Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-21
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il 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 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 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-
sltIon, MS well as for Others who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons 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 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 sefshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Although mainly devoted to the discussion Of
such Political questions as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be ofimportance, it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral Intelligence Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately repofted
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject OF internal improvements,
o. t,,na ,,.l. L. a.
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 MI 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. il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straightes requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party orSan-
zaton 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 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 all brought into action, express their
WILL imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not ofintriguers; restoring
power to those who, by sufierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall! always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
Creed they expect cordially to sustain the present
trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse the bencfts of system already enjoy ed By
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands eing
question Of the most absorbing interest W. e
lleve 1t should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re-
lalion to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap-
propratns the proceeds of their sales to the pay
ment OF the public debt and the expenses of the
II mas loT SONIC Time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return TO policy which had so
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys- |
TEN OF sluandcrng and prodisality is not only to
continue but to 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 oil that power is question of policy, both as
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do, |
mat y has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otlc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ea |
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
crals' should protest, and demand North Caro- |
ilnas share Of the public domain
oth. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu- |
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acq,iisi-
non 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 semi-weekly, 81 per annum: |
ana Tor the weekly, So; payment in advance.
communications should be addressed 10 aThe |
EDITOR OF the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh |
n. y. EDWARD CANTWELL.
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