Washington sentinel., 1853-12-17

-. it. III,
NO. 90 Nassau street, New York
Nov. 23-*
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
|INHE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a seml-weekly and weekly paper devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
OF me democratic party, their friends, aud the
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held and regard
as the only basis Of prosperity in our form Of Soy-
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
pose to issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
ernment In the field of feditorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding 30.
siton, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO ia,r composition The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is duty al once i,npor,-
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend its in auence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have mnde-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, aud the purest pa,rio,ism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and discretion--uninfuence by selishness and
devoted 70 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting tho same great work.
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
tho welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
me federal Or State governments, such localin-
intended TO make the Staiesm0n medium OF ee-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets IN the principal cities 10 which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
az means Indispensable TO the development Of
Inc mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
Anese interests, Of primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
iney ProPose 70 add carefully selected and original
Ierary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose p avail themselves or all the lights Of ex
perience, IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vancemento of the interests Of North Carolina
Ihe general objects of The proposed paper being
mus clearly indicated. i may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by as political journal.
lst.our purpose beingt publish paper purely de-
mocratlc, according TO the straghest requirements
OF that party we shall advocate strict party oruani-
zatoh IN us fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organisation which originates in the popular
VIII, expressed BY the people in their primary as
sembhes, and which has been 80 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 imPeratively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
ton OF the people, and not of intrigers restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
ITS temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers and to command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings Standing upon the good old State
rights platform Of '9S, we shalloppose 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 dcmocracy
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in.
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose.
cution to promote the interests Of the people and
diduse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. BslsI I,;, f
9th. The disposition Of the public lands being n
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
heve 1t 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
final departure from the old and wise polcy of an
propratng the proceeds of their sales to the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. Il has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return TO policy which had SO
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandcring and prodigality 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 tie mode" Believing, as we do
that it has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
crats, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share OF the public domain
oh: Approving ofthe sentiments Of tho inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi.
tion 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-weokly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 90; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELLs
oct- 1853, w. WHITAKER