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cetisfied at the Misheneres thinking they will have the laws in ther own hands. Captain Charlton has not arived from Otiety which makes me think sumthing has hapned

to him. Mr. Bingham has gone so far as to
tell thes natives that nether King George nor
Lord Biron has any regard for God, or aney
of the English cheefs, that they are all bad
pepel but themselves, and that there is no
Redemsion for aney of the heads of the En-
glish or American nations. God send you
good health and a long life.

"Mrs. Boki sends her kind love to Lord
Biron and Mr. Camrone and the Hon. Mr.
Hill.
NA-BOKI."

(Signed)

I have called this Letter an important document; and I believe that you, Sir, upon examining it, in connexion with one or two facts in my possession, will be of the same opinion. The editor pledges himself that it is genuine : if it is meant by that term, that the Original Letter is the composition and writing of Boki, I do not hesitate on my part to pledge myself that it is NOT GENUINE; and, being thus at issue, I will present the evidence on which I stake the case.

The first proof which I would offer is in the spelling of the proper names— Woahoo, Karaimakoo, Cahomano, and Otiety. All these words are in constant and familiar use; they are words of the native language, which Boki has had occasion to spell a thousand times since he learned to write; and yet, not one of them is here spelled correctly, nor are the mistakes committed, in any instance, those into which a Native would fall. Every letter in their language has one sound only, and every letter is sounded: consequently, their errors in spelling are all the omission, and not substitution, of letters. These words, however, are spelled according to the orthography in use among foreigners. Boki would have written them thus-Oahu, Karaimoku, Kaahumanu, and Tahiti.

The third proof which I would present is the general style and idiom of the Letter. In these respects, it is exactly such a Letter as an illiterate Englishman or American would write; and commences with a sentence, which stands at the beginning of almost every vulgar Letter in the English Tongue: had the Letter been of Boki's own composition, this would not have been the fact: a national idiom would have been manifested, at least occasionally; but, from the beginning to the end, there is not a thought nor a phrase indicative of the Sandwich Islander.

But it is not necessary, Sir, to have recourse to the internal evidences of the production, to prove that Boki never wrote it. The point is, at once, settled by the fact, that Boki could not, at the time the Letter is dated, either speak, write, or understand English; nor can he at the present time. In all his intercourse with English and American Visiters, he is obliged to resort to an interpreter; and, even so recently as last December, was incapable of detecting the misinterpretation of a single sentence in English, spoken before him in an interview with Capt. Jones of the U. S. Ship Peacock, and wrongly interpreted by design. The Letter cannot be genuine, for, without a miracle, equal to the gift of tongues, he could not have written it.

If he did not write it-it is a forgery. If it is not the production of a Native, and it is impossible that it ever could have been-then it is the attempt of a Foreigner, ignorant of the genius and idiom of the language of the islanders, to write as he might suppose a Native, imperfectly acquainted with the English Language, would write. The manifest and only disguise of the whole piece is bad spelling: no man capable of spell-writing at all, or who was ever taught

In the second place, the general ing is such as no Native, writing in English, would have adopted. The peculiarity of the native orthography is not betrayed in a single instance; which, in the midst of so much bad spelling, is truly singular. One great difficulty in such a case would have been, in string. ing consonants together without the intervention of a vowel: in his own language every consonant is invariably followed by a vowel; but, in this Letter, in many instances, vowels are omitted where they ought to have been introduced, and a row of consonants put together which no Native could pronounce; for instance, in the word "sumthing."

to spell, could have fallen into the orthography exhibited. If it is an attempt at bad spelling, it is an attempt to deceive; and, if an attempt to deceive, it is a base forgery.

was

The following statement made, at a Meeting, held at Boston in June

Extraordinary efforts were made to procure something in writing from the Chiefs, which should go to convict the Missionaries of improper conduct: but, with a single exception, this artifice did not succeed. Boki, alone, could be prevailed onto give any such writing. All the

other Chiefs gave testimonials in favour of the Missionaries, in the fullest terms. It was added in reference to the Letter of Boki

It is believed that the SIGNATURE was appended by Boki himself; for he has since expressed regret, that he should have suffered such a writing to go out under his name.

Testimonials of Native Chiefs to the Mis

simaries.

In reference to the Letters of the other Chiefs just mentioned, the Board state-

When it was determined that there should be a Public Meeting of Inquiry at Honoruru, the Missionaries wrote to the principal Chiefs of the Islands, informing them of the expected Meeting; and requesting them to state in writing, in case they thought proper, their views and feelings with regard to the Mission, and particularly whether they perceived any faults in the Missionaries or their proceedings. With this request, there. was a prompt and general compliance; and the Letters of the Chiefs, in their own hand-writing and in the native language, were carried to the Meeting, but not used, because it was not found to be necessary.

Several Chiefs also wrote Letters, commendatory of the Mission, to be brought by Mr. Loomis to this country, and made public on his arrival.

As the same inquiries were addressed to all the Chiefs, their Letters in reply would naturally have, as they in fact have, a mutual resemblance; provided the Chiefs all entertained similar views and feelings with regard to the Missionaries. There is no reason to believe that the Chiefs consulted with one another, to any great extent, before writing: in some cases, such consultation was impracticable.

Literal translations of a few of these Letters, made by Mr. Loomis, are here printed the originals are among the documents belonging to the Board.

The writers of these Letters being generally known to our readers, it is unnecessary that much should now be said respecting them. Karaimoku, whose decease was stated in the last Number, long sustained an office of great political influence in the islands. Kaahumanu is now Regent. Kaikioevo is Governor of Tauai, and was once guardian to the Young King. Kinau was one of the Wives of Rihoriho, and sustains a good

reputation for piety. Opiia, or, as she denominates herself, Namahana, was one of the Wives of Tamehameha.

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From Karaimoku to Mr. Bingham. Honoruru, Oahu, Oct. 28, 1826.-Love to you Mr. Bingham. This is my opinion concerning all of you Missionary Teachers of us. I know of no faults in you. If I knew of any I would mention them to you. No, ye are upright. When you gave us the "palapala," [instruction in reading, writing, &c.] we learned when you gave us the Word of God, then we obeyed. Our females are sacred. We have learned the Word of God; but foreigners come here and commit wickedness in our land-men from America and from Britain. Be not agitated: it is on our account that you are blamed-it is not yourselves. Here is my mind with the Word of Jehovah. I have given my heart unto God, together with my body, and my soul. I have become one of the Church of Jesus Christ. Examine, ye Mr. Bingham and company, my sentiments, that ye may know; and if ye desire it, transmit my communication to the United States, to our Chief, [the President.] It is with yourselves to do it. Affection to

our Chief in America-love to him.

KARAIMOKU.

From Kaahumanu to Mr. Loomis. Kairua, Hawaii, Nov. 15, 1826.-Love to you Mr. Loomis, together with Mr. Chamberlain, and Mr. Ruggles, and Mrs. Loomis, and Mrs. Ruggles. I have affection for you, Mr.

Loomis, on account of your having asked of me what are your [Missionaries'] faults. This is well. I now tell you truly, I know not what your faults are. One thing concerning you I do know-Of the Word of God, which ye have told us, my heart knows it is a very good thing. I now regard itthere am I. I shall not return back-there am I for ever. I know not a fault of you that can be mentioned; nor am I acquainted with any fault of Mr. Bingham, or of Mr. Bishop, or of Mr. Thurston, or of Mr. Whitney, or of Mr. Ely-of all of you not the least fault is known by me. It is your countrymen that make confusion here-men from America and England; and we also are censured by them. We shall not, however, turn back. But my opinion is that our fault is this- the people in general follow greatly after Jesus Christ. It is not on account of us [Chiefs and Missionaries] merely, that their hatred is excited such is my opinion.

say unto you, give my love to the President of the United States, and also to all Missionaries and all Brethren. Our love is there. Tell them all how my heart has been led into the wonderful works of Jehovah. Our hearts were led thither by the Spirit of God. There are we all. We and all our friends will not again turn back. The evil comes for us all; but we shall not be deceived by their attempts to ensnare: THEIRS is certainly the fault. We are sure of it. ELIZABETH, We are all the servants

the Sister of you all. of Jesus Christ.

From Kaikineva and his Wife to Mr. Loomis.

Waimea, [Tauai,] Nov. 13, 1826.- Love to

you, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis. We both feel affectionately toward you two, on account of your returning to America. These are the sentiments of us two for you both.

Tell the Directors of Missionaries our sentiments. We two know of no faults of any of you, which we are able to name-no, none at all.

We know nothing bad of our Teachers that we are able to exhibit-no, none at all.

The good is what we do know, even our salvation by God, our common Lord Jesus Christ. On that account we both have forsaken the evil, in which we formerly lived. Now we two are seeking a new life for us for the present time-the new kingdom of Jesus Christ, even everlasting life in the world of light.

Love to you all my brethren.

KAIKIOEVA, and

AMELIA KAIKIOEVA.

From Kinau to Mr. Bingham. Honoruru, Dec. 8, 1826.- Love to you, Beloved Brethren. This is my sentiment concerning you. My mind admires the mercy of God in sending you, the company of Missionaries, that we might know the True God, even Jehovah. We do know the excellence of the Word of God. It is an exceedingly good Word; but we of mankind commit wickedness-disobey Thy Word and Thy Law. That is good, which is according to the voice of God's righteousness. In Him, indeed, the soul may rejoice on account of salvation. Where are you, the company of Missionaries? The Word of God is that which you have made known to us. I have not seen any faults in you, my parents: the child has not perceived the fault of the parents: this is the word of the parent to the child goodness, salvation, righteousness. The Missionaries are my parents in this life, but the Father of my spirit is Jehovah and Jesus. Good is that which Missionaries have spoken to us. From God is their

word, which they have spoken to us, the disobedient of this earth. Good are the words of the Missionaries. From the voice of God are the instructions, which they have made known to the unenlightened of this land. Very just are the instructions of the Missionaries, in humbling their hearts, in keeping the love of Jesus. Great was the love of God, and the glory and power of Jehovah in giving them.

Turned are our minds to the instructions of the Missionaries--to the Word of Godto that which is right. We have perceived the goodness of their message-it is very excellent.

Where are you, my father Bingham? My thoughts are upon the Word which ye have made known, the mighty voice of Jehovah, and His preserving care over you and us sinners. Long-suffering has He been toward our trespasses against His Only Son Jesus, our Mediator. God knows of the justness of your instructions. Jehovah, our Father in heaven, has preserved you.

May we be saved by Jesus Christ.

KINAU KAMEHAMALU.

From Opiia to Mr. Loomis. Honoruru, Nov. 16, 1826.-May you two, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, be saved by Jesus Christ our Saviour to save. I have affection for you, who are about to return to America. Great is our love to you two. Tell the conductors of Missions, that we know of no faults of yours that we are able to mention. You, Teachers, are not to blame. You have not given the evil to us. You have not exhibited

any thing to us that is bad. Good is what you have made known, even the Saviour our Lord Jesus Christ. Happy now are we, the company of dark minds, for we know what is the righteousness of Jesus. Here is the wickedness, from the sea [or foreign countries]. Their wind [or influence] is evil. It does not accord with our sentiments.

LYDIA NAMAHANA.

Recent Miscellaneous Entelligence.

EUROPE.

Religious Communions- In a work lately published in France is given the following estimate, said to be compiled from official documents, of the numbers which compose the respective Religious Communions of Europe, Jews excepted. The manner in which the subject is stated in reference to the United Kingdom, shews that this estimate can be taken, in most cases at least, only as a general approximation to fact:—

England & Wales: 6,000,000 Church of England: 6,000,000 Dissenters - Scotland: 1,500,000 Presbyterians: 500,000 Other Bodies Ireland: 500,000 Church of England: 380,000 Dissenters; 5,500,000 Romanists-France: 30,855,000 Romanists: 659,000 Reformed: 280,000 Lutherans - Spain: 11,660,000 Romanists-Portugal: 3,173,000 Romanists-Italy: 20,210,000 Romanists-Switzerland: 1,167,000 Reformed: 580,000 Romanis's-Germanic Confederation: 6,750,000 Protestants: 6,700,000 RomanistsNetherlands: 3,500,000 Romanists: 1,500,000 Protestants Denmark: 1,700,000 Lutherans - Swe den and Norway: 3,550,000 Lutherans - Prussia: Lutherans: 6,000,000 4,500,000 Romanists: 1,000,000 Reformed, &c.-Austria: 14,000,000 Ro Inanists: 2,000,000 Protestants-Hungary: 4,200,000

Romanists: 3,646,000 Reformed, Lutherans. &c.Russia in Europe: 39,000,000 Greek Church: 8,000,000 Romanists: 2,500,000 Protestants: 1,804,000 Mahomedans-Turkey in Europe: 7,500,000 Mahomedans : 2,500,000 Greek Church, &c.

TOTAL: Roman Catholics, 112,878,000-Protestants, 45,632,000-Greek Church, 41,500,000Mahomedans, 9,304,000.

In a German Work it is stated that there are, in Germany, 2,720,500 Protestants living under Roman-Catholic Princes, and 5,580,200 Roman Catholics living under Protestant Princes.

UNITED KINGDOM.

Polar Expedition-Captain Parry arrived at the Admiralty on the 29th of September, from an unsuccessful attempt to reach the North Pole; either by water or on the ice, as circumstances might require. The Hecla sailed, from Deptford, on this expedition, on the 25th of March; with every preparation which the most enlightened and liberal zeal could supply. The party landed on the ice in 81 deg. 40 min. ; but, instead of fixed and firm ice, they found it broken into such detached parts, that, after working, by the most

painful toil, under intense cold and frequent rains, as far as 82 deg. 45 min., they were compelled to give up the enterprise, and return to the ship: the labour was excessive, in dragging the boats over large patches of ice; and especially in places where the ice was so thin as not to bear the weight of the boats, and yet presented a constant interruption to their progress.

Captain Franklin and Dr. Richardson arrived also on the same day at the Admiralty. Baptist Miss. Soc. Mr. Yates and Mr. Statham, of the Calcutta Mission, left India, in December, on a visit home: Mr. Yates in the Mars, by way of the United States, and Mr. Statham in the Robarts. They have arrived in this country; but have a full intention, if it please God to restore their health, to return to India. Mr. Yates has left his family in Calcutta.

Brit. & For. Sch. Soc.-Mr. Jose A. Garcia, a native of Barcelona, well recommended to the Committee, having been instructed in the British System, sailed for Buenos Ayres on the 14th of August: his future services will be at the disposal of some benevolent English Gentlemen resident in that city-The recent death of Constantine Sotiris, a Greek Youth, brought to England for education by Captain Blaquiere, has disappointed the hopes which had been formed respecting him: the following account of him has appeared :

This interesting Youth was about 14 years of age: he was a Suliote, and possessed very bright abilities: he had acquired a sufficient knowledge of English to read and speak it with fluencywrote a good English hand-and was advanced in arithmetic and the lower branches of mathematics, for which he had a great partiality. He was naturally of a hasty and'impetuous temper; but care and education gradually softened his dispositions; and his illness, which was a pulmonary consump tion, the tendency to which his medical attendant thought had been of a long duration, seemed marked by a good deal of religious sensibility: he loved to read the Bible, and learned to repeat many passages from it, as well as to recite several hymns, and was very careful to adhere to speaking the truth. The news of his father's death, who had fallen in battle, preyed much upon his spirits: he once said during his illness-" Oh, did I know that my father was in heaven, how glad I should be!" On being asked to what object he should like to direct his attention on returning home to his native country, he said, "To teach my people to be better, and to shew them what I have learnt in England."

The

Church Miss. Soc.-On Friday, the 12th of October, the Annual Meeting of the Montgomeryshire Association was held at Welshpool, the Rt. Hon. C. W. W. Wynne, President of the Association, in the Chair. report of this Meeting did not reach us in time to be noticed in its appropriate place in this Number; but our Readers will agree with us in thinking, that, in the following observations, which fell from the Chairman in addressing the Meeting, a testimony borne to Christian Missions, which, as coming from the President of the Board of Controul, ought to have the widest and most speedy circulation throughout the country.

The Right Hon. Gentleman stated, that, in common with all sincere Christians, he had always felt impressed with the duty of giving

the blessings of Christianity to the Natives of HeathenCountries; and he candidly confessed, that, some years ago, influenced by the weight of important authorities who were opposed to the design under the idea that it would be attended with dangerous consequences, he had experienced doubts whether, in the strong disposition which he felt to favour such attempt, he might not be carried further than strict prudence would justify. Still, however, he had thought that the work ought not to be impeded: and he was most happy to acquaint the Meeting, that, from the official opportunities of understanding the progress of these designs which he derived from the situation that he had the honour to fill, he found that these apprehensions were withont foundation; and he assured them, from the most authentic information, that the conduct of the Missionaries was highly praiseworthy.

The Right Hon. Gentleman spoke with deep and evident feeling of the part taken in this work by a personal friend of his own, whom he loved through life, and whose memory he should cherish to the latest hour of his earthly existence-he meant the late lamented Bishop Heber. When that distinguished Prelate was going out to India, he declared it should be his glory, so far as he could allow himself to glory in any thing, that he was the Chief Missionary from England.

The Right Hon. Gentleman felt that it was a matter of delicacy, to proceed properly in the execution of the work proposed: he deprecated the idea of putting a force upon the religious opinions of men; and considered that the most effectual method of preparing the Heathen for the favourable reception of Missionary Instruction was, by exhibiting to their view the fruits of the holy faith which they were called to embrace, in the lives of those who undertook the office of their conversion.

Adverting to the objection sometimes made against the possibility of success unless the aid of miracles should be vouchsafed, he demanded where it was that we were now considering that objection in Britain, where the Gospel had been already successfully planted, without miraculous assistance! A people sunk in barbarism, under the influence of bigotted and interested Priests and Druids, had been persuaded to relinquish their superstitious rites and their horrid custom of sacrificing human victims, and to submit to the mild influence of Christianity!

He observed, that we ought to be governed in this work by a regard to our Duty, rather than by any other consideration, or any human calculations as to success. Some might plant, others might water; but God alone could give the increase. He remarked, however, that the recent success of our efforts had been highly satisfactory. When persons talked of sending Missions to India, it used to be objected, "What prospect have you of succeeding? Why do you not shew some conquests over the prejudices of the people in other places where the difficulties are less?" This objection had been answered: for, by a steady perseverance in the cause, whole

islands in the South Sea had abandoned their superstitions and received Christianity: the good seed had been sown: it had sprung up, and was now yielding an abundant harvest. He illustrated this argument by a reference to an interesting fact. The lamented Prelate to whom he had alluded, in the last Letter which he had ever received from him said, that he was then writing in the midst of a population of 40,000 Native Christians: these were the spiritual children of Schwartz, who laboured at first amidst great discouragements.

The Right Hon. Gentleman said, that, influenced by these views, he supported this Institution; and assured the Meeting, that, so far from difficulties being thrown in the way of Missionaries to India, none were prevented from proceeding thither — in fact, every facility was afforded.

On the 4th of October, at a Special Meeting of the Committee, Lieut.-Colonel Phipps in the Chair, the following Labourers were dismissed to their respective Stations: they are to act as Catechists and SchoolmastersMr. Thomas Heighway and Mr. Edmund Boston, to Sierra Leone; Mr. Ebenezer Collins, to Antigua; Mr. John Armstrong, to Essequibo; and Mr. Charles Carter, to Demerara. Mr. Collins sailed from Deal, on the 14th of October, in the Golden Spring, Captain Pritchard. Messrs. Armstrong and Carter embarked at Woolwich in the Lady Dunsmore, Captain Owen, on the 24th of October. The passage of the Catechists proceeding to Sierra Leone has been taken on board the St. Andrew, Captain Deiper: the Rev. W. K. Betts will accompany them on his return to his labours. Mrs. Kilham (see p. 400) proceeds in the same vessel.

SOUTH AFRICA.

London Miss. Soc. Mr. and Mrs. Kayser (see p. 263) arrived at Cape Town, after a boisterous passage, on the 21st of June.

MEDITERRANEAN.

Brit. & For. Sch. Soc.--Mr. and Mrs. Dickson sailed, on the 24th of August, for the Ionian Islands. Mrs. Dickson's special object is the promotion of Female Education: her destination is the town of Argostoli, in the Island of Cefalonia, where she hopes to re-assemble the School, first collected by Mrs. Kennedy, but afterward dispersed for want of a Mistress: see that Lady's highly interesting Letter at pp. 323-326 of our last Volume. Of Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, the Committee state

Mrs. Dickson has diligently applied herself to the acquiring of a knowledge of the British System, during several months' attendance at the Central School; and is considered by the Committee to be eminently qualified for the undertaking. Mr. Dickson has also studied the System, and is a no-less competent teacher: he will devote himself to the business of education: he has acquired a considerable knowledge of Modern Greek, being previously well acquainted with the Ancient: his wife also has made some progress in the language. They have taken with them a supply of school requi. sites, including Lessons prin ed by the Society in Modern Greek. They are furnished with Letters of Introduction to the Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands and to the Resident Go. vernor of Cefalonia; from whom the Committee have received the assurance of a most friendly disposition to co-operate with their views.

Church Miss. Soc.-The house at Malta, which has been occupied for the Society in LaValetta, had become too small for its increasing concerns: a cooler and less noisy house had,

indeed, long been desired. In the beginning of July, another was engaged for two years; which is large and commodious, very airy and cool, and situated in a quiet street: the Printing Establishment has two large rooms, and accommodation is afforded for all the Members of the Mission-The Rev. Dr. Korck and Mr. Kitto (p. 301) arrived at Malta on the 30th of July. Dr. Korck left on the 11th of August, to join Mr. Hartley, at Smyrna : see p. 486 of the present Number.

INDIA WITHIN THE GANGES. Church Miss. Soc.-The Rev. John Steward has left the Western-India Mission, and proceeded to Bengal, in order to supply Mr. Perowne's place at Burdwan.

London Miss. Soc.- Mrs. Paine, of Bellary, died in child birth on the 24th of April: she had been but a short time (see p. 88) at the Station. The Rev. W. Beynon writes

We had not the satisfaction of enjoying her company many months, but it was long enough to know her value. she was highly respected by us all, not only on account of her amiable disposition, but of her remarkable humility, her unaffected piety, and sincere devotion. We have lost a valuable member of the Mission.

He

The Rev. Adam Lillie (see p. 182) has been obliged to quit Belgaum, after a very short residence, on account of health. embarked at Bombay, with Mrs. Lillie, on the 21st of June, in the Mangles, Captain Carr: they arrived, with an infant born on the passage, at Portsmouth on the 5th of October.

SPANISH AMERICA.

Brit. & For. Sch. Soc.- Mr. Henry Dunn, who had studied the British System at the Central School, and sailed in January for Honduras on his way to Guatimala, arrived at Belize on the 5th of March. It is intended to establish in New Guatimala, the capital of the State and a city of 40,000 inhabitants, a Model School, with a view to diffuse Education throughout the Republic. Messrs. Angas & Co., with their accustomed liberality, granted a free passage to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn. Mr. Dunn writes from Belize, on the 19th of March

We have constant intercourse with Spanish Merchants, daily arriving from Guatimala; and find many opportunities of improvement in the Janguage. From all that we can learn, the people are remarkably ignorant: the Government are very anxious to remedy so great an evil; and we have every reason to anticipate success. As soon as we teel ourselves able to converse fluently in Spanish, we shall proceed to Guatimala.

Mr. James Thomson, whose communications relative to Spanish America we have frequently quoted, has returned thither from his visit home; and has arrived safely, with Mrs. Thomson, at Mexico, the place of their destination.

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