Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
III January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina STATES
man, a 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 of prosperity in form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as 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 dgnfed 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 discretion-uninfuence 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 as they arise, which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or 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, 10 which eur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
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 and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
perence, In thai progress, which promises the adj
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 the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by it political journal
1st Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most compreh ensive 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 tho rank and file of the
party are in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an erganza.
ton Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
IFS temporary usurpation.
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 cid Stale
rights platform Of rs, 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.
9TH They will advocate all such measures OF in
terna improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difiuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress- in re-
lation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propriating the proceeds Of their sales the pay
mept Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government Il has for some time ceased TO be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend II. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squsndering and prodigaty is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right ef 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 10 q question Of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
ofic language OF Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi.
tion 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, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 1.-THE
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct 1SS7 w. WHITAKER