Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NoRhh CANOLlNA STATESMAN.
fuNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
l. January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina STATES
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for IL share Of the patronage
OF the democratic party, their frieads, 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 ofprosperty in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance It's 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-
stion, well as for others, who choose 10 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 made-a profession at 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 observation-disclosures by selishness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, 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 medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
nor Will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed to the subject Of internal improvements
as means indispensable to the development OF
the mineraland agricultural resources of the State
These m hall oil
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 ad-
vancement of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be aniss briefly
10 state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Ourpurposeb being to publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according to the straightest requirements
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
semblies, and which has been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many OF the
other 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 imperativcy; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; organiza-
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
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 he-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 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 Judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
dfuse 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-
lieve IT 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 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprlang the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. IL has for some time ceased to be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be q return TO policy which had 50
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
tom of squandering and Prodigaity is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against IT, 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 exer-
else OF that power IS question OF policy both as
f. 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 "all
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-weekly "a per annum ;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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