Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-27
MisfkIlantoas.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
aTH CAROLINA STATESMAN

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
nan, sem-wcekly 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
the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper al 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, as well 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-
lions 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 onoe 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 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
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 medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
Nhnaa snsnr 1fx~ kali
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
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, il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocrac, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party we 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
semblies, and which has been successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
other 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpatlon.
I'd The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected i'm 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 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
terna 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.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
leve it should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
aton to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propriating the proceeds of their sales to the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
mucn 10 recommend IL. beHeVing that this sys
TEN OF squandering and prodigaliiy is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, 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 exer-
else of that power is question of policy, both as
to 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-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, aAd say that call
Of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments ofthe naugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
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 TO 1.-THE
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1883 w. WHITAKER.