Washington sentinel., 1854-05-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
aaan, 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 to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with a 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 po-
sition, as well as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and 70 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 digniiied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
md full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal We are
persuaded that a Journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO 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, 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 our COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwiil 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-
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
10 state the particular views which to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being opublisha apaperpurelyde-
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
sembies, 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 mperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion of the people and not of fintrguers restoring
power to those who by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command dacquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform of 'ss we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
oi internal improvement, the regulation of finance
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 II 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 judicous prose
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dliiuse 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- |
lieve 1t 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 TO the new States, indicate /
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
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 |
either subject of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever pc return 10 policy which had so |
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys- |
TEN OF squahdering and prodigaliy is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse we shall protest |
against IT. and assert the right Of the old States 10
lheir equitable share of the lands which remain |
The power 30 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 TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otc language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
iinas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving the sentiments OF the inaugu-
RAJ q me President, we shall oppose the acquisi
tion OF Cupa 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-weekly, 81 per annum !,
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance,
Communications should be addressed 10 aThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigb
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEI = -
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri