Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


TINE undersigned propose on the first day OF
il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina STATES
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, 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, 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 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The atlrac-
lions OF the editorial profession and It's honorable
tolls together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at dgnifed 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 rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
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 cur 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 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 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 il political journal.
LIST Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary as
semb.ies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank and Gle of The
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperatiyely; 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 suterance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find i'm 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 ia State
rights platform Of Is, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF intcrnalimprovemcnt, 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 coDtainsthe democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain The present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by Judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diduse the benefits Of a 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-
lieve il 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 policy OF APP
propratins 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 to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend II. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squanderlng and prodigality is not only 10
| continue but TO grow worse, 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 the mode Believing, we do.
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| lina's share Of the public domain"
| 9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu.
raj of the President, shall oppose the acqusi-
ton 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 semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
! N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER