Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

HNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, sem-weekIy and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for il q 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 wehave always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. In che field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sitlon, as well as for others, who choose to euter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable The attrac-
lions 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 dignfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We arc
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 10
the federal or State governments, or 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
mcrcc goes, shall be fully and accurately repofted
will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO 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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights Of
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
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straghfest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
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
other 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ion of the people, and of intriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers. and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old State
rights platform Of '9S, 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.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially to sustain the present
trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternd improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difTuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the Stare.
5th The disposition Of the public lands being
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
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriatng 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 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaity is not only TO
continue but 10 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 Il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
Otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ''all
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share of the public domain" s9N
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
ral Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton OF Cuba or 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 Tor the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
N. Co. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w whitaker.
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