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


THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
j January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a sem-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.
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
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper the seat Of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose TO euler
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of party is duty al once import
ant and to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions OF the editorial profession and lis 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
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 sel6shness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, withoueSnterlering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or Stale governments, or such local in
terests may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and uratey reported
norwi the attention OF the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights Of
pcrience, 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
10 state the particular views which TO be sus-
| tanned by il a political journal
Isl. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO 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
| anA being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an crganiza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF 80, 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
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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
dihuse 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-
leve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, aad the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds OF their sales to the pay
nIeH Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much TO recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and prodgality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall prstest
against IT, 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 excr-
else of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, adopt the pairi-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
of CarOlnais hot xuhi md
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas 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.
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum; ;
and for the weekly, W; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
n. o." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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