Washington sentinel., 1854-06-20
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

1NHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it 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 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the of the State gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise there
| is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sitlon, as well rs for others, who choose 10 ener
| 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 aeditoral profession and its honorable
tolls, togeSr with 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
md full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We dre
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 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, il is nevertheless
INTENDED 10 make the Statesmen medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON
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 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 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 it political journal.
lst Our purpose beingt publish paperpurelyd de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest 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
other 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 of intriguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, 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 acquiescence 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 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 judicous prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difTusc the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands beirg
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-
lntion 70 those lands, and the large and frequent,
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
innl 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
wlll ever be a return TO q policy which had so
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF .squandering and prodigahiy is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against a. and assert the right Of the old States TO
lhrir equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power 10 dispose Of the public lands being
enplIcitly declared IN the Constitution, the exer-
clss pf that power IL question Of policy, both as
70 tbs time and tie mode Believing, as we do.
TIA, has become the settled policy Of Congress
y s9aahder the public lands, we adopt the pairi-
osic sagnsg. Of Mr.. Dobbln, and say that .all
~ Nouh Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
cfnts should protest, and demand North Caro-
ilnss snare % the pnbhe domain.s
90. hppsosins q 10 sentiments the inaugu-
rai o. the fressaeai we shall oppose the sequisi.
fiou of Cnba os any other foreign territory unless
ssch acquisition he 10 aeeordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
TEsn.--Fer the semi-weekly, 81 per annum.
and fos the weekly. ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 20 aThe
edHoF ot The North Carolina Staiesmsn, Raleigh. |
y. c. EDWARD CANTwELI.
ou- 1859, w. WHITAKER
Dht~pECTUs OF DE Rows RE
~ VIEW, volume. XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
ma Nf 49,.