Washington sentinel., 1855-02-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
VNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Stntes
man, semiweekly 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 TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in our foI N 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
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, 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-
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 purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that 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.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion OF
! the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be OF importance, 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 CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
L nj nrim np hall A.
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of
pcrence, in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement Of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il a political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in lis 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 mperatively; thus by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion OF the people, and not OF intrguers; restoring
power TO those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
| It's temporary usurpation.
| ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid 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.
| 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 TO promote the interests Of the people and
dliIuse 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-
heve 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 frequent
appropriations made TO the new States Indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propraing the proceeds Of their sales to the paw
meDt Of the public debt and the expenses Of tbe
government II has for some time ceased 10 b.
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squanderng and prodigalty is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share of the lands which remain
The power "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the eyer.
else OF that power is question Of policy both "a
| TO the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that u has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that call
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 OF the inaugu.
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordapce 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 to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". y" EDWARD CANTWELL
| Octr 1883, w. WHITAKER.