Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF 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
man, 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 to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with q sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to 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-
stion, 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
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 dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that a 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 Inc same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 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
terests as 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 cur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad
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 lights Of ex-
perience, in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects OF she 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 political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
zation 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 80 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 oil brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an oreaniza-
ton of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of IS, we shall oppose govern ment
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 judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the Stale.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being 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 20 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propriating the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
/ meni 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 TO policy which had so
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and productivity is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against H. and assert the right ef 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 time and the mode Believing, as we do,
| that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
| of North Carona's sons, both wings and demo
| Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| linas share Of the public domain"
| 9th. Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu.
| raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquis
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
| such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
| honor. ta
TERxs-For the semi-weeky, 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 CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
4 n, fQyq w. WHITAKER