The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-07-09
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
SATURDAY JULY 9.


dence, which occurred on Monday last, was
observed in Honolulu with more than usual de-
monstration, famous as our city is for its cele-
bration of : the 4th." As we stated in q former
number, the arrangements for celebrating the day
had been placed in the hands of a committee OF
seven. chosen at a meeting of Americans held on
the 22d of June for that object. This commit
tee consisted of Messrs. VIM. y. Aldrich, D. c.
Waterman, c.. S. Barlow, Capt. Wilcox, d.
Foster, J. B. Anterior and C. E. Williams, to
whom was entrusted full power 10 carry out
such arrangements as they might judge best.
How admirably they were qualified for the task,
and how we'll it was executed, the sequel will
show. The committee added to their number,
others, to assist in the details, consisting of
Messrs. Cartwright, Babcock, II. a. P. Carter,
and \. F.. Judd.
Long before the break of day, with fre-crack-
ers, pistols and guns, young Hawaii was stirred
up and seemed to vie with young America in
making such an incessant noise as to forbid sleep
to the older part of the community. At sunrise
the American flag received a salute of Is guns,
fired by a detachment of Hawaiian artillery,
from q battery at the head of Emma street, and
at noon So guns. ending with another salute Of
l3 guns at sunset.
The place selected for the days festivities, was
the Hooper or American Club premises in Hotel
street, now occupied by capt. Baocock, who
kindly threw them open to the public for the
occasion. The central location of this place, its
ample yard, and the shady trees with witch it is
empowered, gave it great superiority over any
out-of-town locality that could be selected, and
everybody was pleased with the selection made.
Tu0 fapfS a araota1 fnr tho occasion M
for the Grafton and accompanying exercises, and
the other for the dinner. These tents, as also
the entire premises were lavishly decorated with
flags. evergreens, pictures and notices, making
such a display as has probably never been seen
on any similar occasion at the islands. About
10 O'Clock the guests began to arrive, and at IL
assembled in the audience tent, seats having been
provided for all. His Excellency the American
Minister, DIR. j. Mcbride, presided, and prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Damon. Ii. A. p. Car
ter, Esq, then read the Declaration of I~ndepen-
dence, and was followed by Hon. James W.
Austin, who delivered the following grafton
tifuI Islands. far away from our native land, the
memories of this suspicious cay cluster around us.
How dear to us all is this birthday of our country's
freedom. Our country, the dear mother of US all,
in her prosperity we rejoice in the loving ban is that
she throws around US, but in her adversely, We cling
to her with more than hlial affection. Time nor
distance can take away the love the patriot has for
his country. 1t clines to him in all the varied rela-
tons OF life, and although 10 the true man, the
whole world is his country. still his native land has
a myriad of welcomes and kindly voices that other
lands can never utter.
And now, while the memories of this day are
cheering the hearts Of our countrymen in other
parts of the world, while its hallowed associations
wake the enthusiasm of the hour, we would welcome
you TO the participation of this glorious occasion.
We welcome you to join with Us in congratulations
for the past progress and prosperity Of our country,
and we welcome you to join with US in cherishing
fresh hopes and aspirations for the future; for |
declare to you, and it requires not the skill of a
prnnhet to declare il, thai the Union of our country
shall triumph, until II snaiI n1N. oust GIL ,t7 sv.-'s
under it's feet.
The Union of the States, one country and one
destiny, that shall be our theme, and it is the theme
that on this day is stirring the hear of every loyal
citizen from Maine 20 Oregon. The East is answer
ing to the West, the Nth to the South, that in the
vocabulary of the nation, there is no such word as
Secession. The battle fields of the Revolution. York
town and Saratoga, the battle fields for n new free
dom and independence, Shiloh, Vicksburg and
Gettysburg. in trumpet tones are calling upon us to
stand by the Union of our fathers. The blood that
has flowed on every battlefield of the Republic, has
flowed in vain, if slavery and secession are to hold
dominion in our land. There is too much at stake;
If not for ourselves, for the coming generations the
battles for freedom and country must be fought.
Oh, the glory that waits upon the true soldier of
freedom, who feels that ih behalf Of his country,
the battle is fought for the dowu-trodien and
oppressed. And l rejoice that from these islands
there have gone some natives of the soil TO swell the
of those whose determination il is that
the Union shall be preserved inviolate. Many of us
have heard of a brave soldier, a native Of this soil,
who has written home to US words that have sent a
thrill of enthusiasm for one whose steps in the path
of duty keep time to the music of the Union"
Here are the words of our friend:
But who will come back. of all these whose hearts now
throb with life, whose eyes are lit with the hope within them
Never mind, our time may indeed be a little shorter for this
war. bu, at the longest, how brief it is and so I dOn't bother
myself much about possibilities, but strive rather to obey the
calls Of the present, and trust IN God. II fall, he assured
that 1 never was better prepared than now for the worst. Since
and sacredness Of my position. II Is no sacrifice for me 10 be
here, it is rather a glorious opportunity, and 1 should be no
supreme satisfaction, has shed a rich glow upon my life. Ifeel
that 1 am among the apostles of human liberty, striking the
Gus than that! What nob!er work has been given TO man since
the Reformation !'
lido not come here in a boastful spirit 10 uphold the
peculiar form of government under which many Of
US were born. The peculiar condition and state of a
country require peculiar forms and modes of govern
ment. To insure the success of a Republican form
Of government there must be a general intelligence
difused among the people, and the masses must be
in order TO enjoy Its benefits. I suppose
we all would deplore the existence of a Republican
form of government for the islands. They are not fit
ted for it, and while the spirit of the Kamehamehss
is abroad among US, while we live under this free
and b~ene6cent government that throws its protecting
arms around US, We sl feel that the present form Of
government is the best suited to our condition. Our
Hawaiian Constitutional form of government is the
that can be devised for Us, and here We all
breathe the breath Of freedom, and do not feel like
in a strange land. And l say, honor 10
Ill. and his Counseiiors, who gave the
present Constitution TO the people.
But L do maintain that n Republican form of
is best fitted for the people OF the United
Under that form OF government how pros
porous the nation has become The sails of her
commerce have penetrated every ocean, and the