Washington sentinel., 1853-12-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

VINHE undersigned propose on the first day of
Il January next AT Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, q 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
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
ernment, 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
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise there
Is ample room Tor those who are now holding po-
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable The a,trac
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with a desire TO extend its influence
has had much weight in The decision which we
have made-a profession at once dgnfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
find full employment, and the puresi patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sclfshness and
devoted to princlple may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as 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, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
rwill the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed to the subject Of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development of
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These lnterests,>of primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention To this
they propose 10 add dcarefnlly selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
penence, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement OF the interests of North Carolina
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by it as political Journal.
lst Ourpurpose beingto publisha paperpurely de-
mocratc, according to the sraightest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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
other 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; organza-
ion of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
IFS temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old State
rights platform of 9S, 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.
D~l. .l.~ .I.~ IL
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.
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
dfuse the benefits of 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-
eve il should beat once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
ation 10 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
propriatng the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. 1t has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be q return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend 10. Believing that this sys-
tenn of sguandering and prodgaiity is not only TO
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States TO
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power sto dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else of that power question of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode" Believing, do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
to squandcr the public lands, we adopt the pair,
otc language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that 'al
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 acquis-
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 semi.weeky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
NCn EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1859. w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
III VIEW. vol.mea XIV and XIV. adapted pri