Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-21
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina To
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronag.
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
rs the only basis ofprosperity in form of gov,
ernmeni, and inspired with a 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.
stion, as well for Others who choose TO ente
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
lions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which We
have made-a profession al once digniied 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 10 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, a. they arise which afIeci
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests 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
erce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwii the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements
as 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative. they
propose 10 avail themselves of all thu lights of ex-
pcrience, In that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects ofthe proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus.
tanned by il as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paperpurely de-
mocrac, according 10 The straightest REQ urements
Of that party, shall advocate strict parry organ.
cation in iis 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 oil brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton OF the people, and not Of inirguers restoring
power 10 those WIS. by suiierance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made BY fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon The good I'd Stale
rights platform OF 'es, we shall oppose government
a -. - r.
OF internal improvement, the regulation OF fnance
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 win be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of In
ternal Improvement promise by judicious prose.
cuion 10 promote the interests OF the people and
dihu,e the bcHefts 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-
lisye u should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re.
lationTo those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, iDdcate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propnsting the proceeds Of ther sale. 10 the pay.
nIept Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government IL has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squsndering and prodigsihy is not only 10
continue bat 20 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the rght If the old States TO
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 10 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared 10 the Constitution the exer.
else OF that power Is a question 81 policy both as
TO the time and TIE mode" Believing, az 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, AID say that "all
of North Cardinals soss, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
na's share OF the public domain
9th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquisi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with xstine
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TERxs--FoT the semi-weekly, 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly, SO; payment in advance.
COMMUNICATIONS should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
~. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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