Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned PROPOSE on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
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 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 ofprosperity in our 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 now holding po-
sition, as well as for Others who choose TO enter
into fair composition. 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 dignfed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
find 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
Of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion cf
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of Qe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
perience, in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement OF the interests Of North Carolina
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being TO publish paperpsrelyde
mocratc, according the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in its 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 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 ftspcCt ODtulcnCcJ an 0rgdnlZa-
ton Of the people, and not Of ntriguers restoring
power to those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers and 10 comma nd acd scence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good .ld State
rights platform OF ss, 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.
Sd. 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.
18th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the beae6ts Of a system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th The disposition Of the public land, being a
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 10 the new States. indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of D.
propriatng the proceeds Of ther sales 10 the paw.
meDt OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had 40
much TO recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and prodigality is not only TO
continue bpt TO 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 mode.o 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.. Dobbin, aRd say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
hna's share OF the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we 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.
TERMs-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.n EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.