Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CANOLiNA STATESMAN
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il 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 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
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
eminent 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 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once dignfed and
elevated, where The highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and discretion-unintiuenced by sel6shness 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 to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities TO which cur com.
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed to the subject of internal improvements
a 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-
perence, 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 be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by II q political journal.
LIST Ourpurpose being 10 publish pa per purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who. by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command qUiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF 5s 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.
Cd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 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 wall 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 system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
eve 10 should be n once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re,
ation 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-
proprating the proceeds Of tAer sales to the pay.
men Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
Will ever be a return 10 a policy which had 80
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
lem OF squahoerlng ana PRODUCTIVITY IN not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall pretest
against il, 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 TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, azd say that can
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaueu.
raj Of the President, shall oppose the scauisi.
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 - per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.