Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-22
MisfsIIantgns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
ORTIZ CAROLINA STATESMAN,

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, the first day OF
i January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 oI m Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 10 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-
sition, 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 al onoe dignifed 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 selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
Of any prosecuting the same great work
Although manly devoted TO 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 ocalin-
terests 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, to which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will 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 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, it may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which to be sus-
| tanned by il political journal.
| LIST. Ourpurposebeingtopu publish paperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straghtest requirements
of that party 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
semblies 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 ntriguers; restoring
| its temporary usurpation
| I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform OF 'sS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation OF finance
any other measure inconsistent with the rights
| of the States.
L Rali nj fha nj al tad bx,, u.
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 by the
| cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
| 4th They will advocate all such measures of in
| terna improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
diuse 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 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
| final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
/ ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
| government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either a subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and 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 az
TO the time and Tire 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 that "al
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas 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 or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TERMs-For the scmi-weeky, - per annum;
and for the weekly, So payment in advance.
/ Communications should be addressed 10 @The
] editor of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
| N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
/ Oct, 1853, w WHITAKER
/ PROSPECTUS or DE ROWS RE