Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

ThOCfECIU S OF IHE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
FTHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| j January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
| man, sem-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
The only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, 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 dignifed and
elevated, where The highest intellectual gifts may
ind full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
ci 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, such local in
terests as may be Of Importance it is nevertheless
intended 10 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
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad.
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements
as means indispensable TO the DEVELOPMENT OF
apr m raj aff has
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 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
pcrience, 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 il as political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being TO publish paperpurely de-
mocraic, according to the straighiest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in its 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 so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
sther 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 imperatively; thus, by open aud fair dealing.
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suflerance, 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 acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of IS we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation of finance,
orr 9TH ina osas ...L
Of the States.
3D. 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
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difiuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands bang
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve 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 n
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
ment 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
WIN Nfca NC ictuIu W pOnCy WHICH na0 so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squanderng and prodigaity is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, shall protest
against H. and assert the right ef the old State. 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power ITO dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the eyer.
else Of that power is a 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 patri.
otto language Of MIR. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi.
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, -; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER