Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA sTATEsb4 Il.

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THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina StGtss-
man, 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 a sincere desire 10
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, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is a duty at once import
ant, 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 at once dignified 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.
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
sucn Potichi questions rs tncy arse, which AFFECT
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which eur COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements,
as means indispensable 10 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 strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex-
pcrence, 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
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst OurPurpose beingtopublisha paperpurely de-
mocrac, according TO the straghfest REQ uirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party orsan-
cation In It's 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 30 successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank aud fls 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,
ton of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power to those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
Its temporary usurpation.
I'd. 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 cid 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 10 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.
18th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 70 promote the interests Of the people and
diHuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. s.,,.,
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being 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 TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF In
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses OF the
government IL has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope orNexpectstion that there
will ever be a return TO policy which had 80
much to recommend IT, Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall prsfest
against H. and assert the right sf the old States TO
heir equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power ITO dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitutions the exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy both a.
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
hat il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the pafri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that salI
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share Of the public domain
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inauau- |
ra Of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi-
ion Of Cuba or any other foreign tsrrtsry, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
reates, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. WV
TERxs,-For the scmi-weekly, a per aanum
md for the weekly, ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to aThe |
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh, |
n. CT EDWARD CANTWEI,I.
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