JULY 4, 1840
Source: The Polynesian. Honolulu: July 11, 1840, page 18.
The 4th of July was celebrated by a large number
of the American residents here, who gave a dinner at the house of Haalilio, in
the valley of Manoa. The King and his suite, with many other invited guests
were present. The party left town together, forming a strong cavalcade, and as
they rode along the plain, presented a gay and cheerful appearance. The dinner
was cooked in native style, and the manner of partaking nearly so. The dishes were
placed upon mats on the floor, and the party arranged themselves around this
primitive table in such attitudes as best suited their ease or convenience.
Many toasts were drank, and the festivities were enlivened
by a variety of fine songs.
Nothing occurred to interrupt the harmony of the scene, and
although not confined exclusively to Americans, every one appeared to be united
in the celebration of the day.
Salutes were fired at morning, noon and sunset, from the
fort and from some of the vessels in the harbor.
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