Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

VNHE undersigned propose, on the hrst day Of
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
| man, a 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
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 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 a 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 po-
stion as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is a 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 al once dignfed 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 journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selishness and
devoted 10 principle, may 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
the federal or State governments, or such local in
tereSts may he OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which eur CON
nerce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
! dressed 10 the subject Of internal Improvements,
| as a means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
| These interests, OF primary Importance shall al
| Il. E,II- IL
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves OF all the lights Of ex-
perlence, 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
state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by II as a political journal.
Isl. Ourpurpose beingto publish papeTpurely de-
mocratic, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in lis 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 50 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; organlza.
ton Of the people, and not Of inlrguers restoring
power TO those whe. by sufieranceJ have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF, their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of %, 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 It will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
terna Improvement as promise by Judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
\ dhuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
/ portions OF the State.
/ 9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being a
| question Of the most absorbing interest we be.
4 leve II 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 TO the new States, indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy Of an.
propraling the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government Il has for some time ceased to be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
| will ever be return TO a policy which had 50
4 Hlucn 10 recommend IL. BeHeVing thai this sys-
TEN Of squanderng aud prodigaty is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse we shall protest
against it, and the right Of the old States 10
| their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
\ The power 40 dispose Of the public lands being
/ explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer.
else Of that power Is question Of policy, both a.
10 the time andtle msde." Believing a. we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
\ 10 squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, agd say that "all
/ Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
! lnss share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj Of the President, ve shall oppose the acqusi.
ton Of Cuba OF any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
! honor.
| 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 Statesmen Raleigh
/ NC" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct ISS1 w. WHITAKER