Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
PROSPECTUS oE THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day oil
January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il 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 OF prosperity in our foIm OF gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
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 po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose 10 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-
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 dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
6nd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and dlscretion-u by selfishness 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, they arise, which affect
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities 10 which eur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention Of th conductors BE- less ad-
dressed 10 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-
perience 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 an,iss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be
tanned by it as a political journal.
LIST. Ourpurposebeingto publish paperpurely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest recurrence ns
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
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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; organiza-
ton Of the people, and not ofintriguers; restoring
| 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 by conventions 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
/ ofthe States
a Rail hat III e. l.y.l
| 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
! 4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
| cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
l dhuse the benefits OF a system already enjoyed by
! portions of the State
| 5th The disposition of the public lands being a
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
menrof 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 10 policy which had so
! much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squahuerlng ana Prodlganty 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.n 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 "all
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest; and demand North Caro-
linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the naugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consisten, 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 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
] Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
! ENUINE HEIDSIECk g. CO. CHAM
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