Washington sentinel., 1854-06-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-wcekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance lis interests, we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat of the Stale gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
ston as we'll as for others, who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is o 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 full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and discreton-',nin, ,.uenced by selishness 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, they arise, which affect
the welfare Oh NOFIn OdrClna, wnetner TelatIng 10
the federal or State governments, orSueh local in
terests as may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman, a medium Of se-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which com
Inerce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as means Indispensable TO the development OF
tho mineral and resources of the State
These interests, of primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves OF all the lights of ex
perence, in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement fthe 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 political journal
1st. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton 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 aud file of the
party are, i'll fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action express their
will imperatively; thus, by open aud fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiZa-
ton of the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. 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 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 10 sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who c"'npose il will be regulated by The
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They VAL advocate all such measures OF in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enoyed by
portions OF the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands bei2g
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
We il should be al once met and settled. The
,nj,is and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap
the proceeds OF their sales the pay
inent of the public debt and the expenses OF the
government. Il has for some time ceased to be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had so
mnch TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigaliiy 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 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
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-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
OF North Carona's sons both wings and demo-
crats, should protest. and demand North Caro-
lna share of the public domain
9th. Approving OF the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba or 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, s4 per annum;
and Tor the weekly, q; payment in advance
Communications should be, addressed TO aTbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
n. G." EDWARD CANTWEII
Oct, 1888 w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE