New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-10
SOCIETY ISLANDS.

We have received the A.sager de 7ahiG M the sth
March - days later than vious sdvces We perceive
from the Messenger that the barbarous Society sands
rapidly advancing under the refining influence the
French in all the elements OF civilization. Monsieur Ray
mOnd former Professor in the POup Institution at Paris,
announces his intention of opening French school az Pa
peee where lesson. in the polite tongue would be given
from y. u. TO Q 7. VI. They have Correcttiouee
Police also in the Islands in real Paris style who seem
to deal Somewhat roughly with offenders If may Judge
from their proceedings on the 10th February when Mr.
George Wood, Englishman formerly sailor on board
tie An eriCan ship Kutusof sentenced to two years
imprisonment fine Of one hundred francs and IN. ex-
praiion of his sentence to be placed under the strict
veiance Of the police for five years. punish for
wounds inflicted upon the person of Mr. Osborn dealer
IN wooc az Papeete.
Mr. Alfred w Hort also merchant of Papeste was
called t. account for landing certain guns from Ms schooner
without hayl received permit from the Director Of the
Revenue But in consideration Of its having been done
openly and without any effort 20 avoid the notice Of the
Government, Mr.. Hort mercfuly let off with fine
OF only fifty francs and tur charge of fifty francs costs
The Governor Of the Society Islands il assisted in his ad
ninistraion by Council, composed Of merchants and
others OF reputable standing residing in the Islands By
virtue 81 authority conferred upon him, the Governor
appoints LaharTague, member OF the Council Of Gov.
eminent COR the Society Islands
They are even adopting acme Of our most adymcedre-
hnemeni, civilization, the Islands for Mr. w Hlmb.
lin announces in tn Hss0gc that he has the honor 10
inform the public that for the future he will no: hold him
self enble for any debts which may be contracted
Under dste Of March the Mesqger says: The season
for oranges j. approaching when many foreign vessels
may be expected in the Islands 10 load fruit for California
prescribed IN Of any between foreigners and
hat'ts such contracts NUT be writing signed By the
contracting parties and two Witnesses in the presence OF
Govefrmt Interpreter Narion other rules Tor the gov.
emmett Of vessels engaged tie orange trade with the
nai'es are laid down by the prote ,torate Government
among rnch requirement that they shall all obtain
peiH ~ lapetee aBj sell no liquor 10 the natives under
severe pains and penalties
The Governor announces that notice had been received OF
Rye dsorders In certain districts growing Of the re
sVa among ne natives Of certain associations formed FOR
the purpose Of immortality and debAuchery and ia
venton Of existing laws He expresses In strong terms
s Oct station Of these practices the remnants Of bar
barou sge and bis determination 10 put end 20 them AZ
allhzards HI therefore orbds, under heavy penalts
certain dance called Upaupa and holds all who conrbuts
by PROV ons furnishing house or by their presence 10
such exhibitions responsible for the excuses committed
bereat No native is hereafter allowed TO give dance ex-
cept by authority and under the surveillance of the Dis,
tot JUDI Comms.ary and the stringent regula
lions adopted 10 put end 10 the demorailinz cus
1 ms So long a. in vogue upon the Islands
by order Of the French Minister Of Marine the Chief Of
the French Naval Division Of Oceanca will hereafter take
the title # Commander Of the Marquesas Islands aud In
''perisl G. mmissary of'he Society isands'