dampness of the ground where we lay, nor the plague of the flea, which every where infests the land, produce a sigh for the comfortable dwellings, the downy beds, and the full spread tables, of our native country. Passage over a high Table-land. 31. The rising day dawned upon us in peace, and invited us to proceed. Our path was still wet, and rugged, and slippery, leading up and down successive steeps, and through many miry places, especially as we passed over a tract of high table land; while the singing of birds cheered the rude forests around us, which never feel the frosts of autumn, nor the chilling blasts of winter. About 9 o'clock, A. M. we came suddenly to the verge of Mounahena, a high and steep mountain, which overlooks the northern part of the island, where the clouds were literally spread under our feet, completely bounding the view below us, though we had the clear and bright sunshine where we stood; but, breaking away occasionally before we began to descend this giddy height, showed us the white surf of the Pacific, rolling upon the shore, at the distance of six or seven miles; while the majestic mountains on the right and left, added peculiar grandeur to the novel scene, and spoke the greatness of him, who weighs the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance, || who taketh up the isles as a very little thing, and holds the waters of the ocean in the hollow of his hand. Down this awful steep on which we stood, several thousand feet in its perpendicular descent, with the toil of three long hours, we descended on a very sharp ridge, running from the top to the base of the mountain, and so nearly perpendicular, that, in many places, we were obliged to go backwards, clinging to roots of trees, and shrubs, and crags of rocks, our guide going before, and showing us where to place our feet, and where to hold with our hands. Our path was, for the most part, shaded and cool, and, much of the day, our progress was neither tardy nor unpleasant; but, in some places, attended with danger, particularly to Mr. Whitney and N. Chamberlain, as they were more liable than myself to distressing giddiness from our situation. The vapors condensing upon the rocks and cool earth, trickle down, and form numerous little streams and cascades in different parts of this mountain, and of Soomahae on the right, and Makana on the left, which, being augmented by frequent showers, descend and unite in forming the river Wineha, and thus, with short and rapid course, roll to the ocean. They arrive at the dwellings of Natives. Descending a little way from the verge of the mountain, the border of the tableland, we came below the cloud, which usually hangs a little below the top of the Monnahune, and enjoyed a more clear and full view of the country, the rivers, villages, plantations and settlements of the heathen inhabitants, in this part of Atooi, where the joyful sound of salvation never echoed. Finding ourselves, at length, safely arrived at the foot of the mountain, but almost exhausted, we gladly cast down our weary limbs on our mat, in the first house to which we came. The friendly natives, apparently glad to see us, kindly rubbed and pressed with their hands, the muscles of our legs, quite sore and lame, in order to relieve them, or to prevent them from becoming worse. This operation, which they call lomelome, they almost always perform in cases of extreme weariness. This family was the first we had met with, after leaving the settlement of Wimaah, where we started. After resting here a little, we ate the remaining morsel of our cakes, read a portion of Scripture, and, with the consent of the family, lifted up our prayers and thanksgivings to God, who had preserved us amidst "the perils of the wilderness," and who, we believe, has abundant blessings in store for the needy heathen around us. Following down the river Wineha, we were obliged to cross it five times, without a bridge or a boat,sometimes leaping from one large stone to another, which rose above the surface of the water, and sometimes wading. The inhabitants along the banks, in a friendly manner, saluted us with aloha, adding the compliment, ma-ma, (nimble,) with reference, doubtless, to what we had achieved, rather than to our apparent activity. Near the head or formation of this river, as in many other mountainous parts of these islands, are found bananas of spontaneous growth, and a sort of wild apple, and a plant somewhat resembling hemp, especially in its bark, which the natives manufacture into excellent twine, fish lines, nets, &c. The bannanas grow along up the sides of the mountain, and, though very luxuriant, appear to be far less fruitful, than when cultivated in the vallies. The trees, called in the language "Ohea" but by foreigners, for convenience, apple, were generally in full blossom; but here and there a tree exhibited fruit in different stages of maturity. Come to the encampment of the Kings. Dragging our weary steps along till just before night, we came to the place, on the sea shore, about half a mile west of the mouth of the river, where the two kings and their suit were encamped. Tamoree was sitting with his family in his waggon box placed on the ground, and defended from the fresh trade winds, by a large mat suspended by poles. Reho-reho, in one of the houses of the little cluster, was slumbering, in the paroxysms of drunkenness. Tamoree very kindly ordered a good supper of tea, sea-bread, baked pig, and tara, to be set before us, which we set down on the green grass to receive, giving thanks to God for this seasonable refreshment; while a multitude of the inoffensive natives were attentively observing us. Tamoree told us he had no house for us, or for himself to sleep in, as the houses at that place were all occupied by Reho-reho and his company; but that a temporary booth, (composed principally of slender poles, ingeniously covered with green leaves,) was then building for himself and family, where he politely offered us a lodging place with him. Spreading down their mats on the green grass, they made us a comfortable bed, then five sheets of tappa for bed clothes, were presented each of us, according to the custom of the country when visitors tarry through the night. Visit to Henerae. August 1. As we wished to improve the present opportunity to explore the district of Henerae, a place of primary importance in this part of the island, and five or six miles distant, Tamoree sent a canoe to parry us, and a messenger on foot to see that a dinner should be provided for us there. Henerae has a small fort, built of clay, on a verdant hill, eligibly situated, but of little value; a considerable harbor, which is said to be tolerably safe for vessels, most of the year; a pleasant river, 60 or 80 yards wide, but which, like most of the rivers, has a bar at its mouth; several thousand acres of valuable land, little cultivated, though watered with frequent showers, and apparently fertile; together with a small population, who might, with Christianity, be happy. Hospitable attentions of the Natives. The inhabitants treated us hospitably. Coming thirsty to the foot of fort bill, I asked the natives, whose huts line the shore, for a neoo, (cocoa-nut.) One of them ran to a tree and brought me a large one, containing nearly a quart of milk. He tore off the thick, fibrous husk with his teeth, and cracked the shell for me, and I walked along, up and down the hill, draining the milk, and eating the meat of my cocoa-nut, then sailed up the river a mile or two, gath ered from a large tree a few oranges, con versed a few minutes with some of the natives, on our great object, and walked back to the river's mouth, where the head men of the place had prepared a dinner for us. A pig, baked with hot stones covered in the ground, set before us on a large shallow wooden tray; taro, baked in the same manner, pounded and laid on green leaves; bannanas, rich and yellow, handed to us as ripe fruit; and water served to us in a tumbler made of the neck of a gourd, composed our dinner, which, reclined on the mats, we received with thanksgiving.After dinner I went out upon the bank of the river, and, with my pencil, took a rough and hasty sketch of the mountains, which, rising but a few miles distant, presented a very majestic scenery. The natives gathered around, amused to see me copying the figure of their rude country. I asked the names of the mountains, which they seemed much pleased to tell me. I desired to direct their attention only to Him, who had of old laid the foundations of the earth, and established the heavens, and who had here made such exbibitions of his power and majesty. I asked them if they knew who made these great mountains? They replied, "We know not." "Who made the earth, the sun, moon, and stars?" "We know not." I then told them, speaking in their tongue, as I had done before, that Jehovah, the great God of heaven, made these mountains and all things. One of them replied, "This is your God, is it not?" "Yes, this is our God, and is he not yours also?" "No, our gods are all dead." told them they must worship Jehovah, whe alone is God.-I hope not many years will elapse, before this interesting place will be adorned with a church and a school. They return to the two Kings. I Taking our leave, we embarked in a double canoe, with the aid of a sail run briskly before the wind, and, in less than an hour, landed at the place where we left the kings in the morning. Reho-reho encamped for the night in a grove of Laualla. The leaves of the trees being from four to six feet in length, and very thickly set, form a very dense and cool shade by day. and a pretty good canopy by night, in this climate. Some parts of this grove bear a resemblance to an orchard of apple trees in a meadow ground. In the evening, large torches made of tootooe, (oil-nut,) illumined the king's camp, and presented a novel and truly romantic scene. Conversation with Reho-reho. Before he slept, I went and sat down by and sharing it with my companions. Well the head of Reho-reho, who was now so 1 ber and accessible, but with whom we seldom get a favorable opportunity for any serious conversation. Bringing before him our great object, I asked him, if he would like to have the missionaries teach all the people to observe the Sabbath, and make them acquainted with Jesus Christ, and the way to heaven? To which he readily replied in the affirmative. I endeavored kindly to dissuade him from intemperate drinking, and expressed my desire, that he might be a great, wise, and good king, that all the people might love him, and that he might be saved. Returning to Tamoree's booth, I sat down by the side of it, on the grass, to minute the occurrences and proceedings of the day, by the light of a torch, while various groups of the harmless natives, both chiefs and common people, were slumbering around, some in houses, some in booths, some under the trees, and others on the green grass, having no other canopy than the skies. This called to mind the scene at New Zealand, when the first missionaries slept among the warriors, who stuck their spears in the ground around them. The Travellers embark for Wimaah. 2. We were now ready to return, and John E-e agreed to accompany us, for the purpose of pursuing his studies. We felt exceedingly reluctant to return by our rugged path, as it would require the labor of two days, without any particular benefit. To travel round the eastern end of the island, upon the beach, would be a long, toilsome walk, especially as we felt still the need of rest, and would detain us too long from the family, already waiting our arrival. To walk round the western end of the island was deemed perfectly impossible, as the mountains there terminate in bold precipices, which hang over the abyss. The most eligible method, as it seemed to us, and to Tamoree, was, to accept his offer, and take passage in a double canoe, round the western end. The two kings, being ready to proceed on the other way, took leave of us and of the place, leaving Tamoree's booth in flames, according to an ancient custom of the people, to burn down the house where the king lodged in his travels. Giving them our parting hand and good wishes, we cheerfully embarked in the double canoe, having five or six men besides our two to man it, pushed out beyond the breakers, and hoisted the sail to the wind, which was fair and strong; but as we came round the first point of the mountain, its violence increased and broke the boom. This, however, did not appear so great a calamity to us, as to the men, who were now obliged to ply their paddles the rest of the way. Appearance of the Coast. The mountains along the shore, for eight or ten miles, are very bold, some rising abruptly from the ocean, exhibiting the obvious effects of volcanic fires; some, a little back, appear like towering pyramids, around which the warring elements had swept away the more moveable and combustible matter; others, equally lofty, a partly covered with trees and shrubs. Into the nooks between them a few houses are .are crowded, but they are almost inaccessible, except from the sea. It would seem, hows ever, that some hundreds of the natives live in this forbidding part of the island, subsisting, doubtless, chiefly on fish. They pass from one little neighborhood to another, in canoes. Here, about mid-way of what the natives call the Parré, we landed, where is an acre or two of sterile ground, bounded on one side by the ocean, and environed on the other by a stupendous rock, nearly perpendicular, forming at its base a semicircular curve, which meets the ocean at each end. In the middle of the curve, a stupendous rock rises to the height, I should say, of about 1500 feet. Near one end of the curve, the rock projects about 50 feet from its base, and is here about 300 feet high; so that ten houses of the little village are built under it, and defended, generally, from the rain and tempests, and always from the direct rays of the sun till some time after noon. The cool shade of this rock, when we were present, between 10 and 11 o'clock, extended more than 100 feet from its base. Never was I so forcibly impressed, by any scene in nature, with the lively figures, by which Isaiah sets forth our Savior,-"as an hiding-place from the wind; and a covert from the storm; as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.". The highest part is called "the fire Parre." Here, the natives sometimes exhibit their fire works in the night, as they did a few nights since, when the kings lodged there. Along a winding, difficult ascent, which commences by a rude ladder hanging over the sea, they climb to the very summit, and throw off firebrands, or torches, inge niously constructed, which sail off a great distance, and fall into the ocean below. Singular manner of catching Fish. Near this settlement, we saw about 70 men, women, and children, employed in fishing. Their method of taking the fish from the sea is remarkable. Diving down, they place a vegetable poison among the stones at the bottom, which being greedily eaten by the fish, immediately produces on them an intoxicating effect. The natives then dive or swim after them, and catch them in their hands, or, sitting in canoes, or standing near the shore, take them easily in scoop nets. It was amusing to see my Otaheitan youth, and others of our company, as we passed along, dive off from our canoe, first on one side and then on the other, to seize the bewildered fish, which strove in vain to elude their grasp. They reach Wimaah. Near the south-western part of the island, the rugged hills were shown us, where one of the poor natives, who was carrying a load of sandal wood on his shoulders, a few days ago fell down a steep place and was killed. We passed round that point of the island, leaving Oneehow at a distance on our right, and, directing our course eastward, we had a view of a more level country, which lies to the south, and includes several fertile vallies, particularly Wimaah, where we left our family. The fort, the vessels in the roads, the village of a hundred houses, the mission house, most interesting of all, appeared in succession, as we advanced rapidly; the paddles moving more briskly, as the end of our 30 miles sail cheered our weary native boatmen. Governor Cox. 5. Sabbath. In our little congregation for public worship, it was pleasant to see Governor Cox, with three or four of his attendants, well dressed, orderly and attentive during the service. Cox remains peacefully at this place under my daily instruction, while the kings are on their tour. One of his attendants has been to America, and, like himself, speaks the English language with some facility. Another is a very interesting youth, son of an Otaheitan, who resides at Woahoo, and, principally by the instruction of Samoo, has learned to read and write a little, and to answer correctly many questions of the catechism published at Eimeo by the missionaries. Respect paid to the Sabbath. 13. Mr. Ruggles, whom Tamoree calls his son, and whom he has ever treated as such, returned to-day from visiting him at Poona, in the eastern part of the island, having been absent four days. His visit, we hope, was seasonable, acceptable, and salutary. The monthly commemoration of Tamahamaha's death recurring on the Sabbath, while Mr. Ruggles was with the royal company; and, at his request, the customary feasting, firing, drinking, and carousing, were deferred till after the Sabbath. VOL. XVIII. George P. Tamoree. Sept. 6. Reho-reho, Tamoree, their wives and attendants, with George P. Tamoree, entered this village again. George is much fatigued with his tour round the island, which has occupied 42 days. He met us both kindly. George has, with no small solicitude and distress, looked upon the late movements of the "king of the windward islands," as he was pleased to entitle him, in a letter addressed to him shortly after his arrival and joyful reception from America. It were happy for him, would he always suitably appreciate his father's worth, and always appear with as much sobriety and unassuming modesty, as on this occasion. After resting a few hours only, the tourists hastily embarked on board the Cleopatra's Barge, which sailed in company with the brig Tamahoorelená, Cox, two of the younger wives of Reho-reho, and the principal chiefs of Atooi, are left on shore. The Valley of Hanapapa. 10. Explored hastily the district or valley of Hanapapa, in company with Mr. Ruggles. It is a very fertile valley, watered by a pleasant creek, and producing tara, yams, potatoes, melons, bananas, cocoanuts, and oranges. A very valuable part of this valley has been given by the king to Mr. Ruggles, for the benefit of this branch of the mission. A piece, somewhat similar, in Wimaah valley, has also been given to Mr. Whitney, for the same purpose. These are useful to the mission, at present, in a high degree, and may be made much more so. About fifty men, who are serviceable to the brethren, occupy their. lands. We were received at the houses, kindly treated by them, dined with them, and returned before evening, with a supply of oranges for the family, having walked about 13 miles. Interesting notice of John E-e. John E-e came to the mission house, where he has lately boarded, (though for two or three days he has attended the queen,) and said to me, in a very pleasant and sober manner, "I am come near to going away from you, I want you to pray with me first." Taking him to my room, we kneeled down together, and I endeavored to commend him to God, and the word of his grace, and implored blessings on the kings and people. To my inquiry after prayer, he answered, that he understool, in some measure, what I prayed for. I then requested him to pray with me. He replied, very modestly, "I do not know 32 how to use the words, but I pray in my thoughts." I replied, "God can understand your thoughts, when your words are but few and broken, or even without words; but it is well to express your thoughts, sometimes, in words." He knelt again with me, and, in a child like manner, offered a short prayer to this import; "Our one Father in heaven, we love thee,-we desire thee to take care of us; take care of the king and all the queens. Make all the people good. Take care of all the land, make the devils give it up. We thank thee that missionaries come here. Take good care of the missionaries here and at Woahoo, and of all good people. May we go to heaven. Amen." Various Notices. 20. Last night, Boka, Nike, Kaneo, all the wives of the young king, whom he left, and their attendants, embarked for Woahoo, in the two brigs, the Nea, and the Becket, leaving behind them Governor Cox, at this place. 28. In my almost daily calls to instruct Mr. Cox, I happened to-day to be present at his dinner. When he was satisfied, he said, "I thank God, I am now full." To ascertain more clearly what he meant, I asked, "Who is God?" to which he replied, "Jehovah." He then represented to his servants around him, that God made the earth and all things, and gives us our food. Oct. 3. The ship Tartar arrived, and brought the intelligence, that Tamoree and Reho-reho had landed in safety at Woahoo, with a report that Tamoree will return hither soon. This is a comfort to this family, who deeply feel his absence, and to his distressed people, who now hope shortly to meet him again. Marriage of Tamoree and Kaahoomanoo. Woahoo, Nov. 10. We early called on Tamoree and Kaahoomanoo, who have lately been united in marriage. His former wife, Tapoole, cleaving to her paramor, is cast off. Tapoole was formerly the wife of the chief Tamahoorelena. During her union with him, and subsequently with Tamoree, she has had great influence at Atooi; similar to that, which Kaahoomanoo exerts here, and at Owhyhee. Reho-reho having gone to Owhyhee, and Krimakoo to a distant part of this island, Kaahoomanoo, with her new guest, politely conducted hither by the young king in his elegant barge, and united in marriage to the queen dowager, presides at this place with great dignity. HIRAM BINGHAM. I found 40 boys present in this school, and 47 names on the list; of which 19 were Jews. The school contains 20 readers, most of whom are capable of reading any printed book, with a laudable degree of propriety. About the same number repeat the ten commandments; and 14 repeat the catechism; and two repeat a part of the geographical tract. The Jew who has had charge of this school, since the death of its former teacher, we agreed, at our last quarterly meeting, to employ in another capacity, partly as an assistant superintendent of the || schools, and otherwise as we may think best from time to time. He is now with us in Bombay, in a course of improvement, and is a young man, who we hope may yet be made an important helper in the work of the mis sion. A brahmin succeeds him in the school for a month or two. In the mean time a young Jew, already as capable as an ordinary brahmin, is to study under our directions in Bombay, and when we think him duly qualified, he is to be the teacher of the school. Kaup School. This school is about a mile distant from the former, and is taught by a Jew. I found 35 boys present in the school, of whom 14 read in John, and repeated the |