Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

rJNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, 10
begin she publication of the North Carolina States
man semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
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-
sition, as well for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party Is duty al once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions efthe editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which we
have NADIA profession al once digni6ed 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 discreion-uninhuenced by seishness and
devoted 10 principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments. 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, 10 which eur CON
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
rorw the attention of the conductors he less sd-
dressed to 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights OF
pcrience, 10 that progress, which promises the ad
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 10 be sus-
tanned by II q political journal
lst. Our purpose beingto publish paperpurel de-
mocratc, according 10 the siraghiest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
semblics, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
other states, by which the rank aud 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 erganiza-
ton OF the people, and OF intriguers restoring
its Temporary usurpation.
%. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of os, 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
Tote 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 Judicious prose-
cuilon 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
3 lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
/ unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
ation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
J appropriations made 70 the new States Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of sp-
pfopriaiing the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
nept Of the public debt, and the expenses Of The
I government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
/ either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only TO
I continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States TO
! their equitable share Of the lands which remain
! The power ito dispose Of the public lands being
I explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy both rs
/ TO the time and TIE mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
. 10 squander the public lands, adopt the pairi.
( otto language Of Mr. Dobbin, and 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"
I 9Th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
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 snnum
and for the weekly, 81; payne nj in advance.
} Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
SCn EDWARD CANTWELL.
4 Oct, 1885, w WHITAKER.