Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose on the first day OF
Il January next al Raleigh, Norh Carolina. to
begin the publication OF The North Carolina Stntes-
Mum, q seinl-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 10 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 tina, party and advance lis interests we pro-
pose 10 Issue paper al tho seat OF The State gov
eminent IN the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton. as well a. for others, who choose 10 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 81 the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together witha desire TO extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
nave made-a profession al once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal. conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness and
devoted 10 principle. may secure sufficient patron.
age, without interfa"'"y with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same grea, work
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, a. they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be Of Importance il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of re.
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets IN the principal cities 10 which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully aud acc ralely reported;
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject OF internal improvements
as means indispensable TO 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 adj
vancement of the interests Of North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. II may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest 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
sembes, and which has been so successiulIy 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 ofthe people, and not of intrigucrs; restoring
power TO those who. by suherance, 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 10 command acqpescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing unon the good I'D State
rights platform OF 'so, 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.
Rtn pin0 hat tba via oJ1 L.. 4.
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of i'm.
ternal improvement as promise by judcious prose.
cution to promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions ofthe State.
5th. 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-
laton TO those lands, and the large and treouent
appropriations made TO the new States. indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriatng 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 a return to a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodisality is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share of the lands which rpmain.
The power TO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in 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 il 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 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 ofthe inaugu-
raj of the President we shall oppose the acquis-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
treaties and entirely consisten, with the national
honor.
TERYs.-For the semi-weckly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly. 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1883 w. whitaker.