Polynesian., 1844-11-23

In this case it is perfectly right, but the sen.
tcnce, although of an awkward length and
involving too many distinct propositions, il
perfectly Ineligible when the Typographical
error is corrected and ''valid" as in the orr.
ginal reads ''invalid."
To quiet the cavils Of the Friend in regard
to the assertion that the Secretary Of State
assumed the "sole responsibility" in the WI
ley case, we will inform it, that the subject
was debated at much length before the King
at a full Cabinet Council. Whether it was
or not, however, it is nothing to the Friend.
His Majesty nor his ministers need none ofits
misplaced logic or futile arguments to inform
them of their duties. The Friend is also
pleased to express its disgust at the publica-
ton of the pamphlet in question. Has it
none to spare for those who rendered it
expedient who interfered unnecessarily in
such a low case, and, who by impeaching
the justice of His Majesty's courts, scout.
ing at their testimony, and appealing to
sustain the grounds assumed to the affidavit
of man condemned by a foreign jury as
well as by those courts, compelled the gov
eminent to give to the world the highest kind
of testimony ? The written and sworn re-
cords of their courts. They tell so much
against their views that we do not wonder at
the chagrin so palpably manifested. Would
they not like a veil thrown over their whole
proceedings ? fthey have started the cry of
mad-dog they must not be angered if their
own dog is killed. But can any thing else
be expected from those who having assumed
n position, are ashamed or unable to meet its
legitimate deductions. Before entering up
on it they should have considered to what it
was leading them. Iftheir adversaries can
show it to be untenable or pernicious in its
consequences, it is not manly to dodge the
fact and resort to ridicule and invectivc.
MIR. Brown shows in his letter of 18th. Feb,
the 3rd. article to be injurious and immoral,
and s%ustains his views by supposing a case
in which a consul might collide with his
countrymen to defeat justice. Mr.. Browns
words are ga jury might be packed by the
English consul, who would acquit the defcn-
dant, even if guilty" Mr.. Judd, as he had
by rules of argument a perfect right to, ap-
piled Mr.. Browns supposition of fraudulent
collision to cases like Wiley's which might
occur, and showed by fair and logical de-
duction to what principle it would lead. TO
claim privileges, which, by any possibility,
might tend in the most remote degree to such
a result is indeed in the claimcr an insult TO
his countrymen. 1851. ..
The Friend is pleased to say that the Cor
respondence is the most singular document
ever issued, sc. Nal y soft qui NAL Y
pense." BY reference to the criminal Re-
corder Of New York, and other publications
ordered by the various courts in Europe and
America, for the purpose of preserving Grim
inal records, it will find details Of n far more
revolving nature. Such publications are not
intended, however, any more than the Cor
respondence to be carried into domestic cir
clcs.
But enough of this. The Friend in the
spirit with which it has assailed the
highest officers of government and the courts
OF .Judicature, has seen fit also, to make an
'nv'd'ous personal attack upon us. We
thank the editor for supposing that our tai
ents could have been better appreciated in
the United States than here. That, being the
land where general intelligence most pre-
walls he has paid us a compliment, and re-