Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, sem-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 prosperity in our form Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, 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 now holding po-
siton, as 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 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 dignihed 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 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devsted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments 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, TO which eur CON-
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
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 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of
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 10 be sus-
| tanned by II as political journal
lst. Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straIghiest requirements
of that party, snail 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
trodnced 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 10 those who. by sufIerance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 command acqU iescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 9s, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement the regulation OF finance
9TH 81. ~,
| of the States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose IL will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines or the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in.
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dlnuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
! portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands beng
! question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
/ leve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
aiion 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-
proprating the proceeds Of ther sales to the pay
meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government Il has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
VIII tNcI Ot a IctuTn 10 pOncy WHICH mao so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and prodigaity is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and asseri 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 il question Of policy both as
TO the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, asd say that call
OF Nonh Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the scquisi-
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 for the weekly 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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