The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-05
News from the Sandwich Islands.

OEsEQUIEs OF THE LATE KING--INsTALLATION OF
THE KING KAMEHAMEHA v.--HIs ADDRESS TO
TIE FOREIGNERS, Etc.
We have advces from Honolulu to January 1S-three
weeks later. They are quite interesting.
The funeral OF the late king Kamehameha took place
the 10th o. January. The csremon es were OF the
imposing character The procession was by far the
largest witnessed in the Islands, extenuine Upwards
of half mile and composed of not less than i've thou
sand persons Upwards Of fifteen thousand Of the inha
to witness it. All the public bodies, an all in any man
connected with the government participated In the
The next day Kamehameha ~. made his first public
appearance as king in the large native church The
late kings will read and the nov king then took
the following OATH administered by Hon. William L. Lee
Chancellor OF the Kingdom
81 solemny in the presence Of Almighty God, to
maintain the constitution OF the kingdom whole and in
violate and to govern in conformity with that and the
laws
repeated the words "God preserve the King 70 which
echoed throughout the church with loud cheers
his Majestys royal standard and the national ensign
were boisted and royal salute fred from the fort AZ
forwards the king made solemn and eloquent address,
in native TO his subjects which was received by them
In Concluding this address, he says:-on nv part
shall endeavor TO give you mild and liberal govern
ment but at the time sufficiently vigorous to
maintain the laws, you in all your rights of per
sons and property and not too feeble to Withstand th
assaults OF faction. On your part shall expect you to
contribute your best endeavors TO aid in
the constitution, supporting the awsand upholding
II further pleased his Majesty In accordance with
suggestion made IN him. to make the following promp
tu remarks in English, to foreigners owing allegiance -
him, and others residing Il his dan.i.s!.s.s-
A few remarks addressed this occasion TO you tn
foreign portion OF the assembly present. may not be Ia
appropriate. You have all been witnesse this day
the solemn oath have taken In the presence o.
Almighty God and this assembly to preserve nvioat,
the constitution This Idle ceremony The conyt
tuition which have sworn to maintain has It's foundation
laid in the deep and immutabe principles Of liberty JUS
tce and equality and by these and other hope
be guided In the administration Of my government As
the ruler Of this people shall endeavor with the bless
ing Of God TO seek the welfare OF my subjects and at
the same time 10 consult their wishes In these
beavers shall expect the hearty co operation OF all
classes foreigners az well natives His Majesty
Ksmchaneha H., no more pre- emlnently the
friend Of the foreigner; and am happy In knowing he
enjoyed your confidence and Affection. He opened his
heart and hand with a royal liberaIity and gave
till he had but little to bestow and you but little TO
AK In this respect cannot hope 10 equal him, but
though aay fall far behind shall follow In his foot
steps To be hind and generous 70 the oegner to trus
and conde in him. 10 new thing In the history OF our
race IL IL IN Inheritance transmitted 10 from
forefathers The founder OF our dyrasy glad
10 receive assistance and advice from foreigners. His
successor not aevatng from the policy Of his father