Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

ME Undersigned propose, on the first day of
j January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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 ofprosperity in our form Of gov
ernment 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-
sition, 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 made--a profession al once dignifed 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 10 the discussion of
such political questions, as 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, 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;
norw the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as a 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 TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perence, 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. i may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembies, 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 organza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers; 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 acquescencei 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
oil 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 presen,
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternai Improvement as promise by Judcious prose-
cuiion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public land. being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re.
laion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprIatng the proceeds of their sales 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 he return TO policy which had so
much To recommend IL. Relieving that this sys-
tenn of sqnandcring and productivity is not only to
continue but To grow worse, we shall protest
against a. sud assert the right OF the old States to
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power TO dispose OF the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
Csc OF that power - question OF policy both as
% the time and the mode Believing, as we do.
that a has become the settled policy Of Congress
% sqnsnder the public lands, we adopt tbs patri
otto language ~ Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
~ Norh Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
erais. should protest, and demand North Caro-
hna's share ~ the public domain
ufh. Approving of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj ~ the President, We shall oppose the acqusi-
ton 81 Iuia any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition BE in accordance with existing
irestes, and entirely consistent with the national
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T1RwS- For The semi-weekly, 81 per snnum
sad Boz the weekly ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor ~ the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
Nc EDWARD CANTWELL.
uct., lSs3 w. WHITAKER.
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