Washington sentinel., 1854-05-10
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-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,
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 form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at tho 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 rs 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 at once dignfed 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 selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion of
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities 10 which COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
qorwl 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
i Il 4
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves OF all the lights of
1 perence, 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 il as political journal.
lst, ,Ourpnrpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest req quiremens
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
zaton 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 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of ntriguers restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
| It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of '5s, 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
4 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 II will be regulated by the
| cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
| 4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
di1use the benefits OF system already enloyed by
portions of the State.
9Th The disposition Of the public lands beisS
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be OF once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
lation 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 ap-
propriating 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 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squanderng and prodgaliiy is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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 excr-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
10 the time and TIE mode.o Believing we do,
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
ouc language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that sail
Oh North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
| Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
iina's share of the public domain"
ON: approving of the sentiments of the inaugu-
ial OF the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor a 80
IERMs-For the semweeky, 81 per annum; !;
ana ior the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 nTbe
| editor of the North Carolina Statesman Ralsi.b
NJ" EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKEp