The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-08-31
From the Raleigh Standard.
NO. Estate AFFAIRS.


Mr. Editor lit is dlscouraging to vii.
ness the apathy which prevails IN North
Carolina about all State affairs. There IS
no subject connected with the operation
of the General Government which does not
enlist the zeal Of our politicians and COM
mand the attention of those who nave lei
sure TO discuss II; whilst the more imme.
date concerns Of the people of North Caro-
lima are wholly dlsrcgarded. or else noticed
10 a manner that is even stronger proof of
indifference than absolute silence. do not
complain tha. the politics of the nation at
tract attention. Far fron it. But my
complaint is that there is general indltier-
ence to the policy Of the State : that the
latter is wholly absorbed by the former In
evil habit Of our public men is not less
faul, Of the North Carolina press.
If sense Of duty and feelings Of patrio-
tsm ever move public man Of tins State
TO venture upon any plans for her aggran-
dizement-to throw himself against cur
reui of narrow preludices strengthened by
long habit; what Is the support ocr press
gives him IN the struggle 7 That portion
of 1t which agrees with hm in national
politics perhaps, may send forth one or two
plaudns, whilst the other IS satisfied With
an exhibition of extraordinary IberalHy
IN veniuring to admit that he is really more
honest and patriotic than they hare 6sliered
trdS possible II any man Of his politics. But
here the matter rests. The scheme that
had been proposed for the advancement Of
the public good is left to figh, us own way
20 public confidence, against prejudice,
and ignorance. Is this
right Is 1t not the duty Of the press TO
present before the public the facts and ar.
guments necessary for understanding the
adopted policy of our Stale, and every week
10 give at least enough notice Of State af-
fairs 10 keep their readers in mind that
they have State and STATE policy hat
trlfllug aid 10 patriot IS a paragraph OF
ephemeraI praise How much more CRATE
ful to an homes, legislature to witness some
efforts for disseminating correct Information
aud raising before the people the lights of
truth the former TO bring forth their fruits
in due season, aud the latter 10 show the
way TO a successful termination Of wise and
patriotic plans of legislation. Is there no
hope of reformIn. these evils Their ex.
istence none denies, and yet every body
practices the apathy which he denpunces in
others. have been long sensible Of the
ndrlence, if not indifference that prevails
n North Carolina (even amongst ntellI.
gent mem on the subject of State finances.
And hoping that the feeble effort on nv
part may rouse into action the public men
lud the press of North Carolina, that a
small beginning may induce them to pur-
sue subjects so vital to State interests.
propose al my leisure to address the people
If the State, through the columns of your
,ape-, in reference to the State policy
State Legislation, aud State finances of n.
Carolina.
These topics when brought directly be.
ore the people and presented 10 them la
Vain unexaggerated details, are always in.
eiesilng 10 The rioters and tax payers of
The ignorance which prevails
N the subject of our State finances amongst
ublc men will soon b. enlightened, if the
eople are gwen more light upon 1t. The
representative will then i4d II indlspensa-
lie to be informed HIMSELF and the iliberal
will lose his chief instrument Of
ecevIng popular opinion.
II | shall fail In my welt meant purpose,
wit be some qualification TO know that
have done what | could. If can sue,
Fed, shall feel that have dsne my State
)me service.