Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

Nov. 49,
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication OF the North Carolina States-
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il 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 prosperity in our fol- Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance it's interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competition The propagation of the
principles of our party is a duty at once import
ant and TO 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 to the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion oil
such political questions as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
intended to make the Stafssman 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
will the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements,
as a 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 ak
perence, 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
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal.
Isl Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de
mocratc, according 10 the sraightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
zation 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
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiza
ton Of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those whs by sufierance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in vi
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 IS, shall oppose government nj
corporations crested 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 judicous prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
3th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
leve 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 a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
ment 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 a return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend it, Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodgality is not only 10
continue but to 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 question Of policy. both as
10 the time and the mode.n Believing as we do
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
to 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-
linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquisi-
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 scmi.weekly, 81 per snnum !;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NCb EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. whitaker.