Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-wsekly 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
az the only basis ofprosperity 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 al 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 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 made-a profession al 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 to principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
Of any now prQsecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests 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, to which cur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be lees adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as a means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
These interests, OF primary Importance, shall al
! = r.
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves OF all tho lights Of ex-
pcrience, in that progress which promises the add
vaucement OF the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, IL may not be amiss briefly
state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
lst Ourpurpose bengt publish pa per parely de
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirement.
of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most compre hensve sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary
| sembies, and which has been successfully in
| troduced among the democracy of many of the
sther 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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
| commanding respect and obedience; an organza-
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who by sufierance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpaton.
| 3D. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq uiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good I'D 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.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by the
| cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4th They will advocate all such measures Of in
terna improvement as promise by judicous prose.
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
dfuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
! 9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
| question Of the most absorbing interest, we be
| leve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
| laton 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatIng the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
neDt OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
| government II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing lat this sys-
TEN Of squanderng and prodigalityi is not only TO
continue but to grow worse we shall protest
against it, and assert the eight Of the old States
| their equitable 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
10 the time and the 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 "all
Of North Carolins's sons, both wings and demo-
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 scquisi.
ton Of Cuba OF eny other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
! honor.
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
| N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct 1853. w. WHITAKER