Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-20
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

VIE Undersigned propose, on the nrst DAY OF
Il January next at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for it 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 ofprosperty in our form Of gov
eminent, 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-
stion as well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons efthe 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 dgnifed 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
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 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
erests as may be of importancel it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman 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;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed to the subject of internal improvements,
as 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 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, il may not be amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal.
h 1st Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi
cation IN its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, 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 organza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acquescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of 'eS, 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
I'd Raliayipu that ,,1o oJo al ~, IL,
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
cardiSa doctrines of the American democracy.
4th., They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difiuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands beiaz
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve it 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
proprating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
ment 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
will ever be a return 10 policy which had
much 10 recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodgality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States TO
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 question of policy, both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we 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-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly So payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.