Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day Of
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 it a 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 ofprosperity in form Of gov
eminent and inspired with 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 nov holding po-
sition, as well for others, who chose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty atonce import
ant and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and is honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend rs influences
has had much weight in the decision which We
have made--a profession al once digiifed and
elevated, where the highest intelectualgifts may
find full employment, and the purestpatriotism
make contribution TO the public weal We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure suffient patron
age, without interfering with the clans or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same greet work
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arsewhich affect
the welfare of North Carolina whethe relating 10
the federal or State governments, nch local in
terests as may be of Importance, il nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman amedium of Qe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, lie state of the
markets in the principal cities 10 Which our CON
merce goes, shall be fully and accuracy reported:
will the attention of the condlctos be less ad-
dressed to the subject Of internal improvements
as a means indispensable TO the devaopment OF
the m nd m ot,l
These interests, of primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter Beng strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights ex-
pcrience, in that progress, which promises thead-
yancement of the interests Of North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper bting
thus clearly indicated, IL may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paperpsrel,de-
mocratic, according TO the straghiest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party orpsi
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sens:
an organization which originates in the popuhr
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies and which has been so successful, in.
troduced among the democracy Of many offhe
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 organize
ton Of the people and not of intriVuers restoring
power TO those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in ne
advocates OF their right TO select their stanaard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D Stat.
rights pletform Of IS, we shall oppose goyernmen,
corporations created by Congress for IN. nurnose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of 6nance
or any other measure inconsistent with t,e rights
fthe States.
3D. believing that the platform adopted Nv the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain tie present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted bv
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 judicious prose
cuiion 10 promote the interests Of the peoue and
difuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions fthe State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being n
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be at once met and settled tn.
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and freouent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
propriatng the proceeds Of ther sales 10 the paw
meDt of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 he
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had 40
much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this svs
tenn Of squandering and prodigaliiy is not only 10
continue bat 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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 TIE 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, asd say that call
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments ofthe inauru-
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.
TERNs.--For the scmi-weekly, 81 PER annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
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