Washington sentinel., 1854-02-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day Of
- January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, q semweekly 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
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis Of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
ernment In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sltion, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair composition. The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and 70 us peculiarly agreeable. The aiirac-
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 digniiied and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purcst patriotism
make contribution 10 the public 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 or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which aHec,
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 70 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities 10 which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
orwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as 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
perience in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancemcnt Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, i may not be amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus.
tanned by il political journal.
1st Ourp purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according to the straghtest requirements
Of that 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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those who by suf1erance, 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 10 command acquiescence 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.
Sd. 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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement rs promise by Judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
dinuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5,h The disposition of the public lands being q
question of the most absorbing interest, we be.
lieve IL should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
laiion 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap-
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. Il has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had 20
much TO recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodgaliiy - not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right OF the old States 10
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 the mode Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the Patri.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ''al
Of North Carolina'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 inangu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquis.
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TERMs-For the semi-weeky, ~ per annum;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
nROSPECTJTs or DE BOWS RE-