Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-14
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TvHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Stass-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it 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 sincere desire to
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 ara 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 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 NADIA profession at 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 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 North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests 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 eur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwilfthe attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
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 TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex-
perience 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
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish paperpurelyde-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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 and ils of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
anu, DclnH Ill DTOuRnl INTO nCllOn, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not Of intriguers restoring
power TO those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpations
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command scquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of es, we 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.
Sd. 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 Il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th They will advocate all such measures Of in
terna Improvement az promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihnse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. TJ'
5th- The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be NJ once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of sp-
proprafing the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
meDt Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had 40
much TO recommend IL. Believing that this svs
tenn Of squsndering and prodigalhy is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall pretest
against IL, and assert the right ef the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
TIE mower 80 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declarcs n the Constitution, the exer.
else Of that power is question Of ponsy, 10Th
TO the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squsnder the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
crnts, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lina's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inauru.
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scqusi.
lion Of Cuba any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. Gafaf HlfI...
TKRMs.-For the scmi-weekly, ~ per snnum !:
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
COMMUNICATIONS should be addressed 10 @Tbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh.
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELIe
Oct, 1883, w. WHITAKER