The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-11

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public feeling in the United States sided strongly
with the Ministers. But SINCE the acquisition
Of California to the United States, new order
order Of affairs appears. Foreigners have poured
spite Of every obstacle placed in their way by the
chosen few, and at the present time we rank
among our commercial and agricultural po-
pulation men Of the first talent and respect
ability, who have settled here fully depending upon
a speedy change in the present ridiculous bombast
of government, and whose highest ambition in this
progressive sgeis to see glorious stars and stripes
embracing in their folds these fertile isles.
In point Of climate the Sandwich Islands cannot
be exceled for salubrity and evenness. The north
east trade winds prevail nearly an the year. Con-
tagious diseases have, until within week OF TWO,
been unknown, Qattefly the small pox, brought
from California, has broken out, but very lightly,
among the native population, end has not thus lar
spread to any extent) and the fame OF our pure ar
and healthy climate has brought crowds Of lnvahds
from California, whose rapid recovery in most IN
stances has been unsurpassed. The prnclpai slands
comprising the group are those OF HAWAII, MuW
Oahu and Kanai. On all Of these three are large
tracts of land under cultivation, and the yield
Of sugar, coffee and tobacco where cultivated, has
proved equal to that Of the most productive soun
tries in the world. Lattery, gentlemen Of enlarged
views and having ample means, have purchased ana
turned their attention TO plantations, and have com
nenced them upon the most modern principles
They had every difficulty to struggle against-s
government who, jealous of an increase Of foreign
Influence, threw every impediment in their way
high price Of labor bad roads and distance of agr
cultural districts from seapors, besides the usual
imFedimenta offered by the newness Of their under
taking and distance from civilized countries, where
the necessary material could be procured for carry
ing on the machinery and process necessary.
All these obstacles have however, failed TO cramp
the energy Of the enterprising American despising
the arbitrary policy Of the government and the
hgotry Of the mission-wh0, jealous OF an increase
Of outside foreign influence, even went 80 far
in ore case as to forbid natives to plant coffee
trees, urging teetotal principles as an excuse
for such narrow-mindedness- and overcoming
labor by importation Of Coolies from China, con-
structing roads in many instances, at their own ex
pense, and importing everything possible from the
United States.
velope themselves. Our sugars find a ready market
in California and bring a higher price than any
others of similar quality Coffee ia also swallowed
up as fast as it comes forward at greatly remuner-
atng prices. and the way is paved for the approach
of thousands to come and do likewise
The soil of the islands is favorable to the growth
of every tropical product, and with an industrious
population would in very short time become prolific
to great extent. Honolulu, the capital of the
islands, and residence Of His Majesty Kamehameha
HID, ia ourshing town, and is the principal port
upon the islands. From its excellent harbor, acces
sble at all times, and the facilities offered for re-
cruiting vast amount of shipping, nine-tenths Of
which are American, it is rapidly growing in impor
lance. 1t is the great calling place OF American
whalers, some three hundred OF which yearly visit
it, besides being sort Of halfway stopping place
forc numerous merchantmen on their way from
California to the East Indies. 1t possesses fine
harbor completely sheltered accessible at all times
and capable of containing 400 sail of vessels. Lat
terly number OF fine wharves have been built, a
splendid market Of coral stone has been erected as
well as a new courthouse of the same material. The
finest dwelling houses in town are occupied by the
American missionaries, most of which are built of
stone, surrounded by fine gardens, shaded by beau
tul shade trees and shrubbery and situated in the
pleasantest portion Of the town.
The importance of Honolulu, in mercantile
point Of view, can be estimated when we record
the amount Of imports alone, which average
tom house receipts for duties, 1862, sll3,O9l 50;
number OF vessels under Hawaiian flag, 56; total
tonnage, S,641.
The policy Of the present administration in the
United States has been much discussed throughout
the Islands since the receipt Of the Presidents inau
gural address, and but one sentiment seems to per-
vade the minds of both native and foreign residents,
excepting the small number of foreigners comprising
the American Mission, which is for annexation to
the United States either by purchase or if need be,
q ct arms. Our proximity to California demands
this measure. England has her Australian colonies,
france her Tahiti, and the United States require
ioo'hold at the Islands. American interest is the
| prevailing one here. Fair fields lay uncultivated
| and only waiting the welcome embrace of our hard
| working husbandmen to yield their products in the
shape OF every tropical fruit and produce Our har-
po oHeIs me idclcS IOT repairs TO The dlsIslanLeC
whaler from the icy North on his return from la
boious season, and an abundant supply OF recruits
to those long out from port. Besides, the native
population strongly desire annexation; they are
wearied Of the calling servitude in which they are
held by the renegade apostates who rule the land.
The poor king, broken down by life of dissipation
would gladly resign the reins OF government to our
hands and the large proportion Of foreigners would
hail with joy the day that should put an end to
the trammels Of a strange monarchy, whose fet-
tiers do not fit the limbs Of freeman born in
our land of liberty. Already the government
functionares tremble in their position knowing as
they DO that the constant influx Of foreigners will
require different state of affairs; and that If
our own government does not take the matter soon
in hand, an exasperated community will tumble them
from their totterlng pinnacles into their original
pSsitlons' ana themselves create new order of
affairs more adapted to the comfort of the original
owners OF the SOIL and the welfare of citizens from
our own country sojourning among u.s. who alone
have advanced the islands to their present state OF
civilization
OF local intelligence there is but little TO comm,l.
nicate: The ships Flying Childers, Darlington,
and Fleetwood have passed port during the past
few days averaging about fourteen days each, from
San Francisco, 10 the East Indies. A Russian cor
vette, the Otwaska, is lying in port refttiDp bound
to Guam, to join the Russian Exploring Expedi-
ton. The small pox has broken out among
the natives in very light form, however, and as but
lew cases have occurred, and no new ones are re-
ported, no serious danger is apprehended, and it is
gion will prove comparatively harmless.
Sayeral alarms Of fire have occurred lately, and
some few houses have been destroyed, mostly, how
ever, oil little value. library association read ing
room, two engine companies, hook and ladder
company, cavalry company, and volunteer corps
OF artillery, yled the Artillery Company First Ha
waiian Guard, have lately been organized by for.
eigneIs; the latter corps under the command OF
/ Captain A. }. Mae Dufie, formerly Of Philadelphia
is finely equipped, aud in high discipline and com
mands universal attention on parade, from It's i'm
! posing and soldierhke appearance. This corps Ii
independent in its org anZation and stands ready al
all times to act in conjunction with the right and il
destined hereafter to figure conspicuously, should
| any blows be required to accomplish the desired OBJ
| Ject II numbers about sixty rack and file.
| The foreign population Of Honolulu amounts 20
| about two thousand, Of which one thousand seven
hundred are Americans, of whom there are pro.
| baby some three thousand on the group. During
! 1852, Honolulu was visited by two hundred and
! twenty-six whale ships mostly American, and one
hundred and seventy seven merchantmen, besides
one American, one English, and one Swedish frigate
aatif.