Washington sentinel., 1854-05-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN,

vTNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis OF prosperity in form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance lis 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 po-
stion. as well as for others, who choose 10 eater
into fair. competition. The propagation Of the
| principles of our party is duty al once import
| ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The aiirac-
tons of the editorial profession and It's honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend lis influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninhuenced by seishness 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, 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 il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a 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;
norwlll the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
/ as 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
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literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 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. il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
1 tanned by ii political journal.
1st Ourpurpose being opubish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straighest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation 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 fintrguers restoring
power 10 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 dacqpiescence 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 10 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
i ternal improvement as promise by judcious prose.
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
dfuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
! portions of the State.
| 5th. The disposition of the public lands bei,p a
! question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
| leve 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 to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriang 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 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-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
| continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
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 question of policy, both
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ''a
OF North Carolinas sons both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj OF the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
| ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
honor.
TERMss-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 sThe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
NC" EDWARD CANTWEIJ