Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-21
MisftlIanfons.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

IhOoI EO4O0 Or
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
il January next, at Raleigh, North Carelina, 10
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il q 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 of prosperity in fol- Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper al the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding POI
sition, well as for others, who choose ID enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The altrac-
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 TO the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sefshness 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 TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesmen medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur CON-
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed to 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
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-
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, il may not be ainiss briefly
to state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocraiic, according to the straghest 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
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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not Of ntrguers; restoring
power to those who, by sufferance, 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 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of SO, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
-
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 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse 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 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 to the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of an
proprGtng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
meDi 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 10 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 H. 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
TO the time and the mode" Believing as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say thai call
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 or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TKRMs-For the semi-weekly, - per annum !;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER