Religious Miscellany, No. 9. "Say ye to the daughter of Zion, behold, thy salvation cometh CARLISLE, SEPTEMBER 19, 1823. SANDWICH ISLANDS. STATION AT OAHU. Journal of the Mission. the Salt Lake, one of the finest natu ral curiosities, which the islands af ford. It is situated among barren hills, about six miles W. N. W. of Honoruru. It is an insulated body of water, about two miles in circumference, a small distance from the sea, and probably a little above its level; and is entirely saturated with common salt. It has no ap a subterranean April 10, 1822.-The business respecting the designation of Auna to labor in this field, being finished, he and his wife took an affectionate leave of us and of Mr. Ellis, and embarked with Taumuarii and Kaahumanu, for the windward islands, to commence parent connexion with any stream their labors, and to attend their pator body of water, but is supplied rons in their tour, expecting to return by a spring, which rises on its, in the course of two or three months. margin, at the foot of the hill that Auna is a chief from the Society Is-bounds it on the west. It has been lands, possesses a tall, commanding supposed by some to be affected by figure, and placid, benignant counten- the tides of the ocean, by means of ance; and is intelligent, sober, discreet, and humbly devoted to the cause of missions. He prays in his own family, and in that of Kaahumanu's; keeps a journal neatly written, in his native language, and carefully takes & preserves skeletons of the sermons he hears. He was with Pomare in the battle of Tahiti in the last struggle to exterminate Christianity; witness- pond, which is subjected to the proed the triumphs of the Lord of Hosts, cess of evaporation by the intense The salt crysand the downfall and destruction of rays of a vertical sun. the "foolish idols that Tahiti worship-bottom, and forms a continuous white talizes in immense quantities at the ped." His wife is, in some respects, crust from shore to shore. It has a like him as to the degree of civilizabeautiful tion to which she has advanced. She appearance, seen through the still, transparent waters of this is rather above the middling stature of miniature sea. American females. Marks of vivacity and energy appear in her full round face and black sparkling eyes. She dresses much like females in common life in civilized lands. It is a pleasure to hear this happy christian pair converse and sing in their native tongue. much less so than the water in the The stones near the shore, which rise just above the surface of the water, are crested with beautiful white crystals of salt. The salt thus formed without the assistance of art, is procured in considerable quantities by the natives, both for their own consumption, and for the supply of ships. Still larger quantities are by the people proMay 27.-The Deputation in com-cured on the sea shore, by means of pany with Messrs. Thurston, Bing little artificial reservoirs of sea water, ham, Loomis, and Harwood, visited Description of a Salt Lake. filled by the flowing of high tides and allowed to evaporate. in the morning to a very full house, the king and queen being present. At the opening of the service, the marriage of Thomas Hopu to Delia, a promising native female, who has been instructed in the family, and who gives some evidence of loving the Gospel, was publicly solemnized, the ceremony being conducted in the Hawaiian language. Agreeably to the practice in the Society Islands, the parties subscribed their names to the following note, in a blank book, provided for the purpose, together with the witnesses as follows: "Married by the Rev. H. Bingham, Aug. 11, 1822. THOMAS HOPOO, Witness, DELIA." Daniel Tyerman, Geo. Bennst, J. Kahuhu. This is, doubtless, the first marriage ever celebrated in these islands agreeably to the customs of Christians. But we hope the practice will prevail, till the dreadful abuses of this sacred institution in these polluted islands, shall be corrected. Efforts to acquire the language. June 19.-For several weeks Mr. Ellis, who heartily approves of our general method of writing the language, at least of the bases of our system of orthography, has been associated with us in the diligent study of the language, which appears at every step to be nearly allied to the Tahitian, with which he has obtained very thorough acquaintance. Two hours in the morning, and one in the evening, are usually devoted to a united effort to collect, define and pronounce, such words and phrases as we can obtain from the natives. It affords the deputation a little amusement to see Messrs. Ellis, Thurston and Bingham, seated around a large table, each with his pen in his hand, earnestly consulting their living oracles, Hopu, Honorii, and Kahuhu, while the rest of the family, with attentive eyes and ears, are endeavoring to gather wisdom from the jargon of their dry discussions about the At 11 o'clock, "Mr. Tyerman sound and sense, and various uses of preached an interesting and faithful Hawaiian words and phrases; while sermon intended as his farewell disall in their turns are making efforts, course, and took leave of the congresuccessful and unsuccessful, to speak gation, to which he had preached ala language to which their tongues and most every week for nearly four ears have been so little accustomed. months, expressing his gratitude for The pleasure of the cheerful hours is the kindness he had received from increased by the sensible progress them, and his ardent wishes for their made, for our future usefulness; best good. Should those, who are not Messrs. E. T. and B. having entered acquainted with him, be desirous to into an agreement to write composition conceive of him in the character of an in the language for the purpose of im- affectionate, paternal pastor, taking provement. Two of us read this leave of the little congregation at evening our first essays in the lan-Honoruru, they might perhaps be asguage, not exceeding five minutes insisted, by recollecting the interesting length and submitted them to inspec- tract entitled "The Dairyman," which tion and criticism. By refering them is from his pen. He left his church to our best reviewer, Hopu, they are and congregation at Newport, Isle of found to be not without their er- Wight to engage in the present tour. rors and imperfections. First Christian Marriage. Aug. 11, Sabbath: A peculiarly interesting day. Mr. Ellis preached Kev. Mr. Tyerman. The King's progress in learning. The king, during the last 16 days, has made very rapid improvement in reading, spelling and writing, being Information from Germany. 181 instructed daily, so that he is now by a valuable correspondent in Gerable to indict, and to pen in a fair leg-many, to Mr. Jadownicky, at Princeible hand, a very decent letter. The ton, and by him transmitted to the queen having begun earlier to write, Board of Directors of the American has made equal attainments. The Society for meliorating the condition following is a translation of the king's of the Jews. The information it confirst letter, indicted and written by tains will be found of the most gratihimself, in his own language, and ad-fying and exhilerating kind: and its dressed to the principal chief of Hua- communication at this time, is pecuhine by the hand of Mr. Ellis. The liarly seasonable, when the Board chief, whose name is Mahina, has have under consideration the princilately lost a favorite son, his expect-ples and plan upon which their coned successor. templated settlement is to be conductHawaii, Aug. 16, 1822. ed. The general principles and plan MAHINA, I will now make a com- had indeed been arranged by a communication to you. I have compas-mittee of the Board, before the recepsion towards you, on account of your son's dying. My love to you with all the chiefs of all your islands. I now serve the God of you and We are now learning to read and us. write. tion of this letter; yet it has served to confirm them in their contemplated purposes, and to encourage them in the prosecution of their benevolent designs. As yet the Board have purchased no land; nor are the details of the plan of the settlement sufficiently matured to be laid before our auxiliaries and the public. In a matter of such vital importance to the future success of their efforts to meliorate the condition of the Jews, the Board would not be percipitate. It is believed, When I shall become skilful in learning, I will then go and see you. May you be saved by Jesus Christ. RIHORIHO, TAMAHAMAHA, 2ND. During the lucid days which the king has enjoyed for two or three weeks, he has had his table spread in decent order, where he often received however that their plans, when develgentlemen politely at his meals; and oped, will, with few exceptions, acas we have repeatedly dined and sup-cord with the plan suggested by their ped with him, he has generally re-valued correspondent, both as to its quested to have a blessing asked and extent and its general nature. Such thanks returned at his table. In this a plan, we believe, an enlightened he is seconded by Kamamanu. In and liberal community will approve addition to these flattering appearan- and support; and we hail the following ces, we have some reason to hope that information from Germany, as afforda few, who attend very constantly on ing us the promise of a most auspicious the means of grace which they enjoy, commencement to our contemplated are sincerely inquiring what they settlement. Ed. of Adv. must do to be saved. Stockhamp, near Dusseldorff, April 29, 1823. Sailing of the Deputation. The English Deputation sailed from the islands on the 22d of August, after having resided there four months. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM GER- The original letter from which the following is an extract, was addressed The Christian zeal and love which this married couple (Mr. and Mrs. S.) manifest for the cause of the Lord, exceed all my expectations. They take upon themselves with parental solicitude, the care of the pupils of the institution in this place; and give, by their truly Christian manner of 152 Information from Germany. life, power and energy to their in-his employment as a physician, he will structions. They have resolved to be the first to embark in the formation of a settlement; and notwithstanding their slender ability, to bring with them at their own expense, twelve converts. cheerfully give lectures to the missionary students on medicine. He will also instruct them in the languages if necessary, being a man of extensive learning, and acquainted not only with Latin and Greek, but with the English, French and Italian languages. From the examples of Mr. S. and Dr. W. the Board will perceive what interest truly converted Israel make such sacrifices well deserve to have some attention paid to them. Now, if one individual should do so much, I believe that the hundred societies in the United States would not do much if they should bear the expenses of the passage of one hund-ites take in their affairs. Those who red persons. I wish the Board to be aware that the first emigrants will be principally poor people. Some in- The Elberfeld Missionary Society deed of considerable property, like takes an active part in the cause of the Mr. S., will join the settlement even Jews, and has appointed a special in its infancy, but let not the Board committee for this purpose, of which calculate on many such. As a gen- the Rev. Mr. Krummacher, pastor of eral truth, the poor have ever been the the Reformed Church at Elberfeld, is first to embrace the christian religion;|| chairman.-This society has the suour Saviour says, "The poor have the perintendance of the institution in Gospel preached unto them;" and this place, which is designed for the Paul tells us, "Not many rich, &c. spiritual and scientific instruction of are called." The rich, however, are such Jews as give us evidence that ultimately to follow, especially in that they may be prepared for being misday which the Lord has reserved for sionaries, pastors, or teachers; whilst his power. Let the world stumble the Institution at Dussenthal, half a at this, and condemn the new con- (German) mile distant, under the verts. Christians who are governed care of Count Von der Recke, is deby the good spirit of God, and have signed for instruction in agriculture the Holy Scriptures for their guide, and the mechanical arts. But here, will not condemn, but help them; in also, the pupils, in their leisure hours, this, imitating their master, who came will be exercised in gardening, and, not to condemn; but to save the world. during the winter in the cabinet-makInform the Board also, that a young ing business. The institution is yet physician, extensively acquainted in its infancy. The Lord will surely with his profession, Dr. E. W. of bless it; for which I have prayed and Frankfort intends joining himself to do pray. The number of pupils at the settlement. He has frequented present in the seminary, is five, and my house as a friend, and as a physi- more are expected soon. Some of cian, for the last three years, and has the pupils have most excellent charsuccessfully attended myself and fam-acters; among them is a converted ily in his professional capacity. He journeyman turner, who left his place has a noble, mild, and modest dispo- in a factory at Elberfeld, where he sition. Out of love to his fellow-con-had considerable wages per week, to verts, he is willing to forsake his par-be useful here to his converted brethents, to whom he is an only son, and ren. But it is now his heart's desire his relations, to submit to the incon- to associate himself with the settleveniences of a voyage, and to be sat-ment to be formed in America. Here isfied with moderate living Besides we have another testimony in favor of Protestant Episcopal Church of Maryland. 133 care of the poor, the sick, the infirm, the wisdom of the proposed plan, from a converted Jew who knows the ne-the widows, and the orphans? Did cessities of his converted brethren better than any one else, and who is willing, from love to them, to sacrifice his profit and ease, and embark in the enterprise. they not preach the Gospel by their In the institution of Count Von der Recke is a converted saddler, who has now acquired the trade of shoemaking, in order that he may be more useful in the settlement. I think that such interesting examples must animate the benevolent christians in America to adhere to their purpose of love, and not to suffer themselves to be confounded by their strenuous opposers, who in the midst of all their own comforts, require of the poor, destitute, weak, and recent convert, that he should leave his people, and without kindred and friends, under want, contempt and scorn, to wander about in the world, and that too, amidst 200,000,000 souls that call themselves Christians, and whom he must consider as more acceptable to God than himself. This is indeed to "lay heavy and intolerable burdens upon others; which they will not touch with their little finger." The American Christians ought to reckon it a great honor, that is given to them by their conduct, to defend Christendom from the charge of oppressing the Jews. For the Gospel should not be preached by words only but by deeds: "Whoever shall do and teach the commandments, shall be great in the||28-30th. kingdom of heaven." Did the apostles teach the heathen as the present missionaries teach the Jews? Did they not form the converted heathen into congregations, in which they might promote each other's spiritual and temporal welfare? Did they not remain with them a considerable time, to strengthen them in the faith, and to lead them into practical Christianity? Did they not make wise regulations for these congregations, and take But PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF MARYLAND." The Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Maryland was held in Baltimore May From the address of the Bishop of the Diocess, Rev. JAMES KEMP, D. D. it appears, that since the last Conven tion he has consecrated one new church; held eight confirmations, at which there were in all, one hundred and sixty-nine persons confirmed; and enrolled two candidates for holy ordained two deacons and six priests, orders. The Bishop urges the importance |