Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-24
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
man, semiweekly 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 OF prosperity in foI m of gov
eminent, 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
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding ro-
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-
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 dgnified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
lind 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 10 principletmay secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
such political questions, they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests 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, 10 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
means indispensable TO the development OF
and IL
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 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex
pcrience, 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 il as political journal
lst. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocraiic, according TO the siraightest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organ.
zation IN fts fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
VIII, expressed by the people in their primary as
/ sembes, 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 mperatvely; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and ODeulenCe, an OrganlZa-
ton of the people and not of intrguers restoring
| power 10 those whs, by suferauce have tolerated
/ its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq uiescence i'm decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid Stale
+ rights platform Of 9s shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for fhe 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 the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administrator, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II 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 judicious prose.
cutlon 10 promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits OF system already enloyed bv
portions of the State.
9Th The disposition of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
licve 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 freauen,
appropriations made TO the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriatng the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
| meM 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
VIII ever DC u return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys.
tenn of squandering and prodgaliiy is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IL, 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 a 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 aall
of North Cardinals 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 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 scmiweeky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance,
| Communications should be addressedto aThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. G" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER