Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a 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
the only basis ofprosperity in our 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 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 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 journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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 or State governments, or such local in.
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesmen medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
as means indispensable 70 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests, Of primary Importance, shall al
VaV To re
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex
perience in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement of the interests Of North Carolina
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be amiss briefly
To state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straighiest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of nriguers; restoring
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command cqUiescence in decisions
made by conventionsfairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of IS, 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
Ill. II
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 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
4ih. They win advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious pTose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the Stata.
9Th. 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 unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
meDt Of the pubic dsb,, and tie expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 a policy which had so
much TO recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodiga1ity is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right ef the old States 10
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 a question OF policy, both a.
to the time and The mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of MIR. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
Iina's share Of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TERMs,-For the semiweekly, 81 per annum ;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1883, w. whitaker.
DRosPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri