Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-25
MisftIlantuns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESM AN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
J. January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina StGtss
man, semi-wceky 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.
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 fol- of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper al 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 al 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 NADIA profession at once dignifed 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 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although manly devoted to the discussion OF
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or Stale governments, 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 TO which our com-
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as a means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
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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 amss briefly
TO state the particular views which to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocraic, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party, 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
sembes, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
other 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 impcratively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acqUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform OF sS, 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.
3d. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
terna improvement promise by judicious prose-
cuton 10 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-
leve 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 APP
propriating the proceeds of their sales the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope expectation that there
Will ever be return 10 policy which had so
fnucn 10 recommend II. BeHevtng that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but 10 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 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 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language of Mr.. Dobbn, aAd 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 ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi.
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, 50; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct. 1853 w WHITAKER