The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-05-26

Birthday ef The Heir Apparent.
MAY 20, has entered the Hawaiia calendar as
a national holiday. The occurrence, on Friday
last, of the first anniversary of the birth of the
Prince of Hawaii, Heir Apparent to the throne
of the Kamehamehas. was greeted by all classes
with enthusiasm. 1t has been the desire OF their
Maiesties, that this should be the national holiday
particularly of the rising generation of Hawaiians,
|. and though the youngest of our festive days,
it pro- les to lead all others. The existence OF a
legal heir and lineal descendant of the Great
Kamehameha, is of itself calculated to draw out
from all classes, towards him and to his royal
parents, an increased patriotism. which will
legitimately develope itself on the anniversary of
his birth.
The day opened with that peculiar loveliness
for which our tropical cline is proverhial, the
trade wind tanning and refreshing all with its
cool breezes. The usual display OF bunting was
seen about the town and harbor. At IL A. NJ,
His Majesty the King appeared in the audience
room Of the Palace, accompanied by his Minis
tiers and Suits, and soon after was followed by the
Queen, the infant Prince and attendants. They
were plainly dressed,-His Majesty in a black
suit with the royal sash, and the Queen in a black
SttIn, III we remcluDtT TiSuLy.J Liz 1IiuCc,
who sat all the time with Her Majesty, was
dressed in white. He is a remarkably pretty and
healthy-looking boy, and appeared to enjoy the
various parts of the ceremonies, occasionally
smiling at those who came up to salute him.
Soon after the entrance of His Majesty, the
diplomatic corps appeared and were presented.
His Excellency, the French Commissioner, Mr..
Perrin, as their senior, addressed His Majesty as
follows:
SIRE lie premier anniversaire de la Nuisance de
S. A. r. lie Prince de Hawaii, fournit au Corps Di-
plomatique accredite pres de votre Gouvernement.
une occasion quill saisit avec plaisir, de felicitef
votre Majestic.
Les resources croisantes de leducation dams vos
eta,s, CONNIE d'augustes soins materneis promettent
au rejeton du trOne DIN brilliant avenir: p~uisse-t-il
grandir pour lie bonbeur de la nation Havanenne;
s'inspirer toujours du devouement de Votre Majestic,
elle- meme. ct s'acquitter glorieusement I'm jour, des
devoirs difficiles de In royaute
C'est avtc une satisfaction particuliere que nous
.ious rendons aujourd' hui les organes DIES vGux de
nos Gouvernements pour v. Nj. ct 81 royale famille,
The following translation Of his speech was
read by Mr.. Wyllie:
SIRE The first anniversary of the birthday Of
His Royal HighneSs, the Prince of Hawaii, presents
to the Diplomatic Corps accredited near your Govern
menf, an opportunity of which they avail themselves
with pleasure. to congratulate Your Majesty.
The increasing resources for educational purposes
III IOuI nfnSIOh - ' - tnS hihtNf bt tNttb
of Your august Consort, assures to the Heir Of Your
Throne a brilliant career; may he progress for the
happiness of the Hawaiian nation, initiate the course
of Your Majesty, and gloriously fulfil some day, the
difficult duties of Royalty.
Ii is with particular satisfaction that we express
to-day the hopes aud wishes of our GovernmentSfo for
the welfare of Your Majesty and Your Royal Family.
To the address of Mr.. Perrin, His Majesty
replied:
GENTLEMEN II receive with u~nfeigned satisfaction
the congratulations which you offer on this the first
anniversary of the birth of the Heir to the Throne.
As the Representatives Of nations so pre-eminently
called u by virtue of their physical and intellec-
tual resources, to watch and foster the progress of
the human race at large, | rejoice in those aspirations
with which you have connected the future career of
my infant son. To you, gentlemen, and to the
Governm3 Is Of which you are the honored organs
the best I. ,Nnks of the Father and Mother of the
Prince Of Hawaii are cordially rendered.
The Consular agents, through Judge Pratt,
then addressed His Majesty, to which he briefly
replied. The Catholic and American Mission
aries were next presented. Bishop Maigret, on
behalf of the former, addressed the King as fol-
lows:
SrRE:-The Catholic Clergy of these islands bow
with respect before the Majesty of Your Throne.
Your authority comes from God, and we know that
the life of your people is Intimately bound to your
august dynasty. We ~rejoiced at the birth of your
son, and it is With joy that we to-day celebrate the
anniversary thereof and we shall never cease, by
our prayers and cur wishes, to invoke upon him the
blessings of heaven.
Rev. A Bishop, on behalf of the American
Mission said:
= MAY IT PLEASE YoUR MAJEsTIEs.-It is with un-
feigned pleasure that we the members of the Hawaii
an Evangelical Association assembled for our annual
council, present ourselves, with some of our families,
to atfeciionately congratulate Your Majesties OH this
suspicious anniversary day of the Prince, who is the
beloved hope of the nation.
Some of us are the survivors of those who labored
for the spiritual and moral benefit of this people,
when your beloved and lament,d predecessor was a
youth. A few more years, and we hope to join the
throng of Hawaiian christians with cir teachers
who have gone before US to II better ~ Aud we
rejoice to know that there arc others here in full yigUr
OF life, a part of whom were born among US, who will
continue the good work. when we their fathers shall
be laid aside.
\ prominent aim in the labors of the American
Missionaries has been from the first, to instil those
moral duties aud virtues into the Hawaiian mind,
which are an essential part of true religion; and to
elevate them to such a point of culture, where in
they may find a safeguard against their threatened
extinction from among the race of men. We hatter
ourselves that the labor thus bestowed will not be
wholly in vain upon a portion Of the nation. We
still trust that aremnant OF them will be spared to
fulfil that high destiny, and hereafter replenish these
sunny islands with a loyal. a prosperous and enlight-
ened christian population. And may the beloved
Prince whose day we celebrate, be spared for a time
long distant, to begin a peaceful and prosperous
reign, as a christian king over a numerous and christ
ian people.
We shs II return to our several places of residence,
hoping for Your Majesties a long and peaceful reign.
But As earthly crown soon fail, may we not pray
that when done with an earthly kingdom, you may
be admitted to the inheritance of a heavenly crown
which never fades.
To both of which addresses His Majesty re
thanking them for their kind wishes and
expressions. and encouraging them to continue in
their work.
Several gentlemen and ladies were presented
individually to their Majesties, among whom we
noticed VIM. L. Green, Esq, acting British Con-
DIR. r. McKibbin, j. Bissett, Esq, F.. L.
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