Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-24
~ PROSPECTUS OF THE 7lF
NORTH CAROIINAe STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE va III
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
III January next, ar Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Sfatss-
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. sfts-,<I ~,
y 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 Cow
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests, WIG pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the Stale gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
,stion 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 desireto extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once digni6ed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal, We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and Recommendations by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Uf any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly Devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questoDs they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 20
the federal or State governments, such local in.
ierests as may be Of importance, hs neyertheless
intended to make the iStatssman medium OF ge-
neral Intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which eur com
neree goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
nor wilF the siieAiisnof the conductors Be less adj
dressed TO 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 exr
penence, IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vancemenf Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indieued, ~ may not be amiss briefly
TO stste the particular views whichare 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political jou rnai. f-rL fr.ol
4 LIST Oupurpose beingt publish apaperpurely de-
Imperative according 20 the sraightest requirements
cfthat party.we shail advocate strict pafyprgani-
zaton in It's fullest and most sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will Expressed by the people In their primary as
senblies, and which has been 80 successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which tbe rank aud fts OF the
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
lion Of the people, and not Of ntrguers; restoring
power 10 those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpatiun. ~,
ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF then right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acqUiesccnce in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of IS, we shah 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. 71 ~" fHftt ~
ID. 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 viii be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of The American democracy.
9th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution 70 promote the interests OF the people and
diduse The beaefts Of system already enjoyed by
I portions OF the State.
5th The disposition Of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing Interest we be-
| leye II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
aton 70 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indcafe a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriatDg the proceeds Of ther sales 10 the pay
| ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
/ government II has for some time ceased 20 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
! viii ever be a return 10 a policy which had 40
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and rrodigalhy n not only 20
| continue but 10 grow worse, we shah protest
against H. and assert the right ef old States TO
\ their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power ''to dispose OF the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer-
else Of that power IL question Of policy, both as
| 10 the time and TIE mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the sefiled policy OF Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the pafri-
otto lauguage Of Mr.. Dobbn, AID cay that HaIl
Of North Caroiinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the pubic domain" - r.tt ~
/ 9Th Approving offhe sentiments Of the naugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose The scquisi-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. ..,.5 to - ,.r.... ..0.tff f.rdf
TERns.---For the semi.weekly, a per snnum;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
4 Communications should be addressed 70 1.-THE
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
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