Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States.
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it a 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 prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
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-
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 at 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 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to 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 may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject OF internal improvements
as 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-
porience, 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 as political journal.
1s Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic. according to the straghtest requirements
of that psrtv shall advocate strict party organi-
zatior n is fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
sembes, 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 mperatively; 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 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 10 command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF rs we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation of finance,
Sra Thor fuco
of the States.
3D. 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-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dlfiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
! portions Of the State.
5th The disposition Of the public lands being
! question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
| heve II should be nj 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
proprlatlng the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
meDt 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
"" cNei OS a return pOncy winch nad so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigaliiy is not only TO
continue but TO 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 IL q question OF policy both as
| To- the time and tie mode Believing as we do
| that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments ofth inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquis-
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 seri-weekly, 81 per annum
! and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 1.-THE
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
! N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct lS53 w whitaker