Washington sentinel., 1855-03-15
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ipucSu such as 10 point out PLAINLY enough our
pohcy-to make our ports what Providence
destined them to be; places OF safety, refuge
and reireshment for the ships and merchants
OF all countries.
To the officers of the men.ofwar, he said
"The ports of my islands will always be
open to receive the vessels and ships.ofwar of
the nations which you represent-,he three
greatest maritime powers of the earth-the
three greatest supporters of my kingdom.
DIscoNTINUANcE OF THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR
ANNEX ATIoN-0n January 24th, Mr.. Gregg,
United States Commissioner, received dis
patch from Mr.. Wylie the Minister of Foreign
Relations, stating that the latter had been
ordered by the King to discontinue the nego
tiations for the annexation OF the Islands TO the
United States, commenced and carried on by
his late Majesty Kamehameha III.
PRoTEsT.-On January 25th, Commander
Bailey, of the United States sloop-ofwar St.
Marys entered strong protest, through the
Commissioner, to the Hawaiian Government,
against the language of the Kings proclama-
ton OF December 18th, which states "that the
naval force Of the United States would be en-
ployed in protecting the Kings sovereignty.
For JAPAN.-The Polynesian says: "Tbe
schooner c. +. Foote has been chartered to
convey Mr.. Read and family, and Mr.. Dough
erty to japan, direct, where they design to take
up their residence, and engage in business.
They expect to sail about the 10th of February
and will arrive in time to take advantage Of
the late treaty, by which the ports were to be
opened in one year. The treaty was concluded
on the 18th of April, 1854"
SAFETY OF THE CLIpPER SHIP JOHN LAND
We have received intelligence by the St. Mary's
of the safety of the clipper ship John Land,
Captain Howes, from Boston, ria Valparaiso,
for this port, for whose safety fears have been
entertained some time since. The whale ship
George Rowland arrived at Honolulu, January
27th and reported her as having touched at
Tahiti in distress, and the crew in state Of
mutiny. Everything was, however, subse-
quently arranged, and she was to have sailed
soon from this port.
| The POrtsmOuth and the Trinc Oma alec at
| the Sandwich Islands.
We extract the following communication
from the Polynesian of January 7th:
Mr.. EDITOR: With your permission, will
inform your readers OF a friendly party that oc-
CURED between the men attached to the Ports
mouth and Trincomalee. Last week the band
on board the Trincomaee, having learnt that
we were on the eve of starting for home, came on
board the Portsmouth and spent an evening
with us, and performed many national and
other popular airs. Captain Dornin having
concluded to stop in the port of Honolulu unit
Saturday, the I'd December, invitation, by per
mission of Capt. Dornin and Lieut Parker
was sent on board of the Trincomalee to heI
Commander and first Lieutenant, asking per-
mission for the Band and as many more of her
ships company as they might think proper to
be allowed TO spend an evening on board the
Portsmouth previous to her departure for home
With great pleasure they consented, and on
Wednesday evening last, the Band and Others
Of the crew to the number Of forty came on
board. The forward part of the ship was
handsomely decorated with flags, the American
and English ensigns hanging in festoons to-
gether. The birth-deck was handsomely deco
rated and illuminated, on which were laid
tables the whole length of the deck, which
groaned with the weight of good things upon
them. AT ! p. m. our guests were conducted
below, and after complimentary speech by
one Of our number, welcoming the Trincoma
lees On board, the word was given to prepare
for war-not with guns and shot, but with
knives and forks thus was an hour happily
spent in eating and drinking Speeches anc
sentiments appropriate to the occasion were
passed between the party; the President OF the
United States and Queen of England were no
forgotten. The rest of the evening was spen
in singing, dancing and music. At 10 p. m
our guests left us. As they left the ship the,
played Sweet Home" and "Homeward bound.
They then saluted us with loud cheers, which
were heartily responded to by our gallant tars
The Tnncomalee boys can be assured that a
the Portsmouth glides along on her passage t,
our native land, they will often be remembered
by us. w. I. G..