Washington sentinel., 1854-04-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE 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
TO 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
ernment and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernnent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
ston as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation OF the
principles of our party is a duty at once import
ant, and 10 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 al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest Intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that a Journal, conducted with fairness
and discretlon--uniniuenced by sefshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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 welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating TO
terests as may be ofimportance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norWil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as means Indispensable 10 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
a lrar tod md al
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex
perience in that progress, which promises the ad-
| vapcement 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 sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
Isl. OurPurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the sraightest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation IN It's fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
ether States, by which the rank and file Of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions,
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperativelyi thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of niriguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suderance, 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 TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 5S, 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
ofthe 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difluse the beReGts of system already enioyed by
portions of the State.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
eye it should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
lation 10 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-
propriatng 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
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigalily is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against IL ana assert the rgh ei the OLD states 10
their equitable share of the lands which remain
The power ''to 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 aud the mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin and say that "all
OF North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
ma share of the public domain"
ON: Approving of the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
, -, ol me Fresident we shall oppose the acqusi-
uon OF Cuba any other foreign territory. unless
sucu acquisition be in accordance with existing
reallss, and entirely consistent with the national
"a ras TOT TOT me semi-weekly, "a per annum
ana lor me weekly, So; payment in advance.
communications should be addressed 10 aTbe
e9itor @ q 'he Norih carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| ~. -. EDWARD CANTWELL
Octa 1898, w. WHITAKER