Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-22

PROSPECTUS OF THE =
ORTIZ CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
FNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, q semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of the patronage
of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. nes
Invited by many leading persons Of the State
rights republican party to propagate and defend
as the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
ernment, 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-
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 10 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 a journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion uninfuenced by sel6shness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age without interfering with tie claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions as thcyarise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesmen medium Of gee
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 ad-
dressed to the subject of internal improvements.
a means indispensable TO ths 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 Conservatives they
propose TO avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex-
perience, in that progress, whichpromises the adj
vancement OF the interests OF Moth 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
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish spaperpurelyd de-
mocratic according to the straightsst requirements
Of that party, shall advocate sire party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in DER primary as
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy az many of the
ether States, by which tho rank aud fls Of the
party are, in fact those who indcae 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 ntrgaers restoring
power 20 those whe, by sufierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquicscence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the rood ed State
rights platform Of es, 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
ofthe States. reg,e0
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
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.
9TH. They will advocate ali 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. $500 tlt'4,.Ff T,
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
heve Il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lafon 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
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 70 the pay
meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses OF he
government. Il 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 70 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and Prodigaliiy il not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against Il, and assert the right 81 the old States to
their equitable share or 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
TO the time and the mode Believing, as we do
that IL has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, AID say that call
Of North CaroIipas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain
9Th. Approving OF the sentiments ofthe inaueu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor. - 1870
Trpm--For the semisveeky, a per annum
and for the weekly ~; payment In advance q
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N.C.n EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER