Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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PROSPECTUS OF THE
| NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the FIRST day OF
1 j January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Statss-
man, 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 to propagate and defend
| principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
| ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, 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 made--a profession al once dgnifed 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 discretion ninfuenced by selfshness and
devoted to principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be Of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources the State.
These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
| ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
| literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of
| perience in that progress which promises the ad-
vancement ofthe interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
| thus clearly indicated il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtes requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its ullest 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
will imperatvcly; thus, by open and fair dealing,
! commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton OF the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
| meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF 9s 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 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 They will advocate all such measures Of in
terna Improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
9Th The disposition of the public lands being
! question Of the most absorbing interest, we be.
| heye IL should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lspds, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng 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 10 be
will ever be return TO policy which had 30
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 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 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
10 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-
crais 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 scauisi.
ton OF Cuba any other foreign territory unless
such acquisitions be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annnm;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. or EDWARD CANTWELL
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