Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-17
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, 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 ofprosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose to issue paper at the 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 as for Others who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is duty nj 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 made-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 jourpal, 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 federal or State governments, or such local in
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, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill 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 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 amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tsfned by II as a political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic 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
sembies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank and fila 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 intriguers; restoring
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. 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 ed State
rights platform Of 'sS, 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.
Il-I.- ~ Il
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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in |
ternal improvement promise by judicous prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a 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 Il should be nj 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 Iher sales 10 The nay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the /
government Il has for some time ceased TO be |
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return to a policy which had 80 /
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys- /
tenn oi s9udnucIluR anu prOuiRalty - not only 10 Il
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest /
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 I
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pairi-
otto language Of Mr. Dobbin, AID say that call
Of Eorh Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share OF the public domsin."
9Th Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi.
ton Of Cuba OF any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly 90; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROsPEcTUs or DE Bow,s RE
~