Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-04
s PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
nam, 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held and regard
the only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper 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 TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty NJ once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions 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 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 discreton--uninfuence by se6shness and
devoted 10 principles 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
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
erests 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 eur com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO 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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of
pcrience, 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
lst. Our purpose beingtopublsha paper purely de-
mocratic according the stralghtest 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
semblies, and which has been 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 ell brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion Of the people, and of intriguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command cqoiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good ed State
rights platform OF 9s, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation Of finance,
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Of the States.
3D. 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
terual Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuion 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions ofthe State.
9Th The disposition Of the public lands being
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 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
proprating The proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
mebi 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
DNOa W N tethfh W - poticy winch mao so
much to recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IL, and assert the right Of the old States TO
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 TIE mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pairi-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, aad say that ea
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 ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
ton Of Cuba 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, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 70 "The
| editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,