Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN,

YvNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
man, semi-weekiy 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
as the only basis of prosperity in foi of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance 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-
siton, 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 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have nlade-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts nav
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 to principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although manly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, US they arise, which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as a means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the Stale
These interests, OF primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights OF ex-
porience, 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 amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mecratc, according TO the straghtest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, 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 intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, 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 cquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of IS, 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.
Cd. 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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
ith. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th 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
unJustand 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 APP
propriating the proceeds Of their sales the pay.
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government IL has for some time ceased TO be
either a 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 squsndering and productivity is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against il 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 a question Of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 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-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acauisi-
ton Of Cuba OF any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per snnum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
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Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
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