Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, serni-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
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
rights republican party TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
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-
sition, as well as for others, who choose 10 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-
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 to the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sel6shness 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, such local in
terests may be of Importance, 1t is nevertheless
intended TO make the Salesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwili the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
a means indispensable 10 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of
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
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal
1st Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according the straightest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zatonin its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
WILL expressed by the people in their primary as
senlblies, and which has been 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 It's decisions
and, being all brought into action express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
| its temporary usurpatlon.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearer aud To command acquescence in 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.
| Int MIA tad bx,t
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 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
ternel improvement as promise by judicious prose
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
d6use the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions ofthe State
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being Q
| question of the most absorbing interest, we be.
/ lIeve ii should be at once met and settled. Tire
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re.
lstion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the States, indicate a
| final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap.
propriating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
lneDt OF the public debt and the expenses of the
! government IL has tor some time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
! will ever be a return TO policy which had 50
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States &c
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
to the time and the mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress,
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri
otto language OF Mr. Dobbin, and say that cal
Of North Carolinss 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, we shall oppose the acqnsi
ton of Cuba OF any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition he in accordance with existins
treaties, and entirely consistent with the naiona
honor.
TgpMs.-Por the semweekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment In advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 9Th,
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
/ N.C.n EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. Whitaker
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marty To the sonihern and western States OF tn