Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
MisftIIantrMs.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLIy1A sTATEsMAl

AhoSA LNiOS Of The
NORTH CAROLIylA STATESMAN.
NHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Ssatss
man, semi-vvek and weekly paper devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
Respectfully solicit for il share Of tho patronage
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 our fol Of gov
eminent, aud inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 70 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 lar competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is a duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable The a,trac-
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
nave made--a profession at once dignifed 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 a 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
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our con-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements
as a means Indispensable TO tho development OF
her loudo vlfrrrN ort 1aC
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 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 are TO be
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. urpurpose being to publish paperpurely de-
mocratc, according to the straghtest 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
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 imperatyely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
ton of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power TO those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acq uiescence 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 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
dffuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
laiion to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
proprating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government u has for some time ceased to be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigalty is not only to
continue but 10 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 ito dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else of that power is a question Of policy, both as
10 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 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 the inaugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba OF 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, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1853 w. WHITAKER