Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1857-06-06
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Published weekly at Honolulu, Oahu, HI. |.
ru,RLES GORDON HOPKINS, EDITOR.
LAHAINA. Maui, June lst. 1851.

Early On Saturday morning last the &c Favorite''
r TO this place intelligence of the decease of the
H.. VIM. L. Lee Athou IN of late little no hopes
re entertained Of his recovery, yet the announcement
;s death was received this community with feel
-. of unminrled sorrow. All classes of men seemed
! feel that good man. a tried and trusty public SER
sant had passed away, never to return.
At three O'Clock in the afternoon Of the same day.
septng of the Government officers, members of the
Ir and residents generally was convened at the Court
Hmse. when, on mott of P. II. Treadway, ESQ. the
gm. Z p Bond was chosen Chairman, and Mr.. j. c.
Tarwel, Secretary. U)on taking the chair, Mr.. Bond
sudei briefly but with much feeling to the public and
yate virtues which adorned the character of the de-
based There was, he said, purity, beauty and sim
rcty in his life that endeared him to all who were
knored with his friendship and that to his learning
sad hbOrs we owe, in great MEASURE the simplicity,
tsem and comparative completeness OF our judiciary.
e meeting also addressed by the Rev. 5. +. Bishop
I'd g. D. Gilman, E=q both of whom, in language
smpe and expressive. es6el their high appreciation
"a the exalted character of the deceased and the loss
IL nation is called upon to mourn in his death.
Committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Farwell,
Broadway and Gilmln, were then appointed to draw up
foutons to be submitted ut adjourned meeting to
b held on Mon lay next at nine O'Clock.
Accordingly, at the appointed hour this morning.
here was large attendance, embracing nearly all the
|keign residents of lhaina, when Mr.. tarwell, on
half Of the Conmitee read the following resolutions,
mich were adopted:
Resoled That the intelligence of the death of the
|Ln William L. Lee, Chief Justice of the Supreme
burt of this kingdom, has created in this community
lngs of deep and unaffected regret-regret that one
pure in lfe so gif el and so generally esteemed for
81 public and private virtues should be callel away in
she prime of manhood, and ~ time when the nation
k 50 Ill afford the loss of his sound judgment, legal
addition, and temperate cDunseS.
IsdDed That for the character of the deceased as
Igst end christian gentlem IN, this community has
kr entertained feelings of mingled admiration and
Egct
l6SoUed, That this community would respectfully
fnder to his Majesty their sincere coincidence at the
- he has sustained in the death of him who in life
bored so earnestly to elevate the dignity of the king
pa, and promote tie welfare of its people.
esaUad That this cOmmun ty tender to the heads of
N MaeStys Government their sympathy in the loss OF
kfoeague, whose reputation head of the Judiciary
artment was not confined to the kingdom alone, tut
rs acknowledged with confidence and appreciation by
h representatives of every civilized country in comfy
Nh this.
F!sSOOed, That recognizing this community does,
n slcred character of the grief Of her who mOurns
PeeaVement 50 far greater even than our own, 1t is
Nh reluctant dfidence that approach to offer to
Fl ur heartfelt sympathy and testimony to the virtues
amenities that have rende ed her deplrted husband
hgeneraly respected and beloved while among US.
ftesoced, That the Secretary of this meeting be in
Hlcted to forward copy of these resolutions to his
ey, and to the widow of the deceased, and that he
- forward copies to the POtysesiaa and Commercial
scertlSer newspapers for publication.
"a ]. C. FARWELL, Secretary.