Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
rINHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
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 of prosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests 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, 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 al 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 sel6shness 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 to the discussion OF
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 10 make the Statesman 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
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
hill u
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perence, 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, il may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by ii as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurposeb eingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straighest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
zaton 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 so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States by which tho rank and Gle of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
Will imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power 10 those whs, by suaerance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence 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 by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
dihnse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the Stale.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
leve Il should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
laton TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. IL has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
mucn 10 recommend H. believing that this
tenn OF squandering and prodigaliy IL not only 20
continue but ia grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right sf 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 exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic 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 Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
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.
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly ~ per annum
and for the weekly, So payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "rhe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct. 1883, W. WHITAKER