The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-03-03

expedition for the introduction Of Polyne-
SLAMS, but was fearful that his infrmity in
hearing would be drawback to the sue
cess of the enterprise. The Board thought
that the difficulties arising from this source
could be overcome, as they had great reli-
ance in his integrity, kindness and human
ity. After much consideration, he wrote
the following letter:
HONOLULU, Dec. I'd, 1868
HIS Ex. c. c. HARRIS,
Dear Sir: Owing to the very earnest desire
of one of the planters, that would give the
proposal of the Board of Immigration, at first
made to me, further consideration, have
called on you, the last few days, for informa-
ton.
have expressed my willingness TO go as
an agent, provided the arrangements, condi-
tions and terms are such as l could feel
willing TO accept.
l have given the subject much thought,
and have concluded, that unless could sail
with some captain with whom was person
ally well acquainted, that can not consent
to go.
If Capt. GILLETTE can be induced to go, and
would be accepted by the agents of the yes
sci and by the Board of Immigration, the re-
naming conditions, in respect to the terms,
could be arranged to mutual satisfaction.
With my present disability in hearing,
decline to go without an approved acquain-
lance and friend being master of the vessel,
and as my acquaintance with captains is
quite limited, this matter must turn with the
obtaining or the contrary of the services of
Capt. GILLETTE.
Yours Respectfully,
W. CHAMBERLAIN.
The Board did not know what party Mr.
Chamberlain belonged to. They were not
even conscious that there was any party,
missionary or otherwise, as opposed to
them. But they knew Mr.. Chamberlain
to be a man of good principles, and
good sound sense, always on the side
of law and order. They were not
"abashed,' but Immediately, the President
of the Board saw Captain GILLETTE, who re-
piled, that he did not care to go to sea
again, alleging some reasons, of charac-
ter private to himself, and which he regard
ed as sufficient. By referring to Mr.. Cham
berlain's letter, it will be seen, that be said
if Captain GILLETTE would not go, he could
not. This ended the matter with him. It
will be seen. that he was not strangely
dropped; indeed, was not dropped at all;
that his request was entirely complied
with, and he furnishes us to-day. for publi-
cation. the following communication, on
this point:
Mr.. EDIToR-An impression seems to have
been conveyed, in the leading article of the
P c. advertiser of Feb. Goth, relative to the
expedition of the Board of immigration, that
there was want of fairness in the conduct
of the Board toward a proposed agent and
the Captain alluded to.
In Justice to the Board, the persons to
whom allusion was SO made, desire to say
that they were both courteously conferred
with, and in the matters that transpired, the
action of the Board with them was fair and
honorable W. CHAMBERLAIN.
So it does not appear that Mr. c. "had
any want of confidence as to the intentions
of the Board and any thought that he
might "be made the tool of designing men,"
and it is difficult to see how any one VEN
lures the assertion, that he doubtless did
experience any such feelings, since, what
ever might be the intentions of the Board
they must have been communicated to him
-theiragent-and carried out by him, if he |
had undertaken the voyage. Mr.. Cham
berlain never has, and never could have
expressed any such idea, nor could the
Of the Board have any designs
other than to carry out this expressed win |
Of the Legislature, in the most effectual
manner, and in the manner that would
most meet the commeDdation of the whole
community here. and Of all good men
Mr.. Charles Gulick was then asked if
lie could go. This gentleman, a cousin
as we believe) Of DR.. GuIick. editor of
he Kuokoa and Secretary of the Bawai-
an Evangelical Association, enjoys an ex-
client reputation among ell who know
i'm He was much gratifed at the oppor-