Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-30
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
ENHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
II January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
n.cn, semi-wcekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il snare Of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons Of the State
rights republican party 10 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 sincere desire to
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 are now holding POI
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 euter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al 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 may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that a Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness and
devoted 10 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
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the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance ii is nevertheless
intended 10 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
norwll the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject OF internal improvements
as means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
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ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary mater. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights OF ex-
perience in that progress, which promises the adj
vaHccment 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 10 be sus-
tanned by Il political journal.
Isl. Ourpurpose beingto publish perpurelyd de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party orpani-
zation 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
other States, by which the rank aud 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 aud obedience; an organize
ton Of The people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suference, have tolerated
It's temporary uSurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in Us
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers and 10 command acq ueScence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF s. 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 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 promise by judicious prose.
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
di6use the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands beng a
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.
laiion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States. Indicate a
final departure from the old and vice policy Of al.
proprIalDg the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay.
mept Of the public debt, snc the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 70 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had 80
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squendering and productivity is not only to
continue but 20 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 80 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution. the exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy, both a.
TO the time and tie mode Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pstri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, AID say that "sll
Of North Cardinals 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, shall oppose the acqusi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
homer.
TERMs,-For the semi.weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER.