Washington sentinel., 1854-04-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

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
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 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 a 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-
siton, as 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 a desire to extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignfed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle may 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, they arise which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance, it 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 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 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 thls
they propose TO add carefully selected and orl2aaai
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, shey
propose 10 avail themselves of all tha lizhis III ~.
perience, in that progress, which promises ;ae s6.
vancement Of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO he sps-
tanned by il as political journal. a.
lst. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-.
mocratic, according to The straightest require cn,s
ofthat party we shall advocate strict party organ.
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblics and which has been successfully in.
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud 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 of intriguers restoring
power TO those who, by suirerance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of oS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation Of finance,
other az ~ m ais nj hp
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 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 Judlcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
dlliuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands bsing a
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 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propratng the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
mcnt 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
VIII ever be return TO pohcy Whlch nad SO
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodisality is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against ii, and assert the right of the old States TO
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
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patr.
otic language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that "all
Of North Carolinas 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 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 semi-weekly, 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct IS53 w WHITAKER. +.