Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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 TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat of the State gov
ernment 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 enier
into fair competition The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
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 at once dignifed 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 sclfshness 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 devoted TO the discussion OF
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be OF importance, ii is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral Intelligence Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements,
means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
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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-
porence, 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 amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
Isl. Ourpurpose beingio publish paper purelyde
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, 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 intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
it's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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 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 promise by judicous prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
di1use the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
! 9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being q
| question OF the most absorbing interest, we be
lieve II should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequen
| appropriations made TO the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap
propriating the proceeds OF their sales TO the paw
nieDt Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return 10 policy which had sc
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only &c
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall pretes
against IT, and assert the right of the old States e
their equitable share of the lands which remain
The power ito dispose Of the public lands beins
explicitly declared in the Constitution. the exer
else Of that power is 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.. Dobbiu, and say that cal
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, we shall oppose the acqufsi
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unles.
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the nationa
| honor.
TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 9TH,
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
| N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.