Washington sentinel., 1854-07-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man. semi-weeky 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 prosperity in form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper AT the of the State gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, 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 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tions 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 digniGed 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 discreton-uninfuenced by sei6shness 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 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be OF importance it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities TO which eur com-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements,
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 add carefully selected and original
Literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all tho 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 il political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being TO ubish pape purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in lis 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 actien, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; organiza-
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power 10 those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
lis temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 command acquiescencc 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 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.
iernal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dlfuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
IatNn to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10, the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old end wise policy Of ap-
propratns the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government " has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had go
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this avs.
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall prstest
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 the mode" Believing, we do,
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin and say that call
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 of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj of the President we shall oppose the acqusi.
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-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
nROSPECTIJS or DE HOWtS RE-