Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin tile publication OF the North Carolina StQtss-
man, sem-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
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 form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we 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 are now holding po-
sitlon, well as for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of oar party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 US regularly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession ard lis honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which we
have NADIA profession al once diSnifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment and the pu-est patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal. conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sethShness and
devoted 10 principle may sec. sufficient patron
age, without interfering with tne 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 10
The federal or State government or such local in
teresis may be OF Importance, II 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;
norwi the attention OF the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject Of internal Improvements
as a means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
Z These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative they
propose avail themselves OF all the lights Of ex-
crience, in that progress which promises the ad-
vancemeni Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated II may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal
lst. Ourpurpose being publish paperpurely de-
mocratic, according the stralghiesi requirements
Of thai party, we shall advocate strict parry oTgan-
zatop 10 It's 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 successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file Of the
party are, IN fact, those who indicate it, decisions
and. being all brought into action, express their
will mperstiveIy; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not Of ntrigueFs; restoring
power 10 those whe. by suIerance. have tolerated
ats temporary Usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acqUiescepce in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of JS we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
of internal Improvement, the regulation Of finance
any other measure Inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
Cd. 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 wall be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement a. promise by judicous prose-
cuiion 10 promote the interests OF the people and
diiuse The benefits Of a system already enioyed by
portions Of the State.
5ih. The disposition Of the public lands beng a
question II the most absorbing interest we be-
ieve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust aud unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
ation 10 those lands, aDd the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States. indicate
final departure from the old aud wise policy Of 40.
propnaiing the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
nent 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 n return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Relieving that this sys.
.m Of squsndeFing aud prodigalily is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power so dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power Is question Of policy, both a.
10 The time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, end say thai "all
Of North CarOina's sons both wings and demo-
Gratis should protest. and demand North Caro-
lina's share of the pablo domain"
9th. Approving olthe sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj OF The President, shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, aud entir, y consistent with the national
honor
TERMs--For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 1.-THE
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
n. Z" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.