Washington sentinel., 1854-05-25
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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VHHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
! Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
0ian, 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 of prosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the of the State gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
l.is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stlon 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 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tions 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 at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the pures 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 or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion Of
such political questions as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
tereSts may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as means Indispensable 10 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of
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. II may not be amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the stralghtest equirements
of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation In It's 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 SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
ether States, by which the rank and file of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not ofintriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF ss 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
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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures OF in
teTnai Improvement as promise by Judiclous prose-
cutlon TO promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enioyed by
portions of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
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 TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap
the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return to a policy which had SO
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn 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 TO dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer-
else OF that power is question of policy both as
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do,
that it has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
ouc language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that 'saIl
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
hnas share Of the public domain"
ON: Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu- |
@ ,ai ol me PRESIDENT, we shall oppose the acquis
Non @ oi Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing |
honor. ''A '''e "a''oii"'
jEEMs.-for the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
ana ior the weekly, So payment in advance
onla.hiessons h M should be addressed 10 "The
ey suso ~ u lug Noi'n aroma Statesman. Raleigh
~. y. EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1893, w. WHITAKER
PROSPECTUS OF DE ROWS RE-