Washington sentinel., 1855-03-04
Misfellant0us.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
J. January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
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 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
as the only basis OF ofprosperty in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the Held 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 a,trac-
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 puresi patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selishness and
devoted TO princlple may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments such local in
terests as may be ofimportance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, to which cur COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will 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
n INN rfana hall
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose to add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights Of
perlence in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement ofthe 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 10 be s,s-
| tanned by il political journal
1st. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de
mocratic, according to the straightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
| semblies, and which has been 80 successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many OF the
ether States, by which the rank and file of the
party are 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-
! power TO those whe, by suHerance have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO ocommandacquescence i'll decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
| meetings Standing upon the good sld State
! rights platform Of sS we shah oppose governnen
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 to sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
| those who compose it 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 judcious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enieyed by
| portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
| 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-
latont 10 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-
propriating the proceeds of their sales the pay
ment 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 a tethrn 10 a policy which had SO
\ mucn 10 recommend IL. believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigalty 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 exer-
else Of that power Is a question of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode Believing, as we do.
| that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otic language OF Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
| of North Caroina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the naugu.
! raj Of the President we shall oppose the acuuisi.
ton 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 10 "The
| editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| N. O." EDWARD CANTWELI,
Oct 1883, w. WHITAKER