Washington sentinel., 1853-10-12
Smtelliaemte.
Important from the Sandwich Islands.

highly important news from the Sandwich Islands
Al the date Of last advices, il will be recoected
that meeting of the citizens was called to petit
ton the King for the dismissal of his Ministers OF
Finance and Public instruction, who lad become
exceedingly obnoxious to the people.
In pursuance Of this call, large meeting Of the
foreign residents of Honolulu was called, at which
the following highly important proceedings took
place AS the government had obtained control
of the only two presses in the Islands, and refused
10 allow the publication of the proceedings, they
were brought over 10 US by Capt. Penhalow, one
of the vice presidents of the meeting, that they
might receive full publicity.
GREAT MEETING OF THE CITIZENS.
The foreign residents of the city of Honolulu
assembled at the court house, on the evening Of
July Goth.
Dr. George A. Lathrop stated the objects of the
meeting, insisting upon the right OF free discus
sion, which had been cut of the previous evening,
and in support Of his position read the third and
fourth articles of the constitution of the Hawaiian
Islands, 10 wit
ART. 3. All men may freely speak, write, and
publish their sentiments on all subjects, being re-
sponsble for the abuse of that right, and no law
shall be passed 10 restrain or abrdge the liberty OF
speech, or of the press.
"ART. A. All mea shall have the right in an or
derly and peaceable manner TO assemble, without
arms, 10 consult upon the common good; give IN
structiOn TO their representatives; and TO petition
the king Legislature for redress of grievances
He then introduced series of resolutions which
were ably supported by Messrs. j. ID. Blair, Cap
tain A. J. McDufie. DR.. w. Newcomb, and DIR. j.
Mott Smith, and unanimously adopted
The following the resolutions offered by
DIR. Lathrop:
Whereas, the position of the Sandwich Islands
in the Pacific ocean must render them OF very
great importance, in commercial point OF view
al least, and they would under wholesome judi
cious, and liberal governmental policy, at no dis
tant day. become rich inthe various productions
of their SOIL influential in the expansion of their
trade and commerce, and their citizens prosperous,
conented and happy and whereas, the people
should be the source of power in all, and are EN-
phatically the support and dependence of all gov
ernments, whether monarchcal, mixed, or demo-
cratic, and that no government can be conducted
successfully prosperously and happily without the
confidence and respect of the people, therefore,
Resoioed, That the wishes of the people should
be consulted by Emperor, King or President in
the appointing continuance administers, whob by
the power their position gives them exercise
controlling influence over the destinies Of the
country and theindvdual happiness of the people.
Resolved, That we portion OF the foreign and
native residents of the Sandwich Islands, enter
tain for his majesty, kamehameha III, nothing
but the most profound sentiments OF loyaty re-
gard and esteem; and that he will ever find in
earnest supporters of his title and prerogatives
long as such a course would be consistent with
proper respect for private rights personal liberty,
individual honor and the public good
Resoiced. That the members of Finance and the
Public Instruction, members of his Majestys pre-
sent cabinet, are not so fortunate as to have either
the confidence or esteem of this meeting, nor as
we believe, of any considerable portion OF his Ma
csy native Subjects OF foreign resident citizens
throughout his kingdom, and that their retention
in Office is in direct opposition TO the wishes and
interests of avery large majority OF the natives and
citizens of the Sandwh hch Islands.
Resolred, That these same ministers, having
the command of the principal channels Of inGu-
ence, viz treasure education, and the almost alb
solute control of government patronage, have most
| wlckedy neglected their duty in not using the
means within their control to protect the people
from the pestilence which is now depopulatng the
islands. That, instead of devoting themselves TO
| the public good, they have sought their own
ACKNOWLEDGMENT regardless of the high duties de-
volving upon them, ofthc evils necessarily fol-
lowing their malfeasance in Office.
RcSoiued, That whilst the foreign residents of
Honolulu are making such earnest and energetic
efforts, expendng their time, labor, and money so
literally, to stay the dread pestence that threat
ems in short time TO sweep off large portion of
the inhabitants Of these islands--annhlate their
| trade and commerce, and thereby bring distress,
ruin, and absolute want upon the citizens-lt Is
not unreasonable TO ask the dismissal Of said min
listers who, by their criminal, selfish, and wllful
neglect have brought this lrightful curse upon us.
For even the plea of ignorance cannot be made in
their defence, as the public are well aware that
they were warned in season-nay, even urged
and entreated 10 use the only means by which pro-
lection could be given to the people But as the
sum of less than $1,000 would be required to
cinate and protect the people of this island, the
recommendation or proposal OF the physicians
passed for nonght.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the
president 10 prepare petition to his Majesty pray
ing that he will CRAFTY the most earnest hope and
desire of the people, and contribute to their happi
ness and prosperity by dismissihg from office G.
b. Judd and Richard Armstrong, the present Min
listers Of Finance and Public Instruction.
J. d. Blair, having been appointed TO prepare
petition TO his Majesty kamehameha III submitted
| the following, which was unanimously adopted,
and over one hundred signatures were immedi-
atcly obtained in the meeting:
PETITION TO HIS MAJESTY KAMEHAMEHA III.
We, the undersigned, citizens of the Sandwich
Islands, part of whom are most loyal and dutiful
subjects of your Majesty, and others, residents and
deniZens of your Most Gracious MaJestys king
dom, would earnestly and respectfully represent
TO your Majesty, that we entertain for you, as the
lawful sovereign Of this kingdom, feelings of the
most loyal duty and respectful reverence, and for
| those noble and generous qualities of the heart,
that have SO eminently characterizedyour Majesty,
the cordial admiration of our hearts can only be
ielt-never expressed ...
Your petitioners would further most respectfully
represent your Majesty that the interests of all
of us largely, and many of us solely, identified
with the Hawaiian Islands that the prosperity,
political advancement and happiness Of your king
dom is the sincere and earnest desire OF hearts,
| We advance with its advancement, and are pros
porous in its prosperity. The destinies OF us all
are or less united with the destnies of these
| Islands. As nation is so are the people; and as
| national wealth, greatness and dignity are shared
by the people individually, also, must they share
nthe poverty, nsgnifcance and depreciation Of ma
tional character. Ii is, for these reasons, as well
as the sentiments of personal regard and esteem
we entertain for your Majesty, that we earnestly
desire that the dignity and authority of your Majes-
| " should be maintained, the wealth, commerce.
and prosperity Of the nation augmented and stead
| lily advanced, and that peace and happiness may
| reign throughout your Majestys dominions.
Your petitioners would further most respectfully
| represent TO your Majesty, that the history of all
| ages illustrates the truth, that monarch, how
ever good and great, in his own person, can make
| his government respected or his people happy,
when surrounded by pernicious councillors. The
happiness of people is in the wisdom Of the gov
ernment, and the strength of the government is in
the trust and confidence fthe people.
| Your petitioners would further represent 10 your