Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
Y,HE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| l. January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Siates-
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
to politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it 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 our form Of gov
/ eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the of the State gov
eminent. 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 enter
| INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is a duty at 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 fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
VI INV prosecuting TIC same great WOrK.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion of
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as 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, 10 which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
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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. it may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by it political journal.
lst. Curpurpose being 10 publish paperpurely de-
mocrac, according to the straightest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in theft primary as
semblies, and which has been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
other 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 imperaively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not fnriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good ~ld 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 TO sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
4h They will advocate all such measures of in
terna improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
di1use 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 it should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
ation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigaty is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
agains, it, and assert the right of 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
TO the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
20 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin and say that "all
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
ton of Cuba 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, 50; payment IN advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1853, w. WHITAKER.