Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


THE undersigned propose on the first day OF
l. January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il a 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 prosperity lin our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sitlon, 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 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 that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selhshness 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 devoted 10 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, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman 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
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
| a means indispensable 10 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
i literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrenee, 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 to be sus
| tanned by II political journal
lst. Ourpurpose bengto publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party orean-
cation in lis 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 IFS decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
| power 10 those who by suferance, have tolerated
/ lis temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
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 id State
| rights platform OF 81, 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
ternal Improvement az promise by judcious prose-
cuiIon TO promote the interests Of the people and
| diuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
! portions Of the State.
! 9Th. The disposition Of the public lands bang a
| question OF the most absorbing interest we be-
leve II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
! appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
nlent 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 10 a policy which had so
|
TEN Of squandering and prodigahy is not only TO
continue but TO 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 thai power IL question Of policy, both as
10 the time and tie 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, and say that "all
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domsiA."
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu.
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquisi.
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
E.C." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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