Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-25
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

fhOSfECIUS Ot IHE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-weekly 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 which we have always held, and regard
the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, 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, as well for others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is a 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 its 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
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 to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be OF Importance, II is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state OF the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur com
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject Of internal improvements
as means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the Stale
These interests, of primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 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
10 state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being 10 publish paperpurely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
OF that party we shall advocate strict parry ossan
zaiop in its fullest and most compreh ensive 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 imperaiiyely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpFtion.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acqUescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetines. Standing upon the good cid Stale
rights platform Of Is, We shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
.rtA r.
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 sustain the present
trustng hat the policy adopted by
those who compose il viii be regulated By the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate al such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judlcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State
5lh. The disposition OF the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be.
hsve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re-
lation TO those lands, nd the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment 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
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering aud prodigal;y is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we snail pgetest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 'io dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else of that power is question &c policy, both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing, Us we do.
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, asd say thai call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo- |
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro- |
lina's share Of the public domain
9th. Approving fthe sentiments Of the inaugu- !
raj of the President, shall oppose the acquis.
lion Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be ~ accordance with existing I
..eaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.--For the scmi-weekly, 81 per annum
ind for the weekly, SO; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 "The |
EDITOR of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh, |
". CT EDWARD CANTWEIJ