Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN

MIN SlhRcAAA M IN
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, al 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 of prosperity in form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with q 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, there
is ample room for those who are 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 al 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 al 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 conducted with 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.
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
suCu QutslOHs, as luty arise, which dtiect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments such local in
terests as may be OF importance, 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
twill the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as a 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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 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 II may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
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 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 Of the people, and of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by sufierance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good ed State
rights platform Of rs, shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for The purpose
OF internal improvements the regulation Of finance
nra nfbar me I'M al ~.
of the States.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose ii will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
Ith They will advocate all such measures of in
rerna Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuion TO 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-
eve II should be nj once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re.
laton 10 those lands, and the large and frednept
appropriations made TO the new States indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
nieDt Of the public debt and ;he expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased to be
either subject oil hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommends. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigay is not only 10
continue bat 10 grow worse we shall protest
against H. 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
TO the time and tie NODE Believing as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
20 squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbn 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 OF the sentiments OF the inaugu.
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.
TgRMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL'
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.