Washington sentinel., 1854-06-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TyNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
4 January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
| 10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share OF the patronage
ofIhe 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
a the only basis of pros perty in our form of gov
| ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its Interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al 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 as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition, The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant. and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The altrac-
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 digniiied 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 seGshness 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 oil
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal State governments, or such local in.
terests as may be OF Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a 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 to the subject of internal improvements
means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources OF the State
These interests of primary Importance, shall al.
command their fuilast Att TT ~;
they propose add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perence, 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. II may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus
tanned by il as political journal.
1st. Our purpose beingto publish paperpurey de-
mocratc, according to the stragbtest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party orsan
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been 50 successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
other States, by which tho rank and file of the
party are in fact, those who indicate It's decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people and not of intriguers; restoring
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 acc uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good sd State
rights platform of 5s, 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.
Del ~. IL.
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 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
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
difuse the benefits of system already enioyed by
portions of the State
5th. The disposition of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
lation those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriaing 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
viii ever be return 10 policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality 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 tie mode" Believing as we do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
TO sguander the public lands, we adopt the pairi
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin and say that call
Of North Cardinals 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 acquis
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 seni-wcekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly. 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO @The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DKosPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-