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


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
II January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
men, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to 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
as the only basis 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 now holding po-
sition, as well as for Others who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation OF the
principles of our party is duty al once import
amt and 10 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 al once digni6ed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO TIE public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninhuenced by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 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 local in
terests as 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 ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
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 TO hdd carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 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 amss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be
tanned by il as political journal =
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party organ
zation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
is temporary usurpaiion.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF then night TO select their standard
bearers, and command acc uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'd State
rights platform Of 'es, shall oppose government
OF internal improvement the regulation of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
ID. 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 u viii be reg xlated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cutioh TO promote the interests OF the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be al once met and settled. The
UNJUST and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
Iation TO those lands and the large and freque Mt
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propratng the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
mens OF the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be a return TO a policy which had 30
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF sqoandering and prodigalny is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States TO
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
| The power "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the cx err
else Of that power is question Of policy, both
20 the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that TALL
OF Honh 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 inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
lion 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 Cor the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CAETWEI,L
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