Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA sTATESMAl

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
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 it share of the patronage
of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons Of the Stale
rights republican party TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pr,
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, as well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition The propagation of ahe
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and to as peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together witha desire to extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once digniied 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 as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or 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, TO which cur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as a means Indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
These interests, of primary Importance, shall al
command their fullest To This
they propose 10 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 amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, 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 imperatiycly; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not Of intriguers; restoring
pOWtT 10 tHOsc wiz, ny suueId0Ct, nave tOleralc0
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 acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of IS, 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.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creeds they expect cordially to sustain the presen,
administration, 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 judcious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
dfuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the Stale.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
heve il should be AT once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
iation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF an
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 a return to a policy which had AZ
much TO recommend il. Believing that this svs
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but to 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 "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the eyer
else Of that power is question of policy, both az
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 Gall
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 inaueu
raj of the President, we shall oppose the aconIs.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, miles.
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, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aTbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
N. CT EDWARD CANTWFIJ.e"
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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