Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-29
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TyHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
l January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a 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 to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
the only basis ofprosperity in our fol- 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-
siton, as well as for Others who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions 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 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 a 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 manly devoted TO 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 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, TO which eur COM
rnerce 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 70 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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex
perlence in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancen.eni ofthe interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects OF the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
| to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organ
zation in lis 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 tho rank aud file of the
party are in fact those who indicate its decisions,
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people and not OF intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
ID 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 S. we shall oppose government
corporations crested by Congress Tor the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent 9Th 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
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
| difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest," we be-
| lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
iaiion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made 10 the new States indicate a
| final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
proprating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
| ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
| government II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
| will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 70 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigaty is not only to
| continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert 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 eIer-
else Of that power is 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-
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 or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TERMs.--For the semi-wcekly, - per annum
| and for the weekly, 81 payment in advance.
i Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| NC EDWARD CANTWELL.
I Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER