Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-30
e PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

VItHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Caroline, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina STAGES
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
of the democratic party their friends, and the
public RsOt.ssis iacas
Invited BY many leading persons of the State
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with q sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its 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 are now holding po-
sition as well as for others, who choose 10 euier
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The atfrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire to extend its influence
has had mnch weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
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 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, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill 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
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.
perence, 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 political journal.
lst Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been so successfulv In.
troduced among the democracy of MANY Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file of The
party are in fact those who Indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
Will lmperatveiy; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an crpaniza.
ton Of the people and not Of intriguers; restoring
power TO those whs, by sufierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in IS
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command scquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF ss, 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 adop,ed nv the
late Baltimore convention contains the democrats
creed they expect cordially to sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted bv
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4ih; ihey VIII advocate all such measures of in
ternai Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cutlon TO 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 tne most absorbing interest, we be-
heye II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress. in re.
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of az
proprating the proceeds Of their sales to the paw
meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government: II has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope OF expectation that there
will ever be a return TO policy which had 80
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this svs
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO 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 ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else Of thai power 10 question of policy, both an
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.
otto language OF Mr. p0bbip, and say that aall
Of North Carolina's 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 inaueu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. "fT
TERMss-For the semi.weelsly, - per annum;
and for the weekly So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 aTbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEII,
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
mariiy TO the southern and western States of The