Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-25
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YINHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Ssatos-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous SUBJECTS and
respectfully solicit for it 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 of prosperity in form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its 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-
sition, well rs for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend It's 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 selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work. fa..
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance ii is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities 10 which eur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwll 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.
These 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, II may moi be amss briefly
10 state the particular views winch are 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being 10 publish paper purey de-
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
zaton in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary as
senbhes, 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 organize
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 thOsC wiz ny huHcfduCt, nave tOicrstcd
IT. temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid 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. cHa 7l.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially TO 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
di6use the benefits OF aeystem already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
! lieve Il should be az once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation OF Congress- in re-
lation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
meDi 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
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much 70 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue bat TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and the right Of the old States TO
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exef-
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 that "aIl
Of North Cardinals sons both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments oft inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TENSION the semi-weeky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER.
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