Washington sentinel., 1854-02-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

II ~A~SASs6ASA
- 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 ofprosperity 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
ernment In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well for others who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competitions. The propagation of the
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, togetherwitha desire TO extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind 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 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 devoted to the. discussion Of
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance tits nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman 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;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 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
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, il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political Journal
lst. Ourpurpose being publish paperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of ntriguers restoring
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 acqniescencein 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,
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 present
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-
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
d1use the benefits of a system already enioyed by
portions of the Stale.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lcve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
ation TO 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-
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 subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much to recommend H. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigaty is not only TO
continue but TO 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 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 call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lnas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments of the naugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
ton OF Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. ea4$a tfs5s 81
TERMs--For the semi-weekly, "a per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.