Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA 9TATEaM n.

HNHE undersigned propose, on tho first day or
IL January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Csrolina States-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
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
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 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-
sition, 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 atfrac-
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 digni6ed 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 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, as they arise, which affect
Wnclncr
the federal or State governments, or 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 eur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural of the State
These interests, Of primary importance, shall al
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they propose to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 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 10 be sus
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish apaperpurely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
OF that party we shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, and which has been SO successfully in.
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which tho 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 orranizs-
ton of the people, and not Of intriguers; restoring
power to those whs, by suherance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in IA
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command AGO nee in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of es, 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 II will be regulated bv the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits of a system already enjoyed by
portions Of the Stale.
5th- The disposition Of the public lands being n
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
eve il should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
ation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be a return 10 a policy which had 40
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this svs-
TEN OF squandering and prodigaity is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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 cxer.
else Of that power il question of policy both a.
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, AID say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, We shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territery unless
such acquisition be In accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TxRxs-Fcr the semiSweekly, "a per snnum
and for the weekly, ~; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1883, w. WHITAKER
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