The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-07-07

THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JULY 7.

PATRIOTISM is q noble impulse in man, at all
times and in all places. The farther he strays
from his country, the more he loves her, and
prides himself in his nationality. Perhaps there
are none.Eho exhibit more ardor for their native
country IN Americans, and wherever they may
chance td0e scattered in foreign lands, through
out the world, they are sure to celebrate their
national festive days. This does not argue any
want of respect for the local governments under
which they live, nor do such exhibitions of patri-
otto impulse show disrespect for the authority un-
der which they may be resident. The attempt
of the colonial authorities in British Columbia,
in February last, to suppress or cheek the celebra-
ton of a national holiday Of a large portion of
her population, has Justly met with public indig-
nation, and the question having been raised how
far q government may interfere in such proceed
ings, it will probably be settled by diplomatic
correspondence in the case alluded to, between
the United States and England. AT all events,
we question whether England will attempt to
prohibit in her colonies what she allows in her
capital.
The Fourth of July has, by common consent
and custom, become a general holiday at these
islands. This certainly does not argue any want
of respect or loyalty to the Hawaiian govern
ment, though it does show that there is a warm,
sympathetic feeling existing for the American
nation, to which we are so intimately allied in
our commercial and social relations, and so much
indebted for what progress we have made in civ
~ilization and religion, and what standing we may
enjoy as a nationality. Although we are a mon
archy, the American nation has stamped on us
the impress of her laws and constitution, her
habits, manners and customs4-in a word, her
civilization.
The Fourth of July, which occurred on Monday
last, like all pre- viou S ones within our memory
was observed with the greatest enthusiasm
Stores were closed throughout the day, labor
suspended, and the day everywhere given to
amusement. We have never seen a holiday so
nationally kept as was this. Picnics and social
gatherings were the order of the day, and
although there was the usual hoIse-riding and
sports amongst the natives, we noticed no cases Of
drunkenness.
The day was ushered in by a salute of 33 guns
at daybreak, on the Esplanade, which We consider
an improvement on the former mode of midnight
cannonading through the streets, to the annoy
ance of old and young. Whether the change
was caused by a short supply of powder or the
shower which occurred during the morning. We
have not learned. A midnight serenading by
8 Young America was all that disturbed the
slumbers of our residents, and half of those proba-
bly, woke in the morning with the impression
that their sleep had only been disturbed by a
dream of 60 Yankee Doodle {. Hail Columbia"
or the 8 Star-Spangled Banner"
At II O'Clock, a large number of people assem-
bled in the hall of the Merchants Exchange,
where the Declaration of Independence was read
by G. W. Vincent, Esq, after which James D..
Blair, Esq, delivered an grafton, which we give
in full in another column.
1t is q fine production, and, as deliver
ed in the mastery style of the speaker, brought
out frequent bursts of applause from the audience.
At two, P. NJ, some fifty or sixty American
citizens and invited guests sat down to a sumptu-
Gus dinner at the Merchants Exchange, prepared
by Mr.. Cutrell. 1t is enough to say of it, that
it was got up in Roderick's best style, and was
worthy of the occasion and the day. After the
removal of the meats, the following toasts were
read and received with enthusiasm
/. The Day we Celebrate.
2. The Fourth of July, 1776-When the great
experiment of Republicanism was intrusted to the hands Of
Americans The result has long since ceased tobe p~roblematical.
g. The g Old Thirteen Who prominence in
Free Government was exempIifed by all the attributes which
won the affections of their citizens, and commanded the respect
Of the world.
Responded to by Captain Thomas Spencer.
4. The President of the United Stafes-The En-
bodiment Of a Free Peoples Free Will.
Responded to by the Hon. j. W. Borden. U s., Com
missioner.
5. The King Of the Hacaiian Aiands-whose
and the admiration Of foreigners
Responded to by His Ex. David L. Gregg, Minister
of Finance.
6. The Heroes of the Retolution-The gratitude
lection Of the virtues and self sacrificing .piri. Of these who
achieved the Independence of their Country.
Responded to by James D. Blair. Esq.
J. The Memory Of Washington.
8. Americans .a6road-May they never forget
duty toward the land in which they may be sQjOurning.
9. The Army and Nary Of the United States-
ever to victory.
10. Commemorative disseminator of true princi-
e Rs,,s saa the S Sisih 1sse Of The re. . Sssih.O w ss m on its sss white .i,a Wings:
to blossom as the rose.
Responded to by II. NJ. Whitney.
IL. The Great Pacific and the Whaling Fleet
surrounds. a%r a. she IS With infant empires Of virgin dr,ds . ca and
bearing upon her broad bosom the keeis of tina, feet whose labors
sa1s pon.sd to G the Arctic ses e s : a aar Sosn enssr p nes's whieh
have halowed the names Of a Franklin and a Kane.
Responded to by A. j. Cartwright, Esq.
IL The Public Press-A foe to all tyrannies
Liberty and Law, the people draw their most glorious precep,s.
Responded to by c. G. Hopkins, Esq. Director Of
the Government Press.
13. The Ladies-The partners of our joys, and the
solaceu in our woes Although deprived Of their presence on
this occason, We are not unmindful Of theirs~orth.
The following replies to invitations were also
read at the dinner
Honolulu, June %, 1859.
His Majesty the King regrets that q previous en-
gagementw will prevent his acceptance Of Mr.. Cutrell's
polite invitation for the entertainment of July 4th.
H. A. NELSON, Secretary.
SIR II do indeed deeply regret that the present
state Of my health will not permit me to participate
in celebrating the present Anniversary Of our Ma
tional Birthday" But as sickness deprives me of
this great pleasure, my fellow-countrymen who are
J able to assemble around the festive board at the
| Merchanfs' Exchange. Jill. I apprehend. allow me