Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NOkIh CAHOLlNA STATESMAN
TIME undersigned PROPOSE on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, 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
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
eminent, 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, as well as for Others who choose 10 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 selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may 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
erests as may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our com
nerce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
nor will 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.
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-
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 amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
1st Our purpose being publish per purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
OF that party, 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 successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file OF the
party are, in fact those who indicate lis decisions
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
power TO those whs, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right 10 select theif standard
bearers and 10 command acq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'd State
rights platform Of oS, 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
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially TO sustain the
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4ih. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuiion TO 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 n
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re.
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the nav.
men of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either a subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
nucn 10 recommend u. BeneVlng that this
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, 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
explicitly declared in the Constitutions the exer-
else Of that power is question Of policy both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing as we do.
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that cali
Of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna'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 or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.-For the semiweekly, 81 per annum,
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N.C." EDWARD CANTWELL. :
Oct 1883 w. WHITAKER.