Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TuNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
> January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
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
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
ernment 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 field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, 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-
lions 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 made-a profession at once dignified 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 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 federal or State governments, or such local in.
terests as may be OF Importance it 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 COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will 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
aud fill
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 adj
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. il may not be amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
1st Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according to the sraightest requirements
OF that party we 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 as
sembles, 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
will imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not ofintriguers; 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 acquescencc 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
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy. |
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in |
lernal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests of the people and |
dinuse 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-
eve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
ation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
proprlatng 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 to be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
em Of squandcring and prodgality is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against il and assert the right Of the old States to
heir 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
o the time and TIE mode" Believing as we do.
hat il has become the settled policy Of Congress
o squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
:rats, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share Of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugp-
al OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ion of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
'uch acquisition be in accordance with existing
reaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor,
TERMs,-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
EDITOR OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROSPECTUS OF DE BOW's RE-
III VIEW yolumea XIV and XIV adanfed i