Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

II
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, 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 ofprosperty in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 ssue 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 POI
sition, as well as for Others who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty al once import.
ant and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have NADIA profession at once dignfed 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 TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as 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, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwll the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
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
| hay n 1nar tad and al
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
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, il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish apaperpurely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party, we 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 all brought into action, express their
will imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those whs by suherance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencci in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of es, 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
baltimore he deu0 tio
creed, they expect cordially TO 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
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests OF the people and
dfuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. slest8+
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be al 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 ther sales to the pay
nent 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
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power 'to 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 s1uander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, aRd say that "aIl
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share of the ptiblic dofnaino
9th. Approving Of the sentiments the inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose ths acquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. t.-ssa~aatsaaesaases-a
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