Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE 9s3
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YyHE undersigned propose, ON the first day OF
u January NEXT at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for II 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 oiprosperty In our form Of gov
ernment and insured with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
ernment In the fkd Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for tlose who are now holding po-
sition, well as fos others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competititn. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The aftrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence
has had much weigh in the decision which we
have made--a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution 70 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, nay secure sufficient patron
age, without interferils with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly deysted to the discussion of
such political question: they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be Of importance, il 10 nevertheless
intended TO make the Sfaesson medium OF ge-
neral intelligence Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal sities, TO which eur com-
erce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nerwiH the attention Of me conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject q internal Improvements
as 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 nrictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex
pcricnce, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement 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 are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST Ourpurpose being topublish paperpurely de-
mocratic according 10 the straighiest requirements
THAT party shall advocate strict party organi-
zstion 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 90 successfully in
| troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank and Gle Of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate rs decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will impcratively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton of the people, and not Of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 70 select their standard
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
| meetings. Standing upon tho good cid State
rights platform Of 'es we shaIl oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation of fnsnce
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 20 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.
9TH. They viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternsl improvement a. promise by judcious prose
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of q system already enjoyed BY
portions Of the State. ~
5sh. The disposition Of the public lands being Z
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be at once met and settIed. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
lafion 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
mcnk 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
viii ever be q return 10 policy which had 20
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and prodigality e not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall prsfest
against H. 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 exer-
else OF that power 10 a question Of policy, both ar
20 the time and The mode Believing, a. we do,
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that a.Il
Of North Caroliha's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
ina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the insufu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba OF any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition Be In accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TxRxs.--Fer the scmi-weekly, a per snnun, !;
and for the weekly, ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 eThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. O." EDWARD CANTWELL. \
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV, adapted pri
:. - II.