Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

IhOoT Or
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
VNHE undersigned PROPOSE on the first day OF
i January next, at 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
the only basis ofprosperty in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
stion well as for others, who choose TO euier
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty al 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 al once dignifed 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 to principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of'any now prosecuting the same great work.
NANNY ueVeteu 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be OF Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities TO which our CON
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject OF internal improvements
as a 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 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 amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by IL as political journal.
lst Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest requirements
that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembies, 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
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 to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall ALWAYS find in MS
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers and 10 command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform OF 80, 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.
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 ii 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 judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands bring
question of the most absorbing interest we be.
lieve ii should be at 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
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
Ohhcf suuySCt VI uope OF expectation tnat there
will ever be return TO a policy which had SO
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and productivity is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of 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 as
TO the tine and TIE mode" Believing as we do.
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's 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 semweekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. O." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER