Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
1THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
nam, 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. 1tts Hzfe s
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 of prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, 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
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
Is ample room for those who are now holding po-
srion, as well as 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 as peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons ofthe 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 digniied and
elevated, where The highest intellectual gifts NAV
ind fun 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 devsted to the discussion OF
such political questions as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be Of Importance, is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingiv the state of The
markets in the principal cities, TO which our com.
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad.
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as means indispensable TO the development of
fbss .I.h.- -
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 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
pcrience, In that progress which promises the adj
vancement of the interests of North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by IL as political journal.
LIST. OurPurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 20 the straightest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party orvani
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 aud file Of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
viii imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not Of ntriguers restoring
power TO those whe, by suderance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform of Us, 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.
3D. 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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9th. They viii advocate ell such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the peopie and
rdihnse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
oth The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be at once met and sefJed 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
hnal departure from the old and wise policy Of an
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
Will ever be return 10 policy which had 80
much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodigalfty is not only to
continue but 70 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 "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else OF that power Is question Of policy, both az
TO the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that u has become the settled policy OF Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, aRd say that aall
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 Of the inau1u-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acouisi
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs,-For the somi-weekly, ~ per annum
and for the weekly, ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh.
N, @" EDWARD, CANTWELL.
Oct. 1853. w. WHITAKER