Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its Interests, 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 are now holding po-
sition, 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 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 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninfiuenced by sefshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of importance, ii is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the minera 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 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
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal
LIST Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purelyde
mocrs tic according TO the straightest requirements
of thai party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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 aud file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
|
| its temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO 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 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.
| D.I;. 81 81 IL l. Il AZ.
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
4 cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose
cuion TO promote the interests of the people and
| dAuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of The stats.
ah. The disposition of the public lands 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.
latien 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap
propratng the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
meDt Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. IL has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had SO
much to recommend IT, Believing that this sys
Lem Of squandering ana prodgahty ~ not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall pretes ST
against il, and assert the right ef 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 question Of policy, both
10 the time and the mode" 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, and say hat cal
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 igaIgu.
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquis
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 tor tue weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications saould be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELE.
Oct, 1852 w. whitaker.
DRosPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
l murilv Ia IN. southeru weefarr States of IN.