Washington sentinel., 1854-05-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose the first day of
II January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a 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 ofprosperty in our form of gov
| ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance It's interests pro-
poseto issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernmcnt. 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 eHier
| nto fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is a 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 in the decision which we
have made--a profession at once dgnified and
elevated, where The highest intellectual gifts NAV
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and dlscretion--uninfiuenced 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 welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be OF Importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium OF ge-
neral intelligence Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported:
norwll the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements
as 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perence. in that 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 state the particular views which are TO be sus
tanned by il as political journal
lst Ourpurpose being publish a paper purely de-
mocra,ic according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that pary,we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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
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 lmperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion of the people, and not OF intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation. ...'..
Cd. The democratic party shall always find in ms
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform of IS, 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
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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
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by iudicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diduse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the Stale.
5th The disposition of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest we be.
lieye 1t should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
lation 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-
proprating 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 O return 10 policy which had so
MUCH 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigaty is not only TO
against it, and the right Of the old States
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 is question Of policy both as
10 the time and TIE mode.n Believing, as we do.
that II has become the settled policy of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
OF North Cardinals sons both wings and demo-
Grals should protest, and demand North Caro-
4 una share Of the public domain
pm approving OF the sentiments OF the inauzu-
RAJ OF the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
tion ol 1uoa or any other foreign territory, unless
sucn acquisition be in accordance with existing
/ honor 'N''
! iERMs-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum:
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communicat'ons should be addressed 10 sThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Ro,ci.,b
~. c. EDWARD CANTWEIIe
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
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