Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1853-08-27

0lgnef level, ana al q distance from the point
Of its flow. We heartily commend it to all
who need thing of the kind, and have at
hand the facilities in the way of stream for
its use.
1t is hardly worth while to add, that by
the aid of the ram, water can be thrown into
every room in the dwelling house, as we'll as
into the various buildings, and yards, and
fields Of the farm, wherever it may be re-
quired.
ucs For the Polynesian.
Log of an Expedition to Explore Pearl River.
An expedition to Opunui's on Pearl river
having been ordered for July, 1853, the be-
low named parties assembled at V. Chance
rel's at halfpast A. M. for the purpose Of
lining their bread-baskets in preparation for
the arduous aud dangerous undertaking be-
fore them, viz: ~ 7,s
Commodore w. Amateur Mariner K.
Capt. Nc d. Capt. G.
LieutE E. and The Deacon
After partaking Of a breakfast which had
become very comfortably cool, owing to va
rious and sundry delays occasioned by the
dilatoriness and absence of some of the Off
GERS of the squadron, the Commodore gave
orders for all hands to repair on board.
At % minutes past z, the feet, consisting
of the following vessels,-Swif, Com. W.,
Staghound, Capt Nc. D., Lifeboat, Capt.C
got under weigh. Owing to the want of
wind, it being dead calm, it was necessary
to sweep out of the harbor At 36 minutes
past Z, the Staghound being apparently in
distress, the Commodore ran down in the
Swift to her assistance, but by the time we
were within hail she was again standing on
her course, having sprung her main yard,
and repaired the damage in the short space
of 5 minutes. Great credit is due to Capt
NJ his officers and crew, for their prompt
ness in having SO quickly put the ship in sail
ing trim again. The feet shortly separated,
the Swift was outside of the harbor at 43
minutes past z, the Staghound was outside Of
the Swift and the Lifeboat the outer ship of
the squadron, the Swift being astern of the
others, and the Lifeboat and Staghound run
ming about side and side. This order of sail
ing was maintained until the entrance of
Pearl River was made. Near the entrance,
the Staghound and Lifeboat narrowly es-
capped being swamped by two heavy seas
which struck them and avoided two others
still heavier which broke close astern of
them. At 8 discovered that the Swift towing
to the negligence of the deacon) was without
water At the same time light air sprung
up, which enabled US to take in the oars and
at I3 minutes past increased to a moderate
breeze, which lasted for ten minutes, after
which again calm and had to put out oars.
Made the entrance of Pearl river at 9 A. M.
took light breeze and arrived at Puuloa at
% minutes past 9. Landed and were well
received and Hospitality entertained by Mr..
Montgomery, who has charge Of the salt
works at that place. Owing to some misun-
derstanding the Capts. of Lifeboat and Stag
hound, continued on their course up the river,
and did not stop at Puuloa as was expected;
consequently the Swift was unable to supply
herself with water from them. Upon mem
tioning this to Mr.. Montgomery, he very
kindly furnished US with an ample supply of
this necessary article. Left Puuloa at 40
minutes past 9 stood out 8 minutes when we
tackled and made almost by Stony Point,
where the wind hauling, we were again COM
PEELED to tack at 10 minutes past 10; making
short board, tackled again at Is minutes past
10 and Standing up New Channel, with a
fresh breeze opened Opunui's at 25 minutes
past 10, at half past 10 tackled again and
making long board ran within three boats
lengths of the shore, in deep water, where
at 80 minutes past II we bout ship, and get
ting a favorable slant Of wind arrived at
Opunui's at 81 minutes past | l.. The other
ships having pulled most OF the way and not
having stopped at Puuloa, had arrived some
80 minutes before US. Preparations were at
once commenced for dinner; while these were
going on we were honored with short visit
from Capts. NJ. S P. j
The dinner was good and so were the APP
petites, and everything passed Off to the ats
faction of every body. No one was known
to have a brick in his hat, these articles be-
ing scarce in the part of the country where
we were, adobes being used in their place.
After dinner we were informed that Lieut..
NJ. had broken his leave Of absence-in fact
left his ship, deserted. A court martial has
been ordered in his case, to be held at such
time as the committee may appoint Io|
prevent further deserions, all hands were At
once ordered on board, and at 4 the fleet was
under sail standing down Pearl river with a.
fine breeze directly aft. The other ships be-
ing rather ahead, the Commodore took q
short cut between two rocks called the Twins
q passage heretofore unexplored Fortu-
n.tely. owing to the state of the tide, he went
through without touching. Afler short run
Of As minutes, arrived at Puuloa, 10 minutes