Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a ssmi-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 Of prosperity in foIm Of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
siton, 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 aitrac-
lions 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 dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find 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 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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 federal or State governments, or such local in
teress as may be ofimportance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a 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
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
! as means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
l. ,o,.1 IL. G.1l-
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 TO be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purelyde-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zatlon IN It's 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 Of the people and not of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find i'm 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 es, 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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in.
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a 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 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propTating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government IL has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return 10 policy which had
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squanderng and prodigaliiy IL not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and 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 rs
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbn, 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"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquisi-
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-weekIy, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs or DE BOWS RE-
I VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri