Washington sentinel., 1854-07-22
a, PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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TUE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication OF the North Carolina States
| man, semi-weeky 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 nnany Leading persons of the State
rights republican party TO propagate ana defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
a. the only basis prosperity in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve nat party and advance lis Interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat OF the State gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition well as ior others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
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 at dgni6ed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
I 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, they arise which affect
The welfare OF Norh Carolina, whether relating 20
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be Of importance IL is nevertheless
/ intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
uerai intelligence. Accordingly the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our con-
merce goes shall he fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention OF the conductors be less adj
4 dressed 10 The subject Of internal improvements
| as 4 means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
4 These interests, OF primary Importance, shall al
1 ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
4 propose 10 avail themselves OF all the lights OF ex-
perience, in that progress, which promises the adj
vaneemeni OF the interests of North Carolina.
4 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
LIST. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratlc according TO the straghtest requirements
Of thai party, shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, andwhich has been successfully in
irodueed among the democracy OF many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank and file OF the
party in fact, those who indicate It's decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; a erganiza-
ton Of the people, and OF intriguers restoring
power TO those whs, by suiIersnce, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation m
3D. 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 urinary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid 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.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose u will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures OF in
terna improvement as promise by judicous prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
, dibuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
. portions OF the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
tquestion Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
, lieye il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust lad 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 ap-
proprating the proceeds OF their sales 20 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government IL has for some time ceased To be
either a subject OF hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return TO a policy which had so
, much 10 recommend II. believing that this sys-
TEN Of sIuanderng and prod gslity is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
aEmhrt ~, hhi esneit the fbht Si he ola STATES 70
| 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 the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
, TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pairi-
; otic language Of Ar. Dobbn and say that "all
OF No-'h Carolina's sons, both wings and demo
!; Gratis, should pr6..-.'. and dcmand North Caro-
ina's snare Of the public doIna,...
bih. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inS "Ru-
raj Of the President. shall oppose the acquisi-
;ion OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
, such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TEREss--For the semi weekly, 81 por ann um
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "1'he
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
. y. g." EDWARD CANTWEIL.
E. Oct lS53. .r w. WHITAKER ra