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

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
wan, 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the sea- of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding DO
sition, as well as for Others who choose TO enier
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
ant, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The aitrac-
tons Of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire 10 extend its 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 TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that a Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principles 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 10
the federal 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, 10 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
as means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources ofthe 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 10 avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex
perience, in that progress, which promises the adj
yancemeni 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.
lat. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paperpurely de-
mocraiic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
Of that party we shall advocate strict party organi
zation in its 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 80 successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
ether States, by which the rank and 6ls of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an Organize
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whs, by sufe1ncc, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command scq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform Of 'es, we shall oppose government
corporations crested 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 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all zach measures Of in
ternal improvement az promise by judicious prose-
cution 20 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest," we be-
lieve il should be At once met and settled. The
unjust and upequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 70 the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
the proceeds OF their sales 10 he nav
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO q policy which had 40
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this svs-
TEN Of squandering and productivity IL not only 10
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right sf the old States TO
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 10 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 NODE Believing, az we do. |
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, asd say that call |
Of North Csrolna's sons, both wings and demo |
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-. |
na's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving 9th sentiments Of the inaugu. |
ral Of the President, we shall oppose the scquis- |
ion Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition Be in accordance with existing |
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERn--Fcr the semi-weekly, "a per annum
md for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to 1.-THE |
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh |
Y. CT EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct 1883 w. WHlTAKEp