Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss
man, a semi-weekl 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 s.a
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 ofpfosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
IL ample room for those who are now holding POI
sition, as well 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 al once digni6ed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sefshness 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 10 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
ierests as may be OF importance II is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of Qe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, TO which eur com.
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
nor will the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
rs a 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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex
perence, 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 amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst- Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the sraighiest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
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 file Of the
party are, in fact, those who Indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an orRaniza-
ton Of the people, and moi Of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation. 49,,
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good ED State
rights platform Of 'sS we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement,fhe 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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the Interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions the State. i
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands beng 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-
lstion to 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-
propriang the proceeds OF their sales 70 the pay
mens Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government Il has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation thai there
VIII eNcf DC TetuIn 70 pOncy winch nao so
much 70 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodgality il not only 70
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of 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 is question Of policy both as
10 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 pain-
otto language OF Mr. Dobbin, and say that sall
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain iaae
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments Of the inaugii-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
/ honor. ~f FL t ~. ,,sfn rH
TERMs,--For the semweekly, "a per snnum +;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
4 Communications should be addressed 20 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
1 N. G." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Ocf., 1853, lA3 w. WHITAKER ~