The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-06-10

The settlement of Kalaupapa, the outpost, 50 to
SD sak, of the inner lazar house of Kaawao is sit
uated in bay like entrance Of the coast line on q
gradually sloping elevation, at the base OF high
precpices that do guard duty over the life prison.
ers contained within the settlement. The prospect
at distance is interesting the slope of the land
giving one full view of the entire surroundings
of the settlement, and the many houses would
seem to indicate industrious contented people.
Occupying center spot in the picture is the little
Roman Catholic chapel, rearing alOft the insignia
of the Christian religion, which stands as monu-
ment to the labors of the good Father Damien the
priest who has cast his lot for life among the IN
fortunate miserables that people the lazar lands
of Kalaupapa and Kalawao. The good priest said
that the people there were now fairly contented
with their lot it having been over six years since
any attempt had been made to escape from the
confines of this tomb of the living.
At a. m. on the eth, departure was taken from
halaupapa for a voyage along the entire northern
coast of the island, and the e1curBioniss Obtained
views from the sea, OF kalawao, Pelekuni, aii1u,
Halawa. the beautiful upland of Banikaaulas the
falls Of Papalaoa, Puaaheunui. Halawa and Moaula
and passed on the land side of the island of Moku
hoohiki. From Halawa on is passed the Moenua
plantation, formerly the property of Mons. Eugene
Bal, "a son of whom is assistant engineer on the
DoirSeh and whose knowledge of places had proven
very useful) but now owned by Messrs. Wong
Leong Co.; Waialua with its scattered habtations
and pretty valley, Kupeke with its cocoanut grove,
until a stop was made et.Pukoo place renowned
for its fish Here a landing being effected the
party we're received by Hons. Kupihea and Naka-
leka and the entire residents of the place. Horses
were provided and a short ride was taken while as
a 9Hid pro gWo Mr., Wundenberg placed the ships
boats at the disposal of the residents and invited
them to inspect the vessel, accepted by all, men,
women and children.
stay of two hours was made at Pukoo after
which departure was made for a visit to the famed
country seat of Kamehameha the Fifth, at Kama.
kakai. The McColgan plantation at Kameloo and
tue favorite resort of sportsmen Kawela was
passed and arrival was made off the entrance of
the harbor of Ksunakakai just the eIcursionists
had finished supper, $50 p. M. Here, on landing,
were found Mr.. NJ. ID. Monsarrat, his wife and
family, Mr.. Monsarrat being engaged in surveying
large tracts Of land situated the vicinity and be-
longing to tbs Government. An invition to dine
again, was Immediately given and, although the
visitors protested they were compelled to accept
the inequalities extended. 1t was O'Clock before
adieu was said to Mar. and Mrs. Aonsarrat and re-
turn made 10 the steamer.
Honolulu was now located as the next hating
place and the little steamer plouGhed her way
safely to this port, arriving at 40 a. on the
morning of the 9th inst, the party landing, after
having had most enjoyable excursion on the first
trip of the fast and staunch steamer James l. Dor-
ugNg