Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-17
PROSPECTUS OF THE
I NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina Sfates
man, a semi-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 and regard
as the only basis ofprosperty in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper the seat Of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition. as well for others, who choose TO 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 at 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 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 TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the federal or Stale governments, such local in
terests 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, which cur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention of the cond actors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as means Indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources OF the State
These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
IL. ILL
they propose to add carefully selected aud 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, II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal. 5.a
lst Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocraic, according TO the straighest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organ
zaton in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, Expressed by the people in their primar; as
semblies, and which has been so 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the peoples and moi Of intriguers restoring
e,
IFS temporary usurpation.
/ I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command ACC uiescencc decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cd Stale
rights platform Of es, 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. -If
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late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administration, trusting thai the policy adopted by
those who compose i will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
iernal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the Slate.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, ere be-
lieye II should be AT once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large aud frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
mem Of the public debt, and the expenses OF the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN oi tquhhoefihB anu pfoplBhtly IN not ohy 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 20
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 10 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 the mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Carolina's 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 scquis-
ton Of Cuba or nny other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERms-For the semi-wecky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, %; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 20 "Tbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
I VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
81. c. IL