The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-03

VISIT or THE ST MARY's 10 THE SANDWICH
ISIANDS


We arc indebted 10 one Of gallant young officers Vi
the navy, Lieut. Thomas + Houston, son of John n
Houston es of this city, the following account Of
the farewell audience between the King Of the Hawaiian
islands and Capt Davis commanding United States ship
St. Marys previous 10 the departure OF the latter from
Honolulu on her return the United States on the eth
of january last We copy from slip enclosed TO us OF
the "Polynesian the Hawaiian government organ the
following sketch of that interesting interview
DEPARTURE or rrm ST.. MARY's.-on Thursday the
2lst inst january Capt Davis and his officers, OF the
IT, s. s. ST. Mays had an audience OF his Majesty pour
pde osqe previous their departure for San Francis
CO. fixed for Monday next. The long stay OF Capt -
and his ship port has been marked by cordiat
and good that leaves nothing to wish and
we believe express but the general sentiment OF inc
community when say that whether in their relations
as naval officers OF friendly power or rs private gentle
men, their absence will be regretted
Captain Davis having been presented to his Majesty,
the former expressed himself to this effect
have the honor to acquant your Majesty that the oc-
cson for the stay of the st Mays this harbor having
ceased to urgent about to take my departure Tor
San Francisco.
have asked for the audience of leave in order that
might express your Majesty in the most formal ana
ness and hospitality extended to myself and the officers
of the St Marys by you and the members OF your gov
eminent.
II has been my wish and study, 80 far as nay humble
the good understanding which subsists between
your Majesty government and the government OF the
United States knowing that this the most direct and
efecual method of advancing the commercial interests
Of my countrymen and giving security to their trade ana
residence in these islands
!, am happy think that my efforts have not been I'M
ttended with but never shall forget that
~ that success the frendlincss candor and gener
os;t which have always characterized your Majestys in
tercourye with me, whether in public OF IN private
HE Majesty replied
hssytily assure you Captain Davis that would
h .r Apurce of unfeigned regret to me had circum
stances nrevensd my having this last interview with you
Iefors vo,r derarture from these waters When SAY
LAST mean the st during this visit OF the 81 MARY
e. incerlv homs to you here again; and when you
do return hope you VIII pi,ng WIN you 80 nuc
GERS whose soiourn herr with you has 10
TO the social sniovmentQf the last few months
Vnur d;rs 70 ;ncrsassthe good understanding exist
inc between INV government and your own has been sc
conspicuous that cannot RHt cong.a.u'c sno 'ss.
,an the hannv circumstance that in sending shiT
New for tn prseryation Of safety and order, the com
mand Of that vessel devolved up no other than you
That YOU have been successful in our oo)ect mus. ~
matter of pride to you, and do nd. 'nlA you VII ~"
with indifference from my lips the ho'a nm,
that and every member of my goveMe. n"'1 "p h
opportunities of judging OF your os soms
happy to say been more numerous IMAM
others
The following list Of the officers of thd 81 Mary
Commander, G n Davis; lieutenants, J. NJ NJ, mauly
Thos r. Houston, W. II. Ward surgeon. J a s.;,,
purser W. A. Ingersoll master, j. } Mitchell ~.
officer Z. Med Reynolds assistant surgeon ) 9Asa,
dy passed midshipman, c. +. Thomas; midshf n'''"
LIE Roy Fitch.