Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TTyHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it 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 our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment. 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 a 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 influences
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
ind 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 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
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be OF importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our com-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as a means Indispensable TO 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
they propose 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 add
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 TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most ehensve sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary
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 aud fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power TO those whe, by sufferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
| Cd. 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 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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of i'm
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th The disposition OF the public lands being a
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 TO the 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. IL has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be a return TO a policy which had so
/ much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
continue but Ia grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and the right Of the old States to
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
TO 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-
etic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, aHd 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, 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, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct 1883 w. WHITAKER
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