Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

HNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
ii 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 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
the only basis of prosperity in form of gov
ernnient. and inspired with sincere desire To
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the OF the State gov
ernnent. In the field OF editorial enterprise, there
Is ample room for those who now holding po-
-ition, 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-
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 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, such local in
terests as may be OF Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets IN the principal cities, TO which eur CON-
goes, shall be fully aud accurately reported
norwill The attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements
means Indispensable 10 the development of
the mineral and resources of the State
These interests, Of primary importance, shall al
command their fullest To
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrence in that progress, which promises the adj
vancemeni 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 sus-
tanned by il political journal.
Isl. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its 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 imperatively; thus, by open and 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 TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acq uescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of 80, 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by ludicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difiuse 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-
lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriatins 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 return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandcring and prodigality is not only 10
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and the right Of the old States to
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power "io dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared ia the Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power is question of policy, both as
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do
that ii has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr. Dobbn, and say that call
OF North Csrolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis should and demand North Caro-
linas share OF the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the naugu-
raj of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ZION 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, 81 per annum |;
and for the weekly. 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1883 w. WHITAKER.