Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man. a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for ii 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 oI m of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the Of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is a duty at once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and It's honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
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 sefshness 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
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of importance il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, which cur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means Indispensable 10 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose to avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perience, 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, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by IL as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish a paperpurelyd de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest 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
sembles, and which has been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
rtNptti snu Optuftnccs an OrganIya-
ton OF the people aud not OF intriguers restoring
power 10 those whs by suflerauce, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
ID The democratic party shah always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their stan sard
bearers, and 10 command aequiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of %, 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 10 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.
fth. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement promise by iudicous prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dhuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th. 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-.
laiIon to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF an.
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the nav
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses OF the
government II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be return to policy which had 40
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys.
TEN Of squandering and prodigalty is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power ITO dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution. the e1er.
else OF that power IS question OF policy, both az
TO the time and the mode.n Believing as we do
that Il 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-
lna's share Of the public domain
9TH. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaueu.
raj OF the President, shall oppose the acouisi.
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-weeklv. 81 per amman
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 aTbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleirb
N. 9" EDWARD CANTWELL,
Oct. 1888, w. WHITAKER