Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper devoted
TO politics. news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it a 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 ofprosperty in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose to issue a paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment 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 to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
ant, and 10 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 madc-a profession at once dgnifed 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of temperance, 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 eur con-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
n means indispensable 20 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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves OF all the lights of ex-
perience, in that 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 ainiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
lst. Our being TO publish apaperpurelyde-
mocratic according 10 the straghtest REQ urements
ofthai party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in It's 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 aud 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 organiza-
ton of the people, and not ofintrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of IS, 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 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement promise by iudicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse 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 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriating the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
meDi Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased TO be
either subject OF hope OF expectation that there
Will ever be return TO a policy which had so
much TO recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against II, 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
10 the time and the mode Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy.of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that cali
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings md demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the nauau.
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 scmi.weekly, 81 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