Washington sentinel., 1854-05-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
j. January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly 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 TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis otprosperty in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat OF the State gov
ernmen1. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition. as well for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition The propagation of the
principles of our party is a duty at once import
ant, and to 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 at dignified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion of
such political questions they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
teresis as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 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 !;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable 10 the development of
hs mir nd npr uI,ral respu of Snta
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. il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
! tanned by 1t as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being TO publish purely 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
sembes, 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; organiza-
tion of the people, and not ofintrguers; restoring
power TO those who by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid 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.
Sd. 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 il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diiuse the benefits OF a system already enoyed by
| portions of the State.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being a
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-
laiion 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
propriang the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased to be
elmer suDJecl OF nope or expectation tnat thefe
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 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 question Of policy both as
TO the time and the mode Believing, as we do,
that II has become the settled policy of Congress
| TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that "all
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
llna's share of the public domain
! 9TH Approving of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj oil the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
tlon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
sucn acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
iERMs.-for the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 ssTbe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
NCn EDWARD CANTWEJ ,Ite =
i Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER