Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-14
s.c5 PROSPECTUS OF THE
T NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

ec PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
HNHE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, sem-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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperty in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we 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, 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-
tons ofthe editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influences
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 puresi patrio,ism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfishness 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 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 may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
4 Sali n fba Have lprpa e
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 to 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 to be sus-
tanned by It as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary as
semblics, 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, fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action express their
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by sufierance, 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 acquiescencein decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old State
rights platform of '9S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
,ptar AZ
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States. 44t
3d. Relieving 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-
cuton 10 promote the interests OF the people and
difuse the benefits of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
ieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in
aton 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-
propriating the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased to be
eltneT a s'pJect OF nope OF expectation tnat lncre
will ever be a return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue bnt TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and 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
10 the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do.
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Oft sentiments of the inaugu-
raj of the President. we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor. &c s19 a
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER.