Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-24
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, a Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina StG,ss-
m0si, q semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share Of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in form Of gov
ernment and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its 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 are now holding po-
sition, as well as for others, who choose enter
into fair competition. The propagation OF the
principles Of our party is 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 TO the public veal We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and discreion-uninhuenced by selfshness 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 manly Devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be Of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neal intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which sur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad.
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
as 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary. matter. Being strictly conservative they
propossto avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perence, 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 are 10 be sus-
tanned by IL as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paperpurely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
OF that party shall advocate strict party oraani-
cation in its 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 aud file OF the
party are in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action express their
will imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people and not OF intrguers; restoring
power to those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command cquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform OF 'ss we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
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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 pccy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement ms promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
dhuse 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 II should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress in re-
lstion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
proprating the proceeds Of their sales to the paw.
mept OF 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
VIII ever be a return to q policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that thi, sys-
tenn Of squsndering and prodgality Il not only TO
continue but TO 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 Ito dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else Of that power Is question Of policy both ss
to the time and the mode Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patr.
otto language 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
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inausu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
,resiics, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. tiislffl tfN.3 ~ ttes foVfttGt
TxRNs,--For the semiweskiy, ~ per snnum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communicstops should be addressed 10 aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
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