Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-25

no. 20 Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 49,
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
III January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly md weekly paper, devoted
to politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for a share of the patronage
of the democratic pary, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party to propagate and defend
principles which we hare always held and regard
as the only basis of property in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper atthe seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field o. editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well for Others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our partys duty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together wtha desie TO extend its influence
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 purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and Neutrality-suspicious. by selishness 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, ashley arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the StateDsan medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal eifis, TO which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported:
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of inernal 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 fulles attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictb conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perience, in that progress, winch promises the ad-
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the ppposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
1st Our purpose being to publhh paperpurely de-
mocratc according to the straiehtest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocatestrict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originaes in the popular
will, expressed by the people IA their primary as
semblies, and which has been so successfully IN
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
party are in fact, those who Indicate lis decisions
and, being all brought into attion, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferane, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq usscencei in decisions
made by conventionsfairiy eleced in their primary
meetings. Standing upon ne good cid State
rights platform Of 'ss, we shalloppose 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. sf Erts 4S
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.
9TH They will advocate allsuch measures of in
ternsi Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
diffuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State. 49,,
5ih. The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il 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 10 the new States, indicate q
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
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
viii ever be a return 10 o policy which had so
much TO recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
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 time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr. Dob5in, 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 Of the sentiments of the inaueu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
ton Of Cuba OF 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, ~ per annum !;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO ffThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL