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It began at three o'clock, and I had again to testify of the gospel of grace and truth which came by Jesus Christ, from which, such is the universal love of God, none are excluded.

interesting bay to-morrow night, when the land-breeze comes off the mountains, for the island of Maui, and expect to take with us the two missionary families so far on their way to the annual meeting at Oahu: they will probably escape a portion of sea-sickness by not coming on board until near the time of sailing, as the motion of our vessel is incessant, from the constant swell of the ocean, which ranges round the reef into the bay. It compels us to keep every thing secure nearly as much as at sea.

23rd. By a canoe that came paddling round the vessel, it was ascertained that the tabu was still enforced; and the natives, though invited on board, thought it safest to keep aloof. Before noon a person was sent to inform us that sundry articles were in the market for sale; but as they belonged to the chiefess as before, he was told that nothing would be purchased belonging to her, at the 24th.-To-day procured what supplies were same time it was stated, that if the natives had needed. In the afternoon took exercise on anything to sell, we would buy from them shore, and towards sun-setting the baggage what was wanting. In the afternoon landed, was embarked in a double canoe, which, with and visited a magnificent and stupendous wa- the assistance of our boat brought off both terfall, called the Cascade of the Rainbow.' the families and ourselves with two native The sun was hot and the walk fatiguing; but servants. About eight o'clock P. M., the the exercise was needful before again putting mountain breeze sprung up, when the vessel to sea, as from the wetness of the weather was got under weigh, but the wind soon besince anchoring in the bay but little had been came lighter, and the great wash of water off obtained. We passed by three distinct cra- the land and out of the rivers, combined to ters, situated in a line stretching inland from sweep us towards the reef: before ten o'clock the shore, apparently at exact distances from the water began to grow shallow, and dimineach other, and the same size and shape inishing from ten to three fathoms, obliged us every particular, all declaring the wonderful to anchor for the night. The hollow ground works of the same Almighty power. The swell upon the edge of the reef caused violent cascade of the rainbow exceeds the description and constant rolling, without a possibility of given of it, and at once excites wonder and preventing it in that position. admiration, exhibiting a mighty torrent of 25th. Soon after eight o'clock A. M., the foaming water in perpetual roar, rushing down sea-breeze made its appearance, but before a perpendicular steep of more than one hun- setting in, a canoe came paddling off in great dred feet into a basin of sufficient magnitude haste to reach the vessel, with a couple who to receive this never-ceasing deluge. At the were desirous of being married before the deback of the fall, towards the bottom, a large parture of the missionaries; but having neg arch is formed probably by the rushing tor- lected to obtain the permission of the principal rent; and the enormous weight of water fall- chiefess this could not be accomplished. There ing such a depth, caused a mist to arise two- was no alternative but that of returning again thirds of the whole height of the surrounding to the shore about three miles off, to obtain cliffs, which with the sun in a certain position, the needful sanction; and having been told gives rise to the name of the cascade, by dis- that we should not wait for them if the wind playing a beautiful rainbow. While Charles should spring up in our favour, they paddled was taking a sketch of the outline of this sub- off again with all the speed in their power. lime spectacle, I placed myself on a stone in Before the wind was strong enough to warrant its front, surrounded by nine of the natives, the risk of getting under weigh and clearing who seemed not fully satisfied without being the reef, this canoe was seen again returning so near as to touch me occasionally. One of to the vessel from the shore. They would the oldest of them took no small pains to make gladly have been married in their canoe, but me understand that in former days, when the motion was so violent that the parties there was plenty, plenty of water, (probably could not possibly stand upright while the after great rain) little native children were missionary performed the usual ceremony. hurled by their parents into this rainbowed They were then taken on board, and to make gulph to check the increase of population. it easy to both parties, were brought down Afterwards, on mentioning to the missionary, into the cabin, where the rite was performed Titus Coan, what I supposed this native meant, describing as well as I could some of his actions and words, he said, that the construction I had put upon them was correct.

Not feeling any thing to detain me further upon this island, we look forward to leave this

by one of missionaries demanding answers to several important questions; the other offering up a prayer. The captain, mate, and ourselves, were witnesses of this curious exhibition, the vessel rolling about in such a manner that they were forced to hold themselves

MEMOIRS OF DANIEL WHEELER.

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trod their soil, instead of the wicked and barbarous crews of the shipping; who have committed every possible excess and outrage, shameful and brutal, upon these helpless islanders, to the lasting disgrace and infamy of the white skin.

by the table and each other, when they stood upon their feet: they were both so drenched by the sea that had washed into the canoe, that measures were necessary to clear the cabin floor from the quantity of water on it, after the ceremony was concluded. The husband was clothed in a European shirt, with a belt round him; and his wife in a loose cotton by our mutual friend Thomas Bigg, to make Before leaving England, I was applied to robe, reaching nearly to the floor, which com- inquiry, should opportunity present, for an prised the whole attire of the parties. I felt Englishman supposed to reside on the island a degree of satisfaction at what had transpired, of Hawaii; and a letter from his poor mother and to myself, our detention last evening was accounted for. Nothing short of a fear let in that the individual in question lived in the was committed to my care for him. It appears by some on board, of losing the vessel upon neighbourhood of Kalakakua Bay, and obthe reef, would have induced a willingness to tained a livelihood as a pilot of the vessels, anchor for the night to avoid the apparent which occasionally come to that side of the danger that seemed to threaten. On looking island for supplies. He died in the fall of over all the circumstances of the case, there 1832, leaving a native widow and two chil seemed a providence in it that these poor peo-dren, who, I should suppose, were afterwards ple might be saved the temptation of violating supported by her relations. The youngest the laws of their country by an illegal proce- child died last year, and the eldest has since dure, without waiting the return of the mis- been carried off, say stolen, by the captain of sionaries, which might be most of two months. an American whaler, who pretended to have A marriage thus consummated upon the migh-received orders from the god-parents (so callty waters, is not an every-day transaction, and ed) to bring these children to them in Ameriespecially, as I humbly trust it may be said, in a place of worship, which the cabin of the Henry Freeling has been in many instances, as well as a place of prayer and praise; from whence the spiritual sacrifice has, we hope, at times acceptably ascended unto God through Jesus Christ, though we be as nothing in his sight, and in our own, utterly unworthy of the least of all his tender mercies. As soon as the married couple had left the vessel, we at once made sail, with a delightful breeze in our favour, for the island of Maui.

ca. aware of the lad's abilities; and that by this It is probable that this impostor was fabricated tale he might be obtained without any cost, now that he had lost his father. In this manner was this poor helpless boy torn away, in spite of his tears and entreaties to remain with his mother, under pretence of being provided for much better in America, than would be the case here. The whaler has never returned to this neighbourhood since the theft was committed. This account has sionaries; and I cannot for a moment doubt been principally given me by one of the misthat it is substantially correct. The injured native mother is now removed by death, beyond the reach of the monsters who perpetrate these horrible deeds of cruelty and injustice; but their day will also come, and will not tarry.

We witnessed last evening a scene, in the embarkation of the two missionary families, both affecting and highly interesting. When the moment for their leaving their habitations approached, the natives crowded into their houses to take leave of them; and as the train proceeded towards the beach, the company increased to a large number, perhaps hundreds. When arrived at the edge of the island, the wind became light; but a fresh 26th. In hauling round the point of the cliff, there was a solemn pause, and a prayer breeze springing up from the south-west, enawas eventually offered up by D. B. Lyman; bled us to stem the current and reach the after which, the final separation took place. roads of Lahaina, soon after twelve o'clock; The people seemed to consider us also as friends about to leave them, and extended their a whaling vessel put in for fresh provisions we anchored near the American ship Newark, good wishes, shaking hands very freely as we and vegetables. The smooth water having retired to the boat. Some of them assisted us recruited our passengers, the men went on to launch into the surf, and I have no hesita- shore, but soon returned, bringing with them tion in believing, that they would have risked the resident missionary, William Richards. their own lives to save ours. How different The captain of the whaler coming on board their present state to what it was, when these at the same time, kindly made the offer of his shores were visited by the first navigators of boat, which conveyed all our passengers on the Pacific but what might the situation of shore at once, with ease. : these simple hearted natives have been at this Charles and myself landed, and remained at In the afternoon day, if only men of Christian principles had the mission-house until sun-down. It appeared

that William Richards and family had intend-of my bearers, as well as for a change of poed to leave Lahaina on the evening of the fol- sition. We got to our destination about noon, lowing day for Oahu, in a small schooner and were kindly received by the missionary lying near at hand; this being the only oppor- family. While some refreshment was prepartunity likely to offer for their conveyance to ing, we visited the school, consisting of a that island in time for their annual meeting. large number of children of both sexes. The Although I had not disclosed what was upon meeting gathered at three o'clock, which we my mind to any one, yet I had long believed attended accordingly,-myself in much weathat I should not be clear of the Sandwich riness and emptiness; but I was strengthened Islands, without making an attempt to see the to stand up shortly after the reading of my whole of the missionary families, when collect-certificates, and remind the people that we ed together for their annual meeting at Oahu; were in the presence of the Most High God and it now sprung in my heart to tell William of heaven and earth; before whom "the naRichards, that if he would consent to remain at tions are as a drop of a bucket: He taketh up Lahania, and assist me over the approaching the isles as a very little thing:" He not only first-day, I should feel myself bound to con- seeth all our actions, but knoweth the most vey himself and family, in time for their meet-inward thoughts and imaginations of every ing at Oahu if practicable, in the Henry Free- heart. I was carried forward to an unusual ling. These terms being accepted, it was with length, and without any prospect of drawing me to inquire whether the missionary at the to a conclusion; the blessed truths of the gosstation of Wairûkû, on the south side of the pel unfolding in continued succession to the island, had sailed for Oahu; and finding there view of my mind for about an hour and awas considerable probability of his being still half: I afterwards found that the meeting had at his post, it seemed best to make the neces- kept increasing, far beyond what was anticisary arrangements for proceeding thither with-pated. It was to me a very memorable seaout delay. A messenger was forthwith de- son, the Lord's power was over all; and I spatched with a letter, requesting that the inhabitants of that district might be collected to-morrow at the place of worship, as early in the day as could conveniently be done. A whale-boat was procured from the governor Opèli, as the conveyance best calculated to accomplish our object, in contending with the wind and weather in rounding one point of the island, where strong blasts prevail from the set of the trade-winds, during the greatest part of the year.

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humbly trust His name was honoured and exalted, and the kingdom within proclaimed to the dear Redeemer's praise. The desire of my heart was, that the gospel message might be "glad tidings" indeed-" of great joy" to these people, through "repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ," wrought by believing in the appearance of His Holy Spirit in the heart, and by the operation thereof cleansing and purifying from every thing that is offensive in the Divine 27th. By two o'clock A. M., the whale- sight: that thus they might be made meet to boat manned with a native crew came along-be partakers of an inheritance with the saints side; and at the cock-crowing as agreed upon in light, in the everlasting kingdom. My mind by all parties, we left the vessel properly felt peaceful and refreshed, and the fatigue of equipped for the journey. The morning was the journey was remembered no more. serene and beautiful, and when the day broke had to shake hands with a large body of the the wind began to rise, and to increase as the natives between the meeting-house and the day advanced. On reaching the most critical missionary's dwelling. After spending some point, the wind was so strong and the water time with the family, and the night drawing so rough, that for a time it seemed doubtful on, we were compelled to renew our travel whether the strength of our rowers would hold towards the place where the boat had been out: they succeeded however in getting under left in the morning; and though it soon bethe shelter of the coast; but not without all came dark after leaving Wairûkû, we sucof us being well drenched by the spray of the ceeded in getting to the right spot. After the sea. By eight o'clock, we reached the boun- people had rested themselves, the boat was dary aimed at, beyond which the boat was of launched, and we were favoured to reach our no further service; here we landed and hauled little vessel about half-past one o'clock in the it up; and the men corded the oars to a chair morning. It was to me a memorable day of we had purposely brought with us. I was goodness and mercy, and the more so, as it thus speedily furnished with a land convey- was the anniversary of my dear William's ance, and Charles being provided with a horse, birth, which kindled in my heart towards our we pursued our route towards Wairûkû, about heavenly Father, renewed desires for the weleight miles distant; he on horseback, and I fare of my precious family. riding and walking alternately, for the relief 28th.-Engaged on board until afternoon, VOL. VII.-No. 6.

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then landed and arranged with the missionary to meet the people, at nine o'clock on the following morning; at the prospect of which, I felt as a worm and no man: but whither could I look for help, but unto Him, who hath so often covered my head in the day of battle, for His great name's sake.

29th, first-day.-Got some rest in the night; but was awakened early by the remembrance of the great weight of responsibility resting upon me; but the voice of my supplication was heard, and my prayer was not permitted to return again into my bosom in the hour of trouble. At this place we found a noble meeting-house, teeming full of people, both in the galleries and upon the ground-floor, more in number than two thousand, according to the missionary's statement: the will of the crea ture was laid low as in the dust; but I felt the comforting influence of that power, whose "strength is made perfect in weakness," to be nigh, though the earth trembleth and shaketh at the presence thereof. Though a stranger to the language of these people, I was sensible that my kind and willing interpreter took more than ordinary pains to impress their minds with a belief, that I had brought with me well attested letters of recommendation; and as the name of William Ellis was well known and remembered among them, he took care to state that I had a letter from him also, among others; his competent knowledge and fluent expression of the language, while it at once commanded attention, raised a degree of confidence, both in them and myself, which was of a strengthening tendency.

On standing up I told them, although for the most part we were strangers to each other, yet we were all of one blood and members of the same great human family, and in the presence of the Almighty and everlasting Parent of the universe," who seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart:"-pointing out the necessity of our endeavouring to get into an humble waiting frame of mind, and be still; that His power might be known and magnified, and felt as a crown of solemnity over us :-that I had come amongst them in the love of the gospel,-that same love of which the great apostle spoke, when he said, "the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead and that He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again." Strong desires were raised in me and expressed, that these people might be brought to an acquaintance with the Holy Spirit of Him, who thus "gave his life a ransom for many." I had to lay open some

of their besetting sins as a people, and to point
out the only way for their deliverance from
the power of darkness by which they are
bound, which is, to believe in the light of Christ
Jesus, which shineth in every heart; for this
indeed is He, who by His Holy Spirit, speak-
eth unto them, and telleth them all things that
ever they did;-who convinceth the world
of sin, and by His light makes manifest every
evil deed, every evil thought and word, and
leadeth man to repentance, whereby he is
strengthened to forsake sin, and to live unto
Him, who died for us and rose again. It
was with me tell them, that the day of their
visitation was come; and that salvation by
Jesus Christ was freely offered to them who
believe and receive it, and who open the door
of their hearts that the King of glory by His
Holy Spirit may enter in. Ability was richly
afforded to exhort, warn, encourage and be
seech them to turn from darkness to that light,
which would show them their sins, and bring
them unto God the Father; and which would
raise them up at the last day, to an inheritance
with those that are sanctified by the like pre-
cious faith in His beloved Son. It was indeed a
high day, a day of light and joy and gladness
of heart, as when the Bridegroom's voice is
heard. The meeting held long; and when
over, we were invited to attend an English
service to be conducted by Titus Coan; which
I was most easy to decline, and return forth-
with on board the Henry Freeling, to collect
our own sailors. Some of the seamen of the
American whaler were present, and my mouth
was again opened to speak of the way of life
and salvation by Christ Jesus, to this little
gathering.

Soon after three o'clock P. M., we again returned to the shore, to attend the afternoon native meeting. Not more than half the number of the people were present who had assembled in the morning. I had again to minister unto them; but the current of life was weak in comparison to what had flowed so freely and strongly in the first meeting. The " gospel of the kingdom," was again declared to them; and I trust the great name was magnified, by the praises of His own works, to His glory. After taking some tea at the mission-house, we again removed to our vessel for the night, as to myself, under the feelings of the unprofitable servant, being la mentably deficient in too many instances, and in having done that which was my duty to do. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things; and blessed be his glorious name for ever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

30th. In the forenoon landed to purchase

fruit, vegetables, &c., in the market appointed for the sale of these articles. Made a present of a small sized telescope to governor Opèli. William Richards having kindly furnished a light wagon, Charles and myself proceeded to Lahaina Luna, where the high-school is established; we were kindly received by the principals of this institution, who are missionaries; and specimens of the books which have been printed here, charts of the Sandwich Islands, and a general atlas, (plates which these were taken from, being the work of the native scholars at this school,) were presented to us. The buildings were undergoing alterations and repairs during the vacation, on which account the scholars had been dismissed some days previous to our arrival. Returned on board soon after noon, but had some difficulty in getting safely through the surf, which had greatly increased since the morning, owing perhaps to its being about high tide. At four o'clock P. M., the missionary families came on board, consisting of William Richards and wife, with eight children, David B. Ly. man and wife, and two children, Titus Coan and wife, and an unmarried female in the employ of the mission, who, with the native servants, and their wives, and young children, amounted to twenty-three in number: the whale-boats of the American ship were procured for their embarkation. At five o'clock the Henry Freeling left the island of Maui; after reaching the Morakai channel, the breeze forsook us, and we were left to tumble about all the night in a heavy swell. Nearly the whole of our passengers were sea-sick; several of the females had with them sofa-beds, which were fixed upon the deck, and in which they remained the greatest part of the time they were on board.

CHAPTER XXIX.

Oahu-annual meeting of the missionaries— meeting with the members of the mission-addressed by the senior missionary-sail for Tauai-native meeting at Koloa—Waimea— oppression of the natives-final departure from the Sandwich Islands.

Oahu, sixth month 1st.-EARLY in the forenoon, the British Consul came on board in a whale-boat, and conveyed us to the shore, as our own small boat was in such a shattered condition from exposure to the sun, as scarcely to be fit to trust to for so considerable a distance, as from our present anchorage without the reefs, to the town of Honolulu. After landing, proceeded to the missionary establishment, and had an interview with the three missionaries from the island of Tauai, about ninety miles to leeward of Oahu, who had arrived yesterday in the Missionary Packet. Our situation was fully explained to them, and it was I believe understood, that unless one of them would kindly accompany us to that island, our making an attempt to visit the people would be useless. We remained on shore until near dark, but were favoured to reach the vessel without difficulty, she having displayed a light as a beacon to guide us. Whilst on shore we were informed that the neighbourhood of New Zealand had been visited, in the first month last, with an awful tempest, in which much damage had been done to the shipping; that Captain Russel, of the American ship Zone, with whom we were personally acquainted, and to whom we were much attached, in endeavouring to save one of the sailors, had himself been washed overboard and lost. We met with him last year, at the Society Isle Huahine, and were much pleased with his serious and steady deportment. Several books and tracts were furnished for the use of the crew of his vessel, by whom he was much beloved. We were informed by the missionary family, that he had been much interested at the meeting that was held there with the natives, which he had attended. He had determined that that should be his last voyage, and so it has proved. I humbly trust he has safely entered a haven of eternal rest; where storm and tempest cannot come, nor pain nor sorrow find place.

31st. Having the advantage of a fine trade-wind in the course of the day, about five o'clock P. M., we anchored outside the reefs at Oahu in ten fathoms water. Having previously announced by a white flag at the mast-head, when passing Diamond Hill, that missionaries were on board, a fine double-canoe belonging to the king soon reached the vessel, sufficiently large to convey all our passengers to the shore at once, with their luggage, besides a number of the natives who worked the paddles, and had been employed on the occasion. Just after the canoe left, a shark from eight to nine feet in length 2nd. During most of the day I had to was taken by our sailors; a large portion of struggle with discouraging circumstances; all which was sent on shore by the pilot, Sugar- perhaps, needful, to keep the creature in its Cane,' for the use of his family. These island- proper place. In the afternoon, landed with ers are so fond of the flesh of the shark, that a view to ascertain from Hiram Bingham, it will always fetch a high price in the Oahu whether one of the Tauai missionaries had market, when offered for sale. consented to accompany us to that island as

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