Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
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 ofprosperity in our form Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we 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 as for others, who choose TO 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 its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which we
have madc--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 seishness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the federal Stale governments, such local in
terests as may be of importance IL is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Stafesman a 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
norwill the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
| dressed 10 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
md thssir ftflla ats Tt,
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex-
pcriencc 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 publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according the straightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been successfully in
| troduced among the democracy OF many Of the
ether States, by which the rank and fls Of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
| and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton of the people, and not Of inriguers; restoring
power 10 those whe, by suferancc, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find In M
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers and 10 command AGO uiescenc &c in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid 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
ofthe States.
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 it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
9TH They viii 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 system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being q
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be af 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 a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
mens Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased to be
either a subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 policy which had 20
much to recommend il Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality IL not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against t. and assert the right Of the old States TO
their cquiiable 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 NODE Believing az we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the pafri-
otto language OF Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "sll
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 naugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs,-For the semi-weekly, ~ per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "Thc
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". CT EDWARD CANTWELL