Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

INHE undersigned propose, the first day OF
j January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Star,s-
NAN, 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 the
pubic
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 OF prosperity in form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 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 po-
>ition, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and 10 peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
lave made-a profession al once digniied 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 Observation-Disclosures by selfshneSs and
devoted TO 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 they arise which aiiecI
the welfare of North Carolina. whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, or such local in
t-re>ts may he of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which our CON
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject OF Internal improvements.
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 10 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 add
vancemenl Of the interests Of North Carolina
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated. il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which to be sus-
tanned by Il as political journal.
LIST Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic. according To the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton 10 it, fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates ia the popular
WILL expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies. and which has been successfully in
iroduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud die Of the
party IN fact those who indicate its decisions
and being all brought into action, ex press their
viii imperaiivey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton Of the people, and OF ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those whS by sufieraBce, have tolerated
it, temporary usurpailon.
3D. The democratic party shall always fnd in Us
advocates Of their right 10 seletr their standard
bearers and TO command acqniescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected 10 their primary
meetings Standing upon the good I'D Stale
rights platform OF "a we shall oppose government
corporations created by CoRgress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement the regulation Of hnance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
3D. Relieving that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement az promise by judicous prose-
cuiion 10 promote the interests OF the people and
di6use the beaefis 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-
lieve IL should be az once mat and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in
laiion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
hasl departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propFiaiing The proceeds OF t1eir sales to the pay
nIepi OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government Il has Tor some time ceased 10 be
either a subject Of hope expectation thai there
viii ever be return 10 policy when had so
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall pretest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the laras Which remain
The power TO dispose Of the public lands bAsg
explicitly declared 10 the Constitution. The exer-
cire Of thai power IL question Of policy, both
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, rs We DO
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
to squander the public lands, adopt the pslri-
otir language Of Mr.. Dobbin, asd cay that "al
Of North Carona's sons, both wings and demo
4 - A - NJ
! lina's share Of the public domaiop
! 9th Approving OF the sentiments OF the iEsggD-
| raj OF the President, shall oppose the scquis-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
| such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
/ honor
| TERNs,-For the semiweekly, ~ per arnum (;
and for the weekly, 81; payment IN advance.
| Communications should be addressed TO "The
] editor OF the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
ECp EDWARD CANTWELL.
! Oci 1855 w. WHITAKER
DROsPECTUs or DE BDH's RE-
IL VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pyi
marty TO the southern and western States Of the