Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-24
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

FpNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il 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 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 ofprospery in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. 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 10 us peculiarly agreeable The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire 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 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 10 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
teress 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 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
I
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perience, 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
TO state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by il q political Journal
Isl. Our purpose being publish a paperpurey de-
mocratic, according 10 the straightes requirements
Of that party we shall advocate strict party orsan-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
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 the rank and file Of the
party are, 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 ofintriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suilerance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers and TO command acquiescencein decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of 'sS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation of finance,
any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
Ia Iplnra he lp mn
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.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands be,,a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we he
lieve i, 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
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
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 mere
will ever be return 10 policy winch had SO
much TO recommend II. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of sguandering and prodlgaty is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it. and assert the right of the old States TO
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power ''to 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 it has become the settled policy of Congress
to 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-
lima share of the publlc domain
9th Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TEEMs.-For the scmi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "Thc
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER