The Polynesian

The Polynesian

Published Weekly, At Honolulu, Oahu, Sandwich Islands

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Saturday June 6, 1840
J.J. Jarves, Editor
Vol. 1 No. 1

Shipwrecked Japanese-There are in the town, under the care of Dr. Judd, four Japanese who were taken by a whaleship from the wreck of a junk, on which they had been driven about, by wind and wave, for many months and suffered great hardships. Their story is full of interest, and which we hope to receive for a future number, from Dr. Baldwin of Maui, in whose family the most intelligent of their number has resided for some time. They are now here with the hope of obtaining a passage to their own country, either by way of Kamschatka, or through the Expedition. Some of the coin which they brought with them is in circulation in the village, consisting of gold and silver pieces, of an oblong shape, from the value of a real to four dollars, and very neatly stamped.

Hawaiian Coll. Chh. Music-A book with the above title has been placed in our hands by the Compiler, Mr. Culkin. The binding and typographical work was done altogether by natives, and reflects great credit upon their skill. It is neatly got up, the selection is good, and it will doubtless do much toward exciting a more correct musical tase in our community, besides producing that great dissideratum, uniformity of knowledge of tunes, adapted for church worship.

Seraphina-Through the liberality of some of the residents, the Chapel has been presented with an instrument of the above name. It is made on the principle of an accordian, but in sound resembling the organ. It adds much to the interest of the religious exercises, and has already given a spur to the dormant musical powers of many, which we trust will result in some decided improvement in our sacred music. Meetings twice a week, for practice, are now held at the chapel by the votaries of harmony, and the only fear is, that the zeal of the choir will finally overpower the lighter strains of the seraphina.

Hawaiian Engraving-Several views of Hawaiian scenery have been handed us by Mr. Andrews, of the High School, Lahainaluna. They are of Lahaina, Kailua, Kaahiwaloa, and other places-executed on copper, by scholars of that Seminary. They are said to be accurate, by judges, and certainly manifest strong native talent for the art, which more instruction and better materials to work upon, would develop into proficiency, and produce engravings which would not disgrace a boudoir in the United States.

Accident-We regret to learn that a little boy some days since had his arm caught into the rollers of a sugar mill in Nu---nn valley, and before it could be extricated it was crushed to the shoulder joint. The parents refused to have it amputated, prefering their remedies. He has since died.

Deaths-Drowned at sea, from the wreck of the S.I. schooner Keola, Henry Thompson, a native of the U. States.

Passengers-
Per. Brig. Hebe-Mrs. Anderson
Per Brig Clementine-Bishop of Nilopolis, -Revd.
Mess. Maigret-Desvault and Heursel
Mess. Sch. Morse-Mr. H. Paty
Mess Ship North America-Mr. F.A. Olmstead
Mess Ship Active-Mrs. Brooks
Mess. Ship Konohassett-Mess. Raymond and Stephenson
Mess. Ship Don Quixote-Mess. Levi Chamberlain, and F. Johnson.

Port of Honolulu
Arrivals-
May 2-Br. Brig Hebe, Anderson, London; 21 days from St. Blas.
May 3-Br. Whale bark Indiana, Maugham, London, 10 ms. 500 bbls.
May 8-Am. Whale ship Obed Mitchell, Ray, Nantucket; 31 ms. 600 bbls.
May 12-Am. Whale ship Abigail, Cox, New Bedford; 9 ms. 300 bbls.
May 13-Am. Whale ship Midus, Coggeshall, New Bedford, 26 ms. 1200 bbls.
May 15-Am. Whale ship Charles Frederick, Brown.
May 15-Br. Brig Clementine, Walker, from Valparaiso-via Gambiers and Marquesas-??? to the owner.
May 16-Am. Whale bark Equator.
May 21-Am. Whale bark North America, Richards, New London; 7 ms. 150 bbls. Put in to repair, having been ashore at the Gallipagos. Amount of damage not ascertained.
May 22-Br. Whale ship Active, Brooks, London, 21 ms. 1200 bbls.
May 30-Am. Whale Ship Catherine, Brown, Nantucket; 2-9 bbls. 12ms.
June 5-Br. Brig Fly, Wilson, Valpariso and Calao; 35 days from later place.
June 6-Am. Bark Don Quixote, J. Paty, Mazatlan.

Sailed-
May 5-Brig Hebe, Anderson, for Manilla.
May 8-Bark Indian, Maugham, whaling.
May 9-Ship Obed Mitchell, Ray, whaling.
May 12-Ship Abigail, Cox, whaling.
May 14-Sch. Morse, Fitch, for California
May 18-Bark Equator, whaling.
May 19-Ship Charles Frederick, Brown, whaling.
May 24-Ship Konohassett, Waterman, Manilla.
May 26-Ship Midus, Coggeshall, whaling.
May 29-Brig Clementine, Walkes, Hawaii.
June 1-Ship Catherine, Brown, whaling.

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Saturday June 20, 1840
J.J. Jarves, Editor
Vol. 1 No. 2

Pessengers-
Per Europa-H. Skinner, Esq., lady and child, from Valparaiso; J.P. Couthoy, Esq., from Tahiti.
Per California-Mr. Andrew
Per Acitve-Mrs. Brooks.

Port of Honolulu
Arrived-
June 7-French Brig of war Le Pylade-Felix Bernard, Capitaine de Corvette. Left Valparaiso March 12th, and touched at Gambier's and Marquesas Islands. At the latter place Capt. Bernard demanded and obtained restitution from the natives of property stolen from the French missionaries stationed there.
Le Pylade left at Valparaiso H.B.M. Frigate Caliope, Herbert commander, to sail for the Marquesas and Sandwich Islands, in a few months.
June 16-Br. Ship Europa-Lacey, Valparaiso, April 2d, via Tahiti; 22 days from the latter place.
June 18-Br. Brig Clementine, Hawaii.

Sailed-
June 10-MEx. Sch. California, Cooper for Monterey
June 17-Br. ship Active, Brooks, whaling.

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Saturday June 27, 1840
J.J. Jarves, Editor
Vol. 1 No. 3

Port Honolulu
Arrived-
June 20-American bark Flora, Spring, from New York, January 7, via Valparaiso, 46 days from the latter place. She brings naval stores for the United States Exploring Expedition. The Flora spoke off Staten Island, brig Lama, Brewer, hence 77 days, for Boston, passengers all well.
June 21-American brig William, Underwood, 22 days from St. Blas.
June 24-Honorable H.B.C., barque Columbia, Humphries, from Columbia River, passage 21 days. Passed ship Lausanne, Spaulding, from Sandwich Islands, going in, all well.
June 27-Schooner Clarion, Shaw, from Tahiti, June 6.

Sailed-
June 23-French brig of war, Le Pylade, Felix Bernard, Capitaine de Corvette, for Tahiti and Valparaiso.
June 23-Br. brig Clementine, Walker, for Hawaii.
June 24-Barque North America, Richards, whaling.
June 24-Barque Don Quixote, Paty, for California.
June 25-Brig William, Underwood, for China.

Passengers-
In the Flora, Rev. John Diell, pastor of Seamen's Chapel in this town. Mr. Diell left this town fourteen months since for his healthy, which we rejoice to state, is better than when he parted from us, though not so thoroughly reestablished as to admit of his recommencing his pastoral labors immediately. In his voyage round the world, he visited China, Batavia, Cape of Good Hope, United States, and Chili.
In brig Clementine, for Hawaii, Mr. J.J. Jarves; Mr. J.P. Couthouy; Mr. Olmsted; Mrs. Thurston and son; Mr. P. Parker; Mr. H. Grimes; Rev. Messrs. R. Walsh, Ernest and Bent.
In barque Columbia, Mr. E.O. Hall, lady and child; Mr. Alexander Simpson; Mr. James Steel.

Deaths-In this village on the 20th inst., Owana, wife of Gideona Laanui, and daughter of John Reeves.
Deaths-On the 23d, Wiliama Hoohano, student of medicine, aged 20.

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Saturday July 4, 1840
J.J. Jarves, Editor
Vol. 1 No. 4

Port of Honolulu

Arrived-
June 30-sch. Unity, Rhodes, 42 days from Acapulco.
July 1-Br. brig Harlequin, Chiene, 28 days from St. Blas.
July 2-Br. brig Rosa, J. Metcalf, from Manila, Feb. 10, via the Marian Islands, and 60 days from Guam.

Sailed-
June 30-schooner Clarion, for Kauai.

Passengers-
Schooner Clarion, for Kauai, Mr. H.A. Peirce, and Capt. J.O. Carter.
Sch. Clarion, from Tahiti, Mr. Edward L. Gray, Jr.
Br. brig Rosa, Mr. W.W. Wood.

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July 11, 1840
Vol. 1 No. 5
J.J. Jarves, Editor

We are informed that on the evening of the 30th ult., about four hundred and seventy dollars were raised by the sale at auction of a box of donations just received from England, for the benefit of the Oahu Charity school. This, together with the proceeds of a box from the same source, and another from the United States, which were recently sold in the same manner, has raised for the above mentioned benevolent institution, the very handsome sum of between eleven and twelve hundred dollars. A very opportune aid this, as we suppose the institution was laboring under some embarrassment owing to an unliquidated debt which it was necessary to incur for buildings, &c.

The 4th of July was celebrated by a large number of the American residents here, who gave a dinner at the house Haalilio, in the valley of Manoa. The King and his suite, with many other invited guests were presents. The party left town together, forming a strong cavalcade, and as they rode along the plain, presented a gay and cheerful appearance. The dinner was cooked in native style, and the manner of partaking nearly so. The dishes were placed upon mats on the floor, and the party arranged themselves around this primitive table in such attitudes as best suited their east or convenience. Many toasts were drank, and the festivities were enlivened by a variety of fine songs. Nothing occurred to interrupt the harmony of the scene, and although not confined exclusively to Americans, every one appeared to be united in the celebration of the day. Salutes were fired at morning, noon and sunset, from the fort and from some of the vessels in the harbor.

Marine News-Port of Honolulu
Arrived
July 4-Br. brig Clementine, Walker, from Hawaii
July 6-Schooner Clarion, from Kauai
July 7-Whaling Ship Catherine, Hunter, from a cruise

Sailed
July 8-Br. brig Clementine, Walker, for Hawaii

Passengers
Br. brig Clementine, from Hawaii, Mrs. Thurston and son.
Schooner Clarion, from Kauai, Mr. H.A. Peirce, Capt. J.O. Carter.
Br. brig Clementine, for Hawaii, Rev. Lowell Smith and lady.

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July 18, 1840
Vol. 1 No. 6
J.J. Jarves, Editor

Marine News-Port of Honolulu
Arrived.
July 16-Sandwich Island Schooner Kahalaia, from Hawaii.

Sailed.
July 11-Schooner Clarion, for Maui.
July 12-Br. Brig Fly, Wilson, for California.
July 12-Whaling Ship Catherine, hunter, on a cruise.
July 15-H.B.C. Barque Columbia, Humphreys, for California.

Passengers.
Sch. Clarion, for Maui, King and suite.
Br. Brig Fly, for California, Capt. E. Stokes, and two masters Wilson.
H.B.C. Barque Columbia, Messrs. Alexander Simpson, Steele, and Parker.
S.I. Sch. Kahalaia, from Hawaii, Messrs. J.P. Couthouy, J.J. Jarves, H. Grimes.

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