Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-02
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
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VvNHE unoefsgneu propose, on the urrt Gay OF
II January next, at Raleigh North Carolina. 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Sfatss-
man, a 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
the only basis Of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with q sincere desire 10
that party and advance its interests, we 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-
stion 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-
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 at once dignfed 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 a 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 TO
terests as may be Of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
as 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 to avail themselves Of oil the lights Of
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 to be sus-
tanned by it political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose beingto publish paperpurey de-
mocratc, according TO the straighest eguirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
sembies, and which has been SO 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power to those who by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpatlon.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good old State
rights platform of 9S, 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 it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose
cuiion TO promote the interests of the people and
diffuse 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.
lieve 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 a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
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 10 be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States to
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 il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that .'all
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu.
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
TERas.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per aunum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
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