Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day of
= January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
Nasaa, semweekly 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. 5EF
/ 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 we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well as for others, who choose 10 euier
into fair competition The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once impor,-
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
| 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 sefshness and
devoted to principle, may secure sufficient patron
/ age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work. Tatt
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion Of
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
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
IN Md arafi,l tod and
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 amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
LIST Osrpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according to the straghtest requirements
Of that party we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its 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 and file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will lnlperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power to those who. by sufferance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd The democratic party shall always find in MS
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and To command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF %, 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
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by tn.
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 judicous prose. |
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and |
dlfnse the beaefts of system already. enjoyed BY
portions Of the State. /
5th The disposition Of the public lands bsfr2 |
question of the most absorbing interest. we be- |
eve It should be al once met and settled The |
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
ation 10 those lands, and the large and frequen, !
appropriations made 10 the States, indicate a |
hnal departure from the old and wise policy Of ap /
propriang the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay |
ment 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
VIII ever be a return 10 policy which had SO |
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys- !
tenn OF squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest |
against H. 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 exer
else of that power is question of policy both as
10 the time and tie NODE Believing, as we do |
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the pa,r-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ..alI
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
llnas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu. |
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
ton of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the semi-weeky, 81 per aunum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressedto "The |
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh |
| NC" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
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