Washington sentinel., 1854-04-27
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

HNHE undersigned propose on the first day Of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss
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. 49.sl3
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 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 DO
sition, as well as for Others who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is a duty at once import
ant, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons ef the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have nade-a profession at once dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
lind fuH employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness 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 as may be Of Importance it is nevertheless
intended 70 make the Statesmen 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 adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as a 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. i may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus
tanned by il as a political journal
1st. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, 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 ofntriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suf1erance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation
Cd. The democratic party shall alyvavs find in ,,s
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiesccncc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid 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. ug
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 it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4ih They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diHuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands bef.s
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
laton to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatins the proceeds of their sales the pay
ment 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-
TEN of squandering and prodisaiiiy is not only to
against it, and the right Of the old States to
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power "to dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the cxer-
else of that power is question of policy, both
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, adopt the patri-
olc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
OF North Carona's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share of the public domain
ON: Approving of the sentiments Of the inaugu- |
ia ol the PRESIDENT, we shall oppose the acqnisi-
uon OIL Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
treaties, and entirely consistent with The national
honor -
iERMs-for the semi.Ivcekly, 81 per annum J;
and LOT Inc weekly, -; payment in advance.
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Ra,e;rh
N z" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1858, w. WHITAKER.