Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned PROPOSE on the first day OF
i January next, al 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 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, we 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 are now holding po-
sition, as well as for Others who choose TO 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-
lions 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 dignihed 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 Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness 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 TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesmen medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
viii 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 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 are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straightes requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest aud most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
senIblies, and which has been 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 It's 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 not Of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those whe, by suderance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their stan ard
bearers and 10 command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF 'ss, 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 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-
cu,ion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enloyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th The disposition Of the public lands being a
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
| lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands and the large and frequent
| appropriations made TO the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propristng the proceeds Of their sales to the pay.
| ment OF the public debt, and the expense, Of the
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend H. Believing that I'M. svs-
tenn of squandsring and prodigaiy is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old State. 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 the mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and saw that call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-.
Iina's share Of the public domain
9Th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaupu-
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 scmi-weekly, 81 per anuum
and for the weekly, "; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELIs. 4
Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER.