Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-06
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
to politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il a 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
the only basis of prosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
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
find full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sel6shness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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 TO
the federal or State governments or such localin-
terests as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources ofthe State.
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ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO 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 as political journal.
LIST Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghiest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organ
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, and which has been successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
ether 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 mperativelyi thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ttOn OF the people, moi OIL restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
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 IN 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.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 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 will advocate all such measures Of in-
ternal improvement as promise by judicous prose-.
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands beng a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation OF Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap.
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
inent Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return 20 policy which had
mucn 10 recommend IL. beneVlng that this
TEN Of squsndering and prodgslity is not only. 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IL, 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 is question Of policy both as
TO the time and TIE 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.. Dobbin, and say thai ''all
Of North Cardinals sons both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving OF the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERns.-For the semi-weekly, ~ per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. C." EDWARD CANTWELL. E.
Oct lS53 w WHITAKER