Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication the North Carolina Statss-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
respectfully solicit for il q share of the patronage
of the democratic party their friends, and the
publiSa. @
Invited by many leading persons of the State
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, 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 the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, 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 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 at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, aud the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by se6shness and
devoted 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 to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance IL 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
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
a means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and resources of the State
These interests, of primary Importance shall al
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they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
pcrience 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 TO be sus
tanned by il as political journal.
list Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtcst 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
sembhes, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud fls 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 organiza-
ton OF the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always fnd in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command cquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected m their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF ss, we shall oppose government
corporations crested by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation Of finance
or any other measure Inconsistent with the rights
Of the States. -iAA
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late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 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 ssch neasnres Of in
ternsl improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution 20 promote the interests Of the people and
dHuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. 49,
5th- The disposition of the public lands being q
question OF the most absorbing interest, we b
lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
lation 70 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
nnen Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
Will ever be return TO policy which had 90
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering ana prodigalfy ~ not only TO
continue bat 70 grow worse, we shah prstest
against IN and the right Of the old States 70
their equitable share OF the lands which remain.
The power 40 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
ciss Of that power !. question Of policy, both ss
THAI ID has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the pstri-
otto language Of Mr. Dobbin, and say that aall
of North Osrofnas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain
Can. Approving cfthe sentiments ofthc insusu.
raj Of the President we shall oppose Che acquisi-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition BE I'M accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely Consistent with the national
honor.
TxRxs,-For the serniweekIy, ~ per snnum
and for the weekly, %; payment IN advance w |
Communications should be addressed 10 pThe |
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh, |
". CT EDWARD CANTWELIs
oct, 1852 w. WHITAKER. sifT
DRosPECTUs or DR Rows RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pfi |
narily 10 the southern and western States Of the