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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 junior 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, and stood for Honolulu. 



