Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORlh CANOLiNA STATESMAN.
TTNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
TO 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 our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose to issue paper al the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
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 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
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 dgniied and
elevated, where The highest intellectual gifts may
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-unin1uenced by selfshness and
devotes 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 TO the discussion OF
such political questions 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, 1t is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of ge-
| neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities TO which eur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO 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
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perience, 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 10 be sus-
tanned by il a political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straightest req urements
Of that party shall advocate strict party orrani-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
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 its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
viii imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an erganiza.
ton OF the people and not of intriguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpaton.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
| advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sd State
rights platform Of ss, 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.
3D. believing that the platform adopted by the
| late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in.
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose.
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
| 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 Of once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
mcnt 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 return TO n policy which had &C
| much 10 recommend it, Believing that this sys
TEN Of squandering and prodgality is not only &c
| continue but TO grow worse, we shall pretes
against it, and assert the right Of the old States "a
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
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that cal
| Of North Caroinn's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's SHIRE Of the public domain"
9th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory unles.
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
| TERMs.-For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed to "The
| editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER