Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
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 ii 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 of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a 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 as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 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 dignfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contrbutoh 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 devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise which affect
the federal or State governments, or such ocaln
terests 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 our 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,
means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
These interests, of primary importance, shall al
and ha,r G,Ila r. \
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perienee 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 as political journal.
lst Our purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the siraightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation In It's fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
sther 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 mperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people and not of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those svhe, by suferance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command Uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of es, 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 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
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
iernal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cutlon TO promote the interests Of the people and
difluse the benefits Of a system already enioyed by
portions OF the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
heve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
ation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap.
propT ing the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
menS VI 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 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this svs.
TEN Of squandering and prodigaty is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against IT, 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
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, asd say that 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 Of the sentiments fthe naugu.
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TERMs,-For the semi.weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ c." EDWARD CANTWELI.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROSPECTUs or DE BOWS RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri
marty TO the southern and western States Of the
dine a.