Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
! Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
az 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 now holding po
sltlon, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
| principles OF our party is a duty at once import
ant, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The atirae-
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 at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
md full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures 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 devsted 10 tie discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the federal or State governments, such local in
tereSts as may be OF Importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesmen 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;
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad.
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as q means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
! These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
| and hair full ~
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves OF all the lights of ex-
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 are 10 be sus-
tanned by IL as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocraticI according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
VIII, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembies, 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 imperatlvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiZa-
ton of the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
| 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 AGO uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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.
D..I,. ~. IL.
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.
18th. They will advocate all such measures OF in.
ternal Improvement as promise by JudiCious prose
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
dlfluse the benefits Of system already enjoyed By
portions Of the State
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
| lieve 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 freouent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
propratng the proceeds of tler sales 10 the paw
! meBt of the public debt, anc the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return TO a policy which had so
much 10 recommend II. Believing that thi. sys-
TEN OF squahderhg ana prodlgallty IL not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protes II
against il, 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
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbln, aad saw thai call
of North Cardinals 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 inaueu.
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acousi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.-For the scmi-weeky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
c." EDWARD CANTWELL'
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER.