Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, n semi-weekly and weekly paper devoted
TO 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 sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 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 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 al,rac-
| tons oft 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 at once digniied 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
| aud 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, they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of The
markets in the principal cities 10 which cur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately repoIted
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as means indispensable 10 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves Of all the lights Of ex-
periencc, IN that progress, which promises the adj
vancemcEt 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 TO be sus
tanned by it as political journal. ..
LIST. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocrac, according to the iahtest req uremcnts
OF that party shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary as
I-semblies, and which has been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
other 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 impcratyely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by sufIcrancc, haze tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 80, 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 ii will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4h They will advocate all such measures of in
terna improvement as promise by julicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people aud
dliuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
. 5th The disposition of the public lands bst,z a
question of the most absorbing interest, We be-
ieve 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 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. 1t has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
Will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much to recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodsality is not only 10
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power 'to dispose Of the public lands being
| explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
eise OF that power is question o. Pohcy, both as
10 the time and tie mode" Relieving as we do,
that it has become the setled, policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands,>wc adopt the patri-
| otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving The sentiments ofthe inaugu
raj OF the President. we shall oppose the acqnisi-
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
| TERMs.-For the semi-wcekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So payment IN advance.
| Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
| n. C." EDWARD CANTWELL.
! Oct. 1853, W. WHITAKER.