Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-18
PROSPECTUS or THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begin the publication OF the North Carolina States
nun, 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
a. the only basis OF prosperity in form Of gov
erniDent, and Inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat OF the State gov
ernmeni. In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding POI
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 eater
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 10 extend lis influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignhed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
hnd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selishness and
devoted 10 principle, may 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 queoAons, a they arise, which affect
the welfare OF NoN Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal State governments, or such local in.
iere>ts az may be OF Importance it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets in the principal cities, 10 which com
merce goes, shall be fully and curately reported;
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements,
as 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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative. they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the fights of ex-
perlence, 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 aniss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal!
lst. Ourpurpose beingto publish apaper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation 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 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 lis decisions,
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiZa-
ton OF the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power to those whe, by suierance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers and to mmand acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF %, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF interval improvement. the regulation of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
Sd. 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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternai Improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cution promote the interests Of the pcople and
ditiuse the benefits of a system already enoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands bei,z a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
eve il should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
aton 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and Wise policy of APP
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
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had SO
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodlgaiiiy i not only TO
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
10 the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy of Congress
10 sqnander the public lands, adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that .'al
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 naugu-
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, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
FnROsPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
II VIEW Volumes XIV. and XIV adan,ad -;