Washington sentinel., 1854-03-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PhOSPECTUS OF The
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
i 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 our form Of gov
ernlnent and inspired with sincere desire 10
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-
lions 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 NAV
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.
<AHHOuSH HudlHly ueV0teQ 10 Inc discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be ofimportance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported; !;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable 10 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 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 ofthe proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated it may moi be amss briefly
10 state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
1st. Ourpnrpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straghtest req uirements
Of that party we 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
senlblies and which has been so successfully in.
troduced among the denlocracy3of many of the
sther 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 organza-
tion Of the people. and not of intrguers restoring
power to those who, by sufleraiicc have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation m sFg 3s-Es9
"a. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers. aud 10 command acquiescencein decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good old 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. HAe
Sd. 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 judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diifuse 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-
eve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
laton TO those lands, and the large and frequen,
appropriations made TO the new States Indicate a
final departure from The old and wise policy of APP
proprlaiinS 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 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return TO a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only TO
commune out TO grow worse, we shall protest
against " and assert the right of the old States to
Ineir n equitable share of the lands which remain.
~ ne power TO dispose of the public lands being
exphctly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
cise oi mat power is question Of policy, both as
10 the time and tie mode" Believing as we do. |
lnat mas become the settled policy of Congress
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patr- |
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that .sall |
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro- |
inas share of the public domain
otn. approving ofthe sentiments Of the inaupu- |
rai OF me President. we shall oppose the acquis-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing |
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national |
honor. gl 1' |
ERMs-for The semi-weekly, 81 per annum; |
ana ior the weekly, So payment in advance
communications should be addressed to "The |
ediior OIL the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh |
NJ. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Octr 1898 w. WHITAKER.