ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the Southern Cross.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume I, Issue 2, 29 April 1843, Page 3

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the Southern Cross.

Sir, — In adopting the same you have, for the newspaper, whose appearance for the first time, was on Saturday, the 22nd April, I havo been a good deal puzzled in endeavouring to . find tho object you could have in view in adopting such a singular title. This the most ■ remarkable of the southern- constollations, consists, ■ as we are all aware, of four principal stars in the milky way, called the Croziers, or the Southern Cross. The southernmost ofthese stars, is of the " first" magnitude ; tb.3 northernmost and easternmost, of the second magnitude, and the westernmost, of the third magnitude ; but as things in this part of the world are said to be upside down, or reversed ; I presume you intend the southernmost star (A) to represent the Northern island, from its being of tho " first' r magnitude, and containing the capital of this fine country ; the westernmost, we must then substitute for Stewarts .island, while those of the second magnitude, will, of- course, remain for the Middlo island, and our lately wrested dependency from the New Zealand Company the " Chatham Islands;" indeed, with a very little stretch of fancy, theNew Zealand and Chatham Island group, will form a "crux ;" at all events, whatever has been your motive in adopting such a singular cognomen, I trust you will not be " cross" with yourself at least, as many of the other newspapers of the day have been, and which appears to have been the reason of the failure of them all. " Stars of the first magnitude" of this Capital part of the Northern island!!! It is a disgrace to Auckland and its people, that we have not yet been able to support a public journal. For the present " airy sounds which ' Chronicle' men's names" is a vile specimen of public opinion, indeed, if the truo Editor would shew himself, he might be found to be in-D-pendant ; that is pendant, or hanging in the centre of theD — 1; (query Printer 'a} I hope, however, now this new constellation has appeared, it will be a star, to which wo may all look to with prido, and an it had come after the tail of tho comet, that it betokens good to this part , of tho world ; althoughitmay at times "cross" the path of the " Powers that Ise" and that it will eventually bo tho "Star in the East," to guide them to better deeds. You have not however, Mr. Editor, commenced your "leader" in true newspaper style ; you have not given us any account of your " intentions." I trust they aro "honorable," and that you intend to.be affixed star" in principle, if you arc " free and unfettered." "Consistency," 1 my dear Editor, is a vivtuo that is prized, and that will be supported ; iudeed, inconsistency is a despicable thing-iu-a public journal, and makes such a foolishappearance, that I cannot, believe, for one- ' moment, that ycu will ever -be'guUty ql ;itv ; : • A steady opposition to every measure tliat'^'.

tends to oppress the people, will confer a benefit on the colony at large, and this can be donewithout personal animosity ; although 1 am aware our present sapient officials to a man, will set down every' word said against the measures of the present government, as personal insults. These remarks have been called for, by noticing the inconsistencies of the " New Zealand Gazette," and " Wellington Spectator. One moment grossly abusing " Mr. Colonial Secretary," and another moment lauding the present acting governor— at one time abusing tfio Raupo Ordinance, and the next, like a, spoiled child, singing out for it, for fear his own fingers should be burnt :— Praising the Corporation Ordinance, which they could not hold when they had obtained it ;— -and now, repenting the calamity they have inflicted on themselves; and wanting Mounted Police sent them, as they cannot pay their own constables. ( Thatlate inimitable paper, the)" Auckland Stan- ( dard," also began with informing us of its intention of upholding the government and the supremacy of the law, but having got delenous before its decease, it turned round like a bulldog on its kind masters, and abused them right and left. Even the immaculate "Chronicle" gets crusty at times ; but I suspect this is through ignorance, and I therefore pity it ; particularly as' it is at death's door. The immortal " Herald" who died a violent death, after nine month's labor, was also inconsistent, and had but few spicy articles in it ; but, was nevertheless, the only paper worth mentioning, as one or two actions (for what the law calls Libel, and men call Thutii) were commenced against it, which proves it to have been of some consequence. Mangel-wurzel that sprung " at" a Kitohen garden, has been the most consistent in its way ; but, having been raised on bad soil, it soon withered away.— And even the Mangle itself has broken down under the weight and intensity of its own operations. You see, Mr. Editor, I grow sentimental at times, but, I have no wish to drag your principles out of you ; if you do not wish them exposed at present. It is "measures" however, and not "men," that must be discussed, and I shall be happy some times to have a "korero with you ; at present I am in haste, and shall subscribe myself, — Your humble SATELLITE. April 26, 1843.