The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-31

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Of the town. and whom Judge Allen, then u. 5.
cOnsal. was eOnspic1ous in his efforts to qnoll the
disturbance.
81. was an extremely gratifying fact that during
/ His Honor's ineambeEey Of the position Of Chief
Justice, the character Of our Supreme Court had
1 stood high abroad. Several eases had been tried,
involving the rights Of subjects Of foreign govern
meats. wherein the decisions Of our Court. when
referred to and reviewed By the law Ofcers Of thOss
/ governments, had been fully sustained. This was
certainly something for small and weak gOvern-
ment TO be proud Of. aud owed il TO the Supreme
Court with Chief Justice AIlen At its head"
Chief Justice Allen replied as follows:
/ Gentlemen Of the Bar. aai. addressing His Ma
jessy the kingl l am most happy. Sire. to include
| You in this honorable fraternity thank your Ma
jesty for the honor conferred upon the Court and the
| Bar. by your Royal presence on this occasion.
return you, Gentlemen, my most cordial thanks
| for this expression OF approval Of the manner IN
which have discharged the duties Of Chief Justice
Of this Court. When knows that he has tried to
do his duty with fidelity and honor, l am frank to
say that il is gratifying 10 have this assurance FROM
| those who have had the best means Of judging cor
| Eeetiy- For your expression Of personal regard
thank you. and reeiprocate it with all my heart,
| and il l have-as intmAted by oue Of the members
10 his address-sivea confidence 10 any one in the
profession. and especially to the young. in the dis
charge Of his duties. am happy that it is so.
The association Of the Hawaiian members Of the
Bar with the Foreign Is always cordial aud is Ano.
Their illustration Of the happy relations existing be-
/ tween different nAtionalites here. Tha address Of
the Hawaiian member expressive Of confidence
aud afecliOnate regard and given ia tho peculiarly
pathetic style OF his nation. very touching to my
synPathies. wish they could enjoy the advantages
Of the English language, that they could improve
in the study OF the law They need access TO the great
fountains Of legal learning.
Il will be twenty years next Jane since entered
upon this responsible duty. and il Is pleasure to
to recall to your recollection the administration
Of my distinguished predecessor. Chief Justice lee.
which was always distinguished for ability and
fidelity.
Ny associates were Mr.. Justice Robertson and Mr.
Justice Ii and on the resignation Of the latter Mr.
Davis succeeded. These gentleuen rendered. most
valuable service in the business Of tho Court. All
OF them have passed away from the Of earth,
aal have appeared before the Great Tribunal Of Jus
tice and Mercy.
These vacancies were supplied by other highly Ae-
eomphshed aud competent persons. all of whom have
resigned TO enter into practice Of the profession to
enjoy the advantages ef private enterprise.
eau bear cheerful testimony to the high character
which all my associates sustained and the Haw allan
Reports are permanent record of their learning
aud devotion to their duties. Their vacancies were
supplied by my present most highly esteemel and
learned associates.
In reviewing this long perOi Of Judicial service It
Is source OF great satisfaction that the relations Of
the Court and the Bar have been uniformly Of n
character courteous and eonsidera.e and so we'll
calculated to promote impartial Investigation and
adjudication OF the presented. There will be in
Court at times animated discussion between members
OF the Bar, IN the management of a case but in all
these conflicts for many years there has been the
most uniform respect and good will shown TO the 4.
Court and hence the relationship has uniformly been
OF the most cordial and respectful character aud this
will ever be among the most pleasant "reminiscences Of
my life.
1t is only by impartial, careful, and in,el-
gent administration of the law that the rights Of the
Government and people can be protected and secured
and to attain this great object it is necessary 10 have
Bar eminent for learning, and high moral charac.
Indeed, in the senee Of such judicial aid il
is fully illustrated by history, nations will make but
little progress in the highest degree Of civilization or
even in material prosperity.
The Bar is Of great aid to the Court and indeed its
laws cannot be administered with that and aecu-
rate judgment without the arguments Of able adyo-
Gates for both parties. Tho reputation Of the Court
Is intimately allied with that Of the Bar The pro-
fession of the law will result often in fortune Il
has higher purposes than personal aggrandEement.
Its highest duty, perhaps is the rights Of
Client in Courts of Justice. At the time think
profession generally eminent in their patriotic
discharge Vt their duties to their country and their
felloWmen.
It does not become the Court to refer to the man
ner Of the discharge ofs duties O the subjects of the
Kingdom. But may, perhaps, be pardOned for re-
elusiTeiy parties, and who have had final judgment
IN this Court. In Of these tho diplomatic
agents have alleged a denial Of justice, and have
referred the decisions of the Court to their own
preston of dsapproval by thu Government represent
ted by these gentlemen. 1t is in questions Of this
character that the Government is directly Interested
in the administration of the law, and in the repu,a-
tion and character Cf the Court.
To my associates, / can truly say that recipro-
cate their kind expressions Of regard. and especially
do desire to make known to them my high appre- |
citation OF the faithful and able discharge of the duties
of the Court during my prutraeted absence in the |
service of the Government abroad.
have listened TO your Majesty's address with |
great interest and satisfaction have had the plea
sure of your acquaintance from your young manhood,
and / am not surprised that you should have ad-
verted to some events of official life, which tran
spired before our Brethren at the Bar had become
residents here. and especially gratihed by your
referedee to some decisions Of mine upon questions
involving international discussion. 1t is upon these
subjects that the Sovereign of country feel
deep soeitude, peace may result from their
adjudication.
I shall ever cherish your kind words Of approval.
In calling to mind the history Of the Bar, during
my ot1cial life, sadly impressed with the fact
that there is at this time in practice single
lawyer who was then a member of the Bar. Many
Of those gentlemen who were members at that time
we're highly accomplished in their profession.
trust that the Bar will hereafter be more perrna-
nent, and believing, as do. that this Kingdom is
ed to prosperous future, they. in common
with all others in different pursuits will participate
in the advantages Of its progress.
GEHTLENES-I shall ever feel great interest in Won
personally, as well professionally aud in bidding
you farewell can not avoid the expression of the
warm desire Of my heart that you may live long and
happily, and that prosperity may accompany You ia
The discharge Of the sacred duties Of your proesscr
Indeed, may add, that honorable professional
'areer carries with it its reward.
To tie 0fieers oftLs Court:
GESTLEHEs,-I am highly gratifei to receive this
,1pression of regard from the oieers Of the Court
NJ Marshal, you have performed the duties Of
FOUR ONCE during the many years Of my Judicial life
md il gives great pleasure to bear testimony to
Tour fidelity and efficiency. At times II has been
erTiee Of great responsibility, especially when this
Tort vas the great resort Of BhaIeships. Although
ur police force has been small, you have generally
ueeeeded in preserving the peace. FortunaseIy |
Iou have had some faithful officers to aid you.
Mr.. Clerk,-I shall ever remember your great ser
ice to the Court during the many year, Of our init
nate ofieial relations. and you must allow me TO
xPress to you in parting the high appreciation 1
ways have had Of your fidelity, capacity, aud up
ightness in the discharge Of all your du,ies.
And for you, Mr.. Interpreter, have an especial
lioha. You are worthy Of high eOmmeudation for
be accuracy and fidelity With which you have dis
hargcd your duties.
The Court has intimate relations With its oficsrs
nd when they have been uniformly satisfactory and
greeable there must be strong mutual regret at the
sparaton.
And now, Gentlemen. must bid you all farewell.