Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day oil
u 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
the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise, thsre
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, 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 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The 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 NADIA profession at once dignifed and
elevated. where the highest intellectual gifts may
End full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as 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, TO which eur 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 TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO 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, il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
willyexpressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton Of the people and not Of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF 90, we shall oppose government
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OF internal Improvement, The regulation OF finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
Sd. Relieving 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 judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diduse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be al once met and settled. TIE
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap.
prspriating the proceeds Of tser sales TO the pay.
mept Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be . return to policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodgaliiy is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share OF the lands which remair
The power ito dispose OF the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power s question Of policy, both as
to the time and u e msde." Believing, as we do
thai il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pstri-
otic language Of MIR. Dobbin, asd say that al
Of Norh Caro!ino's sons, both wings and demo-
erals, should protest, aad demand North Caro-
linas share OF The putIc domain
9Th. Approving OF tie sentiments Of he inaugu-
re- Of the President, shall oppose the scqui.i-
ton Of Cuba CT any other soreisn territory, unless
such acquisition &c ia accordance with existing
,resiies, and entirely consistent with the national
horor
TERas-For the ,eni-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Comnunicstjors should b. addressed to "Tbs
editor OF the North CsroEas Statesm.n, Raleigh,
N Cn EDWARD CAETWELL
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