Washington sentinel., 1854-06-23
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESyJAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina STAIRS
man, a seni-weekiy and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
as the only basis ofprosperily in our form of gov
ernmeni, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance It's interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the of the State gov
ernment. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
IS ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 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-
lions efthe editorial profession and It's honorable
tolls together with desire TO extend lis influence
has had much weight in TIE decision which we
nave made--a profession al once digniied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
and iuh employment, md the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 The public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of'any now prosecuting the same grea, 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, or such oca! in
terests as may be OF Importance, is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statssnaa a medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, TO which cur com
goes shall be fully and acc urately reported
norwi the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subJeci Of Internal improvements
as a means Indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
These interests, of primary importance, shall al
command their fullest item tn tbia
they propose TO add carcfplly selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex-
perence, in that progress, which promises the ae-
yancemeni Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects of The proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated it may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal
Isl. Ourpurpose being topublish apaperpurely de-
mocratIc according 10 the straighiest req urenenls
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in it, fullest and most Comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies and which has been SO successfully in
,roduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether 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 lmperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion Of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall slWays find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers and TO command acq uescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF IS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvements 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 II viii be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuton TO 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 a
question OF the most absorbing interest. we be-
lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
iation 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-
the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
ment 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
much 10 recommend il. believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaiiiy is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against H. and 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
10 the time and TIE mode Believing, as we do. |
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
oac language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say thai "all
OF North Cardinals sons both wings and demo- |
sra's, should protest, and demand North Caro-
una share of the public domain
otn. approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu- /
raj oi me President we shall oppose the acquisi /
non OF oupa or any other foreign territory, unless
sucn acqu'sDioh We IN accordance with existing |
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed ~ a,rb. I
N. c." EDWARD CANTLuisSaIfe isafeish'
Oct 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROSPECTUS OF DE BOyy,s RE