Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1850-03-16


still slowly consuming our frail bark, we al
SO find ourselves driven by adverse winds
and currents some two hundred miles to the
leeward of our port. But TO the same kind
Providence who hath preserved US thus far.
we still look for help. At nine, a. m. made
the island of Kaula, the most westerly of the
Hawaiian group. AT noon, tackled and stood
to the northward. but owing to strong cur
rents and battling winds, we again fel,to the
ieeward. Opened the cabin and main hatch
but the prospect was not very encouraging. !
The hold from the pumps to the bulk head Of
the store-room, was all still burning, though
slowly. At four, p. IN. tackled and stood to
the southwark and eastward. -
Tuesday-Stood to the northward few
hours this morning, but the wind heading us
|oH, tackled again, standing to the southwark
and eastward. At noon, lat. 20 35, Ion. .l6I.
Tackled and stood N. E. by n. = @
Wednesday-Went below and found the
FIRE still raging-are obliged to keep .pleaty
Iof water going to keep it under Our pro-
visions becoming nearly exhausted, we scut-
tied the deck forward of the main hatch in
order to obtain some from the hold, but found
it all in damaged state. At eleven, a. m.
made the island of Kauai, bearing N. N. E.
distance forty miles. Light battling winds,
and strong current setting to the westward.
Friday-This morning under topgallant
sails and single reefed topsails-strong trade
winds. At noon, lat. s2l Sc, lon, l59 26.
Saturday-Much steam and gas arises from
below and FIRE could be seen in different pla-
ces. We allow not day to pass without
thoroughly wetting all below.
Sun9ov--W;nd xorx, lubt III -. l.
little misunderstanding E. by n Having
FIVE tons Of hard coal in the run Of the ves-
sci, this morning we discovered it on fire. 1t
had evidently been burning for a number OF
tdays. This produced a very intense heat!
Much water was applied at intervals during
the day. At noon, lat. 10 10, long. l5S.
Monday-Saw the snow-capped mountains
of Hawaii on our starboard quarter. At sew
en-, p. m. took off the main hatch there ap-
parently being not much fire, and ventured
intoahe hold and had a thorough Search
Found some fire in the sails, which we mme-
diately put out, and foundthe vessel and car
go in deplorable condition The cargo was
all completely burnt or destroyed, together
with the vessels sails. rigging, etc.--inclu-
ding an entire new suit Of sails-and her
decks and beams badly burnt. Many places
in her decks were nearly burned through
Some Of the beams and all of the carlins aft
the main hatch were burned entirely off. A
vigiant watch was kept all day, but no more
hre appeared. On examination the fire was
found to have burned to within few inches
of the powder, but was fortunately stayed.
Our minds were now freed from the intense
anxiety and suspense which we had been un-
der for the past fourteen days.
| Thus has the watchfnl care of kind Pro-
vidence been over us during our perils, and
tribute Of thanksgiving went up from our
and for the success which had crowned our
efforts. And in the language of the Psalm
ist, we would say, '' God is our refuge and
strength, very present help in time OF
trouble"
| Too much credit cannot be given to Capt.
Soule for his untiring watchfulGess and vigi-
lance during the whole time of the disaster.
Also much praise is due TO the crew for their
faithfulness and promPtness in the discharge
Of their duty
After battling about four days, we finally
arrived safely at Honolulu. Asye we have
not been able TO discover the cause of the fire.
The following is list of the persons who
were on board the brig Brothers:
.Master-Cornelius G.. Soule.
.Mate-Richard Lloyd.
| Creu-Lemuel Burton, Arthur Bradlet,
William Taylor, William Bailey, Edwin
Merrill. Thomas Thompson-George Evans,
steward, and two Hawaiians.
Supercargo David N. Hawley.
Passenssrs-N. S. Bailey. G. w. Wheel
er, j. r. Williams. and Mrs @. Evans.