Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-28
MisfeIlaatgns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

ThOSl Ell UD Or LIE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
January next al Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semiweekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for ii a share of the patronage
OF the democratic party, their friends, and the
public
Invited by many leading persons Of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity 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 the field OF editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as well as for others, who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable The attrac-
tions 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 ut once dgnfed 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 10 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, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State 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 CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources 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 all the lights Of ex-
perence, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement ofthe 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 are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Ourpurposebeingto publisha paperpurey de-
mocratc, according TO the straighest requirements
ofthat party, shall advocate strict party organ-
Zaion 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,
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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and of ntriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suilerance, have tolerated
It's 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 by conventionsfairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of '9S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
oil internal improvement the regulation of finance,
q other measure IncOnSlStpDt 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
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
difluse the benefits of system already eneyed 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 at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriating the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
ment 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 return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of sqnandering and prodgality 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 "to 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.
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "a
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
Iina's share Of the public domain
9th. Approving OF the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj of the President, 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 scmi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 sThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, W. whitaker
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