Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, sem-wcekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for II 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 form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve thar party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
erument. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as well "a for others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant. and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions 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 Observation-Disclosures by selfishness 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 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intendedto make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence Accordingly the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
means Indispensable 10 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 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 Carona.~
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 as political journal
lst Ourpurpose being 10 publish pa per purely de-
mocratic, according the straightesi requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the ponular
viii, expressed by the people in their prima. 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
lion of the people, and not Of intriguers restoring
power 10 those who. by sufferance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpation
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acqulescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected M 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 Improvements, the regulation Of finance,
-
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 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 Judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difiuse 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 il should be nj 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
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
mepi 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 TO policy which had so
much to recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IL, and assert the right Of the old States TO
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power 10 dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution. the exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
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.
otic language of Mr. Dobbn and say that TALL
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share OF the public domain
9th. Approving the sentiments Of the Inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scqusi-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.-For the sem-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly. 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. whitaker