The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-26
From the Sandwich Islands,

By the arrival of the brig Zoe, Captain Richards.
IN sixteen days from Honolulu, we are in recent
OF highly interesting news up to April 9th.
On Wednesday, the 9th inetant his majesty
opened the Legislature at the Palace The mem
bers elect met at the Bethel at 10 O'Clock and pro-
ceeded to organize themselves.
U M Robertson. esq, was reelected Speak
er; Clerk, Mr.. o E. Gulick: Assistant CLERK Mr.
Chamberlain; Chaplain, Rev Mr. Clark and Ser
geant- Arms, Mr.. w G. Parker At 70 O'clock
they proceeded to the Palace, according to preyi.
Gus notice, when the following speech was read to
the MOBILES and representatives, by the Premier
actin G as especial commissioner for his majesty
NoBLxs AND REPRESENTATIVE OF MY PEoPIs:
have convoked you TO deliberate upon the interests
OF the nation, under the constitution of June 18th
1902 granted that constitution under the anx-
ious desire, as told the Legislature of last wear
SO to govern my subjects as that one can expect
to benefit himself by any political change.
Upon your loyalty and patriotism rely for the
support of my rights, and for the preservation of
the liberties which are guaranteed to nv people
for their welfare freely gave up, in the division
OF lands, much of my territorial rights, to the in
Jury OF my private revenues | contide in the
representatives of my people, who are thereby
benefited, to furnish. at all times what means
may be wanting for the due support of the crown,
In just PROPORTION to the revenues of my kingdom
-, 1 have named my adopted son and heir, Liho-
hno, as my successor to the throne, and il is nv
wish that you, my mobiles, concur in that appoint
ment and In the public proclamation which the
constitution requires.
the internal affairs of my kingdom which are
prosperous. although the want of money has de-
ayed many OF the public works which ought 10 be
completed He will also lay before you the report
OF my chief justice IN relation to the Judiciary of
the kingdom.
My relations with all foreign nations continue
to be OF the moot friendly character.
treaty with his majesty, the King of Sweden
and Norway, was concluded on the first of july
last and hat been sent TO Stoc holm for ratification
His imperial majesty. Napoleon H., Emperor of
France, has replied on the important matters re-
ferred to him, as ! stated to the Legislature of
1851, and diplomatic relations are now fully re.
stored with that great and enlightened empire
His imperial majesty ia represented at nv court
by Monsieur Herrin, in quality of bis maiesty's
consul, commissioner and plenpotentiary, who
has promised soon to present the reply of his pe-
rial majesty, and the draft of new treaty with
France: hopeit will be such treaty as have
many times asked for, alike honorable and bepe.
| hcia to France and my kingdom.
My Minister of Foreign Relations will renort IN
you what efforts have made to obtain that re-
suit, the progress OF the negotiations with France
and the state of my relations with foreign nations
generally, up to the beginning of this year.
My Minister of Finance will report to YOU unon
the state OF his department from the 3lst of
March to the 3lst December, 1852 IL appears
there has been falling off in the revenues which
VIII make 1t incumbent on you representa- ves of
the people, after making provisions for carving
on the government, to devise ways and means 70
meet this deficiency, and also to provide surplus
My Minister of Public Instruction will repors 10
you upon the subjects of education, morals health.
and pulation throughout my kingdom. Thai
portion of the revenue which is applied to the diC
fusion of useful knowledge among nv subieclaI
regard as well applied. and at the same time pro.
motive OF that virtue, intelligence and stability of
character which is the best security Of conslitu.
tional government.
The chief end Of civil government ia to protect
the ives the properties, and the rights of the gov
erned. For this purpose certain military force
has been found indispensable by the experience of
all countries in all ages. | therefore commend
this subject to your careful consideration.
conclude, mobiles and representatives. recon-.
mending to you the rights and interest of INV
crown, the interests of religion, education The
promotion OF agriculture, and the announcement
of commerce.
May God bless your deliberations for the pro
motion OF his glory and the peace and welfare of
my kingdom.-Poiynesian. "
CoAL.-l Ia reported that Captain Cash, of tbs
American whae-ship Columbia, recently discoy.
ereo coal on the northern shore OF the Ocbotsk
sea, In Ion. 1856 E. and lat. so N, from which be
ootalned several tons for his ships use which has
PROVED to be OF superior quality. We anxiously
wan further particulars corroborating the truth OF
tnis important Observation-Disclosures