Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
i January next, at 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 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 fo Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, as well as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is a 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 NADIA profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
hpd full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 manly 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, such local in
terests may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities TO which cur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
orwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 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
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-
pcrience, in that progress, which promises the i'd
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 TO be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal.
1st Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the sraghtest req uirements
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
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 imperatlvcly; thus, by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by sufierance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid 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
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 IT will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
9TH. They wiliAdvocae all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lleve II should be al 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
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope expectation that there
viii ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, 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 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
10 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-
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 any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs,-For the semi-weeky, - per annum;
and for the weekly, So payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
NJ @" EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct, 1853, w. whitaker.