The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-29

Tne crusss ~ the sloopref.War John Adams.
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The United States ship John Adams sailed frem San
Francisco, bound 10 The Sandwich Islands, the eve OF
the lsih August last and after remarkably good run Oh
twelve days, arrived ~ Honolulu the Island Of Oahu.
brief description Of that place. the island homo Of
KAmehsmeha the Fourth, the Hawaiian King forwarded
you from California, and 10 which beg reference.
since last visit TO these islands the marriage OF BIS
sajesiy to the beautiful and accomplished Miss Enrs
Rookie had hoes sosmnized. The event was universally
hailed with delight and preliminary MEASURE .as
Hawaiian Legislature accompanied IN appreciation OF
forthcoming event. By the appropriation Of 500 tho
marriage and 81 900 per amman ~ The Qusea's salary
The 10th June was set apart Tor the colonization
Of she rite II was . charming day. The stores ant
shops were closed, AMI holiday Ioenes were every
ere Apparent. Crowds thronged the church, Ard
any could not gain admittAnce. The palaoe. recently
adorned In most sumptaous manner, was red Ia tn,
evening by Invited guests assembled 10 pay their respects
to the royal party.
The norm. OF the 18th Of September broke rom rs
balmy quiet and with It broke the sleep OF the sluu.
DerIng crew OF she corvette John Adams a. the malta
nal whistle Of the boatswans call summoned Ill ha1ds
'ro up anchor and MAKE saP' for the AarqaesssI
Islands group situated the eastern boundary OF
Polynesia OF the south Pacific. Bidding adeu by nau
Mal courtesy, namely, dipping Of our ffAs, TO tho
M 0uoo
nA and the representative Of Napoleon ILL.,, the brig Of
war Alcbiades lat anchor in the harbo our noble ship
the OF FeeieeAn Dotoriety, stood out 70
and when outside coral reef which surrounds tho
Of the island lay to to discharge our plot which
being done, ned away again and aood on our course
for the isles Of Polynesia. The morn was Iovoy, the
zephyr breexes from the perrumed Of the slsna
waited us slowly % sea the sun resEendsni 10 liz glory
shons welcome To % Rom old Neptune; the barracuda
ported graosuy In the water the yiDsa sh chssea by
it, relentless pursuer the dolphin. daxted nom t0s TRAD
gull deep and ew on ~ winged pAsh 70 fanced eiry
Moloiai Maui and tho olowisf d, tha large sad
magnificent Island Of Hawaii ~ Qrnyhee. A, ths
voc Sekhrnsed EuSn nAy,ssst catsAin Cook was Killed
ny The natives, The recno OF this much 10 be lamene5
and sanguAsy decd NED Korakehua bay lies 70 the
sauthwasd and westward Of the island and a sight
koIy remarkable. Although seventy seven years have
psss,d vince bh event blnspiTed, objecN ye remain
70 mark be time and recall to tae mind Of the voyage
y ~,
per formed part Of his exercises.
0whyee boasts Of several ports, tho principal OF which
and he hvOrie resort for The Whaling Of Psosc
Clio Bay ID certainly desirable anchorage, and the sur
iSondrs scenery y py any os so'ns
principal OF which, Msuna Loa and MAura Roa rse;o
memene height AID tower nigh above tbs sea 20 IN
elevation of sixteen thousand fee their SUBMITS beas
4 perpeusly capped with mow and which, NJ You 40
prosch sns ISLAND seward present remarkably roman.
Scourn al bese Stands was paused very paes,sr
shoud evnce want OF gratitude did omit 10 ex
pess my senamers or he friendly treatment rooeved
by from the Ia ~aiiAns. Their dis!nterested Gu
10 caer for their guests commands the sdrnirA-
lion o al, especially Strangers and thoagh orally unable
S sDepsisd me females in p.rtisul1 svinos an ear.
deeire promote your comfort and omit no opp~
tuny Of doing While on shcre n Boooluu. being
suddenly attached win slight indispo1uon, was 70
moved BY An Acquaintance 70 the house OF feodiy Ne
Da uasd In ,Ss valley nan, During ny na ,S
i attentions Of mine h:st and bis daughters were
\ mscm Ating, and when convaIesoent many happy
fesuiirs The time sroInS through Inc banana gSovss
The house. roaming throughout toe valley Of
hawaiian tongue; the beautiful scenery ON every side
iurpg onward until the approach OF night ntimA ed
e., %t , sS .dH ns S
l eCubtedly well meried and although their ariers
10 e rnO ave-
opeh 70 the ueed! and Tho crust Of pace rarely DENIED
ne daughters Of my entertainer, two good looking,
good tempered, but somewhat vo.s,lo CRIB, pleased me
i much: and the elder having manifested woco k'ndnees
towards me- presented her With book, wuch appeared
10 please highly. Our missionaries have yet vide
field before hcm but Is 70 be hop,d that tncar noble
TO penetrate this people with ,he Of
The true God may result In total reformation In
4 those klsaas.
During ny stay IN the domnious d TIE haSaiAa king
and NE homes Of his people, cousractef Tho friendship
Of many Of The worthy Isiandsrs, and In spsr yeArs
shall cling W the many sweet rcnnisoer o. o. my v'iA
70 the sandwich islands, fondly chernnirs We renem
b AZ ce OF bos qualities rendered when prostYHse
SICK bed The delightful walks enjoyed N tho beautiful
and Ioturesquc valley Of NuoAnau; toe decsous ramos
through orange groves In COMPANY Win two amooS the
moss cha ming Of brunestes; the exhifarauns rides 90
i horseback over mountain hill and dale, emitting N,