Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

FHNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
l. 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
as the only basis of prosperity in form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests 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-
stion as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and TO 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 dgnifed 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 farnes IS
and -uninfiuenced by selfshness 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, 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, it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported /;
will the attention Of the conductors be less ad.
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 add carefully selected and original
| literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of ali the lights of ex-
perence, 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 il political journal.
! lst Ourpurpose beingtopublish paperpurelyd de-
mocratic, according to the straghtes req urements
OF that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation IN its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
| sembies, and which has been so successfully in
! troduced among the democracy of many of the
sther States, by which tho 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 intrguers; restoring
/
its temporary usnrpaion.
| I'd. 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 sid 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.
/ nalf ft.,., IL IL, e.
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
ternsl improvement as promise by judicious prose-
| cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
| dltuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
| portions of the State.
! 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 TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope expectation that there
will ever be return 70 a policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Oh sqUdhdeTlnS ana FrOuigalty - not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall pretes ST
against H. 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 the mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the pair.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lins's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu.
raj of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi
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 semi-weeky, 81 per annum
! and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "Thr
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL,
Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROSPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV. adapted pri