with an extensive population, demands, next to Kairua, our earliest arrangements for permanent missionary operations.

Waipio, little less fertile and beautiful, having in its immediate neighbourhood Waimanu, a valley of similar beauty and importance, is waiting to receive the precious seed.

Towaihae on the north-west, a considerable village, presents nearly equal claims.

Several other places, which have not been named, are scarcely less inviting.

The whole field is open to spiritual cultivation, and "and he that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."

Such is the general view, which we proposed to lay before you. But for more particular information on the various subjects of our inquiry; for detailed descriptions of the places eligible for missionary operations, and of the recently established and flourishing station visited by one of us at Maui; and for minute and copious accounts of Hawaii, and of the sentiments, characters, and employments, of its ingenious inhabitants; we beg leave respectfully to refer you to our joint journal of the tour. Believing that you will rejoice with us in the cheering prospect of the early and ultimate success of missionary operations there, and encouraged as we are with the assured hope of the complete and glorious triumph of the Gospel in every island, permit us affectionately to invite you to unite with us, "even as also ye do," in humble and

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earnest prayer for this interesting portion of our race; that the seed already sown among them may be as "the handful of corn upon the tops of the mountains, the fruit whereof shall shake like Lebanon;" that the promise to the Redeemer of the nations may be remembered for their good; and that divine mercies may descend from heaven upon them in rich and joyful profusion, "as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life forever more."

JOURNAL OF THE TOUR.

CHAPTER I.

A part of the Deputation sails from Honoruru. Arrives at Kairua.-Reception by the Governor of Hawaii.-A breakfast scene.—Curious natural phenomenon.-Situation of Kairua.-Excursion to the plantations.-Thomas Hopu.-Christian zeal of a chief.-Ruins of a heiau. -Notice of Capt. Cook.-Population of Kairua.-Volcanic phenomena.

TAUMUARII, the friendly king of Tauai,* having generously offered the missionaries, chosen to make the tour of Hawaii, a passage in one of his vessels bound from Oahu to Kairua, Messrs. Thurston, Bishop and Goodrich repaired on board, in the afternoon of June 24, 1823. They were also accompanied by Mr. Harwood, an ingenious mechanic, who has, for some time past, resided in the mission family, and whom curiosity and a desire to assist them had induced to join the party. The indisposition of Mrs. Ellis prevented Mr. Ellis, one of their number, from proceeding in the same vessel; but he hoped to follow in a few days.

At 4 P. M. the brig was under way, and stood to the south-east. After having cleared the bar, and the reefs at the entrance of the harbour, the regular trade-wind blowing fresh from the north-east, they

Taumuarii, or Tamoree, has since died. A memoir of his life is preparing by one of the missionaries. Ed

were soon out of sight of Honoruru. They passed Morokai, Ranai, and the principal part of Maui, during the night, and at day-break, on the 25th, were off Tahaurawe, a small island on the south side of Maui, containing a scanty population, principally of fishermen. Shortly after, the Haaheo Hawaii, (Pride of Hawaii,) another of the native vessels, formerly the Cleopatra's Barge, hove in sight. She did not, however, come up with them, but tacked and stood for Lahaina. In the evening, the wind, which is usually fresh in the channel between Maui and Hawaii, blew so strong that they were obliged to lay to for about three hours; after which it abated, and allowed them to proceed on their voyage.

26th. At 4 P. M. the vessel came to anchor in Kairua bay.

The missionaries soon after went on shore, grateful for the speedy and comfortable passage, with which they had been favoured, having been only forty-nine hours from Oahu. They were heartily welcomed by the Governor, Kuakini, usually called by the foreigners John Adams, from his having adopted the name of a former President of the United States of America. They took tea with him, and having conducted evening worship in the native language with the Governor and his family, retired to rest in an apartment in his house kindly furnished for them.

27th. This morning their things were removed from the vessel, and deposited in a small, comfortable house formerly belonging to Tamehameha, but which the Governor directed them to occupy so long as it should be convenient for them to remain at Kairua. He also politely invited them to his table during their stay, and, after worship with him and his household, they sat down together to their morn ing repast.

Their breakfast room presented a singular scene. They were seated around a small table with the Governor and one or two of his friends, who, in addition to the coffee, fish, vegetables, &c. with which it was