Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
The Sandwich Islands.

When we consider the moral intellectual SOCIAL and
political revolutions, wrought in these islands, which
less than century ago brought to the knowledge
of the civilized world and invested with wild
tic interest tho recorded voyages and adventures Of
Captain Cook Nc feel 1t unreasonable and absurd &c
despair of the civilization and reformation Of sny portion
of And hough in the recent progress of the
Sandwich Islanders, we see senaliy displayed the D
vine Providence, yet must Christianity, in its simplicity
and power be acknowledged the grand means of the
civilization and prosperity oil these people. OF late We
hear many conectures in regard these islands, and
much inquiry and speculation respect their probable
future relations the United States. The facts which
we now submit are from most authentic sources and
Indicate the existence of most cheering degree oil pros
perty Though the Executive power heredtai and his
Majesty Kanuhamsha III occupies the throne, yet the
Legislature consists of two branches which assemble
annually the representatives being elected by the votes
of the people, among whom universal suffrage prevails
No distinction is made between natives and such foreign
have taken oath Of allegiance to the Govern.
ment.
The present Prime Minister is NJ Young, son of an
Englishman by one of the chief women.
Minister OF Foreign Relations, r. c. Wyllie Scotch
man.
Minister of Finance G. P. Judd, an American.
Minister of Instruction. R. Armstrong, American.
Attorney General, NJ Bates, American.
Chief Justice, w. L. Lee, American.
Two Associates, one an American, and the other a
native. ~. ...-
Great Britain is represented by Consul General.
The United States is represented by Commissioner
and Consul at Honolulu, and a Consul at Lahana.
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their consus residing in Honolulu 1t is difficult for one
who not resident these islands to imagine the vast
increase and all kinds of business since the
mighty rush of ships and population to California and
what prodgious impulse has been given to agriculture
and all other useful occupations and pursuits.
In no part Of the world is human lls liberty, and
nroperfy more secure; in is there more saubrl-
Gus and delightful climate And foreigners are, upon
taking the oath Of allegiance, placed upon perfect
equality with the native inhabitants and may hold land
in fee simple few who have become settled these
inviting islands wish to change their abode.
The soil well adapted to the cultivation OF the sugar
cane coffee bananas oranges sweet and Irish potatoes
watermelons and other fruits and vegetables. Cattle
and horses abundant and the beef and mutton good
while turkeys and other poultry and large quantities o
potatoes are shipped TO San Francisco. 81
The revenue of tn Government for tie last few years
has exceeded its necessary expenses and the surplus
been devoted the construction oil a custom house,
market house Honoulu, the making OF roads and
bridges the building of prisons, and the opening oil an
aaueduct To convey ships which come here for
repairs and refreshments after protracted voyages.
| All kinds of merchandise subject to duty OF five
per cent except spritous liquors. which are taxed five
dollars per gallon. The customhousc regulations are
said he good, and post office system has recently
been established. The Government supports common
schools for all classes The laws printed both IL the
English and native languages
weekly newspaper called the Poyaesion is also pub
lished under the direction OF the Government semi
monthly (thc Messenger) published in the native Ian
puage The american Ssamen's Friend supports one
chaplain nj Honolulu and another at Lahaina The ex
the editor Of the Friend-a weekly newspaper dedica
ted chiefly TO the interests Of Chrisfidn Sates
man.