Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose on the first day OF
Il January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin tine publication of the North Carolina States-
man, 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise there
= ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 euter
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 dignfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
6nd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and dlscretion--uninhuenced by sel6shness and
devoted 10 principle, may 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
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests 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 10 which cur com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as a 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 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 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
list Our purpose being publish pa per psrely de-
mocratic according 10 the straighiest 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
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
iroduced 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and of intrguers restoring
power TO those whe, by sufIerance 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 I'D State
rights platform Of '5S 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 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 will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
dfuse the benefits Of 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 al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re.
| laton TO those lands, and the large and frequent
! appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate a
| final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
meDt Of the public debt, anc the expenses Of the
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had 80
much TO recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
1 TEN Of squandering and prodigality is NOT only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, 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 a question Of policy, both as
TO the time and TIE mode" Believing, as We do,
that j; has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands we adopt the pairi.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, AID say that "a
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
na's share Of the public domain"
| 9Th Approving OF the sentiments of the insugu.
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquis
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, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
C." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.