Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
VNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| l 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 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
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
siion, as well 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 TO extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at 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 dscretion-uninfuenced by selfshness 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 10
the federal or State governments such local in
terests as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements,
| as a means indispensable TO the development OF
1 mil nd nf n
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 10 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 amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by II as a political journal
LIST. Our purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straighiest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
| semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank aud 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,
ton Of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpaiion.
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 cid 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
Of the States
ID. 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse 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 u should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- In re-
lstion TO those lands and the large and frequent
| appropriations made 20 the new States, indicate
| final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
men, 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
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had 30
much TO recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and productivity is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against u, and assert the right ef the old States to
! their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
4 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 ne
10 the time and the mode" Believing az 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 can
Of North CaroIinas sons, both wings and demo
! Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| na's share Of the public domain"
9Th Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, 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
TERMse--For the semiweekly 81 per annum
and orthe weekly, 50; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL. Z
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER