Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
III 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 il share of the patronage
OF the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. fti 3as taa
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held and regard
the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, 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-
stion, as 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 made--a profession al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion 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 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 10 make the ,Safesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the sphieci 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 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 are 70 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straighiest requirements
of that party 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 the rank and 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-
tion Of the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation. r3 eal
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers and 10 command acq uiescence in decfsions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good ED State
rights platform Of ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
of internal Improvement, the regulation of finance
OF any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States. Ffa
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 as promise by judicous prose.
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. f.1 ra.4a-
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being q
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be al 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 to the pay
meDt OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has for time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, aad say that call
OF North Carolina's sons both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain
9th. Approving ofihe 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.
TEnMs.-For the semi-weekly 81 per annum ;
and for the weekly, ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ G" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DRosPECTUs OF DE Bow,s RE-
il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
mariIy 10 the southern and western States sof the