Washington sentinel., 1854-01-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
| NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i 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 il 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 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 are now holding po-
sition as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO far 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 dignifed 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 a journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selishness 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 as may be OF Importance, il 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,
a ngabI la ~ fba lax r.
the mineral ndagricultural 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 TO avail themselves Of all the lights of ex-
perlence, 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. i may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which to be sus-
tained by II as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton 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
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
IT'S temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good old State
rights platform Of '9S, 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 |
difuse 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-
lieve it should be at once met and settled. The |
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
laton 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-
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 10 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-
tenn Of squandering and prodgality is not only TO
continue but to grow worse, shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States to
heir 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 TIE mode Believing, as we do
hat il has become the settled policy Of Congress
% squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
oiic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "al
of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
:rats, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
mas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving or the sentiments Of the inaugu.
al Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi.
ion Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
rea,ies 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 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct. 1853, w. WHITAKER.