Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-30
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the FIRST day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Skates-
man. semi-weekly 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
as the only basis prosperity in our form Of gov
ernment 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
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our panty is duty at once import
ant and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The aitrac-
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 dignfed and
elevated where ne 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
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
erests as may be Of importance, it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which cur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as n means Indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the Stale
These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves or all The lights of ex-
pcrlence, 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 II may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus
tanned by II as political journal
lst Our purpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party orran.
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
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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whe, by suierance, 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 acquiescence in decisions
made byconventions 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
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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diIuse the benefits OF a system already enjeyed bv
portions OF the State.
9th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be.
heve il should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
ation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy OF an
proprating 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
will ever be a return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this svs-
tenn OF squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against il, 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 eyer
else OF that power is question OF policy, both as
20 the time and the mode" Believing as we do.
that II has become the settled policy OF Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-.
lna's 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 terrsry, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the scmi-weeky, 81 per annum:
and for the weekly, So payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 aTbe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC EDWARD CANTWEIT
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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