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I ought not to omit to mention that we instructions. The meeting was opened have just received here "An English and with prayer. Kealiiahonui then made a Japanese, and Japanese and English Vo-spirited address to them, contrasting the cabulary, compiled from native works by superiority of their state under the ChrisW. M. Medhurst, Batavia: printed by Litli- tian religion over their former ignorant and ography, 1830. Considering the circum- degraded situation; by adverting to the time stances, the book must be a rare prowhen there was so wide a difference beduction, and though it bears the modest tween chiefs and people, when it was death title of Vocabulary, the second part, i. e. for them to wear the same kind of clothes the Japanese and English, contains nearly with the chiefs, while now they were more seven thousand words, and might have been nearly equal. He also enjoined upon them increased to double that number, had many to give heed to the instructions of the inisterms of Chinese origin been introduced, or sionaries, since the missionaries were seekothers about which some doubt existed."ing their good, &c. Kekauonohe then folThe Japanese language is alphabetic, and contains forty-eight letters, and is written in two different ways, something analogous to the printed and written form of our own characters." The book makes 350 closely printed pages.*

In a letter dated June 13, 1831, Mr. Bridgman states the substance of a communication he had received from Mr. Gutzlaff, the active Dutch missionary in Siam. Exercising his skill as a physician while he performed his duties as a minister of the gospel, Mr. G. had free access to all classes of the people. He had come to the determination to take his life in his hand, and enter China, and in July had actually embarked for that country.

Mr. Abeel, in pursuance of instructions forwarded to him by the Prudential Committee, embarked at Sincapore for Siam, in an Arabian ship, about the 20th of June, and arrived at Bancock, the principal place of Siamese commerce, in July. Mr. Abeel was accompanied by Mr. Tomlin, an English missionary, and they carried with them large quantities of books for distribution. The visit of Mr. Abeel to Siam is preparatory to the establishment of a mission in that kingdom by the Board, which has been, for some time, in contemplation.

Sandwich Islands.

lowed, also comparing the present happiness of the common people with that when they were obliged to fear and dread the chiefs; when it was death if even the shadow of any one happened by chance to be cast upon the chiefs, it being a crime so great that nothing but death would atone for it: but now those who turned from their evil ways, and persevered in doing that which was lawful and right, those, she said, should be considered as their brethren, and hold an intimate relation with them: and with many other words she exhorted them to persevere in well doing.

Feb. 7, 1829. About two o'clock P. M. commenced one of the most severe thunder storms that I have witnessed at this place. It seemed almost as if the elements would dissolve. It continued for about two hours with the most vivid flashes of lightning and tremendous peals of thunder. In the very midst of the storm, Kealiiahonui and his wife and some other chiefs came running to our aid, fearing that our house would blow over. They said they thought nothing of their own houses; their thoughts were only for our safety. Many houses and bread-fruit trees were blown down. One consumed, but no harin happened to any house was struck by lightning and entirely

one. After the shower was over, the Missionary Packet was seen standing into the bay, and about eight o'clock we had the pleasure of welcoming the brethren Chamberlain and Clark to our fire, which we found very acceptable; thermometer at 58 in the evening. Thunder storms are not very frequent here. The greater part genFriendly Attentions and Assistance received erally happen in the months of February,

EXTRACTS FROM THE

JOURNAL

OF MR.

GOODRICH AT WAIAKEA, ON HAWAII.

from the Rulers.

Dec. 22, 1828. We had the pleasure of witnessing the arrival of Kekauonohe and her husband Kealiiahonui. They have

taken a bold and decided stand on the side of virtue and religion. Their principal reason for coming here at this time, is to cheer our hearts and strengthen our hands in propagating the gospel of peace among their people. A few days after their arrival. they sent out word for all the people of Hilo to come together and hear what they had to say. On the day appointed, 4.000 or 5,000 assembled together to receive their

* See Missionary Herald for 1829, p. 193.

VOL. XXVII.

March, and April; occasionally also at other seasons of the year.

15. Sabbath. The king having arrived during the past week, desired me to request the people to be seated after the regular services were over, in order that he might speak his mind to them; which being done, he made a short and appropriate address to his subjects. He enjoined upon them to give heed and observe the laws that were established, prohibiting murder, theft, and adultery, and particularly to regard the instructions of the missionaries, as they taught only what was for the good of the people.

April 10. A seriousness has evidently commenced here. Numbers are inquiring

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with a good degree of earnestness-we hope in answer to the prayers of the church, a feeble band, and few in number; they having set apart a day, for several successive weeks past, for humiliation, fasting, and prayer. While we are speaking, the Most High seems abundantly ready to grant our

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May 3. Sabbath. Gov. Adams coming into the harbor this day, and seeing the people collecting for publie worship, he put up his helm and run down this side of the bay. A canoe was sent for him to come on shore, after which the schooner repaired to the opposite side of the bay to anchor. The governor went directly to the meetinghouse, where we were assembled for our morning service. His repairing to church was rather surprising to the people, as the usual manner for a chief is, in the first place, to repair to the principal man of the place, and partake of a sumptuous feast. The day following being the monthly concert, the governor was invited to take a part on the occasion, which he readily consented to do, and made an appropriate address, i urging the people to give heed to the messages of mercy, that were proclaimed to them through the forbearance of God. He afterwards made an appropriate prayer. may not be amiss here to say, that the main object of the governor's visit is to superintend the building of a new church, for which he freely volunteered his services. He also brought his own men to perform the work. The length is to be 147 feet, the breadth 68, and the height 52 feet.

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8. Happy were we again to hail the arrival of the Packet, especially as it brought to our aid Mr. and Mrs. Clark,

who came to unite with us in laboring for the good of these poor heathen, while there are so many pressing into the kingdom. The natives are coming every day, and almost every hour in the day, with anxious inquiries respecting their souls. They come in such numbers, that we deemed it best to set apart one day in each week to attend to their inquiries. Monday afternoon and evening is wholly occupied in giving them instruction on the all-important subject of their salvation. The meeting is conducted something in the manner of meetings of inquiry at home.

High Priestess of Pele-Schools.

she now knows to be no god. She says she once thought it to be a reality. The people used to think that her power was irresistible, and trembled at her presence. They used to pray to her, and also to Pele to take care of her, that thereby she might be propitious to them. They were required to prostrate themselves when she passed, upon pain of death. But now, she takes her place at the footstool of sovereign mercy, anxiously inquiring, with hundreds of others, the way of life.

An examination of the schools belonging to the districts of Hilo and Puna, of four days' continuance, was completed on the 25th of September. Upwards of 6,000 people attended meeting on the Sabbath preceding. A list of the schools which were examined, is subjoined.

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There are 85 schools and the same number of teachers. About 300 write quite a legible hand on slates. The whole number spell readily, and read and recite lessons. The church was constantly crowded to overflowing during the whole examination; which is a season highly enjoyed by all, similar to holidays in America. My time is wholly occupied upwards of a week. While not engaged in examination, they are constantly crowding our house, asking questions-Is it lawful to do this? Is it expedient to do that? and a great number appear anxious to find the way of life.

Extraordinary Attention to Religion.

April, 1830. About a year has now elapsed since the attention to religion commenced here; and the spirit of inquiry has extended more than sixty miles. Very many natives have left their lands, and come and asked permission to settle where they can enjoy religious instruction. Four head-men, residing from six to eighteen miles distant, have come and settled down near us in order to partake in the worship of the Sabbath and enjoy other sanctuary privileges. Many say that they have obtained joyful hearts, so much so that they cannot sleep at night. One and another July 13. I have lately received informa- come to us with the inquiry, Is it right to tion that the chief priestess of Pele [the weep and shed tears? Sometimes, say they, goddess of volcanos] has left her residence our tears run down our cheeks while thinkin Hamakua to take up her abode hereing of God's goodness; sometimes at home, where she can enjoy the preaching of the at other times by the way, and when in the gospel, being fully convinced of her folly in house of prayer, and also in private devoofficiating as high priestess to that which was tions. They inquire, What can be the the most terrible of all their gods. When I meaning of the tears running so freely? have questioned her respecting her belief in || Can it be right to weep so much? They their former terrible deity, her feelings seem freely own, that Paul's description of the to revolt at the idea of saying any thing vices of the heathen, in the first chapter of respecting her former belief in that which Romans, is a correct delineation of their

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On the next day Mr. Elsworth records another bereavement which these parents were made to experience.

character, and say, How could he have known it so well? Our house has been thronged from morning till night, and from night till morning. We have frequently been called up at midnight to converse Mr. and Mrs. Vaill have again been callwith those who are anxious, and then agained to mourn. Their only son, who was at daylight; so that we have little or no time of our own.

Our labors are numerous and much varied. We have public worship twice on the Sabbath. Mrs. G. has a large Sabbath school between meetings, and also a bible class in the afternoon, and she also meets a praying circle of females in the evening. and a school likewise in the week of about 30 scholars. The above, and the continued calls of the natives, occupy most of our time. Monday from two o'clock P. M. till nine in the evening, our house is thronged with natives who attend our meeting for religious inquiry. Wednesday afternoon we have a public lecture.

Cherokees.

EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER OF MR. ELSWORTH, DATED AT BRAINERD.

Sickness at the Station.

On the 26th of October, Mr. Elsworth gave the following painful account of the dealings of the Lord with that station.

For the last five weeks our Heavenly Father has laid his hand heavenly upon us. He has visited us with such sickness as we have not had for nine years past. We have had eight cases of the bilious and four of the intermittent fever; generally two have been sick at the same time, and have been confined from six to eight days. Here was mercy mingled with the afiliction, for had all been sick at the same time, some must have suffered. Only one case has been very severe and fatal; that of Mr. Vaill's daughter. She was sick only five days. By her death we have lost a very affectionate helper in our family, and the afflicted parents a beloved and affectionate child. She was dear to us all, and had her life been spared we believe she would have been a very useful member of our society, and an ornament in the church. Although laboring as a private individual in her father's family, still, she seemed to possess the feelings of a missionary. She took a lively interest in the concerns of the family and of the mission. Long shall we remember her laborious and faithful services, particularly for the last two years. daughter she was remarkably affectionate and dutiful. She united with the church in June 1828.

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But the Lord has been gracious to us so that all the family enjoy comfortable health, for which we would be thankful.

sick at Candy's Creek, died on the 23d instant, having been sick three weeks. He was brought to acknowledge the justice of God and to beg for mercy.

The daughter, Mary Ann Vaill, died Sept. 16th, at the age of 17. The son, Noah, was 22 years old, and died on the 23d of October. In April last the youngest son of these parents was accidentally drowned.

EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER OF MR. THOMPSON.

Seizure of the Mission Premises at High

tower.

SINCE Mr. Thompson was driven from Hightower by the Georgia guard his family have resided principally at Brainerd, while he has spent his time, as far as his circumstances would permit, in visiting Cherokee families and preaching in their villages, in different parts of the nation. On these tours for preaching he has frequently visited Hightower, the scene of his former labors.

It was stated at p. 253 of the last volume, in a letter of Miss Fuller, that the commander of the guard had threatened to seize the buildings at that station and convert them into barracks for the soldiers. This was actually done very shortly after. Since that time the buildings have been in possession of the guard, who refuse to give them up. On this subject, under date of September 29th, Mr. Thompson writes

I have just returned from Hightower. It appears that the guard came to the missionhouse about three or four weeks ago, while the Cherokee man whose family occupied it was absent. The woman fled, and they took possession of the house. In the place where I left sweet potatoes, I found turnips sown. My fowls, too, if I am not misinforined, have fallen before the arins of the guard, and my swine are threatened to share the same fate. When Miss Fuller was removed, the furniture was left in two rooms an upper and a lower one. lower room was fastened and no one could get into the upper one unless he passed through the former. But bolts and nails form not a sufficient security against the officers of the guard. The doors were opened and the furniture removed from the lower to the upper room. To this room when I arrived, any one who pleased had access, for the door was not fastened. Some little injury had been done to the furniture by removing it, yet I discovered no design

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to injure any thing in the house. In the presence of two witnesses I took an inven- ! tory of all the property left at the station, so that if any thing is injured it will be known, and may be recovered by law. The guard treated me with politeness while I was with them; but notwithstanding this, I could not leave them till I had told them

freely what I thought of their proceedings. Sergeant Brooks had the command, and I therefore addressed myself to him (the witnesses being present) substantially as

follows.

What orders have been given by Col. Sanford in regard to this station?

Answer. He designs to have a part of the guard stationed here for the present.

LETTER OF MR. CHAMBERLIN, DATED DE

CEMBER IST, 1831.

Visit of Mrs. Worcester and Mrs. Butler to their Husbands in the Penitentiary.

It was mentioned at p. 20, that Mrs. Worcester and Mrs. Butler had been at the penitentiary of Georgia on a visit to their husbands. Mr. Chamberlin gives the particulars relative to their journey and visit.

I set out from Willstown on the 31st of October. On account of Mrs. Chamberlin's health it was thought best that she should I then said, that I wished them to under- accompany me. On our way to Haweis we stand that he had no right so to do; that I stopped one night at the council ground at claimed the right to dispose of the house Chatooga. The chiefs and people treated and property there, as I night see fit. Al- us with respect, and sent much love and though it was not my own property, yet it many good wishes to the prisoners. I had been committed to my keeping by the preached in the evening to a large congre society under whose direction I labored,gation on the council ground. On the 3d and I therefore was determined to protect and defend it as if it were my own. I said further, that I did not give my consent for them to remain there a moment, and that I required them to leave the station without delay. I told him I designed to adopt pacific measures, to have recourse to civil authority; that I did not intend to excite the Indians as had been reported. Sergeant Brooks replied, that he should not go at my order.

I could not feel that I had discharged my duty till I had thus asserted my right to the mission premises, and required the guard to leave them.

In another part of his letter Mr. Thompson states that the corn belonging to the station had been destroyed by the guard, and considerable damage done to fruit-trees.

It is scarcely possible to add any thing, by way of remark, to this statement of facts. It is so obvious a violation of law and equity, and an

outrage committed by a military force on private rights, in time of peace, that it must be seen by every candid mind in its true character. The buildings at the station were erected and the small fields were inclosed and cultivated entirely at the expense of the Board. The station was established with the full consent of the Secretary of War and the Cherokees. The buildings and improvements on the land were the private property of the Board, and were under the immediate control of their missionary. Even if the Cherokee nation were a part of the state, of. Georgia, the constitution of the United States protects private dwellings from such violation, when it declares that "no soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner."

of November we set out from Haweis, taking with us Mrs. Butler and a daughter of Dr. Butler by his former wife. We arrived at New Echota the same day. On our way we were overtaken by a company of Cherokees from the Valley Towns. They had been to the council, and were now on their way home. One of them rode along with us for some distance after his company had taken another road. He made many inqui ries about the prisoners, and seemed anxious to know how he could serve them. He said he would go home and take up a collection to enable them to purchase blankets

and other necessaries. He then bid us farewell, after sending much love to his friends in prison, and galloped off through the woods to overtake his company. After driving some distance we were surprised to see the whole company in the road before

us.

They told us they wanted to do what they could now. They regretted that they could do but little; that their annuity had not been received, and they were obliged to return from council without their wages; but they thought they could spare a little, and still have money enough left to carry them home. They therefore gave us two dollars and twelve and a half cents, and wished us to carry it to the prisoners. We told them those brethren would be very much pleased to hear of the spirit they manifested, and be thankful for their donaobligation to us. tion. They replied, "They are under no We ought to do it. They are suffering for us, and this is all that we can do for them. We will go home and exert ourselves to get more."

Other facts which will be mentioned at the close of this letter will further show the sympathy which the Cherokees feel in sufferings of the imprisoned missionaries, and their readiness to minister to their comfort.

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On the 4th Mrs. Worcester joined us, and we set out towards Georgia. We rode but fourteen miles the first day. The next day we rode to Philips', near the mission station at Hightower. After crossing the river Major Dawson found out who we were, and where we were going, and invited us to go back and put up at his house. But we chose to go on to Mr. Philips'. I told him that I should probably preach there the next day, it being the Sabbath. He urged me to preach at the station [Hightower]; and said he would send out and notify the people, and also send word to major Brooks to have the meeting-house in order. I consented, and on the Sabbath we all went over to the station. My congregation consisted of the Georgia guard, an enrolling agent, a number of intruders, my own company, and a few Cherokees. When we arrived at the station, we found it indeed fallen into the hands of the enemy. When, instead of a group of interesting children and warm-hearted Cherokees, we found ourselves surrounded by the relentless persecutors of our brethren, we felt like hanging our harps upon the willows, and sitting down to weep. But on reflection we scorned to weep, lest we should cause these uncircumcised Philistines to rejoice. Remembering, however, that they had immortal souls I went in and preached to them on the nature and necessity of the new birth. We then returned to our lodgings, where we were treated with much kindness and re

spect by Mr. Philips and his family. On the 8th, we crossed the Chatahoochy into Georgia. Night overtook us five miles from Lawrenceville and we were obliged to put up. We soon found that our Heavenly Father had directed us to a pious family. We had much interesting conversation with them. And the black man told me before we left that they were "all mighty glad we stopped with them."

We arrived at the walls of the penitentiary at two o'clock on the 12th. We drove up to major Cook's [the keeper,] made ourselves known, and requested permission to see the prisoners. He immediately walked with us to the great gate, where we entered and took our seats on some loose lumber

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He said I could go in myself, the women could not be admitted, as the under-keepers were kept much confined during the week, and therefore, wanted the Sabbath to themselves. The convicts are all locked up in an inner prison every night and during each Sabbath. We therefore concluded it would be best for Mrs. W. and Mrs. B. to attend meeting in town, and it was necessary for me to go with them. I, however, went into the penitentiary and carried some books and tracts to the prisoners. When I got there Mr. Worcester had commenced worship. I looked through the iron grates and had a full view of the preacher and his congregation. The room in which they were confined I should think was about 18 by 20 feet. Mr. Worcester stood at one side of the room with a small table before him and a chair in which he had been sitting. Dr. Butler was sitting on the floor beside him. The rest of the congregation were some sitting on their blankets where they had slept through the night, others standing, and others sitting with Dr. B. by the side of the wall. All were clothed in their prison garments, and some had the addition of a large iron ring round their ancle and handcuffs upon their wrists. There was about 30 in this apartment. Mr. W. would preach to those in another apartment in the afternoon. The meeting bell rung, and I reluctantly left my position at the iron grate.

The two following days we went into the penitentiary and spent several hours at each time. We carried in blankets, books, and some articles of provision, all of which our imprisoned brethren were allowed to receive. Mrs. Worcester and Mrs. Butler took their husbands by the arm, and were led by them through the different workshops, and were shown the different occupations and curiosities of the place.

On Monday and Tuesday we had interviews with Dr. Church. He seemed less confident after hearing the views of the American Board. Mr. St. Clear, a Methodist clergyman also called on us. He has frequently visited the prisoners and urged them to take the oath. He says he thinks they are acting conscientiously but if he can only get them to view things as he does their conscience will lead them to take another course.

inside of the wall. Mr. Worcester and Dr. Butler were soon called from their work, and came dressed in their coarse prison garments and sat down with us. They looked The keepers were very friendly, and I healthy and quite cheerful. We conversed believe treat our imprisoned brethren as freely. The keeper was indeed present. kindly as they can. Tuesday about two After conversing awhile I left Mrs. Wor-o'clock we bid the prisoners farewell, and cester and Mrs. Butler with the prisoners, and went out to seek lodgings. I then returned to the prison, where we stayed and conversed till near sunset, when we bid the prisoners good night, and retired to our boarding-house, and they to their work.

The next day, being the Sabbath, I went to Major Cook, the head keeper, and requested for Mrs. W. and Mrs. B. the privilege of spending the day in the penitentiary.

set out on our journey back. On our way home we met with several friends. We spent the Sabbath at Lawrenceville where I preached twice. The last time in the court house where our brethren were tried and condemned. The congregation was uncommonly large for that place. were very much gratified with the appearance of the people there. Wednesday 22d we arrived at New Echota. Thursday at

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