Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-08
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN

VU'HE undersigned propose, on the hrst day OF
/ II January mex al Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begIn the publication of the North Carolina Stares.
man, a semi-wsekly 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, and regard
a. the only basis ofprosperlty In our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance It's interests we pro-
pose to 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-
Siton, as well as for others, Tho choose to enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
AMI and to US peculiarly agreeable. The aitrac-
tons Of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
ind 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 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 affect
the welfare OF North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
tere>ts may be 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 eur com
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
orwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
a means indispensable TO the Development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources OF the State
Ihese interests, OF primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 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 ad-
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 TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Our purpose beingio publish pa per purely de-
mocraic, according 10 the stralghtest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict parry orRan-
zaton 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 ha, been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy OF many Of the
,thcr States, by which the rank aud file of the
party are in fact those who indicate It's decisions
and, being all brought into action, xpress their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and Of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
Its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acq Uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created 10y Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation OF finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
Sd. Believing thai 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 10y
those who compose u will he regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose.
euiion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the BENEFITS Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands ing
question OF the most absorbing interest. we be-
lieve IL should be al once met and settled TIE
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-.
lstion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States. indicate
hnal departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propreting the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
meni Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had 90
much TO recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squsndering and prodgality is not only TO
continue but to 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 exer-
else Of that power 10 a question Of policy both as
| TO the tne and T. mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands, we adopt the palri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say thai call
Of Nouh Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu.
raj Of the President. shall oppose the scquisi.
ton Of Cubs any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, end entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TERMs.-For the semi.weekly 81 per snnum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
| Commentators should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,
! NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
! Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUs or DE BOWS RE
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