Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-23
MisfeIlant0ns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the 6rst day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a 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 for 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
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 party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 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 al once digniied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the fpurest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sefshness 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, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, to which eur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported ;
nsrwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
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 ad-
vancement of the 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 to be sus-
tanned by it political journal.
1st purposebeingtop publish paperpurely de-
mocratc, according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been 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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power to those who, by suherance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencefh decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 9S, 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.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially to 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.
4h They will advocate all such measures of in
terna Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
diiuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. 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-
ation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
mept of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject of hope expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had SO
mucn 10 recommend III. DcHeVlng that this
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, 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 excr-
else of that power is question Of policy, both as
to the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that it 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 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 scmi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N G" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER