Washington sentinel., 1854-07-20
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication ofth North Carolina STATES
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for 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 our form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat OF the State gov
ernnent In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty al once import
ant and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire extend its influence
has had much weight i'll the decision which we
have msde--a profession at once dignied 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 a Journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness 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, they arise which affect
the federal or State governments or such local in
tcrests 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 our com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention OF the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
a 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 and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose avail themselves OF ell the lights Of ex-
perience in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement OF the interests OF North Carolina.
The geaeral objects ofthe proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst OurPurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according the stralghtest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party ofgan-
zatiou in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as.
senblies, and which has been 80 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an crganiza-
ton Of the people and not Of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usuTpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conyentionsiarly 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 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 viii advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the dement's Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands b.ire
question OF the most absorbing interest we be.
licve il should be NJ once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re.
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap.
propratng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw.
DeBt 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
VIII ever be return TO policy which had so
TEN Of squsndering and prodigsliiy is not only 10
continue bat 10 grow worse, we shall pretes II
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 exer.
else Of that power is question Of policy both as
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
| 10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic language Of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
OF Norh Carolinas sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lna's share Of the public domain"
! 9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the iuaugu.
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERms.-For the semi-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,
| n. g." EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct, lSJ3 w WHITAKER