1030: Captain Paul Shirley left the ship to go on board the homeward bound steamer; as he left the side, the crew without orders, gave him three hearty cheers from the fore rigging.
1200-1600: Lieut George A Baldy Navigator was suspended from duty by the Comd'g Officer for being in such a condition from the use of stimulants as to be unable to perform his duties in a proper manner
0800-1200: Followed the motions of Hawaiian authorities on shore in half-masting colors as a testimonial of respect to the memory of the late king. Sent ashore to US consul five (5) blue lights night signals one (1) White lantern + a white member for signals to be used in case of disturbance on shore
0800-1200: followed motions of Hawaiian authorities on shore in half-masting colors as a testimonial of respect to the memory of the late king
1200-1600: made all preparations for sending a party of armed men ashore to assist in preserving the peace
1600-2000: A precou~ted signal was made from the American barque Munay for assistance. Sent Company of Infantry & Marine Guard on shore in charge of Lieut Comd'r Theo F. Jewell to assist in quelling disturbance caused by the Election of new king David Kalakau. USS Portsmouth + HBMS Tenedos also sent parties of armed men.
2000-2400: Heaving firing on shore: Sent Lieut Baldy on shore to Headquarters to inquire cause of firing. Lieut Baldy returned at midnight. Everything quiet on shore
0400-0800: Lieut Geo A Norris, Ensign M. D. Hyde and Mids. W.H.H. Southerland reported on board with thirty six (36) men having been detached from special duty on shore Lieut Geo A. Baldy took command on shore of those remaining there fourteen men + nineteen marines
1000: Hi Excellency the French Commissioner paid an official visit on board & was received with usual ceremonies 1050 the Governor of Oahu visited the ship accompanied by the Prime Minister
1600-2000: Preparing ship fore evening entertainment
1900: Parties from shore and the USS Portsmouth HBMS Tenedos came on board to witness Minstrel Entertainment by the crew
2000-2400: Ladies + gentlemen from shore and Officers of HBMS Tenedos and USS Portsmouth on board witnessing entertainment given by crew
1200-1600: 1st + 2nd Cutters pulled in Regatta for Man of War boats given by USS Portsmouth. During the Regatta King Kalakaua of the Hawaiian Islands and Leliokoku Prince apparent visited the USS Portsmouth. This ships Gig came in ahead in the Gigs race and the 1st Cutter in the Cutter race the only races for which this ship's boats were entered
1200-1600: The following named destitute seamen belonging to American Whaling Barque Active were received on board for transportation to the United States Vz E. T. Silva: A J Frates: A Francis: Jack: M Simeas: David: T Ferrars
0400-0800: Ensign M.D. Hyde. Chief Engineer L J Allen P.H. Engineer J. H. Harmony + Asst Surgeon J.L. Neilson left the ship to try the height of the mountain as far as the glacier now in plain sight from the ship
2020: Mr Wagner Pilot reported on board: while steaming very slowly into the anchorage the ship answering her helm much more quickly than the Pilot anticipated ran upon a reef standing out from docks just a wash at high water; the keel striking first forward and then first abaft mid ship section. Stopped and devoted the remainder of the watch to lightening ship and making other preparations for getting off. Ran the IX Guns forward and got out shot shell and powder. Sent out kedges from Port bow and quarter and carried out Port bower anchor with chain to a position about one ships length off Port bow. Tide rising slowly. At end of watch engaged shackling Port chain. Soundings taken around ship at 2340 from the Dingy by J.L. Thatcher Carpenter
2000-2400: Lieut A.B. Carter, USN left behind on shore sick from the USS Benicia departed this life this evening at the residence of Mr. Cartright and American Merchant of Honolulu
1400: Sent body bearers ashore in charge of Mid. Southerland: At 1430 sent an Escort of 56 seamen + Marine guard of this ship; as escort for funeral of Lt. Carter
