Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TNHE 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
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 form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper the seat of the State gov
eminent. 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 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 TO extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession at once dignied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina. whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local ill.,
terests as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which cur con-
merce goes; shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO 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 this
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pereHce, 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
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus
tanned by il as political journal.
list Ourpurpose being publish paperpurely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtesi 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
sembies, and which has been SO 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 aud fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq Uescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid 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.
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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH. Theywill advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by Judcious prose
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
dliuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th The disposition Of the public lands b.irg a
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve II should be al 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
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propraling the proceeds Of their sales 10 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 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend Il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodgality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share OF the lands which remain
The power 'to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exeT.
else of that power is question Of policy both as
to the time and the mode" Believing as we do
that it has become the settled policy OF Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that eal
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 semi.weeky, 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. O." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct WHITAKER