Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose on the first day OF
i January next. al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
negin 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 il share of the patronage
of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public
Invited by many leading persons of the Stat.
nights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a 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, as 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 TO 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 dignfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
ind full 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 Devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as 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 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;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements,
as a means indispensable TO 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-
perience in thai 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 amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus-
| tanned by Il as political journal
lst Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest reqAreme nts
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
| sembles, 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
! commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton of the people, and not OF nrguers; restoring
power TO those wis, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in u,
| advocates Of their right 10 select their STANDARD
bearers and 10 command acq uiescence in decision,
made by conventions fairly elected their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid Stat,
rights platform Of IS, we shall oppose governmen
corporations created by Congress for the purpos,
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 tn,
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 sustain the presen
administration trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regsated by the
| cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all snch measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose
cution TO promote the interests OF the people anS
difiuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be
leve IL should be AT once met and settled Tn,
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequeh
appropriations made 70 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap
propriaiing the proceeds OF their sales the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of thu
government Il has for some time ceased 20 b
either a subject Of hope or expectation that Their
will ever be return TO policy which had y
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys
TEN Of squsnderfng and prodigaliy is not only Il
continue bat TO grow worse, we shall pretes
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 4
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 IL question Of policy, both a
10 the time and TIE 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 sal
Of Non6 CaroIInas sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
hna'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, unles
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the nationa
honor.
TERNs,-For the scmi-weekiy, ~ per sanum
and for the weekly, -; payment ip advance.
Communications should be addressed 70 eth
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
lN.Cp EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct ia62 w WHITAKER.