Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next at 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 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 a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the Stale gov
ernment In the field OF editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is a duty at once import
ant, and TO us 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
have NADIA profession at once dignified 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 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
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may he 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, 10 which cur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
"a a 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 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, II may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
LIST. Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation 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 successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
other 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
llOn OF people, OF lntrlguers, restoring
power 10 those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acq Uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good ed 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.
81. 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 of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicous prose
cuilon TO promote the interests Of the people and
dilnse 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.
ieve IL should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
ation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap
propriatlng the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has fer some time ceased 10 be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigalily is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power 'to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exef.
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that IL has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, 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 scquis.
lion 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,
N. G" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct. 1S53 w WIIITIKER