Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-19
THE PRoPLR,s PATENT oFEICE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

Nov. 13-N vi
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN. Il
VuHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, Al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Skatss
NAN, a semi-wcekly 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 10 propagate and defend
principles whichwe have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofpsospsrity in our form Of gov
eminent and inspired with q sincere desire to
serve that party and advance ms interests, wepro
pose to issue paper nj the seat Of the State gov
eminent In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
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 10 extend lis influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once digni6ed 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 selfshness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such ocalin-
terests as may be ofimportancs, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Stcfssm1a a medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the stale of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements,
as means indispensable 70 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 TO 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, il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
1st Ourpurposs being topublish paper purelyde
mocratc, according 70 the siraghtest requirements
of that partywe shall advocate strict party orrani
cation in its 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 It's decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatvely; thus by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not ofintrguers; restoring
power 10 those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 'os 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 10 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
difihse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. - lr ~ =
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being q
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
lafion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return to policy which had 40
much TO recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality IL not only TO
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 excr-
else Of that power is a question of policy, both ne
TO the time and the modep Believing as we do,
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Carolina's sons, both whigs and demo-
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain ay. II
9th. Approving the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor. teiftfI tFt
TERMs,-For the scmi-weckly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO sThe
editor Of the North Carolina, Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ or al VA EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER. eatt