Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
- January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, q semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for 1t 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 m Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a 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 are now holding po-
sition, 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.
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have madc-a profession at once digni6ed 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 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, such local in
terests may be of importance, is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesnan medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements,
as q means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural Of the State.
These interests, Of primary importance, shall al
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 oil the lights of ex
perence, 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 TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
lst Ourpurposebe being TO publish apaperpurely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest requirements
OF that party, 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 so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
other States, by which tho 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 not of intrguers restoring
power TO those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpaiion.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 90, we shall oppose government
corporations crested by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
I'd. 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 IL will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
terna improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cuton 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-
laton to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
Anal departure from the old and wise policy of ap.
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
meDs 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
will ever be a return TO a policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigaity 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 ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else of that power is a question Of policy both as
TO 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-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe 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-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-,
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
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