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Sabbath April 16th 1826. Full and attentive congregations; in the morning Mr. Bingham preached a
solemn discourse from Matthew 25, 46. "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment but the
righteous into life eternal;" in the afternoon Mr. Richards preached from John 16, 1. "Let not your heart be
troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."
A number of foreigners assembled at 11 o'clock, & joined with the mission family in social religious
worship.
Monday 17th. Capt. Gardner having landed a boat load of the supplies shipped on board his vessel for
the Sandwich Island Mission called up this morning to give us information. He brought with him a box
containing 350 dollars in specie shipped for our use.
Removed my books & writing apparatus into the room fitted up in the store house for my
accommodation ~ My bed I have removed from the cellar to the house of Mr. Bingham.
Tuesday 18th. Attended this afternoon the funeral ofMr. Beckley who died on the Sabbath. He was
buried agreeably to his wish within his own enclosure. A vault was dug within the walls of an unfinished
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house; and inclosed with bricks & lined with mats. A part of the church buryal service was read by Mr.
Bingham, who afterwards made a short address to the bystanders both in English & Hawaii & closed with
prayer.
Wednesday April 19th. Capt. Gardner landed the residue of our supplies; & drew them up in the course
of the forenoon.
The examination of the schools commenced today ~ The scholars with their teachers assembled at the
place where the people meet for worship ~ An awning was spread for the chiefs, missionaries & visitors.
Thursday 20th. The examination of the schools closed this afternoon. There have been examined 69
schools & classes consisting of 2409 scholars under the direction of 66 teachers. Between 500 & 600
scholars were from other districts distinct from Honoruru nei ~ The evidences of improvement were obvious
& pleasing ~ Several masters of vessels who had visited these islands before the residence of missionaries
here, & who were here in the early period of their operations, expressed their surprise at the improvement
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of the people & their advance in civilization. Mr. Richards translation of the Gospel of Matthew finished
some months since, & that of Mr. Bingham just completed were displayed on the occasion, & contributed
not a little to the interest of the scene.
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Sabbath April 23rd. Mr. Richards conducted native service in the morning to a goodly assemblage of
people ~ The afternoon services were omitted in consequence of rain. Wind from the sea with the
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appearance of a storm.
Tuesday 25th. Were visited last night with a tremendous shower of rain, wind from the S.W. with vivid
& almost incessant lightning & several claps of heavy thunder, besides a continual roar of distant thunder.
Several showers during the day with thunder close atmosphere & wind from the sea. Weather very
unfavorable for sick persons of which there at at the present time very many ~ an influenza being rife in this
place.
The ship Com. Perry which lay at the mouth of the harbor came very near going ashore last night. She
got in this morning.
Visited Airepoa who is now at the dwelling of Hulamoi ~ whither he removed from our neighborhood
two or three weeks since, that he might follow the prescriptions of a native physician. I found him very low
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when I first saw him I thought him dying ~ He revived however a little before I left him. He seemed to
entertain fears that he might not recover. Said life was nothing to him now ~ thought much of his soul ~
hoped the Savior would have mercy on him and forgive his sins, which he acknowledged were great.
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Wednesday 26th. Removed Airepoa to his former residence in our neighborhood that he may more
conveniently receive the attention of the Doctor & of the families. Owing to the illness of Mr. Bingham
and Mr. Richards the afternoon meeting was omitted. Understand that an heir was born to Kahalaia last
night, and that Mr. Bingham was called upon the middle of the night to go over to the house of
Kaahumanu where his wife was confined, to conduct prayers on the occasion.
Thursday 27th. It is just three years to day since the reenforc.ement to this mission arrived at this island.
The Maria Capt. Gardner went to sea this afternoon, Capt. Gardner having brought out supplies for the
mission gratuitously is entitled to our thanks. He kindly interested himself in procuring the kine pock
matter and is justly entitled to the thanks of the nation and should it take effect (which we however very
much fear it will not in consequence of its age) he might not with impropriety be stiled a benefactor of this
nation.
The fact of his bring it should be mentioned to his praise in the public journal of this mission.
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Friday April 28th. Was awaked last night from a knocking at the door by a native who came to give
notice that Kahalaia was dead. ~ From the strong manner in which the natives usually express dangerous
illness, I was led to think that the natives were only alarmed from some change of his disorder apparently
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for the worse. As I heard wailing in Kaahumanu's house where he was confined I concluded to dress myself
and go over, & see what the matter was. When I arrived I noticed that every face was marked with grief &
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a few were in a low tone giving vent to their feelings; Kaahumanu, Kenau & Boki were bending over the
body of Kahalaia ; I still doubted his being dead; I asked Keliiahonui how it was with him; He replied ua
make roa, ua pau ka cUl.O ; Opiia confirmed it. I then put my hand upon him and convinced myself that the
chill of death had passed over him, the pulsation had ceased, the spirit had flown.- I returned quickly to
the house and gave notice to Mr. Bingham who went over and attended prayers with his afflicted wife &
weeping relatives. The sad intelligence was quickly circulated and the friends coming in kept up a wailing
till morning.
Mr. Conant and Mary Holmes came up to Mr. Bingham'S this afternoon & were united in honorable
marriage. Mr. C. has lived with Mary about four years, but being on the point of leaving her for a season to
make a voyage to the North West coast, he expressed his desire to be legally married. It was a service most
cheerfully performed on the part of Mr. Bingham, and was witnessed by several members of the mission &
by Boki & Haalilio with much satisfaction.
Saturday April 29th. The convoy sailed this afternoon for the North West Coast.
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Sabbath April 30th. But one service to day owing to the prevailing sickness. Mr. Bingham addressed the
congregation, amounting to between two and three hundred persons, from Psalms 27.14. "Wait on the
Lord: be of good courage and he shall strengthen thy heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."
Monday May 1st. The Concert for prayer for the natives was omitted in consequence of the illness of
Messrs Bingham and Richards neither being able to attend; and the people also being so generally ill as not
to be in a condition to come out.
Tuesday 2nd. The Wailele which was sent to Lahaina to bring down Wahinepio returned without her.
The answer she sent back showed marks of displeasure & betrayed suspicion in her mind that Kaha1aia
came by his death unfairly; It is reported however that the sickness prevailing is felt at Lahaina and that she
& her husband & Hoapiri ~re affected with it: and that her illness was the reason of her not coming down.
Wednesday May 3rd. A schooner came to anchor this morning in the roads which, it is said, is the
Schooner Eagle belonging to Mr. Jones taken by·the Spaniars when in the act of cutting out the Cossack a
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vessel belonging to a mercantile concern trading at these islands seized by the Spaniards for the alledged
crime of being engaged in illicit trade.
The child of Kahalaia & Kinau which died yesterday was buried this afternoon; A sermon was
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preached on the occasion by Mr. Bingham- which was designed as a funeral sermon on account of the
death of Kahalaia as well as the child- The Coffin of the father having been previously deposited in the
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tomb with the bodies of the late king & queen there was no procession. The remains of the child were
deposited in the ground near the grave of Haaloo in the common burying place.
George Taumuarii who was a day or two since violently seized with the prevailing disorder died this
morning about 4 o'ck. He is discribed as having died in a most dreadful state of mind.
Thursday 4th. Geo. Taumuarii was interred this afternoon in the common burying ground. His funeral
was attended by his wife and thirty or forty natives: Keriiahonui walked to the grave with Mr. Bingham and
appeared very solemn his countenance seemed shadowed with regret. That the deceased had conducted
himself so unworthily ~ had disgraced himself, forfeited the favor of the chiefs & become an outcast. Mr. B.
made a short address with a view to impress the company who surrounded the grave with the necessity of
immediate and habitual preparation for death; and closed with prayer- All that remained of this once
favored youth- of high hopes & flattering prospects was then committed to its narrow lodging; and dust to
dust pronounced by the hollow echo of the coffin as the earth was quickly thrown in upon it by the many
hands that had been waiting around the grave during the exercises to perform this last office.
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Have been employed a considerable part of this day in dividing the stock of soap forwarded this spring
for the use of the mission.
Friday May 5. Have been employed to day in weighing out the years supply of sugar for the different
families. Find the division 32 lb. to every adult individual: this with an economical use will approach to a
comfortable supply:- some families will doubtless feel need of more and none would regard it as an evil to
have a greater supply.
The Tally Ho sailed. Layoff and on during the day.
Saturday May 6th. Mr. B. & Mr. Richards conversed with the chiefs to impress upon them their duty to
assist any of the people who at the present time in consequence of sickness should be in danger of suffering
severely or dying from want of food; as it is feared there are many families even now reduced to a very
impoverished state, and unable by disease to go abroad to obtain food- many friendless persons in danger
of being turned out of doors by those who have become weary of taking care of them. The chiefs expressed
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their willingness to afford relief to the suffering, though they declared they were equally exposed with the
common people,- their own attendants being sick and those upon whom devolved the duty of preparing
food, being unable to engage in their accustomed employments.
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Sabbath, 7th. The exercises to day were conducted in a large school house in Karaimokus yard. The
house was filled. Mr. Richards made an address in the moming and Mr. Bingham preached in the
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aftemoon.
Tuesday 9th. The whaling ship Frederic Augustus Cap. Earle sailed this aftemoon, by this vessel which
is expected to reach the U.S. in six or seven months I sent several letters including some which Mr.
Goodrich had forwarded to be sent by the first opportunity.
A small schooner arrived from Lahaina this moming with an express from Wahinepio for Karaimoku &
Boki to go up in consequence of her sickness. Intelligence also was received from Hawaii of the sickness of
Kuakini- the Pulahulale the Governors Schooner had arrived at Lahaina from Kairua and was detained
there in consequence of the illness of the crew.
Boki & Keoua the wife of Kuakini who has been here some time left this evening in the Waverly, now
under the direction of Mr. Dana, for Lahaina, where he winland the passengers, and afterwards proceed on
his voyage to the Spanish maine. Karaimoku was spoken to today about sending a vessel to Waiakea to
bring Mr. Goodrich & family to this place.
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Wednesday May 10th. Meeting this afternoon in a large school house in Karaimoku's yard. The people
appear to be recovering from the epidemic.
Thursday 11 th. The Dolphin, U.S. Sloop of War Capt. Percival of hated memory left the harbor this
forenoon- The fort gave her a Federal Salute upon her getting under way, which she returned. She layoff
& on out side the reef several hours and in the afternoon stood off S.E. we watched her till she was out of
sight & felt our minds relieved that she had got fairly away from this port. May we never be visited with
another such a scourge!
The Pulahulale (Gov. Adams Schooner) arrived from Lahaina- She brought letters from Kairua. The
epidemic has prevailed at Hawaii, Mr. Ely was suffering from an infammation in the ears by which he had
been made almost entirely deaf; and he entertained fears that he should never recover his hearing.
Friday May 12. Put supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Pulahulale which sails for Hawaii
today by the way of Lahaina.
Saturday 13th. Walked with Dr. B. to view the Pakukai which reed a slight injury by being recently run
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foul of; We wished to ascertain whether she is in a condition to go to Waiakea whither we are desirous
with permission of the chiefs to send her to bring down Mr. Goodrich and family; we found that something
must be done to her before she will be in a condition to perform the passage. We spoke to a carpenter and
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have the promise that the work will be commenced on Monday.
Sabbath May 14th. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham in the area,•
sermon from the words "Draw nigh to God & he will draw nigh to you. In the afternoon the natives
assembled in the large school house, & Mr. Richards preached to them from the words, ((And now also the
axe is laid unto the foot of the trees; therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down
& cast into the fire." The unexpected arrival of Hoapiri from Lahaina gave us the pleasure of witnessing his
presence in the afternoon at our place of worship.
Wednesday 17th. The afternoon lecture was attended in the native house where it has been
occasionally conducted ~ Mr. Bingham preached from 1 Samuel 2, 30th.John C. Airepoa, who has been declining for a considerable length of time, died this evening. In our
conversations with him during his sickness we have thought him to give some evidence of repentance. He
has uniformly appeared sensible of his Sinfulness, and expressed sorrow for his former irregularities, and has
seemed sensible that his whole dependence for salvation must be in the merits & atonement of Jesus
Christ.
Thursday 18th. Have been occupied most of the day in assisting Mr. Richards in removing his effects on
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board the Pakukai.
A meeting of the families this evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. A letter from Mr. Jones to Mr. B.
reed. this evening brings a charge of slander against a certain member of the mission for having accused
Hannah Holmes of being the subject of improper intercourse with him. He declares his ardent attachment
to this female and professes to desire nothing but what is honorable and asks advice respecting his duty.
The meaning of part of the letter is obscure; but the main design of it taken as a whole appears to be to give
a caution to the mission not to interfere with his designs, nor in any way to thwart the accomplishment of
his purpose in obtaining. Hannah.
The certain member of the mission who has interfered in his concerns is myself. It seems he feels
aggrieved because I asked Hannah the truth of a report in circulation very much to her injury & which if
confirmed would have been a crime sufficient to have debared her the privilege of my schooL The report I
have not the least doubt was an infamous slander so far as Hannah was concerned but as it respects Jones,
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would have been a truth, had he been as successful in gaining his object as he was base in attempting it.
Friday May 19th. Mr. Richards & family after having been absent just four months from their station
sailed this morrring for Lahaina on board the Pakukai ~ Hannah Holmes having requested the privilege of
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an asylum in their family embarked with them. the schooner will proceed from Lahaina direct to Hido to
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bring down Mr. Goodrich & family.
Three individuals were buried this afternoon, Airepoa and two others. The bodies of all three were
brought to the place of interment for Airepoa which is near that of William Beals, and a funeral service was
there conducted by Mr. Bingham. The exercises were short owing to the lateness of the hour, the people
having been detained in bringing to its place a wooden house which had been erected in front of the beach
& which was yesterday dra"wn by means of cables attached to timbers beneath the sils by a great number of
natives as far as the entrance of Karaimoku's yard. Poles were laid upon the ground over which the timbers
placed under the sleepers as a kind of runners slipped forward with ease by the force applied to the cables.
Saturday May 20th. His B.M. ship the Blossom of 20 guns commanded by Cap. Beechey arrived this
morning. Cap. B is last from the Soc. Islands where he left Mr. Charlton who was soon to follow the
Blossom in his own vessel the Active. He brought a short note for Karaimoku from Lord Byron dated at
Valparaiso, in which he expressed his good will towards this nation, his wishes for its prosperity desires that
property should be respected, & the hope that Boki attends to the cultivation of the cotton plant.
Sabbath May 21st. Services both parts of the day attended in the open air; a respectable congregation
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assembled, including most of the chiefs, whom we were glad to see so far restored to health as to be able to
meet again with the people for the public worship of God. Mr. B. preached in the mOlning from
Lamentations 3.22. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail
not." In the course of his sermon he alluded to the recent sickness & mortality;and read the names of more
than forty of the common people besides six chiefs who have died of the prevailing sickness, including
Wahinepio of whose decease on Saturday about noon the intelligence was received from Lahaina this
morning. The number specified falls doubtless far short of the true number who have died within the region
of the schools that undergo an examination at this place. It was stated that the greatest proportion of those
who have died are of those who neglect instruction.
A foreigner was buried this afternoon, whose death was hastened by intemperance. Mr. Jones who is
honored with the title of Consul attended and read prayers on the occasion at the grave. The selection
would have been appropriate for the burial of a devoted servant of God, one who had died in the Lord, for
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whom we should mourn not as others which have no hope.
Monday May 22nd. Dr. B. Mr. L. & myself walked to Waititi to view a fish pond sometime since
presented by Karaimoku to the mission, but not taken possession of by us till now. After accomplishing our
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object & committing the care of the pond to an old man who resides in the neighborhood we pursued our
walk to Diamond Hill, which we ascended on the north side by a pretty steep, but by following a winding
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path, not a very difficult ascent. This hill at a distance presents a singular appearance. It resembles a vast
fortification rising from a sloping arm of a mountain extending to the sea and on that side shooting up into
a bold & majestic peak, on the right & left gradually falling off in ridges of less & less hight intersected by
rough & deep ravines extending quite to the ocean which from the W. all round to the E. is constantly
rolling in its white foaming billows. From the N. round to the East the height is more uniform. It is lowest
however on the N.E. The middle resembles a spacious amphitheater containing including the sides which
slope regularly, several hundred acres of land, some of which is under cultivation, in the bottom is
considerable of a pool of water caught during the rains & retained as in a reservoir. We followed round the
brim, making an entire circuit of this eminence, undoubtedly an ancient crater. Some of the peaks were
very steep & of difficult & even dangerous ascent the edge in many places being very narrow & composed
of lava much decayed & in danger of giving way to the feet. In several places the ridge along which we
passed was not more than three or four feet wide & falling off on both sides by an almost perpendicular
descent. We were obliged to use great caution & frequently in ascending or descending a ridge to make as
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much use of our hands as of our feet. From the highest peak the mission house bears N. W. by W. Punch
bowl hill N.N.W halfW. the nearest point of Morokai E.N.E. ~ the most southern part of Ranai visible,
which seems a continuation of the island of Morokai, E.by S. The high land of Maui which is duskishly
visible over the apparently continuous range of Morokai & Ranai bears about E. From this point we had a
fine view of the mountains of Oahu, broken & uneven though apparently a continuous range rising in the
W. & extending round to the N .E. where they meet with the ocean & terminate in two separate hills,
round & smooth, clothed with grass, but no trees, forming a head land or a land mark for vessels.
Two small vessels sailed for Lahaina and a French ship arrived from the coast of South America bound
to Batavia. This ship brings intelligence that the Emperor Alexander is dead.
Tuesday May 23. Had a visit this morng. from Charles Laing the person whom we used to call the
boatswain on board the Thames, who left that vessel at this port, & sailed hence to the coast in the Becket
on a sealing voyage; left the B. on the coast having bought one of her boats & there engaged in catching
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sea otter in which employment having the exclusive privilege he has been very successfuL He came down
in the French ship which arrived yesterday: his object is to charter if possible one of the native vessels, &
return to the coast to engage again in the same business or in taking seal.
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Thursday 25th. Walked to Manoa this afternoon to see about our cart & oxen which we lent Mr.
Wilkinson on Tuesday. I sent a letter to him in the morning complaining of his treatment of us keeping the
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cart beyond the limited time. On the return of the messenger I received notice that the tongue of the cart
had been broken, & that I must go up & mend it before it could be sent home. I found Mr. W. at his upper
establishment, he said he was sorry the cart was broken & assigned its being broken as a reason why it had
not been returned before. By lashing a stick to the axletree & the end of the broken tongue to the stick, I
succeeded in getting the cart home. Mr. W. will be fortunate if he gets an opportunity of breaking the cart
again very soon.
Sabbath May 28th. Native service in the morning in the open air, in the afternoon in one of the
houses. The frequent showers rendered the day uncomfortable for worship out of doors. Social religious
worship in English at the house of Mr. Bingham ~ Three persons only besides our own families attended.
Monday 29th. Put a few supplies for Tauai on board the Pulahulahu which is soon to sail for the
leeward.
The King & Suit dined on board the Blossom, a salute was fired on the occasion.
Tuesday 30th. The Waverly, Cap. Dana, which has been laying out side several days waiting for the
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settlement of some business proceeded to sea this morning. She is bound on a sealing voyage, will stop on
the coast of California & make it in her rout before she returns to these islands to stop at the Society
Islands.
The Schooner Washington which sailed two days ago for Hawaii returned this morning & brought
letters from the brethren at Kairua & Kaavaroa.
The Pulahulahu saild just at night for Tauai, sent the letters from America & the latest publications in
hand for that station, together with a few supplies.
Wednesday May 31st. The Blossom Sloop of War sailed this morning.
Mr. Lay, the naturalist of the blossom called & took tea with the families. He takes up his residence in
the island till the return of the vessel from her expedition to the north pole. He gave us some acct. of his
visit at Pitcairns Island and at Easter & Gambiers islands at which latter places the vessel had some
difficulty with the natives & was obliged to fire upon them.
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Thursday June 1st. Met this evening at Mr. Bingham's for social worship, the exercises were conducted
in reference to the communion which by leave of Providence will be observed on the next sabbath.
Friday June 2nd. Have had a carpenter today at work upon the windows of the store house, it being my
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intention to fit up one end of it, for a habitation for myself or some one else.
Sabbath 4th. The meeting to day for the natives was conducted under the shade of a ranai made of the
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ruins of the fallen meeting house ~ A great number of natives attended. In the afternoon the Sacrament of
the Supper was administered to the little church assembled in the same place ~ Dr. B. by reason of
indisposition was prevented attending, as was also Karaimoku. The services were conducted altogether in
the native language.
Monday 5th. Mon. Con. The families united in the monthly prayer meeting in Mr. Loomis room. At
the close of the exercises we had some conversation with respect to adopting new plans of exertion for the
benefit of the people and of arousing ourselves from our present low state of religious feeling.
Tuesday 6th. The Chincilli Capt. Thomas Meek which sailed from New York on the 3rd ofJany arrived
this morning. Capt. Meek informs that the ((Missionary Packet" sailed from Boston on the same day that he
sailed from New York and that she may be expected here by the last of this month. The Chincilli stopped
at Lahaina and Mr. Richards took up the packages sent for Mr. Stewart. A few communications came to
hand from our friends in America, but the principal communications may be expected by Cap. HunnewelL
The Pupuka sailed this afternoon for Lahaina in which Hoapili ma took passage.
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Wednesday Iv1ay LTUNE?] 7th. Early this morning the Pakukai came into the harbor, and I walked to the
village to wait upon Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich. I obtained a boat and went on board, into which having put
most ofMr. G. effects we went ashore. The morning was spent in drawing up the things. Mr. & Mrs. G.
take up their residence with the families at the wood house. They will live in the end of the store house
which will be made as comfortable as possible for their accommodation.
At the usual weekly lecture this afternoon, four marriages were solemnized, two of which are worthy of
notice. Haalilio & Hannah Hooper & Paki & Kolia an interesting young chief in Kaahumanus train. ~ a
wedding entertainment was served at the house of Kinau, at which several of the members of the mission
were present ~ Mr. Lay at the invitation of Haalilio attended & appeared much gratified.
The Pupuka which sailed yesterday put back in consequence of the illness of Hoapiri wahine ~ She
came in this morng.
Saturday June 10th. Walked to Manoa this afternoon, having been sent for by William to come up &
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look to see the state of the land. Almost all the upland part of the valley has been burnt over by Mr.
Wilkinson who claims the whole vally as his ovvn as a grant from Boki. He has taken possession of most of
our upland & run two furrows about 18 feet apart designed for a road across a cultivated plat of ours planted
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with potatoes. He has also commenced ploughing on our land. The arbitrary manner in which Mr. W.
conducts has exceedingly offended the natives.
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Attended a funeral of a native at Manoa an old man who died yesterday, the corpse was wrapped in a
black kapa and secured to a stick about the length of the body by which it was borne to the grave, a hole
about three feet deep, which the natives lined with mats. I made a few remarks & read & hymn, & William
Kamahoula offered a prayer. Several sticks were then laid across the grave & the dirt heaped over it.
Capt. Meek & Mr. Lay supped with Mr.B.'s family & several of the members from the wood house
attended.
Sabbath 11 tho A full congregation of natives both in the forenoon & afternoon. Mr. B. preached as
usual and was listened to with attention.
Wednesday June 14th. The Prince Regent sailed for Lahaina whence she will proceed to Kairua ~ Moku
goes up to reside on Hawaii. Sent Mr. Bishop's packages received by the Chincilli; wrote to Mr. Ely & also
to Mr. Bishop.
Saturday 17th. Pauahi one of the wives of the late king, married after the return of the King's suit from
England to Kuanaua one of his attendants died this morning. Her confinement took place a few days since,
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and her death was a consequence. A daughter was born to her, which has been placed under the
guardianship of Kaahumanu. A loud wailing commenced at the time of her decease and was continued
through the day by successive companies who came to came to visit the house and condole with the
friends.
Doctor Blatchely having been some time ill of a billious complaint, though keeping about, has found it
necessary to betake himself to his bed. Put up a spare bedstead in the front room, which he will occupy.
Sabbath 18th. In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from Matthew 7.15. "Beware of fales prophets
who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." The design of the discourse
was to warn the people against listening to false instruction of native teachers & to disclose the errors of
certain persons who had gone to distant parts of the islands & under pretense of instructing the people were
leading them astray.
One person either through unbelief or ignorance had prayed that God might not come among them.
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One person had taught that the Lord's prayer was not good, but said the people should pray to the rain bow,
and other things. One teacher had sanctioned the most improper conduct of his scholars.
Monday June 19th. A funeral exercise was conducted in front of the King's sepulcher for Pauahi. The
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corpse had been deposited in the house and was not exhibited.
Tuesday 20th. Mr. Goodrich & I walked to the lime trees, and ascended the mountain back of Punch
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bowl hilL On our return we passed through the fort on the hill and descended to the plain by the steep path
on the side fronting the sea.
Wednesday 21st. Made preparation this morning for setting out on a tour around this island in company
with Taomi and several native teachers as attendants, with a view to visit the schools and communicate
instruction.
At about 3 o'ck P.M. having repaired to the house of Taomi in the village, all things being in readiness
we set out.
Wednesday July 5th. After an absence of two weeks during which time I had passed around this island
in company with Taomi, visited the schools, and spoken to many companies of assembled natives
concerning the great Salvation I arrived at Honoruru. Here I found Mr. Whitney who had arrived the day
before from Tauai. I also learned that the Niu which sailed the day I set out on my tour had put back in
consequence of a leak and that she was still in the harbor. The English ship DANIEL had put in to this port
in distress, and the the AINOA charted by Laing and Debraugh had sailed for the coast of South America ~
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by the Ainoa several of the brethren forwarded communications for America Mr. Laing having kindly
engaged to procure a conveyance for them across the continent to Vera Cruz, whence they will find a
speedy conveyance to the United States.
Friday July 7th. Mr. Whitney invited the attention of the families to the case ofMr. Ruggles whose
health seems to require him to abandon Tauai and remove to Hido as the only probable was of securing to
him any degree of comfortable health. He also requested the advice of the brethren respecting his ovvn case,
the circumstances of his family being such as in his own opinion to render it improper for him to be left
without an associate. He enquired whether it would not be the duty of one of the brethren of the Station at
Kairua & Kaavaroa to come to his assistance. The brethren had not made up their minds upon the latter
question and no vote was taken. Upon the question of its being proper for Mr. Ruggles to remove with his
family to Waiakea their was no difference of opinion as to the propriety of the measure.
Saturday July 8th. Met the teachers this forenoon at Taomi's school house in the village and gave
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lessons in writing on the Slate to 35 who assembled for the purpose of being instructed in that art.
Sabbath 9th. The Ranai crowded with attentive hearers. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and
Mr. Whitney in the afternoon.
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Monday 10th. The Pakukai sailed this forenoon for Lahaina and Mr. Whitney availed himself of the
opportunity to make Mr. Richards a short visit.
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The Parthian arrived this afternoon from Canton. She had the very long passage of 80 days to Hawaii.
Tuesday July 11 th. Rode to Waikiki in company with Taomi & Tuhio to inspect the schools in that
district.
Thursday 13th. This afternoon the Niu) which sailed for Canton the 21st ulto. but returned on account
of a leak) having undergone necessary repairs) proceeded again on her voyage.
Friday 14th. The Committee appointed to correspond with the brethren of the mission respecting
uniformity in the orthography) made out their report declaring the decision of the mission. The votes for
casting out B. & D. were unanimous; so far as they were given for retaining the k & rejection theJ; ~ 7 ~ two
members gave no votes and two expressed doubtfully; for retaining the L & rejecting the..r 6 ~ against the 1
and in favor of the r ~ 2 ~ two gave no vote & one expressed doubtfully. For retaining the wand rejecting
the v ~ 8 ~ two gave in no vote and one expressed doubtfully.
The alphabet as now adopted by the mission is as follows
A.E.LO.U.H.K.LM.N.P.W.
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It is understood that the rejected letters may be employed when necessary in spelling foreign words.
Just at evening the Chincilli arrived from the windward ~ Mr. Whitney took passage from Lahaina.
Recd. letters from the brethren and sisters at Kailua & Kaawaloa ~ Mrs. Thurston)s health is feeble and
Mr. T. has requested me to send the side saddle belonging to the mission that she may be able to ride on
horse back for the benefit of her health. A new meeting house is under way and will be completed it is
expected next month: and Mr. Bishop has requested that there may be a meeting of the brethren at the
time of its dedication on business relating to the general concerns of the mission.
Saturday July 15th 1826. Happening in at the house of the Consut among other topics of conversation
that of religion was introduced. One gentleman declaimed vehemently against the sentiments maintained
by the missionaries.- That they gave a most terrible and appaling view of the character of God ~ made him
the most hateful being in the universe ~ and stating that it was impossible to love such a character as God is
represented as possessing- His blood he said had chilled in his veins in hearing one of the missionaries
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describe hell and its torments. A place deep & dark in which miserable wretches are confined and
tortured- the door fastened with bolts and bars ~ locked and the key thrown away into another deep &
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He rejoined with much warmth ~ that is figurative language and not to be understood literally ~ said God is
merciful & loves his creatures ~ I replied "God is angry with the wicked every day" & added true indeed
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God is merciful & gracious long suffering and slow to anger" ~ but when once his anger is roused it must be
terrible ~ It is not a matter of surprise that God appears terrible to the wicked ~ he is holy & righteous ~. and
the consciences of wicked men testify against them. He said you condemn every body who will not
subscribe to your tenets ~ you are uncharitable and doom to hell all who do not believe just as you do. I told
him that was not a correct view of our sentiments. We do not assume the prerogative of condemning our
fellow~men. He continued you believe that men inherit Adam's sin and that infants are damned on
account of the sins of another. I said no ~ God does not punish one man for the sins of another ~ As to
infants we may safely leave their case with God. He is the judge of all the earth and will do right. I
introduced in the course of the conversation several passages of Scripture but they were replied to in the
same vehement tone of declamation and Calvinists were utterly condemned. He said thank God men begin
to see the right way and to embrace the true religion, soon there will be but one sentiment on the subject.
Sabbath July 16th. Mr. Goodrich confinement ~ a daughter.
Mr. Bingham being ill Mr. Whitney conducted native service both in the morning and afternoon ~ A
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very full congregation in the morning probably 4000 persons within and about the house.
Tuesday 18th. The schooner Washington sailed this afternoon for Hawaii, - Sent by permission of Mr.
Jones who goes up in her, a bedstead and side saddle for Mr. Thurston. Mr. Lay also takes passage in order to
make a short visit to Hawaii & MauL
The natives have been making preparation for examination which will take place tomorrow, by
strewing the floor of the meeting house and the aria in front with fresh reeds and erecting a sail for an
awning.
The Scholars are coming in from different parts of the island and have arrived even from Wailua.
Friday July 21st. The examination of the schools which commenced on Wednesday morning closed this
afternoon. The whole number of persons who were presented as scholars amounted to 3600. Many schools
came from the most distant part of the island. The scene was not new and there was very little to
distinguish this from the two last examinations except in the numbers that attended and the increase of
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numbers to the writing classes.
Kaomi presented a class of 98 who performed welL James Kahuhu's class distinguished itself. It was
pleasing to see Kaahumanu take such a lively interest in the examination ~ She was present most of the
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time throughout the examination.
Our house has been thronged with natives applying for books & slates; Our yard has sometime
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presented the appearance of a market stocked with goats, pigs, poultry, melons & bananas brought to be
exchanged for the means of instruction.
Saturday July 22nd. Mr. Whitney sailed for Kauai this afternoon in the Pulahulahu.
Sabbath 23rd. A very full and interesting congregation; sermon in the morning from Jeremiah XIII. 15.
16. 17. "Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud; for the lord hath spoken:., &c. ; in the afternoon from Luke
XVI. 25.
Monday 24th. The schooner Active arrived from the Society Islands Richard Charleton Esqr. British
consul Commander. A Tahitian by the name of Tute & his family recommended by Mr. Barff came
passengers; and they come as missionaries to reside at the islands to supply the place of Auna, ; the
Tahitian missionary who accompanied Mr. Ellis & the deputation and who returned to Huahine in the
Waverly Capt. Dana. Mr. Barff remarks you will doubtless have various accounts of the state of things in
these island. But reports are to be received with caution. We see much to regret, but we also see much to
rejoice our hearts. Some have apostatised & others join themselves to our number. The number of
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communicants at Huahine amounts to 500.
Tuesday 25th. Kaahumanu & Mr. Bingham set out to;day to make the tour of this island. Opiia, Laanui,
Kaomi and a number of teachers accompany them; and a princelv retinue follow. They will proceed to;day
as far as Waialae. Mr. B. expects to be absent three or four weeks; during his absence Mr. Goodrich will
conduct the native services.
Mrs. Bingham will take up lodging in my room at the wooden house and I shall lodge at the stone
house.
Wednesday July 26th. Mr. Goodrich preached this afternoon from John 14.6 ; after the services he &
Mr. Loomis attended a funeraL
Thursday 27th. Capt. Meek sailed this morning for Kauai ; Committed letters to the care of Capt. Earl
of the Frederic Augustus.
Called to give instruction to the king; no noise in the house, ; very few attendants around him. In that
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respect as it should be.
Friday 28th. The Schooner Washington arrived from the windward; When I saw her coming down, &
before I ascertained what vessel it was, had hopes it was our Schooner.
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The letters from Hawaii & Lahaina speak in high terms of Mr. Lay ~ Letter from Mr. B. informs us of his
being at Waimanalo, having spent the night there.
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Saturday 29 ~ Attended to twenty three writing scholars who assembled in the meeting house ~ A very
strong trade wind and clouds of dust sweeping over the plain and scouring the path to the inconvenience of
passengers ~ The Fredc. Augustus proceeded on her voyage home.
Sabbath July 30th. Mr. Goodrich preached both parts of the day ~ in the morning from Matthew 11, 28
and in the afternoon from John 6.68. Mr. Lay met the foreigners at the dining room in Mr. Jones' house,
and conducted religious service according to the Episcopal order. The attendance was said to be good & the
attention most respectfuL Mr. Lay has an invitation to conduct worship every Sabbath during his residence
at this place.
Monday 31. The Brig Kamehameha arrived from Canton.
Tuesday Augt. 1. Mr. Lay & Dr. Blatchely made a botanical excursion the former prolonged his walk till
he arrived at the pale. He attempted to descend but the wind was so strong that he did not succeed.
The Washington sailed for Lahaina ~ put on board a keg of rice and inclosed to Mr. Richards a letter for
Mr. Stewart to be forwarded to America by the Almira which is now at Lahaina and will sail shortly direct
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for Nantucket.
Wednesday Augt. 2. We have had for 5 days past a very strong wind from the N.W. attended with dark
clouds and mist with a cold atmosphere.
The Pupuka arrived from Lahaina.
Thursday Augt 3rd. Walked to Manoa this afternoon in company with Mr. Goodrich. Called at Mr.
Wilkinson's establishment looked at his mill for grinding cane, and different houses erected for receiving
the juice & boiling it down. Understand he is nearly ready to commence operations ~ Rum & sugar is to be
the fruit of this present year's labor. Was told that he has 40 natives employed; but did not learn whether
the chiefs furnished them, or whether they are under pay.
On our return after going as far as his plantation of cane, & stopping at our taro land I stopped to view
our potatoe ground in the vicinity of Mr. w.'s works ~ found that he had encroached considerably upon us ~
a strip of 39 paces across the lower end of the patch of potatoes & extending 31 paces farther up on the side
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towards the mountains, making 70 paces on the uka side & 39 paces across the end of the strip cultivated.
Saturday 5th. The Washington arrived this morning from Lahaina but did not receive communications.
Worked with the oxen this afternoon in drawing down to the beach 2 loads of timber of the old house
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frame to put on board the Pupuka for Mr. Richards.
John Ii called to satisfy his mind with respect to his duty to obey the orders of the king to labor on the
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morrow if the weather should permit in assisting to tow in an English ship which has been laying sometime
in the roads. As there are persons affected with the scurvy on board and the principal motive of Capt.
Perkins the commander in proposing to come in being for their recovery, we thought the case was an
exception from common cases & required a different course of conduct on the part of the natives. We
therefore gave it as our opinion that he might with proprity obey the orders of the king.
Sabbath Augt. 6. The wind being strong this morning the natives were not called to go out to tow in
the ship.
The congregation somewhat diminised in number.
Monday 7. The Chincilli arrived from Kauai with Mr. Ruggles & family who brought with them Maria
Whitney sent up by her parents to be in readiness to go with Dr. B. & family to America as soon as
Providence shall grant him permission.
The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. Robert Haia & wife returned.
Thursday 10th. Walked to Waikiki in company with Mr. Goodrich for the purpose of calling upon
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Kamakoula supposiJ;lg him to be at the house of the head man where his school is conducted on our arrival
we were told he had gone to Manoa. We went into the house and looked at the school & I spent a short
time in showing them how to read, afterward we turned our course for Manoa.
On our return home we called at the works of Mr. Wilkinson. He has commenced grinding cane, but
has not boiled any of the juice extracted, as the boilers are not yet placed. I am told he cannot get men to
work for him.
Saturday Augt 12. Being King George's birth~day the day was noticed by a salute, and a disply of colors
from the shipping & the fort.
Sabbath 13th. Mr. Goodrich preached both parts of the day ~ in the morning to a full congregation ~ in
the afternoon to a congregation somewhat diminished in numbers.
Tuesday 15th. An English ship Capt. Parkyns sailed this afternoon and as she was bound to Waimea on
the windward side of this island to obtain sandal wood in pay for a purchase of Eng. & Canton goods made
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by the king Mr. Lay, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Jones & Boki took passage with a view to see the island & return by
land.
Kindled a fire this morning in a lime kiln which we have erected with a view to make an experiment of
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making lime from the sea coral. It we succeed we shall probably try it again & make as much as we shall
need to finish the addition to the printing house & the new house.
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Wednesday Augt 16th. The fire in the lime kiln having been suspended last night we made a trial of
some of the coral & not finding it sufficiently burned we kindled a fire again this morning & continued it
through the day.
After breakfast Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Ruggles set out for the salt lake in hopes of meeting Mr. Bingham
there or in the vicinity. Taua conducted the lecture this afternoon, Mr. R. & Mr. G. not returning at
evening. I recd. a message from the ladies at the other house to vouchsafe my presence there as a safeguard
during the night. I complied with pleasure; but was not a little armoied by the musquetoes.
Thursday Augt. 17th. Mr. Goodrich returned from his excursion: not finding Mr. Bingham yesterday
where he had expected, he pursued his walk with Mr. Ruggles almost the whole day when they fell in with
Kaahumanu ma at Honouliuli. They spent the night at Waipio ~ Mr. R. concluded to tarry with the
company, & Mr. G. to return home.
Friday 18th. The company who took passage for Waimea arrived this evening having walked from
Wailua since morning.
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Saturday 19. Opened the lime kiln; but to our disappointment found that the coral is not sufficiently
burned ;and we have fears that our labor and expense will be lost.
Mr. Bingham arrived this evening with Kaahumanu ma from their tour around this island having been
absent 25 1/2 days.
Sabbath 20th. A full congregation. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day. In the morning from 2
Cor. 4. 5. for we preached not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake.
In the afternoon from 2 Cor. 2. 14.
Monday Augt 21st. By invitation Capt. Page of the Brig Dido of Boston called upon us this afternoon,
took tea & spent the eveng. We were much pleased with his apparently friendly disposition. He had heard
of the opposition against the mission, and was candid enough to mention it; but did not seem to credit it.
Tuesday 22nd. Bought of Capt. Page 3 cases of Italian Fools Cap Paper containing 117 reams ~ The
opportunity of purchasing it we consider providential ~ It had been offered to Mr. French at $4 pr. Ream
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but he refused it upon a second consideration though when first offered to him he proposed to purchase it.
We gave $3 pr. rm. and gave him a bill on the Treasurer in Boston at par. Sold Capt. Page all our
composition copper weighing 4.3.13 1/21b. at $10 pr. cwt. and deducted the amount from the cost of the
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paper ~ so that my bill on the Am. Board was given only for $302.30 Capt. Page took tea with Mr.
Bingham's family & spent the evening.
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Wednesday Augt. 23rd. Ascended one of the highest mountains which rise back of Honolulu on the
right hand of the pale. Started early in the morning in company with Mr. Lay & Mr. Goodrich and we were
attended by six natives including a guide and persons to carry our baggage. We commenced our ascent
along the ridge rising above the lime trees. Our path lay through thick grass and a luxurient growth of
mountain vegetation. After ascending one ridge our path turned a little to the left & led us along in a
descending direction by the sloping side of a hilL- on the left was a ravine several hundred feet deep the
sides of which were very steep and beautifully adorned with luxurient vegetation, woven together with
vines. The ravine towards the mountains terminated in an overhanging precipice and adorned in the like
beautiful manner with the sides. Here our path turned again & we walked up an ascent between two
mountains ~ on either side our eyes were refreshed with the most pleasing green growing in profusion and
the greatest richness.
After ascending many hundred feet, we arrived at a plain containg. several hundred acres enclosed on
three sides by high mountains. On the open side is seen the head of the valley of Manoa and the sloping
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ridges by which that valley is terminated. On one hand it is overlooked by the summit of the highest
mountain which is seen from the mission house, and on the other by the towering summits of the higher
mountains which rise on the right of the Pale. I was very much chereed with the prospect while passing
over this evevated plain, which was clothed with rich verdure and had the appearance of great fertility. Our
path after this became more steep and some places difficult. At about 10 o'ck we arrived at a ridge of some
width where we found a small pool of water supplied from the frequent rains which fall upon the
mountains. From this point we had a view of part of the valley of Manoa. Here we stopped & took some
refreshment and previous to starting directed the natives to leave most of the baggage. At 20 min. before 11
o'ck we set out again & after climbing several steep ridges our path became closed up, or rather we came to
where it terminated. We then began to make use of our hatches to cut a way through the trees and
underbrush. As we ascended we had noticed that the trees were covered more or less with mosses of various
kinds and the higher we ascended the more thickly they were coated. The trees in this region in addition to
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the moss were encumbered with a kind of slime which made it very unpleasant to pass thro. our clothes
were bedaubed & moistened, and rain coming on we were considerably wet. The moss & slime seemed to
have formed a kind of soil on the trees which gave them a very dark & gloomy appearance. All above us
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towards the summit was cheerless, our heads were enveloped in fog and our feet entangled in roots &
shrubs; but we could look far below and see the rays of the sun gilding the sides of the declining mountains
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& resting on the vallies while up the mountains & still below us we could see the clouds sailing along and
reflecting light. After laboring several hours in a continually ascending direction we came to the summit.The chilly air met us rushing up the mountain from the opposite side of the island, on one-side of the ridge
we had a sight of Kailua and on the other of he Pale & Kaneohe the plain below on Koolau side. The
whole horizon could not be seen for the clouds ~ but we had a view of Mouna lua & the sea of Diamond
hill, the valley of Manoa, the village of Honolulu & vessel at anchor seen over punch bowl hill, and the
whole country of pearl river. Our prospect was delightful but it was momentary for a tract of clouds passed
with swiftness over the ridges at our feet and shut out the prospect from our view.
At 20 minutes before 3 o'ck having taken some refreshment on the top of the mountain we began to
descend and having no difficulty on account of the path we came down rapidly:- and just before dark
arrived at the village of Honolulu.
Friday Augt. 25th. Just as the Dr. was setting down to breakfast Mr. Lay called over to be blooded on
account of an inflammation in the side. After the operation which did not succeed well Mr. Lay became
more ilL The Dr. made several attempts afterwards to bleed him; but with very little success. Mr. L. appears
so ill that it will not be proper for him to go to his room to day; and he may perhaps be detained several
days.
Saturday 26. Fell in company with the English Consul & the reputed Am. ConsuL Heard much said
with respect {to} the degraded state of the natlve{s} of the Soc. Islands ~ that they are a thousand times
worse than they were formerly, that there is not a good man, or at most not more than one through out the
group; and not a virtuous female: of the latter statement the informant was willing to give oath; and he was
the more confident in the assertion, as, he said, he was acquainted with every person throughout the group,
and knew the names of every man, woman & child in Tahiti!! Heard also much respecting the poverty &
idleness of the natives of these islands as a thing of recent occurrence- Held a long conversation, in the
course of which a great variety of topics were introduced,- the doctrine of the Trinity; of decree,
uncharitableness of Trinitarians. Creed ~ morality ~ faith ~ works,- &c. &c. &c. The conversation on
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religious subjects closed by the American gentleman's denying the foreknowledge of God.
Sabbath Augt 27. At the close of the native service in the morning notice was given that some of the
mission would meet in the afternoon those persons who might desire to write down the text.
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After dinner from 50 to 75 persons assembled with their slates and wrote the text which was given out
sentence by sentence. A few remarks were made and the exercise concluded by prayer.
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Monday 28th. Have been engaged through the day in putting up supplies for Kailua & Kaawaloa &
taking them to the village- part of them I put on board the Washington & part on board the Pulahulale.
Set fire a third time to our lime~ kiln.
Tuesday Augt 29th. Yoked the oxen early in the morning to carry a stick of timber to the shore to be
shipped on board the Pupuka for Lahaina. By mistaking the vessel I left the stick in a wrong place and was
obliged to return & take it up again, which was a good deal of trouble & detention and the means of
keeping me a good while from my breakfast.
Mr. Loomis embarked this morning in the Washington for Kailua - he goes for the benefit of his
health which has suffered of late from attention to business & the heat of the climate.
Thursday 31st. The Church assembled at the house of Kalaimoku for the purpose of conversing with
persons thought suitable to be propounded as candidates for baptism. Six persons related the exercises of
their minds. Viz. Kaomi, Makahiki & Waiakea his wife, Kahananui Naoa & John Ii.
Friday September 1st. A conference was held this evening in the chamber of Kalaimoku's house in
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reference to the celebration of the Lord's Supper on the coming Sabbath. Mr. B. being ill did not preach a
regular discourse. He made a few remarks upon 1 Cor. 11. 28. Kekauluohe and Wahinealii related their
experience and expressed their desire to be joined with the people of God. Kamahoula who has so far as we
know been unexceptionable in his life for more than six months expressed publicly his wish to return to the
communion of the church. He confessed and as we hope with penitence his offenses against God & his
brethren & declared his intention to pursue in future the right way.
Sabbath Sept. 3rd. The Church assembled this afternoon to partake of the Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper. Eleven members of the mission were present & sat down with all the native members at this station
except Kalaimoku whose illness prevented his attendance. Kamahoula was admitted to regular standing &
came forward. Tute the Tahitian missionary & his wife Kaamoku and Poki joined with us.
Tuesday 5th. While at the village to day Mr. Goodrich was told that the foreigners were about drawing
up a petition in which they were all to join to send Mr. Bingham from the islands.- He having rendered
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himself so obnoxious to them that they cannot endure his presence.
Wednesday Sept. 6th. Mr. Bingham & family sailed this afternoon for Lahaina proposing to proceed to
Hawaii before his return where it is hoped a general meeting of the mission will be effected. On his
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departure for the village he was attended by the chiefs ~ at the village the company assembled in a school
house where they had conversation & prayer.
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Previously to the departure of Mr. Bingham the members of the family, at the request of Dr. Blatchely,
had some conversation respecting his contemplated return to the U States. Nothing however was doneand the Dr. concluded to let the decision of improving on opportunity just presented rest till the brethren
can be consulted at the windward.
Saturday 9th Mr. Goodrich & family sailed this afternoon in the Kamehameha for Kailua, having been
at this station 3 months & 2 days. At Kailua he expects to be ordained & afterwards to proceed to his
station at Waiakea in the Pakukai which is to carry Kaahumanu ma to the windward.
Sabbath 10th. Native service as fully attended as usuaL Kaomi addressed the people both in the
morning and afternoon and was listened to with silent attention.
In the evening Kaahumanu called over to the Drs. and spent some time in pleasant conversation with
the families.
Monday Sept. 11 th. Kaahumanu being about to sail for the windward convened the females of
Honolulu and vicinity to give them her advice and counsel previously to her departure.
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Tuesday 12. One of the mission being at the house of the King was addressed by the English Consul as
follows [1/4 page left blank]
About noon the chiefs assembled at the meeting house on the occasion of Kaahumanu's departure.
Kalaimoku & Boki & several other chiefs were present. The chiefs had much conversation respecting the
influence the foreigners were exercising over the young king, and expressed their great dissatisfaction. After
prayer the company who were going to the windward went on board the Pakukai and at 20 min. before 2
o'ck EM. set saiL
We learned with regret that Hannah Holmes who was expected to accompany us & had sent her trunks
on board in the care of one of her women, had been detained by Mr. Jones. Thursday Sept. 14. Anchored
this morning at Kaunakakai, in Molokai. After breakfasting on board, we went on shore: & in the course of
the forenoon two schools were convened & examined. Kaahumanu addressed & exhorted the peoplei-
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Kaomi also addressed them at some length. This part of the exercise being closed Kaahumanu caused the
females to be separated from the males ~ and held a meeting with the females while Keliiahonui & the
teachers held a meeting with the males.
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As soon as the last exercises closed we proceeded on board the schooner & after taking some food, the
vessel was got under way.
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Friday Sept. 15th. Just before day light having arrived near Lahaina, the boat was sent on shore. As
soon as it was light a double canoe came off and Kaahumanu ma went on shore. On coming to land she
proceeded directly to the house of Mr. Richards, for the purpose of saluting Mr. Bingham. Thither also
Hoapili & Hoapili wahine repaired and their first meeting with Kaahumanu took place in Mr. R.'s yard. It
is worthy of notice that instead of inquiring after the chiefs & going immediately to their houses, her first
inquiry on reaching the shore was where is Mr. Bingham & repairing forthwith to the place where he might
be found.
At evening the Pakukai returned to Oahu for the purpose of bringing up the king. The young princess
& Kaahumanu both wrote requesting him to come up.
Sabbath 17th. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day to full & very attentive auditories.
Monday 18th. Mr. Richards & Mr. Bingham having made the necessary arrangements for going to
Kailua to attend a general meeting of the mission to be holden there, left the house of Mr. Richards
accompanied by their families just before sun down for the shore, where the chiefs were in waiting to
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attend prayers previously to our embarkation. Having united in prayer with the chiefs & taken a friendly
leave of them we proceeded on board the Pakii which by our request they had kindly afforded us for our
conveyance. Got under way about 7 o'ck but having a light breeze & an opposing current did not make
rapid progress.
Tuesday Sept. 19. At daylight we were off the western point of Maalea bay- and it was nearly noon
before we passed Molokini. Most of the day becalmed.
Friday 22nd. The Pakii came to anchor at about half past 8 o'ck this morning in Kailua bay.
Our passage was very tedious, the ladies suffered much for food; expecting a quick passage and sea
sickness; they had taken with them but a short allowance of provision. Not being sick & being favored with
a good appetite, their food was soon expended. On Wednesday we had scarcely no wind and a strong
current against us; and fearful of being swept out to sea & out of sight of land, we made an engagement
with the crew to labor at the oars till the wind should spring up. We all took turns at rowing and kept the
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vessel moving gently forward till night when a gentle breeze springing up allowed us to lay aside the oars
but our progress was little more than sufficient to counteract the current.
On Thursday morning about 3 o'ck the oars were put out again, though it was with difficulty we could
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arouse the natives & that only by taking hold of the oars ourselves. At break of day the land of Hawaii
arose in view apparently as far off as it was the day before and with the prospect of another day of calms
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without food except poi and a strong current against us our feelings were not a little depressed. The ladies
were very faint and we all felt the need of a comfortable meaL We continued plying the oars with short
intervals of rest till 12 o'ck or a little after that hour. \'X7hen a gentle sea breeze sprung up, which freshend as
we advanced, ; In the course of two hours we had neared the land so much that the shores offered
themselves to view and as the sun went down we found ourselves under fishing point. Darkness however
closing around us we stood off again thinking it not safe to venture into the bay in the night.
Early on Friday morning we found ourselves close in with the point which makes out at the northward
of Kailua. a canoe coming along side, I stepped in & was set on shore. I proceeded with all possible speed to
the village, on my arrival there I stopped at the house of the Governor, reported the strangers & requested
him to send a canoe off to take the families on shore and then hastened to the house of Mr. Bishop.
The governor provided a double canoe and went off himself to conduct the brethren & their families
onshore.
Saturday Sept. 23. Early this morning Mr. Ely who had been sent for yesterday arrived from Kaawaloa.
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As soon as practicable after breakfast the brethren assembled to organize a meeting for the transaction
of business.
The first subject presented was the communication of Dr. Blatchely. The discussion of it occupied most
of the day and was finally settled by a resolution of the following import "that we advise Dr. B to delay his
sailing for the United States of America to some future opportunity & that a letter be written to him upon
the subj ect.
The resolution respecting the Dr.'s communication having been adopted and that business despatched
Mr. Richards & family & myself embarked with Mr. Ely for Kaawaloa in a double canoe furnished by the
Governor. It was about 4 o'ck when we started & about 7 when we arrived at Kaawaloa.
Sabbath 24th. At the usual hour for worship we repaired to the meeting house, which is situated only a
few rods from Ely's door, where we found assembled in decent order nearly all the people of the place
waiting in silence the entrance of the missionary that they might hear from his lips the words of Salvation.
Mr. Richards preached from the words of our Savior. "He that is not with me is against me, and he that
gathereth not with me scattereth". Soon after the close of the services Messrs. Richards & Ely & myself
crossed over the bay in a canoe to Napopo where the people have erected a decent house of religious
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worship; and Mr. Ely conducted the exercises ~ a congregation somewhat larger than that at Kaawaloa
listened with attention & apparent interest to a discourse founded on the words of the Apostle "Pray
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without ceasing." From the meeting house we proceeded to the beach our canoe was immediately launched
& we returned to Kaawaloa. At 4 EM. the bell apprised us that the hour for afternoon service had arrived ~
Mr. R. preached again. Text ~ "All we like sheep have gone astray ~ and the Lord hath laid on him the
iniquity of us alL"
In the evening Mr. & Mrs. Richards & I walked over to the house of Naihe & Kapiolani ~ We were
shown their bed room which discovered a neatness & taste becoming a civilized land. We were surprised to
see the confidence which were reposed in them by Mr. French a trader who had committed to them cases
& trunks of valuable goods with no other security than their promise to take care of them. This was a
confidence which no trader would formerly have reposed in any chief of the islands. The change is to be
attributed solely to the influence of that gospel which these very persons would have far removed from this
land.
We passed from the house of Naihe and were accompanied by Kapiolani to the house of Kamakau a
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member of the church, who being ill, had not attended divine service during the day. He appeared to be
much gratified by the visit, and several times expressed his satisfaction.
We returned home passing over the rough stones ~ the scene of the sanguinary engagement when the
celebrated navigator Cook fell a victim to the rage of the inhabitants of this very village. What a contrast
between this time & that! How altered! How tamed the ferociousness of the savage. We felt ourselves in
the midst of friends, some of whom we could call our brothers & sisters in the bonds of the gospeL
Having been furnished by Kapiolani with a small house near her own door neatly fitted up I retired
before a late hour ~ and reposed on satin, which composed part of my bed furniture.
Monday Sept. 25th. At one o'ck A.M. I was awaked by a loud knocking at my door to give notice that
the hour had arrived for setting sail for Kailua agreeably to a previous arrangement.
A double canoe belonging to Kamakau had been provided,- it was nearly an hour before we were
rea.dy to start. At 2 o'ck we set sail accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Ely & their little son.
A short time before sun rise we arrived at Kailua & were met on the shore by Mr. Ruggles who had
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arrived on Sabbath from Lahaina in company with Kaahumanu Nahienaena & others. He brought letters
from Mr. Loomis at Oahu giving an account of a number of events which had taken place there since I left.
Wednesday Sept. 27th. This afternoon the large & commodious house for public worship built by Gov.
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Adams was dedicated to the service of the living & true God.
The exercises were commenced by singing a chant to a translation of the 100 psalm. Introductory
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prayer by Mr. Richards, the sermon by Mr. Ely from 1 Kings 8.27. "But will God indeed dwell on earth?
Behold the heaven & the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee, how much less this house that I have
builded." Dedicatory prayer by Mr. Bingham, concluding prayer by Mr. Bishop. The dedication service
being closed Nahienaena arose & addressed the people in an interesting manner. The people were very
closely seated in the house, which is 130 feet by 74; and there could not be less than 4000 persons present ~
probably 4500.
In the evening the ministerial association convened to make arrangement respecting ordaining Mr.
Goodrich.
Thursday Sept. 28th. This afternoon the people were assembled to listen to the addresses of the Chiefs.
The place chosen for meeting was in front of Kaahumanu's residence, beneath the shade of spreading kou
& cocoanut trees. Thousands of attentive ears were turned towards the speakers as they declared his
thoughts. Declared that the present is a new era,- recommended that the customs of former generations
should be abandoned & that all should turn to the new way ~ the way of the word of God ~ He was followed
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by Kapiolani, & Naihe by Hoapili wahine & lastly by Kaahumanu who addressed the people in a long
speech in which she said many things to encourage the people to forsake the evil ways of their ancestors, to
turn from all their vices and follow the word of God. That was her guide ~ The new way she had chosen ~
her love to the word of God was her new husband and that she told them all to observe & follow after.
The brethren met in the evening at the house of Mr. Thurston as a Church and Ecclesiastic counsel to
attend to the examination of Mr. Goodrich in order to his ordination on the morrow.
Friday Sept. 29th. At three o'clock in the afternoon the families repaired to the church to witness &
attend to the ordination of Mr. Goodrich. The house except a small space around the pulpit was filled with
natives very closely seated. All the exercises were conducted in the native language except the charge.
The following was the order of the exercises:
Introductory prayer by Mr. Bishop.
Sermon by Mr. Bingham from 2. Cor. IV. 5. 'We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and
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ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake."
Consecrating prayer by Mr. Richards.
Charge in English by Mr. Thurston.
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Right hand of fellowship by Mr. Ely.
Concluding prayer by Mr. Goodrich.
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Sabbath October 1st. The house of worship filled to overflowing and a considerable large congregation
without under the shade of Kou trees who Hopu addressed. Mr. Richards preached and administered the
Sacrament. Twelve members of the mission family and nine native members of the church sat down
together to celebrate the death of our gracious Lord and we trust it proved a season of rerfeshment to the
consecrated little band.
In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from Matt. 25.34. "Then shall the King say to them on his
right hand, come, ye blessed &c
Monday October 2nd. Monthly Concert. Met with the people in the afternoon for prayer Messrs.
Richards Bingham & Bishop made addresses, in which some account was given of the methods of
Providence in establishing the Sandwich Island Mission and the dealings of God towards it since its
establishment that it was in answer to prayer that the operations were commenced and have been
continued.
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In the evening the families met at the house of Mr. Bishop and united in observing the delightful
season.
Friday October 20th. Went in company with Mr. Ruggles on board the Marcus Capt. Sayre who we
found a very agreeable man and were entertained politely by him, with him we had much pleasant
conversation respecting our missionary operations. He took a lively interest in our concerns, seemed to
rejoice in our successes & to sympathise with us in our trials. He had showed himself friendly before his
departure from the U. States by kindly offering to bring out contributions of articles for our comfort.
Articles of clothing were in consequence of this offer & the influence he exerted put up & forwarded by
the inhabitants of Sag Harborj Bridge Hampton & East Hampton Long Island, and from the latter place
there was a contribution of 9:25 in cash.
While on board a ship came to anchor in the roads which proved to be the Russel commanded by Cap.
Coleman, the gentleman who so generously & kindly afforded Mr. Ellis a passage to the U.S. Shortly after a
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boat with the Capt came along side. He was welcomed on board with cheerful salutations & that familiarity
and those expressions of satisfaction peculiar to those who follow the sea when they meet an old
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acquaintance. After exchanging the usual enquiries, "well, what success" - what vessels have you spoken,
what have you seen how long do you stay" &c. he was invited below to take some refreshment.
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Saturday October 21st. Early this morning a small schooner bearing American colors hove in sight, we
immediately concluded it must be the long looked for Missionary Packet ~ As soon as it entered the mouth
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of the harbor Mr. R hastened to the village and finding a canoe going from the shore got a seat in it &
proceeded on board, and found we had not misjudged ~ I followed soon after in a small boat a got on board
just before she came to anchor. Learned that she sailed on the 18th day of January and that the voyage had
been protracted by adverse weather in high southern latitudes. Capt. Hunnewell endeavored to pass Cape
Hom, but was obliged to put back ~ He made for the Falkland islands where he arrived & spent six weeks
afterwards he directed his course for the straits of Magellan which he entered & passed in about three
weeks; but did not get entirely ceaf of the coast on the Western side till nearly five weeks. He states that he
was four months south of 52 degrees S. lat. in the cold season. The vessel proved to be leaky in her upper
works during the first part of the voyage, she was calked at Rio de Janeiro, where the Capt. stopped. He also
stopped at Valparaiso though his stay was very short.
After making the islands he put in at Lahaina, but findg. Mr. Richards absent he made all possible
dispatch to this place.
As there is a probability that some of the articles on board are injured by the leaking of the vessel Mr.
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H. thought it necessary to take the precaution of calling a survey upon the vessel before the hatches were
removed,- that nothing should be wanting to recover for loss from the underwriters in case of damage of
the cargo.
A number of persons were invited on board this afternoon.
The Doctor performed an operation on Kalaimoku present the surgeons of the Peacock.
Sabbath Octr. 22. The health of Mr. Ruggles not permitting him to attend worship & Mr. Loomis not
being well enough to take part in the services, Kahikona addressed the people both parts of the day.
Monday 23. Began to discharge the cargo from the Missionary Packet ~ Kept two carts & a wheel
barrow employed all the afternoon in drawing up articles to the mission house.
Octr. 24 Tuesday, employed much to~day as yesterday.
Wednesday 25. Employed to day in cleaning out the store house & stowing away supplies. Oxen & large
cart in use during the forenoon drawing up articles from the Schooner.
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Mr. Hunnewell having purchased the establishment belonging to John Gowin & having removed
thither, began to display his merchandize.
Thursday 26. Finished drawing up supplies ~ Have not however been able to examine them with the
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invoice or to determine how much they are injured.
The Circular having been printed was distributed this morning, have reason to think it has occasioned
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considerable excitement, and will provoke a reply ~ Hope there is nothing in the circular which will lay the
mission open to censure- if we have not gone beyond our duty I have no fear of consequences nor any
apprehensions that the cause will suffer ~ It is only about the cause that I wish to cherish anxiety. My
reputation or life is a trifle.
Friday October 27th. Called with Mr. Loomis on board the Peacock. Having stated to Capt. Jones
before the arrival of the Schooner, that had she been here, she would have been at his service, I felt under
obligations to offer him the use of her should he stand in need of it. He stated that he might find it an
accommodation to have her at his direction some week or two hence; but did not wish her immediately. He
politely and generously offered the service of this carpenters to perform any work upon her which might be
needed ~ also to caulk and paint her. Stating that it would afford him a pleasure to render any service in
that way to the cause that lay in his power. We expressed our thanks to him and stated that we should be
happy to avail ourselves of his generosity if the necessity of our sending her immediately to Kauai did not
prevent.
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Before the close of our interview we introduced the subject of the circular which was given out
yesterday and explained the reasons of the mission for taking the step. He expressed his regret that the
mission was so unpopular with the foreigners; said we were charge with many & very heavy crimes. He had
heard he said of Mr. Bingham on the cost ~ heard that he was living in the stile of an Eastern nabob ~ that
he had an establishment like a palace ~ was called King Bingham, received the homage of the people ~ that
he allowed no person to come into his presence unless decently clad ~ that Mrs. Bingham also received the
adulation of the females and was caressed as a princess.- The mean appearance of Mr. Bingham's dwelling
had he said convinced him of one thing and that was that Mr. Bingham had not been seeking worldly
grandeur. In short he seemed to acknowledge that the mission had been wrongfully opposed &
calumniated. He seemed to approve the Circular ~ said it was a fair, clear, candid and well expressed
statement of our operations & designs: and that the way was now opened for our opponents to reply if they
had any charges to prefer against us.
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After prolonging our visit to nearly two hours, and receiving an invitation to call frequently upon him
at his residence on shore as he was soon to be conveniently situated on shore, in circumstances to receive
visitors, we were furnished with one of his barges & conveyed on shore gratified with the interview &
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much relieved in our minds with respect to the influence of the Circular.
Sabbath Octr. 29th. A very full congregation this morning. Mr. Ruggles addressed the people and
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expounded the parable of the ten virgins. In the afternoon Kahikona made an exhortation.
Monday 30th. Capt. Jones having generously offered to afford us assistance in performing any little
repairs upon the Packet which might be needed I applied to him this morning for the services of his sail
maker to repair the foresaiL He immediately sent for the sail~maker & directed him to go on board the
Schooner to ascertain what was to be done & how long it would take him to accomplish it. The sail maker
went on board accordingly and having reported, Capt. Jones gave orders for the sail to be taken on board
the ship.
The Becket in getting under way this morning run afoul of the Schooner's anchors & was brought up
along side ~ a boat from the Peacock very soon after coming along side the Schooner the men kindly
afforded assistance & the Becket was got off without doing any damage. The wind was very strong, & the
people on board the Becket were carless in getting under way. Pretty soon after she run out among the
shipping the wind blowing a gale ~ the vessel was full of people bound to Hawaii.
Octr 31st. Returned an answer to the communication respecting the Circular.
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Wednesday Nov. 1st. The New York which sailed from here on Monday returned having experienced
very severe weather and meeting an accident. An answer was recd this morning to the circular signed by a
number of the gentlemen in the village & some Captains very few however- accepting the challenge of
the mission as they were pleased to call it.
Thursday Novr. 2. Gave permission to one of Capt. Jack's men to go on board the Schooner to take
care. - Very little attention has been paid to things or work on board since the cargo was discharged.
This day Mr. Roundey left & went on board the Peacock. He has not given me satisfaction.
Novr. 3. Friday. A tender of a billiard table at the village came to me to give information that Roundey
had borrowed $50 of him which he refused to pay ~ and requested to know what he should do ~ He said he
kept a house of entertainment belong. to Poki ~ & that he was in his employ ~ the money borrowed he said
belonged to Poki. That a man of Poki's standfug should patroniz such a practice as gambling & yet make
pretentions to religion & come to the Communion was a thing that filled me with amazement.
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The Dr. has been very busy of late packing up & getting ready to go on board the Connecticut for the
U.S. The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina.
Saturday. The New York sailed for Hawaii.
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Sabbath Novr. 5th. The congregation was very large in the morning; Kahikona addressed the people
respecting the wise men of the east who came to present their offerings to the Savior at his birth. He spake
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with much propriety upon the offices of the Savior & the design of his advent. When he had closed his
address, I rose and called the attention of the people a few moments by inquiring the object of Christ's
coming into the world which I stated to be take away sin and to redeem his people from their
transgressions- I then mentioned some of the sins from which Christ came to save us; Murder, theft, all
uncleanness, covetousness, lying, impiety &c. under the particular of covetousness I included gaming
which I stated to be a species of theft and a very great sin, & that it exposed those who were guilty of it to
the wrath of God & punishment forever in hell.
Poki & the king were present and appeared as pleasant & friendly as usual.
In the afternoon the congregation was unusually small; Tute conducted the exercises.
The Chincilla arrived from the coast. On this way down Capt. Meek put in at Kowaihae where he
found Mr. & Mrs. Richards who had some days before set out from Kailua in the Pakii to return to Lahaina;
but on account of a severe gale by which the vessel was disabled they had put in there. Capt. Meek kindly
received them on board & took them to Lahaina.
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Monday Novr. 6th. Parted with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely who embarked this afternoon on board the
Connecticut Capt. Chester for the U.S.A. Capt.C. has about 100 barrels more of oil to take which he
expects to get before his final departure from these seas. He will stop at Kauai and Maria Whitney took
passage with them; not for American but to be left with her parents. Capt. Jones of the Peacock kindly
furnished a boat to convey them on board; We accompanied them to the ship as did also Kalaimoku, who
seemed to be much affected at the idea of parting from the Dr. whose prescriptions have been so blessed to
him.
On our way off we stopped a short time on board the Peacock for the gratification of the ladies who had
never been on board an armed vessel. The Connecticut was all ready to start when we got on board; and
we had but just time to look at their accommodations & bid them good bye. They have but one stateroom
opening into the companion way: but this will after suitable arranging afford them comfortable
accommodations. The vessel was under way in less than two minutes after we had entered our boat. On our
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way to the shore we called on board the Missionary Packet to afford Mrs. Loomis an opportunity of seeing
the vessel & its accommodations.
Engaged a carpenter to effect some repairs on board.
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Tuesday Novr. 7. A man belonging to the Com. Perry called at the mission ~ after a few moments
conversation found him disposed to converse upon the subject of religion ~ Said he had obtained from God
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a witness of his own conversion and the assurance that the ship's crew would also be converted to God. I
asked him how he knew this, he replied the Lord has made a revelation of it to me. I said we have reason to
believe from the Bible that the Lord is able to perform such a work and that if it should be agreeable to his
will it will be effected. He answered ~ God is Almighty and he has promised to do for us whatever we ask ~ I
have asked God to do this, and I am sure it will be done. I remarked we ought not to let our own
imaginations deceive us ~ God works by means ~ and we cannot expect to see ends brought about without
the intervention of the ordinary means of God's appointment.
The man remained at the mission house most of the day ~ VJ..,le invited him to dinner but he refused ~ He
had remarked previously that he had recently fasted twice by the Lord's express appointment ~ said it was
no pain to him to fast ~ the Lord had promised to give him strength to do whatever he commanded him.
I had much conversation with him and warned him against being led astray by his own imagination.
Said to him the age of miracles is past, and he must look to a holy & blameless life for an evidence of an
interest in true religion. I learned that he had been very intemperate though a professor of religion, and
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that only within a few days the resolution had been formed of entirely abstaining from the use of ardent
spirits.
Wednesday Novr. 8th. Went with Mr. Hunnewell to the office of the Consul to obtain his signiture to a
transfer of the papers of the "Missionary Packet". Mr. Jones was absent having gone to witness a boat race.
The boats to run were a whale boat of one of the ships in the harbor & a boat belonging to the Peacock.
The boat race being over he attended to our business. Mr. Hunnewell gave up to me the shipping papers
and my name was placed on the register as master instead of Mr. Hunnewell ~ The names of Roundey &
Dennis remained on the papers as still connected with the vessel though Roundey had been obliged to flee
some days before owing to a gambling affair.
The Packet sailed this afternoon for Kauai wrote to Mr. Whitney to come up if he thought proper ~
Indeed to bring him up was the main reason of the Schooner's being sent down.
Saturday 11. The order of the day at the Port I understand has been boat racing ~ many bets were laid
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upon the speed of the different boats & much money gained by the winning parties. There was a great
excitement among the people and loud shoutings. It seemed as if all restraint had been taken away, and the
whole population abandoned to make merry.
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The spirit of gambling I fear is returning. Surely there is much to apprehend when the vice receives the
sanction of great characters, The King & Poki we learn give countenance to it by their example.
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We have had hints that Poki is deeply engaged in gaming, & that he had recently drank to intoxication
,Feeling that such conduct is a scandal to religion, Mr. Loomis has thought it his duty to hint to the chiefs
his fault, & to request them to converse with him upon the subject.
Sabbath Novr. 12th. A larger congregation than usual assembled in the morning for worship. Kahikona
addressed the people with much propriety from Hosea 7th 8. "Ephraim is a cake not turned", ~ upon the
subject of consistency in religion & sincerity in serving God. When he had closed I rose with a view to say
a few words & to give an invitation to those of the people who chose to meet after dinner for a Sabbath
SchooL Before I had time to utter a word Poki arose in front of me and called the attention of the
congregation. I supposed he was about to give an exhortation upon the subject of religion ~ But what was
our surprise to hear him say that the foreign teachers present had accused him of being a thief and that the
King was implicated in the same charge. He said he had been guilty of no fault, he had observed the word
of God, and was perfect; the King also was perfect ~ He had obeyed the word of King George in taking care
of the king and performing his duty. And now he and the king were accused of theft whereas they were
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innocent and without a fault. In conclusion he said this is the last time that either the King or myself will
come to this meeting in future we shall attend the meeting of the English minister ~ Before he had quite
closed his speech, of which the above is the substance, though not all the words, or perhaps put down in
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the exact order in which they were delivered, Mr. Loomis whispered to Poki not to be too hasty, as he had
probably been misinformed and was under a mistake ~ Poki repl~ed in a very angry tone ~ I have myself
heard ~ I know it certainly. After closing, without giving time for eitk-er of us to speak, he turned to
Kahikona and said, "do you pray." Kahikona hesitated a moment, a~~ looked towards us. Thinking it would
. be of little service for us to say anything after Poki and unwilling to lrnrage him further by attempting at
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that time to excupate ourselves, before the people ~ we gave a si,gn <:){ ascent to his concluding-the meeting
with prayer. As soon as prayer was ended, Mr. L. spoke to Poki requesting an explanation ~ He replied in an
angry tone,"We will hereafter talk about itf'} and then with the Kipg hastily left the house. Capt. Jones and
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Dr. Bell who had at the commencement of the exercises come up to the house taken a seat at a distance,
also departed without our having an opportunity to speak WitJ.l them.
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The people crowded around us as soon as the meeting was ov,er expressing great affection & sympathy ~
all the chiefs present gave us tokens of their love & confidence. Kekauluohe approached with looks of pity
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& kindness & gave us her hand,- while the common people pres~ed around us & obstructed our way ~ We
asked the chiefs "what does this mean" They replied "We do not know: we had heard nothing of it
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before"- We were followed to the house by a crowd, who
manifes~ed great concern &
as much affection as
if they had expected to see us no more. We could not determine what had excited Poki to take such
ground, Mr. Loomis thought it possible that what he had said to some of the Chiefs the evening before had
come to his ears. It was suggested that he had taken offense at something I had said in public the Sabbath
before. Having learned that Poki owned a house where gambling was practiced under his patronage, I felt it
my duty to express my disapprobation to that vice in connexion with other sins. The advent of th~ Savior
had been the subject of an exhortation to the people by Kahikona ~ at the close of which I endeavorred to
improve the subject by declaring the design of Christ's coming into the world- which I stated to be to take
away sin -
all sin and to make men holy & good ~ The most obvious & flagrant sins of the world I
particularised ~ and in connexion with covetousness mentioned gambling as a very great sin and the guilt of
it akin to that of theft. I stated that all sin must be repented of and that those who die without repentance
& faith will be forever miserable. At the close of the service Poki gave me his hand & appeared as pleasant
as usuaL
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From Poki's saying he had been charged with theft I thought it very possible he had reference in his
remarks to what I had said.
As we were very anxious to learn the cause of Poki's anger Mr. Loomis & I went in the afternoon to the
house of the king in hopes of having an interview & getting an explanation. Poki was asleep, but we had an
interview with the King. Mr. Loomis asked him which of us was in fault ~ whether it was himself, or I, or
Mr. Bingham or whether we were all implicated, the king said. "I do not know, this is a thing entirely new
to me, I did not know of it till Poki declared it publicly.{"} The King appeared friendly & pleasant and we
left him somewhat relieved in our minds.
When the bell was rung for meeting in the afternoon a larger number of people assembled than have
met in the after part of the day for several months past. Laanui addressed them from the words of our Savior
"Man shall come from the east & west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the
kingdom of heaven."
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Monday N ovr. 13th. After breakfast Mr. Loomis & I called upon Poki for an explanation of his strange
conduct yesterday and to enquire whether he regarded the whole mission in fault or only Mr. Loomis & me
or but one of us. We found him at a small house in the king's yard with several persons sitting around him
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among which was Kekauluohe. We were saluted kindly by most of them. Pob however gave us a cold
reception. After sitting a moment or two Mr. Loomis called his attention ~ by saying we had come to
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enquire of him ~ He replied in a quick voice about what. About the talk of yesterday ~ what talk? Our crime
~ the crime of calling you a thief ~ Which of us is guilty. Is it I, or Mr. C. is it Mr. Bingham or the whole
mission with an inclination of his head towards me, he said, he ~ When? Last Sabbath. Mr. Loomis replyed
certainly not. I was present and heard what he said. I then addressed him and said I did not call you nor any
one else a thief ~ What I said was addressed to all the people & not to an individuaL I pointed out a number
of things that were sinful, as murder, adultery, theft, lying, covetousness & gaming, gambling I said was a
great sin that the guilt of it was akin to that of theft, and that none who were guilty of these sins would ever
be saved without repentance. I did not say you was a thief ~ He replied you called me a thief & you are
guilty. He used the word oukou ua hewa oukou. Mr. Loomis enquired are we all bad ~ is Mr. Bingham guilty.
He did not make a direct reply to that, but said you would condemn us all to perdition. You wished to
establish the law ~ Mr. Loomis replied no ~ the commandments were translated and if the chiefs had
established them we should have approved it ~ Who establish them? he enquired ~ Mr. Loomis answered the
chiefs. he replyed no that is with the king along, - Kaahumanu, Kalaimoku & Mr. Bingham wished to
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establish them, but that is not for them to do it is for the King & for him only. Mr. Loomis said we have
nothing do in deciding to whom such business belongs. Boki said to us why do you come here to call me to
an account. We answered we have not come to call you to an account ~ We came merely to ask which of us
was to blame and what was our fault. You know your fault he said your are not ignorant of it ~ it has been
told you. We said we were not conscious of having done him an injury. We had not published abroad that
he had gambled. We had spoken in public of the practice of gambling & had said it was wrong ~ In this
assertion we were supported by the word of God for the gambler covets that which belongs to another and
covetousness is condemned in the word of God, it is forbidden in the tenth commandment. He said he had
gambled & it was right: & he should continue to do so. King George gambles, Mr. Canning does the same,
this I know for I have seen it myself. He repeated that we had come to call him to an account. Mr. Loomis
returned answer that such a thought had never entered our minds ~ that we had no such desire ~ that he
(Poki) had a right to call us to an account; but that we should assume no such right whatsoever we might
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be accused of. He said I will hear you again in the presence of the English & American Consul & Capt.
Jones; We said that is with you ~ if you wish to have the matter brought before them we have no objection,
but we shall never bring you to an account.
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After the interview was closed we called upon Mr. Jones to enquire what we should do with Cummings
whom we had employed as a printer & who was now in consequence of mental derangement a trouble to
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us. Having obtained assurance from him that he would attend the case we directed our steps towards home.
On our way we called upon Kalaimoku whom we found at table at his food. After waiting some time Mr.
Loomis asked him if he had heard what took place yesterday in the meeting house. He replyed in the
affirmative. Mr. Loomis related the substance of our conversation with Poki. Kalaimoku having finished his
repast we were about to take our leave; but he bid us keep our seats.- told us he had affection for us; said
Poki had done wrong; that he had been mistaken; He had done wrong in being angry, and in speaking as
he did on the Sabbath before all the people. Even if you had done wrong it was an improper time & place.
He ought to have taken some one with him & to have come to you in private and enquired into it: you are
not in fault, the fault is Poki's and his only. We know that he gambles: Kalaimoku having bid us return we
left him and passing by the house of Opiia we were invited in by Laanui who was standing in the gateway.
There we met with Kekauluohe again; \\i'ho appeared to have been relating to Opiia an account of our
interview with Poki. We did not say much upon the subject, Opiia remarked that he was ino ma loka that
he was piha loa i ka mea awaawa and had run over, ((ua hu" she said. A very apt figure we thought a
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calabash of poi which had been fermenting till it had become sour and had continued rising & rising till it
had pushed off the cover & gushed over the top.
Tuesday Novr. 14th. We were favored with a visit this evening from Capt. Jones of the Peacock, who
came in company with Capt. Sayre. What the express object of his visit was we are not certain, but he soon
introduced the subject of Poki's address on the Sabbath and of the opposition now maintained against the
mission, about which he wished to make inquiries and gain more information; He had heard, he said, that
what had enraged Poki was the following circumstances, one was that sometime last week, one of the
Gentlemen of the mission was at the king's sporting house where was Pob & some others; a youth, a
foreigner connected with the King, said to Poki, I will give you a quarter of a dollar if you can knock down
those pins. Pob threw & knocked them down & took up the money. The missionary then said to Pob you
are a thief you have robbed the man of a quarter of a do lIar. The other was, that at the last W ednesday
lecture, one of the missionaries rose and addressed the people saying to them, it is wrong to obey such
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chiefs (meaning Pob & the king) they are thieves & you ought to withdraw allegiance from them. These
he said were high charges,- that such conduct was treasonable. We assured him of our innocence; &
stated moreover that we had not heard a word of these things before,- and further that we had never so
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much as entered the kings house of recreation and that so far from speaking such things to the people as
was laid to our charge, we had not on the day referred to so much as taken a part in the exercises except to
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read the hymns & conduct the singing. We stated to Capt. Jones the substance of Poki's speech on the
Sabbath & the subsequent conduct of the people, - gave an account of our interview with the King on the
afternoon of that day: - our conversation with Poki on Monday morning, and related what Kalaimoku had
said to us afterward. We apologized to Capt. Jones for not meeting him at the close of the services on the
Sabbath, assuring him that we were prevented, by the rushing of the people towards us ~ who crowded
around us to express their affection & sympathy. Mr. Loomis stated that the address of Poki seemed to be
received with disapprobation. Capt. Jones remarked that he had been informed that Poki at the close of his
speech called upon those who disapproved of the conduct of the missionaries to rise and that consequently
most of the people in the house stood up. This we assured him was not true.- that as soon as Poki had
concluded his address he turned round to the native preacher & bid him pray, and that the rising he had
reference to was to attend the last prayer. He remarked further that a very large company of the people
returned to the village in great disorder & confusion, shouting & rejoicing as though they had been
liberated from an irksome restraint. He fell in too with a native (Manuia paha) who spoke to him in
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English and informed him of what Poki had said in meeting ~ He said that neither the King, nor Poki nor
Kalaimoku would ever again attend our meeting.
Most of the foreign residents have been summoned to day to appear before the two Consuls, Capt.
Jones & Poki, to give an account of themselves. We understand that quite a number of Americans have
been ordered off the islands: who are to take passage on board the Peacock & the other vessels in the
harbor.
Wednesday Novr. 15th. A story has been in circulation to~day ~ true of false I do not know ~ that Hinau
governor of the Fort had liberated three men New Zealanders belonging to the La Aigle, furnished them
with arms & ammunition & told them to defend themselves & shoot any white man who might undertake
to apprehend them: that in consequence of this Poki had removed him & given the command of the Fort
to Manuia. I have been told that the English Consul called upon Kalaimoku apparently much displeased &
said to him if Hinau is not put out of office I shall leave the islands when the Blossom comes here. The
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lecture was well attended this afternoon. Kahikona addressed the people from these words literally "I shall
go away & ye shall seek me; and ye will probably die in your sins." John 8~21 "I go my way & ye shall seek
me & shall die in your sins." I concluded the meeting with prayer but made no remarks.
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Our little Schooner returned from Kauai having had a very quick passage. Mr. Whitney concluded not
to come in the Packet, and he intimates that it is possible he may not come at all; the Becket is expected to
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go down soon & it is possible he may take passage in her. Kaikioewa is unwilling that he should leave
except for a visit & in reference to Mr. W. s going away said "I shall go too. I did not come here for my own
pleasure, but to propagate the good word, and if one goes, we both go."
I was gratified to learn that Capt. Chester had consented to take Mr. Whitney's little daughter Maria to
American in connexion with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely. They sailed on Friday the 10th instant.
The English & American Consul, Capt. Jones, Mr. Lay, Capt. Wildes, the King & Boki with others
went to Manoa, for an ahaolelo, as we have been told respecting the Mission; Many heavy & unfounded
charges were brought against us.- with respect to our being the authors of the kaJ;:'Lls and wishing to
suppress all plays for amusement. The Am. consul was interpreter for Cap. Jones to Poki in giving a
statement of Mr. Loomis' representation of the recent transactions. He declared that Mr. Loomis had
vilified Poki ; (t,Jui loa kona hoino ia Poki). ; Had said that all the people alohad us, but did not aloha
Poki. That they followed us & neglected him; That Kalaimoku sided with us against Poki ; that he had
said Poki was hewa loa, and that we were pono.- The evidence was given in as though we condemned
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Poki all together, vilified & triumphed over him.
Heard a loud wailing in the night of many voices in the direction of Kalaimoku's present lodgings. I
feared he might have an ill turn or be dying; and I went out, having proceeded as far as Kaahumanu's house
I met a man coming from the direction of the wailing & learned that it was for Kalaiuohi kaikaina a
Kahalaia the chief who had been kolohe at Kauai & had been recalled.
Thursday Novr. 16th. After breakfast Messrs. Ruggles & Loomis walked to the village to call upon
Capt. Jones. They went on board the Peacock & had a pleasant interview with him. Mr. L related
something of what he had heard of the meeting at Manoa yesterday and how his statements of the affair
with Poki had been interpreted to Poki; Capt.]. assured Mr. L that his words had been misinterpreted to
Poki if he had been told from him that Mr. L had abused him or spoken disrespectfully of him. He said he
had been informed that Kalaimoku acted a double part towards us ; of this he said he intended to gain the
truth, and should call upon him this day for that purpose.
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While Mr. R. & L were absent Kahuhu & Kaihuhoho call upon me & stated that Kalaimoku had had
an interview with Poki that morning and blamed him for his conduct on the Sabbath. Poki justified himself
and said he had not done wrong; He spake loud & boisterous & with anger, they said, and Kalaimoku
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seeing the state of his mind, dropped the subject quietly.
From on board the Peacock Mr. Loomis went to Kalaimoku's.- Just as he was leaving his place,- Pob
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& the two consuls with Capt. Jones & some others came along. Before Mr. L. had got out of the large
enclosure he was sent for to return. He found the gentlemen engaged upon the subject of our difficulty with
Pob. He was requested to tell who was his informant of the transactions of yesterday at Manoa. This Mr. L.
did not think necessary & therefore declined. He stated that Poki had been misinformed of what he had
told Capt. Jones a few evenings ago, and appealed to Capt. Jones for a statement of what he had said. Capt.
Jones states that he understood Mr. L. to say that Kalaimoku approved of the conduct of the mission and
disapproved of pokrs conduct on the Sabbath. Kalaimoku was appealed to for what he had said ~ he
acknowledged that he had said Pob had been mistaken & had done wrong, but had not said he was ~
bad. He still spake in terms of approbation of us. Great efforts were made to prove that Mr. Loomis had
misrepresented Kalaimoku's words, and that he also had used abusive language concerning Pob. It was with
the greatest difficulty that he could get a fair interpretation of Capt. Jones statement concerning Mr.
Loomis acct. ofPoki's affair presented to Kalaimoku. Notwithstanding Capt. J. stated clearly that Mr. L.
spake respectfully of Poki, Manuia insisted to Kalaimoku that Capt. Jones said Mr. Loomis had abused him.
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With such judges to set upon us little can we hope from an investigation of the case of the mission.
Friday Novr. 17th. Observed this day as a day of fasting & prayer, that we might humble ourselves
before God and seek his favor and blessing ~ Surely a dark cloud hangs over us and we have occasion to
look into our own hearts & enquire what evil there is in us which requires the correcting hand of God to
remove.
This afternoon Mr. L. & I attended the funeral of Kalaiuohi ~ Poki sent to Mr. Loomis to make a prayer
at the grave. Burned a lime kill this evening.
Saturday 18th. Went on board the Schooner this afternoon to give orders respecting the painting of the
vesseL Found Roundey on board. He had been doing something on board for two days. I had some
conversation with him respecting his conduct.
By the Pupuka from Lahaina recd. a letter from Mr. Richards.
Sabbath 19. Very full congregation this moming. The King present- but saw nothing of Poki though
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we had heard that it was his intention to come today. Kahikona addressed the people in the morning from
Hosea 14.5. {'I}I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily and cast forth his roots as Lebanon."
In the afternoon the congregation was about 2/3 as large as in the morning. Laanui addressed the people
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with much propriety & feeling from the words of Christ. "The faxes have holes & the birds of the air have
nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.))
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By the Convoy which arrived this morning from Hawaii recd. letters from Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ely.
Tuesday Novr. 21. By the Chinchilla which arrived last evening from Hila in company with the Sultan
~ received a letter from Mr. Goodrich. He wrote in haste & did not communicate anything respecting the
work there.
Capt. Sayre of the Marcus being about to sail called upon us this morning to take leave. His intercourse
with us during his stay in port has been uniformly pleasant & friendly, and we feel much indebted to him
for the decided part he has taken in our favor, and the interest he manifested in our object ~ We parted
from him. as from a friend nay more, as from a brother.
The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. wrote to Mr. R. & put a few things on board for him.
Wednesday Novr. 22nd. Jonas Dennis who came out 2nd mate of the Schooner Missionary Packet and
who has continued on board in our employ from the time of her arrival left to day to go on board the u.S.
ship Peacock ~ in order to a passage in her to the u.S.
The Packet sailed this afternoon for Lahaina & Hawaii ~ I send in her various supplies for Mr. Richards
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& the brethren at Kailua & Kaawaloa. Thus ends the labor, hurry & perplexities of putting up supplies &
getting the Schooner ready to saiL The responsibility of the Schooner adds not a little to my burdens before
as great as with my disposition I well knew how to sustain. But I hope & pray that as my day is so my
strength will be ~ and that the Lord will add wisdom & grace & patience.
As I was in at Mr. French's this afternoon, he remarked I hear that Mr. Bingham has written down to
Capt. Jones stating that no business relative to government can be transacted without the consent of
Kaahumanu; and that he had offered his services to Capt. Jones for an interpreter. If this be true, he added,
Mr. Bingham has been interfering with government. I asked him what was the harm for Mr. B. to offer to
interpret for Mr. Jones; and as to Kaahumanu's right to act in government affairs, I said, I have always heard
that she and Kalaimoku were regent during the kings minority ~ He replied Kaahumanu has nothing to do
with government ~ It is Kalaimoku & Poki who act officially, and it is only from courtesy that Kaahumanu
has any influence in state affairs.
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Thursday Novr. 23rd. Learned that an affray took place last night at the beach between Mr. Stevens &
the first and second mate of the Owhyhee on one part & four men in a boat belonging to the Daniel on the
other in which one man of the Daniel's boat came to his death by drowning ~ two are missing, and one a
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negro, had been shamefully abused ~ having been taken on board the Owhyhee, put in irons & flogged. Dr.
Bradner assistant surgeon of the Peacock called upon us & took tea. We find Dr. B. a very pleasant &
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agreeable man.
Saturday Novr. 25th. I have been able to do little or no business since Thursday owing to a bile on my
face which has soon affected one of my eyes as to endanger an inflamation of the eyes.
Sabbath Novr 26th. Tute addressed in the morning a full congregation of the natives, among which we
were pleased to see Poki & the King, from the words "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and
there is none occasion of stumbling in him." His discourse was short, and to us not very intelligible; but the
natives say it was pololei loa.
In the afternoon Laanui addressed a large congregation from Luke 2. 30. "For mine eyes have seen thy
salvation."
Monday 27. Recd. this morning a note from Capt. Jones requesting the attendance ofMr. Loomis &
myself on board the Peacock at 10 o'ck today to act the part of an interpreter to a native who was witness
of the affray on Wednesday night in which a man belonging to the ship Daniel was drowned. We felt it our
duty accept the invitation, and at the time specifyed we went on board, most of the captains in port &
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many of the resident were present.
When Capt. Jones was ready of business he read a short address which he had drawn up for the occasion
and then proceeded to administer the oath to the witnesses & entered on the examination. After hearing
the testimony of three men who were in the boat of the DanL at the time of the attack of the Owhyhee's
boat upon them ~ a native boy which was on board the Owhyhee's boat at this same time was called ~ we
were sworn to give a true interpretation of what he might say ~ after which the boy was questioned.
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Sabbath April 16th 1826. Full and attentive congregations; in the morning Mr. Bingham preached a
solemn discourse from Matthew 25, 46. "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment but the
righteous into life eternal;" in the afternoon Mr. Richards preached from John 16, 1. "Let not your heart be
troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."
A number of foreigners assembled at 11 o'clock, & joined with the mission family in social religious
worship.
Monday 17th. Capt. Gardner having landed a boat load of the supplies shipped on board his vessel for
the Sandwich Island Mission called up this morning to give us information. He brought with him a box
containing 350 dollars in specie shipped for our use.
Removed my books & writing apparatus into the room fitted up in the store house for my
accommodation ~ My bed I have removed from the cellar to the house of Mr. Bingham.
Tuesday 18th. Attended this afternoon the funeral ofMr. Beckley who died on the Sabbath. He was
buried agreeably to his wish within his own enclosure. A vault was dug within the walls of an unfinished
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house; and inclosed with bricks & lined with mats. A part of the church buryal service was read by Mr.
Bingham, who afterwards made a short address to the bystanders both in English & Hawaii & closed with
prayer.
Wednesday April 19th. Capt. Gardner landed the residue of our supplies; & drew them up in the course
of the forenoon.
The examination of the schools commenced today ~ The scholars with their teachers assembled at the
place where the people meet for worship ~ An awning was spread for the chiefs, missionaries & visitors.
Thursday 20th. The examination of the schools closed this afternoon. There have been examined 69
schools & classes consisting of 2409 scholars under the direction of 66 teachers. Between 500 & 600
scholars were from other districts distinct from Honoruru nei ~ The evidences of improvement were obvious
& pleasing ~ Several masters of vessels who had visited these islands before the residence of missionaries
here, & who were here in the early period of their operations, expressed their surprise at the improvement
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of the people & their advance in civilization. Mr. Richards translation of the Gospel of Matthew finished
some months since, & that of Mr. Bingham just completed were displayed on the occasion, & contributed
not a little to the interest of the scene.
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Sabbath April 23rd. Mr. Richards conducted native service in the morning to a goodly assemblage of
people ~ The afternoon services were omitted in consequence of rain. Wind from the sea with the
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appearance of a storm.
Tuesday 25th. Were visited last night with a tremendous shower of rain, wind from the S.W. with vivid
& almost incessant lightning & several claps of heavy thunder, besides a continual roar of distant thunder.
Several showers during the day with thunder close atmosphere & wind from the sea. Weather very
unfavorable for sick persons of which there at at the present time very many ~ an influenza being rife in this
place.
The ship Com. Perry which lay at the mouth of the harbor came very near going ashore last night. She
got in this morning.
Visited Airepoa who is now at the dwelling of Hulamoi ~ whither he removed from our neighborhood
two or three weeks since, that he might follow the prescriptions of a native physician. I found him very low
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when I first saw him I thought him dying ~ He revived however a little before I left him. He seemed to
entertain fears that he might not recover. Said life was nothing to him now ~ thought much of his soul ~
hoped the Savior would have mercy on him and forgive his sins, which he acknowledged were great.
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Wednesday 26th. Removed Airepoa to his former residence in our neighborhood that he may more
conveniently receive the attention of the Doctor & of the families. Owing to the illness of Mr. Bingham
and Mr. Richards the afternoon meeting was omitted. Understand that an heir was born to Kahalaia last
night, and that Mr. Bingham was called upon the middle of the night to go over to the house of
Kaahumanu where his wife was confined, to conduct prayers on the occasion.
Thursday 27th. It is just three years to day since the reenforc.ement to this mission arrived at this island.
The Maria Capt. Gardner went to sea this afternoon, Capt. Gardner having brought out supplies for the
mission gratuitously is entitled to our thanks. He kindly interested himself in procuring the kine pock
matter and is justly entitled to the thanks of the nation and should it take effect (which we however very
much fear it will not in consequence of its age) he might not with impropriety be stiled a benefactor of this
nation.
The fact of his bring it should be mentioned to his praise in the public journal of this mission.
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Friday April 28th. Was awaked last night from a knocking at the door by a native who came to give
notice that Kahalaia was dead. ~ From the strong manner in which the natives usually express dangerous
illness, I was led to think that the natives were only alarmed from some change of his disorder apparently
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for the worse. As I heard wailing in Kaahumanu's house where he was confined I concluded to dress myself
and go over, & see what the matter was. When I arrived I noticed that every face was marked with grief &
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a few were in a low tone giving vent to their feelings; Kaahumanu, Kenau & Boki were bending over the
body of Kahalaia ; I still doubted his being dead; I asked Keliiahonui how it was with him; He replied ua
make roa, ua pau ka cUl.O ; Opiia confirmed it. I then put my hand upon him and convinced myself that the
chill of death had passed over him, the pulsation had ceased, the spirit had flown.- I returned quickly to
the house and gave notice to Mr. Bingham who went over and attended prayers with his afflicted wife &
weeping relatives. The sad intelligence was quickly circulated and the friends coming in kept up a wailing
till morning.
Mr. Conant and Mary Holmes came up to Mr. Bingham'S this afternoon & were united in honorable
marriage. Mr. C. has lived with Mary about four years, but being on the point of leaving her for a season to
make a voyage to the North West coast, he expressed his desire to be legally married. It was a service most
cheerfully performed on the part of Mr. Bingham, and was witnessed by several members of the mission &
by Boki & Haalilio with much satisfaction.
Saturday April 29th. The convoy sailed this afternoon for the North West Coast.
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Sabbath April 30th. But one service to day owing to the prevailing sickness. Mr. Bingham addressed the
congregation, amounting to between two and three hundred persons, from Psalms 27.14. "Wait on the
Lord: be of good courage and he shall strengthen thy heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."
Monday May 1st. The Concert for prayer for the natives was omitted in consequence of the illness of
Messrs Bingham and Richards neither being able to attend; and the people also being so generally ill as not
to be in a condition to come out.
Tuesday 2nd. The Wailele which was sent to Lahaina to bring down Wahinepio returned without her.
The answer she sent back showed marks of displeasure & betrayed suspicion in her mind that Kaha1aia
came by his death unfairly; It is reported however that the sickness prevailing is felt at Lahaina and that she
& her husband & Hoapiri ~re affected with it: and that her illness was the reason of her not coming down.
Wednesday May 3rd. A schooner came to anchor this morning in the roads which, it is said, is the
Schooner Eagle belonging to Mr. Jones taken by·the Spaniars when in the act of cutting out the Cossack a
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vessel belonging to a mercantile concern trading at these islands seized by the Spaniards for the alledged
crime of being engaged in illicit trade.
The child of Kahalaia & Kinau which died yesterday was buried this afternoon; A sermon was
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preached on the occasion by Mr. Bingham- which was designed as a funeral sermon on account of the
death of Kahalaia as well as the child- The Coffin of the father having been previously deposited in the
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tomb with the bodies of the late king & queen there was no procession. The remains of the child were
deposited in the ground near the grave of Haaloo in the common burying place.
George Taumuarii who was a day or two since violently seized with the prevailing disorder died this
morning about 4 o'ck. He is discribed as having died in a most dreadful state of mind.
Thursday 4th. Geo. Taumuarii was interred this afternoon in the common burying ground. His funeral
was attended by his wife and thirty or forty natives: Keriiahonui walked to the grave with Mr. Bingham and
appeared very solemn his countenance seemed shadowed with regret. That the deceased had conducted
himself so unworthily ~ had disgraced himself, forfeited the favor of the chiefs & become an outcast. Mr. B.
made a short address with a view to impress the company who surrounded the grave with the necessity of
immediate and habitual preparation for death; and closed with prayer- All that remained of this once
favored youth- of high hopes & flattering prospects was then committed to its narrow lodging; and dust to
dust pronounced by the hollow echo of the coffin as the earth was quickly thrown in upon it by the many
hands that had been waiting around the grave during the exercises to perform this last office.
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Have been employed a considerable part of this day in dividing the stock of soap forwarded this spring
for the use of the mission.
Friday May 5. Have been employed to day in weighing out the years supply of sugar for the different
families. Find the division 32 lb. to every adult individual: this with an economical use will approach to a
comfortable supply:- some families will doubtless feel need of more and none would regard it as an evil to
have a greater supply.
The Tally Ho sailed. Layoff and on during the day.
Saturday May 6th. Mr. B. & Mr. Richards conversed with the chiefs to impress upon them their duty to
assist any of the people who at the present time in consequence of sickness should be in danger of suffering
severely or dying from want of food; as it is feared there are many families even now reduced to a very
impoverished state, and unable by disease to go abroad to obtain food- many friendless persons in danger
of being turned out of doors by those who have become weary of taking care of them. The chiefs expressed
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their willingness to afford relief to the suffering, though they declared they were equally exposed with the
common people,- their own attendants being sick and those upon whom devolved the duty of preparing
food, being unable to engage in their accustomed employments.
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Sabbath, 7th. The exercises to day were conducted in a large school house in Karaimokus yard. The
house was filled. Mr. Richards made an address in the moming and Mr. Bingham preached in the
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aftemoon.
Tuesday 9th. The whaling ship Frederic Augustus Cap. Earle sailed this aftemoon, by this vessel which
is expected to reach the U.S. in six or seven months I sent several letters including some which Mr.
Goodrich had forwarded to be sent by the first opportunity.
A small schooner arrived from Lahaina this moming with an express from Wahinepio for Karaimoku &
Boki to go up in consequence of her sickness. Intelligence also was received from Hawaii of the sickness of
Kuakini- the Pulahulale the Governors Schooner had arrived at Lahaina from Kairua and was detained
there in consequence of the illness of the crew.
Boki & Keoua the wife of Kuakini who has been here some time left this evening in the Waverly, now
under the direction of Mr. Dana, for Lahaina, where he winland the passengers, and afterwards proceed on
his voyage to the Spanish maine. Karaimoku was spoken to today about sending a vessel to Waiakea to
bring Mr. Goodrich & family to this place.
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Wednesday May 10th. Meeting this afternoon in a large school house in Karaimoku's yard. The people
appear to be recovering from the epidemic.
Thursday 11 th. The Dolphin, U.S. Sloop of War Capt. Percival of hated memory left the harbor this
forenoon- The fort gave her a Federal Salute upon her getting under way, which she returned. She layoff
& on out side the reef several hours and in the afternoon stood off S.E. we watched her till she was out of
sight & felt our minds relieved that she had got fairly away from this port. May we never be visited with
another such a scourge!
The Pulahulale (Gov. Adams Schooner) arrived from Lahaina- She brought letters from Kairua. The
epidemic has prevailed at Hawaii, Mr. Ely was suffering from an infammation in the ears by which he had
been made almost entirely deaf; and he entertained fears that he should never recover his hearing.
Friday May 12. Put supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Pulahulale which sails for Hawaii
today by the way of Lahaina.
Saturday 13th. Walked with Dr. B. to view the Pakukai which reed a slight injury by being recently run
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foul of; We wished to ascertain whether she is in a condition to go to Waiakea whither we are desirous
with permission of the chiefs to send her to bring down Mr. Goodrich and family; we found that something
must be done to her before she will be in a condition to perform the passage. We spoke to a carpenter and
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have the promise that the work will be commenced on Monday.
Sabbath May 14th. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham in the area,•
sermon from the words "Draw nigh to God & he will draw nigh to you. In the afternoon the natives
assembled in the large school house, & Mr. Richards preached to them from the words, ((And now also the
axe is laid unto the foot of the trees; therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down
& cast into the fire." The unexpected arrival of Hoapiri from Lahaina gave us the pleasure of witnessing his
presence in the afternoon at our place of worship.
Wednesday 17th. The afternoon lecture was attended in the native house where it has been
occasionally conducted ~ Mr. Bingham preached from 1 Samuel 2, 30th.John C. Airepoa, who has been declining for a considerable length of time, died this evening. In our
conversations with him during his sickness we have thought him to give some evidence of repentance. He
has uniformly appeared sensible of his Sinfulness, and expressed sorrow for his former irregularities, and has
seemed sensible that his whole dependence for salvation must be in the merits & atonement of Jesus
Christ.
Thursday 18th. Have been occupied most of the day in assisting Mr. Richards in removing his effects on
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board the Pakukai.
A meeting of the families this evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. A letter from Mr. Jones to Mr. B.
reed. this evening brings a charge of slander against a certain member of the mission for having accused
Hannah Holmes of being the subject of improper intercourse with him. He declares his ardent attachment
to this female and professes to desire nothing but what is honorable and asks advice respecting his duty.
The meaning of part of the letter is obscure; but the main design of it taken as a whole appears to be to give
a caution to the mission not to interfere with his designs, nor in any way to thwart the accomplishment of
his purpose in obtaining. Hannah.
The certain member of the mission who has interfered in his concerns is myself. It seems he feels
aggrieved because I asked Hannah the truth of a report in circulation very much to her injury & which if
confirmed would have been a crime sufficient to have debared her the privilege of my schooL The report I
have not the least doubt was an infamous slander so far as Hannah was concerned but as it respects Jones,
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would have been a truth, had he been as successful in gaining his object as he was base in attempting it.
Friday May 19th. Mr. Richards & family after having been absent just four months from their station
sailed this morrring for Lahaina on board the Pakukai ~ Hannah Holmes having requested the privilege of
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an asylum in their family embarked with them. the schooner will proceed from Lahaina direct to Hido to
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bring down Mr. Goodrich & family.
Three individuals were buried this afternoon, Airepoa and two others. The bodies of all three were
brought to the place of interment for Airepoa which is near that of William Beals, and a funeral service was
there conducted by Mr. Bingham. The exercises were short owing to the lateness of the hour, the people
having been detained in bringing to its place a wooden house which had been erected in front of the beach
& which was yesterday dra"wn by means of cables attached to timbers beneath the sils by a great number of
natives as far as the entrance of Karaimoku's yard. Poles were laid upon the ground over which the timbers
placed under the sleepers as a kind of runners slipped forward with ease by the force applied to the cables.
Saturday May 20th. His B.M. ship the Blossom of 20 guns commanded by Cap. Beechey arrived this
morning. Cap. B is last from the Soc. Islands where he left Mr. Charlton who was soon to follow the
Blossom in his own vessel the Active. He brought a short note for Karaimoku from Lord Byron dated at
Valparaiso, in which he expressed his good will towards this nation, his wishes for its prosperity desires that
property should be respected, & the hope that Boki attends to the cultivation of the cotton plant.
Sabbath May 21st. Services both parts of the day attended in the open air; a respectable congregation
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assembled, including most of the chiefs, whom we were glad to see so far restored to health as to be able to
meet again with the people for the public worship of God. Mr. B. preached in the mOlning from
Lamentations 3.22. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail
not." In the course of his sermon he alluded to the recent sickness & mortality;and read the names of more
than forty of the common people besides six chiefs who have died of the prevailing sickness, including
Wahinepio of whose decease on Saturday about noon the intelligence was received from Lahaina this
morning. The number specified falls doubtless far short of the true number who have died within the region
of the schools that undergo an examination at this place. It was stated that the greatest proportion of those
who have died are of those who neglect instruction.
A foreigner was buried this afternoon, whose death was hastened by intemperance. Mr. Jones who is
honored with the title of Consul attended and read prayers on the occasion at the grave. The selection
would have been appropriate for the burial of a devoted servant of God, one who had died in the Lord, for
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whom we should mourn not as others which have no hope.
Monday May 22nd. Dr. B. Mr. L. & myself walked to Waititi to view a fish pond sometime since
presented by Karaimoku to the mission, but not taken possession of by us till now. After accomplishing our
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object & committing the care of the pond to an old man who resides in the neighborhood we pursued our
walk to Diamond Hill, which we ascended on the north side by a pretty steep, but by following a winding
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path, not a very difficult ascent. This hill at a distance presents a singular appearance. It resembles a vast
fortification rising from a sloping arm of a mountain extending to the sea and on that side shooting up into
a bold & majestic peak, on the right & left gradually falling off in ridges of less & less hight intersected by
rough & deep ravines extending quite to the ocean which from the W. all round to the E. is constantly
rolling in its white foaming billows. From the N. round to the East the height is more uniform. It is lowest
however on the N.E. The middle resembles a spacious amphitheater containing including the sides which
slope regularly, several hundred acres of land, some of which is under cultivation, in the bottom is
considerable of a pool of water caught during the rains & retained as in a reservoir. We followed round the
brim, making an entire circuit of this eminence, undoubtedly an ancient crater. Some of the peaks were
very steep & of difficult & even dangerous ascent the edge in many places being very narrow & composed
of lava much decayed & in danger of giving way to the feet. In several places the ridge along which we
passed was not more than three or four feet wide & falling off on both sides by an almost perpendicular
descent. We were obliged to use great caution & frequently in ascending or descending a ridge to make as
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much use of our hands as of our feet. From the highest peak the mission house bears N. W. by W. Punch
bowl hill N.N.W halfW. the nearest point of Morokai E.N.E. ~ the most southern part of Ranai visible,
which seems a continuation of the island of Morokai, E.by S. The high land of Maui which is duskishly
visible over the apparently continuous range of Morokai & Ranai bears about E. From this point we had a
fine view of the mountains of Oahu, broken & uneven though apparently a continuous range rising in the
W. & extending round to the N .E. where they meet with the ocean & terminate in two separate hills,
round & smooth, clothed with grass, but no trees, forming a head land or a land mark for vessels.
Two small vessels sailed for Lahaina and a French ship arrived from the coast of South America bound
to Batavia. This ship brings intelligence that the Emperor Alexander is dead.
Tuesday May 23. Had a visit this morng. from Charles Laing the person whom we used to call the
boatswain on board the Thames, who left that vessel at this port, & sailed hence to the coast in the Becket
on a sealing voyage; left the B. on the coast having bought one of her boats & there engaged in catching
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sea otter in which employment having the exclusive privilege he has been very successfuL He came down
in the French ship which arrived yesterday: his object is to charter if possible one of the native vessels, &
return to the coast to engage again in the same business or in taking seal.
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Thursday 25th. Walked to Manoa this afternoon to see about our cart & oxen which we lent Mr.
Wilkinson on Tuesday. I sent a letter to him in the morning complaining of his treatment of us keeping the
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cart beyond the limited time. On the return of the messenger I received notice that the tongue of the cart
had been broken, & that I must go up & mend it before it could be sent home. I found Mr. W. at his upper
establishment, he said he was sorry the cart was broken & assigned its being broken as a reason why it had
not been returned before. By lashing a stick to the axletree & the end of the broken tongue to the stick, I
succeeded in getting the cart home. Mr. W. will be fortunate if he gets an opportunity of breaking the cart
again very soon.
Sabbath May 28th. Native service in the morning in the open air, in the afternoon in one of the
houses. The frequent showers rendered the day uncomfortable for worship out of doors. Social religious
worship in English at the house of Mr. Bingham ~ Three persons only besides our own families attended.
Monday 29th. Put a few supplies for Tauai on board the Pulahulahu which is soon to sail for the
leeward.
The King & Suit dined on board the Blossom, a salute was fired on the occasion.
Tuesday 30th. The Waverly, Cap. Dana, which has been laying out side several days waiting for the
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settlement of some business proceeded to sea this morning. She is bound on a sealing voyage, will stop on
the coast of California & make it in her rout before she returns to these islands to stop at the Society
Islands.
The Schooner Washington which sailed two days ago for Hawaii returned this morning & brought
letters from the brethren at Kairua & Kaavaroa.
The Pulahulahu saild just at night for Tauai, sent the letters from America & the latest publications in
hand for that station, together with a few supplies.
Wednesday May 31st. The Blossom Sloop of War sailed this morning.
Mr. Lay, the naturalist of the blossom called & took tea with the families. He takes up his residence in
the island till the return of the vessel from her expedition to the north pole. He gave us some acct. of his
visit at Pitcairns Island and at Easter & Gambiers islands at which latter places the vessel had some
difficulty with the natives & was obliged to fire upon them.
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Thursday June 1st. Met this evening at Mr. Bingham's for social worship, the exercises were conducted
in reference to the communion which by leave of Providence will be observed on the next sabbath.
Friday June 2nd. Have had a carpenter today at work upon the windows of the store house, it being my
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intention to fit up one end of it, for a habitation for myself or some one else.
Sabbath 4th. The meeting to day for the natives was conducted under the shade of a ranai made of the
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ruins of the fallen meeting house ~ A great number of natives attended. In the afternoon the Sacrament of
the Supper was administered to the little church assembled in the same place ~ Dr. B. by reason of
indisposition was prevented attending, as was also Karaimoku. The services were conducted altogether in
the native language.
Monday 5th. Mon. Con. The families united in the monthly prayer meeting in Mr. Loomis room. At
the close of the exercises we had some conversation with respect to adopting new plans of exertion for the
benefit of the people and of arousing ourselves from our present low state of religious feeling.
Tuesday 6th. The Chincilli Capt. Thomas Meek which sailed from New York on the 3rd ofJany arrived
this morning. Capt. Meek informs that the ((Missionary Packet" sailed from Boston on the same day that he
sailed from New York and that she may be expected here by the last of this month. The Chincilli stopped
at Lahaina and Mr. Richards took up the packages sent for Mr. Stewart. A few communications came to
hand from our friends in America, but the principal communications may be expected by Cap. HunnewelL
The Pupuka sailed this afternoon for Lahaina in which Hoapili ma took passage.
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Wednesday Iv1ay LTUNE?] 7th. Early this morning the Pakukai came into the harbor, and I walked to the
village to wait upon Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich. I obtained a boat and went on board, into which having put
most ofMr. G. effects we went ashore. The morning was spent in drawing up the things. Mr. & Mrs. G.
take up their residence with the families at the wood house. They will live in the end of the store house
which will be made as comfortable as possible for their accommodation.
At the usual weekly lecture this afternoon, four marriages were solemnized, two of which are worthy of
notice. Haalilio & Hannah Hooper & Paki & Kolia an interesting young chief in Kaahumanus train. ~ a
wedding entertainment was served at the house of Kinau, at which several of the members of the mission
were present ~ Mr. Lay at the invitation of Haalilio attended & appeared much gratified.
The Pupuka which sailed yesterday put back in consequence of the illness of Hoapiri wahine ~ She
came in this morng.
Saturday June 10th. Walked to Manoa this afternoon, having been sent for by William to come up &
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look to see the state of the land. Almost all the upland part of the valley has been burnt over by Mr.
Wilkinson who claims the whole vally as his ovvn as a grant from Boki. He has taken possession of most of
our upland & run two furrows about 18 feet apart designed for a road across a cultivated plat of ours planted
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with potatoes. He has also commenced ploughing on our land. The arbitrary manner in which Mr. W.
conducts has exceedingly offended the natives.
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Attended a funeral of a native at Manoa an old man who died yesterday, the corpse was wrapped in a
black kapa and secured to a stick about the length of the body by which it was borne to the grave, a hole
about three feet deep, which the natives lined with mats. I made a few remarks & read & hymn, & William
Kamahoula offered a prayer. Several sticks were then laid across the grave & the dirt heaped over it.
Capt. Meek & Mr. Lay supped with Mr.B.'s family & several of the members from the wood house
attended.
Sabbath 11 tho A full congregation of natives both in the forenoon & afternoon. Mr. B. preached as
usual and was listened to with attention.
Wednesday June 14th. The Prince Regent sailed for Lahaina whence she will proceed to Kairua ~ Moku
goes up to reside on Hawaii. Sent Mr. Bishop's packages received by the Chincilli; wrote to Mr. Ely & also
to Mr. Bishop.
Saturday 17th. Pauahi one of the wives of the late king, married after the return of the King's suit from
England to Kuanaua one of his attendants died this morning. Her confinement took place a few days since,
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and her death was a consequence. A daughter was born to her, which has been placed under the
guardianship of Kaahumanu. A loud wailing commenced at the time of her decease and was continued
through the day by successive companies who came to came to visit the house and condole with the
friends.
Doctor Blatchely having been some time ill of a billious complaint, though keeping about, has found it
necessary to betake himself to his bed. Put up a spare bedstead in the front room, which he will occupy.
Sabbath 18th. In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from Matthew 7.15. "Beware of fales prophets
who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." The design of the discourse
was to warn the people against listening to false instruction of native teachers & to disclose the errors of
certain persons who had gone to distant parts of the islands & under pretense of instructing the people were
leading them astray.
One person either through unbelief or ignorance had prayed that God might not come among them.
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One person had taught that the Lord's prayer was not good, but said the people should pray to the rain bow,
and other things. One teacher had sanctioned the most improper conduct of his scholars.
Monday June 19th. A funeral exercise was conducted in front of the King's sepulcher for Pauahi. The
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corpse had been deposited in the house and was not exhibited.
Tuesday 20th. Mr. Goodrich & I walked to the lime trees, and ascended the mountain back of Punch
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bowl hilL On our return we passed through the fort on the hill and descended to the plain by the steep path
on the side fronting the sea.
Wednesday 21st. Made preparation this morning for setting out on a tour around this island in company
with Taomi and several native teachers as attendants, with a view to visit the schools and communicate
instruction.
At about 3 o'ck P.M. having repaired to the house of Taomi in the village, all things being in readiness
we set out.
Wednesday July 5th. After an absence of two weeks during which time I had passed around this island
in company with Taomi, visited the schools, and spoken to many companies of assembled natives
concerning the great Salvation I arrived at Honoruru. Here I found Mr. Whitney who had arrived the day
before from Tauai. I also learned that the Niu which sailed the day I set out on my tour had put back in
consequence of a leak and that she was still in the harbor. The English ship DANIEL had put in to this port
in distress, and the the AINOA charted by Laing and Debraugh had sailed for the coast of South America ~
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by the Ainoa several of the brethren forwarded communications for America Mr. Laing having kindly
engaged to procure a conveyance for them across the continent to Vera Cruz, whence they will find a
speedy conveyance to the United States.
Friday July 7th. Mr. Whitney invited the attention of the families to the case ofMr. Ruggles whose
health seems to require him to abandon Tauai and remove to Hido as the only probable was of securing to
him any degree of comfortable health. He also requested the advice of the brethren respecting his ovvn case,
the circumstances of his family being such as in his own opinion to render it improper for him to be left
without an associate. He enquired whether it would not be the duty of one of the brethren of the Station at
Kairua & Kaavaroa to come to his assistance. The brethren had not made up their minds upon the latter
question and no vote was taken. Upon the question of its being proper for Mr. Ruggles to remove with his
family to Waiakea their was no difference of opinion as to the propriety of the measure.
Saturday July 8th. Met the teachers this forenoon at Taomi's school house in the village and gave
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lessons in writing on the Slate to 35 who assembled for the purpose of being instructed in that art.
Sabbath 9th. The Ranai crowded with attentive hearers. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and
Mr. Whitney in the afternoon.
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Monday 10th. The Pakukai sailed this forenoon for Lahaina and Mr. Whitney availed himself of the
opportunity to make Mr. Richards a short visit.
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The Parthian arrived this afternoon from Canton. She had the very long passage of 80 days to Hawaii.
Tuesday July 11 th. Rode to Waikiki in company with Taomi & Tuhio to inspect the schools in that
district.
Thursday 13th. This afternoon the Niu) which sailed for Canton the 21st ulto. but returned on account
of a leak) having undergone necessary repairs) proceeded again on her voyage.
Friday 14th. The Committee appointed to correspond with the brethren of the mission respecting
uniformity in the orthography) made out their report declaring the decision of the mission. The votes for
casting out B. & D. were unanimous; so far as they were given for retaining the k & rejection theJ; ~ 7 ~ two
members gave no votes and two expressed doubtfully; for retaining the L & rejecting the..r 6 ~ against the 1
and in favor of the r ~ 2 ~ two gave no vote & one expressed doubtfully. For retaining the wand rejecting
the v ~ 8 ~ two gave in no vote and one expressed doubtfully.
The alphabet as now adopted by the mission is as follows
A.E.LO.U.H.K.LM.N.P.W.
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It is understood that the rejected letters may be employed when necessary in spelling foreign words.
Just at evening the Chincilli arrived from the windward ~ Mr. Whitney took passage from Lahaina.
Recd. letters from the brethren and sisters at Kailua & Kaawaloa ~ Mrs. Thurston)s health is feeble and
Mr. T. has requested me to send the side saddle belonging to the mission that she may be able to ride on
horse back for the benefit of her health. A new meeting house is under way and will be completed it is
expected next month: and Mr. Bishop has requested that there may be a meeting of the brethren at the
time of its dedication on business relating to the general concerns of the mission.
Saturday July 15th 1826. Happening in at the house of the Consut among other topics of conversation
that of religion was introduced. One gentleman declaimed vehemently against the sentiments maintained
by the missionaries.- That they gave a most terrible and appaling view of the character of God ~ made him
the most hateful being in the universe ~ and stating that it was impossible to love such a character as God is
represented as possessing- His blood he said had chilled in his veins in hearing one of the missionaries
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describe hell and its torments. A place deep & dark in which miserable wretches are confined and
tortured- the door fastened with bolts and bars ~ locked and the key thrown away into another deep &
doleful place. I mentioned that it was a truth declared in the Bible that the wicked shall be cast into helL13
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He rejoined with much warmth ~ that is figurative language and not to be understood literally ~ said God is
merciful & loves his creatures ~ I replied "God is angry with the wicked every day" & added true indeed
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God is merciful & gracious long suffering and slow to anger" ~ but when once his anger is roused it must be
terrible ~ It is not a matter of surprise that God appears terrible to the wicked ~ he is holy & righteous ~. and
the consciences of wicked men testify against them. He said you condemn every body who will not
subscribe to your tenets ~ you are uncharitable and doom to hell all who do not believe just as you do. I told
him that was not a correct view of our sentiments. We do not assume the prerogative of condemning our
fellow~men. He continued you believe that men inherit Adam's sin and that infants are damned on
account of the sins of another. I said no ~ God does not punish one man for the sins of another ~ As to
infants we may safely leave their case with God. He is the judge of all the earth and will do right. I
introduced in the course of the conversation several passages of Scripture but they were replied to in the
same vehement tone of declamation and Calvinists were utterly condemned. He said thank God men begin
to see the right way and to embrace the true religion, soon there will be but one sentiment on the subject.
Sabbath July 16th. Mr. Goodrich confinement ~ a daughter.
Mr. Bingham being ill Mr. Whitney conducted native service both in the morning and afternoon ~ A
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very full congregation in the morning probably 4000 persons within and about the house.
Tuesday 18th. The schooner Washington sailed this afternoon for Hawaii, - Sent by permission of Mr.
Jones who goes up in her, a bedstead and side saddle for Mr. Thurston. Mr. Lay also takes passage in order to
make a short visit to Hawaii & MauL
The natives have been making preparation for examination which will take place tomorrow, by
strewing the floor of the meeting house and the aria in front with fresh reeds and erecting a sail for an
awning.
The Scholars are coming in from different parts of the island and have arrived even from Wailua.
Friday July 21st. The examination of the schools which commenced on Wednesday morning closed this
afternoon. The whole number of persons who were presented as scholars amounted to 3600. Many schools
came from the most distant part of the island. The scene was not new and there was very little to
distinguish this from the two last examinations except in the numbers that attended and the increase of
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numbers to the writing classes.
Kaomi presented a class of 98 who performed welL James Kahuhu's class distinguished itself. It was
pleasing to see Kaahumanu take such a lively interest in the examination ~ She was present most of the
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time throughout the examination.
Our house has been thronged with natives applying for books & slates; Our yard has sometime
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presented the appearance of a market stocked with goats, pigs, poultry, melons & bananas brought to be
exchanged for the means of instruction.
Saturday July 22nd. Mr. Whitney sailed for Kauai this afternoon in the Pulahulahu.
Sabbath 23rd. A very full and interesting congregation; sermon in the morning from Jeremiah XIII. 15.
16. 17. "Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud; for the lord hath spoken:., &c. ; in the afternoon from Luke
XVI. 25.
Monday 24th. The schooner Active arrived from the Society Islands Richard Charleton Esqr. British
consul Commander. A Tahitian by the name of Tute & his family recommended by Mr. Barff came
passengers; and they come as missionaries to reside at the islands to supply the place of Auna, ; the
Tahitian missionary who accompanied Mr. Ellis & the deputation and who returned to Huahine in the
Waverly Capt. Dana. Mr. Barff remarks you will doubtless have various accounts of the state of things in
these island. But reports are to be received with caution. We see much to regret, but we also see much to
rejoice our hearts. Some have apostatised & others join themselves to our number. The number of
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communicants at Huahine amounts to 500.
Tuesday 25th. Kaahumanu & Mr. Bingham set out to;day to make the tour of this island. Opiia, Laanui,
Kaomi and a number of teachers accompany them; and a princelv retinue follow. They will proceed to;day
as far as Waialae. Mr. B. expects to be absent three or four weeks; during his absence Mr. Goodrich will
conduct the native services.
Mrs. Bingham will take up lodging in my room at the wooden house and I shall lodge at the stone
house.
Wednesday July 26th. Mr. Goodrich preached this afternoon from John 14.6 ; after the services he &
Mr. Loomis attended a funeraL
Thursday 27th. Capt. Meek sailed this morning for Kauai ; Committed letters to the care of Capt. Earl
of the Frederic Augustus.
Called to give instruction to the king; no noise in the house, ; very few attendants around him. In that
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respect as it should be.
Friday 28th. The Schooner Washington arrived from the windward; When I saw her coming down, &
before I ascertained what vessel it was, had hopes it was our Schooner.
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The letters from Hawaii & Lahaina speak in high terms of Mr. Lay ~ Letter from Mr. B. informs us of his
being at Waimanalo, having spent the night there.
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Saturday 29 ~ Attended to twenty three writing scholars who assembled in the meeting house ~ A very
strong trade wind and clouds of dust sweeping over the plain and scouring the path to the inconvenience of
passengers ~ The Fredc. Augustus proceeded on her voyage home.
Sabbath July 30th. Mr. Goodrich preached both parts of the day ~ in the morning from Matthew 11, 28
and in the afternoon from John 6.68. Mr. Lay met the foreigners at the dining room in Mr. Jones' house,
and conducted religious service according to the Episcopal order. The attendance was said to be good & the
attention most respectfuL Mr. Lay has an invitation to conduct worship every Sabbath during his residence
at this place.
Monday 31. The Brig Kamehameha arrived from Canton.
Tuesday Augt. 1. Mr. Lay & Dr. Blatchely made a botanical excursion the former prolonged his walk till
he arrived at the pale. He attempted to descend but the wind was so strong that he did not succeed.
The Washington sailed for Lahaina ~ put on board a keg of rice and inclosed to Mr. Richards a letter for
Mr. Stewart to be forwarded to America by the Almira which is now at Lahaina and will sail shortly direct
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for Nantucket.
Wednesday Augt. 2. We have had for 5 days past a very strong wind from the N.W. attended with dark
clouds and mist with a cold atmosphere.
The Pupuka arrived from Lahaina.
Thursday Augt 3rd. Walked to Manoa this afternoon in company with Mr. Goodrich. Called at Mr.
Wilkinson's establishment looked at his mill for grinding cane, and different houses erected for receiving
the juice & boiling it down. Understand he is nearly ready to commence operations ~ Rum & sugar is to be
the fruit of this present year's labor. Was told that he has 40 natives employed; but did not learn whether
the chiefs furnished them, or whether they are under pay.
On our return after going as far as his plantation of cane, & stopping at our taro land I stopped to view
our potatoe ground in the vicinity of Mr. w.'s works ~ found that he had encroached considerably upon us ~
a strip of 39 paces across the lower end of the patch of potatoes & extending 31 paces farther up on the side
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towards the mountains, making 70 paces on the uka side & 39 paces across the end of the strip cultivated.
Saturday 5th. The Washington arrived this morning from Lahaina but did not receive communications.
Worked with the oxen this afternoon in drawing down to the beach 2 loads of timber of the old house
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frame to put on board the Pupuka for Mr. Richards.
John Ii called to satisfy his mind with respect to his duty to obey the orders of the king to labor on the
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morrow if the weather should permit in assisting to tow in an English ship which has been laying sometime
in the roads. As there are persons affected with the scurvy on board and the principal motive of Capt.
Perkins the commander in proposing to come in being for their recovery, we thought the case was an
exception from common cases & required a different course of conduct on the part of the natives. We
therefore gave it as our opinion that he might with proprity obey the orders of the king.
Sabbath Augt. 6. The wind being strong this morning the natives were not called to go out to tow in
the ship.
The congregation somewhat diminised in number.
Monday 7. The Chincilli arrived from Kauai with Mr. Ruggles & family who brought with them Maria
Whitney sent up by her parents to be in readiness to go with Dr. B. & family to America as soon as
Providence shall grant him permission.
The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. Robert Haia & wife returned.
Thursday 10th. Walked to Waikiki in company with Mr. Goodrich for the purpose of calling upon
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Kamakoula supposiJ;lg him to be at the house of the head man where his school is conducted on our arrival
we were told he had gone to Manoa. We went into the house and looked at the school & I spent a short
time in showing them how to read, afterward we turned our course for Manoa.
On our return home we called at the works of Mr. Wilkinson. He has commenced grinding cane, but
has not boiled any of the juice extracted, as the boilers are not yet placed. I am told he cannot get men to
work for him.
Saturday Augt 12. Being King George's birth~day the day was noticed by a salute, and a disply of colors
from the shipping & the fort.
Sabbath 13th. Mr. Goodrich preached both parts of the day ~ in the morning to a full congregation ~ in
the afternoon to a congregation somewhat diminished in numbers.
Tuesday 15th. An English ship Capt. Parkyns sailed this afternoon and as she was bound to Waimea on
the windward side of this island to obtain sandal wood in pay for a purchase of Eng. & Canton goods made
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by the king Mr. Lay, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Jones & Boki took passage with a view to see the island & return by
land.
Kindled a fire this morning in a lime kiln which we have erected with a view to make an experiment of
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making lime from the sea coral. It we succeed we shall probably try it again & make as much as we shall
need to finish the addition to the printing house & the new house.
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Wednesday Augt 16th. The fire in the lime kiln having been suspended last night we made a trial of
some of the coral & not finding it sufficiently burned we kindled a fire again this morning & continued it
through the day.
After breakfast Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Ruggles set out for the salt lake in hopes of meeting Mr. Bingham
there or in the vicinity. Taua conducted the lecture this afternoon, Mr. R. & Mr. G. not returning at
evening. I recd. a message from the ladies at the other house to vouchsafe my presence there as a safeguard
during the night. I complied with pleasure; but was not a little armoied by the musquetoes.
Thursday Augt. 17th. Mr. Goodrich returned from his excursion: not finding Mr. Bingham yesterday
where he had expected, he pursued his walk with Mr. Ruggles almost the whole day when they fell in with
Kaahumanu ma at Honouliuli. They spent the night at Waipio ~ Mr. R. concluded to tarry with the
company, & Mr. G. to return home.
Friday 18th. The company who took passage for Waimea arrived this evening having walked from
Wailua since morning.
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Saturday 19. Opened the lime kiln; but to our disappointment found that the coral is not sufficiently
burned ;and we have fears that our labor and expense will be lost.
Mr. Bingham arrived this evening with Kaahumanu ma from their tour around this island having been
absent 25 1/2 days.
Sabbath 20th. A full congregation. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day. In the morning from 2
Cor. 4. 5. for we preached not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake.
In the afternoon from 2 Cor. 2. 14.
Monday Augt 21st. By invitation Capt. Page of the Brig Dido of Boston called upon us this afternoon,
took tea & spent the eveng. We were much pleased with his apparently friendly disposition. He had heard
of the opposition against the mission, and was candid enough to mention it; but did not seem to credit it.
Tuesday 22nd. Bought of Capt. Page 3 cases of Italian Fools Cap Paper containing 117 reams ~ The
opportunity of purchasing it we consider providential ~ It had been offered to Mr. French at $4 pr. Ream
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but he refused it upon a second consideration though when first offered to him he proposed to purchase it.
We gave $3 pr. rm. and gave him a bill on the Treasurer in Boston at par. Sold Capt. Page all our
composition copper weighing 4.3.13 1/21b. at $10 pr. cwt. and deducted the amount from the cost of the
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paper ~ so that my bill on the Am. Board was given only for $302.30 Capt. Page took tea with Mr.
Bingham's family & spent the evening.
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Wednesday Augt. 23rd. Ascended one of the highest mountains which rise back of Honolulu on the
right hand of the pale. Started early in the morning in company with Mr. Lay & Mr. Goodrich and we were
attended by six natives including a guide and persons to carry our baggage. We commenced our ascent
along the ridge rising above the lime trees. Our path lay through thick grass and a luxurient growth of
mountain vegetation. After ascending one ridge our path turned a little to the left & led us along in a
descending direction by the sloping side of a hilL- on the left was a ravine several hundred feet deep the
sides of which were very steep and beautifully adorned with luxurient vegetation, woven together with
vines. The ravine towards the mountains terminated in an overhanging precipice and adorned in the like
beautiful manner with the sides. Here our path turned again & we walked up an ascent between two
mountains ~ on either side our eyes were refreshed with the most pleasing green growing in profusion and
the greatest richness.
After ascending many hundred feet, we arrived at a plain containg. several hundred acres enclosed on
three sides by high mountains. On the open side is seen the head of the valley of Manoa and the sloping
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ridges by which that valley is terminated. On one hand it is overlooked by the summit of the highest
mountain which is seen from the mission house, and on the other by the towering summits of the higher
mountains which rise on the right of the Pale. I was very much chereed with the prospect while passing
over this evevated plain, which was clothed with rich verdure and had the appearance of great fertility. Our
path after this became more steep and some places difficult. At about 10 o'ck we arrived at a ridge of some
width where we found a small pool of water supplied from the frequent rains which fall upon the
mountains. From this point we had a view of part of the valley of Manoa. Here we stopped & took some
refreshment and previous to starting directed the natives to leave most of the baggage. At 20 min. before 11
o'ck we set out again & after climbing several steep ridges our path became closed up, or rather we came to
where it terminated. We then began to make use of our hatches to cut a way through the trees and
underbrush. As we ascended we had noticed that the trees were covered more or less with mosses of various
kinds and the higher we ascended the more thickly they were coated. The trees in this region in addition to
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the moss were encumbered with a kind of slime which made it very unpleasant to pass thro. our clothes
were bedaubed & moistened, and rain coming on we were considerably wet. The moss & slime seemed to
have formed a kind of soil on the trees which gave them a very dark & gloomy appearance. All above us
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towards the summit was cheerless, our heads were enveloped in fog and our feet entangled in roots &
shrubs; but we could look far below and see the rays of the sun gilding the sides of the declining mountains
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& resting on the vallies while up the mountains & still below us we could see the clouds sailing along and
reflecting light. After laboring several hours in a continually ascending direction we came to the summit.The chilly air met us rushing up the mountain from the opposite side of the island, on one-side of the ridge
we had a sight of Kailua and on the other of he Pale & Kaneohe the plain below on Koolau side. The
whole horizon could not be seen for the clouds ~ but we had a view of Mouna lua & the sea of Diamond
hill, the valley of Manoa, the village of Honolulu & vessel at anchor seen over punch bowl hill, and the
whole country of pearl river. Our prospect was delightful but it was momentary for a tract of clouds passed
with swiftness over the ridges at our feet and shut out the prospect from our view.
At 20 minutes before 3 o'ck having taken some refreshment on the top of the mountain we began to
descend and having no difficulty on account of the path we came down rapidly:- and just before dark
arrived at the village of Honolulu.
Friday Augt. 25th. Just as the Dr. was setting down to breakfast Mr. Lay called over to be blooded on
account of an inflammation in the side. After the operation which did not succeed well Mr. Lay became
more ilL The Dr. made several attempts afterwards to bleed him; but with very little success. Mr. L. appears
so ill that it will not be proper for him to go to his room to day; and he may perhaps be detained several
days.
Saturday 26. Fell in company with the English Consul & the reputed Am. ConsuL Heard much said
with respect {to} the degraded state of the natlve{s} of the Soc. Islands ~ that they are a thousand times
worse than they were formerly, that there is not a good man, or at most not more than one through out the
group; and not a virtuous female: of the latter statement the informant was willing to give oath; and he was
the more confident in the assertion, as, he said, he was acquainted with every person throughout the group,
and knew the names of every man, woman & child in Tahiti!! Heard also much respecting the poverty &
idleness of the natives of these islands as a thing of recent occurrence- Held a long conversation, in the
course of which a great variety of topics were introduced,- the doctrine of the Trinity; of decree,
uncharitableness of Trinitarians. Creed ~ morality ~ faith ~ works,- &c. &c. &c. The conversation on
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religious subjects closed by the American gentleman's denying the foreknowledge of God.
Sabbath Augt 27. At the close of the native service in the morning notice was given that some of the
mission would meet in the afternoon those persons who might desire to write down the text.
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After dinner from 50 to 75 persons assembled with their slates and wrote the text which was given out
sentence by sentence. A few remarks were made and the exercise concluded by prayer.
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Monday 28th. Have been engaged through the day in putting up supplies for Kailua & Kaawaloa &
taking them to the village- part of them I put on board the Washington & part on board the Pulahulale.
Set fire a third time to our lime~ kiln.
Tuesday Augt 29th. Yoked the oxen early in the morning to carry a stick of timber to the shore to be
shipped on board the Pupuka for Lahaina. By mistaking the vessel I left the stick in a wrong place and was
obliged to return & take it up again, which was a good deal of trouble & detention and the means of
keeping me a good while from my breakfast.
Mr. Loomis embarked this morning in the Washington for Kailua - he goes for the benefit of his
health which has suffered of late from attention to business & the heat of the climate.
Thursday 31st. The Church assembled at the house of Kalaimoku for the purpose of conversing with
persons thought suitable to be propounded as candidates for baptism. Six persons related the exercises of
their minds. Viz. Kaomi, Makahiki & Waiakea his wife, Kahananui Naoa & John Ii.
Friday September 1st. A conference was held this evening in the chamber of Kalaimoku's house in
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reference to the celebration of the Lord's Supper on the coming Sabbath. Mr. B. being ill did not preach a
regular discourse. He made a few remarks upon 1 Cor. 11. 28. Kekauluohe and Wahinealii related their
experience and expressed their desire to be joined with the people of God. Kamahoula who has so far as we
know been unexceptionable in his life for more than six months expressed publicly his wish to return to the
communion of the church. He confessed and as we hope with penitence his offenses against God & his
brethren & declared his intention to pursue in future the right way.
Sabbath Sept. 3rd. The Church assembled this afternoon to partake of the Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper. Eleven members of the mission were present & sat down with all the native members at this station
except Kalaimoku whose illness prevented his attendance. Kamahoula was admitted to regular standing &
came forward. Tute the Tahitian missionary & his wife Kaamoku and Poki joined with us.
Tuesday 5th. While at the village to day Mr. Goodrich was told that the foreigners were about drawing
up a petition in which they were all to join to send Mr. Bingham from the islands.- He having rendered
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himself so obnoxious to them that they cannot endure his presence.
Wednesday Sept. 6th. Mr. Bingham & family sailed this afternoon for Lahaina proposing to proceed to
Hawaii before his return where it is hoped a general meeting of the mission will be effected. On his
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departure for the village he was attended by the chiefs ~ at the village the company assembled in a school
house where they had conversation & prayer.
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Previously to the departure of Mr. Bingham the members of the family, at the request of Dr. Blatchely,
had some conversation respecting his contemplated return to the U States. Nothing however was doneand the Dr. concluded to let the decision of improving on opportunity just presented rest till the brethren
can be consulted at the windward.
Saturday 9th Mr. Goodrich & family sailed this afternoon in the Kamehameha for Kailua, having been
at this station 3 months & 2 days. At Kailua he expects to be ordained & afterwards to proceed to his
station at Waiakea in the Pakukai which is to carry Kaahumanu ma to the windward.
Sabbath 10th. Native service as fully attended as usuaL Kaomi addressed the people both in the
morning and afternoon and was listened to with silent attention.
In the evening Kaahumanu called over to the Drs. and spent some time in pleasant conversation with
the families.
Monday Sept. 11 th. Kaahumanu being about to sail for the windward convened the females of
Honolulu and vicinity to give them her advice and counsel previously to her departure.
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Tuesday 12. One of the mission being at the house of the King was addressed by the English Consul as
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About noon the chiefs assembled at the meeting house on the occasion of Kaahumanu's departure.
Kalaimoku & Boki & several other chiefs were present. The chiefs had much conversation respecting the
influence the foreigners were exercising over the young king, and expressed their great dissatisfaction. After
prayer the company who were going to the windward went on board the Pakukai and at 20 min. before 2
o'ck EM. set saiL
We learned with regret that Hannah Holmes who was expected to accompany us & had sent her trunks
on board in the care of one of her women, had been detained by Mr. Jones. Thursday Sept. 14. Anchored
this morning at Kaunakakai, in Molokai. After breakfasting on board, we went on shore: & in the course of
the forenoon two schools were convened & examined. Kaahumanu addressed & exhorted the peoplei-
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Kaomi also addressed them at some length. This part of the exercise being closed Kaahumanu caused the
females to be separated from the males ~ and held a meeting with the females while Keliiahonui & the
teachers held a meeting with the males.
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As soon as the last exercises closed we proceeded on board the schooner & after taking some food, the
vessel was got under way.
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Friday Sept. 15th. Just before day light having arrived near Lahaina, the boat was sent on shore. As
soon as it was light a double canoe came off and Kaahumanu ma went on shore. On coming to land she
proceeded directly to the house of Mr. Richards, for the purpose of saluting Mr. Bingham. Thither also
Hoapili & Hoapili wahine repaired and their first meeting with Kaahumanu took place in Mr. R.'s yard. It
is worthy of notice that instead of inquiring after the chiefs & going immediately to their houses, her first
inquiry on reaching the shore was where is Mr. Bingham & repairing forthwith to the place where he might
be found.
At evening the Pakukai returned to Oahu for the purpose of bringing up the king. The young princess
& Kaahumanu both wrote requesting him to come up.
Sabbath 17th. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day to full & very attentive auditories.
Monday 18th. Mr. Richards & Mr. Bingham having made the necessary arrangements for going to
Kailua to attend a general meeting of the mission to be holden there, left the house of Mr. Richards
accompanied by their families just before sun down for the shore, where the chiefs were in waiting to
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attend prayers previously to our embarkation. Having united in prayer with the chiefs & taken a friendly
leave of them we proceeded on board the Pakii which by our request they had kindly afforded us for our
conveyance. Got under way about 7 o'ck but having a light breeze & an opposing current did not make
rapid progress.
Tuesday Sept. 19. At daylight we were off the western point of Maalea bay- and it was nearly noon
before we passed Molokini. Most of the day becalmed.
Friday 22nd. The Pakii came to anchor at about half past 8 o'ck this morning in Kailua bay.
Our passage was very tedious, the ladies suffered much for food; expecting a quick passage and sea
sickness; they had taken with them but a short allowance of provision. Not being sick & being favored with
a good appetite, their food was soon expended. On Wednesday we had scarcely no wind and a strong
current against us; and fearful of being swept out to sea & out of sight of land, we made an engagement
with the crew to labor at the oars till the wind should spring up. We all took turns at rowing and kept the
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vessel moving gently forward till night when a gentle breeze springing up allowed us to lay aside the oars
but our progress was little more than sufficient to counteract the current.
On Thursday morning about 3 o'ck the oars were put out again, though it was with difficulty we could
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arouse the natives & that only by taking hold of the oars ourselves. At break of day the land of Hawaii
arose in view apparently as far off as it was the day before and with the prospect of another day of calms
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without food except poi and a strong current against us our feelings were not a little depressed. The ladies
were very faint and we all felt the need of a comfortable meaL We continued plying the oars with short
intervals of rest till 12 o'ck or a little after that hour. \'X7hen a gentle sea breeze sprung up, which freshend as
we advanced, ; In the course of two hours we had neared the land so much that the shores offered
themselves to view and as the sun went down we found ourselves under fishing point. Darkness however
closing around us we stood off again thinking it not safe to venture into the bay in the night.
Early on Friday morning we found ourselves close in with the point which makes out at the northward
of Kailua. a canoe coming along side, I stepped in & was set on shore. I proceeded with all possible speed to
the village, on my arrival there I stopped at the house of the Governor, reported the strangers & requested
him to send a canoe off to take the families on shore and then hastened to the house of Mr. Bishop.
The governor provided a double canoe and went off himself to conduct the brethren & their families
onshore.
Saturday Sept. 23. Early this morning Mr. Ely who had been sent for yesterday arrived from Kaawaloa.
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As soon as practicable after breakfast the brethren assembled to organize a meeting for the transaction
of business.
The first subject presented was the communication of Dr. Blatchely. The discussion of it occupied most
of the day and was finally settled by a resolution of the following import "that we advise Dr. B to delay his
sailing for the United States of America to some future opportunity & that a letter be written to him upon
the subj ect.
The resolution respecting the Dr.'s communication having been adopted and that business despatched
Mr. Richards & family & myself embarked with Mr. Ely for Kaawaloa in a double canoe furnished by the
Governor. It was about 4 o'ck when we started & about 7 when we arrived at Kaawaloa.
Sabbath 24th. At the usual hour for worship we repaired to the meeting house, which is situated only a
few rods from Ely's door, where we found assembled in decent order nearly all the people of the place
waiting in silence the entrance of the missionary that they might hear from his lips the words of Salvation.
Mr. Richards preached from the words of our Savior. "He that is not with me is against me, and he that
gathereth not with me scattereth". Soon after the close of the services Messrs. Richards & Ely & myself
crossed over the bay in a canoe to Napopo where the people have erected a decent house of religious
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worship; and Mr. Ely conducted the exercises ~ a congregation somewhat larger than that at Kaawaloa
listened with attention & apparent interest to a discourse founded on the words of the Apostle "Pray
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without ceasing." From the meeting house we proceeded to the beach our canoe was immediately launched
& we returned to Kaawaloa. At 4 EM. the bell apprised us that the hour for afternoon service had arrived ~
Mr. R. preached again. Text ~ "All we like sheep have gone astray ~ and the Lord hath laid on him the
iniquity of us alL"
In the evening Mr. & Mrs. Richards & I walked over to the house of Naihe & Kapiolani ~ We were
shown their bed room which discovered a neatness & taste becoming a civilized land. We were surprised to
see the confidence which were reposed in them by Mr. French a trader who had committed to them cases
& trunks of valuable goods with no other security than their promise to take care of them. This was a
confidence which no trader would formerly have reposed in any chief of the islands. The change is to be
attributed solely to the influence of that gospel which these very persons would have far removed from this
land.
We passed from the house of Naihe and were accompanied by Kapiolani to the house of Kamakau a
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member of the church, who being ill, had not attended divine service during the day. He appeared to be
much gratified by the visit, and several times expressed his satisfaction.
We returned home passing over the rough stones ~ the scene of the sanguinary engagement when the
celebrated navigator Cook fell a victim to the rage of the inhabitants of this very village. What a contrast
between this time & that! How altered! How tamed the ferociousness of the savage. We felt ourselves in
the midst of friends, some of whom we could call our brothers & sisters in the bonds of the gospeL
Having been furnished by Kapiolani with a small house near her own door neatly fitted up I retired
before a late hour ~ and reposed on satin, which composed part of my bed furniture.
Monday Sept. 25th. At one o'ck A.M. I was awaked by a loud knocking at my door to give notice that
the hour had arrived for setting sail for Kailua agreeably to a previous arrangement.
A double canoe belonging to Kamakau had been provided,- it was nearly an hour before we were
rea.dy to start. At 2 o'ck we set sail accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Ely & their little son.
A short time before sun rise we arrived at Kailua & were met on the shore by Mr. Ruggles who had
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arrived on Sabbath from Lahaina in company with Kaahumanu Nahienaena & others. He brought letters
from Mr. Loomis at Oahu giving an account of a number of events which had taken place there since I left.
Wednesday Sept. 27th. This afternoon the large & commodious house for public worship built by Gov.
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Adams was dedicated to the service of the living & true God.
The exercises were commenced by singing a chant to a translation of the 100 psalm. Introductory
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prayer by Mr. Richards, the sermon by Mr. Ely from 1 Kings 8.27. "But will God indeed dwell on earth?
Behold the heaven & the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee, how much less this house that I have
builded." Dedicatory prayer by Mr. Bingham, concluding prayer by Mr. Bishop. The dedication service
being closed Nahienaena arose & addressed the people in an interesting manner. The people were very
closely seated in the house, which is 130 feet by 74; and there could not be less than 4000 persons present ~
probably 4500.
In the evening the ministerial association convened to make arrangement respecting ordaining Mr.
Goodrich.
Thursday Sept. 28th. This afternoon the people were assembled to listen to the addresses of the Chiefs.
The place chosen for meeting was in front of Kaahumanu's residence, beneath the shade of spreading kou
& cocoanut trees. Thousands of attentive ears were turned towards the speakers as they declared his
thoughts. Declared that the present is a new era,- recommended that the customs of former generations
should be abandoned & that all should turn to the new way ~ the way of the word of God ~ He was followed
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by Kapiolani, & Naihe by Hoapili wahine & lastly by Kaahumanu who addressed the people in a long
speech in which she said many things to encourage the people to forsake the evil ways of their ancestors, to
turn from all their vices and follow the word of God. That was her guide ~ The new way she had chosen ~
her love to the word of God was her new husband and that she told them all to observe & follow after.
The brethren met in the evening at the house of Mr. Thurston as a Church and Ecclesiastic counsel to
attend to the examination of Mr. Goodrich in order to his ordination on the morrow.
Friday Sept. 29th. At three o'clock in the afternoon the families repaired to the church to witness &
attend to the ordination of Mr. Goodrich. The house except a small space around the pulpit was filled with
natives very closely seated. All the exercises were conducted in the native language except the charge.
The following was the order of the exercises:
Introductory prayer by Mr. Bishop.
Sermon by Mr. Bingham from 2. Cor. IV. 5. 'We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and
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ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake."
Consecrating prayer by Mr. Richards.
Charge in English by Mr. Thurston.
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Right hand of fellowship by Mr. Ely.
Concluding prayer by Mr. Goodrich.
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Sabbath October 1st. The house of worship filled to overflowing and a considerable large congregation
without under the shade of Kou trees who Hopu addressed. Mr. Richards preached and administered the
Sacrament. Twelve members of the mission family and nine native members of the church sat down
together to celebrate the death of our gracious Lord and we trust it proved a season of rerfeshment to the
consecrated little band.
In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from Matt. 25.34. "Then shall the King say to them on his
right hand, come, ye blessed &c
Monday October 2nd. Monthly Concert. Met with the people in the afternoon for prayer Messrs.
Richards Bingham & Bishop made addresses, in which some account was given of the methods of
Providence in establishing the Sandwich Island Mission and the dealings of God towards it since its
establishment that it was in answer to prayer that the operations were commenced and have been
continued.
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In the evening the families met at the house of Mr. Bishop and united in observing the delightful
season.
Friday October 20th. Went in company with Mr. Ruggles on board the Marcus Capt. Sayre who we
found a very agreeable man and were entertained politely by him, with him we had much pleasant
conversation respecting our missionary operations. He took a lively interest in our concerns, seemed to
rejoice in our successes & to sympathise with us in our trials. He had showed himself friendly before his
departure from the U. States by kindly offering to bring out contributions of articles for our comfort.
Articles of clothing were in consequence of this offer & the influence he exerted put up & forwarded by
the inhabitants of Sag Harborj Bridge Hampton & East Hampton Long Island, and from the latter place
there was a contribution of 9:25 in cash.
While on board a ship came to anchor in the roads which proved to be the Russel commanded by Cap.
Coleman, the gentleman who so generously & kindly afforded Mr. Ellis a passage to the U.S. Shortly after a
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boat with the Capt came along side. He was welcomed on board with cheerful salutations & that familiarity
and those expressions of satisfaction peculiar to those who follow the sea when they meet an old
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acquaintance. After exchanging the usual enquiries, "well, what success" - what vessels have you spoken,
what have you seen how long do you stay" &c. he was invited below to take some refreshment.
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Saturday October 21st. Early this morning a small schooner bearing American colors hove in sight, we
immediately concluded it must be the long looked for Missionary Packet ~ As soon as it entered the mouth
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of the harbor Mr. R hastened to the village and finding a canoe going from the shore got a seat in it &
proceeded on board, and found we had not misjudged ~ I followed soon after in a small boat a got on board
just before she came to anchor. Learned that she sailed on the 18th day of January and that the voyage had
been protracted by adverse weather in high southern latitudes. Capt. Hunnewell endeavored to pass Cape
Hom, but was obliged to put back ~ He made for the Falkland islands where he arrived & spent six weeks
afterwards he directed his course for the straits of Magellan which he entered & passed in about three
weeks; but did not get entirely ceaf of the coast on the Western side till nearly five weeks. He states that he
was four months south of 52 degrees S. lat. in the cold season. The vessel proved to be leaky in her upper
works during the first part of the voyage, she was calked at Rio de Janeiro, where the Capt. stopped. He also
stopped at Valparaiso though his stay was very short.
After making the islands he put in at Lahaina, but findg. Mr. Richards absent he made all possible
dispatch to this place.
As there is a probability that some of the articles on board are injured by the leaking of the vessel Mr.
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H. thought it necessary to take the precaution of calling a survey upon the vessel before the hatches were
removed,- that nothing should be wanting to recover for loss from the underwriters in case of damage of
the cargo.
A number of persons were invited on board this afternoon.
The Doctor performed an operation on Kalaimoku present the surgeons of the Peacock.
Sabbath Octr. 22. The health of Mr. Ruggles not permitting him to attend worship & Mr. Loomis not
being well enough to take part in the services, Kahikona addressed the people both parts of the day.
Monday 23. Began to discharge the cargo from the Missionary Packet ~ Kept two carts & a wheel
barrow employed all the afternoon in drawing up articles to the mission house.
Octr. 24 Tuesday, employed much to~day as yesterday.
Wednesday 25. Employed to day in cleaning out the store house & stowing away supplies. Oxen & large
cart in use during the forenoon drawing up articles from the Schooner.
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Mr. Hunnewell having purchased the establishment belonging to John Gowin & having removed
thither, began to display his merchandize.
Thursday 26. Finished drawing up supplies ~ Have not however been able to examine them with the
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invoice or to determine how much they are injured.
The Circular having been printed was distributed this morning, have reason to think it has occasioned
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considerable excitement, and will provoke a reply ~ Hope there is nothing in the circular which will lay the
mission open to censure- if we have not gone beyond our duty I have no fear of consequences nor any
apprehensions that the cause will suffer ~ It is only about the cause that I wish to cherish anxiety. My
reputation or life is a trifle.
Friday October 27th. Called with Mr. Loomis on board the Peacock. Having stated to Capt. Jones
before the arrival of the Schooner, that had she been here, she would have been at his service, I felt under
obligations to offer him the use of her should he stand in need of it. He stated that he might find it an
accommodation to have her at his direction some week or two hence; but did not wish her immediately. He
politely and generously offered the service of this carpenters to perform any work upon her which might be
needed ~ also to caulk and paint her. Stating that it would afford him a pleasure to render any service in
that way to the cause that lay in his power. We expressed our thanks to him and stated that we should be
happy to avail ourselves of his generosity if the necessity of our sending her immediately to Kauai did not
prevent.
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Before the close of our interview we introduced the subject of the circular which was given out
yesterday and explained the reasons of the mission for taking the step. He expressed his regret that the
mission was so unpopular with the foreigners; said we were charge with many & very heavy crimes. He had
heard he said of Mr. Bingham on the cost ~ heard that he was living in the stile of an Eastern nabob ~ that
he had an establishment like a palace ~ was called King Bingham, received the homage of the people ~ that
he allowed no person to come into his presence unless decently clad ~ that Mrs. Bingham also received the
adulation of the females and was caressed as a princess.- The mean appearance of Mr. Bingham's dwelling
had he said convinced him of one thing and that was that Mr. Bingham had not been seeking worldly
grandeur. In short he seemed to acknowledge that the mission had been wrongfully opposed &
calumniated. He seemed to approve the Circular ~ said it was a fair, clear, candid and well expressed
statement of our operations & designs: and that the way was now opened for our opponents to reply if they
had any charges to prefer against us.
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After prolonging our visit to nearly two hours, and receiving an invitation to call frequently upon him
at his residence on shore as he was soon to be conveniently situated on shore, in circumstances to receive
visitors, we were furnished with one of his barges & conveyed on shore gratified with the interview &
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much relieved in our minds with respect to the influence of the Circular.
Sabbath Octr. 29th. A very full congregation this morning. Mr. Ruggles addressed the people and
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expounded the parable of the ten virgins. In the afternoon Kahikona made an exhortation.
Monday 30th. Capt. Jones having generously offered to afford us assistance in performing any little
repairs upon the Packet which might be needed I applied to him this morning for the services of his sail
maker to repair the foresaiL He immediately sent for the sail~maker & directed him to go on board the
Schooner to ascertain what was to be done & how long it would take him to accomplish it. The sail maker
went on board accordingly and having reported, Capt. Jones gave orders for the sail to be taken on board
the ship.
The Becket in getting under way this morning run afoul of the Schooner's anchors & was brought up
along side ~ a boat from the Peacock very soon after coming along side the Schooner the men kindly
afforded assistance & the Becket was got off without doing any damage. The wind was very strong, & the
people on board the Becket were carless in getting under way. Pretty soon after she run out among the
shipping the wind blowing a gale ~ the vessel was full of people bound to Hawaii.
Octr 31st. Returned an answer to the communication respecting the Circular.
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Wednesday Nov. 1st. The New York which sailed from here on Monday returned having experienced
very severe weather and meeting an accident. An answer was recd this morning to the circular signed by a
number of the gentlemen in the village & some Captains very few however- accepting the challenge of
the mission as they were pleased to call it.
Thursday Novr. 2. Gave permission to one of Capt. Jack's men to go on board the Schooner to take
care. - Very little attention has been paid to things or work on board since the cargo was discharged.
This day Mr. Roundey left & went on board the Peacock. He has not given me satisfaction.
Novr. 3. Friday. A tender of a billiard table at the village came to me to give information that Roundey
had borrowed $50 of him which he refused to pay ~ and requested to know what he should do ~ He said he
kept a house of entertainment belong. to Poki ~ & that he was in his employ ~ the money borrowed he said
belonged to Poki. That a man of Poki's standfug should patroniz such a practice as gambling & yet make
pretentions to religion & come to the Communion was a thing that filled me with amazement.
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The Dr. has been very busy of late packing up & getting ready to go on board the Connecticut for the
U.S. The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina.
Saturday. The New York sailed for Hawaii.
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Sabbath Novr. 5th. The congregation was very large in the morning; Kahikona addressed the people
respecting the wise men of the east who came to present their offerings to the Savior at his birth. He spake
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with much propriety upon the offices of the Savior & the design of his advent. When he had closed his
address, I rose and called the attention of the people a few moments by inquiring the object of Christ's
coming into the world which I stated to be take away sin and to redeem his people from their
transgressions- I then mentioned some of the sins from which Christ came to save us; Murder, theft, all
uncleanness, covetousness, lying, impiety &c. under the particular of covetousness I included gaming
which I stated to be a species of theft and a very great sin, & that it exposed those who were guilty of it to
the wrath of God & punishment forever in hell.
Poki & the king were present and appeared as pleasant & friendly as usual.
In the afternoon the congregation was unusually small; Tute conducted the exercises.
The Chincilla arrived from the coast. On this way down Capt. Meek put in at Kowaihae where he
found Mr. & Mrs. Richards who had some days before set out from Kailua in the Pakii to return to Lahaina;
but on account of a severe gale by which the vessel was disabled they had put in there. Capt. Meek kindly
received them on board & took them to Lahaina.
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Monday Novr. 6th. Parted with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely who embarked this afternoon on board the
Connecticut Capt. Chester for the U.S.A. Capt.C. has about 100 barrels more of oil to take which he
expects to get before his final departure from these seas. He will stop at Kauai and Maria Whitney took
passage with them; not for American but to be left with her parents. Capt. Jones of the Peacock kindly
furnished a boat to convey them on board; We accompanied them to the ship as did also Kalaimoku, who
seemed to be much affected at the idea of parting from the Dr. whose prescriptions have been so blessed to
him.
On our way off we stopped a short time on board the Peacock for the gratification of the ladies who had
never been on board an armed vessel. The Connecticut was all ready to start when we got on board; and
we had but just time to look at their accommodations & bid them good bye. They have but one stateroom
opening into the companion way: but this will after suitable arranging afford them comfortable
accommodations. The vessel was under way in less than two minutes after we had entered our boat. On our
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way to the shore we called on board the Missionary Packet to afford Mrs. Loomis an opportunity of seeing
the vessel & its accommodations.
Engaged a carpenter to effect some repairs on board.
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Tuesday Novr. 7. A man belonging to the Com. Perry called at the mission ~ after a few moments
conversation found him disposed to converse upon the subject of religion ~ Said he had obtained from God
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a witness of his own conversion and the assurance that the ship's crew would also be converted to God. I
asked him how he knew this, he replied the Lord has made a revelation of it to me. I said we have reason to
believe from the Bible that the Lord is able to perform such a work and that if it should be agreeable to his
will it will be effected. He answered ~ God is Almighty and he has promised to do for us whatever we ask ~ I
have asked God to do this, and I am sure it will be done. I remarked we ought not to let our own
imaginations deceive us ~ God works by means ~ and we cannot expect to see ends brought about without
the intervention of the ordinary means of God's appointment.
The man remained at the mission house most of the day ~ VJ..,le invited him to dinner but he refused ~ He
had remarked previously that he had recently fasted twice by the Lord's express appointment ~ said it was
no pain to him to fast ~ the Lord had promised to give him strength to do whatever he commanded him.
I had much conversation with him and warned him against being led astray by his own imagination.
Said to him the age of miracles is past, and he must look to a holy & blameless life for an evidence of an
interest in true religion. I learned that he had been very intemperate though a professor of religion, and
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that only within a few days the resolution had been formed of entirely abstaining from the use of ardent
spirits.
Wednesday Novr. 8th. Went with Mr. Hunnewell to the office of the Consul to obtain his signiture to a
transfer of the papers of the "Missionary Packet". Mr. Jones was absent having gone to witness a boat race.
The boats to run were a whale boat of one of the ships in the harbor & a boat belonging to the Peacock.
The boat race being over he attended to our business. Mr. Hunnewell gave up to me the shipping papers
and my name was placed on the register as master instead of Mr. Hunnewell ~ The names of Roundey &
Dennis remained on the papers as still connected with the vessel though Roundey had been obliged to flee
some days before owing to a gambling affair.
The Packet sailed this afternoon for Kauai wrote to Mr. Whitney to come up if he thought proper ~
Indeed to bring him up was the main reason of the Schooner's being sent down.
Saturday 11. The order of the day at the Port I understand has been boat racing ~ many bets were laid
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upon the speed of the different boats & much money gained by the winning parties. There was a great
excitement among the people and loud shoutings. It seemed as if all restraint had been taken away, and the
whole population abandoned to make merry.
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The spirit of gambling I fear is returning. Surely there is much to apprehend when the vice receives the
sanction of great characters, The King & Poki we learn give countenance to it by their example.
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We have had hints that Poki is deeply engaged in gaming, & that he had recently drank to intoxication
,Feeling that such conduct is a scandal to religion, Mr. Loomis has thought it his duty to hint to the chiefs
his fault, & to request them to converse with him upon the subject.
Sabbath Novr. 12th. A larger congregation than usual assembled in the morning for worship. Kahikona
addressed the people with much propriety from Hosea 7th 8. "Ephraim is a cake not turned", ~ upon the
subject of consistency in religion & sincerity in serving God. When he had closed I rose with a view to say
a few words & to give an invitation to those of the people who chose to meet after dinner for a Sabbath
SchooL Before I had time to utter a word Poki arose in front of me and called the attention of the
congregation. I supposed he was about to give an exhortation upon the subject of religion ~ But what was
our surprise to hear him say that the foreign teachers present had accused him of being a thief and that the
King was implicated in the same charge. He said he had been guilty of no fault, he had observed the word
of God, and was perfect; the King also was perfect ~ He had obeyed the word of King George in taking care
of the king and performing his duty. And now he and the king were accused of theft whereas they were
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innocent and without a fault. In conclusion he said this is the last time that either the King or myself will
come to this meeting in future we shall attend the meeting of the English minister ~ Before he had quite
closed his speech, of which the above is the substance, though not all the words, or perhaps put down in
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the exact order in which they were delivered, Mr. Loomis whispered to Poki not to be too hasty, as he had
probably been misinformed and was under a mistake ~ Poki repl~ed in a very angry tone ~ I have myself
heard ~ I know it certainly. After closing, without giving time for eitk-er of us to speak, he turned to
Kahikona and said, "do you pray." Kahikona hesitated a moment, a~~ looked towards us. Thinking it would
. be of little service for us to say anything after Poki and unwilling to lrnrage him further by attempting at
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that time to excupate ourselves, before the people ~ we gave a si,gn <:){ ascent to his concluding-the meeting
with prayer. As soon as prayer was ended, Mr. L. spoke to Poki requesting an explanation ~ He replied in an
angry tone,"We will hereafter talk about itf'} and then with the Kipg hastily left the house. Capt. Jones and
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Dr. Bell who had at the commencement of the exercises come up to the house taken a seat at a distance,
also departed without our having an opportunity to speak WitJ.l them.
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The people crowded around us as soon as the meeting was ov,er expressing great affection & sympathy ~
all the chiefs present gave us tokens of their love & confidence. Kekauluohe approached with looks of pity
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& kindness & gave us her hand,- while the common people pres~ed around us & obstructed our way ~ We
asked the chiefs "what does this mean" They replied "We do not know: we had heard nothing of it
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before"- We were followed to the house by a crowd, who
manifes~ed great concern &
as much affection as
if they had expected to see us no more. We could not determine what had excited Poki to take such
ground, Mr. Loomis thought it possible that what he had said to some of the Chiefs the evening before had
come to his ears. It was suggested that he had taken offense at something I had said in public the Sabbath
before. Having learned that Poki owned a house where gambling was practiced under his patronage, I felt it
my duty to express my disapprobation to that vice in connexion with other sins. The advent of th~ Savior
had been the subject of an exhortation to the people by Kahikona ~ at the close of which I endeavorred to
improve the subject by declaring the design of Christ's coming into the world- which I stated to be to take
away sin -
all sin and to make men holy & good ~ The most obvious & flagrant sins of the world I
particularised ~ and in connexion with covetousness mentioned gambling as a very great sin and the guilt of
it akin to that of theft. I stated that all sin must be repented of and that those who die without repentance
& faith will be forever miserable. At the close of the service Poki gave me his hand & appeared as pleasant
as usuaL
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From Poki's saying he had been charged with theft I thought it very possible he had reference in his
remarks to what I had said.
As we were very anxious to learn the cause of Poki's anger Mr. Loomis & I went in the afternoon to the
house of the king in hopes of having an interview & getting an explanation. Poki was asleep, but we had an
interview with the King. Mr. Loomis asked him which of us was in fault ~ whether it was himself, or I, or
Mr. Bingham or whether we were all implicated, the king said. "I do not know, this is a thing entirely new
to me, I did not know of it till Poki declared it publicly.{"} The King appeared friendly & pleasant and we
left him somewhat relieved in our minds.
When the bell was rung for meeting in the afternoon a larger number of people assembled than have
met in the after part of the day for several months past. Laanui addressed them from the words of our Savior
"Man shall come from the east & west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the
kingdom of heaven."
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Monday N ovr. 13th. After breakfast Mr. Loomis & I called upon Poki for an explanation of his strange
conduct yesterday and to enquire whether he regarded the whole mission in fault or only Mr. Loomis & me
or but one of us. We found him at a small house in the king's yard with several persons sitting around him
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among which was Kekauluohe. We were saluted kindly by most of them. Pob however gave us a cold
reception. After sitting a moment or two Mr. Loomis called his attention ~ by saying we had come to
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enquire of him ~ He replied in a quick voice about what. About the talk of yesterday ~ what talk? Our crime
~ the crime of calling you a thief ~ Which of us is guilty. Is it I, or Mr. C. is it Mr. Bingham or the whole
mission with an inclination of his head towards me, he said, he ~ When? Last Sabbath. Mr. Loomis replyed
certainly not. I was present and heard what he said. I then addressed him and said I did not call you nor any
one else a thief ~ What I said was addressed to all the people & not to an individuaL I pointed out a number
of things that were sinful, as murder, adultery, theft, lying, covetousness & gaming, gambling I said was a
great sin that the guilt of it was akin to that of theft, and that none who were guilty of these sins would ever
be saved without repentance. I did not say you was a thief ~ He replied you called me a thief & you are
guilty. He used the word oukou ua hewa oukou. Mr. Loomis enquired are we all bad ~ is Mr. Bingham guilty.
He did not make a direct reply to that, but said you would condemn us all to perdition. You wished to
establish the law ~ Mr. Loomis replied no ~ the commandments were translated and if the chiefs had
established them we should have approved it ~ Who establish them? he enquired ~ Mr. Loomis answered the
chiefs. he replyed no that is with the king along, - Kaahumanu, Kalaimoku & Mr. Bingham wished to
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establish them, but that is not for them to do it is for the King & for him only. Mr. Loomis said we have
nothing do in deciding to whom such business belongs. Boki said to us why do you come here to call me to
an account. We answered we have not come to call you to an account ~ We came merely to ask which of us
was to blame and what was our fault. You know your fault he said your are not ignorant of it ~ it has been
told you. We said we were not conscious of having done him an injury. We had not published abroad that
he had gambled. We had spoken in public of the practice of gambling & had said it was wrong ~ In this
assertion we were supported by the word of God for the gambler covets that which belongs to another and
covetousness is condemned in the word of God, it is forbidden in the tenth commandment. He said he had
gambled & it was right: & he should continue to do so. King George gambles, Mr. Canning does the same,
this I know for I have seen it myself. He repeated that we had come to call him to an account. Mr. Loomis
returned answer that such a thought had never entered our minds ~ that we had no such desire ~ that he
(Poki) had a right to call us to an account; but that we should assume no such right whatsoever we might
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be accused of. He said I will hear you again in the presence of the English & American Consul & Capt.
Jones; We said that is with you ~ if you wish to have the matter brought before them we have no objection,
but we shall never bring you to an account.
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After the interview was closed we called upon Mr. Jones to enquire what we should do with Cummings
whom we had employed as a printer & who was now in consequence of mental derangement a trouble to
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us. Having obtained assurance from him that he would attend the case we directed our steps towards home.
On our way we called upon Kalaimoku whom we found at table at his food. After waiting some time Mr.
Loomis asked him if he had heard what took place yesterday in the meeting house. He replyed in the
affirmative. Mr. Loomis related the substance of our conversation with Poki. Kalaimoku having finished his
repast we were about to take our leave; but he bid us keep our seats.- told us he had affection for us; said
Poki had done wrong; that he had been mistaken; He had done wrong in being angry, and in speaking as
he did on the Sabbath before all the people. Even if you had done wrong it was an improper time & place.
He ought to have taken some one with him & to have come to you in private and enquired into it: you are
not in fault, the fault is Poki's and his only. We know that he gambles: Kalaimoku having bid us return we
left him and passing by the house of Opiia we were invited in by Laanui who was standing in the gateway.
There we met with Kekauluohe again; \\i'ho appeared to have been relating to Opiia an account of our
interview with Poki. We did not say much upon the subject, Opiia remarked that he was ino ma loka that
he was piha loa i ka mea awaawa and had run over, ((ua hu" she said. A very apt figure we thought a
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calabash of poi which had been fermenting till it had become sour and had continued rising & rising till it
had pushed off the cover & gushed over the top.
Tuesday Novr. 14th. We were favored with a visit this evening from Capt. Jones of the Peacock, who
came in company with Capt. Sayre. What the express object of his visit was we are not certain, but he soon
introduced the subject of Poki's address on the Sabbath and of the opposition now maintained against the
mission, about which he wished to make inquiries and gain more information; He had heard, he said, that
what had enraged Poki was the following circumstances, one was that sometime last week, one of the
Gentlemen of the mission was at the king's sporting house where was Pob & some others; a youth, a
foreigner connected with the King, said to Poki, I will give you a quarter of a dollar if you can knock down
those pins. Pob threw & knocked them down & took up the money. The missionary then said to Pob you
are a thief you have robbed the man of a quarter of a do lIar. The other was, that at the last W ednesday
lecture, one of the missionaries rose and addressed the people saying to them, it is wrong to obey such
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chiefs (meaning Pob & the king) they are thieves & you ought to withdraw allegiance from them. These
he said were high charges,- that such conduct was treasonable. We assured him of our innocence; &
stated moreover that we had not heard a word of these things before,- and further that we had never so
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much as entered the kings house of recreation and that so far from speaking such things to the people as
was laid to our charge, we had not on the day referred to so much as taken a part in the exercises except to
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read the hymns & conduct the singing. We stated to Capt. Jones the substance of Poki's speech on the
Sabbath & the subsequent conduct of the people, - gave an account of our interview with the King on the
afternoon of that day: - our conversation with Poki on Monday morning, and related what Kalaimoku had
said to us afterward. We apologized to Capt. Jones for not meeting him at the close of the services on the
Sabbath, assuring him that we were prevented, by the rushing of the people towards us ~ who crowded
around us to express their affection & sympathy. Mr. Loomis stated that the address of Poki seemed to be
received with disapprobation. Capt. Jones remarked that he had been informed that Poki at the close of his
speech called upon those who disapproved of the conduct of the missionaries to rise and that consequently
most of the people in the house stood up. This we assured him was not true.- that as soon as Poki had
concluded his address he turned round to the native preacher & bid him pray, and that the rising he had
reference to was to attend the last prayer. He remarked further that a very large company of the people
returned to the village in great disorder & confusion, shouting & rejoicing as though they had been
liberated from an irksome restraint. He fell in too with a native (Manuia paha) who spoke to him in
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English and informed him of what Poki had said in meeting ~ He said that neither the King, nor Poki nor
Kalaimoku would ever again attend our meeting.
Most of the foreign residents have been summoned to day to appear before the two Consuls, Capt.
Jones & Poki, to give an account of themselves. We understand that quite a number of Americans have
been ordered off the islands: who are to take passage on board the Peacock & the other vessels in the
harbor.
Wednesday Novr. 15th. A story has been in circulation to~day ~ true of false I do not know ~ that Hinau
governor of the Fort had liberated three men New Zealanders belonging to the La Aigle, furnished them
with arms & ammunition & told them to defend themselves & shoot any white man who might undertake
to apprehend them: that in consequence of this Poki had removed him & given the command of the Fort
to Manuia. I have been told that the English Consul called upon Kalaimoku apparently much displeased &
said to him if Hinau is not put out of office I shall leave the islands when the Blossom comes here. The
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lecture was well attended this afternoon. Kahikona addressed the people from these words literally "I shall
go away & ye shall seek me; and ye will probably die in your sins." John 8~21 "I go my way & ye shall seek
me & shall die in your sins." I concluded the meeting with prayer but made no remarks.
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Our little Schooner returned from Kauai having had a very quick passage. Mr. Whitney concluded not
to come in the Packet, and he intimates that it is possible he may not come at all; the Becket is expected to
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go down soon & it is possible he may take passage in her. Kaikioewa is unwilling that he should leave
except for a visit & in reference to Mr. W. s going away said "I shall go too. I did not come here for my own
pleasure, but to propagate the good word, and if one goes, we both go."
I was gratified to learn that Capt. Chester had consented to take Mr. Whitney's little daughter Maria to
American in connexion with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely. They sailed on Friday the 10th instant.
The English & American Consul, Capt. Jones, Mr. Lay, Capt. Wildes, the King & Boki with others
went to Manoa, for an ahaolelo, as we have been told respecting the Mission; Many heavy & unfounded
charges were brought against us.- with respect to our being the authors of the kaJ;:'Lls and wishing to
suppress all plays for amusement. The Am. consul was interpreter for Cap. Jones to Poki in giving a
statement of Mr. Loomis' representation of the recent transactions. He declared that Mr. Loomis had
vilified Poki ; (t,Jui loa kona hoino ia Poki). ; Had said that all the people alohad us, but did not aloha
Poki. That they followed us & neglected him; That Kalaimoku sided with us against Poki ; that he had
said Poki was hewa loa, and that we were pono.- The evidence was given in as though we condemned
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Poki all together, vilified & triumphed over him.
Heard a loud wailing in the night of many voices in the direction of Kalaimoku's present lodgings. I
feared he might have an ill turn or be dying; and I went out, having proceeded as far as Kaahumanu's house
I met a man coming from the direction of the wailing & learned that it was for Kalaiuohi kaikaina a
Kahalaia the chief who had been kolohe at Kauai & had been recalled.
Thursday Novr. 16th. After breakfast Messrs. Ruggles & Loomis walked to the village to call upon
Capt. Jones. They went on board the Peacock & had a pleasant interview with him. Mr. L related
something of what he had heard of the meeting at Manoa yesterday and how his statements of the affair
with Poki had been interpreted to Poki; Capt.]. assured Mr. L that his words had been misinterpreted to
Poki if he had been told from him that Mr. L had abused him or spoken disrespectfully of him. He said he
had been informed that Kalaimoku acted a double part towards us ; of this he said he intended to gain the
truth, and should call upon him this day for that purpose.
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While Mr. R. & L were absent Kahuhu & Kaihuhoho call upon me & stated that Kalaimoku had had
an interview with Poki that morning and blamed him for his conduct on the Sabbath. Poki justified himself
and said he had not done wrong; He spake loud & boisterous & with anger, they said, and Kalaimoku
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seeing the state of his mind, dropped the subject quietly.
From on board the Peacock Mr. Loomis went to Kalaimoku's.- Just as he was leaving his place,- Pob
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& the two consuls with Capt. Jones & some others came along. Before Mr. L. had got out of the large
enclosure he was sent for to return. He found the gentlemen engaged upon the subject of our difficulty with
Pob. He was requested to tell who was his informant of the transactions of yesterday at Manoa. This Mr. L.
did not think necessary & therefore declined. He stated that Poki had been misinformed of what he had
told Capt. Jones a few evenings ago, and appealed to Capt. Jones for a statement of what he had said. Capt.
Jones states that he understood Mr. L. to say that Kalaimoku approved of the conduct of the mission and
disapproved of pokrs conduct on the Sabbath. Kalaimoku was appealed to for what he had said ~ he
acknowledged that he had said Pob had been mistaken & had done wrong, but had not said he was ~
bad. He still spake in terms of approbation of us. Great efforts were made to prove that Mr. Loomis had
misrepresented Kalaimoku's words, and that he also had used abusive language concerning Pob. It was with
the greatest difficulty that he could get a fair interpretation of Capt. Jones statement concerning Mr.
Loomis acct. ofPoki's affair presented to Kalaimoku. Notwithstanding Capt. J. stated clearly that Mr. L.
spake respectfully of Poki, Manuia insisted to Kalaimoku that Capt. Jones said Mr. Loomis had abused him.
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With such judges to set upon us little can we hope from an investigation of the case of the mission.
Friday Novr. 17th. Observed this day as a day of fasting & prayer, that we might humble ourselves
before God and seek his favor and blessing ~ Surely a dark cloud hangs over us and we have occasion to
look into our own hearts & enquire what evil there is in us which requires the correcting hand of God to
remove.
This afternoon Mr. L. & I attended the funeral of Kalaiuohi ~ Poki sent to Mr. Loomis to make a prayer
at the grave. Burned a lime kill this evening.
Saturday 18th. Went on board the Schooner this afternoon to give orders respecting the painting of the
vesseL Found Roundey on board. He had been doing something on board for two days. I had some
conversation with him respecting his conduct.
By the Pupuka from Lahaina recd. a letter from Mr. Richards.
Sabbath 19. Very full congregation this moming. The King present- but saw nothing of Poki though
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we had heard that it was his intention to come today. Kahikona addressed the people in the morning from
Hosea 14.5. {'I}I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily and cast forth his roots as Lebanon."
In the afternoon the congregation was about 2/3 as large as in the morning. Laanui addressed the people
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with much propriety & feeling from the words of Christ. "The faxes have holes & the birds of the air have
nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.))
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By the Convoy which arrived this morning from Hawaii recd. letters from Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ely.
Tuesday Novr. 21. By the Chinchilla which arrived last evening from Hila in company with the Sultan
~ received a letter from Mr. Goodrich. He wrote in haste & did not communicate anything respecting the
work there.
Capt. Sayre of the Marcus being about to sail called upon us this morning to take leave. His intercourse
with us during his stay in port has been uniformly pleasant & friendly, and we feel much indebted to him
for the decided part he has taken in our favor, and the interest he manifested in our object ~ We parted
from him. as from a friend nay more, as from a brother.
The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. wrote to Mr. R. & put a few things on board for him.
Wednesday Novr. 22nd. Jonas Dennis who came out 2nd mate of the Schooner Missionary Packet and
who has continued on board in our employ from the time of her arrival left to day to go on board the u.S.
ship Peacock ~ in order to a passage in her to the u.S.
The Packet sailed this afternoon for Lahaina & Hawaii ~ I send in her various supplies for Mr. Richards
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& the brethren at Kailua & Kaawaloa. Thus ends the labor, hurry & perplexities of putting up supplies &
getting the Schooner ready to saiL The responsibility of the Schooner adds not a little to my burdens before
as great as with my disposition I well knew how to sustain. But I hope & pray that as my day is so my
strength will be ~ and that the Lord will add wisdom & grace & patience.
As I was in at Mr. French's this afternoon, he remarked I hear that Mr. Bingham has written down to
Capt. Jones stating that no business relative to government can be transacted without the consent of
Kaahumanu; and that he had offered his services to Capt. Jones for an interpreter. If this be true, he added,
Mr. Bingham has been interfering with government. I asked him what was the harm for Mr. B. to offer to
interpret for Mr. Jones; and as to Kaahumanu's right to act in government affairs, I said, I have always heard
that she and Kalaimoku were regent during the kings minority ~ He replied Kaahumanu has nothing to do
with government ~ It is Kalaimoku & Poki who act officially, and it is only from courtesy that Kaahumanu
has any influence in state affairs.
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Thursday Novr. 23rd. Learned that an affray took place last night at the beach between Mr. Stevens &
the first and second mate of the Owhyhee on one part & four men in a boat belonging to the Daniel on the
other in which one man of the Daniel's boat came to his death by drowning ~ two are missing, and one a
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negro, had been shamefully abused ~ having been taken on board the Owhyhee, put in irons & flogged. Dr.
Bradner assistant surgeon of the Peacock called upon us & took tea. We find Dr. B. a very pleasant &
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agreeable man.
Saturday Novr. 25th. I have been able to do little or no business since Thursday owing to a bile on my
face which has soon affected one of my eyes as to endanger an inflamation of the eyes.
Sabbath Novr 26th. Tute addressed in the morning a full congregation of the natives, among which we
were pleased to see Poki & the King, from the words "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and
there is none occasion of stumbling in him." His discourse was short, and to us not very intelligible; but the
natives say it was pololei loa.
In the afternoon Laanui addressed a large congregation from Luke 2. 30. "For mine eyes have seen thy
salvation."
Monday 27. Recd. this morning a note from Capt. Jones requesting the attendance ofMr. Loomis &
myself on board the Peacock at 10 o'ck today to act the part of an interpreter to a native who was witness
of the affray on Wednesday night in which a man belonging to the ship Daniel was drowned. We felt it our
duty accept the invitation, and at the time specifyed we went on board, most of the captains in port &
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many of the resident were present.
When Capt. Jones was ready of business he read a short address which he had drawn up for the occasion
and then proceeded to administer the oath to the witnesses & entered on the examination. After hearing
the testimony of three men who were in the boat of the DanL at the time of the attack of the Owhyhee's
boat upon them ~ a native boy which was on board the Owhyhee's boat at this same time was called ~ we
were sworn to give a true interpretation of what he might say ~ after which the boy was questioned.
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