Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


|THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Ssaes-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
of the democratic party their friends, and the
public. as
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance lis 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 now holding po-
ston, as 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-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 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
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO The public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures 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 as they arise which affect
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be OF Importance, is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets In the principal cities, TO which our CON-
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 means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
These interests, Of primary importance, shall al
wa ron nd hair FIJI r.. ~, -.
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 ad-
vancement OF the interests of North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, it may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paperpurelyde
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
cation 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 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 ntriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation. Fs
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers and TO command acauiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of 'sS, 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
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially TO 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 judicious prose-
cufion 10 promote the interests of the people and
diffuse 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-
leve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO 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
propriatng the proceeds of their sales to the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. 1t has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had
much to recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaity is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right eff 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 is question of policy, both
TO the time and the mode" Believing, we do.
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that sal
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
hna's share Of The public domain
9th: Approving ofthe sentiments ofthe inaugu-
RAJ OF The President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
tlon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
snch acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor 80
TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aThe 4
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. Ra,e;yh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEIJ
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and Xv., adapted pri