The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-07-11

a. NN .-aN 'NA"- --' N"N 80"
moved TO the residence OF \. B. Bates, Esq. in Nuu-
anu Valley, above the stone bridge. In the rear OF
the dwelling, a large pavilion hal been erected, well
covered with s.i. cloth, from the center Of which, q
lofty stat, stretching to a height ofI75 feet, had been
raised. At the hour Of l., amidst a crowd Of nearly
q thousand persons, natives and :orciguers,-a large
silk banner, which had been prepared for the occa-
sion, was raised by the American ladies Of Honolulu.
The flag numbered ;hir;y-four stars. and the boom
ing cannon salutei it. IA it reached the truck, with
thirty-iour guns. This sight-a gorgeous flg hoist
Ell hy the hands Of DO ladies', TO height Of l75 feet,
with the cannon roaring in response 10 the prolonged
cheers OF the crowd,-wls one Honolulu mas never
before seen, and one Of which every true American
must have been proud to witness, and will long re
member.
The Declaration Of Independence was next read by
J. Fuller, Esq, NJ its conclusion, c. W. Vincent,
Esq. read brakes patriotic apostrophe to the
'Amerfcan Flag commencing,
" wh-rs Freedom from her mountain height
sb- tor. m. al,ra rgI. of ri,ht
And set tie s-,rs OF glory there"
and closing
" Flag of the Free. hearts hope and home,
Thy stars have lit tile we.km dome
AMI M thy hu-s were born la heaven
FNreTyr float that sttEGari-shest
with treeiam's ii. beneath our feet.
Add Freedoms banner streaming Ger us r'
At one o'clock, an intermission of half an hour.
having been occupied in strolliug over the premises.
the visitors sat down TO a dinner prepared for the
occasion by the American residents. Six long tables
were spread, each loaded with 81 profusion of
every kind Of meats ami fruits. 1t was probably the
largest aud most liberal entertainment Of the kind
ever provided here in Honolulu, and here could not
have been less than 300 participants in it. The
pavilion was erected on 4 gently sloping ground, and
having been about 300 feet in length 10y - in width,
afforded ample space for the assembled crowd.
Ills Honor Chief Justice Allen presided. Vt his
left were seated Lieut.. Wm. Reynolds, Messrs. IIeuck,
Varigny, Won Holt and Or. Judd u. his right, Col.
Dryer, {. W. Vincent, judge Davis, !. c. S~palding,
Esq. and Col. Parker. Each table wa crowded with
Ladies and gentlemen. aud it was "a fine spectacle to
witness the display Of rose;tes, ribons and flags
with which the guests, but the ladies' in particular,
were decorated. Every dish had its miniature flag
floating over it. We have never before seen such 4
gay sight ~ on this occasion-' red, white and blue
were displayed every where.
The dinner appeared TO be rclished with n genuine
patriotic appetite, such as Yankees are famous FOR,
and after it was fairly through, the toasts were called
for. and were read by c. c. Harris, Esq. We have
taken some pains TO obtain full reports ot the replies
given to them, that our readers ON the other islands
and abroad may have some idea of the sentiments
uttered. We would state. however, that most Of the
reports as given, are merely outlines of the originals,
which were replete with patriotic feeling and senti-
ments. The toasts were As follows
1.-THE Dan ue Celebrate. We hope that its
IS general throughout our country. and
by arousing memories Of past glories will prompt "A
return to duty OF those now following misguided
counsels.
Chief Justice Allen. who presided at the table,
.-- IL
the honor of presiding on this occasion, which he
was always interesting, but never was 80 much
50 as the present. You have read this morning the
Declaration Of Independence, of which today is the
1t fully sets forth the causes and
reasons Of that bold and responsible measure. For
many years, differences had existed between the
Government and the Colonies, ana the school Of trial
IN which they hal been educated. had prepared them
for the list great act in the political drama. The
agents of the home government we're distinguished
for their abilities and learning, but yet their efforts
or Cancellation were without avail. The treatment Of
he colonies of that day is in striking contrast to the
generous, paternal care OF the present. The contro-
yersy had passed the stage Of argumen t, and an
appeal was made to the arbitrament of the sword. 1t
was a contest Of fearful odds, yet there was no fllter-
ug in the cabinet, or the field. The same spirit
which animated the fathers Of his country seemed TO
Dervade the whole people. Ii was the same deter
mined spirit which animated Ethan Allen, who, with
/ small force from the the Green Mountains, attacked
.he fort Of Ticcnderoga at midnight, aud demarded its
and on being asked by what authority, he
replied, by the authority of the Great Jebo vah and
he Continental Congress" The bold and i.tregii
Stark, whose force the gallant and accomplished
.BIrgoyue attempted to di>perse, addressed his troops
before going into action IN the same tone when he
70 them. 4" those red coats are ours ere the sun
eJs, or Molly Stark Is a widow" Such u people,
iayinE full IA ~ in the integrity Of their cause and
ne parity OF their motives. canno: be conquered.
{ driven from the plains, they will tee to the moUl-
aims. The tang el and painless tuicket Is IL cir
,llisgdo, and Nature, cd j. their ally. In those
there was union, no matter Shether they fodght
Z Iorktowu OF Bunker Hill, Charleston or Sgrl-
oEa. the same chivalric spirit animated them. The
Congress which was distinguished for its
alents and patriotism, sustained the army witt all
ne means in its power. here was the 2hilosophic
and heroic adams. who is represented a.. .syiHs v !" NE te
.oIcy NJ masking the declaration was under d..-l..:ea, :. Nv
li-mglt approves this ucI>Cr.. ard my v.oIs heart is IN it; .
q stake upon IL anal 1 leave III as l began. that live or dG,
r-viyr w perish, I am for the Declaration"
me l..s'r'-,.L tl mi, anii'SrsiTy re''.steus the rec1uec,j0us
& III men AID -Teuis WITH which this DAY i as>oca.ei. and
our views Of iuy. Drink. thar, deep from this fountain.
NJ i> pure waters VIII o s>uas- ttat -acti'ual luminosity, against
-h.c4 Washington 80 f-ehu-y cautioned the people. 1 have
through the ias.-umenr.il Of tie present &c Govern
When Tie Declaration VS. made snalla :" t.e F ,yi
be- Na.'u'-s were cole and py'. in everything bt the spirit II
d. people. W" te Union j. regarded as one e the Great
sNeT-. and Il . = preserved, which God in his finite mercy
rat, a career : before u, o. r'ery AL renown, Of which history
-'sis 90 parallel / am sure there j. % sentiment with al
resent. that there L. something more than usually solemn and
i--uu- on this occasion ga. news which has reached Us has
lel 1r hearts with sorrow. The American residing abroad
warmly attached 20 abe fa- 90 the Union. ana 10 j. painful % .
Hl 70 think -dat there : danger tina; a single star may be
rIeA'a from H. folds lie regards with great iuterrs. and
distraction. .ha; his o tive country is one uf the Great Powers
tr EArtE- and his Earnest prayer thi~ day l.. THAI tA- people t
a home may sp.rrt Sne day 'H r-yivius n. recollection % The
-nriils> ant c'Ii.ctu i she men 90 the revolution, and ;lat
~ may caea~htaetr i--A'7acHs -v.1iiou. While ta-meuot
o.stlvn ali lsui .E liai st-ai shoulder Co shoulder for the
D. graf purro. 81 establishing .H Independent government.
hy should NOS Their -El- uu..s co. sustaining it, II l.-r- ~A~
-lcrvi duty fer the fathers, there is . suI more sacred duty
o the sons for il u a holy ;rl,; 90 -ulrl AMI secure this great
=l>gre o.. human rights let - pray taAt th- opposing armies
the field may lay doEn their arms, and unite Is their fathers
ave done 30 the same great cause ut Liberty and Union.
Il j. true tLi- WAT. a. time, = a necessity. sad auI U0GrrfGI
IL consequences may -, hut 10 can %. borne. But 4 the