Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, 4 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
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held and regard
the only basis of prosperity in our 70, m 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-
sition, 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.
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 NADIA profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninfuenced by selfshness 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 devoted TO The discussion oil
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be OF Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately repoued
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements,
as a means indispensable 10 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 10 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.
! tained.b by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish apaperpurely de
mocratc according to the straightest requirements
of that party, weosha advocate strict party organi
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
4 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza
ton Of the people, and not Of nrguers; restoring
| its temporary usurpation.
| 3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescence in decision.
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
| meetings Standing upon the good ed State
| rights platform of IS, 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 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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose.
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
dfuse the benefits of a system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being q
| question Of the most absorbing interest, we be.
| leye IL should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
laton 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap.
propriating the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
meDi Of the public debt, and the expenses OF the
| government IL has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject of hope or expectation that there
| will ever be return 10 q policy which had so
| much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
| TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and 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 a question of policy, both as
| 10 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.. Dobbin, and say that call
! of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| linas share Of the public domain"
| 9Th. Approving Of the sentiments efthe inaugu.
| raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign tsrrtery, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TERMse-For the scmi-weekly, - per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
! N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER.
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