Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

A'oANA1A SNANoA<ANh 0AA A2SuthNs
VNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
man, sem-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 ofprosperity in our 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
eminent In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
- ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose to 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 lis influence
mas had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the pubic 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 now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
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, 10 which cur com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported I;
will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 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 10 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
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
lst Our purpose being publish paper parely de-
mocratic, according TO the straightest 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
other States, by which the rank aud 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-
ZION OF the people, ana not oil lntrguers restoring
power TO those whs, by suherance, have tolerated
| It's temporary usuTpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in Us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
! meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
| rights platform Of 'sS 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
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
/ portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
\ question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
1 eve IL should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
laton TO those lands, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
/ lnal departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propTating the proceeds OF their sales TO the paw
/ ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
! government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigaiiy is not only 10
| continue bat 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 question OF policy, both as
/ 10 the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
| that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we sGcpt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn and say that "all
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
iinas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe 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.-Eor the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
| and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
! Communications should be addressed TO "Tbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
! N. g" EDWARD CANTWELL.