Washington sentinel., 1854-04-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
man, semi-weekly 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 of prosperity in our form of gov
I ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 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 euter
INTO fair competition The propagation of the
/ principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
1 tons of the editorial profession and lis honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence.
I has had much weight in the decision which we
/ have made-a profession al dignifed and
! elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretlon-uni 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.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion of
such political questions as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal State governments or such local in
tereSs 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, 10 which cur COM
goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as a 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-
perlence. in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement the 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
ianed by il as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being to publish apaperpurely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zatlon IN its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, 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 imperatvely; 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 sufierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
| I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
| meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
4 rights platform Of ss, 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.
| late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
4 those who compose it will be regulated by The
1 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
difuse 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-
lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
lation 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 ap-
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
mcnt 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
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodisaity is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against 1t, and assert the right of the old States
their equitable share OF the lands which remain.
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
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
| onc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
oi North Caroina's sons, both wings and demo-
crats' should protest, and demand North Caro-
| una snare OF the public domain
1.n: approving OF the sentiments OF the inaugu-
RAJ, RAJ o. me s President, shall oppose the acqusi-
snnh Suoa OF any other foreign territory, unless
| honor. WIN he national
III dEaMsaror q. s. The semi-weckly, 81 per annum;
Communications should be addrassaa ,-r,
editor of the North Carolina Statesman Rale;rS
1 N. CT EDWARD C;AN,rItpnsaIIei C;ANt pnsaIIeigh,
/ Oct, 1883, W. WHITAKER.