Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, to
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 it 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 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-
siton, 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 at once dignfed 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 selfshness and
devoted TO principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Although mainly devoted to the discussion of
such political questions, they arise which affect
The welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported !;
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to 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
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO 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
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by it asa political journal.
lst rpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, and which has been so 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 intriguers restoring
power to those who, by sufferance have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon thes good cid 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
the 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve it should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. III has Tor some Tune ceased 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and 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 the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that sail
of North Cardinals 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 inaugn-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
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-weeky, 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.