Washington sentinel., 1854-07-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


VNHE undersigned propose, on the frs, day oi
4 January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina to
begio the publication OF the North Carolina Sra,es
man, serni-weekv and weekly paper devoted
10 politics, news. and mist eaneous subjects sn4
respectfully soicit Tor il share of the patronas.,
ri ne Democratic party. tilei- trends, anu the
puoLc
Invited by many leading persons OF the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
princip'es uhich we have always held, anS regard
the only basis Of prosperity IN our torn Of gov
erpmeni. and inspired with sincere desire to
thai party and advance rs interests, pro-
pose issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
In the field of editorial enterprise, there
ample room for those who 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 st once import
ant. aad TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tions OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together witha desire ID extend its influence
has tad much weight IN the decision which we
have made--s profession al once dignlfed and
elevated, where The highest intellectual gifts may
hnd full employment. and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selhshness and
devoted 70 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 Eorth Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local it,
terests may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium If pe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in The principal cities, 10 which eur ccr0
merce goes shall be fully aud accurately reported
will the attention Of econddctors 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
These of shall al
wars command their fullest attention. To this
they propose add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 20 avail themselves Of ell the lights of ex-
perieDce, in 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
10 state The particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal
1s:. Ourpurpose being 10 pn5sb apaperpurely de-
mocratc, according To the siraIghtest requirements
of that party, we 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 ile Of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and being all brought into action, ex press their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organizJ.
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpstion.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 70 command acd yescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good -ld State
rights platform OF 'ss wc shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
Of internal improvement the regulation Of finance
any other measure inconsistent WITH the rights
Of the States.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expec; cordially TO sustain the prescnt
administration, trusng that the policy adopted by
those no compose il will De regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of The American democracy.
ttn. They will advocate si such measures Of In
ternsl Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cation 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuSe The benefits Of a system already enloyed by
portions of tn. State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands bring a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be.
lieve il should be at once me; and settled The
unjust end unequal legislation Of Congress. in re-
lation TO those lands and the large and freIucni
appropriations Lade 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old aud wise policy Of ap-
prop-latng the proceeds Of their sales TO ihe pay
merit of the pubic debt, and tie expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation the, there
viii eveT bc return TO policy which mad so
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this -ys-
TEN Of squsBdenng and prodigafy is moi only TO
continue but 20 grow worse, we shall pretcst
against H. and assert the right ef the old States 10
their equitable share Of tue lands which reaIain
The power ITO dispose Of the public lands reing
syrlicty declared in the CONSTITUTION, the eFer-
Cise oi thai power is question OF policy, bota 4,
10 gbs tine and tie r1odeH Believing a. we d.
that II has become The setIlec policy Of Congre -
20 suudrder the pubic lands We adopt The pa.ri.
! otto language Of Mr.. pObbfn, aLd say .hat cal
o. North Cardinals sons, both whigs and der1o.
crate, should protest, aud demand North Caro-.
! l.nG's share of the public domain"
/ 9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthc insugu.
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the scq Iisi.
tcn Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
| sCch acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
! honor.
| TEaMs.-fcr the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
| and for the weekly. 50; psyneat in advance.
! Communications should be addressed 10 9Th.
! editor Of the North Carolins ST tesnan Raleigh
! ". c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
1 Oct 1883 w WHITAKER