Washington sentinel., 1854-07-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE Undersigned propose, on the first day OF
II January next, at Rsleigh, North Carolina, to
begin The publication OF the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekiy and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, sld miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it a share of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rghts republican party to propagate and defend
principles which we hare always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprcsperty in our form Of gov
ernmeDt, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve thar party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 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, 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 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
hnd 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 TO 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
terests may he Of Importance it is nevertheless
Intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur CON-
goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwii the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
a 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 10 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 amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocrac. according 20 the siraightesi requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ.
zatoD in il. fullest and most prehensive sense
an organization which originates IN the popular
will expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, anL which has beer so successfully IN
troduced among the democracy of many of the
sther States, by which tho rank and file Of the
party are, In fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into actien, express their
will impe-atively thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton ofthe people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whs, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpsuon.
ID. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select .heir standard
bearers, and 10 command acc uescencein in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 'ss shah oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
Of internal mpro vement, the regulation Of fnance
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 eypect 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.
4ih. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternai improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
dliiuse the BENEFITS Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands be;re
question Of the most absorbing interest we BE-
lieye il should be al once met and settled. Tie
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress in ie-
iation 20 those lands, and the large and fequeLt
appropriations made &c the new States indicate a
hnai depaftdre fsom the old ard wise policy of go
propTating the proceeds OF their sales "a The paw
meni of tie pubic debt, sn6 the expenses Of tie
government IL has for some time ceased 20 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 q policy which had 40
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering ard psodigaiy I. 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 ''to dispose OF the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
cise Of thai power is question Of policy both as
TO the time end the mode" Believing, as we do
that IT nas become the settled policy Of Congress
10 squander he public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language OF Mr.. Dobbl, and say that "all
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
Gth. Approving CT the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi.
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERns,--For the sem-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of tho North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DRosPECTUs or DE BOWS RE-
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri