Polynesian., 1844-07-13
TO THE PUBLIC.

We are called upon to announce to our
patrons that the Polynesian Press has been
purchased, by order Of his Majesty, for the
use of the Government. This was effected
in order that the Government might have the
means Of printing its laws, when in future
enacted by the Legislature, and the variety
Of blanks necessary for the use Of the differ
ent departments which will be organized by
Legislative action, SOFAS to give them more
method, and their transactions more uni
formity. The Polynesian, too, which follows
the ownership of the Press, will be, at once
an authentic organ to the public, of the
views and opinions of His Majesty's Govern
ment, on all those subjects which appear in
the columns headed "by authority" and
will enable the Government transactions to
90 to Europe and America, and there an
ounce the policy of His Majesty's Govern
ment, so that the world can Judge for itself
Of its capability to conduct its relations with
Foreign nations. Also, in this way, persons
wishing to emigrate hither, and become nat
uralized, or wishing to come here for tenn
porary residence, will have such authentic
information in regard to the advantages Of
fered by the Hawaiian Government, as not
to be taken by surprise when they arrive.
The Press will be conducted on the most
liberal principles. Nothing invidious against
other nations, or slanderous to the charac-
tiers ofthe living, or the memory of the dead,
will find admission into its columns, but the
most respectful Difference to all, shall char
acterise its editorial department, so long as
the Government, or its members, are treated
with like courtesy; and when otherwise,
such refutation Of gross charges, if any are
made, shall be given as the nature of the
case requires.
: We trust that much information of a for
eign and domestic nature, will be, from time
to time, furnished to our readers, which will
enhance the value of the Polynesian. Treat
les will be published in its columns, whenever
made with other Powers, or new modelled.
and expositions of their objects, and true
meaning, will be as often given. Diplomatic
correspondence, also, interesting to the pub
lie, will find a place, whenever the Govern
ment deem it expedient and proper to give
such correspondence publicity. Proceedings
ofthe Legislature, when in session; decisions
of the Supreme Court, and, as much as
practicable, the local adjudications of the
courts OF the respective Islands: also, ap-
Polntments, and Official laws, notices, and
miscellaneous news
Besides which, the columns of the Gov
ernment organ will be open to the private
communication of all persons residing in His
Majesty's dominions, which if not levelled
invidiously and directly against the Govern
ment, or any of its principal functionaries,
will be admitted, and answered Justly. ANY
objections respectfully urged against the
political measures of the Government, will
not, on that account, be considered mad
missable, or be repealed, but any such COM
munications will receive insertion, and il
just will be admitted to be so, and if other
wise their fallacy pointed out. Strict impair
fiality shall be observed towards the citizens
and subjects of all nations,-none shall have
. preference. As the Laws are intended to
be uniform, and their execution impartial, so
shall DO the criticisms or encomiums, bestow-
ed through the public voice.
We confidently hope, therefore, that the