Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-17
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
l. January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly 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 foim of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose to 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-
siton, as 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 TO extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have madc-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated where tho 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 sel6shness 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
snch political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities 10 which eur ccun-
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 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 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 amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being to publish apaperpurely de-
mocrac, according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense
an 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 and file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate lis decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
viii imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of nriguers; restoring
power 10 those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence 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 judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 70 the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriaing the proceeds Of their sales 10 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
VIII ever NC ~ TtluIn W pOhCy WHICH ndu SO
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and prodigaty 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 exer-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode" 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. Dobbin, 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, shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERxs,.For the scmi-weekly "a per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to "Thc
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1883 w WHITAKER.
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