Washington sentinel., 1854-05-23
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME 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 our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, 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 10 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
lind iail employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discreion-uninfuenced by sel6shness and
devoted 10 principle, may sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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
teress as may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman 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 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 amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
lst. Onrpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
win, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience an organiza-
ton of the people and not of intriguers; 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 acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of '9s, 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 10 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
4tb. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by iudicious prose
cu,ion to promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands bei,g
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
leye il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
ation 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
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 expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
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 exer-
else OF that power is question Of policy, both
to the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
mat II has become the settled policy Of Congress
70 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
Quo language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
o. North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
crats, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lnas share of the public domain
ON: approving of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
RAJ O me resident we shall oppose the acquisi-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with ey;s,ing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.-For the semi-weekiy. "a ner snnuno.
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 aTbe |
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. RaIeiyh |
N. C.n EDWARD CANTWETs'
octs 1853, W. WHITAKER
DROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE
Ill VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV adan,ad -;