Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina to
negin the publication of the North Carolina State
man, sem-weekiy and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
fights republican party 10 propagate and defend
PRINCIPLES which we have always held, and regard
the only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
,-nment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
-rve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper al the seat of the State gov
In the field of editorial enterprise, there
ample room for those who now holding po-
>itIon as well as for others, who choose 10 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-
lions Of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire extend its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which
have made--a profession al once dgnied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that journal. conducted with fairness
AID Observation-Disclosures by sel6shness 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 they arise which affect
the welfare Oh NOrln IdTOHnd- WntlneT rtlhllnE 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
tcrests may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of gee
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose avail themselves Of all the lights Of
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 TO be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal.
lst Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghiest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi
cation ia It's 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 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
wall imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not Of intriguers restoring
power 10 those who. by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurPation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiesccnce in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of -, we shall oppose government
corporations crested by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation Of finance,
OF any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States
81. Believing that the platform adopted by the
ate Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose u will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9Th. They wall advocate all such measures Of in
tsrnal Improvement "a promise by JudIcious prose-
cuiion 20 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuso The benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5iA. The disposition Of the public lands beng a
I question Of the most absorbing interest. we be.
lcve u should be az once mot and settled The
uujast aGd Unequal legislation Of Congress. in re-
lail0h 20 those lands, and the large and frequent
HgpFopriai ons made TO the new States Indicate a
hnai departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
pFopnailas The rO-reds OF their sales 10 the pay.
mem ~ the public debt and the expenses OF the
government u has Cor some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
S.i ever We teinia 10 policy which had so
.
I ten u -guanderns Aad prodigsliiy is not only to
Y coniinpe bs, 90 grow worse, shall protest
srHius and assert the right ~ the Old States TO
4 ihstF equnahl- share Of the land which remain.
7 TIE g0Nrs 20 dispose 81 the gublc lands being
7 espl.aalY dsriar~d IN the Constitution the exer-
cree ~ that ps@fr % questioh OF policy both as
. % ths urs snd 80 asoas h-iisving, q. we do
tksi ~. hecoms The settled goiicy 81 Congress
~ sgWsnsisf ths puhiic land. ne sdogt the patri.
slsf aaspsss az Ne Dsstlaa SD say thst sall
II Nonh Csruiass soas, bosh whigs and demo
rsis shagd pfotest, and demand Moth Caro-
ass .hsrs ~ tas psbtsc d0main'
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