Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-06
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

yNHE undersigned propose, on the Grst day OF
l. January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly 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
a. the only basis Of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party aud advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 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 TO enter
mic fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al 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 NADIA profession at once digniGed 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 sefshncss 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 rs thew arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments such local in
forests as may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
, intended 10 make the Statesman a medium OF ee-
neral intelligence Accordingly the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which eur com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention the conductors be less ad-
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
herr tIlla IT,,
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose To avail Themselves Of all the lights OF ex-
pcnence, 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.
list Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
moeratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in It's 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
iroduced among the democracy of many OF the
ether 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 imperaiiyely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an ercaniza-
ton of the people and not OF intrguers; restoring
its temporary usurpatlon.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command oiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good Id State
rights platform Of 5s, we shall oppose government,
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
oil internal Improvement the regulation of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
( Of the States -
III. al. IL Il.
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.
4th. They Will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cuiion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dlfiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
} portions Of the State.
\ 5th The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the mos; absorbing interest We be.
lieve u should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
laiion 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
propriating the proceeds Of tieir sales to the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing. that this sys.
TEN OF squbnoerlnB ana pTodlRalty ~ not only 10
( continue but TO grow worse, We shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share OF the lands which remain
( The power ito dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
K 10 the time and Tire 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. Dobbin, and say that dali
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
/ lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving ofthe sentiments Of the inaugu.
! raj or the President, we shall oppose the acquis
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
/ such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
\ honor.
4 TERas.--For the semi-weekly 81 per annum
/ and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
/ Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| N. G." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1883, w. WHITAKER.