Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
man, a serni-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of the patronage
of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. .sf.s z
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperty in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 issue pap1 at the seat of the State gov
crnment 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 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 al once dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal, We are
persuaded that a 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
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 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of importance, IL is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a 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
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
/ dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of
perience, in that progress which promises the ad-
/ vancement of the interests Of North Caroline.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, IL may not be ainiss briefly
1 10 state the particular views which 10 be
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Our purpose being 10 publisha paper purelyde-
mocratc, according 20 the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
cation in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary
| semblies, and which has been successfully in
| troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
| ether States, by which the rank aud fle Of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate Us 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 10 these wbe, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usutpaion.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in ne
advocates Of theh right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
| meetings. Standing upon the good ed State
rights platform Of 'oS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
oil internal improvement, the regulation Of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
ofthe States gl. HI
80. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II wiz be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
1 4th They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
eution 10 promote the interests OF the people and
dfuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
q 9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve should be NJ 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 a
lnal departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propraing the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay.
meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope expecfstion that there
will ever be a return 70 ;. policy which had 50
tenn OF squanderng and prodigality is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right of the old States 10
their equitable share OF the lands which remain
The power ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
eise Of that power il question OF policy, both as
tothe 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
otc language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that cal
Of Nonh Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
: Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
' bna's share Of the public domain"
! 9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu
> raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unles,
such acquisition be in, accordance with existiDs
treaties, and entirely consistent with the natona
honor .n
TEhMs-For the semi.weekly, 81 per annum
and fbr the weekly 50; payment in advance,
al Communications should be addressed TO 9TH,
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
N. CT ' EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1953 w WHITAKER