately began to make arrangements to accommodate the ladies with lodging for the remainder of the
night.
The Sabbath was spent very pleasantly - Mr. Ellis preached twice to the people. The congregation: in
the morning was very large.
On Monday at about 10 o'ck we went on board again accompanied by a man with orders from
Karainoku to provide houses for the brethren about to be settled at Waiakea & proceeded with a pleasant
breeze by the west end of Maui towards our place of destination.
After our arrival Mr. Ellis called upon Namaha tb.e chief woman, & soon Maaro the head man of the
place & others assembled in a house near the beach & Mr. E. made known the intention of the brethren in
coming hither. Maaro appeared pleased with the idea or having missionaries reside at this place, and of
having the people instructed. The man sent by Karaimoku made known his commission- & we were told
by Maro that houses shd. be built for the brethren. The females having been conveyed on shore at several
times in a native canoe In the evening we found ourselves tolerably comfortable in the large house where
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the conversation took place.
After family prayers we retired to rest grateful for the safety vouchsafed to us by the Divine hand in our
voyage- for the favorable reception experienced from t people, & the prospects of usefulness before the
infant station.
Sabbath 25. Called upon Maaro in the morning. At the usual hour for meeting Mr. Ellis addressed a
very attentive congregation of about three hundred peop1e- In the afternoon he preached again to about
e same number of people. during the day our habitation was thronged by old & young who came to see the
strangers, & who all appeared highly pleased with the new sight.
Monday 26. Made preparations for setting out the intended visit to the volcano, but Mr. Hunnewell
who had concluded to go with us was somewhat indisposed & was also desirous that arrangements should
be made for landing the effects of the brethren we agreed to defer our departure till tomorrow morning.
Mr. Ellis accompanied by all the brethren and the native sent by Karaimoku went to the opposite side
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of the harbor visited Kukuwau Wairuku & other places with a view to ascertain the most eligible spot for
building. Several places offered a pleasant scite , but only one or two were favored with convenient landing
places. The brethren chose a situation on a strip or neck of land formed by the sea on one hand & the
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outlet of a large pond about 1/4 of a mile distant on the other. The landing is convenient- on the river\Vater for cooking very near- water for drinking & washing obtained from the pond 1/4 of a mile distant.
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Mr. G. chooses to be situated near the armorer, a Dutchman named Jacob a man apparently friendly whose
house & shop will be in the immediate neighborhood of the missionary establishment.
After examining the ground the other brethren returned home by land & Mr. Ellis & myself crossed the
river of Wairuku at its junction with the sea & called upon the chief of that district and succeeded in hiring
of him a double canoe to convey the effects of the brethren on shore. We crossed the bay in the canoe &
landed in front of the house in which the brethren have for the present taken up their residence.
Tuesday 27. According to previous arrangements Mr. Ellis, Dr. B. Mr. Ely & myself accompanied by Mr.
Hunnewell set out at about 10 o'ck on our journey to visit the great crater at the fo[ot] [tom] of Maunaroa,
distant about 40 miles from Waiakea. Mr. Hunnewell being somewhat ill we did not proceed with as much
speed as we otherwise should have done. We arrived at Ora [C>iaa?] a distance of about 18 miles just before
dark. we put up at an old house & were accommodated with lodgings but with difficulty obtained the
quantity of taro which we needed for our journey.
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Wednesday Jany. 28th. In the night Mr. Ellis was taken quite ill- with pain in the bowels &
vomiting- and when we awoke in the morning he told us he did not feel able to proceed, but after
brakefast & a comfortable cup of tea which we were able to make he concluded to attempt going on. We
had not proceeded far before I was attacked with vomiting, & purging & such a weakness as rendered it
very painful to keep up w h the rest of the company. The Dr. was affected much in the same way Mr. Ellis
being still feeble we concluded it would be best to stop at the first house & lay by until we should be better
able to proceed. We accordingly stopped at a house distant between 5 & 6 miles from the placed where we
lodged-laid down & rested ourselves & got a cup of tea. Finding ourselves refreshed after a stop of two
hours- we resumed our journey & traveled on moderately till night. We stopped at a small village the last
in Ora (Olaa?] in the direction of the volcano & the last on the road in the way to that place. The people
had been assembled drinking rum or ava & had become quite noisy- our arrival occasioned some
excitement & we were followed by the noisy villagers to the house where we put up & in the early part of
the evening were not a little annoyed by the clamor of some who had been drinking to excess. Here we
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purchased some poi & as much at paa as we needed, also a pig & a few fowls- Our attendants ot which we
had nine prepared us a comfortable supp . After supper Mr. Ellis addressed the people, who had now
become quiet upon the subject of Christ & Salvation & was favored with their attention. We laid down to
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sleep with feelings of thankfulness to that God who had provided for our wants & had preserved us from
protracted sickness.
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Thursday Jany 29th. We arose early this morning and at half past 6 o'ck after prayer in the native
language by Mr. Ellis we set out with considerable vigor on our journey, hoping to arrive at the volcano
soon enough to accomplish the objects of our visit before evening. Stopped at a place about three miles
from the volcano and prepared a cup of tea & a dish of Chicken Soup. After resting & refreshing ourselves
we started afresh with vigor & raised expectations to witness the scenes which had been the objects of our
toil.
At about 1/2 after two we came in sight of one of the most awful & striking scenes anywhere exhibited
in the phenomena of nature. We did not come upon it in the position calculated to produce an appalling
effect. The first view we had of the volcano was that of an enormous deep pit or cavern casting forth
volumes of smoke at about a quarter of a mile from the great opening formed by the crater, we descended a
steep precipice between two & three hundred f[eet] [tom] deep, occasioned by some grand convulsion of
nature the effect of subterraneous fire- From the foot of the precipice to the edge of the volcano the
surface of the ear is nearly horizontal & covered with vegetation grass & fern a small shrub producing in
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considerable abundance a small esculent berry called by the natives ohelo in shape resembling a
whortleberry but in size much larger, also a running bush bearing in great abundance a beautiful round
black berry insipid to the taste but inviting in appearance. At about 10 or 12 rods from the great volcano in
an E.S.E. direction is another crater very large & supposed to be at least 400 feet deep called by the natives
the kani or husband of the volcano now in action. Immediately on our arrival Mr. Ellis seated himself do-wn
by the edge of the crater to take a drawing of it- while the rest of us were employed some in ascertaining
the distance round,- others in measuring the depth,- and preparing an emcampment for the night. From
the east side I paced the distance by the north rOlmd to the great bluff on the south west side.
As nearly as I could judge the crater cannot be less than 5 miles & probably will not exceed six in
circumferanc.e . The depth we could not exactly ascertain by measurement- A line dropped down 230 feet
we judged did not reach half way to the bottom perhaps not mar than one third of the distance from the
highest edge to lowest point in the [bed of] [tom] lava below. There were counted 25 [craters?] [torn]
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[em]itting smoke & some of them flames besides 5 which were not buming- This number probably falls
far short of the true number as a considerable part of the end emi ingthe greatest quantity of smoke was hid
from the view & our time did not admit of our going round to a point where that part of the bed could be
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seen distinctly. We pitched our encampment on the spot where the members of the deputation pitched
theirs a few months ago when they visited this place. Our tent was fixed in the vicinity of several small
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pools of very pure water collected from the vapor which is constantly issuing from cracks & chasms in the
lava & which condenses on the bushes & settles in the cavities of the lava. Within about 8 or 10 feet of
this awful gulf after having refreshed ourselves with a comfortable supper, & commended ourselves to the
protection of Him who neither slumbers nor sleeps we laid down our wearied bodies for repose.
Friday Jany 30. With the first dawn of day we awoke thankful to find ourselves secure though on the
brink of destruction- It seemed that a single convulsion of nature must inevitable have sundered the
shelving e e where we lay from the more removed surface & precipitated us with the crashing rocks
headlong into the hideous gulf,- but we were safe because under the protection of Israel's God. Near the
place where we [reshed [tom] it is asserted that 80 natives [were] [tom] killed by a discharge of rocks &
lava.- As we were desirous of improving our time to the best advantage, in order to obtain some specim s
& secure our return to Waiakea before the Sabbath, it was determined that two of the company should
descend the volcano while the rest proceeded to the place where our refreshment was prepared yesterday &
prepare braket~lst & make ready for starting.
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Mr. Ellis & myself accompanied by two natives descended by the sloping side on the N.E. collecting
specimens of the native rock &c. as we went down till we came to a fissure from which there had been a
recent discharge of lava- Here we found some very beautiful specimens of different kinds of lava and we
broke off as much as e men who attended us were able to carry away. We afterwards proceeded further on
with a view to reach the bottom of the crater which seemed from the place we were then at to be at no
great distance, but after going down a distance of 70 or 80 feet perpendicular descent and finding it
impracticable to reach the bottom in the direction we had taken, & perceiving that it would take too long
a time to get to the bottom by taking another course, we concluded to make the best of our way out. We
ascended, attended by our men laden with lava with heavy laborious step, the earth & stones sometimes
yielding beneath our feet, the steep sides of this tremendous burning pit. We regretted very much that the
time did not allow of our descending to the second ledge & thence to the bed of the crater below. The
nothern part of the bed of the crater indicated a recent overflowing of the lava & also a depression of the
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surface. The appearance of the bottom had very considerably altered since the visit of the Deputation.We took the bearings of Maunaroa & Mcuma"kea from the east side of the crater after our ascent out of
it and found the former to bear W. by S. & the latter N.W. by N.
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At about 1/2 past 10 olck we arrived in good spirits & much gratified with our excursion at the place
where the rest of the company had stopped to prepare breakfast. We refreshed ourselves with a cup of tea &
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a bowl of good chicken soup- arranged our baggage & got in readiness to start on our return to Waiakea at
1/2 past 11 dck.
Having set forward our men heavily laden with baggage we followed with lively step gratified with what
we had seen & animated with the hope of soon meeting our friends which we had left at Waiakea. About
three olclock we arrived near the place where we spent the night preceeding our arrival at the volcano.
Here we made a short stop, some of the natives having having come out to meet us with articles to sell
beu1.g in haste & not needing any articles of provisions we stopped only a few minutes.
We put up for the night at a very neat well made house about three miles from the place where we
lodged the first night. During the afternoon & towards evening we met quite a number of people from
Waiakea who had been ordered out for sandal wood- the house where we put up was filled with persons
who had come thither on that errand- An opportunity was thus afforded to Mr. Ellis to speak unto them
the word of Eternal life which he was very h py to embrace. The word was listened to with attention & it
was not spoken I trust without effect as the remarks he made were the subject of conversation to the people
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during the rest of the evening & indeed of the night.
They had much to say of the futility of there former religion- said that they i.e. the people of the
Sand. Islands had been for a long time searching for the right way but had never been able to find it- This
perhaps, (alluding to what Mr. E. had said to them) is the right way.
Saturday Jany 31. Awaked by the noise of the p p Ie who arose at the earliest dawn to prepare for labor
we arose & made preparation for proceeding on our retum- Before we departed Mr. Ellis engaged in prayer
with the people in the native language. We prosecuted our journey, meeting 0 our way large numbers of
people sent out for Sandal wood, till we arrived near the boarder of a long piece of woods between Waiakea
& Ora- At a convenient place we stopped & had a comfortable brakefast prepared- Before we had
fin[ished] [torn] our repast we were oined by Maaro [who] [torn] had attended his people from \~vaia[kea]
[torn}. invited him to take brakefast with us. He seemed pleased with the interview & we were no less
pleased with the opportunity of showing our hospitality. He expressed his fears that he should not be able to
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return in season to keep the Sabbath at Waiakea.
Starting thence we travelled with a quick pace till about 4 o'ck when we arrived at Waiakea, found our
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Sabbath Feby 1st. Mr. Ellis preached four times this day twice at Waiakea, once at Ponaha'Nai and once
at Wairuku. The men having been all called away for Sandal wood the congregations were not large, but
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the few who attended gave pleasing attention.
Monday Feby 2. Walked out this morning with Mr. G. & Mr. R. to take a view of the spot which they
have pitched upon for building their houses. It will be 10 or 12 rods from the landing & perhaps a quarter
of a mile from the pond from which they expect to obtain their water for washing & drinking- water for
cooking may be obtained near.
The females have commenced a school attended by about 13 scholars children & adults.
Mr. Ruggles proposes opening a school at Ponahawai- He intended commencing [to day] (torn] but
was prevented by reason of the prepare[ations] [tom] for our sailing. The section which h has selected for
conducting a school abounds with children & youth and affords a fine field for missionary labor &
extensive usefulness. The people are interesting in their appearance, and seem willing & desirous to be
instructed.
About 3 o'ck Mr. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Ely, & myself set sail a second time in the \Vater witch- bound
directly for Kairua.
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Tuesday Feby. 3. Having been favored with a pretty good breeze during the night we found ourselves
this morning off the abrupt shores ofWaipio & Waimanu. We sailed very pleasantly down the nothern
shores of Hawaii doubling Kohala point early in the afternoon & at dark found ourselves directly off against
Towaihae.
Wednesday Feby. 4th. The wind having been light during the night & the current strong against us our
progress was not very rapid. In the morning we found ourselves off Ona a point making out to the W. or
S.w. about 15 miles from Kairua.
At about half past 10 o'ck A. M. Mr. H. cast anchor in Kairua bay. We soon saw Thomas Hopu coming
off in a canoe- He came alongside & received us all into the ca[noe and] [tom] conveyed us to the shore
where Mr. Thurston was waiting to receive us.
The tice that we were on our way thither had preceeded us having been conveyed by the Barge Kohou
having on board a low chief destined for Waiakea & which departed the evening previous to our arrival
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from Kairua for Towaihae, whither Gov. Adams had gone a few days before. In consequence of the Gov.'s
absence Mr. Ellis is under the necessity of relinquishing his design of visiting the house of the gods . and
Mr. Hunnewell also fails of obtaining the Sandal wood which he would have secured had the Gov. been at
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Kalrua. Mr. Ellis committed to the charge of Mr. Thurston the letter forwd. by Karalmoku granting to Mr.
Ellis permission to visit the house of the Gods. It is hoped Mr. Thurston will be able after the return of the
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governor to make the intended visit in the room ofMr. E. & thus secure all the objects contemplated in
Mr. E.'s visit.
During the day visited the place where the digging of a well has been commenced which is situated
about 1/3 of a mile from Mr. T.'s house. The people are working on it daily & are making progress having
dug through the lava to the distance of 48 feet. I descend in company with Mr. Thurston & obtained
specimens of lava from the bottom. They are sanguine in their hopes as to obtaining water tho' not fully so
as to the quality of [the water] [torn] that may be obtained.
Visited also the meeting house erected by the Gov. for the worship of the true God. It is the best
constructed house of the kind in the islands being 60 feet by 30 & neatly covered with 1auha1a furnished
with a neat pulpit, a row of seats on the two sides, and other seats in the center. The seats on the sides &
the whole floor of the building are covered with new 1auhala mats, which gives the interior a neat & cool
appearance- The two ds of the building stand S.E. by S. & N.W. by N. making the front to bear S.W by
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W. The building is surrounded by a stone wall about 170 feet 95 and the enclosure a little elevated, by
small stones & white graveL- Also visited the new wooden building which is now erecting for the
governor.
A double canoe was procured & before evening, all the effects of Mr. Ely were nded & safely lodged in
the house occupied by Mr. T.
Kairua is a very inviting field for missionary labor, as from the description, is also Kearakekua- Thomas
Hopu has a school near the house ofMr. T. attended by 40 or 50 scholars. Meetings are usually well
[attend]ed being countenanced by the pres[ence ot1 [torn] the governor, Kamakau the hopefully pious chief
of Kavaroa has come up to attend meeting & make inquiries. His conduct has given great satisfaction to
Mr. T. & it is such as tends very much to strengthen the hands of the missionaries destined to labor in that
interesting field.
At 8 o'ck P.M. Mr. Ellis & myself left the pleasing company of our brethren & sisters after joining with
them in singing a hymn & offering a prayer to our ever present, faithful & conenat keeping God, &
embarked again on board the water witch bound directly for Bonorum.
Friday Feby 6. At one o'ck the '\X!ater witch anchored in the harbor of lJonoruru after a passage of 41
hours from Kairua.
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We were met by Mr. Bingham & Mr. Harwood on the kings wharf & most cordially welcomed on shore
again.
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During our absence there had been an arrival from the Soc. IsIs., the Gen. Gates Capt. Riggs by which
Mr. Ellis recd. letters & supplies- & other members of the family also recd. letters from the missionaries of
a very pleasing character.
Saturday Feby 7th. Attended to a few domestic concerns and assisted Mr. E. in examining the articles
recd. by the Gen. Gates with the invoices of them.
Learned that the virulence of the enemies of civilization in these islands had been very much excited by
the accounts of the progress of civilization & Christianity at the Soc. Islands. A small vessel sailed for
Tauwai.Sabbath 8. Mr. Ellis preached to a full auditory of the people in the forenoon & Mr. Bingham in the
afternoon. Mr. B. also preached in English.
The Sultan in passing out of the harbor at about one o'ck got aground on the reef at the mouth of the
harbor & did not get off till about sundown. She sustained some i ury by the loss of her false keel & the
beating of her bottom on the coral ledge.
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Monday 9th. Made a bargain with three men to finish breaking up the Ruby for doing which I agreed to
pay them $20.Mr. Ellis feeling it his duty in consequence of his wife's continued ill health to pursue some method for
her recovery, and a prospect presenting itself by the destination of the Gen. Gates for New Zeland &
Batavia of his being able to proceed in her to New Zeland or New Holland, represented his case before the
family for their advice as to what is his duty in the case & as to the sum he might be justified in giving for a
passage for himself & family.
The family most sincerely sympathise with him in the affliction with which he is visited, and though
they feel that his labors here at this time are almost indispensable yet they could not do otherwise than
recommend him to avail himself of the opportunity if a passage could be secured at anything like a
reasonable rate.
Tuesday Feby 10. This morning the Inuoe arrived from Lahaina having Mr. & Mrs. Richards on board.
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Karaimoku also came down in her.
As the voyage of the Gen. Gates will be considerably altered by proceeding to New Holland not being
directly bound thither those concerned have given answer to Mr. Ellis in consequence of his application for
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a passage that they do not feel themselves at liberty so materially to change the voyage as to comply with
his wishes. There is however a faint prospect that Capt. Riggs will charter a native vessel to attend the
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Gen. Gates to Batavia. In case he should do this Mr. E. will be able to obtain passage in it to Port Jackson
on reasonable terms.
Wednesday 11. This morning the confinement of Mrs. Bingham took place under circumstances of
special mercy.
The Waverly was expected to sail to day for Tauwai & I had made preparation to go on board &
proceed thither; but as there is a strong probability that Mr. Ellis will obtain a passage for New Holland) &
in that case my services be much needed by him to aid in making preparations for the embarkation I felt it
my duty to defer my visit to some other time.
The men whom I engaged to break up the Ruby) after working one day & not being able to accomplish
anything) became dissatisfied with the job & gave it up.Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the usual weekly lecture for the natives.
Thursday 12. I went in company with Mr. B. & Mr. R. to visit one of the schools conducted by the
natives)- was pleased with the order & degree of system manifested in the regulation of it. The whole
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school read together- the scholars in rotation beginning at the head of the class read a word which is
immediately spelt distinctly by all the rest.
Capt. Riggs has informed Mr. Ellis of his having chartered the Becket which will as soon as possible be
fitted for sea.
Friday 13th. The Waverly sailed this morning for Tamvai. We think it probable that Mr. Bishop will
come up in her on her return.
Saturday 14. In compliance with the polite invitation of Mr. Crocker) to the family) Mr. Ellis) Mr.
Richards) Mr. Loomis & myself went to the village & participated of a well served dinner prepared for a
select company which he had invited.
Sabbath Feby. 15th 1824. Native service in the moming conducted by Mr. Ellis- in the afternoon by
Mr. Bingham. Mr. Richards preached in English from Math. 3. 10. Then they that feared the Lord spake
often to one another &c.
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The Sultan Capt. Clark which went out of the harbor yesterday) this forenoon proceeded to sea.- She
is bound to the N .W. Coast.Monday 16. Wm Beals) who had been for some time past residing with a relative at the village having
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been violently attacked in the night with a strange & a rming illness, was this morning brought in a state of
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insensibility to the mission establishment. He had been sick at the missionary establishment a few months
previous & had gone through a course of salivation but when a little recovered but not restored he was
induced by the above relative to remove to her residence in the village- Here he was probably exposed to
cold, & being removed from the mission family he did not experience the kind of attention which in his
state of health ought to have been bestowed.- He had ho ever for some time been recovering & he was
thought to be in a fair way to get welL But yesterday he told Hannah Homes that he & she had done
wrong- and that he should die- t t he was wicked & should not go to heaven. Doct. Law who was called
for his assistance declares his case to be hopeless. We think it very doubtful whether he will live throu the
night.- His mother & friends are with him, apparently very deeply affected.
Mr. Ellis had learned to day that the plan of Capt. Riggs to charter the Becket which was supposed to
have been accomplished is lik y to fall through, in consequence of Taumuarii's not being willing to hold to
the contract.
The Deliverance arrived this afternoon from Kairua in 4 days & brot. letters from Mr. Thurston & Mr.
Ely. Mr. T. states that he could not gain admittance to the house of the gods at Honanau as orders had been
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received by Karaimoku forbidding the entrance of any person but Mr. Ellis.- Mr. Ely had been to Honanau
& Kaawaroa.- Kapiolani & Name are extremely desirous to have a missionary reside with them- and
propose to Mr. Ely if he will come to build him a large house to dwell in & a c k house & surround the
whole with a wall, Iso to furnish him with fresh water. Mr. Ely seems disposed to comply & requests that
Honorii may be sent up in order that he may with the more comfort be enabled to [do] [torn.] it.At 20 minutes before 11 o'ck poor William breathed his last.
Tuesday Feby 17. Mr. Harwood has been occupied most of the day in making a coffin for the remains of
William. The chest of the corpse by the consent of the mother & the approbation of Mr. Bingham was
opened by Dr. Law with a view to ascertain if possible the nature of his disorder.- The liver was found to
be in a diseased state and in a considerable degree inflamed, but the precise nature of the complaint which
brought the deceased to his end could not be ascertained.
Shipped on boar the deliverance which sailed forwards evening for Hawaii a number of articles of
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supplies for the station at Kairua.
Wednesday 18th. Early this morning an English whaling ship came to anchor in the roads. She is said to
be from London 9 months out with 600 bbls. of oil on board.
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The funeral ofWm. Beals took place this afternoon- There was a prayer in English by Mr. Richards at
the mission house- after which the crope born by six native teachers was conveyed to the meeting house
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proceeded by a few foreign residents, the members of t mission family, native teachers & other natives, &
followed by the mother, aunt & other relatives also by Taumuarii, Kaahumanu, & other chiefs. Mr. Ellis
preached from 1 Peter 1 Chap. 24, 25 v. "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass:
The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth forever."
Mr. Bingham made a short address at the grave & concluded by a prayer. Thus a youth, who six months
ago, was as pr ising as anyone in the Sandwich islands- a youth who had en nurtured for a long time with
care & tenderness, & of whose future usefulness high hopes had been entertained; has found an early grave
and in the very commencement of life received his Summons to appear in the eternal presence,- his
probation ended his time for improvement- closed- his opportunities for preparing for death, judgment
& eternity forever past.
Thursday Feby 19th. The Barge arrived in 4 days from Waiakea by the way of Lahaina. Letters were
reed. from Mr. Ruggles & Mr. Goodrich- the people take less interest in the palapala than was hoped, and
the brethren find it more difficult to procure supplies than was apprehended they have subsisted almost
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entirely on provisions which they brought with the Kohou had arrived there and seems with his people
more inclined to attend upon instruction than Maaro does or any of his people.The house fo Mr. Ruggles had been raised but Mr. R. says the houses go on slowly.
Mrs. Goodri as confined on the 10th inst. & has become the mother of a healthy male child.
Mr. Stewart within an envelope enclosing several letters wrote a hasty line.- Betsey he stated was
sick- but concluded his note by saying "We are still prospered and blest."
Saturday Feby 21st. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina by which letters were reed. from Mr.
Stewart. Betsey continues unwelL
Cat. Reed f the English barque now in the roads called upon Mr. Ellis this afternoon & stopped to tea
with the family.
The Barge sailed just before evening it is said for Tauwai, we did not know of her going to Tauwai till
she was under way.
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Sabbath 22. Mr. Ellis conducted the native service both in the forenoon & afternoon. Mr. Richards
preached in English from 1sa. 1. 15. "And when ye spread forth you hands, I will hide mine eyes from you;
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Monday 23d. By the invitation of Mr. Dana Mr. Richards & myself took dinner at his house. Mr.
Bingham & Mr. Ellisw ere prevented attending by reason of indisposition.
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Thursday 26. The whaling ship Japan arrived. The Barge with Mr. & Mrs. Bishop on board arrived from
Tauwai just at evening in a very short passage. The Barge has been absent from this place just 5 days.Friday 27. Learn that the Barge is to sail soon for Lahaina & Hawaii. Mr. Bishop has concluded to go in
her as Karaimoku kindly offered to change the order of the voyage to accommodate him. He designed going
to Hido first but for the convenience of Mr. B. offered to go first to Kairua.
Meeting of the Br. this evening to settle the question whether the hymns shall be sold or given away.
After a good deal of conversation as to the expediency of selling them it was concluded that no price shall
be exacted for the present edition but that efforts be made to induce the chiefs to furnish the means of
printing books in future without expense to the mission- to be done in any way they chuse not injurious
to the mission.The express form of the vote was as follows: Resolved that elementary books & the first edition of the
Hawaiian hymns be distributed gratuitously among the people, but that e orts be made to interest the chiefs
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& people in the business of furnishing themselves hereafter with books b defraying the expense of the
materials in any way not unfavorable to the interests of the mission.
Saturday 28 1824. Have been occupied all this day in putting up things for Lahaina, Kairua & Waiakea,
& in getting the articles to be sent in readiness to go on board the vessel. Mr. Bishop attended to the cart &
to putting the things on board.Karaimoku has given intimations of an intention to get in readiness to sail on Sabbath evening &
requested that everything to go on board should be sent down before night: He was informed that if he
were to wait till after the Sabbath & the monthly concert the hymns would be ready for distributionotherwise they would not be ready- He very readily consented to stop till Monday evening.Sabbath 29. Native service nducted by Mr. Bingham in the morning & by Mr. Ellis in the afternoon.
Mr. Bishop preached to the English congregation from Ps. 73. 28- "It is good for me to dra near to God."
In the evening the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was celebrated at the mission house administered by Mr.
Bishop present, Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mr. &
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Mrs. Loomis, myself, John Honorii, Georg Sandwich & the Tahitian female convert residing in Mr. Ellis
family.- It was a pleasant season.
The Rover, Capt. Cooper, arrived this afternoon from Monterrey coast of California on her way to
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Canton. Capt. C. with Mr. Hunnewell called at the mission house in the evening.Monday March 1. Early this morning the loud wailings the natives in a division of the settlement
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South of the mission house gave intimation that some person above the middling class was dead or very
near the close of life.- We soon learned that it was Keeaumoku called (eleele) in distinction from
Keeaumoku, Gov. Cox, a chief of some importance- and that he had just expired. The house where he lay
was visited during the day by people from every part of the village and the loud wa ings were continued till
evening.Mr. Ellis addressed the people "\vho assembled at the meeting house to join in the monthly prayer
meeting in an animated manner from the first petition in The Lord's Prayer "Thy kingdom come".
The season was observed in the evening by the members of the Mission present at this station
assembled in Mr. Bingham's room.
[Mr.] [tom] Loomis finished setting the types for the [? torn] sheet of the hymns.
Wednesday March 3d. The funeral of Keeaumoku took place this afternoon. The corpse was conveyed
to the meeting house and there a sermon was preached. it was afterwards conveyed to the fort to be
interred.
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In the evening the Brn. held a meeting for business at which the following votes were passed.
1. Voted that antecedent to the formation of any new local Church in the islands the laborers at that
station including any ordained missionary be a committee to examine & recommend candidates for
admission to the church, & that candidates thus recommended may after suitable probation & thorough
instruction with the approbation of the majority of the members of the church be received to membership
at any station.
2. Voted that Honorii be removed to the station at Kairua with a view to enable the brethren of that
station to extend their labors to Kaavaroa.3. Voted that it is desirable that a general meeting of the brethren of the stations be held as often as
once a year if the opportunity for assembling should occur.
4. Voted that on the publication of any [torn] work at the mission press within 2 years from this day
each of the brethren be allowed for his private use 12 copies, & our fellow laborers in the Society Islands &
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Messrs. Tyreman & Bennet of the Dep. be presented each with a copy- the Miss. Soc. in the Theol. Sems.
at Andover & Princeton 3 copies each, the Am. Board 3 Doz. & the For. Miss. Sch. 1/2 doz.5. Voted that the Long table bell at Honoruru be transferred to the station at Lahaina to be attached to
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the brethren's place of worship there.
Thursday March 4. Early this morning a messenger arrived from the Barge to inform the brethren
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bound to the windward that the vessel was ready to saiL Though they made all possible dispatch in getting
ready to go down, the vessel was under way before they started. The wind was very light, nothing but a
zephyr, & it was there. design to stop on getting out of the harbor. On arriving at the shore we found a boat
in readiness to receive the baggage. Capt. Blanchard was kind enough to offer his boat for the passengers.Messrs. Richards & Bishop & their famailes with two little children of Mr. Ellis Mary & Sarah destined
for Lahaina accompanied off to the vessel by Mr. B. & Mr. L. arrived comfor[table] [torn] on board.The wind soon after breezed from the sea & carried them pIesently forward out of sight.
The Inore sailed for Tauwai in which Geo. Sandwich took passage.
Sabbath March 7th. Mr. Ellis conducted native service in the morning & Mr. Bingham likewise in the
afternoon.
As the weather was uncomfortable on acct. of rain the English service was conducted at the mission
house- Several foreigners were present & Mr. Bingham read a printed missionary sermon.
Monday 8th. Let out the labor of breaking up the Ruby to the two carpenters who have frequently done
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jobs of work for the mission.
They are to receive $20- half cash.
Finished a second copy of the tract ntitled the Hawaiian Convert. One of the copies we expect to
forward by Capt. Cooper via Canton.
Tuesday 9. Gov. Adams arrived this morning in his little schooner from Kairua. He brought letters from
Mr. Thurston & Mr. Ely.
The Parthian arrived this morning from Boston 140 days passage- having on board for the mission 5
bb1s of Flour 5 Bib. of pork & 2 bo[xes] [torn] one of which containing letters & pamphlets. A package of
letters has come to hand in which were 5 for myself..- Viz.
Mr. Evarts, Mr. Hill, Mr. Anderson, Richd. Chamberlain- L. Gillpatrick
As the boxes on board are not at hand we must wait till another day before our eyes will be gratified
with the sight of the remainder of the letters & the perusal of the Publications.-
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Wednesday, March 10th. The bo c.otaining the residue of the letters & the pamphlets was recd. this
evening- The miss. Herald from March 1823 to Oct. inclusive came to hand also the 14th Report of the
Board- As cold waters to a thirsty soul so is good news from a far country- Much good news comes to
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hand & some too of an unpleasant character.
The death of Mr. Richards in Ceylon is communicated- Mrs. L mis recd. the notice of her fathe'rs
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death.
Towards evening the Deliverance sailed for Hawaii- the letter which had come to hand were sent.
Mrs. Ellis has removed over to her n house to day.Saturday March 13th. During the three last days I have been very busy preparing communications for
America 0 be forwd. by Capt. Cooper to Canton. The conclusion has been not to send the tract by this
conveyance but to detain it for a more direct conveyance.I committed to the care of Capt. Cooper this evening a large package of letters including also a few
copies of the Hawaiian hymns for individuals in America & also two copies for the Am. Bel. The package
contained also most of the communications from Lahaina designed for America, & the public letter of Mr.
Thurston.
Recd. today a letter from Dr. Blatchely which was forwarded from Waiakea by the pilot boat. He wd.
have taken passage in that vessel if he could have been accommodated with room in the cabin- He states
that the members of the station were well- that Mr. Ruggles was moving into his new house and that Mr.
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Goodrich would move into the one built for him in a few days. He had ascended Maunakea which had
occupied the period of 10 days. He is now impatient to return to this place & will improve the first op
rtunity for doing it. Two whaling ships arrived this forenoon.The rain which commenced last night has fallen in copious showers through the day, with the wind
fresh from the sea.
The Barge arrived this forenoon; [but I] [torn} have not as yet seen any person from on board or heard
by her any thing from the stations at the windward.
Sabbath March 14th. A wet day wind from the S.E. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr.
Bingham sermon from Eccl. v. 1. "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God." &c. In the
afternoon by Mr. Ellis.
Owing to the rain there were but few English hearers- sermon by Mr. Ellis from Acts v. 31st. "Him
hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince & a Savior for to give repentance to Israel &
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forgiveness of sins."Monday March 13. The Rover, Capt. Cooper left the harbor this morning but continued plying off &
on during the day. Were favored with a call from Capt. Arthur of the ship Swift & Capt. Cotterel of the
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ship Rose- These were the two ships which arrived on Saturday.
Recd. from on board the Parthian 5 bbls of Pork & 2 bb1. of Flour- one of the bbls of flour I divided &
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put one half on board the Becket for Tauwai. The residue together with the Pork was brought to the
Mission house.
Tuesday March 16. This morning the Becket proce ed out of the harbor with a light wind- destined for
Tauwai. At Tauwai she is to be joined by the Waverly and thence both are to proceed for the Marquesas &
Society islands & on a sealing voyage.Accompanied Capt. Coleman on board his ship the Russel with a view to purchase a Hhd. of breadAfter accomplishing my object & taking dinner with him, I returned.
In the afternoon I assisted in getting up the bread & in hauling 2 loads of wood from the old Ruby.
Wednesday 17th. The day has been occupied in tumbling about barrels in the cellar,- emptying the
bread purchased yesterday out of Capt. C. 's cask into our ogsheads- packing up our duffel to secure it
against the moths, & carrying a quantity of looking glasses from the cellar into the chamber.
This afternoon the Waverly under the direction & charge ofMr. Dana set sail, destined ultimately for
the Marquesas, Society isIs., and a voyage for seals. Auna & his wife Paiiti & Phoebe the domestics who
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came with Mr. Ellis from the Soc. isIs. and several other natives of those islands about to return to their
native isIs. are on board.The W. proceeds first to Maui & afterwards to Tauwai.
Besides letters & publications for the miss. of the Soc. IsIs. & Mr. Marsden at New South Wales.- The
letters & some of the [pub]lications [tom] recently recd. from America w[ere] [torn] forwarded by the
kindness of Mr. Dana to our brethren at Lahaina.A box from Nantucket including $20 worth of articles contributed by members ofMr. Ellingwood's Soc.
Bath, Me. were recd. by the hand of Capt. Arthur of the Swift.
Thursday Mar 18th. A letter from Mr. Bishop, by the Barge, which arrived on Saturday last, came to
hand this day. He states that he arrived safely at Kairua on the 11 th and that he had caused to be landed
most of the articles designed for Waiakea, the Captain having assured him that he should again stop at
Kairua previously to his going to Hido.
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Saturday 20th. Keeaumoku (Cox) who has been very ill for some time was thought this morning to be
so near his end that the people in & about the house commenced their lamentation ~& these were joined
by others who immediately collected about the house.- His exit however did not take place & the wailing
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ceased.
A young horese belonging to Kaahumanu, which Capt. Rogers, aided by Mr. Harwood were
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endeavoring to break to the harness, having been driven excessively, dropped in the shaft & died instantly.
The two men whom we employed to finish breaking up the hulk of the old Ruby complet their work
this afternoon.
Sabbath March 21st. 1824. The Service for the natives was conducted in the morning by Mr. Ellis
sermon from Danl. VI. 16 "Thy God, whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee." in the afternoon
by Mr. Bingham from Matt. XIX 16 "What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
The middle service was performed by Mr. B. to a pretty full congregation of the Captains officers &
seamen of the ships now in port. Sermon from Acts. XXVI 28- "Almost thou persuadest me to be a
Christian."
In the evening I accompanied. Ellis on a visit to Keeaumoku who is confined at the house of his sister
Kaahumanu- Found him very 10w- He was surrounded by sympathising friends, who were watching him
with anxiety, eager to perform any service in their power for his comfort or for the mitigation of his
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suffering.
While we tarried he was heard to utter a short prayer- the substance of which was, "0 Lord, thou
knowest me:- thou hast been acquainted with me from my c 1dhood and knowest a my sins & follies;
remove my sins & pardon me- He uttered some more words indistinctly which were not fully understood.
Monday 22nd. By the Prince Regent which arrived yesterday from Kairua letters have been reed. from
Messrs. Thurston & Bishop and Thomas Hopu. Mrs. Thurston mentions having received from the letters
that were forwarded the melancholy intelligence of the death of her father. Mr. T. & communicated the
notice that the natives require cash or at least part cast for all the articles they bring to their doors for sale,
and suggest the propriety of sending them cash.- Mr. Ely was expected to remove to Kaavaroa as soon as a
house should be ready there to receive him- Hopu it was expected would attend him as an assistant &
interpreter.
The loud wailings of the people at the village this afternoon announced the death of Keeaumoku. The
chiefs propose removing his remams to Hawaii for interment and they will sail as soon as a angements can
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bemade.I commenced this afternoon giving lessons in writing to the native teachers- hree only attended- I
shall occupy one of the houses in the yard and give attention two afternoons in a week to such as may be
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disposed to come up.- May this first effort of mine to impart instruction be attended with the Divine
blessing- May I be enabled to persevere and may as many be disposed to attend as can receive
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attention.Tuesday March 23rd. Early his morning the firin of cannon was commenced from the fort and several
ships in the harbor and at intervals was continued through the day. This was i consequence of the death of
Keeaumoku.- The colors also of all the vessels in port were spended at half mast.
Finished hauling up all the wood & timber of the old Rudy except the keel- That, which has been
separated at the scarf, we intend to leave on the shore, to dispose of, or to haul up at another time.
Wednesday 24th. At 8 o'ck this morning Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham agreeably to the request of the chie
repaired to the village to conduct the funeral services of Keeaumoku, whose remains are to be removed to
Hawaii for interment.
The coffin supported by a bier was taken into the yard in front of the house where he died- the chiefs
took their seats on each side of the coffin- the common people stood outside the enclosure for though
invited they could not be persuade to come into the yard. After singing part of the hymn designed for a
funeral service Mr. B. offered a prayer which was followed by the remainder of the hymn and a sermon by
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Mr. Ellis from James IV. 13, 14, 15. "Go to now, ye that say, to day or tomorrow &c.
As soon as the services were closed the bier was taken up and the corpse preceeded & followed by the
chiefs in no very exact order was borne to the landing near the king's wharf- there [it] [torn] was placed in
a boat- the boat having a [tom] fastened to it was dravVIl Karaimoku alone being with it a few rods to a
small vessel on board which the coffin was placed- From the time the procession moved until the vessel
was under way the loudest wailings were uttered by the people who had crowded dovVIl to witness the scene
some of them uniting with their loud lamentations the most uncouth and ridiculous gestures,- wading
into the water up to their middle, brandishing a stick, clenshing their hands behind their neck & above
their heads &c. The sight· ough disgusting was truly affecting; for it led to the contemplation of their
mental darkness, and ·the blackness of darkness which in their minds rest over the grave and a future state.
No pleasing anticipation exists in their mind of a happy reunion with their departed friends & a
participation with them of immortal joys, when the ties which bind them to life shall be severed, and their
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imperishable part, liberated from earth, shall soar aloft to the regions of immortality.
Reed. letters from Lahaina- Mr. Richard gives a pleasing account of the schools; and importunately
solicits books.
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Mr. B. Mr. E. Mr.L. held a consultation from which I was not excluded, upon the propriety of printing
an elementary sheet to be put into the hands of those who are beginning to learn.- The necessity of
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having more books is obvious from the fact, that at this station, not one third of those who desire books &
who would make a good use of them is supplied and that at Lahaina & Kairua the supply is equally
deficient. It was concluded best to employ what cartridge paper the mission has on hand and any more that
may be obtained of the chiefs in printing a sheet of four pages 0 be used as a first book.Thursday March 25th. The number of scholar which attended at the house in the yard this afternoon
for instruction in writing was about 13. [I2?]
Mr. Buel a pious young man, steward of the Connecticut, was present at our weekly meeting for social
prayer.- Though there was noting special in the meeting this evening, yet we found it pleasant to meet
together unitedly to present our supplications before the throne of grace.
The Volunteer, ship which sailed from Boston about the last of October, arrived at this port this
afternoon. She brings no communications.
Saturday 27th. The Brig Owhyhee proceeded out of the harbor this morning, bound to Tauw on her
way to the North West Coast. Put on board a bag of bread & a few dried apples, also a couple ofletters for
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Mr. Whitney.
The schooner Ann arrived this morning from the Spanish maine or Coast of California- the
Deliverance from Hawaii- and three whaling ships from a cruise. One of them the M[torn] Capt. Gardner
brought a letter from Mr. Bishop who was at Kearakekua.
A paper was handed me to day by Capt. Arthur to be copyed, the intention of which was, to be an
article of agreement among the Captns. and officers of the whaling ships, to suppress intemperance, and to
encourage exemplary deportment.
Sabbath March 28th. Native service well attended both parts of the day. Mr. Ellis preached in the
morning from Ps. 90~ 12 "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The
design of the discourse was to lead the people to make a suitable improvement of the recent afflictive event
of God's Providence in the death of Keeaumoku.
Mr. Bingham preached in the afternoon.
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The English service was also conducted by Mr. B. Sermon from Act 26. 18- "To open their eyes, and
to turn them from darkness to light," &c.
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assist in the domestic labors of the station except one native boy.- It will become necessary for me to give
more attention to the domestic concerns of the station than I have heretofore.
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Mr. Loomis is engaged in setting the types for the elementary sheet which we concluded to print.
A Committee of the Captains of Whaling Ships in port called & submitted a paper the one which I
copied on Saturday which had been drawn up by them & signed- requesting that it might be printed.
Mr. B. h written a piece which he has entitled "Good devised, worthy of imitation" which he designs to
print in connexion with the other.
Tuesday March 30th. An English whaling ship from London arrived this morning, by which Mr. Ellis
reed. letters & communications, & Mr. B. & Mr. T. jointly a letter form the Secy of the London Missionary
Society.
Capt. Allen & Capt. Gardner took tea with the family.
Wednesday 31st. The stated weekly service for the natives conducted by Mr. Ellis was well attended this
afternoon- Kaahumanu rode up in great stile in a carriage brought out by Capt. Wilder- The coach was
dravvn by 10 or a dozen natives by means of a long rope fastened to the tongue of the carriage- She was
posted on the driver's seat, Keariiahonui occupied the place of the footman behind and Taumuarii thus
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royally attended occupied the interior alone.
This is the first vehicle of the kind which has moved on the Sandwich Islands- It has been drawn out
several times before to day- Our horses have twice b n tackeled up in it- They are the first horses to
[have] [torn] drawn a coach in the Sandwich Islands.
Thursd April 1st, 1824. Capt. Coffin of the Aurora 6 months from Nantucket called at the mission
house and dId a letter from Capt. Chamberlain- It was written at Martha's Vineyard, Sept. 30th- He had
gone thither from Boston to obtain the de sition of two captains in reference to the affair 0 Capt. Chandler,
and also to negotiate for the rriage of sundry articles for this mission on board Some of the vessel to sail
thence during the fall for these seas.
Friday 2nd. Having recd. information this morning that a small vessel would sail in the course of the
day for La ina I lost no time in getting a few things on boa viz. a bb1. of pork, a bb1. of flour & a bb1. contg.
bread, dried apples & cheese.
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Just as I had taken down the last bb1. I learned that a small schooner was about to sail for Waiakea, &
that if a bb1. or two were sent on board immediately they would be conveyed to the breathren of that
station. I accordingly sent down 1 bb1. of pork & 1 bb1. of flour, one package containing letters &
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publications & another containing Hawaiian Hymns.
Several whaling ships arrived to day one of them the Enterprise Capt. Weeks recently from
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Kearakekua- He states that they saw Mr. & Mrs. Ely there, they had not however removed but had it in
contemplation as soon as a house should be completed for them. The meeting house was in a state of
forwardness.- While his ship laid in Kearakekua bay Capt. W. made a visit to Kairua and called upon
Messrs. Thurston & Bishop.Capt. Best in the English ship the countess of Mauley arrived this afternoon- He states that he lost
two men at the Marquesas isla s- The natives having got his second mate in their possession he sent a
boat's crew after him- In recovering him the above two men were killed, & several others were wounded.
Saturday April3rd. Messrs. & E. reed. a letter from Kaahumanu expressing her wish to be baptised &
requesting them to perform the ceremony Mr. B. called down to converse with her. In the course of the
afternoon she sen Mr. E. a kid, and its dam to the mission family.
Sabbath h. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning to the natives from John 9.27.- "Wherefore would ye he
it again? Will ye also be his disciples?-" Before the close of the sermon he adverted to the subject of
baptism and the Lord's Supper in reference to the request of Kaahumanu yesterday and stated what was
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requisite in those who would worthily partake of these ordinances. A part of the time Kaahumanu listened
with attention & apparent interest.
In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from John 1,12- "But as many as received him, to them gave
he power to become the sons of God, even to them who believe 0 his name.English service by Mr. B discourse from Heb. 40. Iv. [IV, 1] "Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being
left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it."
Monday April 5. Monthly concert. Mr. Ellis addressed the people who assembled at the meeting house
in the afternoon. Had only our own family in the evening.Mrs. B. & Mrs. L. having been advocates for the familie's managing their cooking concerns separately
& eating at separate tables, came to the conclusion this day of altering their former plan- It is expected
that the two families will in future cook & eat separately.
Tuesday 6th. Very brisk trade form the N.E. with driving rain & chilly atmosphere. Two vessels which
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have been at Maui came to anchor in the roads this moming- in one of them Stephen Pupuhi [took]
[tom] passage for this place.
Thursday April 8th. The attention of most of the natives in the village was taken up this afternoon by a
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horse race, the coursers were two horses one belonging to Kara oku and the other to Hinau. A great
concourse of natives & residents tlli'onged the road from Honoruru almost to the mission house.•
I have not heard whether there were any stakes in this instance- although the natives are exceedingly
fond of games of chance; and much money is lost & won in the va ous plays practiced by them.
The individuals who have of late been in the habit of calling upon me on Thursday afternoon to be
instructed in writing as they did not favor me with their presence this afternoon were probably too much
diverted by the horse race to attend upon the more dull exercise of holding the pen & imitating a copy.Friday April 9th. Reed. a letter from Lahaina; the supplies which I last sent had been received:- the
brethren had reed. several presents form the ships.
For several days past I have been employed in posting up my book of accounts as the first year of the
reenforcement is [draw]ing to a close.Sabbath, April 11 th 1824. Mr. Ellis preached to the natives in the morning from Ps. 145~ 20. ["] The
Lord preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.)) Mr. B. preached in the
afternoon.
English service conducted by Mr. B. Text III Chap. Heb. 12- "Take heed brethren lest there be in any
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of you an evil heart of unbelief.))
Tuesday 13th. For several day past Mr. Loomis has been employed printing the elementary sheet- This
day he completed the printing of it.
An English ship which touched at Waiakea arrived this morning off this harbor and brought a letter
from Dr. Blatchely. The health of Mrs. B. was somewhat feeble & on t t account the Dr. did not think it
proper to take passage for this place. He seemed to think it ubtful whether he should be able to obtain a
passage in season to go to Tauwai where his services will be needed in the course of next month. He
suggests the propriety of Mr. 's going if he should not return in season.This evening the Chiefs & the teachers of the schools had a meeting to converse on subj ects relative to
the schools, Messrs. Bingham & Ellis were invited to attend Mr. Loomis & myself accompanied them. The
meeting was in the school house improved by Kapio-- The house was nearly fulL Some conversation took
place between Karaimoku Kaahumanu, Taumuarii & others the substance of which was that it is proper
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that all the people should attend to thepalapala & learn to read- and Karaimoku & Kaahumanu said that
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after the chiefs h conversed together awhile Mr. Ellis spoke commending their resolution, and was followed
by Mr. Bingham in the same strains of approbation, recommending also the universal observance of the
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Sabbath and attention to the means of instruction- recommending too the giving up of their sports,
particularly the games which are practiced to win money- After some more conversation of the Chiefs the
meeting was closed by singing a hymn & a prayer by Mr. Bingham. Wednesday April 14th. The meeting of
the chiefs last evening and their resolutions respecting the paiapala has produced a good deal of excitement
among the natives in the village- ry many new scholars have been added to the schools & some new
schools have been establishedNumerous applications for books have been made during the day and between one & two hundred of
the el mentary sheet has been distributed.
Though the wind was very high the lecture this afternoon was well attended Mr. Bingham preached
from the words, "Cease to do evil learn to do welL"
This evening I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the house of Karaimoku. His object in calling upon Karaimoku
was to make inquiries respecting various particulars connected with the tour of Hawaii.
When we entered we found Kamahoula engaged in prayer- As soon as prayer was over we proceeded
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to the part of the room where the company were seated and after saluting Karaimoku sat down by the table
which was spread for supper. Supper was immediately brought on. It consisted of roast pork, fish, baked,
fried, and raw, and poe- Mr. Ellis asked a blessing but as we had taken supper we declined partaking with
them. The table was furnished in good stile and knives forks & plates were used by those who ate. When
they had finished their repast Mr. . returned thanks.The remainder of the evening was spent in making inquiries and conversation.
Thursday April 15th. The Tamahaorilani arrived this morning from Kairua and brought letters from
Messrs. Thurston, Bishop & Ely. Mr. T. & B. in a letter to me state that there is a very vigorous tabu laid by
the Gov. upon the trade- that they are unable to purchase anything except for cash at Oahu prices, that
the Gov. refuses to grant them any indulgences, or to furnish them any sup [plies} [torn]. They are indeed in
very trying & perplex[ing c]circ.umstances- [tom} Mr. Ely states that he was on the point of moving to
Kaawaroa Naihe & Kapiolani having com for him to go & live with them. Hopu for the present is to be
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associated with him.
Messrs. T. & B. & E. in a letter to Mr. Bingham state that Kamakau had applied for baptism, and having
given them satisfactory evidence of a change of heart, they ask advice of the Church as to the steps it will
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be proper for them to take with him- They are of opinion that after a suitable season of probation it will
be roper to administer the ordinance & receive him to the Communion- Kapiolani is in an interesting
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state of mind- she does not apply for baptism as she feels herself too unworth & too great a sinner yet to
be admitted to the communion of God's people but hopes she shall become better by & by.Friday April 16. The Enterprise of New York Capt. Ebbetts arrived this forenoon in the short passage of
132 days, & came to anchor in the oads.- about 1/2 past 12 a trunk with a note from Capt. Ebbetts was
brought up to the mission house- The trunk contained pamphlets newspapers & letters- mostly from the
city & state of w York. There was one letter from Mr. Hill dated at Nantucket Nov. 24 1823, he had gone
thither to secure the shipment of the promised supplies for this mission which he assures us will all be sent
by the Dauphin. There was also a letter from De. Forrest & Low inclosing a bill of lading of various articles
of supples which Capt. E[bbetts} [tom.] has kindly brought out free of freight.
Capt. Ebbetts states that he spoke the Dau in after he had been out 8 days. States also that [she is] a fast
sailing ship and may be expected here soon.Saturday April 17, 1824. The Foster, Capt. Shubael Chase a whaling ship of Nantucket sailed this
evening, on board which I put a letter of Mr. Hill Esqr. & 2 copies of the Hawaiian hymns & 3 of the sheet
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spelling book. The Foster is expected to cruise a few months for whale previous to her sailing for America
and may possibly touch again at the islands before she leaves these seas. I thought it well however lest she
should not touch, & lest another opportunity should not soon occur of sending to America, to put on board
all the letters for Am. which I had in my possession.Sabbath 18. A full congregation of natives; in the morning Mr. E. preached & in the afternoon Mr. B.
Mr. B. conducted English service to a goodly number of foreigners from Rev. III. 12 "Him that over
cometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God." &c.
After dinner I went with Mr. Buel to see a sailor belonging to the Connecticut, who is at Mr. Allen's
sick-
Monday 19th. Notice having been given at the afternoon service yesterday that an examination of the
scholars was desired this afternoon: at half past 2 P.M. the meeting house bell was rung as a signal for
assembling. The house was filled to overflowing by the teachers & scholars. It is judged there were not less
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than 500 persons in the house, mostly members of the different schools [viho] [torn] had assembled to be
examined. Mr. Bingham [superul.}tended [torn] the examination- The examination commenced with
Kaahumanu- She spelled the first work, put out by Kapio, one of the principal native instructors- The
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classes as they commenced their e ibition arose & made obeisance- then the individualls spelled a word or
two) and rehearsed a few words in spelling or sentences in prose the rehearsals however were performed by
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the whole class all at once. There were several exercises in composition presented written on slates
Kaahumanu presented a very good one which was read aloud at the c se of the examination as were also sev
al others- As Karaimoku could not attend he sent a composition which was read aloud. The ercises
closed by an address from Mr. Ellis) a shot hymn & a prayer by Mr. Bingham.
The chiefs) teachers of the schools & a goodly number of scholars had a meeting in the evening
attended also by Mr. B. & Mr. E. The conversation was very interesting- Kaahumanu proposed to those
present that they should abstain from all their old practices & give attention to instruction. The question
was put to them whether they were willing to do so and t y answered in the affirmative.
A small vessel sailed for Lahaina on board which Pupuhi took passage- sent the letters recd. by the E.
Tuesday April 20th. Recd. from on board the Enterprize the supplies sent out by the Am. Board.At the invitation of Capt. Blanchard the brethren of the mission family including Mr. Ellis made part of
a dinner party at the new house built by him for Kaahumanu)Thursday April 22nd. Delivered the old sheet copper taken from the hull of the Ruby to Cap.
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Blanchard to whom I had some time before sold it. He is to allow $10 pr Cwt. for it- the weight was lIc 2
gr. 16 lb.
Mr. Harwood this afternoon made the first use of the bellows which he has recently made for the
mission and this day fitted up in the house just erected in the yard for a blacksmith shop.
Friday 23rd. Early this morning Mr. Loomis & Johnson having armed themselves with sticks went in
search of one of the cows which had recently calved abroad. They returned without being able to drive her
home being obliged to give over the attempt from the very furious manner in which she resisted them)
violently running at them and endangering their limbs if not their lives. After brakef~1.st Mr. L. Mr. H. &
myself with 2 workmen & two native boys suitably equipped to meet such an antagonist set out after her.
We found her indeed) but she was not disposed to encounter us) as she had left her calf in some secret place
and did not seem to think it in danger. Some of the party remained searching for it while the rest
undertook to drive home the cow) but before they had got her home she turned notwithstanding all their
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efforts to stop her got by them and returned to the place from whence she started. By this time the calf was
found and the cow most furiously assailed those who were within her reach. We succeeded however in
driving her forward- She was not inclined however to proceed to the cow yard but turned off towards the
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fish pond and with a quick step followed by her calf sought to escape by taking a circuit around the sea
shore, but we got ahead of her and drove her back- She crossed the road again near the house
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notwithstanding the efforts made to stop her and running towards Punch bowl hill got among a drove of
cattle- By driving down the whole herd we succeeded in getting her into the yard. We found it no easy
matter to secure and milk her- we however effected it y getting on the the wall and throwing a rope over
her horns and binding her head fast to a post.Sabbath April 25th. Mr. Bingham conducted the native service in the morning & Mr. Ellis in the
afternoon.
Sermon to the English congregati by Mr. Bingham text "Worship God."In the afternoon Mr. B. went to Waititi where he found may [many] assembled in a new school house to
hear the word of d. Having conducted divine worship there he set out on his return accompanied by two
native teachers.- on their way they discovered at a distance a party playing at maita- but on their
advancing towards them the party gathered up their clothes & dispersed.
Just at the close of the native service in the morning the Washington arrived from Lahaina having on
board Mr. & Mrs. Stewart with their little son & Betsey Stockton who have come down to remain here till
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after the return of Mr. Bingham from his contemplated visit to Tamvai.Monday ApL 26th. This morning commenced hearing James Kahuhu & John Ii read in he Bible, and to
attend to their exercises in Arithmetic. This evening another conference of the Chiefs with reference to
the schools & the palapala.
Tuesday ApL 27th. [Anniversary of the arrival of the Reinforcements] Capt. Austin of the Mercury
which arrived last evening brought letters from Hawai, Mr. Bishop states that the difficulties which existed
when he last wrote with respect to obtaining provisions at a reasonable rate for articles of trade no longer
existed. The Gov. has expressed his determination to build a school house in his yard and to become
himself a teacher, that all the chiefs may be instructed. Mr. Thurston & Honorii will oversee that school,
while Mr. & Mrs. Bishop will superintend the school in their own yard.
The aspect of affairs was n the whole encouraging rather than otherwise.
Mr. Ely wrote from Kaawaroa stating that he was comfortably established at that place- and finds
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cause for gratitude that he has been directed thither.
In the afternoon the Dauphin came to anchor in the roads off the harbor and towards evening John C.
Irapooah & Robt. Wyhee the youth spoken of in Mr. Hill's letter reed. by the Enterprise came up to the
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missionary establishment and dId. severallettes- Two from Mr. Hill containing a list of Packages & a bill
of lading [of the] [tom] supplies sent out by the Board in the Dauphin.- The Cap. soon after came up, and
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informed us that the articles would be landed as soon as arrangements could be made. He expressed fears
lest he should not be able to come into the harbor as he had no money to pay the port charges, and
expressed a wish that the mission would use their influence to have them remitted.
Messrs. Bingham & Stewart made an excursion through the valley back of the village to visit the pare.
Mr. S. wa very much gratified with the view, which he regarded as exceedingly grand and took a drawing of
it.
Recd. this day a donation om Cap. Ebbetts of a quantity of paper, a little more than a ream, mostly
cartridge paper, which will serve very well for printing, and can be used at this time to excellent advantage.
Wednesday ApL 28th. We re disappointed in not receiving the pacquet of letters spoken of in Mr. Hill's
letter- Mr. Bingham went on board the Dauphin to obtain them, & overhauled the Hhd. containing the
Heralds & publication, but could not find the them- hope they will yet come to hand.
Karaimoku has generously consented to remit the harbor fees of the Dauphin coming into the outer
harbor- She will come in as soon as the wind will permit.
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Have been employed all this day assisted by Johnson a hired man in clearing out the cellar and fitting it
for the reception of the supplies from America.
Were favored this evening with the company of Capt. Ebbetts Mr. Halsey & Mr. Bruce at tea.
Friday April 30, 1824. This morning at an early hour the Dauphin was towed into the outer harbor, and
during the forenoon most of the articles for the mission were landed. The horse and cart were in execise
during the whole of the day and all the articles which were landed were dra up to the missionary
establishment except two cooking stoves, which by permission of Mr. Crocker were deposited in his yard.What with taking account of the packages, assisting in the unloading of them from the cart and stowing
them away in the cellar & outhouses, and putting up supplies for Tauwai I found little time for rest, till late
at night.
Saturday May 1st. This day I commence a new year in my accounts with the mission & the different
stations.
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Early in the day the residue of our supplies by the D. were landed and before noon they were all drawn
up. The articles received corresponded with the account of them in the bill of lading and all those which
have been inspected have been found i as good order as could be expected considering the distance they
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have been transported & the time occupied in accompli[shing] [tom} the voyage.
The advantage of having a horse to draw the c.a[rt] [tom} has been in this instance as well as in others
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very fully realized- If we had been obliged to rely on the natives to draw up the articles for us it would
have been necessary to employ 7 or 8 of them [and} we should have been at last 4 days in getting them all
up. This is mentioned that it may be seen that the exp.[ense] incurred for a horse was not an unnecessary
one.
As the Dr. had not returned from Waiakea and as the aid of a Physician will be needed at Tauwai before
long it was the united opinion of Mr. Ellis Mr. Stewart & the Br. of this station that Mr. Bingham had
better embrace the opportunity which would be afforded by the departure the Washington Nantucket
whaler Capt. Swain for Tauwai! to go do-wn: He accordingly embarked this afternoon with his family! and
the wind being brisk the vessel was soon out of sight. The Connecticut Capt. Bunker sailed about the same
time. By this vessel which is expected to fill up soon & return to the U.S. I sent a letter to Mr. Hill advising
him of a draft which I have recently drawn upon the Treasury.In looking over the clothing put up by our Am. friends I find several parcels expressly designed for the
support of children to receive a particular name & to be supported & instructed in the families of the
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missionaries. It is as rce of regret to the missionaries that they are to a great extent under the necessity of
disappointing the expectations of these who have thus kindly contributed) as the habits and circumstances
of the people render it impracticable at present to confer more benefits upon youths who may reside in the
families than upon those who live with their parents or are attendant upon the chiefs. But though it is not
in our power to receive children into our families to be supported in the manner deemed practicable by our
Am. friends yet the articles sent out will be very useful in the way of our ovvn support and carrying on the
objects of the mission.
Sabbath May 2nd. Had a very full congregation of chiefs and people whom Mr. Ellis addressed in the
morning & afternoon from Hosea X.G [chapter} 12. "Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy;
break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord! till he come and rain righteousness upon you.))
Mr. Stewart preached in English to a respectable number of foreigners composed principally of the
Captains! Mates & crews of the ships now in port! from Mark XVL- 15. Subject) the principles upon
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which missionaries act in going forth to the heathen, the obligatory nature [of] [torn] the command of
Christ addressed to his disciples ju[st] [torn] before his assension ; & the perishing state of the heathen
requiring melioration by the diffusion of evangelical light and the blessings of the Gosp which bringeth
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salvation.
In the afternoon Mr. S. attended by one of the native teachers went to Waititi to conduct religious
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worship.Monday May 3rd. Monthly concert. At the particular request of some of the teachers the Br. attended a
meeting of the chiefs, teachers & scholars in a large house at Pakaka. After the chiefs h~d conversed a short
time Mr. Ellis at their request addressed the meeting and continued the conversation by enquiring of the
teachers and others what they recollected of the sermons which they had heard on the Sabbath. Some were
able to repeat part of the text. Mr. Ellis then asked them what they understood by certain parts of the text.
These inquiries led to answers & further conversation calculated to interest the audience & greatly to
promote their improvement. All present appeared much gratified. The meeting was closed by singing a
hymn and prayer.Wednesday May 5th. Had an opportunity of distributing 2 Portugese Testaments this day, to two
seamen who had shipped at the Western Islands one on board the Mercury & the other on board the
Atlantic two Nantucket whaling ships. The British & Foreign Bible Society have conferred a favor up [on]
this mission by presenting to it through the A.B.C.F.M. 2 boxes of Bibles & Testaments. The French Bibles
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& Testaments & the Spanish & Portugese testaments we value highly as they will enable us to supply
destitute seamen of those nations that may chance to call at the islands.Thursday May 6th. As it has been thought desirable that the native teachers should become more
thoroughly acquainted with the first rudiments of their own language, and with the books they employ in
the instruction of others, they assembled this afternoon agreeably to a previous arrangement in the meeting
house, and Mr. Stewart & Mr. Loomis gave attention to them. It is the design of the Brethren to have them
meet twice a week for instruction in reading & writing.
The Dauphin sailed today.
Saturday May 8th. The cow which we had the difficulty some time since having eloped with her calf, as
many of the family as we could muster went this afternoon in search of her. After searching an hour or two
we found her, and without much difficulty were enabled to get her up to the yard with her calf.
Sunday 9th. The Lascar sailed this morning for Hawaii but we did not know her destination till we saw
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her shape her course to windward.Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Judges X. 23. "And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over
you, neither shall my son rule over you: the Lord shall rule over you.": in the afternoon from the words of
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Christ "He that hath ears to hear let him hear."
Mr. Stewart preached in English from CXIX Ps. 163 [H] [tom] Great peace have they that love th[e]y
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law."- in the afternoon he rode to Waititi to attend a native meeting in company with Taome a native
teacher.
Monday 10th. A small brig arrived from the coast bound to Calcutta.
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart accompanied by some others of the family visited the salt lake:- on our return at
Moanarua we fell in with Karaimoku who was going with a company to the lake for salt. He treated us very
ki ly and had us fUlnished with as ny cocoanuts as we wished to eat.
Tuesday May 11 th. A little schooner from Waiakea by the way of Lahaina arrived in the harbor this
morning- recd. letters by her from Mr. Richards at Lahaina also from Dr. Blatchely, Mr. Ruggles and Mr.
Goodrich. The Dr. applied for a passage but could not be accommodated unless he would consent to remain
with his wife on deck during the whole of the passage- and this he thought the health of his wife would
not justify him in submitting to.- He proposes taking a tour by the way of Hamakua by land to Kairua &
Kaavaroa in company with Mr. Ruggles,- & after accomplishing it to return to Waiakea again and there
wait patiently an opportunity of getting home.- Mr. Ruggles states that Waiakea is a place possessing
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fewer advantages for procuring supplies than any place on the islands with which he is acquainted. The
have expended most of their supplies and write for more articles of trade.
Wednesday 12th. This day being the anniversary of the formation of the London Miss. So. and of the
meetings of most of the Benevolent Societies in Engla the day was noticed by a religious service in
forenoon in the native language. Sermon by Mr. Ellis from Luke III. 4,5,6 ['1The voice of one crying in the
wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straig , ["] &c. Besides the meeting in the
forenoon the usual Wednesday meeting was observed in the afternoon.
The Schooner Washington arrived from Tauwai and brought letters from Mr. Whitney. The notice is
communicated that the Barge was driven ashore on the fifth of April, at Hanarei on the windward side of
the island and completely wrecked.The loss to government is thought to be considerable not only of the vessel, but of specie on board. of
which, it is said, there was considerable. There were also in her a ew articles belonging to the mission.
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Thursday May 13 1824. Have leaned to day that there was no money on board the Barge when she
went ashore, the money having been removed before she left Lahaina, some time previous.
Mrs. Ellis having been at the mission house ever since the day before yesterday was present with the
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family at the stated weekly prayer meeting this evening. We were gratified with her presence as an
indication of improving health.
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Saturday 15th. Put on board the Sch. Washington, which sailed this afternoon for Tauwai, a barrel of
flour, & other supplies for that station- wrote also two short letters to Mr. Bingham & Mr. Whitney.
Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning from John XX- 28:29- and in the
afternoon from Matt. IX 12. "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them the whole need not a physician
but they that are sick."
Mr. Stewart conducted the English services sermon from 1 Cor. IC 23. We preach Christ crucified unto
the Jews a stumbling~block, & unto the Greeks foolishness.
Karaimoku & several of his attendants called over to the mission house at the close of the afternoon
service and took tea with the famaily he tarried part of the evening especially to hear the family sing. They
sung a number of tunes by his request with which he appeared much delighted- He was so much gratified
that he proposes coming up tomorrow to commence learning.
Monday May 17th. Engaged to day in putting up supplies for Kairua, as Capt. Ebbetts in the Enterprize
purposes sailing tomorrow to the windward and kindly offers to take any supplies we may wish to send
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Lahaina or Kairua. I very gladly embrace the opportunity as the breathren at Kairua must by this time stand
very much in need of some of the supplies recently forwarded from America.
Tuesday 18th. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & their two children with Mrs. Ellis & her little son took passage in
the Enterprize which sailed this afternoon in or r to make a short excursion to the windward islands- Maui
& Hawaii. It is hoped that the health of Mrs. E. will be benefited by a short voyage & a change of scene &
circumstance.- Mr. E. being engaged in finishing his house, and the people during the absence of Mr. B.
needing very much his efficient labors as a teacher & preacher, he thought it best not to suspend his labors
& avocations at the mom. [moment] to accompany his wife, particularly as Mr. & Mrs. L will accompany
her & render her every attention during her absence.
Mr. Stewart though desirous to return with his famaily to his own station nevertheless kindly consents
to remain here and perform missionary labor till the return of Mr. Bingham or Mr. Loomis.
Wednesday 19th. The native service was attended as usual this afternoon and uncommon attention w
paid to the discourse of Mr. Ellis which was pronounced from the text Enter ye in at the straight gatej for
wide is the gate,and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, & many there be which go in there at:{?}
because strait is the gate and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, & few there be that find it."_
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Mr. S. attended by one of the teachers went to Waititi to conduct public worship there.
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Thursday [May] 20th 1824. Many of the natives being desirous to learn to sing, Mr. S. [Stewart] met
them by appointment in the meeting house where he attempted to direct [and] train their rough voices to
raise & fall the eight notes. They succeeded beyond our expectations in imitating the sounds and gave us
much encouragement to hope that they may be tought to afford much assistance in this part of church
worship. Among the learners present were Karaimo & Kaahumanu.
Friday 21st. The Lascar arrived from the windward this morning and brought letter from the Brethren
at Kairua. A few moments previous to the reception of these letters I had received one from Mr. Richards
stating that it had been reported at Lahaina that Messrs. Thurston & Bishop had been robbed of all their
goods, expect the clothes they had on and that they were in a very destitute & suffering condition. I was
very happy on opening the letters from the Br. to find no such account of losses, though they state their
expenses to be large and their articles of trade diminished. They indeed speak of having had some articles
stolen from them, principally sheets & apparel- in value about SO dollars.- They think they shall find it
necessary to remove from their present habitations in the course of a year as the houses they now dwell in
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belong to the King & as these or the ground they stand on will be wanted by and by for the King. They
propose the subj ect of building premanent houses on a piece of ground which has been pointed out to them
by the Governor and who offers to build two good lau hab houses for them at $100 each and will take part
in goods and the residue in cash.
Saturday May 22nd. Mr. Stewart attended the funeral of a black man who died suddenly yesterday after
bathing.
Sabbath 23rd. A company of men who seemed to have forgotten that this w the Sabbath had met in
the vicinity of the mission house to cut up coral rock for the finishing of Karaimoku's house. As soon as
they were discovered at work one of the family went out to them, and told them that it was the Sabbath,
and that it was wrong to be employed in such a way- They instantly dropped their work, and, at the
ringing of the bell, went to the meeting house and attended divine worship. Mr. Ellis preached in the
morning & afternoon from Lev. XVI. 21,22. And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the
living goat, & confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel and all their transgressions in all
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their sins putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the
wilderness: and the goat shall bear upon him alL their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: &c.
After explaining the text Mr. E. told the people the design of that ancient ceremony, its import to e
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children of Israel and its typical reference to Jesus Christ on whom was laid the iniquity of us all- who
bore the sins of his people in his OVID body on the tree, and gave his life a ransom for many.•
Mr. S. conducted the English services. Sermon from Mat. V. 6. Blessed are they which do hunger &
thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled.
Mr. S. attended by two of the teachers went to Waititi in the afternoon to conduct religious worship.
Wednesday Mar 26th 1824. This morn ng, a small schooner, commanded by John Ii, on board which I
put yesterday a box 0 various articles of trade and a tin case of cheese for the station at Kairua, got under
way and went out.
Taumuarii having been sick about a fortnight and for a few days past considered dangerously so Mr. Ellis
was sent for this morning to go dO'wn & witness the closing scene of his life as he was pronounced to be
dying. Mr. E. Mr. S. & myself went to the house in this village where he was confined and found him fast
journeying to the land of spirits. He was laying on a narrow settee-' his head a little raised and his body
extended & covered with a loose garment carelessly thrown over it. His respiration was somewhat difficult,
though he did not appear to be in much distress. He was apparently insensible and had been speechless ever
since nine o'clock the evening before when Mr. E. had been with him & early in the evening had gained a
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few words from him of a nature that indicated his mind to be in a tranquil state. His laborious breathing
continued till a quarter before nine when in the act of coughing his respiration suddenly ceased and his
immortal part took its departure from its long occupied clay tenement.The wailing had commenced in some degree before we arrived at the village, but as soon as the tidings
was communicated at the fort and to the vessel in port there was a discharge of cannon & the colors were
suspended at half mast.- The determination of the chiefs is to convey his body to Lahaina for interment.
In the evening I attended Mr. Ellis to the village to make inquiries respecting the time when the
removal would take place and also to obtain an expression from Kaahumanu of her wish relative to Mr. E.'s
accompanying the mourning party to Lahaina as a hint had been suggested of the desirableness of it.
Kaahumanu appeared to be in a frame of mind suited to the solemn event which had taken place. And
very decidedly signified her wish that Mr. Ellis should attend them, that when they arrived at Lahaina they
might have prayers and a sermon at the interment of the body.-
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Although Mr. E. felt that he people here and the workmen who were employed in finishing his house
had a claim upon his attention yet he regarded tb. e opportunity so favorable for doing good that he
concluded not to let it pass unimproved. A little vessel arrived from Lahaina with some of the chiefs on
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board from that place by which reed. letters from Mr. R. & Mr. L. The Enterprize arrived on Saturdayand was expected to remain at Lahaina more than a week,'.
Thursday May 27th. Assisted Mr. E. in making preparations for his departure for Lahaina.- Removed
most of his effects out of the grass house & placed them for better security in the cellar of his new houseIt is expected the vessels will sail tomorrow for Lahaina.Have learned that Taumuarii committed the disposal of all his property to Kaahumanu but that for
some reason she declined receiving it and had given it up to Karaimoku who undertook the management of
his concerns.
Friday 28th. A small schooner arrived very early this morning from Tauwai having on board Wahinenui
the governess and others.
Immediately after brakefast all the family went to the village to witness the embarkation. It was some
time before the chiefs were ready to attend the religious service as some de y was occasioned by the arrival
of Taumuarii's friends from Tauwai. When all things were ready the coffin was placed a bier in front of
Kaahumanu's new house and the mourners & chiefs took seats on each side. Mr. E. stood on the step of the
door & after a hymn engaged in prayer and then addressed the multitude assembled. from Num. XXIII 13.
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[H]Let me die the death of the righteous & let my last end be like his.["] This exercise was followed by
singing the hymn the Dying Christian translated into Hawaii and the service was then concluded by prayer.
The coffin was immediately conveyed to a boat which was in readiness to receive it & taken on board a
small schooner laying a few yards from shore. Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui accompanied the corpse & the
residue of the people who were going in the vessel together with Mr. Ellis sent off in other boats- As soon
as they had deposited the coffin in the cabin & made the necessary arrangements for getting under way
which occupied the time till 12 o'ck the vessel set saiL During the afternoon it was followed by the
Tamahaorelani with a great number of the chiefs attend ts on board the Pilot boat which arrived early in
the morning from Tauwai and another small schooner deeply laden with people.
Saturday May 29th. Mr. S. having gone a distance from the house for the sake of retirement to study an
English sermon which he designed to preach on the morrow, while walking backward & forward near the
scite of an old heiau, attracted the notice of some of the more ignorant and superstitious of the natives w
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supposed him engaged in the pule ana ana, one or two females who saw him ventured to call out to him &
remonstrate against what they supposed a mischievous act, by saying to him that to do as he was doing was
very bad, that he had prayed Taumuarii to death, and now he was praying for the death of Karaimoku, and
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that by and by all the chiefs of Oahu would die. One of them went to where a company of men werE~ at
work & told them to go and kill that haore. for he was praying the bad prayer.
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Sabbath May 30th. The native service was very fully attended in the morning- Taome one of the most
promising native teachers offered one of the prayers and Robert Haia (Wyhee) in an appropriate manner
made an address to the people.A native was present at the afternoon service who had been drinking to excess and as he was somewhat
troublesome Robert spoke to him about the impropriety of his conduct at which at appears he took
offence.- Went myself to Waititi in the afternoon with two of the teachers and assisted in conducting
native service there.
Mr. S. preached in English to a small but attentive congregation a very interesting and solemn sermon
from 2 Cor. V. 10. "For we must all stand before the judgement seat of Christ."Just after dark while the family were setting at the long table inging a few tlmes of sacred music we were
surprised by the ringing of the meeting house bell- On hastening to the door to learn the cause we beheld
the South end of the chapel in flames. We knew that all effort to save the house wd. be in vain our concern
was therefore to save the furniture. We ran to the spot and by the aid of Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hunnewell &
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others ho were prompt to afford assistance we removed the pulpit all the benches doors & windows.- The
house had gone much to decay but we were sorry it should have been destroyed in the manner it was as the
fire must have been communicated intentionally and we strongly suspect it was an act of the drunken man
who disturbed the congregation this afternoon, and we have the more reason for supposing it as he
threatened to do it.
The native teachers afforde prompt assistance in removing the furniture & the stick of the fence to a
place of safety. They expressed their grief for the loss of the house and seemed to feel indignant at the base
act of the vile perpetrator.
Monday May 31st. Opiia called early at the mission house- She expressed her sorrow for the
destruction of the meeting house and intimated her fears tha the Lord was angry with the people of this
land for the darkness of their minds- She said the burning of the house was a very base act, and the
perpetrator must be a very bad man as well as a very ignorant one.
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The Schr. Washington arrived this afternoon from Tauwai. The wind being unusually fresh she did not
come in, but cast anchor at the mouth of the harbor.- Hope to receive some notice by this conveyance
from Mr. Bingham.
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Tuesday June 1st. Karaimoku gave orders today to a company of the people to go into the mountains to
cut timber for a new house of worship.
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Wednesday 2nd. The Gen. Gates Capt. Riggs arrived this morning from uwai. Geo. Taumuarii came up
in her & brought letters from Messrs. Bingham & Whitney. Vessels also arrived from Lahaina one of which
brought Mr. Ellis who states that the vesse having the remains of Taumuarii on board arrived at Lahaina on
Saturday evening and that the funeral took place next day- Mr. Ellis informs that the Enterprize was to
have sailed from Lahaina for Kairua last evening. She is not expected to return in less than one month.
The lecture was ttended in a school house in the village- at which place it is expected the meetings
will be holden till a new house is erected.A small schooner sailed this afternoon for Lahaina on board which we learn Geo. Taumuarii took
passage- She sailed rather unexpectedly so we did not send the letters to Mr. Richards which we had
written- we regret it as he will be likely to receive from the natives erroneous impressions respecting the
burning of the meeting house.
Sabbath 6th. The school house where the meeting was held on Wed. not being sufficiently large to
accommodate all who might be expected to attend service to day the meeting for the natives was held in a
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large & convenient house previously occupied by Opiia. The congregation was respectable a.s to numbers,
& the attention given to the word as addressed to them by Mr. Ellis from Zech. Jrd. 2 "Is not this a brand
plucked from the fire" was pleasing & encouraging. In the afternoon in the same place Mr. E. addressed a 0
less attentive auditory from Jer. VIII 22.
n Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there?["] It is
hoped there are some who feel their need of a spiritual physician and of the application to their souls of the
blood of Jesus Christ to heal & cleanse them.
At 11 A.M. a number of foreign residents for want of a better place of worship met at the mission house
to whom Mr. S. though somewhat indisposed made an address from Rev. III. 20- Mr. S. walked to Waititi
in the afternoon to attend native service there.
Monday June 7th. Mon. Con. The erection of a new house of worship was commenced this morning a
shot distance from the scite of the old one. The design of building one was altogether at the instance of the
chiefs, particularly Karaimoku & Opiia. Much of the timber of which the house is to be built belonged to
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Opiia & had bee collected for a house for herself- her giving it up for the purpose to which it is now
devoted speaks louder than mere words can do her attachment to the cause. The promptness also with
which it is entered upon evinces that a very pleasing change has taken place in the minds of the chiefs in
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favor of the objects of the mission- The burning of the house has probably excited more feeling at the
present time than the burning of the missionary es blishment- and the greatest distress of the missionaries
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would have done three years ago.
The house is to be constructed a little differently from the old one- The pulpit will be at the end next
the road with a small window directly behind it to admit the light and a door on each side, one for the
entrance of the family and the other for the accommodation of the chiefs & people. The former pulpit
window will occupy the other end- and the large door will be placed in the middle of the building on the
side towards the village.At the meeting for prayer in the afternoon Mr. Ellis addressed the people from Ps. LXXII 15. ["] ayer
shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised.["]Tuesday June 8th. Opiia called at the mission house early this morning to request Mr. Stewart to
accompany her to Waititi to attend the funeral of a woman who died there on the Sabbath.- She joined
the fami in their morning devotions and after breakfast Mr. S. on horseback set out in her train she having
justpreceeded him in a waggon.
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Wednesday June 9th. By the Parthian which sailed this afternoon for Maui I shipped various supplies
for the station at Lahaina. Wrote also to Mr. Richards and sent an imperfect account of the state of the
Depository. Karaimoku also took passage in the Parthian, but is not expected to make a long tarry at the
windward. Mr. Stewart and his family made an excursion to Waititi this afternoon. As the native teachers
who usually attend there were prevented going till very late in the afternoon Mr. S. was obliged to conduct
service alone which he did by singing two hymns in the native language making prayer in English and
speaking a few words of exhortation to them in their own tongue.The detention of the teachers was owing to the following circumstance. A large company of the
villagers having collected on an inclined plain a short distance back of the settlement, playing at uln maita,
a mischievous person had mounted a horse belonging to Opiia and was using him rash1y- being perceived
a lad was dispatched after the horse, but was abused by the fellow who had been riding the horse: on his
return one of the teachers was sent to inquire the cause but he received opprobrious language & the epithet
kanaka palapala, offered as an insult to him on account of his giving attention to the instruction of the
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missionaries- The teacher however did his duty and had the fellow brought to an account.Friday June 11th. In connection with visiting some of the Schs. this afternoon, which are fewer in
number than they were three months ago, owing to the departure of Kaahumanu to the windward in whose
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train many of the teachers and scholars have been drawn away, Mr. Stewart called upon a foreigner resident
whom he had visited to confer medical aid several times before and who had been suffering very severely
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under the effect of a morbid swelling on his th h. He found the man.in very great pain and in
uncomfortable and suffering circumstances, neglected and dispirited. Though it is always distressing to see a
fellow creature suffer, yet there is something in the circumstances which most instances induce the
sufferings of foreigners of a certain class who reside here, that the feeling of sympathy even in a benevolent
mind is in a considerable degree blunted.
Sabbath June 13th. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Heb. X. 39- ((We are not of them that
draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the souL": in the afternoon from Prov.
XXI. 21 ((He that followeth after righteousness & mercy findeth life righteousness & honor."English service conducted by Mr. Stewart at the mission house.
Mr. S. made his first essay to preach in the native language at Waititi this afternoon.
Capt. Bunker of the Tarquin called upon the family and brought letters from Mr. Richards at
Lahalna.- Learn that the Parthian anived at Lahaina on Friday. Mr. R. had heard from Kairua & recd. the
intelligence that Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Ruggles had been there from I-lido and that Mr. Thurston had
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accompanied them back. There was a general meeting of the chiefs at Lahaina to settle the estate of
Taumuari & appoint a governor for Tauwai.
Monday June 14th. A small schooner sailed this morning for Lahaina by wh h I sent a letter to Messrs.
Thursto & Bishop,- one which had been prepared to be sent by the Prince Regent but which failed of
being sent through the forgetfulness of a native who had the charge of it.A large party of natives came to work on the meeting house.- deliver to them the doors windows &
pulpit.Had Cap. Bunker, Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Elwell at tea.- The two form spent the evening & joined in
evening worship.Tuesday 15th. Mrs. & Mr. Stewart & Betsey made an excursion to the mountains- they went up
through the valley of the lime trees & ascended the mountain behind the fort.
Wednesday 16th. Gov. Adams arrived today in his schooner from Lahaina in company with several
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other vessels, one of which brought Karaimoku. Another of the vessels was a hermophrodite brig which
Adams took possession of upon suspicion of her being a piratical vessel or one which had been cut out of
some port on the Maine. The Parthian anived about the same time.- Recd. a letter from Mr. Bishop
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which states the substance of the information which was reed. by the way of Lahaina on the Sabbath.
Thursday 17th. Gov. Adams called early at the Mission house stopped till after. prayers but as he had
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been to brakefast he did not partake with us.
I was much pleased with the behavior and attention of my class of writing this afternoon. Most of those
who have called at the house on the stated days for instruction appear to have an ambition to gain a
knowledge of writing. Their proficiency has been commendable- They appear also to have made an
improvement in their behavior.
Friday June 18th 1824. A small schooner arrived this morning from Lahaina with a message for the
chiefs to repair thither immediately in consequence of an illness of Kaahumanu, eared to be dangerous with
which she had been suddenly attacked.Three small vessels filled with people on board which Karaimoku, Kuakini, Opiia & the chiefs from
Tauwai had embarked, set sail about 1/2 past 2 o'ck P.M. The wind was brisk and the vessels proceeded
under full sail, but two of them soon turned back as one of them, the hermophrodite brig taken possession
of by Gov. Adams, by carrying away her top mast, and was rendered unfit to proceed. The chiefs except the
Gov. who stopped to repair this vessel reembarked on board the other vessel and got u er weigh a second
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time.Taome & another teacher set out this morning with a quantity of sp. books for Wairua on the west part
of this island in order to organize a school there- They returned however as a messenger was sent after
them as soon as the news of illness of Kaahumanu was received.Reed. letters from Kairua. Things were in a prosperous state there- The Governor was spoken of as
having been more friendly since the affair of the tabu.
Saturday 19. The disabled vessel having been rendered fit for sea proceeded this afternoon for Maui.Sabbath June 20th 1824. The services were conducted as usual in the house of Opiia the new house of
worship not being quite finished.- Though the principal chiefs are absent from the island yet the house
was nearly fulL Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Luke XII. 32- "Fear not little flock for it is your
father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." and in the afternoon from Ps. LXVIII 19. "Blessed be the
Lord who daily loadeth us with nefits, even the God of our salvation."-
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As we were going to meeting in the afternoon we saw several persons digging a grave and learned it was
for a Marquesan who had recently died. Af r service Mr. Ellis went to look out the house where he had
lived, in order to make inquiries respecting this person & to gain the particulars of his death.- He felt
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more than an ordinary interest in the case from the fact of his having recently had several natives of the
Marquesas islands under his instruction & from h supposing the deceased to have been one of his
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scholars.- Upon finding the house he learned that the body had just been intered by some h was told that
the person died last night and by others that he was not breathless till is morning.- Mr. E. reproved them
for burying him so soon & told them he possibly might not have been dead. They asserted that he certainly
was dead.
Mr. Stewart preached to a room full of foreigners from the words, ((By the terrors of the Lord we
persuade men." In the afternoon he went to Waititi to conduct native service there.Tuesday June 22nd 1824. The Sultan Capt. Clarke arrived this morning having been since she left this
port a the N.W. Coast and the Coast of S. America, from which last place she proceeded directly to these
islands. Capt. Clarke on his way hither came to off the east end of Hawaii & endeavored to get into l--1ido
bay with a special esign to obtain medical aid of Dr. Blatchely for a man very sick on board who had been
indisposed a number of months. The wind would not admit of his getting the ship in and the health of the
Dr. ould not allow of his going off to the ship so he was obliged to abandon his design of entering & shape
his course for this port.
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The sick man was Oliver Prescott jr. of Newburyport Ms. the first officer of the brig Frederic which has
recently been ld on the Coast of S. America.- He died before the arrival of the ship and was brought
ashore this afternoon & interred near the Mission chapeL The Brethren of the Mission attended the
funeral at the house belonging to the concern of Messrs. Wildes & Marshall where a prayer was offered by
Mr. Stewart and the procession formed, composed of the Capt. officers & seamen of the several vessels in
port and the male members of the mission present at this station.
Wednesday 23rd. This morning a low sail made its appearance off Diamond hill, it proved to be the
hermophrodite Brig which sailed Saturday afternoon for Maui with Gov. Adams on board. She had
experienced very strong winds and carried away her topmast again, and after having been blown almost out
of sight of the islands was obliged to put back without being able to reach the port of destination.
Thursday 24. A sma schooner arrived from Lahaina with tidings that Kaahumanu was better & that all
things were going on well there.
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Mr. Ellis received a friendly letter from Karaimoku giving directions about the meeting house and
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Saturday June 26th. DId. a package of letters for Messrs. Goodrich & Ruggles to a blacksmith by the
name ofJacob belonging to Waiakea, who sailed this afternoon in a small schooner for Lahaina, whence he
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intends taking a passage to Towaihae or Kairua, & thence travelling overland to Waiakea.By invitation of myself Gov. Adams attended by Hinau the Gov. of this island took dinner with the
family today. My. Ellis improved the opportunity to converse with him respecting the houses of the
brethren at Kairua which have been stated by them to be old & leaky and in consequence of which they
feel the necessity of having new ones erected.- In a letter from the brethren recd. before the arrival of the
Gov. notice was communicated that the the situation now occupied by them could not long be retained as
the houses belonged to the king and the spot on wh. they stood was a favorite one with him designed as a
scite for new buildings to be erected for him against his return from Europe. They also stated that the gov.
had pointed out a spot to them where they might build, and had offered for a certain compensation to erect
houses for them.- The Gov. merely stated that the houses were not perfectly tight but said it was his
intention to build them new ones. Soon after giving us his friendly aroha he set sail in a small schooner for
Lahaina.The Gov. we are informed has given up the brig which he lately took possession of to the Capt. & crew
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requiring them to pay charges & quit the harbo Sabbath June 27th 1824. My. Ellis preached twice as usual to the natives, in the morning to an
interesting congregation from Isa. LIX 1,2, and in the afternoon from Heb. X. 38. "Now the just shall live
by faith but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." My. Stewart being requested to
visit a sick child, in going to the house on our return from the morning service we approached near a
building on which a company of people were at work. My. Ellis advanced to them and entered into co
ersation with them upon the impropriety of working on the Sabbath, and said it would be proper for them
to desist. They said they came from a distance and wanted to finish their work so as to return to their
homes before night- that they had no place to stop at till the morrow and did not want to go away & to
come again on another day. They did not know they said that it was the Sabbath till they came here and
they had no chief with them and no chief here had required them to stop, & having partly finished their
work they thought it would be no harm to go on & complete it. My. E. told them that what they had done
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had been done i orantIy but that it would be very wicked for them after what he had said to resume their
work. They said why then did you tell us. He replyed because I love your souls and desire your best good,
and wish you to observe the Sabbath and the commandments of God that you may be saved. They said that
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is right, we will not work any more today.
They then descended from the building & gathered up the materials with which they had been at work.
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Mr. Stewart conducted English service at the mission house and in the afternoon went to Waititi to
assist a native teacher in conducting native service_.Monday June 28th. This morning we were disturbed by loud wailings at the house of our neighbor Jas.
Kahuhu on account of his wife's being thought at the point of death- Several of the family immediately
went over, but they did not find her so near her end as her friends thought her to be- they recommended
the wailing to cease, and, as the air of the house was confined, they advised that the doors & windows
should be set open for a free circulation of air. The wailing was repeated several times during the day but it
was the effect of a mistake similar to that which took place in the morning.- James has conducted very
properly in reference to his wife's illness- While her friends & relations have been desirous that one of
their old idolatrous ceremonies should be performed upon administering medicine to her, he has uniformly
opposed and prevented it.
Tuesday 29th. The Enterprize and a small schooner with Karaimoku on board arrived from Lahaina this
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evening- As we expected Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & Mrs. Ellis in the Enterprize Mr Ellis went off to the vessel,
as it had only come to anchor in the roads, and it was too late for the passengers to come ashore tonight.He found them all on board & quite comfortable- after a short tarry he returned,
Wednesday 30th. Early this morning our friends came on shore and received a hearty welcome at the
mission house with whom we joined in offering a tribute of thanksgiving to our gracious preserver & kind
benefactor f his watchful providence exercised over them and over us during thei absence and for his favor
towards Mrs. Ellis in granting her improved health.Other vessels arrived today from Lahaina with the Tauwai chiefs & Opiia.
Thursday July 1st 1824. A small schooner sailed this forenoon for Lahaina on board which I shipped
various articles to replace a quantity which Mr. Richards had fo arded from Lahaina to Waiakea for the use
of the brethren there. By Mr. Hunnewell in the Waterwitch which arrived this morning from the windward
letters were received from Mr. Thurston & Dr. B. Mr. T.'s letter wa dated at Towaihae where he arrived on
the 27th ult. on his way from Waiakea to Kairua. His visit at W. occupied the space of three weeks during
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which time he preached frequently to the people; but he states that the prospects of usefulness there are not
very encouraging:- the congregations that attended his preaching while he was there he states would
number about one hundred. Koahou the most friendly & influential chief res ing there was absent during
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most of the time of his stay. He had built a small meeting house in which he and rus company usually
attended religious worship- The br. have a small school of about 20 scholars.
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Several members of the mission there have suffered much by siclmess. The Dr. was attacked with fever
soon after his return from Kairua in company with Messrs. Thurston & Ruggles- had been reduced very
low by it, but was recovering. Mrs. B. had also been sick but was convalescent. The infant son of Mr.
Goodrich was at the point of death.
About noon the wife of Jams Games] Kahuhu whose life had for several days been despaired of breathed
her last surrounded by a wailing multitude of relations & friends who had assembled to perform their last
act of affection by pressing their faces to hers & watching by her dying mat till the spirit should take its
everlasting flight.Saturday July 3rd. The wife ofJames Kahuhu was interred this afternoon within the bounds of the fort
on Punchbowl hilL Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the house and after the proces on had reached the
grave Mr. Stewart made a prayer in the native language. There was not the least appearance of dirt near the
grave: it had been prepared in a small neat thatched house and lined with mats. The whole surface of the
building was likewise covered with mats.-
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Sabbath July 4th. A full congregation & good attention- Mr. Ellis preached in the forenoon from Rev.
XXI 4th.- The subject was suggested by the death of Kahuhu's wife and Mr. Ellis improved it as an
occasion to urge upon the attention of all the things which concern their souls. In the afternoon he
preached from Jonah L 6. "What meanest thou, 0 sleeper? Arise & call upon thy God."
Mr. S. addressed the foreigners who assembled at the house from 2 Cor. XIII 5- "Know ye not your
own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates."- In the afternoon he went to Waititi
with two of the teachers.
In the evening at the invitation of Mr. Harwood a number of foreign residents attended at the mission
house for exercise in singing- Mr. Crocker & Mr. Hun well aided with their flutes & Mr. Harwood with a
bass vioLMonday July 5th. Monthly concert. The Independence of the U.S. was celebrated by a dinner at the
house of Mr. Crocker to which the gent. of the mission family were invited- Toasts were dr k at the
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dinner, & a national salute fired in honor of the day.At 5 o'clock the natives were collected for a prayer meeting- Mr. Ellis addressed the assembly from Ps.
LXXII. 8. "He shall have dominion from sea to sea & from the rivers to the end of he earth." In the
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evening Mr. Ellis accompanied by Mr. Loomis met the teachers at the village for religious conversation &
instruction. At the same time the remaining members of the family held a rayer meeting at the mission
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house.
Tuesday 6th. Several vessels sailed for Tauwai having on board Tapule and the other chiefs of that
island. Forwarded by Tapule letters for Mr. Bingham & Mr. Wh ney. Kahalaia having been appointed
Governor of the island goes down to take the management of affairs there.
As Karaimoku expects soon to visit that island he has sent word to Mr. Bingham to remain there till his
arrival and wait till his return in order to me up with him.
Mr. & Mrs. Ellis took possession of their new house this evening, Mrs. E. having been at the mission
house ever since her retur from the windward. Most of the family accompanied her & Mr. Ellis over to their
home and united with them in family worship for the fir time in their new habitation. May the health of
Mrs. E. be restored to her that she may be a blessing to her family and to the heathen in this land of
darkness.Wednesday 7th. After the usual Wednesday afternoon meeting held with the people Mr. Ellis called
upon Taome one of the teachers who had been very ill for several days with a fever.
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Thursday July 8th. Had at tea with the family this evening Mr. Bruce of the Enterprize & Mr. Small
recently first mate of an English ship which a short time since stopped at Hawaii where he took his
discharge.- We were gratified also with the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis.- The visitors united with us in
our customary meeting for social worship.Friday 9th. Karaimoku was so ill yesterday and has continued so much so to day that some solicitude is
experienced on his account.
Occupied all this day in assorting and arranging the articles of clothing reed. from America by the
Dauphin and those which were on hand before. Though we feel grateful to our Am. friends for the liberal
contribution in clothing which they have made to this mission, yet we cannot but regret that large
garments had not been forwarded instead of small ones, as small ones are likely to be of less use to us than
large ones:- Shirts & pantaloons for ,men are good articles to use in exchange with the natives for many
things which the families need for general support.- Children's shoes, of which there is a considerable
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number of pairs are of very little e except for the children of the missionaries; while of shoes r men &
women there are but few, though they are very much needed for the members of the mission.Sabbath 11 th. There has been nothing of particular interest in the services of this day. The attendance
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considering the sickness & consequent absence of Karaimoku was such as to afford us gratifying evidence of
an external regard on the part of many of the people to the hou[se] [torn] & worship of God. A
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circumstance occurred during [the] [torn] afternoon service which afforded the chiefs present an
opportunity to express their feeling in reference to a trifling behavior in the house of God- Two females
who sat near the door we noticed playing with each other and engrossing the attention of those around
them- one of the native teachers arose and forced them out of the ouse.- At the close of the meeting the
chiefs expressed their decided disapprobation of the conduct of the two women and said Why did they
come into the house to play was there not room enough for them outside- Why did they not stop on the
seashore.
At the particular request of Karaimoku who is now considered out of danger Mr. Ellis conducted
religious exercises at his house just before the commencement of the afternoon services.Mr. Stewart preached to the English congregation which assembled at the mission house from 1 Cor. I
18. The preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness.- In the aften'loon he accompanied one
of the teachers to Waititi.Monday July 12th. A small schooner sailed for Lahaina on board which Mr. Stew t desired to take
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passage with his family, but as the vessel was deeply laden with provisions and a passage would thereby be
rendered uncomfortable for the females, and as the same reasons exi ed for the longer tany of Mr. S. that
there did for his visit to this place, it was concluded he had better not go by this conveyance.- It had been
suggested as to the propriety of Mr. Loomis of mysel s going to the aid of Mr. Richards, but Mr. L did not
think it duty for him to leave his concerns & suspend the work of the new house for an absence probably of
two months, and as the copying of the journal of the tour of Hawaii was a work requiring my attention it
was not thought proper for me to go; the vessel [therefor]e [torn] sailed without carry to Mr. Richards the
aid which we [hoped] [ m} to afford him by the first conveyance.
Wednesday July 14. Recommenced work upon the stone house which has been suspended about 2
months- Employed the two men who wrought before upon it and who have some knowledge of masons
work to lay up the stone- Mr. Loomis who it is expected will occupy the building will take the oversight of
the work. It is not expected that it will be finished immediately as much delay will be occasioned from the
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want of shingles & timber.
Thur ay July 15. The family having at the invitation of Mr. Ellis participated [in] his hospitality in a
pleasing family entertainment at dinner & tea in the new house he has recently took possession of, at this
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request united with him in a social evening prayer meeting.
Friday 16th. I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the village to attend the funeral of a native a man who had
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been of some importance under Hinau the Oovr. The coffin had been conveyed to the house where we
have been in the habit of conducting public worship.- Many of the principal chiefs were present. Mr. Ellis
made an address on the occasion & concluded w h prayer.- The body was then conveyed to the burying
ground near the mission establishment and Robert Haia conclu d the ceremonies of the occasion by a short
prayer. At the polite invitation of Capt. Ebbets the ladies including Mrs. Ellis & most of the Brethn. of the
mission family attended an entertainment at his establishment.
Saturday 17. Karaimoku being desirous that the new house of worship should be dedicated tomorrow
gave orders to his workmen to finish the seats and fix the windows & doors. This afternoon though feel[ing
ill he came] [torn} up himself attended by Piia, Kekauruohe and a great concourse of people to look at the
house and give directions about the spreading down of the mats. With the exception of Karaimoku the
whole company, chiefs as well as common people went to a marsh in the neighborhood for rushes to scatter
over the build g previous to laying the mats and each returned laden with a bundle.
The inside of the house is 70 feet by 25; he pulpit is at the north end on each side of which is a door,
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one for the entrance of the chiefs, the other for the mission family; the large door is on the west side and
the pulpit window of the old house, in the end towards the sea; the building is surrounded by a strong stick
fence 125 feet by 155, the enclosure to be planted, by the order of Karimoku {Karaimoku}, with the banana,
sugar cane &c.- The fence is so constructed that the people are entirely excluded from the windows; & a
small triangular fence, erected between the two doors in the end fronting the road, prevents the attendants
of the chiefs from sitting down directly back of the pulpit, & disturbing the speaker by their noise as was
frequently the case in the former house.
Sabbath July 18th. At the usual hour for meeting the house was filled though not crowded and the
exercises were commenced by performing the 7th hymn in the Hawaiian collection to the tune of
Litttleton- Mr. Harwood with a bass viol & Mr. Crocker with a flute assisted the music- After prayer a
hymn suitable to the occasion was sung to the tune of Denmark after which Mr. Ellis preached an
appropriate sermon from Acts 17~ 24 {"}Ood that made the world and all things therein seeing he is Lord of
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Heaven & earth dwelleth [not] [tom] in temples made with hands."
The subject was introduced by the remark, that in every pa of the world, where the inhabitants,
whether pagans or Christians, reverence superior beings, there places of worship are erected.
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The subject was prosecuted by exhibiting in the 1st place the error of idolaters in comparing God to
anything visible, and rendering offerings to the images which their own hands had made; and supposing
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that an invisible and spiritual being possessed wants like their own, & needed offerings of food &c.
II. The true God not visibly present in any part of the world.
III. The presence of God in the Churches of s people a spiritual presence felt in the heart; but not seen
by the eyes,
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perceptible to the touch.
IV. The existence or non~existence of places erected to the worship of the true God a proof of the moral
& intellectual circumstances of a nation or people.
V. The labor they formerly endured in building heiaus & worshipping false gods, burdensome
unprofitable & vain.
VI. The presence of the true God & the happiness of men the grand object of the religion of Jesus
Christ;- and these important benefits the end proposed in the erection of this house for his worship.
The English service was conducted in the new native house by Mr. Stewart from Prov. I.~ 1O. "If sinners
entice thee consent thou not."
About the same number of natives that attended worship in the morning were present in the afternoon.
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Part of the audience was composed of people from Waititi, who, by the order of Karaimoku, had come
down to attend worship for the first [time] in the house they had been instrumental in erecting. Mr.. Stewart
appeared for the first time in the pulpit, as a herald of salvation to this people, to interpret unto them the
messages of heaven which God in infinite mercy has purposed to make known unto all nations for the
obedience of faith. He addressed them from Luke II: 10. ((Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people."
Monday July 19th. The teachers & many of those who attend to the palapala were called out this
morning to break up the ground within the enclosure of the meeting house and prepare it for cultivationThey labored very cheerfully, and had the work completed in a very few hours.Tuesday 20th. Karaimoku having with his attendants been up at the house now building for him, and
proposing to lodge in it during the night, he asked Mr. Ellis if it would not be well to have prayers there.
Mr. Ellis pleased at having an opportunity to direct their thoughts to the true God very cheerfully
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consented & made known the fact to the Br. at the mission house & invited their attendance.- Happy we
all were to see this highest chief in the nation so ready to have erected in his new dwelling an altar to that
God whom his fathers neither knew nor acknowledged- May this house which has been consecrated by
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prayer never be profaned by the abominations which are so prevalent in this 1and- May its walls never
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enclose any but those who to a profession of a belief in the one living & true God shall add the utmost
endeavor of the heart to walk in his ways and yield obedienc to his holy precepts.
The schooner Washington sailed for the North West Coast Capt. Stevens goes as commander & Mr.
Elwe[ll as] [torn] supercargo.Wednesday 21. The Jupiter an American ship commanded by Capt. Leslie from the Spanish coast
arrived this morning & anchored in the roads.The Water Witch having been purchased by two or three individuals at this place for the purpose of
making a voyage to the coast of California got under way this afternoon and proceeded out to t harbor.
By invitation of the family a party of from 12 to 13 foreigners, masters of the vessels in port, & traders
resident here, attended at tea at the mission house, & s nt the evening apparently very agreeab1y- the
evening was closed by singing & prayer. We have ourselves been frequently enter ined by the politeness of
foreigners & we felt a happiness in seeing at our establishment and entertaining at our table in as decent a
manner as our resources would admit a select number of those of our countrymen who have[l] been
introduced [2] by providence to our acquaintance & society.
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Friday 23. Accompanied Betsey Stockton to the pari.
The Jupiter sailed this evening having committed to the care of the captain a package of letters &
communications for our friends & patrons in America.
Saturday 24. Fishing party to Moanarua composed of the chiefs & a great number of the common
people from Honoruru.Sabbath 25th. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning from Matt. XIV. 27.- "It is I, be not
afraid", and in the afternoon from 2 Thess. II 11 th 12. "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion,
that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believe not the truth, but had pleasure in
unrighteousness.
Mr. Stewart conducted the English services & in the afternoon went to Waititi.
Early this morning the Niu came to anchor in the roads and just after 10 A.M. Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely
very unexpectedly & very much to our joy anived at the mission house ving been absent more than 6
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months at Waiakea. Though when they left this place did not expect to be absent but half that time. They
embarked in a small schooner for Lahaina and thence took passage for this place in the Niu. The health of
Mrs. B. is feeble and that of the Dr. not perfectly restored from the effects of the fever with which he was
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visited soon after his return from a journey across the island of Hawaii.Monday July 26th. Karaimoku sailed this afternoon in a small schooner for Tauwai. Forwarded letters by
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him for Messrs. B. & W. and also a few supplies for the station.
Tuesday 27th. Several of the teache called upon Mr. Ellis this morning to make inquiries respecting
some of the truths which were the subject of his discourse on the Sabbath and to obtain more distinct ideas
of several things which had been the topics of conversation last evening at the meeting for inquiry.
Have moved my lodgings into the cellar and given up my room to Dr. B1atche1y who has taken
possession of it.
Thursday 29. Held our weekly prayer meeting at the house of Mr. Ellis by the particular request of [Mrs.]
[torn] Ellis.
[NOTE: The following paragraph "was inserted subsequently and crossed through, evidently by the
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as 1:Lar as t1l.e word"note,
Saturday, July 31, 1834 [1824?] A sailor belonging to the Sultan called upon Dr. B this morning to have
his shoulder set. The bone having been out seven weeks ,it was foreseen that the returning of it to its place
would be attended with no small difficulty. The shoulder and breast of the patient, who was directed to sit
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on the ground, were braced by bandages and these firmly secured to one of the posts of the house. Another
bandage was put around the arm just above the elbow to which a cord was attached for the purpose of
extending the dislocated limb. When everything was ready for the operation four men took hold of the
cord and applied all their strength to it but twice without effect; the third time, however, they succeeded in
drawing out the tendons of the arm so as to admit of the bone's being forced into its place as it was hope
N ote- The bone was either not restored to its place or it afterward slipped out as the man came again on
Monday, 9th Augt. and underwent another operation but with 1 tle success as at the first, though not
without greater suffering.
Sabbath Augt. 1. Mr. Ellis preached to the native congregation in the morning from Heb. VI. 7,8. "For
the earth that drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it &c.' & in the afternoon from Acts XVI 30,31.
Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ & thou shalt be saved &
thyhouse.-
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During the English service it was discovered that a company of natives to the number of 50 or 60 had
collected in a cultivated enclosure about a quarter of a mile distant, for the purpose of preparing a plat for
planting taro and were beating down the earth in the centre of the place which they had dug out with a
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great noise with the buts of the cocoanut branchs.- Mr. Ellis unwilling that they should thus violate the
Sabbath left the meeting house & proceeded to the place where they were at work and very quickly
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persuaded them to desist.
In the afternoon Mr. S. attended a native teacher to Waititi and conducted religious worship there.Monday Augt. 2nd. Called upon Capt. Blanchard for the purpose of setting our acct. with him for the
copper of the Ruby and at his invitation went on board his ship & dinned after dinner compared accounts,
and found him in our debt about $40.
An intere ing meeting at the village this evening with those who assembled to converse with Mr. Ellis
respecting the sermons which he had preached during the week. None were willing to leave the house till
all the texts had been introduced & conversed upon.- These meetings are admirably calculated to do
good. It is very evident they have increased in interest since their establishment.Tuesday 3rd. Very little taken place today worth mentioning- the wri ng scholars not willing to loose
the afternoon of yesterday which they were not able to improve in consequence of the mono con. for prayer;
came up this afternoon to attend to their lessons.
Wednesday 4th. Mr. Stewart attended a funeral at Waititi and was accompanied by Opiia and most of
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the teachers. They returned in time to be present at the lecture at this place.There has been a revival of some of the schools that for various reasons have been suspended a month
or two.- The resuscitation has taken place in consequence of some conversation which took place at the
meeting on Monday evening.
Saturday 7th. Dr. B. & Messrs. L. & C. attended by Mr. Harwood made an excursion up the mountains
which begin to rise at a short distance back of the missionary establishme , with a view to find a passage for
a cart and oxen to draw down fire wood for the station. We found no trees of any considerable size at a
shorter distance than two or two and a half miles and the scent generally pretty steep though not so much
so as to prevent an approach to them with a team. during the day two vessels arrived from Lahaina with
tidings that Kaahumanu was sick- one of them immediately proceeded on for Tauwai to inform
Karaimoku- on board the other several of the chiefs took passage in haste & departed for Lahaina.Sabbath Augt. 8th. When we arose this morning we discovered the new Brig Tamehameha commanded
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by Capt. John Meek at anchor in the roads. She has made a orter passage than any vessel that has
heretofore arrived at the islands from the U.S., having been only 112 days from New York to Hawaii.
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Mr. Stewart preached in English from Mat. III 10. "Every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn
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down & cast into the fire."- Having it in prospect to return to Lahaina in the course of the week he
concluded his discourse in the form of a farewell sermon.
In the afternoon Mr. Stewart went up the valley which extends from Waititi to the mountains &
inhabited by a considerable number of farmers but who have never been favored with religious meet[ings
and] conducted divine service among them. Messrs. L. & C. went to Waititi, where with the aid of a native
teacher they conducted religious worship to an assembly of about 40 persons.
Towards evening received packages of letters & pamphlets from the Brig and had our hearts rejoiced by
welcome intelligence from our American friends, and of the prosperity of the cause of Zion in our native
land.
This aftemon the Brig Becket, fitted out early in the spring by Taumuarii for a voyage to the N.W.
coast, arrived having had very poor suc ss. She stopped at Bido on her way back and the Cap. brought
letters from the brethren and had the kindness to take on board & to bring quantity of lumber which Dr.
B. had purchased of the natives while at Waiakea.
Monday Augt. 9. The brethren attended by Mr. Ellis went on board the Tamehameha, which is a very
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beautiful vessel, in some respects superior to the Barge, though not so ample in her accommodations. Learn
that two packages addressed to Mr. C. probably containg. Heralds & Coms. from the Miss. Rooms are in a
case belonging to Mr. Stewart, which cannot be conveniently got out at present.
Tuesday Augt. 10th. About 3 P.M. a small schooner made her appearance at the levlard of the harbor as
we supposed from Tauwai with Karaimoku, and as we hoped with Mr. Bingham.
The vessel came to anchor at the mouth of the outer harbor and in about half an hour we were
surprised & shocked with the sad intelli~ [hiatus in ms. Reference probably to insurrection on KauaL] by
the order of Karaimoku with directions that he should be thrown over bound into the sea. Which orders
were executed as soon as the vessel had got a sufficient distance from land.
The intelligence communicated by those who came up in the sch. occasioned a very great excitement
at this place both among the residents & the natives.- A letter having been forwarded from Karaimoku to
Hinau the Govr. of this island with directions for half of his men immediately to proceed to Tauwai-
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Hinau issued orders for forces to be in readiness against the morrow.
Messrs. B. & W. & their families were welcomed at the mission house- and their baggage having been
landed was during the eveng. dravvn up.
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During the night the Sch. got under way again & sailed for Lahaina.
Wednesday Augt. 11. At an early hour notice was conveyed to Mr. Stewart that the new Brig
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Tamehameha, bound to Lahaina, on board which he had got all things in readiness to embark, would sail as
soon as the wind should freshen.- After breakfast & family devotions- he & his wife with Betsey
Stockton having been two months and a half at this place gave us the parting hand to return to their
appropriate sphere of missionary labor. By this opportunity forwarded the letters recd. by the Brig from Am.
for the Brethren & sisters at Kairua & Waiakea, thinking it probable that a conveyanc might be obtained
for them from Lahaina sooner than from this place. The Deliverance & Becket sailed for Tauwai having on
board both 4 or 5 hundred en.
The native service this afternoon was very thinly attended. Sermon by Mr. Bingham.
Thursday 12. Employed part of yesterday & most of to day in fitting up one of the grass houses in the
yard for the accommodation of Mr. W & family.
Had only three females to attend the writing school, nearly all the scholars having gone to Tauwai.
Towards evening the Niu, being filled with men, set sail for Tauwai.
Friday 13. Two small schooners arrived from Lahaina having on board Hoapiri & Kehikiri, also rces for
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Tauwai. The news of the war excited a very lively interest at Lahaina. Keariiahonui seemed very deeply to
lament the unhappy difficulty which had obliged Government to take up arms.- The health of
Kaahumanu was very nearly restored.- She purposes to return very soon to this island.John Ii in the Prince Regent got under way this afternoon & proceeded for Tauwai.
Saturday 14th. The brethren of the mission met together this morning to consult respectg. the
expediency of building a fire place in the cook house, the aparatus of the stove being in such a condition as
to render cooking in it inexpedient on account of the great quantity of fuel it consumes.
A vote was passed empowering the agent to purchase a sufficient quantity of brick for a commodious
cooking establishment, and to employ a suitable person to erect it.- It was also thought expedient to
employ a person to do the cooking during the time that the families may remain in their present
circumstances.
The two small schooners which arrived from L yesterday sailed this afternoon for Tauai.
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Sabbath Augt. 15. Besides the usual services at the meeting house- instruction was extended to the
people inhabiting the valle back of the village, & to the people ofWaititi. Mr Whitney attended by myself
in the morning proceeded about 2 miles up the valley, and addressed a small assemblage of people, a few of
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the inhabitants of a cluster of houses about 25 in number, who were induced to listen to the words of life.-
On our way we passed in several places persons at work, we stopped and asked them if they did not know it
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was the Sabbath- they in general seemed not to be aware that they were doing harm, and manifested a
great degree of indifference upon the subject of our remarks. One whom we met bearing a heavy burden of
taro replyed to our protestations against his wor ng on the Lord's day- that he must have food if it was the
Sabbath.- Another at the house where we stopped to conduct religious worship in addition to calling us
fools, bid us be gone.We met several persons with burdens on their shoulders and said a few words to them all, most of them
assented to the propriety of our remarks.
Mr. B. went in the afternoon to Waititi and addressed about forty persons mostly women who assembled
in the school house from 2 Cor. V. 17. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed
away, behold all things are become new.One woman upon Mr. B.'s asking in his sermon where is the individual that has g en up his dark &
wicked heart (or old heart) replyed that her old heart had made its escape.
The Deliverance arrived this afternoon from Tauai. Letters were received from Karaimoku by Hinau &
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Mr. Ellis- He sent his aroha to the Br. of the mission family & to many of the foreigners mentioning their
names.- In his letter to Hinau he mentioned that the commander of the fort at Tauai at the time of the
attack had been found to be unfaithf. He also mentioned the names of several that are engaged in the
rebellion for whom he expresses much pity.In the evening Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham attended by other members of the family went to the fort for
the purpose of conducting religious worship- as the people stationed there of whom there is a considerable
number had not been allowed to leave to attend meeting during the day.
Tuesday Augt. 17. The Deliverance with a cargo of provisions sailed again for Tauwai.
Wednesday Augt. 18th. Between the hours of 11 & 12 last night the Tamehameha arrived from
Lahaina having on board Opiia, Kaikioeva & about 50 soldiers- This morning recd. the package of letters
& publications which had been packed with articles for Mr. Stewart and which were not accessible when
she was here before crossed out in ms.] on her first arrival from America. This afternoon she sailed for Tauai
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with Kaikioev & the soldiers, together with Mr. Whitney Mr. Hunnewell & others.- Mr. Whitney himself
& the brethren of this station thought it desirable that he should go down even if he shd. return
immediately, as he would not only be able to give such directions to the men on his land as might seem
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expedient but would also have access to a large number of people in the fort whose spiritual benefit he
might be able to promote.
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About 60 persons among whom was Opiia & the family of I-Hau {Hinau?} attended the lecture this
afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached to them from Prov. VIn 17. "I love them that love me and those who
seek me early shall find me."
Thursday 19th. Workmen employed in building a fire place & chimney in the cook house. Dr.
Blatchely employed in making a ea for the medicines.Mr. Ellis having finished the VIr. Chap. of the journal came over to read it \vith Mr. Bingham and came
in a few minutes after I had finished copying the VI Chap. I was thus prepared to sit and hear the next
chap. read & criticized- which I felt it a privilege to do during the remainder of the afternoon.Friday Augt 20. As Mr. Ellis did not yesterday afternoon finish reading the last Chap of the journalMr. Bingham & myself went over this morning to his house and listened to the remainder of it, but it was
till [not] after 3 P.M. that the reading of it was finished.Saturday 21. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina- She brot no letters from the Brethren. We learn
verbally that all things are going on well there- The health of Kaahumanu was comfortable. She wrote a
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very good letter to Hinau. The vessel is expected to return soon with provisions.
Sabbath 22nd. Feeling desirous that the day should be improved to the best advantage in
communicating religious instruction, I proposed to Robert to accompany me to Moanarua that we might
collect the people of that place and conduct a religious service for their benefit.- It was somewhat rainy
but hoping notwithstanding to find the weather not unpleasant we set out. On our way thither we saw a
few people at work- We told them that it was the Sabbath and advised them to suspend their workThey seemed to assent that it was proper to abstain from labor but think it doubt ul however whether they
left their work till it was finished.- On arriving at Moanarua we repaired to the house of the head man,
but did not find him at home- we learned however that he was at work at a distance with his ople- A
person whom we found at his house proposed to go & call him, in about 20 minutes he came; t seemed
somewhat displeased and asked whether we had been sent by the queen or Hinau to conduct religious
worship; About 20 persons only collected to whom Robert made a short address, after the singing of two
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hymns & a prayer. On our way back we stopped at two different places to converse with the people in some
houses we had to pass.
Mr. Ellis preached in the morning and afternoon at the meeting house, to the na ve congregation.- At
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11 o'ck Mr. Bingham preached to the English congregation.
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After dinner Mr. B. & Mr. Ellis went to the fort & conducted re gious worship there~ Afterwards Mr. B.
went to Waititi and preached to the n ives who had been collected together there.
About 4 P.M. the Tamehameha arrived from Tauwai by which information was received concerning the
sta of the war. The rebellious part had collected their forces & fortified themselves on Geo. Taumuarii
place at Wahiawa where he had planted a small brass field piece. araimoku had sent several messages to
George assuring him that ifhe would surrender himself mercy would be shown him. Geo. replyed that he
did not wish to hurt any of the windward party- he want to contend only with the Tauai people- many
of them were his enemies & had threatened his life.- On Wednesday a party of 8 or 900 men under the
command of Hoapiri & Kahalaia marched to Hanapepe and encamped there for the night. Towards
evening a slight skirmish took place between some of the windward party & an advance guard of the insur
ents stationed at Hanapepe in which a man who approached towards the advancing forces using very
insulting and reproachful language was instantly ot down by Aneane the head of a party from Honoruru.Early the next moming the whole body moved and made an attack upon the people in the
entrenchments and completely routed them without the loss of a man on the side of the assailants the
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other party lost thirteen killed among whom was Tiaimakani. Kawelo & Nakeu, Tiaimoku & George made
their escape singly & in different directions to the mountains.- There are about one thousand men in
pursuit of them who have charge not to kill them but to bring them in alive as it is the design of Karaimoku
to extend mercy to them. The last news from Geo. was that he had been so closely pursued as to [be]
obliged to leave his horse flee on foot to hide among the bushes.
In the evening I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the fort where he conducted a short service with Hinau & his
-attendants.- Thence we went to Pakaka and Mr. Ellis conducted religious worship with Opiia and her
family.During the evening a small schooner arrived from Tauwai on her way to Lahaina by which Mrs. W.
received a letter from her husband. Mr. W. also wrote to Mr. Bingham corroborating the account given by
the passengers in theTamehameha respecting the defeat & dispersion of the rebellious party.Monday Augt. 23.- As the sch. bound to Lahaina is expected to retum immediately Mr. Bingham has
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concluded to go up in her. He will embark this aftemoon and I shall take advantage of the opportunity to
forward a few supplies.
Mr. B. having sailed n the aftemoon as it was expected Mr. Ellis waleno [lvlr. A.E Judd states that, as
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this was written before the Hawaiian. spelling was stabilized, this undoubtedly is the term now written
weleno, meaning alone.] conducted the meeting for conversation with the natives.•
Wednesday 25th. The congregation this afternoon amounted only to about 40 persons to whom Mr.
Ellis preached from the words,- "If thou wou1dst enter into Ii keep the commandments.
Saturday 28th. The small sch. which sailed on Monday for Lahaina returned from thence this morning.
Mr. Bingham at the special request of Kaahumanu will tarry till after the Sabbath. He wrote to Mrs. B.
stating the reasons viz. Kaahumanu proposes to have a day of fasting & prayer in which all as many as can
be informed shall join with penitence & humility to supplicate the divine favor
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that the war may cease & the effusion of blood be stopped and that even Humehume may be saved form
death- Mr. B. states further that she proposes to send forthwith to John Adams & Kapiolani to Piia &
Karaimoku to join with her in observing Friday (27th) as a day of fasting & special prayer- hoping that
the notice will reach them in season.
Recd. by the same conveyance a letter from Messrs. Thurston & Bishop- Tidings of the war at Tauai
had reached Hawaii and had excited in the minds of the chiefs & people the same spirit which the news
first produced here. The chiefs had enquired of the brethren whether it was right to take up arms in this
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case- They returned answer that war was not justifiable except in self [defense] or the security of property
from spoilation. The people were unitedly of opinion that Tauwai belonged to the king and that it was
their duty to secure it to him, against the userpation of another. A detachment of about 100 soldiers
embarked and proceeded as far as Lahaina. But the news of the dispersion of the insurgents will probably
alter their determination of proceeding on.-.
Sabbath Augt. 29th. The absence of Mr. B. rendered it necessa for Mr. Ellis to conduct all the religious
exercises of the day usually performed at thisp1ace.- He preached in the morning to a cong. of about 150
natives from Luke XVIII 14. "For everyone that exa1teth himself shall be abased; and he that humb1eth
himself shall be exalted."; in the afternoon also to bout the same number, from Rom. VIII 9. "If any man
have not the Spirit of Christ he is none ofhis.-e} The Eng. service was well attended and the sermon
which was from 1 Cor. IX 24 "So run, that ye may obtain", listened to with apparent int est.
In the afternoon I went with one of the teachers to Waititi where between 30 & 40 persons assembled
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for worship. The teacher offered two prayers & made a short address. I read the hymns & sung twice.-. On
my way back I passed some persons at work making poe [poi]- I asked them if they did not know that it
was the Sabbath- A man who was most actively engaged replied in somewat of a contemptuous manner
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repeating the expression two or three times ('The Sabbath of God". Several young persons who were in a
house contiguous came out and said they observed the Sabbath for they attended to the palaoala.•
Tuesday Augt. 31. The Pilot boat ar ived from Tauwai with Mr. Whitney having been six days in
performing the passage. Tiaimoku had surrendered himself up to Karaimoku- George Taumuarii still
remained in secrecy.-The place of his wife's retreat had been discovered and a party had been dispatched
to conduct her to Waimea.
A whaling ship of Nantucke the Falcon, Capt, Chase arrived off the roads having been 4 months from
the Society Islands. The Capt. while there had intercourse with the missionaries, and states that the wife of
Mr. Threlkeld died some time about the beginning of the present year- and that when he left the islands
in April the Missionary Deputation had not embarked bu were in readiness to depart by the first
opportunity.- As the vessel is to return thither immediately for refreshments Mr. His took advantage of the
opportunity to forward some flour salt & bread some of for the missionaries- These articles were put on
board in the evening, the vessel standing off and on outside the reef- The mission also forwarded a bundle
of American publications of the latest dates on hand & 10 copies of Prest. Allens donation of Account of
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Shipwrecks accompanied with a letter, containing a request, that the missionaries there, should they be
favored with an opportunity of sending to Pitcaims island, would improve it to forward to John Adams a
copy of that work agreeably to the wish of the donor.In the evening Gov. Adams' schooner the Puahureri arrived form Lahaina having on board Mr.
Bingham, and Stephen Pupuhi & the woman to whom he was married a few days since.
Wednesday Sept. 11824. Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and attended a funeral, also preached to a
considerably large congregation of people. Mr. Bingham preached at the meeting house to a small
congregation.
The Tamahaorelani & Niu arrived form Tamvai, ha ng sailed about the time Mr. Whitney did. those
who came up in them had nothing new to communicate respecting the war.Thursday 2nd. Very busy all this day in putting up supplies for L aina & Kairua to be sent to the former
by the Pokii & to the latter by Gov. Adams' schooner the Pua reri.
The family met this evening to converse respecting the propriety of Stephen Pupuhi's going to Waitapu,
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an inland district on Maui, to set up a school there- It seemed more desirable that he should either
accompany Mr. Whitney to Tauwai or embrace the first opportunity of going to I-Udo for the assistance of
the brethren at Waiakea.- But neither of these measures seemed expedient from the unwillingness of his
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wife to leave her friends & native island to accompany him.- After some conversation on the subject the
brethren expressed their united opinion that he had better for the present attempt establishing a school at
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Waitapu the residence of his wife's father & friends and commence the work of teaching- recommending
at the same time that he should maintain frequent intercourse with the brethren at Lahaina visiting them
as often as once a month.
Friday Sept. 3. This day has been observed by the members of this station as a day of fasting & prayer
with reference to the celebration of the Lords Supper which we hope to observe here on the approaching
Sabbath. In the afternoon MI. Whitney preached to a sma1l congregation of natives which assembled in the
meeting house.
Our preparatory lecture was observed in the evening at the mission house, MI. Bingham pr ched from I
Pet. 6.7 "Behold, I lay in Sion a chief comer stone, elect, precious; and he that believeth on him shall not
be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precio ."
It is so long since the communion has been observed at this station that the prospect of celebrating it
together with the precious trut exhibited to us, drawn from the divine oracles, made the meeting very
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pleasant; and in view of what the Lord Jehovah has done for his Church, and the immovable foundation he
has laid in Sion for its hopes to be built upon of present consol ion & of future complete & everlasting
triumph, we were enabled from the heart to say Christ is Precious.
Sabbath Sept. 5th. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham who preached
to them from JeI. XXIII 6. "The Lord our righteousness." The sermon in English to the foreigners was
preached by Mr Whitney from I John L 3. ((And truly our fellowship is with the Father & with his Son
Jesus Christ. "In the afternoon Mr. W. went to Waititi & preached to the people who assembled there to hear the
word of God.
The afternoon service in the meeting house was conducted by MI. Ellis- The congregation was small
but the attention of the people to the discourse which was from Act X 30 31. was pleasing. At the close of
the exercises John C. Irapoa & Robert Whyhee were admitted to the Church on a letter of
recommendation from the Church in Cornwall Connecticut & upon their subscribing to our articles of
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faith.In the evening the communion was celebrated at the house of brother Ellis on account of the
indisposition of Mrs. Ellis and her inability to go out.
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The ship Cadmus Capt. Cary, a whaler belonging to Thorndike 23 months from Boston last from the
Japan Coast arrived this morning having about 1400 barrels of oil on board.•
Monday 6th. Monthly concert.- As many inconveniences have been experienced particularly on the
part of the females, from th association union of all the families at this station as in one, it has been a
question with us for some time, whether a separation (of the families) so far as concerns cooking & the
domestic employments connected with a common table the "long table" is not expedient.- A
consultation accordingly took place today. The principal difficul y to an immediate arrangement of this
kind seemed to exist in the want of suitable accommodations for one of the families till such time as the
stone house now building for the residence of Mr. Loomis shall be completed.- None of the houses in the
mission enclose being thought suitable in their present condition, it was proposed that two of the thatched
houses in the yard should be taken to pieces and the sound timber be employed in erecting one to be newly
thatched in the yard inclosing the printing office & the partly finished stone house.This arrangement seemed advisable and also that the wood building commonly called the mission
house should be altered so as to accommodate . & Mrs. Blatchely- Mr. Bingham & family, and myself.Meeting for the natives in the afternoon. Mr. Bingham addressed those that assembled, between 40 &
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50 in number, from Lev. YJCy. 9,10. after which "vas sung the native hymn, a translation of (the hymn)
"Blow ye the trumpet blow,"
"The gladly solemn sound."
In the evening the family observed the interesting & welcome seaso of prayer afforded by the return of
the first moday of the month.Tuesday Sept. 7. 1824. The arrival off this port of the Mercury a whaling ship commanded by Capt.
Austin, bound directly to New Bedford by the way of the Society Islands, has furnished a plenty of business
for the different member of the family to prepare communications for America & will probably keep them
employed at their pens till her departure.
Wednesday 8th. A key having been stolen out of the door of the Dr.'s room on Sabbath last and some
persons who called at the house in Opiia's train being suspected, complaint was made to her- She made
enquiry and found that it had been taken by a small boy, belonging to another chief, who came with her
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attendants- The key was this day returned.Thursday 9th. The lAurc y sailed this afternoon for the United States by the was of the Society Islands
where she will stop a few days for refreshments. By this vessel many communications have been forwarded
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for our friends & patrons in America; 68 pages of the public joumal bringing it up to the 29th of April and
to page 502 inclusive were sent. Sent all the letters on hand.
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A small schooner arrived from Tauwai. Several interesting letters from Karaimoku, Laanui and others
by Opiia, Hinau, & Mr. Ellis,- George Taumuarii had not be taken neither his wife. Karaimoku is disposed
to exercise mercy to all those who joined in the rebellion- He contemplates going through the island
himself with a view to conciliate & quiet the people to settle difficulties and to induce if possible George to
surrender up himself- The letter which Mr. Ellis received was from Karaimoku and contained the request
that he would write to the king informing him of the disturbance at Tauwai and telling him that the isla
had barely escaped being taken by the rebels. He wished his love to be sent to the king and the king be
requested to retum.
ve learned from Capts. Austin & Coleman that the Thames Capt. Clasby was at the Soc. Islands in
Jany. having obtained only about 550 barrels of oil
The arrival of Capt. Coleman and an offer on his part to Mr. Ellis of a gratuitous passage for himself &
family to America has induced Mr. Ellis to apply to the brethren for advice with respect to his duty in this
case, requesting at the same time of the Dr. his opinion as to the probability of Mrs. E.'s health being
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improved by a voyage & change of climate.- Dr. B. fully expressed his conviction that there is no prospect
of Mrs. E. recovery without a change of climate, and that there is a probability of her healths being promote
by a removaL
The Brethren in reference to the Dr.'s opinion and the opening in divine Providence presented by the
generous offer of Capt. Coleman, gave t..~ere advice that it i Mr. Ellis' duty to endeavor to improve the
present favorable opportunity of visiting England by the way of America.Friday 10th. The Tamahaorelani which got under way on the Sabbath but was obliged to put back in
consequence of strong winds sailed again this forenoon bound to Lahaina- Stephen Pupuhi and his wife
took passage in her and Mr. Ellis forwarded a letter to the brethren there requesting them to send down his
little daughter Sarah, by the earliest opportunity it being his design to embark for America in the Russel
Cap. Coleman.
Sabbath Sep. 12. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr. Whitney sermon from Acts XXIV.
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25. "Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for
thee."
Mr. Ellis preached in English to a respectably large nd attentive congregation from Isa. XXXIII 16. 17.
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"He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; bread shall be given him; his
water shall be sure. Thine eye shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far
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off.e} The text was illustrated by showing the exalted & glorious state of the Christian & his superiority
over the mere man of the world in the objects of his pursuits, security, certainty of support, sources of
enj oyment & eternal prospects.In the afternoon Mr. Ellis preached to a very attentive congregation of natives from Prov. III 6. "In all
thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direc thy paths." In closing the discourse Mr. E. alluded to his
contemplated voyage to America and stated the reasons of his for going at the present time.- In both the
last services Mr. B. took part.Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and conducted native service.Tuesday Sept. 14. All the family are engaged in aiding Mr. Ellis in his preparation for embarkationthe ladies in making up articles of clothing for the comfort of Mrs. E. & the children- Dr. B. in putting up
a medicine chest- Mr. L in putting up specimens of lava & curiosities both for Mr. E. and the American
Board.- Mr. Bingham in compilin a report for the Hawaiian Deputation and myself in copying. About 3
P.M. finished the Journal of the tour comprising 266 pages and immediately comm ced the report.-
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Friday Sept. 17. Having heard from haina that all the vessels that were there had sailed for Hawaii
before the Tamahorelani {Tamahaorelani} arrived & that she had immediately on her arrival departed to
follow after them, & no prospect remaining that Sarah could be sent down so soon as it would be desirable
for the Russel to sail Mr. Ellis & Capt. Coleman obtained Capt. Blanchard's small schooner to go up & take
the little girl 0 to Kairua whither they would follow in the ship, and there receiving on board both Mr. E.'s
daughters, take their departure thence for the Soc. Islands the United States.
About 6 o'ck P.M. the family took their leave of Mrs. Ellis and just about sun down she was put into a
boat & attended by Dr. B. was conveyed on board the vessel lying at anchor in the roads. Mr. Ellis not
having completed all his business remained on shore during the evening. About 10 o'ck having taken an
affectionate leave of the family amidst their tears & sympathy he left the shore with Capt. Coleman who
had kindly remained in order to accompany him off.The brethren of this station while they sympathise with Mr. Ellis in the afflictive dispensation which
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renders it his duty to revisit his native land, and while they most cordially approve & recommend the
measure, cannot but deeply feel their loss in his removaL There is now left at this important post, to
discharge its varied & arduous duties, but one ordained missionary; upon him therefore will devolve the
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care & labor to which the strength of two was hardly adequate; but the hand which imposes the burden can
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give strength or lighten the labor.The dispensation is to us dark & mysterious, our brother was lent to us for a season, his labors have
been peculiarly acceptable & abundantly useful & now the same wise & holy providence which in a
striking manner pointed him to this missionary field directs him to leave it and return to his country and
kindred our prayer is that the God of Isaac may go with & bless him- be with his family & bless them &
make the voyage & change of climate effectual to the restoration of his wife's health- and if it be his will
& for his glory, allow them to return to share again in the labors & toils & satisfactions of the benevolent
design to raise enlighten & save this heathen nation.
By this conveyance the tract & journal of the tour were forwarded in the care of Mr. Ellis also various
communications & a joint letter to the Cor. Sec.
During the afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & their three little ones embarked on board a small
schooner bound to Tauai, the quiet of the island being so far restored as to justify them in returning to their
former field of labor.- The vessel did not get under way till evening.Saturday Sept. 18. The vessel which is to convey our dear brother Ellis & family far from these scenes of
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ignorance & sin of toil & privation, that was at anchor last evening in the roads when the curtains of night
were drawn around our dwellings, was not to be seen this morning having got under weigh in the night.
Our thoughts followed him in the ship in which he had embarked tossing upon the u~dulating waves & we
could not but earnestly pray that the winds of heaven & the billows of the deep may be commissioned to
convey him speedily & safely to this port of destination.
Mr. & Mrs. Bingham have been busily employed during the day over at the house which has been left
by Mr. Ellis- in setting it in order & preparing to remove thither to occupy the house till the return of Mr.
Ellis.Sabbath 19. The congregation was not large either part of the day, but attentive, Mr. B. preched in the
morning from the words "I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you." In the afternoon from Ps.
LXXIII 24. 'Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory." The sermon in
English to the foreigners was from Provo 3.6. "In all thy ays acknowledge him & he shall direct thy paths."
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Mr. L. attended by Hoaai went to Waititi for the purpose of conducting religious worship.
The small schooner which sailed 9 days ago for Tauai to inform Karaimoku of Mr. E. contemplated
departure for England & to request letters from him for the king, returned about noon having had a long &
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difficult passage up.Wednesday Sept. 22, 1824. Mr. Bingham having been making preparation for several days past for
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removing has to day taken up his residence with his family in the house of Mr. Ellis.Lecture thinly attended. Mr. B. preached from the word "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God
is eternal life though Jesus Christ our Lord."
Friday 24th. Kaahumanu Kalakua & several other chief arrived this morning from Lahaina having
arrived there from Kairua on Sabbath last- Soon after she had landed she came up with a large company
of attendants to the meeting house where by her wish a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham.
Several members of the mission called upon he in the afternoon- she appeared very friendly & much
gratified with the visit. Her zeal for the palapala continue and she still wishes all her people to be
instructed.
Saturday 25th. By the return of the Deliverance from Hawaii letters were received from Mr. Ellis & Mr.
Richards. Mr. E. states that after Mrs.E. had recovered from her sea sickness she was more comfortable than
she had been for some time privious to her embarkation. The two vessels arrived at Kairua about the same
time on Tuesday morning- The deliverance sailed for Lahaina at sunset & carried back Mr. Richards &
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Betsey who had gone on with Sarah. The Russel did not come to anchor but stood off and on and was
expected to shape her course for the Soc. IsIs. the next day.
Mr. R. stated that intelligence had been received at Kairua from Waikea of no very pleasing character
which was that the brethren were in great want of supplies having neither food nor articles to buy it withand that they had no schooL
Kaahumanu made the families presents of fi .
Sabbath 26. The native service both in the morning & afternoon was pretty fully attended but the
congregation was considerably disturbed by the armed attendants of Kaahumanu & Kauikeouli who
remained outside and made much noise during part of the time of worship. Mr. B. preached in the morning
from John VI. 68. "To whom shall we go, thou hast the words of eternal life." and in the afternoon from
Matt. XVIII 16.-' He also preached in English from Luke XIX 13 "Occupy till I come."
Mr. L. attended a native teacher to Waititi and conducted religious worship there.-
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Monday Sep. 27. Cap. Clark in the Sultan sailed this afternoon for Canton intending to touch at
Tauwai before taking his final leave of the islands- r. Harwood took passage with him also Mr. George L.
Bruce who has during his residence here showed the family many polite attentions, and kindly offered to
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execute any commands they might wish from time to time [to] favor him with during his residence in
Canton. We parted with Mr. Harwood not merely as a boarder but as one of the family of which he has
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indeed been a member almost three years during which time he has render it much valuable service as a
mechanic. Our best wishes attend him as do also our prayers that he may be returned in safety to his
country & friends enriched with the divine favor & blessing.Kaahumanu & the chiefs that came down from Lahaina sailed for Tauwai also Capt. Wildes in the
Parthian.
Tuesday Sep. 28th. the Dr. Mr. Loomis & myself assisted by a Carpenter have been employed this day in
raising the sils of the house and propping up the beams of the ground floor. The house had settled several
inches in the midd1e.As some of our out houses had been visited twice last night by persons whose object was to steal but
were prevented carrying away anything by an alarm of the natives belonging to the family we have resolved
to take turns in watch the yard to night.- We strongly suspect that a black man hom we recently dismissed
from our service as cook in consequence of a thievish disposition is engaged in a plan to plunder us.Wednesday 29. Though no attempt was last night made to rob us yet we have this morning ascertained
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that the black man alluded to while connected with the family committed several depredations on us in the
way of theft- among other things besides pilfering provisions we have discovered that he stole 10 ps Blue
nankin, worth about $20.If we knew of any regular method of bringing a thief to condign punishment, we should feel strongly
inclined to take the proper steps, that others might be deterred from similar acts, and that he might learn
for his future benefit, that the way of transgressors is hard.
Employed today in making an addition to our store room in the cellar & in removg. various articles of
the mission out of a thatched house in the yard that is just ready to tumble down.- It was built for the
mission by government about the time that the family removed to this establishment the materials were
not entirely new but the house may be considered as a fair specimen of this kind of dwelling.
By an arrival from Tauwai the intelligence has been communicated that Geo. aumuarii had been taken
and sent to Waimea by Karaimoku who was himself at Wairua.-
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Friday Octr. 1st. Cap. Blanchard & Cap. Thos. Meek by the invitation of the families took tea, last
night at the mission house, & this evening with Mr. B.
They are expected in a few days to sail for America by the way of Canton. Cap. M. will go merely as a
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passenger having some time since disposed of the Brig Arab the vessel which he [came] out in from
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America.Sabbath Octr. 3. Mr. B. preached both parts of the day to small but interesting & attentive
congregations of the natives- His text in the morning was from the XI Chap. Heb. 7.
The congregation of foreigners consisted principally of the master & officers of whaling ships of which
there are several now in port.
Accompanied Hoaai to Waititi.Monday 4th. Mon. Con. Meeting for prayer in the afternoon for the natives- in the evening of the
families at the mission house.
Wednesday 6th. Attended the sale both yester y & today of articles belonging to the ship Eliza Ann
lately condemned as not sea worthy.
Thursday 7. Witnessed a boat race this morning.
Three or four whale boats each manned with 6 oars with one man in the stem to steer started from the
beach and pulled for the reef, & having reached it turned & pulled back for the shore- the boat arriving
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first at the further bound and first at the shore was the successful one & won the stakes of 50 dollars.Cap. Macy of the Maro & Capt. Joy of the Lyra took tea with Mr. Bingham.Prayer meeting in the evening at Mr. B.'s.Friday 8.th. Have obtained very satisfactory information that the cook we recently dismissed has stolen
considerable timber out of the yard, At one place Mr. Loomis & the Dr. found 4 boards- at another 2,and plank & timber at other places.Were favored with the company of Capt. Arthur Capt. cy & Capt. Fitz Gerald at tea at the wood
house.- Cap. A. entertained us with the account of his visit at Pitcairn's Island & interview with John
Adams & his interesting companions,Saturday Octr. 9, Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Loomis having exchanged apartments in the lower floor have
been employed part of the day in removing their effects. According to the present arrangement the Dr. will
occupy the Western end of the house & Mr. Loomis & his family the lower apartments in the other end.I shall for the present improve the chamber lately vacated by Mr. Bingham & the rooms connected with
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that.
Sabbath 10. Mr. B. preached to attentive though not large congregations of the natives in the morning
from John III. 21. & in the afternoon from Luke I. 6.7,
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Mr. B. preached also in English to a respectable congregation of the Masters officers & seamen of the
whaling ships in port from I Kings XVIn 21. (CHow long halt ye between two opinions?"
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Mr. Loomis went to Waititi.Monday Octr. 11 tho Commenced the foundation of a new cook house at the South west end of the
wooden house designed for the accommodation of the Dr.'s family.
Tuesday 12. By an arrival from Tauwai a letter was reed. by Mr. Bingham from Mr. W giving a very
pleasing account of the religious feelings of Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui. On their arrival at Tauai they
immediately repaired to the mission house and Kaahumanu desired that public thanksgiving at the meeting
house should be rendered to Jehovah for his kindness to them. It is expected that they will abide at the
mission house during their stay at the island.
Several prisoners were brat up also Kaninoho one of those who has been active in the rebellion. Laanui
also came up and the meeting of him & Opiia wa very interesting- Mr. Bingham was at the village and at
their request united in singing a hymn & offering a prayer of thanksgiving to the God who had preserved.
Wednesday 13. Shipped a few articles for the Station at Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Cadmus Capt.
Cary who sailed this afternoon for Kearakekua.
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Friday 15. The Inore arrived.
Saturday Octr. 16. The Becket & other vessels arrived from Tauwai bringing Hoaapiri Kehikiri,
Karaiakoa & others together with the rebel chief Tiaimoku.
Soon after their arrival the chiefs above mentioned came up to the stone house & called upon Mr.
Bingham expressing their wish that prayers should be offered with them at the chapel as an
acknowledgement to God for his care over them during the war & returning them in safety. As it was near
dark Mr. B. proposed that they should return to the village & he would go dO'wn & conduct prayers with
them there.Sabbath 17. A respectable number of chiefs & people atteded service in the morning to whom Mr. B.
preached from I Pet. III. 12.
English service well attended. Sermon from Ps. xc. 140 satisfY us early with thy mercy; that we may
be glad & rejoice all our days.
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In the afternoon Mr. C. went to Waititi.
Wednesday 20. Went with Mr. Loomis to make search for stone suitable for a wall. In hopes of finding a
place where it may be obtained easily & in abundance we took the circuit of Punchbowl hill, but were not
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as successful as we hoped to be. We found however a quantity on the south side at a convenient distance
from the mission house which we think may be drawn to the yard without much trouble.
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Friday 22. A foreigner whom we employed to break the stears to the yoke & draw stone for a wall
having cut his hand we were obliged to dismiss him for the present, and defer the work.Saturday 23. Called upon Hoapiri this morning in company with Mr. Bingham to ascertain whether his
schooner can be obtained to convey supplies to Waiakea, but were informed that it was not in a condition
to perform the voyage, that after making one trip to the windward it is to be returned here to undergo
repairs.Assisted Pea towards evening in getting up a cow belonging to Mr. E. now under the care of Mr. B. that
had recently calved & separated from the herd.
Sabbath. An intoxicated foreigner took his seat this morning at the native service in front of the pulpit
and during the exercises considerably attracted the attention of the people but as his conduct was not
insufferable he was allowed to remain.
Mr. B. preached in the morning from Matt. XlV. 12. "They went & told Jesus.» In the afternoon from
John III. 1. "Behold what manner of love the father hath bestowed upon us that we should [be} called the
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sons of God."
The Eng. Cong. was respectable as to numbers. Mr. B. preached from Matt. XIII. 39. "The harvest is the
end of the world."
Mr. Loomis attended by Taome & Hoaai went to Waititi and addressed a small congregation that
assembled in the school house from the words "Repent ye for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Monday Octr. 25. Mr. Loomis attended by Kulamea on horse back rode to Puloa near Pearl river in
order to ascertain whether lime & a peculiar kind of clay called Pohu suitable for plaster could be obtained
there, for laying over the inside of the printing office & the new stone house when the walls shall have
been completed.
Capt. Thornton of the Partridge an English whaling ~hip with his wife & little daughter about 6 years of
age made the families a visit; Mrs. T. spent part of the day with the ladies of the family & after taking tea
returned with her husband & daughter on board the ship which had been standing off & on during the day.
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Tuesday 26. Three small vessels sailed for Lahaina having on board Hoapire, Kehikiri and a great many
people. I had got ready a few articles to send to the Brethren, bu the vessels were under way before I could
send them to the village.
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Called upon Mr. Spurr the agent for Cap. Meek's concern, to obtain information with respect to the
practicability of chartering the Deliverance to carry supplies to the Brethren at Hido. Was told that the
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orders respecting the vessel were that whoever chartered her must be at the expense of hiring a captain and
crew and must also take the responsibility of the loss or injury of the vessel.- We could probably obtain
the vessel for $5 per day.We do not think we should be justified in paying such freight, incurring the expense of supporting the
crew & paying them wages while accomplishing the trip together with running the risk of the loss or injury
of the vessel.- Aside from the risk the expense would not be much less than $150.Employed Mr. Jackson to take off the boards of the wooden house, slit & plain them and replace them
in the manner of clapboards, for which we have engaged to pay him $45. The house in its present state is
simply covered with boards & the cracks between them admit the dust which is a great inconvenience to
the families & the frame of the building is so much exposed to the weather that we feel that it is time that
something was done to secure it- Shingles are very high & difficult to be obtained & the plan of covering
we have now adopted will supersede the necessity of shingles.
Mr. Jackson commenced this morning.-
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The Tamehorelani {Tamehaorelani} & Niu arrived from Tamvai.Wednesday Octr. 27. Called upon Opiia & Laanui who made themselves very pleasant & agreeable &
with whom in short & imperfect sentences I endeavored to converse- Opiia made inquiries respecting
several parts of the world, their local sit tion & the kind of sovereigns that ruled over them. She wished to
know where Jerusalem was situated & where the Jews its former inhabitants now dwelt, and being told they
were dispersed among the nations she asked whether they would not hereafter be restored to their own land
She asked whether the Africans were not an ignorant and wicked race of people & whether missionaries
had gone to instruct them; and seemed to experience satisfaction in being told that teachers had been sent
to direct them in the way of lifej- and that many probably at Sierra Leone had already become wise unto
salvation.
By an arrival from Tauai a letter was recd. by Mr. B. from Mr. W.- Kaahumanu appeared to be exerting
a salutary influence though Mr. W. expressed his fears that order was not yet perfectly restored. had been
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robbed of a considerable number of goats & Mr. Ruggles' place at Hanapepe had been stripped of
everything. He felt very much in need of an associate & inquired whether it might not be the duty of Mr.
R. to return from Waiakea to his assistance.
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Kaahumanu who had been in his family since her arrival was about leaving to make that tour of the
island.
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Octr. 28. By an arrival from Lahain a letter was recd. from Mr. Stewart who states that his health had of
late suffered he also mentioned that some deeds of darkness had been performed there- Kaiko & the
Princess had been sacrificing to devils but went out of Lahaina to do it- the act he says "has had a
tendency to bring the friends of the truth decidedly on the Lord's side & \ve have a most interesting
company of praying men with whom we have a weekly conference not entirely unlike an enquiring meeting
in a revival. Taua says it is just like Huaheine".
No news had been recd. from Hawaii later than what had been communicated- they felt very anxious
respecting. the brethren & sisters at Hido who they fear must be reduced to extremities.
29th. The Washington arrived from the Coa of California having been absent from this place 101 days.
A letter has been recd. from Mr. Richards at Lahaina stating that Cap. Clasby in the Thames had
arrived there that he was somewhat ill in consequence of a blow he recd. on his side just before he arrived
which endangered his life. Since his arrival he has taken up his quartrs with the brethren and appears more
interested in them than ever.-
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The horse which is kept by a native at Manoa having been fastened by a rope became entangled in it &
was cast down- his exertions to extricate himself only secured him more firmly- he was found much cut
by the rope & bruised by his efforts to rise- and was liberated by the natives. He appears a good deal
injured, particularly in one of his legs.
Saturday Octr. 30. The schooner Washington spoke on the Coast, the Mentor Cap. Newell, & the
Rover Cap. Cooper, and recd. from on board the Rover a trunk & box for Mr. Loomis shipped by Mr. Shaw
in Canton containing a present of several acceptable articles valued here at $27.Sabbath Octr 31. The Congregations in the morning & afternoon consisted of a respectable number of
natives to whom Mr. B. preached from Luke 22.12 and Matt. 2. 2. His sermon to the Engl Cong. was from
Act VII. 60.
Mr. Loomis in the afternoon addressed a cong. at Waititi from the words, ((1 love them that love me &
those that seek me early shall find me."- Prov. VIr. 17.
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Monday Novr. 1. Yoked up our young bullocks for the purpose of drawing stones to build the wall of an
avenue to our house.- Ours we believe are the first oxen that have been yoked up in the islands, we hoped
to find them, after they shall become accustomed to the yoke, very useful in draw articles from the village
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& in drawing stones for future buildings.A small number of natives attended the monthly prayer meeting, whom Mr.B. addressed from Ps. 72.
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11. "Yea, all kings shall fall down before himi all nations shall serve him."
Wednesday 3. The Congo was small but apparently attentive. Sermon from John 8. 12 "Then spake
Jesus again unto them saying "1 am the light of the world." &c.
At tea this evening were gratified with the company of Capt. Gardner, Arthur, Joy & Coffin together
with Mr. & Mrs. Bingham. The Rob Roy arrived from the N.W. Coast.
Friday Nov. 5. Mr. & Mrs. B. Dr. & Mrs. B., by invitation of Capt. Arthur went on board the Swift and
in company with several other captains took an agreeable cup of tea.
Saturday 6. By an arrival from Tauai letters have been received from Mr. W giving an unfavorable
account of Mrs. W.'s health which had been failing very fast within a few weeks. He seems to be placed in
very trying circumstances.
Unusual attention is given by the rulers to the work which Mr. W. notwithstanding the accumulation of
his domestic cares preaches to them three or ur times a week. Kaikioeva the present Gov. had begun to
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build a Chapel which he says shall be the best yet erected in the islands, & is desirous to build Mr. W a
stone house contiguous to this own near the chapel on the side of the river opposite to the present
buildings of the mission.
By the arrival of the Thames from Lahaina we were favored with a pleasing interview with Capt. Clasby
our kind friend who brought out the reenbxcement. He states that Kaiko died at Lahaina 8 or 9 days ago.
Mr. R. preached a funeral sermon on the occasion. Some of the natives expressed surprise that there should
be religious exercises at his interment seeing he did not while living attend to the instructions of the
missionaries.
Sabbath Nov. 7. Two native services as usual Sermon in the morning from John 8. 11 and in the
afternoon from Matt. 25. 2. Sermon to the foreigners from Jonah 1. 6.
Went with Taumi & Hoaai to Waititi where about 40 persons assembled to whom Taumi made an
address.
Monday 8. Cap. Clasby, Cap. Paddock & the 2nd mate of the Thames favored us with their presence at
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dinner.- A considerable number of the crew of the Thames called upon us and seemed highly gratified in
saluting the members of the reenforcement with whom they were in company more than five mo.
Tuesday 9. The Dr. having put up a barrel of curiosities for a friend in Am. sent it on board the
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Thames- He also went off to the ship which was laying off & on in the offing, whom 1 accompanied, to
see again the vessel in which we so comfortably performed our voyage to this land.
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A small vessel arrived from Tauai and confirms the report that one of the native schooners had gone
ashore on Onihau. Mr. B. recd. a letter from Mr. W. stating that Mrs. W had been confined to her room 16
day & was still very ill though the symptoms of the dropsy had nearly left her.- He was expecting the
arrival of the Dr. The Brig Tamehameha sailed for Norfolk Sound.
Wednesday 10. Mr. B. had the pleasure of witnessing Opiia display decision of character becoming a
magestrate in the case of a woman who wished to cast off her husband & take a new one. both of the men
were present- Opiia asked what they desired- being told, she replied "pupuka"- after remaining silent
for a short time she told the woman to go away with her husband and not to leave him upon pain of being
put in irons- Not long after the other man c e back with money in his hand with a view to bribe Opiia to
a different decision but she told him to begone for she did not want his money.
About 40 persons attended the lecture Mr. B. preached from Matt. 4. 10, "Then said Jesus unto him
Get thee hence Satan," &c.
Saturday 13 Novr. The Enter ise Capt. Weeks arrived from Lahaina whence she sailed on Tuesday last
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having on board Mr. Stewart who brought letters from Mr. Bishop at Kairua. No new intelligence had been
reed. from Waiakea- Three or four weeks ago, Honorii had been dispatched for the relief of the Bm.
accompanied by two men carrying about $40 worth of articles of trade.
Mr. B. stats that the business of the mission was going on prosperously. The gov. had order the
establishment of schools from Wa io to the Division of Kau- & had himself become a teacher & taken
charge of a flourishing sh1. Mr. & Mrs. B. have a sch. of 100 scholars under their care.
The Maria Cap. Gardner sailed for America with a full cargo of 2400 barrels of oil. By the kindness of
Cap. G. the members of this station have been favored with an opportunity of sending to their friends small
packages of curiosities & numerous letters- The public journal of 71 pages written up from ApL 30th to
Octr. 31. the last page being 573, was sent by this conveyance.
The Brig Becket in which Dr. B. expected to take passage for Tauai sailed unexpectedly this morning
without him.
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Sabbath Novr. 14th. Native service in the morning was attended by about the usual number of hearers.
Sermon from John 10. 5. and in the afternoon from Dan. 6.26. "1 make a decree" &c.
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