Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
man, semiweekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for |. 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 TIE only basis o. prosperity in our foIm Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper at the Of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, as 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 dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
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 selfshness 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 they arise which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
teress as may be Of importance, ]. is nevertheless
neral intelligence Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention Of the conductors be less Cd
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
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 10 avail themselves of all the Lights of ex.
perience in that progress, which promises tic ad.
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
1st. OuTpurpose beingto publish paper purely de.
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies and winch has been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy o. many of the
ether States, by which the rank and file of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being ell brought into action, express their
will imperative!y; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
ton of the people, aud not of intrguers restoring
its temporary usurpetion.
ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 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
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.
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 il will be regBleted by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal improvement as promise by judiciors prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people ard
difIuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be.
leve il should be al 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 olo and wise policy OF an
proprating the proceeds of their sales the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has for some tine ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had so
much 10 recommend IL. Belle wing that this eys.
TEN o. squandering and prodigaliiy is rot only TO
continue but to 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
| 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
| otto language of Mr. Dobbin, and say thai call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
| lna's share of the public domain
9th. Approving O. the sentiments of the inaugu.
raj of the President, shall oppose the accuisi-
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, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 sThe
/ editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
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