Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TENHE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
Il January next, nj Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-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 form of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 Issue paper at the Of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, as well for others, who choose to eater
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 made-a profession al once dgniied 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 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
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
terests may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended TO 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
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
rs means indispensable 10 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
ol1 fall
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose to avail themselves of all the lights of ex
perence, IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vahcement OF the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus
tanned by it political journal
lst Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratlc, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in IFS 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 imperativeiy; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; organize
ton of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power to those who, by sulerance, 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 acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of SO, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvements the regulation of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the'rights
Of the States
3D. 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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse 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-
eve 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 frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriatng 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 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return TO a policy which had SO
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaty is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against H. and assert the right ef 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 excr.
else of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO the time and the 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 ''al
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
Tension the semi-wceky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER