THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 18, 1845  One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same title in May, 1844. Two months later, it became the "Official Journal of the Hawaiian Government" and remained so until 1861. The Polynesian was the leading paper on Oahu in the mid-1800's. Issues of this era very rarely surface.
This is issue #35 under the "new series". Page 2 begins with a lengthy editorial beginning: "The chiefs of this archipelago rapidly became aware of the growing competition & differences of opinion...between the people and the whites...".
Page 2 also has a lengthy: "Statement of Imports, Exports, Duties...at the Port of Honolulu, Oahu...".
The back page has several public notices, including one in French and one in the Hawaiian language. Also, a notice from "Monterey, Upper California" concerning whaling.
Four pages, 12 by 18 inches, light damp staining, nice condition.