The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1856-07-10

other little articles of merchandise, unaccustOmed TO
go off SO briskiy in the dull season. Even handed
justice borrowed the veil from her sister goddess ANS
took nsnotice of the violated ordG)nances.
So much for Young America. The more sedate OBJ
servances of the day commenced with the ceremonies
at the American Club grounds, near the corner OF
Hotel and Richard streets, adjoining the residence OF
B. F. Snow, I nd generally known as the Hooper
premises. AIthvughR short a time had elapsed oe-
tween the renting Of the premises for club purposes
and the celebration Of the day nearly every thhs
needed had been prepared for the oecaslon' through
the energetic endeavors of the committee. Inc niai't
building by the removal of the old partitions, 0rms
one large room, used as a reading room. Inc Verah-
dab has been extended in front, and on It's fool has
been placed q piece of carved work, the present l
Chas. w. Vincent, Esq. to the club, ana acknowledges
nv all who have seen it to be a most splendid piece
of work. It consists of a large eagle, holding IN his
" h a scroll, upon which is painted the motto,
,,here liberty dwells l rest The eagle stands on
a gilt ball, on which are thirteen stars and the names
of Washington and Lafayette, The ball rests upon an
imitation : stone column, futed, upon which are
10 invert uts, typical of the thirteen original
States Of the American Confedcracy. On the base of
the column is the shield of the United States of AM
erica, across which are the figures 1776, and the Ca
DulLSCl IClICISJ sAA CIlA fAAAOI1 LIZ ACoCO AASrA
{ something.' A fine flagstaff is erected, from the
top of which floats the American flag. Over the door
of the reading room is another small eagle. On the
walls of the room are several large engravings, anda
framed fac smile copy of the declaration of i%ndepend-
ence. A large concourse Of American citizens
were assembled, and after prayer by the Rev. S. c.
Damon, the Declaration of Independence was read by
Barnum Wisener Field, Esq. in an impressive man
ner. This was followed by patriotic songs from gen
tlemen amateurs, and music from His Majesty's
Band.
At y NJ. a national salute of 81 guns was fired by
the Artillery, kindly loaned for the occasion by Gen.
H.. r.. Fl. Prince Ka~mehamefa. The salute was we'll
timed and admirably fired under the superintendent
of Capt. Elderton, e. A. c.
The salute over, the company adjourned to the club
rooms, where a collation. had been provided at the
expense of the managing committee.
Dr. r. w. Wood, President of the Club, presided,
supported by Messrs. A. p. Everett, w. A. Aldrich
and C. w. Vincent, Vice Presidents. We noticed at
the head of the table on either side of the worthy
President, the Hon. d. L. Gregg, u. S. Commissioner,
Geo. A. Lathrop, Esq, U. S. Consul, 4. b. Bates,
ESQ.,, III. H. Majesty's Attorney Gen.. and the Rev. s.
C. Damon. The usual number of 13 Toasts was read
by DR.. r. w. Wood, the toast master, and were rs
follows:- REGULAR TOAsT5.
1. Our CoUNTRY's BIRTH DAy.-Memorap1e in t.c
annals of time for the recognition of the people as The
source of all human government and for its imitation
OF the mightiest of republics. It is destined to con-
tinue the most illustrious day on the worlds calen-
dar-Responded to by Hon. ID. L GREGG.
z. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATEs.-The
great embodiment of the great representative princi-
pie. However we may differ in party opinion, we all
honor and respect him as the peoples chosen chief
magistrate of the greatest republic the world has ever
known.
MUsIc-HAILC COLUMBIA.
3. The CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STSTEs.-Thel
wisest and most beneficial achievement of the art of
human government. The solidity of this sublime
edifce depends upon the permanence Of its founda-
tons, strict construction, state rights and equali-
ty.-G. A LATHROP, 81. S. Consul.
4. AMERICANS ABROAD AND THE AMERICAN CLBB.-
Wherever scattered throughout the world, their name
is associated with the idea of energy, intelligence and
progress. Wherever domiciliated they carry with
them not only the fond remembrance of home, but
profound admiration for the political and social insti-
buttons of their mother country, and hail each other
as brother freemen. May they always be united as
brothers, a i may this Association, the American
Club, prove a happy instance of their sympathy and
union.
Mus1o.-CARRY ME BACK TO OLD V1Re1NNY.
D. MEMoRY OF w Asr1EsFeaos AND WORTHLESS OF THE
Observation-Disclosures.
6. ARMY AND NAVY OF THE UNITED SrATEs.-Res-
pended to by DR.. GUILLoU.
Z. AGRIouLrURE AND MANUFACTURES, the true
source ola nations wealth.-Responded to by j. F. B.
MARSHALL, ESQ.,, President of the HaW. 40. Society.
8. COMMERCE., the merchant, marine and the wha-
ling feet. The great engine of the Interchange of pro-
ducts for the diffusion ofwealth, for the extension of
the sphere of civilization. No nation shows a higher
appreciation of its benefits, than she who has afoat
the largest tonnage in the world No nation shows
a deeper feeling for its enterprising spirit, than she
who most largely forces the depths of the ocean to
contribute to her riches, whether by the lesser fisher
les OF the Atlantic, or the great whale fisheries of this
oeean.-Responded to by d C.. WATERMAN, ESQ.
y. kDUoATIoN.-The betU to the twig that grows
into the liberty tree.sOur most Important duty to
the rising generasson.-s Our most sacred prerogative
to bestow. Our most precious inheritance to be-
queath-Responded to by Rev. s. G DAMON.
10. Freedom of speech, the press and of religion
The three essential clements ola happy government
Responded to by j. w. MARSH, ESQ.
II. The Government, we live under.-Liberal in
its policy, protective in its measures, progressi re in
its views, prosperous in its advance, a monarchical
centre, surrounded by democratic nstitutions.-Res-
ponded toby Hon. A. B. BATES.
II. OUt MANIFEST DEsrINY.-Responded to by {.
c. HARRIS, ESQ. +
Ii. Tn LADIEs.-2esponded to by B. W.F1ELp 40.
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