Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
III 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 ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 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 10 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 its 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 TO the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by seIfshness and
devoted TO 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 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, 10 which eur COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject Of internal improvements,
as 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 TO avail themselves of all the lights OF ex-
perience, in that progress, which promises the adj
vaneement 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 TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paperpurely de-
mocraic, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organi
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
WILL expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been so successfully in.
1 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
i and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; an organizn-
ton Of the people, and not Of ntriguers restoring
power 10 those whs, by sufferance, 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 sid State
rights platform Of %, 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.
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
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dffuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
| portions ofthe State
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being o
| question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
/ lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in
lation 10 those lande, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
| final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propratiDg the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
I ment 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
will ever be a return TO a policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigalty is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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 IL a question Of policy both as
to the time aud the mode" Believing, as we do,
that IL has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squsnder the public lands, we adopt the pairi-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that tall
Of Norh Carolina's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| na's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba OF 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 70 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesmen, Raleigh,
M CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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