Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NOh1h
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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 ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, 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 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 TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions of the editorial profession and lis 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 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sel6shness 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, they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal State governments, such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which CON.
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
! dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
! a. 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 TO avail themselves of all the lights of
! perience in that progress, which promises the ad-
/ yancement OF the interests of North Carolina
Z The general objects OF the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus
! tanned by IL political journal ID.
Isl. ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocrac, 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 in their primary
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
I iroduced among the democracy Of many Of the
! other 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
! commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those whe by suferance, have tolerated
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command acqUescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cd State
/ rights platform OF 30, 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.
81. Relieving that the platform adopted by the
. Rel lamo liz
creed they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
| those who compose II will be regulated by the
| cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4ih. They Will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by Judcious prose
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
diGuse 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-
ieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust aud unequal legislation Of Congress- in re-
laiion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propraing the proceeds oG their sales 10 the pay
meBt Of the public debt and the expenses OF ihe
government. Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigslity is not only TO
! continue but TO grow worse, we 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
| 10 the time and ire mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that Hall
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 OF the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
lion Of Cuba any other foreign territory unless
snch acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TERMs--For the somiweckly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
ri Communications should be- addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
/ IuTITTAKER