Washington sentinel., 1853-12-25
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

INHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina. 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
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 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 for those who are now holding no.
sition, as well as for others, who choose to euter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 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 dignfed 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 selfshness 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 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 local in
terests as may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence Accordingly the state Of the
markets IN the principal cities, to which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwlll 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 interests, of primary Importance shall al
command fil tsfta To th;
they propose to add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex
perience. in that progress which promises the ad-
yancement 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 to be sus-
tained by il as political journal
lst. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
OF that party, We shall advocate strict party organ-
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-
tion OF the people, and not of ntrigners; restoring
its temporary usurpation
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acqniescencci 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
p.la al. Al 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 it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement promise by judicous prose-
cnion TO promote the interests of the people and
dhuse 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-
eve II should be at once met and settled. The |
unjust and 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
proprlang the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased to be |
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so |
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys- |
tenn OF squandering and prodgality 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 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
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do |
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "a |
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 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, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The |
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh |
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1852 w. WHITAKER.
lROSpE(TITS DE ROw5a RE- |