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Volume XI • September 20, 1828 ~ January 17, 1829
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Saturday Sep. 20th 1828. The wind during the night was rather moderate and we did not come to
anchor in the harbor of Honolulu till 10 o'clock. Shortly after the vessel was brought to an anchor Mr.·
Bingham came down to the beach with his little daughter Lucy drawn in the mission waggon. Mr. Shepard
also came down. When we landed we were received by them with great kindness. Mr. Hunnewell stood
with them on the shore and expressed his satisfaction at our return.
The first call we made was at the habitation of Mr. Shepard. We stopped but a few minutes & then
proceeded to the house of Mr. Bingham. While preparations were making for dinner at Mr. Bingham's we
walked to the house ofMr. Clark across the road. Mrs. C. who was on her bed having not yet recovered
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from her confinement received us very affectionately.
After dinner I made what preparations I could for our accommodations for the night & for the Sabbath.
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I was assisted by Mr. S. in putting up my bed in the chamber of the new printing house where I shall have
my office & where I intend to lodge.
An arrangement has been made for our being connected with Mr. Clark's & Mrs. Chn. made some
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preparations for the Sabbath. Kaahumanu sent in a good piece of fresh pork which was very acceptable.
Sabbath Sep. 21st 1828. The native service both in the morning and afternoon was less fully attended
than was the case before I went away. There were fewer scholars at the Sabbath school than when I left.
Mr. Clark preached in English, the audience was very smalL
Monday Sep. 22. I find that the Schooner needs a considerable many repairs; were it not for this I
should despatch her again to Hawaii this afternoon; but some attention must be be paid to the rigging
before she leaves the harbor-I shall not however have anything more done than what is absolutely
necessary,- and I hope she will be in a condition to sail tomorrow.
Tuesday Sep. 23rd. This afternoon the schooner sailed for Hawaii, Mr. Beckel who has now the charge
of her having made such repairs upon her sails & having so secured the rigging that she will not be likely to
sustain much injury while she is making the trip.
I must however have her faithfully overhauled on her return.
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Wednesday Sept. 24. The Kamehameha arrived this morning from the windward letters were reed. from
Hawaii,- Dr. Judd states that he had come to the conclusion with respect to Mrs. Ely that a change of
climate is necessary in order to her restoration, and he states that the family will come down to Oahu when
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the Packet arrives. I reed. a letter from Mr. Green at Lahaina-he states that he & Mr. Andrews were just
on the point of sailing to Molokai-Mr. Richards was to remain at Lahaina.
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Thursday October 2nd 1828. I have been occupied for the last 8 days in various labors in my
department-it seems to me however to very little purpose. I have removed my desk from the Stone house
& my book case from Mr. Bingham's house and have set them up in my room. I have set up a gate to the
enterence of our yard and have attended to the clearing out of the cellar of the new house.- & to the
wetting of the lime in that cellar-have done something in the Store house-put up a few things for the
Station at Kauai.- Wrote to brother Richards at Lahaina by the New York which sailed on Wednesday
morning for Maui. I have also written to Mr. Whitney at Kauai, and closed four letters for America which I
sent by the Comodore Decator Cap. Wood of New Bedford which sailed today for the u.S.
This afternoon a large company of natives marched by in procession carry burdens of food for the King.
I understand that it is the hookupu a Kaahumanu from her land at Manoa. I counted about 185 burdens
some borne on polls by two natives & four or five very large burdens carried by from 7 to 12 or 15 nativesThe burdens consisted of bundles & calabashes of poi-baked hogs & bundles of fish. The company of
people bearing burdens & walking along as spectators amounted to not less than 500 persons.
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It is a time of scarcity-the earth is very dry the plain looks dreary-It is with difficulty that we can get
vegetables for our own tables & food for the natives. It is also a time of sickness among the natives & of
many deaths.
Friday October 3d. This morning about 9 o'ck the Missionary Packet came to anchor from the
windward. All the brethren of the Station walked to the beach to receive those whom we expected to find
had come down in her. Cap. Clark of the John Palmer kindly run along side and brought on shore part of
the passengers Viz. Dr. & Mrs. Judd; Miss Ward & Sophia Bingham and three of Mr. Elys natives with their
two children. After salutations on shore the Doctr. ma walked up and we waited at the shore for the arrival
of Mr. & Mrs. Ely who were about to come on shore in the boat of the Schooner. Several gentlemen came
down and Mr. & Mrs. Ely were welcomed by us & by them. We were affected by the appearance of Mrs. E.
She is a good deal emaciated and & is very feeble. The health of Mr. E. has been till lately much as it was
in the Spring-recently it has failed so that he is not now as comfortable as he was then. The Schr. was last
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from Lahaina. It sailed Monday night from Kaawaloa & arrived at Lahaina on Wednesday afternoon last
night she left Lahaina for this place. Mr. E. & family have come down to seek a passage for their native
land. The brethren at Kailua & the brethren at Lahaina have given their full approbation.
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We had a social cup of tea at the house ofMr. Bingham this afternoon with the newly arrived friendsMrs. Clark for the first time since her confent ventured out and spent the afternoon at Mr. B.s. We expect
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to have Mr. Ely and family as boards at Mr. Clarks & that they will live in one of the rooms.
Saturday October 4th. Mr. Ely & family have removed into the front room of Mr. Clark's house, and
they will take their meals at Mr. C's table, all the domestic work, that is, so far as cooking is concerned, will
come upon Mrs. Chamb.nj but we feel very happy in being able to do something for the comfort of others.
Mr. Ely walked to the village this morning to make enquiries respecting a passage for himself & family
for the U.S. He introduced the subject to Mr. Jones, the Am. Commercial Agent, & by him was
immediately introduced to Cap. Obed Swain of the Ship Enterprize of Nantucket which anchored
yesterday full & bound homej- who informed him that he could afford himself & family accommodationsj
and that he should sail in about one week. This opportunity we consider a very favorable one. The captain
is a pious man, & 10 or more of the seamen including the three mates & several of the boat steerers have
hopefully experienced religion during the voyage.
Mr. Bingham & Mr. Ely have had a further conversation with Cap. Swain and he has consented to take
Sophia Bingham in connexion with Mr. Ely's family and will assume the responsibility of conveying her to
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Nantucket gratuitously. As it respects the passage of Mr. Ely & family he is willing so far as himself & the
officers are concerned to carry them free of expense; but as he does not know how his owners will feel about
it,- he chooses not to stipulate anything definitely but to refer the subject of compensation to the owners
on the arrival of the vessel at Nantucket.
I was present this evening at the prayer meeting & conference for the natives. As it has been decided to
have the communion tomorrow in reference to the departure of Mr. Ely, the five individuals who have for
more than three months stood propounded for admission to the church, were questioned with respect to
their present feelings & wishes, and asked whether they desired to devote themselves wholly to the Lord by
presenting themselves for baptism. They all replied in the affirmative, & declared that their feelings had
experienced no change since their examination.
Sabbath October 5th 1828. The Lord's Supper was observed this afternoon. The bell was rung at four
o'ck. The house was as full as it usually is on the afternoon of the Sabbath. After a hymn was sung the
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candidates for baptism were directed to present themselvesj viz. Kaluwahinenui Kaka, Wahinealii wahine,
Keaha and Kaiana. The confession of faith was read; to which they gave their affirmative declaration. They
were then baptised by their native names the covenant was read to which they assented & with their hands
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subscribed their names to the articles-and then took their seat among the communicants-Thirty one
individuals sat dmvn to commemorate the dying love of Christ-Viz. 22 native members & 9 of the mission
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family - Mrs. Ely, Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Shepard were prevented by indisposition from attending.
Monday October 6th. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Ely & myself went on board the Enterprize which is lying in
the rods, to look at the accommodations, with which we were well pleased and more particularly so with
the state of feeling manifested by the officers who expressed their joy at the prospect of a missionaries being
associated with them during their homeward bound passage.
The sail maker called up this morning & cut out a jib for the Schooner.
Tuesday Oct. 7. I walked to a mahinaai in the vicinity of Makiki to purchase potatoes for Mr. Ely's use
on his passage. I succeeded in making a bargain for 6 barrels for which I am to give 6 ps. of blue Nankin.
This afternoon I went on board the Schr.-I found two men employed on the rigging which they were
sewing anew-the rigging I intend shall undergo a thorough overhauling.
Wednesday Octr 8th. The Parthian sailed this afternoon for Canton. She is to stop at Kauai and I put
on board by permission of Mr. Jones who goes in her to Kauai, a few articles for Mr. .Whitney. The
Schooner Washington, commanded by Mr. A. B. Thompson sailed at the same time, bound to the coast of
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California.
Saturday 11 th-At the conference this evening Mr. Clark with the assistance of Laanui took the
direction, Mr. B. not getting to the house in season. Being much fatigued myself I did not attend.
Sabbath October 12th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and Mr. Ely in the afternoon.
The English services conducted by Mr. Clark were better attended than they have been for several
Sabbaths past.
Tuesday 14th. Our dear brother & sister Ely left us this forenoon and embarked on board the Enterprize
for their native land. Sophia Bingham, having been offered a free passage by Cap. Swain, goes under their
protection. A letter written by Mr. Bingham to the Cor. Secy. respectg. the return of Mr. Ely was signed by
all the brethren at the station. [text in Miss'ry Letters. VoL 3. p. 1007 ~8] Several of the brethren & sisters
accompanied them to the ship which lay in the roads. I should have been gratified to have gone off, but I
had the meat of a young bullock to attend to; which was killed in the morning, by people from the
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Enterprize: one half of which was given to the ship on Mr. Ely's account.
Wednesday 15th. At the lecture this afternoon James Kahuhu was married. He presented himself with
his bride in great style. He was dressed in red broad cloth short coat & pantaloons trimmed with yellow
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tinsel: the bride was dressed in white figured silk & appeared very welL
This evening Mrs. Shepard was confined-a son.
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Friday 17th. Towards evening Mr. & Mrs. B.m set out for Manoa to stay till Saturday. Mr. B.m
contemplates spending a considerable part of his time there in hopes of deriving benefit to his health from
the change of air. His health appears to be quite feeble at the present time.
Saturday Octr. 18th. Just before dark Mr. Bm. return~d with his family together with Kaahumanu ma
from Manoa.
I attended the conference with Mr. Clark. Dr. & Mrs. Judd also attended. Mr. Bm. was present & took
the direction of the meeting.
Sabbath 19th. Native services as usual. Mr. Bm. conducted both & spoke, I think too long for his
strength.
Mr. Clark preached in English from the text HAnd they all with one consent began to make excuse" &c
An audience somewhat larger than usuaL Just as I entered the meeting house a packet of letters was handed
me by Capt. Martin brought from Lahaina by Cap. Cotting of the Active just arrived. After meeting I
opened the package & found them to consist of letters for America mostly from Mr. Green addressed to the
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care ofMr. Ely-Mr. Ely having left I thought proper to open the package directed to him. A short note
upon the envelope excited our surprise & awakened some fear as to the nature or consequences of some
accident which has befallen Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ruggles-He states Mr. B. & Mr. R.-a narrow escapelost clothes & all.
Sometime in the course of the day a young man from the Mercht Ship Franklin called at the mission
house for a Bible-stating that he had none Mr. Bingham very cheerfully gave him one & marked his name
in it. The young man departed but he had not been gone long before he returned with the Bible and a note
addressed to the Gent. Sandwich Island Mission,- of which the following is a copy
To
Gent. Sandwich Island Mission
Gent.
Please reserve your spare Bibles, Tracts &c. for the use of these poor natives, as I have a great supply on
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board ship Franklin at the disposal of her crew & officers.
I am Gent.
Yr Obt Servt
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John Bradshaw
The letter needs no comment the Spirit of the letter discovers sufficiently the character of the writer;
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but the circumstance of the Bibles being sent back needs to be stated. The young man who had reed. it
went immediately on bd. ship & was proceeding to the forecastle to layaway the book-was discovered by
the second mate & was reported to the Captain who sent him back to the mission house with the note
above copied. Mr. B.m said to the young man that he might call some other time for it. The young man
said if he were to carry it on board again he should be flogged. Much concern such a Captain must fell for
the good of the poor natives of this heathen land, if he would flog a poor cabin boy for possessing. a Bible.
Monday October 20th 1828. Our quarterly Examination of the Schools took place today. 557 Scholars
appeared. The King's class amounted to 60. The King & these others were exd. in English.
Recd. letters this day from Lahaina. They came by the ship Hope which arrived six days ago.
Letters also from Mr. Goodrich at Hila- in the same package. Mr. G. states that things are still in a
favorable condition at that station- pleads very hard for an associate. And I think very justly & he ought
to have one. May the Lord send him one shortly.
Tuesday 21st. Walked to the village early this morning to enquire respecting the arrival of the Ship
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Ann, Capt. Moores, expected from Lahaina having supplies on board for the Mission. A vessel was in sight
supposed to be her. Cap. Norton of the Hector was kind enough to say he would endeavor to see the
Captain as soon as he should come on shore & Mr. Reynolds obligingly offered to send a native up to give
me information. In the course of the forenoon a native arrived with two letters from America by Capt.
Moores & a note from Mr. Reynolds stating that the Capt. would be glad to see me if convenient for me to
call down. I went down expecting that I should be under the necessity to go off to the vessel & get the
supplies from on board; which would, I expected, be no pleasant business, as the wind was strong, & the
vessel under way. When I arrived at the village I learned to my no small satisfaction that the articles had
been landed at Lahaina. The following were the articles pr. bill of lading Viz.
6 half barrels of Mackerel
6 do Beef
6 do Pork
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2 Barrels Sugar
This afternoon had the families of Mr. Bingham and Dr. Judd to tea with us & to spend the evening.
Employed a Spaniard to catch the cow belonging to Mr. Bishop which has been running at large with
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her calf ever since Mr. Bishop left this place July 5th to return to the windward. The man succeeded in
catching both cow & calf & with the assistance of Kauhikoa & two or three more natives, of bringing them
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to the mission yard mauka neL I gave him for his trouble one dollar, & to Kauhikoa ma 3 Hymn books.
Wednesday October 22nd. Walked to Waikiki with Mr. Clark to examine the schools of that district.
We examined 7 schools containing 138 scholars and in the afternoon conducted a religious meeting. Mr.
Clark read a sermon which he had written in the Hawaiian language, I made the prayers. We reached home
between five an six o'clock.
By comparing the number of scholars which were present at this examination with those present when I
made my last tour of the island, I find that there has been a falling off in the same district I then numbered
188 scholars-now 138. The schools are evidently declining throughout the island. It is owing to the policy
of the Governor and the the new arrangement of the King for securing the labor of the people to himselfThe ma:kaainana are required to work three days in each week for the King. I and told that formerly one
day's labor only a week was required,- but the king must have a revenue and his debts must be paid.
Monday 27th. I set out this morning with Mr. Clark to go down to Moanalua & Kalauau to visit
schools, but calling on my way at the store of Mr. French I learned that the Miss. Packet would sail in the
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afternoon for Hawaii. I immediately concluded not to go with Mr. C. to examine schools & having
communicated my intention to them I turned about and returned to the mission house. The first step I
took was to get the calf of Mr. Bishops cow; which had made his escape, brought up. I mounted.the horse &
rode up a little beyond Mr. Allen's, where I found our natives chasing the calf. perceiving that they would
not succeed in catching him. I rode back as fast as the horse would carry me in order to get the Spaniard
acquainted with throwing the las to go after it. I found the Spaniard at the village-at his Majestys Grog
Shop and setting in the bowling alley with the king and his attendants and to my surprse sitting by the side
of his majesty and his royal highness leaning upon him. This methought is a fine place for the king of the
Sandwich Island and a fine position for him
The Spaniard however consented to go after the calf & that was all I wanted. As soon as the calf was
brought up both .i! & its mother were taken to the shore & put on board the Packet, which was got under
way towards evening & I felt relieved of no small burden.
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Mr. C. returned just at evening quite wearied with his days work & I was no less with mine for I had
been upon my feet most of the day.
The Niu arrived this morning from the Soc. Isld. Several vessels also came down from Lahaina by one
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of which we reed. letters.
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Tuesday Octr 28 1828. Mr. Shepard has been employed today in putting up the printing press which
was reed. by the Parthian.
Thursday 30th. Our natives have complained of being out of poi and I have not been able to purchase
for them, owing to the kapu. There only three days in the week on which the natives are allowed to sell
their produce, being obliged on the three other week days to work for the king. Formerly the king required
only one day, but now three. His vessel must be paid for and his wants attended to. The poor natives must
sweat & groan to pay for horses, grog shops & loli for himself & attendants.
Dr. Judd being at the house of Kaahumanu stated to her that our natives were out of food & that we
cannot buy. She said she had no food prepared, but gave directions for each of the families to send a boy to
Manoa to get kala. We immediately posted off a boy from each family.
Friday 31st. Reed. a letter this morning from Mr. Goodrich by the hand of Maunahina his cook; who
came from Hilo in the ship Alexander, Cap. Samuel Bunker, which arrived yesterday. He has brought down
kapa to seek for Mr. G. the avails of which he wishes to be applied to the payt. of a few debts of his
contracted at this place. Mr. Bishop was at Hila when the Alexander left. I learned from Cap. Bunker that
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the narrow escape which Mr. Green sometime ago referred to of Messrs. Bishop & Ruggles was of their
leaving a canoe just before coming to a point in doubling which they apprehended danger and of the
canoe's being upset & dashed to pieces in passing round the point and every thing in the canoe's being lost.
It was indeed a merciful providence that they were not on board as they would in all probability have been
drowned as they could not have taken care of themselves in the surff as well as the natives were able to take
care of themselves.
The wind has blown high for a few days past & the Ship Sarah Cap.Arthur dragged from her anchorage
& was absent two days.
The Ship Alexander in coming to anchor yesterday dragged, & fell along side the Brig Niu & carried
away her main top mast.
Saturday Novr. 1st 1828. The old white horse belong in [sic belonging] to Mr. Ellis finished his term of
service today. Yesterday he was in great distress the effect of disease, old age, or bad keeping was down in
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the morning and unable to get up without assistance. he was got up & let out of the yard to the place where
he has usually been fastened. He laied down again & could not be got up. medicine was administered to
him but without effect. This morning we told Tyler that if he would knock him in the head & skin him he
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might have the skin. This he readily consisted to, and not contented with the skin, he begged the carcase,
as he said the natives wanted the flesh to eat. The old horse was in a few hours nanowale, hide head &
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feet-all was carried off-delicious eating surely!
Sabbath Novr. 2nd 1828. A blusterous day-in the morning & forenoon very dusty,- in the afternoon
some rain. The natives have generally had colds and have made a great noise during worship by their
incessant coughing.
Monday Novr. 3d. I have been employed with Mr. Hart & Noble in putting up a mat partition in my
room-Saturday the studs were set up, tomorrow I hope the partition will be finished.
Monthly concert in the evening reference was made to the embarkation of the reenforcement a year
ago from Boston-and of the state of things at the islands at that time.
Surely the Lord was on our side when men rose up against us. How different are my circumstances now
from what they were one year ago!
Thursday November 6th 1828. This morning the Missionary Packet made her appearance. The wind
was very moderate & she came to anchor at the entrance of the harbor. I was at the pier when the boat
landed from the captain I received a package of letters from Hawaii two of them were addressed to me. One
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from Mr. Thurston & the other from Mr. Ruggles. The latter gave me a history of the disater which befel
the canoe in which he & Mr. Bishop had embarked to pass along the southern shore of Hawaii. The Lord
was indeed their protector & in his providence provided for their safe landing while the canoe proceeding a
little further along was dashed in pieces-the natives who were in it just escaping with their lives.
About 12 o'ck the Chinchilla, Cap. Thos. Meek sailed for Hawaii took Kapiolani & her attendants as
passengers. Kinau also embarked-she probably goes to get sandal wood for the debts.
We sent many letters for the brethren at Lahaina as the brig will stop there on her return.
Before the sailing of the Brig I called upon Cap. Meek to make inquiries respecting a number of spars
which Mr. Whitney had made an engagement for before Cap. M. - sailed for the coast & for which he had
paid him in goats fowls &c. The spars were pointed out to me & I marked them, and shall as soon as
convenient remove them to some other place.
Friday Novr. 7th 1828. After breakfast I went to the village with two natives & the oxen to remove the
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spars belonging to Mr. Whitney; which were pointed out to me yesterday by Cap. Meek. I attached a chain
to the logs & drew each separately about 16 rods, & placed them together before the house of Kaina who
will take care of them till an opportunity is presented of sending them to Kauai.
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After having removed the logs, I went to Mr. Hunnewell's & got a lot of board which I picked out
yesterday--delivered me in pay for a quantity lent Cap. Worth & Mr. Laing.
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Having taken home the boards I went to the village again & brought up half a cord of wood, bought of
Capt. Pierce of the Brig Griffon-I returned to the house tired & found the family at dinner.
In the afternoon I settled with a native for rethatching a house in the yard makai. Went to the village
again to get some iron work done to the ox yoke. After I came back I worked till supper upon my partition
nailing up mats. At evening found myself very much fatigued & glad of rest; but little of that can I expect
in this world. May I be prepared for resting in another.
Saturday 8th. The daughter of Haia and Halekii died yesterday & was buried this day beside its parents
near the mission enclosure in the burying ground. Opiia has had the care of the child since the death of its
mother. The Lord's ways are mysterious. Haia & his wife were very promising persons both members of our
little church. Haia in a particular manner was useful as a teacher and his wife a discreet exemplary woman.
They were cut down in the flower of their age & laid in the silent grave-and their little infant has
followed them & lays in its lowly bed by their side.
Sabbath Novr. 9th 1828. The Ship Clarkson arrived this morning from Lahaina. In the afternoon Capt.
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Allen called up & brought letters one from Mr. Richards for me, & one from Mr. Green for Mr. Clark. The
sailors have been somewhat troublesome & saucy but Mr. Richards does not apprehend any thing more
serious than words though some have uttered curses & threats.
Cap. Coffin called up in company with Cap. A. He is just from Hilo-states that all was well there, that
Mr. Bishop was still there, but expected soon to leave.
Tuesday 11 th. A company of 807 men & boys from Waialua bearing sticks for a fence to enclose the
new meeting house paraded on the meeting house ground.
In the afternoon the sticks were set up under the direction of Kekuanaua and formed one half of the
enclosure. The other half is to be built by the people of Waiana under the direction of Boki.
Wednesday 12th. Mr. Bingham not having returned from Manoa, it devolved on me to conduct the
lecture. I made one of the prayers & endeavored to address the the people. I felt very much unqualified & I
fear did not make myself very intelligible. Kuke offered the last prayer. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russel were
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present, and returned to the mission house with the Doctor & took tea. In the evening had a conference at
the room of Mr. Bingham. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russel attended-Two other young men were present.
Thursday Nov. 13th. The Packet arrived from Waianae this morning. I called upon Mr. E to ascertain
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whether she will go to Kauai soon. Her destination had not been determined on.
Reed. letters from Maui by the hand of Capt. Coffin of the Constitution. The brethren of Lahaina are
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very impatient to hear from us. I hope ere long they will have the satisfaction they so much desire.
Saturday 15th. Shipped supplies for Mr. Whitney on board the Packet which is to sail this afternoon for
KauaL The 12 sticks of timber obtained from Capt. Meek were put on board, part of them into the hold
through the cabin.
In the evening attended the conference with Mr. Clark, and took the principal direction of the
meeting. The house was very well filled. Dr. & Mrs. Judd were present as was also Miss Ward & Mr.
Shepard. Mr. Bingham excused himself from attending having probably to prepare himself for the Sabbath.
Sabbath NOVI. 16th 1828. The house at native service was rather better filled than usual owing to the
presence of numbers from various parts of the island who have assembled at this place to work upon the
new meeting house, which we hope will before long be completed.
In the afternoon the congregation was very smalL We were disturbed by the beating of a drum at some
place not far distant from the meeting house Kekuanaua sent a man out to stop it and the noise ceased. The
foreigners however were no small allnoiance in consequence of riding & racing by. The English service was
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better attended than I have known it for a year or two. Mr. Clark preached a very plain, faithful & good
sermon from II Cor. 10; 12 (lBut they, measuring themselves by themselves, & comparing themselves among
themselves, are not wise."
Cap. Russel of the Ship Swift spent considerable part of the day & all the evening at the missionary
establishment. Capt. Sayre spent the afternoon & evening here also & Mr. Hunnewell the evening.
Cap. Meek in the Chinchilla arrived from the windward & brought letters from the br. & sisters at
Lahaina. My. Ruggles came down with Cap. Meek from Kaawaloa to Lahaina.
Monday 17th. Attended to various miscellaneous affairs today, but feel that I have done nothing to
purpose. Have walked to the village once--called upon Cap. Meek & had an interview with several
Captains at My. Marine's hoteL In the afternoon walked makai of our establishment in search of a man with
whom I made sometime ago a bargain to build a native house: but did not find him. A foreigner called
upon the Dr. this forenoon for medical assistance. He is recently from Lahaina & came down with Cap.
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Meek. He handed a paper written by Mr. Richards stating that the man was in his opinion a proper object
of charity. It seems he was left by his captain in consequence of being ill & unable to do duty.- Being a
Hanoverian he cannot obtain assistance from either Consul and seems to be cast upon the benevolence of
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the public. We told him that we could not become responsible for his support but we were willing to do
something & promised to pay his board one week & the Doctor engaged to afford medical assistance gratis.
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This was all we thought it proper to promise.
Wednesday Novr. 19th 1828. MI. & Mrs. Clark & ourselves took tea at Mr. Bingham's. In the evening a
conference was held. Cap. Sayre was present & a young man from one of the Ships.
Thursday 20th. This afternoon I walked to Manoa with Kailae to view the road in reference to drawing
down wood. He had brought down one load & Kekuanaoa had forbidden his drawing down more in
consequence of injuring the road & breaking the gate. I found the road better than I expected and
concluded that by cart a few loads of dirt into one low sunken place, wood might be drawn down very
easily.
On my return I stopped a few minutes at the place of Kahiole. He said he thought it a great pity that
our land should be so neglected, and hinted that he should be glad to take care or it. I offered it to him and
he very gladly consented to take charge of it.
I returned much fatigued, and at evening took tea in company with Mr. & Mrs. Clark at MI. Shepard's.
A number of men from several whaling ships have been employed at MI. Binghams lathing his new
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rooms. It is expected that they will plaster it.
I walked to the meeting house & took the dimensions of it. A large company of people have been
occupied for several days upon it-the work of thatching has commenced; it is lined with lauhala. The
fence is 272 fathoms upon the four sides-I estimate 25 sticks to a fathom- and suppose that 1360 men
were employed in bringing them to this place. There are two gates 12 feet wide, to the yard on the East one
and on the West one.
The house inside the timbers is 192 feet long by 60 wide having four doors on each side & two in each
end. The doors in the sides & ends are opposite to each other 32 pou on a side. Each rafter is secured by
two knee one on each side spiked firmly to the paipai. There are 15 middle posts exclusive of the kukuna
and a range of posts on each side corresponding in number to the middle and as many beams, butting upon
the rafters on one side & reaching to the other side. The end posts are 2l.
Sabbath NovI. 23rd. The native service attended as usual. Boh was present in the morning and
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afternoon.
The English service about as last Sabbath-Text "God is love." Proved from his attributes of justice &
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The Packet arrived from Kauai.
Tuesday 25th. Cap. Meek sailed in the Chinchilla for the windward, Kaahumanu, Kekauluohe &
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Kinau, were passengers. They are going up to see about sandal wood to pay debts.
I wrote to the brethren at Lahaina. Mr. Goodrich's man by the name of Maunahina went up to stop at
Kailua. Thence he is to proceed by land for Hilo-I wrote by him to Mr. Goodrich.
I sent a few supplies for Lahaina & a bundle for Kailua & also wrote to Mr. Bishop.
Wednesday Novr. 26th. The ship Louisa sailed this day for Canton. By Cap. Martain I sent 12$ for the
purchase of parchment for the printing department.
This afternoon I called the brethren of the Station together to inquire of them what I should do
respecting the want of Mr. Whitney in regard to a carpenter. Mr. W. feeling that he has claims upon Mr.
Hart, the walls of his house being now finished. After some considerable conversation the opinion was
expressed that Mr. W. has greater claims upon the services of a carpenter than any of us at this station. I
have made up my mind to send him to Kauai.
This evening conference at the house ofMr. Clark.
Thursday 27. The Packet sailed for Kauai. I sent a few articles & wrote to Mr. W. respecting the
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carpenter.
Saturday Novr. 29th. A considerable stir has been made to day in consequence of a little indisposition
of the king. I went into the new meeting house & there I met Kekuanaoa. He said the King was sick-that
all the chiefs had assembled around him last night that he had slept none during the night. He has a little
swelling upon his neck which has been upon it for several years-this is a little painful & has given great
alarm. It has been determined that the windward chiefs should be sent off & arrangements have been made
in the course of the day for the sailing of the brig Kamehameha.
I wrote a letter to Mr. Andrews & sent it to the Cap. of the Brig.
Attended in company with Mr. Clark the Saturday evening conference.
Sabbath Novr. 30th. During morning service an English ship left the Harbor; which furnished occasion
for the shipping in port to rend the air with the discharge of canon much to the dishonor of the day. About
noon the King's brig sailed, her departure served as pretext for another discharge thus to honor men is God
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dishonored & his day violated.
Cap. Sayre called up after dinner & spent the afternoon. He took tea with us & remained during the
evening. Cap. Arthur, Cap. Russel & Mr. Hunnewell called up in the evening & prolonged their stay till
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towards 10 o'clock.
Monday Decr. 1st. Monthly Concert at the house oflvlr. Bingham's-families met there in the evening
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Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russell present also a young man from the ship Superior who cherishes the hope of
having experienced religion during the present voyage. He appears quite serious.
Tuesday 2nd. This was the day fixed for the sailing of the ship Congress of Nantucket by which we send
a considerable package of letters: but the wind has blowed so strong that she could not safely unmoor.
The wind blows almost a gale and I think of the Missionary Packet which may possibly be on her way
from Kauai.
Wednesday 3rd. The conference was held at the house of Mr. Shepard four strangers were present in
addition to those who have usually attended.
Thursday 4th. Several smart showers early this morning, showery also during the day with a very strong
wind blowing in gusts. This evening the strength of the wind seems to increase.
I was employed during the forenoon removing from the store house the goods that would injure by
exposure to wet, as the roof of the house is so bad that the water pours in when it rains hard.
Friday 5th. By invitation of Cap. Sayre Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd, Mr. Clark, Mr. Shepard went on board
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the Ship Arabella, and took dinner. We were very agreeably entertained and had a good dinner. Cap.
Russel of the Ship Swift was invited and partook with us. The cabin of this ship is very neatly & elegantly
finished, the state rooms are three on each side partitioned off from the cabin, with a partition of birds eye
maple & mahogany-the doors slide upon trundls-The companion way is circular & is descended by stairs
of the same form. The wind blew very strong, & just before we went down to go on board the Pindus parted
her cable & run upon the bank, but did not hear that she sustained any injury.
Saturday Decr. 6th. The Brig Kamehameha arrived last evening and stood off & on during the night. I
learned to day that Hoapiliwahine & Nahienaena have come down. Kaahumanu had gone on to Hawaii. I
do not learn that the king is very ill.
This evening I attended the conference with Mr. Clark. We were obliged to conduct the meeting
ourselves as Mr. Bingham did not attend.-Indeed he has not attended for several weeks.
Sabbath Decr. 7th. The English service was well attended to day notwithstanding its being shoved
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somewhat out of season, by the delay in regard to the native meeting.
Monday 8th. The letters by the Kamehameha from Lahaina did not come to hand till after dinner this
afternoon. I learn from Mr. Richards letter that much solicitude is felt for the young princess on account of
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her being again called to this place where she will be greatly exposed to temptation. I took the earliest
opportunity after the receipt of the letter to call upon her,- I found her at the kings house & she seemed
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pleased to see me. She was sitting by the side of the king who was reclining upon a mat. I enquired of the
King the state of his health. He answered that he was entirely recovered. When I returned the Young
Princess came with me to our house,- She tarried some time went into the printing office & walked up
into my room, and afterward called over to Mr. Bingham's and tarried till some time into the evening.
Several Ships sailed today.
Tuesday 9th. Went to the village to obtain from on board the Kamehameha the five half barrels of pork
& the barrel of sugar sent by Mr. Richards from Lahaina. I waited some time at the wharf looking for an
opportunity to get on board,- at length Mr. Carter mate of the brig Diana who was going off to his own
vessel kindly offered to give me a passage and also to let me have the boat to bring the barrels on shore. I
went to the Diana and after stopping a few minutes I got into the boat again & proceeded to the
Kamehameha. I was invited below by the sailing master a foreigner about three quarters white, the
appearance of the cabin & of the vessel generally was very slovenly, it looked as if it had been abused &
greatly neglected. I was told that she is to be overhauled & painted before she leaves port again.
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A visit from Cap. Sayre, he mentioned that Mr. Jones had been on board his vessel lately and while
there had taken up the number of the Miss. Herald which contains remarks upon "opposition of
foreigners"-the sight of this excited the gentleman's ire & elicited many severe remarks upon the
missionaries & animadversions upon the Society for publishing such statements made without truth.
Shortly after Jones' visit-the Eng. Consul called on board & took up said ill. of the Herald & cast his eyes
upon the same article after reading a few lines, he requested the loan of the pamphlet: but Cap. Sayre said
he had not read it himself & could not let him have it: he then requested it long enough to copy part of
the article as he intended to get depositions to prove that the whole account was a falsehood.
Thursday Decr. 11 th. This morning the Packet arrived from KauaL The Captain states that he has
experienced very rough weather, he was obliged to put back three times twice from having split the jib &
once from the violence of the gale. The Schooner was hastened off the first time to carry news of the illness
of Mrs. Gulick & to bring down the Dr. to her assistance. This was on Sabbath Novr. 30-She was obliged
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to put back,-and she took in a load of wood-From the last time of setting out to her arrival here she was
60 hours. Mr. Whitney wrote & referred to his settlement with the masons who built the walls of his house
and fully refuted some unjust & ungenerous statements which had been made, charging him with the
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ungenerous act of endeavoring to cheat his workmen out of their board on the Sabbath.
Friday 12th. The families having been invited to take tea on board the Ship Sarah, Cap. Arthur, four of
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the ladies & three of the brethren although the weather was very unfavorable made themselves ready &
went down to go on board; but Cap. Arthur who was on shore & met them at the beach, thought it not
expedient for them to go off as the wind was blowing a gale and it would be very difficult to go off and
withal very uncomfortable. The gentlemen & ladies turned back and they might regard themselves favored
in getting home again without making a visit to the vessel. Several vessels dragged their anchors from the
violence of the wind, & were in danger of going onshore. The wind is about N.W. and it is cold almost as
winter.
Saturday Decr. 13th. The weather being suitable to make a visit on board ship all the ladies except Mr.
Shepard & Mrs. Chambn. went down to make the visit which they contemplated yesterday. They went on
board the Sarah & thence went to the Arabella & back to the Sarah again where they took tea. They
returned at about half past 7 o'ck in the evening.
I attended the conference & conducted the services-Nahienaena was present also Hoapili wahine &
Opiia.
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Sabbath 14th. The native & English services very much as they were last Sabbath except the number of
natives not being so many in the morning.
Monday 15. I discovered this morning that our Store house had been entered last night by thieves, a
sqr. of glass was broken out in the window makai by means of which they had unfastend the window. A
trunk containing a few old cloths & 2 pieces of calico had been robbed of its contents and a few mackerel
carried off. The boys found a few things scattered along the road towards Waikiki which showed us the
direction the goods went. I walked up the road in the afternoon & called into two or three houses; but saw
nothing to lead to a detection of the thieves.
Several of the Chiefs by invitation took tea with us this afternoon. We invited the king & Boki but the
invitation was declined in consequence of the illness of the king; I might perhaps say pretended illness.
At the house across the way the officers of the Arabella took tea.
Tuesday Decr. 16th. The brethren & sisters of the house across the way took tea with us. Capts. Sayre,
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Arthur. Little & Cotting also favored us with their company, spent the evening very agreeably.
Recd. letters this day from Hawaii and learn that on the 1st of this month Mr. Bishop was married to
Miss Stone.
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Wednesday 17. About all the chiefs left to day for Maui the king & Boki among the rest news having
been received of Hoapili being ill.
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Hoapili wahine and Nahienaena called upon us early in the morning to give us their aloha. I wrote a
hasty note to Mr. Richards also one to Mr. Green.
Four couple were married at the close of the native service this afternoon.
Cap. Sayre & Cap. Arthur were present at our Wednesday evening conference.
Thursday Deer. 18th. By invitation of Cap. Sayre, Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd, Mr. Clark & myself took
breakfast on board the Arabella this morning.
Capt. Sayre stated in a conversation with Mr. Bingham that Mr. Charlton had said in company that
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determined on its taking place-his private opinion, he said, was that it was wrong, but that he was
unwilling to interfere to prevent it, lest it should be said by the missionaries that he had used his influence
to promote it. He said also that the king and his sister slept together every night.
Friday 19th. Wishing to satisfy our minds with respect to the report in circulation concerning the
sleeping together of the king and his sister-not so much from a suspision of its truth, as to be able in a
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correct & regular manner to falsify it, I called upon Opiia to make some inquiry. I did not make known the
object of my visit at once. I inquired of her when the chiefs would return and whether she expected the
king back soon. She said the chiefs would probably return soon if the health of Hoapili would permit. I
asked if the king would return with them: she said no. I then inquired whether he would remain long at
Lahaina. She said, he would go to Hawaii-I asked whether his sister would accompany him-she said
probably not. I then asked how it was respecting a wife for him ~ she said the chiefs were very desirous that
he should marry. I asked whom-she said Manele the daughter of John Adams; but it is not certain that the
king will fancy her. I asked her what is the opinion of the chiefs respecting his marrying his sister. She
answered they do not approve of it-some are in favor of it among the people: I asked does Boki favor itshe replied ae paha:- but spake not very confidently. I then asked what was Nahienaena's conduct while
she was here on her recent visit:- she replied, ((It was very good."- I then said It has been reported by a
certain foreigner that the king slept with her every night-she said ''\Xlahahee'' I continued, The same
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foreigner says the chiefs are desirous that the king should marry his sister-Her answer was ((palau". I asked
her How the king & his sister slept at night, when they were together in one house. She said the king slept
in one place & she in another. I asked if she knew this certainly She said yes I and several other females lay
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between them, and they did not come together. in the day time they lay on the same mat but at night they
slept apart. When she was at the house this way (a house belonging to the king in the comer of the great
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yard just below Kalaimoku's stone house) they were entirely separate. The reports she said were entirely
false. This is just as I supposed. Indeed I did not think it worth awhile to make any inquiry about it, till it
was suggested by Mr. Bingham, who said he thought we ought to be able to confute such reports: and that
the person who had circulated them ought to be exposed & put to shame.
Sabbath Deer. 21st. The Chinchilla which arrived yesterday from the windward brot. letters from MauL
Capt. Meek sent them up this morning. Mr. Clark reed. a letter from Mr. Green and I one from Mr.
Richards. Mrs. Chambn. reed. letters from Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Andrews.
The services of the day were very much of a character with those of other Sabbaths.
Monday 22nd. Cap. Sayre mentioned that he had heard Mr. Charlton state in the hearing of several
gentlemen on the verhanda of Mr. French's store that the king and his sister were in habits of intimacy
which involved their moral character. This he said in the hearing ofMr. Little, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. French,
Cap. Allen & others.
Tuesday 23rd. Several vessels were towed out of the harbor this morning viz. The Sarah Capt. Arthur,
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The Brig Active, Cap. Cotting, and the brig Diana, Cap. Little, the latter is bound to the coast of
California and to the care of Cap. Little I committed a letter for Mr. Evarts & one for Mr. Loomis to be sent
across the continent. As the brig is to touch at Kauai, Mr. Hart took passage to go down to work for Mr.
Whitney. He took a chest of tools.
The Dr. & Mr. Shepard walked to the pare and descended into the district of Kaneohe & called upon
Kaneane.
Wednesday Deer. 24th. The weather has been lowery today & a considerable rain has fallen a gentle
wind from the sea.
Friday 26th 1828. A few moments after I had gone to bed, and just as Maria was about to retire we were
surprised by the entrance of Mr. Green who had just arrived in a small native schooner from Lahaina and
informed us that Mrs. Green was on board. I arose immediately and dressed myself, went down stairs,
aroused the natives & directed them to go with the cart for Mrs. Green.
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Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Cn. made arrangements to give them tea as they had been 54 hours from Lahaina
and had scarcely eaten anything since they left. The prospect when they sailed was favorable for a quick
passage: but as soon as the sea breeze left them which was before they had proceeded far they were tossing
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in a calm, and seemed to make progress no faster than they were born along by the current, till this
afternoon, when they were favored with a light breeze.
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We made arrangements for lodging them in our bed, and we accommodated ourselves for the night in
the upper chamber.
Saturday 27. Mr. Green's baggage was brought from the vessel and put in Mr. Clark's house, in the
middle room of which Mr. & Mrs. Green are to be furnished with accommodation, a mat partition has been
put up and a little room made for them to lodge in.
Cap. Gardner of the Ship Dawn called up accompanied by his wife. The vessel stopped nearly a month
at Hilo and during her stay Mrs. Goodrich was favored with female society.
The ship layoff and on in the offing and Cap. & Mrs. G. stopped at the mission house during the night.
Attended with Mr. Clark the native conference and addressed the people upon the subject of
importunate and persevering prayer.
Sabbath Deer. 28th. 1he Arabella, Cap. Sayre and another ship were towed out of the harbor this
morning both stood off & on during the day and Cap. Sayre came up to the English meeting in company
with Cap. Gardner & his wife-Cap. S. dined with us, and soon after dinner bade us farewell and went off
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to his ship.
Monday 29th. The Packet arrived this afternoon from Waimea on this island where she had been on
business for Mr. French. I called upon Mr. French to inquire whether he designed to send her immediately
to the windward as he had told me some time ago he expected to send her, having myself come to the
conclusion to visit the stations if the Schooner should go. He informed that after another trip to Waimea it
was his intention to send her,- that she would stop at Lahaina, afterwards proceeded to Hilo & thence to
Kailua.
Tuesday Deer. 30th 1828. The families took tea at Dr. Judd's and spent the evening there.
Wednesday 31st. As the Committee appointed to make out a communication to the Board respecting
the objects & operations of the Jesuits now at the island are about to write their report, I made some
inquires of the natives respecting them. Of two young men belonging to Opiia I obtained information in
substance as follows: The Ecclesiastics are desirous to propagate their religion and to instruct the natives,
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but that no native or very few are disposed to receive instruction. One of the Eccls. made the inquiry of
some of the Kings men whether they did not wish to be taught, Kaeo replied-You have images and your
religion is like our former religion. His answer was that indeed had an image but that was not the object of
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their worship, it was only to remind them of Jesus Christ the God whom they worshipped. They (the
natives of whom I made the inquiries) said that they were spectators of a funeral ceremony a few days ago at
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the interment of Consul Jones infant child the grand daughter of Mr. Marine-The priests carried a
crucifix in front of the procession chanting as they walked along. From Kekuanaoa whom I called upon to
make inquiries respecting the Catholics I learned that when they arrived here there were eight individuals
Two Ecclesiastics & six seculars that they were ordered away by Kaahumanu the execution of which order
was committed to Boki that she three times gave him direction to bid them depart that he each time
consented to do it; but it was not done: and they remained here but not with the approbation of the
Chiefs. Two of the seculars left here soon after their arrival that there remain Two Eccls. & four secularsTwo of which are carpenters, one a mason & one an agriculturalist, that the latter had received land from
government: and has recently had intrusted to him the care of the sugar plantation at Manoa, Boki having
sold it to Mr. French & he disposed of it to Dr. DeSiriere who is establishing a distillery at this place. He
said the Eccl. were endeavoring to acquire the language, but without enjoying many advantages. He said
moreover that it would not be proper for them to teach their religion to the natives, and that should they
commence by building school houses he would go immediately and pull them down. He said Mr. Marine &
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they were separate that Marine instructed his own people at his own place. He did not know of their
having baptized.
Ianuary 1st 1829.
Thursday. Mr. Clark having made out a communication for the Board respecting the Catholics it was
signed by the Committee to whom the subject was referred Viz. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Clark & myself.
The foreigners have had a shooting match on the plain to,day as sport for the new years day.
The Packet sailed this morning early for Waimea on this island on business for Mr. French.
Saturday 3rd. The wind blowing from the mountains today afforded an opportunity for the vessels to go
out that were ready for sea. Four vessels sailed, three of which were whalers & all except one that were in
port; the other was the Sultan, Cap. Allen bound to Canton: by this vessel we sent a considerable many
letters being the last opportunity which we may expect for many months.
Sabbath 4th. Our native congregation was much larger to,day than it has been for several months, the
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reason I do not certainly know, probably something had been said by the chief or being the first Sabbath of
the year something was expected different from what takes place on ordinary sabbaths. It was mentioned in
the afternoon that the Lord's Supper would be celebrated on the ensuing Sabbath.
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Monday January 5th 1829. Monthly Concert in the evening it was observed by the families at Mr.
Bingms. It was remarked that the number of hopeful converts admitted to the church during the year has
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been about fifty and the number of new Scholars added to the Schools probably not less than one
thousand.
Wednesday 7th. Mr. Clark preached his second native sermon this afternoon-words ":Except ye repent
ye shall all likewise perish". In the evening had a conference at Mr. Bingham's, as we expect on the coming
Sabbath to celebrate the Lord's Supper some remarks were made by Mr. Green who took the lead of the
meeting appropriate to the subject and as preparatory to the service.
Saturday 10th. The Saturday evening conference was well attended and it was converted into a
preparatory lecture in reference to the communion which is expected to take place on the morrow-The
remarks were appropriate & the meeting an interesting one.
Sabbath 11 th. The Brig Kamehameha was towed out this morning: She is bound to Lahaina to wait
upon the King.
The morning service was pretty fully attended and the sermon from the words "Which things the angels
desire to look into", was 42 minutes long. In the afternoon according to appointment the Sacrament was
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administered. 11 Members of the Mission & 18 native members of the Church participated. among them
was a member of Mr. Pritchards church at Tahiti and one form Kailua. Four persons were propounded for
admission. viz. Kanaina, Punehaole, Kaio, & Kaukaliu.
Saturday Jany. 17th 1829. I have been making arrangements this week for making a visit to the
windward: and have brought all things into a state of readiness: This afternoon the Packet is to sail: it will
touch at Lahaina and stay a few days, thence it will proceed to Hilo and from Hilo it will go to Kailua. Mr.
Clark has concluded to accompany me and he has got all things ready. We expect to be absent at least 4
weeks and think it possible from the nature of the voyage we may be detained a week or 10 days over a
month.
We bid adieu to our families and at half past 4 or thereabouts set saiL
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Saturday Sep. 20th 1828. The wind during the night was rather moderate and we did not come to
anchor in the harbor of Honolulu till 10 o'clock. Shortly after the vessel was brought to an anchor Mr.·
Bingham came down to the beach with his little daughter Lucy drawn in the mission waggon. Mr. Shepard
also came down. When we landed we were received by them with great kindness. Mr. Hunnewell stood
with them on the shore and expressed his satisfaction at our return.
The first call we made was at the habitation of Mr. Shepard. We stopped but a few minutes & then
proceeded to the house of Mr. Bingham. While preparations were making for dinner at Mr. Bingham's we
walked to the house ofMr. Clark across the road. Mrs. C. who was on her bed having not yet recovered
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from her confinement received us very affectionately.
After dinner I made what preparations I could for our accommodations for the night & for the Sabbath.
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I was assisted by Mr. S. in putting up my bed in the chamber of the new printing house where I shall have
my office & where I intend to lodge.
An arrangement has been made for our being connected with Mr. Clark's & Mrs. Chn. made some
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preparations for the Sabbath. Kaahumanu sent in a good piece of fresh pork which was very acceptable.
Sabbath Sep. 21st 1828. The native service both in the morning and afternoon was less fully attended
than was the case before I went away. There were fewer scholars at the Sabbath school than when I left.
Mr. Clark preached in English, the audience was very smalL
Monday Sep. 22. I find that the Schooner needs a considerable many repairs; were it not for this I
should despatch her again to Hawaii this afternoon; but some attention must be be paid to the rigging
before she leaves the harbor-I shall not however have anything more done than what is absolutely
necessary,- and I hope she will be in a condition to sail tomorrow.
Tuesday Sep. 23rd. This afternoon the schooner sailed for Hawaii, Mr. Beckel who has now the charge
of her having made such repairs upon her sails & having so secured the rigging that she will not be likely to
sustain much injury while she is making the trip.
I must however have her faithfully overhauled on her return.
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Wednesday Sept. 24. The Kamehameha arrived this morning from the windward letters were reed. from
Hawaii,- Dr. Judd states that he had come to the conclusion with respect to Mrs. Ely that a change of
climate is necessary in order to her restoration, and he states that the family will come down to Oahu when
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the Packet arrives. I reed. a letter from Mr. Green at Lahaina-he states that he & Mr. Andrews were just
on the point of sailing to Molokai-Mr. Richards was to remain at Lahaina.
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Thursday October 2nd 1828. I have been occupied for the last 8 days in various labors in my
department-it seems to me however to very little purpose. I have removed my desk from the Stone house
& my book case from Mr. Bingham's house and have set them up in my room. I have set up a gate to the
enterence of our yard and have attended to the clearing out of the cellar of the new house.- & to the
wetting of the lime in that cellar-have done something in the Store house-put up a few things for the
Station at Kauai.- Wrote to brother Richards at Lahaina by the New York which sailed on Wednesday
morning for Maui. I have also written to Mr. Whitney at Kauai, and closed four letters for America which I
sent by the Comodore Decator Cap. Wood of New Bedford which sailed today for the u.S.
This afternoon a large company of natives marched by in procession carry burdens of food for the King.
I understand that it is the hookupu a Kaahumanu from her land at Manoa. I counted about 185 burdens
some borne on polls by two natives & four or five very large burdens carried by from 7 to 12 or 15 nativesThe burdens consisted of bundles & calabashes of poi-baked hogs & bundles of fish. The company of
people bearing burdens & walking along as spectators amounted to not less than 500 persons.
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It is a time of scarcity-the earth is very dry the plain looks dreary-It is with difficulty that we can get
vegetables for our own tables & food for the natives. It is also a time of sickness among the natives & of
many deaths.
Friday October 3d. This morning about 9 o'ck the Missionary Packet came to anchor from the
windward. All the brethren of the Station walked to the beach to receive those whom we expected to find
had come down in her. Cap. Clark of the John Palmer kindly run along side and brought on shore part of
the passengers Viz. Dr. & Mrs. Judd; Miss Ward & Sophia Bingham and three of Mr. Elys natives with their
two children. After salutations on shore the Doctr. ma walked up and we waited at the shore for the arrival
of Mr. & Mrs. Ely who were about to come on shore in the boat of the Schooner. Several gentlemen came
down and Mr. & Mrs. Ely were welcomed by us & by them. We were affected by the appearance of Mrs. E.
She is a good deal emaciated and & is very feeble. The health of Mr. E. has been till lately much as it was
in the Spring-recently it has failed so that he is not now as comfortable as he was then. The Schr. was last
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from Lahaina. It sailed Monday night from Kaawaloa & arrived at Lahaina on Wednesday afternoon last
night she left Lahaina for this place. Mr. E. & family have come down to seek a passage for their native
land. The brethren at Kailua & the brethren at Lahaina have given their full approbation.
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We had a social cup of tea at the house ofMr. Bingham this afternoon with the newly arrived friendsMrs. Clark for the first time since her confent ventured out and spent the afternoon at Mr. B.s. We expect
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to have Mr. Ely and family as boards at Mr. Clarks & that they will live in one of the rooms.
Saturday October 4th. Mr. Ely & family have removed into the front room of Mr. Clark's house, and
they will take their meals at Mr. C's table, all the domestic work, that is, so far as cooking is concerned, will
come upon Mrs. Chamb.nj but we feel very happy in being able to do something for the comfort of others.
Mr. Ely walked to the village this morning to make enquiries respecting a passage for himself & family
for the U.S. He introduced the subject to Mr. Jones, the Am. Commercial Agent, & by him was
immediately introduced to Cap. Obed Swain of the Ship Enterprize of Nantucket which anchored
yesterday full & bound homej- who informed him that he could afford himself & family accommodationsj
and that he should sail in about one week. This opportunity we consider a very favorable one. The captain
is a pious man, & 10 or more of the seamen including the three mates & several of the boat steerers have
hopefully experienced religion during the voyage.
Mr. Bingham & Mr. Ely have had a further conversation with Cap. Swain and he has consented to take
Sophia Bingham in connexion with Mr. Ely's family and will assume the responsibility of conveying her to
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Nantucket gratuitously. As it respects the passage of Mr. Ely & family he is willing so far as himself & the
officers are concerned to carry them free of expense; but as he does not know how his owners will feel about
it,- he chooses not to stipulate anything definitely but to refer the subject of compensation to the owners
on the arrival of the vessel at Nantucket.
I was present this evening at the prayer meeting & conference for the natives. As it has been decided to
have the communion tomorrow in reference to the departure of Mr. Ely, the five individuals who have for
more than three months stood propounded for admission to the church, were questioned with respect to
their present feelings & wishes, and asked whether they desired to devote themselves wholly to the Lord by
presenting themselves for baptism. They all replied in the affirmative, & declared that their feelings had
experienced no change since their examination.
Sabbath October 5th 1828. The Lord's Supper was observed this afternoon. The bell was rung at four
o'ck. The house was as full as it usually is on the afternoon of the Sabbath. After a hymn was sung the
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candidates for baptism were directed to present themselvesj viz. Kaluwahinenui Kaka, Wahinealii wahine,
Keaha and Kaiana. The confession of faith was read; to which they gave their affirmative declaration. They
were then baptised by their native names the covenant was read to which they assented & with their hands
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subscribed their names to the articles-and then took their seat among the communicants-Thirty one
individuals sat dmvn to commemorate the dying love of Christ-Viz. 22 native members & 9 of the mission
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family - Mrs. Ely, Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Shepard were prevented by indisposition from attending.
Monday October 6th. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Ely & myself went on board the Enterprize which is lying in
the rods, to look at the accommodations, with which we were well pleased and more particularly so with
the state of feeling manifested by the officers who expressed their joy at the prospect of a missionaries being
associated with them during their homeward bound passage.
The sail maker called up this morning & cut out a jib for the Schooner.
Tuesday Oct. 7. I walked to a mahinaai in the vicinity of Makiki to purchase potatoes for Mr. Ely's use
on his passage. I succeeded in making a bargain for 6 barrels for which I am to give 6 ps. of blue Nankin.
This afternoon I went on board the Schr.-I found two men employed on the rigging which they were
sewing anew-the rigging I intend shall undergo a thorough overhauling.
Wednesday Octr 8th. The Parthian sailed this afternoon for Canton. She is to stop at Kauai and I put
on board by permission of Mr. Jones who goes in her to Kauai, a few articles for Mr. .Whitney. The
Schooner Washington, commanded by Mr. A. B. Thompson sailed at the same time, bound to the coast of
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California.
Saturday 11 th-At the conference this evening Mr. Clark with the assistance of Laanui took the
direction, Mr. B. not getting to the house in season. Being much fatigued myself I did not attend.
Sabbath October 12th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and Mr. Ely in the afternoon.
The English services conducted by Mr. Clark were better attended than they have been for several
Sabbaths past.
Tuesday 14th. Our dear brother & sister Ely left us this forenoon and embarked on board the Enterprize
for their native land. Sophia Bingham, having been offered a free passage by Cap. Swain, goes under their
protection. A letter written by Mr. Bingham to the Cor. Secy. respectg. the return of Mr. Ely was signed by
all the brethren at the station. [text in Miss'ry Letters. VoL 3. p. 1007 ~8] Several of the brethren & sisters
accompanied them to the ship which lay in the roads. I should have been gratified to have gone off, but I
had the meat of a young bullock to attend to; which was killed in the morning, by people from the
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Enterprize: one half of which was given to the ship on Mr. Ely's account.
Wednesday 15th. At the lecture this afternoon James Kahuhu was married. He presented himself with
his bride in great style. He was dressed in red broad cloth short coat & pantaloons trimmed with yellow
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tinsel: the bride was dressed in white figured silk & appeared very welL
This evening Mrs. Shepard was confined-a son.
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Friday 17th. Towards evening Mr. & Mrs. B.m set out for Manoa to stay till Saturday. Mr. B.m
contemplates spending a considerable part of his time there in hopes of deriving benefit to his health from
the change of air. His health appears to be quite feeble at the present time.
Saturday Octr. 18th. Just before dark Mr. Bm. return~d with his family together with Kaahumanu ma
from Manoa.
I attended the conference with Mr. Clark. Dr. & Mrs. Judd also attended. Mr. Bm. was present & took
the direction of the meeting.
Sabbath 19th. Native services as usual. Mr. Bm. conducted both & spoke, I think too long for his
strength.
Mr. Clark preached in English from the text HAnd they all with one consent began to make excuse" &c
An audience somewhat larger than usuaL Just as I entered the meeting house a packet of letters was handed
me by Capt. Martin brought from Lahaina by Cap. Cotting of the Active just arrived. After meeting I
opened the package & found them to consist of letters for America mostly from Mr. Green addressed to the
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care ofMr. Ely-Mr. Ely having left I thought proper to open the package directed to him. A short note
upon the envelope excited our surprise & awakened some fear as to the nature or consequences of some
accident which has befallen Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ruggles-He states Mr. B. & Mr. R.-a narrow escapelost clothes & all.
Sometime in the course of the day a young man from the Mercht Ship Franklin called at the mission
house for a Bible-stating that he had none Mr. Bingham very cheerfully gave him one & marked his name
in it. The young man departed but he had not been gone long before he returned with the Bible and a note
addressed to the Gent. Sandwich Island Mission,- of which the following is a copy
To
Gent. Sandwich Island Mission
Gent.
Please reserve your spare Bibles, Tracts &c. for the use of these poor natives, as I have a great supply on
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board ship Franklin at the disposal of her crew & officers.
I am Gent.
Yr Obt Servt
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John Bradshaw
The letter needs no comment the Spirit of the letter discovers sufficiently the character of the writer;
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but the circumstance of the Bibles being sent back needs to be stated. The young man who had reed. it
went immediately on bd. ship & was proceeding to the forecastle to layaway the book-was discovered by
the second mate & was reported to the Captain who sent him back to the mission house with the note
above copied. Mr. B.m said to the young man that he might call some other time for it. The young man
said if he were to carry it on board again he should be flogged. Much concern such a Captain must fell for
the good of the poor natives of this heathen land, if he would flog a poor cabin boy for possessing. a Bible.
Monday October 20th 1828. Our quarterly Examination of the Schools took place today. 557 Scholars
appeared. The King's class amounted to 60. The King & these others were exd. in English.
Recd. letters this day from Lahaina. They came by the ship Hope which arrived six days ago.
Letters also from Mr. Goodrich at Hila- in the same package. Mr. G. states that things are still in a
favorable condition at that station- pleads very hard for an associate. And I think very justly & he ought
to have one. May the Lord send him one shortly.
Tuesday 21st. Walked to the village early this morning to enquire respecting the arrival of the Ship
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Ann, Capt. Moores, expected from Lahaina having supplies on board for the Mission. A vessel was in sight
supposed to be her. Cap. Norton of the Hector was kind enough to say he would endeavor to see the
Captain as soon as he should come on shore & Mr. Reynolds obligingly offered to send a native up to give
me information. In the course of the forenoon a native arrived with two letters from America by Capt.
Moores & a note from Mr. Reynolds stating that the Capt. would be glad to see me if convenient for me to
call down. I went down expecting that I should be under the necessity to go off to the vessel & get the
supplies from on board; which would, I expected, be no pleasant business, as the wind was strong, & the
vessel under way. When I arrived at the village I learned to my no small satisfaction that the articles had
been landed at Lahaina. The following were the articles pr. bill of lading Viz.
6 half barrels of Mackerel
6 do Beef
6 do Pork
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2 Barrels Sugar
This afternoon had the families of Mr. Bingham and Dr. Judd to tea with us & to spend the evening.
Employed a Spaniard to catch the cow belonging to Mr. Bishop which has been running at large with
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her calf ever since Mr. Bishop left this place July 5th to return to the windward. The man succeeded in
catching both cow & calf & with the assistance of Kauhikoa & two or three more natives, of bringing them
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to the mission yard mauka neL I gave him for his trouble one dollar, & to Kauhikoa ma 3 Hymn books.
Wednesday October 22nd. Walked to Waikiki with Mr. Clark to examine the schools of that district.
We examined 7 schools containing 138 scholars and in the afternoon conducted a religious meeting. Mr.
Clark read a sermon which he had written in the Hawaiian language, I made the prayers. We reached home
between five an six o'clock.
By comparing the number of scholars which were present at this examination with those present when I
made my last tour of the island, I find that there has been a falling off in the same district I then numbered
188 scholars-now 138. The schools are evidently declining throughout the island. It is owing to the policy
of the Governor and the the new arrangement of the King for securing the labor of the people to himselfThe ma:kaainana are required to work three days in each week for the King. I and told that formerly one
day's labor only a week was required,- but the king must have a revenue and his debts must be paid.
Monday 27th. I set out this morning with Mr. Clark to go down to Moanalua & Kalauau to visit
schools, but calling on my way at the store of Mr. French I learned that the Miss. Packet would sail in the
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afternoon for Hawaii. I immediately concluded not to go with Mr. C. to examine schools & having
communicated my intention to them I turned about and returned to the mission house. The first step I
took was to get the calf of Mr. Bishops cow; which had made his escape, brought up. I mounted.the horse &
rode up a little beyond Mr. Allen's, where I found our natives chasing the calf. perceiving that they would
not succeed in catching him. I rode back as fast as the horse would carry me in order to get the Spaniard
acquainted with throwing the las to go after it. I found the Spaniard at the village-at his Majestys Grog
Shop and setting in the bowling alley with the king and his attendants and to my surprse sitting by the side
of his majesty and his royal highness leaning upon him. This methought is a fine place for the king of the
Sandwich Island and a fine position for him
The Spaniard however consented to go after the calf & that was all I wanted. As soon as the calf was
brought up both .i! & its mother were taken to the shore & put on board the Packet, which was got under
way towards evening & I felt relieved of no small burden.
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Mr. C. returned just at evening quite wearied with his days work & I was no less with mine for I had
been upon my feet most of the day.
The Niu arrived this morning from the Soc. Isld. Several vessels also came down from Lahaina by one
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of which we reed. letters.
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Tuesday Octr 28 1828. Mr. Shepard has been employed today in putting up the printing press which
was reed. by the Parthian.
Thursday 30th. Our natives have complained of being out of poi and I have not been able to purchase
for them, owing to the kapu. There only three days in the week on which the natives are allowed to sell
their produce, being obliged on the three other week days to work for the king. Formerly the king required
only one day, but now three. His vessel must be paid for and his wants attended to. The poor natives must
sweat & groan to pay for horses, grog shops & loli for himself & attendants.
Dr. Judd being at the house of Kaahumanu stated to her that our natives were out of food & that we
cannot buy. She said she had no food prepared, but gave directions for each of the families to send a boy to
Manoa to get kala. We immediately posted off a boy from each family.
Friday 31st. Reed. a letter this morning from Mr. Goodrich by the hand of Maunahina his cook; who
came from Hilo in the ship Alexander, Cap. Samuel Bunker, which arrived yesterday. He has brought down
kapa to seek for Mr. G. the avails of which he wishes to be applied to the payt. of a few debts of his
contracted at this place. Mr. Bishop was at Hila when the Alexander left. I learned from Cap. Bunker that
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the narrow escape which Mr. Green sometime ago referred to of Messrs. Bishop & Ruggles was of their
leaving a canoe just before coming to a point in doubling which they apprehended danger and of the
canoe's being upset & dashed to pieces in passing round the point and every thing in the canoe's being lost.
It was indeed a merciful providence that they were not on board as they would in all probability have been
drowned as they could not have taken care of themselves in the surff as well as the natives were able to take
care of themselves.
The wind has blown high for a few days past & the Ship Sarah Cap.Arthur dragged from her anchorage
& was absent two days.
The Ship Alexander in coming to anchor yesterday dragged, & fell along side the Brig Niu & carried
away her main top mast.
Saturday Novr. 1st 1828. The old white horse belong in [sic belonging] to Mr. Ellis finished his term of
service today. Yesterday he was in great distress the effect of disease, old age, or bad keeping was down in
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the morning and unable to get up without assistance. he was got up & let out of the yard to the place where
he has usually been fastened. He laied down again & could not be got up. medicine was administered to
him but without effect. This morning we told Tyler that if he would knock him in the head & skin him he
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might have the skin. This he readily consisted to, and not contented with the skin, he begged the carcase,
as he said the natives wanted the flesh to eat. The old horse was in a few hours nanowale, hide head &
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feet-all was carried off-delicious eating surely!
Sabbath Novr. 2nd 1828. A blusterous day-in the morning & forenoon very dusty,- in the afternoon
some rain. The natives have generally had colds and have made a great noise during worship by their
incessant coughing.
Monday Novr. 3d. I have been employed with Mr. Hart & Noble in putting up a mat partition in my
room-Saturday the studs were set up, tomorrow I hope the partition will be finished.
Monthly concert in the evening reference was made to the embarkation of the reenforcement a year
ago from Boston-and of the state of things at the islands at that time.
Surely the Lord was on our side when men rose up against us. How different are my circumstances now
from what they were one year ago!
Thursday November 6th 1828. This morning the Missionary Packet made her appearance. The wind
was very moderate & she came to anchor at the entrance of the harbor. I was at the pier when the boat
landed from the captain I received a package of letters from Hawaii two of them were addressed to me. One
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from Mr. Thurston & the other from Mr. Ruggles. The latter gave me a history of the disater which befel
the canoe in which he & Mr. Bishop had embarked to pass along the southern shore of Hawaii. The Lord
was indeed their protector & in his providence provided for their safe landing while the canoe proceeding a
little further along was dashed in pieces-the natives who were in it just escaping with their lives.
About 12 o'ck the Chinchilla, Cap. Thos. Meek sailed for Hawaii took Kapiolani & her attendants as
passengers. Kinau also embarked-she probably goes to get sandal wood for the debts.
We sent many letters for the brethren at Lahaina as the brig will stop there on her return.
Before the sailing of the Brig I called upon Cap. Meek to make inquiries respecting a number of spars
which Mr. Whitney had made an engagement for before Cap. M. - sailed for the coast & for which he had
paid him in goats fowls &c. The spars were pointed out to me & I marked them, and shall as soon as
convenient remove them to some other place.
Friday Novr. 7th 1828. After breakfast I went to the village with two natives & the oxen to remove the
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spars belonging to Mr. Whitney; which were pointed out to me yesterday by Cap. Meek. I attached a chain
to the logs & drew each separately about 16 rods, & placed them together before the house of Kaina who
will take care of them till an opportunity is presented of sending them to Kauai.
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After having removed the logs, I went to Mr. Hunnewell's & got a lot of board which I picked out
yesterday--delivered me in pay for a quantity lent Cap. Worth & Mr. Laing.
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Having taken home the boards I went to the village again & brought up half a cord of wood, bought of
Capt. Pierce of the Brig Griffon-I returned to the house tired & found the family at dinner.
In the afternoon I settled with a native for rethatching a house in the yard makai. Went to the village
again to get some iron work done to the ox yoke. After I came back I worked till supper upon my partition
nailing up mats. At evening found myself very much fatigued & glad of rest; but little of that can I expect
in this world. May I be prepared for resting in another.
Saturday 8th. The daughter of Haia and Halekii died yesterday & was buried this day beside its parents
near the mission enclosure in the burying ground. Opiia has had the care of the child since the death of its
mother. The Lord's ways are mysterious. Haia & his wife were very promising persons both members of our
little church. Haia in a particular manner was useful as a teacher and his wife a discreet exemplary woman.
They were cut down in the flower of their age & laid in the silent grave-and their little infant has
followed them & lays in its lowly bed by their side.
Sabbath Novr. 9th 1828. The Ship Clarkson arrived this morning from Lahaina. In the afternoon Capt.
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Allen called up & brought letters one from Mr. Richards for me, & one from Mr. Green for Mr. Clark. The
sailors have been somewhat troublesome & saucy but Mr. Richards does not apprehend any thing more
serious than words though some have uttered curses & threats.
Cap. Coffin called up in company with Cap. A. He is just from Hilo-states that all was well there, that
Mr. Bishop was still there, but expected soon to leave.
Tuesday 11 th. A company of 807 men & boys from Waialua bearing sticks for a fence to enclose the
new meeting house paraded on the meeting house ground.
In the afternoon the sticks were set up under the direction of Kekuanaua and formed one half of the
enclosure. The other half is to be built by the people of Waiana under the direction of Boki.
Wednesday 12th. Mr. Bingham not having returned from Manoa, it devolved on me to conduct the
lecture. I made one of the prayers & endeavored to address the the people. I felt very much unqualified & I
fear did not make myself very intelligible. Kuke offered the last prayer. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russel were
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present, and returned to the mission house with the Doctor & took tea. In the evening had a conference at
the room of Mr. Bingham. Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russel attended-Two other young men were present.
Thursday Nov. 13th. The Packet arrived from Waianae this morning. I called upon Mr. E to ascertain
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whether she will go to Kauai soon. Her destination had not been determined on.
Reed. letters from Maui by the hand of Capt. Coffin of the Constitution. The brethren of Lahaina are
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very impatient to hear from us. I hope ere long they will have the satisfaction they so much desire.
Saturday 15th. Shipped supplies for Mr. Whitney on board the Packet which is to sail this afternoon for
KauaL The 12 sticks of timber obtained from Capt. Meek were put on board, part of them into the hold
through the cabin.
In the evening attended the conference with Mr. Clark, and took the principal direction of the
meeting. The house was very well filled. Dr. & Mrs. Judd were present as was also Miss Ward & Mr.
Shepard. Mr. Bingham excused himself from attending having probably to prepare himself for the Sabbath.
Sabbath NOVI. 16th 1828. The house at native service was rather better filled than usual owing to the
presence of numbers from various parts of the island who have assembled at this place to work upon the
new meeting house, which we hope will before long be completed.
In the afternoon the congregation was very smalL We were disturbed by the beating of a drum at some
place not far distant from the meeting house Kekuanaua sent a man out to stop it and the noise ceased. The
foreigners however were no small allnoiance in consequence of riding & racing by. The English service was
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better attended than I have known it for a year or two. Mr. Clark preached a very plain, faithful & good
sermon from II Cor. 10; 12 (lBut they, measuring themselves by themselves, & comparing themselves among
themselves, are not wise."
Cap. Russel of the Ship Swift spent considerable part of the day & all the evening at the missionary
establishment. Capt. Sayre spent the afternoon & evening here also & Mr. Hunnewell the evening.
Cap. Meek in the Chinchilla arrived from the windward & brought letters from the br. & sisters at
Lahaina. My. Ruggles came down with Cap. Meek from Kaawaloa to Lahaina.
Monday 17th. Attended to various miscellaneous affairs today, but feel that I have done nothing to
purpose. Have walked to the village once--called upon Cap. Meek & had an interview with several
Captains at My. Marine's hoteL In the afternoon walked makai of our establishment in search of a man with
whom I made sometime ago a bargain to build a native house: but did not find him. A foreigner called
upon the Dr. this forenoon for medical assistance. He is recently from Lahaina & came down with Cap.
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Meek. He handed a paper written by Mr. Richards stating that the man was in his opinion a proper object
of charity. It seems he was left by his captain in consequence of being ill & unable to do duty.- Being a
Hanoverian he cannot obtain assistance from either Consul and seems to be cast upon the benevolence of
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the public. We told him that we could not become responsible for his support but we were willing to do
something & promised to pay his board one week & the Doctor engaged to afford medical assistance gratis.
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This was all we thought it proper to promise.
Wednesday Novr. 19th 1828. MI. & Mrs. Clark & ourselves took tea at Mr. Bingham's. In the evening a
conference was held. Cap. Sayre was present & a young man from one of the Ships.
Thursday 20th. This afternoon I walked to Manoa with Kailae to view the road in reference to drawing
down wood. He had brought down one load & Kekuanaoa had forbidden his drawing down more in
consequence of injuring the road & breaking the gate. I found the road better than I expected and
concluded that by cart a few loads of dirt into one low sunken place, wood might be drawn down very
easily.
On my return I stopped a few minutes at the place of Kahiole. He said he thought it a great pity that
our land should be so neglected, and hinted that he should be glad to take care or it. I offered it to him and
he very gladly consented to take charge of it.
I returned much fatigued, and at evening took tea in company with Mr. & Mrs. Clark at MI. Shepard's.
A number of men from several whaling ships have been employed at MI. Binghams lathing his new
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rooms. It is expected that they will plaster it.
I walked to the meeting house & took the dimensions of it. A large company of people have been
occupied for several days upon it-the work of thatching has commenced; it is lined with lauhala. The
fence is 272 fathoms upon the four sides-I estimate 25 sticks to a fathom- and suppose that 1360 men
were employed in bringing them to this place. There are two gates 12 feet wide, to the yard on the East one
and on the West one.
The house inside the timbers is 192 feet long by 60 wide having four doors on each side & two in each
end. The doors in the sides & ends are opposite to each other 32 pou on a side. Each rafter is secured by
two knee one on each side spiked firmly to the paipai. There are 15 middle posts exclusive of the kukuna
and a range of posts on each side corresponding in number to the middle and as many beams, butting upon
the rafters on one side & reaching to the other side. The end posts are 2l.
Sabbath NovI. 23rd. The native service attended as usual. Boh was present in the morning and
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afternoon.
The English service about as last Sabbath-Text "God is love." Proved from his attributes of justice &
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The Packet arrived from Kauai.
Tuesday 25th. Cap. Meek sailed in the Chinchilla for the windward, Kaahumanu, Kekauluohe &
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Kinau, were passengers. They are going up to see about sandal wood to pay debts.
I wrote to the brethren at Lahaina. Mr. Goodrich's man by the name of Maunahina went up to stop at
Kailua. Thence he is to proceed by land for Hilo-I wrote by him to Mr. Goodrich.
I sent a few supplies for Lahaina & a bundle for Kailua & also wrote to Mr. Bishop.
Wednesday Novr. 26th. The ship Louisa sailed this day for Canton. By Cap. Martain I sent 12$ for the
purchase of parchment for the printing department.
This afternoon I called the brethren of the Station together to inquire of them what I should do
respecting the want of Mr. Whitney in regard to a carpenter. Mr. W. feeling that he has claims upon Mr.
Hart, the walls of his house being now finished. After some considerable conversation the opinion was
expressed that Mr. W. has greater claims upon the services of a carpenter than any of us at this station. I
have made up my mind to send him to Kauai.
This evening conference at the house ofMr. Clark.
Thursday 27. The Packet sailed for Kauai. I sent a few articles & wrote to Mr. W. respecting the
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carpenter.
Saturday Novr. 29th. A considerable stir has been made to day in consequence of a little indisposition
of the king. I went into the new meeting house & there I met Kekuanaoa. He said the King was sick-that
all the chiefs had assembled around him last night that he had slept none during the night. He has a little
swelling upon his neck which has been upon it for several years-this is a little painful & has given great
alarm. It has been determined that the windward chiefs should be sent off & arrangements have been made
in the course of the day for the sailing of the brig Kamehameha.
I wrote a letter to Mr. Andrews & sent it to the Cap. of the Brig.
Attended in company with Mr. Clark the Saturday evening conference.
Sabbath Novr. 30th. During morning service an English ship left the Harbor; which furnished occasion
for the shipping in port to rend the air with the discharge of canon much to the dishonor of the day. About
noon the King's brig sailed, her departure served as pretext for another discharge thus to honor men is God
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dishonored & his day violated.
Cap. Sayre called up after dinner & spent the afternoon. He took tea with us & remained during the
evening. Cap. Arthur, Cap. Russel & Mr. Hunnewell called up in the evening & prolonged their stay till
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towards 10 o'clock.
Monday Decr. 1st. Monthly Concert at the house oflvlr. Bingham's-families met there in the evening
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Cap. Sayre & Cap. Russell present also a young man from the ship Superior who cherishes the hope of
having experienced religion during the present voyage. He appears quite serious.
Tuesday 2nd. This was the day fixed for the sailing of the ship Congress of Nantucket by which we send
a considerable package of letters: but the wind has blowed so strong that she could not safely unmoor.
The wind blows almost a gale and I think of the Missionary Packet which may possibly be on her way
from Kauai.
Wednesday 3rd. The conference was held at the house of Mr. Shepard four strangers were present in
addition to those who have usually attended.
Thursday 4th. Several smart showers early this morning, showery also during the day with a very strong
wind blowing in gusts. This evening the strength of the wind seems to increase.
I was employed during the forenoon removing from the store house the goods that would injure by
exposure to wet, as the roof of the house is so bad that the water pours in when it rains hard.
Friday 5th. By invitation of Cap. Sayre Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd, Mr. Clark, Mr. Shepard went on board
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the Ship Arabella, and took dinner. We were very agreeably entertained and had a good dinner. Cap.
Russel of the Ship Swift was invited and partook with us. The cabin of this ship is very neatly & elegantly
finished, the state rooms are three on each side partitioned off from the cabin, with a partition of birds eye
maple & mahogany-the doors slide upon trundls-The companion way is circular & is descended by stairs
of the same form. The wind blew very strong, & just before we went down to go on board the Pindus parted
her cable & run upon the bank, but did not hear that she sustained any injury.
Saturday Decr. 6th. The Brig Kamehameha arrived last evening and stood off & on during the night. I
learned to day that Hoapiliwahine & Nahienaena have come down. Kaahumanu had gone on to Hawaii. I
do not learn that the king is very ill.
This evening I attended the conference with Mr. Clark. We were obliged to conduct the meeting
ourselves as Mr. Bingham did not attend.-Indeed he has not attended for several weeks.
Sabbath Decr. 7th. The English service was well attended to day notwithstanding its being shoved
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somewhat out of season, by the delay in regard to the native meeting.
Monday 8th. The letters by the Kamehameha from Lahaina did not come to hand till after dinner this
afternoon. I learn from Mr. Richards letter that much solicitude is felt for the young princess on account of
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her being again called to this place where she will be greatly exposed to temptation. I took the earliest
opportunity after the receipt of the letter to call upon her,- I found her at the kings house & she seemed
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pleased to see me. She was sitting by the side of the king who was reclining upon a mat. I enquired of the
King the state of his health. He answered that he was entirely recovered. When I returned the Young
Princess came with me to our house,- She tarried some time went into the printing office & walked up
into my room, and afterward called over to Mr. Bingham's and tarried till some time into the evening.
Several Ships sailed today.
Tuesday 9th. Went to the village to obtain from on board the Kamehameha the five half barrels of pork
& the barrel of sugar sent by Mr. Richards from Lahaina. I waited some time at the wharf looking for an
opportunity to get on board,- at length Mr. Carter mate of the brig Diana who was going off to his own
vessel kindly offered to give me a passage and also to let me have the boat to bring the barrels on shore. I
went to the Diana and after stopping a few minutes I got into the boat again & proceeded to the
Kamehameha. I was invited below by the sailing master a foreigner about three quarters white, the
appearance of the cabin & of the vessel generally was very slovenly, it looked as if it had been abused &
greatly neglected. I was told that she is to be overhauled & painted before she leaves port again.
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A visit from Cap. Sayre, he mentioned that Mr. Jones had been on board his vessel lately and while
there had taken up the number of the Miss. Herald which contains remarks upon "opposition of
foreigners"-the sight of this excited the gentleman's ire & elicited many severe remarks upon the
missionaries & animadversions upon the Society for publishing such statements made without truth.
Shortly after Jones' visit-the Eng. Consul called on board & took up said ill. of the Herald & cast his eyes
upon the same article after reading a few lines, he requested the loan of the pamphlet: but Cap. Sayre said
he had not read it himself & could not let him have it: he then requested it long enough to copy part of
the article as he intended to get depositions to prove that the whole account was a falsehood.
Thursday Decr. 11 th. This morning the Packet arrived from KauaL The Captain states that he has
experienced very rough weather, he was obliged to put back three times twice from having split the jib &
once from the violence of the gale. The Schooner was hastened off the first time to carry news of the illness
of Mrs. Gulick & to bring down the Dr. to her assistance. This was on Sabbath Novr. 30-She was obliged
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to put back,-and she took in a load of wood-From the last time of setting out to her arrival here she was
60 hours. Mr. Whitney wrote & referred to his settlement with the masons who built the walls of his house
and fully refuted some unjust & ungenerous statements which had been made, charging him with the
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ungenerous act of endeavoring to cheat his workmen out of their board on the Sabbath.
Friday 12th. The families having been invited to take tea on board the Ship Sarah, Cap. Arthur, four of
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the ladies & three of the brethren although the weather was very unfavorable made themselves ready &
went down to go on board; but Cap. Arthur who was on shore & met them at the beach, thought it not
expedient for them to go off as the wind was blowing a gale and it would be very difficult to go off and
withal very uncomfortable. The gentlemen & ladies turned back and they might regard themselves favored
in getting home again without making a visit to the vessel. Several vessels dragged their anchors from the
violence of the wind, & were in danger of going onshore. The wind is about N.W. and it is cold almost as
winter.
Saturday Decr. 13th. The weather being suitable to make a visit on board ship all the ladies except Mr.
Shepard & Mrs. Chambn. went down to make the visit which they contemplated yesterday. They went on
board the Sarah & thence went to the Arabella & back to the Sarah again where they took tea. They
returned at about half past 7 o'ck in the evening.
I attended the conference & conducted the services-Nahienaena was present also Hoapili wahine &
Opiia.
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Sabbath 14th. The native & English services very much as they were last Sabbath except the number of
natives not being so many in the morning.
Monday 15. I discovered this morning that our Store house had been entered last night by thieves, a
sqr. of glass was broken out in the window makai by means of which they had unfastend the window. A
trunk containing a few old cloths & 2 pieces of calico had been robbed of its contents and a few mackerel
carried off. The boys found a few things scattered along the road towards Waikiki which showed us the
direction the goods went. I walked up the road in the afternoon & called into two or three houses; but saw
nothing to lead to a detection of the thieves.
Several of the Chiefs by invitation took tea with us this afternoon. We invited the king & Boki but the
invitation was declined in consequence of the illness of the king; I might perhaps say pretended illness.
At the house across the way the officers of the Arabella took tea.
Tuesday Decr. 16th. The brethren & sisters of the house across the way took tea with us. Capts. Sayre,
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Arthur. Little & Cotting also favored us with their company, spent the evening very agreeably.
Recd. letters this day from Hawaii and learn that on the 1st of this month Mr. Bishop was married to
Miss Stone.
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Wednesday 17. About all the chiefs left to day for Maui the king & Boki among the rest news having
been received of Hoapili being ill.
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Hoapili wahine and Nahienaena called upon us early in the morning to give us their aloha. I wrote a
hasty note to Mr. Richards also one to Mr. Green.
Four couple were married at the close of the native service this afternoon.
Cap. Sayre & Cap. Arthur were present at our Wednesday evening conference.
Thursday Deer. 18th. By invitation of Cap. Sayre, Mr. Bingham, Dr. Judd, Mr. Clark & myself took
breakfast on board the Arabella this morning.
Capt. Sayre stated in a conversation with Mr. Bingham that Mr. Charlton had said in company that
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determined on its taking place-his private opinion, he said, was that it was wrong, but that he was
unwilling to interfere to prevent it, lest it should be said by the missionaries that he had used his influence
to promote it. He said also that the king and his sister slept together every night.
Friday 19th. Wishing to satisfy our minds with respect to the report in circulation concerning the
sleeping together of the king and his sister-not so much from a suspision of its truth, as to be able in a
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correct & regular manner to falsify it, I called upon Opiia to make some inquiry. I did not make known the
object of my visit at once. I inquired of her when the chiefs would return and whether she expected the
king back soon. She said the chiefs would probably return soon if the health of Hoapili would permit. I
asked if the king would return with them: she said no. I then inquired whether he would remain long at
Lahaina. She said, he would go to Hawaii-I asked whether his sister would accompany him-she said
probably not. I then asked how it was respecting a wife for him ~ she said the chiefs were very desirous that
he should marry. I asked whom-she said Manele the daughter of John Adams; but it is not certain that the
king will fancy her. I asked her what is the opinion of the chiefs respecting his marrying his sister. She
answered they do not approve of it-some are in favor of it among the people: I asked does Boki favor itshe replied ae paha:- but spake not very confidently. I then asked what was Nahienaena's conduct while
she was here on her recent visit:- she replied, ((It was very good."- I then said It has been reported by a
certain foreigner that the king slept with her every night-she said ''\Xlahahee'' I continued, The same
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foreigner says the chiefs are desirous that the king should marry his sister-Her answer was ((palau". I asked
her How the king & his sister slept at night, when they were together in one house. She said the king slept
in one place & she in another. I asked if she knew this certainly She said yes I and several other females lay
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between them, and they did not come together. in the day time they lay on the same mat but at night they
slept apart. When she was at the house this way (a house belonging to the king in the comer of the great
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yard just below Kalaimoku's stone house) they were entirely separate. The reports she said were entirely
false. This is just as I supposed. Indeed I did not think it worth awhile to make any inquiry about it, till it
was suggested by Mr. Bingham, who said he thought we ought to be able to confute such reports: and that
the person who had circulated them ought to be exposed & put to shame.
Sabbath Deer. 21st. The Chinchilla which arrived yesterday from the windward brot. letters from MauL
Capt. Meek sent them up this morning. Mr. Clark reed. a letter from Mr. Green and I one from Mr.
Richards. Mrs. Chambn. reed. letters from Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Andrews.
The services of the day were very much of a character with those of other Sabbaths.
Monday 22nd. Cap. Sayre mentioned that he had heard Mr. Charlton state in the hearing of several
gentlemen on the verhanda of Mr. French's store that the king and his sister were in habits of intimacy
which involved their moral character. This he said in the hearing ofMr. Little, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. French,
Cap. Allen & others.
Tuesday 23rd. Several vessels were towed out of the harbor this morning viz. The Sarah Capt. Arthur,
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The Brig Active, Cap. Cotting, and the brig Diana, Cap. Little, the latter is bound to the coast of
California and to the care of Cap. Little I committed a letter for Mr. Evarts & one for Mr. Loomis to be sent
across the continent. As the brig is to touch at Kauai, Mr. Hart took passage to go down to work for Mr.
Whitney. He took a chest of tools.
The Dr. & Mr. Shepard walked to the pare and descended into the district of Kaneohe & called upon
Kaneane.
Wednesday Deer. 24th. The weather has been lowery today & a considerable rain has fallen a gentle
wind from the sea.
Friday 26th 1828. A few moments after I had gone to bed, and just as Maria was about to retire we were
surprised by the entrance of Mr. Green who had just arrived in a small native schooner from Lahaina and
informed us that Mrs. Green was on board. I arose immediately and dressed myself, went down stairs,
aroused the natives & directed them to go with the cart for Mrs. Green.
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Mrs. Clark & Mrs. Cn. made arrangements to give them tea as they had been 54 hours from Lahaina
and had scarcely eaten anything since they left. The prospect when they sailed was favorable for a quick
passage: but as soon as the sea breeze left them which was before they had proceeded far they were tossing
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in a calm, and seemed to make progress no faster than they were born along by the current, till this
afternoon, when they were favored with a light breeze.
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We made arrangements for lodging them in our bed, and we accommodated ourselves for the night in
the upper chamber.
Saturday 27. Mr. Green's baggage was brought from the vessel and put in Mr. Clark's house, in the
middle room of which Mr. & Mrs. Green are to be furnished with accommodation, a mat partition has been
put up and a little room made for them to lodge in.
Cap. Gardner of the Ship Dawn called up accompanied by his wife. The vessel stopped nearly a month
at Hilo and during her stay Mrs. Goodrich was favored with female society.
The ship layoff and on in the offing and Cap. & Mrs. G. stopped at the mission house during the night.
Attended with Mr. Clark the native conference and addressed the people upon the subject of
importunate and persevering prayer.
Sabbath Deer. 28th. 1he Arabella, Cap. Sayre and another ship were towed out of the harbor this
morning both stood off & on during the day and Cap. Sayre came up to the English meeting in company
with Cap. Gardner & his wife-Cap. S. dined with us, and soon after dinner bade us farewell and went off
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to his ship.
Monday 29th. The Packet arrived this afternoon from Waimea on this island where she had been on
business for Mr. French. I called upon Mr. French to inquire whether he designed to send her immediately
to the windward as he had told me some time ago he expected to send her, having myself come to the
conclusion to visit the stations if the Schooner should go. He informed that after another trip to Waimea it
was his intention to send her,- that she would stop at Lahaina, afterwards proceeded to Hilo & thence to
Kailua.
Tuesday Deer. 30th 1828. The families took tea at Dr. Judd's and spent the evening there.
Wednesday 31st. As the Committee appointed to make out a communication to the Board respecting
the objects & operations of the Jesuits now at the island are about to write their report, I made some
inquires of the natives respecting them. Of two young men belonging to Opiia I obtained information in
substance as follows: The Ecclesiastics are desirous to propagate their religion and to instruct the natives,
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but that no native or very few are disposed to receive instruction. One of the Eccls. made the inquiry of
some of the Kings men whether they did not wish to be taught, Kaeo replied-You have images and your
religion is like our former religion. His answer was that indeed had an image but that was not the object of
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their worship, it was only to remind them of Jesus Christ the God whom they worshipped. They (the
natives of whom I made the inquiries) said that they were spectators of a funeral ceremony a few days ago at
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the interment of Consul Jones infant child the grand daughter of Mr. Marine-The priests carried a
crucifix in front of the procession chanting as they walked along. From Kekuanaoa whom I called upon to
make inquiries respecting the Catholics I learned that when they arrived here there were eight individuals
Two Ecclesiastics & six seculars that they were ordered away by Kaahumanu the execution of which order
was committed to Boki that she three times gave him direction to bid them depart that he each time
consented to do it; but it was not done: and they remained here but not with the approbation of the
Chiefs. Two of the seculars left here soon after their arrival that there remain Two Eccls. & four secularsTwo of which are carpenters, one a mason & one an agriculturalist, that the latter had received land from
government: and has recently had intrusted to him the care of the sugar plantation at Manoa, Boki having
sold it to Mr. French & he disposed of it to Dr. DeSiriere who is establishing a distillery at this place. He
said the Eccl. were endeavoring to acquire the language, but without enjoying many advantages. He said
moreover that it would not be proper for them to teach their religion to the natives, and that should they
commence by building school houses he would go immediately and pull them down. He said Mr. Marine &
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they were separate that Marine instructed his own people at his own place. He did not know of their
having baptized.
Ianuary 1st 1829.
Thursday. Mr. Clark having made out a communication for the Board respecting the Catholics it was
signed by the Committee to whom the subject was referred Viz. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Clark & myself.
The foreigners have had a shooting match on the plain to,day as sport for the new years day.
The Packet sailed this morning early for Waimea on this island on business for Mr. French.
Saturday 3rd. The wind blowing from the mountains today afforded an opportunity for the vessels to go
out that were ready for sea. Four vessels sailed, three of which were whalers & all except one that were in
port; the other was the Sultan, Cap. Allen bound to Canton: by this vessel we sent a considerable many
letters being the last opportunity which we may expect for many months.
Sabbath 4th. Our native congregation was much larger to,day than it has been for several months, the
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reason I do not certainly know, probably something had been said by the chief or being the first Sabbath of
the year something was expected different from what takes place on ordinary sabbaths. It was mentioned in
the afternoon that the Lord's Supper would be celebrated on the ensuing Sabbath.
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Monday January 5th 1829. Monthly Concert in the evening it was observed by the families at Mr.
Bingms. It was remarked that the number of hopeful converts admitted to the church during the year has
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been about fifty and the number of new Scholars added to the Schools probably not less than one
thousand.
Wednesday 7th. Mr. Clark preached his second native sermon this afternoon-words ":Except ye repent
ye shall all likewise perish". In the evening had a conference at Mr. Bingham's, as we expect on the coming
Sabbath to celebrate the Lord's Supper some remarks were made by Mr. Green who took the lead of the
meeting appropriate to the subject and as preparatory to the service.
Saturday 10th. The Saturday evening conference was well attended and it was converted into a
preparatory lecture in reference to the communion which is expected to take place on the morrow-The
remarks were appropriate & the meeting an interesting one.
Sabbath 11 th. The Brig Kamehameha was towed out this morning: She is bound to Lahaina to wait
upon the King.
The morning service was pretty fully attended and the sermon from the words "Which things the angels
desire to look into", was 42 minutes long. In the afternoon according to appointment the Sacrament was
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administered. 11 Members of the Mission & 18 native members of the Church participated. among them
was a member of Mr. Pritchards church at Tahiti and one form Kailua. Four persons were propounded for
admission. viz. Kanaina, Punehaole, Kaio, & Kaukaliu.
Saturday Jany. 17th 1829. I have been making arrangements this week for making a visit to the
windward: and have brought all things into a state of readiness: This afternoon the Packet is to sail: it will
touch at Lahaina and stay a few days, thence it will proceed to Hilo and from Hilo it will go to Kailua. Mr.
Clark has concluded to accompany me and he has got all things ready. We expect to be absent at least 4
weeks and think it possible from the nature of the voyage we may be detained a week or 10 days over a
month.
We bid adieu to our families and at half past 4 or thereabouts set saiL
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