Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina State
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news aud miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il snare of the patronage
of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons Of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
the only basis of pros perity 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 for Others who choose 10 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 dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and dascretion--uniniiuenced by sehshness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of temperance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingy the state of the
markets i'll the principal cities 10 which our com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported j
norw will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements,
as a 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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 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, it may not be smiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
1st. Our purpose being publish pa purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
semblies and which has been successfully in
iroduced among the democracy OF many of the
ether States, by which tho rank and file Of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an ergunza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
/ its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates Of their right 10 select their dard
bearers, and TO command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
+ meetings Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of aS, 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
I of the States.
p.It. ~ IL Cd 81 bx,t h..
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II viii be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They Will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal improvement promise by judicious prose
cuiion TO promote the interests Of the people and
diiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the Stale.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
leYe il should be Of once met and settled The
unjust aud unequal Legislation OF Congress, in re-
laion to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate a
fnal departure from the old and wise policy Of ep-
propraiing the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay.
meet Of tue public debt, and the expenses OF the
government Il has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope oT expectation that there
viii ever be q return 10 a policy which had SO
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys.
TEN OF suuanueTlDB anu proulBailty ~ nOi only 70
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equilsbe share of tic lands which remain
The power 'to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution. tie exer.
else OF that power is question Of policy, both rs
10 the time and tie mode Believing as we do.
that 4 has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that 'al
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 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.
TERss.--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
INC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
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