Washington sentinel., 1854-07-21
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TNHE undersigned propose. on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States.
mar, a 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 of prosperity in form of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance It's interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment. In the held OF editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siiion, as well as for others, who choose 10 enier
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party il duty at once import
ant and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The a;trac-
tions of The editorial profession and It's honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend its influence,
has had much weight in The decision which we
have made-a profession at once digaitied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that a Journal, conducted with fairness
and dIscretlon-unialueaced by selGshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly Devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the weifare Of North Carolina whether relating To
The federal or state governments such local n-
teress as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the StatesEan medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets III the principal cities, which eur com-
nerce goes: shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
| as means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agrcutura resources Of the State
These interests, OF primary Importance, sall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of oil the lights of ex-
! perence IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vsncemeut Of the interests OF North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be
tanned by II as a political journal
lsi Ourpurpose being TO publish per purely de-
mocratic, according TO the siraIghies eaureme Mt
OF that party, We shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and comprehens sve sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblles, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many OF the
ether States, 10y which the rank aud file OF the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
wall imperatiyeiy; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an erganizs-
ton of the people, and not of inirguers restoring
power 10 those who, by sufierance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in I,
advocates of their right to select their tanlarj
bearers and 10 command acqUiescencc IN decisions
made by conventions fairly elected III their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good Id State
rights platform OF So, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress Tor the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States
%. Believing that the platform adoptco by the
late Baltimore convention contain the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain the
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by tbe
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9Th. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal Improvement as promise BY judicious prose-
cuiion 20 promote the interests Of the people and
diluse the beReGls OF system already enioyed by
portions Of the State.
sth. The disposition Of the public lands brig q
question Of the most absorbing interest we he.
iieye should be al once met and settled Tie
unjust end unequal legislation CT Congress, in re.
laticn 10 those lands, aad the large and frequent
appropriations made 20 the new States, indicate
hiai departure from the OLD and wise policy of APP
pToprstins the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay.
nieDl Of tie public debt and the expenses Of the
government. u has for scme time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation thar there
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodgalliy is moi only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protes,
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power ''io dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution. the exer.
else Of that power IS question Of policy, both as
10 the time and tie mode.' Believing, as we do
that u has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squsnder the public lands we adopt the patri.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say thai "a
Of Norih Csrolina's sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linns share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inangu.
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TEEMs-For the sefni.weekly, s. per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. T." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct- 1888, w. WHITAKER