The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-29
NEWS FROM HAWAII.

the Expedition to oncsi0-Advices from
the United States.
We have received by the way of San Francisco
thanks to Gregory Co-advices from Honolulu TO
the 4th ult
The Polynesion of that date says
We received Tuesday regular mail OF the 9th Of
October from New York and by Gregorys k~ press, nj
teen days later intelligence by the Nicaragua route, in
advance Of the mail We have NEW YORK lisAiD OF the
Goth Of October which received here in forty days,
or in Ave DAYS shorter time adyices have been
received here
We take the following from the same paper -
The ship Valparaiso touched in the channel going
out, on Tuesday, the Esd November, and remained
aground until the next tide, when she hauled oil
without damage She could have gone out with ease
at high water even high tide, but the pilot who
took her out was deceived in her draught by about
one foot, and thence the accident. In going out
through the crowd Of shipping the v foul OF the
Hiberna and carried away about ak feet OF her Tore
yard, TO repair which she was detained couple OF
days, but sailed ON the 26th November for New Bed
ford, with full cargo OF oil, bone and passengers
Very few accidents have occurred in this harbor
among the shipping, although crowded nearly full
the SUGAR CROP.
The manufacture of the sugar crop commenced on
those plantations where the cane blossoms, and from
presont appearances large yield will result from
The favorable season the planters have enjoyed, 80
far az weather has been concerned. The unusual
drought of 1851 destroyed much cane but there has
been lack Of nn the present year. We have heard
persons who have visited the plantations on Kanai.
SAY that heavier crops were never witnessed than
we're growing there a few weeks since
Advices were received in Honolulu on the Sd of
Dec in thirty eight days from New Orleans, by seven
days the shortest time ever made between the two
places.
THE FoREIGN GUARD AND THE KING.
Monday the 10th OF Nov. was observed in the
Hawaiian Kingdom as the ninth anniversary Of the
joint declaration OF Great Britain and France TO
respect the independence OF this kingdom. Public
Offices were closed during the day. and at IL o'clock,
noon. salute was fired from the battery on the
punchb0wl. In the evening court was held at
the palace, which was numerously attended A
large number of presentations were made among
which that of the newly organized company Of the
Hawaiian Guard attracted special attention. After
the presentation, Capt. McDut6e addressed His Ma
Jesty IS follows
Sias-In presenting the lst Hawaiian Guard to
your Majesty permit me, on behalf Of the associa
don whom J have the honor of representing, to
assure your Majesty, that we fully appreciate your
kind expressions to the foreign residents for their
pr0mptness in rendering their services to maintain
even by force of arms, the laws Of your Majesty's
government and the peace and good order Of the
community.
Believing that properly organized militia should
be regarded as the great bulwark of defence and
curty for the support OF the laws and independence
Of your Majestys kingdom. we have organized our
selves into company fully aware that we are liable
tobe called upon at any time that services may
be required.
Congratulating your Majesty on the continued
prosperity of your kingdom, and the continued
foreign nations whose citizens and subjects are
mingled and united brothers with faithful subjects
OF your Majesty, in the organization now repre-
sentiDg we have the honor of presenting your Majes
~ our assurance OF high respect and esteem.
To which his Majesty was pleased to reply as fol-
lows:-
am very glad to see you, Capt. McDuHie. and
csner 8tnces and soldiers Of the Hawaiian Guard. !
other foreigners, who q late occasion mustered in
arms in support Of my authority, of law and order
am pleased to know that these are the objects Of
your voluntary military organization. I shall rely
upon your assistance in the hour of need; and shall
recommend You to my Lieutenant General, Prince
Lihoiho, and the Governor of Oahu. / consider
your spontaneous manifestation in favor Of my gov.
eminent fresh guarantee of my independence, of
the acknowledgment Of which, by two great nations
this u the anniversary. Gentlemen of the Hawaiian
Guard. repeat my thanks to you one and all.
A tasteful collation. served in the palace at 10
O'Clock, after which the company dispersed and the
observance Of the anniversary closed. The new
constitution was to go into effect the 9Th of De-
cember.
rHF MISSIONARY EXPEDITION TO MICRONESIA.
(From the Honolulu Poll nesian, Dec.
The safe return of the schooner Caroline, on Sun
day last after an absence OF four and half months,
q welcome event to many in this community.
Rev. Messrs. Clark and Kekela returned in her bring
ing with them two natives Of Pitts Island for the
purpose Of instruction, ~ return again to their
cry at some future time.
Our readers will recolect that the Caroline sailed
hence on the 18th of July last. for the purpose Of
conveying to Micronesia the Rev. Messrs. Snow
Guck. and Sturges, with their wives. and two ma
tves of the Hawaiian Islands, with their wives as
teachers, to establish a mission in that extensive
Archipelago under the patronage of the A. B. c. FM,
IN conjunction with the Hawaiian Missionary So
ciety.
so little was known about that portion Of the
globe, that some anxiety felt in regard to their
reception, safety, &C., which has been removed by
the return of the Caroline and the entire success Of
the expedition.
We had hoped to give our readers more extended
account Of this interesting trip, with details Of the
many things which occurred of interest TO them;
but have only room at present to find place for the
following very brief outline, furnished to by
Mr.. Clark, who went and returned in the Caroline.
BY it our readers will how the missionaries were
received. and how located for the present.
Strong's Island, upon which Rev. Mr. Snow is To-
Gated. is in lat. NJ lon. l64 E., and Ascension is
three hundred miles to the northwest and In the
midst OF an extensive group, not yet explored with
reference to missionary operations. The population
of 8trOng's Island is estimated at thousand five
hundred souls, and Ascension at five thousand.
Az intimated in the Poiynestan when this eXpedi-
ton sailed, we shall look for q speedy increase of
intercourse between these islands and that archi-
pelago and for the gradual extension of commercial
relations with that hitherto almost unknown region.
By notice in the Friend an opportunity to send
to Ascension is announced, in two or three weeks,
by the whaleship Isaac Rowland, Captain West,
for which ship letter-bag will be found at the Post
Once
Mr.. EDITOR
The following letter was written without any
thought of publishing but owing to rugged weather
and sea-sickness was unable to write as much az
desired and have concluded, therefore, to send a
copy TO you for early insertion ii the Poiynesida.
In this way the intelligence will be conveyed to all
for whom 1t was intended, and to many others who
may feel an interest in the Micronesia mission. You
will oblige me by giving it an early insertion.
Yours, &c, E.W.C.
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN, Nov. 2, 1852.
REV. A. THrRsTos-
As all the members Of the society of which you are
President will feel anxious TO hear the results OF the
voyage TO Micronesia soon as possible after the
return Of the Caroline have concluded to wreyou,
that il may be ready to go by the first mail after
reach Honolulu. | must be brief, as have other
writing TO do before reach home. You will hear
particulars by and bye.
Our voyage has, on the whole, been prosperous
thus far, and its object secured even beyond expec
tation.