Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

HOhAh SAROLANA SIAlkSSD1ANs
TyHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
! u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
NAN, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 ofprosperty in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
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 POI
sition, as well for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty al once import
ant, and to US peculiarly agreeable The aitrac-
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 once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We
persuaded TINT Journal conducted with fairness
and discreton-uninfuenced by selfshness and
devoted TO 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, or such local in
intended TO make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities TO which cur COM
goes. shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements
as means indispensable to the development OF
thu mineral and agricultural 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 avail themselves OF all the lights Of ex-
pcrience, in that progress, which promises the ad
vancement Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects OF the proposed paper being
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic according the siraightest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
zafion in It's 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 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 lis decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open aud fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedence; an organiza.
ton of the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those wbe. by suferance, have tolerated
its Temporary usurpatlon.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventional fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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 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 ell such measures Of in
ternal improvement AZ promise BY judicious prose-
cution 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 a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
\ leve Il should be az once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 20 the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
proprating the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope expectation that there
\ will ever be a return TO q policy which had 90
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squapdering and prodigalitY is not only 10
continue bat 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 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
70 sqpander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language sf Eg. pobbin, aHd say that "all
Of North Canolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
9Th Approving OF the sentiments ofth iBaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TKRMs.-For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| N CT EDWARD CANTWEIL.