Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YINHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next. AZ Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Satss-
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
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-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field OF editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who ara now holding po-
stion, 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 a journal, conductedrwth fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work. 81
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments snch local in
terests as may be ofimportancs, is nevertheless
intended to make the StGtesmdn a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, to which sur 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
ways command their fullest attention. To this
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
vancemenf Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amss briefly
state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
st.Ourpurposs being TO publish apaperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straghtest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organ
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, 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 tho rank and file Of the
party are in fact those who Indicate lbs decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
viii 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. .lt.,s :.
I'd. The democratic party shall always And In us
advocates Of their night 70 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescenceind decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of es, 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. rI f.f. sH
TJ-l.- - -.
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.
4th. They win advocate all such measures Of in
ternai Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 70 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse 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 at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO 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
propratng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return 10 q policy which had 90
much to recommend H. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodgality IL not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of 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 exer.
else Of that power is aquestion Of policy, both az
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squsndcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that aal
of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
na's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaueu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be In accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor, .fff-s -
TERxs-For the semi-veekly, "a per annum,
and for the weekly, s1; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ c." EDWARD CANTwELL
Oct, 1853, w. whitaker
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