Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Volume I, Number 1, 1 ʻOkakopa 1861 — The Independent Press. [ARTICLE]

The Independent Press.

At the request of numerous intelligent Hawaiians, I have undertaken to print this new paper, to be called "KA NUPEPA KUOKOA." a newspaper to be independent in all its sayings, and published for the intelligence and instruction of all Hawaiians, of whatever age, class or religious belief. More than four hundred of the natives in and around Honolulu, have already subscribed their names, pledging to take and support it, and I trust that four hundred more names will be added to them, from Honolulu, for it ought to be taken in every native family, and read by every man and woman, that each one may know what is transpiring in the world and may grow wise and skillful. The following will be the objects, and the terms of this paper: 1.—lt will commence its regular weekly issue or volume on the lirst day of January 1862, and be issued every Saturday. But owing to the anxiety of the natives to have foreign news and see the new paper, three specimen numbers will be issued before that date, viz: one number in October, one in November, and one in December, for which no charge will be made to those who subscribe and pay for the new paper. 2.—The subscription price of the paper will be TWO DOLLARS a year, payable in advance, before January first, 1862. The first payment of $2.00, will pay till December 31, 1862. No papers after January 1862, will be allowed to be delivered on credit, or to those who have not paid in their subscriptions. But new names can be taken in at any time thereafter, whenever subscribers can pay; but back numbers cannot in all cases perhaps, be supplied to such new subscribers. Those who wish to be sure of getting all the numbers, should commence January 1. 3.—lt wiill be conducted by myself, with such assistance as I can secure. 4.—lt wiill be devoted, First—To furnishing the people with a full and interesting record of events transpiring in foreign countries—embracing whatever in this line may tend to instruct and interest them. Second—To a dissemination of foreign ideas, both as regards mode of life, habits, business and industry; with a view to improve, expand and elevate the native mind; that the natives may rise to an equality with foreigners. Third—To disseminate correct information regarding the best method of farming, tilling, use of labor-saving implements and machines ; —in short to instruct, and encourage them in habits of industry.

Fourth—The paper will be illustrated with pictures of passing events or of men and scenes, as soon as such pictures can be obtained from New York or London. Fifth—While the paper will stand firmly on the side of truth and religion, it will carefully avoid religious disputations. Sixth—lt will be firm and loyal to the King and Queen, the young prince and chiefs, inculcating obedience to the laws, and loyalty to the sovereign, as the first duty of every subject. Seventh—The paper will also be devoted to local news, giving all that may be of interest transpiring in the group. In short, it will endeavor to furnish from week to week such reading matter as may tend to develop and enlarge the Hawaiian mind, and enable Hawaiians to think, feel, act and live more like foreigners. All communications and business letters should be addressed to HENRY M. WHITNEY, Publisher "Ka Nupepa Kuokoa."