Washington sentinel., 1854-03-08
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME 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
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
OF the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. I.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held and regard
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 10 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 desire to extend its influence,
has had much weight lin the decision which we
have madc-a profession at once dignfed 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 journal, conducted with fairness
and discreton-unintiuenced by selfshness 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 to the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating to
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests 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 10 which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwl the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed to 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 .r,- n"
1st. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightes requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, 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 mperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary uSurpaton. rs.- s..m Z. .n.N
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acqUiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old State
rights platform of 3S, 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
ofthe States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially to sustain the present
administrations 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-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system already enoyed BY
portions of the Stale.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being 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 to the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriatng 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
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had SO
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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-
clse OF that power is question of policy, both
to the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
OF North Carona's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
ma share of the public domain"
o'h. Approving ofthe- sentiments Oft the inaugu-
raj OF me President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
lon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. a.
iERMs-tor the semi-weekly 81 per annum !;
and Tor the weekly So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor oil tho North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.