Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-20
THE PEopLE,s PATENT oFEICE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
II January next al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina STATES
man, semi-woekly 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
the only basis of prosperity in our to IN eff gov.
eminent, and inspired with 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 no.
sition, as well as for others, who choose enter
INTO far competition. The propagation OF the
principles of our party is duty al once import
ant and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions 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 al once digniicd and
elevated where The highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal conducted with fairness
and discretion--unnfuenced by se6shness and
devoted 10 principle may secure sufficient patron
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 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of Importance 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 com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements,
as means Indispensable 10 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-
pcrience, IN that progress, which promises the adj
yancement OF the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be ainiss briefly
10 stake the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal
lst. Ourpurposc being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the straighiest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
Will, 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 aud file of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperstvcly; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers restoring
| power TO those who, 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 sta dard
| bearers, and 10 command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon tho good cid State
! rights platform Of sS, we shalloprose 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 TINT the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
| those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
18th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits OF a system already enioyed by
| portions Of the State.
/ 9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
| question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
4 lieve II 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 10 the new States indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propraiing the proceeds Of their sales to the pay.
4
| government II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
! viii ever be return 10 a policy which had so
| much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys.
TEN Of squnndering and prodisality is not only 10
| continue but 10 grow worse, we shall pretes 5,
against H. 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
4 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 chat aall
Of North Carolina's 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 naugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acausi.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign tsrritery unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
| TgRMs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
! Communications should be addressed TO "Tbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
/ N. CT EDWARD CANTWEII
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-