Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-21
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STAyEsMAN.

'1NHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
L January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication OF the North Carolina States
naah scini-weekly and weekly paper devoted
To 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, aud regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
serve thai 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, AS well as for Others VINO choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
aat, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend It's influence
mas had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated where The highest intellectual gifts may
and fan 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 10 the discussion OF
lie welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
The federal or State governments, or such local in
irreSts as may be OF importance, II is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesmen medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state OF the
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which our con-
nerce goes shall be fully and accurately reported /;
norwil 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.
i hese 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 70 avail themselves OF all the lights Of ex
pcrence, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancemenl 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 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper psrely de-
mocrac, according 10 the straightest requirements
o! that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
Will, expressed BY the people in their primary ar
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many OF the
sther States, by which the rank and fla OF the
party are, in fact, those who indicate It's decisions
end, being all brought into action, express their
VIII lmperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
ton OF the people, and not Of nriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suderance, have tolerated
ts temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good Id State
rights platform OF IS, 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.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
ate baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting tina, the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
18th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cullon TO promote the interests Of the people and
dihnse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions OF the SIsie.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve Il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
iation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate a
iina departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
prGprstng the proceeds of tieir sales 10 the nav
nIeBi OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys.
TEN Of squonderng and prodigaty is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States 10
theis equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 10 dispose OF the public lands being
explicitly declared ia TIE Constitution, the exer,
else OF that power j. question of policy, both as
10 the time and tie mode Believing. a. we do.
;ES; L has become the settled policy OF Congress.
10 squaEdeT the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr. Dobbin and say that "all
Of North Cardinals soBs, boih Wigs and demo.
Gratis, should protest, aud demand Moth Caro-.
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the naugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
sGch acquisition he in accordance with existing
treaties, a.4 ggtirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERms.-.-For the scmi.weekiy, 81 per snnum;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ e." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1859, W. WHITAKER.
/ DROSPECTUS or DE BOWS Be
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