Polynesian., 1844-08-10

try for any other, except, as in this instance,
where the difference in political power in the
two is as wide as the ocean that rolls be-
tween them; and we were impelled so to do
by the consideration that our services. how
ever humble they may be, yet given in sim
cerity and earnestness, may be of assistance
in strengthening this government and in
spreading civilization among the people
In e%fecting this, we are best promoting the
interests of mankind for we are aiding in
establishing and spreading those principles
which have raised the present high powers
of the earth to honor and greatness. We
leave the result to justify the act.
Other reflections result from this celebra-
ton. Could the shade of the founder of the
present dynasty-the consolidator of the
kingdom-the warrior king whose deeds in
arms were equallcd only by his foresight in
cOuncil-have arisen from the tomb, would
he not have looked with pride upon the rapid
strides of the civilization, the germs Of
which he introduced. Would he have re-
cognized in the richly and fashionably dress
ed females of the country, who crowded the
professions, escorted by husbands, brothers,
or fathers, or friends in rich uniforms, or in
the orderly habiliments of civil life, the
contemporaries of himself? Still greater
would have been his surprise at that spec
taclc-the most interesting o fall-the church
crowded by thousands of youth, and headed
by their king, engaged in celebrating and
spreading the cause of temperance, of which
he alone, had been the advocate in his
day.
DELIBERATIONS are beneficial in many
ways, beside keeping alive a patriotic spirit
among the people. They strengthen the
government, and consolidate union among
its members. They encourage display in
dress,-and the pomp and circumstance
thrown around them are so many aids to
civilization. They necessarily create a RI
valry in appearing to best advantage, among
all classes,-make them ambitious for the
honors of governmen Introduce etiquette,
which originates refinement of manners,-in
short, by elevating the rulers in the eyes
of the world, elevate the nation. In a do
nestle point of view they serve valuable
purposes,-by bringing thousands together
for one common and laudable object, pro-
motive of harmony and social intercourse.-
The attractions of music and show elevate
the taste, and create a disposition for still
more finished displays. Not the slightest
danger may be apprehended to this nation
of sinking into Sybaritic luxury; the danger
lies in the other extreme: it is to raise them
from their lowness,-to bring them up from
the degradation of mind and habits in which
heathenism left them. TO give them an
impetus, no more powerful leyc"revprr can
k&e&rr fine clothes, and wallow in the dirt;
they cannot bring to Widespread tables the
habits of swine; neither can they long con-
tinuc to prefer the gross amusements OF bar
barism, when the greater Establishments
of civilization are offered them. Therefore
we do humbly conceive that this show has
it's use, as a promoter OF a better order
Of things. When this nation has developed
it's resources to the extent of the wealth
Of the children of Israel in the days of Solo
mon, and its sovereign has grown old in
sensual pleasures, and all have become SUNK
in luxury, and idolatry and corruption have
spread themselves everywhere, then will the
words. of the preacher be felt in all thew
original force,-"Vanity Of v%anities, all rs
vanity: but until that time approaches, with