Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-18
PROSPECTUS Uf THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

Undersigned propose, on the nr>t uay OF
IL January next. at Raleigh, North Carolina. 10
begin the publication OF the North Carolina S,aiss-
man, semweekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, aud xpisceaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit Tor 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 prosperiy insour form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance IFS interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat Of The State gov
eminent. Jn the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as well as for others, who choose To enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is a duty al import.
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable The atiraJn
tons OF the editorial profession and IFS honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had pnch weight in The decision which We
have made-a profession az once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the puresr palrioti>n,
make contribution 10 the public veal. We arc
persuaded that journal. conducted with fairness
aud Observation-Disclosures by selnshness and
devoted 10 principle. may secure sufficient patron
age, without interesting with The claims or rights
oil any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly Devoted 10 the discussion Of
such political questions they arise, which aleri
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating To
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be Of Importance, il is nevertheless
Intended 10 make the Statesman a medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state OF the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwiIi the attention 81 the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of Internal improvements
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and Of the State
These interests of primary importance, shall al
ua - c0lt hair ft,lt mr. ~, ~;
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 adj
vancement Of the Interests of North Carolina.
The general objects ofthe proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated. il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by it as political journal
lst Ourpnrpose ingtopublsh paperpurely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
cation 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 the rank and file OF III.
party are, in fact, those who Indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperativey; thus. by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not ofntriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suderance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acq,,iescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings Standing upon the good I'D Stale
rights platform OF %, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation OF finance,
or any other measure Inconsistent witk the rights
of the States.
3d. 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 it will be regulated by The
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternai improvement as promise by judicions prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dinuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions fthe State.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands bei,z
question. of the most absorbing interest. we be.
leve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
iatlon TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
proprating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses OF the
government. II has for some lime ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
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tenn OF squandering and prodigaiy is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 az
TO the time and tie mode' Believing, as we do
that It has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO sqnandcr the public lands, we adopt The patri-
oilc language OF Mr. Dobbin, and say that 'all
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lInas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving OF the sentiments ofihe inaugu-
raj oil the President. we shall oppose The acqusi.
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
iERM.--For the semi-weekly, 81 ner snnum
and Tor the weekly, SO; payment in advance.
communications should be addressed 10 "Tbe
eaiior OF Tue North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,
~. ". EDWARD CANTWELL.
ocf- 1893, w. WHITAKER