Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-08
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, al 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 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 10 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 n the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, 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 10 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 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, as they arise, which affect
the federal or State governments such local in
erests 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 our CON-
MERGE goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil 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
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they propose 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 amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party igan-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
win, 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 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 organize
ton of the people, and moi of intrguers; restoring
power TO those whe, by suierance, 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 10 command ACC ucscence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
| rights platform of IS, 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 compose IL will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH They will advocate all such measures of in
| terna improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
| 9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
| eve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
ation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
! appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
| neDi 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 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN 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 ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the e1er.
else Of that power is a question Of policy both as
10 the time and TIE 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, ssd say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
9Th Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaueu.
| raj Of the President, shall oppose the acauis.
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
| such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
1 honor.
TERxs,--For the semi-weekly 81 per snnum ;
| and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
| Communications should be addressed 20 "The
| editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
! N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct 1883 w. WHITAKER
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