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service, disinterestedness, fortitude and courage — a varied 

 combination of excellencies — which rendered him an honor to 

 his profession, and afforded high hopes of future distinction. 

 His memory is precious, and will not be forgotten ; and to you, 

 the junier officers of the squadron, so lately his youthful com- 

 panions and compeers, I would say, embalm his excellencies 

 of character by imitating them in your lives ; and if you have 

 not chosen a better maxim for your guidance through life, 

 take this from one who loves you all — " Dare always to do 

 right, and only dread to sin against God." 



On the 11th of August, at an early hour, we bade adieu to 

 the Fejee Islands r and stood for Honolulu. 





