Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YyHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
III January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 Of prosperity in form Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire TO
that 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-
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 attrac-
lions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once digniied 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
aud observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted to principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such localin-
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Sf0fesnlan a medium Of ce-
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,
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 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
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by II as political journal
1st-Our purpose beiugto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest requirements
Of that party, 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
sembes, 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 mperafively thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not OF ntriguers; restoring
power TO those wha by suiierance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpaton.
ID. 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 I'D State
rights platform Of ss, we shall oppose government
corporations creRted 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 presen,
administration, trusting that the policy adopted bv
those who compose IL will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH. They viii advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the bene6ts Of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be at 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
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriafng the proceeds of their sales 10 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 or expectation that there
win ever be return 10 a policy which had 40
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue bat to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 10 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power IL question Of policy, both a.
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 patri-
ouc language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
crats, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments the inaugu-
raj 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.
TEKMs>-For The scmi-weekly, a per snnum
and for the weekly, 20; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleirh
N. @" EDWARD CANTWELL