Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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Il january next. at Raleigh, North Carolina 10
begin The publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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 of prosperity in our form or row
ernInent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve thai party and advance It's interests we pro-
pose 10 Issue paper AT the seat of the State gov
rrnment. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding no
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
lnto tair competition. The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 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 nj once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
and full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that a 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, they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
ferests as may be Of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesmen a medium OF ee-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our CON-
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 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 lights of en-
porience, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement ffhe interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, Il may not be ainss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by ii as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish paper psrely de-
mocratc, according TO the straighest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zafion in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
VIII, expressed by the people In their primary as
sembes, 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
viii imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an oreaniza-
ton OF the people, and of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suiierance have tolerated
its temporary nsurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
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 I'D State
nights platform Of 'ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of finance
ora ofhc me inc
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.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions ofthe 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 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds Of taer sales TO the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had No
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys.
TEN OF squandering and prodigality il not only &c
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States &c
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power 'to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer,
else Of that power is question Of policy, both a.
TO the time and the mode.D 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 that nal
Of North Carolina's 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 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.
TEKms.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to @The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| ~. O." EDWARD CANTWELL'
Oct, 1853, W. whitaker.