Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-21
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
FNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of De patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. Bsgf.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
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
serve that party and advance its interests, 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 POI
sition, 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 TO 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 NADIA profession at once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness 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, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
erests as 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 our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 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 TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose to avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrence, in that progress, which promises the adj
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 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according the straighiest requirements
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 as
semblies; and which has been so 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 It's 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 intrguers; restoring
power TO those whe, 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 acq uescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly electedin 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. t43|4 HtU4 ~
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administrator trusting that the pelicy 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 judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State. s+ ,.ur-7 900 :.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being q
question Of the most absorbing interest we Be.
lieve IL should be AT once smet and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lafion 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made 20 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the nav.
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
| government. IL has for some time ceased TO be
ettncr suDJcct OF nope OF eIpectutOn that there
viii ever be return 10 policy which had so
| much TO recommend it, Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality in not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IL and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power ''to 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, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the inauRu-
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
ueaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TxnMs,-For the scmi-weekly, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, 80; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to @The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL. I
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER