Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1852-10-23
Ole polpnesian.
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on 'iio suoJect vi tHe disagreement between tn
United States and Great Britain, in regard to tn
fisheries, is essentially rebuked by the editor of tn
; St Johns News, Colonial newspaper.
/ While quoting the fervid remarks of some of tn
American press, on this point, we have never bee
able to get up an apprehension, in our own min,
that the question at issue would not be amicabl
settled, without an appeal to force of arms. Fo
two such nations to 60 to war for few Goldfish
has seemed too ridiculous proceeding to excite
single fear of such an appeal; and the sensible
remarks of the following article confirms us in thu
belief that no such disaster will result from tn,
congregating of British and American ships o
war upon the northern coast
] few heartless malcOntents would, perhaps
rejoice in such catastrophe; but the civilized
world would be clothed in sackcloth, were England
and the United States to engage in war on this OF
any other such silly preteXt.
Johns, N. Ii.
From the ST. Johns IN. b. News, Aug. III
The American war steamer Mississippi, arrived
in our harbor on Saturday evening, (as announced
in our last) having been despatched by the gov
ernment to look after the interests of American
fishermen in these waters. She mounts ten guns.
Her battery is eight medium 32 Founders, and
two long 100 Founders, pivot guns, throwing shot
or Paxhan shells of two feet and half Circum-
ference. Commodore Perry is the gentleman
who figured so conspicuously upon the lakes dur
ing the last war between England and the United
States. Thus says the NeucS, but history and
recollection tells us that Oliver Ii. Perry, who
figured SO conspcuousy upon Lake Erie in the
last war, died of yellow fever near Trinidad in
1920 He has, therefore, seen a good deal of
active service. This steamer was an object of
much curiosity to our citizens on Sunday last
Reeds Point, during most of the day. contained
large groups of persons looking at the Mssssp-
pi through the fog, which was quite dense during
the greater part of the afternoon. 1t was this
vessel, our readers will recollect which conveyed
Kossuth to the United States. She was also Sc
lected by the American government as the pioneer
of feet to proceed against Japan. This expedi-
ton, however, is abandoned for the present. The
Mississippi had been lying at New York harbor
for some time. While in that city, we observed
her very frequently, in passing to and from Brook
lyn. She is welcome TO our waters at this time
On Monday morning, at eight o'clock, she fired a
salute, which was answered by the military at the
barracks. At ten o'clock the Commodore landed
and was received by guard of honor The Mis-
sissippi will be of as much service in protecting
the rights of our fishermen, as any English man
of war; The difficulty only requires to be nvesti-
gated bv gentlemen of standing, TO be understood
and overcome. If the matter were left to buster
ing politicians, and bigotec and besotted editors,
such as those who have exhibited so much phrenzy
in the columns Of the New York papers, like the
San and Times, reconciliation and understand
ing would never be brought about. The case is
plain and papable; and if we mistake not the
Commodore and officers of the Mississippi, will
soon if they have not already, be able TO come to
instance, of how a correct knowledge of this
fishery question may be turned to good account,
that the American revenue cutter, which is gener-
ally stationed at Eastpor proceeded upon cruize
over the fishery ground week or two since-and
that the commander found that his chief business
was to warn American trespassers off Of forbidden
ground. He found them in almost every instance,
taking fish within the treaty limits, near the Shores
and cautioned them as TO the consequence should
they be caught. We hope that the Mississippi, and
indeed the whole American navy, will cruiZe about
our bays and harbors. For that matter we would
willingly dispense with every vessel sent out by
Eng land and throw ourselves altogether into the
hands of H our enemies"-for Justice would then be
meted out, by those who would see for themselves,
to whom it was due. We are gratifed to learn
that some of our leading citizens have it in con-
temptation to give the officers of the Mississippi
public reception, either in the way of dinner or
will be the latter. This exchange of international
we are proud to sec. How much better
this than unkind expressions and an exchange OF
hot shot, and spillinS of blood. War between
England and America may do well enough to talk |
about by brainless sumphs--not by men of sense.
1t is worthy ef mention, that on Sunday last, the
harbor of st. John presented an American cast of
character. There were twelve large American
ships lying at anchor, with their ensigns flying at
the peak as well as the war steamer Mississippi
Jonathan ruled the waves in port that day.
While upon the subject we may mention that
the case of these colonies is hard one. The
effect of little excitement has been that Mr..
Champion has told Mr.. Webster that the treaty
shall remain dead letter for the present To
pacify the American government, Mr. Champion
willing to set aside altogether the treaty now
and allow our neighbors greater privi-
leges than they have ever yet enjoyed. In the
meantime, Bluenose is compelled to look on and
grumble if he will. The next news, perhaps, will
be that England is willing to yield our fisher
les into the hands of the Americans, without offer
ing us quod pro quo in return. What say our
government to this? Do they intend to remon-
strate or as usual, allow the country to be tram
pied upon without saying word?
We had the pleasure Last evening of seeing a
list of names of the gentlemen of this city. who
purpose giving the officers of the Mississippi ball
at the St Johns Hotel-to come off tomorrow eve
nng The list embraces the names of many of
our leading citizens-there are nearly one hundred
names down already. The regimental band from
is expected to be present. We like
the plan of going to war in ballroom, about this
g fish story" Let CUPID do all the fighting, and
the ladies the conquerng.
A number of our citizens have paid visit to
the American steamer Missssppi-all of whom
speak in the highest terms of the gentemanlyI
treatment they have received from the officers on
board.
Screw PrOpellers for Ships Of War.
We find the following letter in the National
The initials subscribed are proba-