Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

VIE Undersigned propose, on the nrst DAY oil
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States.
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as well rs for others, who choose 10 euier
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 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 az once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
| find full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 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, 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 our CON
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
| as means indispensable TO the development O
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
| These interests, oil primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To thi.
they propose TO add carefully selected and origina
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, the,
| 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 are TO be sus
tanned by il political journal.
lst. Our purpose being publish paper purely de
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirement,
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi
zation in lis 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 so successfully in
| troduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express theil
will imperatvelyj thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organza
ton OF the people and not of intr guers restorint
|
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in u
advocates Of their right 10 select their STANDARD
| bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decision
made by conventions fairly elected in their primar
! meetings. Standing upon the good cid Stat,
rights platform of 'es, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpos,
OF internal improvement, the regulation Of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the right
of the States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by III,
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially TO sustain the presen
administration, trusting that the policy adopted b.
| those who compose il will be regulated by III,
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cuton 10 promote the interests OF the people ant
dihuse the benehts Of a system already enjoyed By
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest we lie
leve il should be at once met and settled. Tn,
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re
lstion 10 those lands, and the large and freuuen
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of an
propraiing the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
men; Of the public debt, and the expenses of tn
, government IL has for some time ceased 70 b.
either a subject OF hope or expectation that Their
VIII ever be return TO policy which had n
/, much 20 recommend H. Believing that this sys
TEN OF squandering and prodgaliiy is not only 4
continue but 20 grow worse, we shall pretes
against IL, and assert the right Of the old States
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power Ito dispose OF the public lands bein
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer
else Of that power is question Of policy, both a
to the time and the mode" Believing, as we dc
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri
otto language Of Mr. Dobbin, and say that ca
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
n Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share OF the public domain
9th. Approving OF the sentiments ofthe inaugu
, raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquis
ftion Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unles
such acquisition be in accordance with existin
treaties, and entirely consistent with the nation,
honor
TEMs-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 9TH
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Ralegl
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROsPECTUs OF DE bows RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
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