Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

II
i January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Slater.
man, seni-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for 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
ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
serve thai party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
ernment. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
Is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sitlon, as well as for Others who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to exteRd its influence
has had much weigh, in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignified 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 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 devs,ed to the discussion of
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of.North Carolina whether relating to
il
terests as may be of importance, is nevertheless
/ intended 10 make the Statesman q medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of The
markets In the principal cities, TO which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nor VIII the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
means indispensable 10 she development of
tho mineral and agricultural resources Of the Stale.
lhese interests, OF primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention To This
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
I literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex
perience,in that progress, which promises the adj
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 TO be
I tanned by il as political journal
1st. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its 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
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 ipperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of nriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation
"a. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 80, 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 TO sustain the present
administrator trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
4 cardinal doctrines of the American Democracy
| 4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose-
cutIon 10 promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system already enioyed by
portions Of the State
5th. The disposition Of the public lands b.;.a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il 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 TO the new States. indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating 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 expectation that there
viii ever be return to policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert 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
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do.
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say thai sal
oil North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
\ Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
inas share of the public domain
uh. approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
RAJ Oh the PRESIDENT, shall oppose the acouisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory. unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
! honor.
IERMs-For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum:
and Tor the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 aTbe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. Rale.h
N. q" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
i VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri