Washington sentinel., 1854-01-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
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 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 a sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 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 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons ofthe 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 dignified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind 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 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 10 the discussion Of
such political questions as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended to makesthe 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;
nor will the attention ofthe conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements,
as a means indispensable to 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 10 avail themselves OF all the lights of ex
perience IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vancemcnt Of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects ofthe proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which to be sus-
tained by il as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straghtest requirements
ofthat party, shall advocate strict party organ
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
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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
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 acquescencei 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.
3d. 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.
9TH, They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
d1use 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-
lieve it should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
lation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriang the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses of the
either 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-
tenn Of squandering and prodigay is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power "to dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else of that power is question Of policy, both
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do.
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
of North Carona's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cnba 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 80; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
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