Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, q semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
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
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
ernment and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper 81 me seat of the State gov
ernment In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is 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 NADIA profession at once dignifed 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 q 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
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 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, to which eur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
ncrwill 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
ri sha.- f,,Il.
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, II may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightest 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
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 lis 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 intriguers restoring
power to those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpation. ls
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command cquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF ss, 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 IL will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
18th. They will advocate all such measures of in-
terna Improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
difluse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th 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 TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
ment 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 return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend IT, Believing that this sys.
TEN Of squandering and prodgality is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall pretest
against 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 a question Of policy, both as
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-
otto language Of Mr.. JDobbin, and say that "ai
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
na's share OF the public domain" m
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments efthe inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any othe- foreign territory unless
srch acquisition be Ia accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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