Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

i isoA9i IN = Oo oF he
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next at Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il 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 form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to 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-
siton, as well as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignified 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, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets in the principal cities, TO which COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported J;
norw the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable to the development of
the mineral and agricultural resources 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-
perence in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement ofthe interests of North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated: il may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being to publish apaperpurey de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest requirements
OF that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
VIII, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembies and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file Of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; 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
ITS temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old Stale
rights platform of '9S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation of finance
~ hurr IL.
Of the States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cnton 10 promote the interests of the people and
dlluse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9th The disposition of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
leve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
iatIon TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, Indicate a
hnal departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propratng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope expectation that there
WIN ever DC u return 10 u poilcy WINCH mad so
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squanderng 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-
else OF that power is question Of policy, both as
TO the time and the mode.n Believing, as we do.
that It has become the settled policy of Congress
10 sqnander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otto language of Mr. Dobbn and say that tall
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share of the public domain"
oth. Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu- |
raj OF the President, shall oppose the acquis- |
Ton 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 semi-weekly, 81 per annum |
ana ior the weekly, So payment in advance.
communications should be addressed TO "The
editor oil the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh |
N. T.. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1893, w. whitaker.