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New YORK. April 9th The City Of Baltimore.
with dates from Liverpool to the 18th, has arrived.
Macmillan had made several ministerial and di-
plomatic appointments. He was expected to sail on
the 10Th.
The Arch-Duke Macmillan received the Mexican
deputation on the 10th. In a speech he said that
the people of Mexico, by an overwhelming majority,
had confirmed the resolution Of the Notables, and as
France guarantees the independence of Mexico, and
the Emperor of Austria consents, he sOlemnly declared
his gratitude to the Emperor of the French, who had
brought about q solution of the Mexican question.
The Emperor of Austria permits the formation OF
a corps of six thousand volunteers and three hundred
sailors for Mexico.
The new Mexican loan for ESQ, OOO, 900. at GO, was
to be opend ON the 10Th.
Later.
European dates are to the 23d ult. The Russians
assaulted and captured Duppel on the morning OF
April Is, capturing eighty-three cannon and two or
three hundred prisoners. The Prussian loss is sta
ted at two Generals, sixty officers, and six hundred
privates. The Danes are said to have lost between
eighty and n hundred officers, and four thousand
men are reported hors du combat. The news OF the
victory was received with great rejoicing at Berlin:
The Prussians have occupied the island OF Aisen, and
occupation of the whole of Jutland has been resolved
upon. Some members of the Conference met at Lon
don, April Goth. The representative of the German
Diet was absent. The Paris Temps thinks little I'M
portance can be attached to the resolutions passed oy
the Washington House of Representatives relative to
Mexico, at least pending the civil war.
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(For the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.)
The Cabinet and the Conventions"

Mr.. EDITOR The theory Of the Hawaiian Gov
eminent is, The King can do no wrong. The Min
listers are responsible (see Constitution, Article 35.)
Such also is the theory and the practice likewise of
the British Government, whose example we so often
quote and attempt to initiate.
But the present Ministry, not liking such response
bility and fearing that they may be called to accounts
are in the habit of putting forward the King and
advising him to assume The responsibility hoping in
that way to save themselves from the consequences of
i'll advised measures.
In q late Proclamation the King is made to say,
"It is Our will to meet Our Mobiles and the Dele
gates of Our People for the purpose of consulting on
the revision of the Constitution of Our Kingdom and
consulting upon the public good" Sc, sc. Are we
to understand that in all this, the King has not cen
suited with his Cabinet and Privy Council? If he
has, then, the Ministers are responsible. If he has
not consulted them and obtained their full sanction
to the measure, they ought.to resign. Since there
fore, they have not resigned, it must be taken for
granted, that the Ministers are responsible and no
ink cloud however dense can hide them from it.
Is it not a decided lowering of the dignity of the crown. this
placing of the King in the midst of a convention ? To an I'M
prejudced locker on like myself, and one not unacquainted with
what pertains to royalty, it appears to be madness, the thrust
ing of the dignifed head of a government into the debates and
probable personal conflicts of a convention. the parties con-
suit together, they will argue together, and the Lord only knows
how they could vote.
Methinks Queen Victoria would consider herself outraged
we're she compelled to sit in and consult with a convention where
such men as Lord Palmerston and John Russell were to measure
swords with Messrs. Golden and Bright, in debate, upon sub
jects most important, exciting in their nature, and worse than
all involving the welfare and permanency Of Tier Own dynasty.
In the present case the question naturally arises whether, in
the convention, His Majesty will advocate h isown opinions and
those of his Ministers, or his own opinion contrary to those of
his Ministers. If the former, by all means the King should
remain at his palace and let his Ministers attend to the bust
eSs if the latter, then the MiniSterS should resign.
This proclamation, the more 1 consider it, appears a most
extraordinary affair and liable to do mischief, inconceivable
mischief, and cannot By any chance be the means of doing any
good to any class, unless it be to such as obtain office under the
new Constitution, i'll the event of our having a new one. We
shall see. Yours, A FRESH HAND.
Z. S-Wil the Convention De open TO the pubic, or sit with
closed doors! Ask c. G. III.
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Need We the people, therefore lose confidence in "the peo-
ton and take care of their own rights and interests, If so. our
fears are a sad commentary On the large liberty and extensive
rights conferred on the native race by the Constitution OF 1852.
II 5 our assent to the charge advanced by some, that the lber-
ties of the native race are far in advance OF their abilities.
Can our present Constitution ever be amended other than by
n convention? "Makasnana' says 1t must be amended only
by the terms set forth in the instrument itself but what shall
We say Of the prospect when we remember that amendments,
acknowledged 10 be most necessary, have already been on foot
six years without being accomplished! 1t is evasion 10 reply
that the fault lay with the government, for who may affirm that
il they had done their whole duty, the Legislature would have
passed theml
Truly we are q peaceable nation-perhaps In this mstter we
may set larger monarchies a good example our KiLg invites
US to meet Him in convention. to consider his thoughts about
our Constitution, to state our own, and we may have the chance
to amend or let it alone-keep our old Constitution or make
another better, and having compared views, separate and return
20 our own affairs without either harm or damage. Not so will
she amendment of the Constitution of the United States regard
ing slavery be brought about-a baptism of blood, a most unin-
tended way of amendment in the minds of the trainers of that
instrument, and thoroughly unconstitutional, brings that naticn
to the necessary change in its fundamental law. Not SO did
mortal peril, did her people desert the House of Stuart and ee-
vate the House of Hanover, that they might hold a convention
to resettle the foundations of their State.
K~amehamsha the V. calls US, the people, together-shalI we
be frightened to meet him? Therefore, if this convention be
hope may show that it is neither impoitic, inerpedient, nor
TighpuHy revolutionary. A SUBJECT.
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whicI this sad event has imposed upon Your M.jes,y
and hope that it will please the Divine Providence
to guard you, for many years. against all sorrows.
Your Majesty being called by the order of succe sion,
TO the Throne of Your Ancestors. I avail myself Of
this opportunity to express my wishes for the happi-
ness and prosperity Of Your Reign. and my desire to
continue TO entertain with you the relations of friend
ship and good understanding go happily established
with Your worthy Predecessor.
With these feelings. and while assuring Your
Majesty Of my complete esteem,
remain, Of Your Majesty, the Good Friend,
lSigned1 GUILLauME.
La Haye, 5h March, 1864.
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PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
8p authority.

IT HAS PLEASED THE King to approve of JOHN L..
p,vy,Rp. Esq, the Secretary of the Legation of
40 limited States, to act for and perform the
s,uetions Of HIS Excellency the Minister Resident
# the said United States, during his absence on
. tour throughout the Islands of this Kingdom.
Il. e.. WYLLIE.
ro,sfrn Office. 24th May, 1864.
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LADY FRANKLIN.-We are assured that a few
mails ago, the King and Queen received very kind
letters of coincidence from Lady Franklin, and that
her Ladyship very pressingly and generously in
yites Her Majesty to visit her in London, for the
good of those charitable, sanitary and moral objects
which she knows the Queen has much in heart. and
in which her Ladyship took a lively interest. while
here, in 1861, which all will we'll remember. We
further learn that Her Majesty ~ntempla making
the proposed visit, il arrangements can be made to
carry them out. - N
g- QUEEN VICToRIA's Birthday occurred on Tues
day last, the oath inst. and was celebrated by a
general display of flags in the harbor. The Russian
corvette Calarala, especially. was beautiful trimmed
from deck to truck with the colors OF all nations.
His Excellency Mr.. Synge, the Representative of Her
Majesty, received at bis residence the congratulations
of his countrymena and others.
~ We are indebted to Messrs. c. W. Brooks &
Co.., McRuer & Merrill and N. L. Ingols. Of San
Francisco, for repeated favors in the news line by
late arrivals. Also to Capt. Jas. NJ. Green. for a
copy of Mr.. Robt. B. Swain's address on the late
Rev. T.. Starr King-one of the finest tributes which
the death of that distinguished clergyman has called
forth. -
Gg On our fourth page will be found an extract
from the London Illustrated JNe,cs. of March 3.
giving a biographical sketch of the late King. We
have not space for comment this week. The account
is accompanied by two illustrations-one a very fair
likeness of the deceased, and the other is supposed
to represent the Palace, but bears very little resem-
bance to it. =
CORPUS CHRIsTI.-This day was handsomely cell
ebrated by the Roman Catholics of Honolulu. A
procession left the Church by the Fort Street gate, and proceed
ed around the square formed by Fort, School, NuuaHu, and Ber-
tania Streets. - @
DEPARTURE OF Hrs MAJEs1Y.-The Royal Yacht
Nahienaena, took her departure on Wednesday afternoon, at
and from the Russian corvette Cdidodtd.
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Extract from the letter of the daughter of a
distinguished British Admiral, Offering her con-
dolence to the Queen, dated 10Th February last,
through Mr.. Wyllie:
" The contents of your letter aud the news
paper shocked me much, as ! had not seen any previ-
Gus intimation Of the Kings death. How suddenly
and early has he passed away and how soon followed
his child. 1t really seems poor man as if he had
never recovered his loss. viii you please say every
thing kind and consolatory from me to the poor
Queen, how truly L pity her suffering and having so
early passed through such a sorrow The paper you
sent me speaks very nicely and justly of the late
King, and gives, l should say, only aust estimate Of
his good qualities. | remember him quite sufficiently
well to reiterate the assertion in the Poiynesian, that
he was a true gentleman 1 hope his brother the
present King may follow in his steps and have a long
and happy reign before him." I. n. W. II
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TRANSLATION.

To His .nJesiy Ra~mehameha y, KING 81 the
H1UaiiaH LiaHdS:
l have received the letter by which Your Majesty
has been pleased TO inform me of the death OF Jour
beloved Brother. His Majesty King K~amehameha Nv.
1 take my sincere share in the profound ~atdietion
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Extract from a second letter of coincidence to
the late King and Queen, from Lady w -. ,
through Mr.. Wyllie, dated Goth October. 1863,
from Hyde Park, London
1t is | assure you, no slight qualification to
me to think that my simple and inadequate. though
sincere and heartfelt expression of symp thy in their
deep sorrow, has been so graciously accepted aud ap-
preciated by their Majesties. In presenting the pho
tograph, must trust to you to express twhat l
have great difficulty in expressing myself my deep
sense of the honor done me by their Majesties' very
Kind and gracious wish to possess my likeness, and
may L beg you to add. that l shall indeed feel proud
to place the prominent photographs Of their Ma jesties
In my Album. 49, c. b. w.
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Birthday OF Queen Victoria.

Tuesday last. the Oath inst, being the anniversary
of the Birthday of Queen Victoria Of Great Britain.
was celebrated at Honolulu, in a manner suitable TO
so august an occasion.
At s O'Clock. A. NJ, the Diplomatic and Consular
Representatives of different nations hoisted their flags.
The palace. the various government Offices. the Rus
sian man -ofwar. and the shipping in harbor gener-
ally. displayed their gayest colors.
From 10 O'Clock till noon, H.B MS Commissioner,
Mr.. Synge. received the visits of the Diplomatic and
Consular corps, the government officials. and all resi-
dents who desired to pay their respects to him as Her
Majesty's Representative, and for all Of whom an
elegant and substantial luncheon was provided.
In the evening the British residents of Honolulu
gave a ball and supper at the new Public Hall. to
which their foreign fellow residents of other nations.
and the leading natives were invited. One gentle
man however, whom We expected to meet, was az con.
spicuous by his absence'-His Excellency the Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs. Mr.. r. c.. Wyllie. who was
unayoidably absent from indisposition. The ball
room, which was tastefully decorated and brilliantly
lighted, presented a gay and animated appearance as
the numerous and elegantly dressed couples mingled
in the dance. At tine upper end Of the room was
hung n portrait of Queen Victoria ia her robes ct
state, and at the opposite end another picture OF Her
Majesty, plainly dressed, with her children gathered
round her, presenting that pleasing family group so
familiar and so endeared to the hearts Of all Her
Maiesty's subjects
Dancing commenced about 8 o'clock, was kept
up with great spirit until the announcement OF sup.
per shortly after IL, and was afterwards resumed
with increased animation until about l O'Clock. when
the guests began to dispense.
Her Britannia Majesty's Commissioner and Mrs.
Synge. as the Queens Representatives. received the
company on arrival with grace and dignity. and dur
ing the evening mingled with the guests. joining in
the dance, and contributing to the hilarity and har-
mouy which prevailed throughout the entertainment.
The supper was a decided success. everything good
and plenty of it, the wines as well as the more solid
viands being abundant and excellent. All appeared
to enjoy themselves, and when the party. which num-
bered some 200 persons, finally broke up. all ex-
pressed themselves delighted with the elegant enter.
tainment given by the British residents OF Honolulu
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The PROCLAMATION ON MAUI-A correspondent,
writing from East Maui, under date of May 20, says

His Majesty's proclamation calling for delegates to meet
him i'll convention in July next, to discuss the propriety of
altering the Constitution, does not take well in this district or
Makawao; what was at first merely a growl, or murmur of dis
Appointment, has been since gaining in volume, until it has
now swelled into a roar. There will be a meeting of natives
and haole's at the stone church in Waluku, on Monday next
and from the manifestation of feeling which 1 observe about
me, both among natives and foreigners, L doubt not the meet
ing will be largely attended. What part of the Constitution is
defective, and wants amending / am at a loss to know in
truth we up here do not know as yet what the intended pro-
gramme is to be-one impression seems to have possession OF
peoples minds. and that is, that there is a conspiracy some
where against the life of the nation. As for my own part, as
yet, L think. to use the feictous language of Burke, we are
snuffng disaster in the distance, and seeming misfortune in
every tainted gale"
PERsoNAL-Among the passengers by the Fl. fl.
Eidridge, are Asher B. Bates, ESQ.,, and family, who
are about to return to the United States. Mr.. Bates
has resided in Honolulu for many years, and has
filled many offices of trust in our community, and by
his integrity has secured the confidence of all. 1t
must be a great satisfaction to him that he leaves US
with the respect and esteem of the community in
which he has so long resided, and he and his family
have our warmest wishes for his and their future
prosperity and happiness.
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NAPOLEON BY the Grace of God and the Ma
tional VIII, Emperor Of the French: To all
who the presents shall see: Greeting:
On the report of our Minister, Secretary of
STATE for Foreign Affairs, have decreed and do
decree as follows:
Article 1st. Mon. &. de Varigny is appointed
Knight Of Our Imperial Order of the Legion of
Honor
Article End. Our Minister, Secretary of State
br the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the
Grand Chancellor of the Order, have charge, in
their respective capacities, of the execution of
the present decree
Given at Our Palace of the Tuileries, this 5th
day of March, 1864
(Signed,) NAPOLEON.
aouutersignei) DROrYS De EHrYs.
IThe ministerial despatch accompanying the
above decree, stated that the distinction is con-
erred to NJ. de yarigny for his good and faithful
sryices a. Chancellor and as Acting Consul of
France at the Hawaiian islands,
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DEMONSTRATIONS

HAMBURG, the 18th February, 1864.
Most Gracious King:
Your Majesty has been pleased to inform us Of the
demise of His Majesty the King Kamehameha ". on
the oOth November last, and we hasten to express to
Your Majesty our most sincere sympathy in this
painful affiiction.
Your Majesty having assembled the Throne in con-
formity with the Will Of His Majesty Kamehameha
Ill, and IN accordance with the decree of Your late
Predecessor establishing your succession to the same,
we take great pleasure most devotedly to congratu-
late Your Majesty upon this august occasion, and
hope that the mutually friendly relations will con-
tnue to exist unaltered and unimpairod.
We have the honor to remain, with the assurance
of the most distinguished consideration and esteem,
Your Majesty's, very respectfully,
The SENATE OF THE FREE AND
HASsFATIC CITY OF HAMBURG.
The president OF THE SENATE.
lSigned1 n. F. HALLER. DR..
[Signed] W. CROPP, Dr., Secretary.
To His Majesty KANEHANEHA V.
King Of the Hawaiian Islands.
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And also on the same day,

- AT IL NJ. ON THE S9s1n
"a premises, situated in Beretania street, Honolulu, zHS
LIN. lately occupied by c. ". Vincent. all the right, L.
title and interest of the said c. W. Vincent in and to the follow
ing described premises, viz: . Being located on the mauka side
Of Bere:ania street and Immediately adjoining Beretania Lot
on the lot known as as the Kings Lot" This piece or parcel
of land measures on the south side on the side towards Mrs.
Dominis, eight feet on the nauka side between this lot and
the Kings lot sixty-one feet on the north side, or along the
Kapihe lot, one chain twenty-one and 1912 feet; and on the
front on Beretania street, ffty-eight feet. CIhese premises are
known as the premises upon which The late Henry Mactarlane
reside with his famiIyl Together with the buildings situated
thereon.
1ISO-One lot Of land mauka Of the above described prem
Uses, with The buildings thereon.
Unless the aforesaid amount, together win my fees, commls-
sions and expenses, be previously satisfied.
w. c. PARKE, Marshal.
Honolulu, May I4th, 1864 4lo4t
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BY III. w. SEVERANCE.


IN VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
Il by the Supreme Court of the Hawaiian Islands upon a
Judgment against c. W. VINCENT, in the matter of the
estate of William E. Gill, deceased, for the sum of two thousand
four hundred and ffytvo 24-1OO, (~s2,452.2i) 1 have levied
upon the following property and shall expose the same for sale
at public auction at the auction room of III. W. SEVERANCE,
in Honolulu, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, on the l4th day of June next.
piz:
IL Jack screws for raising buildings,
% Hand screws. assorted sizes, Lot Of bench screws,
5 Carpenters benches, l MortisIng machine,
. Large saws, 3 Patent bOrers, l grind stone, 4 Doors,
Lot of sash, Z pairs blinds, 4 Ladders, l Pair steps,
Hand carts. 81 Staging brackets
Lot OF carpenters tools, do. Rollers, do. Falls and blocks,
do. Lumber, Joist, laths, &c.
l American flag, l Clock, 2 Pine wardrobes,
l Centre table, l KOa settee,
Carpenters chest, with set of tools complete
One lot of moulding tools,
And Sundries appertaining 10 n Carpenter
Shop.
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To His .Majesty King Kamehameha y.

Your Majesty has been pleased to inform me by
letter of the 10Th of December last, that the AL
mighty Providence has called away, on the Both
November. from his temporal world. Your Majesty's
beloved Brother, King Kamehameha ~, and that
Your Majesty, in accordance with the will of King
Kamehameha ILL.,, has been proclaimed successor to
Your Majesty's Brother.
sincerely sympathise with the severe bereavement
Your Majesty has communicated to me, and wish that
Providence may shield Your Majesty for the longest
possible time against similar bereavements.
At the same time l beg to present TO Your Majesty,
at Your high assumption Of Government, my most
heartfelt congratulations, and avail of this opportu-
nifty to express to Your Majesty the assurance of the
highest consideration and friendship with which | am
Your Majesty's good friend. PETER.
Grand Ducal Consulate of Oldenburg, I
Honolulu, May Goth, 1864.
This is to certify that the foregoing is true translation of the
original document. In witness my hand and official seal,
LIS. FLOR. STAPESHoRsT.