The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-30
PROCEEDINGS AT THE SANDWICH
ISLANDS.

From n" HonOiuu eolypessn, June u, lsa6.
The account Of the public proceedings connected
with the visit Of Commodore Stockton, and the pre-
sen.ation Of Commissioner Ten Eyck, which we are
enabled 70 present TO our readers this day, cannot
fail OF giving satisfaction 20 the citizens OF both gov
ernmenis. The sentiments expressed ia the several
addresses emnently calculated 10 allay any past
differences and TO restore that kindly tone between
the two governments which shoald never have been
INTERRUPTED From this audience we hope 20 date
succession Of good Offices either side, which shall
cement the already intimate lies between the people
OF this kingdom and the citizens Of the United States
into the strong chain Of generous and conhdng
friendship. To do this, there must be on either
siie personal CONCESSIONS, though there need be
none Of principles. We desoutly pray thai the
generous sentiment Of the President OF the United
States IN his letter To the king, may DO fully real
lzsd, and that We all "mey bury in oblivion all the
unhappy differences which have arisen between
your government and our late commissioners, George
Brown, esq" As an earnest Of his majesty's de-
sre TO reciprocate this friendly disposition, he con-
scented, at the simple suggestion OF Commodore
Stockton, TO receive Mr. Brown for the purpose of
taking leave and presenting his successor This was
done as an act Of courtesy, which II was represented
would be gratifying under the peculiar circumstances
Of The case the President Of tbs United States,
who had 80 fully and handsomely complied with the
Suggestions" OF the king in bis letter 10 him of the
10Th September, 1874. The entire purposes Of the
interdict having been accomplished, there was lair
rude left for national courtesy This act, and others
connected with Commodore Stookon's intercourse
with this government, have been made the subject
Of reports disparaging 10 both parties. We have
Commodore Stockton's authority TO state, IN the
strongest terms, that nothing like an intmation OF
force, or any influence that could be construed to
have arisen from fear Of the power Of the United
States, has entered in the slightest degree into his
negotiations with the kings officers His mission
was emphatically a peaceful and concilatory one,
and his object has been TO strengthen the govern
ment Of these islands, by course at once respectful
and calculated to win their confidence. Commodore
Stockton especially gave liberty TO state, that he
had desired nothing Of this government and its Off
GERS, which he would not freely grant were he in
their circumstances This is the language of
high-minded man and experienced officer, possess
ing the fullest confidence OF his government. IL
need be then no matter Of surprise that exertions
founded on such principles met with success. In
deed, we have reason TO know that Commodore
Stockton's desire throughout, IN which he has been
sustained by Mr.. Ten Eyck, has been TO produce a
state Of things favorable to an unmpassioned exam
ination into the merits Of any case which may 6e
deemed worthy Of the attention Of the respective
governments. Much Of the past is altogether Of
nature that for the sake Of harmony, IL is best to
bury in oblivion" For the future may conf
DENLY entertain the hope that nothing viii again
occur calculated 10 exasperate either party. With
the temper that now appears to subsist, We be-
live that questions can be readily arranged
their abstract merits, without appeals TO the
community TO the developing OF any policy
calculated to array parties in hostile attitude
Ia personal matters there is no difficulty in agree
log to disagree, and yet preserving intact the
social relations. Every well visher TO society
should aid in spreading further that mantle Of peace
and charity which 1t has been the object OF the visit
OF the Congress to cast over our community. The
United States government have been just and mag
nanimous--their representatives are friendly and
conciliatory. The desire OF the kings government
n heir m n fll nd
With such dispositions at the fountain head for the
improvement of our political relations, II is highly
desirable ihat our social should become the same.
II lays wholly in the power Of individuals pro-
duee this result, and is certainly contamination
deyoutly to be wished, that before another year
dawns upon US, Honolulu may become as famed for
Its harmony as it now is for its hospitality.
.aripdl Of the United Stats igafs Congress bearing
the broad psnnant # Commodore X. r Stockton,
conveying .fathony Ten Eyek, esq, hc commits
sionsr from he United States and Joel Turrei, esq.,
the consul
The above-named beautiful frigae cast anchor in
DOR roads on the 9Th instant, and exchanged sautes
with the battery.
On the 10Th, C. nodore Stockton addressed to
the minister OF foT n relations the following letter
UNrED STATES FneArE CoNeREss
June 10Th, 1876.
Sir: Your exceency is already acquainted with
my arrival in the United States ship Congress, at
the anchorage of the harbor of Honolulu.
Ii rs my duty now TO morn you that a COM
missioner from the United States accredited to the
kings government came out in the Congress- bring.
ing with him letter from the President Of the
United States, addressed 10 the king. The time and
manner OF the reception Of the commissioner seems
now to De matter of more importance than ordi-
narily attends such event; therefore take leave
to suggest the most friendly and best course that
an informal conversation on that subject be held be-
w vnf. md ..r,k.
call at the Foreign Office at any time you may please
to appoint.
will not detain your exceency with the express
sion of any personal good will towards the king 3
government; let my acts show that; is it need
full 10 say what deep interest large portion Of the
people OF the United States take in the prosperity of
these islands, Is that not recorded in the praise
worthy acts of those noble missionaries who have
conc from them, and who have suffered every con-
tumely and rproach, and braved every danger 10
subserve the best interests of the kings government
II is, perhaps, quite as unnecessary say word in
regard to the concern that the President of the
United States feels for the honor Of the king and
welfare of his Subjects and that truth should pre-
vail, and justice be maintained throughout his ma
esty 3 dominions. Is not that already recorded in
the archives of your Officer Then let this last act Of
the Presidents testify.
But will venture to say, that no one does more
highly appreciate the wisdom and Justice which has
characterized the government of the king than the
President OF the United States. And that we have
not come here with any intention or desire to claim
anything, or to ask anything, from his majestys
government, which we could not of right, or would
not claim ask, of the powerful nations of the
earth.
have the honor to be-
Your excelencys
Faithful and ohedient servant
r. F. STOCKTON, Commodore.
To his excellency, RoBERr c. WILLIE, minister
of foreign relations.
On the same day the minister Of foreign relations
made the following reply:
FoRxIGS OFFICE, June Is, 1886.
Sin: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt