Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
j January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin ehe publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit tor 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
rs the only basis OF prosperity In our form OF gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 euter
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 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 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sefshness and
devoted 10 principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of importance, il 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 CON
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
norwll the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements
as means indispensable 10 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. Being strictly conservative, they
propose ~ avail themselves of all the lights OF
perience, in that progress which promises the adj
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 TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST Our purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the sualghiesi requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense ;
organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary
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
viii imperaiively; thus, by open aud fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not OF nriguers; restoring
power TO those whs, By suferance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in tIs
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 20 command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of '5s, 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 20 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 al such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by iudicious prose-
cuiion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be al once met and settled The
unjust aud unequal legislation OF Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequo
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate
FINAL departure from the old and wise policy Of alp.
propnaing the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
nent of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be return to policy which had 20
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
| ten Of squandering and prodgality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right sf the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power ito dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the e1er.
else Of that power il question Of policy, both as
| 10 the time and the mode Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
| TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr.
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and 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 OF the inaugu-
raj OF the President, shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be In accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with Che national
honor
TERMs-For the semi-weckly, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina. Statesman Raleigh,
| N. G." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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