Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, 90 the first day OF
L January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of The North Carolina St0fcs.
o,aR, semi-weekiy and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully scicli for i, snare of the patronage
Of The democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate ard defend
principles which we nave always held and regard
As the only hasis ofprosperity in our form OF gov
ern,nent, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve thai party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat of the State gov
ernnent In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding POI
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty NJ once import
ant. and 10 Ms peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and lis honorable
tolls, together with desire " extend It's influence
has had much weight 10 the decision which we
have made-a protessioa ~ once dignified and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, aad TIE puresl palriotisln
make contribution 10 the puilic veal We are
persuaded that "A journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selhshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without Interfering with The claims rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly develed TO the discussion oil
such political questions they arise, which affect
The federal or State governments. or such local in
tereSts "a may lie 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 cur con
goes shall be fully aud accurately reported;
orwi the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements.
a. means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral aud agricultural resources OF the State.
These Interests. Of PRIMARY importance, shall al
nd th.fr f,tll.
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
~ Renee. IN that progress, which promises The adj
vsucemeni Of the Interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Ut the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated. il may not be auIiss briefly
10 stale the particular views which are TO be sus-
| tanned by il political Journal.
LIT. DurpuFposeb eiBgto publish paper purelyde
mocr-.ic according 10 the straghIe>i requirements
OF thai party, shall advocate strict parry organi
zaion in IL fullest aud most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
scmbles, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
.ther States by which the rank and file Of the
party IN fact those who Indicate its decisions
and. being all bronghi into action, express their
VIII imperetiyey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organza.
ten of the people. and mol ofintrguers restoring
power 10 those whv, by suiIeraDce, have tolerated
IT. Temporary usurpatioa.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers and 10 command uiesc ice in decisions
made b. conventions fairly elected their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF 50. shall oppose government
corporations crested by Congress for the purpos.
OF internal Improvement, the regulation Of finance,
OF 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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th. They viii advocate all such measures Of in
teraal Improvement promise by judcious prose
cuiion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dlhnse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
I portions OF the State
5th. The disposition OF the public lands beng
question OF The most absorbing interest. We be-
/ iieye IL should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation OF Congress. in re-
| rtion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
hnal departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
pfopraiing the proceeds o! taEiT sales TO the pay
EIeH Of the public debt and the expenses Of Tie
! government. II has Tor some time ceased 10 be
either > subject Of hope or expectation thar there
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN 81 squnncerng and prodigality is moi only 10
1 coatauc but 10 grow worse, we shall protcst
against ii. and assert the right Of the old States TO
! their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
/ I az power ITO dispose Of the pablc lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution. the exer-
cise Of that power IL question of policy, both AS
! 10 the time and tie mode believing. "a We do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 sqnander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic language Of Mr.. DobbIn, ard say that ..sll
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and deino.
crsi-, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi.
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be ia accordance with ex sung
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
i TERas.-For the semi.weekly, 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. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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