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

THE undersigned propose on the first day OF
l. January next, q, 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 tie
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. thr only basis of prosperity in form nf gov
ernment. and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve thai party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat of the State gov
ernnent. In the 6eld of editorial enterprise there
ample poom 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 at once import
AMI. and TO VI peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions 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 profession al once dignified and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
6nd full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly deveted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
tere-ts may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 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 ;
will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
/ dressed 10 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, sEail 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
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 nay not be amiss briefly
! 10 state the particular views which TO be sus-
| islled by il as political journal.
LIST Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic. according the ghtest requirements
OF that party shall advocate strict party orean-
cation in its fullest and comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
! viii, expressed by the people in their primary
| sembies, and which has been 50 successfully in
/ troduced among he democracy Of iasny of the
/ 0iheT States, 10y which the rank aud file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions,
end, icing all brought into action, express their
i will imperatvelyj thus, by open and fair dealing
! commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton of the people and not of intrguers restoring
/ power 10 thos. wHs, by suferance, have tolerated
! lis temporary usurpation.
! ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of lhsr right to select their standard
bearers, and to command cqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected N their prnary
meetings SiardinS upon the good I'D State
rights platform ~ ss we shall oppose government
corporations croo;ed by Congress for the purpose
oi internal inprt cement, the regulation Of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with Ire rights
| Of the States.
/ Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially sustain the present
ADMINISTRATION. trusting that the policy adopted by
! those who compose il will he regulated by the
| cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy
! 4th. They viii advocate all such measures Of in
lterDal Improvement promise by judicions prose-
cution TO promote the Interests Of the people ard
difuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State
5th. The disposition Of the public lands bang 0
question Of the most absorbing interest. We be.
lieve il shorh be al once met and settled. The
unjust and UNEQUAL legislation Of Congress, in re.
lation 10 those lands, and the large AID frequent
appropriations made TO the new Staies, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap.
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay.
nirn, Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. II ha- for seine time ceased TO be
either snbJec, Of hope Or expectation that there
will ever be return 70 policy which had &C
much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this sys
TEN OF squandering and prodgalty 10 not only &c
continue bpt 10 grow worse, shall prste $,
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power Ito dispose Of th= public lands being
explicitly declared in The Constitution. the eyer.
else Of that power is = question Of policy both "A
10 the time and tie mode" Believing, AZ we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squsDder the public lands, adopt the path.
otto language Of Ar Dobbin, end say that "a
OF Norh Caroiinss sops, botb wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, aud demand NoHh Caro-
hnas share Of the public domaia."
9th. Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu.
raj OF the President. we shall oppose the acquisi
ton Of CDba OF any other foreign territory unes,
such acquisition be In aGcopdsnce with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the nationa
honor.
TERms--For the scmiweekly, - per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
N CT EDWARD CANTWELL
Got, 1853, w. whitaker
DROsPECTUs or DE BOWS RE-
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