During the recent Session of the General Assembly of New Zealand two important Acts were passed especially affecting the Maori people. Our Maori friends have frequently been told that it is the earnest wish of the Governor; as the- Queen's Representative, to encourage aud assist to the utmost of bis power those who are really desirous of elevating themselves and their people by the adoption of the civilised institutions of the Pakeha. A summary of the English Laws- has been translated and placed in tbeir bands for the purpose of enlightening them on these subjects, and they now possess the means of acquainting themselves with the principles of those just and wise laws which for so many generations have been the protection of the> Pakeha and the glory of the English nation; and which* every true Englishman obeys and loves and; is at all times ready to support and defend. The Acts referred to have been passed for the purpose of aiding the efforts of those native tribes living apart from Europeans who wish to be governed and protected by the same laws as tbeir Pakeba neighbours. The tot of these Acts ia nailed '* The
Native Districts Regulation Act" and wilt be found in the present number of the " Karere." The second is called "ati Act to make better provision for the Administration of Justice in Native Districts," and will appear in our next.. We abstain from further remark at present and wait until our readers shall have marie themselves acquainted with these Acts as here translated before attempting to explain them. To one point, however, we may here direct attention, viz., that these Acts are intended to be brought into operation only: Jh Districts to he specially appointed lor the purpose by the Governor. Such Districts will not be appointed by the Governor except where he has good reason to believe that the inhabitants are sincere and unanimous, in desiring it. His ExeeJleney Wishes to shew the Maori people the right path and to -remove obstacles; but having done tliis he leaves it to themselves to choose whether or not they will walk in it.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume V, Issue 15, 15 September 1858, Page 1
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356Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume V, Issue 15, 15 September 1858, Page 1
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