Polynesian., 1857-07-18

they undervalued his services his WORTH but
because they believed they could thus secure perma
nent institution of high character for the good Of the
whole community. Their motives have been upright
and disinterested there selshness about it, and
they willing that the whole world should know all
that they have said and done in the matter.
We never expected to have full blown college all at
once; bat we have been preparing the way for some
thing near college circumstances will admit.
We have not neglected to teach the preparatory
branches and the teaching Of these branches must of
necessity form department in the college, until super
ceded the establishment academies and preparatory
schools In the country. 1t will take time to get col
ege in the true sense Of the term-Rome not built
in day-but if we never begin we never shall have
1t is easy to incipient efforts and
perhaps found who sneered at the log college
out of which grew the venerable Nassau Hail. We hope
to lay the foundations Of institution that shall shed
light and blessings upon the islands and coasts of the
Pacific for ages to come.
1t is intended that it shall be national Protestant
institution, where any Of youth be educated
who produce satisfactory evidence of good moral
character 1t is longer exclusive for the children of
missionaries. All who have children whom they wish
to place in such school interested in success,
and we call on them to lend helping hand. The ma
ton is interested in success, for
people only so long respected abroad, but
spect and consideration are never awarded favor;
distinguished worth and substantial good qualities alone
command them TO secure these we must have the
means of developing the moral and intellectual wealth
Of the nation.
The gods help those who help themselves. We must
show ourselves in earnest if we would insure success
His Majestys Government have come forward with a
liberal subscription of $4,000. This is encouraging,
but are there no men of wealth among who feel a
personal interest in the enterprise? We should remem-
Der that parsmony is not economy; very liberal ex-
penditure may be essential part Of true economy.
Now is the time for effort If we who most inter
ested are united and earnest success is certain.
1t was deemed important by the Board OF Trustees,
that the President visit the United States before the col
ege should go into full operation to confer there with
the leading minds engaged practically the work of
education, to suitable Board of Professors who
can work harmoniousy and efficiently together, to
ect class books for the college library and apparatus
and cooperate with the friends of the Institution in the
United States in securing funds for the endowment He
accordingly Bet out on his voyage hther last March
Notwithstanding he had gone, our friends there be-
lieving that who had witnessed the rise and pro-
gress of Hawaiian civilization would be able to present
the claims Of institution in clearer and stronger
light to those on whom rely for aid invited Rev. r.
Armstrong to 60 the waters and help the same
work The trustees cordially approved of the sugges-
tlon and gave him commission to go their behalf
and his Majesty has generously released him from his
post President of the Board of Education till he can
accomplish this agency, and he is now on his way.
May the blessings Of heaven attend him and crown his
efforts with success. Very respectfully,
W. P. ALEXANDER,
In behalf of the Tr ustees.
Wailuku. July 7, 1857.