Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

FhOSFECIUS OF The
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
man, semi-weekly 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 foI Of gov
ernment and inspired with a sincere desire TO
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, well as for others, who choose 10 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-
tions 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 onae dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
hnd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninhuenced by sefshness and
devoted 10 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, they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or 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, 10 which our COM
Inerce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
means indispensable TO the development OF
the mi ral nd aOric 81 of,
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 TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrlence, IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vaneement OF the interests OF North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
lst Our purpose being 10 publis paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest req uiremens
OF that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation IN It's 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 success illly in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank and file Of the
party are in fact, those who indicate It's decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
tion OF the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whe, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 comma nd acq uescen nee in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the COED sid State
rights platform of 'ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation of finance
any other measure inconsistent with the night,
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 II will be regulated bv the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternsl improvement as promise by judcious prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a system already enjeyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition OF the public lands being n
question OF the most absorbing interest we be-
heve IL should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re.
ation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw.
meH 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
VIII sNeI nc return 10 poHcy which had
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this .ys-
TEN OF squsndering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IL, and the right Of the old State. 10
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
70 the time and the modep Believing as we do
that Il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the pa,ri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbn, apd say that call
OF North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
IERMs.-for the semi.weekly, 81 per snnum !;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 aThe
eonor Oh the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~. -" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct. 1898, w. WHITAKER