Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Stotss-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
20 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
the only basis of prosperity in form Of gov
ernmenf, and inspired with 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 6ed of editorial enterprise, there
| is ample room for those who are now holding POI
sition well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al 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 dgniied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
dnd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 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 TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our com.
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject OF internal Improvements,
as a means indispensable TO the development OF
the minerrt and agricultural resources OF the State
These inftrests, Of primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose TO 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 ad-
vsncement 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
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose bengt publish pa per psrely de-
mocratic, according 10 the siraghiest requirements
Of that party we shall advocate strict parry organi-
zation 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 and Gle Of the
party are, in fact those who indicate It's decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an orsaniza.
ton OF the people, and not OF inirguers; restoring
power 10 those whs, by suderance, have tolerated
| lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 command acauiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of 0S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
oi 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 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated bv the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
lernal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the Interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
heYe II should be at 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
Anal departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propraling the proceeds OF fheir sales TO the pay
ment OF the public debt and the expenses Of the
government IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope OF expectation thai there
viii ever be n return 70 policy which had 80
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
continue bat 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right ef the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power 40 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared In the Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power IL question Of policy, both ~
to the time and tire mode Believing, as we do,
that i has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr. Dobbn asd say that 'all
Of Norh Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the fnaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
ton Of Cuba 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 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
0cf 1871 WHITAKER