Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-17
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

INHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Stases
man, semi-weekiy and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for il a 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
"a the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
eminent. and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
Is ample room for those who are now holding DO
siton, as well rs for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is a duty al once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac.
tons of 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 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
and Observation-Disclosures by sel6shness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work. Y
Although mainly devoted 10 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 localin-
tere~ts as may De 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 our 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,
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 ex-
pcrence, 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
state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by II as a political journal.
lst ourpurpose beingtopublish paperpure de-
mocrac, according 10 the straghtest REQ mis-
Of that party we shall advocate strict party oreani
zation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed BY the people in their primary as
sembles, 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 organiza.
ton OF the people, and not of intriguers restoring
power TO those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always fnd 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 I'D State
rights platform Of IS, shall oppose government
corporations. created by Congress for the purpose
of internal improvements the regulation Of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
ofthe States
| Cd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 20 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 viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judciops prose.
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
! portions OF the State. ~
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands beng a
/ question OF the most absorbing interest," we be-
i lieve Il should be al once met and settled. The
| unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
\ laton 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.
proprsting the proceeds Of their sees TO the pay
nieDt Of the public debt, anc he expenses OF the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation thar there
much 20 recommend Il. Believing that this sys.
tenn Of squandering and prodigaIty Is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shal prete q
against IL, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power ato dispose Of the public land. being
explicitly declared in The Constitution the exer-
else Of that power is question OF policy, both a.
10 the time and tie mode Believing a. we do.
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, aad say that can
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public dc;sain:p
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inauRu.
raj OF he President, we shall oppose the acauisi.
ton Of Cuba or sssy other foreign tsrrtorytuness
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
/ honor.
TErH,r-Fcr the semi.wsshiy, - per annum
and for the weekly. -; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 70 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Staicsman Raleigh,
! N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
! Oct, 1859, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pn
marily 10 ths southern and western States Of the
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