Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
Il January next, al Raleigh North Carolina, to
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 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 are now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty al once import
ant, and 10 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 full 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
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests 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 cur com.
merce goes, shave fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention of the conductors be les. adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
means indispensable to the development OF
II -
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 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
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by it as a political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest 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 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and of intrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find i'm us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers and TO command quescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good ED 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 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 judcious prose
cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
lalion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of an
proprating 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 to be
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigaty is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against H. and assert the right sf 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. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo- |
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro- |
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving OF the sentiments of the inaueu. |
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, Unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs--For the semi-weekly, ~ per annum !;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The |
editor of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh, |
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1883, W. WHITAKER