Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication ofthe North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for ii 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
a the only basis OF 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 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-
sition, as well as for others, who choose 10 eufer
INTO fair competition. The propagation q ne
principles of our party is duty al on, import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. Tie 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
lind 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 to
the federal State governments or such local in
terests as may be of Importance it 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 our com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
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 to 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 the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated i may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by it as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, 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 and file Of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being oil brought into action express their
will imperatlvely; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
lion of the people, and not ofintrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers. and 10 command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sd State
rights platform of 'sS, we 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
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-
cttion TO promote the interests of the people and
diHuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands bei2g
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve it should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
ment of the public debt s,.d the expenses of the
government. IL has for sc.Ge time ceased to be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had so
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States 10
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 as
to the time and ire 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 'al
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 Of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, shall oppose the acquisi-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with exi sing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the na,.aaI
honor.
IERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum ;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aTbe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh, |
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEI,L
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER