Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-21
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMA

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication OF the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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 TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
the only basis ofprosperity in our fol m Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
serve 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 are 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 al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-nnntuenced 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions they arise, which affect
the federal State governments, such local in
teress as may be OF Importance, is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal Cities 10 which our com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported:
norwil the attention Of the 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
L.atw IT. -.
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of
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, ii may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political Journal.
lst Ourpurposebeingto publish paperpurey de-
mocratc, according 10 the straightest requirements
on that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and Most comprehensive sense
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
sther 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 moi of ntriguers restoring
power 10 those whe, by sunerance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpatlon.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command ACC uiescencc in 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 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
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of a system already enoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being
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 TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of an
proprating the proceeds of their sales to the pay.
men 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 10 a policy which had so
much TO recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we 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 erer-
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.. Dobbn 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 scquisi-
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 scmi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor oil the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. Co. EDWARD CANTWELIe
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-