Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-vrekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share Of the patronage
of the democr,tic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by miny leading persons of the State
rights republican party to propagate and defend
principles whchwe have always held, and regard
as the only bassof prosperity in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
eminent In the6eld of editorial enterprise, there
Is ample room forthose who are now holding po-
sition, as well as br others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
tons Of the edtoria profession and its honorable
tolls, together wht desire 10 extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once dignified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 devoted to the discussion OF
pOllucal queslOis, as tney ARISE which aliect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, OF such local in
terests as may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesmen a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities to which our com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwl the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
fnfnr IF .I.Ilo
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add 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 adj
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. Ourpurposeb eingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straghtest requirements
of that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
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 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of inirguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers and TO command acq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of finance,
OF any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
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 viii advocate all such measures Of in
tenal improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
dihuse 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-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriating 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 10 be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and PRODUCTIVITY is not only TO
continue but 10 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 ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO 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 Mr.. Dobbin, and say that aaI
Of North Carolinas 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 acquis-
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 sehi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
: Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
CT EDWARD CANTWELL II
Oct, 1853, w. whitaker.