Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-20
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


/ TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication Oft The North Carolina Statss
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
1 10 politics. news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
I public.
\ Invited by many leading persons OF the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
/ principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis otprosperity in our form of gov
! ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance lis 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-
sltion. well as for others, who choose 10 euier
1 INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
/ principles of our party is a duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons Of the editorial profession and It's 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 aad
! elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
! find full employment, and the purest patriotism
( make contribution TO the public veal. We
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
1 and discretion unnduenced 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 10 the discussion OF
! such political questions "a they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments such local in
ere>ts may be Of Importance, il is nevertheless
4 intended to make the Statesman medium of gc-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subJeci OF internal improvements.
ss means Indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral aud 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-
pcrIence. IN thai progress, which promises the al
vancemenI oftae 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 10 be sUs-
tanned 10y il a political journal
lst. Our purpose bengto publish paperpurey de-
mocratic according TO the slfaghIest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party
cation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
viii expressed by the people in their primary as
senblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy OF many Of the
other States, by which the rank and fle OF the
party in fact, those VINO Indicate its decisions
and, being ali brought into action, express their
wall imperatively; thus, by open aud fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of inlrguers restoring
power 10 those who 10y suiIerance, have tolerated
ils temporary usurpalion.
ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected III their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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.
ID 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.
ain. They Will advocate all such measures of in.
ternal Improvement as promise by iudicouS pros ~
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diiluse the benefits Of system already enjoyed 10y
. portions Of the state.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands ling a
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be.
, lieye II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress in re-
latlon TO those lands, AID the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the States. Indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap.
proprating the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay.
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased to be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be q return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys
TEN Of squandering aud prodigaliiy il not only "a
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 ITO 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 tie mede.' Believing, we do.
tina, il has become The settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public iands adopt the pair.
, otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, aad say that "aI
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
! Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
U lina's snare ~ the pubc domain"
9TH Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu.
3 raj Of the President we shall oppose the acguis
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign terftofy, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERms,--For the somi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to tThs
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
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