The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-05-27


On Tuesday last, Hon. D.. L.. Gregg waited on
successor, as Commissioner of the United States,
the Hon. James w. Borden, on which occasion
the following addresses and replies were made.
Mr.. Gregg commenced by saying
He was expressly instructed to renew, in taking leave Of His
Majesty's Governments the assurances Of friendship on the part
Of the United States towards the Hawaiian Kinedom. He had
subsisting between the two countries, and because it afforded
nm a Mt opportunity Of making his REIMBURSEMENT for the
official residence at Honolulu.
Having congratulated His Majesty upon the
happy advent of the young Prince of Hawaii, he
alluded in complimentary terms to Mr.. Borden,
and concluded by presenting him as Commissions
of the United States.
His Majesty replied to Mr.. Gregg:
He had heard. with the greatest satisfaction, the renewed as
s. s1r an Of good will he had been Instructed to make on the part
continuance of favor and announcement as had been enjoyed by
Of these amicable relations, Of which they ire at the same time
tn, h r result s1t, and evidence c III i. was impossible to doubt what would
ands- He compimented Mr.. Gregg upon the fact that after pro-
he resigned his honorable office at a time when the feeling Of
good will between the two countries was perhaps more apparent
no small degree, to the courtesy Of Mr.. Gregg. and his belief in
the EGO good faith Of the country to which he was accredited:
edgements for the courtesies he had received, and wished him to
believe that they had not, after all, been equal to the desire n
tertained by him, and every member Of his government, to make
his position, and that Of his family, agreeable, and spoke Of the
pleasure having been mutual. the part taken by the Commits
sioner and his family having added greatly to the enjoyments Of
the community.
His Majesty thanked Mr.. Gregg for tie kind expressions he
had made use Of in abiding to the young Prince and, In con-
clusion, declared his belief, in view Of the known good will of the
Government Of the United States, that the new Commissioner
would endeavor to cement, although he could hardly add to, the
feelings Of amity existing between the two countries at the time
ofMr- Greggs retiring from Office
Mr.. Borden then addressed the King:
He assured him Of the solicitude felt on the part of the United
States for the stability Of Hawaiian institutions, and the adj
vancement and prosperity Of the Hawaiian people. Referring
to his predecessor. he said he hoped he might be fortunate
enough to equal him in the discharge Of the duties of his new
position. No one had a greater respect than himself for His
Majesty, or n more ardent desire TO perpetuate the friendly reia-
tons existing between the United States and the Hawaiian
hest exertious to promote the mutual welfare of both countries.
In 81 doing, he should best discharge his duty and secure the
appreciation OF the President. He then concluded by Offering
his congratulations upon the birth AZ the Prince Royal.
The King replied to Mr.. Borden
He assured him that too many instances had been given by
the people and Government of the Cnised States of sympathy
Tor this country, 10 allow of any question as to the course they
would hereafter pursue towards these islands. He felt satisfied
that no interruption of the friendly relations now existing could
occur so long as these feelings existed on the part of the Govern
ment represented by Mr.. Borden, aud he, 1.-THE King) his Gov
to appreciate the further advantages to be derived from the
support and countenance of so great a nation as the United
States.
Mrs. Borden was then presented to His Majesty
by the Minister of Foreign Relations. Mrs.
1regg, Miss Miller, Mrs. Pratt, the French Com
and the American Consul were present
at the Palace.