Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMA n.


TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
l. 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 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis OF prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
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 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 duty al once import
ant and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tions 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 onoe dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind 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 rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work
Although manly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
The federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which cur com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention OF the conductors be less add
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests, of primary importance, shall al
AL ,k..,~ t..Il--
they propose to add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
perience, IN that progress, which promises the adj
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects OF the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be aniss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal
lst. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straightest requirements
OF that party we 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
| sembles, and which has been so successfully in
1 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 imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suherancc, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquescence 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
ofthe States.
| 3D. 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 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 TO promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits of a system already eneyed by
| portions of the State
| 9Th. The disposition of the public lands being a
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 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
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
meDt OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
| government IL has for some time ceased TO be
| either subject of hope expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
\ tenn oil squandering and prodlgaty is not only 10
| continue but 10 grow worse, we 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
10 the time and the moden 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 "aI
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
| Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
na's share Of the public domain"
| 9th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj of the President, 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 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
! Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| ". c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER