Washington sentinel., 1854-07-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
VNHE undersigned propose on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina StGses
man, a semi-weekly 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 10 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, we pro-
pose TO issue paper the seat Of the State gov
ernment. In The field of editorial enterprise, there
Is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, 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 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 al once digniied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
end full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sel6shness 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 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
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
Intended TO make the Statesman q medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the stale of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural 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-
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, II may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political Journal
1st. Ourpurpose beingto publish paperpurelyde-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in is fullest and mos; comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
ether States, by which the rank and hle OF the
party are in fact those who Indicate its decisions,
and being all brought into action express their
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organza-
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
Cd. The democratic party shall always end in us
advocates Of thor right 10 selert their standard
bearers and TO command acq oicscence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of 5s, VIC 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 H will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
4th They will advocate all snch measures OF in
ternsl Improvement as promise l'y Judcious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests OF the people and
diHuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions of The State.
5th. The disposition OF the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing Interest, we be-
lieve ii should be nj once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
lai,on 70 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
anal departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
pTcpratins the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
rGenl 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 q policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandeTng and prodigality is not only TO
| continue but 70 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 30 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer-
else of that power is question Of policy, both
10 the time and tire mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squsnder the public lands, we adopt the pstri.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say thai call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquis.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be la accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the naiiona
honor.
TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, ~ per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
NJ CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1853, w. WHITAKER.