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to read and write, when an event occurred which deprived the teachers of the presence of their valued protector.

Kaumualii, though bearing the title of king, had always paid tribute to Kamehameha, and at his death, expected to show the same deference for his son, hoping, at the same time, to receive kindness and protection from him whose superiority he thus acknowledged. But Liho-Liho, unlike his royal father, rewarded this unsuspicious confidence with the meanest treachery. He made an excursion to the Island of Kauai, where he was hospitably entertained for several weeks. Inviting Kaumualii to go on board a favourite brig belonging to him, for an excursion of two hours, he suddenly directed the course of the vessel towards Oahu, whither he carried the unfortunate king. Here he kept him during the remainder of his life, forbidding his return to his dominions, and compelling him to take a wife at Oahu, contrary to his own wishes. Although the missionaries at Waimea lamented the absence of their benevolent patron, their labours among his people were not suspended -schools were established, and improvements made, similar to those at other stations.

In November, 1820, it was found necessary to relinquish the station at Kailua for a season. Several circumstances concurred to render this step proper. The king, and chiefs composing the government, resolved on removing

to Oahu, and it was thought best that Mr. and Mrs. Thurston should accompany them, as their usefulness was diminished at Kailua, by the bad conduct of William Kanui, which caused his dismission from church, as well as by the disaffection and departure of Dr. Holman, and the intemperance and dissipation of the king. On the course of Dr. Holman, the missionaries have said but little. His conduct was unaccountable, and such as displeased the patrons of the mission. Of William Kanui, the editor of the Missionary Herald speaks in the following manner:—

"The first entry, July 22d, records the necessary but painful result, to which the Mission Church were impelled, by the defection of William Kanui. Earnest and repeated attempts had been made to reclaim him. He did not deny the charges of intemperance and Sabbath breaking; and 'avowed his determination to continue the same course.' After deliberation and prayer, the church voted his excision. The poor youth seemed singularly hardened; and has since, as we learn from different sources, manifested peculiar malignity towards the missionaries. It is so ordered, in the providence of God, that such characters should immediately lose influence, and sink into entire insignificance, even among savages.

"The apostacy of Kanui, though not a wonderful event, considering what human

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nature is, may properly lead the friends of missions to salutary reflection. They may here see how easy it is, if divine grace do not prevent, for a kind and amiable youth, a docile and apparently grateful beneficiary, to become a dissipated, idle, reckless being, the moment the restraints of civilized society are removed. And what is more painful still, they may see habits of apparent piety,-of piety supposed to be real by the unhappy subject himself,—give place at once to habits of gross wickedness, and to a vehement dislike of religion and its consistent professors. Let every young convert tremble in view of such development of character, while he exclaims, Lord, lead me not into temptation.'

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From conduct like that of Kanui, it is pleasant to turn away, and contemplate that of other islanders, who left America with him. The labours of John Honolii and Thomas Hopu, in behalf Christianity, on the benighted shores of their native land, have been recorded with respect and gratitude by the missionaries, in communications to their friends in this country. They did much to recommend the objects of the mission among their connexions, many of whom were high in authority; besides acting as interpreters between their countrymen and the missionaries, and assisting the latter, essentially, in acquiring the language of the islands.

The great success which has attended the mission at the Sandwich Islands, may be ascribed, in part, to the wisdom and discretion of the missionaries in regard to their objects of labour. They did, indeed, suppose that the gospel of Christ was the foundation of all the blessings which they hoped to confer on these poor people; but they knew that this could not extensively be made known to them previously to their having enjoyed the privileges of instruction in common schools. To these, therefore, as I have said before, they devoted a considerable portion of their time. They collected schools in various places, the number and character of which have been rapidly advancing to the present time.

Thus did they prove themselves the faithful servants of the Lord. The idea entertained by some, that they have devoted too much time to preaching, instead of teaching the natives useful things, is entirely without foundation. They, indeed, have held numerous meetings, but in this they have taken advantage of the indolent habits of the people, and taught them when they found them doing nothing. Besides, their instructions on such occasions were not confined to particular topics, but extended to all useful subjects, according to the ignorance and wants of the hearers. They endeavoured to teach them the importance of industry, honesty, and every K

form of good morals; and to give their teachings greater force, the sanctions of religion were inculcated, so far as they could be understood. God has smiled on their self-denying efforts, and given them the joy of seeing his work prospering in their hands. Yours,

E. E.

MY DEAR L.-If you feel a curiosity to know something, of the dwellings of the missionaries, during the early part of their residence at the islands, you may be gratified in reading the following account of one, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bingham, about six months after their arrival.

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'My little room (says Mrs. B.) is now so much in order, as to incline me to wish my sisters to take a view of it, which, could my pen open the door, should be presented them. The size I have before mentioned-20 feet by 10; also what constitutes the ceiling and flooring, viz. mats, something like your straw carpets for chambers, but of a ruder texture. Those composing the walls, are more curious-. ly wrought than common, presented in part by the king of Kauai. These have woven into them a coloured straw, which gives them, especially in the evening, the appearance of neatly papered walls. It has two doors, one opening into the school-room, the other into

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