The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-02-11
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE
AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL,
DEVOTED 10 HAWAIIAN PROGRESS.
~ PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
HENRY M. WITHIN Ely.
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY II.
Our Late King.

also as kaahumaDu Ill, K uhiba Nui under
Kamehameha III. and was married to Charlie:
Kanaina from which marriage two sons were
born, Davda and William. The former died when
quite young. William soon after his mothers
DEATH when about eight years of age, was placed
in the Royal School, kept by Mr.. and Mrs
Cooke, where he received liberal English educa-
ton, and as be possessed naturally quick mind
be became one Of the best scholars in the school.
For English classical literature he had great fond
ness, and bis familiarity with the English poets
was remarkable. It was this taste that led him
to indulge in writing poetry, some Of which was
well composed. On one occasion, twelve years
ago, he called on US in our editorial SANCTION and
sat down at our table. In the course Of the con-
versation. we suggested that he become COM
petitor for the prize which had been offered for
the best Hawaiian version of "God save the
King" He took pen and in fifteen or twenty
minutes handed us his verses, which we enclosed
in an envelope and passed with ten or twelve
others to the judges, who awarded it the prize,
and this is known now as the Hawaiian Ma
tional Hymn I" God Save the King" We in
stance this TO illustrate the extraordinary mental
qualities with which be was endowed.
When Kamehameha V. suddenly died in Dec.
1872 without appointing a successor, 1t was appa-
rent oal that the principal reason for the omission
was the very reason Why Prince William should
be the successor, because he outranked all the
remaining mobiles. Had be been in favor with the
King, he would unqnestionably have received the
appointment. He at once decided to be a cand-
date for King. and was encouraged by the firm
advice of his friends, who saw that his claims
could not rightfully be Ignored. When advised
by some to issue his proclamation, declaring him
self King, he answered that he intended to act
strictly according to the Constitution, and had
perfect conf Ieuce in the people. 1t was at this
time that be was urged to abandon the use of in
toxicating drinks and pledged his word and hon.
or to do SO, which he kept during the interreg-
nun, until after his election as King. when he
was pressed by some, who. when the records OF
the Eternal Throne are disclosed, may find the
charge written there against their Names God
and himself only knew how he struggled against
this failing. Never was there among the Hawai-.
ians more genial, loving, confding spirit than
that possessed by Lunalilo. Those who knew him
best will testify TO his warm friendship
In politics bis views were democratic,-too
much so, perhaps, for King. He was on the side
Of the people in every question that came up. and
his sympathies we're with them. This was really
the secret Of the popular love for him. which
showed itself 10 the wonderful eutburst of popu-
lar enthusiasm at the election which took place
January |, 1873, when he received nearly every
vote throughout the group. Never was such
scene witnessed in any part of the world. as when
thewhole Hawaiian people, with scarcely dissent
4 ing voice, called him to be their King When
asked il be would have carriage provided to
take him TO and from the Legislative Assembly,
he answered No l am one Of the people, will
walk as they do.p Aud all remember how he
walked from the Legislative Hall to the Palace,
after his election With uncovered head amid the
widest shout of an enthusiastic aud admiring
people. These little incidents show what be
was better than anything else.
OF his short reign we shall have little to say
/ 1t commenced well, by the selection Of men 10
be bis constitutional advisers, who possessed
character, and gave his government reputation at
home and abroad. His great desire was to do
something for the advancement Of the nation,
and he listened eagerly and cautiously to what
advice was given. But before any measure could
be matured and carried out the destroying angel
came and marked him as his own, and the
best human skill proved powerless to save.
For six long months he patiently bore the click
ness which had attacked him, gradually wasting
10 flesh and strength, tilt bis spirit fed to its Ma
ker, on the evening of February Sd.
During bis last illness he Suffered but little pain,
as usual with consnmptives. Some days before
his DEATH it became evident that he could not
live long but he rallied SO frequently that the
symptoms we're quite deceptive. About half-past
eight o'clock, on the evening of the third, he
looked up and SAID to his attendants in Hawaiian.
l am now dying" then turned his head. closed
his eyes, as if going to sleep, and ealiply expir-
ed. Such was the death of King Lunalilo
There we're around his bed. at the time his father
Charles Kanaiua, Queen Emma, Mrs. Bishop. the
Governess of Hawaii, Minister Stirling, Mrs
Naea and Drs. Tronsseau and Oliver his pbysi-
clans, and several attendants 5na
The late King left will. which was made June
4. 1871. 1t leaves his personal property to bis
father absolutely his real estate to his father for
life, and failing heirs Of his body after the de-
cease Of his father the real estate is devised to
three trustees, to be appointed by the judges of
the Supreme Court who are to sell it. and of the
avails the sum Of $4,000 is to be expended in
building an In6rmary poor, aged and infrn
people Of Hawaiian birth or extraction A cod
icil was executed by His Majesty on the 3lst of
January. 1874, by which be leaves to Queen En-
ma bis Marine Residence at Waikiki, upon his
fathers decease. Italso directs that the excess
Of the avails Of his real estate, over the sum OF
$4,000. shall constitute fund for the support Of
the benevolent object mentioned 10 the viii
and further that his remains be eniombed 10 the
Kawaiahao Church Yard. The estate may
amount to 100000
During the night Of bis death, the corpse was
transferred 10 the Palace, where it was laid cut
in State, dressed IN the clothes which the de-
ceased King wore on the day be took the oath
M Kawaiahao Church AT ten o'clock yYadnas