Washington sentinel., 1854-05-24
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMA,

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| TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper devoted
TO 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis OF prosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise there
IS ample room for those who now holding po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
uons 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 dignified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
find 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 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 federal State governments or such local in
terests as may be of Importance it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which our COM
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 10 the development of
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests, of primary Importance shall al
aIr fnl ssf otto IT, a..
they propose 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 amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it political journal
lst Ourpurpose beingto publish apaperpurely de-
mocratlc, according to the straghtest requirements
ofthat 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power to those who, by suflerance, 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 TO command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of '5S, 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
fthe States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted bv 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; Ihey VIII advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests of the peopie and
dlfiuse the benefits Of system already enioyed by
portions of the State.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands beisp q
question of the most absorbing interest we be
heye II should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress. in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and freauen,
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of IN
propriating the proceeds of their sales 10 the nav
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had SO
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States to
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 questionof policy, both as
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing as we do
that II has become the settled policy OF Congress
to sqnander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
OF North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
llnas share Of the public domain
9TH Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
noh @ o. Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
sncn acquisition be in accordance with existing
honor. "i'ii 'no naionai
and fnr -. ror the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
ano Gl, lor .ne weekly, 50; payment in advance.
oohIilnhlcatons y. should be addressed to aThe
NC" EnW Ap2. 9.alesnan, = nl.,., haIelgn,
Oct, 1858, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs or DE RoyX,s =.
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