Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE Undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, seni-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
as the only basis OF prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
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 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-
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 dgnified 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 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, they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal State governments or 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 COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention ofthe conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable to the development of
the mineral and agricultural Of the State
lhese interests, Oh 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 to 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 amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
| tanned by it as political journal
1st. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
nocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in its 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 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 ntriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old 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 it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternai Improvement as promise by ludlcous prose-
cuion to promote the interests of the people and
difuse 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-
eve it should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
laiion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating 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 TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
Will ever be a return 10 policy which had so
tenn Of squandcring and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and 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 ns
TO 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 pstri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that s'al
Lrfk xsrht onI Iu,,.<
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas 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 any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be id accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TERMs.-For the semi-weckly, - per annum;
and for the weekly, So payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor of The North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER