The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-05-03
FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.


M,KAwAo MAUI, HAWAIIAN ISLANDS,
February 6, 1856.
., The Editor oft.e National Era:
Or-Alexander Liholiho, who is now King,
under the title of Kamehameha ", will say
so,e,hing. He is the son of Kekuanawa and
H. late kaahumanu III, and was born Febru-
arg. 1884. On the opening of the Family
Sr5ool for the young Chiefs" now the "Royal
Sebool.o young Liholiho became pupil,
and for many years was member of the
fs1iIy and Of the school taught by Mr.. A. s.
Cooke. of the Mission, and by Mr.. Douglass,
n6w Of San Francisco. Liholiho made respect
allie progress in English studies. He also, in
c1mpany with his elder brother, Lot Kameha-
,,eba. accompanied Doctor Judd to the United
States, England, and Franco tour which
was of much utility TO the young princes. The
Young King is certainly, in some respects,
much more promising ruler than his immedi-
Ate predecessor, at the time he assumed the
reius Of government. His appearance is pre-
possessing, his manners graceful. lie speaks
the English and Hawaiian languages with
facility. As member Of the Upper House,
h. has shown q rejecting and al independent
mind. | think you will be pleased with his
address, both to his people and to the foreign
ers. on the occasion of his coronation. He has
dome himself the honor Of appointing the min
i,te-s of the late King as his own ministers,
with The exception of Mr.. Young, the late Pre-.
a.;er. whose .place is now filled by the Kings
sister Victoria Mr.. Young, however, retains
the oilice of Minister of the Interior. On ap-
pointing his ministers, the King thus addressed
ihen: Gentlemen, ON calling you to the high
posts you respectively gil, propose to make
few remarks, with the request that you will
bear them constantly in mind. First, let me
impress upon you the importance of unity Of
parpise and action, for | consider it impossible
iar he business Of Government to be effective
IN carried out, unless there exist a great unan-
imity among its officers. l have chosen you
because thought that, being actuated by one
common policy, your deliberations would be
free from suspicious reserve, and your actions
al ,end to one end. In Cabinet divided into
factions, differing on fundamental points of
policy, could place no confidence; and should
find mine thus divided, should feel it my
duty to reorganize it. l am determined that
my Government-if any power vested in me
can attain that Object--shall be respected for
Il; honesty and its efficiency. Unsupported by
these two pillars, no kingdom is safe. / desire
every part Of the machinery Of government to
move in unison, to subserve the great purposes
CT which it was intended, and to be conducted
With the strictest economy. Though young,
with the help of God, shall endcavor to be
firm and faithful in the execution Of the high
trust devolvcd upon me, and never let my feel
ugs as 4 man, overcome my duties as a king.
From all my counsellors / desire frank and
faithful advice, and those who advise me hon.
cdly have nothing to fear; while those who
may abuse my confidence, and advise me more
from personal interests than regard for the
pabir good, have nothing to hope.
une word in regard to the nominations for
office, which, according to law, it becomes your
da;y 10 make, and l have done. Let your
suborlnates be recommended by at least these
quaElicatons-ho honesty, temperance, industry,
and adaptation TO the places they are to fill !;
and let them be men in whom you see good
grounds for placing confidence.
~" Mag success crown your efforts, and after
years approve my judgment in calling you to
ohce.'
February IL, the postmaster Of Honolulu
writes me that no Polynesian, of the date /
wished, can he obtained. cannot do better
Than To give YOU part Of the new Kings ad-
dress to his Hawaiian subjects, and the greater
par, of his remarks to the foreigners present
on the occasion of his coronation. After speak
Ing of his predecessors, from Kameha /, his
grandfather, TO that of kamehameha III, his
uncle, he thus continues: "To-day we begin
new era. Let it be one of increased civiliza-
uon-Onc Of decided progress, industry, tenn
Ferance, morality, and all those virtues which
mark a nations advance. This is, beyond
doubt critical period in the history of our
country, but | see no reason to despair. We
have seen the tomb close over our Sovereign,
bat it does not bury our hopes. If we are uni,
ied rs one individual in seeking the peace, the
prosperity, and independence Of our country,
Rr shall not be overthrown. The Importance
OF tins unity is what | most wish to impress
upon Your minds. Let us be one, and we shall
not fall!
On mg part, shall endeavor to give you a
mid and liberal government, but at the same
Time one sufficiently vigorous to maintain the
laws, secure YOU in all your rights of person
aad property, and not too feeble to withstand
the assaults of faction. On your part l shall
expect You to contribute your best endeavors
to aid me in sustaining the Constitution, sup.
porting the laws, and upholding our independ-
encc"
To foreigners he said you have all been
Il
iaken IN the presence of Almighty God and
this assembly, to preserve inviolate the Consti.
luton. This is no idle ceremony. The Con-
st'tation which have sworn to maintain has
Us foundation laid in the deep and immutable
principles Of Liberty, Justice, and Equality
AMI 10y these, and none other, / hope to be
guided IN the administration Of my Govern
mea'. As the rnler Of this people, shall en-
Nrib 10 of Id - Al.
welfare Of my subjects, and at the same time
~ consult their wishes. In these endeavors |
S,li expect the hearty cooperation of all
masses, foreigners as well as natives.
HIS Majesty Kamehameha III now no more,
va, prominently the friend of the foreigner;
'ia am happy in knowing he enjoyed your
confidence and affection. lie opened his heart
ana hand with royal liberality, and gave till
he had little to bestow, and you but little to
ask. In this respect | cannot hope to equal
INN; but though may follow far behind, l shall
ioi.ow in his footsteps.
To be kind and generous to the foreigner, to
trust and confde in him, is no newlthing in the
history of our race. 1t is an inheritance trans
mi'ted to us from our forefathers. The founder
Oh our dynasty was ever glad to receive assist
ance and advice from foreigners. His success.
Crs, not deviating from the policy of his father,
l''ened not only to the voice of n mission
S STy and turned with his people to the light of
e.nriSllanlty, but, against the wishes of the ma
u'A' left his native land, to seek for advice and
permanent protection at a foreign court. AL
Tough he never returned alive, his visit shows
panty what were his feelings towards the peo-
Eie OF foreign countries. cannot fail to heed
ue example of my ancestors. therefore say
20 the foreigner, that he is welcome. He is
1e'come to our shores-welcome, so long as
= comes with the lasdable motive of promo
ulS his own interests, and at the same time
speeding those of his neighbor. But if he
:, g'nles here with no more exalted motive than
a~ oil building up his own interests at the
o4tehse OF the native-to seek our confidence
~! 70 betray it-with no higher ambition than
ulat Of nunrthrou.;.,s 49,. Co,.o-,..o.,4 ar,d In,