Washington sentinel., 1854-07-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 our form of gov
ernmenL and inspired with sincere desire to
serve rt 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 are now holding po-
sition, as well 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 attrac-
tions ofthe editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend It's influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al 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 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 welfare Of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
tere>s may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal Cities 10 which eur con-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwl the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
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 TO add carefully selected aud 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 ofthe interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated il may not be ainiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst. urpurpose being 10 publis pa per purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi
zaton in is fullest and most comprehensive sense;
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
ether States by which the rank and file Of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
I and being all brought into action express their
Will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
,ion of the people, and Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whe by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
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 sid 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
! Of the States.
Sd. 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 il will be regulated by the
| cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4ih. They will advocate all such measures Of in
/ terna Improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cuion 10 promote the interests OF the people and
di6use the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
! portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lcve il should be at once met and settled. The
| unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
latron 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap
propnaiing the proceeds Of their sales 10 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 expectation that there
| will ever be a return to policy which had so
Ulucn 10 recommend ". DcHeNlng That this
TEN of squanderng and prodigalty is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right sf the old States 10
their equitable share OF the lands which remain.
The power ''to dispose Of fhe public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer.
else of that power is a question Of policy, both as
TO the time and the mode Believing, as we do,
that II mas become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "alI
Of North Carollna's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving OF the sentiments OF the naugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cnba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs,--For the seni-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ g." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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