Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

HNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of the patronage
OF The democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons Of the State
rights republican party to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
Is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well as for Others who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and to peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire TO extend IFS influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion of
such political questions they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be OF Importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which our COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as a means Indispensable to the development Of
the mineral and agricultural of the State.
These interests, of primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose to add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights OF ex-
perience, in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being topublish paperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
senblies, and which has been successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
other States, by which the rank and file OF the
party are, fact those who Indicate its decisions,
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people; and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescencein decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old State
rights platform of '9S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially to sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
18th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cutlon TO promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
Heve 1t should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
,alion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
wiz ever be return to policy which had so
Huch 10 recommend II. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right of the old States TO
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power ito dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
clse OF that power is question Of policy, both as
to the time and the mode" Believing, as we do.
that It has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands we adopt the pari-
Quo language Of Mr. Dobbin and say that sail
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-.
llna,s share Of the public domain"
9TH Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj OF The President. we shall oppose the acqusi-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
iERMs.-For the semweekly, 81 per annum
and Tor the weekly SO; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The |
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh |
N. T.. EDWARD CANTWELL. /
octr 1893, W. WHITAKER.
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