Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
FINHE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
naa's, a sem-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news aud 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 Of prosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO 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 no.
slton, 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 to 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. dgnitied 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 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 eSveted 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 as may be OF ofimportance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal Cities to which our.ccm-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development of
the mineral and agricultural resources 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-
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. II may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
tained by il as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose beingto publish paperpurey de-
mocratic, according 10 the straighest requirements
OF that party we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
senlblies, 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 lis decisions
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperaiively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organza-
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 acqpescencci 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,
O any other measure incOn sisten with tho
ofthe 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 it 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 Judcious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse 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 il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
lation 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 APP
propriating the proceeds Of their sales TO the pay
ment of the public debt and the expenses OF the
government. II has for some time ceased to be
either a subject of hope or expectation that there
Will ever DC return 10 poHcy Wnicn nad so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodisaliiy is not only 10
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right OF the old States TO
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 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 patr-
otc language ofMr. Dobbin, and say that 'all
of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
9th Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any oiher 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 tho North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853 w. WHITAKER.