Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
"A. 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 it 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
az the only basis ofprosperity in our form ef gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests, We pro-
pose 10 issue paper ut the seat OF the State gov
eminent In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po
stion 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 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 digniied 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 se!fshness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman, medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON-
goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norw 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrience, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects ofthc proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
Let. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according the straightesf requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
win, expressed by the people in their primary u.s.
semblies and which has been so successfully in
PRODUCED among the democracy of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank and file of the
party are, in fact, those who Indicate It's 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 ntriguers restoring
power 10 those whs, by sufierance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of es, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvemc MT the regulation of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated bv the
cardinal doctrines OF The American democracy
18th. They viii advocate all such measures of in.
ternal improvement as promise by judicous prose.
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse 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 II 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 to the new States Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of an
proprating the proceeds of their sales to the paw
ment of the public debt and the expenses of the
government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had so
m1cn 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys
tenn OF squandefing and proaigahly is not only to
continue but to 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 10 Gi-ppse Of the public lands being
explicitly declared In the Constitution, he eyer
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, ard say that 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 any other foreign territory, unles.
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
trea'cs, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs.-For the scmi-wcekly, " per asnum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications sbonld be addressed 10 "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,
N. G" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER