Polynesian., 1851-06-21
Che polpnesian.
Tor the Polynesian-

Tor the Poynesian.
I PERCEIVE, Mr.. Editor, that early in the
session of the Hawaiian Legislature, a MEM
Der Of the Lower House brought in Bill to
provide for the Licensing of Public Shows;
and another 10 Authorize the Sale Of Spirit
uous Liquors, at Lahaina l see, also, in
regard to the former Bill, that the discretion
airy power of licensing is left to the Minister
of the Interior. OF the fate of the latter Bill
| have heard nothing, distinctly. Allow me
TO say that, on Maui, SO far as | can learn,
there is strong feeling of opposition, on the
part of most of the foreigners-all, l think
may say, who are sober, rejecting, disinte-
rested men and on the part of all respect
able native Hawaiians-to the making and
vending of beer, the selling of alcoholic
liquors and the licensing of pubic shows. |
have Just forwarded remonstrance against
the introduction of these shows and these
drinks, to the Minister of the Interior, and
to the speaker of the Lower House. have
also conferred with large and respectable
assemblies of the people, on the subject OF
palronizlng those who deal in intoxicating
drinks, and other articles of no use to pur-
chasers.
Allow me TO forward you some resolutions,
which were, unanimously, passed at late
meeting, which hope you will allow to ap-
pear in your paper. as an expression of pub
lie opinion, on one section Of this island.
Having learned, with pain and mortifi-
cation, that mulfiludes, from neighboring
district, are in the habit Of visiting Kalepo-
lepo, for the purpose of procuring nebriating
beverages, where many of them become
beastly drunk that many, of whom we had
hoped better things, have been drawn into
this snare !: that teamsters, from kula, on
reaching that place, purchase and drink TIL
inebriated, to the great detrment OF the IN
terests of their employers; and that the evil
is rapidly increasing, so as to threaten the
| loss of property, reputation, and health to
say nothing of the interests of the soul
| Therefore, Resolved
"l. That we regard as the enemies of the
Hawaiian nation, all who, for the sake Of
gain, manufacture or sell the vile compound
called beer, and all who sell ale, porter, ci-
der; or any other beverage which will pro-
duce drunkenness; and that we will do all N
our power to discourage the traffic, and te
restrain the trafficers.
" Learning that a company OF foreigners
desire to visit Lahaina, and establish CIR
Gus; and believing, as we do, that an estab-
lishment of this sort will be pernlcious, IN ITS
/ influence, on the people of all Maui, draining
them of the money which they need for other
uses--tempting them to waste their precious
time, and leading them to beer shops and
other places of amusement and hearing
that it depends upon the will of the Minister
OF the Interior. whether or not this company
shall be permitted to establish themselves or
Maui Therefore, Resolved
! " That we respectfully, but earnestly be,
seech Mr.. Young as one on whom The re-
/ sponsibiity is laid-to save us and the people
| generally, on Maui, from the evils which wt
feel assured would result from the establish
ment of circus on the island.
g Believing, as we do most fully, the truth
Of the Bible declaration, that Sin is re-
proach TO any people, aware of the weak
ness of human nature-the power Of temPta
ton, and the cupidity of unprincipled men
fearing that the barriers, which the friends o
the nation have erected against the broat
and deep streams of lntemperance whici
threaten to sweep over this fair land, ant
more withering than the streams OF Law;
which have blighted many Of her Plains-wil
be removed, and thus the last hope OF tn
nation be destroyed; Therefore, Resolved :
"3. That we lift our united cry to th'
Father of Mercies, who hath in his hand tn
hearts of kings, praying Him so to lniiuenc,
the rulers of foreign nations, that they shal
accede to this feeble nation the right OF sell
defence against foe SO insdious. yet pow
erful, as the one which, now disguised as
u friend, threatens our national existence.
In my next propose 10 explain the groun'
of my opposition to the sale of everythln!
4 that can intoxicate and, also, TO the sale o
articles Of little no use 10 the Hawaiians.
Maui, June, 1851. AGRlCOLoS'