The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-07-11
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
THURSDAY. JCLYn.

thuiasm probably never before Witnessed here on any
similar occasion. It il natura for the sons Of the
great American Republic TO rAenber their country.
even though residing in a 5reign land but more
especially ~ this time. VIXEN she Is CONFUSED with
fierce interna. discussion, threatening her with dis
ruPtiOn. The feeling Ehich has been manifested
here among Americans as also among foreigners. has
been most unequiyoaliy IN favor Of the Union, and
the desire has ev<y where been expressed 10 cele-
brate the Fourtt IN such q way as TO show that
unanimity Of feeling.
In accordance with measures adopted AZ the meet
ings held ir the purpose, committees Of arrange
nents wers appoiDtei to prepare and carry out such
a plan deterioration AS would be worthy Of the &C
casioa. As usual. the hour Of midnight preceding
the IA. heard the early shouts and statutes Of our
evefwakeful patriots, whose eyes could not slun6er
abE that hour. The first regular salute, however,
Ihssting Of thirteen guns, corresponding with the
original 13 s,a.es. was fired at sunrise. on the site Of
7 the old reservoir, opposite the residence Of y b.
Bates, Esq, by a detachment Of Hawaiian Artillery,
which had been kindly detailed for that service By
II. r II. Prince Kamehameha. Following this, an
almost incessant succession OF fire crackers and other
juvenile demonstrations Of joy continued throughout
the day.
At 10 O'Clock the Fort Street Church was well
flied with a large audience, consisting mostly Of
Americans, to hear an address from the Rev. c. V.
Anthony Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
pulpit was decorated with n newly-made silk -Ameri-
can Gag. and almost every person wore r%osettes Of
the " red, white and blue" Among those present,
we noticed His. tx. r. c. Wyllie, Minister Of Foreign
Relations. II. L. VI. Perrin, Commissioner of France,
Col. Dryer. L.. :. Commissioner, Col. Parker, L. :.
Consul, and the Representatives Of other nations.
The exercises opened 10y prayer and the National
Anthem, Hail Columbia sung by Il choir
Of about thirty young ladies and gentlemen, III 4
style and with 4 fervor worthy Of the day. After
that. an address was delivered by Mr.. Anthony, of
which We give an outline
Address of Rev. q. v. Anthony.
am glad, that in celebrating this great Anniver-
sary, We first meet in IL temple dedicated to the wor-
ship of Almighty God. / take it rs u recognition of
the thought, that God i~nterposes ia the affairs of
nations. What thought more reasonable. Surely,
he who sees the sparrow fall, numbers the hairs of
our heads. and clothes the lily with a glory that
Solomon might envy, does not sit an Indifferent
spectator, when nations rise and fall.
The Declaration of independence introduced Il
new era in the worlds history. Ii was the solemn
declaration OF the truth and right. The war that
followed was but the defense of that truth and right.
And now We see, in nearly all the wars both actual
and prospective, the reports of which have reached
our ears, that principle, rather than political power
and party supremacy, is the subject of dispute.
This fact determines their brevity. When men fight
simply for the mastery, there can be no end to the
conflict, for God never designed that any man or
class of men should possess all political power. But
when the cause of right and truth is involved, his
own arm is stretched out, and there can be doubt AZ
to the issue.
IL should cheer all Americans to know, that men
of the first moral and religious worth, are foremost
in the conflict now going on in our native land. 1t
shows more clearly than argument, that the conflict
ia a necessary defense of right. War may be some
times necessary to prevent war. 1t may be cruelty
not to fight. The two parts of the United States nov
in deadly conflict, can never live in peace. except
they are united under one government. Then too,
the very principle Of secession leads to anarchy and
ruin. Carried out, we shall have a mixed mass Of
feeble and rival states, wasting each other in = vain
strife. To prevent this, a bloody war, which shall
settle the relations of the contending parts upon the
principle Of republicanism-the decision of the ma
iority-will prove u blessing. If this be true. let
good men buckle on the armOr, and let pious men
the aid of the God of battles, that he will .
grant a successful issue, while they deal deadly
blows upon the men who would prevent it. en-
dorse the sentiment of a christian eiit0r 1T
would be better that a million lives should be sacri-
feed than that the government of the United States
should be destroyed by traitors l 60 farther, and
uuadruple the price which shall be paid for the best
under the sun, amt my orz life shall 20
10 make up the number. tell you, the grass will
grow green, and the flowers bloom in LAGRANGE, over
our graves, waiered by the tears Of IA grateful nation.
But why celebrate the Fourth Of July upon a
foreign soil: 1t is not a day important alone to
americans The truths upou which tho ner1, TO, .
IF independence is basel, are rs extensive rs human
ty, and a eternal as that God who ordained them
ruths dear To every lover Of his race, truths which
are fast gaining ground throughout the world.
The serfs Of Russia are feeling the blessedntss Of
hat truth today, that all men are created free, and
are possessed OF certain uualienable rights. among
which are life, liberty, and the pursuit OF happiness.
And where i the man. VINO feels that he h ; a
right to rise just a high in the scale of manhood
md happiness a his talents and en~dOwmenIs shall
warrant, but Is willing to say, all hail to the day
hat made this truth the basis Of one Of the greatest
Of the world ], Then that other great
ruth, that all governments derive their Just powers
the consent Of the Goyernel-eyen Monarchies
10 we'll TO recognise IL. Louis Napoleon to day sits
more firmly upon the imperial throne o: France, be-
,ause the people put him there. Then how i this |
ruth gaining ground , IL was but yesterday that
We saw the people If Iialy throwing OF the Cdious
1ower Of iyrants, 20 which they had not consented.
md then quietly determining their destiny At the
,allot box.
But the times make these important truths eS-
,ecially dear 10 Americans. By a neglect Of them,
ur country i in j: niger. In the legitimate exer-
Use Of their constitutional rights. the people Of the
'niied States are assailed. Armed rebellion would
verthrow the truth which our fathers fought 10 g.
ablish. Congress meets 10 day. IL will do well if
reafirm the principles Of the Declaration OF 20.
I meets only 10 IerpeIuaie what was then set mp.
We have been told that this Fourth Of July should
,e a day of fasting rather than one of rejoicing. To
il should. All secessioniSts aud their sympa-
ought TO fast and pray. Both for their sin
nd folly, and for the evils that are about TO fall /.
pom them. The freedOm-loving world, and the .
over IF DmnipOrence. are pledged for their over
lTOw. Do We love our country. and the prime piles
pom which It's government i based We have a
then To- rejoice. The time 81 fasting with usi q
asst. The danger has been more fearful than now. y