Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-24
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the 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
as the only basis prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we 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-
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The aitrac-
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 NADIA profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
ind 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 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 to the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in The principal cities, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO 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
Pcrience, 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 anss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal
LIST. Our purpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in IFS 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 tho rank and file OF the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperaiivey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton ofthe people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID. The democratic party shall always End in us
advocates of their right TO 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 '9S, 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
3D. 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.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in.
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diduse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
3th The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
iieve IL should be nj once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriatng 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 10 be
either subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend II. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue bat to 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 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 the mode" Relieving, we do,
that il 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"
6th. Approving Of the sentiments the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
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-weekly, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to 1.-THE
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ CT EDWARD CANTWELI.