Polynesian., 1845-04-12
NEW SERIES, Vol. mo. AZ.
Honolulu, March, 25, l845,

Suc,-We the undersigned, American
citizens, residing at Honolulu, respectfully
beg leave to offer to your Majesty some ex-
preston of the heartfelt sympathy and sor-
row with which our hearts have been filled
by the sad intelligence of the death of T.
Haalilio, one of your Maiesty's late ENJOYS
to the United States and Europe. In his
death the nation has ample cause for mourn
ing, and has met with a heavy loss, which
time cannot repair From his services in
the cause Of your Majesty's government, in
calculable good, had he been spared, would
doubtless have resulted. Returning with q
mind well stored with knowledge, and en-
larged by the advantages Of foreign travel,
his experience and his c~ounsels would have
been of inestimable value and we believe
his influence would have done much to re-
%comcile the differences which at present un-
happily exist between some Of your Majes-
tvs naturalised officers and a large class Of
the foreign community. But the Almighty
God, in His own wise Providence has seen
fit to call your Majesty's faithful servant
from his sphere of usefulness here, and while
we deeply sympathise with your Majesty and
the nation in this heavy affection, we
would not forget the many causes for conso-
lation and comfort with which your Majesty
is surrounded. Let us not forget that Haa-
lilo was permitted to live to accomplish the
great objects of his mission, that he had repre-
scented his country with honor, and with a dig
nifty which had inspired respect for him u
broad both as an individual and as the Repre-
sentative of your Majesty. We sincerely
congratulate your Majesty that these desira-
BILE ends had been fully accomplished before
he was called away. We would also heartily
congratulate your Majesty on the safe re-
turn of Mr.. Richards, Haalilio's most wor-
thy coadiutor in his noble work, his devoted
friend, aud one whose services have also
been devoted to your Majesty's cause. For
these sources Of consolation we do most
heartily congratulate your Majesty.
We would avail ourselves Of this occasion
to lssure your Majesty Of the sincere friend
ship and good feelings which we do entertain
and always have entertained both towards
your Majesty and towards your Majesty's
government, and whatever unfortunate diff
%ferences have arisen or may arise between
the naturalised officers Of your Majesty's
government and the American residents, we
shall always entertain towards your Majes-
ty and towards the nation none but the
most friendly feelings and wishes, which
we doubt not are, and will be fully ~recipro-
Gated.
With sincere wishes for the continued
good health of your Majesty, of her Maj
csty the Queen, and Of the Premier, and for
the prosperity of your Majesty 3 government,
We remain, Sire,
Your Majesty's sincere
Friends and humble servants.
r. w. Wood, WIN. Hooper,
E. II. Boardman, Stephen Reynolds,
WIN. Baker jr. Chas. Brewer,
J. o. Carter, William Ladd,
Saml. G.. Damon, Jas. F. B. Marshall,
b. II. Penhallow, Francis Johnson,
Caleb Rogers, +. w. Thompson.
Josiah Grant, Hiram Grimes,
A jenkins, o. p. Kicker,
WIN. French, f.. S. Benson,
Madison Clark, James B. McClurg,
GamaIiel Drew, John Ladd,
Daniel p. True, G. d. Gilman,
David F.. Curtis, Cornelius Hoyer,
John G.. Mum, Samuel II. Roberts,
Edwa. G. Webster, VIM. S. Holden,
Robert q. Davis, John Ballou,
VIM. Smith, John Wiley,
James Makec, Charles Bent,
r. A. S. Wood, Thos. b. Rendols.
w. c.. Parke ir.