Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF The
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advances 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 are now holding po-
siion, 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 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 selfshncss 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 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 ofimportancs, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which our con-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 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 ad-
vancement Of the interests OF North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated, II may not be arniss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it political journal.
1st Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest 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
sembes, and which has been so successfully in
iroduced among the democracy OF many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank and file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, ex press their
will mperatiyely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organize
ton Of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power to those whe, by suferancs have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always and in us
advocates of their right to 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 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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious 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 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 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 APP
proprating 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
sHHcr a suDJcct OF nope OF expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had 80
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodgaliiy is not only TO
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States to
their equitable share of the lands whick 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 az
10 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 patr.
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that aall
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 OF any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TxRMs-For the scmi.weekly, 81 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.n EDWARD CANTWEII.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER