Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
IINHE undersigned propose, on the first day O
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina tc
begin the publication ofthe North Carolina States
man, a semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
70 politics, news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. %5, 7'
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 OF prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire te
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 DO
sition, well as for Others who choose 10 enter
| INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is a 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
nave made--a profession at 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 selishness 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 they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in.
terests as may he 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
orwil the attention OF the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
ludIsDensabla IN thp do ,nr
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 TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perlence. 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 amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
lst. Ourpurpose beingt publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
Will, expressed by the people i'm 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 aud file of the
party are, IN fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza
ton OF the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suherance, 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 acquiescence 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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
18th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cutlon 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-
heve 1t should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
la,ion 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-
propriaing 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 subject of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, we do,
that ], has become the settled policy of Congress
TO sqnander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that tall
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
iinas 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.
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, "a per annum;
and for The weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.