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New Zealander, Volume 4, Issue 267, 20 December 1848, Page 4

On TiWRsnAY, iiik 4th January, 1849 will l>e published the Ist Number of an English and Native Newspaper, to be called

THE MAORI MESSENGER.

IN announcing this forthcoming Journal, it may, probably, be deemed requisite to offer a passing obseivation on the motives of its publication, as well as to explain the manner in which it is purposed it shall be conducted. The Maori Messfngku, then, will take the field in the absence of any other literary vehicle, exclusively devoted to Native culture ; and as a medium through which the Native mind may he enlightened and instructed — amused, and at the same time informed. Articles presented in the Native dialect, }f found available, will be faithfully translated—but, as a geneial principle, its com- ] osit ois will be first carefully written in the English language — simplicity and perspicuity of style, and conciseness of expression, being the leading features — and afterwards accurately rendered into Maori •, so, that those unacquainted with the aboriginal tongue, may still, by judicious contribui ions on matters of interest and utility, become piactical benefactors to the astute and docile people amongst whom they have willed to cast their lot. Each paper will be so arranged that the respective languages shall appear in immediate juxta-position to each other : presenting a means, it is imagined, which may assist the student, anxious to acquiie the knowledge of either tongue. Political and polemical topics will be inadmissable ; civilization, and inculcation of the moral, social, and industrial virtues, being the leading aim and object of "both Editor and Projectors. To enlarge upon the advantages derivable by both races, from a well conducted journal of the character, which The Maori Messenger would fain achieve, were an act of supeterogation. The task, no doubt, is a most arduous one, differing as it does, so very materially from all the recognised though multifarious labours of journalism. But the Editor respectfully, yet at the same time, confidently appeals to the sympathies of his fellow colonists in the intellectual welfare of the Native race, to lighten his labours, and to aid him in promotion of the honest cause he humbly aspires to serve. The Maori Messenger will be printed in double columns — English and Maori — of a size similar to that of the N*.w Zealanoer. Its issue will for the present, be limited to once a fortnight. Its price has been fixed at Three Pence per number, in the hope, at so moderate a charge, of insuring an extensive circulation. Communications are respectfully invited : to "be addressed to the Editor at the office of Messrs. Williamson and Wilson, Shoitlandstreet, Auckland ; by whom all advertisements will be received.

BLACKING DEPOT, Princes Street, Auckland. JOHN SHEPHERD begs to inform the Gentry of Auckland, and its inhabitants generally, that he has on hand LIQUID AND PASTE BLACKING of his own manufacture, which he feels confi • dent in asserting, is the best in the colony, and not surpassed in the world. He can warrant it to produce, with great ease, a bright Polish, that will retain its brilliancy, while at the same time it will soften and preserve the Leather. J. S. will merely add that he feels assured that all parties who may give a trial to his Celebrated India Rubber Waterproof Blacking: will continue to support him, and in so doing they will keep within the colony a considerable sum now expended in the importation of a very inferior article. N. B. — Considerable allowance made to purchasers of large quantities.

EXCHANGE TAP. JJEST BURTON ALE Is. 6d. per Quart, 4-|d. per Glass. Also — a Horse and Gig and Saddle Horses for hire. H. Haroington.

BURTON ALE.

HHHE only Genuine BURTON ALE in the J- Province of New Ulster on Sale at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street. Best Bottled Ale and Poiter only Is. 6d. per bottle. Best Draft London Porter, Is. per quart. December 12, 1848.

FOR SALE, OR TO LET.

rg^HE COTTAGE at the upper end of H Queen Street, lately occupied by the Rev. James Hamlin. Apply at the New Zealander Office.