Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE m
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


T'HE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next at Raleigh North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, 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 prosperity 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 al the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, as well rs for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition The propagation of the
principles of our party is a 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 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 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.
Although mainly Devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance, is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will 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. Beng strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
| porence, 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 amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
| 1st Ourpurpose beingt publish apaperpurelyde-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest req urements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
| organization which originates in the popular
WILL expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been SO 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 its decisions
| and, being all brought into action express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intriguers restoring
power TO those whe, by suderance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpaton.
| 3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command quiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
| meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of sS, 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. clu.N ttsrt u
3D. 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 judicious prose
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the Stale Esst-f
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
| 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 TO the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propraing the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay.
Inent Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
| government 1t has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had SO
1 InucH 10 recommend ~. DeueVlng That this syS-
TEN Of squandering and prodigaliy is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States Ia
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 squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that Hall
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
| Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
| linas share Of the public domain"
4 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 scmi-weelly, 81 per annum
| and for the weekly 81; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed to aThe
| editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1853, W.. WHITAKER
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