Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day of
i 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 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 ofprosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper at 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, 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-
tons 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 dignified and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness 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 as they arise, which affect
the federal State governments, or such localin
terests as may be of importance, 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 CON-
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will 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
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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 adj
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
Isl. Onrpurpose beingt to publish paperpurelyde-
mocratc, according to the sraightest requirements
OF that party we 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
sembles, 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not ofntrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suherance, 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 acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform OF %, 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 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.
18th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
dffuse the benefits of system already enioyed 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 TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating 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 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return to a policy which had so
much 10 recommend it, Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
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 question Of policy, both as
TO 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-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that "all
of North Cardinals 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 OF 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, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marlly to the southern and western States of the