Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-06
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YNHE 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 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
the only basis Of prosperity in form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose TO issue 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 pc.
siton, as well as for others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty at 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 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 sel6shness 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 to 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 as may be Of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman 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
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO 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
| xpav m and their fullest nj To
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of
perience, in that progress which promises the ad-
vancement 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 TO be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal
lst. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party We shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its 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 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 inirguers; restoring
power 70 t1Obe VINO, Oy suHefance, nave tolerated
! lis temporary usufpaLiol,
ID. The democratic party shall always End in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they sxpec, 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the Interests Of the people and
difiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
| 9TH The disposition Of the public lands being
! question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
! lieve il 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 to the nsv States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of sp-
propriatng the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay.
mepi Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased TO be
either subject OF cope or expectation that there
! VIII ever be return 10 policy which had 90
much 10 recommend il. Believing thai this sys-
tenn Of squsnderng and prodigslity is not only 10
continue but 70 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and 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 m
| 10 the time and TIE mode Relieving, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squsnder the public lands we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals ssas, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand Gorth Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the naugu.
raj Of the President we shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cubs or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
/ honor.
! TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per snnum
| and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed 10 "The
| editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
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