Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-30
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
II 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 a 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
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 al the seat of the State gov
ernment In the Geld Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room fort hose who are now holding po-
sition, as well 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 at once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts May
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 20 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness and
devoted TO principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims OF rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
K Although mainly drveted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
Inc WeildIc Oh INOrlu LdrOf10d, Wlttner rcdtlng
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subjec 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 10 addcarefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex
pcrience, in that progress, which promises the Ad
vancement of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objectsof the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose benfto publish paper purely de-
mocrafic according TO he straightest REQ uireents
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
sembies, 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 It's decisions,
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect ard obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and hot Of ntriguers; restoring
power TO those whs, by sufferance have tolerated
its temporary usurpatioa. N84rfr
/ I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencein decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good cid 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. fan
| 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.
| 9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
terna Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being q
| question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
! leve 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 ap-
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
meDt OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
| government. Il has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
\ will ever be return 70 a policy which had so
much TO recommend Il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, 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 Constitutions 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-
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pairi-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, AID say that aall
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 Of the sentiments of the inaueu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acauisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TEnM.,-For the semi-weekly, ~ per annum I;
and for the weekly, -; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| N. c." EDWARD CANTWELI.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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