Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-30
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

IINHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a semweeky and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
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 oiprosperity in form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a 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-
siton, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair composition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons ofthe editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have NADIA profession at once dignified 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 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
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities to which our COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad.
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
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 TO 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
to state the particular views which are TO be sus.
tanned by II as a political journal.
LIST Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratlc according to the straghtest req uirements
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 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
VIII lmperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power TO those who, by sufierance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation. @.
I'd 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 old State
rights platform OF rs, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation of finance,
OF 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 it 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 judicous prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
dIiuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lleve It 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 |
hnal departure from the old and wise policy of an |
the proceeds of their sales TO the pay.
ment OF the public debt and the expenses of the |
government. IL has fol some time ceased 10 be |
either subject of hope expectation that there |
VIII ever be a return 10 policy which had SO |
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys- |
TEN of squanderng and prodigaty 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 ofthe lands which remain.
The power ito dispose sf the public lands being |
explicitly declared in tie Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squandcr the public ands, we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that -"all
Of North Cardinals sois, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, aid demand North Caro-
na's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of hesentments Of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, weshall oppose tho acquisi-
non OF Cuba any Other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TERMs-For the semtweeky, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
Communications shoId be addressed TO 1.-THE
editor Of the North Car,na Statesman, Raleigh,
N. G." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
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