The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-18

Of the Msxicans and Pefuvians Of the 18th century
while thar tools, although made of good iron and
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The Polynesian alludes 10 the landing at japan
IN April, lSa7, OF Capt Jackson, Of the whale ship
lnez, of this port, under more favorable auspices
than had before been allowed;-(on which Occa-
sion, II may be recolected, from an account re-
Gently copied IN our columns, the Japanese appeared
friendly, offered to supply him with wood and wa
ter, but would permit no further intercourse, and
desired his departure, land thinks the signs OF
the tunes are threatening to the exclusive policy
which has been so rigidly maintained hitherto by
the Japanese government
The Poiynesian says, England, France and the Uni
ted States ardently desire to effect breach in this
policy They perhaps have too high of national
honor to do this by force of arms but Giro
u 20 "a line way 0r
destined to do something in this cause. new
fishery has been opened in the Japan seas Hundreds
Of enterprising whaers will tho ensuing season. cruxe
in all directions about their shores and in their bays in
search of their game. The Japanese have naval
force t. enforce respect to their inter rights
The dsctrine of closed sea- however much they may
desire to preserved they poweress to enforce
The whalers win be tempted to land for WOOD water
contingency, may force some ashore. In this way
some intercourse must be established Humanity or
necessity will demand it, Will the Japanese refuse
If they continue their policy of gratutous hospitality
their patience may become exhausted at the increas
ing demands upon it, or their cupdity may be awak-
ened to receive something in return If they abuse
those who may thus be placed within their power
they afford the pretext which is eagerly desired
for interference the part Of some foreign power
If they commence trading in any way, the door for
innovation is opened, and it will never be closed
Junks in distress will undoubtedly be met with by
whalers. In Of such event, We hope the mas
ter will have public spirit enough to carry the
with as much Of the merchandise he to its
port Of destination Such honorable conduct will ia
vorably impress the japanese and feel the
who thus acts will not suffer in his interests by
doing. The japanese merchants will appreciate the
deed, and through them the government may become
lenient If they should decline to receive the
rescued property or to pay fair salvage, the master
cannot do otherwise than create kindly feeling
wards whaleshps and they may have OCCASION cruis-
Ing as they VIII In comparatively unknown and dan.
the Japanese At all events We hope masters Of whale
ships will lose opportunity Of avorably mpressng
the japanese in regard to the respective nations they
represent and that they will make Of all informa
ton they procure. Captain Jackson's example in
both these respects is deserving Recommendation We
have not doubt that he should by chance drop into
tho bay again. his old friends would secretly be
rejoced to see him From his Journal, they evidently
pleased to have him there but afraid of their
own government. and conseq uently made known to
him with courtesy their wishes that he might leave
1t would be good policy for the United States, Eng
land and France to each keep national vessel cruis
ing in Japanese waters while the whaling fleet is there
Their presence might be productive of good to both
parties and they would famiarze the Japanese with
the iight Of their fagsn
A public celebration and temperance feast was
held by the pupils of the native schools, at Homo
lulu, on the 18th of November, in the vicinity of
the town. III Wnlcn the Ming ana Chlefs partlclpa-
ted. About 800 scholars, nearly 500 parents, and
a large number of spectators We're present Up
wards of 500 tables were arranged for the repast,
at which some 1853 pigs, 469 fowls, 2l5 geese, to-
&C., &c, in like quantities, were demolished
These celebrations are held under the auspices of
the missionaries, and becoming deservedy
popular.
The George Washington, and the Maria Helena,
for the United States, were to sail from Honolulu
in December. The Maria Helena, merchant ship,
would touch at Tahiti and Valparaiso, thence to
this port.
The volcano at Kilanea had exhibited increased
action about the LIST of December and on the I'd
there slight earthquake.
A large invoice of standard books from the
adjustment of the Harpers, in New York, was re-
ceived at Honolulu Oct. 10th, and in less than six
weeks about $1,000 worth had been retailed among
the towns.people and foreign residents. The
foreign residents of East Maui, had ordered an
entire set of Harpers Family Library, consisting of
liz volumes.