Lime in Sea-water-Instances adduced-The Part it may have in the

Formation of Reefs-Views of Sir David Brewster examined-Mixture

of Fancy and Fact-Experiments of Peyronnel-Philosophical Analysis

-Secrets of Nature's Laboratory-Results of Coral Architecture-As-

tonishing Amount of Matter solidified-Observations of Captain Flinders

-Conditions necessary to the Perfection of Coral-The Coral Builders

watched-Work described-Banks reared-World-matter-Half-way

Island-Coral Formations of Rimatara-Honolulu Reef-Mediterranean

and Red Sea Coral-Rate of Growth-Effect of Light-Agents that re-

duce it-Indian Ocean Coral-Appearance of a Reef between the Tides

-Millions of Worms observed-Facts gathered from Navigators-Coral

of Prose and of Poetry-Moss Corals by the Microscope-Zoophytic

Tribes classified by the Geologist of the U. S. Exploring Squadron—

Scientific Deductions-Fejee Island Reefs described-Vast Size of in-

dividual Specimens-Notices of the Kingsmill Group-Vast Depth of

Soundings off the Reef- Uses of Coral-Natural and Esthetic Ends

served

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CHAPTER IX.

REMINISCENCES OF LAHAINALUNA, AND SKETCHES OF THE FIRST HAWAIIAN

COLLEGE.

We recross the Molokai Channel by Canoe-Sketch of an Hawaiian Col-

lege-Internal Economy and Discipline-Origin and History-Faculty

and Course of Study-Intention of the Founders-Ability and Useful-

ness of the first Graduates-Laws ahead of Morals-Wisdom not always

married to the Wise-Prudence not limited to the Prudential-A Revo-

lution in Progress-Signs of the Times-Entente Cordiale-Natural

Differences of Opinion among Missionaries-A Pastor's Expedient to

sound the Knowledge of his Flock-Great Difficulty of being simple

enough in the exhibition of Truth-Remarkable Answers of Natives-

Heathen Destitution of common Ideas-Consequent Inappreciation of

Scripture Similar Experience of Missionaries in the East-Remarkable

Cases in Proof-Fruits of the great Revival-Reasonings of practical

Men-Sources of correct Information-How to find the Meridian of

Truth-Illustration from the working of Longitude by Lunars .... 198

CHAPTER X.

HAWAIIAN LITERATURE AND LETTER-WRITERS.

Number of printed Works in the Hawaiian Tongue-Literary Contribu-

tions of Natives-Newspapers in the Vernacular--An original Work on

Hawaiian History-Installation of Native Ministers-A Collection of old

Meles-Translation of an original Song on the Creation-Specimens of

Cupid's Epistolography-Letter from a Damsel of Lahaina-Others from

Students of the Seminary-Samples of the Hawaiian Madrigal-A Let-

ter from the Hilo School-girls-Others from Teachers in Kohala-Cu-

rious Vernacular Idioms-Letters from Men of Hawaii to a Society of

Ladies in America-Comments and Correspondences-Unique Epistle

from a Native Teacher-Ingenuous working of regenerated Minds-A

Study for the Philosopher-A Trophy of Triumph for the Christian

Other Specimens of Hawaiian Literature Cheering Proofs of

Progress..

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CHAPTER XI.

RIDE AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU, AND NOTES BY THE WAY.

We return to Honolulu-Festivities of the Anniversary of Independence

-Effect upon Public Morals-Natural hankering after the Leeks and

Flesh-pots of Heathenism-Converts from Paganism now and in the

Apostles' day, one and the same-Comparison Instituted-We mount

for Kaneohe-Visit by the Way to the Country Villa of the King and

Chiefs-Work, Trial, and Reward of the Pastor at Kaneohe-Mistaken

Timidity in admitting to the Church-Arguments for and against-Cor-

roborative Views of Isaac Taylor-Practical working of an open Church

Polity and a close one contrasted-Going to Egypt for the Corn of

Scandal-Much ado about Nothing-Leonato to Antonio-We halt at

Waialua Contrasts of Natural Scenery-Kaneohe the supposed Pit of

an old Volcano-Toilsome Descent-Picturesque View from its Brink-

Face of the Country between the two Stations-Hospitality of a Teacher

at Hauula-Deportment of Natives met with on the Way-The stale

Charge of Hypocrisy considered-No new Thing for Religion to be

pressed into the Service of Selfishness-Examples of double Dealing in

the Pacific, by Foreigners-Prevalent Forms of Self-deception among

the Natives-Causes assigned-Treatment of Cases when discovered-

Rigor of Church Discipline-The Usages of the Church an Education

for Republicanism-The future Republic of the Pacific-A Prophecy

ventured...

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CHAPTER XII.

SIDE VIEWS OF HAWAIIAN CHARACTER AND DESTINY.

Relative Position and Fortunes of the Posterity of Shem and Japheth-

Practical Bearing upon the Labors of Missionaries--The ground Princi-

ple of Success-Variety of Talents called into Exercise-How to be be-

loved and useful-Study of Books versus the Study of Human Nature

-Something had and Something wanting at Waialua - A Maxim

gathered from Observation-Management of Cases of Casuistry-A

common Weakness commented upon-Difference of Behavior between

sentimental and genuine Sorrow--The acting of a fine Mind when Sin

or Grief-stricken, and that of a coarse Mind-The Hawaiian Infirmity

illustrated by a Fact-The Pea-hen everywhere-Native Volubility and

Destitution of Shame-Charities of the Waialua Church-A Manual La-

bor School-How established and why abandoned-We journey to Ewa

-A successful Experiment at Self-support-Remarkable Proof of Dis-

interestedness-Progress reported-Honor to whom Honor is due-Fact

and Cause of the Nation's Decay-Alarming Statistics-Report of a Com-

mittee on Moral Reform-Responsibility of Foreigners who have fed the

National Vice-Moral Strength of the Government now and formerly-

Suppression of Vice the Duty of Magistrates-Plea of Virtue and Hu-

manity-Sophisms of the Selfish and Impure-Righteous Reasonings

of the Duke in the moral Play of Measure for Measure....... Page 262

CHAPTER XIII.

RETROSPECTIVE VIEW OF A QUARTER CENTURY IN THE HEART OF THE

PACIFIC.

We join Ship and weigh Anchor-Life and the World seen from Below

and from Aloft--Differences in the View made by Differences in the

Position and personal Estate of the Beholder-Light from Eternity col-

ored by the stained Glass of the Mind-Hope for the Convalescent-

Holding a Telescope to the Past-The great Landmarks-Astonishing.

Statistics of Progress-Consecutive Review of Civilization and Chris-

tianity in the Heart of the Pacific-Detail of Results and Fruits, Eco-

nomic, Literary, and Religious-Work to be done Projected-True Rela-

tion and Uses of the Sandwich Islands to America-Necessary leaning

of the one upon the other for Years to come-Disastrous Effects to be

apprehended if the Prop should be withdrawn-The true Policy of the

Christian Church in the Missionary Enterprise-Purposes of Providence

in the Island World-Chain of Events-Outlook upon the Future-

Probable Type of Society-Transplanted Puritanism-Strict Sabbath-

keeping-Anecdote of the Governor of Oahu-Facts illustrative of Na-

tional Habits-First Law the Decalogue-A Change too great to be

credited-To whom and what the People ascribe it-Unbounded Con-

fidence reposed in their religious Teachers-First Experiments by the

Chiefs-Fruits of the Trial--Unparalleled Instance of a moral Ascend-

ency-Illustrative Anecdote of the present King-Traducers silenced

and put to Shame-Position of Dignity and Eminence-How attained

and the Ends to be answered by it-Relations of the Hawaiian Islands

to China, California, Mexico, and South America-Vista of Futurity

opened-Conjectures ventured-Ground of their Fulfilment - False-

hoods met-Shafts of Calumny repelled-Counter Testimony-Histo-

rians noticed-Volume concluded

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APPENDIX.

Tabular Statistics of Exports and Imports at the Sandwich Islands for
1850-Resources and Revenue of the Hawaiian Kingdom-Government
Expenses, Trade and Commerce-Tabular View of Educational and
Religious Progress-Commercial Position and Advantages of Honolulu
-Review and Summary of the French Difficulties-Documentary His-
tory of the Negotiations with France-Rules of Conference, Protocols,
and final Declaration-Appeal to the United States-Progress of the
Anglo-Saxon Race-Copy of the late Treaty with the United States-
Notes-Professor Agassiz on Corals-Speculations as to their Uses-
Testimony of Sir George Simpson and R. C. Wyllie to the Value of the
Hawaiian Mission—Extraordinary Results in Molokai.....

LIST OF ENGRAVINGS.

KEALAKEKUA BAY IN THE DAYS OF CAPTAIN COOK.....
KAAHUMANU, QUEEN DOWAGER OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

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