Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-17
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE ,s
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
II January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina STATES
man, a 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. t
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 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
ernmeht 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 a duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable, The atirac-
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 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 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 deveted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such iocalin-
terests as may be Of importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesmon a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, to which eur CON-
goes. shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less ad
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 TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrence, 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 are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal. as
LIST Our purpose beingt publish paperpurely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in IFS 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 so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file OF the
party are in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton Of the people, and of intriguers restoring
power to those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaiion.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command cqUiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 9s, we shall oppose governments
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. p ~.
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 IL 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 judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the Stale.
; 5th. The disposition Of the public lands being n
question Of the most absorbing interest," we be-
lieve il should be az 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 an
proprating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either a subject OF hope OF expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend II. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodgality il not only 10
continue but 70 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
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 squsndcr the public lands, we adopt the pstri-