Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-30
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-wsekly 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 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 TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at 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, 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 aitrac-
tons Of the editorial profession and It's honorable
sois, 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 thai journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sclfsbness 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 deveted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal State governments or such local in.
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state OF the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwii the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject OF internal Improvements.
as a means indispensable TO the development oil
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-
pcrlence III 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 mol be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by II as political journal
lst. Our purpose beiBgto publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according the stralghesl requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, 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, in fact those who indicate It's decisions
and. being all brought into action, express their
will imperatveiy; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience an organiza-
ton of the people, and moi OF ntriguers restoring
power TO those who. by suferance, have tolerated
lie temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 selert their standard
bearers, and to command acqriescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF eS, 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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of III
ternal improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cuiion 10 promote the interests OF the people and
diause the benefits of system already eHioyed by
portions Of the State. 4.
5th. The disposition of the public lands bang
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 freauent
appropriations made 10 the new States Indicate a
| final departure from the old and wise policy of ap
propriatng the proceeds OF ther sales 10 the pay
meDi Of the public debt, and The expenses Of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
| either subject OF nope expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodgality is not only TO
continue bul 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States TO
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
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that ii has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto languages Of Mr. Dobbin, asd say that "a
! Of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
! na's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor
/ TERMs-For the semiweekly, 81 per annum !;
/ and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
! Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
| ". c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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