Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-23
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

HNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina SfGss-
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
the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, 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-
stion, 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 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 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 discreton-uninfuenced 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 TO
the federal or State governments 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 eur COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources OF The Stale.
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 to avail themselves OF all the lights of ex-
porience, 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 II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by ii as political journal
LIST. Our purpose being to pub paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zatou 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
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which tho 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 organize
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power TO those whs, 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 acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 'ss, 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
n paltavfn< that he ME I'll n L., a.
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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th. Tbs disposition Of the public lands being
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 rev
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 70 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
nleDi 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
will ever be a return 10 a policy which had so
much TO recommend t. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodgality IL not only to
continue but TO grow worse, shall protest
against IT, and assert the right ef the old States to
their equitable share Of The lands which remain.
The power ITO dispose of the pppne lads being
explicitly declared in the CONSTITUTION, the exef-
else Of that power 10 question nf policy both as
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 sqpspder the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ''aIl
Of North Cardinals sops, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cnba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs-For the semi-weekiy, - per annum !;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NO. EDWARD CANTWELL.
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