Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

1NHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
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
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
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper at 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 for Others who choose to euter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and to MS peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
lions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence
has bad much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once dignifed 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 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, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, 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 eities 10 which our com
merce goes: shall be fully and accurately reported;
will 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
xraus nd hair Gill Lest NIT To sL
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose to avail themselves OF all the lights OF
perience, in that progress, which promises the ad
vsncement OF the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper pHrely de-
mocratic according the straighiest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation In lis 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 tho rank and 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 ntrguers; restoring
power 10 those whs, by sufcrance, have tolerated
lis temporary usnrpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 seleci their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'd State
rights platform Of IS, 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 IL will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests OF the people and
difTuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
beve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation To 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
meBl 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
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodgality is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, 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 cxer-
cise Of that power is question Of policy, both az
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that il has Become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that 'al
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
hna's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shal oppose the acquisi-
ton OF Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.-For the semi1weekly, 81 per annum /;
and for the weekly So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 1.-THE
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
TNRnGpEETIT2 nm HE RE-