tion of the howling of wolves, the most dismal that could be imagined. This rite was continued till the day of the bu rial, when every thing was conducted in the most decorous manner. At sunrise began the firing of cannon at intervals, like the tolling of a bell. The national, or king's guard of five hundred men, then convened, and were soon in full array, and the coffin was brought forward and placed under their charge, while the procession was forming. First walked the king, leaning on the arm of Mr. Jones, the American consul. The dress of the sovereign was really dazzling. One article alone, his coat, he had imported from England at the cost of a thousand dollars, and it was a truly gorgeous thing. It was of the most superb quality of cloth, plentifully decorated with gold lace and buttons, and the nicest workmanship was lavished upon it. Next him came the chiefs and chiefesses (as they are called) of blood, the most respectable of the foreign residents, missionaries; and in the rear followed an immense concourse of the common people, wearing an aspect more mournful and becoming the occa sion than the stately, splendid group preceding them to the solemn music of a march. The cahelas were perhaps the most singular features of the spectacle. These, the doctor says, he is unable to describe, otherwise than that they were poles, the size of a man's arm, from twelve to fifteen feet in length. Two-thirds the length from the top, was covered with feathers of the most costly kind, so much so that probably the amount expended on the two could not have been less than two or three thousand dollars. They were obtained, with the greatest difficulty, from rare species of birds, inhabiting the mountains. The colors were red, white, yellow, and black. They were singularly beautiful, softly reflecting the rays of light, with a velvet richness, as

they were borne on the shoulders of men immediately in advance of the monarch. In the burying ground were seen several planted on the graves of the dead, soiled and discolored by the weather.

On the group of islands there were several small towns, but Honolulu, of Oahu, was one of the most consequence among them, containing perhaps from ten to twelve thousand inhabitants.

They did not visit each of the islands; but receiving an invitation from the missionaries, Gulick and Whitney, Dr. and Mrs. White visited them at Youii; and the prosperity of their friends tended much to encourage them in their arduous undertaking.

They visited, or rather saw, the extinguished craters of several volcanos, and passed in view of the field where was fought one of the most eventful contests of the last two centuries, and which secured to the last king, Tamaahaah, the whole of the Sandwich group. He was a man of shrewdness and cunning, possessing many good qualities, and, especially in the latter part of his life, was much beloved by his subjects.

During their five months' stay at the islands, being entirely without occupation, it was proposed to the doctor to take the place of Mr. Johnson, the teacher of the half-caste school. Mrs. White was similarly engaged. There had never been a school established for the children of the white inhabitants, and they had therefore honored her by proffering her the charge of one. Thus time hung less heavily on

their hands than it would otherwise have done.

With one exception, the scholars of Mrs. White's school were white. The little adopted son of the king was a pupil when it suited his convenience. The young prince always

came in somewhat imposing style, never accompanied by less than six attendants. One drew his little carriage, and one walked on either side, and the others performed such services as he required at their hands. While he was in school, they remained on the green before the house, not being allowed to receive instructions with their youthful

master.

The members of the school were all young, the elder ones having been sent to the United States to obtain their education. They were perfectly good and gentle. As they had never been exposed to improper influences, they knew nothing of evil, and their instructress fondly imagined that even angels could scarce be purer than these dear children.

During his mother's labors, Silas was left at home, consigned to the care of his native nurse, Kakeria, who was devotedly attached to her charge, moaning and weeping over him bitterly when she thought of his approaching departure for Oregon, imprinting upon his young face kisses of the tenderest affection. She was a most maternal creature, and a treasure to her mistress, because of her cheerful, faithful services.

The parents expressed great gratitude to the instructors of their children, and presented them gifts of much value. Captain Charlton, the English consul, and Mr. Jones, the American consulch sent them a fine cow; as also did Mr. Whitney, of Youii. Their new commander, Captain Hinckly, unwilling to be outdone in kindness, generously gave the animals their keeping; and Mr. Hooper placed on board two barrels of molasses. Numberless were the kindnesses of their many friends.

CHAPTER V.

Spring and preparations to leave the Sandwich Islands-Benefit to them of their residence there-Engage passage on board ship-Food and water-Windy and boisterous-Great loss-Contents of the Boxes sent on board by Pilot Reynolds; his wife-Interesting young man; his marriage with a native woman— -Mr. Grimes--Succession of Storms-Endeavor to cross the Bar of the ColumbiaDesperation of the Captain-Crossing-Lulling of the Winde-Baker's Bay-Rest-View-Varieties of Trees; their enormous sizeKing Chenamus and his Consort; his Intoxication; their DressAground three times-Visitor-Invitation to the Shore-First Canoe ride-Arrival at Astoria-Residence of Mr. Birney-Beds for the Night.

SPRING was now approaching, and with it thoughts of leaving the pleasant home and friends to which they had become much attached. They were sorrowful, but duty bade them on to the wilds of Oregon, and they accordingly made their preparations. They were benefited by their residence at the islands, for they had learned much of missionary labors, and the course which they must in part pursue.

They embarked on board the Diana, Captain Hinckley, and found that, unlike the vessel they had before sailed in, this was provided with a variety of good, wholesome provisions. They were thirty days at sea, and had a very boisterous passage; but nothing more disastrous occurred than the death of their English cow, which to the children was a misfortune, as they were thereby deprived of milk. After they had been out à fortnight, and the weather

had become somewhat calm, they felt a curiosity to open the three boxes which had been sent on board by Pilot Reynolds, mentioned in the last chapter, labelled to Dr. White. In the first they found a dozen bottles of wine, in the second eight of brandy, all invaluable in sickness, and in the third pepper, spices, cassia, tea, sugar, and every such article as Mrs. White needed on going to housekeeping. They had often seen Reynolds while at the islands, and endeavored to learn something of his former history. But in this they were disappointed. They had heard him speak much of his children. One morning Mrs. White went into his store on some trifling errand, when she saw a native woman behind one of the counters. She was dressed in black satin, with a wreath of rare and beautiful feathers upon her head, and was a tall, fine looking creature, of rather noble appearance. After the usual compliments, Mr. Reynolds, turning to her, said, “Mrs. White, the mother of my children." This was a singular introduction, and she was reasonably surprised, especially as before she had never heard hím mention his wife, and besides, this was the first instance she had ever seen of a colored woman* being the wife of a white man.

A young man who left Boston with them, afterwards married a native woman. He was a man, who, from his acquirements and deportment, would have been judged possessed of too much pride to form a connexion considered so degrading. His intellect was of a high order. He was well educated, and it was a treat, which the passengers often sought, to converse with him a few moments when he could be released from his duties; for, owing to his not very pros

* The complexion of the native is midway between the African and Indian of this country.