Washington sentinel., 1854-06-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINHE undersigned propose, on the first day oi
u January next, at Raleigh North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, 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 of prosperity in form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise there
Is ample room for those who now holding po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is duty al once import
ant, and to 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 dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
| make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selishness and
devoted 10 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, as they arise, which affect
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium OF Ce-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwlll the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservatives they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perence- In that progress, which promises the ad
vaucement 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 are to be sus-
famed by il as political journal
1st. Ourpurpose being TO publish paperpurey de-
mocratic according the straIghtest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party organ
Zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense :
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those vine. by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
3D. The democratic party shall ALWAYS find in ,,s
advocates OF their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acqniescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected IN their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF 'ss, 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.
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
ternal improvement, as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enioyed bv
portions of the State.
9th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest. we be-
lieve II should be at 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
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the paw
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 so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but 10 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 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 II has become the settled policy Of Congress
10 sqnander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
oiic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that aall
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
ccra,s' should protest. and demand North Caro-
mas share of the public domain
ON: approving of the sentiments of the inaugu-
,al OF me President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory. unless
such acquisition be in accordance with exis,ing
treaties, and entirely consistent with The nationa
honor. ~ ai
IEgMs-for the semi-weekly, 81 per annum.
and for the weekly, So; paymen, in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 ssTbe
edtor OF the North carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
N. c." EDWARD CANTWEJ
Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER
PROSPECTUS OF DE ROw,s pC