Polynesian., 1845-01-18
the of the one; that of truce is half displayed at

looked for, when the liberal policy of the
government becomes fully developed a
complete and adequate code of laws enacted
and the rules and distinctions of the most
civilized countries made the basis of action
here an able and independent judiciary
formed and government thoroughly organ
ised and its Offices capably filled. Its friends
look forward to this and u prosperity COM
mensuratc with changes so expedlent. But
while they have this in prospect they should
not be insensible to the present condition of
affairs. Government desires to produce no
harsh changes, to inflict no injuries, to in
wade no rights ; but rather to reconcile To-
cal differences and interests 4; to conciliate
those to whom the country is in reality in
debted, and to induce the best talents to de-
vote themselves to the public veal. But its
measures should be Of general character.
1t has the welfare and interest of one~hun-
dred thousand subjects, including an active.
moral and intelligent class of whites to care
for and provide. It's duty is to them, and
while foreigners may have every privilege,
and even more granted them, that are al
lowed in countries in which they are placed
on the most favorable footing, it would nei-
Their be Just nor polite to place them on the
same footing as subjects. 1t would violate
an established principle Of nations and the
result be most disastrous. Yet it has been
so urged, and so far as we can iudre from
the language employed, it is desired to Sc
cure all the advantages of subjects without
their responsibilities. But this is both un-
wise and impracticablc. Common sense
condemns it law forbids it.
The opposition to government results
then, not from an active and formidable
party OF subjects, varying in opinion from
those in office, and anxious for the welfare
OF their country and for power to carry out
measures which they consider indispensable
to the national prosperity, but from individu-
ais aliens, allied by no common views, no
general principles of action, without leaders,
and actuated by conflicting .jealousies and
Enthusiastically united by some ephemere-
al topic, tomorrow separated by another of
as trifiing moment. We have narrowly ex-
amined the opinions advanced, the CON-
plants uttered, and watched the shifting
phases of society. The result is, that we
have been unable to detect any wholesome
principles of action among our opponents.
Their views sifted to their true and legiti-
mate grounds are found to partake greatly
Of the hue of their private interests or pecu-
liar prejudices. BY these remarks we in
tend no reproach, for as things now exist, it
cannot we'll be otherwise. There are among
them, well-wishers of government. Men
who condemn from sincerity {; honestly be-
lieving certain measures injudicious, and
who from a disposition to see the govern
ment aourishing would prefer a policy grad
uated more in accordance with their
views. Friendship, however, is not to be
purchased by sacrifice of principle. 1t
would be we'll for them, however, before
joining in the cry of condemnation, to await
the result to give measures "A fair trial
The fruitfulness of a tree cannot be accu-
rately Judged from its blossoming, or its
barrcnness from its leaHincss, in early
spring-time. There are those who are al
ways to be found in an opposition right or
wrong who delight in controversy and APP
pear to yield to an idiosyncrasy of disposition
which prompts to an untiring restlessness of
tongue, which utters without thought, and