Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TUE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
i January next, At Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
nsan, 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 our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
rose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernpent 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 al once import.
am, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The aitrae-
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
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted to principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Ut any now prosecuting the same great work.
such political questions, as 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 TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements,
as 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
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex
perence, in that progress, which promises the sd.
vancement of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects OF the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may NOT be amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
ianed by II as political Journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish apaperpurely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghiest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
cation in lis 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 80 successfully in
troduced among the democracy OF many OF the
~ther States, by which tho rank and 6ls OF the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
k
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton ofthe people and not of intriguers; restoring
power TO those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates Of their right TO select their <aandard
bearers, and TO command acquisscence in decision.
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 crested by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation offnance,
or any other measure Inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
3D. Relieving 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.
4ih. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal improvement ms promise ty judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihnse 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 II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lai'on 10 those lands, and the large aud frequent
appropriations made to the new States Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
meH Of the public debt, snd the expenses of the
government ~ ms fof Htfur tfH< CSuafu 10 Dc
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had 70
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squsndering and prodigsIity IL not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States to
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 40 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
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.. Dcbbin, and say that call
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 ofthc inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TEkxs.-For the semi.weekly, "a per snnum
and FOR the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be sddresssd 20 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL. 4
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.