Washington sentinel., 1855-02-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Satss-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
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 foIm Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
eminent In the ffeld of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, 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-
tions 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 al onse 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 discreton-uninfuenced 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 manly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
erests as may be ofimportance, il is nevertheless
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norw will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject of internal Improvements,
rs means indispensable TO 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrience, 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 10 be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
1st Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the sraightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zatlon In lis fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not Of inrigucrs; restoring
power TO those whe, by sufferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
| advocates Of their right TO select their stands.
bearers, and to command acq uiescence in decis' =
made by conventions fairly elected in their p
meetings. Standing upon the good "a S,a,,
rights platform OF %, we shall oppose sovernmen,
corporations created by Congress fo', sbs nnrnosa
OF internal improvement me reguI alton nf
or any other measure ,nconsise. n, with The r;ab,,
of the States. " 'he hs"''
90; p,eneylng that the plat form adopted by the
lile 1alsnore conyer.tion contains the democratic
10y APc'. cordially 10 sustain the presen,
.a."a ao trusting tina the policy adopted by
a.s;.. W. compose il will be regulated by the
doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in.
fernal Improvement as promise by judcious prose
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a system already enieyed by
| portions ofthe State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being a
| question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve IL should be at once Haet and settled. The
unjust and unequal legisIaQ5n of Congress. in re-
laiion to those lands, and the large and freauen,
appropriations made to the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of D.
propratng the proceeds Of their sales TO the nav.
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
| government IL has Tor some time ceased TO be
i either subject of hope expectation that there
| Will ever be return to a policy which had 80
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squanderng and prodigality is not only 10
| continue but 10 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 eyer
else OF that power is question of policy both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that At has become the settled policy of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that 0all
of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain
4 9th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj OF the President, shall oppose the acauis
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with ex sting
treaties and entirely consistent with the nations
honor. -
TERMs,--Fcr the semi-weekly, - per annum
and for the weekly, SO; payment in advance
1 Communications should be Addressed ~ a,T'h.
edtor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N O." EDWARD CANTWELL :
Oct, 1898, w. WHITAKER