Washington sentinel., 1854-07-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a 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 OF prosperity in our form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernmenI. 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 ialr composition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO as peculiarly agreeable. The attrac
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire extend its influence
has had mach weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
hnd iull employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selishness 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 to
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 pe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which cur CON-
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwll the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
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 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 TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
1st. Our purpose beingto publish apaperpurelyd de.
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi.
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
wili 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,
tion of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform of 'ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvementt the regulation of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially TO sustain the presen
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 as promise by judicious prose-
cutlon TO promote the interests Of the people and
dhuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
leve 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 freaueut
appropriations made TO the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
nleDt Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope OF expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had SO
much TO recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodgality 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.o Believing, as we do.
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
Of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas 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
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.--For the semisweeky, 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly, 80; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. @" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER