Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

INHE undersigned PROPOSE on the first day oil
i January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
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.
Invited by many leading persons Of the Stale
rights republican party TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sltion, 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 TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend IFS 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
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness 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 10 the discussion of
such political questions, as 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, it 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 CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
as 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 10 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. II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocrac, according to the straightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party orgaai-
Zatonin It's 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-
ton of the people, and not Of nriguers restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
Its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to- select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of IS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvements 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.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enioyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriatng the proceeds of their sales to the pay
meni of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return to policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
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 Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO 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 patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that s'all
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share Of the public domain
| oth. approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu-
RAJ Of the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
t.on OF CUBA or any other foreign territory unless
! such acquisition be in accordance with existing
/ honor 80
IERMs-tor the semi-weekly, 81 per annum; ;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 sTbe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTIvEJ 80
Oct- 1858, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
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