Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

FENHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, sem-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 ofprosperity in form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well as for Others who choose TO euier
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 It's honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al 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 discretion-uninhuenced by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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, ii is nevertheless
intended 10 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 ;
norwl the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as a 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex
peTlence, 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
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
LIST. Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocrac, according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party,we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been so successfully In.
troduced among the democracy OF many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud 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 organiza-
ton Oft people, and moi of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by sufierance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpaton.
3D. The democratic party shall always End in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of 9s 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 10 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 viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judcious prose
cution 10 promote the interests OF the people and
diifuse 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-
iieye 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
hnal departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propratng the proceeds OF their sales TO the paw
merl Of the public debt and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN OF bqudnutTIng ana ffOdfghnty - not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, shall protest
against IT, and assert the right ef 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 Of that power is question of policy, both as
10 the time and theunode." Believing, as we do
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 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-
inas share Of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
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, - per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
N G" EDWARD CANTWELL
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