Washington sentinel., 1854-01-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
IVNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a sem-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 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 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 competitions. The propagation OF the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tions 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
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that 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. 0
Although mainly devoted TO the discussion Of
such political questions as they arise, which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in.
terests as 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 cities, 10 which our com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements,
| as a means indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
| These interests, of primary importance, shall nj
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
perence IN that progress which promises the ad-
yancement of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be slis-
tanned by il as political Journal
1st Our purpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
of that party, we 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
semblies, and which has been 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 imperatiyely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiZa-
tion of the people and not ofintriguers; restoring
power to those who by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
ed. 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 old State
rights platform of '9S, we halloppose 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.
4th They will advocate all such measures Of in
iernal Improvement ais promise by judcious prose-
cuiion to promote the interests of the people and
dinuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9th The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
ieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjnst and unequal legislation of Congress, in
lation 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wse policy Of APP
propriang the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
rncDt Of the public debt, and the expenses Of The
government. il has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return to policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Relieving that this sys-
TEN Of squandcring and prodgaIity is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 as
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 patr-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain
9th Approving OF the sentiments Of the iDaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqrisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. lft4 tt+s
TERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853 w. WHITAKER.