Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-17
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
~ january next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States-
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO 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 ofprosperity in our 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
eminent In the field Of editorial enterprise, here
is ample room for those who are now holding DO
sition, as well as for Others who choose 10 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 NAV
find full employment, and the pnrest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selishness 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 as they arise, which affect
the federal State governments, or such local in
terests as may be ofimporance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman 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 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
M onn and hal f..lI1 IN
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
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sns-
tanned by il as political journal
lst Ourpurpose beingto publish paperpurely de-
mocratc, according to the straightest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, 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 the people, and not ofintriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, 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 old State
rights platform of '9S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress- for the purpose
OF internal improvemcnt,th the regulation of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States. s&Ht 4e
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially to sustain the present
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
lernal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
iinuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the Stale.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being |
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
ieve il should be at once met and settled. The |
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
alton 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, Indicate
inal departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
nent 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
will ever be return 10 a policy which had SO |
em of squandering and productivity is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest |
against it, and assert the right of the old States TO
heir equitable share of the lands which remain
The power "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
Use Of that power is question Of policy, both
o the time and the mode Believing, we do,
hat il has become the settled policy of Congress
o squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
,tic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that .all
IF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
rats, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments of the inaugu-
al of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ion Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
uch acquisition be in accordance with existing
reaties, and entirely consistent with the national
lonor. kaf
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, "a per annum;
md for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
.dtor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
Y. CO. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
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