Washington sentinel., 1854-03-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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 form of gov
ernment 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
ernment. 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 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 made-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find fhll employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that a 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 as may be Of ofimportance, tits nevertheless
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor rwll the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as q 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, j may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the straightes requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
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 so successfully in.
troduced among the democracy of many of the
other 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion Of the people, and not of nriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good old State
rights platform of 9S, 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.
3d. 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 it will be regulated by the |
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy. |
4th They will advocate all such measures of in |
terna Improvement as promise by Judcious prose- |
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and |
dihuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by |
portions Of the State.
5th The disposition of the public lands being |
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieye II should be at once met and settled. The |
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
iation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate |
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriatng 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 expectation that there
Will ever be a return TO policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squanderng and prodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against IT. and assert the right OF the old States to
their equitable share ofthe lands which remain
The power TO dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
cise OF that power is question of policy both as
10 The time and tie mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
ouc language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lnas share Of the public domain"
oth. Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
ireaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
IEKMs-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
ana Tor the weekly, SO; payment in advance.
communications should be addressed to "The
eator &c oil the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~. Y. EDWARD CANTWELL.
oct, 1893, w. WHITAKER.
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