Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
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 State
rights republican party 10 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 It's interests, pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
eminent In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who ara now holding po-
stion, as well rs 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 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons ofhe editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have madc-a profession at once dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find 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 TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devsted TO the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be Of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 70 make the Statesman a medium OF ge-
neral Intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO 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 10 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 adj
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 TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal. rr, !,
1st- ourpurpose beingto publish apaperpur de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest REQ urements
OF that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
win, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been 80 successfully i'm
| troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank aud file of the
party are In fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organixs-
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power TO those wbs, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in as
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cd State
rights platform Of 'es, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation Of nance
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 II 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-
cuiion 20 promote tbs interests Of the people and
dianse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State. -
5th The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve IL should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 20 the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
proprafing the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
meDi OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. IL has for some time ceased 20 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 policy which had 30
much 10 recommend i. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality il not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States TO
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power 60 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else Of that power IL question Of policy, both az
70 the time and the mode" Believing, a. we do.
that Il has become the settled policy OF Congress
10 squander the public lands we adopt the pafri-
otto languages Of Mr.. Dobbin and say that call
Of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share OF the public domain" rrf
9th. Approving Of the sentiments fthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scqusi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territsry unless
such acquisiiion be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs--For the scmiweekly, - per annum;
and for the weekly, -; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 70 @The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTwELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER