Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
II January next, al 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. solcit 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, pro-
pose 10 issue paper az the seat Of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, 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-
lions 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 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
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 rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 The discussion OF
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests a. 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 CON
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention OF the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements
| az a means Indispensable 10 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 al the lights of
| perieDce, 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 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
1st Our purpose being 10 publish paperpurelyde-
mocratc, according 10 the straightes requirements
Of that party We shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will. expressed by the people in their primary
sembes, 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 lmperatvelyj thus, by open and fair dealing,
! commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not ofintrguers restoring
power TO those wha by suferance, have tolerated
! Its temporary usurpation.
! 3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
! advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command scqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
| rights platform OF oS 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 70 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.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures OF in.
| ternal Improvement as promise by lpdcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
difuse the benefits ola system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
Jth. 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-
laion 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 ap-
propriatng the proceeds Of ther sales TO the pay
| meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had so
much TO recommend IL Believing that this sys-
| tenn of squanderng and prodigaliiy is not only TO
! continue bat 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 80 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the cxer-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
to the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, asd say that "all
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 ofthe inaugu-
raj OF the President, shall oppose the 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.
TERMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 'The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
DO, W. WHITAKER