Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

GoRAA OhRO1AANA - IA ESuLANs
T1HE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina STATES
man, a semi-weekly 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.
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 our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
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 ara 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 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, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness 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
pOlttCdl qucsllOus, us tncy arise, winch aUeCt
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be of importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Stascsmdn 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 adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as means indispensable 10 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 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
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurposeb eingto publish paper purely de-
mocraic, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
ration 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
sther 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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not Of niriguers restoring
power TO those whe, by suflerance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command acquicscence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform OF sS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation OF finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
3D. 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 viii be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th. They viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dhuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
eve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
ment 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 ever be a return 10 a policy which had 40
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 Is question Of policy, both AZ
70 the time and the mode.n Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that can
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs--For the scmi-weekly, - per annum:
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 sThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL- {
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER