Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

II
i January next, a, Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public,
Invited by many leading persons of the State
tights 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 a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise there
IS ample room for those who 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 a duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desirezo extend lis 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
lind full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sefshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or 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 TO
the federal OF State governments or such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesmdn medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our com.
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 a 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
perience, in that progress which promises the adj
yancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated Il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus
tanned by il as political Journal
LIST Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according the straightest qirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
Zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
| sembles, 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
will imperalively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people aud of intrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
! It's temporary usurpation. ,a-.r
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acqUescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
i meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
| rights platform Of sS we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal the regulation OF finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
| Of the States.
Sd. 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.
| 9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuiion TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse 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-
| lieve il should be al 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 Rew STATES, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
neDt Of the public debt, and the ext enses Of the
government il has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
| will ever be return 10 policy which had 30
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodgality Is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
againei ~ 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-
ci-e Of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO the time and TIRE 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 Cali
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings al demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
! 9Th. Approving OF the sentiments of the inaugu-
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.
| TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| ". CT EDWARD CAHTWELL.
! Oct, 1859, w. WHITAKER.
! DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-